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March 6, 2014

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Ukraine's Black Sea ports work normally despite military crisis China becomes world's largest trader in manufactures in 2013: WTO Samudera posts US$2.2 million loss as domestic, regional volumes fall Panalpina back in black with US$13 million profit after $80 million loss Vancouver box truckers threaten strike, but mull port's fix-it proposals CSAV shareholders widely expected to vote for Hapag-Lloyd merger UAE's Gulftainer expands 50pc to record 6 million TEU at all ports 2013 Namsung Shipping commences KPI Singapore-Busan service on March 14 Charter rates stay low as weak demand and overcapacity continue Jiangsu provincial port volume surpasses last year's two billion tonnes RCL shrinks loss 11pc to US$52 million in 2013, lifts 10pc fewer boxes Guidance on seafarers' security training, certification agreed by IMO Sichuan provincial parcel express volume nearly doubles last year Sino-Russian cross-border railway bridge commences construction CargoSphere offers enriched freight rate management with SUDS 2.0 China express surges 61pc on e-commerce demand in first nine months Henan's Zhengzhou 2013 air cargo volume up 69.1pc to 255,700 tonnes Air China starts Beijing-Vienna-Barcelona widebody service May 5

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MARCH 5, 2014
Drewry predicts lower box volume growth this year Indial Shipping handles import of patrol boat Schedule reliability continued decline in Jan. Anti-dumping probe on spandex imports Who are status-holder exporters? What are the privileges granted to them?. Foundation stone laid for JN Port's 330-m terminal; 4th box terminal awarded BCHAA to organise health check-up camp Suraj Rajan of SR Container Carriers wins Mahindra Youth Transport Personality Award CCEA permits conversion of 7,200 km of state roads into National Highways INR shoots up against dollar Subsidy for export of raw sugar notified

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RAlpin puts millionth lorry on the rails Purvis Storage and Distribution joins Palletline Federated Railways acquires Cold Train Aeroflot welcomes delivery of sixth out of 16 ordered B777s Panalpina back in the black ANZ moving to Heathrow's Dnata City too Spanish ports to introduce logistic terminals Dunkirk's development council newly appointed Stralis Hi-Road trio join PM Rees and Sons fleet «KMU im Grosskonzern» 14% more charters for ACS New marketing director for Jet Aviation Basel CSAV halves losses

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MARCH 5, 2014
ABS to class Chouest, Island OCV newbuild duo Administration seeks $658 million for Marad Wärtsilä Aquarius UV BWMS gains EX certification Scana propulsion picked for Bourbon arctic AHTS Odfjell cops plea in pollution case Huntington Ingalls gets $1.3 billion more for CVN 79 Ulstein delivers Polar Onyx

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MARCH 5, 2014
Vigor nets contract to build Harley Marine tank barges Port association responds to President's funding plans for ports Troy Container Lines Ltd. names O'Reilly export supervisor Port of Longview taps Brown as Director of Administration Washington State Ferries removes SEALTH from service

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MARCH 5, 2014
Time to reduce dependence on Russian gas further Lithuania is showing the way as Europe worries about energy security Ukraine latest: shipping risk analysis update Implications for insurance and commodities so far muted, but shipping operations remain under review Ukraine conflict could change global LNG shipping trends Europe could be forced to stop reloading cargoes for export to higher-priced markets Star Bulk bounces back to profit Greece-based bulker owner placed new orders before 15% price rise Russia-Ukraine tensions have yet to affect tanker movements, says broker Optima says Greek owners are watchful but have yet to impose a premium for port calls Box line reliability slides again in January SeaIntel Global Liner Performance finds Maersk losing its crown to Hamburg Süd Container shipping keeps a close watch over Crimea crisis Seafarer safety is boxlines' priority as Ukraine puts Sevastopol naval fleet on alert Owners and states must ratify Hong Kong recycling convention, says Sekimizu IMO urges shipping industry to comply faster with ballast-water and SOx deadlines Bechtel wins Louisiana International Gulf Transfer Terminal service deal US port with 2m teu start-up capacity targets traffic from expanded Panama Canal Logistics giant Panalpina outperforms the sea freight market Swiss firm increased its maritime volumes 8% against last year's 3% industry average Sekimizu speaks out over Maritime Maisie place of refuge row IMO secretary-general asks all parties to 'take action to avoid what we do not want to see' Russian vessel blocks entrance to Ukraine port of Sevastopol Commercial shipments continue at Crimea hub despite tensions, say shipping sources Our small tankers are still important, says James Fisher chief Firm holds on to coastal and shortsea vessels amid stable clean petroleum product demand Torm attributes reduced annual loss to stronger product tanker demand Medium range tonnage increases its spot market earnings by 31% on-year US west coast ports appeal to retailers, despite expanding Panama Canal Pacific terminals offer competitive intermodal service to US shippers importing from Asia Widdows sees limited scope for container shipping consolidation But Rickmers boss urges mega-alliances to co-operate when investing in tonnage

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MARCH 5, 2014
Paragon books newbuild trio NASDAQ-listed Paragon Shipping has added three fuel-efficient Kamsarmax bulker orders to its growing newbuild portfolio Shipping leaders to lobby Brussels for Operation Atalanta extension Shipping leaders will meet in Brussels today to lobby the EU to extend its antipiracy Operation Atalanta for two more years Bourbon sees strong offshore growth ahead French offshore vessel operator Bourbon said today that it expected spending in the deepwater offshore sector to increase by 10% per year for the next three years DS Torm forecasts red ink for this year DS Torm has reported a sharp reduction in loss last year but forecasts a further net loss for 2014, although operating result (EBITDA), which turned positive last year, should remain in the black Pan Ocean pushes for M&A Pan Ocean announced today it had made the first move in a mergers and acquisition (M&A) process Sand bolsters Asian Supramax market Sand shipments within Southeast Asia have been supporting the Supramax market in Asia in the absence of Indonesian ore exports, market players told IHS Maritime today EOC wins $100M charter contract Singapore's EOC, provider of offshore oil and gas development and production solutions, announced today that it had won a contract worth approximately $100M including options Ezion wins rig charter Singapore-based oilfield service provider Ezion Holdings said yesterday evening that it has entered into a contract to provide a jack-up rig to support a South Asian national oil company with a value of approximately $87.6M over a three-year period Rickmers Maritime Trust retrofits ships Rickmers Maritime Trust has begun retrofitting its fleet of 16 container ships Epic Gas charters two tanker newbuildings Singapore-based Epic Gas announced yesterday that it had entered into new inward bareboat charter contracts for two newbuilding LPG carriers

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MARCH 5, 2014
Longtime Shipping Executive Conrad Everhard Dies Conrad H.C. Everhard, who spent decades leading shipping lines serving the United States, has died. A 1958 graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, his long career included early positions with United States Lines and the Massachusetts Port Authority. From the early 1970s until 1990, he held executive roles -... Looming Health Care Tax Could Shorten West Coast Labor Contract Pacific Maritime Association President James McKenna talks with JOC senior editor Bill Mongelluzzo at the JOC's TPM conference.LONG BEACH, Calif. - An estimated $150 million annual Obamacare tax on the generous health care plans enjoyed by West Coast dockworkers may lead to only a three-year contract rather than a six-year contract... NYK Group / Ceres Terminals' DiVirgilio Retires Michael DiVirgilio, senior vice president, development, of Ceres Terminals, is set to retire on April 1 after several years at the terminal operator. DiVirgilio came to Ceres in 2006, and since then has been responsible for developing new business and expansion opportunities for the Ceres Group's North America operations. Before joining Ceres,... Softeon Delivers Supply Chain Industry's Most Powerful Supply Chain Execution Capabilities for Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Reston, VA (March 5, 2014) - Softeon, provider of the industry's most functionally-rich supply chain software, continues to gain significant market traction in the third-party logistics sector, with a powerful set of capabilities and solutions for 3PLs that enable them to improve their own performance.Softeon's support for 3PLs can also be... Ex-Im Bank Names James Burrows as new Senior Vice President for the Small Business Group Washington, D.C. - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) announced today that James G. Burrows, Jr. has been named the new Senior Vice President for the Bank's Small Business Group. "Jim is a seasoned professional with public and private expertise in the field who will lead Ex-Im Bank's... Penske Logistics Mexico Names New Sales Leader READING, Pa., March 5, 2014 - Penske Logistics Mexico has named Pedro Sanchez as its Sales Director. Based in Saltillo, Mexico, Sanchez is responsible for strategic business development that extends into new verticals. Sanchez joins Penske from international supply chain provider UTi Worldwide where he was Director of Client Solutions and Business Development Manager.... Two Lessors Plan LA-LB 'Gray Chassis' Pool Two intermodal chassis providers have unveiled plans to cooperate in a "gray" fleet of 68,000 chassis that could be interchanged at 11 container terminals in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Direct ChassisLink Inc. and Flexi-Van executives outlined their plans at a meeting of the Harbor Trucking Association of... SSA Sorts Containers to Speed Pickups Edward DeNike, president of SSA Containers, addresses an audience at the JOC's TPM conference.LONG BEACH, Calif. - Ed DeNike has little confidence in drayage appointment systems at container terminals but says SSA Containers has speeded the flow of containers by sorting them for truckers to pick up as a block instead... Panalpina Returns to Profit Panalpina returned to profitability in 2013 as a market-beating performance in the ocean container and air cargo markets offset anti-cartel fines in the U.S. The global freight forwarding and logistics group booked a net profit of 11.7 million Swiss francs ($13.1 million) compared with a loss of 71.8 million francs ($80.4... Thoughts From a Maritime Industry Leader The JOC's Peter Tirschwell (left) with maritime industry leader Ronald D. Widdows onstage at TPM.LONG BEACH, Calif. - No, container lines won't be able to get freight rates to sustainable levels for some years to come. No, the new alliances will not bring an end to rate volatility. No, there will not... INTTRA Program Ranks Carriers, Regions by Data Quality LONG BEACH, Calif. - INTTRA is launching a new program that will enable small shippers to get better visibility into their supply chains and also help carriers clean up errors and gaps in the data they collect on container movements. The result, INTTRA says, will provide substantial time and cost... Port Analyst: States, Cities Should Back Up Deepening Aims With Cash J. Stanley Payne at the JOC's 14th annual TPM conference in Long Beach.LONG BEACH, Calif. - The U.S. federal government should not only use all collected Harbor Maintenance Taxes on port projects, but should also require states and cities to put more skin in their game to reduce questionable deepening... FedEx Freight to Raise Base Rates 3.9 Percent FedEx Freight will raise its general base rates an average of 3.9 percent March 31, as shippers and trucking companies anticipate higher volumes and tighter capacity this spring. The trucking arm of FedEx is the first less-than-truckload carrier to announce a general rate hike this year, but follows FedEx Express and... McKenna Optimistic on West Coast Contract Negotiations James McKenna of the Pacific Maritime Association addressing an audience at the JOC's TPM conference.LONG BEACH, Calif. - The chief negotiator for waterfront employers on the West Coast is optimistic that the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union will reach a contract agreement this summer without a...

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MARCH 5, 2014
Star Bulk mulls dividend Star Bulk Carriers hinted that it is mulling its first dividend in more than a year after reporting a better-than-expected fourth-quarter result. PRGN pens $92m order Paragon Shipping of Greece has inked a $92m contract to construct three kamsarmax bulkers at a shipyard in China. Star Bulk target hiked Maxim Group hiked its stock price expectations for Star Bulk Carriers after the New York-listed owner posted better-than-expected earnings today. Persecution claim not barred Claims of political persecution by Russian authorities are not barred in shipping entrepreneur Vitaly Arkhangelsky's legal fight with Bank Saint Petersburg, a UK judge ruled today. SFL takes in $150m John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International (SFL) has walked away from the Norwegian bond market with $50m more than it expected. Cruise impact low UBS Investment Research foresees little impact on cruise lines from the current chaos in Ukraine. LDA orders four more France's Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has gone back to China for another quartet of bulker newbuildings. Star Bulk ends losing run Star Bulk chief executive Spyros Capralos hailed the company's "radical transformation" as it returned to profit after two years of losses. ABG to borrow big India's ABG Shipyard is considering borrowing up to INR 200bn ($3.25bn) to bolster its operations after striking a debt deal with existing lenders. Anti-cartel raid seizes ore The Mexican government has seized 119,000 tonnes of iron ore at the port of Lazaro Cardenas that it said could be part of a drug cartel's illegal export operation. Closing the gap Torm CEO Jacob Meldgaard has outlined what the company needs to do to return to profit after cutting its 2013 loss. Danaos scraps two more Danaos Shipping appears to have scrapped its final two containerships languishing in cold lay-up. OW Bunker ups earnings Danish fuel supplier and tanker owner OW Bunker has increased 2013 profit as volumes and revenue increased. Ezra scores $125m Ezra Holdings has taken its contract wins past the $200m mark this year including more work for its fast growing subsea unit EMAS AMC. TB scare revealed A Norwegian cargoship crew were quarantined in the US after one man was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Tianjin taps Avic Trust Chinese container line Tianjin Marine is seeking a short-term loan of CNY 250m ($40.79m) to boost working capital. Bourbon profit soars French offshore shipping giant Bourbon has posted a big jump in annual earnings as day rates increased. ITC confirms Ulysses sale Frontline-controlled International Tankers Corporation (ITC) has confirmed the sale of a 15-year-old VLCC. NCL owners selling again Two major shareholders of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) look set to bank another $500m from a secondary offering of its stock. Pan Ocean opens the door Restructured Korean owner Pan Ocean has signalled a potential merger or acquisition deal by appointing Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers as its advisor. SFL eyes $100m John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International (SFL) is turning to the Norwegian bond market two days after announcing a move for seven distressed German boxships. Subsea 7 plans payout Shareholders in Kristian Siem-led Subsea 7 are set for special dividend of 60 US cents per share for the second year in a row. Cabotage row brewing A group of overseas container lines are planning to protest against cargo protection for state carrier Bangladesh Shipping Corp (BSC). Torm slashes loss Danish tanker and bulker owner Torm has been boosted by improved products markets in 2013, as its deficit was cut. Zaliv plunges to loss Kerch-based Zaliv shipyard has recorded a deficit for 2013. Ezion wins jack-up job Ezion Holdings has won a contract to provide a jack-up rig to support a South Asian based national oil company. VLCC in piracy scare A VLCC sailing off Oman has been caught up in what it thought was a potential pirate attack, according to details just released. Petredec wins bank funds Petredec has secured a $200m loan facility from a consortimum of banks to go towards its VLGC newbuilding programme. US court fines Odfjell Odfjell has pleaded guilty in the US to polluting international waters using a 'magic pipe' and has been fined $1.2m. Chemical tanker arrested Singapore's admiralty sheriff has arrested a Hong Kong-owned chemical tanker court documents show. ATBs in vogue Harley Marine Services of the US has penned a contract to construct two tank barges that are among the largest units it has ever ordered. Moelis plans IPO Moelis & Company is looking to raise up to $100m from an initial public offering in New York.

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MARCH 5, 2014
PMA head predicts contract will be reached without disruption The president of the Pacific Maritime Association said that while negotiations with the union may go past the July 1 expiration date for the current labor pact, he expects an agreement to be reached without a labor stoppage. UPS to buy 1,000 propane vehicles The trucks will be used first in rural Oklahoma and Louisiana in early 2015, where they will replace vehicles that run on gasoline and diesel, but UPS plans on expanding the program to other states. DHL adds emissions reporting tools UTi completes big step toward recapitalization Cargo thefts flat in 2013 Welch's picks Transplace TMS Protest disrupts Portland container terminal Harley Marine contracts for 2 new tank barges Ship owner, crewman plead guilty to dumping oily bilge Singapore-based Odfjell Asia II Pte Ltd. and one of its senior crewmen pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Hartford, Conn., for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships, the Justice Department said. Washington Notebook: Obama budget offers pluses, minuses for goods movement Troy partners with Basic Warehousing in Chicago EPA cracks down on Chinese vehicle importer The vehicles were manufactured in China and imported into the United States between 2007 and 2013 without the required certification indicating that emissions would meet federal standards, EPA said. FMC reviews 6 OTI license applications Executive moves

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MARCH 5, 2014
Prices on downward path across Europe Softer crude values pull down fuel prices. Mid-week prices falling in Fujairah Cape Town: MGO deliveries subject to enquiry. Sulphur issues to dominate bunker discussions Bunker conference in Copenhagen comes just nine months before ECA changes. OW Bunker in profit in detailed earnings release Figures reported ahead of planned IPO. EPA defends sulphur limits Ships will still be allowed fuels with a higher sulphur content than is permitted in other sectors. OW Bunker confirms IPO Deputy chairman says company is 'ideal IPO candidate'. Chemical tanker arrest in Singapore Arrested vessel managed by Elegant Ship Management. Dan-Bunkering expands Middle East team New trader based in Dubai. Asian prices still falling Prices have ended day lower at most key ports. Court 'voids' Russian bunkering ban Players have been campaigning to see rule overturned. Port bosses want progress on LNG bunkering infrastructure ESPO looking to resolve 'outstanding issues' on EU's Clean Fuel Strategy. Chinese refinery expanding bunker blending ops With new storage tanks, doubling bunker blending capacity. Titan court proceedings set for March Date at Bermuda Court set to March 7, if no changes take place. Battery-powered ships tipped for bright future As Norway aims to get a head start in using the technology.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
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PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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