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BRIEFS

September 9, 2014

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Panama arrival time rules change for vessels transitting canal China State Council unveils plan to make shipping development more central China stands opposed to any fresh European Union sanctions against Russia BFC Group given the green light for land reclamation at St Petersburg port Cambridge U joins push to get global warming fears back on the front burner NYK conducts crisis-response drill on LNG vessel with Japanese Coast Guard Pirates attack product tanker off Abidjan, grab cash and seafarers' valuables China Southern starts freighter service between Los Angeles and Tianjin Centurion Air Cargo faces legal battle over fuel payments as market dims WFS acquires Swissport's cargo business at Copenhagen Airport Swiss WorldCargo partners with WCA to boost growth and cost-efficiencies

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Aharon Fogel appointed ZIM Chairman Baltic & Xinhua launch shipping centre index Cargotec's Kalmar wins significant order for Melbourne's new automated container terminal China to upgrade & modernise fleet Culling of Europe's chemical production capacity a boon for shipping DB Schenker facilitates first freight train run from Hamburg to Zhengzou in central China Evergreen Line continues to upgrade its intra-Asia service network PIL opens branch in Mongla,Bangladesh St Petersburg port on a high Edible oil imports likely to rise in coming season Govt allows import of rice from Myanmar Indonesia to reform its coal sector, resume exports to India Oilmeal exports drop 36 pc in April-Aug. Price disparity between Indian & American corn hits exports Sugar exports surge to 26.54 lakh t APM Terminals sees need for increase in Latin American transport infrastructure investment Bombay HC allows release of Korean ship Kandla Port will lose cargo to private ports if revised SOR is implemented, says stakeholder New Goa-JN Port coastal container feeder service flagged off at Mormugao Port Rake shortage clogs Vizag Port as coal stocks pile up New projects to boost eastern freight corridor Food Ministry seeks CCEA nod on new raw sugar export subsidy formula DG Shipping, MD of Godrej Industries & Chairmen of Mumbai & JN Ports to grace gala event

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UPS invests in two new Polish facilities Rail Cargo Group receives accolade Rubin moves out of interim role at Horizon Lines ALC and GS1 win prestigious Australian award Swiss WorldCargo partnering WCA Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus to create economic area Port of LA receives grant for emissions project Michael Cramer secures Rail Forum presidency Europa Worldwide Logistics on target Grimaldi and Fremura jointly invest in Livorno European air cargo volume up 3% in July Port of Long Beach takes environmental leader on board EU promoting rail traffic between Germany and Poland APMT calls for more FDI in Latin America

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Vale cooperates in project to build giant Brazil repair yard NTSB issues first video marine safety alert MTU and Fairplay Towage test genset with SCR September 08, 2014 Burger launches research vessel for Great Lakes ABS offers BWMS selection service MARAD releases LNG bunkering study Singapore cancels Northwest Resources bunker licenses First containership order for Wärtsilä DF two-stroke Møkster PSV is first vessel with Rolls-Royce Unified Bridge Rio Olympics ferries to have Caterpillar DGB gen sets

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Port Metro Vancouver celebrates completion of rail corridor upgrades Aharon Fogel named chairman of Zim Integrated Shipping Services Mitsui joining Viken Shipping in vessel-owning joint venture Maritime Administration releases LNG as bunker fuel study Horizon Lines taps Steven Rubin as president, chief executive officer

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Top Maersk and MSC duo in urgent talks with FMC on 2M alliance Senior executives fly to Washington as two commissioners say clock may be stopped on 45-day review Is CMA CGM about to unveil new tie-up? Speculation grows about partnership with United Arab Shipping Co and China Shipping Container Lines Russia's food sanctions having only limited impact on feederships Operators report reefer box volumes holding up Philippe Ruttley joins Ince & Co Maritime antitrust specialist appointed head of competition at law firm VLGC spot rates up as players turn attention to October loadings Market level sustainable for at least another month in LPG shipping Scorpio scoops up ex-OSG management operation in Greece Experienced Athens operation to 'add value' as well as capacity for huge newbuilding wave G6 Alliance continues to divert vessels from Rotterdam Decision suggests congestion woes are not over Seaspan signs charter deal for 10,000 teu ships with top line Existing options extended SMM 2014: seven obstacles to innovation in shipping When it comes to creating change, the hurdles may be high but they are not insurmountable Aronnax@SMM: it's all systems go at Hamburg's innovation showcase FREE CONTENT: Manufacturers at the ready after equipment sales hit $70bn last year UK and Germany lead July import-container rally North France lags behind as neighbouring ports post double-digit growth Ince bulker suffers severe damage in grounding on Greek islet Owners hire Tsavliris for salvage under LOF It's tough at the top for the big three European ports A look at the challenges being faced at Europe's premier container hubs Rongsheng confirms government-initiated restructuring talks Cash-strapped Chinese yard offers few details despite reports of possible SWS takeover Los Angeles wins grant to reduce port-related emissions Environmental Protection Agency awards $469,000 to retrofit cargo handling units MCA defends UK port state control All-time low in detentions is evidence of improved safety, Coley insists SMM 2014: The rise of asset improvement Annual project Pimp My Ship takes a serious look at the possibilities of fuel-efficiency tools Wind is power New cleantech companies continue to develop, despite shipping-industry scepticism SMM 2014: Wind is power New cleantech companies continue to develop, despite shipping-industry scepticism Tanker Investments' $46m aframax buy highlights secondhand price hike As interest builds in aframaxes, expect more purchases and rising values SMM 2014: Overcoming charterparty challenges Financing vessel upgrades to compete against clean new tonnage is difficult, but not impossible SMM 2014: The risks remain with technology investment Hefty compliance and fuel-saving investments are boardroom-level decisions

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Bharati Shipyard seeks to sell wind business India's financially-stressed shipbuilder Bharati Shipyard has put its wind turbine assets up for sale. The sale comprises 14 wind turbine generators (WTGs) that produce a combined 15 mega watts of power in the state of Maharashtra. "Since Bharati Shipyard is going through a process of corporate debt Wärtsilä introduces new controllable pitch propeller Finland-based power supplier Wärtsilä today announced it will introduce its latest large controllable pitch propeller (CPP) system at the SMM exhibition and conference in Hamburg, Germany, which opens tomorrow. Based on the previous E-hub design, the new CPP system "offers greater efficiency, Grimaldi buys into Livorno's Sintermar terminal The Grimaldi group has taken an indirect stake in port of Livorno container terminal operator Sintermar through an alliance with Livorno's Fremura shipping and port services group. The Naples-based group has used a capital increase to take a 50% stake in Fremura group company CO.I.FI srl, which has Koa Sangyo secures small tanker pair Japanese shipbuilder Koa Sangyo in Marugame has secured two orders for small chemical tankers with one each for compatriot shipowners Genkai Kisen and Shinsei Kaiun. The 1,000dwt Genkai vessel will have an overall length of 62.72m and beam of 9.8m. The 1,300dwt Shinsei vessel will have an overall Japan mulls patrol boats for Sri Lanka Japan is considering supplying patrol vessels to Sri Lanka's coast guard as part of measures to deepen maritime security co-operation, according to a statement on the weekend visit by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Japan, which helped Sri Lanka build its first container terminals, announced a "new Iraq to sue Greek shipping company over Kurdish crude shipments Greek shipping company Marine Management Services (MMS) has said that it will defend itself against legal action planned against it by the Iraqi government for transporting oil from the Kurdish autonomous region of Iraq. Reuters reported that Iraq had claimed that five MMS-operated vessels had been Damen bets on ballast water treatment boom Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards said today that it had set up strategic partnerships with three major ballast water treatment suppliers. Apparently banking on early implementation of the IMO's long delayed 2004 ballast water management convention, the group said that it planned to make use of the Speculation belies uncertainty in shipbreaking market Despite uncertainty over steel plate prices and demand for scrap steel, cash buyers continue to overpay to recycle ships in India and Bangladesh, just to keep up with Pakistan. With prices averaging $460/lt ldt for bulkers and $490/lt ldt for tankers, Pakistan continues to be the market of the Name change for Genoa's Voltri port Genoa Port Authority has announced that at the request of the local community, its westernmost port of Voltri will change its name to Pra. Authority president Luigi Merlo said: "It's evident that the main operations of this basin are carried out in front of the community of Pra and therefore we Neu Gas seals another record timecharter Hamburg-based Neu Gas International has sealed another record timecharter, this time for a large gas carrier. Brokers told IHS Maritime that Swiss commodities trading house Gunvor has extended its hire of Neu Gas' 2009-built Ernest N for $2.075M per month or $69,166 per day. Market players believe PPA to sign MoU with Subic Bay The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority to designate a few berths in the former US military base as an extension of the ports of Manila. According to Joseph Emilio Abaya, Transportation Secretary of the Pacific Radiance to grow share price Singapore-listed offshore marine services provider Pacific Radiance is tipped to increase its share price to SGD1.73 ($1.37), according to CIMB Associate Director Yeo Zhi Bin. Yeo highlighted that the company is steered by an experienced team of industry veterans who have intricate knowledge in Indonesian and Australian coal prices drop Prices of Indonesian and Australian steam coal fell to a 10-year low last week, a situation that could encourage India to import more steam coal. A global coal glut and weak import demand due to cheaper Chinese domestic coal has caused prices to fall to levels not seen in a decade. Free-on-board

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Grain shipments rise on St. Lawrence Seaway amid rail turmoil Rail service delays may have spurred some grain shippers to divert cargo to barge services, as volume on the St. Lawrence Seaway rose 3 percent year-over-year in the April through August period. The volume growth comes despite barges traversing the seaway later than usual because of a lingering, harsh winter. Grain... Charleston charts growth with focus on discretionary cargo The Port of Charleston will invest $1.3 billion in the coming decade to deepen its harbor to 50 feet, modernize marine terminals to accommodate today's mega-ships and build intermodal connectors to enhance its status as a world-class port, James Newsome, president of the South Carolina Ports Authority, said Monday. In his... Freight demand, tight capacity drive Landstar revenue up 20 percent Landstar System expects to post $3 billion in revenue this year as strong freight demand and tight truck capacity boost revenue by double-digit percentages in the early third quarter. The "strong trends" Henry Gerkens noted in early July continued through August and show no signs of slackening, the Landstar chairman and... Trucking hiring stalls as payroll numbers dropped in August Trucking's hiring plans stalled in August, as for-hire motor carriers with payroll numbers tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lost approximately 800 employees. That was the first decrease in U.S. trucking job numbers as measured by the federal government since November 2013. As a result, the JOC.com For-Hire Trucking... New BNSF contract in Tacoma could improve intermodal service Full-size chartA new contract between BNSF and a Tacoma short-line railroad aimed at cutting turn times down for trains leaving the Port of Tacoma could give shippers, particularly U.S. grain exporters, a much-needed improvement in rail service. BNSF and municipally owned Tacoma Rail signed a maintenance and fueling contract that aims... Drayage driver shortage could threaten intermodal growth, analyst says The so-called truck driver shortage largely has benefited intermodal rail - until now. Trucking's increasing difficulty finding drivers to pilot big rigs has helped shift freight to intermodal containers, but it could also threaten future intermodal growth. "The driver shortage is beginning to hit drayage," John G. Larkin, managing director of... European imports briskly expand despite sluggish EU economy European economic growth might be flatlining, but you wouldn't know it by the strong container import growth in the first half, according to Drewry Maritime Research. Asia to Europe and the Mediterranean container volume rose 8 percent year-over-year. Drewry expects continued traffic growth in the second half, albeit at a slower... US needs LNG bunkering guidelines, Marad study finds Interest in using liquefied natural gas as vessel fuel is highlighting the need for regulatory policies and operational and safety standards, according to a new Maritime Administration study on LNG bunkering. The U.S. is hardly the only country trying to a handle on using LNG as a maritime fuel. Vessel owners... Europe still trailing global air cargo growth The gap between the sluggish European air cargo sector and the resurgent global market looks set to widen with two of the region's leading carriers posting declines in freight traffic in August. Air France-KLM, Europe's largest cargo airline by revenue, saw traffic shrink by 1.7 percent from August 2013, outweighing a... Third shipment of gates delivered for Panama Canal project Third shipment of new gates for Panama Canal arrives.Three out of four shipments of new gates have made their way to the Panama Canal, as the expansion project to make way for big ships nears 80 percent completion. The four-gate shipment arrived today at the Atlantic entrance of the canal aboard... How is Maersk making money? When Maersk Line reported a $1.1 billion first-half profit last month that was 55 percent higher than the same period last year, some analysts wondered how the world's biggest container line was able to achieve such a huge change in only a year's time, especially when global demand was not... China plans to further liberalize air cargo market The Civil Aviation Administration of China said it plans on liberalizing its air cargo market, but it's not clear whether China will allow more foreign carriers to operate domestically. Air cargo transportation is increasingly important to the country as its manufacturing sectors rise up the value chain to produce higher-value goods... New CUC Alliance to offer 18 east-west services The three container lines planning to link up in a new vessel sharing agreement - CMA CGM, United Arab Shipping Co. and China Shipping Container Line - will initially operate 18 separate services covering the four major east-west trades, sources say. An official announcement is "imminent", according to PR News Service,... Apple iPhone launch gets air cargo industry excited The air cargo market is giddily awaiting tomorrow's unveiling of Apple's new iPhone 6 that when launched will create a spike in export traffic from the production city of Zhengzhou and add further lift to solid air freight volumes out of China. Confidentiality agreements prevent Apple suppliers or service providers spilling... Rising foreign trade ramps up China's August box traffic Container throughput at China's top ports rose 7.2 percent in August as both foreign and domestic trade accelerated, with the Pearl River Delta terminals bucking a recent trend to record the fastest growth this year. "We are particularly encouraged by the recent exports from Hong Kong and China, as well as...

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Capital Product bags $151m Capital Product Partners has raised net proceeds of $151m as it closed a public offering of shares on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Euronav loads IPO gun Euronav has filed papers to launch its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in New York. More Panama gates arrive The third and penultimate shipment of lock gates for the widened Panama Canal has arrived. Alaska LNG steps it up Planners of the Alaska LNG export project kicked off the federal permitting process, the latest milestone in for the planned liquefaction facility. Vale joins yard initiative Vale has signed a cooperation agreement that will see it support the Brasil Basin Drydock Company (BBDC)'s proposed shiprepair yard in Brazil, New York's McQuilling Partners said. State-backed deals rise State backed funding for newbuilding deals is booming and expected increase even more over the coming years the Ship Finance Forum at SMM in Hamburg was told at its opening conference this week. Grimaldi in port play Italy's Grimaldi Group has unveiled an indirect investment in Sintermar, the terminal operator at the port of Livorno. Golden Ocean cape fixed Golden Ocean has secured a period contract for one of its capesize bulkers, brokers say. SSC buys new Singapore Shipping Corp has laid down $80m for a car carrier newbuilding. Double joy for Seaspan Seaspan Corp has secured period work for a quartet of newbuildings and enlarged an options agreement with Yangzijang Shipbuilding. German lessons required Germany's hard hit shipping industry needs to educate shipping investors more about risk if it wants to fill the funding gap left by the collapse of the KG market - which could continue for another two decades -according to ER Capital Holding CEO Jochen Klosges. Marianas mission A Japanese investor is bringing a new cargoship into service in the Pacific. Cido tanker TIL bound? Cido Shipping is believed to have shed its second aframax tanker of the summer. ABN AMRO in Asia drive Dutch bank launches new advisory business in Asia offering its services to shipping companies. Alfa Laval big on bonds Marine engineer Alfa Laval has refinanced its takeover of Frank Mohn AS with a EUR 800m ($1.04bn) bond issue. OSG nets scrap cash Overseas Shipholding Group has secured a strong price from the demolition sale of one of its tankers, sources say. Limarko boosts profit Lithuanian reefer and containership owner Limarko has posted increased first-half earnings as currency losses decreased. JF in "investment mode" John Fredriksen's sale of a major holding in Golar LNG will not be followed by his withdrawal from other major companies in his business empire, one of his leading associates says. Vinalines told to grow Vietnam's deputy prime minister Hoang Trung Hai wants national shipowner Vinalines to expand its bulker market share. Rongsheng getting help Debt-ridden China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has been notified by the government that an "independent third party" could begin a restructuring of the shipyard. Grounded in Greece Dramatic pictures have emerged of an Ince Denizcilik-owned bulker grounded on the rocks on the Greek island of Astypalaia. Samskip MPP refloats A Samskip multipurpose (MPP) has been refloated after grounding off Iceland. Ferguson to expand The investor buying bankrupt Scottish shipyard Ferguson is pledging to quadruple its workforce within three to five years. Ulriken buyer emerges Yinson Holdings has confirmed that it is the buyer of a VLCC owned by Frontline affiliate Independent Tankers. Wight to exit Algoma Algoma Central Corp is on the lookout for a new chief executive after the present incumbent announced his retirement. Cleared to sail The US Coast Guard (USCG) has given permission for an American Steamship bulker that ran aground to resume its voyage.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Great Lakes carriers see volumes rise in August U.S. steel exports continue downward spiral in July Port of Los Angeles receives grant to reduce air pollution The port will administer the grant from the Environmental Protection Agency's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program, which will be used to retrofit 14 pieces of cargo-handling equipment with Level 3 diesel particulate filters. Seaspan agrees to charter four more ships Gerry Wang, Seaspan's chief executive officer and co-chairman, said all of the company's new ships have been signed to attractive fixed-rate time charters with leading liner operators. Air France to retire MD11 fleet "This fleet adjustment is in line with Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo's strategy to strongly focus on specialized products and services like pharmaceuticals, flowers, oil and gas, or express," the carrier's Eelco van Asch told customers. Maersk plans transpacific eastbound General Rate Increase Carrier information platform Logistadvise launches The information service, which launched Monday, has 18 different search filters that allow the user to narrow their search to find the type of carrier they require based upon equipment, quantity and other service offerings. ABC beefs up pharma service FAA proposes fine against N.C. cargo airline

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Deltamarin subsidiary to deliver turnkey scrubber System to be installed on vessel by the end of the year. Newbuilds to use Wartsila dual-fuel engines Finnish engine maker confirms orders for four vessels. Shipyard to launch LNG Hybrid Barge this week Will operate in the Port of Hamburg. Prices weakening across Europe Sharp falls in Southern Europe. Rotterdam congestion keeps box line diversion in place Diversion plan extended to mid-October. Unmanned vessels might run on LNG 'Technology for electronic positioning, satellite communications and anti-collision measures already exists.' IFO prices display mixed trend in Fujairah IFO avails tight in Durban. Alfa Laval in refinancing move Bond issue to replace bridging loan. Wartsila develops controllable pitch propeller system Manufacturer says new system improves and efficiency and reduces emissions. Engine order 'by-passes need for scrubbers' Dual fuel orders show 'shipping is an innovative industry with the smallest possible ecological footprint.' IMO requirement for BDN in need of change Review identifies 'inherent problem' in supplier's declaration regarding compliance with sulphur limits. China could struggle to meet LNG bunker targets New LNG bunker station to open next month. Asian bunker prices spiral down at week's start Meanwhile, offices in Busan remained closed for a holiday. 'Energy port' opens in the Caribbean Facility provides bunkering, among other energy services. Saudi lubricants specialist expands marine portfolio New marine lubricant series to 'raise benchmarking standards'. MARAD releases LNG bunkering guidelines Study addresses 'widespread challenges' of adopting the gas as marine fuel.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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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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