BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 11, 2014

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Shut down in Syria, Manila's risk-taking ICTSI sets up shop in Iraq Kuehne + Nagel fined US$2.7 million for air cartel in New Zealand MOL offers auto delivery from Mexico to major US east-west coast ports DB Schenker's 2013 revenues slipped 3.5pc to US$20.5 billion Taicang and Shanghai ports set up joint venture terminal operator Xinjiang 2-month farm produce export value up 20pc to US$155 million Australia considers dropping cabotage restrictions on foreign ships DCT Gdansk awards design of US$220 million quay to Mott MacDonald DHL offers Ocean Secure for tracking sensitive, high-value shipments Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and MOL take delivery of more large containerships ANA Aviation to base itself out of Liege Airport for cheaper fuel FedEx opens regional hub at Osaka's Kansai International Airport UTair announces changes to its spring and summer flight schedules

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APRIL 10, 2014
BHP 2014 opens to a stirring reception Cotton yarn exports to face Chinese heat GM version of rice will hit shipments, say exporters Seafood exports hit record 1 mt in FY14 Soyameal exports decline by 17 pc in FY14 Steel imports down by 31 pc in FY14 Tea exports surge on Iranian demand Dighi Port simultaneously handles steel & coal vessels Prakash Iyer appointed CoPT Board member RRC International Freight Services executing transportation of Stator weighing 310 t Kerala to become strawberry exporter

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New remote control system for western Finland's railway BDP International appoints country manager Canada reducing rail GHG emissions Aeroflot increases Tashkent service Fiege Switzerland under pressure Malherbe extends partnership with Teleroute IAG Cargo steps up Israel capacity Ceva selects executive from the Philippines «Es muss geliefert werden» Tandem holds AGM in Istanbul From minister to secretary of state AA Cargo's March traffic sees double-digit rise IRU adopts guidelines to fight fuel theft Umweltfreundlicher Bunker lohnt sich nicht MOL launches Mexico-NAFTA car carrier service

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APRIL 10, 2014
Navy takes delivery of LHA 6 Triyards reports increased earnings Trelleborg Marine opens new Houston office Paraguay pushboat to have Wärtsilä propulsion UK Club medical program marks a milestone Offshore wind jack-up gets new feet Landrieu: Jones Act creates Louisiana jobs

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APRIL 10, 2014
DOT freight transport index climbs during month of February Coast Guard seeking comment on Cape Kiwanda buoy change Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Argentina port strike Sea-Tac Airport takes home Skytrax World Airport awards Yang Ming set to add new Southeast Asia run

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APRIL 10, 2014
Stalwart fails on second equity raise UPDATED: Postponed US public listing follows aborted attempt at a private deal for Greek chem tanker outfit Idan Ofer pulls Quantum Crude Tankers over-the-counter equity drive Investors push back on pricing amid a slew of deals but firm still plans a US listing US crude reserves hit their highest level since 1976 Good news for owners as 15% increase to 33bn barrels strengthens the case to lift export ban Rongsheng resists cancellations as questions emerge about accounting practices Embattled shipyard fights to hold on to orderbook following a report of negative revenue for the second half The changing face of liability risk for freight forwarders TT Club outlines the additional liabilities being undertaken as a result of value-added services offered to shippers Future freight rates: the container lines' biggest gamble Cutting costs is only half the battle for profitability Data Hub: Freight Rate Indicators More of the same for 2014 as global spot rates on major trade lanes from Asia are in line with last year's levels West African crude is saving the VLCC market Boost to tonne-mile earnings for tanker owners Navios buys 11th VLCC for $43.5m Unnamed vessel appears to be 2003-built Venture Spirit from Wah Kwong Shipping faces $120 per teu hike in Asia-Europe bunker charges in 2014 Brussels' stricter sulphur rules will drive carriers to pass higher costs on to customers The risks of easy money Does private equity filling bank funding gaps raise the spectre of future overcapacity? Wrist boosts its ship supply operation in thriving US Gulf Purchase of New Orleans warehouse allows company to source goods further afield Principal Maritime looks for $100m in IPO Free to read: Tankers outfit will use proceeds to pay down existing debt Capacity hits a plateau as owners stop at 19,000 teu boxships Container vessels will break the 400 m length limit in the long term, say experts P3 could force break-up of existing alliances P3 to push overcapacity problems to other carriers, who could reform stronger rival groupings, says SeaIntel Pilotage charges: Demonstrating reason in the face of unreason Harbour authorities face legal curbs in raising cash to cover pilots' pension fund deficit HSH Nordbank hikes shipping provision after $780m loss Free to read: Pessimistic German bank says it expects no recovery until 2015 Fire breaks out on first Avance Gas newbuilding VLGC October delivery may be delayed as Shanghai shipyard assesses the damage ICTSI wins Iraq port concession Philippines port operator secures management of existing and proposed box terminals China Merchants Energy Shipping posts $30m first-quarter recurring profit Results are in line with earlier projection Seabury predicts recovery for GDP multiplier for box volumes Container shipping firms should benefit as protectionism eases

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APRIL 10, 2014
Box Ships shares plunge The stock price of NYSE-listed Box Ships slumped over 20% after the company announced an offering of 5M common shares and warrants US urges ferry safety upgrades Passenger vessels should enhance safety systems to avert accidents like last year's ferry collision in New York City, a US safety agency recommends Crane accident kills Maldives port workers Two stevedores in the port of Male, Maldives, were killed on Monday night when a crane cable snapped while lifting a container, local sources have reported Hope seen beyond depressed freight rates Spot freight rates for dry bulk carriers remain under pressure due to weak demand, but the market fundamentals are encouraging for the whole of the current year, analysts say Transas Marine builds advanced simulator suite Transas Marine is to construct the UK's "most technically advanced maritime simulation complex" for the City of Glasgow College by autumn 2015 Port Hedland forecasts record ore exports Iron ore exports out of Port Hedland in Australia' Pilbara are forecast to top 340M tonnes this financial year, up from 280.2M tonnes for FY13 Anger as UN crime experts killed in Puntland The UN Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has reacted angrily to the fatal shooting of two of its personnel, experts in tracking illegal flows of money from piracy, at Puntland's Galkayo airport in Somalia on 7 April NorYards signs AHTS fitting out deal NorYard, the Norwegian shipbuilder controlled by Zaliv group of Ukraine, is to outfit and commission an anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) currently building in China for Norwegian owner NFDS 2 Offshore Koper completes dredging phase The port of Koper in Solvenia completes the latest phase of its dredging programme next month, as part of a plan to accommodate larger container ships by 2018 European maritime tech calls for help Trade association Sea Europe, which represents ship and maritime equipment businesses, has called on Europe to assist the growth of its maritime technology industry Indonesian FSRU wins novel financing deal Standard Chartered Bank has closed a $309M export credit agency (ECA)-backed financing deal for a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) with PT Hoegh LNG Lampung China's exports suffer surprise fall Chinese exports unexpectedly fell in March, according to customs figures released today Scanship raises NOK83.2M in IPO Scanship Holding has raised NOK83.2M ($13.8M) in an IPO in Oslo that was priced at the bottom of its indicated range, the company said in a statement

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APRIL 10, 2014
Shippers Take Rail Service Complaints to STB Bulk rail shippers ranging from agriculture to coal producers told the U.S. Surface Transportation Board today that poor rail service must be solved before their business suffers even more. Shippers told the rail regulatory agency that the deteriorating service goes beyond weather-related delays, and at times smacks of railroads' preference of... Shippers Press Case in DC to Prevent West Coast Disruption U.S. shippers in the coming weeks will engage in a full-court press on Capitol Hill and at the White House to voice the importance of preventing labor disruption at West Coast ports as the expiration of the current coastwise longshore agreement approaches. The stepped-up effort comes in the wake of a... Port Questions Hapag Low Water Surcharge at Montreal Hapag-Lloyd plans to implement two low-water surcharges at the Port of Montreal, although port officials are questioning why, as they expect the spring thaw to begin soon. Effective April 30, Hapag-Lloyd says it will implement a low-water surcharge on shipments between the Port of Montreal and North Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa.... Lufthansa Cargo: 'Mild' Signs of Air Freight Recovery Lufthansa Cargo carried 2.6 percent less freight in March compared with a year ago, but it said the global market shows some signs of recovery as it posted higher revenue and an improved load factor. The German air cargo carrier transported 154,000 metric tons of freight last month, taking the total... Loss Tops $1 Billion for Ship Financier HSH Nordbank HSH Nordbank, the world's largest ship financier, today announced its net loss soared to €814 million ($1.1 billion) in 2013 from €124 million ($172.4 million) in 2012, and said it doesn't expect the global shipping market to recover before 2015 at the earliest. Provisions for bad loans - mostly to the... TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: CargoSphere Neil Barni, president and founder of CargoSphere, discusses technological solutions to freight rate and contracting challenges in the logistics industry.... Miller Joins STB at Crucial Time The Senate yesterday confirmed President Obama's nomination to the Surface Transportation Board, thrusting Debra Miller into the rail regulatory agency as it grapples with a myriad of issues. The STB, for example, will hold a hearing today on concerns about deteriorating rail service. BNSF Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway appear to... Caribbean Shipowners Association U.S. Security Increase The Members of the Caribbean Shipowners Association have adopted a voluntary guideline calling for an increase in the U.S. Security Charges due to security measures implemented throughout the Caribbean over the last several years. This increase will be effective Sunday, May 4, 2014 and will be in addition to the members'... Slow Start for Shanghai FTZ It has been several months since China's first Pilot Free Trade Zone (Shanghai FTZ) launched in Shanghai, but the shipping and logistics industry is still waiting for more policies to be clarified. "We were very nervous when Shanghai launched the free trade zone; however, we are less concerned now, as companies... Declining Market Share Prompts LA-LB Merger Proposal The Los Angeles 2020 Commission today urged the rival, adjacent ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to merge, citing a drop in market share by the busiest port complex in the U.S. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach together had a U.S. market share of 42.0 percent in...

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APRIL 10, 2014
GasLog doubles down GasLog has firmed up a $468m contract to acquire three more LNG carriers from an affiliate of BG Group. Timing is everything An equity analyst at JP Morgan is urging investors to accumulate shares of Navios Maritime Holdings (Navios Holdings). Mulherin takes the mound Deutsche Bank may have lost its top shipping analyst but it does not appear to have ended research coverage of the industry. Cargill denies buy Cargill has poured cold water on rumours that it has acquired a capesize bulker controlled by a joint venture between Daiichi Chuo Kisen of Japan and China's Shagang Shipping. Dark days for dry bulk Falls in the capesize market this week have dragged the Baltic Dry Index close to the 1,000 point mark. Ofer pulls Quantum float Idan Ofer has pulled plans to take a crude tanker company public on Oslo's over the counter (OTC) market given the intense competition among shipowners looking to tap the capital markets today. Solstad seals CSV buyout Solstad Offshore is taking full control of a subsea construction newbuilding ordered jointly with HitecVision-controlled Ocean Installer. Vietnamese mergers urged State-owned Vinalines' deputy general director Bui Viet Hoai said domestic companies are facing tough competition from foreign players, state media reported. Tanker saves 300 A Norden products tanker has aided in the rescue of 300 migrants in the Mediterranean after their craft ran into distress. MSC buying Bonaparte Switzerland-based MSC is taking a EUR 7m ($9.7m) punt on an SNCM ro-pax damaged in an accident in France in 2012. TEU dives on opening Michael Bodouroglou-led Box Ships plunged in value today after the company revealed details of its latest fundraiser. Navios bags $43.5m VL Navios Maritime Acquisition has added to its VLCC fleet indicating it remains a buyers' market despite rising prices. Stalwart pulls NY IPO Stalwart Tankers has pulled its troubled IPO in New York after confronting the choice of pricing well below its target range. Sinotrans cape grounds A Sinotrans bulker has run aground off the Dominican Republic. Jinhui opens vault Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has set some of its dry powder to work with the purchase of a supramax newbuilding. Crewman fined over clash A Chinese crewman already serving a jail term for the Eifuku Maru No 18 tragedy has been ordered to pay damages in Japan. Concordia witness found Interpol has tracked down the helmsman of the Costa Concordia in Indonesia. Triyards on the up Triyards Holdings boosted it earnings in the second quarter as it began to branch out of its core niche market. Western Bulk rebounds Recovering margins have breathed fresh life into the share price of Western Bulk today. CMES back in profit China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) appears to have turned a corner and returned to the black in the first quarter of the year. Coscol cuts loss Shanghai-listed Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has reduced its loss for the first quarter despite a fall in revenue. Sovcomflot splits agencies Two of the world's leading credit agencies are taking differing views on the health of Russian shipping heavyweight SCF Group (Sovcomflot). Master's misjudgement A UK accident report has found a Greek tug was holed by the vessel it was towing after the captain discounted tidal conditions. HSH loan losses hit $1.2bn Germany's HSH Nordbank increased its loan-loss provisions to EUR 882m ($1.22bn) in 2013 as it forecast a slower than expected recovery in shipping markets. Pure Principal exploits niche Principal Maritime's attempts to take a suezmax tanker fleet to Wall Street has received a positive welcome but analysts say the Apollo backed venture and other IPO aspirants face a tougher task today. Hanged master "feared storms" A UK inquest has heard a Russian master may have hanged himself on board his ship because he feared a return journey in "horrendous" Atlantic storms. MOL bond hits stock Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)'s planned $500m convertible bond issue announced this week hit the Tokyo-listed company's equity even though the cash is intended to fund the next stage of its ambitious growth plans. IHC Merwede on the rise Dutch shipbuilder IHC Merwede has improved 2013 profit on the back of a growing orderbook. Hoegh FSRU seals funds Standard Chartered Bank has closed a $309m export credit agency (ECA) backed financing deal for Hoegh LNG's second FSRU. Sinokor behind Mipo 10 Hyundai Mipo's announcement this week of a 10-ship MR order worth KRW 348.3bn ($333m) is confirmation of part of its huge Project Silver deal with Sinokor and Shell, brokers said. NorYards to finish AHTS Norway's NorYards has won outfitting work on a Chinese-built anchor-handler hull. More Aratere woes Problems with a New Zealand interisland ferry have increased after cracks were found in rudder shafts as it was being repaired. Oz ports braced for Ita Australian iron ore and coal exports look set for disruption as a major cyclone heads the Queensland coast. Energy secures loan Energy Drilling has secured a $175.5m senior secured term loan facility to go towards funding rig newbuilding in China. US volumes set to grow Major US container terminals are expected to see another month of positive growth in April a trade body has forecast. Stalwart struggles Stalwart Tankers' chemical-carrier IPO in New York will have to settle for pricing below its target range if it is to complete the flotation, finance sources said Wednesday evening. Principal plots IPO A tanker operator backed by private equity giant Apollo Global Management has joined the growing list of shipowners that are turning to Wall Street for cash. TEU seeks cash Box Ships of Greece appears to be gearing up for a campaign to cut debt and expand its fleet of containerships.

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APRIL 10, 2014
Commission: LA-Long Beach port merger a 'no-brainer' The nation's two largest ports, Los Angeles and Long Beach, should collaborate by combining into a single entity, according to a report issued by an independent private commission studying fiscal stability and job growth in Los Angeles. EU unveils transportation scoreboard The Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Denmark top the European Commission's EU Transport Scoreboard, which compares each member state in 22 categories across all modes. Ice chokes Great Lakes vessel moves U.S.-flag vessels on the Great Lakes were bogged down by ice formations in March, "the likes of which have not been seen in decades," according to the Lake Carriers' Association. First vessel of Cleveland container service to arrive April 17 The Port of Cleveland is expected to receive the first vessel of its newfound container service on April 17. The vessel, Fortunagracht, departed Antwerp last weekend with a load of breakbulk and containerized cargoes. WLS: Transpacific capacity continues free fall in Q1 2014 CargoSmart to host Canada eManifest, ATD seminars GPA moves 2.61M tons of cargo in March Cargolux hits record freighter utilization ProTrans expands in Laredo, Texas USDA gives $183M for McGovern-Dole program U.S. meat exports in February strongest to Mexico Executive moves

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APRIL 10, 2014
Prices mixed in Europe Tight avails reported in Rotterdam. Product avails tight in Fujairah No avails for IFO product in Durban. Shell might resume LNG production for ships Company sees more opportunities in marine sector. Software cuts bunker consumption 'by 3.9%' 'Potential savings across a fleet are significant.' Falmouth to welcome trans-Atlantic, engine-less cargo vessel First vessel of the Fairtransport Shipping fleet brings rum and other goods from the Caribbean to Europe. Busan bunker market to get volumes boost Oil terminal officially opens in Ulsan. Market sees dearth of Russian product Refinery maintenance behind lacklustre Chinese demand. Turkish supplier backs coriolis mass flow meters 'We aim to bring quality and quantity to the heart of competition.' Asian bunker prices on upward path Mixed demand seen in Singapore. Singuel ups stake in Chemoil Shares bought at exit price of 40 cents. Singapore 'unlikely' to top LNG bunker market But future supplies of the gas as a marine fuel not an issue. Keppel to manage Titan Petrochemicals shipyard Keppel keen to tap potential of China's offshore and marine sector. US East Coast player buys bunker barge To aid expansion plans in the US Atlantic. Fewer bunker claims with mass flow meters, says Singapore player MFM are 'a straight forward progression for the bunkering industry', says Sinanju Tankers manager.

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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
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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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