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March 13, 2014

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Hubei's Jingzhou port's 2013 box volume hits 100,000 TEU Asia-Europe rate below $1,000/TEU break-even point on Shanghai index Ships to navigate with caution in Hong Kong as dolphin survey is conducted Xinjiang Kashi Prefecture's vehicle imports up 25pc to 111 units SDV is QEP accredited for Envirotainer pharmaceutical shipments NZ's Port Nelson records steady growth with wide cargo mix Ukraine crisis threatens 3.5 million tons of corn exports: USGC Charleston harbour deepening again wins federal funding in Obama's budget Etihad Airways increase bellyhold on daily flights to Chengdu Qatar Airways launches first regular cargo service London's Stansted to Doha Lufthansa Cargo starts Frankfurt to Milan via Cairo service

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MARCH 12, 2014
Anup Nair appointed Director Projects with DB Schenker in India BTL's 2014 Golf Tour tees off in Aamby Valley Bureau Veritas to class largest gas-fuelled ro-pax fleet India seeks opening of direct water routes connecting Bangladesh Moore Stephens urges changes to UK tonnage tax vessel written-down values Exports of SCV tyres surge in Apr.-Sept. 2013-14 India imports urea worth $ 1.92 bn in April-Jan. Iron ore exports drop 19 pc in April-Feb. Poland seeks to boost trade & investment ties with India Bidders respond to Vizhinjam port tender JNPT bags 'Sea Port of the Year for Containerised Cargo - Northern India' recognition at Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2014 in New Delhi Khalifa Port expands capacity, welcomes three largest & modern quay cranes V. Upendran-led nacfs Executive Committee members visit Sri Lankan ports InterRail connecting Europe & China CBEC denies holding any Customs, Excise Duty & Service Tax Refunds/Drawbacks India & ADB sign $ 300-m loan agreement for roads in Chhattisgarh INR turns weak against US currency NTPC receives clearance for INR 15K cr. project Mumbai may get new coastal police set-up

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Direct train Euromax Terminal Rotterdam-DeCeTe Duisburg Iata calls for transit time reduction of up to 48 hours BLS Cargo: first trip with last mile locomotive LH Cargo: Peter Gerber to replace Karl Ulrich Garnadt DP DHL's profits within targeted corridor Ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam want stricter emission... Pennsylvania cooperates with CSX FAA grants Azerbaijan category 1 rating Milsped posts massive income increase Ecu-Line aids Philippines' relief efforts after typhoon Kenco president and CEO is named 77 new HGVs for Metro Logistics Germany Swissport reports 11% revenue growth

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MARCH 12, 2014
Port Angeles Port Commissioners name O'Hollaren executive director Evergreen Line pulling ships from vessel sharing agreement Coast Guard teams with CBP to nab marijuana smuggling vessel Port of Everett staff member earns public records certification State of Washington sees gains in aerospace industry during 2013

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MARCH 12, 2014
Diamond S pulls IPO and market applauds US investors view Wilbur Ross move as indicator of product tanker investor saturation FMC fines Rickmers Linie $190,000 in compromise settlement German shipowner voluntarily admitted antitrust violations Ukraine uncertainty generates freight rate risk Local shipping law firm highlights possible political fallout OSG's plan still up for debate as equity holders look for more value Company would cut $1.2bn if plan is approved Owners encouraged to order more specialist chemical tankers Divergent views at London conference over vessel ordering Rotterdam and Antwerp call for NOx-reduction plans from 2016 Ports urge IMO member states not to delay implementing emission rules for shipping Shipowners ask ports to support Trident Alliance to enforce SOx rules Initiative seeks backing for responsible rule compliance as 2015 sulphur deadline looms Varun has multiple ships arrested against unpaid debt Free to read: Gulf Oil says Indian company owes hundreds of thousands of dollars for lube Box Ships skips dividend as containership charter rates plunge But board remains 'committed' to payout policy and will re-evaluate it regularly Avance Gas plans Oslo IPO in April Stolt-Nielsen, Sungas and Frontline 2012 could sell their shares to boost liquidity Li clarifies Sinotrans & CSC restructuring plans State-owned giant will put its shipping businesses into a Shanghai holding company ClassNK will complete MOL Comfort probe by end-August Free to read: Japan class society leads the second phase of investigation into casualty off Yemen US east coast ports face challenges as larger ships enter transatlantic trades P3 and expanded G6 will expose container terminals' dredging and handling flaws Timing is everything Two new state-of-the-art terminals will open for business in Rotterdam later this year, but is now the best time to add capacity? Data Hub: World Fleet Update Some pain, some gain as total capacity rises and more panamax scrapping is expected Nordic Shipholding reports $9m loss excluding one-off gains Restructuring completed in December has reduced debt by $72.1m SITC reports a 44% increase in annual net profit Growing regional demand boosts intra-Asia specialist's results Finland reveals further state aid for its shipowners Move underscores new maritime strategy to 2022 and supports 'greening' of fleets Cost burden will drive more owners to defy emission-control area rules Half of all tonnage may not comply, given low fines, weak enforcement and soaring fuel bills

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MARCH 12, 2014
FMC approves Seattle-Tacoma port pact US regulators have agreed to let the ports of Seattle and Tacoma share rate and operations information to help them both regain market share amid increasing competition for container business ECSA appeals for reason on CO² emissions European shipowners body ECSA has appealed to European Union legislators not to extend the scope of the European Commission's proposed regulation on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from ships EU port services legislation fails for third time The European Union's proposed port services regulation has failed to gain approval in time for it to be adopted before the European elections in May GSL prices upsized bond offering NYSE-listed Global Ship Lease, which charters container ships to CMA CGM, has priced a bond offering that will allow it to refinance all of its bank debt DS Norden rewrites strategy DS Norden has rewritten its strategy after a marked reduction in losses last year, the company said in a statement Avance Gas plans Oslo IPO LPG carrier company Avance Gas Holding said it plans an initial public offering (IPO) on the Oslo Stock Exchange COSCON and CSCL need to merge China Shipping Container Lines and COSCON (COSCO container lines) must merge their container operations if they want to achieve the maximum cost-savings they need to improve their financial performances, says leading liner trades analyst Alphaliner Sinopacific launches new yard in Jiangsu Sinopacific's Yangzhou Dayang Shipbuilding and Haitong Marine Engineering Equipment together launched a construction base in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, today STX issues shares to banks Troubled South Korean group STX Corporation said today it has issued new shares to its creditors as part of a debt-to-equity swap Lower coal prices slash Adaro Energy's profit Indonesia's second-biggest coal producer, Adaro Energy, has posted lower profit, which it blamed on lower coal prices HMM appoints new CEO Hyundai Merchant Marine announced today that Lee Seock Dong has been chosen as its new CEO One of six LNG projects may materialise Only one in six liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction projects may take final investment decision (FID) as the supply of liquefied natural gas may exceed that of demand by 2025 ExxonMobil's $19Bn PNG LNG plant ready to go Shipments of LNG out of ExxonMobil's Esso Highlands Papua New Guinea (PNG) subsidiary are set for July - four months ahead of schedule - the company told US analysts this week

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MARCH 12, 2014
CN Says Vancouver Truck Strike Delaying Transload Shipments Canadian National Railway told forest product shippers that the ongoing truck strike at the Port Metro Vancouver is preventing them from taking all of their lumber and pulp carload shipments for transloading into containers. The railroad on March 9 placed an embargo on rail shipments to container-stuffing facilities in Vancouver, but... US Footwear Importers to Diversify Sourcing as China Faces Labor Challenges Rising labor costs and a shortage of workers in coastal China are two of the most serious problems footwear producers in that country face, and those challenges will motivate U.S. footwear importers to diversify some of their sourcing to other countries. "Labor is one of several factors driving sourcing to other... TRAC: Drayage Service a 'First Step' TRAC Intermodal's planned move into drayage is the first step in the company's effort to expand its portfolio to provide "a broad suite of logistics services," CEO Keith Lovetro said. "TRAC wants to be a more full-service provider to our customers, and not just a chassis operator," Lovetro told the JOC.... Box Ships Scraps Dividend as Container Charter Market Slumps Box Ships posted its 11th consecutive quarterly profit, but the Greek container shipowner skipped a dividend payment to help it survive a slumping charter market. The NYSE-list company booked a net profit of $3 million in the "challenging" final three months of 2013, up from $2.87 million in the year-earlier period;... Carrier, Three NVOCCs to Pay Civil Fines Totaling $350,000 WASHINGTON - A breakbulk and container line, and three non-vessel operating common carriers have agreed to pay $350,000 total in civil penalties following Federal Maritime Commission allegations that they violated the Shipping Act of 1984 and the agency's regulations. The carrier, Rickmers-Linie, and NVOs OBI Shipping, Benison Transport and Shine International Transportation... EU Proposes Tariff Cuts to Help Troubled Ukraine Euromaidan protesters in Kiev, Ukraine in January 2014.The European Commission is proposing to remove customs duties on Ukrainian exports to the European Union until Nov. 1, 2014, in response to political and economic turmoil in the nation. If approved, existing EU tariffs for industrial goods exported from Ukraine will be removed immediately... Drewry's Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Unchanged Ahead of GRI Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, March 12, 2014 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles remained flat at $1,886 per 40-foot container in the week of March 12. In seven of the past 10 weeks, rates have remained unchanged week-to-week. "The development in volatility is quite subdued... Trans-Pacific Vessels From Shanghai Post Worst Reliability Levels Port of ShanghaiCarriers' schedule reliability from Shanghai to Oakland, Calif., showed the greatest variation in eastbound Asia-to-Southern California route performances during the period from the third quarter of 2011 through the fourth quarter of 2013, according to SeaIntel's latest Sunday Spotlight report. By analyzing the regularity of container ships departing from... Mexican Rails Gain Ammunition in Concession Agreement Defense The release of a new study on the Mexican freight railway industry provides ammunition to the sector's defense of its concession agreements, and hints at a potential compromise between the railroads and legislators aiming to open up industry to other carriers. The results of the peer review - conducted by the Organization... Diversions, Violence as Vancouver Trucker Strike Continues The trucking environment in Vancouver is turning uglier by the day, with drivers who dare to work at the Canadian port facing retribution from striking drivers, and cargo diversion already becoming a reality. The consensus among maritime industry executives is that a solution to the bitter trucking strike must be found...

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MARCH 12, 2014
Five-year fixture fails All eyes were on the period market Wednesday amid reports that a capesize bulker was on the fringe of firming up a five-year fixture. Classic takes Bocimar cape Rates for capesize bulkers appear to be losing ground in both the period and spot markets but some vessels are still commanding premiums. Coup comes to light Jacques Saade appears to be mounting a campaign aimed at ousting the chairman of Global Ship Lease's (GSL's) board of directors. Naviera back at Damen Naviera Integral of Mexico has returned to Damen Shipyards Group for four more fast crew boats backed by charters to compatriot oil company Pemex. Korea eyes storage surge South Korea is planning to become North-east Asia's leading oil storage hub with investment of $1.4bn. Cargoship in distress A general cargoship is awaiting assistance off Norway after losing power in stormy seas. Owner unmasked Sea Pride Shipping of the UAE has emerged as the owner of a tanker that broke through a naval blockade in Libya after loading crude from a rebel-held port. Rand seals debt deal Great Lakes bulker owner Rand Logistics is on a surer footing after putting the finishing touches to a huge refinancing package. GSL ups debt sale Boxship owner Global Ship Lease (GSL) has added another $20m to its notes offering as it seeks to pay off borrowings. Nordic wins survey job Singapore group Nordic Maritime has clinched a $23.5m contract to provide 3D seismic data off India in tandem with Sovcomflot (SCF) of Russia. Coastal eyes over $60m Malaysian shipbuilder and owner Coastal Contracts is targeting over $60m from a proposed private placement. Estate sells Maersk slice The estate of Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller has sold out of AP Moller Maersk. Mermaid banned from EU A Greek-managed general cargoship has been barred from European Union ports for three months after failing a second port state control check in 36 months. Two more for Vard Fincantieri-owned Vard Holdings has secured another offshore vessel order a day after announcing its biggest ever ship contract. Nordic ends in black Nordic Shipholding ended a tumultuous year in the black thanks to its financial overhaul in November. Mermaid raises $218m Mermaid Marine Australia has sold AUD 243.5m ($217.8m) of new shares as it prepares to take over Singapore's Jaya Holdings. Heung-A edges up Korean boxship and tanker owner Heung-A has pushed up profit in 2013 as revenue grew. HMM's change at the top Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has appointed a new chief executive officer just days after revealing a loss for the third year in a row. Avance hunts Oslo war chest Avance Gas has confirmed plans to complete an initial public offering (IPO) on the Oslo Stock Exchange in a move which will bolster its resources for further expansion. Ferry crunched A Scottish ferry has smashed into a pier, damaging its bow. CMA-CGM expands Rhino CMA-CGM's recently introduced Rhino Express feeder service dedicated to Mozambique is set to be upgraded. Fayard profit rises Danish shipyard Fayard has increased annual earnings as costs fell. Hunger strikers removed Three crew on hunger strike have been taken off an arrested Varun LPG carrier by India's coast guard. Sinopacific bags four Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group has won newbuilding orders for up to four kamsarmax bulkers. Maersk orders cable layer Maersk Supply Service has ordered a newbuilding cable layer from Dutch shipbuilder Damen on the back of a long term charter. Visibility warning Shipowners have been advised to use caution when operating in Singapore waters due to reduced visibility caused by haze. US set for bumper March Major US container ports are forecast to see a year-on-year growth of 12.4% in inbound volumes in March. Ross defends decision Wall Street legend Wilbur Ross has confirmed reports that US product tanker owner Diamond S Shipping has abandoned plans to complete an initial public offering (IPO) in New York. Box Ships pulls payout Greek containership owner Box Ships has opted against the payment of a fourth-quarter dividend in an effort to preserve liquidity. Diamond dims Wilbur Ross-backed Diamond S Shipping has pulled its New York IPO after finding investors unwilling to back the deal within its target pricing range, a finance source tells TradeWinds.

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MARCH 12, 2014
Draymen face chassis shortage in NY, NJ The Port of New York and New Jersey is being severely impacted by a shortage of chassis needed to deliver and pick up containers at marine terminals, according to drayage companies and forwarders/custom house brokers. IATA: Global cargo demand to rise in 2014 Global air cargo demand growth is projected to hit 4 percent this year, a significant increase over the previously forecast 2.1-percent growth rate for 2014, according to IATA. Group pushes for Miller confirmation Leaders of the Consumers for United Rail Equity recently penned a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and his Republican counterpart, Mitch McConnell, stressing the importance of putting Miller on the board. Hub Group unveils drayage name change Ruscon starts flexitank service to Kazakhstan TNT Express to invest in hub Evergreen to end VSA Evergreen Line is planning to terminate its vessel-sharing agreement on the ANS USEC-Caucedo-Brazil service in April, the company said Wednesday. Ship Finance International acquires 5,800-TEU ships Pipeline proposed between Albany, New Jersey Executive moves Executive positions have been filled at Kenco, AmeriQuest Transportation Services, MOL (America) and The National Foreign Trade Council's Trade Committee.

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MARCH 12, 2014
Shipowners' hopes dashed over LNG infrastructures '2025 deadline simply too far to have an impact.' Argentina tightens rules for declaring onboard bunkers, lubes Misdeclaration can lead to 'costly' fines. Industry players to join LNG discussisons US Coast Guard to hold workshop on issues linked to the use LNG and other low flash point fuels as bunker material. Prices firm in southern ports Heavy congestion reported in Gibraltar. Mid-week prices soften in Fujairah Cape Town out of MGO product. Trader transfers to Singapore Maria Eliseeva is moving from Dan-Bunkering's Kaliningrad office. New study: Marine fuel demand seen growing until 2025 LNG could account for up to 11% of fuel mix by 2030, but HFO still the dominant fuel. Singapore targets air quality Particulate matter to be measured in assessing pollution levels. ARB doles out fines for failing to switch to distillates Some well-known names among those caught out by rules. Antwerp makes LNG bunkering 'official' Belgian port formalises approach to LNG bunkering. Asian prices ends day stable Average to above-average demand seen in Hong Kong. Dual-fuel newbuild will operate inside European ECA Maersk Supply Service newbuild is expected to be deployed in the North Sea. Oil products specialist stays in the black Firm seeking to lease bunker storage capacity to maintain top line growth. Fuel scrubber maker selects US firm as installer 'Looking forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship,' says Poly Shield Technologies. Titan winding up petition adjourned Secures $8.02 million from subsidiary of Guangdong Zhenrong Energy. Haze alert issued at Singapore port Visibility could be 'significantly reduced', says MPA.

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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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