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BRIEFS

February 17, 2014

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Los Angeles January container volume increases 2.5pc to 685,550 TEU Carriers find China's new short sea filing demands burdensome, risky Cargotec's Kalmar to electrify Hutchison's RTGs at Felixstowe port CMA CGM embarks on major Africa push by land and by sea Cargotec profit falls 61.5pc to US$75.7 million as revenue slips 5.2pc Chongqing's cargo traffic grows 12.7pc last year to 974 million tonnes China clarifies: Forwarders booking international cargo VAT free DB Schenker offers fast overland freight transport Asia to Europe US requests WTO intervention to resolve solar cell dispute with India Chennai air freight jam-up, computer glitch shuts down cargo complex Atlas Air Worldwide profit falls 38.4pc as Pentagon contracts dwindle Air cargo risk rises, Morgan Stanley downgrades Atlas Air, Aircastle

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014
Allcargo Logistics posts impressive Q3 results Essar Shipping registers INR 452.77 cr. revenue in Q3 FY14 Fewer large containerships taken out of service this year InterManager calls for calm over possible Filipino officer ban MOL, MHTL ink deal to build, charter 4 methanol carriers Stakeholders call for proper implementation of international measures on Place of Refuge for stricken vessels US levies preliminary duties on Indian steel threaded rods JSW Jaigarh Port planning to commence container operations Huge international response for civil & track works of key Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor section State govts to jointly develop rail projects Fieo President expresses concern on declining trend in exports Forex reserves up $1.26 bn to $292.33 bn Govt may offer interest subvention scheme to more export sectors INR ends at three-week closing high of 61.93 Next FTP to be ready in April, unveiling likely by new govt No near-term recovery even as manufacturing picks up RBI clarifies gold import norm SEZ units may get import duty sops to sell in DTA World Bank to provide $ 175 m for Gujarat highways project

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RZDL provides plant logistics for Severstal subsidiary Intermanager calls for calm over possible Filipino officer... B Post notes handsome net profit in financial 2013 India: construction of new broad-gauge line approved Malawi Airlines starting flights to Jo'burg today Nor Lines expands services from Turku Sterling results for Ryder System Ford says 2013 is best year since 1998 Agility: Central Europe reorganized DHL and Etihad Cargo increase connectivity through Middle... CSAV plans capital increase ahead of potential merger with... Freja starts cooperation with Germany's CargoLine Toll Australia secures big fuel transport contract Gazeley France under new leadership AA Cargo sets new freight record on B777-300ER Am Himmel tut sich was

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014
Harvey Gulf breaks ground for LNG fueling facility MARAD trials fuel cells for shoreside power MOL to pay $1.275 million FMC penalty Eastern says it's "perfect place" to build OPC Bold Tern to install Block Island wind turbines Wärtsilä pumps picked for Mariner FSU

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014
Sixteen states break records for export sales during 2013 DOT proposes rule to establish CDL drug/alcohol clearinghouse Boeing nets Cargolux order for new 747-8 Freighter aircraft Mitsui OSK Lines inks deal for four new methanol carriers US rail freight traffic rolls to up/down week

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014
Testing times for Germany's stressed shipping banks Regulator warns that some European players will not make the cut Western Bulk admits to slip-up in tonnage positioning Fourth-quarter rise in markets meant ships had to be brought in on short-term contracts Capesize collateral damage Iron ore stockpiles in China hit near-record levels but how long can robust demand last? Belships builds up its dry bulk customer base Oslo shipowner tightens its focus after returning chartered product tanker Cosco Corp wins $57m order for two livestock carriers Singapore-listed yard will deliver 4,500 sq m vessels to unnamed European owner SCFI Asia-Europe rate slumps by a record $188 Downward trend throws carriers' March price-rise push into question Restis says food shipments constitute 'business with charterer, not Iran' UANI rejects explanation and calls on owner to end calls Sinotrans Shipping books six bulkers Two 78,000 dwt vessels and four 64,000 dwt ships cost $162m in total Concordia Maritime strikes product tanker management deal with Shell Market developing in accordance with our planned fleet disposition, says Swedish outfit Rise in sea cargoes signalled by market sentiment index European freight forwarders give positive response to Danske Bank monthly poll Ardmore posts steeper fourth-quarter losses Irish tanker owner reports lower than expected time charter equivalent earnings After the flood The EU's dreaded Habitats Directive has handed the Greens some obstructive tools MOL builds four 30,000 dwt methanol carriers Newbuildings will service time charter deal with Methanol Holdings OSG bondholders pledge new fight for equity after failing in initial proposal Ad hoc group calls for $1.9bn funding CSAV raises cash for Hapag-Lloyd deal Funds to be used to finance newbuilding and support Hapag-Lloyd capital increase Global Maritime Investments seeks up to 20 bulk newbuildings this year Now is the time buy ecoships, says Rodley Navios Maritime Acquisition to raise new equity The company has warned investors that no acquisitions are pending

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014
MOL to pay US settlement Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and affiliate Nissan Motor Car Carrier have agreed to pay a $1.275M settlement to resolve price-fixing allegations in the Asia-US trade BIMCO forecasts 11-year low growth in dry bulk fleet The dry bulk carrier fleet appears to be heading to an 11-year low rate in growth in 2014 despite an expected further sharp decline in demolition sales, a senior shipping analyst forecasts Rail from China to vie with deepsea Transcontinental rail container traffic from China to Europe is growing dynamically and by the end of the decade may vie with deepsea shipping for the Asia-Europe trade in terms of unit cost as well as time Navios Acquisition upsizes public offering Navios Acquisition has increased the size of its follow-on offering as the parade of equity sales continues unabated in New York

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014
Immigration Reform's Threat to US Trade As the 2014 U.S. election season begins to take shape, we're hearing again about the possibility of immigration reform. The demand for reform is stronger or weaker depending on the latest polls, but, as international traders, we will want to focus for now on Senate Bill 744. Entitled the Border... SCFI Asia-Europe Rates Tumble Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, North Europe, week ending Feb. 14, 2014 Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to northern European ports and Mediterranean ports fell roughly $200 per 20-foot-equivalent container (TEU) in the week of Feb. 14, hitting their lowest level since early December 2013. Rates from Shanghai to North Europe... CSAV Raises Capital in Advance of Merger Chilean carrier CSAV said it plans to add up to $600 million in capital to complete the financing of ships under construction and to help finance a proposed merger with German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd. CSAV said its board recommended, subject to shareholder approval next month, a $200 million capital increase to... YRC Worldwide Seals $1.1 Billion Refinancing Deal After several months of nail-biting moments, YRC Worldwide finally secured its $1.1 billion refinancing deal, pushing debt deadlines that loomed a month ago, threatening YRC's future, out to a five-year horizon. YRC Worldwide's lenders agreed to a $700 million term loan and $450 million asset-based loan covering all of the $4.9... C.R. England Partners With Shell, Adds LNG Trucks Trucking company C.R. England is deploying additional natural gas-powered vehicles in Southern California while planning to expand its use of liquified and compressed natural gas trucks. The Salt Lake City, Utah-based carrier signed a multi-year LNG bulk fueling agreement with Shell that will support a dedicated trucking operation in Southern California,... "K" Line to Invest in Flag Ship for "DRIVE GREEN PROJECT" as a Next-Generation Environment-Friendly Project Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) is pleased to announce it has just launched "DRIVE GREEN PROJECT" in order to pursue environmental protection and energy savings with the world's most advanced technologies to be integrated on the 7,500-unit Car Carrier on order with Japan Marine United Corporation as Flag Ship... Port of Long Beach to Test New Clean-air System for Ships The Port of Long Beach will fund testing of a new air pollution-control technology for docked cargo ships, thanks to an agreement approved Monday by the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners.Under the pact, the Port would rely upon regional air quality authorities to oversee a demonstration project to thoroughly... Chairman to step down at Clarksons Philip Green has decided to step down as chairman of Clarksons in order to focus on his other responsibilities. His resignation from the board will take effect from the AGM on 9 May. Bob Benton, chairman until last year, will remain a non- executive board member and assume the role... Los Angeles Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association Elects 2014 Officers On Saturday February 8, 2014, the Los Angeles Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (LACBFFA) elected its 2014 officers: Mr. Mark Hirzel, Director of Global Trade Management at MIQ Logistics was elected President; Mr. Wayne Wagner, Senior Manager, U.S. Brokerage Services of FedEx Trade Networks was elected Vice President; Ms. Barbara...

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014
Fund in at Cal Dive Hedge fund Aristeia Capital has unveiled a significant minority stake in Cal Dive International. MOL agrees to fine Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has agreed to $1.28m in US fines, making it the third operator to pay up in sweeping car carrier competition probes. Euronav plan dashed Euronav acknowledged today that a joint bid with Blackstone Group for five Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) tankers has fallen through. OSG's loss-making December Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) reported nearly $55.5m in losses for December, bringing its total accumulated losses since to $583m since filing for bankruptcy. Hornbeck OSV arrested Cotemar has secured the arrest of a Hornbeck Offshore Services vessel in a $19m dispute over a casualty off Mexico. Sergey breaks the ice TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Klaveness ups the bidding Norway's Klaveness Marine has increased its offer price for Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) as it gave itself more time to complete a takeover. VLCC up for grabs Japan's JX Shipping is putting a veteran VLCC up for sale. Revolutionary thinking We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Krasnoye signs for trio Russia's Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard has won work from state ports agency Rosmorport for new dredgers. Coscol signs with Shell Chinese owner Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has clinched a heavy-lift deal with Shell. SCI curbs Q3 loss Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) cut its third quarter deficit thanks to a major improvement in its dry cargo segment. Losses grow at Essar India's Essar Shipping has seen its deficit grow in the third quarter to the end of December as spot markets remained depressed. Seroja warns on profit Indonesian shipowner Seroja Investments has brace investors for a loss when it releases its full year earnings results by the end of the month. Ship blaze under control A fire on a German multipurpose (MPP) ship has been contained at the Emder Werft shipyard in Emden. Ullman hails Shell deal Sweden's Concordia Maritime has won work from Shell in Singapore for two of its P-MAX products tankers. Cosco wins livestock duo Cosco Corporation (Singapore) has won contracts for a pair of livestock carrier newbuildings. Final sale for Lloyds? Lloyds Banking Group is lining up a last big disposal of shipping loans as its exit from the sector continues. WIS weaker again Shiprepairer Western India Shipyard (WIS) has posted a bigger loss for the fourth quarter. Samsung inks $1.5bn deal Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has confirmed a huge order for a floating LNG (FLNG) production unit. Eimskip tweaks schedule Icelandic container line Eimskip is adjusting its schedule in the Atlantic to boost reliability in the face of winter storms. Sado Steam Ship slumps Japan's Sado Steam Ship has reported a 90% drop in full year earnings. ESL prospers Finnish bulker owner ESL Shipping has seen annual earnings jumps as fuel costs were cut. Condor switching flag? Channel Islands ferry operator Condor Ferries is considering re-flagging to France as a week-long crew strike drags on. CSAV to raise $600m Chilean boxship owner CSAV is plotting two share issues worth a combined $600m to smooth its path to a merger with Hapag-Lloyd. Belships back in black Belships has ended the financial year on a high with a return to profit in the fourth quarter, according to results released Friday. Keppel wins Russian trio Keppel Corp has secured a newbuilding order for three high-spec jack-up drilling rigs in a deal worth $650m. MOL orders four Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has expanded its methanol carrier fleet with an order for four more ships. Vallianz profit surges Vallianz Holdings has reported an 88% increase in full year profit recording record earnings of $10.3m. The show must go on Aker Philly back in business following arc flash that left electrician with severe burns.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014
YRC receives new financing terms In the culmination of a long labor negotiating and debt wrangling process, YRC Worldwide Thursday came to new financing terms on a $700 million loan and received a $450 million asset-based loan facility. Norfolk Southern train derailment causes oil spill A Norfolk Southern train transporting crude oil from Canada that was traveling between Chicago and New Jersey derailed Thursday in western Pennsylvania, forcing 21 of its 120 cars off the track, according to Reuters. Imperial Tobacco considering listing logistics business Carriers' cargo shipments bloom with higher flower volumes Global carriers have geared up for weeks in preparation for Valentine's Day 2014, and have seen increases in flower activity this year compared to last year. Momentum Transport buys Jacksonville forwarder Year-end merger activity up 57% Cargolux to add another 747-8 freighter Cargolux has ordered a new 747-8 freighter, valued at $357.5 million, from Boeing, bringing the airline's total oder of 747-8 planes to 14. Delivery of the additional plane is expected in March 2015. DHL unveils Big Data tool GAO recommends improvements to MarAd ship recycling Commerzbank reduces shipping investments CSAV plans to raise additional capital Weekly GRI Roundup Executive moves

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014
Fuel prices fall in Houston A local supplier said he is out of LS380 at the US port. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Bunker's Mexico Group opens independent bunker terminal Facility is based at the port of Lazaro Cardenas in Mexico. ExxonMobil offers cost-saving fuel tips Says operators could save $3.00 pmt by optimising quality. Prices lack direction across Europe Good demand reported in Istanbul. Vitol pulls out of Rotterdam terminal project Move could threaten plans to use Urals crude as an alternative benchmark to North Sea Brent. Prices firm in Fujairah Suez prices unchanged. Brightoil 'in talks' with US oil companies Brightoil has been searching for upstream investment opportunities in China and overseas for several years. Norwegian Cruise Line to install 28 scrubbers on six ships Green Tech Marine says order reaffirms its 'strong position in the exhaust gas cleaning market'. Asian prices end week on stable note Bad weather at Tokyo Bay affecting delivery schedules. ARA barge operator expanding certified mass flowmeter system fleet First company with barge to obtain independently certified Coriolis system expecting two more barges to pass 'rigorous' process soon. Singapore to publish safe shipping guide MPA addresses recent series of collisions. South China fuel oil imports to increase in February Majority of imports from bonded bunker players. Port to test alternative vessel emissions control system System is 'an incredible breakthrough', says Harbor Commission President. ClassNK to verify new SOx scrubbing system Class society engages in joint- project.

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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

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

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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)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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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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