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November 24, 2014

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Asia-Europe Shanghai box rate fell 13.3pc last week to US$809/TEU UN labour convention breaches result in 113 ship detentions in12 months Hyundai Heavy builds world's first 19,000-TEUer for China Shipping Port of Colombo handles first 16,000-TEUer - 16,650-TEU MSC New York Panama in talks with DP World over new business model for canal Surabaya CT to use Identec's box position detector in yard UK Royal Mail's first half profit falls 18pc as revenue rises 2pc Sohar Port awaits connection to Gulf Railway to tap hinterland Low-sulphur fuel rule drives Stena Line is to convert to methanol Norfolk Southern seeks 283 miles of CP's Delaware & Hudson track Damco opens in Zhengzhou, major electronics exporting centre Anchorage intends to exploit two key advantages - law and fuel economy Aloha Contract Services wins Canada's Westjet Cargo contract for Kahului

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Anaemic growth for shipping industry amid 'stumbling' global economy, notes UN report Annual tripartite meeting emphasises on standards DB Schenker in India appoints Suresh Kumar as Director - Region West India European shippers want surcharges reduced Fast-growing offshore sector seen needing a strong partner to overcome remote supply problems More container lines now using Suez to USEC from Asia Rajaish Bajpaee receives industry accolade SARR Freights undertakes multimodal movement of rice from Vizag to Agartala Seashell Logistics participates in Power Logistics Asia 2014 in Singapore Tata Motors to treble exports in 3-4 years KPT Board meets to take several important decisions MbPT to set up INR 4K-cr. LNG terminal near Uran India may soon send cargo by road to Afghanistan CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION No. 100/2014-CUSTOMS (N. T.) Forex reserves recover by $ 419.4 m to $ 315.551 bn INR hits 9-month low of 62.25, recovers to end marginally weak at 61.79 No new sops for exporters due to financial constraints, says govt N. N. Kumar to grace India HAZMAT & Liquid Bulk 2014 as Chief Guest Mammoet successfully completes heaviest machinery lift in Malaysia Steder Group arranges airlifts for 300 t of power equipment to Gabon Terex launches Explorer 5500

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Record heavylift shipment to oil city Jet Aviation celebrates global excellence award Construction work starts on new Xinjiang railway Virgin takes to the skies with giant frogs Boeing starts new partnership with Kuwait Airways Menlo to invest in South Asia Metro Ports nailing Ferguson colours to mast in 2015 Chips on trains for packaging industry Top US carrier goes for European widebody planes Panalpina welcomes two former K+N experts to team in 2015 DNV GL and N-KOM ink LNG/gas solutions projects MoU G&W acquires short line railroads in Arkansas VPA Logistics joins Easyfresh G6 Alliance adjusting PAS

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Rickmers sees refinancing on track German container shipowner Rickmers Group has reassured investors that its refinancing talks are on a good way despite a downgrade of its corporate rating from B to CCC ('substantial risks') by German rating agency Creditreform early this week. The downgrade sent the price of its unsecured bond Golden Ocean suffers deeper-than-forecast 3Q14 loss Golden Ocean Group, the Oslo-listed dry bulk shipping company in John Fredriksen's business empire, has reported a deeper-than-forecast 3Q14 loss but sees slight recovery in the present quarter. Group net loss amounted to $11.6M in 3Q14 compared with a profit of $16M in the same period last year. APM to expand Ghana terminal APM Terminals has signed an MoU with the Ghanaian government to expand Tema port. The deal, which commits APM to an investment of more than $1Bn, was signed through Meridian Port Services (MPS), the joint venture between APM Terminals, Bolloré Africa Logistics (Meridian Port Holdings), and the Havyard gets double icebreaker order Norway's Havyard Ship Technology (HST) has signed two contracts with an as-yet-unnamed international shipping company for two more of its Havyard 843 Ice offshore icebreakers. As with the first order for this design by Havyard Group company Havyard Design & Solutions, both will be built in the CIMC Raffles wins rig order from C Helios Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore (CIMC Raffles) in China announced Wednesday that it received an order for a deepwater semi-submersible accommodation rig CR600 from C Helios. The CR600 accommodation, which is the 14th deepwater semi-submersible rig project for the prominent Chinese offshore Taiwan's exports hit new high in October Taiwan's export orders for October hit a fresh record of $44.91Bn, up 13.4% year on year and 3.7% month on month, said its Ministry of Economic Affairs yesterday. The increase was driven by a robust demand for electronics, information and communication technology, and precision instrument products, Menlo sets to expand in Asia International logistics provider Menlo Logistics aims to increase its presence in Thailand and Malaysia, establishing Singapore as a regional logistic hub. "2014 has been an excellent year for Menlo in south Asia, where in the third quarter we experienced more than 10% year-on-year growth," Robert DFDS raises forecast on broad strength of business Copenhagen-based listed ferry and logistics company DFDS has raised its operating profit (EBITDA) forecast on stronger-than-expected passenger shipping business and a rise in freight volume. In a statement, DFDS, which operates a fleet of about 50 ships, said increasing freight volumes and higher Fourth A-Class LNG carrier joins BGC fleet Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) has taken delivery of its latest LNG carrier Amani on 13 November and will employ it under a long-term charter to Brunei LNG. Built by Hyundai HI, Amani is a 154,800m³ membrane-type LNG carrier, the fourth A-Class LNG carrier vessel to be added to BGC's fleet. Shipping MLP plans stumble Exmar's decision to delay its US-listed Master Limited Partnership (MLP) is just the latest evidence of a pullback in investor demand for this public shipping model. Belgium's Exmar had filed an IPO registration for an MLP spin-off in September, with plans for a New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Sewol operator jailed for a decade South Korea's Gwangju District Court sentenced Kim Han-Shik, CEO of Chonghaejin Marine, operator of the Sewol ferry, to 10 years in jail yesterday for providing the causes of the incident. The Sewol capsized during a routine Incheon-Jeju trip on 16 April, leaving 304 of 476 passengers either dead Bumi Armada 3Q14 earnings up by 7.9% Malaysia-based international offshore oilfield services provider Bumi Armada posted a 7.9% increase in its 3Q14 revenue to MYR636.5M ($189M), on the back of increased contributions across all its established business units. Its year-to-date revenue also increased 11.8% to MYR1.695Bn from MYR1.516Bn Yang Ming returns to black in 3Q14 Taiwanese carrier Yang Ming Marine recorded a profit of TWD1.4Bn ($45M) for the 3Q14, returning to black from the loss of TWD1.33Bn in 1H14. The carrier reported revenue of TWD37.3Bn for 3Q14, up by 8.83% from TWD34.3Bn in 2Q14 and its earnings per share stood at TWD0.43. Its total revenue for the SIPG to raise $290M for loan repayment Shanghai-listed Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) announced on Tuesday that it plans to raise CNY1.8Bn ($290M) from its employees via private placement to repay its loans. The company is to issue no more than 420M shares at the price of CNY4.33 per share to 16,082 employees to collect around Delays hamper MH370 search Australian-contracted survey vessel Fugro Equator has returned to the Indian Ocean to undertake further bathymetric survey work after problems refitting the vessel for underwater search of flight MH370. The Australian Transport Safety Authority (ATSB) reported this week that the vessel's underwater Korea P&I Club: Most oil spills in East Asia Oil spills from vessels occur most frequently in East Asian countries, said a speaker at the Korea Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (Korea P&I Club)'s renewal strategy seminar in Seoul, South Korea, yesterday. Alex Hunt, technical team manager at the International Tanker Alam Maritim earnings down by 29% Malaysia-listed marine solutions provider Alam Maritim Resources recorded 3Q14 earnings of MYR129.86M ($38.6M), down by 29% year on year. Net profit dropped 15% to MYR19.5M at 30 September 2014, from MYR22.77M a year ago. Lower revenues from the subsea services offshore installation & construction

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Fincantieri signs MOUs on Chinese cruise ship building Crowley to operate, maintain T-AGOS/T-AGM fleet November 21, 2014 Havyard books orders for two icebreaking OSVs Knud E. Hansen tweaks Reefer RoRo design Baltic operator goes to Singapore for scrubber Two cruise ships find new homes GAO: First Ford class carrier headed for cost overruns

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Port of Tacoma releases October container numbers Coast Guard making changes to bar closure information system DOC creates new web-based tool to search Consolidated Screening List National Retain Federation calls for continued West Coast labor talks US rail freight traffic rolls to positive week

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014
MSC and Hanjin plan to re-apply west coast surcharge UPDATE: Shipping lines will reinstate the surcharge next week, having said they would cancel it Suezmaxes ride a sharpening spike Crude tankers land their highest average spot market earnings since January TEN reports a strong return to profit Tanker owner will increase its dividend as spot rates buoy its performance Schroder takes surprise 5% stake in Norden Asset manager acquires over 2m shares in Danish shipowner Carriers pull US west coast congestion surcharge Shipper bodies praise the carriers' rethink, just days after they launched the fee Data Hub: Load Factors Mixed performance on European trade lanes Awilco LNG says ramped-up gas exports will employ its older ships Production forecast to rise by 50% over four years as new projects come on line Hapag-Lloyd issues $311m bond Paper gets sub-investment Caa1 rating from Moody's Week on Wall Street \| November 21 The smaller shipowners face difficulties in raising finance from banks Major east-west box lines suspend more winter services G6 Alliance halts the European leg of its PA2 service Fleet Capacity Top 21-30: Smaller carriers square up to the cascade effect Niche and regional operators are already upgrading or at least re-evaluating how they operate their fleets Torm restructuring misses a milestone Danish tanker firm says the setback will have no immediate financial consequences Asia-Europe rates continue to slide Box prices fall a further 13.4% between Asia and northern Europe, as US rates remain stable Attica posts a 47% hike in nine-month profits Greek ferry owner on the cusp of returning to the black Expenses tip Awilco LNG into a net loss Costs rise as WilGas repositions and cools down after scheduled drydocking Yard Talk \| Shipbuilders as lessors More and more Chinese yards show interest in leasing business Deal averts Port Hedland strike AIMPE and Teekay agreement halts engineers' planned stoppage BW Group's Helmut Sohmen retires as chairman in leadership shake-up Son Andreas to take up chairman role, with former Norden boss Carsten Mortensen installed as new chief executive US port employers accuse dockworkers of prolonging talks through Thanksgiving Union says PMA statement is "erroneous" and "mistaken"

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Drayage companies finding it harder to prove drivers aren't employees, attorney says Recent case law involving the independent contractor model in trucking indicates that companies must cover all bases in order to convince the courts and government agencies that owner-operator drivers are not direct employees, a Southern California attorney told the Harbor Transportation Club this week. Cameron Roberts, a partner at Roberts &... Falling bunker prices saving shipping industry $117 million daily, BIMCO says The international shipping industry is only spending 0.1 percent less on bunker fuel than it was 24-weeks ago, but that fluctuation equates to big savings: $117 million daily. The industry-wide usage of bunker fuel sits at 257 million tons a day, a figure that cost ship operators about $149.5 billion a... Nicaragua details canal construction start date Construction on the controversial Nicaragua canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans will begin on Dec. 22 on the Pacific side, according to the government officials. The Hong-Kong-based HKND Group plans to build the $50 billion canal within five years and have it operational by 2020, BBC reported. The project aims to... Mexican regulators OK Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV merger Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV just need approval from Ukraine and China to merge and create the fourth-largest container lines, after Mexican regulators gave the tie-up the green-light this week. The German carrier expects the merger to be completed in the second half of this month, Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd said... Tacoma volume rises, Seattle traffic falls Volume gains in Tacoma helped offset another month of year-over-year losses in Seattle, pushing Puget Sound container throughput up in October for the first time in four months. Combined, volume at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma rose 7.3 percent year-over-year in October. Full size chart. Combined, volume at the ports of Seattle... Five more carriers revive US West Coast congestion surcharges Four carriers today joined Mediterranean Shipping Co. in announcing congestion surcharges on cargo heading from Asia to U.S. West Coast ports. Carriers' push to implement surcharges ranging from $800 to $1,000 per 40-foot container on shipments at the port of origin starting Nov. 26 comes just days after at least nine... NY-NJ truckers complain about tariff change NEWARK, New Jersey - Truckers are complaining about a tariff change that restricts their ability to collect detention payments for excessive wait times and subjects them to $50 fees for avoidable trouble-window visits at most Port of New York and New Jersey container terminals. Jeff Bader, president of Golden Carriers and... Striking drayage drivers halt picketing at five LA-LB facilities A Teamsters-affiliated group in Southern California on Friday halted picketing of Pacer Cartage and Harbor Rail Transport after discontinuing picketing at three other port drayage operators in the Los Angeles-Long Beach harbor area. Justice for Port Drivers said striking drivers at Pacer and Harbor Rail Transport agreed to return to work... Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Nov. 21 Multiple container lines have planned general rate increases in numerous trade lanes in December, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Asia-Europe Hapag-Lloyd aims to increase rates on cargo from East Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean by $800 per TEU, starting Dec. 15. In... US retailers reiterate call for Obama to aid ILWU-PMA talks U.S. retailers today expressed their disappointment that coastwide U.S. West Coast port labor talks won't begin until early December and reiterated their call for President Obama to get involved. "It's time the parties accept a federal mediator to help them bridge the gaps and arrive at a new contract," National Retail... Maher orders eight straddle carriers for NY-NJ terminal Maher Terminals has ordered eight additional straddle carriers for operation at its terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey. When the order is delivered in June 2015, Maher will operate a total of 27 Konecranes straddle carriers at the terminal, the largest in the New York-New Jersey port.... Egypt's instability puts shipping interests at risk With the violence in Iraq and Syria capturing the global attention, one could not be blamed for assuming a state of calm in Egypt - at least in relative terms - in recent months. After all, the shaky leadership of Mohamed Morsi had come to an end in 2013, with... UASC to join CMA CGM on operating India-Europe service United Arab Shipping Co. plans to join the EPIC Service between the Indian subcontinent and North Europe operated until now independently by CMA CGM. The cooperation agreement, which will go into effect in January 2015, follows the exit of OOCL from the EPIC as a vessel provider in April last year. The...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Uncertainty fuels sell-off Shares of Knightsbridge Shipping took a beating Friday after posting a third-quarter loss that was overshadowed by a dividend cut. Pullmantur expands A leading cruiseship operator appears to be moving forward with a campaign aimed at expanding its presence in Latin America. Dag digs in The chief executive of American Shipping Company (AMSC) has acquired more shares of his own company. Cape hunt continues Knightsbridge Shipping and Golden Ocean may pursue more acquisitions upon completion of a merger that will create one of the world's largest operators of capesize bulkers. Fitch tunes up Sovcomflot Fitch has flipped to a more positive stance on OAO Sovcomflot following a tanker market recovery and stronger than expected results for the shipowner this year. DFDS comes strong Closing routes and network adjustments have not been a major obstacle for ro-pax owner DFDS, as it boosted third quarter earnings. Medvedev's wake-up call Russia's shipyards are lagging far behind global rivals, according to prime minister Dmitry Medvedev. StealthGas profit dips Greek LPG owner StealthGas has fallen behind Wall Street expectations as it posted a smaller profit during the third quarter. TEN hits the mark Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has set a dividend increase in place after a strong return to profit in the third quarter. Russians eye $540m order A Russian company is in talks to order at least 30 ships from shipyards in Russia and Azerbaijan. Fincantieri on board Carnival Corporation has agreed a deal with Italian shipyard Fincantieri to develop a cruiseship-building joint venture for the Chinese market. Ross quits Navigator board Wilbur Ross has quit the board of his first public shipping company after being awarded the vice chairmanship of the Bank of Cyprus. Evergreen profit spikes Taiwanese line Evergreen has pushed up earnings in the third quarter as costs fell and revenue grew. Schroders buys $50m Norden stake UK investment heavyweight Schroders plc has emerged as a major investor in Norden after amassing a $50m stake in the company. Havyard clinches deal Norway's Havyard has inked a contract for the construction of two ice-breaking offshore vessels, worth just over NOK 1bn ($148m). Teekay's tanker mutiny The Australian crew of a Teekay Shipping-operated tanker facing likely redundancy have refused to leave the vessel. Tactics in play in Torm talks Tactics in the restructuring room at Torm began to play out publicly today as the Danish owner warned of a technical breach in a loan facility. Costs hit Havyard Higher operating expenses have hurt Norway's Havyard during the third quarter, which saw the company make less despite increased revenue. Buying like Boycott Galbraith's has drawn inspiration from legendary England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott as it seeks to explain the present state of the sale and purchase market. Five years to sell German lender Nord/LB plans to shed its non-performing shipping loans by 2019. HHI workers walk Workers at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) carried out their first industrial action in 18 years on Thursday. Golden Ocean's loan hope Golden Ocean is confident of fixing up financing for its newbuildings and the unfunded vessels it will inherit following a pending merger with Knightsbridge. Awilco makes progress Awilco LNG has reduced its deficit for the third quarter following a pick-up in activity in both the spot and mid-term LNG shipping markets. Canal work to start Work to cut the proposed $50bn Nicaragua Canal will begin next month. Zim cuts loss Israeli container line Zim has reduced its loss in the third quarter, as freight rates rose. Celebration sold Carnival-owned Costa Cruises has sold a 1987-built cruiseship days after taking it from sister operator Iberocruises. BWO sees profit double BW Offshore has posted a healthy increase in its third quarter performance, helped by higher revenue and lower expenses. Oldendorff wins JBIC funds Oldendorff Carriers has secured export credit financing for a pair of ultramax bulkers on order at shipbuilder Japan Marine United (JMU). Riding the suezmax wave Ridgebury Tankers has reported "strong results" in its first full quarter during which it operated its entire fleet of suezmax tankers. OSG + AMSC = MLP A growing number of investors are encouraging Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) to pursue a deeper union with American Shipping Company (AMSC). Exmar 'delays' MLP IPO Exmar says it is 'delaying' the launch of the contemplated IPO of an LNG master limited partnership (MLP).

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Drivers end strike against five drayage companies Shippers already looking ahead to 2018 port labor talks Main ILWU-PMA negotiators not expected to meet until Dec. 2 Trade attorney warns drayage industry could be impacted by case law MSC says it will start congestion surcharge Nov. 26 NY-NJ chassis providers to develop gray pool G6 announces one of its services will temporarily drop Europe calls Teamsters pull another FedEx proposal ZIM says it is financially stronger following restructuring Weekly GRI roundup

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Falling bunker prices: Bad news for eco-ship owners? Eco ships could become less attractive for charterers, report suggests. IGF Code progress: 'Now we can build LNG-fuelled ships' Approved draft IGF Code and definitions for fuel tank restrictions sufficiently developed to give confidence. IMO's safety committee adopts Polar Code Only formal adoption at MEPC now required to allow entry into force in January 2017. Liquidator appointed for Singapore supplier Vanguard Energy filed for bankruptcy last month. Ship worker arrested over fuel theft Court hearing scheduled for December 4. IMO to proceed with caution on flash point review Safety implications and impact on other international regulations will require careful consideration. 'Clear strategic response' needed to OW Bunker collapse 'There is no central industry response and everyone is scrambling to protect themselves,' says Ince & Co. Canadian harbour to provide marine refuelling services Operational start target is mid-2015 or earlier. LNG bunkering will be 'globally established by 2020' 83% believe LNG is the most efficient solution to emission standards. Malaysian player sees Q3 bunker sales dwindle Weaker earnings drag down bottom line of Kuala Lumpur-listed parent. Integr8 Fuels hires former OW Bunker traders 'The collapse of OW has created a number of business opportunities.'

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PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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