BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

January 27, 2014

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OOCL box volume up 10pc, but only intra-Asia/Oz trades hike revenue OOCL ups north Europe-Asia rate US$200/TEU and $300/FEU March 1 World box throughput hits record high in December on German index Hong Kong to take two years to incinerate 28 tonnes of contraband ivory Protesting privatisation port clerks strike in Brazil, Santos unaffected Hebei port container volume expected to top 2 million TEU in 2014 Charleston thanks Congress for fast-tracking harbour dredging Mainland-Taiwan accord boosts cross-strait trade since implementation UK first: DP World's London Gateway cranes lift four TEU per move Textainer pays US$35 million for 30,000 TEU from its managed fleet Hamburg Sud to raise USEC-ANZ rates US$75/TEU from April 1 New CT7 will boost Westports capacity to 11 million TEU by year-end Bombardier wins US$4 million Australian rail contract in Queensland Air China launches first direct flights to Hawaii from Beijing South Korea's air cargo volume grows for first time in three years Cargolux executive quits over differences over airline's new strategy Exports to be lost unless Bangladesh tightens cargo screening Cameroon and Gambia sign air cargo accord, direct flights to follow

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JANUARY 26, 2014
"K" Line (India) inks Consecutive Voyage Contract with JSW Steel BCHAA conducts health camps for members' staff Congratulations to the winners & nominees of Gujarat Junction 2014 Holistic approach to crew insurance stressed London P&I Club issues renewed warning on cargo liquefaction Coal imports grow 21 pc in 2013 Onion exports grow 59 pc in Apr.-Dec. Centre's move to encourage coastal shipping welcomed Chennai Port likely to convert unused iron ore terminal into automobile handling facility Forex reserves dip $ 1.2 bn INR plunges by 113 paise to close at 62.68 on heavy month-end dollar buying L&T's order inflow surges 21 pc in Q3 Export Import Workshop from Feb. 22 Quick Take BIMCO's Bangkok Heavy Lift Contracts Workshop in March to provide practical guidance on project charter contracts Largest load moved to Turkey from Japan Seven Seas Shipping moves huge transformers from South Korea to Iraq

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NS invests in new locomotives and freight cars All change at Haropa Haropa handles more tonnage in 2013 Iata sees brighter business confidence Double-digit growth in freight train numbers CMA CGM launches Rhino express feeder service Cargolux accepts resignation of van de Weg Global Express opens new logistics centre near Graz Austrian transport firm purchases 220 new trucks Turkish Airlines increases Kazakhstan and Sochi services ICTSI invests in Congo Steder Group moving heavy cable reels Interrail Services augments management in Germany Saudia Cargo signs agreement to transport human organs LED headlights now standard at Navistar ACS appoints new group commercial director Panalpina searching for an executive for executive searches Wann kommt die Trendwende?

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JANUARY 24, 2014
Ezra wins subsea orders worth $80 million January 24, 2014 Metal Shark to expand into shipbuilding Heidmar names new CEO Keel laid for LNG Hybrid Barge Consultancy sees 161 cruise newbuilds ahead BAE Hawaii gets $37.4 million Navy contract

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MOU established to eye reduction in New Westminster train whistle noise Boeing joining UAE team to study biofuel breakthrough Trucking group shaking up current organizational structure Coast Guard crew rescues four from wrecked fishing vessel Customs officers nab woman carrying counterfeit $100 bills

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JANUARY 24, 2014
What next for Euronav? Persuading others to join the Tankers International pool will be the way forward Hammonia finds its Mojo in offshore-vessel deal German and UK firms seek shipyard to build all-weather Hi Flo 4 In the eye of the beholder Flying the flag takes on a new meaning thanks to P&O Brussels politicians press for reporting of ships' NOx emissions Greens want to expand CO2 MRV proposals to include more emissions and smaller ships Stumbling blocks on the path to MRV Industry questions regulators' understanding of vessel operations as emissions rules are debated OOCL reports 10% gain in fourth-quarter volumes but a fall in revenues Strongest performance comes from combined intra-Asia and Australasia trades Asia-Europe freight rates drift lower SCFI shows transpacific trades are holding steady Derna Carriers vessel arrested at Tilbury ITF says Athens-based owner owes crew more than $130,000 in back pay Brightoil forecasts a return to the black for six months ending December Major bunker supplier declares a turnaround from the previous year's $112m loss ICTSI to build a terminal in Congo Investment in river port at Matadi targets fast-growing central Africa Liquefaction risk rises after lifting of Indian iron ore export ban Ban's removal has led to e-auction of 11.5m tonnes of iron ore that had been "sitting around" since 2010 OSG bank group negotiates with shareholders Plan would cut out bondholders' own push to claim the equity Slower growth is the new norm for box ports But analysts say momentum is sufficient to encourage fresh investment in capacity Private maritime security companies must think smarter to survive As Indian Ocean attacks dwindle, players seek creative new ways to stay afloat London Gateway lands Hamburg Süd German line to switch services from Tilbury

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JANUARY 24, 2014
Lyubov Orlova: IHS Maritime's viewpoint Decommissioned cruise ship Lyubov Orlova probably sank in February 2013, believes the president of the Irish Coast Guard Chris Reynolds Excel inches closer to Chapter 11 exit A confirmation hearing is set for 27 January to sign off on a re-organisation plan that would bring formerly NYSE-listed Excel Maritime out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection HK urges safety precautions Hong Kong's coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels were reminded to take adequate safety precautions when navigating in poor visibility in Hong Kong waters, as the fog season approaches Shanghai Lonyer Fuels forecast losses in 2013 Shanghai-listed Shanghai Lonyer Fuels, a marine fuel oil supplier, expected to slip to losses of at least 51M yuan ($8M) in 2013 due to lower demand for fuel oils in China Bad weather prevents rescue Efforts to salvage a cargo ship in the Gulf of Tonkin have been hampered by rough waves KDB displaces Kang as STX's biggest shareholder Korea Development Bank has displaced STX Corporation's founding chairman Kang Duk Soo as the chaebol's biggest shareholder Weihai port to open North Korean service China's Weihai Port Group in Shandong Province announced on 21 January that it plans to open a container service to North Korea this year Yangzijiang buys out JV with Peter Döhle Yangzijiang Shipping has bought out its bulker joint venture with German shipowner Peter Döhle Ningbo port records 2.8Bn yuan profit in 2013 Shanghai-listed Ningbo port projected on 22 January that it had recorded a profit of 2.8Bn yuan ($469M) in 2013, up by 6.01% year on year from 2.68Bn yuan the year before Bangkok ports unaffected by crisis Operations at Bangkok's ports and airports are continuing as normal and without any disruption, despite the government's declaration of a state of emergency on 22 January Mining investment to turn JES' fortunes around Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder JES International could restore profits with its investment in mining company Mineriver, said Voyage Research this week Smoking ship centre of pay dispute The MV Poavosa bulk carrier, which shut down the port Tarnaki in NZ earlier this week after a chemical leak, is also at the centre of a pay dispute, according to the International Transport Workers' Federation

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JANUARY 26, 2014
Crane Replacement to Hamper Operations at Nehru Port India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru, which has been plagued by labor troubles in recent months, is bracing for yet another disruption to shipping as the port trust announced a nearly six-week partial shutdown of the port-run container terminal, beginning in mid-March, for harbor crane replacement. ":During the installation/commissioning of three new... Impacts of ILWU, ICTSI Dispute Not Over for Portland Truck flows and cargo handling at the Port of Portland were back to normal as the week was drawing to a close, but the residual effects of the latest disagreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and terminal operator ICTSI may continue to be felt in the days ahead. Terminal... Container Volume at Seattle, Tacoma Slid in 2013 Cranes at the Port of TacomaCombined container volume at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma fell 7.6 percent in December from a year earlier to 278,163 TEUs, continuing a slide that began in February. The drop in containers moving through the Washington port complex was mainly driven by declining volume at... SCFI: Shanghai-to-US Spot Rates Largely Unchanged One Week Ahead of Chinese New Year Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Jan. 24, 2014 Full-size image Spot container rates from Asia to the U.S. East and West Coasts, as measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, inched down by just a few dollars in the week ending Jan. 24. This followed three straight weeks... OOCL's Revenue Drops Despite Volume Growth OOCL's total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2013 fell 1.6 percent year-over-year to $1.4 billion, partially fueling a 4.9 percent decrease in total yearly revenue, according to parent Orient Overseas (International) Limited. Quarterly revenue declined 6.7 percent year-over-year in the Asia-Europe trade, 2.6 percent in the trans-Pacific and 1.6 percent...

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JANUARY 24, 2014
NADL storms Big Apple North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) is moving forward with an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. Nordea upgrades DRYS Greek bulker and tanker operator DryShips has secured an endorsement from equity analysts at Nordea. Reputation recovery continues Carnival Cruise Lines has staged a 75% reputation recovery since the public relations nightmare following the disabling of the Carnival Triumph, the parent company's top executive said. Sjaastad strikes again Stream Tankers has exercised options on a pair of chemical tanker newbuildings in Japan. Sparebanken takes hit Norway's Sparebanken Vest has written down NOK 110m ($17.84m) in the fourth quarter, with most of the amount related to shipping loans. Heidmar hires CEO Heidmar has hired Hans van der Zijde as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Past the peak Suezmax rates are falling fast amid heavy declines in earnings out of West Africa. Hanjin chops two runs Korea's Hanjin Shipping is scrapping two boxship services as it looks to save money. Unequal equities exposed We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Repairs underway A Royal Arctic Line (RAL) boxship is receiving running repairs after reporting engine trouble. GSI seals share deal Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has won approval to sell shares to pay for its takeover of Longxue Shipyard. Mercator loses less Mercator Lines Singapore has cut its third quarter loss in a stronger dry cargo market. SSC sheds oldie Singapore Shipping Corporation has booked a modest profit on the disposal of an ageing car carrier. More for Wisdom Wisdom Marine of Taiwan is spending $94m on another three new bulkers in Japan. Manx ferry delayed again An Irish Sea ferry newcomer's launch has been delayed again. Marinakis mulls action TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Liquefaction lethal The London P&I Club has warned again over cargo liquefaction as India lifts its iron ore export ban. Pac Basin confirms buy Pacific Basin Shipping has confirmed the purchase of a supramax bulker to continue its acquisition efforts. Correction coming? US shipbroker McQuilling has warned that products tanker owners could be in for a shock from 2015. OOCL volumes up Hong Kong container line OOCL's fourth quarter volumes have grown, but rates dipped. New record for Antwerp The key Belgian port of Antwerp has posted its best-ever annual cargo figure in 2013. Heung-A orders quartet Korean owner Heung-A has signed up for four new chemical tankers at a compatriot yard. Ghost ship back again? A derelict cruiseship adrift in the Atlantic for a year could be heading towards the UK, according to a scare story in the British press. ICTSI expands in Africa International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) is to build a $100m container terminal in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Trio in transpac tie up China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) is teaming up with two other liner operators on the transpacific trade. Brightoil expects better Growing tanker owner Brightoil Petroleum has forecast a return to profit for the first half of its financial year. Ezra ties up new deals Singapore's Ezra Holdings has secured offshore projects worth around $80m including options, it has disclosed. Genco set to survive Nordea expects Genco Shipping & Trading to survive its current financial woes and has just upgraded the stock to a 'buy'. Dry mouth A leading investment bank has initiated research coverage of the dry-bulk sector and four US-listed operators. ITF plots arrest The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is looking to arrest a multi-purpose cargoship controlled by Greek operator Derna Carriers on behalf of the vessel's crew.

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JANUARY 24, 2014
NEWSFLASH: A stronger Q4 for OOCL, but revenues still lag 2012 The parent company of OOCL provided an early peek at what the end of 2013 might have looked like for the container industry as it released an unaudited fourth quarter operational update on Friday. Yoshitani to retire as Seattle port CEO Port of Seattle Chief Executive Officer Tay Yoshitani confirmed Thursday at an industry event in Tampa, Fla., that he will retire at the end of June when his contract expires. He has led the Port of Seattle since March 2007. Zim recovery not dependent on market conditions By sharply reducing its debt and continuing to reduce expenses, container carrier Zim believes it will be able to stay on course, even if the container shipping industry continues to experience stormy economic seas. Rhetoric subsides in effort to resolve Panama Canal dispute The international consortium building a new set of massive locks for ocean-going vessels through the Panama Canal said talks to resolve $1.6 billion in disputed cost overruns will continue through Feb. 1. Amazon's next conquest: Anticipatory shipping The trucking operation hinges on historical tracking data and the ability to plug that information in to a "predictive shipping model," according to a patent recently filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. London Gateway puts 'quad lift' crane into service Corn crop yields growth for Union Pacific Panalpina aims for 500 services in 2014 Kansas City Southern sets $2.4 billion revenue record Liquid bulk up at Antwerp in 2013 Quala acquires ProKleen Shippers air U.S. flag concerns Executive moves

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JANUARY 24, 2014
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Fuel prices strong in Vancouver Low sulphur fuel prices soars on the Panama Canal. Annex VI low sulphur study: MEPC decides IMO Secretariat can only act on instruction of the member states. Prices across Europe display mixed trend Slow market in Rotterdam. Fujairah prices show little movement Avails tight in Middle East hub. New supplier operating in Lagos 'We have got all the relevant permits in order, and are working closely with the authorities.' Vote at Canadian bunker company New contract for staff at Sterling Fuels. Russian plans 65% cut in fuel oil exports Draft strategy outlines targets for the next 20 years. Brittany stays French for LNG-fuelled ferries One newbuild and three conversions involved. Low sulphur review should take place 'as soon as possible' IMO head says bringing forward availability assessment is 'a priority'. Bunker claim behind ship arrest But shipowner says tough market constraining cash flow. Soyuz Bunkering Group starts international operations New company staffed by experienced players. Asian prices end week mixed Supply tightness in Tokyo Bay improving. Chemoil Adani expands ops on Indian east coast Move follows firm's expansion to Chennai. UK firm shipowner adds to order book Ships claim to have 'much improved fuel consumption'. LR's new service helps to meet EPA's lubes rule Allows shipowners to comply with EAL rule in US. Brightoil upbeat on first half results Stronger performance seen in international bunkering and trading.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Brussels

Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises

AWARDS

The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.

Brussels/Rome

Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SAILING LIST

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	Arrival ports by:
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SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.

La Spezia

The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.

PORTS

A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.

Venice

It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature

COMPANIES

Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.

Vicenza

Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

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

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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