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December 3, 2015

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OOCL to up Asia-New Zealand rate $350/TEU from January 7 Hapag-Lloyd to levy north east Asia to Oz rate hike of US$500/TEU January 7 MOL hikes Asia-southern/Africa rate US$300/TEU December 21 CMA CGM canvasses banks for financing its NOL takeover bid Guangzhou-Shenzhen-HK Express Rail link delayed until 2018 Port Said East channel approved as terminal volumes decline 11pc in 2015 Minnesota 3PL CH Robinson now looks to Asia-Europe trade lane growth Reuters probe: Greek shipowners avoid tax by inflating their GDP contribution Philippine ship stands by to start ro-ro loop between Mindanao and Sulawesi Main Panama contractor says lock reinforcement to be done in January Houston Ship Channel is reopened after prolonged fog lifts Cabotage: India and Bangladesh move closer to coastal shipping cooperation European development bank lends US$114 million to Cypriot ship manager Mainline box shipping routes down 6pc, posting record lows in SCFI data Port of Oakland raises its crane heights to attract bigger ships LAX mail volumes soar as e-commerce revives postal services UK's Air Partner, UAE's Air Cargo Integrators to cooperate on airfreight Norwegian Cargo signs new transatlantic airmail agreement with Royal Mail Mauritius new gateway to Asia via S'pore, for Indian Ocean islands, Africa Frankfurt cargo community welcomes trucker Georgi and forwarder Menian

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
CMA CGM improves its carbon performance by 50 pc in 10 years IRClass awards Shri Venkiteswaran Scholarships to Law Students of Mumbai University Moore Stephens highlights potential tax issues for shipping in UK Autumn Statement NYK India organises eye care camp in Kandivili Basmati exports to increase after Iran lifts restriction on rice imports Chennai Port seeking new cargo to compensate loss of coal traffic Gadkari lays foundation stone for floating cargo handling facility at Haldia Dock Complex Hyundai vessel calls Krishnapatnam Port JNPCT excels in gross berth productivity, throughput Sunil Deshmukh assumes charge as Chief Security Officer, MbPT Telangana to set up dry ports Railways projects awards shoots up to INR 10,594 cr. in April-Oct. Road, Highways & Shipping Ministry to add 2 pc to GDP: Gadkari Fall in crude & steel production slows down core sector growth to 3.2 pc in Oct. GDP to touch 8 pc this year, says Arvind Panagariya Govt unveils two key policy initiatives to revive road construction India ready for preferential trade agreement with Iran INR turns sharply weak against dollar Some export sectors likely to recover: RBI Sales will be a heroic profession of tomorrow

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Launching a hub and a spoke Firms receive new names in Switzerland Damen newbuild for BTÖ Welcome to the Metro Ports world Roadwork ban will speed up Xmas deliveries Thai airports lack safety Building in Bavaria New marketing manager at port of Stockton Polish shipper Alsecco needs efficient logistics Digital developments can benefit railways LNG steadily advancing Changes across the board at Euronav Air Charter Service moves to new Frankfurt premises Still no light at the end of the tunnel? More foreign trucks pouring into Denmark Cargotec appoints VP digitalisation Two rail projects for Thailand Oman Air adds 21 weekly flights to India

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
Alcoa backs Australia ship crew court action Credit: PA As Australian crew members continue their sit-in on Portland, a bulk carrier set to be replaced by a foreign flagged and crewed vessel, both the company employing them and the labour union representing them have turned to the Federal Court. With backing from shipowner Alcoa, the company is applying for... Bremen breaks ground on offshore turbine terminal Bremerhaven. Credit: Olaf SchmidtThe German state of Bremen is pressing ahead with the construction of a EUR180 million (USD190 million) heavy load terminal for offshore wind turbines in Bremerhaven. Following planning approval for the project this week, its public port management company Bremenports has begun setting up the construction site... Cammell Laird yard wins GBP200 million Polar research order Credit: PAHistoric Birkenhead-based Cammell Laird shipyard has sealed the contract to build the new British Polar Research vessel. The deal comes after a 12-month tender process, which saw the UK yard beat of competition from Europe and the Far East. The state of the art vessel is to be built for the... Haifa investment 'just the beginning' says Shanghai port vice president Haifa port. Credit: PAShanghai International Port Group (SIPG) is on the hunt for investment opportunities in Europe as it looks to China's national development strategy to grow in what it says are some very challenging years ahead for global shipping. "We won the contract to build and operate the port in... Changing gasoline trade dynamics to boost product tankers A US refinery. Credit: PAThe gasoline trade is changing as the refining boom in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, growth in US exports, and closure of refineries in Europe and Australia are taking effect. This would augur well for product tankers that are used to transport gasoline and other petroleum products, said... Hanjin Shipping, KR among SW Shipping's 220 creditors Credit: HasenpuschDetails of beleaguered South Korean mid-sized dry bulk shipping firm SW Shipping's creditors have emerged following its application for court protection. The company, which sought court protection from the Seoul Central District Court on 20 November, said during a hearing on 1 December that it owes KRW64.7 billion (USD55.6 million)... Singapore's MPA investigating Sea Prince ferry accident Another Batamfast ferry, pictured. Credit: IHS/Xavier KwokThe Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Indonesian authorities are investigating an incident where the ferry Sea Prince hit a floating object on Sunday night shortly after leaving Batam, forcing the rescue of 97 people. Ferry operator Batamfast is also involved in... Seoul seeks foreign investment to develop port hinterland Busan port. Credit: PAThe South Korean government, which has been driving an aggressive expansion of the country's ports, is seeking foreign investment for the capital-heavy move. The country's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has recently completed a series of four briefing sessions that were targeted to encourage foreign investment in developing... Commentary: Is dry market decline structural rather than cyclical? Iron ore loading. Credit: PAViews over London at night from the peak of 30 St Mary Axe, informally known as the Gherkin, are spectacular despite several newer buildings reaching even higher into the sky. The Gherkin holds a special place in the heart of the Baltic Exchange because it stands on... China's structural flaw Views over London at night from the peak of 30 St Mary Axe, informally known as the Gherkin, are spectacular despite several newer buildings reaching even higher into the sky. The Gherkin holds a special place in the heart of the Baltic Exchange because it stands on the site of the... Castrol launches new cylinder oil for marine engine protection Castrol has launched a new marine cylinder oil, Cyltech ACT, which will help ship operators comply with regulations in sulphur emissions control areas (ECAs). The cylinder oil was introduced by the lubricants manufacturer on 1 December during Marintec China 2015 held in Shanghai. The oil utilises ash control technology (ACT) to... Jan De Nul wins USD225 million Panama contract How the expanded PSA Panama terminal will look. Credit: Jan de NulThe Belgium dredging giant, together with Italy-based global engineering and construction company Saipem, will massively expand PSA's terminal on the western bank of the Panama Canal's Pacific entrance, increasing its capacity from 450,000 teu to 2 million teu. The expanded...

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
'We are not to blame for for DHL's €345m NFE new-technology debacle,' says SAP Robert Ross appointed finance director of Europa Worldwide Air cargo growth flat-lines - but the writing was always on the wall Its final newly enlarged vessel is set for return to work, but Maersk will cut capacity next year The race to create Elon Musk's hyperloop heats up Lorry drivers warn of escalating violence with refugees in Calais Can the express companies capitalise on the holiday season? New $41m lawsuit filed against BNSF over ill-fated Cold Train reefer service Priority Freight names Stuart Stobie global sales and marketing director Cargolux averts strike as unions and management near an agreement

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
Eric Synder celebrates forty years with Art Anderson Tenneco SCR gets two DNV GL AIP certifications Wartsila solutions chosen for first LNT A-BOX LNG carrier MAN engines to power Mols-Linien superferry World's greenest cruise ship to be unveiled at COP21 DNV GL and Hempel cooperate on performance analytics Sanmar and Rolls-Royce sign LOI for supply of MTU engines Astilleros Zamakona building series of Voith Water Tractors

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
Bellingham waterfront benefits from installation of new solar equipment Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics boosting U.S. West Coast service Contractor gives latest update on Panama Canal sill project Port of Seattle names Lance Lyttle managing director of Sea-Tac Airport Drewry report looks at future of chemical shipping

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
DNV GL to class Cosco's 20,000 teu ships Newbuildings will be LNG-ready OSG to repurchase up to $226m in senior notes Company will seek to remove restrictions to sell part or all of its international fleet No recovery until 2017 at earliest, say shipping bankers Pessimism pervasive in Petrofin poll of pundits Most shippers not ready for new container weighing rules Group of logistics providers is advocating standard setting for electronic documentation to satisfy reporting requirements kicking in next year Aronnax: Are sulphur emission control areas impacting CO2 emissions? By influencing shipping behaviour, ECAs could change CO2 emissions LR2 rate rises to highest since early September on naphtha flows Clarksons Platou remains bullish on product tanker sector Greek ports hit by planned public and private sector strikes Unions warn of 24 hour action over compensation Vale mulls VLOC fleet sell-off next year Brazil mining giant looks to raise $4bn-$5.5bn from fleet and other divestments January completion date for Panama Canal lock repairs But ACP still unable to confirm impact on expansion project's timeline Frontline declares dividend of $0.05 per share Board agrees to make quarterly payouts to shareholders Amsterdam and Rotterdam ports renew partnership pact Ports to collaborate on infrastructure, joint procurement of products and services, information management and promoting the railway as a mode of cargo transportation Sembcorp Marine expects fourth-quarter net loss Loss may be partly due to rig termination dispute with Marco Polo Marine, says analyst Tanker market looks well balanced for 2016, says Nordic American chief Balanced fleet growth and steady demand bode well for tanker market in 2016, says Hansson Globus Maritime posts losses in weak dry bulk market Bulkers owner is cautiously optimistic on China's economy Algoma Central orders two bulkers from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Two vessels bring Algoma Central's total number of Equinox ships on order to seven PSA and Singapore Polytechnic to develop port management and operations diploma 'Earn and Learn Programme' students to be employed at PSA as they study port operations Berlian Laju Tanker completes exit from Chembulk Tankers Deal done through debt for equity exchange Maersk Drilling wins $44m offshore deal with Total Drillship Maersk Venturer secured for Total's first exploration well off Uruguay

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
US bill would have regulatory impact on rails, ports, truckers WASHINGTON - While $10.8 billion in freight project grants within the five-year U.S. highway bill has grabbed the most attention, there are plenty of significant freight-related initiatives, ranging from measuring port productivity to potentially reforming a federal trucking safety initiative. But there were also missed opportunities for freight interests in FAST, or... NAFTA trade flows respond to fuel prices, US dollar Lower Canadian fuel prices, the strong U.S. dollar, and the rise in Mexican imports are reshaping freight flows among the North American Free Trade Agreement partners, and Mexico may be the biggest beneficiary. Although the value of goods traded between the U.S. and its neighbors dropped 8.8 percent overall in... South Africa container volume set to grow despite economic slowdown Port of DurbanDespite signs that South Africa's economy will enter a slowdown next year, container volume through Africa's second-largest economy is forecast to rise in the mid-single digits. The completion of several large infrastructure projects and increased competitiveness of South Africa's currency, the rand, will fuel import growth, said Karl Socikwa,... ODFL hauls more volume despite overall shipping slowdown Old Dominion Freight Line barreled past signs warning U.S. shipping was slowing in the first two months of the fourth quarter, handling more shipments and higher freight tonnage. Deutsche Bank expects less-than-truckload tonnage to contract 1.8 percent in the first quarter of 2016 after rising a meager 0.3 percent in the... Panama Canal contractor to finish lock reinforcement in January The Panama Canal Authority said a contractor has advised it will complete work next month on reinforcement of lock sills that failed tests and raised questions about the planned April opening of the canal's expansion. The contractor, GUPC, had not identified a date for completion of the new locks, but "will... Ship line consolidation won't dent trans-Pacific competition If CMA CGM acquires NOL and its APL brand, the new entity could be the new market leader in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade, the latest jolt to this market, which this year absorbed the frontal assault of a longshore labor meltdown. NOL and its largest shareholder, Temasek-controlled Lentor Investments, granted the... TransForce's Transport America buys Optimal Freight This year could be called the Year of the Acquisition, and 2015 isn't over yet. Trucking company Transport America yesterday said it acquired a majority stake in Optimal Freight, a truckload brokerage. The truckload carrier will hook its assets to Optimal's non-asset services. "This is an exciting opportunity for Transport America's...

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
Offshore oil and LNG face big cuts ahead Bank report says big oil scuppered many projects due to low returns and energy prices. Teekay's FSU deal a good one, UBS says 'What's not to like about the deal?' report asks, citing project's returns and small costs. Bahrain FSU sorted Teekay gets its big break into the floating LNG import terminal sector. Teekay FSU move OK with UBS "What's not to like about the deal?" report asks, citing project's returns and small costs. US to see increase in winter VLGC demand Export capacity from US Gulf of Mexico set to increase thanks to petrochemicals growth. OSG lays groundwork for potential split Bond changes to help US tanker owner in continued hunt for "strategic alternatives". Excelerate v Hoegh Company chiefs air their differences on FSRU models at Rome LNG conference Van Oord clinches Caspian work Dutch owner wins dredging projects worth more than $500m. Bahrain LNG FSU sorted Teekay gets its big break into the floating LNG import terminal sector. Paragon hires from nearby to fill CFO role Allseas Marine financial advisor Nikolas Arachovas hired as finance chief. Cable case scheduled Wisdom bulker captain to appear in Algerian court after ship allegedly severed internet link. Closer to a settlement Maersk Line and MSC reportedly poised to reach agreement over EU antitrust probe. Making a splash Video of huge wave created by launch of Erik Thun tanker goes viral. Huatai wins tanker order Restructured Chinese yard reportedly signs with TB Marine for eight chemical carriers. Car shipments growing Clarksons Research says vehicle carriers will see a 1% increase in cargoes this year. Wartsila supplies LNG newcomer Finnish group wins propulsion and cargo handling deal for Saga LNG's Chinese newbuilding. Rig row escalates Sembcorp and Marco Polo will take their claims to court after cancellation of newbuilding contract. Time to buy bulkers New $30m UK investment scheme backed by Alan Marsh and Guy Platten to snap up cheap ships with the aim of a 27% return. GE Shipping snaps up MR Indian owner boosts products fleet with acquisition of Japanese-built tanker. Sabaro cuts Dolphin stake Investment firm linked to the late Erik Henriksen reduces holding in seismic owner to less than 5%. No profits until 2017 Drewry says bulker owners must stay patient despite expected improvements from Q4. CSIC getting into leasing Chinese state yard to set up financial arm to boost its order prospects. TIL keeps buying Teekay tanker spin-off spends another $3m on its own stock as part of $60m scheme. Dae Sun ups feedership newbuilding tally South Korean shipbuilder now has a series of nine 1,800-teu containerships on order. AMSC secures tanker funds Facility to help refinance US Jones Act vessels on bareboat to Overseas Shipholding Group. Bomin to buy rival Bunkers International Purchase of US fuel supplier's assets will require approval of US bankruptcy judge. "No distressed sale" Singapore-based offshore support vessel says move is part of plan to reduce debts of over $100m. Prosafe delays Zephyrus dPostponed delivery schedule to better align with Cyprus-based company's contract portfolio.

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
WWL ups Europe to U.S. West Coast capacity Transport America buys Optimal Freight Executive Moves: Gemini Shippers Group and Kerry Logistics IAG Cargo increases capacity on London Heathrow-Tel Aviv route FESCO back in black despite falling revenues Global Shippers' Forum calls on industry to agree on carbon reduction measure Congressional negotiators agree on 5-year highway bill INTTRA: Two thirds of customers expect 'disruption' from new container weight requirements NY Attorney General petitions PHMSA to limit crude-by-rail vapor pressure Panama Canal wait times 'back to normal'

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
IMO bids farewell to Sekimizu Outgoing Secretary General makes his final address at close of Assembly. US DATA: EIA says USGC fuel oil stocks at second-highest level of all time Total US stocks are 16% higher than the same time one year ago. Solar-panelled sails and retractable wind generators for world's 'greenest cruise ship' 'Ecoship offers a vision for a climate-friendly future.' Bunker prices soften as crude continues to slide Crude oil prices close to levels last seen during the financial crisis. DNV GL deal to bring 'clarity' to vessel energy savings Marine coatings manufacturer says customers will be better positioned to 'quantify the value of their investment.' ING Bank chases bulk carrier for unpaid fuel bill Files lawsuit at US District Court for OW-related debt. ECSA: We need IMO leadership to reduce shipping emissions Wants establishment of global measures that will be a 'logical continuation' of steps taken at EU level. Data suggests ECA enforcement is 'robust' Older, less fuel efficient ships are being routed away ECAs as owners try to cut the costs of compliance. New Zealand: Bunker spill from bulk carrier Fuel oil escaped through ballast water system, says Harbourmaster. ING Bank chases bulk carrier for unpaid fuel debt Files lawsuit at US District Court for Eastern Louisiana. Tunnel propulsion design achieves more fuel savings than expected The Van der Velden Flex Tunnel is 27% more efficient than its competition, it says. ECSA: EU needs IMO leadership to reduce shipping emissions Wants establishment of EU MRV to 'as soon as possible'. Shipping messages vie for attention at Paris climate talks ICS says IMO regulations and high fuel cost now and in the future will help to ensure 'carbon neutral growth'. ECA lube launched by Castrol 'New regulations, changes in engine design, vessel operations and alternative fuels are presenting our customers with challenges.'

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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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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