BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 9, 2015

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Savannah dredging shovel-ready after 16 years of environmental delays East coast docker union chief makes pitch to shippers for west coast cargo Manila's ICTSI profit up 6pc to US$182 million as revenue soars 24pc Oakland reports progress on road to normality with everyone 'working all out' Shippers will pay for more reliable service: Kuehne + Nagel CEO Cost burden remains key hurdle in wider use of LNG in shipping 10,000-14,000 TEU containerships to be 'workhorses': Seaspan China to spend US$128 billion on rail, to sell offshore railway building deals US retailers seek reform on waterfront union-management contract talks CEVA fourth quarter operating profit falls 2.6pc to US$75 million Shipping security in the Indian Ocean still a risk: MAST Chinese yard orders MacGregor dry bulk cement handling systems Freighter safety, efficiency improves with Schiphol's taxiway FAAN to spur development of Nigeria's air cargo sector Aviation Africa 2015 to take place in Dubai May 10-11

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MARCH 8, 2015
AFS Logistics successfully handles heavy project shipments at Kandla & Cochin IACS to act on MOL Comfort report IWAI signs pacts to develop National Waterways SIMA seeks permission to ship cotton from Gujarat ports Cereal exports likely to fall due to oversupply Commerce Ministry seeks duty on cement imports Last season's sugar subsidy payment to be released soon Seafood exports likely to cross $5 bn in FY15 WTO members oppose rise in India's sugar export subsidy Efforts being made to avert strike at Major Ports Govt's move to build smart cities at Major Ports can help Cochin Port generate revenue Kerala hopeful of cabotage law relaxation for Vizhinjam L&T Ports Kattupalli reaches milestone of handling a lakh tonnes of steel cargo Move to tax port & airport construction unfavourable: Expert Toyota Kirloskar Motor signs MoU with Kamarajar Port to expand export business No announcement of DFC for Southern Rly region disappointing : TNCC Forex reserves up to new high of $ 338.08 billion INR closes weak against dollar at 62.16 Rising service tax to push up cost: Texprocil DHL launches next phase Resilience360 risk management tool to help customers avoid global disasters GJF likely to become Council Service Tax to be an area of focus at CONquest 2015 CEO Roundtable BIMCO's Heavy Lift Contracts Workshop in November GPA puts in place system to expedite break-bulk cargo handling Ports partnering PPG conference Videotel launches heavy lifts & project cargoes programme Yusen Logistics expands in Brazil

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DHL Express investing heavily in Southeast Asia Handing over papers and mags Port of Gothenburg lands Volvo business BGS starts services at Radom-Sadków airport NYK adds intra-Asian service EU supports rail traffic upgrades in Dublin area An end to railways' men only domain New front man for Swisslog division New partner in Pakistan and Afghanistan Freezing in company Thirty-year old country branch gets new CEO Busan handles record volume One year and one day after Rail industry launches Railsponsible initiative

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MARCH 6, 2015
Heavy ice delays Seaway opening Heavy ice throughout the Great Lakes region has forced a week's delay in the opening of the St Lawrence Seaway for the 2015 navigation season. According to Terence Bowles, president and CEO of the Canadian Seaway Management Corp, the Seaway had planned to open on 27 March but after studying the ice Container freight rates fell again in January Container freight rates fell for the second month in a row in January, figures released today by UK-based consultancy Container Trade Statistics (CTS) have revealed. The rates dropped by one point to 81 in January following the previous one-point dip in December 2014 on the previous month. The Concerns mount over Chinese iron ore imports The price of iron ore fell to a six-year low yesterday on the back of fears of weaker than expected economic growth in China, while the ongoing decline in the link between the growth and steel production there raises further concerns for dry bulk shipping, senior shipping analysts reported. Ore Sainty Marine offers guarantee for subsidiary yard Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine will offer a guarantee for a combined fund of CNY145 million (USD23 million) for Sainty Shipbuilding (Yangzhou), its major shipbuilding subsidiary based in Yangzhou. Sainty Shipbuilding (Yangzhou) is planning to sell and lease back its production facilities from AVIC Colombia detains COSCO vessel over illegal arms COSCO's heavy-lift ship Da Dan Xia was detained in Cartagena by Colombian authorities on 4 March for carrying illegal weapons. About 100 tonnes of gunpowder, 2.6 million detonators, 99 projectiles, and about 3,000 cannon shells were found on the Hong Kong-flagged ship, which was bound for Cuba, ICTSI gross revenue up 24% Singapore-listed port operator International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) posted a 24% full-year gross revenue increase for the financial year ended 31 December 2014, due to higher contribution from newer business units. ICTSI hiked 6% year on year (y/y) to USD191.5 million in FY 2014, Insight: Human error caused sinking of Taiwanese research ship The sinking of Taiwanese maritime research vessel Ocean Researcher V has been attributed chiefly to human error, according to a Maritime and Port Bureau report. "Investigators found that the crew members did not follow correct procedures during the return voyage, which required the use of nautical Dawei Port construction deals to be inked this month A source has confirmed to IHS Maritime that construction contracts for Dawei Port in Myanmar will be signed this month. Two Thai construction companies, Italian-Thai Development and Rojana, are reportedly close to signing an agreement with the Burmese government to develop the first phase of the NYK devises energy-saving adjustments for box ships Japan's Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and its subsidiary Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI) have made energy-saving adjustments for container ships. The adjustments resulted in lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 23% over six months, beating pre-test estimates. To reduce energy Alam Maritim wins Petronas Carigali charter contract Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Alam Maritim Resources has secured a contract from oil company Petronas Carigali for the provision of spot charter marine vessels. The contract was signed for the duration of two years effective until 8 January 2017 with an extension option of one year EMAS Offshore sets up USD500 mil. debt issuance programme Singapore-listed offshore services provider EMAS Offshore has set up a USD500 million multicurrency debt issuance programme and has appointed Singapore-based DBS Bank as its sole arranger and dealer. According to EMAS Offshore's filing in the Singapore Stock Exchange, the debt issuance programme

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MARCH 6, 2015
Carbofina to pay $2.75 million in magic pipe case Fincantieri floats out largest Holland America Line ship yet Gas Turbine Alternator package installed in U.K. carrier Damen launches LNG fueled inland tanker Wärtsilä and CME offer scrubber financing solution Australia to build 21 patrol boats for its neighbors Vessel discharge regulation reform moves forward March 05, 2015 Cat power for diesel-electric Edison Chouest MPSVs

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MARCH 6, 2015
Vigor announces merger with Kvichak Marine Industries Diana Shipping releases fourth quarter numbers Daylight Savings Time returns this Sunday morning, March 8 Repaired Washington ferry TACOMA undergoing testing in Elliott Bay VT Halter Marine launches new articulated tug barge

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MARCH 6, 2015
Industry viewpoint: The Jones Act - Time for repeal? Increasing domestic pressure in the US might assist the TTIP negotiations and lead to easing of some restrictions but don't hold your breath Where is the demand growth for all this new LNG? Producing new LNG and hoping the demand will be there seems like a risky strategy that puts the fate of the ships in question D'Amico satisfied with its product tanker fleet size as it prepares for upturn New Middle Eastern refinery capacity presents cargo-carrying opportunities for Italian tanker company Rates slip again But carriers hopeful of success in their mid-March price push Offen confirms New York MLP plan Updated: German owners move away from wreckage of KG system RS Platou downgrades Maersk shares to neutral from buy Move due to higher share price and 'disappointing' guidance for 2015 Oakland on track for normal operations Vessel logjam expected to disappear within 10 days Brussels must work with European shipping to promote market access, urges Ecsa president Europe must play its role as an international trade partner, says Rehder Rongsheng Heavy Industry scraps warrant issue following arrest of key subscriber Beleaguered shipbuilder's hopes of raising $416m are dashed Slow start to the year for container volumes Container Trades Statistics figures reveal a decline in the Asia-Europe trade and at a global level Mitsui OSK and Höegh joint venture lands Volvo exports deal EML to ship cars out of Gothenburg for Russian and Chinese markets IACS responds to Tokyo's calls for better class rules Following MOL Comfort incident, industry body says new requirements under development took Japanese government's suggestions into consideration Four candidates confirmed in running for IMO secretary-general IMO member states have until the end of the month to submit their nominations

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MARCH 6, 2015
California Cartage CEO: Treat drivers better at marine terminals Robert A. Curry Sr., president and CEO of California Cartage Co. and a 60-year veteran of the harbor drayage industry, says, "The driver needs to be taken care of. I've been preaching that for years." LONG BEACH, California - The truck drivers that shuttle containers to and from marine terminals are... ILA officials: We won't poach ILWU's cargo The International Longshoremen's Association said it will not undermine the International Longshore and Warehouse Union by seeking cargo diverted to East and Gulf Coast ports by the recent West Coast contract standoff. ILA President Harold Daggett issued a statement Friday reiterating his union's support of the ILWU, and the ILA's... Livingston to open US headquarters in Chicago North American customs broker Livingston International will be opening a new U.S. headquarters in Chicago, which has become a virtual hub for fast-growing third-party logistics companies during the past decade. Livingston CEO Steve Preston and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the news Friday. Preston said a new U.S. headquarters for the Toronto-based... Japan calls for ship design changes in MOL Comfort report A final Japanese government report on the 2013 break-up and sinking of the MOL Comfort has called for amended ship design requirements to better ensure the safety of large container ships. The International Association of Classification Societies said it will study the report on the MOL Comfort, the largest container ship... Foreign trade drives February surge in China exports HONG KONG - China's containerized exports for February leapt 17.5 percent to 8.6 million 20-foot containers as strong foreign trade and a late Chinese New Year pushed up volumes leaving its ports.The top seven coastal ports posted soaring throughput as the majority of shipments exported for the late lunar new... New intra-India feeder service launched covering west coast ports Logistics giant Transport Corporation of India has launched a coastal container feeder service between West India and South India, a growing route that has seen the entry of rival feeder lines in recent months. The port coverage is as follows: Mundra, Cochin (Vallarpadam Transshipment Terminal) and Mundra. The company is employing the... Oakland reports progress in recovering from labor standoff After two weeks of working all-out to clear its worst congestion problem since 2002, the Port of Oakland on Friday reported reduced vessel backups and yard congestion, improved truck transaction times and better terminal productivity. "This isn't victory - there's still a great deal of work to do - but we're... Virginia's Richmond inland port closes after heavy snowfall The Port of Virginia closed its port in Richmond after unexpected snowfall hit the James River facility Thursday afternoon. The port closed at 2 p.m. Thursday "as a result of accumulating snow and deteriorating road conditions in the Richmond metro area," the Virginia Port Authority said in a statement. By Thursday evening,... Virginia's NIT remains closed to export intermodal traffic Virginia's Norfolk International Terminals remained closed Thursday to all export rail containers, as the port continues to cope with backlogged rail volume at the facility. The Virginia Port Authority announced it was working with rail partner Norfolk Southern Railway to reopen the railroad's Midwest and Ohio Valley intermodal gates to NIT...

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MARCH 6, 2015
Rare delay in seaway start US and Canadian officials have delayed the opening of the Great Lakes-St Lawrence Seaway System to 2 April. Rieber fixes to Dof GC Rieber Shipping has secured employment for one of its subsea vessels which will be hired by Dof Subsea. Grimaldi holds Anek ferry A passenger ferry owned by Anek Lines has been held in the Greek port of Patras following legal action from the Grimaldi Group. Riga hit by claim Another insolvency claim has been filed against Latvia's Riga Shipyard. Attica back in black Greece's Attica Holdings has returned to profit after five loss-making years, boosted by higher volumes and revenue. Saga Tankers in merger Oslo-listed Saga Tankers is to merge with its billionaire chairman's private equity investment company Strata Marine & Offshore. Zvezda "sanctions-proof" The construction of Russia's big new far eastern shipyard Zvezda has not been hampered by western sanctions. Astomos aims for the top Japan's Astomos Energy wants to be the biggest LPG trader in the world as it plots a fleet expansion to 30 ships by 2020. Tanker goes adrift A chemical carrier has gone adrift 11.5 nautical miles off Kythera island in southern Greece. Lysblink towed into port DFDS' Lysblink Seaways has been safely towed to Clydeport in Scotland after grounding last month. Swissco names new COO Swissco Holdings has named a senior executive from its recent acquisition Scott and English Energy (SEE) as its new chief operating officer (COO). FPSO in scrap row A huge FPSO has been beached in Turkey despite protest from green groups concerned it could contain radioactive material. Scrubber burden eased Wartsila has teamed with Clean Marine Energy (CME) in an effort to ease the financial burden on shipowners seeking to meet new sulphur emissions legislation. Eimskip ups earnings Icelandic container line Eimskip has posted a bigger profit in the fourth quarter as revenue grew. Dof's double deal Dof Subsea has secured further employment for two of its offshore support vessels. Strike threat delayed A strike by Indian port workers planned for 9 March has been postponed by a week. Getting the hump with PE We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. New ferry breaks down A new CalMac ferry has broken down off Scotland less than a month after starting operations. Subsea 7 may chop ten Subsea 7 may look to trim its owned and chartered-in fleet as it battles with reduced E&P spending by the oil majors. Record year for tanker S&P Crude tanker sales in 2014 were the largest in recent history according to figures compiled by Clarksons. EMAS eyes fresh funds EMAS Offshore, the Singapore offshore vessel operator, is looking to raise fresh capital to fund the next stage of its expansion. Mystery mogul funds race to reclaim lost 'marbles' Industry insiders were scratching their heads this week in the wake of rumours that a Greek shipping magnate has coughed up cash to fund the next phase of a crusade to repatriate the Parthenon Marbles.

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MARCH 6, 2015
Improving on 'Free-Flow' MOL Comfort report results in two new IACS Unified Requirements FAA fines Home Depot, Chemique for hazmat violations USTR highlights 'notorious' IPR-violating markets Import safety spotlight shines on Lumber Liquidators Executive moves: Liberian Registry and Unicon Tech Bytes: Haven and Transportation Costing Group

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MARCH 6, 2015
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Support emission-reduction targets, transport group tells shipping CSC also calls for emissions monitoring. Pennsylvania backpedals on higher tax for LNG Governor wants to encourage use of the alternative fuel. Report: Gazprom Neft seeks financial help from government Asks for $3.3 billion in financial support. DNV GL CEO: 'Innovate to stay ahead of the game' Europe needs to continue to invest in R&D to keep leading edge, he says. Hedging losses drag shipping company into the red Nevertheless d'Amico International says prospects look promise Tankoil reported to be heading for bankruptcy OW Bunker trustees hopeful it will shed light on what happened between DOT and its biggest debtor. 'Europe failing to offer shipping companies enough support' If you want to develop 'motorways of the sea' you must support port infrastructure, says legislator. Canadian firm opts to protect ships from arrest With interpleader lawsuit. OW 'had a culture of aggressive risk-taking' Lack of transparency and conflicts of business roles were key factors in OW Bunker collapse, according to Singapore published study. Vopak expecting changes in fuel oil markets 'Solid' demand in bunker market, but inland demand set to shrink. Wartsila embraces scrubber financing scheme To promote uptake of units. NYK to update design of boxship newbuilds Trial with modified containership shows 23% reduction in CO2 emissions. Spare capacity at bunkering hub terminal Vopak 'needs more throughput' before considering expansion. ExxonMobil: Antwerp coker unit to start up in 2017 New unit will convert fuel oil to distillates. Marine design firm unveils oil recovery tool 'This was not an easy product to develop', says General Manager of Miko Marine. Gazpromneft adds bunker tanker to fleet Vessel was christened at Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. Singapore accredited supplier at new office SK Energy International at new location.

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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
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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

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		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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