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November 10, 2015

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NOL in 'preliminary' talks with Maersk and CMA CGM over possible takeover M&A activity looks set to remain strong in logistics sector: report Chinese-built port terminal in Colombo converting Sri Lanka into major shipping hub India's Kakinada Container Terminal (KCT) open for Colombo and Singapore feeder services Hanjin Shipping's Q3 profit surges 54pc on lower revenue APMT to form JV with Qingdao Port Group for new APM Terminals Vado in Italy Sohar Port's Q3 box volume soars 53pc New super post-Panamax STS crane begins operations at Houston port Wal-Mart seeks permission to test drones for deliveries and pickups ATSG's Q3 revenue up 3pc to US$142.3m Wet leasing still an option for airlines Ethiopian Airlines wins 'Rising Star Carrier of the Year Award'

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Bahri organises get-together in Mumbai to mark visit of key management representatives CMA CGM to improve service between East Africa & Europe by upgrading NOURA EXPRESS service HANSA HEAVY LIFT transports three tugboats to Malaysia Kerry Logistics appoints new Managing Director for Europe Liberia launches enhanced web-based liability certificate facility Maersk Line marginally grows volumes in Q3 NOL confirms preliminary talks on potential acquisition SCFI spot rates down after major high Centre may levy anti-dumping duty on dry battery imports from China, Vietnam JSW Jaigarh Port handles first container vessel Kakinada Container Terminal launched GatewayRail, in association with NYK India & APMT Pipavav, commences weekly dedicated train service between Pipavav and ICD-Faridabad (Piyala)/ICD-Garhi Harsaru Rail freight productivity in Q1 falls for first time since 2010 CommMin to depute officials to Russia to find ways to ship dairy products Core sector grows by 3.2 pc in Sept.

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Major investment in truck telematics Integrator names new CH country manager EIB aiding transport projects in Slovakia "Round" birthday in Hungary Setting up in Odessa Jetblue axes cargo operations Going green in Chicago New cooperation partner for ITX Cargo Ethiopian switches from Brussels to Maastricht Water levels sinking, volumes rising Correale to dredge in Baltimore Class a licensing in China Collaboration enhances intermodal offers in Europe UAE flag carrier converts option to order GAC adds support for ME oil and gas business From Mersin-Ashdod to Alexandria IRU's top slot allocated

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Bulkers most affected by Panama Canal delays AIS data shows vessels waiting at both entrances to the Panama CanalConcerns have been raised over the past couple of weeks about increasing waiting periods for vessels wishing to transit the Panama Canal. Various theories and explanations have been put forward to account for the situation, including adverse weather, routine maintenance... China maritime trade to be 'hot topic' at this year's Marintec China's One Belt, One Road trade strategy is creating intense interest among the shipping and land transport sectors and will be one of the hot topics under discussion at the Marintec China 2015 Senior Maritime Forum that will be held during the giant Shanghai trade fair in December.The Forum will... China maritime trade to be 'hot topic' at this year's Marintec Marintec will be held in December. Credit: UBM ChinaChina's One Belt, One Road trade strategy is creating intense interest among the shipping and land transport sectors and will be one of the hot topics under discussion at the Marintec China 2015 Senior Maritime Forum that will be held during the... Viking Supply Ships exit containers, ship management A Viking Supply Ships vessel. Credit: Geir VinnesViking Supply Ships, the listed Swedish offshore services and industrial shipping group, says its subsidiary company TransAtlantic has reached an agreement to divest its container vessel operation to X-Press Feeders and, in a separate transaction, to divest ship management operations to AtoB@C-shipping. "The container... Longer steaming distances adds one percentage point to product tanker demand A product tanker underway. Credit: FotofliteThe continuing trend towards longer steaming distances will add one percentage point to the demand of product tankers, shipping analysts at DNB Markets in Oslo said. "Structural increase in long-haul trade adds about one percentage point to transportation demand. During the past 10 years the share... Demand growth seen to exceed supply growth in 2016 container trades 2015 is set to be the trough of the container market. Credit: PAGrowth in the supply of container shipping capacity should slow down next year, shipping analysts at DNB Markets told IHS Fairplay. At the same time, growth in the demand for capacity is expected to accelerate above the supply growth. "2015e... Hanjin Shipping to dispose of Busan terminal Hanjin to sell its remaining stake in Busan terminal at the end of November. Credit Dietmar HasenpuschSouth Korean carrier Hanjin Shipping has offloaded its stake in its Busan terminal operations as it continues with efforts to bolster liquidity. In June 2013, cash-strapped Hanjin sold half its stake in Hanjin Newport, which... South Korea denies 'coersion' behind Hanjin-HMM merger talk HMM denied receiving any request to merge with its bigger compatriot. Credit: Southern Cross Maritime South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has clarified its position regarding ongoing speculation on a possible merger between Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), the country's two biggest shipping companies. In a press statement released... MISC idles three LNG carriers as DSME expects loss from first Yamal LNG ship Aman Bintulu has been idle since 13 November 2014, reveals IHS data. Credit Malte SchwarzMalaysian carrier MISC has laid up three LNG carriers as its major shareholder, national oil company PETRONAS, was affected by the drop in gas prices. During a briefing with analysts after announcing USD119.4 million for 3Q15, up... Sinwa's profit up 112% on higher sales Singapore-listed offshore equipment supplier Sinwa posted a profit of SGD2.9 million (USD2.0 million), up 112% year on year (y/y) for the third quarter ended 30 September 2015, due to higher revenue recognition. The company's revenue increased by 13.2% y/y to SGD45 million in the third quarter of 2015, because of higher... NOL holds talks with CMA CGM and Maersk over potential sale Singapore-listed shipping company Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) is in talks with shipping giants France's CMA CGM and Denmark's AP Moller-Maersk (Maersk) over potential acquisition deal. NOL stated in its filing to the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) that the discussions are "preliminary", with no firm assurance of reaching a definitive agreement on...

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015
The UN has up to $1bn to spend on logistics, and is looking for more cargo partners Recommends / Possible buyer emerges for TNT Express airline activities Maersk Group CEO decrees container line must make $150m profit in final quarter XPO Logistics acquisition phase ends - now we focus on profits, says CEO Chinese government cuts box line surcharges to help exporters Dubai's Emirates Group posts 65% jump in H1 net profits The new-look Loadstar: same high quality, improved response and appearance

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015
DESMI Ocean Guard BWTS picked for Maersk newbuilds TOTE pushes back Orca Class LNG conversions Chouest said to have canceled Arctic AHTS duo LNG bunker/feeder vessel will be Wartsila powered Box giant NOL confirms that it is in acquisition talks

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Port of Bellingham draft budget available for public review Port Hueneme nets TIGER funds for intermodal improvement project Crowley honors Kyra Roca with Thomas Crowley Award Maersk Line releases numbers for third quarter of 2015 Alaska Airlines expanding with several new routes

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Pacific Drilling third-quarter earnings show $7m dip Market for offshore drilling remains very challenging in the near future with few new contracts expected Impairments bring deep losses at GulfMark Operating loss exacerbated by significant asset impairments Søren Skou stays quiet on NOL interest Update: Maersk Line chief executive says strategy remains focused on organic growth CP Ships' Ray Miles dies at 71 Industry veteran was force behind CP Ships' emergence as a top container player and presided over its merger with Hapag-Lloyd RCL orders two newbuildings Bangkok-max ships scheduled for delivery in late 2017 from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding NAO shuns lay-ups and falls to a loss PSVs remain in the market but return $2.3m operating loss Singapore implements new safety measures for power-driven, harbour and pleasure craft Move will enhance navigational safety in Singapore's waters President Obama rejects Keystone XL Pipeline Pipeline would have transported 830,000 bpd to US Gulf Coast and Midwest refineries Port of Felixstowe opens new mega boxship extension Three new ship-to-shore gantry cranes purchased to handle increased capacity Shipping industry must brace for churn in global LNG trade Low LNG prices in Asia have affected projected industry trade flows NOL sale may face rough waters CMA CGM seen as a better fit than Maersk; NOL shares rise on news of potential buyers Moody's raises BW Group corporate family rating to Ba1 from Ba2 BW Group's debt servicing requirements easily met by fully owned fleet Goldenport Holdings sells six-year-old supramax for $9.3m Vessel delivered to new owners on November 5 Cosco chairman defends liner service surcharges Box shipping freight rates too low to reflect value of service provided Cosco and China Shipping merger could get Beijing approval year end Formal consolidation announcement expected early-2016 Aegean Marine Petroleum secures financing for Fujairah oil terminal Loan proceeds used to repay $45.2m outstanding debt on 2013 credit facility Swiss Shipping Line and Africa Car Carrier form US ro-ro joint venture First sailing will be in November on the Swallow Ace

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Reports: CP eying NS acquisition Canadian Pacific Railway is reportedly gearing up to make a play for Norfolk Southern Railway in a new effort to consolidate the North American rail industry just 13 months after a similar bid for NS archrival, CSX Transportation, fell flat. Bloomberg and the Financial Times reported Monday that CP had hired... West Africa set to build at least six 1 million plus TEU ports over next decade An artist's rendering of the Lekki, Nigeria, deep-sea port.Growing competition between shipping lines in Europe and China to develop new logistics hubs in West Africa and serve growing container traffic in the region is expected to bring at least six ports with capacities of 1 million 20-foot-equivalent units or more... NOL acquisition would boost Maersk or CMA CGM's trans-Pacific presence Acquiring Neptune Orient Lines would enable either Maersk Line or CMA CGM to strengthen their trans-Pacific business and mitigate each's weakness in the Asia-Europe trade lane, according to a shipping analyst. NOL, the parent company of APL, confirmed Saturday via a Singapore Stock Exchange filing that it is in preliminary merger... BNSF net income jumps on stronger intermodal growth BNSF Railway's intermodal volume growth accelerated in the third quarter as the western railroad said strong service and normalizing trade patterns bumped up volume and in turn helped boost net income and revenue. Net income was up 11.7 percent year-over-year in the third quarter, hitting $1.16 billion, according to the Fort... Surface Transportation Board staff to hold informal meetings on reporting rail service performance data The Surface Transportation Board announced today that its staff will hold informal meetings with stakeholders between November 16, 2015 and December 7, 2015, on proposed rules for reporting railroad service performance data in the pending proceedingUnited States Rail Service Issues, EP 724. The meetings will enable the STB to better assess what types of... Mallory Alexander expands operations in China Port of Shenzhen, China. Mallory Alexander International Logistics is expanding in China, both through new authority from the Chinese government and a partnership with trucking firm Old Dominion Freight Line. China granted the third-party logistics company a Class A forwarder's license for operations based in Shanghai. The license gives the company much... Hanjin pulls stake in Busan terminal South Korea carrier Hanjin Shipping has offloaded its stake in its Busan terminal operations as it continues with efforts to bolster liquidity. The move is the latest effort by the company to raise capitalize to survive rock bottom freight rates and comes amid conflicting reports that a merger between Hanjin and... Consulting firm exit raises Nicaragua Canal feasibility questions Lake Nicaragua, which will be a major portion of the canal.Nicaragua's government has long claimed that an economic feasibility study by blue-chip U.S. consultancy McKinsey & Co. is crucial to enticing Western investors to its $40 to $50 billion canal project. However, it has been confirmed that McKinsey has not... US trucking hiring rate slows as freight demand falters The push to hire more truck drivers stalled early this fall, with headcounts at for-hire trucking companies last month remaining flat from September and rising 2 percent year-over-year. With shippers and transportation analysts reporting "adequate" and even excess capacity in U.S. trucking markets, efforts to expand trucking company payrolls may stay... VIDEO: US industrial real estate challenged to meet e-commerce demand Adam Roth, director, NAI Global Logistics, explains how the industrial real estate industry is working to create more capacity for growing e-commerce demand. He shared his insight with Alessandra Barrett, senior content director, JOC, at the JOC Inland Distribution Conference in Memphis, Tennessee, in September. Other highlights of JOC.com's coverage from... New container service signals Sendai-Shiogama's recovery from disaster In the latest sign of its recovery from 2011's earthquake and tsunami, the Port of Sendai-Shiogama in northeast Japan has begun a new regular container service to the Port of Vladivostok in Russia's Far East. The new bi-weekly service is the first to directly link Sendai-Shiogama to Russia and also covers...

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Safe Bulkers hit with Daiichi charter axe New York-listed bulker owner also sees quarterly loss swell below analyst expectations. Sherriff backs Royal Caribbean jump claim Crew accused of taunting passenger before he fell overboard, but authorities say evidence shows he jumped. Royal Caribbean on thin ice with lawsuit? Case claims Studio B ice skating show had no warning that floor involved actual ice. GulfMark reports wide third-quarter loss The offshore supply vessel firm said rates and utilisation to fall more during fourth-quarter. Teekay loses BHP deal Miner hands Port Hedland tug deal to Australia's Rivtow after tender. Dynagas ups Q3 result US-listed LNGC partnership boosted by average daily rate rise of $2,000 per day. Glovis wins $1.2bn in car carrier contracts Vehicle carrier company seals car transport deals with Hyundai Motor and Kia. Torm sells tanker duo Oaktree Capital-backed owner said to have sold a pair of MR tankers. Merger confusion hits South Korean owners HMM and Hanjin shares drop as conflicting reports emerge of potential tie-up. Teekay loses BHP contract Miner hands Port Hedland tug deal to Australia's Rivtow after tender. Eidesvik Offshore in PSV contract dispute Oslo-listed owner and Leiv Erisson Consortium clash after two vessels are handed back. DSD could appeal aframax verdict Norwegian owner cleared in US of using magic pipe but convicted of waste dumping, false log entries. Dynagas ups Q3 earnings US-listed LNGC partnership boosted by average daily rate rise of $2,000 per day. TMA absorbs Milestone pool MOL's chemical tanker division acquires all shares in former joint venture with Norway's Jo Tankers. OSG sees third quarter profit multiply Tanker owner rides strong market and gets a little help from the tax man on its way to higher profit. Glovis wins $1.2bn contracts Vehicle carrier company seals car transport deals with Hyundai Motor and Kia. AET locks in VLCC on two year time charter Malaysian owner pulls tanker from the spot market for time charter with Valero. More AHTS pain ahead Broker Westshore says likely rig lay-ups in 2016 mean little hope of North Sea improvement. Downturn no barrier to growth for NAO Herbjorn Hansson backed offshore owner wants to expand at a difficult time for PSV market. Sado makes more Japanese owner turns a profit for the first nine months of 2015 but still lowers full year forecast. Torm in twin tanker sale Oaktree Capital-backed owner said to have sold a pair of MR tankers. Toei Reefer profit dips Japanese owner misses six-month earnings target as revenue falls. Torm in double sale Oaktree Capital-backed owner said to have sold a pair of MR tankers. Svitzer prospers in third quarter Danish tug and salvage group pushes up earnings, but concerns remain over shipping markets. Merger confusion hits Koreans HMM and Hanjin shares drop as conflicting reports emerge of potential tie-up. Platten: "Regulate where necessary" UK Chamber of Shipping is calling for reforms of European Union's shipping policy. What does 'smart money' selldown say? Apollo, Linavos and Greenbriar cashing out of tanker investments is a sign of the times, analyst says. Viking Supply Ships in double asset sale Christen Sveaas-controlled shipowner has offloaded its container and shipmanagement arms. ABG loss grows Indian shipbuilder's deficit widens in Q2 as revenue dwindles. Russia in yard invite Government wants MES, Sumitomo and Kawasaki to participate in new Zvezda project. Bumi boosted by merger rumour Malaysian owner's stock soars as it is linked to FPSO tie-up with MISC. Costamare delays MLP listing plans US-listed containership leasing company blames "market conditions" for postponement. Apollo sells Teekay Tankers stake Euronav's Peter Livanos isn't the only major investor selling a sizeable chunk of tanker stocks. Costamare withdraws MLP listing plans US-listed containership leasing company blames "market conditions" for IPO withdrawl. Moody's upgrades BW Ratings agency likes Singapore tanker and gas shipowner's improved cash flows and liquidity profile. Goldenport offloads modern bulker London-listed Greek shipowner confirms sale of one of two former jointly-owned supramaxes.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Panama Canal wait times up after September maintenance Report: U.S. ahead in GTM, compliance process automation

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Fresh legal action emerges in Kirby spill case Case to be heard next year. Res Cogitans: Cartesian dualism and what it means for the bunker industry? A decision from the London High Courts has seen the trader's role rocked to its core. Cheaper bunkers add to tanker freight rate speculation As strong demand pushes up the cost of hiring a ship. Panama bunker market on track for substantial growth Sales seen up 20-25% in 2015, with opportunities for further growth in 2016 due to Canal expansion. Mexico's bunker market 'to grow exponentially' Regulatory reforms will allow independent operators to import product and offer more competitive prices. LNG bunker tanker to get Wartsila engine Main engine is a 34 dual-fuel unit. Adani outlines expansion strategy 'We will leverage the synergy with Adani owned ports.' Minister: Hambantota suffers from $19.9 million loss Interest of $600,000 paid from untimely bunker cargo purchase, says Arjuna Ranatunga. IBIA: Fuel quality an issue a Cancun convention Vessels still receiving poor quality fuel, says chairman. IBIA: Mexico convention highlights several industry issues Vessels still receiving poor fuel quality, says Chairman.

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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

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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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