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BRIEFS

December 11, 2015

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Shipping spared eco restrictions at global warming talks - so far PSA closes Zeebrugge terminal as Antwerp siphons off its cargo Cosco-CSCL 'deal nearly done' - to be called China Cosco Shipping Group CMA up Asia-to-Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka rate US$100 this month and next Bunker prices plunge to 10-year lows as oil glut spreads worldwide CMA CGM paid below NOL book value on asset impairment, says Alphaliner Nigerian pirates free 5 Polish crew after attacking geared 10,000-dwt ship 9,000-TEU Maersk Saigon runs around near Santos, but quickly refloated Cosco to take delivery of first 20,000-TEU vessels from Waigaoqiao China Post Mart devises new distribution platform for rural consumers Since acquisition CSAV, CCNI set their sights on Latin American shipping Pro-mandatory weigh-in coalition musters to dampen rising shipper protests Chennai flood waters recede as India No 2 state port gets back to normal Insurance 'sting' aims to catch cargo thieves during their peak season CHEP Aerospace and Air Transat extend partnership for five years UK CAA unveils performance based regulation maturity assessment tool Drewry's sees imminent shift from air to sea freight for some commodities New control tower goes into operation at Colombia's Bogota airport

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Broad industry coalition offers clarity on new container weighing regulations Cabinet approves Central Legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as National Waterways Govt approves financial help to shipbuilding industry Maersk Line & WMU in partnership to provide anti-corruption training Shreyas Shipping & Suzue Corporation of Japan sign MoU for joint venture WWL doubles shipping frequency from Europe to US West Coast Hit by poor cotton crop, Pakistan may buy 40 pc of India's cotton shipments Pakistan to discuss granting MFN status to India only after Modi's visit for SAARC Summit Chennai Port seeking new cargo to compensate loss of coal traffic MANSA seeks berthing facility for break-bulk & general cargo vessels at Mumbai's Offshore Container Terminal Movement of containers to Nepal resumes Abolition of direct tax benefits to SEZs will hit investments: EPCES India shipped 10.75 lakh t of iron ore in April-Oct. 2015-16 India's GDP to grow by 7.9 pc in 2016-17: Goldman Sachs INR recovers against dollar on fresh foreign fund inflow

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Some movement in the market Paraguay to improve connectivity of rural roads Doss bids farewell Promotions at BDP International A port's impact on the region ANA Cargo partners find each other Optimising international trade processes with China Bundling strengths for Fresh Co Annual contract or spot rates? Leasing locomotives to augment network Sitra selling bulk liquid business to Den Hartogh Shortest Airbus route starting in January Smedegaard takes Ecsa helm Happy 2015 for Antwerp Iata cautiously optimistic for airfreight New train between Poland and Germany Aurizon ready for Enfield intermodal centre

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Cosco-China Shipping merger reportedly wins Beijing approval Photo: Danny CornelissenThe long-expected merger of Cosco and China Shipping has received the green light from the state council, China's media are reporting. No official statement has been made by Beijing, but according to Caixin news agency the merger of the mainland's two state-owned giants will be announced on 11... LNG fuel tech needs more state aid, say German owners The German Shipowners' Association VDR has called for faster implementation of state aid for retrofitting and newbuilding contracting of vessels with dual-fuel engines. The initiative aims at supporting new business opportunities for LNG-burning tonnage for German owners in the North European sulphur emission control area that may counter-balance market share losses... Hyundai-Vinashin wins MR tankers from Greek owner The Vietnamese subsidiary of South Korean mid-tier shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has won an order for two 50,000 dwt chemical/product tankers from Greek owner Latsis Group. Latsis subsidiary Consolidated Marine Management placed the orders, which will be built at HMD unit Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard, HMD executives told IHS Fairplay. The latest pair are exercised... Sungdong yard wins order for two Vitol Suezmaxes Shipbuilding activity. Credit: PASouth Korean mid-tier shipbuilder Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has won an order to build two 158,000 dwt Suezmax tankers for Swiss oil trading firm Vitol. Sungdong executives confirmed the order with IHS Fairplay, saying that its banks had issued refund guarantees for the order, but stopped short... Bunker prices fall to 10-year low in Singapore Vessels bunkering off Singapore. Photo: Southern Cross MaritimeBunker prices have slumped to a 10-year low in Singapore as oil prices continue to decline amid a supply glut. Prices of CST380 fuel averaged USD183 per tonne as of 10 December in Singapore, the world's biggest bunkering port by sales volume. CST380 fuel prices... Indian cabinet approves USD600 million aid package for struggling shipyards A shipyard in Kolkata, India. Credit: PAIndian prime minister Narendra Modi's cabinet has approved a policy package for the country's struggling shipyards that includes grants of state aid above the contracted price for building all types of ships except small boats and fishing vessels. It also approved tax breaks for... Sharp rise in ship sizes has La Spezia port in expansion mode An aerial shot showing where the new cranes are situated. Photo: LSCTLa Spezia Container Terminal in Italy is investing heavily in infrastructure to increase its handling capacity and allow the terminal to cope with the growing size of ships coming through at the north Italy gateway. "The rate of change... Kaohsiung sees sluggish growth while expansion stays on track A plan of Kaohsiung port. Photo: TIPCUp to four container terminal operators could be handed contracts to manage and operate terminals at the new Kaohsiung 7th Container Terminal currently under development in Taiwan. Several global terminal operators responded to the tender for the project and winners will be announced during or before...

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Alert to airlines on 'unsafe' hoverboards as IATA calls for stiff penalty for shippers that mis-declare battery devices Cargolux agreement with pilots in the air again as union pulls out of final talks Blow for Thamesport as OPDR and MacAndrews merge their UK operations at Tilbury Adidas wants to make sneakers with more robots and fewer Chinese factories China's air authorities approves formation of AVIC Cargo Airlines State council gives nod to Cosco-China Shipping merger Lufthansa and United confirm partnership talks on creation of transatlantic cargo network

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
International Shipholding reports on streamlining Marcon brokers sale of 1988-built deck barge New Lake Constance ferry to have MTU gas engines Wartsila to power Arctic icebreaker duo Damen unveils next generation RHIB The Best Passenger Ships of 2015 Euronav CEO Paddy Rodgers to be 2016 CMA Commodore European owners want shipping back in COP21 text

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Boise Cascade renews lease with Port of Vancouver, USA Diana Shipping sets charters for pair of dry bulk vessels Marcon International brokers sale of Dunlap Towing US flag barge Freight transportation index climbs during month of October US rail freight traffic sees negative weekly total

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
No respite for the dry bulk market despite burst of demolition deals Continued poor earnings and deteriorating market conditions force ship owners to begin scrapping younger vessels A concealed cargo of arms and... US adds shipping companies to North Korea sanctions list Latest move in cat and mouse game extends sanctions to further OMM companies Leading the team is the CSG... Cosco and China Shipping merger plan receives Beijing approval New entity will be headquartered in Shanghai Inland Waterways Authority of... India to declare 106 more national waterways Total number of national waterways will be 111 Long range product tanker rates lifted by robust naphtha flows to Asia LR2 charterers will likely see a tight position list for vessels in coming weeks Extended contracts for the... Seadrill Partners wins contract extensions for two rigs One-year deal comes in exchange for lower day rates on current contracts Shipyards had to write down... Cosco Singapore expects net loss for fourth quarter and full year Weakness in offshore, shipbuilding and dry cargo segments continues to weigh The Russian ports' biggest... Russian seaports handled 3% more tonnes of cargo in January-November But containerised cargo transhipment volumes fell 15.2% for the period The Chinese company will also... Chinese company to build $1.2bn deepwater terminal in Canada Port of Sydney, Nova Scotia, to be made ready for ultra large boxships

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Retailers' post-holiday hopes drive Long Beach import rebound Owner-operators to challenge electronic logging mandate Virginia port says still on track for record year despite November traffic drop Shipping industry calls for IMO to regulate shipping emissions US Congress passes sweeping rail reform bill Largest US trucking lobby hails electronic logging rule NY-NJ terminal to start truck appointments in January US releases electronic truck driver log mandate Air cargo market forecast to stay subdued in 2016 India's Shreyas sets up joint venture with Japan's Suzue Corp. FMC's Doyle: Initial PierPass review shows no red flags, continues Cosco-China Shipping merger gets the go ahead from Beijing Kaohsiung may select multiple operators for new container terminals La Spezia port targets Italy bound cargo from Asia Industry FAQs tackle shipper verified weight concerns

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Eidesvik charters three The Oslo-listed offshore supply vessel operators announces charters for December. ISH says divestment plan on track The US-based diversified ship owner says plans to exit dry bulk market continue. Engh out as CIT shipping boss Veteran banker led New York bank's charge into 'counter cyclical' maritime play since 2013. US container volume to be 'stable' in 2016 A report from Moody's Investor Service says year-on-year growth to moderate, but still show gain. Fitch downgrades shipping Credit ratings agency says tough times for dry and container owners will continue into 2016. CMA hat passes from captain to consolidator Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers to wear famous headgear for CMA 2016. ICS supports extra CO2 reduction measures Global shipping body pledges to take part in shipping emission reductions regardless of Paris outcome. North Sea investment drops Offshore spending falls $3bn this year in Norway, while UK figure also declining fast. Vale sells four VLOCs Brazilian miner seals deal with China's ICBC and others to offload quartet of giant bulkers. GSL on the lookout after scrap sale New York-listed owner confirms disposal of vintage vessel as it eyes up counter-cyclical buys. Countdown to merger of Chinese titans Cosco and China Shipping could reveal plan to combine box operations this week, report says. Supplier wins over OW A UAE court has ruled in favour of paying a physical bunker supplier - not OW Bunker Maersk continues renewal with MR sale Danish owner set to secure firm price for the last of its 1990s built medium range tankers. Lines combine at Tilbury CMA CGM-owned MacAndrews and OPDR join forces at London port to make it biggest European group hub. Tebbe leaving Auerbach German MPP owner's founding partner leaving to travel the world as co-founder Lucius Bunk takes sole charge. Braathen boosts Western Bulk stake Investment sees shipping family vehicle Ojada become second largest stakeholder in bulker owner. Delays to hurt Austal Australian shipbuilder says slow progress on one project will result in smaller profit for 2016. SW Shipping scraps bulker South Korean owner sells 1990-built ship into India for $2.8m. Svitzer wins Ichthys work Tug group signs 10-year deal to serve multi-billion dollar Australian LNG project. TUI takes Hapag hit German tourism group logs impairment charge from compatriot's IPO but still books strong results. ISU warns Tsavliris Salvage over conduct Longstanding executive committee member Andreas Tsavliris resigns after trade body supports complaint by rival Five Oceans Salvage. Venezuelan tanker queue eases PDVSA settles invoices to cut backlog of ships waiting to discharge in five ports. Nyborg elected to Odfjell board Danish executive joins at a time of change for the Norwegian tanker owner. "Minor damage" after clash Nordic Hamburg says cause of frigate's collision with its boxship not yet known. Subsea 7 buys more bonds Oslo-listed offshore owner spends another $15m on redeeming $700m 2012 issue. Piracy in Southeast Asia hits year low Only seven incidents reported in November, with marked improvement in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. US Navy extends Maersk deal Danish giants' long-term tanker charter deal with military is set to run a little longer. Capital Product payout 'safe' amid recharters Deutsche Bank analyst not worried by end of containership contracts. Chevron reveals deep cuts in 2016 spend California energy giant trims budget by 24% amid grim oil price outlook. Indonesia offshore spending cut Protracted pressure on global oil prices is the main cause for the lower capital investment. Teekay group parent adds to energy bench New York-listed tanker and offshore vessel owner names new members of board of directors.

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Shipping removed from COP21 climate change agreement Echo sounds off on Uber, Command integration and Coyote CSX Corp jumping to Nasdaq Chengdu-Lodz train sees increased cargo volumes COSCO, China Shipping merger deal nears completion FMSCA to require electronic logging devices for all commercial trucks CP willing to take NS offer directly to shareholders Final cargo push on St. Lawrence Seaway before winter closure Executive Moves: U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Intelligrated United, Lufthansa to establish cargo partnership

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
European shipowners call for Paris agreement to reintroduce shipping Efforts at IMO and EU level 'can only be bolstered by a clear signal' from Paris outcome says ECSA. Sulphur claims 'almost zero' since new 0.10% ECA limit Formal Notes of Protest by owners to flag state do not always translate into sulphur disputes, supplier says. ICS: No mention in Paris deal won't stop GHG efforts Says it won't 'inhibit the aspirations of governments' for IMO to take further action. Key objection remaining to liquidation plan of OW US entities US Trustee objects to element described as a lynchpin 'without which the cases would devolve into endless litigation'. Crude futures weaken to multi-year lows despite US stock draw NYMEX January crude settled 35 cents lower at $37.16/b. ICE January Brent settled down 15 cents at $40.11/b.

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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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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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

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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)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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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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