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March 12, 2015

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AADA increases bunker surcharge US$275/TEU to Oz April 11 Houston CT closes as crews fight to contain Maersk's flammable spill China February exports up 48.3pc as analysts warn of data distortion Hong Kong's TS Lines revamps Japan-Vietnam service MCC & NYK upgrade Japan-Thailand-Vietnam services US box exports fall 15pc as dollar rises and dock strife bites SITC profit up 7.4pc to US$120.7 million as sales rise 8.7pc Hutchison Port Holdings ups 2014 volume 6pc to 79 million TEU Xiaomi names CEVA to run Malaysian e-commerce distribution CN to bypass crude inferno in 94-car mainline derailment LA-Long Beach 'grey chassis' win trucker praise after 4 days running Samskip Van Dieren launches new Duisburg-Malmo kombi shuttle Chemical tankers protest Panama rebates that only benefit boxships Cathay urges Airport Authority to build 3rd runway in Hong Kong Home Depot, Chemique face fines in US for hazmat offences Dubai Customs foils smuggling of 3 million tramadol pills

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MARCH 11, 2015
BCHAA organises training course for G card examination of Customs Cochin Shipyard to manufacture hi-tech dredgers DICT consolidates its impressive start European shipping industry urged to innovate to stay ahead of the game NYK & MTI devise energy-saving adjustments that significantly reduce emissions from containerships Chinese steel shipments to India almost treble in April-Jan. Coal imports drop by 11 pc in Feb. Government taking steps to promote transhipment in India, says Minister Handling capacity at Major Ports sufficient, says Minister MoS launches incentive scheme to encourage Major Ports to become 'green' S. A. Govalkar presented 'Jeevan Gaurav Award' Govt planning on building 30 km of roads a day: Gadkari Railways handles more freight in 11 months of 2014-15 Adani Power signs binding pact for Korba unit Govt looking at over $ 75 bn FDI in infra INR eases further against dollar Net foreign fund inflows surge to over $ 11 bn in two months Select projects do not need clearance of Centre, says govt China kicks off $79.8-bn Silk Road infra project

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Sliding floor trailer for Bulgaria New hub in Singapore Slovakia's state railway selling off rolling stock First member of Switzerland's logistics hall of fame Monitoring shoppers' heartbeat BSM sells Telaccount Overseas 200 new trailers for intermodal services Virgin Atlantic Cargo resilient in fluctuating market Doctorate honoris causa for Arkas Holding chairman More turnover, less profit Costly congestion in Rotterdam and Antwerp First cargo trains running on Emirates' rails Shanghai cooperation to promote e-freight AAL thriving and expanding

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MARCH 11, 2015
ECSA joins fight to save EU infrastructure funding The European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) has joined other leading transport bodies in challenging the planned EU transport infrastructure spending erosion of EUR315 billion (USD333 billion) by EU commission president Jean-Claude Juncker. The new grouping, which comprises 14 bodies Houston Ship Channel closed for second day Ships waiting to transit the Houston Ship Channel increased as the waterway remained closed for a second day following a vessel collision. As of 0600 local time on 11 March, 37 vessels were waiting to enter and 30 were waiting to exit the channel, considered America's busiest gateway for the Daimler close to establishing Mediterranean car export hub German premium car manufacturer Daimler is about to shift some of its vehicle export loadings to the Far East away from north continent to Mediterranean loading ports for the first time, Jan Maes, the group's manager for vehicle distribution in Europe, revealed today. Its new port strategy is "in SSCL takes loan to buy pure car truck carrier Singapore Shipping Corporation Limited (SSCL) has signed a long-term loan facility of up to USD77 million with a Japanese financial institution to buy a pure car truck carrier (PCTC) vessel. Taurus Leader, with a capacity for 7,000 cars, is scheduled for delivery in March 2015 before being Infographic: European tug casualties, 2004-14 While IHS Maritime casualty data records 197 tug incidents in Europe in 2004-14, tugs have a better safety record than some other merchant ship types. Only 19 of the 196 recorded incidents were severe enough to result in the vessel's total loss. In this time period, six serious incidents have Hong Kong to require cleaner bunker fuel on 1 July Hong Kong's law on cleaner bunker fuel switch is expected to take effect on 1 July, a government statement said today. The Air Pollution Control (Ocean Going Vessels) (Fuel at Berth) Regulation, which mandates ocean-going vessels to use clean fuels while berthing in Hong Kong, will be tabled at the Volatile outlook predicted for LNG market The outlook for the global LNG market in 2015 will be marked by increasing volatility, according to UK-based BG Group's annual global LNG market outlook report. The market is suffering from the after-effect in 2014, with limited growth year on year despite four new liquefaction trains that Zhongchang Marine cancels order at JEHI Shanghai-listed Zhongchang Marine announced on 11 March that it has cancelled the second of the two 47,500 dwt bulk carriers it ordered at Jiangsu Eastern Heavy Industries (JEHI). JEHI is a subsidiary of Singapore-listed JES International Holdings, which had recently filed for restructuring Long Beach port open to LA 'peel off' scheme Prioritising loaded containers at the Port of Los Angeles to help clear cargo backlogs could be replicated at the Port of Long Beach, a port spokesman said. The Port of LA's 'Peel Off' Programme, which launched on 25 February, is helping relieve congestion blamed on equipment shortages and a labour Bangladesh ship recycler defends beaching A Bangladeshi ship recycler has reacted to non-governmental organisations' (NGOs') criticism of its beaching method. Beaching, where ships are simply dismantled along the shores, is commonly practised in South Asia. NGOs have criticised the practise as polluting and unsafe for yard workers who are Nam Cheong wins USD58m in orders Singapore-listed shipbuilder Nam Cheong has secured sales contracts totalling approximately USD58 million for two vessels. One of the contracts is for a 200-man accommodation work vessel (AWV) for Singapore-based integrated marine logistics company Marco Polo Marine. In 2014, Marco Polo Marine Pilbara ports on cyclone watch Australia's ore ports are readying for their first cyclone this season with a Category 1 storm expected to cross the coast over night. The Pilbara Ports Authority issued an alert this morning that the tropical low is located approximately 545 km north of Karratha and 700 km north northeast of China coal imports slump in first two months of 2015 China's coal imports stood at 32.04 million tonnes in January and February, down 45.3% year on year (y/y), according to data released by General Administration of Customs on 8 March. Coal imports declined 33.1% y/y to 15.26 million tonnes in February. However, a coal dealer told IHS Maritime that Wintermar to postpone AHTS deliveries Indonesian offshore support vessel owner Wintermar Offshore Marine announced on 11 March that it has postponed the delivery of two out of three anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) ships. The company said the decision was due to the oil shock that has forced oil companies to cut back on exploration Donghai Marine Insurance to set up firm in Ningbo Donghai Marine Insurance, a Ningbo-based insurer focused on marine insurance, has won regulatory approval to setup a branch in the port city. China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) has granted approval to the initiators of Donghai Marine Insurance for the preparation of the company's setup, a circular of Maher expanding at Prince Rupert Maher Terminals will increase capacity at the Port of Prince Rupert by 500,000 teu to take advantage of growing demand for containers moving through the Canadian West Coast. Maher announced on 10 March that it had awarded the prime construction contract at its Fairview Container Terminal to Wärtsilä, Clean Marine Energy offer scrubber plan Installing scrubber systems may become an easier choice for shipowners with the announcement by Wärtsilä and Clean Marine Energy (Europe) Ltd (CME) of an agreement to provide funding to assist in the adoption of exhaust gas scrubbers. The companies see the move as a way to ease the financial burden

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MARCH 11, 2015
Davie gets a C$13.6 million Canadian Coast Guard contract NewLead Holdings Ltd. secures $10 million debenture AAL plans to grow fleet Engine room fire prompts USCG Marine Safety Alert Senesco Marine invests in PEMA automated welding system Hempel launches Hempadur Quattro XO

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MARCH 11, 2015
Port of Vancouver breaks records with last year's tonnage numbers Global Ship Lease adding 8,063 TEU containership Inchcape Shipping Services marks 100,000th appointment for Maersk Ports of Seattle, Tacoma earn award for Seaport Alliance Alaska Airlines expanding service with Seattle to JFK Airport flights

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MARCH 11, 2015
Transatlantic volumes increase as US economy strengthens Latest figures from Container Trades Statistics show an 11.4% increase in headhaul volumes on the transatlantic trade lane Newbuild investment is one ice until charter rates warm up, says Danaos Chief executive John Coustas tells Lloyd's List that current options for 18,000 teu-20,000 teu charter projects are unattractive and do not justify investment Tanker owners dazzled by newbuilds fail to see the light when it comes to 10-year-old ships Paying $50m for a 10-year-old VLCC with plenty if life left offers better value, say industry players Top 30 ports handled 366m teu in 2014, more than half of world box-handling activity Shanghai retain its premier ranking in Containerisation International survey of container throughput Long Beach sends delegation to European lines to discuss congestion Group that includes harbour commission president Doug Drummond and chief executive Jon Slangerup will visit Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co and CMA CGM Prince Rupert announces terminal expansion as volumes soar Project to add a new berth to Canadian west coast port will push up capacity to 1.3m teu Shipowners face added CO2 reporting complexity as Brussels confirms dates for monitoring scheme European MRV dates confirmed while separate deadline approaches for large businesses to report energy efficiency

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MARCH 11, 2015
With ecVision, Amber Road extends supply chain reach, expands in China Stitching together a door-to-door global supply chain requires more than the ability to route shipments, track cargo or comply with customs rules. The job requires close collaboration with suppliers and designers to develop products before they're packed in a box or container. Those are the skills and capabilities global trade management... US inland waterways poised to receive much-needed investment WASHINGTON - After a banner year for freight and an unexpected tax revenue boost, U.S. inland waterways could see shovels in the ground on a list of long-overdue projects in the coming year, helping shippers move their commodities more efficiently. A 9-cent increase on barge diesel fuel user fees, signed into... Potential Indonesian logistics boom hinges on infrastructure investment Indonesia's logistics and forwarding markets are on the brink of a new era - if it can secure billions dollars of investment for its antiquated and overburdened infrastructure. The contract logistics market alone could grow at a compound annual growth rate of up to 14.4 percent over the next five years,... US cargo theft incidents fell by nearly a quarter in 2014, report finds The number of incidents of U.S. cargo theft tracked by a company facilitating such information plunged 23 percent last year compared to 2013. Cargonet said it saw 844 incidents reported on its network last year, valued at roughly $90 million, down from 1,090 in 2013 and an average of 1,134 annually... Low-sulfur rules for Hong Kong berthing set to take effect July 1 A proposed Hong Kong rule requiring use of low-sulfur fuel for ships while at berth - a less stringent rule that those applied in U.S. and some European waters - will take effect on July 1 if approved by the Legislative Council next week. The rule is believed to be the... Port of Virginia container volume slips on severe winter weather The Port of Virginia blamed a 1 percent year-over-year decrease in container traffic in February on severe winter weather and warned it was still grappling with cold and icy conditions that have brought down productivity. The weather-related closure of operations from Feb. 16 and Feb. 25 cost the port five vessel... Temporary Long Beach empty container storage depot gets extension The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners agreed to extend until the end of September use of a near-dock storage yard for loaded and empty containers. The 30-acre site at the undeveloped Pier S facility was designated a temporary equipment storage yard and was schedule to close on March 31. The... US shipping activity rises 5.5 percent despite West Coast congestion North American freight volumes jumped 5.5 percent in February from January, rising before any significant progress on moving containers stuck at West Coast ports, while shipper spending on surface cargo transport rose 4.3 percent, according to the Cass Freight Index. The uptick in freight spending broke a three-month decline in shipper... Houston's Barbours Cut Terminal closed for second day The Port of Houston's largest container terminal was closed for the second full day on Wednesday and so was part of the shipping channel it is served by, as authorities clear the mess caused by the Monday collision of two vessels. Barbours Cut Terminal will remain closed Wednesday until further notice,... Trans-Pacific eastbound carriers see positive signs for higher annual contract rates Carriers in the trans-Pacific eastbound market are hoping to leverage robust volumes, higher spot rates and the disruption tied to the recent U.S. West Coast labor standoff to achieve higher rates in annual contracts with shippers that take effect on May 1. Long considered an unprofitable market, the carriers see 2015... North America-Med trade's yawning cargo imbalance still widening The yawning cargo imbalance on the North America-Mediterranean container trade is still widening and carriers need an economic recovery in southern Europe to narrow the gap, according to Drewry Maritime Research. Steady year-on-year growth in traffic on the main haul westbound leg to North America is accentuating weakening backhaul volume as... Deutsche Post DHL net profit slumps despite ocean, air freight gains Deutsche Post DHL's fourth quarter earnings slumped 17 percent even as the German mail, express and freight forwarding giant posted strong gains in ocean container and air freight revenues. Net profit fell to 640 million euros [$691 million] from 772 million euros in the previous year when the group benefited from... Get service levels up, mega shipper tells airlines SHANGHAI - Ericsson head of distribution logistics Robert Mellin took a swing at the air cargo industry that he said was delivering service levels well below expectations and was failing to evolve at the same pace as other modes of transport.Poor lead time and lack of real time information in... China-Europe rail services starting to turn shippers' heads SHANGHAI - Forwarders are reporting a steady rise in shipper enquiries into the China-Europe rail route from higher value shippers looking for an alternative to expensive and often unreliable air freight and the lengthy ocean shipping.Several of the global forwarders have weekly, and sometimes twice weekly, rail services going both... Terminal expansion shows Prince Rupert is an idea that works Seven years ago the idea that a relatively obscure bulk port in a sparsely populated region of Western Canada would become one of the fastest growing container gateways in North America would have drawn smirks, and did, even though the vision of a gateway for Asia trade at that location... US federal agencies finally digging into 'single window' prep work WASHINGTON - U.S. federal agencies able to slow and hold imports are finally getting down to brass tacks as the deadline for President Obama's new comprehensive trade system nears. It's been a year since Obama signed an order mandating the completion of an International Trade Data System by 2017. That system,...

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MARCH 11, 2015
Seaspan wants bigger board Seaspan is again asking its shareholders to approve an increase in the size of the containership owner's board of directors. Nathan to close Dampier Tropical Cyclone Nathan has led Australia's officials in Dampier to clear the port and anchorages of all large vessels. Houston still hampered The Houston Ship Channel remained partially closed Wednesday as authorities continued to respond to a vessel collision that led to a chemical release. Feinberg doubling down Prominent investor Steven Feinberg has more than doubled his stake in tanker owner DHT Holdings since the previous reporting last May and now controls 12% of the stock. Odfjell takes more stock Laurence Odfjell has topped up his interest in Norwegian tanker owner Odfjell with a $2.43m investment in the company. Search on for crewman Gibraltar rescue teams are searching the sea off Rosia Bay for one of two Syrian crew believed to have jumped from a Dubai-managed bulker. Anchor handling only A Swedish-flagged anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) targeted for operations off Alaska will not carry out any supply duties that would fall under the US Jones Act, a market source said. BW boosts VLCC fleet Shipowner Andreas Sohmen-Pao has strengthened his trading VLCC fleet with the purchase of a tanker from BW's offshore wing. Frontline 2012 adds MR pair John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 continues to expand its chartering activity taking two medium range (MR) tankers on time charters from an Italian owner. Fugro opposes Boskalis bid Netherlands' Fugro has expressed "disappointment" over compatriot Royal Boskalis Westminster's attempt to change a measure designed to protect it from a takeover. Sinking ship abandoned Japanese rescuers have taken all crew from a sinking Hong Kong-owned cargoship on Wednesday. Crew held over drugs Five NCL cruiseship employees have been accused of smuggling cocaine into the US in their underwear. Reach extended Reach Subsea has made good on its efforts to expand outside of the North Sea. NewLead seals $10m loan Greek owner NewLead Holdings has fixed up a $10m loan to further expand its fleet of five tankers and five bulkers. Nam Cheong wins double Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong has kicked off 2015 with the sale of two offshore support vessels worth around $58m. Wintermar delays duo Indonesia's Wintermar Offshore Marine has postponed delivery of two new ships as it posted lower earnings for 2014. K Line cashes out Japanese shipowner K Line has raised AUD 154.65m ($117.87m) from selling its stake in an Australian ports services group. Opus orders at Damen Damen Shipyard has won a contract for a fast crew supplier (FCS) vessel from Germany's Opus Marine. Rongsheng selling? China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has halted trading in its shares from Wednesday morning in Hong Kong as it lines up a big asset sale. SNO holds on to cash Romanian shipyard Santierul Naval Orsova (SNO) will not pay a dividend for 2014 for the sixth year running in a bid to cover losses in previous years. AAL eyes expansion Singapore multipurpose owner AAL is planning to boost its fleet to more than 500,000 dwt this year. JES loses bulker order China's JES International has seen a bulker contract torn up after its shipyard subsidiary filed for court-led debt restructuring last week. Carla Maersk still 'unstable' A Maersk Tankers vessel continued to leak toxic vapours from a cargo tank as the Houston Ship Channel remained partially closed for a second day after a collision in the waterway.

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MARCH 11, 2015
INTTRA: Container dwell time at Los Angeles/Long Beach soars in 2015 Long Beach port delegation visits European customers YRC sets up dedicated hotline for delayed WC shipments Port of Houston terminal remains closed NYK employee sentenced in roll-on/roll-off shipping conspiracy U.S. steel exports flat in January USDA proposes rule changes for live animal exports FWI: Cargo criminals becoming more 'sophisticated' Snow, cold weather slow Port of Virginia cargo volumes in February SafmarineMPV extends USA-WAF service Cargolux, Oman Air look to sea-air link with India AAL to further expand breakbulk fleet Service Announcements: CaroTrans, Global Ship Lease and Liebherr Maritime

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MARCH 11, 2015
Multraship adds hybrid tug to fleet Recently delivered Multratug 28 will be used in the Zeeland Seaports and Antwerp areas, company says. Report: Sinking ship abandoned in Sea of Japan Eight crewmembers have reportedly been safely evacuated by the Japanese Coast Guard. Maersk Line removes online BAF calculator Will introduce a new formula that will be 'more accurate'. Part of Houston Ship Channel still remains closed Salvage crews work to remove vessels involved in Monday's collision. Upcoming IMO meeting 'last chance' to contribute to Paris climate accord CSC urges transport ministers to support 'clear targets' and action to achieve them at MEPC 68. Shipowners worried that CO2 rules are 'too complex' Controversial EU plans to require ship operators to monitor and report CO2 emissions are raising new fears. OW manager fears extradition to Italy High court to decide early next week after appeal against Copenhagen court decision. No comment on future of 'major new centre for ship fuels' Recent bunkering event heard VTTI had pulled the plug on advanced plans for new Algeciras terminal. Emissions from ships become election issue Politicians fighting Australian state election promise to cut sulphur pollution from ships. Falling bunker prices boost shipping stocks On annual profit announcements. Greece, UAE cement maritime relationship Economic co-operation to include bunkering. ExxonMobil launches another unique ECA fuel Tests during product development indicates it is 'fully compatible' with its HDME 50 ECA product, and MGO. Shipmasters could face jail for breaching sulphur rules Hong Kong gives details of regulations that come into force on July 1. Report: Former OW traders leave Mercuria New trading manager among those who have resigned, sources say. Storage terminals event to discuss bunkers 'Significant marine fuel oil market changes are yet to occur', says speaker. Titan Petrochemicals ordered to extend long-stop date Company given approval to enter into a new loan agreement. Shell: Experience a 'key factor' in LNG bunkering The oil major talks to Bunkerworld about LNG operations at Rotterdam. Korean eco-ship fund takes shape Fives ships ordered under project. Registry highlights fuel issues within ECAs Changeover experience should limit risk.

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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

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	Arrival ports by:
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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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