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November 19, 2015

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HK's acting CE says port in fine shape despite volume drop for past 16 months Cosco posts Q3 loss of US$267.5 million on back of low freight rates China Merchants Heavy Industry to build new valemaxes for affiliate CMES Ningbo Ocean Shipping buys 4 x 1,000-TEU box ships from Chinese shipyard What's going to happen to Asia-Europe trade in 2016? No one knows! Box volume at Port of Hamburg down 9pc with weak trade from China and Russia Star Wars toys sales set to boost US containerised toy imports Agility captures contract for three major UAE defence shows HullWiper cleans up at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia Oliver Evans of Swiss Air joins drone maker Matternet HKIA sees growth in airfreight for second consecutive month Asia Pacific's air cargo under pressure from weak trade, overcapacity Cargolux makes progress in talks with unions over new work agreement

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Awards keep the Standard high India & Bangladesh agree on transit fee for goods movement, ink draft MoU on passenger & cruise services on coastal & protocol route Indian Register of Shipping releases new software for Common Structural Rules Ministry of Shipping to weed out obsolete rules under Merchant Shipping Act Ship operating costs seen rising over next two years Adani Kandla Bulk Terminal completes 100th rake operation at Tuna Terminal siding M'rashtra to build six-lane super expressway between Mumbai & Nagpur Annual coal import down in Oct. BHEL wins projects worth INR 4,614 cr. Cabinet clears proposals to boost exports, gives go-ahead to Cochin Shipyard IPO DGFT amends MEIS adding 110 more items & revising rates for 2228 product lines Exports plunge in October for 11th straight month Govt may allow fertiliser cos to import urea directly INR plunges further against dollar SPVs for 20 smart cities likely to be ready by Dec. 15

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"One must be bold!" Uruguay improving trunk road network Poland to develop up to date rail infrastructure Crowley stalwart for Alaska Teaming up in Bulgaria Russia, China and the navigation channel Precision redelivers quartet in a week Basel aircargo terminal GDP certified Farmers get track access down under Suess takes the lead in Munich M&As rising worldwide Interferry creates solution Kerry wins new Seatrade Asia award Large freight car order placed ABC and JAS Worldwide move racing cars to Macau Mixed double in Chicago Good times for Finnlines

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Ensign Events announces launch of first International Maritime Human Rights Conference "Respect, Responsibility, Remedy in the Maritime Environment" Ensign Events together with Human Rights at Sea announce the launch of the International Maritime Human Rights Conference and Gala Dinner 2016. Taking place in London on September 14th 2016, the event will focus on explicitly addressing the issue of maritime human rights and... Bulker values poised for fall Deutsche Bank analyst Amit Mehrotra. Credit: Chris Preovolos/Marine MoneyConcerns about US-listed dry bulk companies are escalating, given expectations for rising asset sales, which would lower valuations and impact debt agreements. The situation of NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk exemplifies a broader risk. On 18 November, Star Bulk reported a net loss of USD41... Chinese company chosen to build Sri Lanka LPG terminal The contract to build an USD80 million liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal for Sri Lanka's Laugfs Gas at the southern Hambantota port has been awarded to Chinese company China Huanqiu Contracting and Construction Corporation. The terminal will have storage capacity of 30,000 tonnes with provision to expand up to 45,000 tonnes and to accommodate... Transas launched High Voltage Training Breaker According to the new requirements, training has to be conducted using real equipment. In partnership with the power technology specialist ABB, Transas has developed a real hardware high voltage generator breaker cabinet compatible with the Transas ERS 5000 TechSim simulators with high and medium voltage systems. The Transas High Voltage... Firm tanker market boosts Hafnia interim results Danish company Hafnia Tankers has reported solid interim results on firm markets and bigger fleet, but it did not comment on its previously announced intentions to seek listing in the United States. Group net profit amounted to USD20.7 million in the third quarter of this year, reversing a loss of USD1.7... New Black Sea inspection system will result in fewer checks The Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine. Credit: PAShips calling at ports on the Black Sea will be subjected to a new inspection regime as of 1 January. The new regime under the Black Sea MoU, which was agreed in April, replaces the region's existing matrix and groups ships into... P&I mutual structure 'under attack' Osprey CEO Guy Pierpoint. Credit: Osprey UnderwritingThere are growing divisions in the marine insurance market as clubs feel under pressure to look for new areas of business. In the past week, Thomas Miller, which manages the UK P&I Club, has completed the acquisition of Osprey Underwriting. Osprey operates in the Lloyd's... China maritime and logistics players eye Belt and Road opportunities One Belt One Road is a centrepiece of China president Xi Jinping's foreign policy and domestic economic strategy. Credit: PAChina's Belt and Road initiative means opportunities for maritime and logistics players despite inherent risks with investing in some of the markets along the planned routes, according to top executives from... Maersk to raise EUR600 million in seven year bonds Credit: PAA.P. Moller-Maersk (APM) has issued bonds with a principal amount of EUR 600 million (USD 641 million) due in November 2022 with a coupon of 1.5%. This is the annual rate of interest payable on the borrowing. It is the company's first Eurobond offering since 2012, and is expected to... Japan yard orders surge in October A Japanese shipyard. Credit: PAOrders at Japanese shipyards rocketed 186% in October as shipowners rushed to build ships that will comply with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO's) new standards, which will take effect from July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) show that its members' shipyards received 47... South Korea government to help Hanjin and HMM acquire 'mega box ships' Credit: PASouth Korea's new Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Kim Young-suk, has said it is imperative that Hanjin and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), the country's two biggest shipping companies, acquire ultra-large container ships (ULCSs) if they are to compete effectively in liner shipping. Speaking at his first press conference since he... Angelicoussis returns to DSME for more VLCCs John Angelicoussis with DSME president Go Jae-ho last year. Credit: DSMEGreek shipowner John Angelicoussis has returned to South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for more very large crude carriers (VLCCs). Angelicoussis on 18 November ordered two 319,000 dwt VLCCs, which will be managed by his holding company's unit... Triyard receives new customer order for escort tugs Vietnam's Triyard group has extended its product range with a new order for escort tugs. Singapore-based specialist marine craft group Greenbay Marine, a new customer at the shipyard, has contracted an order worth US12.8 million for a quartet of Robert Allan-designed RAstar 3400 Azimuth Stern drive tugs. The 34 m tugs,... Dry bulk shipping woes could deepen as demand shift may be structural, rather than cyclical 'Coal also depressing', says analyst. credit: HasenpuschDry bulk shipping problems could deepen as adjustment in global demand may turn out to be structural rather than cyclical with little chance of relief on excess supply. "I am worried we are reaching a structural rather than cyclical turning point in iron ore... ReCAAP ISC: Low crime rate should not lead to complacency Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) said that crime rate dropped in its October 2015 report, but it will still remain vigilant. The number of incidents occurred in October has dropped notably by 48% and 28% compared with the number of incidents in August and September respectively. Comparing... HMM deteriorates into loss as working capital deficit persists Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) announced a third-quarter loss on 17 November amid ongoing speculation of a merger with its bigger compatriot Hanjin Shipping. South Korea's second-biggest shipping company said it incurred a KRW24 billion (USD20.46 million) loss for the third quarter of 2015, reversing a KRW204 billion net profit for the... Ports of Stockholm opts for floating cruise pier Passengers of cruise ships moored in Ports of Stockholm's Nynäshamn harbour in 2016 will be able to walk straight ashore from the ship as the port authority has purchased an innovative retracting floating pier from its creator - Norway's Cruise Venture Ltd. IHS Fairplay has learnt that the 260...

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Indian air cargo carriers will contest fines for fuel surcharge cartel behaviour Expeditors detours from acquisition trail to focus on the road to organic growth Container shipping pundits paint gloomy picture of more sluggish growth in 2016 BIFA adds more seminars as demand soars for details of incoming new regulations

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Feds join whistleblower lawsuit against Inchcape Sheriff will use Moose Boat catamaran to police Lake Tahoe Senator Patty Murray is first recipient of Inouye Award MAIB: Safety lessons from fatal fishing vessel capsize Stowaways finding more creative ways to board ships Good news, bad news from Sembcorp Marine Powerful new fast supply/crew boat for SEACOR Marine

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Everett Port Commission approves operating/capital budget for 2016 Drewry predicts ship operating costs will increase over next two years Federal Maritime Commission eyes Ocean Common Carrier rule changes Port of Bellingham Oks plan for future home of sailing center Crowley begins construction project on new pier at Puerto Rico terminal

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Panamax 'in doldrums' as BPI slides to nine-month low Oversupply pushes down rates in main trades despite spot activities in Atlantic Basin Kostas Ladas to head Liberian Registry London office Register sources London general manager from broker agent Sovcomflot 'immune from LNG slump', says Kolesnikov Russian giant set fair to reap rewards of tanker recovery Hutchison and Maritime Union end their waterfront row Widespread cyber threat low but potential for disruption high BIMCO addresses cyber security at annual conference UASC chief pours cold water on APL takeover Jorn Hinge says today's market fundamentals make such an investment too high-risk Hafnia rakes in $20m profit High refinery margins, combined with good demand for gasoline, middle distillate and naphtha, boost Copenhagen product tanker player Europa Venture eyes massive renewal of shortsea fleet Owners encouraged by signs from Brussels over help to fund numerous orders in European yards Lloyd's List launches container line consolidation topics page Latest news and analysis on what looks set to be a major shake-up among global carriers Retrofit rudder trunk bars to block stowaways, says UK Club Unwanted passengers can prove costly for owners, marine mutual warns Sembcorp Marine to build FSO for Modec Unit to be deployed in North Sea from 2018 Precious Shipping cancels two ultramaxes at Sainty Thai bulker operator also seeks $11.16m refunds per vessel Daewoo clinches latest Maran VLCC pair Greek owner activates tanker contract after reportedly inking charters Black Sea terminal expands to take 10,000 teu vessels Novorossiysk project to allow bigger ships to call in Russia directly Will King Abdullah Port be a game changer? Bordered by the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia is the only country on the Arabian Peninsula which is surrounded by two major shipping lanes which link the East with the West STX O&S calls for massive job cuts in bid to avoid bankruptcy Chief executive recommends slashing up to 800 jobs Aronnax: Applying innovation in the real world While shipping needs to be open to new ideas, innovators need to see the potential in shipping Cancelled BW Pacific IPO will not affect BW Group rating, says Moody's Analyst cites 'very good liquidity profile' Box Ships to delist from NYSE Company applied for listing transfer to Nasdaq Capital Market HHI sees 10% increase in October ship-order sales Hyundai Mipo Dockyard sales stay about level year on year Robbery incidents in Malacca Straits sharply up in January-October 2015 However, no oil-siphoning thefts in Asian waters in the past two months, Recaap says LA Harbour Commission approves grants to beef up port security Los Angeles port will contribute $625,000 in addition to the grants Exmar inks joint pact with Swan Energy for India LNG port project Both parties looking to ramp up LNG capacity at terminal to 10m tonnes per annum Cosco and China Merchants complete Turkish terminal acquisition Acquisition will advance China's One Belt, One Road initiative Star Bulk to answer questions on capital expenditure requirements Declining asset values to hit company's ability to finance remaining newbuilding programme Crowley starts construction in Puerto Rico to accommodate its new LNGs Jones Act created competitive shipping market between US mainland and Puerto Rico

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
New Hutch-union deal brings sacked Aussie workers back to the docks TRAC: Off-dock depot will improve NY-NJ chassis availability Health care costs, chassis complicate ILA-USMX talks Little visibility in container cargo demand, Maersk executive says Charleston port volume growth decelerates Study finds reducing truck waits best way to boost port productivity US regulators prepare to release key trucking rules Panama Canal vessel backlog eases True Value inks deal with Ryder to secure dedicated truck capacity San Juan dock expansion to handle Crowley's LNG ships begins Hyundai Merchant Marine swings to loss amid merger speculation China maritime and logistics players eye 'Belt and Road' opportunities Hyundai and Hanjin need mega-ships to compete, Korean minister says Little traction for index based shipper contracts, industry forum hears

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Star Bulk girds for 2016 The bulker owner outlines operating levers it may pull as it deals with weak market. Tanker shares imply lower 2016, UBS says Report says tanker stock prices reflect dimmer view of time-charter rates in 2016. Danske Bank raises Awilco LNG rating Bank continues to see struggles for LNG carrier owner but has upgraded the stock on valuation grounds. Peter G waves flag for US shipping rebirth America's marquee owner says private equity has pumped up ownership and now needs knowhow. Dry-bulk stocks suffer rout in New York US-listed shares of Safe Bulkers, Star Bulk Carriers and Scorpio Bulkers are plunging. Star shares fall after loss and downgrades New York-listed bulker owner's stock price loses 20.2% after result misses forecasts. India okays Cochin IPO Government to sell off its 10% stake as it seeks listing for ferry shipyard. Heavy hitters added to Hafnia Tankers board John Ridgway, Esben Poulsson and Jan Bech Andersen brought on board as owner piles up profit. PDZ cuts Q1 loss Revenue rise boosts Malaysian boxship owner; more improvements expected. Paris attacks: we must show resolve German owners' boss expresses disgust at "barbaric" jihadi murders and urges shipping to stand firm against threat. Euronav sells suezmax New York-listed giant said to have secured over $22m for vintage tanker. Minoan in the money Emanuele Grimaldi-led Greek ferry company turns a profit for the third quarter of the year. Uni-Asia turns to red Singapore-based boxship and bulker owner hit by rising costs in third quarter. Courage moves to bolster balance sheet Hong Kong-listed owner sets up near $11m shares placement to strengthen its financial position. DVB arrests drillship Odfjell-operated Deepsea Metro II held as owner Chloe Marine defaults on loan. 'Perfect storm' drives Deutsche downgrades Bank cuts ratings on trio of public bulker owners as raft of ships for sale threatens loan covenants. Sembcorp wins FSO Singapore yard to build storage unit for Modec's Culzean work in the North Sea. STX to axe 800 jobs South Korean shipbuilder also lining up salary cuts to stave off collapse in 2016. Civmec eyes Australian yard Domestic engineering group conducts due diligence on builder and repairer Forgacs. Double hit for Alang IFA Global says Indian shipbreaker facing lower steel scrap prices and fall in rupee. Lines suspend Europe run Coscon, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergreen halt service from Asia due to seasonal demand. Maersk taps Eurobonds Danish liner giant picks up cheap finance with raid on financial markets closer to home. Precious culls more ultramaxes Thai shipowner has now walked away from first four in 14 ship order in Chinese shipbuiler. DSME confirms Maran Tankers double Greek shipowner takes VLCC newbuilding tally at favourite South Korean yard to eight ships. BW Group credit rating unaffected Delay to BW Pacific IPO won't hurt shipowner's finances, but it may have to cover pre-delivery finance. Star Bulk pushes back four newbuildings New York-listed bulker owner reveals quarterly loss that's slightly deeper than expected. POSH resumes buyback Singapore offshore marine services provider takes advantage of drop in share price to acquire more stock. Box Ships preps move to OTC after de-listing Michael Bodouroglou-led shipowner is de-listed by the New York Stock Exchange.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
News reports: Chinese investigating liner carriers over surcharges CP publicizes $28b consolidation offer for NS BWR: Carriers suspend Asia-ECNA loop CSX fast-tracks S.C. site for industrial development ITC studies U.S. economic impact of TPP House passes (another) stop-gap highway patch 57 ships enrolled in MSP even though 60 can receive stipend Crowley starts $48.5 million pier project in San Juan project44 to offer free API assessments for carriers Global Shippers' Forum questions benefits of carrier alliances to shippers Transportation Insight acquires BirdDog AirBridge Cargo adds two more 747-8 freighters Gov. McAuliffe promotes Va. products in trade missions to Canada, Mideast Ag trade groups get 2016 USDA export promotion funds TransAtlantic AB sells container, ship management operations HKIA posts 2% growth in cargo throughput Transportation stocks rebound after rough week UPS offers $1.28b in senior notes

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
US fuel oil stocks rise for tenth straight week Total stocks at their highest since 2010. ExxonMobil: More customers switching to new ECA category fuels Says independent laboratory tests prove good stability and compatibility with other marine fuels. Barclays predicts oil demand growth will outstrip current consensus 'The industrial sector has played little part in this demand growth; the drive has come from the end consumer.' IBIA Convention to return to Europe in 2016 'This is a real feather in Gibraltar's cap,' says Minister for Shipping. Interview with VPS for Platts Mediterranean Bunker Fuel conference Ferry Van Eykel shares his thoughts on the implications of the new ECA sulphur limit. OW: 16 companies in interpleader applications to UK courts Growing list of shipping companies seeking protection from vessel arrests. Mediterranean fuel oil market at nine-month low On oversupply of cargoes. Lukoil boosting supply at key Russian Black Sea ports New barge to supply MGO. Also gearing up to provide ECA-compliant ULSFO in the area. Sovcomflot completes fuel-saving fleet renewal programme Profits almost triple on the back of stronger revenues. 'Leading ship owner' orders shore power systems Order includes 'first project of its kind' installation on vessels. Brightoil to receive $62 million investment funds Capital comes from two groups, says Hong Kong-listed firm. Sovcomflot completes fleet renewal programme 9M profits almost triple on the back of stronger revenues. BMS United Bunkers introduces offshore service Bunkering service is now managed by 'dedicated professional team', says company.

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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

	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

		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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