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November 20, 2015

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Box Ships announces delisting from NYSE NYK orders 5,500 technologically advanced refrigerated containers Incheon port expects volumes to be flat in 2015 due to weak Europe demand Busan port is forecast to handle 19.6 million TEU in 2015 driven by transhipment cargo Russia's NCSP cargo volume up 3.9pc but container throughput down 28 pc Georgia Port Authority's October box volumes rise 3pc to 321,094 TEU New JV accord on Jasper Ocean Terminal development HK's Kerry Logistics wins first ever Maritime Logistics Award Coates Hire in Australia orders 90 loader cranes from Hiab Aviation security to be tightened following recent terrorist incidents India's CCI imposes US$40m fine on three airlines for fixing fuel surcharge rates Indonesia's domestic carriers could lose out on start international routes European airlines' Ocobter volumes rise while forwarders face Asian capacity shortage

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Regional agreement on maritime piracy to broaden scope to other illicit maritime activity Coffee exports to pick up on falling rupee: Board Cotton fabrics export likely to be up by 10-15 pc Ford Ecosport is most exported car from India India to import 10,000 t of soyameal Cabinet approves exchange of scattered plots of DGLL land with land of JSW Jaigarh Port at Jaigarh Lighthouse Cochin Port connects directly to Far East Cochin Shipyard going in for IPO & disinvestment "Ease of Doing Business" - India improves in World Bank ranking Fieo welcomes scheme for 5 years Govt allows power plants to import coal with higher ash content INR recovers smartly against dollar Interest Equalisation Scheme to give fillip to exports

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Switzerland: outsourcing internal transport FCS and China Airlines renew contract New general manager for LISCR London UK to St Petersburg direct New warehouse in the making Gateway terminal for Istanbul Upwards trend continues CMA CGM takes up stance in slot ring Intercontinental cooperation for Astre New chairman for paperless trade enabler TPP under review Lights still green for India's transport corridors Ground-breaking in San Juan Biesterfeld to drive CH Robinson NA surface transportation New Nigeria-Europe service takes to the skies Fiege CH: top berth goes to Malitzke Champ and Clive bond on IT front

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Seagull Maritime addresses PSC enclosed spaces campaign Seagull Maritime has launched a new onboard training course covering Enclosed Space Entry in ships, at a time when the issue is being brought into sharp focus by industry regulators. A committee meeting of the Ports Memorandum on Port State Control (Paris MOU) in May unveiled plans for a Concentrated Inspection... Cruise engine room fire risk persists Le Boreal. Credit: HasenpuschThe 264-passenger Le Boreal, operated by French line Ponant, was evacuated on 18 November following an engine room fire while the cruise ship was off the Falkland Islands. There were no reported injuries and the status of the luxury vessel is currently unknown. It is the latest... Commentary: Equality and transparency for all in dredging? EU headquarters, Brussels. Credit: PADredging vessels spend 99% of their working lives in and on water, and yet they are not eligible to receive tied or state aid, unlike other industries or non-EU competitors. That, with some murmurs of flexibility where possible, was the unchanged message to European dredging companies... Dredging: equality and transparency for all? Dredging vessels spend 99% of their working lives in and on water, and yet they are not eligible to receive tied or state aid, unlike other industries or non-EU competitors. That, with some murmurs of flexibility where possible, was the unchanged message to European dredging companies from the European Commission... DFDS raises profit forecast on progress in 3Q15 Credit: PADFDS, the Copenhagen-based listed ferry and logistics services group, has raised its earnings forecast for the full year 2015 after reporting strong third-quarter interims on broad-based progress of its business. Group net profit rose to DKK571 million (USD82 million) in the third quarter of this year from DKK350 million in... HMD books more LPG tankers Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has secured a contract from a returning shipowners for a quartet of LPG tankers. Piraeus-based Eletson Corp has ordered the four 38,000 cbm LPG tankers, bringing its orderbook at the shipyard to 10 vessels. The latest four vessels are scheduled to be delivered from the fourth quarter... Citigroup advises 'sell' on Malaysia's Westports stock Westport, near Port Klang, Malaysia. Credit: PA Citigroup revised downwards its net income estimate for Malaysia's Westports Holdings in fiscal years 2015-17 (FY 2015/17) by 5-6% and reiterated its 'sell' rating on it stock, despite the terminal operator handling a record 2.29 million teu in the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15). In... Reputation most at stake for victims of cyber crime ECDIS is among several shipboard systems vulnerable to cyber attack. Credit: Kelvin Hughes.Shipowners must take precautions to protect against cyber crime to avoid financial and reputational losses, although a "widespread" threat to the industry is unlikely, according to the Baltic and International Maritime Council. Speaking at BIMCO's annual conference in Hamburg... BW LPG third quarter results beat forecast BW LPG, the world's largest VLGC owner that is part of the BW Maritime group, has beaten analysts forecasts in 3Q15 and the company says it should be well positioned to face an expected increase in volatility of freight rates. The company did not comment on rumours that it might present... Korea Development Bank issues towards Busan New Port Phase 2-4 development Headquarters of the Korea Development Bank. Credit: PASouth Korean state-owned policy lender Korea Development Bank has approved KRW915 billion (USD790 billion) in project financing towards Busan New Port phase 2-4 development. Of the funds, KRW855 billion came from the bank's funds while the rest came from private investors in a public-private... Sembmarine at greater risk of contract cancellations A Sembcorp Marine rig. Credit: Sembcorp MarineSingapore rig builder Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine) is at a greater risk of contract cancellations than its bigger compatriot rival Keppel Corporation, an analyst has said. In a report issued on 19 November, UOB Kay Hian Securities analysts Nancy Wei and Foo Zhiwei said, "Between the... Dry bulk market facing years of weakness, predicts IHS report The poor industry outlook has forced Star Bulk Carriers to delay the delivery of four newbuildings.With most of the developing world in an economic slowdown, a just released IHS report is forecasting prolonged weakness in commodity prices over the next decade, with coal, iron ore and crude oil prices likely... Solid oil imports driving growth in tanker sector The growth in oil imports will rise by a surprising 4 percent this year with the robust demand, especially from Asian countries, turning the tanker market around, Clarksons Research president Martin Stopford told delegates at a conference in Hong Kong.Stopford said the most positive factor affecting tanker shipping was the... IHS white paper: Dry bulk market to see its worst yet With most of the developing world in an economic slowdown, an IHS white paper called IHS Global Maritime Trends 2016 is forecasting prolonged weakness in commodity prices over the next decade. Prices for coal, iron ore, and crude oil are all likely to remain depressed for the next few years. The... Limited enthusiasm for LNG-powered ships in low oil price market TOTE's LNG-fueled Isla Bella.LNG-powered vessels remain firmly on the back burner as the chronic fall in the oil price erases interest in the bunkering alternative to fossil fuels, shipping experts told delegates at a Hong Kong conference this week. "The big operators I have spoken to about powering their vessels with... Dry bulk crisis: index vs stock performance The contrast was glaring: On 18 November, a day that the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 246 points, the share price of Scorpio Bulkers plunged 24% in eight times average volume, Star Bulk's stock price sank 21% and Safe Bulkers' price fell 15%. To obtain a broader perspective on the dry... Canadian companies in the market for Klaveness ships Selfunloader Baldock, pictured here under previous ownership. Credit: FotofliteAlgoma Central Corp and Canada Steamship Lines have agreed to purchase five ocean going ships from Klaveness Selfunloaders AS. Algoma is buying the Panamax self-unloaders Balchen and Baldock. CSL Americas, a division of the CSL Group Inc. is taking the Trillium Class Panamax... Indian cabinet clears Cochin Shipyard IPO Cochin shipyard, India. Credit: PAIndia's state-owned ship-builder Cochin Shipyard Ltd, struggling to win orders from clients hit by a slowdown, has been given clearance by the Indian cabinet to launch an initial public offering (IPO) of shares to part-fund growth plans. The share sale, likely to happen sometime next year, will...

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
xChange 'greybox' platform could save carriers millions in repositioning costs Weak links in healthcare and life science supply chains revealed in new UPS research No heightened threat of terror attacks on shipping in the Med - focus on migrant crisis, say experts ACG eyes bumper business this year and new aircraft for passenger charter market ISS to defend itself against US lawsuit Russia to resume mass production of Il-96 aircraft UTi's new LCL Pharma offering sets sail NYK procures 5,500 advanced refrigerated containers

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
USCG updates fuel switching safety alert Criminal charges filed in West Delta 32 platform fire case Chesapeake Shipbuilding to build three more tugs for Vane SAFE Boats to build riverine interceptors for Colombia Polish shipyard to build fishing trawler MAN Diesel & Turbo acquires marine fuel gas supplier

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
All American Marine relocating to new Port of Bellingham facility US rail freight traffic has negative weekly total LAX Customs agents nab hundreds of pork tamales CKYHE Alliance member carriers plan seasonal cuts to AWS service Maritime Commerce Club plans annual children's shopping spree

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
LPG pricing spurs demand for VLGCs Spot rates rise on higher vessel chartering MAN Diesel & Turbo acquires Swedish marine fuel and bunkering business Purchase to shape MAN Diesel's profile in the dual-fuel and gas propulsion segment Greek newbuilding broker George Banos dies Widely liked and admired shipping personality said to have brokered 400 newbuildings Eletson firms up fourth LR2 at SWS Exercised optional vessel will deliver in 2018 Will the carnage in dry bulk stocks continue? Structural imbalance in the industry signals hard times ahead for companies with large newbuilding orders UASC says formation of mega carrier will not affect its China Shipping vessel sharing Jorn Hinge says the line is also still open to further co-operation with Hamburg Süd as likelihood of alliance shake-up gathers pace Yard Talk \| Japanese yards resilient though not immune to downturn World's third largest shipbuilding nation takes market share from China South Carolina volume growth slows Throughput figures slide as cargoes return to west coast Rhine logjam continues to disrupt fuel markets Historically low water levels are causing fuel shortages in Switzerland and southern Germany and congestion elsewhere Abu Dhabi port operator reports 36% rise in container volumes for first 10 months Ro-ro operations transfer to upgraded Khalifa port aided growth in that area India shipping ministry to cut obsolete rules in Merchant Shipping Act Committees formed by government single out redundant shipping rules and regulations China's gas price cut to boost LNG demand Price cut removes overhang for Chinese natural gas market faced with declining demand Indian government approves Cochin Shipyard IPO Company shares to help finance expansion projects Alcoa blames aluminium market for vessel decommissioning International Transport Workers Federation says producer is exploiting local laws to whittle down wages Four members of CKYHE alliance suspend Asia-US southeast coast service Cancellation to start from December 3 Triyards to build four escort tugs for Greenbay Marine Order adds to range of ships Triyards can build for clients Marco Polo Marine axes $214.3m rig contract with Sembcorp Marine Cracks found on all three legs of the new rig during tests HIG Capital invests in Ship Supply International Investment provides resources to capitalise on company's growth potential

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Schiphol on track to match record 2014 volumes despite China slump CP's Harrison to takeover target NS: Let's talk CMA CGM gains slots to Prince Rupert, capping busy year for port Northwest Seaport Alliance sees modest growth Shippers cheer end of Brazilian independent trucker blockages Russia's Fesco, Transcontainer in merger talks US rail regulator offers timelines on merger, switching reviews CN teams with Mobile, APMT for 'third-coast' gateway Container shipping on the cusp of a major shakeup Citigroup downgrades Westports outlook despite record volume

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Aegean flips to black on profitable mix of fuels Peter Georgiopoulos-led bunkers supplier sees ebitda per tonne jump 20.7%. Final dash of newbuilding debt for SALT Scorpio Bulkers set to reveal financing now in place with French bank for final vessel in vast orderbook. China raids liner companies in Shanghai National Development and Reform Commission reported to be focusing on fees. BW LPG shares fly as owner opens up VLGC market leader sees stock respond to strong earnings and greater clarity on COAs. Cochin's IPO hits hitch? Indian shipyard's unions oppose state sell-off and call for investment from cash reserves. Diana draws on loans The previously announced facilities will partially finance ongoing ship deliveries. PSV rates treble Burst of fixing boosts daily earnings for beleaguered North Sea owners to £10,000 per day. Star Bulk tied to sale of modern bulker But source close to New York-listed bulker owner denies any new sales have taken place. Star tied to bulker sale But source close to New York-listed bulker owner denies any new sales have taken place. Cruiseship hit by fire All passengers evacuated from Ponant vessel due to engine room blaze. Chinese merger nearing? Sources tip government to approve $20bn Cosco and CSG tie-up by January. Shareholders approve BLT restructuring All initiatives, including spin-off of Chembulk Tankers, win with overwhelming majority. Laskaridis swoops for panamaxes Greek owner said to have secured bargain by snapping up unfinished Jinglu ships. Rum on the rocks DFDS' Lysblink Seaways grounded off Scotland after officer drank half a litre of spirits following upsetting phone call. Euroseas scraps boxship in Bangladesh Aristides Pittas-led owner cashes in ageing container vessel that it has owned for almost a decade. Bergen loss grows Oslo-listed company sees recent subsidiary bankruptcies take a toll on its third quarter results. Chandris swaps bulker for tankers at Cosco Cosco Dalian confirms European owner has axed a panamax bulker and booked a pair of tankers. BW LPG shatters quarterly forecasts Oslo-listed VLGC owner impresses the market with major earnings beat and stronger COA outlook. Zodiac linked to capesize Sources tie Eyal Ofer company to purchase of 2009-built Japanese bulker. BW LPG shatters third quarter forecasts Oslo-listed VLGC owner impresses the market with major earnings beat and stronger COA outlook. Polarcus adds another contract Middle East owner heading to Egypt for seismic survey work. DFDS logs record result Danish ro-ro group raises annual profit forecast after volumes grow in Q3. Asian box volumes continue slide Regional container throughput remains on a steady path of deterioration, says Nomura Equity Research. Asian piracy sees monthly decline Region sees reduce number of attacks in October, but concerns grow over increasing incidents in Straits of Mallacca. Stronger charter rates boost Navig8 Oaktree-backed chemical tanker owner upbeat on prospects as delivery schedule remains on track. Stronger charter rates boost CHEMS Navig8 Chemical Tankers upbeat on prospects as delivery schedule remains on track. Seaports alliance sees throughput growth Exports main driver behind increased volumes at tie-up between Seattle and Tacoma ports. Miclyn taps bond market Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator raises funds to payback bond due to mature in 2016.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Liner shipping squeezed by low freight rates, higher regulatory costs IAG Cargo prepares for surge in holiday cargo traffic UPS opens driver training facility in Atlanta Senators seek to shorten transport bill to 5 years Effort to allow 33-foot tandem trailers defeated in Senate COSCO joins Ocean3 Alliance's pendulum service Commerce starts antidumping investigation of steel pipe imports ITC finds U.S. paper industry harmed by Canadian import FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications True Value enters dedicated transport services agreement with Ryder OPDR, MacAndrews start North Europe-Iberian Peninsula loop Purolator International opens new headquarters

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Fuel oil stocks at four-month low Players point to a fall in fuel oil arbitrage flows from the West. Marine engine manufacture acquires LNG bunker specialists 'Natural gas is rapidly gaining importance as a fuel for marine applications.' Romaina may be fined for failure to adopt sulphur rules Commission is asking Court of Justice of to impose daily fine until the country falls into line. Demand for oil-based bunker fuels set for long-term decline Fuel efficiency standards will drive down consumption. Cleartrade: A win-win trading proposition 'Brokers are our largest competitor but also our biggest clients,' says Cleartrade's Richard Heath. Trafigura's Puma expands storage in Mozambique to create strategic hub Opens oil product terminal in the port of Matola, its second in the country. (KILLS STORY) Barclays predicts oil demand growth will outstrip current consensus Transport Canada: Vessel owner of bunker spill to pay Owners of vessel have already paid a $300,000 bond, says spokeswoman. Shipowner cancels newbuilding contracts Builder fails to meet fuel efficiency targets. Taiwanese shipping firm in bunker-saving move Firm adopts vessel monitoring software. WFS launches recruitment drive Firm seeking 70 new employees to join team in Central America. Drewry: Vessel operating costs to increase Small rises in cost of lube oils and other commodities expected, says Managing Director. US DATA: EIA says crude runs top 16 million b/d, highest since Septembe Greater refinery activity and fewer imports limited the size of crude inventory build.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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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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