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BRIEFS

January 22, 2015

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Los Angeles 2014 box volume up 6pc to 8.3 million TEU - best since 2007 Singapore's PSA International up 5.8pc in 2014 to 65.44 million TEU Nhava Sheva port operations return to normal after docker go-slow Hapag-Lloyd revises German inland haulage tariff and fuel surcharge CSCL and Maersk's MCC soon to launch direct China-Myanmar services Shipowners post millions to avoid ship arrests after OW Bunker collapse Taiwan 2014 exports up 2.7pc to US$313.84 billion, but December off 2.8pc China's ban on US poultry, eggs unwarranted, says trade group Kerry to invest US$16 million in Indonesian JV with PT Puninar Kerry Logistics 'to have an HK warehouse hold ashes of 100,000 dead' Maltese investor ready to expand Baltic terminal footprint in Gdansk DB Schenker sues ANA, Cargolux in New York for fixing surcharges in 2006 Leipzig/Halle airport cargo volume rises 2.7pc in 2014 to 910,708 tonnes Opening skies over Milan's Malpensa Airport brings air freighter frenzy

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Japan likely to assist in improving ship recycling in India WISTA India's second annual forum on Friday L&T Kattupalli Port welcomes MOL's maiden call NSICT observes Road Safety Week Ports as Companies Drop in fuel prices to make truck rentals cheaper ...considering cross-border gas pipeline to Nepal ...Fieo chief compliments Commerce Ministry Centre determined to take up river inter-linking EC allows Alphonso imports but still no entry for veggies General Budget to be presented on Feb. 28 Govt to promote 'Make in India' at Davos India to pursue US on easing gas import norms GMB's A. K. Rakesh to be Chief Guest at Gujarat Junction 2015 in Kandla on Feb. 7

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TIR missing in Pakistan's transport vision Faymonville branches out in France Auspicious figures for IMS Cargo in 2014 Contship welcomes 2M to Italy Retirement triggers changes at DB Schenker Virgin Atlantic Cargo retains GSSA in India Rail service for copper concentrate handling Huettemann acquires Delog's logistics activities Dunkirk: 2014 - a favourable start for strategic plan France's Haropa gets new executive director Rail funding drives investments in Turkey Box and breakbulk boom in Rotterdam Transit Group adopts IVS's e-AWB solution Turkish Airlines increases service to Horn of Africa Hauling on the oars round Singapore

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Chinese coal importers' confidence recovers Chinese coal importers are recovering their confidence, with arriving cargoes having all passed sample tests on coal quality, according to a research report by IHS Energy. Meanwhile, market sources suggest a number of Indonesia's major mining companies have agreed to provide Chinese buyers with Lower oil prices to hinder drive for fuel efficiency The pursuit of bunker fuel efficiency may be hampered by the continuing fall in oil prices, according to John Kemphas, a market analyst from Reuters. Kemphas reasoned that cheaper oil prices are helping shipowners save costs and encourage more fuel usage, slowing down the rate of future fuel Taiwanese export orders hit new high in 2014 Taiwanese export orders stood at $472.8Bn for 2014, an increase of 6.7% year on year (y/y) and a new record, according to data released by its Ministry of Economic Affairs yesterday. Electronics exports rose 13.5% from 2013 to $99.99Bn, Taiwan's finance ministry said, while shipments of metals and

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JANUARY 21, 2015
NTSB reports on OSV allision and sinking GTT and Conrad Shipyard ink LNG licensing agreement Congress Members: McCain amendment "misguided" Ingalls starts fabrication of NSC 7 Wärtsilä solutions picked for LNG carrier quartet

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Port of Portland part of team exporting ford products globally Coast Guard honors Petty Officer with Outstanding Coxswain Award CMA CGM Group to open in-house shipping academy Willard Marine names Lougheed to company's engineering team Bureau of Transportation Statistics releases latest transportation guide

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Eimskip joint venture marks strategy shift for König Chief executive Mahnke insists König is no longer a KG house but an integrated shipping company Boxships continue to be upsized on West Africa-Asia trade Average size of ship in use on services from Asia to West Africa increases 38% compared with a year earlier Scorpio bolsters fleet with five new product tankers Tankers start work on contracts ranging from $14,000-$30,000 per day Cosco Pacific appoints new chairman and top executive Li Yunpeng resigns as chairman, due to unspecified re-designation of work VLCC daily spot earnings stay in $80,000s range for ninth straight day Robust earning power enhancing segment's attractiveness for investors Long Beach volumes rise despite congestion But growth lags behind that of San Pedro Bay rival Los Angeles Aegean moves into Russian bunkering market Fuel provider's expansion includes hiring 'about 25' ex-OW Bunker staff DNV GL's Svensen steps up pressure for transparent casualty investigations Class society boss calls for findings to be shared freely in order to reduce fatalities and ship losses Euronav IPO pricing on high side, says Stavseth Other operators better value, according to influential Arctic Securities analyst Communication is crucial, says contender for IMO's top post Cyprus candidate Andreas Chrysostomou wants the IMO to be more open to discussion Crowley ups its Puerto Rican service as Horizon exits island Company also plans to increase capacity on the North Atlantic service by 40% Costamare acquires German containership No truth to recent reports that Greek owner has ordered six giants at Samsung Total of 35 ships detained for hours of rest deficiencies in Indian Ocean inspection Panama-flagged vessels have most detentions, at 10 Chevron's sale of LNG from Gorgon plant highlights Australia's growing impact Most of Chevron's LNG from Gorgon is committed to Asian customers Optimising port capacity key to BHP Billiton growth plans Productivity helping to mitigate falling commodity prices New ship-to-ship transfer clause for dry bulk cargo from BIMCO Transfers are less of a factor than in the tanker sector; the new clause aims at reducing risk when they do occur Atlantic gives capes some fizz After a tough start to the year, a handful of positives have emerged OSG appoints new chief executive The US-based tanker operator looks to a 'full return to the capital markets as a publicly traded company' Golar LNG completes $390m sale of FSRU to Golar LNG Partners The deal involves Golar LNG retaining the right to use the FSRU

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Charleston forecasts slower TEU growth after robust 2014 gains South Carolina Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome expects the Port of Charleston's 2015 container volume to expand 5 percent to 7 percent after traffic measured similarly jumped 12 percent in 2014 from 2013. Harder year-over-year comparisons and uncertainty in the export market leads Newsome to expect more moderate growth this year,... Seattle, Tacoma combined annual container volume falls for third straight year Container volumes at the Puget Sound ports of Seattle and Tacoma declined slightly in 2014 for the second consecutive year, highlighting the wisdom of the ports' decision last year to work together as a gateway for the good of the entire region. "The industry is changing and the competition from other... US West Coast congestion hits new high as ILWU, PMA lay blame on manning Congestion at West Coast ports is the worst it has been since longshoremen began hard-timing employers in early November, and conditions are expected to worsen as terminal operators and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union use manning issues to see how much pain they can inflict on each other. The strategies... Teamsters lose vote at West Virginia FedEx Freight terminal The Teamsters union suffered a pair of setbacks this week in its drive to organize FedEx Freight, the largest U.S. less-than-truckload carrier. FedEx Freight drivers in Charleston, West Virginia, rejected union representation in a Jan. 15 vote. The Teamsters also withdrew a National Labor Relations Board election petition at the carrier's... Container Trade Intelligence Conference Inland Distribution Conference 2015 Moving to Memphis, TN in 2015, the JOC Inland Distribution Conference is the must-attend conference for container shipping professionals looking for the latest cost saving strategies, best practices, forecasts and trends in the intermodal and inland distribution arena.... Labor, terminal issues send volume down at LA-Long Beach Terminal gridlock and persistent labor issues caught up with the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in December as the container volume at the busiest U.S. port complex declined 1 percent compared to December 2013. Total container volume includes both loaded and empty containers. Loaded import containers, which outnumber loaded... Expanding capacity, bigger ships to test European ports this year The world's first fully automated container terminal in Rotterdam on the Maasvlakte 2 site.Europe's ports face a rocky ride in 2015, dominated by a potential glut of container-handling capacity in the north that will only be partially offset by steadily rising transshipment traffic in the Mediterranean. The leading hubs, mainly in... Alitalia to boost cargo operations as it targets return to profit in 2017 Alitalia unveiled plans to increase its cargo operations as part of a strategy to return to profitability in 2017 following years of losses, billions of dollars of state subsidies and a narrow escape from bankruptcy. The Italian flag carrier said it will expand Milan Malpensa airport into a major freight hub,... Amsterdam Schiphol airport blames cargo slowdown on US West Coast port congestion Amsterdam Schiphol airport said cargo traffic got off to a slow start this year because increased trans-Pacific shipper demand for air cargo services due to U.S. West Coast port congestion is diverting freighters from Asia-Europe routes to the Pacific. U.S. port problems were also partly to blame for the decline in... Economists predict 'solid' US growth, higher truck rates ATLANTA - More "solid" and steady U.S. economic growth will increase freight demand and boost shipping costs and domestic transportation rates in 2015, economists and analysts said at the SMC3 JumpStart 2015 conference here Jan. 20. After a year of sharp price increases in 2014, shippers at the three-day logistics conference... AMPT: We're working to restore Nhava Sheva operations after truck protests APM Terminals management at India's Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust) on Wednesday said it is making all efforts to restore "complete" normalcy in the terminal operation and bring "vessel calls back on schedule." Container-handling at the private terminal, also known as Gateway Terminals India (GTI), has been affected in... Divided we stand When the International Longshore and Warehouse Union on Jan. 5 joined waterfront employers in requesting federal mediation in labor talks that had stalled after more than eight months, hopes spiked throughout the container shipping industry. It was the first step, industry interests said, toward resolving increasingly tense negotiations that coincided with... US, Europe growth buoy Asia's shipping and trade forecasts China's Qingdao port truck gatesRising foreign trade that drove up throughput at China's container ports in 2014 is expected to continue this year on the back of strengthening demand from the U.S. and Europe, and despite a slowdown in the mainland economy. The International Monetary Fund projects growth in advanced economies... Obama's free trade push more plausible than infrastructure vision President Obama once again called for dramatically improving U.S. infrastructure and receiving expanded powers to finalize two major trade pacts during last night's State of the Union address. Obama's chances of getting the latter before he leaves office in less than two years are far better than passing an infrastructure... Cheaper oil will buoy NOL bottom line, DBS says APL Gwangyang at Port of SingaporeHONG KONG - It will be "better luck" this year for loss-making Neptune Orient Lines as plummeting bunker fuel prices give a huge boost to the company's cost savings drive, according to investment bankers DBS Vickers. In a note to customers, the bank said the price... Aussie goods gain duty free access to Japan as FTA takes effect HONG KONG - A free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia and Japan came into effect on Jan. 15, granting virtually all Australian exports preferential or duty free access to the giant Japanese market. It was seven years in the making and the two countries finally signed the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement... China ports grow on back of robust US trade Shanghai, China portHONG KONG - Total container throughput at China's top 20 ports reached 175 million TEUs in 2014, an increase of 5.3 percent over the previous year as solid exports to the U.S. helped drive up the cargo numbers. Shanghai remains at the top of the China port table, its... Rival rail networks to link Mombasa port and Nairobi HONG KONG - The China-financed Mombasa-Nairobi rail link that is under construction is facing competition from Africa's largest private equity firm that has invested $70 million in a competing rail connection that will also link the two cities. Egypt Exchange listed Qalaa Holdings is the majority shareholder of Rift Valley Railways...

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Vigor takes the lead A US shipyard appears to be closing in on a contract to equip two Totem Ocean Express (Totem Ocean) ro-ros with dual-fuel power systems. Totem targets Title XI Another Jones Act operator has entered the race to line up loan guarantees backed by the US Maritime Administration (MarAd). Scorpio Tankers guides for less Scorpio Tankers has toned down market expectations for its fourth quarter performance. STNG scores upgrade An equity analyst at Canaccord Genuity has upgraded shares of Scorpio Tankers in response to renewed optimism about the future of the product tanker market. Demand dilemma Bimco has warned that shipping faces continued challenges after the IMF downgraded the global economic outlook for 2015 and 2016. CCM surveys buyback Clarksons Capital Markets has supported a share buyback programme at Avance Gas but suggested it lacks the scale to be a major driver of the owner's stock price. Bahri brought lower Saudi VLCC owner Bahri has blamed lower profit from its holding in LPG carrier company Petredec for a fall in fourth quarter profit. Nordic replaces steel Nordic Bulk Carriers will use hatches made of plastic instead of steel on one of its cargo vessels. FPSO to be evacuated More than 50 workers were due to be taken off Shell's Curlew FPSO off Scotland on Wednesday after an apparent gas leak. Bigger the better Anybody questioning the merits of consolidation in the VLCC market may find some insight in Euronav's IPO prospectus. CSDC scrapping 10 China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is lining up the demolition of elderly bulkers worth CNY 590m ($95m). Four yard workers killed Firefighters said the operator's cabin broke away at Geochung Shipbuilding, according to the Yonhap news agency. Shreyas claims Indian first Shreyas Shipping and Logistics (SSL) says it has become the first Indian owner to call at every Indian port, thanks to its new containership. Wartsila wins LNG deal A consortium of four owners has chosen Wartsila for the provision of plant and gas handling systems on four newbuildings. Van Oord orders duo Shipbuilder Damen of the Netherlands has won a deal to build a new dredger and crew vessel for compatriot owner Van Oord. Taiwan boosts volumes Cargo and passenger transport increased between Taiwan and China in 2014 after continued easing of shipping restrictions. Aegean goes to Russia Greece's Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has snapped up ex-OW Bunker staff to launch operations in Russia. BGC ups price again Nasdaq-listed brokerage BGC Partners has added $65m to its offer for derivatives group GFI to beat a rival bid, valuing the company at $787m. Vietnam tanker arrested A Vietnamese-owned chemical and products tanker has been arrested in Singapore over an unresolved chartering dispute. NPD trims E&P estimates The Norwegian Petroleum Directive (NPD) expects oil investments in the country to fall by more than a fifth over the next three years. BHP sets new ore record BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining company, has produced a record amount of iron ore in the second half of the year. Osaka move delayed The Hoegh Osaka will remain in its present location for now, according to the UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). US ports in record year Los Angeles and Long Beach have both reported one of their busiest years on record in figures just released. Steel prices plunge A forecaster who tracks the dry-bulk market is growing increasingly concerned about the recent decline in Chinese steel prices.

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JANUARY 21, 2015
West Coast terminals continue to limit night operations CMA CGM alters transatlantic loop Radiant acquires Canadian freight broker Wheels in $78.5 million deal ATA: Seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index unchanged in December Long Beach container volumes grew 1.3 percent in 2014 TNT upgrades next-day delivery service to Germany CEVA expands Chicago operations Obama highlights infrastructure, trade in State of Union address Experts say oil prices will bottom out, then rise in 2015 DNV opens Nanjing office

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Curoil expands fuel trading team Hires fuel trader Garrick Stomp. Construction of BC Ferries' LNG vessel underway Polish shipyard held a steel cutting ceremony on January 16. Dense fog disrupts operations at US Gulf ports Ports in the region have been closed since Tuesday evening. Oil executive warns that crude could climb to $200 Low prices now could mean sharp rise in four to five years' time, says Eni CEO. Proposal to update BDN text scrapped by IMO sub-committee Working group agrees that current supplier's declaration is fine even for vessels using alternative sulphur compliance methods. Timely softening of MGO prices a boon to shipowners Lower bunkers will offset higher ECA fuel. Hong Kong: Sulphur rules could drive ships away 'Some vessels may decide to switch to Shenzhen or Guangzhou.' Total Lubmarine wins backing for its 'Bioneptan' range 'Kemel has approved the range for use with all types of Kemel seals.' EMMF adds MGO barge deliveries at French port Move to meet ECA-related demand for distillates. Distillate sales surged in December Tighter ECA regulations see Rotterdam's MGO sales more than double. Cross-industry project to create new 'eco' ship design Singapore and Scottish organisations to develop bunker-saving hull designs. Rotterdam bunker sales climb Higher distillate sales boost overall numbers. Maersk: 'We are not considering speeding up our vessels' But some players see lower bunker prices as an opportunity to show flexibility with slow steaming. LNG bunker tanker project developed in UK But is at design stage. Smit Amandla in bunkering move Added bunkering along with other services. Continued resistance to regulating black carbon Industry and some countries unconvinced that shipping's contribution warrants action. Russian refinery reports boost in bunker output Total production volumes increased 60% over the year. Lube system offers 'new playground' for engine designers One-fits-all cylinder lubricant solutions a thing of the past, says Lukoil spokesman. Antwerp-based player to start LNG bunkering ops Firm has already started LNG tank station for trucks in 2014. Aegean reaches into Russian market Operations supported by five former OW staff. ICS welcomes EPA's decision to penalise ECA violators 'We welcome that the level of US penalties will take account of the nature of the violation.'

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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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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