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November 25, 2015

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Chinese JV pays US$940m to 65pc stake in Turkish container terminal Kumport How China slowdown could spark a shipping M&A wave Iran's Shahid Rajaei port fast becoming a major hub for international container lines Maersk's Triple-E 18,000-TEU ship makes one-off call at Jebel Ali port Russia's new deepwater port of Bronka is equipped to open soon Volga-Dnepr air cargo crew killed in Mali Islamist terrorist attack Amazon to build 1m square-foot midwest US logistics hub in Columbus Washed-out Mombasa road blocks supplies to neigbouring land-locked nations CEVA to manage warehouse for Pellegrini near Milan, Italy CP teams up again with CFL to support cardiac research in Winnipeg Hospital FCS and WFS set up partnership for airfreight handling at Frankfurt Airport United reaches agreement in principle with union to extend pilot contracts DHL to build new air cargo terminal in Bucharest

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Vision 2030 UK pallet distributor investing in new trucks Tiaca welcomes two new members Long lasting love story POSS for short sea hops 159 engineers graduate from Swiss technical college Will road transport in Europe be delayed? Cathay Pacific unveils biggest environmental project Seasons and services are changing Progress for Tasmania's railfreight rejuvenation protect Single CEO for Austria and Germany Combining strengths to improve logistics in Italy Yet more Albatros Express offers Mahesh Kurukulasuriya is "Young Manager of the Year" Bronka geared up and raring to go Taiwan's largest ever commercial airplane purchase

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Dedicated ro-pax CO2 metrics will reward efficient operators, says Interferry Ro pax vessels such as Veteran (pictured) carry mixed cargo loads. Credit: DamenDedicated operational parameters by which ro-pax ships can measure their CO2 emissions under Europe's upcoming monitoring scheme will be announced by 18 December this year. Under Europe's Monitoring, Reporting and Verification regulation, which comes into force on 1 January... Converted ferry reported to have capsized off Fiji Ex-ferry Suilven. Credit: Trevor CoppockA 41-year-old former Calmac ferry, Suilven, has reportedly capsized close to the Suva harbour entrance in Fiji. For some years it also served on the Cook Strait on the Wellington-Picton and later the Wellington-Nelson routes. It is understood that the vessel is owned by Venus Shipping of Fiji,... South Korea's Dong-Ah wins Yeosu port work contract Yeosu, South Korea. Credit: PASouth Korean construction firm Dong-Ah Geological Engineering said on 24 November that it has been subcontracted to work on part of the outer facilities for the Yeosu New North Port project. Hyundai Engineering & Construction is the main contractor for the project, which would serve as an... Dry bulk shipping market hurt by drop in China's coking coal imports Coking coal being loaded on a ship bound for China. Credit: HasenpuschChina's coking coal imports are expected to decline substantially this year, adding to the already dismal picture for dry bulk shipping. Seaborne coking coal is usually transported on Capesizes from Australia and Panamaxes from Indonesia and the US. Weakening steel production... Impairment charge plunges Seadrill into multi-billion dollar loss A Seadrill rig. Credit: SeadrillDrill ship and rig operator Seadrill has reported a huge loss for both 3Q15 and 1H15 on the back of a USD1.8 billion impairment charge relating to two companies in which it has a stake. The London-listed group posted a net loss of USD1.9 billion in 3Q15... Throughput falls at China's top-eight ports amid worsening trade data China's Dalian port. Credit: PAChina's top-eight container ports handled fewer containers in October compared with the same period last year as customs data for the month showed worse than expected international trade figures. The ports of Dalian, Guangzhou, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin, and Xiamen handled a combined throughput of 12.45... Galactic Maritime bags $8m Malaysian dredging job Malaysian reclamation company Galactic Maritime has won a dredging project worth MYR34.5 million (USD8 million) in Penang, Malaysia. The contract, signed with Malaysia-based Alam Seada, requires Galactic Maritime to supply three vessels for dredging and land reclamation works in Penang, including transporting around 3 million m³ of sand for the project. Malaysia-listed... Swire expands Aussie bulk coverage despite tough market Swire Shipping's MV Erradale loading US West Coast logs. Source: Swire Shipping.Swire Shipping is growing its Australia operations, bucking a slowdown in the industry that has seen other carriers closing shop. The Singapore-based shipping line announced that Swire Bulk was opening a desk at its Melbourne office alongside its liner... ITF union calls for nationalisation of Indonesian oil and gas assets The International Transport Workers' Federation has called on the president of Indonesia to reconsider Chevron's USD12 billion deepwater development project in the country and nationalise the nation's untapped oil and gas assets. In a letter to President Joko Widodo, also provided to IHS Fairplay, ITF Asia Pacific chairman Hanafi Rustandi urged... Swire Bulk sets up desk in Australia Swire Shipping has bucked the trend in Australia, expanding its operations while other shipping lines are closing shop. On 23 November, Swire Bulk announced that it was opening a desk at its Melbourne office alongside its liner division. Adam Lucas, general manager Australia, and Antony Riley, assistant chartering manager, will... South America's bulk shipping still positive Vale iron ore mine. Credit: PA.It has been a year of setbacks for South America. GDP growth has slid. Currency exchange rates have fallen versus the US dollar, jeopardising import demand, while China's pullback is threatening South American commodity exports. Nevertheless, a feared drop in dry and liquid bulk shipping...

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Cargolux pilots 'very likely' to strike, unless new deal on work agreement is reached Container shipping mega-alliances face major shake-up as new mergers loom Hapag-Lloyd successfully pulled off its IPO, but are investors' funds now at risk? Steve Parker to succeed Marc Huybrechts as CLECAT president Strikes planned at Rotterdam port in December and January A secretive air cargo operation is running in Ohio, and signs point to Amazon China Shipping merger highlights challenges of SOE reform

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Canadian shipbuilders in spat over interim oiler contract Metal Shark delivers multipurpose port security vessel Royal Caribbean to upgrade turbochargers on four ships Stena Bulk orders three more IMOIIMAX MR tankers Giant RO/ROs will have MacGregor access equipment

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Port of Kalama receives WPPA Port of the Year nod Bellingham Port Commission Oks 2016 strategic budget Mitsui using FLIR thermal system to monitor coal cargo temperatures Port of Seattle upgrading Sea-Tac with runway debris detection system CMA CGM expanding NEMO line coverage

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Iran's return to full oil exports will be positive not a threat, says Frontline Opportunities will arise for foreign tankers to haul cargoes from Iran, predicts Frontline's Macleod North P&I predicts return to underwriting profit Combined ratio will fall from 109% to 89%, says marine mutual The results round-up Offshore and dry bulk continues to suffer, while tankers and lessors enjoy a profitable third quarter Lidinsky to step down after six years at FMC White House nominates Daniel Maffei as successor StealthGas sees profits dip in weak spot market Owner keeps up pace on share buybacks Lavinia emerges as buyer of unfinished Chinese bulker hulls Laskaridis family group estimates vessels need up to $4m apiece to finish Suezmax and aframax rates firm up amid healthy vessel demand Black Sea suezmax and Carribbean and US Gulf aframax trades support rates Rolls-Royce eyes marine business sale Chief executive review of business could see wide-ranging changes to keep shareholders happy Crude tanker charter rates boost SFI Fredriksen-linked leasing unit reports $45.5m net profit BIMCO adds anti-corruption clause Association moves to help stamp out illegal payments in shipping ClassNK amends rules after MOL Comfort catastrophe Japanese class society to adopt amendments ahead of IACS deadline Supramax Index lowest since January 2009 BSI falls to near all-time low amid persistent oversupply Ocean protection a matter of life and death, says Sasakawa Industry veteran calls for unified global body to protect seas for future generations Aurora LPG hit by time charter exposure Oslo-listed firm close to fully financing five of its six newbuilding vessels Seadrill impairments top $1.8bn Drilling arm of Fredriksen empire reports heavy third-quarter loss Golden Ocean reports $40.7m loss for third quarter John Fredriksen-controlled bulker operator sees up to 12 more months of tough market conditions Frontline sees strongest third quarter in seven years High demand for oil and port congestion keeps tanker market buoyant Cerberus Capital raises stake in Team Tankers to 10.2% Cerberus affiliate bought 1.4% stake in Oslo-listed tanker company G6 alliance headed for choppy waters NOL sale and Cosco-China Shipping merger set to cut G6 capacity share Shipping emissions 'could comprise 17% of global CO2 by 2050' Proposed emissions cuts from industry insufficient to keep global warming below COP 21 target, say green groups DFDS raises shipping capacity on Rotterdam to UK freight routes Bigger ship joins Rotterdam-Felixstowe service, freeing up 6,000 dwt Anglia Seaways to switch to Immingham APM Terminals opens expanded Aquaba Logistics Village Upgraded facility comprises 3.2 acres of multipurpose warehousing and 9.8 acres open yard space UK Chamber looks at CO2 emissions ahead of COP21 Global shipping emissions regulations still in flux as Europe's regional rules come closer American Club increases 2016 P&I premiums But club keeps mutual freight, demurrage and defence cover premiums flat

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Empty boxes drive NY-NJ port's October volume growth Port Newark Container Terminal. Credit: Dan DeLucaContainer volume at the Port of New York and New Jersey posted year-over-year gains in October, driven by increased exports of empty containers. Port terminals last month handled 311,992 containers of all sizes, a 1.7 percent increase from a year earlier and the highest the... Truck tonnage reverses two-month decline in October For-hire truck tonnage reversed two months of decline in October even as inventories remain a drag on truck freight volume, according to the latest figures from the American Trucking Associations. The ATA's seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.9 percent in October when compared to September and the index was... Brazil preps plan on future port development Brazil's Special Ports Ministry, or SEP, is preparing to launch a new National Plan for Port Logistics, or PNLP, which will outline future growth in the sector up to the year 2042 and underpin investments totaling more than 40 billion reais ($10.77 billion). The plan will help the country recognize and... Intermodal rates are down, but winter could quickly change that U.S. domestic intermodal spot rates have been falling thanks in large part to loose capacity on major lanes, according to third-party logistics provider IDS. The Indianapolis-based 3PL, though, is warning that trend could easily reverse course if the industry is rocked by another winter as it has been in years... Shekou leads China's ports in going green Container terminals in China looking to improve their environmental performance need look no further than Shekou Container Terminals. The terminal operator has won recognition for cutting carbon emissions, saving energy, and reducing waste through a strategy that also targets high productivity and quality service. At the 11th China Freight Industry Awards held...

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Safe Bulkers to buy back preferred shares New York-listed shipowner prepares to spend $20m retiring shares with 8% payouts. VLGC dock readied in US Virgin Islands The dock is part of scheme by the Islands' major utility to use LPG for power generation. Ship Finance hunting for opportunities While latest growth is in containerships, shipowner also looking at bulkers and tankers. Ship Finance buys newbuilding boxships Ole Hjertaker-led shipowner reveals acquisition as it reports stronger earnings. Frontline chief cool on possible Iranian impact Robert Hvide Macleod believes lifting of sanctions could prove to be positive for the tanker market. StealthGas reports drop in Q3 profit The Athens-based LPG shipowner cites weak spot market for handysize carriers. GulfMark stacks AHTS Highland Endurance idled in the UK - ship number 94 on North Sea lay-up list. GulfMark shares all the rage for Raging New Jersey-based hedge fund lifts stake in offshore vessel owner to 19.9%. BIMCO fights corruption International shipping organisation introduces new clause to tackle illegal payment demands. EAT pushes up earnings Malaysian tanker owner and yard group boosted by new FSO in third quarter. Frontline shares fly on dividend promise John Fredriksen-led tanker owner sees stock march up as investors latch on to post-merger payout. Stena Bulk confirms $200m order in China Swedish owner says three firm vessels and two optional units will begin to arrive in 2017. Drifting ship under tow DFDS Lys Line vessel being taken to Orkney port for repairs after suffering engine problems. Crewman's body found Seafarer fell overboard Polish cargoship off the Netherlands. Fitch boosts SCF Ratings agency upgrades Russian owner due to good tanker prospects in 2016 and "capacity discipline." Concordia adds cream to products cake Stena-backed owner boosts chartered fleet with two-year deal signed alongside Stena Weco. CO2 measures to top forecast A week before crucial meeting in Paris, the ICS says emissions reduction will be bigger than anticipated. Libyans threaten Glencore Eastern government will stop tankers loading oil bought by trader from rival western regime. Irving in conversion row Canadian yard under fire for asking state to halt boxship job awarded to rival Davie. Aurora close to funds and opposed to offer VLGC specialist says it is in final stages of securing newbuilding loan as it again hits out at unsolicited takeover. Ro-ro goes down All crew saved from freight vessel Suilven following capsize in Fiji harbour. Golden gets busy in face of dry downturn Herman Billung-led bulker owner reveals a string of changes as it braces for challenging six to 12 months. Genting deadline stretched Asian group completes Lloyd Werft takeover, but has another six months to order ships worth $585m as part of deal. Fredriksen swaps capes for suezmaxes Frontline buys tanker pair at New Times after Golden Ocean converts double newbuild contract. Aussie rules rejected? Independent senators to torpedo bill to open up Australian market to foreign crews. Swiber sells out Singapore owner offloads 49% stake in Indonesian joint venture. Seadrill loses $1.9bn Impairments related to share price collapse at MLP spin-off hit John Fredriksen-backed driller. Is shipping industry safe from ISIS ? In the wake of Paris atrocities security expert says industry should examine itself for vulnerabilities. American Club to raise premiums by 2.5% New York-based P&I club seeks to fortify financial position despite freight markets. Stifel: Iran sanctions moves to help gas With no impact on the world chemical tanker fleet, LNG and LPG carriers to see boost. Precious eyes bond market Thai-based bulk carrier owner said to be mulling fund raiser before the end of the year. Triumph mediation fails to stop lawsuit Fight involving shipyard BAE Systems and Carnival marches toward March trial in Mobile.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Port of Long Beach to consider reducing container free time Obama nominates Daniel B. Maffei to become Federal Maritime Commissioner MacGregor wins contract from Hyundai Heavy Industries The 'new' railroad service imperative: Reliability over speed IAG Cargo launches Cargo Connector import service in the U.S. APMT completes phase 2 of Aqaba Logistics Village Eimskip reports strong Q3 results Executive Moves: CSX and CLECAT OOCL launches new intra-Asia service PortMiami October box volume rises 11.6% Ag secretary Vilsack hopeful on China trade prospects U.S. military picks Gulfport as 'strategic seaport' Ocean carriers adjust massive Europe-Oceania-Asia loop Amazon unveils plans for its first Ohio fulfillment centers Port of Savannah begins importing Peruvian avocados FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications GRI Roundup: Maersk Line and Wan Hai Executive Moves: Intelligrated and Jettainer

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Regulations should target shipping's 'nanoparticle emissions' Researchers say a preliminary report on soot emissions from ships could be ready early next year. Marine manufacturers approve ExxonMobil EALs Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants 'superior' to conventional oils, it says. Buyers showing interest as bunker prices rise Singapore market sees 380 cSt material climb by $8 per metric tonne. CO2 reduction: 'Don't push shipping any harder' Shipowners' association says secotr is already on course to make deep cuts in emissions. Ecoslops starts volume production Of its recycled bunker fuel. Shipping generates almost half coastal 'nanoparticle' pollution New data suggests emissions from ships are more harmful than previously thought. Livorno to offer cold ironing Port to extend service to cruise vessels. Malaysia: Official gives details of detained vessels Suspected vessel operated by a Singapore-based company. Platts pre-report survey of analysts EIA data 1.1-million-barrel draw in US distillate stocks likely. Marine manufacturers approval ExxonMobil EALs Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants 'superior' to conventional oils, it says. Livorno starts cold ironing experiments Port intends to offer cold ironing to cruise vessels by 2018. Singapore-Malta oil trading JV gets government backing CEO of New Silkroutes Group linked to bunker supply operations at Singapore.

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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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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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