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BRIEFS

October 28, 2015

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Hapag-Lloyd holds firm to its 2015 outlook on eve of public listing COSCO Pacific's Q3 earnings fall 14pc to US$74.5 million DP World volume up 3.2pct o 46.5m in nine months Colombo emerges as South Asia's next major transshipment port Plan to move cargo from congested Ho Chi Min to underutilised Cai Mep-Thi Vai Migrants aggressively target freight vehicles as chaos returns to Calais UASC adds latest 18,800-TEU ship to its fleet MSC Oscar makes maiden call at Le Harve Mumbai ship management company starts recruitment for four new tankers Long Beach to boost on-dock rail with US$93 million network expansion Panalpina's Q3 earnings drop 4.7pc y-o-y pulled down by "soft" air freight market Contract awarded to develop three runway system at Changi Airport East African, Arabian war zones mean growth for Nairobi's Astral Aviation

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
MoS elaborates on the concept & implementation of Sagarmala project Indian textile, garment exporters eye Vietnam for setting up units DP World handles 46.5 m TEUs in first nine months of 2015 Inter-terminal movement of trailers at JN Port has benefited more than a lakh trucks JN Port takes steps to ease road congestion Port of Antwerp delegation makes exploratory visit to Iran Port of Colombo's South Asia Gateway Terminals recognised for terminal productivity in South Asia INR eases further against dollar Use of digital signature for submission of documents Productivity amplification through Gamification Realty players in Mumbai importing sand

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New app keeps drivers informed New volume record for Georgia ports Special HGVs for the carriage of liquid aluminium New marketing manager at Axians New rail terminal serving Texan energy industry BE and NSE team up Road acquisition complements air/sea base in UK Cathay cancelling Qatar service Gigaliners on rails coming to Europe Dakar to get logistics free zone Entering China through Tianjin Blank transfers to Kerry Logistics UPS sees slight upsurge in Q3 Drewry: Asia-ECSA trade to stabilise Today Maputo, next week Durban

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
Product rates lift Ardmore NYSE-listed Ardmore Shipping has posted much-better-than-expected results amid a strong product tanker rate environment. The company reported net income of USD13.6 million for the third quarter of 2015 against the USD117,298 it posted at the same last year. Earnings per share of USD0.52 were far Port operator Cosco Pacific revenue down Cosco Pacific saw revenues tumble in the third quarter of the year after slower-than-expected throughput growth at its terminals and what it described as 'continuing weakness' in container leasing rates and resale prices. The group recorded a 6.6% decline in third-quarter revenue over the same Calais claims rail 'motorway' first Top French passenger port Calais claims to have become the first European port to have its own rail 'motorway' terminal. The terminal, which was inaugurated on 23 October, will be used from January next year by a new rail motorway service that the port says will provide a direct link between Spain DSME posts loss and defers drillship, SPP set to fold Embattled South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) on 27 October reported a third-quarter loss of KRW1.36 trillion (USD1.2 billion), reversing a KRW35.5 billion profit reported at the same period last year. DSME is undergoing restructuring and selling non-core assets Antwerp port joins race to set up Iran trade links A delegation from the Port of Antwerp visited Iran last week, along with officials in the shipping and commerce sectors hoping to exploit relaxed sanctions. Led by port alderman and port authority chairman Marc Van Peel, the group of petrochemical and shipping experts met in Tehran with various Daesan Port considers new name The Korea Port Economic Association has held a seminar to discuss the possibility of renaming Daesan Port to better reflect its location. The port is in the city of Seosan in South Korea's South Chungcheong province and mainly handles general cargoes. Due to this, there have been suggestions that Cambodian port operator launches IPO roadshow Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) has launched a roadshow to lure investors for a stock market listing planned for 11 December. The state-owned port authority and operator of Cambodia's second largest container terminal and largest river port is seeking to raise up to USD6.4 million by floating 20% Fred. Olsen Energy cancels delayed rig at Hyundai Heavy Industries Bollsta Dolphin Pte., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fred. Olsen Energy in Norway, has notified Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) that it has exercised its contractual termination right under a newbuilding contract. The contract termination between HHI and Bollsta for the construction of a Two more bulk carriers detained in Singapore Two additional bulk carriers were arrested in Singapore, amounting to five bulk carriers arrested in October alone. According to the Supreme Court of Singapore's records, bulk carriers Ocean Star and Archimedes were arrested on 25 October under the instructions of law firms Oon & Bazul and Asia AAL sets up new office in Dubai Singapore-headquartered shipping operator Austral Asia Line (AAL) has set up a new office in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. AAL Middle East is the company's third new office launch in the past two months, following South Korea and Canada. With the new office, AAL aims to provide the highest Precious Shipping records net loss of $4.9m Thailand-listed shipowner Precious Shipping recorded a net loss of THB175.52 million (USD4.9 million) for the third quarter of 2015 that ended on 30 September 2015, although the company's earnings increased 8.7% year on year to THB1.24 billion. Precious Shipping was running an average of 45 ships

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
Qatar Airways CEO heats up the bitter war of words with Europe's 'biased' carriers Drewry paints a gloomy picture for box shipping as the global slowdown bites ANALYSIS: Panalpina needs better cost control, but it could mean job losses Exciting year for DWC as fast-growing Gulf air cargo arena benefits start-ups

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
APL in $9.8 million False Claims Act settlement Barge mounted solution brings LNG to challenging locations Havyard wins order for 90 m fishing vessel for Danish owner DSME reports more losses, but bail out looks likely Fred Olsen Energy terminates rig contract at HHI Great Lakes Shipyard holds a double celebration LNG bunkering: GTT concept tanker puts the pressure on

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
Coast Guard teams respond to Willamette River diesel fuel spill Greenbrier taps Victoria McManus as executive vice president, CSO Customs works with RCMP to nab wanted man at border Foss Maritime opening new office in Houston Kinder Morgan Oks deal to buy 15 BP terminals

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
CMES posts fourfold increase in nine-month net profits The results are in line with its earlier earning alert Mercator Lines hearing slips a week Court will decide course of owner's restructuring Global gas glut good for LNG ships Oversupply creating lower prices to have positive impact on global LNG fleet ING and China Eximbank pledge $1bn for Chinese-built vessels Two sides ink pact during Dutch King's state visit to China Diana Shipping agrees panamax time charter with Glencore Glencore fixes a 2001-built ship at $6,800 per day for 11 to 14 months Scorpio Tankers charters out three tankers on three-year terms Daily charter rates range between $20,500 and $28,000 Class, owners and shipbuilders agree common concerns Three-way meeting focuses on shipbuilding and classification survey standards and ship operating procedures Softening demand to stem flow of new port capacity Drewry expects a number of capacity-enhancing projects to be pushed back Navios Midstream rides firm VLCC market VLCC-focused MLP raises cash distribution by 2.4% aided by recent acquisitions German owners defend 'European normal' tax breaks Merkel package brings country into line with rest of EU, insists VDR chief executive Nagel Pyxis Tankers wins vote for LookSmart merger Greece-based owner of six tankers will trade under 'PXS' ticker symbol DP World terminals increases volume in first nine months Europe and home terminals in the UAE drive volume growth Rosenwasser leaves Gulfmark Company to merge executive roles on chief operating officer's departure UK P&I Club announces 2.5% general increase But blow softened by mutual premium discount for 2014 year Norton Rose Fulbright advises on $1.3bn financing for FPSO project Loan will finance unit built by Modec for Petrobras charter SHI profit declines 71% in the third quarter Losses on offshore sector may continue Fred. Olsen Energy terminates newbuilding and drilling contracts Oslo-listed Fred. Olsen Energy says it is entitled to a refund from Hyundai of $186.3m plus interest China Shipping Group inks grain shipping pact with Cofco State-owned shipping giant aims to add four to five shipping routes and increase grain imports China port consolidation speeds up but monopoly risks exist Provincial governments drive mergers between neighbouring ports to cut overcapacity Nasdaq warns Globus Maritime of potential ejection from market Company has 180 days to bring value of publicly held stock up to exchange's minimum requirement Green Shipping teams up with Moran Iron to build US box feeder vessels Joint venture targets Jones Act intra-coastal market Cosco Pacific earnings weaken amid China trade slump Slowing global growth and dismal Chinese trade weigh on results

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
US railroads dodge service threat after House extends safety tech deadline WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday approved a three-year deadline extension for U.S. railroads to install new safety technology, avoiding a catastrophe that railroads have said would cripple the network fluidity intermodal shippers depend on. Republican Rep. Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Transportation Committee, hitched the... UASC names new head to North America division United Arab Shipping Co. has appointed a container shipping industry veteran who led the commercial organization at Hapag-Lloyd America to head its North America division. Stuart SandlinBefore serving as senior vice president of sales and customer service of the German carrier's America division, Stuart Sandlin held various management positions at Danzas,... APMT Mumbai rolling out productivity boosting initatives APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust is aggressively working with truckers and container lines, and rolling out proactive measures aimed at setting new industry benchmarks for productivity and service levels. "What we are seeing is that more traffic is coming to our terminal as it can move... UPS bullish on holiday business, Coyote acquisition UPS is expecting a short-term revenue bump from a double-digit increase in holiday shipments this year and a longer-term boost, to the tune of some $100 million, from its recent acquisition of freight broker Coyote Logistics, the company said Tuesday. The Atlanta-based parcel giant forecasts a strong holiday shipping season, predicting... ILA endorses Clinton, will host event for her in Charleston The International Longshoremen's Association has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and will host the Democratic presidential frontrunner at a rally Saturday in Charleston, South Carolina. ILA President Harold Daggett said the union's executive council unanimously endorsed Clinton. He praised her record as U.S. senator from New York and as secretary of... DP World's nine-month volume edges up LONDON - DP World's container traffic increased 3.7 percent in the first three quarters of the year, driven by strong growth at its terminals in Europe and the United Arab Emirates. The Dubai-based company handled 46.5 million 20-foot equivalent units across its global portfolio of 65 terminals in the nine months... Keep abreast of regs on hazmat shipments Q: I'm wondering if you may be able to help with a question I have, considering you seem to be the subject matter expert on this topic. Are you aware of any federal regulation requiring the shipper of hazardous commodities to submit/create the billing for freight rail moves? It's been suggested... Hapag-Lloyd extends IPO offer period to Nov. 3 LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd has extended the share offer period for its initial public offering by a week to Nov. 3. The German carrier was due to set a price today ahead of trading in its shares on the Frankfurt and Hamburg stock exchanges on Oct. 30. The company said it would publish...

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
OSV day-rate woes to continue in 2016 BP says it will seek more price concessions from vendors due to weak energy prices. APL strikes $9.8m False Claims Act settlement US announces civil penalty but says liner operator does not admit liability over shipments. Eukor signs key Hyundai contract South Korean owner has secured a new four-year agreement to export Korean cars, Wilhelmsen says. Boxship bonds bought Finland's Containerships raises another $6m through secondary debt issue. NITC readies return Iranian tanker owner says it is in talks with European companies and insurers as sanctions end. Bulker on the rocks Crew rescued after Mexican vessel forced aground by hurricane off Punta Graham. Havyard Group delays subsea newbuilding Norwegian shipyard agrees to push back delivery of subsea unit in tough offshore market. Kontainers.com is looking to innovate British start-up aims to simplify the ocean freight industry with the backing of London capital. Havyard delays newbuild Norwegian shipyard agrees to push back delivery of subsea unit in tough offshore market. Hedge fund raises stake in Golar LNG New York-based hedge fund Luxor Capital ups stake in Golar LNG by fivefold Iran foils tanker attack Destroyer sent by the country's navy to prevent pirates from boarding unidentified vessel. Kontainers looks to innovate British start-up aims to simplify the ocean freight industry with the backing of London capital. Gurnee bullish after Ardmore's stellar Q3 Chief executive has a warm feeling for the winter market as profit races and dividend is hiked. Navios Midstream boosts Q3 profit Angeliki Frangou-led tanker MLP posts positive result but falls short of the market's expectations. ICG buys modern feeder quartet Irish owner builds containership capacity with $27m raid on German KGs. Scorpio Tankers locks in trio for three years New York-listed owner fixes out an LR2 and a pair of MRs on period charters. Hapag-Lloyd extends offer period German container line keeps IPO subscription open until 3 November, with updated prospectus on its way. DeepOcean wins major cable deal Norwegian owner will send offshore ships to UK for work on DONG's Race Bank wind farm. GSL scraps oldest ship Ian Webber-led company understood to have sent vintage vessel for green recycling in India. UK Club seeks 2.5% A 2.5% general increase is to be sought by the United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association at the February renewal of protection and indemnity cover. DP increases throughput Ports operator handles more volumes from January to September; expects to meet annual expectations. Bahri confirms VLCC pair from DK Maritime Saudi Arabian owner completes swoop for two tankers from DSME shipowning division. CCS takes over Berlin German manager assumes complete control of veteran FTI Cruises vessel. Bahri confirms VLCC brace Saudi Arabian owner completes swoop for two tankers from DSME shipowning division. Cosco ready for Arctic boxship run Chinese giant plans regular liner services to Europe as global warming opens up northern route. Wells: time to take a swing at Capital Analyst Mike Webber upgrades owner as crude and products exposure counter economic headwinds. Delays hit DSME in third quarter Latest three-month loss brings Korean shipbuilder's net deficit to $4.2bn this year, but it expects improvement by year-end. PSV set for conversion Norwegian-owned vessel set for new wind farm role following NOK 150m transformation. 'Bogus' piracy reports in Malacca Strait Indonesian admiral claims "90% of piracy cases" in strategic regional waterway had "ulterior motives". Antwerp eyes return of Iranian cargoes Belgians quick off the mark in bid to restore status as top European port for Iranian cargoes.

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
Port drivers strike additional Southern California drayage companies Hapag-Lloyd extends IPO offering period by one week Three former Arc Electronics employees convicted of illegal exports to Russia U.S. steel imports drop in September ZIM adjusts intra-Mediterranean loop Sephora selects CEVA for logistics services in Brazil GRI Roundup: Maersk Line and CMA CGM Executive Moves: Sparrows Point Terminal, Kerry Logistics, Troy Container Line and The Nautical Institute

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
Two crude-laden tankers stranded off China Sources say delay is due to a lack of storage availability onshore. Eniram launches LNG 'fuel-saving' tool Firm says the Eniram Engine can reduce fuel consumption by '2% to 4%'. AIP for LNG bunker barge concept 'Positive contribution to growth of LNG bunker market.' Phillips joins Gulf Petrochem Appointment is to focus on delivering growth. Monjasa to supply bunkers ex-pipe from Skagen To start up next month. Ultra large container ship 'could run on electric motors' Turbines would use LNG as a fuel, says class society. Ardmore posts quarterly profit With 'strong financial performanc', says CEO. Academics call for new IMO approach to sulphur regulations Shipping could retain climate cooling effect by allowing use of HSFO on high seas, outside coastal ECAs and ports, study says. Ex-pipe deliveries from Skagen, says Monjasa To start up next month. Sulphur rules: MGO can only be a 'bridging solution' President of Singapore Shipping Association says owners have been able to 'hold back on investment decisions'. 'Magic pipe' cases exact heavy price As shipowners shell out $50 million over four years. BV sets new LNG bunkering standards 'Vessels meeting the standards will be awarded the notation LNG Bunkering Ship.' LR: LNG bunker tool provides 'initial feel' for adopters Players able to estimate LNG tank capacity required for vessel upgrades, says spokesman. Algeciras bunker demand weakens Sales fall by almost 10%.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

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

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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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

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

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

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

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