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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

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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