BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

January 13, 2016

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Shanghai still top box port, up 3.5pc to 36.54 million TEU, but profit off 4pc More ship deliveries mean more overcapacity and more lay-ups: Alphaliner EU stuck in difficult spot in granting 'market economy status' to China China's shipping bankruptcies to surge as dry bulk rates fall BIMCO unveils guidelines to prevent cyber attacks on board ships Adani Ports to develop Mundra transshipment hub to challenge Mumbai Use crane barges seaward of docked ships to ease congestion: expert US and South Africa agree to stop blocking each other's farm trade Higher labour costs drive out Irish truckers from their domestic market Port of New York and New Jersey to clamp down old, polluting trucks Stifel Logistics Confidence Index hits record low at 45.4 points Bombardier freighter crashes in Swedish mountains, killing two aircrew Emirates' to double daily LA-Dubai flights to export US fruit and veg Hainan Airlines LAX-to-Hunan Dreamliner flights start January 21 European airlines post flat '15 cargo as passenger numbers rise 4.3pc

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JANUARY 12, 2016
Allcargo undertakes a noble CSR initiative by setting up skill development center for villagers of Maharashtra ASSOCHAM conference on coastal shipping & inland waterways today KYC norms for shipping lines / freight forwarders, etc. Shipping seen remaining volatile & indispensable in 2016 Whiskey & the Ghost DICT adds a new rake Govt likely to propose hike in peak Customs duty on steel INR declines further against dollar EU approves FedEx's acquisition of TNT Express NV

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A wealth of new Fiata members in December Card for lightning quick Beltoll payments Radiant picks industry stalwart for SVP post ECSA tells ports to take action CEO swapover at Port Canaveral Spain says "yes" to eco-combie vehicles New links in vast Pacific WFS making acquisition in USA Swedish rail operator purchasing six-axle locomotives Cooperation for St Petersburg Key to expand packets and parcels division Major European cargo airlines react to volume drop Cargolux appoints new regional director 10,000 more HGVs take to the rails Ports of America offering intermodal transfer service Minority stake gives access to France

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JANUARY 12, 2016
Ocean Signal Appoints Ocean Safety as Exclusive UK Distributor Ocean Signal's innovative range of safety products is presented by new distributor for the first time at London Boat Show London Boat Show 2016, ExCeL London, 8th to 17th January Ocean Signal has further strengthened its presence in the UK with the appointment of marine safety equipment specialist Ocean Safety as its exclusive... Current VLCC rate fall not expected to derail outlook Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have fallen sharply in the past few days, but this is not expected to derail an expected good year for the sector, shipping analysts said. The VLCC rates have fallen to about USD... Rise in Asian ship attacks reported for 2015 Seafarers call off Marseilles ferry blockade New ferry company MCM has begun operating services between the French mainland and the island of Corsica following yesterday's decision by French seafarers to call off their strike to protest at the arrival last week of another new company in the France-Corsica ferry trade, Corsica Linea. MCM, which... Marine insurer Norwegian Hull Club looks to expand product base Norwegian Hull Club CEO Faz PeermohamedThe new CEO of one of the world's biggest pure marine insurers has said it will look to expand its product base. In an interview with IHS Fairplay, the Norwegian Hull Club's Faz Peermohamed, who officially took responsibility for the 15-year-old marine insurer on 1 January,... Weak Chinese coal demand to weigh on Capesizes The number of Capesizes that were demolished in 2015 was significantly higher than in 2014, but the picture for these bulkers remains bleak as China's coal imports continue to slow, according to Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa. Iron ore and coal are the main cargoes for such vessels, which are rarely used... SPP yards should be sold separately, say workers Workers of South Korean shipbuilder SPP Shipbuilding, which is in the process of being sold, have issued a statement saying they are amenable to the company's three yards being sold separately. Since mid-2015, when SPP's main creditor Woori Bank declared its intention... Australia ports hit by rolling tug strike A tug workers' strike on Australia's eastern seaboard has disrupted shipping with further nation-wide industrial action scheduled by a union representing engineers during the following week. Bulk coal, general cargo and container shipping came to a standstill on Tuesday, 12... Shaky start for offshore firms Offshore firms hit by falling oil prices in 2015 stepped into 2016 on an equally shaky footing. The oil price environment volatility felt by the sector was reflected in Southeast Asia-based offshore companies' quarterly financial results. Singapore-listed EMAS offshore has recently announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2016.... Ship repairer Nordic looks on the hunt for opportunities Singapore-listed ship maintenance company Nordic Group (Nordic) is seeking new opportunities in 2016 in the maintenance sector as well as through mergers and acquisitions. The company has predicted that demand for specialised vessels will grow in 2016, and is planning to capitalise on...

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JANUARY 12, 2016
Investigators recover flight recorders following West Atlantic freighter tragedy Consigning 'teenagers' to the scrap yards may help solve chronic boxship overcapacity IMF believes carbon tax on shipping and aviation fuels could raise $25bn Lufthansa Cargo to axe major service for Lat Am cut flowers and perishables New York/NJ port authority updates rules for older trucks operating at terminals Haulage industry in need of a woman's touch as driver shortage worsens United Cargo celebrates opening of Newark TempControl Centre Kamaljit Hunjan appointed new SVP healthcare at CEVA Logistics

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JANUARY 12, 2016
Sanmar books two more for Svitzer, adds floating dock Chinese yard launches two X-Bows in same week C-Innovation adds AUVs to its fleet IMF staffers urge carbon tax on shipping Austal hosts LCS 16 keel laying ceremony TOTE carries out first Jacksonville LNG bunkering

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JANUARY 12, 2016
Greenbrier breaking records with first fiscal quarter numbers Ports America Chesapeake to operate Port of Baltimore intermodal box service Orient Overseas International Limited included in FTSE4Good Global Index Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of October Horizon Air making changes to face of leadership team

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JANUARY 12, 2016
Greece seeks higher offer from Cosco for Piraeus port Chinese terminal operator confirmed as sole bidder for 67% of PPA CMHI to acquire $658m of new shares in Dalian Port Move makes CMHI second largest shareholder in the major port Suezmax rates rise on strong demand in West Africa and Black Sea routes Rates also supported by continued delays at the Turkish Straits, say brokers Sinotrans Ltd to issue $228m in bonds All money will be used to replenish working capital and support business development Capesize plunges 15% on day to record low Index on clear downward path as demand dwindles Tankers aged 15 to 20 years leap in value Twenty-year-old suezmaxes saw a 57% rise in value in 2015 Supramax Index slumps to seven-year low West Africa trip via east coast South America to north China, S5 route, reaches lowest level yet reported Newcastle coal trade flat Fuel imports cited as important growth opportunity at port Australian ports hit by Svitzer tug strike action Delays expected as engineers' strike escalates Port of Shanghai orders nine hybrid RTG cranes With new orders, the port will have 21 rubber tyred gantry cranes that will eliminate 5,300 tonnes of CO2 per year Trafigura names Chin Hwee Tan as Asia-Pacific chief executive Former asset manager will be based in Singapore Fujian Huadong Shipyard signs leasing agreement with Minsheng Bank Ship repairer also mulls plans to become a rig builder SIPG posts weaker results for 2015 Net profit expected to slide by 4%, the first decline over the past four years, according to a preliminary earnings report POSH Terasea to move Shell's Prelude FLNG to Australia Joint venture to tow world's biggest floating production facility over 3,000 nautical miles from South Korea Paragon Shipping sells panamax bulker to partly repay loan Part of remaining Bank of Ireland facility will be written off

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JANUARY 12, 2016
Tote Maritime bunkers first LNG-powered container ship TOTE Maritime's Isla Bell bunkering at the Port of Jacksonville.TOTE Maritime successfully bunkered the world's first liquefied natural gas fueled container ship at the Port of Jacksonville. The bunkering of the Isla Bella will become a regular occurrence at the port as the ship plies the Jones Act trade to Puerto... Oakland throughput drops in December Container throughput at the Port of Oakland in December declined 8.3 percent as both imports and exports were down compared to a relatively strong December 2014, according to numbers posted on the port's website. Last year at that time, job actions by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union were crippling Los... Wintry blast hits Midwest, accidents close two Interstates Winter storms sweeping across the Midwest contributed to crashes that closed two Interstate highways in Indiana and slowed truck traffic from Illinois to the Northeast on Jan. 12. Two crashes involving more than 40 vehicles and several jackknifed tractor-trailers closed I-74 near West Harrison in Southeastern Indiana. The route may be... New England's Land Air Express makes cuts as it restarts Land Air Express of New England, the trucking company shut down for 10 days by federal regulators for safety violations, is back up and running, but on a smaller scale. The regional less-than-truckload company closed two terminals in New Jersey and has laid off some employees, according to a Jan. 11... Greece asks sole bidder Cosco to improve offer for Piraeus port Greece today confirmed Cosco Pacific is the only bidder for a majority stake in the Piraeus Port Authority and immediately asked the Chinese company to submit an improved offer for control of the nation's largest port. The Greek privatization agency said it expects to assess the Hong-Kong based group's revised offer... CSX changes intermodal division leadership Bill Clement, head of CSX Transportation's intermodal business, will be leaving the company, part of the second wave of management changes at the Jacksonville, Florida-based railway in less than six months. Dean M. Piacente, formerly vice president the company's chemicals division, has been tapped to replace him, the railroad said Tuesday....

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JANUARY 12, 2016
TIL share buyback nears $60m goal line Teekay spinoff has purchased 13.3% of its own Oslo-listed shares in deals worth $59m. Petrobras cuts outlook Offshore industry takes another hit as major customer cuts spending outlook again. Navios Maritime hit with debt downgrade Moody's cuts views on debt held by the Piraeus-based bulker owner, and sees cash crunch ahead. Kay arrested at Malta yard amid conversion Swiss-controlled former icebreaker is seized by shipbuilder in $43.4m legal fight. Tanker owners take turn in stock decline Sinking shares come as VLCCs plunge, oil prices sink and analyst calls crude tanker peak. Greece asks for more from Cosco Group Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund confirms China giant is lone bidder for Piraeus. Engineer crushed on ferry UK worker dies after becoming trapped in lift shaft on Irish Ferries' Ulysses. Libya looks to load oil NOC trying to export crude from Ras Lanuf on Greek aframax for first time since 2014. Rieber stretches polar deal British Antarctic Survey exercises option for Norwegian owner's Ernest Shackleton. Saga confirms cruiseship order UK group signs final contract for vessel due from Meyer Werft in 2019, plus option. Svitzer adds two more Maersk company orders ASD tugs at Sanmar Shipyards for Ichthys LNG project. Fire hits MHI cruiseship Blaze breaks out on Aida Cruises newbuilding at Nagasaki yard. MPC brings in Peter Ganz Former Hapag-Lloyd CFO will oversee German asset manager's shipping business. No time to be a hero Evercore says it's too early to buy into battered dry cargo shares. Marenave warns of further losses German bulker and tanker owner will fall into negative equity for 2015 as it enters talks with banks. Yards slashed 3,000 jobs Figures reveal scale of redundancies at HHI, Samsung and DSME in 2015, with more to come. Petrofac axing 160 jobs UK oil and FPSO company reducing wage bill to stay competitive. Dae Sun books tanker duo Korean shipyard wins products pair from Norway's Viken Crude. Austal CEO stands down Andrew Bellamy set to leave Australian shipbuilder after five years in charge for career break. Seaport takes bite out of Costamare target Analyst clips 16.7% from outlook for containership owner's New York-listed shares. Claro family vehicle exits tug owner SAAM Marinsa sells stake in Chilean port services outfit to CSAV shareholder Luksic group. Minerva expands into West Africa Mercuria Energy Trading-backed bunker outfit starts physical supply operations from small tanker. Sea Trucks vessel arrested Singapore's admiralty sheriff has detained a recently delivered deepwater pipelaying vessel.

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JANUARY 12, 2016
U.S. sets import duties on coated paper from select countries BIMCO: Shipping should brace itself for yet another challenging year EC to provide $11m for IMO Maritime Technology Cooperation Centers IATA: Airfreight volumes decline 1.2 percent in November Boeing patents container handling plane PACTL handles record amount of airfreight in 2015 Sparrows Point Terminal becomes Tradepoint Atlantic

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JANUARY 12, 2016
A Look at Marine Fuel Quality Trends - Present and Future Keith Forget reviews key quality trends revealed in the VPS database. IMO energy-efficiency project can start following funding Will help less developed countries with technology aimed at reducing GHG emissions from shipping. TOTE completes first LNG bunkering World's first LNG powered containership bunkered while undergoing cargo operations at Jacksonville. Bunker tanker gets upgrade On hydraulics. Emulsion fuel peforms well in trial New Zealand ferry tries out specialist fuel. IMF paper proposes carbon tax on aviation and shipping fuels Post-Paris policy document says it could raise $25 billion annually for climate finance. Emusion fuel peforms well in trial New Zealand ferry tries out specialist fuel. Platts Pre-Report Survey of Analysts' EIA Data 2 million barrel injection to U.S. crude stocks expected. Marine fuel management technology firm expands to Mexico Sees 'significant opportunity' to market system for monitoring fuel consumption to vessels active in oil sector. Deltamarin sells stake in scrubber joint venture All scrubbers, water treatment units to carry Langh Tech trademark. New appointments at Cockett Marine Oil's Singapore office Company targets Japanese market with new hires. Brightoil launches e-commerce platform Group launches four products catering to individual and corporate users. OIL 2015: High inventories, weak crude weigh on Americas bunkers prices Bearish sentiment prevailed in most bunker fuel markets in the Americas.

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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

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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


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		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

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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)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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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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