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March 16, 2016

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CKYHE Alliance to reorganise Europe service network to rationalise capacity Moody's degrades HK to 'negative' as fears of Beijing meddling grow IRISL's ranking jumps to 22nd place as sanctions lose their teeth Hutchison's Oman port lifts million tons a in 2015, 4 ZPMC cranes arrive Panalpina profit slips 0.3pc to US$88.6 million as revenue falls 16pc Cambodia to speed up Phnom Penh port expansion with infrastructure Virginia Ports February volume 23.9pc to 220,726 TEU after 3 month lull XPO implicated in French criminal case for hiring affordable foreign drivers Demand for lay-ups, warm stacking prompted by low oil prices met by GAC DOJ fines 2 Maersk units US$3.6 million for defrauding Pentagon Trump concedes 45pc China tariff a threat, a negotiating position US regulators seek sleep apnoea tests for truckers, train drivers Mega ships' economies of scale 'tell a tale of diminishing returns' New Dutch-French rail shuttle marked by royal visit to France Hong Kong airport reports 14.9pc drop in February cargo volumes Cathay-Dragonair cargo slips 10.1pc, Chinese New Year shutdown blamed Gatwick's cargo volume plunges 12pc in February to 5,628 tonnes Dhaka chamber calls for quick end to air cargo ban on UK, Oz exports Lufthansa Cargo summer season boasts more flights on bigger planes Pilots applaud ICAO battery ban, but want it extended to frieghters

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MARCH 15, 2016
Allcargo Logistics hosts 'Acing Africa with Allcargo' Govt lists significant tax incentives for maritime sector proposed in Budget 2016-17 NYK Group, Weathernews & Kozo Keikaku to establish new company for joint development of next-generation shipping & logistics solutions Women Custom Brokers & Freight Forwarders celebrate Women's Day by introducing themselves to Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs Sanjeev Behari Maharashtra to prevent hurdles in mango exports Oilmeals exports down this fiscal ...recognised as 'Best Tourist Friendly Harbour' Chennai Port slashes THC & haulage charges for 3 months to increase rail share between Chennai & Bangalore Allcargo to set up Logistics Park in Jhajjar, Haryana JICA inks pact with Centre to provide INR 4,870 cr. for Ahmedabad Metro Rail project Govt likely to re-impose anti-dumping duty on import of Barium Carbonate from China Legal systems as applied in India & the world (Civil & Common)

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How stable are logistics? Railroad registers decreasing personal injury rate Time out to emphasise business in Russia 42 million t moving by blocktrain RCA puts "cool express" on rails Cargo handling - increasingly digital in Frankfurt MOL preparing marine academy in Philippines Strong shoulders for plethora of extra tasks 500 new HGVs for Austrian logistics company Impairments versus positive trends More durable and fire-resistant airfreight containers XPO supporting UK food retailer Kitschler takes on leadership role in Dortmund Camion Transport expanding in Schaffhausen

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MARCH 15, 2016
Liquidation looms if Paragon bond exchange fails Paragon Shipping CEO Michael Bodouroglou has explicitly warned that if bondholders do not accept an offer to exchange notes for equity by the 18 March deadline, the next step may be liquidation and "zero recovery" for investors. The interest payment grace period on... VLCC rates remain firm and outlook encourages, but shares languish Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have remained firm after ending last week in the region of USD90,000 per day or double the level of the week before. However, share prices of many listed tanker... Songa Offshore plans to restructure its finances Cyprus-based rig owner Songa Offshore plans to restructure its finances by offering a convertible bond, raising fresh equity and by changing the terms and conditions of existing bonds and loans, the company said in a statement. The plans call for the issue of a subordinated convertible bond of... DNV GL plans a "tight ship" for a slow year DNV GL has warned that it must now "run a tight ship" to survive the multiple challenges facing the oil and gas and shipping industries. Speaking to the press in London recently, CEO Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen said that... Containers - the wait is over Following the beaching of MSC Napoli in 2007 all the containers removed from the ship were weighed. About 660 containers had remained dry and, of these, 137 were found to be more than 3 tonnes different from the declared weight. The largest single difference was 20 tonnes, and the total weight... Low bunkers, strong intra-Asia trade drive SITC profit up 19% Solid trade growth between China and Southeast Asia and low bunker fuel prices offset falling freight rates and revenue at Hong Kong-listed container line SITC, lifting the regional container line to a 19% net profit in 2015 compared to the... Golar LNG delays FLNG work at Keppel Golar LNG, the LNG shipping entity in John Fredriksen's empire, is pushing back work to convert two of three LNG vessels into floating LNG vessels. In July 2014, December 2014 and July 2015, Golar LNG contracted with Singapore's Keppel Corporation to convert its existing... Hanjin Shipping aims for USD420.7 million in savings to tap government fund Eyeing assistance from the South Korean government's shipping fund, Hanjin Shipping is planning more extensive debt restructuring to create KRW500 billion (USD420.7 million) in aggregate savings by 2021. This would be done through lay-offs and reducing other operating expenses. The company is also hoping... 'K' Line decides against early charterhire cancellations Japanese carrier 'K' Line has told IHS Fairplay that it has eschewed early cancellations of bulk carriers on long-term charters, opting to take a slightly different route from its compatriot peers Mitsui OSK Lines and NYK Line. 'K' Line, which... China reports notice to restart USD1.4 billion Colombo port city China said the investors involved in the controversial USD1.4 billion port city project in Sri Lanka were informed in a letter by the Sri Lankan government that construction on the project could recommence immediately following its suspension in March of 2015 and again in February of this year. Chinese state-media said... Qube-Brookfield bid for Australia's biggest container terminal gets the nod Qube Holdings and Brookfield Infrastructure won the approval of Asciano to jointly acquire Australia's largest container terminal business, Patrick, for AUD2.915 billion (USD2.17 billion) on 15 March 2016. Asciano announced the new deal to the Australian stock exchange as part of an AUD12 billion takeover and carve up of its port... Singapore bunker sales down in February Singapore's bunker sales for February 2016 has fallen to 3.5 million tonnes, down 16% from January's sales volume of 4.2 million tonnes, based on the preliminary estimates from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). However, the sales volume in February 2016 was a 3% year-on-year (y/y) increase from 3.4... More shipping companies seek to drop public listings Greece's Dragnis family is seeking to buy the remaining ships of Goldenport Holdings, a company the family took public on the London Stock Exchange a decade ago. It is the third public shipping company to opt for privatisation in the past three months. In...

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MARCH 15, 2016
Scottish whisky shippers on the rocks as dock workers at Grangemouth launch strike Disaster predicted at Rotterdam from new container weight verification regime Analysis - how long before CMA CGM heads to the stock market? Australian logistics giant Asciano to be broken up in $6.8bn takeover Lufthansa eyes Iranian market US Army truck test could accelerate autonomous driving XPO Logistics UK plans to offer 120 apprenticeships CARU Containers acquires Fine Link in Shanghai and Hong Kong

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MARCH 15, 2016
Vard gets LOI for four expedition cruise ships GulfMark settles dispute over newbuild Jones Act PSVs Maersk units to pay $3.6 million civil penalty IHI sheds stake in Brazilian shipyard EAS Optimarin wins "potentially huge" BWTS agreement Celebrity Cruises to acquire Galapagos operator Kawasaki and Shell team on liquefied hydrogen ships Fatigue blamed in tanker grounding

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MARCH 15, 2016
Icelandair boosting service to Portland International Airport Mitsui celebrates groundbreaking of Philippine merchant marine academy Coast Guard honors man for saving drowning teen Department of Transportation announces infrastructure project financing program General Dynamics NASSCO nets vessel maintenance contract

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MARCH 15, 2016
Maersk takes over Danish broker Lanic The pair will focus on synergies in dry bulk amid dire market VLCC spot rates surge on discharge delays in Asia Delays in Asia tighten up the spot market for the big 2m barrel crude tankers, although charterers managed to shave a few dollars off vessel earning power on Tuesday Charterers and owners must work together to resolve chemtanker age impasse Charterers demand young ships, but owners are not paid enough by charterers to invest significantly in modern chemical tankers TEN posts sharp increase in profits Tanker market to stay 'in healthy territory' says Tsakos Maritime industry joins push to curb illegal wildlife trade Buckingham Palace Declaration targets hotspot routes and ports used by traffickers Little joy for owners in charter market Feeder sector the only bright spark in an otherwise gloomy affair Liberia calls for ballast water treatment systems extension Proposal to change recently agreed IMO Assembly resolution amending compliance dates opposed by Japan Supramax rates near two-month highs on rising cargo demand Market gains optimism on the back of increased steel and cement shipments Bumi Armada takes legal action against Woodside for contract termination Malaysian company looking to claim damages from Woodside in Australian court INTTRA calls for more preparedness ahead of box weighing rule Shippers seek clarity on cut-off dates for VGM submission, INTTRA says IBIA joins Trident Alliance in raising concerns over global sulphur cap Both organisations to push jointly for full compliance with sulphur limits across industry HMM swings to loss Carrier debt ratio hits 2,007% MOL appoints chief country representatives for Asia and Oceania New positions allow MOL to tailor transportation services to meet respective countries' needs Sinotrans Shipping losses widen to $81.5m Group to enter liquefied natural gas Arctic shipping business in order to diversify risk China Cosco appoints Deng Huangjun as new chief financial officer Mr Deng is also deputy managing director at Cosco Pacific Moody's downgrades Adani Abbot Point Terminal Pressure in coal sector could see more counterparty contracts not renewed or subject to early termination

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MARCH 15, 2016
XPO strengthens position in UK retail sector Despite low diesel prices, UPS invests in natural gas stations, tractors Shipper coalition urges PMA, ILWU to begin contract extension talks Flooding in Louisiana, Mississippi suspends KCS intermodal service US Coast Guard downplays SOLAS confusion to Congress Japan sets SOLAS container weight error margin Cochin harbor trucker strike ends Rickmers posts higher revenue, earnings - and bottom line loss Russia preps containerized rail corridors from Far East to China Newark mayor seeks federal investigation of ILA hiring Allcargo Logistics plans new inland hub in India Alibaba logistics unit lands $1.5 billion in fundraising drive Automated freight rate platforms reel in big names

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MARCH 15, 2016
Gener8 Maritime delivers in-line result New York-listed tanker owner reports $45.5m in net income, just as analysts predicted. CLdN inks order for up to six ro-ros in Croatia European shortsea specialist books two firm ships at Uljanik and four options. GulfMark settles PSV spat with BAE Systems Agreement ends arbitration over delayed vessels and frees offshore vessel owner from capital commitments. Leadership change at Odfjell Terminals Tank storage arm of Norwegian chemical tanker owner appoints Vopak's Erkelens as CEO. Anchor-handler scrapping fell in 2015 Figures from Banchero Costa reveal the need for more vessels to be sent to breakers to balance weak market. Golar LNG Partners downgraded by DNB MLP sees rating cut after spike in market value since late January. Detained boxship to be scrapped Veteran Greek vessel that lost power off France has reached the end of the road. Seanergy eyes acquisition opportunities Bulker owner says quality tonnage is available at historically low prices as it swings to 2015 loss. Lindblad adds $45m to Credit Suisse loan Nasdaq-listed cruiseship group extends credit facility as it falls to loss in fourth quarter. GasLog adds an extra $100m to shelf New York-listed LNG owner takes shelf filing in line with MLP. Tsakos Energy: best result this decade New York-listed tanker owner rides strong market to a fivefold increase in annual net income. VLCC rates race to 'pretty exciting' levels No reason for this market not to remain tight, Paddy Rodgers says. Global Ship Lease buys bonds worth $28.4m New York-listed boxship owners completes offer to repurchase notes in order to cut its debt. Fatigue blamed for Canadian tanker grounding Master ordered port turn but helmsman continued to apply starboard rudder, accident report finds. Celebrity snaps up Galapagos cruise duo Royal Caribbean brand buys vessels to expand operations to the famous islands. HMM's 2015 loss hits $525m Restructuring Korean shipowner racked up large part of annual deficit in final quarter. Post 2000 built boxship brace heading for scrap Containership pair sold for demolition in Bangladesh, sources say. Uni-Tankers looks to grow after refinancing Chemical tanker owner strikes debt reduction deal with Danske Bank and gets $30m cash injection. IHI pulls out of Brazilian yard Japanese group transfers all of its equity in shipbuilder to domestic shareholders. Greek fleet growth continues at troubled time New high of of 4,092 vessels seen in 2015, Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee figures show. Pacific Basin keeps eye on distressed deals Bulker owner says inflection point will come from unexpected factors as latest downturn drags beyond 1970s and 1980s depression. Faulty piping caused Istra Ace spill US Coast Guard's investigation reveals reason behind leak of heavy fuel in Los Angeles. Seaspan yard wins $49m newbuild finance Canadian shipbuilder receives state cash to construct research and supply ships. Shetland Line loses $18m ferry case Scottish owner had sued government over award of £243m contract to Serco in 2012. Marathon drops down inland marine business to MLP The fourth largest refiner in the US to receive $600m worth of stock for tug and barge fleet. Singapore container volumes continue to slide Weak Asia-Europe trade and liner alliances shake-up take their toll on box throughput. China seeks more crude oil imports from Nigeria Potential boost for suezmax tankers as China looks to increase imports from West Africa. YZJ passed on 40% of orders over payment terms Chinese shipbuilder said to have adopted "unwavering stance" in face of weak shipping markets.

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MARCH 15, 2016
Teijin Aramid partners with MACRO Industries UPS invests in compressed natural gas tractors, fueling stations IBIA joins forces with Trident Alliance FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications Peru to fully open market to U.S. beef exports CARU Containers acquires Chinese container trader Newark, N.J. mayor asks for federal investigation into longshore hiring Trade protectionism becomes a dominant theme in presidential campaign Transportation stocks rebound after rocky start to 2016 MOL car carrier suspected of leaking fuel in LA harbor Maersk experiments with drones for deliveries, inspections HMM commences China Thailand Express Florida increases funding for port projects Port of Virginia box volume soars 24% in February U.S. import, export prices decline in February VersaCold to acquire refrigerated road transport company BNSF aims to help shippers find shovel-ready industrial properties Troy Container Line launches new services GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL Executive Moves: ILWU, Port of Seattle and Americold Ag shipper associations support USCG's stance on container weight regulations

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MARCH 15, 2016
Ireland: Suppliers, ships liable to fines up to Eur12.7 million for breach of MARPOL Annex VI Offenses under EU sulfur regulations liable to fines up to Eur300,000. Platts acquires Commodity Flow The purchase helps extend Platts trade flow analytical capabilities. TRADER NOTE: London-based KPI Bridge Oil bunker trader relocates to Denmark The Dane says returning will help him be closer to clients. TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa offers 15,000 mt fuel oil for Mar 29-31 Tender closes March 15.

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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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	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


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

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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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