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January 18, 2016

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HK port down 9.5pc in 2015 to 20.1 million TEU, Singapore down 8.7pc A-E off 21pc to US$740/TEU, Asia-Med down 15pc to $869/TEU MOL announces launch of the New China/West Coast India Service (CIS). Busan container throughput up 4.1 per cent to 19.4 million TEU in 2015 Retailers oppose proposal to cut container 'free time' at Long Beach EU launches probe into Antwerp for easing costs for container operators Rotterdam box volume slips 0.5pc to 12.2 million TEU, but cargo up 4.9pc China trade better than expected in December, but nothing to shout about British Columbia box ports achieve 15.2pc growth in November's Asian imports Amazon China unit approved to become a forwarder to sell ocean freight CargoSmart adds features to 'Big Schedules' for better sailing, ship tracking Big truck ban on Forth Bridge eases of EU hours of work rules Boeing sells more air freighters in 2015, but Airbus sells more planes overall Lufthansa Cargo still top EU carrier in 2015, despite 2.4pc fall in tonnage LATAM cargo takes a hit in December as Brazil air cargo demand falls

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JANUARY 17, 2016
Cabinet approves transfer of land from Farakka Barrage Project to Inland Waterways Authority of India for construction of a new navigational lock parallel to the existing navigational lock at Farakka CMA CGM's reshuffled CIMEX 2E service to cover Shanghai-Chennai in 13 days Maritime sector must absorb balance sheet implications of new lease accounting standard, says analyst Ministry of Shipping's initiatives taken & opportunities unveiled in 2015 MOL announces launch of new China/West Coast India Service (CIS) Steel imports decline for second month in Dec. Tea exports to Pakistan rise by 42 pc in April-Nov. 2015-16 Cement vessel calls at Cochin Port JN Port allots plots to FSSAI & Drug Controller Kandla Port finally has a permanent Chairman Throughput at Major Ports up by 13.45 mt in first three quarters of 2015-16 Cochin Port Trust & CONCOR sign MoU for weekly container train service Govt to join four export promotion councils to hold expo INR suffers biggest fall against dollar since Aug., slumps by 95 paise China's copper imports near record in 2015 China's exports in yuan terms up by 2.3 pc in Dec.

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A continuing wave of mergers Euro Italian Freight Systems relocates Hiring vehicles for four decades Crane strengthens GSS team in Latin America New rail tracks boost volumes NYK's breakbulk segment on the move NVOCC announces key strategic promotion Buffalo Airways allowed to load and fly again Well over half a billion t carried by Dutch HGVs Passing on the baton to fourth generation Supporting UK infrastructure delivery Differing results for Fraport's group airports South Africa building up seafarer potential BLG shoulders plant logistics for BMW New intermodal terminal for North Carolina Enhancing Emons' managing board 2015: favourable for Spanish ports Sichuan Airlines begins Japan operations UTI shareholders say "yes" to merger

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JANUARY 15, 2016
South America's piracy potential There have been 10 counts of piracy in the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific coastline of South America in the past 12 months. Seven of these instances involved the ships' stores or equipment being pilfered by thieves while at anchor. In each case a small group made their way on board... HHIC and KDB agree to joint management South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC), announced on 15 January that it has received agreement from its main creditor Korea Development Bank (KDB) to begin joint management and autonomous debt restructuring. On 7 January 2016, HHIC said it was applying for KDB to manage... KLC parent SM Group is sole bidder for SPP Shipbuilding Korea Line Corporation parent Samla Midas (SM) Group turned out to be the only bidder for SPP Shipbuilding when bids closed on 14 January 2016. Thoresen Shipping Singapore working on sand contract Thoresen Shipping Singapore, the shipping arm of Thoresen Thai Agencies, is negotiating a contract of affreightment (COA) to transport sand for a Singapore-based construction firm, sources told IHS Fairplay. The company is said to be discussing a COA with Santarli Construction to ship 80 cargoes... Seadrill and DSME agree to postpone deliveries of two drillships Offshore drilling company Seadrill said that it had reached an agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), the South Korean shipbuilder, to defer the delivery of two ultra-deepwater drillships, the West Aquila and West Libra, until 2Q18 and 1Q19 respectively from 2Q16 in both cases. Seadrill, a London-based company... Robust market sees older tankers fetching higher prices Suezmax tankers more than 20-years old are being sold at prices almost 60% higher than last year, buoyed by solid market demand in the oil tanker business. According to data from VesselsValue, Suezmax tankers older than 20 years have risen in value by 57% year-on-year ranging... PSA global throughput falls by 2% PSA said throughput at its global terminals fell by 2% in 2015 as a result of tepid growth in global trade and structural changes in the industry. The global terminal operator handled 64.1 million teu for the year ending 31 December 2015 with flagship PSA Singapore Terminals contributing 30.6 million teu.... Slumping crude prices take toll on Singaporean offshore sector The price of Brent crude fell to under USD30/barrel for the first time in 12 years on 14 January, further impairing the embattled Singaporean offshore sector. The sector has already been backpedalling for most of the time since crude prices slumped in the second half of 2014. With no recovery in... Master's ship recycling sentence 'a warning shot' to industry, says lawyer The first suspension of a European ship master for taking a ship from Europe for demolition in south India reveals the legal risk taken by crews that participate in such operations for European... China Merchants acquires major stake in Dalian port China Merchants said it would acquire a 21.05% stake in Dalian Port Company (PDA), making it the second largest shareholder in the northeast China-based port operator, as the country continues to restructure its state-owned sector. China Merchants Holdings (International) (CMHI) will purchase 1.2 billion shares of the port operator for USD557... Pilots place draught restrictions on Lower Mississippi Foreign vessels destined for terminals between Baton Rouge and New Orleans may have to divert to other ports after bar pilots reduced draughts for ships entering the Mississippi River from the US Gulf of Mexico. High water making its way down the river has forced the...

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JANUARY 15, 2016
Could be a game-changer as Amazon is awarded sea freight forwarder licence by US FMC WFS continues its expansion with takeover of US's largest cargo handler, CAS Multinationals jockey for position as trade with Iran looks set to boom as sanctions ease Buyers ignore GRIs and Asia-Europe spot prices tumble again in run-up to CNY Latam applies for JV immunity with AA and IAG, while Qatar threatens... Chemicals in containers catch fire at port of Santos, restricting shipping CEVA Logistics creates new ground transportation business led by Jérôme Lorrain

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JANUARY 15, 2016
Turkish ship manager to pay $1.09 million in pollution case Farstad to book loss on sale of PSV Tidewater Subsea charters Brandon Bordelon Algoma Central enters cement carrier JV with Nova Marine BIMCO launches "SUPERMAN" contract Denmark: North Sea offshore wind regs need harmonizing Boston Ship Repair wins $12.5 million Navy contract Wartsila to design world's largest krill fishing factory ship Navy awards $8.6 million contract for Churchill SRA GE LM6000PG marine module package completes tests

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JANUARY 15, 2016
Port of Everett Oks deal to sell business park land Coast Guard teams respond to oil leaking from derelict vessels Port of Los Angeles sees drop in container moves for 2015 Washington State Ferries decomissions EVERGREEN STATE American Waterways Operators taps Jennifer Carpenter as CEO

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JANUARY 15, 2016
Ballast water tonnage recount shows convention still not in force Recent and in-depth recount of the world tonnage by IMO members shows the 47 signatories have failed to achieve the required 35% of the global fleet DryShips puts reverse stock split proposal to shareholders Owner asks for 'maximum flexibility' and affirms intention to retain Nasdaq listing Port of Rotterdam records 4.9% increase in 2015 throughput Port attributes its growth in tonnages to higher volumes of crude oil and oil products Arcadia suezmax fetches over $19m from Indonesian buyer Aegean Legend deal underlines strong secondhand tanker market Capesize rates drop 28% on week on lack of fresh cargoes Index slumps by 42% to below 200 points for the first time Don't expect any deliveries slippage this year, warns Avance Gas New VLGCs are expected to flood into global fleet on time this year Amazon expands logistics reach to ocean shipping Online retailer is keen to provide third-party logistics services to Chinese companies Euronav to investors: share price does not reflect tanker market reality Tanker giant sees sustained 'supportive' conditions and a strong start for 2016 Freight rates squeezed as lines prioritise utilisation over prices Some stability over the past week in run-up to Chinese new year, but long-term trend looks downwards Seadrill defers drillships delivery from DSME Move delays final yard instalment payment of more than $800m ICTSI to open $100m Congo terminal August 2016 Manila-based ICTSI ready to undertake second phase of Matadi project Turkish bulker operator fined $1m in Baltimore 'magic pipe' case Violation of Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships occurred in 2014 HHIC creditors agree on debt restructuring KDB and other lenders will delay HHIC's debt repayment Cargo traffic at India's major ports rises 3.2% Murmugao recorded highest growth among 12 major ports International Shipbuilding sells two bulkers and minority stake in four tankers Sale to help cut outstanding debt to $124m by end-January Gulftainer seals first cargo deal at Port Canaveral Inaugural US venture will provide a refrigerated and dry container service to and from the Canaveral Cargo Terminal Tanker Investments completes $60m share buyback Tanker Investments now holds 13% of its own shares, amid trend in tanker share repurchase programmes Mixed fortunes for top US west coast container ports in 2015 Long Beach container volumes rebound in 2015 as LA slips back and Oakland stays flat Diana Shipping fixes panamax with Transgrain Shipping Charter expected to commence on Friday, January 15 with a gross charter rate of $4,600 per day

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JANUARY 15, 2016
2016 begins with slower retail sales, high inventories High inventories? Don't blame supply chain disruptions or fear of stock-outs. Blame the weather. The warmest December on record in the contiguous U.S. apparently suppressed retail sales of typical winter items - heavy coats, gloves, scarves, snow shovels - in the country's northern tier states, which probably means big discounts on... Carriers consider rerouting vessels from Santos terminal closed by fire After a chemical fire closed the biggest terminal at South America's largest container gateway, container lines are considering rerouting cargo away from the facility of Tecon Santos to other terminals at the Port of Santos and other Brazilian ports. Santos terminals Embraport, also on the left bank but some 10 miles... Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates sag Spot freight rates in the eastbound Pacific drifted lower this week, though they remained in a narrow range that reflects a Jan. 1 general rate increase by carriers in the trade. The spot rate for shipping a 40-foot container from Shanghai to the West Coast fell 5 percent, to $1,417, this... Myanmar Thilawa port to expand Japan's Toyo Construction Co. and JFE Engineering Corp. have won a contract to build a new container terminal at the Port of Thilawa near Yangon, Myanmar, to expand one of the country's key logistics hubs. The new terminal is needed to handle larger ships and meet growing demand and will have... Shippers give DOT guidance on port productivity metrics WASHINGTON - More than 100 shippers groups urged the U.S. Department of Transportation to drill down on port productivity metrics via a new initiative aimed at helping Uncle Sam better monitor marine terminal congestion. The National Retail Federation-led effort in a letter asked DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx to track port productivity... Uncover the hidden costs of sourcing from inland China As costs continue to rise in Eastern China, namely, Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces, the procurement manager may feel compelled to comparison-shop from alternate vendors in other parts of China or Southeast Asia. However, it is often a mistake to simply compare the price quote based on the per unit ex-factory... Los Angeles volume drops on seasonal lull, loss of services Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles in December declined 4.9 percent from the same month the previous year, reflecting the normal seasonal lull and the loss of a handful of services to the neighboring Port of Long Beach. Despite the lull that occurs late in the year after the... Rotterdam container traffic shrinks, despite Asia volume uptick Rotterdam's container volume shrank by 0.5 percent year-over-year in 2015 but total throughput reached a record on a sharp rise in crude oil shipments. Europe's largest container hub handled 12.23 million 20-foot equivalent units last year, down from 12.98 million TEUs in 2014, even as traffic to key Asian destinations grew... Deutsche Bahn faces government opposition to logistics spin off Deutsche Bahn is said to be facing growing opposition from the German government to its plan to partially privatize its DB Schenker Logistics unit as part of a broad restructuring to finance growth and cut debt. The state-owned railway is due to seek the go-ahead for the sale of shares in... Slowdown still hurting India's largest port Despite oft-repeated claims by DP World Subcontinent that its flagship terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust is operating normally and truck turn times are no more than the normal average, logistics providers in India's largest container harbor said the roadway to the private facility continues to remain clogged and gating... Breakbulk carriers waiting for rebound in weak demand Like a mirror image of the ocean container shipping industry, the shipping lines that operate the multipurpose ships that carry breakbulk and project cargoes are suffering from overcapacity, lack of global demand and low freight rates. And like the container fleet, multipurpose ships are getting ever bigger. There are a few... Gains in reliability and speeds brighten US intermodal outlook Two years since the devastating 2013-14 winter wreaked havoc on U.S. intermodal rail networks, North America's largest railroads are on the cusp of restoring reliability and speeds to the level shippers once took for granted. Slowing intermodal volume growth and declining carload volume, major infrastructure investment and a crackdown on free... Spot rates fall 20 percent as Asia-Europe GRIs fail to move market The market completely ignored the Jan. 15 general rate increases levied by carriers on the Asia-Europe trades, with spot rates plunging 21 percent this week, according the latest reading of the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index.This is supposed to be the traditional busy period before Chinese New Year when increased demand... PSA global throughput falls 2 percent on weak trade growth PSA's Tanjong Pagar Terminal at the Singapore port.PSA International said throughput at its global terminals fell by 2 percent in 2015 as a result of tepid growth in global trade and structural changes in the industry.The global terminal operator handled 64.1 million TEUs for the year ending Dec. 31 with... Spot rates fall 20 percent as Asia-Europe GRIs fail to move market The market completely ignored the Jan. 15 general rate increases levied by carriers on the Asia-Europe trades, with spot rates plunging 21 percent this week, according the latest reading of the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index.This is supposed to be the traditional busy period before Chinese New Year when increased demand... China Merchants takes major stake in Dalian port operator China Merchants will acquire a 21.05 percent stake in Dalian Port Co., making it the second-largest shareholder of the northeast China port operator, as the country continues to restructure its state-owned sector.China Merchants Holdings (International) will purchase 1.2 billion shares of the port operator for $557 million ($0.47 per share),... CP-NS would have to convince US regulators merger wouldn't trigger others LOMBARD, Illinois - Canadian Pacific and Norfolk Southern railway would have to convince U.S. rail regulators that a potential merger won't set off a wave of Class I consolidation in order to get a greenlight for a proposed merger, U.S. Surface Transportation Board Chairman Daniel Elliott said Thursday. That's a high... Fire cripples South America's busiest container port Fire at South America's busiest container gateway of the Port of Santos has crippled operations at the port for the second time in less than a year, closing a marine terminal that handles about a third of the port's container volume, according to a Reuters report. The fire, which is said...

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JANUARY 15, 2016
Teekay: Weaker second half but strong 2016 Tanker owner's research chief optimistic despite fleet growth and oil market predictions. India boosts LPG import capacity New facilities are part of ongoing government scheme to increase availability of consumer LPG. Black Sea slump drags suezmaxes down Key European route drops 5% in one day as vessel delays ease; VLCCs stabilise. Mercator board members out The three resignations are on top of one director exit on Monday and hearings next week. Grace period ends for Ultrapetrol bonds Shipowner in talks with bondholders for standstill agreement; lenders ink forbearance. Farstad sheds another Norwegian owner offloads veteran PSV at a loss of nearly $1m. Vinalines ordered to exit Vietnamese state owner to offload stakes in eight port companies. Dry rates drill further into record territory Another historic low recorded by Baltic Dry Index as grim conditions grow worse for bulker owners. NOL sells Indian business Singapore owner follows APL Logistics exit with deal to offload IILPL. HSH: No China crisis German lender does not expect Asian turbulence to stop its $2.2bn bad-loan sale. Bowie and the bulkers Dry cargo market provides unlikely backing track for tribute to the late David Bowie. Ross takes over at SSI COO steps up to CEO role at Siem reefer company, replacing Simon Stevens. Avance Gas stays positive Oslo-listed VLGC owner says market will remain strong in 2016 and 2017. HHI tipped for profit World's biggest shipbuilder expected to reveal operating earnings in fourth quarter. Lone bidder eyes SPP KLC owner Samla Midas reportedly the only company interested in taking over Korean yard. Euronav reveals VLCC sale amid call for calm Tanker owner in midst of $38.4m deal reassures investors of robust spot market. MOL launches Indian run Japanese line teams with Wan Hai and PIL to boost sub-continental coverage. Hanjin Heavy wins breathing space Creditors agree debt postponements as first step to Korean yard group's restructuring. Amazon makes shipping move Retail behemoth wins licence in China as a freight forwarder as part of its drive to expand logistics. Seadrill delays DSME drillships John Fredriksen drilling company puts off having to spend $800m for two to three years. CMA CGM lifts NOL stake French liner giant has acquired over 48m shares in shipowner since launching takeover offer. Ciner admits "magic pipe" incident Turkish shipowner to pay over $1m fine for marine oil pollution incident in US. US military inks $1bn of deals Maersk Line and Hapag Lloyd among key beneficiaries of latest contracts from Uncle Sam. Iranian oil good for tankers, says Burke While opinion divided on Iran's tankers, Ridgebury chief executive focuses on barrels.

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JANUARY 15, 2016
Trump bashes Obama trade policy with China in debate New JDA warehouse tool focused on operational personas Spot container rates fall another 8.8% Long Beach eclipses L.A. in box volumes for 2015 UTi shareholders agree to DSV merger Turkish ship management firm pleads guilty of pollution crime Hapag-Lloyd, Arkas Line launch new Med-Black Sea service Port of Zeebrugge posts 9.9% volume decline in 2015 Lufthansa Cargo reports drop in throughput BofA: Waning rail volumes a "warning signal" for U.S. economy Dublin Port experiences 6.4% tonnage increase Is Amazon entering the ocean freight forwarding business? Indiana to study development of fourth port Intermodal rates drop for twelfth straight month

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JANUARY 15, 2016
South Korea bunker fuel bucks price fall in fuel oil South Korean 380 CST delivered bunker fuel prices were seen rising over two consecutive days this week. Arte Bunkering expands with new office and hires Opens office in Florida, takes on three traders in Hamburg. Bunker Holding 'as healthy as ever', says Group CEO Comments on layoffs and market talk about overdue payments. Buyers wary of traders with OW/ING style lender arrangements Many prefer to deal with physical suppliers, but one supplier/trader explains why it is 'very different' from OW. Nuclear reactor for marine use seen ready in China by 2020 Prototype ready for mass production by 2020, says China General Nuclear Power Corp. Antwerp port sees increase in 'green' vessel visits 671 low emission vessel visits over Jan-Sep 2015. LNG-powered tankers get classified ABS looks to LNG-ready bulk carriers next. Japanese weather monitoring system to help vessels cut costs Vessels able to reduce fuel consumption by using optimum routes. Russian Rostov-on-Don port's 2015 bunkering volume down 2.6% on year Vessel arrivals, cargo traffic volumes fall. Oil futures rally despite rising US petroleum stocks, looming Iranian barrels Short-covering ahead of the ICE February Brent contract expiration provided additional support.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	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

››› 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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