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BRIEFS

January 22, 2016

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Long-time shipping iconoclast, Evergreen founder Chang Yung-fa dies at 88 Hutch's loss at clogged Felixstowe is DP World's gain at London Gateway Outer Harbour Terminal to close as operators give up on Oakland CMA CGM Swahili Express to call Nacala, Mozambique on Asia-Africa loop CMA CGM adds Nossi Be, Antsiranana to north Madagascar port coverage Tugboat engineer strike makes life difficult for Oz ports nationwide Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust seeks US$473 million for new roads Kalmar launches new drive train 'K-Motion' in Asia Pacific market Is US west coast docking of 18,000-TEUer more trouble than it's worth Eagerly-awaited Cargolux China to take to the skies in 2017 Atlas Air to buy Southern Air for US$100 million in cash Volga-Dnepr Airlines and Bollore help to discover if there is life on Mars Amazon reportedly buying out French package delivery firm, Colis Prive Prognosis for air freight demand in 2016 is mixed at best

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JANUARY 21, 2016
Cargotec acquires maritime software co. Maersk Line may resume services to Iran Shipyards undertaking shipbuilding & ship-repair to be included under Harmonized list of Infrastructure Sectors RBD palmolein pushes up import of vegetable oils by 24 pc in Dec. Bombay Chamber's 9th Biennial Conference on Ports, Shipping & Logistics today Cochin Port proposes to utilise dredged sand Trade seeks intervention as NSICT stir continues Unique online platform showcases investment opportunities in Antwerp port FSSAI brings out regulations for food importers Fuel demand up by 8.3 pc in Dec. Govt plans to borrow in dollars at low interest to fund infra projects: Gadkari INR falls further on fresh dollar buying Permit SEZ units to sell in the domestic market, CommMin tells FinMin Sugar mills seek concessions for export quota Crude prices seen plunging as low as $ 10/barrel post lifting of Iran sanctions

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Bank finances new section of motorway in Bavaria CP to alleviate congestion in Chicago Roadrunner runs with new boss New trade body for European airlines Europa lands record warehouse contract Weekly train between Rotterdam and Enns Germany tables 10 year port plan China Eastern's route to Rome and elsewhere Thüringen network nets new manager RZD and Kazakh Railway snuggle up closer Ports America redefining west coast strategy Contract renewal for logistics giant European express hubs grow in 2015 Grieshaber augments management board Europorte succeeding against the odds Waco selects East/Central Europe representation Plain figures from Singapore Sustainable cargo dolly to serve in Abu Dhabi

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JANUARY 21, 2016
Skytech Group to bring RescueSim Incident Command Simulators to China Official distributor agreement signed. RescueSim Incident Command Simulators to prepare first responders in China for any thinkable incident. Beijing, January 20th 2016 - The Skytech Group announces it has signed an agreement with simulator supplier VSTEP, making Skytech an official distributor for the RescueSim Incident Command Simulator in the Chinese... RWI/ISL see box handling go up Containerised cargo flows appear to gain more traction again, with the latest monthly volume index by German research institutes RWI and ISL showing a notable increase. Their global container handling index published today rose to 118.8 points for December, up from 118.0 for November. The economists said that the latest... Economic woes to test China's latest Five Year Plan China is about to begin its latest Five Year Plan, and while it is easy to dismiss the planned approach as a Soviet-style relic of the past, the next few years will be critical to a country undergoing a chaotic transition from an export and industry focus to a consumption... India offers troubled shipbuilders access to state funding The Indian government has declared that the domestic shipbuilding industry will now be classified as an "infrastructure sector" which means shipbuilders can gain access to much-needed funding. A statement by the government on 20 January said Indian shipbuilders will be included under the so-called Harmonized List of Infrastructure sectors, which is... DFDS nonplussed over disruption by ex-MyFerryLink seafarers Danish ferry operator DFDS said today that it did not understand why French seafarers had disrupted its Dover-Calais ferry service on 20 January when it was still recruiting crews for the former MyFerryLink vessels it is due to bring into service next month. The seafarers,... HMM in talks to sell dedicated bulk shipping unit to H-Line Shipping Amid growing rumours that it could enter receivership, massively-indebted Hyundai Merchant Marine confirmed today that it is in discussions to sell its dedicated bulk shipping businesses. H-Line Shipping, the divested LNG and dedicated bulk shipping division of Hanjin Shipping, is tipped as a potential buyer. A HMM representative told IHS Fairplay,... Early execution of Busan port's 2016 budget More than 60% of the KRW325.5 billion (USD271.9 million) budget for Busan port's redevelopment in 2016 will be used by the end of 1H16. Busan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it has planned for KRW201.1 billion of the 2016 budget to be... Charterers snap up VLCCs on period charters The start of 2016 has seen at least 11 very large crude carriers being booked for periods of as long as two years, as spot rates are still seen as being on the high side. Statistics provided to IHS Fairplay... DS Norden sees two more years of hardship as huge impairment charge booked DS Norden, the listed Danish dry bulk and product tanker shipping company, has booked an USD340 million impairment charge in its dry bulk business and the company forecasts two more difficult years, before the market is expected to return to levels... ICTSI eyes more opportunities in Africa and Middle East Construction of the ICTSI terminal in Matadi, Democratic Republic of the CongoInternational Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) is expanding its footprint in Africa and the Middle East with two new terminals under development and an eye on more opportunities in the regions. The Manila-based terminal operator is currently halfway through a 20-year... Cosco head resigns as China Shipping merger gets underway Ma Zehua, the man who replaced Wei Jiafu as chairman and party secretary for China Cosco Holdings in 2013 when the charismatic executive quit unexpectedly, steps down today as chairman of the mainland's largest carrier.He will be succeeded by non-executive director Wan Min, China Cosco said in a... Container line capacity growth to hit record low, says analyst This year's capacity growth will be the lowest ever recorded for the global container shipping fleet, according to Alphaliner, welcome news for an industry already buried under a deluge of excess vessels that cannot be filled.The analyst expects the fleet capacity to grow by 4.6% in 2016, with fewer new... Bolloré adds more wine, spirit cargoes French freight forwarding and logistics group Bolloré Logistics kicks off the new year with the acquisition of an ocean freight service provider. The group announced on 20 January the takeover of a majority shareholding in AMC Company (Agence Maritime Congancaise), a French freight forwarder specialised in shipments of wines and spirits. Neither... Singapore offshore firms seek new opportunities Singapore-listed offshore firms are looking for more opportunities amid the depressed market to improve their revenue, and, in some cases, to expand their presence in a new market. Otto Marine has secured an agreement with a world-renowned port operator to be its preferred choice of offshore and marine service provider. The...

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JANUARY 21, 2016
Fear of corruption now the biggest obstruction to doing business in emerging markets No calmer waters in sight as owners of 'zombie' containerships try to tough it out Analysis: the message is one of caution as CSX cuts back on capital spending Forwarders gloomy over China's prospects, as US companies move out Iran back on the map as a contender in the automotive market Cambodia makes a play for more factories CH Robinson promotes Ivo Aris to vice-president of European forwarding

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JANUARY 21, 2016
Prison for Navy Petty Officer involved in Fat Leonard affair USCG icebreaker Polar Star gets new CCTV system Norden takes a hit on bulkers Foss partners to provide marine engineering apprenticeships Navy kicks off Great Green Fleet alternative fuel initiative Evac secures major order to supply four cruise ships Evergreen mourns passing of founder CoCo Yachts books two more Coastal Cruiser contracts

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JANUARY 21, 2016
Tidewater takes delivery of new tug GRANITE POINT Evergreen Group founder Dr. Yung-Fa Chang dies US rail freight traffic count takes tumble during week Foss helps establish curriculum for marine apprenticeship program Diana Shipping sets charter for Panamax dry bulk vessel

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JANUARY 21, 2016
Long Beach prepares for first 18,000 teu ship and opening of Middle Harbor development Long Beach Container Terminal operator has been testing equipment and plans to start handling ships in April Strong year for Barcelona port traffic Container traffic up 4% while shortsea cargo volumes hit record high Eni drops Ocean Rig drillship DryShips affiliate consults lawyers over apparent loss of five months' employment Cargill to consolidate shipping activities in Geneva Weak dry bulk market prompts trader to move operations from the UK Star Bulk sells capesize amid dire dry bulk market As rates continue to fall, more players in the sector are ramping up their selling activities Lifting of Iran sanctions will be good news for dry bulk - eventually Impact would be better felt if dry bulk sector were not so depressed Australia volume growth a boost to LNG shipping Fresh cargoes and higher production volumes provide positive data for gas shipping, with Australia crucial to the future health of the global LNG carrier fleet CSIS Ltd predicts heavy losses for 2015 State-owned shipbuilder is hit hard by depressed market conditions Rigbuilder Keppel's fourth-quarter profit drops 44% on oil turmoil Keppel has been hit by the decline in the offshore industry as oil majors cut back on capital expenditure across the board China needs market-based approach in shipbuilding consolidation As the brutal economics of shipyard consolidation unfolds, wearing the 'Yangqi' badge improves chances of survival HMM confirms talks with Hahn & Co to sell its bulker fleet Pricetag for fleet of 14 operating ships and six newbuildings said to be $497m Greeks fire back in tax spat with Brussels Commission move to force Greek tax changes threatens EU shipping as well as debt-strapped national economy, say owners Glencore setback in Newcastle port rates tussle Case with significant implications for Australian port privatisation falters at National Competition Council DP World to return to Russia Signs joint venture with Russian infrastructure fund to invest in ports and logistics Container freight rate gloom set to continue Overcapacity and weak demand to keep box rates low in 2016 NYK wins charter for newbuilding wood chip carrier Vessel scheduled for delivery in 2018 to carry cargoes for Hokuetsu Kishu Paper UASC resumes Iran container shipping services Dubai-based box line to implement strict internal compliance check Samarco mine disaster knocks BHP Billiton's iron ore production Miner trims 10m tonnes off its guidance for the second half of the financial year Moody's cuts outlook on Navios Holdings unit Move comes after parent company's rating downgraded Cosco given green light for purchase of Piraeus port Improved offer of $401m accepted by Greek privatisation fund HHI finishes the year with about $6bn in commercial ship orders, down 3% Offshore-related orders collapsed by 74% to 1.6bn Cargotec to buy maritime software firm Transaction expected to conclude in first quarter of this year Brittany Ferries to provide new Poole-Bilbao freight service Charter period is for 12 months with an extension option JLT Re hires Cooper Gay MD to bolster marine and energy team Industry veteran will change jobs once contractual commitments are completed

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JANUARY 21, 2016
Long Beach: $4 billion plan keeps us nimble as industry changes The Port of Long Beach is guiding more than $4 billion in investments that will keep the second-largest U.S. container port nimble so it can respond to shifts in global manufacturing and trade patterns, pending mergers among ocean carriers and the arrival of the biggest vessels to call in North... Russia container trade decline slows Port of Novorossiysk, Russia.The rate of container cargo traffic decline at Russian seaports is slowing but still remains high, with volume plummeting by 25.1 percent in the fourth quarter, according to the Russian Association of Commercial Seaports. The 25.1 percent decline was a slight improvement on the 25.9 percent year-over-year drop... China's slowdown sends shivers through supply chains Speaking to more than 2,000 attendees at the JOC's TPM Conference in Long Beach last March, IHS Chief Economist Nariman Behravesh delivered a sobering account about the world's second-largest economy. "No country anywhere, anytime, has ever seen that happen without something bad happening," he said, referring to China's ratio of... Philadelphia port short-lists potential Southport developers The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority has issued a short list of potential developers of a marine terminal on 196 acres at the former Philadelphia Navy Yard. The port authority has been trying for several years to develop the Southport site adjacent to the Packer Avenue container terminal. Proposed uses for the... Steady improvement in gate activity at DP World terminal in India's busiest port Gate operations at Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal, which took a hit due to the abrupt disruption earlier this week, have picked up speed over the past two days, according to the latest update from terminal operator DP World Nhava Sheva. NSICT is one of four container-handling facilities in Jawaharlal Nehru... Shippers shouldn't expect lines to offer breaks on container weights Container lines are well known for making almost any concession to get or keep a customer, from dropping rates to offering extended free time on terminals, extended use of containers, or late cutoffs at gates. But they will have no room to budge on the requirement that a certified weight... APM Terminals finalizes Cartagena joint venture, plans $200M investment Compas S.A. Cartagena TerminalAPM Terminals has finalized an agreement to establish a joint venture that will invest over $200 million in upgrading and expanding a container terminal in Cartagena, Colombia's largest port. The new joint venture between Maersk Group's port arm and Compania de Puertos Asociados, or Compas will manage and... DP World seals Russia joint venture deal DP World Chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem signs the joint venture agreement with Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev.DP World and the Russian Direct Investment Fund today announced the launch of a joint venture that will target investments in ports, transportation and logistics infrastructure in Russia. Under the agreement, signed... Delays, construction glitches to bust Panama expansion budget Credit: Panama Canal AuthorityWhen the Panama Canal's third set of larger locks open to commercial traffic this spring, the massive expansion project will be more than a year and a half behind the original target date of October 2014 and an estimated $150 million over the $5.25 billion budget set... FMC faces decisions that could impact industry for years Global changes in container shipping are confronting the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission with some of the most difficult decisions in its 55-year history. How FMC Chairman Mario Cordero and his four fellow commissioners respond this year and next could determine how the industry deals with carrier consolidation, the increasing influence of... India's Cochin port introduces new intermodal service International Container Transshipment Terminal, or Vallarpadam, at India's Port of Cochin expanded its intermodal freight access earlier this week when state-owned Container Corp. of India introduced a weekly train service connecting the DP World facility with Coimbatore, a major southern India inland point. "The train from Irugur in Coimbatore will start... Idle box ship fleet edges higher The number of idled container vessels over 500 twenty-foot equivalent units edged slightly higher in the first two weeks of the year and is set to increase as carriers axe sailings in the run-up to the Chinese New Year holiday, according to Alphaliner. There were 337 unemployed ships as of Jan.... Greece accepts Cosco's 'significantly improved' Piraeus port offer Greece has accepted a "significantly improved" offer from China's Cosco Group for the state's majority stake in the Piraeus Port Authority. The Hong Kong-based company will pay 22 euros per share, or 368.5 million euros ($402 million), for the 67 percent shareholding in the operator of Greece's largest port, the state... Lowest ever container ship growth expected in 2016 Scrapping and other deletions is expected to take about 350,000 TEUs of capacity out of service this year.This year's capacity growth will be the lowest ever recorded for the global container shipping fleet, according to Alphaliner, welcome news for an industry already buried under a deluge of excess vessels that...

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JANUARY 21, 2016
Iran moves to export LNG With no export facilities of its own, sanctions-free nation plans to piggyback on neighbour. Three ships damaged in barge breakaway Technomar appeals Daebo seizure release Affiliate of Greek shipowner challenges judge's move to end asset seizure against Shinhan. Ocean Rig drilling contract cancelled The George Economou-led drilling ship firm continues to suffer from slowdown in oil production. US shipping stocks ride wider relief rally Screens turn green as Brent price rise lightens mood in battered equity market. Fosco seeks shield against OW arrests Chinese owner sues in New York to avoid fallout from Danish fuel supplier's collapse. US Virgin Islands get VLGC mooring permit US officials issued the permit to build offshore mooring for VLGCs as part of LPG import deal. Ferry passengers evacuated Firefighters extinguish blaze on Indonesian state vessel off Kupang. Star Bulk confirms sale of modern capesize Petros Pappas-led owner offloads bulker due from Japanese yard at the end of this month. Safe Bulkers renews debt New York-listed owner uses $75.3m RBS loan to pay off three facilities worth $82.4m. ISIS hits Ras Lanuf again Militants set fire to oil tanks as Libyan oil company says Greek tanker prevented from loading. DP World in $2bn entry into Russian market Joint venture with Russian Direct Investment Fund marks port giant's debut in Russia. EU cracks down on ports Europe ends Dutch tax exemption for six seaports, while France and Belgium must also amend regimes. Keppel halts Sete work Singapore yard stops building Brazilian rigs as it awaits clarification over company's future. Greeks reject EU demand for tax overhaul Union of Greek Shipowners says current rules are not distorting competition. EU renews attack on Greek shipping tax Commission says some provisions fall foul of rules on state aid. Tianjin Southwest adds another Chinese owner returns to Huangpu Wenchong for third asphalt and bitumen tanker. Tanker double for Hantong Chinese yard signs deal with domestic owner to build asphalt vessels. Goundar closing in on buys Fijian owner to spend $10m on two ships and a floating dock. UASC restarts Iran business Saudi-backed line accepting Iranian cargo via third-party ships following lifting of sanctions. Hahn in for HMM bulkers? Report links Korean private equity group to $500m swoop for compatriot's dry fleet. Aegean Marine heads to Rio Nikolas Tavlarios-led bunker company looks to expand operational footprint with office in Brazil. Barge breakaway shutters Mississippi Coast Guard responding as 22 barges loaded with coal and petcoke break free in Louisiana. Regent preps $125m in fleet upgrades Norwegian Cruise Line says three of subsidiary's ships to be renovated over two years.

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JANUARY 21, 2016
CP profits decline amid public takeover battle Port of Rotterdam sees 2015 volumes rise 4.9% Bahri drastically increases profits in 2015 Wilmington, N.C. expects boost from new intermodal service Union Pacific reports 7.7% drop in 2015 profits DP World wins concession for logistics center in Rwanda FedEx Ground takes spot at former Maryland steel plant property PLS Logistics opens new office in N.C. Cargolux to invest in new joint-venture airline Jan de Rijk acquires fellow Dutch logistics provider COSCO to purchase majority stake in Piraeus port IMF downgrades 2016 global growth forecast

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JANUARY 21, 2016
Oil futures strengthen on possible ECB stimulus Traders ignore stock build. Hull design promises fuel savings For liquified natural gas carriers. US Navy's first biofuel-run green ships fleet sets sail Alternative fuel blend more cost competitive than traditional fuel. Orkney Islands awards marine gasoil contract to Simpson Oils Remote Scottish archipelago expands port services. Aegean Marine Petroleum joins Latin America bunker market Operations to start up in Q1 2016. HSFO Med-North arbitrage shuts despite lack of prompt supply in Med Market sources attributed to strengthening physical FOB Rotterdam barge market. Russia's Novorossiisk bunker fuel plummets on high stocks, bad weather Selling pressure seen strong discounts offered by suppliers. Danish bunker fuel supplier Monjasa eyes Latin American growth Higher marine fuel demand expected in Mexico. NYMEX February crude drops under $27/b NYMEX February crude settled $1.91 lower at $26.55/b.

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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:
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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


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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