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BRIEFS

February 25, 2016

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Evergreen succession battle rages with intended heir ousted by half brothers NOL posts US$707 million profit buoyed by $888 million APL Logistics sale Hapag-Lloyd operating profit up 9pc to US$916.1 million. sales rise 29pc CMA CGM, UASC, Hanjin, CSCL halt China-Red Sea REX3/ARC2 loops CMA CGM denies it is in talks with Korean yards for 20,000-TEU ships Asia Australia Discussion Agreement hikes China-Oz rate US$300/TEU Beijing optimistic about China trade, it will stabilise, improve in 2016 California ports refine techniques to cut costly waterfront congestion Maersk to levy US$100/TEU rate hike from east coast South America April 1 'Before UN weigh-in rules apply they shoudl have legislative okay' US fines 5 intermediaries US$520,000 for violations of Shipping Act rules Men who got yuan plunge right now say worse will come worldwide Trans-Pacific Partnership may help Indonesia out of China dependence Houston sees petrochemical plants, mega-ships driving box volumes Cargolux, Oman Air add Luxembourg-Mumbai to belly cargo agreement IATA conference to examine use of drones in the air cargo industry 85pc of Africa takes big step towards Open Skies under new deal Dhaka's Shahjalal Airport's cargo incompetence cripples nation's trade

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Hapag-Lloyd posts operating profit in Q4 2015 MSC renames ISES as Himalaya Express service New Suez Canal seen benefiting from 'One Belt One Road' & an opened up Iran NYK report recognised for excellence at 2015 Nikkei Annual Report Awards Shipping Ministry's perspective plan focuses on coastal shipping, logistics flows Tanker shipping freight rates seen weakening in late 2016 India likely to impose anti-dumping duty on chemical from US, EU Cabinet approves WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement Govt may impose anti-dumping duty on phenol imports India-Sri Lanka economic cooperation agreement to be inked this year Reporting of cargo crime reaches 5-year high in 2015 as more police forces capture & share incident intelligence

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Emerging from the doldrums? First Union Rail renamed 'Wells Fargo Rail' MiX tops telematics list in SA New rail business park in North Carolina Launch of next-generation B737BCF AAT handling Malindo Air in Hong Kong More growth for general cargo alliance Shipping lines need to address VGM, says Fiata Retirement ahead for DNV GL's EVP See-saw results for Ports of Auckland Speedier parcel sorting in Russia Brambles selects new leader for digital division Faulty engines - no 3 breakdown cause Spanish Ports look back in joy Sichuan to launch Europe operation Greek-Bulgarian checkpoint blocked again Hapag Lloyd from red to black with CSAV

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Does shipping even belong on Wall Street? In shipping's Wall Street 'dream', blue-chip sector consolidators boasting multibillion-dollar market capitalisations and massive trading volumes rise to the fore. Public shipowners are far fewer and vastly larger. The industry's stock is coveted by America's most powerful long-only investment... Seaman Guard Ohio guards await bail decision Six maritime guards from the floating armoury Seaman Guard Ohio are awaiting a ruling on their bail hearing, held today (24 February) in India. The ship was impounded in October 2013 and its crew and armed guards detained for allegedly entering Indian waters with illegal arms without appropriate permission. Reverend Ken Peters, director of... US exporters seek SOLAS rule delay US exporters fear there may be major disruption to their supply chains if a new SOLAS container weight rule goes into effect on 1 July. However, regulators argue that delaying the rule in the US could place international shipping at risk.An amendment to the SOLAS convention, adopted by the International... Company profile: Fednav stays course on fleet Federal Navigation (Fednav) has decided to turn a blind eye toward choppy economic seas for bulker companies and sail on with plans to renew its fleet. "We're pursuing an organic growth strategy," co-CEO and president Mark Pathy told IHS Fairplay. That... Appetite wanes at shipping banks Shipping banks are pulling back on loans amid rising market turbulence and heightened regulatory pressure, according to bankers speaking at the Hellenic-American/Norwegian-American Chambers of Commerce Shipping Conference. "There has definitely been less appetite after the last month or two," said AMN AMRO North American shipping head Francis Birkeland at the New... USCG updates Ballast Water Management System information In a new notification, the United States Coastguard (USCG) has clarified its current position on ballast water management system type approvals, and has outlined some challenges with the process. To date, multiple systems have been submitted to the independent... Wave of debt swamps Korean carriers Consolidation or bust? That could be the question facing the two giant South Korean carriers, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Hanjin Shipping, as they begin to buckle under a crushing liquidity crisis.While it is unlikely Seoul will allow the lines to fail, there will be no good news coming out... Dredging: Don't be that rabbit in the headlights! If you were approached by a TV crew and asked to explain to a live broadcast why the dredging project you were engaged on was important, what's the first thing you would do? Exactly. You'd freeze. You'd forget everything you ever knew about dredging. You'd resemble the proverbial rabbit in... Salalah banks on bulk After a record year for bulk exports in 2015, Port of Salalah has added further capacity and set ambitious growth targets for this year. The port is focusing on import-export general cargo to make it more attractive to... Multimillion-dollar investment to double India's Sapangar Bay box capacity Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) in Sabah, Malaysia, is to lengthen its quay from 500 m to 1.2 km and increase its yard from 15 ha to 60 ha under an expansion project that will more than double handling... DNV GL's Svensen to retire DNV GL group president Tor E Svensen is to retire later this year, the classification society has announced. DNV has gone from strength to strength during Svensen's tenure. Its tonnage has expanded by 144% since 2004, before Svensen took the helm in 2006. In 2004, IHS figures suggest DNV's fleet totalled about... Korea broadens incentives for companies at Saemangeum port The South Korean government is extending its incentives for companies that set up a presence around Saemangeum New Port, on the southwestern coast of the Korean Peninsula, as part of its strategy to revitalise the area. The Ministry of Land,... Marine insurers remain wary of Iran risks The maritime market's ability to do business with Iran continues to be hampered by insurers' fears over remaining US and European sanctions. While the Japanese government has expressed its willingness to renew the USD8 billion of insurance cover for its nation's... PNG shipowner may face charges over second ship disaster Peter Sharp, a shipowner facing charges over the sinking of Rabaul Queen in 2012, may also be charged over the loss of Kimbe Queen last year, according to police in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Police are alleging Kimbe Queen's crew were drunk when it... Hanjin Shipping mulls more asset sales Hanjin is currently headed by Korean Air boss Cho Yang-hoHanjin Shipping said today that it is considering selling more assets to boost its liquidity, as it has KRW500 billion (USD406 million) of debts that have to be repaid within 1H16. South Korea's biggest shipping company said in a Korea Exchange filing... APMT opens free medical centre for Mumbai truckers Global terminal operator APM Terminals has opened a medical centre with an in-house doctor to provide free diagnosis, basic medical assistance, and medicines to the outside truckers who serve India's largest container port, Nhava Sheva, at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) in... Damco turns the corner, cautiously optimistic for 2016 Freight forwarding company Damco has returned to a full-year profit in 2015 and is cautiously optimistic for 2016. The Netherland-headquartered firm posted a profit of USD15 million for the financial year 2015 against a loss of USD225 million in 2014. However, Thomas Knudsen, CEO of Damco Asia region, told IHS Fairplay that despite...

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
CSAV acquisition seems to have helped Hapag-Lloyd turn 2014 losses into a profit in 2015 Oman Air signs up with SmartKargo for unique cloud-based air cargo management IT Analysis: Ocado needs a global partner or new cash to fund hi-tech investment plan Boeing bets on Chinese domestic express boom for 737 conversions Evergreen succession battle heats up as group chairman role is abolished DHL Global Forwarding failed on software, and that's why it would come cheap Tor Svensen announces his retirement from DNV GL Cameron Thorpe to take over as London Gateway chief executive, as Simon Moore heads to Dubai

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Switch to Intersleek earns shipowners carbon credits Matson reports strong results for 2015 Eastern Shipbuilding delivers escort tug to Bay-Houston Island Offshore in financial restructuring move

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Port of Longview ends talks regarding gas facility project Port of Coos Bay nets loan to purchase new gantry crane US rail freight numbers head up during week Vancouver Port Commissioners Ok Terminal 1 deal with Clark College Teamsters look to renegotiate pilot contract agreements

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Vancouver sets its sights on attracting shipping firms City's growth and potential as a location for global shipmanagement result from strategic long-term public policy decisions Navios says liquidity now sufficient 'through 2017' Owner reports NYSE non-compliance notification after outlining more measures to combat tough market Cheniere reportedly sends first LNG cargo to Brazil Brazil is currently the most profitable destination, and US cargoes are destination-flexible Panamaxes start to slide again Availability of vessels outweighs South American inquiries IM Skaugen slides $4.9m into the red for 2015 Gas carrier owner focused on small scale LNG ambition, but it is 'not there yet' Navios expects scrapping to drive dry bulk recovery Lay-ups 'not huge' and less of an influence, says Angeliki Frangou London Club loses members on renewal round Terms not agreed with some owners, says Gooch Supreme Court to take OW Bunker case next month Hundreds of owners will be watching expedited hearing granted to Product Shipping & Trading Klaveness chief expects years before dry bulk recovery Company will focus on niche combined carriers and developing digital solutions Anglo-Eastern Univan Group faces challenging 2016 But merger will help combined company better weather industry storm Solstad Offshore swings to loss for 2015 on impairment charges Company expects dismal conditions for the offshore vessel market to be prolonged Matson 2015 results lifted by ocean transportation segment Company expects to see strong 2016 operating results albeit not at 2015's record levels FSL Trust reports 14% year-on-year revenue rise Company saw improved charter rates for its tankers Port of Oakland approves Outer Harbor Terminal lease termination Terminal operator will pay additional $5.1m for cleanup and repairs

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Baby Boeing converts as China's express market takes off Expeditors profit soars, despite weak air and ocean freight US truckload pricing flat in January, intermodal falls El Faro black box batteries likely died months before sinking Report: Hanjin seeking to offload assets ahead of debt payment deadline Economic crisis threatens Russia investment in Far East infrastructure JadeWeserPort gets backing for second container terminal El Faro rescue efforts escalated quickly, Coast Guard investigators told Telematics company Orbcomm expands cellular product lineup Global container port growth slowed to crawl in 2015 FedEx Ground to open DC near Seattle, Tacoma - and Amazon New tech to speed gate moves at DP World terminal in India's top port China throughput flat as Hong Kong continues to struggle Exploding lithium battery market collides with aviation rules

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Two injured in general cargoship collision Wijnne & Barends ship hits boats and pontoons in River Nene in the UK. Martin Midstream hikes shipping profit Texas conglomerate sees annual operating income rise by 40% for tug-and-barge fleet. Suezmax tanker spot market rates slump Europe catches up to retrenching West Africa rates; average TCE down 22% on week. US entrance to shift LNG market dynamics Gas executives see the beginning of US LNG exports as making more flexible global market. CMA CGM cools talk of pending mega order French line says it is not in talks with yards for ultra-large containerships. GMS's Sharma defends beaching in India Chief executive of largest cash buyer of demolition tonnage criticises proponents of sweeping ban on practise. Icebreaker goes aground in Antarctica P&O vessel stuck off Mawson Station after high winds break its moorings. Oil proving a drain but Fredriksen still big fish Bloomberg says offshore woe has dragged down shipowner's fortune but salmon company is swimming ahead. Matson mulls newbuilding move US container line could order two containerships after it posted record 2015 financial results. Island Offshore agrees debt extension Norwegian offshore owner also reveals shareholders are pumping in fresh equity to combat sector downturn. DP World expands flagship Jebel Ali port Dubai-based company adds capacity to important hub and claims it will change the way ports work. Houston and Souki team up at Tellurian Seasoned LNG duo make venture official but under a new name - Tellurian Investments Souki and Houston team up at Tellurian Seasoned LNG duo make venture official but under a new name - Tellurian Investments Spoof advert highlights lack of Canada/US ferry Classified listing offers $47m for much-needed ship to run between Yarmouth and Maine. MISC splashes $445m on FPS stake Cash-rich Malaysian owner buys back 50% stake in production unit sold to parent in dark days of 2012. Newbuildings booked in 2015 show $4bn loss Data reveals ships contracted last year have seen huge sums wiped off their value - and not just in dry bulk. New ro-pax run for Russia Trans-Exim starts service with veteran ferry to Sassnitz in Germany. POSH wins five long-term deals worth $85m Singaporean owner secures employment for four newbuildings and one AHTS in the Middle East. Hanjin goes for high-interest 30-year bonds Korean shipowner trying to raise $178m through debt sale; also selling trademark rights. Qatar Navigation pushes up 2015 profit Milaha grows earnings as products tankers and gas carriers contribute the most. Caspian Shipping eyes tanker, bulker orders Azerbaijan national owner considering moving for slots at domestic Baku Shipyard. IM Skaugen slices fourth quarter loss Cut in administrative and legal costs boosts Norwegian gas carrier owner in "challenging" market. Hyundai Heavy Industries makes weak start to 2016 World's largest shipbuilder saw $545m in new orders, but none of them in shipbuilding. Navios Maritime warned on share price Greek owner says it will "cure deficiency" after notification by New York exchange. Moody's downgrades Noble Group over liquidity fears Ratings agency says trader's finances will remain constrained until it refinances bank facilities. Vessel impairments dog Solstad Offshore results Declining asset values and weaker currency take their toll at Lars Peder Solstad-led company. Offshore slowdown set to hurt Ezion Holdings results Group expects challenging and uncertain market conditions of the industry to be prolonged.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Round 8 of TIGER grant program begins Drewry: Container terminals facing slower growth, higher costs CEVA starts Shanghai-Budapest LCL service FAA proposes fine against Atlas for improper 747 repair CarrierDirect: IT separating freight haves from havenots Matson bucks market trend, posts 'best year' in company history FMC reviews 50 OTI license applications Expeditors International Q4 profits jump 15.2% CSX joins Nasdaq-100 Index Canadian Pacific announces $0.25 dividend ATA: Truck tonnage index slips 1.4% in January

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Oil futures rise on EIA weekly inventory report; contango steepens Oil futures rallied Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed draws in gasoline and distillate stocks. Buenos Aires HS bunker fuel at $200/mt as power sector claims fuel oil supplies Buenos Aires high-sulfur bunker fuel prices rose to $200/mt Wednesday on tighter supplies. US DATA: EIA says fuel oil imports lowest since Aug 2002 Slump 86% week on week. RUSSIA DATA: January fuel oil exports fall 24.7% year on year Due to weak export margins and reduced throughput on poor refining economics. ICS gets behind CO2 reduction target for shipping Wants IMO to develop 'intended' target in same way as developing countries will do under Paris Agreement. Shipping organizations call for IMO to implement mandatory fuel use collection Want system in place in time to preempt EU MRV. Barge congestion persists in ARA products market Amsterdam seeing the most delays. South Korea cuts natural gas rates 9.5% on lower LNG import bill Second cut this year after rates fell 9% in January US Coast Guard to assess ECA compliance through voluntary sampling program Ships participating won't be sanctioned for non-compliant samples, but suppliers' administrations may be alerted. Bunker shift to MGO to strain refiners, product markets: IEA Global cap in 2020 will see 2 million b/d of marine fuel demand switch from residual fuel oil to MGO, says forecast.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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