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BRIEFS

February 26, 2016

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CMA CGM levies 4 rate hikes March to mid-April totalling US$600/TEU CMA levies US$125/TEU N Europe-Mideast peak season charge March 7 Let ports do the box weigh-ins, say some - what about liability, say others New US Ballast Water Management Reporting Form on web to be filled out Commerce Minister expects China will grow at quick pace in 2016 Cargo crime up 37.4pc, though spike due to higher levels of reporting Panalpina, Cardiff University to research 3D printing, manufacturing China-Nigeria trade volume dives 17pc 2015 to US$14.94 billion Eagle Eye Systems to prevent cyber raids on shipping, logistics finances BuyCo uses CargoSmart to enhance online freight forwarder platform UN agency bans lithium batteries flown as cargo on passenger planes Qantas Freight pretax profit off 29pc to US$27 million, sales slip 4.5pc Freight Transport Association to examine state of UK's air cargo sector Cargolux resumes freighter service to Rio de Janeiro

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
India is a rising star for ATA Freight Line: Matt Goker, COO Cabinet approves providing $ 150 m credit to Iran for Chabahar Port development Vallarpadam ICTT scales greater heights Govt approves eight highway projects worth INR 6,000 cr. Railways to implement EPC mode for undertaking works Suresh Prabhu announces commencement of time-tabled freight container, parcel & special commodity trains on pilot basis from this year The symbiosis of yarn exporters & DICT Sonepat India's crude oil import bill likely to halve to $ 62 bn in 2015-16 Stress on reducing coal imports Top exhibitors & steady flow of visitors highlight CTL & BHP 2016 exposition

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Mergers and alliances New UK-Italy intermodal service Watchdog to fine more wrongdoers WCO honours former Amsterdam cargo head Dignitaries in Dunkirk S2R JU welcomes new executive director Cooperation to boost rail infrastructure quality FTA seeks firm commitment on railfreight 3PLs in great favour with Fortune 500 firms Air Seychelles prefers South Africa to Tanzania Arkas boosting Europe/Africa connections Railway still top for coal shipments Hellmann helping to mitigate drought in South Africa Suez: benefits and risks of one belt one road Blicher from UTi to DB Schenker PAL choses A350-900 New IT system going live in 100 days

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Boskalis-KWS EUR70 million contract for Texel Wadden Sea dyke A consortium consisting of Dutch dredging major Royal Boskalis Westminster and VolkerWessels' road construction company KWS has won a EUR70 million contract from the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier (Holland's northern quarter water board) to reinforce the Wadden Sea dyke on the Dutch island of Texel. Called 'Combinatie Tessel', the consortium's scope of... GAC ships world's largest underwater restaurant Port Taranaki, New Zealand, 25 February 2016 - The acrylic and steel structure for the world's biggest underwater restaurant is on its way to the Maldives, thanks to GAC's project logistics expertise. The restaurant, complete with its 13m high stairwell, is heading for the brand new resort of... Shipping bank DVB posts all-time high risk costs Spiralling loan loss provisions for ailing shipping and offshore commitments almost dragged Germany's DVB Bank into loss-making territory. However, the sale of its shareholding in British aviation technology group Wizz Air Holdings and a related surge in earnings from financial instruments to almost EUR71... Slideshow: The future of south Asian shipbreaking Four Indian shipbreaking yards have now been certified by ClassNK as compliant with the international standard set by the Hong Kong International Convention on Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling. The yards are owned by Priya Blue Industries, Kalthia Ship Breaking, Shree Ram Group of Industries, and... Port newcomer Bronka to be gateway to Moscow LLCA new purpose-built port on the Gulf of Finland has set its sights on becoming a new hub for Russian cargoes. The port of Bronka, which will be able to handle larger ships than other Baltic... J. Lauritzen expects another tough year after deep 2015 losses J. Lauritzen, the privately owned Danish dry bulk and gas carrier group, expects another tough year after reporting deep losses for the final quarter and full year 2015. Group net loss narrowed to USD 152.8 million in 4Q15 from USD 182.0 million in the same period a year earlier. Revenues rose... Two Bourbon Offshore seafarers abducted off Nigeria Two members of the crew of a Bourbon Offshore vessel are believed to have been kidnapped following an attack on their vessel off the Nigerian coast on Tuesday. Bourbon Offshore said that the two missing crew members were a Russian and Nigerian.... SPP Shipyard regains refund guarantees, resumes order negotiations Massively indebted South Korean shipbuilder SPP Shipbuilding, which is undergoing a sale, now has the green light to resume bidding for new orders. Its creditors have agreed to once again, provide the shipbuilder with refund guarantees, which are crucial to winning orders as customers are assured of... Seadrill's final quarter strongest, but tough time expected Seadrill, the London based drill ship and rig company in John Fredriksen's business empire, said the final quarter of 2015 was the year's strongest in operational terms, but the company warns that 2016 would be a tough and said it... Marine leads Bureau Veritas profit growth in 2015 The marine and offshore business of French certification and inspection group Bureau Veritas outpaced the group's other major businesses for profit and revenue growth in 2015. Its adjusted operating profit showed a 32.1% increase year on year to reach EUR107 million, the highest percentage growth rate achieved by any... HMM to sell two VLOCs, 13 Capesizes in liquidity drive Hyundai Merchant Marine has confirmed more details of the ships it will sell to Hahn & Co as part of its plans to raise liquidity. HMM has confirmed to IHS Fairplay that in all, 15 ships will be sold. The ships are tied to dedicated shipping contracts and these will... Tanker freight rates 'to remain strong' Crude oil tanker owners can expect the current freight rate strength to continue throughout 2016, according to speakers at the IHS Maritime & Trade Freight Rate Forum 2016, although rates will decline next year as prospects for... Daelim Corporation exits VLGC sector South Korean industrial group Daelim Corporation has no plans to operate very large gas carriers after redelivering a chartered-in VLGC to Korea Line Corporation. In 2007, Daelim Corporation sold the DL Calla to KLC in a sale-and-leaseback arrangement. Daelim had committed to charter rates at over USD1 million a... Incheon launches single window to reduce congestion and improve productivity Incheon Port Authority (IPA) launched a single window communication service to reduce congestion and emissions in the vicinity of the port and to increase productivity and supply chain efficiency. Accessible on mobile devices, the Incheon Port Container Terminal Single Window provides real-time stevedoring status and... ICBC Leasing issues USD200 million shipping bonds ICBC Leasing, the financial leasing branch of China's state-run bank ICBC, has issued USD200 million shipping bonds in South Korea. The bonds are secured by two of the four LNG carriers from a project between ICBC Leasing and Golar LNG. The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) provided credit guarantee for... Alleged 'hit-and-run' container ship detained off Malaysia A St Kitts & Nevis-flagged container ship was detained by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run incident with two other vessels off Johor, Malaysia. The 39,232-dwt container ship Olf reportedly collided with tankers anchored off Tanjung Ayam, Johor, on 18 February 2016 at 1930 h local. After... Brodosplit personality Tomislav Debeljak took over from his father as chief executive of DIV Group, Croatia's biggest private manufacturing enterprise. Passionate about his work and an eternal optimist, Debeljak expanded his business into one of Europe's leading makers of fasteners, then into railway rolling stock components. In 2013,... Tanker buyers wait and watch While sheer desperation pervades the dry market and asset prices crash, the knock-on effects are being felt throughout the S&P market. The tanker sector is not immune from the anxiety of owners and financiers when they are losing so much money elsewhere.Despite rates remaining relatively firm for most sectors and... US regulator signals progress on new ballast water regime US Coast Guard Commandant Paul Zukunft hinted that type-approval for ballast water management systems to be installed on vessels trading in the US could finally get underway in 2016. Speaking to reporters after giving the annual "State of the Coast Guard" speech on 23 February at...

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
E-commerce and logistics can be profitable partners, but traditional freight firms have to adapt Shipowners resolute over charter rates, so HMM must now revisit Hanjin merger plan Bullish Expeditors bucks 2015's 'weak market' trend with increased margins and profits Canute Logistics and Wilko gear up to beat the HGV driver shortage with a new apprenticeship scheme The consequences of cheap oil What big data brings to the stressful life of a container line CEO FAA proposes $275,000 penalty for Atlas Air

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Anthem passengers file class action suit against RCCL U.S.-based operator adds next generation asphalt carrier "Ineffective visual navigation" led to grounding Waller Marine gets FEED contract for 400 MW FPP Satcom services provider rebrands as Marlink Bergen Group gets extension of frigate contract Puerto Rico seeks private partner to operate ferry services First ship loaded with U.S.-produced LNG heads to Brazil Bulgarian shipyard busy with dredges for Royal IHC

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Port of Vancouver calling for waterfront development proposals DOT accepting applications for new round of TIGER grants Boeing taps Leanne Caret as Defense, Space & Security boss Application deadline February 29 for Port Angeles funding program FMC names John K. DeCrosta Legislative/Public Affairs senior advisor

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Britannia and UK P&I Clubs confirm merger talks International Group mutuals consider joining forces Hapag-Lloyd secures OW Bunker interpleader victory in US But uncertainty remains on extraterritoriality of Court of Appeals decision StealthGas records 80% weaker net profits for 2015 Greek owner hurt by weak freight rates amid fleet expansion US pushes IMO to accept Iridium as GMDSS provider, Inmarsat pushes back Long running proposal to allow a new GMDSS service provider under discussion next week at IMO US LNG exports will take years to impact on rates, say experts New era for shipping will take time to establish US Coast Guard details early stages of El Faro response No USCG assets or other vessels were near by due to Hurricane Joaquin Two days of El Faro data lost by USCG software during rescue operation Software upgrade introduced problems with critical program CSIC Ltd to dispose two engine units to parent company Disposal gains will help loss-making shipbuilder ease financial pressure GasLog posts profit in line with expectations Owner sees vessel shortages ahead but has bolstered its position to withstand leaner times ICBC Leasing explores basing bonds on shipping receivables Newly-issued $200m project bond that securitises charter hire from two LNG carriers could be the first of its kind in the debt capital market J. Lauritzen reports wider losses in 2015 on dry bulk impairments Danish shipping outfit gets cash injection from sole shareholder Seadrill cash cow dries up Fredriksen money-spinner fails to shore up shipping and energy empire amid oil price collapse Pacific Radiance 2015 revenues down on lower vessel utilisation Seasonal weakness in the fourth quarter of the year led to a more pronounced fall in revenue UK parliament considering Bill to raise sanction breach penalties Police and Crime Bill 2015-2016 would raise civil penalty cap to £1m Swissco reports fourth quarter net loss on asset impairments Company made impairment provisions as it expects oil and gas industry conditions to remain weak Singapore business delegation eyes shipping and port deals in Iran Delegation will also visit major shipping and regional transhipment hub Bandar Abbas MISC to buy remaining stake in Petronas subsidiary for $445m Acquisition represents a low risk investment to MISC in comparison to investing in greenfield projects POSH clinches $85m worth of long term charters Contracts signed with Saudi Arabian and Qatari clients Hanjin Shipping issues hybrid bonds to repay Korean Air loan South Korean carrier plans to sell assets to boost liquidity India to help Iran build Chabahar port Government to equip and operate two berths in first phase of development at port MR tanker rates rebound on arbitrage to Europe, LRs under pressure Diesel inventory levels drawn down in ARA hub as River Rhine water levels return to navigable levels Suezmax tanker rates ease from monthly highs as demand softens West African loadings may have slowed due to an oil spill at a subsea crude export pipeline

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Russia may raise port tariffs Small shippers back CP-NS merger while larger shippers push against XPO sees e-commerce-fueled economic growth ahead Vancouver port's drayage initative cuts truck turn times Facing SOLAS rule, industry needs to think outside the box Life for Brazil's truckers is no walk on the beach Incheon port touts app to boost productivity India OKs funding for Chabahar port development Sharp drop in revenue per container eroding liner results

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Two banks cut GasLog target; one hikes Cowen and Stifel reduce stock price bet but stay bullish; JP Morgan hikes but stays neutral. GasLog in talks for more finance deals Finance chief Simon Crowe says company in talks to push back 2018-2020 maturities. TSB blames bridge team for grounding 'Ineffective visual navigation' contributed to incident on CSL bulker Atlantic Erie. Grimaldi's Finnlines posts record Q4 profit Finnish ro-ro company enjoys best-ever final three months as cargo and passenger numbers rise. Vale iron ore shipping spend drops 27% Iron ore mining giant chops $280m from iron ore freight costs in fourth quarter. NOCC scraps oldest car carrier Norwegian shipowner banks $2.7m for 1987-built NOCC Coral. EAT gobbles up three-year tanker deal Malaysian owner scoops COA worth $9.3m through client of Petronas. Seadrill increases Q4 earnings John Fredriksen's drillship company sees stronger end to a loss-making year. Stealth sells older ship as it reports profit Exit of the Gas Arctic comes following a year in which it took delivery of 10 new ships. Samudera Shipping's annual profit down 71% Diversified Indonesian owner sees its 2015 earnings chopped on the back of smaller revenue. Hamburg: Between depression and recovery Owners, bankers and investors accept depth of crisis, and try to see a path through problems Bahri buys five MRs from Scorpio Tankers Saudi Arabia-based shipowner splashes out $166.5m to snap up tanker quintet from US-listed owner. GasLog set fair for prolonged downturn Peter Livanos-backed owner encouraged by level of tendering activity in LNG business. Grindrod posts $88.1m net loss for 2015 Diversified shipowner sees red ink in annual report but CEO Alan Olivier says layups not in sight. DFDS sells out first $59m buyback Danish ro-ro group splashes out on its own stock with help from shareholder Lauritzen Foundation. Wilhelmsen and Hoegh yet to hear from Brazil Press release the only communication owners have had regarding price-fixing probe, exec says. Bulker owner Wilson falls to Q4 loss Operations of Norwegian small-ship specialist hit by bad weather at the end of the year. Tanker mini-boom to cool, says Stopford Froth to come off tanker market rates as overcapacity comes into play, forecasts veteran analyst. Two Bourbon crew seized in Nigeria Pirates raid French anchor-handler and abduct Nigerian and Russian workers. Greek bulker refloated in Argentina Alkimos Heracles underway again after grounding in Punta Indio Channel on Wednesday. James Fisher wins $34.8m windfarm contract London-listed company set to provide marine support services to Galloper Winds Farm project off Suffolk coast. Write-down pushes Rem into the red Oslo-listed offshore owner the latest to take an impairment hit in challenging spot markets. DVB Bank provisions rise at 'testing time' Specialist lender's profit falls in a year which saw higher allowances against legacy loans. ISH posts bigger loss but reduces debt Alabama-based company sees deeper red due to non-cash items but says strategic plan is on track. Shreyas to acquire small containership Indian owner bring its tally to nine with latest purchase move for 1,700-teu vessel. Foundation steps up to support Lauritzen Sole shareholder takes over assets to help shipowner secure $125m cash injection. Cocaine found in container in US Customs officers recover $2m haul of drugs from vessel arriving from Ecuador. Polarcus seals restructuring deal Middle East seismic survey ship company to issue new shares after agreeing refinancing with bondholders. Siem Offshore plunges to $116m Q4 loss Norwegian owner agrees sale of laid-up supply ship as it takes big impairment hit in weak markets. Nam Cheong sinks into the red in Q4 Malaysian shipbuilder anticipates pace of vessel sales and shipbuilding activities to remain slow. Rickmers Maritime finance chief heads for pastures new Gerard Low said to be leaving company to pursue personal and other professional interests. Pacific Radiance sees full-year numbers drop 95% Costs exceeded revenue in fourth quarter as company struggles to ride out offshore downturn. Teague: US energy export picture strong US energy logistics firms sees demand for LPG and crude from US.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
NEWS FLASH: DOT to solicit applications for FAST freight grants USCG: Computer issues did not delay El Faro response Intermodal rates drop for 13th straight month Truckload rate growth continues to slow in January U.S. antidumping sought for heavy-walled steel pipe imports WTO rules in favor of U.S. on India's solar import rules Struggle over control of Evergreen Group intensifies LLamasoft: Supply chains focused too much on internal issues International Shipholding Corp. reports $180m loss in 2015 Yusen launches service from Semarang, Indonesia airport XPO posts 33% gain in Q4 organic net income as it digests acquisitions

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: North Asian arrivals slip to four-week low Arrivals into India reach highest since early February. Tri-Zen: Low oil prices holding back LNG bunker uptake to end abruptly Window of opportunity to secure yard space for LNG-fueled newbuilds could close quickly. Around half Iran's Feb fuel oil exports seen set to end up in Singapore The other half will likely flow into the Fujairah bunker market. New Orleans MGO rises, still trading at discount to Houston New Orleans MGO was in a discount to Houston MGO for the seventh consecutive day. Buenos Aires HS bunker fuel at $200/mt as power sector claims fuel oil supplies Bunkerworld Latest News / 1d All Mexican Gulf Coast oil, petchems ports closed by storms: ministry Ports are now closed due to high winds and waves.

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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

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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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