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BRIEFS

January 28, 2016

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AMP investigates sinking of cargo ship off Panama's Colon City China could demand sanctions against EU after winning WTO appeal MSC offers new weekly loop from Yokohama to Djibouti from February 12 Seaspan to take delivery of 14,000-TEUer Taiwan's CSBC MISC provides 699-TEUer as anti-piracy Malaysian naval auxiliary ship China Colombo Container Terminal up 1.57pc in 2015 to 1.56 million TEU Banker's research note reveals Kerry Logistics to buy US forwarder Drewry: No hope of repeat of Asia-east coast box trade this year CN profits up 12pc as revenues rise 4pc, though sales off in Q4 Eco-friendly engines begin to dominate world container shipping 881 cargo thefts in North America noted by CargoNet in 2015 Confusion reigns as UN's wastewater treatment mandate faces delay in Baltic Poll: 40pc of Londoners favour Gatwick expansion, 34pc favour Heathrow United, Southwest buy 73 Boeing jets in blow to Canada's Bombardier Amazon gains more from warehouses than owning air network: Barclays Tradepoint Atlantic logistics centre bags pillar tenant FedEx Ground

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Reunion Island becomes CMA CGM Group's new maritime hub in Indian Ocean Basmati exports to Iran likely to resume HAROPA passes 90-mt mark in 2015 Maharashtra brings out port development policy Maiden vessel of upsized ACS service calls Chennai Mumbai Port attracts metro coaches built in Vadodara for shipment to Australia New Mangalore Port to start LNG terminal by next year: Chairman DB Schenker celebrates 20 years of operations in India DP World granted concession to develop logistics centre in Kigali, Rwanda Mumbai Harbour link to be completed in three-and-a-half years: EAC AEPC seeks simplified norms in FTP India to be world's fastest-growing major economy in 2016: UN report INR plunges below 68 on heavy selling by FIIs More deals for US cos in India: Obama Restrictions on white sugar exports seen forcing shipments of raw sugar Hyderabad experiencing technological innovations in its logistics industry

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MOL (Americas) names VP area operations Spare parts at favourable prices Seca regs - any impact on port of Kiel? Lufthansa company teams up with drone producer Yes to congestion reduction measures in Crissier Rapid changeover at TX Logistik WEC launching new service Ribar to head up SBB CN investing heavily in current year Savannah's luck held in 2015 Private owner for Maastricht Aachen airport Forwarder selected for UK's first Automechanika OOCL suffering on Asia-Europe route Signalling upgrade between Chiasso and Milan Volga-Dnepr strengthens three sectors More Mumbai and Mauritius, and new to Beijing Wielton founds German subsidiary

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Nordea shipping and offshore final quarter loan loss provision in sharp rise Scandinavian financial services group Nordea has reported a sharp rise in the loan loss ratio of its shipping and offshore business in 4Q15 compared to the previous quarter and year-on. Operating profit also fell significantly. Nordea's loan loss provision - the loan loss reserve divided by the amount of net... 'Mobility' key to UK maritime recruitment, says skills alliance Mobility in and around the maritime sector is at the heart of a maritime recruitment drive being led by funding group Seafarers UK, which wants to attract young people to the seafaring profession and the broader maritime industry. The organisation will host a UK-wide week long Seafarers Awareness Week between 20-26... Maritime terrorism: Better be prepared The subject of maritime terrorism is rarely mainstream news. Many would find it hard to recall the last time such an event occurred. Incidents have happened sporadically. Events such as the attack on Limburg and the deaths of... Comment: What lies behind Arctic Shipping Norway move? Trond Mohn was majority owner (48%) and chief executive of Frank Mohn AS, a supplier of Framo submerged cargo pumps to the tanker market. The company had been launched outside Bergen, Norway, by Frank Mohn (1916-2001), and grew quickly after his son took... Crackdown slashes Malacca piracy Pirate attacks in the Malacca Strait, a vital trade route for merchant vessels headed from the Middle East to east Asia, have been given a new twist by a top Indonesian... IMB piracy figures show encouraging trend On the surface, the headlines show that the number of piracy incidents in 2015 and 2014 were almost identical: 243 compared with 245, according to data published by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). A figure of two lower than the previous year is hardly an encouraging... Fredriksen's Geveran and Arctic Securities to set up shipbroking firm Geveral Trading, a Dutch holding company owned by John Fredriksen and Arctic Securities, the Oslo based investment bank, have agreed to set up a shipbroking company, to be called Arctic Shipping Norway AS, the investment bank said in a statement. The new company is expected to... Transas unveils THESIS The CEO of German-based maritime electronics firm Transas, Frank Coles, opened the company's Simulation User Conference in Singapore in January by introducing the Transas Harmonised Eco System of Integrated Solutions (THESIS). He told more than 400 delegates, maritime training... Petronas could delay FLNG delivery from Samsung HI Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company Petronas is likely to defer the delivery of a floating LNG (FLNG) vessel from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) as gas prices show no sign of an imminent rebound. Sources from SHI said the South Korean shipbuilder is in discussions with Petronas to... VLGC rates hit record high in 2015 The Baltic VLGC Index averaged USD93.50 per tonne while timecharter equivalent earnings were USD3.7 million per month in 2015, the highest annual average level on record. Shipbroker Lorentzen & Stemoco (L&S) said that while 2015 started slowly, recovery was driven by a reduced number of ships available in the... S-Oil seals diesel, naphtha shipments to Saudi Aramco unit South Korean refiner S-Oil has signed an agreement with its affiliate Saudi Aramco to ship up to 24 million barrels of unleaded sulphur diesel (ULSD) and up to 20 million barrels of light naphtha in 2016. S-Oil said that the contract value will be based on international market prices. A minimum of 12 million... European Parliament drops port services deregulation The European Parliament transport committee has voted to drop proposals to force European Union ports to deregulate access to port services such as towage, mooring, and pilotage from a new European Union port regulation currently being prepared. The committee has come out instead in favour of allowing... Hong Kong drops to fifth on list of world's busiest container ports The Port of Hong Kong fell to fifth place on the list of the world's busiest container ports in 2015 after booking declining throughput volumes for 18 consecutive months. Preliminary figures from the Hong Kong Port Development Council show the port handled 20.1 million containers in... China tightens emission control, no further change for Hong Kong China's drive for green shipping has been gaining support in the Pearl River Delta, but Hong Kong's emission control is expected to remain the same until 2019, according to Lloyd's Register Asia. As of 1 January 2016, China has implemented an emission control area (ECA) at the Pearl River Delta on... Energy efficiency course now online A complete package of training materials on the International Maritime Organization's (IMO's) energy efficiency requirements is now available to download free of charge from the IMO website. The package, which includes presentations, posters, exercises, and assignments, aims to explain implementation of the regulations in Chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI... Crude tanker owners claim outlook remains strong Despite battered stock pricing, crude tanker fundamentals remain unbowed, according to top executives participating in a Capital Link forum on 26 January. "We're in a 'goldilocks market' at the moment," claimed Euronav CEO Paddy Rodgers. "If investors would begin to value the shares, we'd... Labour union to take on appeal of Seaman Guard Ohio crew International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) will help pay for an appeal by crew members of the Seaman Guard Ohio who were recently sentenced to five years in prison by an Indian court. After conducting a legal analysis of the judgment, "we firmly believe there are grounds...

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Kerry Logistics eyes growing ASEAN trade and plans major expansion in Thailand and Myanmar Cargologicair takes off with a charter flight to Italy after UK AOC is granted OOCL reports desperate fourth quarter and CSCL expects a loss: will 2016 be a flood of red ink? Prologis says e-commerce drives surge in warehouse demand Lufthansa gets into drones - but not for deliveries In photos: Dunkirk's refugee wasteland, even worse than the Calais Jungle Mohammed Sharaf announces his retirement from DP World Volga Dnepr appoints global directors for Aerospace, Humanitarian and Oil & Gas divisions

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Kongsberg Maritime President will be next Group CEO BAE San Diego gets $25.5 million Navy contract mod Shipbuilder to install ClassNK-NAPA GREEN in newbuild VIDEO: Crew lifted from listing car carrier in Bay of Biscay Fincantieri inks Iranian shipyard cooperation agreement Singapore awards LNG bunkering licenses TOTE settles with five El Faro families

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Jensen Maritime to design two US-flagged cruise ships Georgia Ports Authority sets record for container volumes during 2015 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines adding new woodchip carrier Willard Marine delivers new SOLAS 670 rescue boat Rail group releases report covering state of industry

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Costamare beats profit projections for fourth quarter Containership owner is quick to line up Chinese financing deal for Hamburg Süd newbuilding pair Ro-ro vessel adrift in Bay of Biscay after 22 crew rescued Gales, high seas and 40-degree list lead crew to abandon ship Paragon eyes newbuilding sales as cash tightens Dry bulk owner posts new loss as it reduces fleet in agreement with bankers Seafarer employment statistics are cause for concern, say UK shipping interests UK Chamber and unions alike fear for future prospects, despite 5% jump in number of ratings Supreme Court finds owner and insurer liable in Prestige case Master sentenced to two years in prison for crime against the environment WFW confirms role in Teekay Tankers refinance deal Law firm advised on $900m five-year facility Navios Midstream posts higher profits VLCC owner benefits from profit-sharing earnings BG and Keppel secure Singapore LNG bunkering permit Delivery of liquefied natural gas as fuel expected to start in 2017 in Singapore HMM denies having plans to seek court receivership Korean shipping line also scotches market talk of merger plans with rival Hanjin China Cosco to operate CSCL fleet on March 1 Cosco has filed a petition for regulation exemption to the FMC Wärtsilä reports higher net profit in 2015 Helsinki-listed company's results seen as a good bellwether of shipping's appetite for new or technically advanced tonnage ITF to pay legal support for Seaman Guard Ohio appeal Union calls on vessel's flag to assist criminalised seafarers DP World group chief executive Mohammed Sharaf retires Update: Sharaf leaves post with immediate effect having overseen the company's transformation from a small domestic terminal operator into a major global player Noble Century Shipping to acquire two cargo vessels from Guangdong Tongcheng Ships to be bought for $5.8bn Asian financial regulators likely to provide more clarity on Iran sanctions Market participants remain wary of resuming business with Iran as many sanctions remain Fincantieri inks maritime industry-related agreements with Iran Pacts to explore areas of co-operation in shipbuilding and marine propulsion CMA CGM enhances Reunion Island position as Indian Ocean hub CMA CGM adds more Reunion Island weekly calls Damen to carry out winter modifications on vessels for Viking River Cruises Contract scheduled for completion by early March Jensen Maritime provides design and production engineering services for two cruiseships Company to use 3D modelling to visualise vessel layout, maintenance envelopes and operational access Safe Bulkers completes another $40m refinancing New term loan to enhance financial flexibility of company Georgia Ports Authority posts record high growth for 2015 Port authority is deepening Savannah and has ordered more ship-to-shore cranes to handle larger vessels

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Refrigerated trucker Marten Transport posts record profit Eastbound trans-Pacific rates to recover in second half, HMMA CEO says XPO Logistics rival scoops up former Con-way execs E-commerce retailers 'clicked' on US trucker Covenant Transport Retiring DP World CEO led global expansion JOC Webcast: Global demand improves, but carrier outlook gets worse New service beefs up Liverpool's access to mainland Europe Warehouse operator where Santos port fire began fined NS intermodal volume decline contributes to double-digit profit drop Russia expects containerized export rebound India intermodal rail operator's profit falls on trade slump, higher costs Port congestion 'inevitable' even without mega-ships Hansa Heavy Lift HHL Amazon Steadily declining volume drops Hong Kong down global rankings

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Smit hired to aid stricken Cido ship Salvage tug Abeille Bourbon on scene as list of Modern Express steepens to nearly 50 degrees. Pdvsa chugs along with terminal booster Venezuelan state-owned producer to complete next phase of project at Anzoategui in second quarter. Costamare nets funds for Jiangsu brace Greek owner pens financing for newbuildings on its way to strong fourth quarter figures. Firm to appeal ballast water rule US Coast Guard says life and death, not reproduction, standard for ballast treatment. Jones Act draws rival lobbying views Two Washington DC-based think tanks argue economic merits of cabotage laws Frangou sees 'no credit' for MLP yield Navios Midstream dividend growth halt comes despite 'robust' tanker market. Patitsas plots buys in dry cargo wild west Greek owner thinks blood on the streets is a good indicator as he follows shipping's only investment rule Shell shareholders approve BG takeover 83.1% of votes cast in favour of combination of supermajor with gas giant. Reach Subsea ship finds NEMO work Stril Explorer heading to Martinique for thermal energy conversion project. Farstad Shipping ponders office shakeup Offshore vessel owner set to reduce costs through new measures that will affect its Alesund base. Total nets Greek VLCC for Iranian cargo Capital ship poised to be first large tanker into Kharg Island after sanctions lifted. Crew saved after A2Sea jack-up grounds Danish owner evacuates 15 seafarers from vessel as tow lines breaks in storm off Denmark. Well-covered NAP pushes up earnings Angeliki Frangou-led MLP makes more money thanks to strong rates but misses analysts' consensus. "Even the best cannot escape the storm" Nordea says DOF likely to face liquidity issues, excluding its subsea subsidiary. London Club surprised by Prestige ruling UK insurer seeking clarification after Spanish court says it has direct liability for 2002 tanker spill. Bulls, bears and believing in fairies Braemar, SCF and Euronav chart the tanker market with the aid of animals and Peter Pan. DNB Markets: Wall of worry faces investors Ted Jadick believes defensive investors mean private owners are best placed to take opportunities this year. Judicial manager sells five Mercator bulkers Singapore owner has six ships left after disposals to its banks bring in $32m to reduce debts. Paragon considering newbuilding sales Michael Bodouroglou-led company says further disposals are probable as it reaches settlements with three lenders. ITF paying for crew's appeal Union backing Seaman Guard Ohio seafarers' bid to have jail sentences overturned in Indian weapons row. Prosafe laying up accommodation vessel Cypriot owner preparing to stack floatel currently idle in Gulf of Mexico. Strong sales lift Wartsila in 2015 Finnish firm boosts its annual profit while CEO Eskola unconcerned over smaller order intake. Second AIDA cruiseship facing MHI delay Japanese shipyard could push back delivery of newbuilding by at least six months, report claims. Royal Caribbean returns to Haiti port Allure of the Seas arrives in private Labadee resort following unrest in the country. OPEC and Russia ready to cut production? Crude cartel and Russian deputy premier hint at moves to combat falling prices. DVB trying to sell seized drillship Deepsea Metro II, formerly managed by Odfjell Drilling, is up for grabs in Curacao next month. Nordea loan losses rise in fourth quarter But Nordic shipping bank's net profit rises, with credit quality "solid." Tankers urged to keep their cool during Panama transit Canal staff being taken ill due to fumes accidentally released by the warm weather. Ezra forced into financial management shake-up Singapore offshore player forced to make double CFO switch on virtually the same day. Financial woes spread to offshore employees Malaysian oil and gas workers face closer scrutiny if they want to take out a mortgage, admits bank. Blackrock tweaks shipping portfolio Large fund manager cuts exposure to barge market, but increases stake in cruises.

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JANUARY 27, 2016
U.S. further loosens export controls for Cuba Norfolk Southern profits fall along with freight volumes Algeria prepares for major shipping port Second new LNG-powered TOTE containership delivered ICTSI DR Congo Terminal to commence operations in August Great Lakes iron ore shipments tumble in January Halterm Container Terminal invests in new equipment TQL expands into Miami Executive Moves: YRC Freight, SEKO Logistics, MARS and Volga-Dnepr Airlines FedEx to launch 25m share repurchase program Panama Canal 'inauguration' still expected in Q2 2016 Broker association urges slowdown in ACE roll out CMA CGM increases presence at Reunion Island CN bucks freight rail trend, ups profits in 2015

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Oil strengthens on signs of Russia, OPEC cooperation on possible output cut Oil futures rose Wednesday as speculation mounted that Russia and OPEC will coordinate on a production cut. US DATA: EIA says USGC fuel oil stocks lowest since November US Gulf Coast fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday reached its lowest level since November. CHINA DATA: Dec residual fuel imports fall 23% on year to 2.19 million mt Most of the December cargoes were heard to have been resold as bonded bunker fuel. Sustained weak rates drive Panamax owners to scrap vessels earlier than usual Charterers prefer 'newer and more economical vessels in terms of consumption'. Brightoil Petroleum issues profit warning for H2 2015 on low oil price But its international trading and bunkering businesses have posted profits. Is it really safer to bypass a trader and deal direct with a physical supplier? Buyers may be seeking a safe haven which is in fact no safer than the one they are trying to steer away from. Russian Feb fuel oil exports set to fall amid run cuts Also, the contango structure of the market makes storage a better option, say traders. Singapore's MPA approves first two LNG bunker suppliers Pavilion Gas, and partnership between Keppel Offshore & Marine and BG Group, to be authorized LNG suppliers. EU committee rejects free-market port proposal No single model possible for port services. Major global bunker firms eye Latin American growth in 2016 Trading firms shrug off red flags in the troubled region. TANKERS: Bad weather causing delays at UK ports Further high winds and swell due Friday AM until Saturday PM.

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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
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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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