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BRIEFS

September 10, 2012

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Hong Kong quarterly port throughput declines 7pc to 5.9 million TEU Asia-Europe rates down 3pc to US$1,284/TEU; Asia-US rates continue flat APL orders ten 13,800-TEUers with hulls delivering 20pc less fuel burn EU to investigate German charges of Chinese solar panel dumping UAE's box volume growth rates expected to rise faster than global ports Sino-Vietnam opens 10 direct vehicle services, five from Guangxi Savannah volume increases 2.8pc to 1,760,498 TEU in first seven months Singapore reviews supply chain workplace safety for goods and employees Gothenburg box shop tops record with 3pc rise to 485,000 TEU in first half Eight-month volume up 22pc to 153,603 TEU at Estonia's Transiidikeskuse EU trust busters delay UPS buyout of TNT over market dominance concerns Boeing predicts more planes needed, expects robust air cargo growth ahead DHL reduces its stake in India's Blue Dart Express all-cargo airline Budget airlines reach profit altitudes denied to premium carriers

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Insurance cos may soon provide cover to Iran exports: Fieo Kudos to the winners at Mala 2012 MALA 2012 acknowledges the best at an exhilarating evening New President & Managing Committee to take charge at BCHAA's 27th AGM on Sept. 12 TOC to focus on emerging markets in box trade Import of pulses, edible oil may rise this year: Thomas Cabotage relaxed for Vallarpadam ICTT Kerala expects key stretch of National Waterways to be commissioned this year KPT wins Major Port of the Year award at MALA 2012 Fag-end recovery helps to end at 2-week high of 55.40 Forex reserves up $ 282 m to $ 290.46 bn US retailers brace for East Coast ports shutdown, supply chain disruptions DB Schenker Logistics opens new office in Sochi, host city of the Winter Olympics & Paralympic Games in 2014 PPG achieves ISO compliance for third consecutive year Robert Sappio appointed President & CEO of Rickmers Americas

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Volga-Dnepr carries patrol boats for APEC summit security operation In August the Russian carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines flew two Mangust patrol boats from Moscow to Vladivostok to help maintain security during the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Coopera... Asiana Cargo to start this week's second new service Asiana Cargo launched a five flight per week operation to Dallas TX (USA) on 4 September. It was the South Korean carrier's ninth all-cargo destination in the USA. Today (7 Septemb... Saudia Cargo adds extra freighter flight from Hong Kong Saudi Airlines Cargo Co has added a new weekly freighter from Hong Kong, thus increasing the frequency of its flights from seven to eight per week. The decision ... Railcargo Austria supports pan-European "EuropeTrain" project The transport provider Railcargo Austria is currently testing an innovative whisper brake called the LL brake block on the country's rail network. The trial is thereby supporting ... Wascosa - first European wagon keeper to receive ECM certificate Switzerland-based Wascosa became the first wagon keeper in Europe to be awarded the ECM certificate according to the new EU Directive EU 445/2011. The certification was handed to t... DHL offers climate-friendly road freight services Standard Forwarding, a US-based less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of DHL Freight, is now offering two new environmentally friendly products. Customers commissioning ... B.P. McKeefry's new "recycler" is cleaning up in London The specialist tanker operator, BP McKeefry Ltd, recently introduced a completely unique truck and tanker combination to its Basingstoke (UK)-based fleet for operation in inner Lon... GAC expanding in India with a further office in Bangalore GAC International Moving has opened a new office in Bangalore, five months after entering the Indian market. This latest addition brings the total of GAC International Moving offic... HR company Reinecke & Associates welcomes new senior consultant Alexander Nickerl has been appointed senior consultant at Reinecke & Associates, based in Hamburg (Germany). At earlier stages in his career he worked for TNT Innight in Mannhe... CMA CGM starts new Morocco - Europe service "Dunkrus Express" The French shipping company CMA CGM is launching a new service between Morocco and Europe in November this year. The service, known as the "Dunkrus Express" will deploy a 2,100 teu... DB Schenker Logistics opens new office in Sochi ZAO Schenker, the Russian country organization of DB Schenker Logistics, has launched a new office in Sochi. There is a lot of business in the region due to the preparations for th... SBS Worldwide and Sifte Berti sign agency agreement The supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide and the Italian transport and logistics company Sifte Berti have signed an agency agreement which covers all sea and air freight a... UPS: TNT Express merger will take until 2013 The US parcel giant UPS and the Dutch CEP company TNT Express now expect their merger deal to be completed in early 2013, rather than in Q4/2012 as they suggested previously this y...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
U.S.-flag ship detained in Venezuela over on-board arms Sappio takes helm at Rickmers Americas Cutter celebrates 49th birthday with a "first" Pride of America set for major upgrades More countries join car carrier probe

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Bellingham waterfront project now includes Granary Building Rail traffic numbers up/down during week ending August 18 Matson named recipient of 2012 CIO 100 award Canadian National Railway announces rail car purchase plans Port association releases list of maritime programs for 2013

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
BIMCO urges yards to diversify away from shipbuilding Owner grouping 'cautiously optimistic' about outlook to 2016 Reefer container plug investment chips away at niche vessels Capacity for refrigerated cargo on newbuilding boxships is soaring Ship decks get hi-tech As the officer of the watch role becomes ever more dominated by technology, how will staff on deck remain engaged and alert? Iran raises its oil exports to pre-sanctions levels Exclusive: Tehran defies EU and US and doubles crude shipments in August Sappio joins Rickmers to lead Americas business Ex-APL executive takes charge of regulatory issues in US trades Omega Chapter 11 hearing postponed again Houston court hearing put off to September 17 West African suezmax earnings stick below operating costs for a month Fixtures fall as US imports less crude US crew detained in Venezuela for alleged arms trafficking Weapons used by anti-piracy security team land heavylift vessel Ocean Atlas in trouble HHI forms joint venture to build engine factory for earthmovers World's largest shipbuilder strengthens non-shipping business amid industry woes International Group calls Iran P&I claims 'meaningless bluster' No reinsurance arrangements with Bimeh Take your partners Carriers need to work together more closely to manage fleet expansion, says Rickmers boss Ron Widdows Obama deals blow to VLCCs with pledge to slash US oil imports by half Move comes as Middle East to US very large crude carriers struggle with record low earnings Pacific Basin sells ro-ro fleet for $194m Hong Kong-listed dry bulk operator exits loss-making side business SMM 2012: MAN and Wärtsilä sharpen focus on gas New dual-fuel slow speed engines and pure gas engines under development NewLead puts market value case to Nasdaq Restructuring buoys value of owner's publicly held shares Do not tar all Chinese shipyards with the same brush, Cansi warns banks Industry body urges financiers to carry out individual risk assessment Port Hedland sees record exports Sizeable August loadings indicate higher than expected iron ore demand Brokers bet on fourth-quarter revival in China iron ore demand Capesize tonnage builds in the Pacific as owners hunker down against rates doldrums Box lines need massive fleet upgrade to drive down costs Exclusive: Asia-Europe cascade will not fill need for bigger tonnage elsewhere, says Widdows Diversify or die Stricken shipyards seek new niches to survive Libya resumes fuel oil exports on product tankers More fixtures expected as Ras Lanuf refinery restarts SMM 2012: GL and DNV focus on boxship improvements Approval in principle for 3,000 teu-5,000 teu vessel from Germanischer Lloyd, while Det Norske Veritas highlights fuel savings from co-operation between APL and Hyundai Heavy Industries Hammond confirmed as shipping minister Appointment welcomed by Maritime UK Taiwan's port ambitions are high, but cross-strait politics stand in the way Following restructuring of ports under one management, government expects volumes at seven ports to grow 50% in five years Hellenic to invest $15m in equity for bulker pair Company plans a fleet of seven younger bulkers, says Karamanlis LR to class Stena Bulk newbuildings at Guangzhou Shipyard UK society wins deal to classify up to 10 50,000 dwt tankers

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Fortescue rallies after its torrid week FORTESCUE ended this week with a slight rally today, after the sale of its Solomon power station, talk of equity raising - and big job cuts LUKoil and partners to bid for Norwegian drilling LUKoil has agreed with three Norwegian partners to bid for oil drilling in the Norwegian zone of the Barents Sea Georgia releases bulker A MARSHALL Islands-flagged bulker has reportedly been released from custody by Georgian officials PB exits ro-ro arena PACIFIC Basin today said it has agreed to sell its six ro-ros to a Grimaldi subsidiary Ezion to issue S$125M in bonds SINGAPORE-listed offshore vessel owner Ezion Holdings said it will issue S$125M ($101M) in subordinated perpetual securities under its S$500M multicurrency debt issuance programme

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers to Keep Talking Office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Los Angeles-Long Beach have agreed to continue negotiating throughout the month of September.... Carriers 'Winterize,' Combining Two Pacific Services The Grand Alliance and Zim Integrated Container Services plan to merge two of their joint trans-Pacific services to the U.S.... Commentary: Ethanol Content's Unintended Consequences I ran across a curious anomaly last month while on vacation way Down East in Maine. A marina is selling... Growth in Trucking Employment Nearly Stalls The JOC For-HIre Trucking Employment Index inched up 0.1 percentage points in August as for-hire trucking companies slowed hiring sharply... Trans-Pacific Rates Point to West Coast Capacity Crunch The threat of labor disruptions on the East Coast is fueling a disparity in the direction of spot freight rates... Commentary: For Ocean Carriers, It's Decision Time Where has 2012 gone? It's already Labor Day, but it seems like yesterday that we were at the TPM shipping... Commentary: Going the Extra Mile on Pricing Q: I just read an article about a motor carrier's owners getting sent to jail for stealing nearly $1 million... Commentary: Container Carriers at a Crossroads Container lines this year accomplished something few thought they could: They drove home a series of rate increases on the... Electrolux Warns Carriers Against Excessive Surcharges Shippers are warning ocean carriers to avoid the temptation of profiteering from any U.S. port shutdown by rolling cargo or... Transport Employment Up 1.9 Percent in August Transportation and warehousing employment increased 1.9 percent year-over-year in August, the same rate as in July, according to the U.S.... C.H. Robinson to Acquire Polish Freight Forwarder C.H. Robinson Worldwide has agreed to acquire Warsaw-based Apreo Logistics. Founded in June 2007, Apreo provides truckload services including... Robert Sappio to Head Rickmers Americas Global maritime and logistics company Rickmers Group named Robert Sappio, a former longtime executive at APL, president and CEO of... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Sept. 3-7 Singapore-based container carrier APL will impose a port congestion surcharge on trades from India to the U.S.,... US Intermodal Traffic in August Hit Second-Highest for Month Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in August rose 4.3 percent, reaching the second strongest volume for the month on... Retailers Open E-Commerce DCs to Compete With Amazon The e-commerce boom is providing a surge of opportunity amid the "anemic" expansion of U.S. distribution space, said IMS Worldwide...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Skou to give keynote address at Cool Logistics Soren Skou is to deliver the keynote address at the forthcoming Cool Logistics' conference in Antwerp. Moreover, Thomas Eskesen, the carrier's global head of refrigerated ... Maersk stops its direct North Europe/West Africa service Maersk Line and Safmarine have ceased offering a direct service between northern Europe and West Africa. The last direct call service has been chopped and the route ... Peru's new national port development plan approved Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MT&C)has approved an updated version of the country's National Port Development Plan (PNDP), a ... Transpacific vessel capacity to be withdrawn The Grand Alliance and ZIM Line have agreed to merge their two jointly run all-water transpacific services between Asia and the east coast of North America ... OECD extremely gloomy on world economy Mediation service to intervene in ILA/USMX dispute The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is to step into the dispute between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Maritime ... CN Rail to invest in new equipment Canadian National Railway is to commit millions of dollars of capital to expand its rolling stock and freight carrying equipment with more than 2,200 railcars and ...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Crewman feared dead ITF official alleges foul play in death of crewman on Japanese-controlled bulker. Ivan the merciful Ivan Glasenberg has bowed to pressure from Qatar and raised Glencore's offer for Xstrata. Rena chunk ripped off A 250-tonne fore section of the wrecked boxship Rena has been torn free in rough seas off New Zealand. Fincantieri enters final straight Fincantieri should seal its move for STX OSV by the end of this month, reports say. Sinopec-CSG books first LNG ships Chinese trading giant Sinopec and its transportation partner China Shipping Group have ordered their first LNG carriers contracting up to six ships at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) to lift cargoes from the Australia Pacific LNG (AP LNG) project in Australia. Crewman caught An Indian crewman was airlifted from a tanker off New Orleans after injuring his groin when his trousers became caught in a spindle. Probe goes global A probe into anti-competitive behaviour in the car-carrier market appears to be going global. Fresh funds set for LPG? LPG fleet expansion could be on the cards for Teekay LNG Partners if it sees through a follow-on equity offering. Raids draw WW cuts Anti-trust raids in Japan have led DNB Markets to strip buy tags from Wilh Wilhelmsen and its parent Wilh Wilhelmsen Holdings. Lamnalco adds three Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands has bagged a new contract for three tugs. Pac Basin sells ro-ros Pacific Basin Shipping has breathed a huge sigh of relief after finding a buyer for its ill-timed ro-ro investment. Safe in the citadel The captain of the hijacked Abu Dhabi Star has revealed how a highly-organised pirate gang took control of his tanker off West Africa. Chouest adds to tally Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) has unveiled plans to add to its speculative newbuilding programme. Blooming relationship TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Pirates face long stretch German prosectors have demand prison sentences of up to 12 years for a Somali pirate gang that hijacked a Komrowski boxship in 2010. "What have I done?" New black box evidence appears to reveal Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino tried to keep the extent of the disaster from passengers by telling them there had merely been a black-out on board. The Wei to go? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Montana orders MPPs Expanding Swiss owner Montana Shipping is heading to China for more new cargoships. Palmali in PSV first Turkish tanker owner Palmali has won a breakthrough deal for three ice-class platform supply vessel (PSV) newbuildings. Vale eyes ferry charter Vale looks set to charter a Greek-owned ro-pax ferry to overcome a severe housing shortage at a new project in Canada. Oz China cargoes jump Iron ore shipments to China from Australia's Port Hedland, a bellwether for Chinese industrial activity, rose nearly 17% last month.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Grand Alliance/Zim to cut Asia/USEC capacity C.H. Robinson to acquire Polish forwarder Chart compares liner surcharges for U.S. port strike American Shipper has reported on many of the surcharges by liner carriers in the last few days. A side-by-side comparison can be found in a useful chart that lists all the surcharges by carrier, equipment and start date. Car carrier investigation widens An antitrust investigation of five car carriers that started in Japan Thursday has been expanded to include requests for information by government authorities in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Sappio named Rickmers Americas CEO Former long-time APL executive Robert Sappio has been named president and CEO of Rickmers Americas. He joins the Germany-based carrier from Alvarez & Marsal Business Consulting in San Francisco. Hancock Holding names Conrad VP Savannah expects deepening approval in November The Georgia port handled a record 2.98 million TEUs in the fiscal year which ended June 30, but faces increased competition from nearby Charleston. Savannah plans to hold the lead by deepening its harbor channel for bigger ships. Navis highlights potential for cloud terminal operations Tata provides global support for Cargotec Maersk slows Asia-W Africa loops further Astea starts small business cloud services Maersk further slows AE9 Qualcomm's Trailer Tracks upgraded

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Global bunker prices remain stable across the week Global ports record sharp rise to kick off week, before dipping during the latter half. Matson to increase fuel surcharge Change will increase the surcharge from 39% to 43.5% for it's Hawaii service. US West Coast prices rise to close out week While prices on East Coast remained comparatively flat. Global Vision Bunkers hires new trader 'Some may recognise her as part of a father and daughter team that has worked in the ARA market for many years.' IFO prices fall in Fujairah While MGO in Suez falls nearly $20 er tonne. Market ends week on soft note in Rotterdam Northern European price spurt runs out of steam. LNG bunker barge 'in operation next year' Specialist firm to to design and build delivery systems. Fuel oil market 'short of blending stock' 'From what we see more high-viscosity is arriving,' says Singapore trader. McIlroy joins Cockett Cockett now has two group credit managers, one covering the Western Hemisphere and the other the Eastern. More arrests in Singapore Ship previously arrested in bunker dispute, turns up in court over unpaid agency fees. Bunker markets softening in Asia Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Friday. BP signs fishing fleet supply deal Fishing company says agreement will ensure 'security of supply'. German developments of LNG fueled vessels showcased Firm involved in a joint development plan for a 1,000 TEU LNG fueled box ship, among others. Taiwanese shipping firm lowers bunker surcharges Reduced bunker surcharges will take effect from October 1. LNG-fuelled vessel design gets approval It is 'no longer just a dream to build environmentally friendly vessels', says engineering firm. CSAV details impact of bunker costs Higher bunker prices capped improvement to its Q2 results, it says. Modern navigation systems has 'fuel saving potential' Systems able to ensure that operation of vessel is optimised, says engineering firms. Rena officers deported Captain and navigation officer released after serving half of their jail sentence.

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SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

Transaction valued at $440 million

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

Shanghai

They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

SAILING LIST

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NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

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

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