BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

July 27, 2012

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Shenzhen first half container volume increases 1.3pc to 10.7 million TEU TransChina Shanghai-to-Chengdu railway now opens to Yichang from Wuhan Box lessor CAI International quarterly profit up 39pc to US$15 million Smouldering MSC Flaminia fire under control while under tow to UK coast MSC surcharges US imports to cover costly UN low-sulphur fuel mandate US President fast tracks project to deepen Port of Savannah's harbour Russian arms ship puts into St Petersburg, then falls beneath radar enroute Canadian National Railway quarterly profit up 19pc to US$648 million Canadian Pacific Railway quarterly profit down 20pc to US$101 million 45,000 bags of rice, labelled building materials, seized at Subic Nigeria needs ship funding to compete globally, says shipping council A380s to be grounded for eight weeks to fix cracks, retrofit brackets UPS second quarter profit increases 12.1pc to US$122 million Hong Kong to reduce ANA, Cathay and SIA in fuel surcharges in August

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JULY 26, 2012
Pilots & shipowners join forces on pilot ladder safety Research report affirms 'Daily Maersk' reliability APM Terminals Mumbai achieves 500 safe days! Kandla Port deploys floating crane Sri Lanka refuses to move shipping lane further out to sea to save whales Konkan Rly expects to earn 40 cr. from RoRo service this fiscal Rlys benefiting from ex-Minister's move to increase freight rates Deferring rate cuts could hit industry hard: Fieo Focus more on mfg SEZs in remote areas: Commerce Ministry INR recovers on strong Asian markets ITA makes pitch for hiking duty drawback on tobacco exports USITC to maintain anti-dumping duty on stainless steel from India, three other countries

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JULY 26, 2012
Inmarsat responds to Shurat HaDin statement SHI delivers world's largest wind farm installation ship European discounting hits RCL earnings GEA Westfalia launches chemical-free BWT Inland tank barges boost Kirby earnings

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JULY 26, 2012
Port of Seattle celebrates first All Nippon Airways flight Trucking association files brief slamming new hours-of-service rule Annual canoe landing event headed to Port of Olympia site Nippon Cargo Airlines receives first 747-8 Freighter Transport industry groups pen updated pilot ladder brochure

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JULY 26, 2012
Outlook dims for product tankers shipping cargoes to US east coast Need for imported refined oil products has fallen along with tonne-mile demand One door closes, another opens Fewer imports into the US east coast but roaring trade builds from US Gulf to South America US product consumption and imports at record lows April import figures lowest since 1985 LNG demand from importers is on the rise Figures provide owners with positive outlook but source of fuel is key to future Offshore shipping to favour cheap labour, warns recruiter Boom in offshore leads to rush for crew Gas shipping leaves coal rival in its wake New deliveries could hasten end of capesize spot market BP leaves the Arctic for others With or without BP, the Arctic will be drilled and needs shipping Supramaxes have lost 10 Indonesia ore cargoes a month since export ban New regulation has seen nickel ore and bauxite trade disappear since May Aframax tonnage surplus may not be as bad as expected this year Clarksons reduces difference between supply and demand from 7m dwt to 5m dwt NITC repositions suezmax for Mediterranean shipments After an Iran-Turkey run, Blossom has now completed a Sidi Kerir-Turkey trip Only 50 armed guards firms have UK government licences Security companies' association has 167 members of which 80 are UK-based, raising concern over PMSCs operating outside the law Costamare enlists bank support for KG bargain hunt Surprise at 100% finance deal for feedership Opportunities arise for product tankers after UK refinery closure The closure of the Coryton refinery is expected to boost the number of gasoil cargoes heading from the US Navios Partners splashes $41m on two more bulkers Acquisitions are with renewal in mind says owner after 24% increase in net income BG Group buoyed by LNG shipping success Division sees profits rise 13% in the second quarter compared to 2011 CSA warns of West African piracy Chinese industry group urges shipping lines to be more cautious after spike in attacks HPH Trust reports 6% fall in profits in first half Throughput was up 5% on healthier trades with emerging markets Kirby profits beat street expectations Jones Act barge and diesel engine company delivers good news one month after massive cut in guidance CMHI unit sees intra-Asia trade support Shenzhen box volumes Emerging markets will provide opportunities for future growth, says Shekou Container Terminals Wilhelmshaven terminal opening delayed Repair work to quay is completed but full port operation postponed by two months A boatload from Cuba A resourceful Miami owner isn't waiting for the US to stop nursing its grudge One dead, four missing in MISC tanker fire at Labuan port Firefighters still fighting blaze on Bunga Alpinia Shell's lower LNG sales raise concerns over reliability of export projects Second quarter results from energy giant surprise analysts Auerbach Schifffahrt snaps up KG vessel at auction Beluga Flirtation is third in fleet and will be renamed Maple Lea China sees strong yet slowing expansion in coastal bulker capacity Port throughput also grows at slower pace

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JULY 26, 2012
Vale ups Chinese ore sales BRAZILIAN iron ore miner Vale has reported sliding profits despite increasing long-haul shipments to China Asian steel production defies global flatline STEEL production by major Asian producers continued to climb in June, even as world steel output flatlined on declining European and US production Star Bulk plots reverse split STAR BULK is the latest public shipping company confirming plans for a reverse split to fend off a potential delisting Heat foils Flaminia checks SALVORS are still waiting for conditions to improve aboard the smouldering box ship MSC Flaminia so they can inspect its containers, its ship manager said today Glowing Canada/China export prospects seen A RISE in exports of uranium from Canada to China will result from the 19 July signing of a supplementary protocol to the existing Canada-China Nuclear Co-operation Agreement Three charged in deadly sinking A CAPSIZED ferry's owner, master and operating manager have reportedly been charged in Zanzibar with manslaughter Schenker posts strong ocean freight gains GERMAN forwarding group DB Schenker Logistics posted strong H1 volume growth in ocean freight today Navios reveals S&P moves ANGELIKI Frangou-led Navios Partners today confirmed its first-ever secondhand bulker acquisitions and an increase in quarterly profits Irano Hind's fleet split THE STRUGGLE to sign up charterers, given UN sanctions against Iran, was behind Irano Hind Shipping's shutdown, SCI's boss told Fairplay today Stena LNG slams on brakes STENA LNG told Fairplay today it has decided to delay both a floatation of its shares and an order for two LNG carriers Panamax pace slows PANAMAX bulkers have had a slow week, as the South American grain season fades away and Chinese steam coal demand remains weak VLCC owners resist VLCC owners' resistance to loss-making rates has resulted in a small gain in rates SNCM to spend up to $1Bn on newbuildings FRENCH Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM told Fairplay it plans to spend €800-850M (up to $1.04Bn) on eight ro-pax newbuildings over the next six years 87% fall in profits predicted for Precious PRECIOUS Shipping's 2Q12 net profits are expected to plunge almost 87% year on year to 53.05M baht ($1.68M), PhillipCapital warned today TAS Offshore's profits rocket up by 190% MALAYSIAN shipbuilder TAS Offshore said profits for its fiscal year rose 190% to 11.3M ringgit ($3.6M)

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JULY 26, 2012
US Intermodal Volume Rises 6.2 Percent Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending July 21 rose 6.2 percent year-over-year but were flat from... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slip Again Spot rates in the Asia-Europe trade weakened again this week - the third consecutive week of decline - despite carrier... Profit, Volume, Revenue Grow at Samudera Shipping Intra-Asia container operator Samudera Shipping Line reported increased container volume, revenue and profit for the second quarter. The Singapore-listed... Singapore Airlines Back in the Black Singapore Airlines returned to profit in the last quarter, but warned the cargo outlook remains poor. After booking a... MNX Names Lee to Asia Pacific Post As part of its ambitious global expansion plan, MNX has appointed Florence Lee to its Asia Pacific leadership team. ... Stricken MSC Flaminia Nears UK Coast Firefighters planned to reboard the MSC Flaminia to attack remaining fires as the stricken container ship moved within 170 nautical... Hyundai Motor Downgrades Sales Forecast Hyundai Motor lowered its global forecast for automobile sales this year because of the worsening outlook for demand in Europe...

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JULY 26, 2012
Bunker prices also confused Rotterdam-sourced IFO 380 inched up another USD2 per tonne in trading today to USD598, after small gains in the two preceding days in the wake of a USD25 crash ... US trucks in upward blip The American Truck Association's [ATA] seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index advanced by 1% in June after falling back a revised 0.7% the month before, ... Evergreen christens first 'L-type' box ship UK prepares to host the 'recessionary games' Ahead of the 2012 London Olympics, which are expected to give a spending boost kick-start to the UK economy, official figures show that the recession deepened in ... Union Pacific 'best ever' Q2 results US rail company Union Pacific (UP) has reported 'best ever' Q2 results - and said that intermodal freight revenue was up 10% year-on-year on the back 846 containers ... Barcelona's box blues The number of containers handled at the port of Barcelona in H1 12 fell by 20% to 849,973TEU as sharp falls in its import (-14%) and transhipment traffic (down ... MSC tops LLI 'inactive' list Messina orders four more conros Genoa-based Ignazio Messina & Co is behind the order for 4 x 3,000TEU-class container/ro-ro ships placed at the South Korean shipyard, STX Offshore & ...

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JULY 26, 2012
Exmar sheds LPG carrier Frangou defends deals Angeliki leads 'evolution' Sanko sheds two more Bankrupt Sanko Steamship has continued to cash in its fleet of offshore support vessels. Maersk Zealand Denmark's Maersk Line is launching a new run from Asia to Auckland. Classic takes cape brace George Economou's Classic Maritime has added two capesize bulkers to its roster. D'Amico back at Mipo D'Amico International Shipping (DIS) is heading back to South Korea for two new handysize tankers. Royal turns red Royal Caribbean Cruises slumped into the red in the second quarter as the fallout from the Costa Concordia tragedy continued to harm its performance. Finnlines cuts loss Finnish ro-ro owner Finnlines has posted a narrow loss for the first half as revenues improved. Flaminia heads to UK The badly damaged containership MSC Flaminia is heading for waters off the UK where the first detailed assessment of damage to the vessel will be undertaken. Stella stuck A Ukrainian cargoship has suffered a small amount of water ingress in a grounding off Greece. Clarksons charts Scorpio Clarksons Capital has backed Scorpio Tankers to keep on growing in the face of a looming second quarter loss. Crist in the clear A Polish state loan to shipbuilder Crist was not illegal aid, the European Commission (EC) has ruled. FSL still in hunt First Ship Lease Trust has pledged to climb back on the acquisition trail despite a second quarter loss. Odysea fined over dumping Greece's Odysea Carriers has been fined $1.2m in the US after admitting illegally discharging oil from a bulker. Sasebo into the red Japanese shipbuilder Sasebo Heavy Industries has fallen to a loss in the first quarter - and there is worse to come. MR de-motivator Owners wading into the MR tanker segment could end up disappointed, a leading Greek broker says. PGS raises sights Oslo-listed offshore owner lifts its 2012 profit forecast after better second quarter. Maersk in box blast An investigation has begun into an explosion that blew the top off a box on board a Maersk containership. Five missing in fire One man has died and four other crew are still unaccounted for after a huge fire tore through a MISC chemical tanker in Malaysia. Kirby ups profits Kirby Corp, the US's largest inland tank barge operator saw its second quarter 2012 net income climb to $47.6m, or $0.85 per share, compared with $41.7m, or $0.77 per share, a year earlier. Stolt Valor to be scrapped Stolt-Nielsen has decided to scrap a chemical tanker damaged by an explosion in March. ISC profits tumble Bad bulk markets and less military work saw US owner International Shipholding Corporation's profits take a dip in its second financial quarter. BGC secures funding Brunei Gas Carriers has lined up $170 million in Islamic financing to fund an LNG carrier it has on order at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Costamare scans KG scene

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JULY 26, 2012
Hapag-Lloyd adds vessel to Med-Pac service Pacer reports lower profit Evergreen warns of fraudulent agent in China Container line comes across a counterfeit email from entity advertising itself as agency representative in China, emphasizing to its customers that its China representative is Master International Shipping Agency Francisco Partners finalize acquisition of Kewill Canadian Railroads with mixed results in Q2 Canadian National capitalizes on labor disruption at its competitor Canadian Pacific during May to post 17 percent profit increase in second quarter, with seven commodities recording double digit growth UPS names former Fed governor to board SP Express adds textile-focused services FMC to release report on Canadian/Mexican cargo "diversion" CargoWise buys software vendor Translogix

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JULY 26, 2012
Market firm in Fujairah Fujairah's bunker market regains some upward momentum while South African ports see some big falls. Wartsila ahead in expanding LNG market 'We are extremely confident about the positive developments of LNG bunkering infrastructure around the globe,' Bunkerworld is told. Market firm in North West Europe A tale of two markets as prices climb in northern Europe but fall across the southern ports. Rolls-Royce receives patent for 'mixed propulsion system' Mixed propulsion system will be able to use LNG and 'bunkered diesel fuel', among other products. Fuel stocks creep up to two-week high Fuel oil volumes build while distillates fall back on refinery maintenance. Greek owner fined for pollution US court hands out $1.3 million fine for covering up oily waste discharges. Call for new port to 'by-pass' Hormuz Habshan-Fujairah pipeline shows that there is an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. Key Asian ports see rise in IFO prices Supplies of bunker fuels were largely fine at major Asian ports on Thursday. Evergreen receives first fuel-efficient L-type containership The Ever Lambent, part of a series of 20 vessels, is designed to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Chinese shipyard to build 'Clean Ship' PSVs The PSVs will feature a 'world leading standard' for vessel operations, says Sinopacific. Profit booster for US barge operator Strong inland tank barge utilisation for Kirby's maritime segment bolsters second quarter earnings. Refinery closure squeezes Japanese supplies Temporary closure of JX Nippon's Mizushima refinery will impact bunker supplies. Caltex plans closure of Australian refinery Set to curb refining losses by converting Kurnell Refinery in Sydney into a major transport fuel import terminal.

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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

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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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