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BRIEFS

March 17, 2014

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Los Angeles February container volume falls 9.1pc to 431,738 TEU MOL, RCL upgrade intra-Asia network with Singapore to Yangon feeders APMT achieves 3pc higher throughput globally to 36.3 million TEU Tangshan Customs to expand the scope of paperless customs clearance China needs to set up systematic road logistics operation network New Zhuhai-Macau border checkpoint gets approval Anhui's Chizhou to accelerate construction of express logistics parks in 2014 China allows class B shippers to apply for one-stop customs clearance Box Ships posts 4Q earnings of US$3 million, as revenue falls 4.5pc Kuehne + Nagel to manage Samsonite's distribution in Australia Old Dominion opens New York facility, Newburgh Service Centre Lufthansa Cargo chief becomes airline CEO, Gerber new cargo head Council set up for Singapore's new air traffic mgt research institute Arizona's Phoenix Sky Harbour airport posts strong volumes in January AAR deliver 2,600 ULDs to Turkish Airlines to add to 2,000 in operation

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Jan de Rijk Logistics doubles intermodal activity BBC joins Shipping Australia Spain and Southeast Asia exchange information Skycargo starts freighter service to Tunis and Abidjan Norbert Dentressangle UK invests in drumming service Germany honours Evergreen's Y F Chang Pall-Ex searching for partners in Czechia and Slovakia Finnair expands cargo capacity to fastest growing market Sales team enlarged DB Schenker Italy lands Expo 2015 contract Haropa awards "green calls" Two new European fuel cards for hauliers India to double wide-body fleet before 2032, says Airbus «Der Winner ist PSA» New commercial director for Easypack

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MARCH 14, 2014
Shipping losses continue to decline Damen completes six vessel PSV series Rand Logistics to reflag, convert Danish tanker AMSC eyes more Aker Philly newbuilds Bale&agrae;ria to install ABB energy management package Telemedicine service puts a virtual ER aboard ship

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MARCH 14, 2014
Coos Bay short line railroad named top performer for year NYK reefer vessel rescues pair of stranded yachtsmen International Trade Administration nets boost in 2015 budget numbers Port of Everett taps Nuccitelli as manager of property portfolio US rail freight traffic totals see both sides of ledger during week

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MARCH 14, 2014
Tensions in Ukraine could increase Europe's LNG import spend by 20% Increasing shipments would be a costly way to offset a loss of piped Russian gas, say experts Mitsui OSK Line plans $8.5bn investment in 60 LNG carriers EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Japan shipping giant harnesses stronger tonne-mile demand Pioneer Marine raises just $75m from Norway IPO Disappointing result for dry bulk specialist that had set itself a $150m-$250m target Newbuilding orders run a real risk of undermining product tanker sector Fresh data says out-of-hand levels of bookings threaten segment's mid-term prospects Crimea breakaway could benefit Ukraine grain ports Split could boost exports from Black Sea hubs Odessa, Nikolayev and Kherson Maersk Line and APM Terminals agreed 2013 dedicated capacity deal Free to read: Skou confirms efficiency-boosting agreement became formal last year at strategic ports Ukraine latest: shipping risk analysis US LNG exporters benefit from energy security fears over Russian gas, while Ukraine port could secure more grain trade should Sunday's secession vote in Crimea prove successful STX O&S reports $3.7bn net loss for 2013 Production delays and asset writedowns contribute to shipbuilder's loss Asia to Europe rates slide again Free to read: But carriers manage to increase transpacfic spot market prices Get tough on SOx rules enforcement Inaction by member states to deter non-compliance undermines regulatory process Fredriksen shake-up and APM Terminals' $1bn profit target This week's most-clicked stories on Lloydslist.com A DIY approach to regulation The P3 Alliance shows why the consortia block exemption has to go Data Hub: Reefer box update Predictions that market will be stronger and more stable than last year Yamal LNG could be hit by Ukraine-Russia crisis, says Daishin Securities But other analysts downplay the risk to start-up Arctic gas export project Teekay subsidiary expands its IPO after positive interest in Oslo Tanker Investment Ltd will raise its offering to $150m-$175m Georgiopoulos makes $735m offer for seven Scorpio VLCC newbuildings New York owner sees off several rival bids as interest grows in larger tankers Taming the oceans Smart new designs protect crew and cargo on ever-bigger ships from storms and high seas Paragon slips into the red for fourth quarter Company remains upbeat on market as it expands and modernises fleet

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MARCH 14, 2014
Tallink's February figures reveal upswing trend Tallink's Finland-Sweden route year on year figures for last month showed losses with passenger, vehicle and cargo transport at -7%, -5% and -20% respectively Finns re-think sulphur subsidy Finland's shipowners will be able to apply for subsidies to convert their vessels' fuel systems this year with €12.6M ($17.53) set aside in the state budget, in a second round of handouts for 2014 Russian freighters report Ukraine ops as normal The political turmoil in Ukraine has so far not had a measurable impact on commercial cargo movements between Ukraine and Russia STX O&S capital impaired by half Troubled South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding today confirmed that its capital has been impaired by more than 50% after posting its worst annual results Indonesia gets tough on crew trafficking One crewing agent is in court and several others face prosecution for alleged human trafficking of Indonesian crew for Taiwanese long-line fishing vessels Hanjin Shipping in restructure Hanjin Shipping Holdings said today it would spin off the core shipping business, Hanjin Shipping, and merge it with its brand management business Indonesian shipowners association backs CIF The Indonesian National Shipowner Association (INSA) has reacted positively to the implementation of handling cargoes on a cost, insurance and freight (CIF) basis Lull seen for chemical tankers Chemical freight rates are expected to go through a quiet season due to an expected slowdown for 2Q14 Changhang Phoenix downsizes Shanghai-listed Changhang Phoenix, the carrier at the edge of delisting, announced yesterday that it will continue to cut down its payroll to less than 1,000 staff in the first half of this year Ferry hits terminal in Macau Three passengers were hurt when the ferry they were travelling in hit a pier in Macau as it was berthing yesterday Yinson Holdings poised to be global floater operator Malaysian offshore oilfield service provider Yinson Holdings is in a position to become a global FPSO and FSO player, said AmFraser Securities Asia proves hotspot for marine loss Asia experienced the highest number of marine losses and continues to be an area of focus, said a report released by insurer Allianz

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MARCH 14, 2014
Vancouver Truckers Review 14-Point Action Plan Union and non-union truck drivers at Port Metro Vancouver today were reviewing the 14-point action plan that was recently developed with assistance from the Canadian federal government and British Columbia provincial government, but the striking truck drivers were showing no indication of returning to work. Truck traffic at Canada's largest port... Should the US Government Fund Deeper Harbors? There were no real losers among U.S. South Atlantic and Gulf ports that have ambitious expansion plans under the Obama budget released last week. True, the budget does create another delay in the timetable for deepening Georgia's Savannah River to 47 feet because it does not allow the Army Corps of... Air Express, E-Commerce Lift Deutsche Post DHL DHL Boeing 757The world's largest transportation and logistics company is getting larger as demand for e-commerce, time definite international express delivery and supply chain services drives up revenue and profit at Deutsche Post DHL. The German logistics giant increased revenue 3 percent last year from 2012 to €55.1 billion, or about US$77 billion... CN Obtains Injunction Against Striking Vancouver Truckers Containers at Port Metro VancouverCanadian National Railway today obtained an injunction against striking union and non-union truck groups that will prevent their drivers from blocking access to the railroad's intermodal terminal serving Port Metro Vancouver. British Columbia Supreme Court Judge George Macintosh granted the injunction prohibiting United Truckers Association and Unifor-Vancouver... Mexico Rail: Major Overhaul or Moderate Reform? Kansas City Southern de MéxicoChange is coming to the Mexican freight rail industry, but it's too soon to determine whether the push for reform will lead to a major overhaul or something much more moderate. Shippers will get a better idea in the coming weeks as the Mexican Senate is expected... Truck Driver Turnover Rate Drops, But Not Much Truckload carriers kept more of their drivers on payroll in the fourth quarter, but driver turnover at large truckload carriers remains high, according to the American Trucking Associations. The ATA quarterly driver turnover rate for large truckload carriers dropped to 91 percent in the fourth from 97 percent in the previous... Snow Storms Hit Port of Virginia's Container Volume Port of VirginiaThe Port of Virginia said repeated snow storms and the subsequent congestion and lost work days in February resulted in continued operating losses and affected container traffic, even though TEU volume was still up 6 percent year-over-year. Port drayage operators have intensified complaints in recent months about congestion at the Port... SCFI: Asia-US Rates Jump as Asia-Europe Rates Continue to Erode Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Mar. 14, 2014. Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to U.S. ports saw some implementation of the upcoming general rate increase in the week of March 14. Both East and West Coast lanes saw increases of more than $100 per FEU. Member... Officials Announce Plan to End Vancouver Truck Strike Trucks at Port Metro VancouverThe Canadian federal government, the provincial government of British Columbia and Port Metro Vancouver have announced a 14-point action plan that authorities believe will end the two-week strike by harbor truck drivers that has reduced truck traffic to 15 to 25 percent of normal levels. Implementation of... Nicaraguan Official Discusses Possible Canal Routes Lake NicaraguaManuel Coronel Kautz, the president of the Nicaraguan Canal Commission, is deep into planning a proposed new canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He recently announced, for example, that the long-proposed canal route up the San Juan River, along the Costa Rican border, is the unlikely option of... India's Exports Unlikely to Meet Annual Target India's exports shrank for the first time in eight months in February on a year-over-year basis, but the ongoing deceleration in imports of goods pulled the country's trade deficit down to its lowest level since last March. Year-over-year changes in the value of India's imports and exports in the last 12...

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MARCH 14, 2014
CMA survival guide In just two days dozens of shipping's brightest stars will convene in Stamford for the Connecticut Maritime Association's (CMA's) annual conference and exhibition at the Hilton hotel. Two ships torn free Two cement carriers broke their moorings in a storm at Kjopsvik in Norway. Hat trick for Vard Norwegian offshore vessel builder Vard has landed its third newbuilding order in the space of a week and a first with a new customer. Peter's precedent Peter Georgiopoulos' swoop for seven VLCC resales from Scorpio Tankers marks the first time in almost three years that a VL has been sold for a nine figure fee. Samudera slims down Samudera Shipping has sold off one of its older tankers. Bugbee explains VL sale Scorpio Tankers is selling its VLCCs newbuildings to return to a pure-play products carrier focus, and not because it -- or others -- have lost faith in recovery of the crude market. NewLead seals bulk buy NewLead Holdings of Greece has signed on the dotted line for pair of handysize bulkers. Green cash for owners Finland's government has allocated EUR 12.6m ($17.5) to shipowners for eco-improvements to their fleets. Rand converting tanker Rand Logistics of the US is buying a chemical tanker to convert into a self-unloading bulker for its Great Lakes fleet. $50m for STNG Scorpio Tankers has recorded a $50m profit on the sale of its VLCC newbuildings it bought only a few months ago. Fuels of the future We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Steel in the soul Scroll back just 12 months to the spring of 2013, and opportunities for owners of big crude tankers were less than zero. Island piles it high Norwegian owner Island Offshore has racked up a series charter contracts for its newbuildings worth a total of NOK 1bn ($167.3m). AMSC eyes tanker quartet American Shipping Company (AMSC) could take on contracts for four products tankers being planned speculatively by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. Pac Basin execs bank more Pacific Basin's top executives saw their pay packets improve last year as the company returned to profitability. OLB provisions double German lender Oldenburgische Landesbank (OLB) has posted a 78% drop in 2013 profit due to the shipping crisis. Top two tussle TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. 'No leak' on con-ro Canadian experts are due to test an ACL con-ro after a container of nuclear material was dropped six metres on board. GMS seals London IPO Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has raised $111m from its IPO on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). STX Offshore in $3.7bn loss STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has revealed a near fivefold rise in its full year loss to a staggering $3.7bn. Cecon fixes newbuild Norway's Cecon has found work for the first of its three new offshore support ships. Page two, twice Due to a printing error page two of this week's newspaper is the same as last week's edition. 'No risk' from hull hole A New Zealand master endangered no lives as he crossed the Cook Strait with a gash in the side of his vessel, a court has heard. Golden goes alone John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean has bought out Glencore's slice of a capesize bulker the partners purchased together last year. Bourgas back up for sale Bulgaria's Bourgas Shipyards is being sold off in auction lots totalling BGN 47.5m ($33.9m). Nigeria's ports plan Nigeria is plotting seven new deep-sea ports to ease congestion in the country. Varun plots way forward Indian owner Varun Shipping says it surrendered its licence to operate domestically-flagged ships as it eyes a new group structure. TIL boosts offering Strong investor demand has prompted Tanker Investments Ltd (TIL) to increase the range of its offering in Oslo by up to 75%. Bulkers win Japan backing Berge Bulk has secured export credit financing for six handysize bulkers ordered at Japan's Namura Shipbuilding. Georgiopoulos pounces Peter Georgiopoulos has pulled off a surprise buy of the seven-ship Scorpio Tankers VLCC fleet in a cash deal worth some $735m, market sources tell TradeWinds. Ezion raises more cash Ezion Holdings has raised SGD 55m ($44m) from a bond issue to fund its extensive expansion program. Morning Glory loses flag North Korea claims it has severed ties to a tanker that broke through a naval blockade off Libya earlier this week after loading stolen crude at a rebel-held port. Paragon posts loss Greek bulker owner Paragon Shipping posted a fourth-quarter loss Thursday but the deficit does not appear to have disrupted its appetite for expansion. DHT pays for early delivery DHT Holdings is to pay more for two VLCC newbuildings in return for having them delivered earlier than originally planned. Global Ship Lease shifts gears Global Ship Lease (GSL) appears to be gearing up for a campaign to expand its fleet of containerships under a broader bid to secure new sources of revenue.

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MARCH 14, 2014
Shanghai Index jump reflects in transpacific rate hike The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index rose on Friday, reflecting a general rate increase suggested by the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement for March 15. TSA is recommending another increase May 1 for its 15 members. Cleveland port OKs maintenance dredging Toy industry cautioned about West Coast longshore talks Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. That's the kind of advice shippers are getting about the West Coast longshore labor situation, and it was mirrored in two notes sent to toy companies this month. Crude rail transport up 74 percent in 2013 Domestic Class I railroads carried 407,642 carloads of crude oil during 2013, a 74-percent increase over 2012's result, according to the Association of American Railroads. FMCSA publishes on-board recorder rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register that would require commercial truckers to install electronic logging devices to monitor the number of hours in each driver's shift. WorldWide Alliance adds 9 countries Thune supports EU delay of emissions scheme U.S.-flag carriers diversify cargo base with Ex-Im Bank commercial freight DHL Express puts focus on Africa Bloom to step down as INTTRA CEO Weekly GRI roundup

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MARCH 14, 2014
Fuel prices drop in the Americas Tight avails reported in Houston. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Panama Canal expansion dispute over Construction consortium signs deal to complete work on expansion project. Port Metro Vancouver annouces plan to end strike Will 'ensure fair pay for truck drivers', says port authority. First LNG-fuelled cargo vessel starts test voyage in China Ship due for delivery to owner in June. Prices ended week soft in Europe Congestion reported at Rotterdam. Prices stable in Fujairah Good avails in Durban. Port authority to assess inland fleet for LNG Sees opportunities for local shipyards. Society promoting LNG holds first working meeting Agenda includes safety guidelines for LNG bunkers. Japan's bunker sales fell in January Month-on-month the January sales were 11.8% down. Crimea tensions could hit bunker prices If Russia's role as global supplier of fuel oil is compromised. Search for missing airliner 'reveals extent of marine pollution' 'One of the few facts we've learned for certain is that the South China Sea is very, very polluted.' Asian bunker market softens Tight avails reported by some players in Busan and Tokyo Bay. Engine failure grounds ferry Bubbles in ship's fuel lines said to be cause of trouble. Middle East bunker premiums to rise: Sources Lower fuel oil export volumes expected as Iranian refinery closes for maintenance. New maritime bills to support Nigeria bunkering sector Country working towards the revival of its bunkering sector. Fuel saving software for ferry operator System covers dynamic trim optimisation and hull condition monitoring. South China fuel oil imports to fall in March Brightoil to be month's major fuel oil importer.

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ACCIDENTS

The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships

Tehran/Southampton

Two MSC container ships blocked

PORTS

Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings

Rotterdam

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana

Rome

Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces

Portsmouth/Washington

Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region

LOGISTICS

Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.

Rome

To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.

PORTS

Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Algeciras/Barcelona

In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

PORTS

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

Tarragona

The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June

SHIPPING

International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation

London/Washington

The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London

TRUCKING

Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.

Rome

Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.

PORTS

A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.

Venice

A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected

NEWS

A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.

Tampa

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

INSURANCE

Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels

New Delhi

The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars

SHIPPING

Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington

Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.

TRUCKING

Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.

Rome

Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.

PORTS

Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.

Genoa

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased

Augusta

22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively

SHIPYARDS

The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.

Miami/Trieste

It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year

CRUISES

Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.

Fort Lauderdale

Orders worth over two billion euros

COMPANIES

ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd

Haifa

Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017

LEGISLATION

The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.

London

The treaty has been ratified by 12 states

NEWS

US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports

Tampa

Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta

Abu Dhabi/Constance

Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%

TRADE

The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.

Paris

The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.

NEWS

A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington

The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China

PORTS

The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.

Singapore

Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa

Geneva

The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%

St. Petersburg

Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)

NEWS

US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites

Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington

A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda

NEWS

After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.

Tampa/Washington

U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.

Ankara

Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%

SHIPPING

Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen

London

Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total

LOGISTICS

Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe

Montreal/San Francisco

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.

Genoa

Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

PIRACY

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

London

Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year

NEWS

IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington/London

Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing

PORTS

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC

Panama

INSTITUTIONS

China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

New York

Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ACCIDENTS

A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.

Southampton

Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region

TRANSPORTATION

ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector

Brussels

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

SHIPPING

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

Cairo

Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

TRADE

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)

Hong Kong

The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock

PORTS

Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%

Valencia/Madrid

Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra

Naples

The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs

SHIPPING

In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers

Portoferraio

INDUSTRY

ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026

Zurich

Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre

Melzo

The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport

PORTS

Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter

Hong Kong

Record for this time of year

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.

Leipzig

Six round trips per week were made

COMPETITION

The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.

Rome

The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones

National Harbor

The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.

TRUCKING

Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line

Rome

Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector

PORTS

CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment

Hong Kong

Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.

Naples

It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu

NEWS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.

Genoa

SHIPPING

GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet

Genoa

The ship will undergo refitting operations

NEWS

Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers

MARITIME SERVICES

Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter

Rotterdam/Paris

PORTS

Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.

Hong Kong

In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.

Long Beach

In March the decline was -5.2%

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia

Milan

The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas

Brussels

No competition issues identified

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line

Rome

The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.

Trieste

$30 million order

PORTS

Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto

Taranto

Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

In March the decrease was -5.5%

PORTS

Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports

Miami

The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami

COMPANIES

The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies

Padua

A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.

Los Angeles

In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)

COMPANIES

CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal

Marseille

The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

CRUISES

A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Miami

Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele

SHIPYARDS

Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025

Turku

Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)

PORTS

Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.

Marseille

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco

Acapulco

Construction of a new dock is planned

LOGISTICS

A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.

La Spezia

Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%

Hong Kong

Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%

PORTS

Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.

Bari

His four-year term will begin on May 11

SHIPPING

Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended

Ismailia

It was in force from 15 May 2025

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%

Ravenna

An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

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 Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

SHIPYARDS

Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

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