BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 10, 2003

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Dubai-based feeder starts S'pore-India-M East service
COMPETITION on the Singapore to India/Middle East trade lane increased a notch this week with the entry of Dubai-based common feeder carrier Simatech Shipping.
Ruling next week on where seamen's case is to be heard
A Miami federal judge is expected to rule next week whether the damages complaints of 10 Filipino seamen injured or killed in Norwegian Cruise Line's SS Norway boiler blast last May will be tried in the US or the Philippines.
Indonesia to get buoy tender vessel
CONTINUING its ongoing commitment to the safety of navigation in the vital straits of Malacca and Singapore, the Japan-based Malacca Strait Council will hand over a new buoy tender vessel to Indonesia in a ceremony on Batam later today.
Award for pure economic loss won't result in rash of negligence claims
A recent damages award of almost US$3 million to a shipowner against the manufacturer of an engine should not be seen as an opening of the floodgates for negligence claims for pure economic loss, the High Court has said.

Air and Land Transport

US, Vietnam ink bilateral air accord
THE United States and Vietnam reached an agreement yesterday to allow direct passenger and cargo flights between the two former military foes but they failed to conclude an 'open skies' accord.
Boeing planning lighter version of 7E7
'Critical defects' found in training of US airport baggage screeners
Basra airport's reopening postponed
Delta execs to meet pilots' union leaders on Oct 17
Austrian Air pilots, cabin crew plan strike

Admiralty Casebook

Shipowner wins damages for pure economic loss
THE successful claim by Indonesian shipowner PT Bumi International Tankers for damages in tort for pure economic loss might raise some eyebrows in England but it sends a strong signal to engine manufacturers to take reasonable care or risk damages for negligence, even if their defective engine does not cause any physical damage or injury.

Port Shots

portshots
KUEHNE & Nagel International, the world's biggest sea-freight company, said it plans to buy Hapag-Lloyd AG's Pracht Spedition + Logistik GmbH unit to boost its contract logistics business in Germany.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Dubai-based feeder starts S'pore-India-M East service
COMPETITION on the Singapore to India/Middle East trade lane increased a notch this week with the entry of Dubai-based common feeder carrier Simatech Shipping.
Ruling next week on where seamen's case is to be heard
A Miami federal judge is expected to rule next week whether the damages complaints of 10 Filipino seamen injured or killed in Norwegian Cruise Line's SS Norway boiler blast last May will be tried in the US or the Philippines.
Indonesia to get buoy tender vessel
CONTINUING its ongoing commitment to the safety of navigation in the vital straits of Malacca and Singapore, the Japan-based Malacca Strait Council will hand over a new buoy tender vessel to Indonesia in a ceremony on Batam later today.
Award for pure economic loss won't result in rash of negligence claims
A recent damages award of almost US$3 million to a shipowner against the manufacturer of an engine should not be seen as an opening of the floodgates for negligence claims for pure economic loss, the High Court has said.

Air and Land Transport

US, Vietnam ink bilateral air accord
THE United States and Vietnam reached an agreement yesterday to allow direct passenger and cargo flights between the two former military foes but they failed to conclude an 'open skies' accord.
Boeing planning lighter version of 7E7
'Critical defects' found in training of US airport baggage screeners
Basra airport's reopening postponed
Delta execs to meet pilots' union leaders on Oct 17
Austrian Air pilots, cabin crew plan strike

Admiralty Casebook

Shipowner wins damages for pure economic loss
THE successful claim by Indonesian shipowner PT Bumi International Tankers for damages in tort for pure economic loss might raise some eyebrows in England but it sends a strong signal to engine manufacturers to take reasonable care or risk damages for negligence, even if their defective engine does not cause any physical damage or injury.

Port Shots

portshots
KUEHNE & Nagel International, the world's biggest sea-freight company, said it plans to buy Hapag-Lloyd AG's Pracht Spedition + Logistik GmbH unit to boost its contract logistics business in Germany.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Dubai-based feeder starts S'pore-India-M East service
COMPETITION on the Singapore to India/Middle East trade lane increased a notch this week with the entry of Dubai-based common feeder carrier Simatech Shipping.
Ruling next week on where seamen's case is to be heard
A Miami federal judge is expected to rule next week whether the damages complaints of 10 Filipino seamen injured or killed in Norwegian Cruise Line's SS Norway boiler blast last May will be tried in the US or the Philippines.
Indonesia to get buoy tender vessel
CONTINUING its ongoing commitment to the safety of navigation in the vital straits of Malacca and Singapore, the Japan-based Malacca Strait Council will hand over a new buoy tender vessel to Indonesia in a ceremony on Batam later today.
Award for pure economic loss won't result in rash of negligence claims
A recent damages award of almost US$3 million to a shipowner against the manufacturer of an engine should not be seen as an opening of the floodgates for negligence claims for pure economic loss, the High Court has said.

Air and Land Transport

US, Vietnam ink bilateral air accord
THE United States and Vietnam reached an agreement yesterday to allow direct passenger and cargo flights between the two former military foes but they failed to conclude an 'open skies' accord.
Boeing planning lighter version of 7E7
'Critical defects' found in training of US airport baggage screeners
Basra airport's reopening postponed
Delta execs to meet pilots' union leaders on Oct 17
Austrian Air pilots, cabin crew plan strike

Admiralty Casebook

Shipowner wins damages for pure economic loss
THE successful claim by Indonesian shipowner PT Bumi International Tankers for damages in tort for pure economic loss might raise some eyebrows in England but it sends a strong signal to engine manufacturers to take reasonable care or risk damages for negligence, even if their defective engine does not cause any physical damage or injury.

Port Shots

portshots
KUEHNE & Nagel International, the world's biggest sea-freight company, said it plans to buy Hapag-Lloyd AG's Pracht Spedition + Logistik GmbH unit to boost its contract logistics business in Germany.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Dubai-based feeder starts S'pore-India-M East service
COMPETITION on the Singapore to India/Middle East trade lane increased a notch this week with the entry of Dubai-based common feeder carrier Simatech Shipping.
Ruling next week on where seamen's case is to be heard
A Miami federal judge is expected to rule next week whether the damages complaints of 10 Filipino seamen injured or killed in Norwegian Cruise Line's SS Norway boiler blast last May will be tried in the US or the Philippines.
Indonesia to get buoy tender vessel
CONTINUING its ongoing commitment to the safety of navigation in the vital straits of Malacca and Singapore, the Japan-based Malacca Strait Council will hand over a new buoy tender vessel to Indonesia in a ceremony on Batam later today.
Award for pure economic loss won't result in rash of negligence claims
A recent damages award of almost US$3 million to a shipowner against the manufacturer of an engine should not be seen as an opening of the floodgates for negligence claims for pure economic loss, the High Court has said.

Air and Land Transport

US, Vietnam ink bilateral air accord
THE United States and Vietnam reached an agreement yesterday to allow direct passenger and cargo flights between the two former military foes but they failed to conclude an 'open skies' accord.
Boeing planning lighter version of 7E7
'Critical defects' found in training of US airport baggage screeners
Basra airport's reopening postponed
Delta execs to meet pilots' union leaders on Oct 17
Austrian Air pilots, cabin crew plan strike

Admiralty Casebook

Shipowner wins damages for pure economic loss
THE successful claim by Indonesian shipowner PT Bumi International Tankers for damages in tort for pure economic loss might raise some eyebrows in England but it sends a strong signal to engine manufacturers to take reasonable care or risk damages for negligence, even if their defective engine does not cause any physical damage or injury.

Port Shots

portshots
KUEHNE & Nagel International, the world's biggest sea-freight company, said it plans to buy Hapag-Lloyd AG's Pracht Spedition + Logistik GmbH unit to boost its contract logistics business in Germany.

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Exel expands in Japan Zhangzhou sees 60 per cent growth through August Port directors unvieled across US 'Maritime Week' to highlight industry in Hong Kong Evergreen veteran Kleist dies New India service launched UPS makes fast US moves NACA Logistics gets C-TPAT certification Goodrich's global cargo systems presence increases United cargo takes a dip as passenger numbers nudge up SIA to operate more flights in coming months Polar Air begins weekly Halifax service Emirates to start Brisbane, Auckland services

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Market forces to determine type of cargo for coastal shipping: D. T. Joseph Govt to release more textiles quota for US, EU Auto majors eyeing exports market Second-hand textile imports cause concern Sugar exports record 75 pc growth GCC entry opens new doors for India Kolkata Port to get more jetties to boost IWT traffic volume Rlys roping in pvt. players to expand infrastructure CONCOR's maiden ISO cargo special from Vizag to ICD-TKD flagged off AILBIEA plea to simplify state tax structure Ahoy! Asean FTA ahead!! ...and sky is no limit either! Capexil rubber products team to visit US Fresh embargo on grains exports GDP growth projected to touch 8 pc Fiscal experts question VAT regime's utility IMC, BCC&I organise seminar on economic ties between India, Romania on Oct. 13 High-level Saudi trade team to visit India soon

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OCTOBER 9, 2003
Gulf Coast: Higher prices spark heavy demand Crude makes U-turn and races higher A closer inspection of the DOE distillate data sparked renewed support across the energy complex today. Late recovery seen in bearish ARA markets ARA markets today continued the bearish tack which began early this week. However, a late rally in crude prices brought on higher numbers in the ARA barge market too. Singapore slips reluctantly lower after stock build Singapore on-shore stocks of residual fuels are considered high whenever they top 10 million barrels, but so far the high inventory level has not led to any "dumping sale" into the local bunker market. Rotterdam market softer Crude extends losses as Nigerian strike is called off We might see the market consolidate around current levels before more news headlines or signals about market fundamentals give the market a new incentive to trade higher or lower.

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OCTOBER 9, 2003
DFDS invests in Lys-Line vessels and port terminal Budget leaves Norwegian shipping worse off HHLA into St. Petersburg

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OCTOBER 9, 2003
Port of Portland agrees to begin Terminal 4 cleanup process Daniel Pearson takes post on International Trade Commission Corps of Engineers slates meeting to discuss Columbia River sediment Matson's new container ship makes arrival in Honolulu New restaurant set to open at Bellingham's Squalicum Harbor

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La sicurezza entra in porto Arrivano sulle navi i marinai in «rosa»

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Rocketingpanamax rates hit $48,000 and are set to last PANAMAXES in the Pacific have gone through the roof this week, hitting $48,000 a day for a voyage from Western Australia to China, and there seems to be no stopping them. Wan Hai and PIL eye Asia-Europe route PACIFIC International Lines is planning to join the premier division of container shipping, launching a joint Asia-Europe service with Wan Hai Lines next year, write Marcus Hand and Janet Porter. High freight rates are padding container carriers' pockets HIGHER freight rates are having a dramatic impact on container lines' cash flow, with collective income forecast to be up by almost a fifth this year. Borgschulte takes over as ThyssenKrupp chief THERE is new chief executive at ThyssenKrupp shipyards, writes Herbert Fromme in Hamburg.

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OCTOBER 9, 2003
Israel prepares for 'mega-strike' ALTHOUGH the first convoy of trucks carrying Israeli exports crossed the Egyptian border heading to Port Said yesterday afternoon, shippers agree the operation was little more than symbolic New Orleans bids for larger vessels THE Port of New Orleans' new Napoleon Container Terminal will begin operations on 11 November and will accommodate vessels of 6,300-TEU capacity.... Full story India ponders extending tonnage tax INDIA'S shipping ministry has urged the finance ministry to include dredging companies in the proposed tonnage tax regime..... Full story Compromise on US food import rules THE Bush administration has agreed to a compromise on proposed rules designed to prevent terrorists from tampering with food exported to the US market.... Full story Iraq plans to buy Indian wheat IRAQ is planning to buy 1M tonnes of wheat from India over the coming months, the chairman of the country's trade ministry has confirmed.... Full story Russia develops Caspian sector RUSSIA has begun merging two state-owned enterprises, the Northern Caspian Shipping Company and the Caspian port of Olya.... Full story Cabinet to discuss Cormo sheep Lys-Line prepares for log deal New ferry link for Algerians Singapore reclamation to go ahead Siberian rail hikes security levy Hanjin Heavy plant re-opened End of the lines for Hamburg Sud Jordan shifts cargo to regional ports

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OCTOBER 9, 2003
FDA sets food import security rules The Food and Drug Administration has issued long-awaited rules for reporting data on imported foods under the Bioterrorism Preparedness Act of 2002. Schwarzenegger good for California trucking, says CTA vice president Expectations that Republican will boost worker compensation reform, other business-friendly initiatives. Astar COO: No DHL influence here Airline chief tells DOT hearing that DHL Worldwide Express has no control despite strong business ties. FDA issues food facility registration rules Cargo slumps at U.K. airports EU approves plan to penalize subsidized foreign airlines Railroads, locomotive engineers reach agreement US, Vietnam reach air services agreement Union threatens to expand Israel port strike Envirotainer expects to benefit from DHL Danzas-Lufthansa deal Trinity, ACF reach barge settlement Commercial, military goals focus of Marad strategic plan

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OCTOBER 9, 2003
Vessels delayed as Rotterdam pilot's helicopter is grounded Up to ten post-panamax vessels suffered major delays entering Rotterdam Port on Monday after heavy winds and technical problems to a helicopter prevented pilots from boarding ships. Point of principle could be EC spur for TACA appeal An appeal of last week's court ruling on the Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement (TACA) case became more likely when an EC source suggested a point of principle could be applied to other industries. Freight rates unlikely to cease growing strains soon, says report Projected US growth will lead to cargo logjams warns MARAD Feport joins 'Ports of Convenience' battle late, says ITF Nigeria strike postponed, but compromise must be kept, warns union Russian rail rises may cost S. Korean exporters US$40million extra

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OCTOBER 9, 2003
CSAV confirms $204m boxship splash Chileans team with Peter Dohle on Hyundai newbuildings. Tidewater warns on earnings Giant offshore operator cites weakness in US, foreign markets. Stuve flouts travel ban Tor Johan Stuve, chairman of bankrupt Tordenskjold, has left Norway without telling court. Revenues continue to climb at Evergreen September saw Taiwanese box giant pulling further away from 2002's more modest total. DFDS in double charterback deal Two more sales lift disposals to a dozen with four more ships due to go. ITF blasts UN over arrest Federation hits out over "trumped-up" charges against unionist in East Timor. Navstar Shipping protests seizure Company at centre of Iraqi tanker smuggling trial professes innocence. Estonians go head-to-head for ferry contract Saaremaa Shipping and Tallink could bid for lucrative state deal to serve Baltic islands. Toll falling short on Tranz Rail bid Australian group's takeover of New Zealand rail and ferry operator on knife-edge ahead of deadline. Posco weighs up need for LNG ship Korean steel giant negotiates terms with Indonesian gas supplier. CSBC inks Yang Ming monsters Taiwanese liner giant confirms orders for quartet of 8,200-teu boxships at domestic yard. Tallink raises cash for newbuilding Estonian ferry owner welcomes Citigroup onboad after share issue. Shipping does its bit for Rugby World Cup Industry could be unlikely hero as suppliers ship in aviation fuel to overcome aircraft fuel shortages. Remote island option for stranded sheep Australian government considering shipping unwanted sheep to remote island for mass slaughter.

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OCTOBER 9, 2003
FMC formally closes case on TSA contract practices Yang Ming confirms order for four 8,200-TEU ships Kleist, Evergreen advisor, dies at 86 GeoLogistics forms alliance with C. Hartwig, Polish forwarder FMC reviews 14 OTI applications, revokes 16 licenses UNCTAD Latin American conference to discuss trade facilitation Sen. Grassley urges China to meet WTO commitments Pearson sworn in as U.S. international trade commissioner Panalpina names Arba as senior VP for Canada U.S. Customs cites Hong Kong textile manufacturers for violations USDA spends $1.5 million on grants to combat invasive pests U.S. catfish farmers petition USDA for trade relief USDA, FDA prepare for international food safety meeting Bremen ports report 11% jump in first-half box traffic

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive

London

Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April

PORTS

In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%

Venice

In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%

Rotterdam

A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.

SHIPPING

HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion

SHIPPING

Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping

Brussels

PORTS

The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI

MARITIME SERVICES

Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply

Singapore

Seascale Energy formed

SHIPPING

Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships

Rome

Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines

PORTS

Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med

Casablanca

50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company

PORTS

Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa

Genoa

Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%

Barcelona

Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again

Luxembourg

The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports

PORTS

Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group

Hamburg

Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%

PORTS

788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro

The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions

SHIPPING

GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early

Palermo

Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

SHIPYARDS

Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program

Mumbai

The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025

PORTS

Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities

Rome

Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution

DEFENCE

Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

The order is worth 500 million euros

ENVIRONMENT

T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops

Brussels

Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels

SHIPPING

ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%

Genoa

Cruise passengers down by -11%

PORTS

Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%

Ljubljana

Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good

Rome

Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods

Casablanca

Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation

Brussels

Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline

Helsinki

Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%

Cairo

Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.

SHIPPING

Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships

Taipei/Keelung

Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue

MARITIME SERVICES

Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine

Rome

Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.

Zagreb

Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers

SHIPPING

MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast

Geneva

Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024

Athens

Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%

PORTS

Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona

Ancona

Research presented on the potential of the Marche port

SHIPPING

HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024

Seoul

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%

PORTS

AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America

Kongens Lyngby/Madrid

Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company

JOBS

HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di

Hamburg

The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees

Leghorn

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep

Lugano

The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%

Algeciras/Valencia

The negative trend continued last month

SEAFARERS

Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing

Rome

MOURNING

Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83

Naples

Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector

PORTS

The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea

Rome

The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January

Los Angeles

PORTS

Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%

Leghorn

Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%

PORTS

Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana

Ancona

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West

Genoa

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%

Podgorica

Passengers increased by +16.1%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group

Rome

Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

SHIPPING

Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India

Naples

On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"

PORTS

One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal

PORTS

The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara

The Spice

Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra

MEETINGS

Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"

Genoa

It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa

MARITIME SERVICES

Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker

Genoa

It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros

SAILING LIST

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%

Nola

Road freight traffic stable

PORTS

MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational

Barcelona

It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months

PORTS

In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore/HongKong

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%

PORTS

The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa

Genoa

It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth

Long Beach

In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)

SHIPPING

Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons

Rome

Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system

SHIPPING

Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt

Marseille

Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria

PORTS

Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector

Rome

Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

SHIPPING

First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened

Singapore

It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs

PORTS

Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector

Rome

Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System

LOGISTICS

UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi

Milan

The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949

LOGISTICS

New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland

London/Milan

Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%

Valencia

Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express

Milan

The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services

COMPANIES

Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck

Genoa

Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari

ASSOCIATIONS

This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary

Genoa

A series of celebratory events are planned

MARITIME SERVICES

MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip

Hamburg

The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels

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

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

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PRESS REVIEW

Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits

(Türkiye Today)

Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy

(The News International, Pakistan)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published

Venice

The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units

SHIPPING

Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels

Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo

Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

SHIPPING

Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively

Reykjavik

PORTS

Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year

Singapore

Revenues up +8.8%

INDUSTRY

Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%

PORTS

AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire

ASSOCIATIONS

The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions

Rome

Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua

The Spice

The frequency is weekly

PORTS

CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia

Beirut

New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports

SHIPPING

Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Monk

Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa

Genoa

Immediate strike by workers in the sector

PORTS

The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly

The Spice

CUSTOMS

Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results

Helsinki

The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%

LOGISTICS

DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits

Hedehouse

Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%

PORTS

Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera

Venice

25-year contract

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January

Ravenna

Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January

Joy Taurus

347,917 TEUs were handled

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti

Rome

The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association

CUSTOMS

Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified

FINANCING

Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships

Hamburg

The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market

Singapore/Seoul

Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US

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