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BRIEFS

January 15, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Throughput growth at PSA's foreign terminals soars 35%
PSA Corporation's overseas volumes ballooned 35 per cent in 2003 to surpass the 10 million TEU mark, bringing its overall handling result to 28.5 million TEUs after a record year at its Singapore terminals.
APL, Pacific Int'l, Zim in talks for tie-up
SINGAPORE's two biggest container shipping lines, APL and Pacific International Lines are in talks to team up with Zim Israel Navigation in a joint venture service linking Australia and Asia.
Volumes at Kwai Chung down 2.4% in December
CONTAINER traffic through Hong Kong's main port facilities in Kwai Chung fell for the seventh straight month in December amid rising competition from the cheaper Shenzhen port in south China.
China Merchants to invest 1.6b yuan in Ningbo port
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port and toll-road operating arm of China's communications ministry, signed a contract to invest 1.63 billion yuan in a port in the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo.
Norwegian shipping magnate dies
NORWEGIAN shipping magnate Arne Naess Jr fell to his death while climbing in the mountains near Cape Town, police said yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

US to classify air travellers according to security risk
THE US authorities are to classify all passengers boarding a plane at a US airport according to a risk scale, sparking the anger of rights advocates.
Cathay to spend up to US$1.5b on new jets
Thailand, China agree to unlimited flights
Taiwan-China charter flights during Lunar New Year impossible: sources
A380 test flights to start early next year
China Southern's passenger count down

Features

Preserving maritime resources for mankind
IN the days when ships were made of wood and by men of steel there was pride in craftsmanship.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE Yemen Ports Authority will extend the free storage period for container cargo at the Ma'alla container terminal at the port of Aden from seven days to 10.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Throughput growth at PSA's foreign terminals soars 35%
PSA Corporation's overseas volumes ballooned 35 per cent in 2003 to surpass the 10 million TEU mark, bringing its overall handling result to 28.5 million TEUs after a record year at its Singapore terminals.
APL, Pacific Int'l, Zim in talks for tie-up
SINGAPORE's two biggest container shipping lines, APL and Pacific International Lines are in talks to team up with Zim Israel Navigation in a joint venture service linking Australia and Asia.
Volumes at Kwai Chung down 2.4% in December
CONTAINER traffic through Hong Kong's main port facilities in Kwai Chung fell for the seventh straight month in December amid rising competition from the cheaper Shenzhen port in south China.
China Merchants to invest 1.6b yuan in Ningbo port
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port and toll-road operating arm of China's communications ministry, signed a contract to invest 1.63 billion yuan in a port in the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo.
Norwegian shipping magnate dies
NORWEGIAN shipping magnate Arne Naess Jr fell to his death while climbing in the mountains near Cape Town, police said yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

US to classify air travellers according to security risk
THE US authorities are to classify all passengers boarding a plane at a US airport according to a risk scale, sparking the anger of rights advocates.
Cathay to spend up to US$1.5b on new jets
Thailand, China agree to unlimited flights
Taiwan-China charter flights during Lunar New Year impossible: sources
A380 test flights to start early next year
China Southern's passenger count down

Features

Preserving maritime resources for mankind
IN the days when ships were made of wood and by men of steel there was pride in craftsmanship.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE Yemen Ports Authority will extend the free storage period for container cargo at the Ma'alla container terminal at the port of Aden from seven days to 10.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Throughput growth at PSA's foreign terminals soars 35%
PSA Corporation's overseas volumes ballooned 35 per cent in 2003 to surpass the 10 million TEU mark, bringing its overall handling result to 28.5 million TEUs after a record year at its Singapore terminals.
APL, Pacific Int'l, Zim in talks for tie-up
SINGAPORE's two biggest container shipping lines, APL and Pacific International Lines are in talks to team up with Zim Israel Navigation in a joint venture service linking Australia and Asia.
Volumes at Kwai Chung down 2.4% in December
CONTAINER traffic through Hong Kong's main port facilities in Kwai Chung fell for the seventh straight month in December amid rising competition from the cheaper Shenzhen port in south China.
China Merchants to invest 1.6b yuan in Ningbo port
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port and toll-road operating arm of China's communications ministry, signed a contract to invest 1.63 billion yuan in a port in the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo.
Norwegian shipping magnate dies
NORWEGIAN shipping magnate Arne Naess Jr fell to his death while climbing in the mountains near Cape Town, police said yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

US to classify air travellers according to security risk
THE US authorities are to classify all passengers boarding a plane at a US airport according to a risk scale, sparking the anger of rights advocates.
Cathay to spend up to US$1.5b on new jets
Thailand, China agree to unlimited flights
Taiwan-China charter flights during Lunar New Year impossible: sources
A380 test flights to start early next year
China Southern's passenger count down

Features

Preserving maritime resources for mankind
IN the days when ships were made of wood and by men of steel there was pride in craftsmanship.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE Yemen Ports Authority will extend the free storage period for container cargo at the Ma'alla container terminal at the port of Aden from seven days to 10.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Throughput growth at PSA's foreign terminals soars 35%
PSA Corporation's overseas volumes ballooned 35 per cent in 2003 to surpass the 10 million TEU mark, bringing its overall handling result to 28.5 million TEUs after a record year at its Singapore terminals.
APL, Pacific Int'l, Zim in talks for tie-up
SINGAPORE's two biggest container shipping lines, APL and Pacific International Lines are in talks to team up with Zim Israel Navigation in a joint venture service linking Australia and Asia.
Volumes at Kwai Chung down 2.4% in December
CONTAINER traffic through Hong Kong's main port facilities in Kwai Chung fell for the seventh straight month in December amid rising competition from the cheaper Shenzhen port in south China.
China Merchants to invest 1.6b yuan in Ningbo port
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port and toll-road operating arm of China's communications ministry, signed a contract to invest 1.63 billion yuan in a port in the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo.
Norwegian shipping magnate dies
NORWEGIAN shipping magnate Arne Naess Jr fell to his death while climbing in the mountains near Cape Town, police said yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

US to classify air travellers according to security risk
THE US authorities are to classify all passengers boarding a plane at a US airport according to a risk scale, sparking the anger of rights advocates.
Cathay to spend up to US$1.5b on new jets
Thailand, China agree to unlimited flights
Taiwan-China charter flights during Lunar New Year impossible: sources
A380 test flights to start early next year
China Southern's passenger count down

Features

Preserving maritime resources for mankind
IN the days when ships were made of wood and by men of steel there was pride in craftsmanship.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE Yemen Ports Authority will extend the free storage period for container cargo at the Ma'alla container terminal at the port of Aden from seven days to 10.

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HMM liftings rise 9.7 per cent in 2003 HK remains top port in 2003 as Kwai Chung throughput rises K Line opens 15th China representative office in Changchun Wuhan to become central China logistics hub Group makes recommendations to improve SL ports efficiency Box growth boosts Marseilles' Fos 2XL project Emirates adds to Airbus fleet Japan Airlines details integration plans AA looks at non-stop, LA-Washington service Qantas boosts domestic capacity with more A330s

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Tonnage tax vital for growth: Varun Shipping chief DGS set to make key changes in Contract of Affreightment policy India now largest supplier of soyameal to Far East IT exports projected to grow by 26 pc during 2003-04 Edible oil imports may decline Canada may open trade centres in 3 Southern cities Container handling technology at CCT attains global standards - Fastest growing box terminal in South India Rlys freight exceeds target for April-Dec. 2003 CMIE forecasts higher GDP growth at 8.2 pc for 2003-04 Mineral production records 2.4 pc growth in Nov. 2003 Customs, excise duty collections up by 9.3 pc in April-Dec. 2003 Commerce Ministry formulating better deal for exporters Pak plans to give 'MFN Plus' status to India Birla Cellulosic wins IMC's Bajaj Quality Trophy - Juran Medal for Ratan Tata Exclusive SEZ for financial services to come up in Mumbai West's view of India changing: UK Editor Fieo meet sees promising market in S. Africa

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JANUARY 14, 2004
US East Coast softer, buyers holding back Pacific Northwest marginally softer 2nd Annual London Tanker Conference coming up US crude stocks at new record low, heating oil rose There were plenty of surprises in this week's oil inventory data from the US. Commercial crude stocks fell to a new 28-year low according to the DOE, but heating oil stocks rose to stand well above year-ago levels. Global management reshuffle for EMMF Peninsula expands team and operations Peninsula Petroleum announced the expansion of its team with an experienced trader today, and said turnover doubled in 2003. The company is confident of continued growth. Piraeus: Fuel oil gyrations continue as gas oil gains stall Saudi prices firm, loading delays at Red Sea ports Korea: Demand slows down as price increases pause Rotterdam slightly softer with crude

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Wärtsilä moves production from Turku to Trieste Pilot under the influence Investor interest in Star Reefer

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Boeing gets into marine communications market Offers high speed, broadband communications service currently being adopted by leading international airlines Hawaii Superferry inks accord with Austal Plans involve two 340 ft cats NCL newbuild damaged in storm Pride of America grounded and listing at Lloydwerft

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Seattle Port Commission names officers for 2004 Portland port board eyes Troutdale Airport plans Clipper takes delivery of new handysize vessel Greenbrier sees improvement in first fiscal quarter numbers Hanjin orders larger vessels for China to Europe service

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Three injured as Pride of America sinks THE cruiseship newbuilding Pride of America at Bremerhaven-based shipyard Lloyd Werft partly sank during a storm on Tuesday night, causing one of the yard's cranes to collapse on to a building. Wärtsilä to shutdown Turku production MARINE engine major Wärtsilä Corp has cited weaker demand for large ship engines as a main reason for its decision to slash capacity by 33% and end production at one of its 'home' Finnish factories at Turku. Naess killed in climbing accident NORWEGIAN multi-billionaire and former shipping tycoon Arne Naess fell to his death on Tuesday as he was climbing a mountain in South Africa while being watched by close friends, writes Jerry Frank. Eight new product tankers for Lasco LATVIAN shipping company JSC Latvijas Kugnieciba (Lasco) has announced plans to order up to eight 51,800 dwt double-hull product tankers for delivery before the end of 2008 from Croatian shipbuilder 3Maj, writes Hugh O'Mahony. US set to probe Shell oil revisions The US Securities and Exchange Commission is likely to start an initial probe into Royal Dutch/Shell's overbooking and then slashing of its proven reserves.

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Pride investigation hindered THE investigation into the cause of the heeling over of NCL's Pride of America at Lloyd Werft is being hindered by the scaffolding, which is covering the side of the ship Smit sells URS stake to Fairplay SMIT International will sell half its stake in towage company URS to Hamburg's Fairplay Towage, which will secure the Belgian market for the two companies Boeing to offer broadband service BOEING is to sell its high-speed, internet satellite broadband services to the maritime industry, in a move that will offer better tracking of vessels Polembros sues KPT for $6.5Bn GREEK operator Polembros Shipping is to sue Karachi Port Trust for $6.5Bn in damages it has incurred since the 27 July grounding of Tasman Spirit Have your say! IS it time to consider the formation of a separate passenger/cruise ship P&I club? Have your say to letters@fairplay.co.uk Senator seeks NY screening NEW YORK Democrat senator Charles Schumer yesterday called for biometric screening of foreign arrivals at New York's passenger ship terminal DFDS to carry more paper to UK US must reinvest tax money Pride of America now stable Diplomats tackle Erika request Columbia dredging wins approval Scottish yards take on teenagers Low cost airlines hit Dover figures Wilhelmsen laments Norwegian focus 500 go in latest W'rtsil' cutbacks Harbour craft asked to stay vigilant

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JANUARY 14, 2004
L.A.-Long Beach calls up in 2003 Total of 3,005 container vessels called at the largest port complex in the U.S., a 10 percent increase over the previous year. Business praises call for Doha talks Industry supports Washington's urging of WTO to restart free-trade negotiations. MTS study urges DOT leadership New box record for Marine Terminals Corp. Frankfurt cargo profits up Noted maritime lawyer Delich dead at 63 Kelang port fee hike draws fire Port of Tacoma commission names president Superferry proposed for Texas-C. America Kwon new president of Total Terminals Dragonair expands Euro sales network Project exporters group elects officers

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Charters up, but market 'ain't seen nothin' yet' say HR The index is sharply up this week, especially in the mid-size(1,700TEU+) categories whose rates had eroded over Christmas, but the market 'ain't seen nothin' yet,' says broker Howe Robinson. Ofers accepted. Israel Corp reaches Zim settlement Israel Corporation announced yesterday that it had completed the acquisition of the Government's 48.6% share in Zim for around US$115million, subject to anti-trust approval. Hanjin to enhance Asia/Europe and Transpac capacity CBSA targets autumn 2005 for Canadian 24-hour rule IKEA Sweden-Duisburg trains to continue for now Samskip takes over Nedshipping Liner Agencies, expanding client list Crew and Port Authority to blame for Sealand Express grounding Owners warn security costs will force Australian rates up Transhipment boosts PTP to 31% throughout rise Altenwerder facility stats start first full year well

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Cheniere options Alabama LNG site Company clinches agreement with Atlantic for possible gas terminal. Nordic American profit triples NAT says it has had recent approaches on its suezmax trio. Sam Delich dead Rodeo riding maritime lawyer dies after heart attack. Thomson Holidays takes Noordam Holland American Line to wave goodby to oldest ship after signing long-term charter. Mercator goes for stock issue Indian tanker owner wants cash for fleet growth, while opening the door wider for foreign investors. Wilh Wilhelmsen orders car carrier duo Scandinavian giant extends Eukor fleet with yet more newbuildings. Tankerska eyes repair yard Croatian tanker owner considers bid to buy domestic operation Nauta Lamjana. Pride of America on the rocks Storm leaves NCL cruiseship newbuilding grounded and listing at Lloyd Werft. Samskip buys Dutch boxship agent Icelandic carrier hooks up with Nedshipping to boost Scandinavian and northern European business. Arne Naess dies in mountain fall Friends watch as Norwegian shipping tycoon plunges 100 metres down rock face in South Africa. DFDS wins shipping contract Danish owner to ship paper products in 10-year deal. Fesco trims passengership fleet Russian boxship and bulker owner sells 1986-built vessel to Greek interests. Smit brings in partner at URS Dutch salvage giant sells 50% of Belgian coastal operator to Germany's Fairplay Towage. Wartsila shifts to Trieste Finnish ship engine maker to lay off 480 staff and move production from Turku to Italy. Indian Oil Corp mulls shipping options Chairman MS Ramachandran says company may buy tankers or play paper trades. NOL's Lim set to cash in Finance director looking at a cool SGD1m paper profit after exercising company share options. A&P eyes newbuilding market UK shiprepair group reaches agreement to use the ex-Cammell Laird newbuilding hall. Austal close to $150m US deal Aussie fast craft specialist signs conditional agreement with Hawaiian inter-island ferry operator. PTP handles close to 3.5m teu in 2003 Malaysian container terminal reports year-on-year growth of 31% in annual box throughput.

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Israel to sell 49-percent state share in Zim First U.S. Lines ship arrives at Long Beach Weak dollar prompts higher currency charge in Canada/Europe trade U.K. coastguard agency sets Jan. 31 deadline for security plans OSG files statement to raise up to $500 million U.S. Coast Guard prepares for dry cargo residue discharge actions on Great Lakes U.S. starts free trade agreement negotiations with Dominican Republic ITC starts second annual wool articles monitoring report IBS Logistics picks G-Log software to manage China services U.S. Commerce department calculates Canadian softwood lumber subsidy at 13 percent U.S. Agriculture department opens trade offices in Beijing and Manila GIPSA raises fees for certain product tests to cover operations costs U.S. Agriculture department denies trade help to Texas-based rice producers U.S. bans civet imports L.A./Long Beach vessel traffic recovers from 2002 dip Port of Le Havre sees 15% jump in box traffic U.S. Army Corps approves Columbia River channel deepening HHLA handled 4 million TEUs in 2003 Seattle elects port officers for 2004

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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

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		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)

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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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