BRIEFS

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23 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 12, 2010

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*Shipping News* Dubai rides high on waves of luxury-cruise tourism Dubai's nascent cruise industry is set to buck the global downturn with a predicted 30 per cent surge in passenger traffic in 2010 Fewer players at UK boat show The recession has taken its toll on London's International Boat Show this year with fewer exhibitors and smaller attendances expected, but boat-builders are more confident for 2010, organisers said. Shanghai box volume falls as China trade slumps Shanghai's annual cargo box traffic fell for the first time in more than three decades on slumping demand for Chinese exports, undermining the port's bid to surpass Singapore as the world's busiest container harbour.

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'K' Line to restructure box shipping in 2010 to survive MSC adds three 8,000-TEU ships to Asia-US east coast run via Suez Hebei provincial ports to exceed 500 million tonnes in 2009 Port of Qingdao throughput surpasses 315 million tonnes Fuzhou Xingang Terminal moved over 500,000 TEU in 2009 Amsterdam container volume declines 53pc in 2009 Drewry: Better in 2010, but not much - stand by for asset sales Greenies sue Long Beach, truckers over clean trucks scheme US railways suffer worse container movement year since 2003 Chongqing-Bangkok aircraft bellyhold service launched DHL cuts will result in 300 Astar pilot lay offs Nagpur likely to be India's first multimodal air cargo hub

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Curtains to rise on GMH 2010 today Mercator may acquire 6 used tankers 2009-a boom year for Alang Voice of maritime health worldwide, IMMA is born InterManager pledges all support for crew in Year of the Seafarer Top 20 shipping lines' active box capacity dwindles by 2.4 pc Vini Container Lines handles first direct consol to Sydney Hanjin Shipping & UASC to introduce West Africa Service Major container lines to hike rates from mid-Jan. & Feb. 1 HOEGH AUTOLINERS starts regular service to Mersin, Turkey OOCL's latest 4,500-TEU vessel to be deployed on CPX service MOL's LNG Pioneer in rescue operation Jeddah's Red Sea Gateway Terminal opens for business MOL to boost investment in Gearbulk Strike hits box movement in Le Harve Record 370,000-TEU of boxship capacity scrapped in 2009 ...establishes ship management company in Philippines DB SCHENKER wins major contract CCT awarded with ISO 28000 & ISO 14001 certification Port Klang cuts storage times High winds & snow force Felixstowe container port closure GMB ports set admirable pace even in times of recession Haldia Dock throughput dips AI launches 3 separate arms CHAs' skills sharpened with 2-day training course in Hyderabad Supply chain disruptions feared in 100 pc air cargo screening in US Deadline for import of white sugar may be extended National manufacturing policy on anvil Industry may post 15-20 pc growth in Q3 net profit Right to Food Act soon Import curb on HR coil off Union Budget on Feb. 26, confirms Pranab Special subsidiary under SAIL mooted for overseas acquisitions FM's pre-Budget talks with states tomorrow Sharma may lead trade team on W. African safari

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JANUARY 8, 2010
German airports with upward trend in December The German airports working group (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Deutscher Verkehrsflugh'fen ADV) has registered a solid upward trend in traffic volumes at Germany's 23 international airport... European Freight Forwarding Index starts 2010 on a weak note The first European Freight Forwarding Index published in 2010 shows that the freight market started the year on a weak note. The 139 participants in the survey, which is compiled b... Rhenus acquires authorised economic operator status Parts of the Rhenus Group, a German logistics service provider, acquired the status of authorised economic operator at the end of 2009. AEO status enables an entity to benefit from... German firms Spedition Bode and Fr. Meyer's Sohn intensify cooperation The two German companies Fr. Meyer's Sohn and Spedition Bode, both based in L'beck, intensified their collaboration on 1 January. Each entity will remain independent, whilst they w... MOL increases stake in Gearbulk MOL increased its share in Gearbulk Holding Limited from 40 to 49% at the end of 2009. MOL has been a shareholder in Gearbulk, the world's leading open hatch shipping company, sinc... HHLA and Eurogate to improve Hamburg feeder services The German companies Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) and Eurogate are set to improve the port of Hamburg's competitivity by expanding their new feeder logistics centre. The joi... New K Line Vigo-Zeebrugge-Sheerness service K Line European Sea Highway (Kess) launched a weekly triangle service between Vigo (Spain), the Bastenaken terminal in Zeebrugge (Belgium) and Sheerness (England) on 1 January. Thu... Gulftainer increases volumes in 2009 The Sharjah-based terminal and logistics company Gulftainer increased throughput at its UAE facilities by nearly 10% in 2009. The Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT) and the Sharja... TAP satisfied with Angolan cargo business TAP Cargo, the freight division of the Portuguese airline, increased the volume of cargo flown to Angola in 2009 by 10%. The 1,100 t flown fulfilled the carrier's expectations for ... Taca launches new San Salvador flights The airline Taca, which operates out of El Salvador, has launched three new links from the nation's capital San Salvador. Taca now offers daily connections to Houston (USA) and Roa... Turkish Airlines acquiring new aircraft Turkey's flag carrier Turkish Airlines is set to buy 30 Airbus 320 family planes, as part of its ongoing fleet expansion (105 new aircraft). An order for 20 jets is definite and th... Hervé Le Jeune leaves TLF Hervé Le Jeune, who has been the manager of the French transport and logistics trade association F'd'ration des entreprises de transport et de logistique de France (TLF) since the ...

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JANUARY 11, 2010
ISF concern over swine flu actions Odfjell scraps parcel tanker St Lawrence volumes well down North club stays stable

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Royal Caribbean and R-R settle pod lawsuit Stolt agrees to buy cancelled parcel tankers

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Port of Tacoma taps Curt Stoner as container terminal business boss Crowley making changes to management team Navios Holdings sells Panamax vessel for $63 million Monthly Port Tracker report looks for box count increases Diana Shipping announces pair of time charter contracts

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Port congestion at all-time high Cold weather and increased coal demand lead to bulk vessels delays worldwide. Clarksons resumes secondhand ship valuations Guide prices for secondhand ship values restarted as liquidity returns to sale and purchase market. US box imports set to pick-up Inbound volumes forecast to show gains as consumer demand rises. European ports warn over strict state aid rules Dogmatic application of rules on public funding would put future development at risk. TOP Ships faces bareboat charter wrangle Owner mulls action against charterer of new tankers after unilateral cut in charterhire.

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Top charter pay cut SEEARLAND subsidiary Magellano Marine has allegedly slashed payments by a third on its bareboat charters of Top Ships' Ionian Wave and Tyrrhenian Wave Seafarer-rights school set THE International Transport Workers' Federation today announced plans for an academy to equip seafarers with better knowledge of their rights Royal scores pod payback ROLLS Royce will pay Royal Caribbean $65M to compensate the cruise line for Mermaid pod propulsion woes Analyst sees tanker strength JEFFERIES analyst Douglas Mavrinac today graded up Nordic American, OSG and Frontline on a more bullish long-term outlook for the tanker sector Contship Italia talks falter TALKS involving Contship Italia, politicians and unions have failed to resolve a dispute over plans for job cuts at the Medcenter Container Terminal at Gioia Tauro Detroit bomb stirs box scan talk THE LATEST airline security scare could reignite the debate over 100% box scanning in US ports, a highly placed US Homeland Security source has told Fairplay

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Shipping Demand Remains Positive, Says NYK Line Diesel Hits 13-Month High Port Tracker Launches New Format Henderson Trucking Buys Alabama-based Carrier DOE Grants Truck, Engine Makers $115 Million Amtrak to Add Over 100 Locomotives UK Plans Massive Offshore Wind Farms Container Imports Increase after 30-Month Decline Crowley Swaps Senior Management's Jobs Portec Expands in China Air France-KLM Traffic Falls in December Dockworkers Strike at Top French Ports Mercedes Opens Georgia Processing Center OOCL Christens 14th SX Class Containership Seaway Traffic Falls 25 Percent DOT Stimulus Payouts Approach $8 Billion Transport Employment Fell in December Maersk Clerk Charged with $250,000 Wire Fraud Seaspan Gets 43rd Containership

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Somali pirates: British yacht couple 'will be shot' Cork optimistic for 2010 China to outdo Germany as world's largest exporter Cold crunch disrupts European travel MBG schedules first sailing

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Bareboat battle Top Ships to seek redress as long term charterer unilaterally cuts hire on two handymax products carriers. Mediator resisted Rolls Royce wants a new mediator in Carnival Corp lawsuit due to relationship with Royal Caribbean chief executive. Pod suit settled Royal Caribbean Cruises to add $65m in gains to books after settlement with Rolls-Royce in pod propulsion fight. Charter comeback Handysize prospects lure shipowner Nikos Pateras into launch of a new venture. Global chosen Malaysia's state oil firm is poised to award the US offshore vessel owner a $105m pipelay contract. Stage set Upgrading three stocks, Jefferies analyst becomes the latest to reveal far brighter expectations for US-listed tanker owners. Two for Argas CGGVeritas and TAQA's seismic joint venture bags $375m worth of ocean bottom cable contracts. Navios to buy? Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Maritime Holdings may buy ships after $88m double sale to affiliate. Cash for cape Restis-linked Seanergy Maritime looks to shareholders for nearly $30m to see through stealthy capesize purchase. Quick fix Diana Shipping secures one-year deal for panamax bulker only two weeks after buying the vessel. Box exit Greece's NewLead brings down curtain on liner operations with sale of last two boxships. Panamax crunch Clarksons says 10-year-old panamax boxship shed almost 50% of its value last year as broker's ship valuation service resumes. Cash splash Indonesian owner Trada Maritime lines up $200m spend on tankers, bulkers, barges and tugs. BlackRock buys New York-based investment heavyweight hikes its holding in offshore shipowner Tidewater. Mystery buy India's GE Shipping buys teenage product tanker but it is keeping quiet on key details. Asbestos hope Scottish judge upholds law that could cost insurers billions in payments to former yard workers exposed to deadly substance. Decimated Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC Corp is facing a 10% drop in revenues this year, but plans to diversify. Stolt's back Oslo-listed owner snaps up SLS tanker quartet at fresh price having previously terminated the same newbuildings. Speedy sale Germany's H. Vogemann sells panamax brace two months after buying the ships. Prisco grows Russian tanker owner posts oil volume rise for 2009, as it moves into dry cargo. Eitzen tanker torn Chemical unit listing off New York as part of deck collapses after overloading causes tank rupture. Union pays out Former New Zealand crewman wins compensation in defamation case following union email. Capes congested Around one in five capesize bulkers sitting at anchor at ports around the world, analyst says. Paris dumps duo Paris Dragnis-led Goldenport Holdings has cancelled two supramax newbuildings on order in China. HVS warned Vietnamese shiprepairer told to stop using copper slag for blasting work after residents kick up storm. First fight over Norwegian offshore player PGS wins $58m spat with Spanish shipyard over newbuilding cancellation. Four for Densa STX Offshore & Shipbuilding bags two-plus-two bulker order from Turkish newcomer Densa Shipping. Daewoo double Angelicoussis group books VLCC and capesize newbuilding orders at South Korean shipbuilder. Baltimar blaze Multipurpose suffers fire off Denmark, but crew extinguish flames safely. Danish dip Shipowners in Denmark have 30% fewer vessels on order than at this time last year. Kogas refinances Korea Gas Corp refinances four LNG carriers operated under long-term COAs by domestic owners. Hsin pens capes Taiwanese bulker owner Hsin Chien Marine takes capesize newbuilding pair at Hanjin Heavy. Odfjell scraps Norwegian owner sells 1982-built Bow Maasslot tanker into India for close to book value. Ship patched Wilson general cargoship ECL Commander repaired in Norway after suffering water ingress.

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JANUARY 11, 2010
ComPair: Transpacific capacity down 5%-6% Coast Guard mulls stowage standards China/India service to slow steam UPS cutting 1,800 jobs Rail analyst adjusts demand forecast U.S., New Zealand to work on anti-terror IT RILA lines up speakers for conference Balido named Border Trade Alliance president Icy conditions trouble Tianjin port Corpus Christi project advances HHLA to work with Iranian port

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Stena Bulk orders Suezmax pair in South Korea Gothenburg-based Stena Bulk has ordered two 158,000-DWT tankers from South Korea's Samsung to be delivered in 2011. The company has also secured options for a further two vessels Norwegian government charms Fredriksen to fly Norwegian flag When John Fredriksen and his daughter Cecile in November met Norway's minister of trade and industry, Trond Griske, they were joined also by the Finance Minister Sigbjørn Johnsen and the Norwegian shipping tax dispute in Supreme Court this week The tax dispute between a number of shipowners and the Norwegian government has reached the Supreme Court of Norway, Høyesterett, where the issue of deferred taxes will be considered during Danish shipowners hire war ships A P Møller-Mærsk hired soldiers and a warship from Tanzania in December 2008 to protect the product tanker Brigit Maersk, the Copenhagen Post online reports. According to the news Stolt-Nielsen buys earlier cancelled parcel tankers Stolt-Nielsen has agreed with SLS Shipbuilding to buy the four 44,000 DWT parcel tankers that SNSA ordered in June 2005, for an undisclosed sum. Stolt-Nielsen says the price Odfjell sells tanker to recycler Odfjell sells the coated parcel tanker Bow Maasslot for recycling in India for an undisclosed sum. The vessel has green passport and the recycling yard shall submit a working plan

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Matson reacts to rising fuel costs Hawaii's largest shipping company to raise fuel surcharge by 3.5 percent. Hybrid ship saves $2 million on initial voyage US Navy seeing benefits of reducing reliance on fossil fuel. Fears of Arctic cruise ship disaster Danish navy says cruise ships are sailing too close to icebergs and glaciers. Prices firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg But early trading on NYMEX shows losses. Bunker prices firming in Fujairah Prices for 380 cSt material climb $7 pmt. New barge in Algeciras Bay Purpose-built 4,200 dwt barge has segregated tanks for up to five products. Cruise ship for Kenyan bunker player Refurbished vessel expected to resume cruise trade in Indian Ocean. Hedging deals brought heavy losses CMA CGM moved beyond bunker hedging to take positions in the oil markets. Supplier warns of 'rushed and ill advised changes' to ISO 8217 Chemoil says proposals could generate quality disputes and drive up costs. Bunkers firm as crude rebounds Most Asian markets quiet on Monday. External: Global Risk Management PetroChina secures fuel oil storage in Los Angeles Deal comes days after confirming lease for five million barrels storage in the Caribbean. Bankruptcies 'good' for the shipping industry Rates improving but recovery still remain uncertain. Pakistani supplier launches newbuild to supply 380 cst Steadfast says new barge will help it become 'more efficient'.

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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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