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BRIEFS
February 22, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Several cities vying to host next America's Cup
    America's Cup champion Larry Ellison said that San Francisco was his first choice for the next regatta - but quickly added that it was not guaranteed to host an event that will provide a significant boost to the host city's economy.

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM levies Asia to Med/Black Sea/Europe US$200/TEU hike mid-March
  • APL to levy intra-Asia rate increase of US$100/TEU from March 1
  • OOCL levies emergency charge March 1-20 on PDR-Canada cargo
  • Pay or forfeit containership, Hanjin Heavy tells CMA CGM
  • Lianyungang January throughput up 17pc
  • Colombo box volume up 33pc at private SAGT container terminal
  • Jordan's ACT adds quay cranes to raise capacity to two million TEU
  • 8,272-TEU Albert Maersk biggest ever ship to call at Saigon
  • Kerry Logistics wins three major China contracts
  • PD Logistics to handle Tsingtao at Felixstowe for Halewood International
  • Continental, United bid to fly to Tokyo's downtown airport
  • Dallas/Fort Worth sees Asia freight volumes rise 38pc
  • Russia's roomy IL-76 dodges around EU noise pollution ban

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Om Freight Forwarders forays into super heavy lift ODC movement
  • Need for separate regulatory authority for logistics sector stressed
  • With resale ships' prices dropping, SCI goes shopping with over Rs 9K cr. in pocket
  • Logistics sector hopes for 'industry' status in Budget
  • SCI's worldwide agents meet from today
  • A&A sets out as logistics provider with experience & determination
  • DAMCO expands into Horn of Africa
  • Sharma invites Austrian tech in infrastructure-building
  • Investment promotion & protection pact signed with Latvia
  • Seafood exporters' hope floats on USDC's final review of anti-dumping duties
  • Basmati exports seen rising by 55 pc
  • KoPT Board defers ABG issue
  • Paradip Port springs a few surprises
  • Jet set for African safari
  • New 'India Permit' for high-capacity, multi-axle goods carriers mooted
  • AI wins 'Emerging Freighter Services of the Year' award
  • DHL wins 'Freight Forwarder of the Year' award
  • Rlys hauls in more revenue from commodities
  • Export credit rate slashed on foreign currency loans
  • Export stimulus review only in April'Khullar
  • Spectacular export figures from Gujarat SEZs
  • I-T Dept (WR) bats for lowering corporation tax!
  • Healthcare, travel & tourism draw high-level Fiji team to India

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
  • CAT Logistics opens logistics centre near Lyon
    CAT Logistics, a member of the CAT group, is reinforcing its presence in the Rh'ne-Alpes region in France. The logistics service provider has phased in a new 20,000 sqm logist...
  • Esprit and Fiege strengthen their ties
    The fashion clothing retailer Esprit and the Fiege Group, a logistics service provider based in Greven (Germany), recently inked a pact to intensify their year-long cooperatio...
  • Choice Logistics opens new hub in Dubai
    Choice Logistics, a global leader in highly optimized, flexible, mission-critical service parts logistics systems, has set up a regional hub in Dubai (UAE), which will serve a...
  • TransRussia 2010 in Moscow, 27-30 April
    The 15th edition of TransRussia, the largest international transport event in Russia and its neighbouring countries, is taking place in Moscow from 27-30 April 2010. T...
  • Corrigendum: Hans-Wilhelm Dünner's 60th birthday
    An unfortunate error crept into yesterday's article about Hans-Wilhelm Dünner's 60th birthday. The person who was able to blow out 60 candles was not Hans Dürrer, it w...
  • DHL Freight Germany gets new CEO
    DHL Freight, the division of Deutsche Post DHL that is responsible for the international road business, appointed Stefan Paul as its new managing director for Germany on 1 February...
  • Irish Continental Group opts for Gottwald
    The German crane manufacturer Gottwald Port Technology (Gottwald) recently received an order for a new mobile harbour crane from the Irish Continental Group (ICG). The equipme...
  • Port of Hamburg: Elbe dredging costs rising sharply
    The government of Hamburg (Germany) has reported that the cost to dredge the River Elbe's fairway is rising. The senate confirmed that the city state will have to pay EUR 35 millio...
  • Port-au-Prince reopens for scheduled flights
    Five and a half weeks after the disastrous earthquake in Haiti in 12 January, the airport that serves the capital Port-au-Prince is reopening for scheduled flights today ...
  • Durban's new airport get name
    The South African airport operator Airports Company South Africa has announced that the new airport in Durban will be named after King Shaka, a Zulu monarch. King Shaka intern...
  • US airlines scramble to get Tokyo routes
    American Airlines (AA) and Delta Airlines (DL) joined United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines in applying to serve Japan's Tokyo Haneda airport (HND)....
  • LH Cargo pilots to down tools
    The German union Cockpit, which represents the interests of 8,200 cockpit staff, has announced that around 94% of the Lufthansa and Germanwings pilots who can vote, are in favour o...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2010
  • Clipper brings blackmail charges against pirates
  • DSME inks five tanker deal with Sonangol

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Ports back governors' letter in support of new Columbia bridge
  • Senator Murray nets funding for Port of Seattle project
  • Port of Everett to reopen 10th Street Boat Launch
  • Port of Tacoma advancing Clean Truck Program
  • US rail freight traffic drops again during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • UK court clarifies legality of ransom payments
    Ruling provides confirmation that payments to pirates are not illegal or contrary to public policy
  • Cash flow key to ship finance deals
    Markets will be less tough than expected - but only for owners with access to cash
  • MCA detains ship with rag in hull
    Rag used to plug crack in Russian ship's hull

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Paris to hold refinery talks
    THE FRENCH government today urged Total Oil to resolve its labour trauma and planned talks with the group this weekend
  • Falklands drilling this weekend
    AS A DRILLING rig arrived today in the islands, the Falklands Legislative Assembly reportedly promised that oil exploration would "commence as planned"
  • BDI gains on Chinese surge
    SPECULATION about a surge in Chinese demand for coal and iron ore after the weeklong Chinese New Year holiday has lifted the BDI for the third day in a row
  • Kremlin backs growing yards
    UNITED Shipbuilding Corp's CEO Roman Trotsenko has said Russia's yards recorded 62% growth in 2009
  • Petrobras begins importing fuel
    BRAZIL'S government-run oil company Petrobras has imported almost 1.2M barrels of gasoline this month, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Manila to start bulk surveys
    MANILA plans next month to begin surveying and clearing bulk cargoes at ports of discharge
  • Fortescue profits dive 94%
    FORTESCUE Metals has reported a 94% dive in profits for its first half

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • ACL to Raise Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • MSC Puts 8,085-TEU Ships Into East Coast
  • Oberstar Urges "Clean" Highway Extension
  • FMC Clears Trans-Pacific Carriers to Talk Environment
  • Did Snow Blow Truckload Rates Higher?
  • UPS, Commerce Department Partner to Boost Exports
  • Strong Short Line Traffic Beats Weather
  • USA Truck: 'We're Not Related' to USA Carriers
  • Domestic Intermodal Grew in Fourth Quarter
  • IANA Sees Intermodal Gain as Truck Surplus Fades
  • Icelandair to Sell Bluebird
  • Video: Goldman Sachs' Tom Kim on the economy and trans-Pacific trade
  • Railcar Makers ARI, US Railcar Team Up
  • Storms Cut Traffic at Large U.S. Railroads
  • CSCMP, Universities Partner to Promote Supply Chain
  • CMA CGM Seeks Delay of Ship Orders
  • CMA CGM Expects Rest of $500 Million Credit Soon
  • Lufthansa Cargo to Fly Through Four Day Strike
  • APL to Increase Intra-Asia Rates
  • SCI to Hike India-Europe Rates
  • South Carolina Ports Promotes Senior Managers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Gung ho fat choy: The Chinese New Year 4707 promises much
    One sixth of the planet's population is currently celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year - the Year of the Tiger. Beginning on Valentine's Day [February 14] and corresponding with the new black moon, the 15-day festival is a late starter this year; nonetheless the big cat intends to hit the ground running to perpetuate the global growth revival.
  • Green fuel legislation a 'huge challenge'
  • CMA CGM back in headlines
  • UN climate change chief resigns
  • Port of Montreal receives more government infrastructure funding
  • FMC moves to change NVOCC tariff filing rules

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Frightening lesson
    Chip and LNG carriers are first to the scene after a tall ship with 64 students and teachers sinks off Brazil.
  • Fine levied
    US judge upholds Fleet Management's plea agreement in criminal case over Cosco Busan spill.
  • Demo doom
    Broker says demo prices are inflated and owners should brace themselves for a slide in scrap values.
  • Good for tankers
    Total refinery strike could be a positive for crude tanker owners by boosting congestion, analyst says.
  • Two speed scrap
    Big challenges lie ahead for many ship recycling yards as new convention kicks in, says GL's Gramann.
  • Dredgers sought
    Florida's Port Manatee seeking bids for dredging for 12.5 metre depth in $200m expansion plan.
  • Looking abroad
    Dahlman Rose analyst says Petrobras may consider taking internationally built units for massive rig and drillship tenders.
  • Buyers' blues
    New recycling convention pushed cash buyers 'off the hook'.
  • Dry-bulk boost
    Stephens analyst upgrades three US-listed bulker stocks on expectations of "meaningful upside" ahead.
  • Recycling blow
    War of words as heat turns up on efforts to get new ship recycling convention ratified.
  • Hijack warning
    Ships vulnerable to possible surge in Somali pirate attacks after monsoon period, NATO warns.
  • Pressure point
    Campaigner says ship recyclers can afford to improve yard standards from pocketing profits.
  • All washed up
    Carnage off Lagos as storm grounds 16 veteran tankers and cargoships in Takwa Bay.
  • Wet to dry
    Korea's Hanjin Heavy accepts owner's request to switch three-ship tanker order to bulkers.
  • Ship sought
    US businessman Erik Hultkrantz looking for vessel to restart Maine to Nova Scotia ferry run.
  • Nothing fishy
    Norwegian authorities let a Russian fish carrier off the hook after master interrogated.
  • Humpuss thaw
    Setback for Spyros Polemis as freezing order against Humpass for charter hire defaults is cut by $15m.
  • Doulos denied
    South Africa refuses to let world's oldest passengership begin new life in Port Elizabeth.
  • Eidesvik happy
    Green Reefers CEO Troil Eidesvik content with NOK 2m yield from subsequent offering despite many of the shares remaining unsold.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Sammy Ofer's returning ships to the North of England, Evangelos Marinakis plans another US float and Hyundai Heavy's huge orderbook has less than two years to run.
  • Drillship drop
    Analyst cuts 2011 earnings outlook for DryShips due to softening of drillship market.
  • Stack shrinks
    Seacor's Gulf of Mexico lay-up list was cut in the fourth quarter as it handed back chartered tonnage.
  • It's quotes time
    There's plenty of argy bargy down at the Falklands and there's no neighbourly love at the Sovcomflot trial.
  • Dockwise down
    Profit and revenue dipped in 2009 for Dutch heavy-lift group in subdued markets.
  • Divi dashed
    Stolt-Nielsen opts against full-year dividend pending evidence of a sustained market recovery.
  • Volgaflot signs
    Russian owner continues fleet renewal with order for 10 mini-bulkers at Okskaya and Nevsky shipyards.
  • Glory 'not free'
    Zodiac denies reports that its hijacked car carrier Asian Glory has been released by pirates.
  • Finnish smash
    Euroafrica and Norresundby cargoships damaged in collision off coast of Finland.
  • Seacor ahead
    New York-listed shipowner's fourth quarter profit takes a dive but its numbers are ahead of analysts' forecasts.
  • Futures bright
    Herman Michelet-led derivatives player Imarex posts best ever pre-tax earnings in 2009.
  • Filipino rescued
    Crewman found "disoriented" in cabin after suspected stroke rescued from Cido ship off Alaska.
  • Bonheur buoyant
    Fred Olsen tanker, offshore and cruise owner posts higher profit despite slumping suezmax value.
  • NWS falls
    Russian river-sea specialist sees freight volumes drop 16% in 2009, but

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • FMC has economic, 'green' agenda
  • ACL to raise transatlantic rates April 1
  • CMA CGM hikes Asia/Europe rates
  • TSA: Airlines to inspect 75% of cargo
  • U.S. Soybean Export Council retained
  • Choice Logistics opens Dubai hub
  • FMC to end NVO tariff rate publishing
  • Panalpina adds Antwerp/Houston LCL service
  • Damco opens Djibouti outlet
  • Port Manatee prepares for container terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • 2010 ' a year for those with cash in their pockets
    The shipping accountant and adviser Moore Stephens predicts that 2010 "will be a good year for anyone in the shipping industry with cash and access to finance", despite the pressure
  • Icebreakers remain in port for this season
    The three Danish icebreakers are most likely to stay in port this winter season. The Danish Naval Command has estimated that the ice in Danish waters will not cause any

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Fleet Management ordered to pay $10 million
    US Department of Justice also orders the implementation of a compliance plan to heighten training when engaged in US trade.
  • End of week sees mostly firming prices
    Fundamentals keeping pressure on bunker markets.
  • 'Huge' technical challenge of meeting greener fuel regulation
    Complex changeovers, minimal experience, bad fuel and management could increase opportunity for errors, warns expert in transport.
  • Market analysis: Rotterdam retains price advantage
    Sales were down in 2009 but the port has the best value bunkers.
  • Prices firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Piraeus customs strike may end earlier than expected.
  • Shippers to see increased levy following major bunker spill
    Australia announces changes to Protection of the Sea Levy, proposal on international liability limit submitted to MEPC 60.
  • CEPSA Marine Fuels changes image
    Says new corporate image will help company 'consolidate its international presence'.
  • Stone Oil offers new Gulf gasoil/lubricant service
    Local player has a new barge and no barge fee for lubricants to better meet customer needs.
  • Durban runs out of fuel oil
    Mixed bunker prices in Middle East and Africa on Friday.
  • Opinions split on effect of ISO 8217 revision
    Supplier calls for 11th hour changes, testing agencies play down risk of more quality disputes.
  • PSO buys March HSFO cargoes, LSFO cargo rejected
    Cargo from Middle East trader said to have failed sulphur tests.
  • Divisions over proposed ISO 8217 changes
    Call for ISO 8217 Working Group to take suppliers' concerns into account.
  • Bunker demand dull, prices mixed
    Product availability healthy across the main Asian bunkering ports.
  • Relocation of Petrosummit office in Singapore
    The company in Singapore will close on February 19 for the relocation.

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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
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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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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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