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March 23, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL to raise capacity by 7%
    Neptune Orient Lines, owner of South-east Asia's largest container line, plans to boost capacity about 7 per cent this year as a rebounding global economy revives trade and freight rates.
  • Kenyan police arrest 11 Somali pirates
    Kenyan security forces have arrested Somali pirates in Kenyan waters for the first time, taking 11 suspected gunmen into custody after a failed attempt to hijack a fishing vessel, police said on Sunday.
  • Dalrymple port opens after cyclone
    Coal shipments from Australia's giant Dalrymple export terminal were returning to normal yesterday after shutting last week before a cyclone hit the eastern coast, while damage to sugar crops was still being assessed.
  • Recovery seen in specialist areas
  • Cruise firms balk at emissions zone
  • Beware threat of Al-Qaeda off Yemen coast: US

Sched Netweb site
  • NOL to raise capacity 7pc as trade and rates rise again
  • Chongqing's second largest container terminal starts operation
  • MOL switches UK ports on West African (ARN) service
  • Global transport union federation demands real action on pirates
  • Geniki Lines to extend coverage of Malaysia-Brunei coastal service
  • Hanjin to streamline box transactions with INTTRA software
  • St Petersburg January-February containers up 32.8pc
  • India's Container Corp sees flat FY10 profit, expects FY11 growth
  • DHL's Russian cargo plane forced down on frozen Estonian lake
  • ECS Globe Air Cargo extends Air China scope in France, Scandinavia
  • Continental and All Nippon begin US-Japan codeshare flights

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipping sector seen stabilising though at low level
  • Volumes peak on Asia-Europe routes in January
  • Hapag-Lloyd upgrades NWX & Loop B services
  • Hamburg Sud to hike US/Canadian-Europe rate
  • APM Terminals wins bid for 25-year concession in Liberia
  • China Cosco forecasts rising rates for box shipments
  • Xiamen starts dredging to accommodate 150,000-ton vessels
  • Singapore offers sops for quick turnaround
  • CAROTEC wins order for Kalmar equipment
  • Carotrans joins Freightgate Rate Network
  • Estonia launches second Sillamse Container Terminal
  • ISS to launch China desk
  • NYK Logistics opens in Nanjing
  • SCHENKER launches dedicated IT SSC in Nanjing
  • ...opens 1st rep office in Kazakhstan
  • The Containership Company to rely on simplicity to cuts costs
  • Humane deal for seafarers seen as need of the hour
  • New federation formed for betterment of maritime sector
  • LNG seen as ideal ship fuel to cut CO2 emissions
  • China agrees to import more from India
  • Qatar to supply 4 m tonnes of LNG by 2014
  • PFinMin grants Rs 267-cr. to dredge Haldia Dock waters
  • Paradip Port leads from front with enviable growth rate
  • Day for the women at Kandla Port
  • NM Port cargo right on track
  • CONCOR to bank on value-added services to swell bottomlines
  • Overseas truck makers pull out India roadmaps
  • New FTP by May
  • Official hints at fresh hike in petro-product prices
  • Supplies from DTAs to SEZs eligible for duty sops, clarifies CBEC

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • US transport ministry seeking to improve road safety through new weather data
    The US department of transportation (DOT) has stressed the need to provide timely, high-quality road weather information to the public, and will sponsor innovative ideas for the us...
  • APM Terminals Tangier wins work safety award
    APM Terminals Tangier recently won a Moroccan national award for safety at work in the largest of three categories in the competition. Ahmed Reda Chami, minister of industry, trade...
  • Upper Rhine now closer to Western European ports
    Contargo, a Duisburg-based German specialist in hinterland transportation for containers, is augmenting its activities in the Upper Rhine region. The number of ships connecting ter...
  • FedEx reports higher profits and revenue
    The US CEP provider and integrator FedEx has reported a 146% increase in net income on a 7% increase in revenues in the third quarter. Consolidated operating income was up by 129%,...
  • Gazeley hands logistics centre over to Yves Rocher
    The global logistics real estate developer Gazeley has completed a EUR 11 million, 18,000 sqm turn-key delivery logistics centre with several green logistics elements for the inter...
  • Fiege signs long-term diesel engine logistics contract with Claas Erntemaschinen
    The German logistics service provider Fiege has signed a long-term contract to collaborate with the German firm Claas Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen GmbH in the field of sequential ...
  • HRCI on the rise
    The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) increased from 364.2 points (12 March) to 374.1 points for the week ending 17 March. The 10 point gain in the HRCI represents a rise of 3% ...
  • KLM set for first direct Europe-Hangzhou connection
    KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is launching a thrice-weekly scheduled Boeing B777-200ER service between Amsterdam and Hangzhou Xiaoshan airport (China) on 8 May. KLM will become the firs...
  • ACI posts preliminary world airport traffic figures, with cargo down
    Airports Council International (ACI), a non-profit organisation representing the interests of more than 1,600 airports in 179 countries, reported that global air cargo traffic tota...
  • Jet Airways expanding network
    The private Indian carrier Jet Airways is improving its national network and adding links to the Gulf region. It will increase frequencies on some routes and add daily Kochi-Bengal...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Energy efficient Variable Speed Drive for shipboard motors passes Navy test
  • Kvichak appoints Art Parker sales manager
  • Wärtsilä and SHI to develop LNG-fueled ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Port of Tacoma director speaks at Congressional hearing
  • Port of Seattle highlights barge trade with Alaska
  • Navios Maritime Holdings sells Capesize vessel for $110 million
  • Port of Bellingham begins search for permanent executive director
  • Marine Response Alliance nets contract nod from Coast Guard

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • IMO facing emissions deal snag
    Deal on greenhouse gas emissions from shipping still proving elusive
  • UK unveils National Maritime Information Centre
    Agency to co-ordinate responses to terrorism, piracy, collisions and environmental threats at sea
  • Crude Carriers bosses snap up shares as price drops
    Company's stock price closes at $16.80 per share on Friday, well below IPO price of $19
  • Cargo backlog as Finland dockers strike ends
    Two-week long action has led to cargo pile-up at northern European hubs and had a crippling effect on Finland's export industries

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • OSG taps junk bonds
    TANKER major OSG revealed today that it will sell $300M in junk bonds, just two weeks after a $158M follow-on equity sale
  • OSX shares slump on opening day
    SHARES in the Brazilian shipbuilder OSX slumped today, on their first day of trading on the Bovespa stock exchange
  • Lawyer's death questioned
    COLLEAGUES of a Latvian shipping lawyer have called into question reports that his death was a suicide
  • UK plans security data centre
    THE UK government has announced plans for a new centre aimed at fighting maritime security threats including piracy
  • Tying markets to green push
    THE IMO was urged today to form a panel on developing a market-based approach to fighting greenhouse gas emissions
  • Egypt gains $183M for ports
    EGYPT plans to build and develop three ports on the Nile, reportedly using $183M private equity from Citadel Capital
  • LUKOIL delays Caspian start
    RUSSIA'S LUKOIL has again postponed the start of shipments from its Caspian offshore crude project

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Diesel Price Climbs Fifth Straight Week
  • Seattle, Tacoma Urge Coordinated Export Plan
  • High Court Turns Down Second Carp Petition
  • Trans-Pacific Carriers Predict Strong Volume
  • Oil Spill Shuts Savannah River
  • CEVA Extends Transitions Optical Partnership
  • DHL Wins $45.2 Million Birds Eye Contract
  • Navistar International Profit Plunges 64.6 Percent
  • Port Vancouver Sees Strong Early Recovery
  • Forth Ports Profit Falls 8.5 Percent in 2009
  • Electronics Suppliers to Maintain Tight Inventories
  • Arbitrator Sets CN Wage Hikes
  • Flatbed Trucker C. Bean Transport Shut Down
  • Lufthansa Pilots Call Fresh Strike
  • Zim Launches Asia-Europe Service
  • Maersk Launches Russia-South America Service
  • N.C. Ports Names Liner Sales Executive
  • Korea to Cooperate on E-Freight
  • Cultural Divide
  • 'Trashing' Freight Claims
  • TPM's Passion Play
  • A Taxing Debate
  • Exporters' Tall Order
  • Rails Sprouting Growth
  • Greatwide Looks to Broaden Business
  • Ray LaHood's Confidence in Collaboration
  • Navigating the Straight Lines
  • Counting on a Third Coast
  • NY-NJ's 'First Step' on Trucks
  • LA, Long Beach Punch Back
  • Black and Blue (and in the Red, Too)
  • Cooler Heads Prevail
  • LaHood Backs Ports and Marine Highways
  • Crossing Borders on Mexican Trucks
  • Peak Planning

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Market conditions push OOIL into red for 2009
  • Maersk makes first direct call in St Petersburg
  • Finland's dockers return; but forest industry fears lost orders
  • NAFTA trade off 23% in 2009
  • Forth Ports 'resilient' as TCS 'disappoints'

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • RBS rules Greek lending roost
    Loans to Greek owners fall for the first time in a decade but Royal Bank of Scotland ups market share.
  • Euronav bags $15m from VL sale
    Tanker owner nets tidy profit from VLCC sale as full-year loss shrinks.
  • Difficult debut for OSX Brazil
    Eike Batista's shipbuilding startup sees its stock take a buffeting during its first day's trading.
  • Stealthgas slips to loss
    Costly fourth quarter for Harry Vafias-led LPG player after it takes hit from scrapping purchase of tanker.
  • CMA 2010 off and running
    Prominent players talk to TradeWinds WebTV as they gear up for the CMA annual conference.
  • Greatship mulls Bombay IPO
    Great Eastern Shipping's offshore arm ready to join flood of owners going public.
  • Veder orders gas trio at Sekwang
    Dutch owner goes to Korea to boost its LPG/ethylene carrier fleet from 2011.
  • Putin offers Danes hope
    Russian prime minister says Moscow could cooperate on reviving Danish shipbuilding industry.
  • Crew saved from bulker fire
    Twenty-one men evacuated from Theodore Jr in Strait of Gibraltar after engine room blast.
  • Navios cape fetches $110m
    Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime offloads bulker to spin-off in exchange for cash and shares.
  • Skarga 'beholden' to Nikitin
    Corrupt payments to Yuri Nikitin agreed by former Sovcomflot boss Dmitry Skarga, court told.
  • Shot Norden master back home
    Captain of Nord Butterfly safe and well after being hit in the chest by robbers' bullet in Brazil.
  • Owner liable for charter loss
    Progress Bulk Carriers wins compensation for inadequately maintained grain ship that cost it valuable ConAgra deal.
  • Forth Ports to meet suitors
    London-listed group to sit down with Northstream consortium after return to profitability.
  • Concordia's suezmax splash
    Swedish owner orders new $69m tanker to join Stena and Sonangol's pool in 2012.
  • China scoops half new orders
    Government says shipyards enjoy eight-fold boost in newbuilding deals in January and February.
  • Bulkers bashed in Bosporus
    Giant Pescadores loses power in Turkish strait and suffers damage in collision with Bora, which grounded.
  • Royal woos $1.1bn from banks
    Richard Fain's Royal Caribbean secures monster loan to pay for newbuilding, Allure of the Seas.
  • MMM admits defeat on loan
    Struggling Malaysian owner closer to the edge after saying it cannot pay back $12m borrowing.
  • OSG hunts $300m more
    Morten Arntzen's Overseas Shipholding Group plans notes issue just two weeks after $160m share sale.
  • VLCC demo total grows
    Another two reported scrap sales takes large tanker recycling for the year-to-date to a total of ten.
  • NOL pledges end to lay-ups
    CEO Ron Widdows says all of liner giant's idle assets will be back at work by June.
  • Paris pockets modest payout
    Goldenport chief awarded shares worth '49,000 after tough 2009 produced net loss.
  • STX snares nine bulker haul
    South Korean shipbuilder lands $260m worth of bulker newbuildings from three separate owners.
  • Nathalin takes another VL
    Thai shipowner acquires South Korean VLCC in second major tanker acquisition; as BW sells Suva.
  • Tsakos ship hit by robbers
    Third incident in just five weeks raises fears of potential piracy hotspot off tip of southern Malaysia.
  • EMS handed short-term waiver
    Bondholders offer Annette Malm Justad-led company breathing space on near $70m debt.
  • Bulkers trapped in Huron ice
    Tugs and US Coast Guard vessel free Great Lakes ships after unseasonal ice blocks channel.
  • Keppel in new Baku yard
    Singapore offshore group set to build new jointly owned shipbuilding and repair facility in Azerbaijan.
  • Wartsila signs gas pact
    Finnish engine maker teams with Korean yard to produce next generation of greener LNG-fuelled vessels.
  • Petredec in record VLGC low
    LPG company is boosting its fleet of very large gas carriers (VLGCs) with period charter.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • IMO takes up greenhouse gas emissions
  • Grand Alliance restarts 4th Asia/Europe loop
  • Maersk adds Ecuador/Russia link
  • Air China gains majority stake in Shenzhen
  • Highway trust fund rescues carry risk
  • Truck broker sets standard for bond coverage
  • $75 million in drugs stolen from Eli Lilly DC
  • China reopens market to U.S. pork
  • Agility shedding jobs
  • U.K. forwarders: Ports policy inadequate
  • TCC ties up China terminal agreements
  • Hutchison wins Marseilles terminal concession
  • Houston lobbies IMO on emissions zones

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Wärtsilä and Samsung develop LNG-fuelled ships
    Wärtsilä and Samsung Heavy Industries have signed a cooperation agreement to develop the next generation of LNG-fuelled ships that will meet the demands of future environmental regulation. Wärtsilä's contribution

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Prices still weakening
    Rotterdam: Weak demand and ample avails.
  • Bunker prices weaken in Fujairah
    Durban market marks national holiday.
  • Canada's MARPOL VI ratification 'at hand'
    Accession near as MEPC 60 prepares to formally adopt North American ECA.
  • KPI Bridge Oil appoints accountant for UK office
    Appointment 'reflects the strong performance and expansion' of London office.
  • Demand for cutter stock will keep prices firm
    Players says they have 'ended up with too much high viscosity material'.
  • New investment in LNG power
    Wartsila and Samsung to develop dual-fuel ships as 'liquid fuels' become 'increasingly expensive'.
  • Soft start to the week
    Singapore sees weak demand on Monday.
  • Trader advises new bunkering facility in Djibouti
    Fuel grades on offer in compliance with ISO standards.
  • Saudi Aramco offers April-loading fuel cargoes
    Traders expect the 180 cSt cargo to remain in the Middle East.
  • Australia increases 'pollution' levy
    Ups levy with effect from April 1, following bunker spill in Queensland.

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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 informanoSponsored Article
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
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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