BRIEFS

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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 3, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic sea index stays positive, outlook softer The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for a ninth session on Wednesday buoyed by iron ore cargo business on the larger capesize vessels. Oil tanker glut falls to two-month low with speed cuts A surplus of supertankers competing for Middle East oil shrank on Wednesday to its lowest level in more than two months - a sign that reduced sailing speeds may be affecting ship supply in the world's largest cargo-loading region.

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Manila's ICTSI to acquire Singapore's Portek International US west coast imports up 5pc, but exports lead growth with 8pc rise Drewry: Box shortage to ease this year after last year's drought DP World delighted to be listed on London Stock Exchange Horizon Lines struggles to stave off delisting from NYSE Indonesia's Meratus Line acquires its biggest ship - 1,404 TEU Damco unveils packaging optimisation to cut supply chain costs Dubai Trade and NAFL logistics association consider alliance Third Hong Kong runway needed, says Cathay's new chief executive Finnair comes to Changi to offer daily Singapore-Helsinki flights Tianjin plans to build world-class aviation industrial base

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JUNE 2, 2011
Aegis Group's net profit jumps 48 pc in Q4 India in control of piracy situation,assures Naval chief Urmila Project Services consolidates its expertise in multimodal heavy transport Mundra Port completes acquisition of Abbot Point X 50 Coal Terminal in Australia Vishal Sharma is new CEO of Gateway Rail Freight Decision to split MahaMumbai SEZ put off Economic growth slows in Q4, improves slightly in fiscal Exports maintain momentum in April, grow 34.4 per cent India to emerge as 3rd largest economy by 2030 India-Iran oil payment talks to go on Net direct tax collections down to Rs 4,000 cr. in April 11

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JUNE 2, 2011
Meyer Werft floats out Celebrity Silhouette Cat Financial provides construction loan for Aker Philly tankers Harley Marine Services receives environmental award

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JUNE 2, 2011
Asiana adding Portland Airport to list of all-cargo destinations Horizon Lines note holders Ok new financial structure scheme Port of Everett bringing back Working Waterfront Harbor Tours Port of Seattle warns drivers of delays due to transport projects Lynden International taps Ogle as Asia Pacific development boss

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JUNE 2, 2011
Europe-US gasoline MR rate rise points to market bottom But some brokers are anticipating further drops later this month Beijing set to ramp up imports for electricity Dry bulk carriers could benefit from a surge in cargo demand during the northern hemisphere summer SCF and Kazakhstan in oil transport dicussions Sergey Frank met Kazakh prime minister Karim Masinov to outline shipping services for country's oil exports Chinese gasoil demand set for summer spike as power shortages kick in Power cuts and increased industrial activity to boost imports in northern hemisphere summer months China power cuts could boost iron ore imports Although steel mill production may be hit, there could be an increase in foreign-sourced materials China coal stocks fall to lowest level in a year Bulk carriers set to benefit from increased cargo demand IRISL denies Israel connection Iranian company states it did not buy tanker from Sammy Ofer-linked Tanker Pacific UK retailers count the costs of slow steaming Shippers have realised that they would be better off air freighting consignments across the world than seeing them languish in boxes on slow-steaming boxships Little solace from OPEC for tanker owners Despite rising demand for oil and an official increase in OPEC exports, there is unlikely to be a call for more seaborne trade Shipping faces cash flow crunch point Depressed spot rates look unlikely to recover soon, piling pressure on cash flow and asset values and raising the spectre of covenant violations Scrapping to help ease orderbook Scrapping activity substantially higher between third quarter of 2010 and first quarter of 2011 The burden of interest Lloyd's List Intelligence looked at the impact that lower profits had on the interest coverage ratio of dry bulk and tanker companies Newbuilding deliveries to keep rates low Prognosis for marked improvement in rates is slim Shippers warn against moves to impose a bunker levy Global Shippers' Forum would support a voluntary initiative to cut carbon emissions, but it says shipowners must take rigorous action on efficiency Fesco aims for majority stake in TransContainer Russian container carrier plans to buy 25% of TransContainer, bringing its stake to 37.5% India's Adani signals expansion in Queensland port operations New owner to up capacity at coal terminal from 50m tonnes to 80m tonnes per year South China Sea boost for high-spec jack-ups Despite sovereignty disputes offshore discoveries and production continue Shoreside salaries rising across First World/Asia tigers, survey reveals Charterers and freight traders earn up to $90,000, while bonuses can be 50% of salary Australia poised for regulatory changes to oil and gas exploration One national regulator will replace dual regime with state regulators Grand China says hire payment problems are 'temporary' Cash flow management cited by third parties as cause of arrears that pit Chinese would-be giant against Greek and South Korean shipowners Seafarers' unions and employers optimistic on Miami wage talks Recent ILO agreement on minimum pay 'will be considered' by both sides, says union chief Latest economic indicators paint a confused and uncertain view Trying to pick firm forecasts for shipping demand is proving extremely difficult, with the numbers for key trade generating countries adding up to a very mixed picture Russia's Gazprom to formalise and increase LNG exports to India Gas giant signs MOUs with three energy majors to supply 2.5m tonnes to each per year JPPL finally gets approval to build bulk cargo port in Western Australia Kwinana container terminal set to open 2014 with second terminal by end of decade Filipino seafarers say they can avoid EU ban over training failures Government and industry in talks over corrective action CMA CGM shows the way on security It is inevitable that major container shipping concerns will inadvertently have carried illicit cargoes Fix the problem, Philippines Brussels is threatening to ban Filipino seafarers from EU flagged vessels in a row over low training standards, but the problem stems from only a handful of academies

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JUNE 2, 2011
S Africa patrols coast of Mozambique SOUTH Africa has reportedly sent a warship to patrol off Mozambique to protect shipping from pirates 270 migrants missing UP TO 270 migrants are reportedly missing today in the Mediterranean after their boat foundered Serbia plans terminal off the Danube SERBIA is planning a cargo terminal meant to address persistent calls from shipping leaders for better use of inland waterways Mississippi trade imperiled MILLIONS of dollars worth of trade are at stake if new vessel restrictions are imposed on the Southwest Pass on the lower Mississippi River, as expected, Fairplay has been told Thai SEC chairman quits over TTA dispute THAILAND'S Securities & Exchange Commission chairman quit today over his involvement in an attempt by shareholders to force changes at drybulk carrier TTA Maersk to use Malta as Med hub MALTA Freeport has closed a deal with Maersk Line to use Marsaxlokk as its central Mediterranean box hub Fifth pirate jailed over hijacking A FIFTH pirate has reportedly been sentenced by a South Korean court over the hijacking of a chemical tanker and wounding of its captain Offshore bonanza seen DMG & Partners Securities analyst Jason Saw predicted today that the offshore sector would remain robust over the next six months on high crude prices Bangkok snarl costs Thailand's shipping CLOSURES at Bangkok's port stretching back to late 2010 are continuing to cause heavy congestion, the Thai Chamber of Commerce has complained Horizon seals refinancing deal HORIZON Lines has agreed to a recapitalisation plan under which noteholders would take a huge stake in the company Gazprom, India close LNG deal GAZPROM has agreed to transport up to 2.5M tonnes of LNG per year on gas carriers from Vladivostok to India's Petronet TORM sells, leases back tanker TORM SINGAPORE, a subsidiary of the Danish products tanker specialist, has sold and leased back an LR2 tanker

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JUNE 2, 2011
YRC Worldwide Resumes Pension Contributions YRC Worldwide is once again contributing to Teamster pensions, but at much lower level than it did before suspending those... Port of LA Adopts $976.6 Million Budget The Port of Los Angeles adopted a fiscal 2011-12 budget totaling $976.6 million, which projects operating revenues of $405.4 million... Army Shipper Soars in Top Exporter Rankings The U.S. Army's Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command increased its ocean export volume nearly four-fold in 2010, an apparent... Profit Jumps at Transport Corporation of India Transport Corporation of India, the Asian country's largest integrated supply chain and logistics service provider, on Thursday posted net profit... FMC Remains Closed After Power Outage The Federal Maritime Commission announced that its offices remain closed on Thursday while the local electric utility attempts to restore... Michigan Governor Pushes New Detroit-Windsor Bridge Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder called on his state's legislature to approve plans to build a new toll bridge connecting Detroit... Malta Confirms Maersk Move Maersk Line will operate scheduled services to the Mediterranean island port of Marsaxlokk, Malta Freeport Terminal confirmed. The... Shippers Seek Lower Rates From Slow-Steaming Shippers are adjusting to slow-steaming by ocean carriers but want carriers to use some of the savings to reduce freight... MSC Boosts Trans-Atlantic Rates to Canada, Mexico Mediterranean Shipping Co. will raise general rates on cargo shipped from northern European and Mediterranean ports to Canada and Mexico,... NOL Completes $1.1 Billion in Ship Financing Neptune Orient Lines said Thursday it completed $1.1 billion in loan agreements and documentation with financial institutions providing financing for... Global Air Cargo Increases 5.4 Percent in April International air cargo traffic grew 5.4 percent in April but the gain lagged behind rapidly expanding capacity and behind growth... Con-way Sends $200,000 to Aid Joplin Tornado Relief Transportation and logistics giant Con-way will send $200,000 to help tornado survivors rebuild in Joplin, Mo., the home of its... UTi Worldwide Profit Falls on Higher Costs UTi Worldwide reported a 13.2 percent decline in net profit to $8.7 million in its fiscal first quarter ending April... Horizon Strikes Deal to Refinance Debt Horizon Lines, struggling in recent weeks to stave off a debt default, said Wednesday it has new agreements with bondholders...

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JUNE 2, 2011
ICC: protectionism 'increasing' Russians still keen to expand in Black Sea Horizon inks deal to refinance debt Iran's container traffic up in 2010 IICL reports record year

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JUNE 2, 2011
GMS slams 'toxic' media Cash buyer lashes out against Indian news reports tying CEO Anil Sharma to demolition of infamous Ivory Coast polluter, Probo Koala. Anadarko opens tender US energy giant's South American oil wing launches tender for two anchor-handling tug supply vessels, brokers say. Gibraltar battles spill Welder fights for his life as Port Authority of Gibraltar tackles aftermath tied to fuel depot explosion. Sergey's shake Sovcomflot's Sergey Frank visits Kazakhstan Prime Minister to discuss increased cooperation in tanker trade. Filipino fibbers Seafarers from the Philippines are falsely claiming to be unmarried to avoid their wages being paid to estranged wives. Thoresen row rumbles on Thai securities watchdog chief stands down over Thoresen Thai takeover scandal. SA in piracy pact South Africa and Mozambique to carry out joint patrols in strategically important channel as Somali hijackers extend their reach southwards. NOL nails container cash Singapore giant nets over $1bn from banks to pay for newbuildings ordered in 2007 and 2010. Sammy lays down the law Shipowner personally intervenes to order fleet to steer clear of Iranian ports and further controversy. K Line brings back quartet Japanese shipowner to reintroduce car carriers as economy revs up. Canadian bid for V Ships Teachers' pension fund makes offer and aims to get their manager ahead of private equity groups. Sales targets in sight Offshore and LNG order rush sets South Korean shipbuilding giants within striking distance of their 2011 goals. Kayne in TNK share raid LA investment house grabs an extra chunk of shares in Bruce Chan-led company. Dur trims DryShips outlook Lazard analyst slices his profit expectations for George Economou-led owner, but says shares are too deeply discounted.

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JUNE 2, 2011
Hermann Services shuffles Southwest DC leadership Hermann Services has completed restructuring its Southwest warehouse management. John Murphy, executive vice president of Hermann Warehousing Corp., who joined the company in July 2010, has assumed executive responsibility for the operation. Tom Di... Cambridge Systematics appoints senior managers Transportation planning and systems developer Cambridge Systematics has named Steve Capecci as chief of consulting operations and Sarah Ginand as chief of corporate services. Allison Karoly has taken over as marketing director of the Cambridge, Mas... Maersk implements piracy surcharge Maersk Line said it has implemented a $70 per 40-foot container "emergency risk surcharge" on containers carried on its ships that move between the Indian subcontinent and various Middle East countries and pass through waters frequented by Somalia ... Liners rely more heavily on box lessors Leasing companies purchased the majority of containers manufactured in 2010, and will probably buy as many this year, according to the Institute of International Container Lessors. The IICL said that lessors spent more than $4 billion for more tha... Horizon announces financial restructuring Horizon Lines said Wednesday it has reached a deal with a group of note holders "for a transaction that will refinance the company's entire capital structure." It said under the plan, holders of most of its $330 million of unsecured 4.25 percent c... System helps freight move after disasters The U.S. Federal Highway Administration will provide states with greater access to a modeling tool that can help them prepare for freight traffic shifts resulting from major road closures after natural disasters. The Freight Analysis Framework (FA... COSTHA elects 2011-2012 board The Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles has elected its board of directors for 2011-2012. The executive committee members are: ' President Robert Heinrich, transportation safety advisor for Novartis Pharmaceuticals in East Hanover,... ESC not joining new Global Shippers Forum The European Shippers' Council has declined to join the reconstituted Global Shippers Forum, (GSF), which announced last week it is taking steps to become a non-governmental organization so that it could speak for shippers at organizations such a... DGX boosts Caribbean, Latin American LCL links Dependable Global Express has expanded its less-than-containerload program to serve the Latin American and Caribbean markets. The Rancho Dominquez. Calif.-based logistics services provider has increased its LCL all-water service to a weekly schedu... European Shippers Council

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JUNE 2, 2011
Fujairah prices fall Almost no demand in Suez. North European markets quiet Bunkering back to normal in Gibraltar. Gibraltar returning to normal after explosion Political party calls for review to ensure the port 'has the resources to deal with incidents of this type'. Bunker suppliers 'sitting on tectonic fault' 'Heightened risk of failure' as shipping companies face credit squeeze, conference told. Bunker prices mostly down at main Asian ports Mixed demand across key Asian bunker hubs on Thursday. Bunker market 'entering period of uncertainty' Stebbins asks how the industry can create sense of 'mission and trust'. Finland grants subsidy for LNG-powered ship Ministry providing funds to build environmentally friendly ships at Finnish yards. MRPL sells 380 cSt parcel at strong premiums High price levels may signal low cutter stock in July. Vopak in joint venture to build storage facility in Malaysia Vopak eyes a total storage capacity of 32.7 million m' globally by 2014.

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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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