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BRIEFS

September 6, 2011

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*Shipping News* CMA CGM bonds flag default risks Bonds and derivatives tied to CMA CGM, the third-largest container line, are signalling that the company has a nine in 10 chance of defaulting as the slowing global recovery pushes freight rates to about zero.

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Maersk invests or commits US$12 billion in 2011 to maintain lead Gloomy news as Canada takes barometric global trade reading from Singapore Labour disputes reportedly driving cargo from Mombasa to Dar es Salaam China's new railway freight station opens this month in Changsha Sino-Russian Hunchun-Kamyshovaya Railway sea-land service launched America's Globe Express Services opens in Guangzhou and Suzhou Freight volumes drive Damco first half sales up 14pc to US$37 million INTTRA files counterclaims against GT Nexus for patent infringement Kuehne + Nagel India gears up for automobile facility hub in Pune Mideast unrest has analysts doubtful of full Libyan oil production till 2013 China Airlines to launch Taiwan cargo and passenger flights to Chongqing Amsterdam Schiphol Airport cargo down 1.6pc, but China volume up 5.2pc US Customs intercepts 520 lbs of ecstasy chemicals from China at LAX AirBridgeCargo flies 1,150 Canadian pigs weighing 55,000 kilos to Moscow

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Ahlers India holds leadership training meet in Chennai & Cochin FESCO Transport Group launches direct Russia-Xiamen service MAERSK LINE announces direct ECUMED between Latin America & Black Sea MSC to launch Australia/New Zealand-America Oceania Express service OOCL & Cosco upgrade capacity on Far East-Med. loop PIL & MCC to launch China-Bangladesh services Razor wire & spikes debut as anti-piracy devices! Shipping lines gradually planning restoring Libya services World Container Index aims at providing risk management, hedging opportunities for freight users Gangavaram port plans to target more non-coal items Landlord port model chosen for Vizhinjam ICTT Shipping Ministry awarding 23 PPP port sector projects this fiscal: Vasan It's a poor-performing private monopoly at Mumbai Airport's air cargo complex, says trade

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
SIA launches new freighter service to Jakarta SIA Cargo, Singapore Airlines' freight division, is starting a new freighter service to Indonesia's capital Jakarta today. The weekly service is operated with a B747-400F. IFB expands connections between Rotterdam and Antwerp IFB has added the RSC Rotterdam terminal to its direct connections between Rotterdam and Antwerp. The pan-European intermodal operator is expanding its portfolio with a connection ... Multilingual signs on motorways in India The ministry for roads and motorways has said that signposting is to become multilingual on Indian motorways. It is planned to provide information panels on motorways in Hindi, Eng... USA: Caltrain recommends new operator to run train system Caltrain management has negotiated a proposed contract with TransitAmerica Services Inc to operate the peninsula commuter rail system and recommended the contract for approval to t... New general manager for Simarco Simarco, one of the UK's leading independent freight and logistics firms, has enhanced its appeal to retail clients by appointing Trevor Scott as its new general manager. Scott has... FedEx Freight expands services in Mexico FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, is set to serve three additional markets in Mexico. With new service centres in Toluca, Puebla and Veracruz, the LTL company has reduced ... Kuehne + Nagel opens automotive centre in India The global logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel recently opened an automotive solution centre in Pune (India), thus meeting growing demand for specialised logistics solutions for the ... DHL opens Chinese solar panel centre in the Netherlands DHL has opened a European distribution centre in Moerdijk (Netherlands), for solar panels manufactured in China. DHL will provide end-to-end supply chain services, from transport a... Japan helps construction of road bridge between Tanzania and Rwanda Tanzania's ministry of finance has announced that Japan is financing a grant worth JPY 1.86 billion (USD 24.2 million) to construct a bridge connecting Tanzania with Rwanda, to hel... World Airways starts flying for Asiana World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings Inc, has reached an agreement with the Korean carrier Asiana Airlines to operate a Boeing B747-400 freighter on a full-time ... Direct flights between Serbia and Australia Serbia and Australia signed an MOU in Belgrade last week allowing direct flights between the two countries. This document is based on the principle of free competition and allows a... Russia needs to use ports in Ukraine and Baltic states Russia may have to use ports in Ukraine and the Baltic states to export as much as 23 million t of grain, if harvests continue to be strong this season, Rusagrotrans, the country's... ElbePort Wittenberge open for trimodal operations to Eastern Europe ElbePort Wittenberge recently started operations as a multipurpose terminal. Thanks to its geographical location between Hamburg and Berlin as well as its trimodal connections to r... Foreign companies interested in port of Eilat The tender for the sale of the small Israeli Red Sea port of Eilat has triggered significant interest among investors. As the Israeli authority for state-owned companies announced,... India seeking private investors for the construction of seven ports Chronic transport bottlenecks have prompted India to woo investors to build seven new seaports. According to the government's ideas, these creditors should contribute about two thi...

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
Flensburger lays keel for new RO/RO ferry

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Indian government tightens restrictions on older vessels Collision in Mumbai port spurs crackdown on vessels over the age of 25 Flynn quits as Omega chairman Embattled Greek tanker owner cites possible conflicts as US broker pursues other opportunities Tonnage over 25 years old still makes up 25% of calls Decline in elderly tonnage entering India's ports has been minimal over the past four years A life less ordinary After a career that seems more like a movie script, Jacques Le Fur is the only foreign master on Halong Bay in Vietnam Baltic Exchange suspends Syria aframax route on EU sanctions Cross-Mediterranean rate is temporarily replaced with Turkey-France voyage World Ocean Council urges members to start making a mark More green accountability needed as growing number of NGOs try to influence shipping Bergen Group moves to soothe shareholder fears New management goals include a fresh focus on shipbuilding and a drive to build competence in the far north HHI says drillship owners more confident about yard's own medium speed engines Company has won orders to install 98 engines into 15 vessels, nine of which it is building VLGCs set for rate rise after Middle East holiday lull Chartering activity picks up after Eid holiday, with vessels tentatively fixed at rates above previous market levels Shipping is still mired in a global recession The major stumbling block to any recovery is the shipbuilding capacity in South Korea and China MSC France in talks to buy cancelled Libyan cruiseship Half-complete vessel at STX Europe yard in St Nazaire was halted after GNMTC defaulted on payments CSAV seeks partner as losses soar Directors in talks with other lines about Chilean company's container shipping business Three fresh capesize sales reported Lift in secondhand activity coincides with chartering market boost UK faces legal challenge over emergency cover scrapping Opponents argue decision in breach of international treaty obligations and domestic law Bulkers sold for scrap in India maintain high price levels Market still anticipating improved demolition rates over the coming weeks Tristar Shipping's vessels arrested Small Dutch cargo carrier set for collapse after bank impounds assets GL fleet tops 100m gt mark Classification society claims 40% of global boxship fleet Banks force HCI Capital fund to sell tanker Disposal of Hellespont Trust is further sign of lenders' pressure on ailing KG sector Freight forwarders expect volumes to rise in fourth quarter Danske Bank's index rises despite slight dip in volumes Major Libya ports open to shipping Inchcape says it only awaits confirmation after EU lifted sanctions CSAV's future on the line What happens next to CSAV could have repercussions for the whole industry. Is this the start of another round of consolidation? Greeks' interest in boxships boosts GL Switch of focus by owners in Greece prompts Germanischer Lloyd to increase its presence in the country Staff shortages close Sullom Voe Spending cuts leave UK's biggest tanker port unable to provide vessel traffic services Pacific Basin chief executive Nyborg resigns Klaus Nyborg will leave the company in March 2012 in order to return to Denmark Indian government under fire for 'indecision' on shipping State auditor condemns lack of level playing field on tax Russian class society suspends Greek office RS Hellas faces allegations of falsification of certificates affecting 16 vessels Ageing Frontline suezmax tanker up for sale Estimate of $13m for 17-year-old ships would be a 75% fall from$50m paid three years ago Safety is worth the money Word of a legal challenge to the decision to terminate emergency towing vessel cover around the UK coast is welcome Benakat to buy into BLT subsidiary Indonesian oil firm to take 10% stake in Buana Listya Tama

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Sheer size of insurance market revealed NEW FIGURES from the International Underwriting Association have revealed the London company insurance market generated £40Bn ($64.5Bn) of premium income last year Greece alleges false papers from Russian Register GREECE has reportedly accused the Russian Register of Shipping of issuing false certificates through its Piraeus office Coal stockpiles are mounting in China CHINESE coal importers are continuing their buying boom, ensuring that Capesize rates stay high even as iron ore imports drop, IHS McCloskey reported today Watchdog finds Delhi has neglected shipping INDIAN investigators issued a report to Parliament today that severely criticised Delhi for failing to spur shipping growth Fight flares on call to relax India port rules A PROPOSAL in India to allow coastal foreign ships to load and unload containers has sparked a ports squabble Grounded bulker's cargo being removed WORK BEGAN this morning on transhipping cargo from the bulker Angel 1, which grounded on Mauritius coral exactly one month ago Storm disrupts Gulf of Mexico production A STORM reportedly shut down about three-fifths of Gulf of Mexico oil production and 44% of gas output over the weekend CSAV seeks $1.2Bn injection CHILE'S CSAV said it will seek a capital increase of $1.2Bn at an October shareholders meeting Box recovery unwinds A MILD recovery in long-haul box rates has unwound, brokers said today Embiricos grabs bargain VLCC GREECE'S Embiricos shipping dynasty has reportedly snagged another bargain VLCC, brokers told Fairplay today Gibson: beware VLCC quick solution A CALL by Frontline for VLCC owners to accelerate scrapping of the older tankers has drawn a warning about how that would affect prices in the sector Breaker buying frenzy erupts MONSOONS are ending this month, so Indian breakers have gone on a buying frenzy, yet their prices - and those of their rivals - remain unchanged

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
CMA CGM Boosts Gulf Bridge Express Service CMA CGM is upgrading its Gulf Bridge Express service linking the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico and the Caribbean with the... CSAV Seeks $1.2 Billion Capital Injection Financially ailing Chilean ocean carrier CSAV said it will seek a $1.2 billion capital injection in October as it sank... FedEx Opens Its Largest China Facility FedEx Express, in a significant expansion of its Asia operations, opened its largest express facility in China. The... Merge Ahead Pacific Coast-based Gordon Trucking is pointing its business toward the East Coast. The Pacific, Wash.-based truckload carrier is acquiring Central... Trying to Build a Better Carrier John Simone spent his fifth day as president and CEO of LinkAmerica meeting the people who may hold the key... New Beasts of the East With two major double-stack corridor projects under way, eastern rail giants Norfolk Southern Railway and CSX Transportation plan to offer... Labor's New Tune On being elected president of the International Longshoremen's Association, basked in the applause of union delegates to the strains of... 'Why Not Minot?' Distribution planners looking for the ideal location to build an inland port probably wouldn't zero in on Minot, N.D., but... Carriers Challenge NY-NJ Port Fee Ports around the United States are anxious to encourage greater use of intermodal rail for inbound shipments, but when does... For Whom the Bridge Tolls Trucks drove through bridge toll gates an estimated 416,065 times last year to reach the New York Container Terminal on... Liquidated Changes Customs has a storage problem, and how it is adapting will dramatically affect importers who file paper entries. ... Budget Decisions Churn Waters The battle over the U.S. debt will affect Americans and government spending for a long time, and will mean major... Freight Carriers Seek to Derail Amtrak Fines The freight rail industry is fighting a regulation that allows the federal government to fine Class I carriers if Amtrak-provided... Dollars for Infrastructure Even before President Obama could unveil a list of new proposals to bolster the economy, his administration this summer was... The Terrible Day When I woke on September 11, 2001, I faced what I regarded as the world's most tedious commute, from my... TSA Sets Air Cargo Mandates The law that created the Transportation Security Administration gave the agency jurisdiction over all cargo security. That may be true... Bonner's Freedom to Act Robert C. Bonner was still the nominee to be customs commissioner in 2001 when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center...

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Is terminal capacity set to stymie box growth? Despite generally poor peak season cargo flows, especially on the main east-west trades, and growing fears of a double-dip global recession, there are genuine concerns that prospects in the container shipping industry could be severely curtailed by a lack of handling capacity in the ports.While this year has seen significant new investment in container terminal projects, following the suspension and termination of several schemes throughout 2009 the pace of development has still not caught up CSAV looking for a partner Shipping services return to Libya World Bank: world entering new 'danger zone' INTTRA files counterclaims against rival GT Nexus Challenges continue for ICG

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Piraeus piles on 2Q profit Premier Greek port doubles second quarter profit despite drop in revenue. Flynn flies Omega nest Omega Navigation's broker chairman departs amid suggestion of future conflict of interest. NOCC shares Dyvied up Chunk of shares in Oslo-listed owner spread among five members of the Dyvi family. CMA bond default spectre Falling price of CMA bonds holds opportunities as well as risks for investors. FRO could scrap tanker Brokers struggling to find buyers for Norwegian owner's 1994-built suezmax Front Fighter. Port problem solved Iraq admits new Kuwaiti terminal will not restrict its shipping access to Persian Gulf. DFDS charters ro-ro Danish owner takes 2010-built passenger and freight ship from Grimaldi for Klaipeda run. JES CFO heads for exit Chinese shipbuilder watches CFO walk after no more than six months in the job. Dutch cargoship firmly aground Probe begins after Wagenborg vessel gets stuck in shallow water off Denmark. Broker's tanker tonic Hike in Middle East oil production finally provides a bright spot for VLCC owners. PIL goes direct Singapore container line launching link between Chittagong and Shanghai. Nordic buys suezmax Herbjorn Hansson-led owner lays down a shade under $25m for 12-year-old tanker. Seaspan adds two more New York-listed owner continues to expand its firm orderbook at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. USCG airlifts crewman Seafarer taken from Parakou Shipping bulker off Alabama after suffering hand injury. Nyborg quits Pac Basin Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin sees chief executive Klaus Nyborg exit after less than three years at the helm. Star sheds a couple Oslo-listed Star Reefers said to have scrapped a pair of older vessels in a deal worth over $6m. U-Ming profit chopped Taiwanese bulker owner hit by plunge in revenue in first six months of 2010.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Prices fall in Fujairah MGO deliveries were available from September 12-19 in Cape Town. MGO sulphur average in the US below 2015 ECA limit Viswa Lab says 'not even one' bunker fuel sample in 2010 exceeded global sulphur limit. European bunker markets soften Everyone agrees that 'into ship' numbers should be lower, a Rotterdam player tells Bunkerworld. Novorossiysk port borrows $110 million for fuel oil terminal Loan will be used to complete the building of Black Sea's largest fuel oil hub. New studies look at health implications of ultra-fine particles Heart disease in communities downwind from Los Angeles 'may be related to effluent from ocean-going ships', according to air-quality researchers. Soot is 'key factor' in global warming Shipping could come under new pressure to cut its soot emissions. Optimal trim gives 'instant' bunker savings German cruise operator extending use of Dynamic Trimming Assistant. Russia predicting changes to crude and oil product exports New duty regime from October 1 could see Russia's crude exports rise by 10%, mainly at the cost of fuel oil. New hybrid ferry launched in the US Vessel is 'great example of the growing importance of sustainability and alternative fuels' says mayor of Bridgeport. Bunker fuel washed ashore near Cape Town Oil leaking from bulk carrier that grounded two years ago. Double-digit losses for Asian bunker prices Demand 'mixed' in key Asian bunker ports. Hyundai Oilbank launches heavy oil upgrading unit New unit makes it Korea's leading refiner in terms of fuel oil conversion capacity. Typhoon delays bunker deliveries at Japanese ports Delays expected for the next few days, traders say. New Singapore-based credit management firm opens Marine consultancy firm specialises in credit management, due diligence type counter-party risk and project management. IBIA Asia to appoint new chairman Managing director of surveying firm expected to take over Simon Neo's role.

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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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