BRIEFS

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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

January 7, 2011

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*Shipping News* Singapore port traffic recovers from slowdown THE Port of Singapore found its way back from the depths of the financial crisis last year, recording a container throughput of 28.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last year - a 9.9 per cent increase from 25.9 million TEUs the year before. China shipbuilder sees good orders China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings, the nation's largest shipbuilder outside state control, expects container vessel orders to rise this year as world trade rebounds from the global recession. Maersk Line expects 8% rise in container market The container shipping arm of AP Moller-Maersk, Maersk Line, sees a well-balanced market, as global capacity is forecast to grow 9 per cent this year, a senior executive said.

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Maersk has no overcapacity concerns, upbeat on year ahead Maersk launches Mashariki Express from south China to east Africa Israeli court defers ruling on hearing of progress to end dock strike Containership fleet increased 9.1 per cent in 2010 Pre-Chinese New Year surge expected to reactivate idle ships Dalian world's 8th largest port, volume tops 300 million tonnes Difficult year for shipping, says SCI chief China mulls merger of high-speed rail giants to boost exports Fuel tax and VAT increases hurt UK truckers hard Greens press shipping sector to cut C02 emissions Correction: 'billion' mistaken for 'million' in NYK fuel costs FedEx starts new Guangzhou-Mumbai-Delhi air cargo service CIT Group orders 38 Boeing 737s for US$3.2 billion Air cargo plane crashes in New Stuyahok, Alaska, pilot uninjured

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Mask Logistics launched Service tax system in shipping industry Vasan, Danish Minister agree to form Joint Working Group on maritime ties Indian exporter offers rice at $ 450/t to Dhaka FedEx launches India-China service Rlys' decision may raise oilmeal freight rates Govt at wits end to halt inflation rate Japanese find India most attractive investment destination No move to raise diesel prices Speed up return to pre-crisis fiscal policies to lower inflation rate, IMF tells India Taiwanese enamoured of Nano car

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JANUARY 5, 2011
Adelaide Convention Centre appoints Agility The global logistics provider Agility has been appointed as the preferred vendor for the Adelaide Convention Centre in Australia. As the preferred logistics provider, Agility will ... UPS expands healthcare network with new facilities in Asia, Europe, USA and Canada The giant US service provider UPS is significantly expanding its global healthcare distribution facility network to accommodate continued rapid growth in its healthcare busine... Hellmann Worldwide Logistics expands delivery offer in Benelux region The German service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics augmented its transit time offers for shipments from Germany to the Benelux states at the beginning of 2011. The servi... Airbus launches ATM subsidiary "ProSky" The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has launched a new subsidiary company called Airbus ProSky, dedicated to the development and support of modern air traffic management (ATM... NYK Line: new Adriatic service The Japanese container shipping company NYK Line inaugurated a new feeder service in the Mediterranean at the beginning of the year. The Adria service (ADS) connects NYK's existing...

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Pentagon to spend less on gold braid, more on ships Conrad Industries adds barges to backlog Bourbon changes management structure Spill Commission findings slam industry and regulators

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Bellingham Port Commission elects slate of officers for 2011 Crowley taps Anderson as new director of SSQE Customs schedules seminar on supply chain security training Jensen Maritime making pair of executive changes NYK adding service covering Asia to Adriatic

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Floating storage volumes drop to 22-month low as oil prices rise Product tanker sector sees 6.5m barrel fall in December, pushing five LRs back into spot market Australian floods to spur investment in Indonesian coal facilities Spending on maritime infrastructure to grow as India and China take steps to secure supplies Qatargas to increase LNG production Qatargas, a leading producer and shipper of liquefied natural gas, is set to ramp up LNG production in the first quarter of 2011 Charterers keep VLCC spot rates steady The New Year opened with a decent level of fixing activity in the very large crude carrier market Spread of piracy prompts west coast India rate premium The extended arm of Somali piracy has chafed its way into contractual discussions between owners and charterers fixing dry bulk voyages to and from India's west coast Danish owners back calls to destroy pirate bases Shipwoner grouping favours plan as part of drive to combat piracy Lines prepared for more strikes at French ports Box carriers roll-out contingency plans to deal with dispute Bank warns of sharp fall in freight rates Average freight rates on the Asia to Europe trades set to decline in second half of 2010 Carnival awarded $24m in Rolls-Royce Mermaid pod case Propulsion system manufacturer fined $16m for fraud and a further $8m for breach of repair warranties Piracy - Orchestrating the Response IMO lays out key objectives to tackling Somali piracy High-profile boost for IMO's anti-piracy drive UN chief set to launch year-long campaign to step up fight against Somali pirates LD Lines to replace Le Havre route ro-pax Will take delivery of Norman Leader later this year Asia-Europe trade prospects grim, say forwarders Freight forwarders see little chance of sustaining box rate increases Box lines struggle to lift Asia-Europe rates Planned rate rises hit by fears over fresh vessel capacity entering the market Scorpio charters product tanker quartet Owner to trade vessels in its spot pools Jiangsu Rongsheng bullish over boxship orders Expects rise in boxship orders as global trade rebounds Dalian Port plans $30m bond issue Funds to be used to adjust debt structure, repay bank loans and contribute to working capital China Cosco predicts record profits for 2010 Shipping giant attributes turnaround to regained industry momentum Quartet to launch Europe-South America service UASC, Hanjin, Cosco and CCNI set to deploy six vessels of 2,500 teu capacity Grup TCB eyes emerging markets in Latin America Spanish ports conglomerate to focus on local gateway cargo in international expansion Turia Port Investments looks to OECD countries for long term investment New owners of TPI subsidiary DSPL look to expand primarily in the European Union but also the US, Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Chile, Turkey and Israel Dragados sale brings investment and a team of top managers After two years of negotiation, ACS has finally disposed of its Spanish ports businesses A bumpy ride ahead Outlook could get chilly, with doubts surrounding the strength of the recovery in many sectors IEA outlook predicts surge in Caspian Sea oil production Landlocked geography, in a volatile region, presents a number of intertwined political and logistical challenges Sabre-rattling over Noble Leviathan gasfield find Leviathan's size estimated at 16trn cu ft of gas and 4bn barrels of oil Majors eye Arctic drilling as crude prices continue to rise If oil prices remain above $90 per barrel production from the harsh Alaskan regions could become economically viable Lifeboat release mechanisms are still not off the hook Defective lifeboats will continue to kill seafarers unless the industry practises what it preaches

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Phnom Penh raises throughput by 44% THROUGHPUT at Phnom Penh Autonomous Port increased 44% in 2010 over 2009 ' and it reportedly plans to ship another 20% more this year. Le Havre grows despite labour headaches DESPITE chronic labour problems last year, Le Havre's box throughput increased 5% to 2.4M teu during 2010. Dutch W'rtsil' workers flee fire A HUGE fire reportedly was controlled today after forcing evacuation of a W'rtsil' diesel engine manufacturing plant in the Netherlands. MarAd slammed over loans THE US has accused MarAd of wasting millions of dollars through poor oversight of commercial vessel and shipyard loans. Aker Philly closing near? AKER Philadelphia Shipyard could be closed within months if financial and labour issues are not resolved quickly, its owner has warned. Scorpio fleet balloons SCORPIO Tankers has increased its fleet tonnage by 30% with four product carrier charter-ins, as it positions itself for a market rebound. US terminal facing new challenge A KEY COAL terminal scheme in Washington is facing a fresh review by that state's environmental office. Rolls-Royce 'disappointed' with fraud verdict ROLLS-ROYCE told Fairplay today it was "disappointed" that it has been found guilty of fraud in a Florida court. Crew waits out pirates SEAFARERS have locked themselves into a chemical tanker's citadel and waited out a pirate attack on the Arabian Sea. Grain exports from western Canada to fall CANADA'S western prairies have had a wet growing season, resulting in a smaller grain crop than expected and reduced quality, according to the Canadian Wheat Board. New pledge on Le Havre LNG scheme FRANCE'S Poweo power group said it still wants to build an LNG facility at Le Havre's Antifer oil terminal. Seroja to borrow to pay for new Panamaxes INDONESIA'S drybulk carrier Seroja Investments has decided to borrow $56.34M from Singapore's OCBC Bank to build two Panamaxes. VLCC market fails to rise AN OVERSUPPLY of tonnage is continuing to restrain VLCC spot fright rates, even though trading is increasing, according to Pareto Securities. MISC juggles box ships MALAYSIA'S leading container line MISC told Fairplay today it has cut capacity on its Malaysia/East Asia service. Siem Kapital acquires Partner control SIEM Kapital, the holding company of Norwegian investor Kristian Siem, has acquired full control of Partner Shipping.

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Obama Names W. Daley to Lead White House Staff President Obama named veteran political manager and former Commerce secretary William M. Daley to be his White House Chief of... Pacer Taps Gardner to Head International Unit North American intermodal and global logistics firm Pacer International picked industry veteran Daniel L. Gardner as CEO of its international... DOT Releases 'Concept Document' for U.S.-Mexican Trucking The Department of Transportation Thursday released "an initial concept document" for a new crossborder trucking agreement with Mexico, without setting... Dunavant Acquires Intermodal Company Memphis-based Dunavant Enterprises acquired majority interest in Trans Gulf Transportation, a Houston company specializing in regional and local intermodal drayage... Intermodal Volume Grew 14.7 Percent in 2010 North America's major railroads saw intermodal volume rise 14.7 percent in 2010, while their railcar loads of commodities and bulk... Cosco Expects Record Profit for 2010 China Cosco Holdings said it expects to close its books on 2010 with record net profit driven by global economic... Maryland Shuts State Mailrooms after Explosions Mailrooms at state government offices across Maryland were shut down after small bombs shipped in packages or letters exploded at... December Retail Sales Grow 3.2 Percent Holiday season sales slowed in December after a strong start in November, several retailers reported, but a widely watched index... US, World Customs to Curb Dangerous Chemical Traffic The U.S. will work through the World Customs Organization to strengthen international security standards to prevent traffic in chemicals that... Obama Signs Law Renewing Diesel Grants Program President Obama signed legislation to renew a grant program that the administration has used to fuel diesel engine replacements, upgrades... Patriot Rail Completes Buy of Weyerhaeuser Short Lines Private short line operator Patriot Rail completed its acquisition of six small rail lines from paper industry firm Weyerhaeuser, giving... Four Carriers to Launch Europe-South America Express A consortium of four carriers plan to start a new weekly service between Northern Europe and the east coast of... Singapore Container Throughput Jumped 9.9 Percent The volume of containers handled by the port of Singapore increased 9.9 percent in 2010 to 28.4 million 20-foot equivalent... Ryder Completes Total Logistics Acquisition Ryder System completed its acquisition of Total Logistics Control, a third-party logistics provider, for approximately $200 million. The acquisition,... Air Freight Rates Fall in November Air freight rates out of Asia slipped back 0.4 percent in November from the month before and took a sharp... NHTSA Eyes Mandatory Truck Speed Limit The federal government will consider limiting the speed of all heavy trucks to 68 mph, a proposal some truckers support... Yusen Logistics Names New President Japanese forwarder Yusen Logistics at an extraordinary board meeting on Wednesday promoted Hiromitsu Kuramoto to president and representative director, effective... Senior Democrat Pushes Back on House Rule Change Democrats are wasting no time punching back after the House adopted new rules on Wednesday that allow lawmakers to control... MSC Lowers Bunker Surcharges on US Imports After two months in which it increased its bunker surcharges, Mediterranean Shipping Co. will lower the surcharges slightly for imports...

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Oil prices head north as bunkers top USD500 Iranian box ships released Le Havre still up in 2010 despite strike blight Carriers launch new service between Europe and WCSA Yuan to rise 5% in 2011

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Bourbon boss flees top post French offshore giant shuffles seating arrangement with new CEO but Jacques de Chateauvieux remains planted at the head of the table. JP Morgan predicts Genco jump Equity analyst says short-term traders may be able to cash in on bulker stocks as rates hit rock bottom. BW, Greek ships attacked Pirates follow up attempt on Frontline suezmax with assaults on Norwegian LPG tanker and Greek bulker. Yards flock to Transpetro tender Brazilian owner's massive product tanker order draws bids from 16 local and international yard groups. Great Eastern selling bonds Indian tanker and bulker owner raising $22m for ship buys through debt issue. Hanjin in VLCC storage score South Korean owner secures profitable floating storage contract for VLCC on hire from Andriaki, brokers say. Sinwa making Rapid progress Singapore offshore player targets Chinese market with takeover of compatriot Rapid Offshore & Marine. Freeze fast-tracks Stena Bulk profit Ulf Ryder claims the owner's ice-class ships are worth their weight in gold in freezing Baltic. Frontline tanker hit by pirates John Fredriksen-linked suezmax comes under grenade fire from pirates off Oman but avoids hijacking. Oz floods are aiding LNG market Shortfall of coal due to port problems is further good news for owners of LNG vessels, RS Platou says. Negros mops up Aboitiz stock Chinese-backed Philippines owner makes offer for ferry group's remaining shares after completing takeover. Boxships to bridge order gap Fresh containership contracts will help Rongsheng plug tanker and bulker shortfall in 2011, CFO says. Marco Polo poaches utility ship Singapore owner raids compatriot Seaman Marine for 2010 offshore vessel. Propulsion pickle for Steam Packet UK warns over thruster tests as passenger gangway ripped from Isle of Man ferry at Heysham. SKIL on track at Karanja Indian ports company signs up domestic "end-user" for new terminal as construction continues. Seanergy gains power to split Restis-backed owner wins shareholder backing for reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance. Denmark's Thy Ferries sets sail Start-up company launches ro-ro service to Norway from Hanstholm. Scorpio takes in tonnage Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner secures four ships for between 10 months and one year plus options. Box recovery faces setback Deutsche Bank predicts 30% drop in lines' earnings this year as rates fall. Ferry refloated off Philippines No injuries reported after Maharlika Seiz pushed ashore by strong winds near Liloan. Dutch blast disrupts shipping Chemical plant blaze spreads to Wartsila factory near Rotterdam as marine traffic halted. STX Pan Ocean in JV buyout Korean takes full control of Gulf Pacific Shipping to strengthen bulk business in Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean. Hyundai Mipo cruises past 500 Seoul-listed shipbuilder racks up its latest century and plots to produce another 80 ships in 2011. Seroja secures financing Singapore-Chinese bulker joint venture says it has won bank loan to fund recent panamax acquisitions. SITC returns to Dae Sun Yang Shaopeng-led liner operator returns to South Korean shipyard for another pair of feeder ships. IRISL trio freed in Singapore Containerships arrested over loan defaults released back to Iranian owner after $110m payment. China Cosco set for profit Bulker and boxship wing of Cosco group expects world recovery to bolster its full-year performance. NYK in Adriatic move Japanese giant launches new service between Asia and the Adriatic via its China-Europe shuttle service.

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JANUARY 5-6, 2011
Hapag-Lloyd-Hamburg Süd loop adds Jeddah calls NYK joins Evergreen Asia/Europe loop FMC plans look at slow steaming OWL opens air freight office near Heathrow AMI names Koller executive VP New House rule sideswipes Highway Trust Fund IANA names Rubin 2011 chairman Old Dominion promotes VPs Pacer refinances debt UPS expands health care network Chilean blueberries roll into U.S. FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications Anderson to take Jacksonville port helm Tallow spills into Houston Ship Channel Montreal 2010 container traffic up 6.1%

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Ports to test scrubber on APL container vessel $3.4 million demonstration project will evaluate potential of seawater scrubber to cut ships' diesel soot by 85%. Fuel oil prices climbing in key ports Limited stocks of 180 cSt product in Durban. Rotterdam bunker market sees double digit gains Bunker market firms across south European ports. New 'steel construction' filters meet ABS requirement ABS-classed vessels must replace plastic-bowl oil filters. New attack on Gibraltar's bunker sector Spanish legislator says territory is 'bad neighbour'. Fuel oil stocks at seven week-low Traders say demand from marine fuel sector has been firm. Singapore sells record 40.9 million mt bunkers in 2010 Cements 'global leading position' in terms of bunker sales, says transport minister. Hambantota bunker operations to start in May SPLA says it will buy 'four self-propelled barges'. Asian IFO prices hit new 12-month high Mixed demand at key Asian bunkering ports, according to traders. Slight improvement in South Korea's January bunker avails Tight availability of bunkers in South Korea 'to ease', local traders say. STX Europe completes delivery of fuel-efficient ferry Spirit of Britain largest ferry to operate in English Channel. Singapore-based firm expands into bunker trading Targets trading volumes of around 10,000-15,000 mt per month in 2011, says bunker trading manager. Singapore court releases detained Iranian ships Maintenance costs on the vessels to be settled in a separate hearing, court says.

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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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