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BRIEFS

November 7, 2011

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*Shipping News* Clarkson cuts container shipping forecasts CLARKSON plc, the world's biggest shipbroker, cut forecasts for growth this year in shipping of containers, predicting the weakest increase on the Asia-to-US trade route. VLCC earnings rise as demand grows EARNINGS for the largest crude carriers hauling two million barrels of Persian Gulf oil to Asia turned positive as rising demand shrank a glut of ships. Dry-bulk capesize rents seen stabilising RENTS for capesize vessels that haul dry-bulk commodities may be set to stabilise after the biggest drop in 15 months on the Australia-to-China iron-ore route, according to Braemar Shipping Services plc.

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Asia-Europe rates decline 5.5pc, but Asia-US west coast rates up 0.4pc After weekend sea trials, geared barge to take cargo off stricken Rena Hutchison to run UAE's Ajman Port on a 10-year concession from January China's manufacturers' index lowest since Feb 2009, exports to suffer Yangtze shipping rate index suffers slight falls in September Fujian traffic infrastructure investment up 13.6pc in first three quarters Panalpina results take currency exchange hit on sea freight volume growth Rotterdam container growth expected to stall by year-end VesselsValue unveils online containership valuation service DB Schenker to launch daily Trans-Siberian train between Germany and China Singapore Airlines' US$153 million quarterly net profit is down 49pc Air cargo arms trader Viktor Bout found guilty, faces life term Qantas Sale Act puts airline's business in 'jeopardy', says CEO Direct cargo flights to be launched between Chengdu and Paris Vatry KLM launches Latin American expansion with four new destinations Nanning offers Dhaka air cargo, sees Hong Kong, Vietnam flights next

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011
Ocean Knight Shipping handles Japan-China car project Ocean Knight Shipping, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium WWPC in China, recently coordinated the transportation of 5,978 cbm of compressed used cars from the port of Imari... Panalpina hit by strong Swiss franc Panalpina, a logistics company based in Basel (Switzerland), saw a fall in sales and profits in Q3/2011. Sales dropped from CHF 1.87 to 1.57 billion. Gross profits came in at CHF 3... Logwin opens office in Hyderabad The global logistics services provider Logwin is expanding in India by opening a new office in the metropolis of Hyderabad in October. Logwin now has nine centres in India, in Beng... New directors at DB Schenker Logistics After nearly 40 years of committed management work Michael Korn, deputy chairman of the board of Schenker Deutschland, retired at the end of October. He was in charge of air and se... Baltic Container Terminal investing in expansion The Gdynia Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) is planning a large-scale storage and rail transport capacity expansion to 2015. It will be supported by the EU, which will contribute EU... Union Pacific Railroad investing in Iowa Union Pacific Railroad, which links 23 states in the west of the USA, will continue to improve the transport infrastructure in Iowa by investing USD 6.6 million in a line that runs... First B747-8F for Cathay Pacific Cargo After serving launch customer Cargolux (see ITJ Daily of 14 October), Boeing has now delivered a B747-8F to Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways, making the latter the second air... Kunzendorf Berlin taking over König Frankfurt The Berlin-based Kunzendorf Group is taking over August L. König in Frankfurt. Both companies are founding members of the general cargo alliance 24plus logistics network and have c... APL says its reefer container fleet is safe The global container shipping line APL has declared its refrigerated container fleet to be safe and announced new precautions to prevent equipment mishaps. The declaration followed... Amerijet chooses OAG Cargo Amerijet, a Miami-based Boeing B767-200 and B727-200 freighter operator, is the latest airline to use OAG Cargo's online tools for the airfreight industry, now used by nearly 34,00... Ural Airlines to launch Guangzhou links The Russian carrier Ural Airlines is expanding services to China with the launch of two new links to Guangzhou. The Yekaterinburg-based airline will offer a two-weekly Irkutsk-Guan... NTR to join Green Cargo marketing organisation Green Cargo, a transport and logistics company owned by the Swedish state, plans to integrate its railfreight forwarding agent NTR and create a common marketing and sales organisat... Road works between Athens and Thessaloniki Major road works are being conducted on the Athens-Thessaloniki main road, which has been closed due to a landslide. This will result in major disruption until December. The road w...

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011
Smithsonian study shows limitations of ballast water exchange Segovia and Stratos win MSC satcom contract BSEE names Chief of Offshore Regulatory Programs Scana Volda equipment picked for STX OSV stern trawler newbuilds "Blinding" oil content meter brings $750,000 fine DCD-Dorbyl unveils upgraded Cape Town repair quay

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011
Port of Vancouver, USA schedules annual Commissioner Forum Rail freight traffic count rolls to up/down week Three transport industry VIPs earn 2011 AOTOS Awards DOT earmarks $7.9 million for new rail station in Tukwila Boeing taps Dewey Houck as information services VP

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011
Safmarine blames poor service as it drops Tanger Med calls Calls to be switched to Algeciras and Malaga Seven billion reasons to welcome excess tonnage The coming rise in the world's population to enormous levels has important implications for shipping Drowned out by the screaming greens Environmentalists are too quick to criticise without giving the industry credit for its efforts to clean up its act Inttra boosts box benchmarking facility Lines and shippers get mutual performance-checking tool North Europe ports to stay ahead of southern rivals Study finds infrastructure and logistics issues will prevent major shift in traffic Gdansk in bid to lure direct Asia calls Polish port claims up to 28% saving on box shipping cost over Rotterdam and Hamburg Suezmax market finds a floor Potential upside for West Africa-US spot rates but brokers doubt if owners will see it pan out Transpacific box rates climb as Asia-Europe trades slide Prices creep up for China-US west coast prices in contrast to other major trade lanes Golar and Höegh go head to head on floating regas project Conversions to reduce LNG fleet and potentially drive rates even higher Green Reefers and Seatrade sign pact to quit Hamburg Reefer Pool Companies will operate combined fleet of 48 reefers in new pool from January Bonheur third-quarter gains halved Only one division posts increase in profits That sinking feeling Declining asset values are a worrying sign for box lines Seacube raises $250m to expand box fleet Wholly owned subsidiary issues 4.94% fixed rate secured notes rated 'A' by S&P Textainer revenues surge 45% Fleet expansion and higher daily rental rates help container lessor to $109.5m in third quarter Monsoon dries up Philippine nickel ore trade Instability of wet cargoes mean supramax rates decline further in Pacific Insurance-backed private navy to launch next year Despite failing to get international backing, private service will launch in first quarter Chinese banks' slow approvals put brakes on vessel orders Lack of shipping specialists and wide office network hamper appraisals Teething troubles with big China Take-up of dedicated Chinese funding slowed by Greek owners pulling back on newbuildings Turkish ports urged to prepare for a trend towards bigger boxships Over 260 container vessels of 10,000 teu or greater will have been added to the global container fleet by 2014 Capesize owners await rebound in Chinese mills' iron ore demand Fall in charter rates has prompted some vessels in Asia to ballast into the Atlantic Yang Ming could join the ultra-large club Chief executive of Taiwanese boxline says he will propose buying 16,000 teu vessels to company board Armed guards are cutting corners with cover Shipowners could face liability problems if they contract under-insured operators Trailer Bridge buys two more weeks in fight for survival Forbearance agreement with banks costs Jones Act company $20,000 Action on academies Brussels and the Philippines must move faster to weed out poor seafarer training Jaya profits dive as orders dry up Singapore-listed offshore specialist scores higher level of vessel utilisation M&A activity to shift from passenger sector to logistics Consolidation to fuel future deals, says PwC Cosco bulker arrested Song Shan Hai seized in Singapore over contractual despite Brussels divided on Philippines' seafarer training European Commission decision on certification now expected in early 2012 FMC invites responses to inquiry into shift of cargoes away from US Commission soliciting views and information concerning factors concerning diversion of trade to rival hubs north and south of the US border DryShips completes OceanFreight takeover Merger goes ahead despite small shareholder's blocking bid but gets mixed reviews

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011
'El-Lemon' squeezed A NEW ZEALAND ferry has suspended passenger services over the weekend following repeated engine failures Shares flatline for COSCO builder arm SHARES of Cosco Corp (Singapore) flatlined today after analysts urged investors to dump them Hamburg Reefer Pool ends NORWAY'S Green Reefers and Seatrade have ended the Hamburg Reefer Pool to start a new agreement they hope will be more competitive Profits slip for Croatians TWO LEADING Croatian shipping companies have reported slips in profits for the first nine months of 2011, from results over the same period of last year SGX suspends MF Global MF GLOBAL Singapore was today suspended as a Singapore Exchange member Trailer Bridge buys time NASDAQ-listed Trailer Bridge has again dodged bankruptcy after lenders agreed to forebear on accelerating defaulted debt until 15 November SMM's 3Q profits drop 25% SINGAPORE rig builder Sembcorp Marine has posted a 25% year on year drop in 3Q2011 profits Yards to own VLCCs? THE VLCC sector's prolonged weakness could turn shipyards into shipowners, according to a shipping analyst Weather slows Rena salvage THE REMOVAL of oil from the stranded box ship Rena has slowed after equipment was damaged in rough weather this week, Maritime New Zealand said today Ferry passenger dies escaping Red Sea fire RESCUERS saved more than 1,200 passengers from a burning ferry in the Red Sea, but a Jordanian passenger was killed after jumping into the sea to evade the flames Hanjin's losses ease SOUTH Korea's Hanjin Shipping today posted slightly improved net losses of 85.9Bn won ($77.3M) for 3Q2011 Little cheer for VLGCs HOPES dimmed today that the VLGC sector will perk up soon east of Suez, as traders prepare for the Christmas-New Year break VLCCs return to doldrums VLCC RATES were back today at unprofitable levels, as a rally in the east-of-Suez market evaporated German exit warned without aid SMALL and medium-sized German shipowners have warned of a mass exodus from the industry without government assistance in loan refinancing

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011
HAVI's Shortell Talks High Standards in Fast Food Safety in China (Video) Troy Shortell, senior vice president of HAVI Logistics in Shanghai, discusses how his company maintains a high standard of food... STB Defers Action on Shipper Rail Access Caught between pressure from captive shippers and strong opposition from railroads, industry regulators chose Friday to delay making any decision... Short Sea Operator AFL Seeks Exemption to Use Foreign Ships American Feeder Lines is seeking a temporary exemption of the Jones Act to allow foreign-built ships into U.S. domestic maritime... L-3 Buys Provider of Cargo Radiation Detection L-3 Communications' acquisition of a provider of cargo radiation detection systems gives the security giant new screening technologies, including a... Transportation Jobs Rise 2 Percent in October Transportation employment increased more than 2 percent year-over-year in October, with rail employment up 3.8 percent and trucking up 2.9... Cosco Busan Operator May Have Broken Probation The operator of the Cosco Busan, the vessel that struck the San Francisco Bay Bridge in November 2007, may be... FMC Warns Carrier Groups on 'Outright Defiance' Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard Lidinksy says the container shipping industry's trans-Pacific discussion groups are showing "near outright defiance" of a commission's oversight... Tampa Port Authority's Elliott on Partnerships With Mobile, Houston (Video) Wade Elliott, senior director of marketing at the Tampa Port Authority, discusses working in conjunction with the ports of Houston... CMA CGM Transfers Half of Malta Terminal to Yildirim CMA CGM transferred 50 percent of its shares in the Malta Freeport transhipment hub to the Yildirim Group of Turkey,... Green Reefers, Seatrade Team Up to Fight Competition Green Reefers and Seatrade are pooling their refrigerated cargo ship fleets to combat fiercer competition from ocean container carriers. ... Developer Sought for Staten Island Waterfront Site The New York City Economic Development Corporation is seeking a developer to buy or lease a waterfront site on the... Hanjin Container Unit Loses $1.5 Million on Higher Revenue Hanjin Shipping reported a third-quarter operating loss of $1.5 million on its container operations as sliding freight rates and higher... CP Investor Says He's Not Looking to Sell Railroad Activist hedge fund investor William Ackman's plan for boosting the value of his stake in Canadian Pacific Railway does not... YRC Worldwide Names Pierson CFO YRC Worldwide gave Jamie G. Pierson the job he's been doing effectively since August, naming him executive vice president and... How Long Can The Rally Last? Somewhere, somehow, the intermodal market missed the message that the U.S. economy might be stumbling back into recession. Perhaps the... Rails Pushed to Clean Up Their Air A lawsuit filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council in California may have national implications for all railroads. ... The New Intermodal Heartland The center of intermodal growth is shifting toward the center of the U.S., as U.S. manufacturing creates more shorter-haul, domestic... 1 Driver + 1 Day = Intermodal As more truckloads are converted to intermodal containerloads, trucking companies aren't rushing to cut rates to keep that freight on... YRC Worldwide Loss Deepens to $120 Million The $500 million financial restructuring completed in July may save YRC Worldwide in the long-term, but any gain came with... Destocked Up We're not sure what the hot toy for the holiday season will be this year, but retailers have their favorite:... Changing China It's often suggested that the post-recession world is a lot different from the world before the near-collapse of major world... Who's Liable When a Broker Goes Broke? Q: I had a woman ask me if she's liable if she paid a truckload broker and they didn't forward... Nippon Express Doubles Profit on Flat Revenue Nippon Express Co. saw profit surge 133.9 percent to $128 million in the first half of fiscal 2011, which started... Shanghai Rate Index Falls 1.4 Percent to Record Low The Shanghai Container Freight Index for Nov. 4 fell 1.4 percent from the week before to a record low, as... British Airways, Iberia Cargo Revenue Flat International Airlines Group's cargo revenue was flat at $395 million in the third quarter, as the Anglo-Spanish carrier's traffic stalled...

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011
Is Diamond Harbour getting shaped? The Indian Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) is evaluating the proposals it has received at the request for qualification stage for the 'Diamond Harbour' (DH) container ... Georgia ports see box volumes climb despite 'challenging economic times' The Georgia terminals of Savannah and Brunswick have seen their container volumes grow by 3.7% for its first quarter of FY2012 (July-September) reaching 770,190TEU ... NAFTA trade roars ahead The latest data published by the US Department of Transport's (DOT) statistics bureau for trade using surface transportation between the US and its North American ... FMC Chairman warns TSA/WTSA over 'shockingly tardy' transcript submission Following the news that the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) and Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA) have been extremely late in handing ... Rena: Cargo owners still in limbo as salvage works progress Pirates cash in another ship Somali pirates now hold just nine ships in their hijacked fleet following the ransom-induced release of an Algerian bulker yesterday. At the time the vessel was ... Downside risks in the ascendancy There are increased risks that the container shipping industry is heading for another downturn and even lower freight rates.Addressing the 4th Annual Med Freight ...

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011
PGS plots notes issue Oslo-listed offshore shipowner plans $300m fundraiser in move which will help clear debt. Heisco earnings higher Kuwait shipbuilder increases earnings in the first three quarters of 2011. Arctic pins price fall Bulker values to drop by up to 15% in 2012 as market hits the bottom, analyst says. Aker Phil posts loss US shipyard sees revenue dwindle away as it builds speculative tankers. Sun sets on Sunrise Chinese owner Henghou offloads 2003 capesize to Greece for reported $43m. Formosa chops in capesize Taiwanese firm picks up over $30m from Greek owner for nine-year-old cape. Court kills Nikitin's appeal Clarksons picks up initial costs of £2m after judges kick out plea from Russian businessman. Two vie for Vizhinjam Port of Mundra and Welspun on shortlist to develop southern Indian container terminal. Atlantska earnings dip Croatian bulker owner posts small fall in nine-month profit as revenues crash. More leads to less for Imarex Derivatives broker sees income fall despite claiming a greater piece of the action in the dry-cargo arena. Cosco president steps down Singapore based Cosco Corporation is changing its current president. Boat sinks after clash Fishing vessel goes down off Croatia after collision involving Marlink vessel. Plug-in ferries Scottish yard Ferguson to build the world's only sea-going battery-powered ro-paxes.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011
Vessel valuation service adds boxships The online ship valuation service VesselsValue has added containerships to its vessel categories. It now values containerships from feedermax (500 TEUs) up to ultra-large container vessel (18,000 TEU) size. Vietnam reefers face West Coast quarantine Refrigerated containers that either passed through or originated in any Vietnamese port are being identified upon arrival at U.S. West Coast ports. Those that were worked on at Kat Lai will be isolated for special handling. Transpacific graveyard Lloyds Register cautions against mixing refrigerants Donjon-SMIT names Lord president Hanjin in $780 million profit fall through Q3 Rena salvors' next job: removing containers SeaIntel: Low rates dictated by major lines Sallaum Lines calling Wilmington, North Carolina

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011
Bahamas viewing North American ECA as commercial opportunity With the Bahamas lying outside of the ECA area, 'the Grand Bahama option for transhipment will likely become even more attractive.' Bunker prices end week mostly firm Crude futures increased as unemployment in the US declined. IFO prices firm double digits in Fujairah Suppliers quoting in the Durban market. Rena environmental monitoring could take 'years' A recovery plan being developed by authorities involved a one year time frame. Shipping industry heading for credit squeeze Loan conditions have tightened and the price of credit has gone up, says Nordea analyst. Rotterdam IFO prices at three-month high Player 'astounded' at price levels. Houston terminal company taken over HFOTCO's assets are strategically located on a 312-acre footprint at the widest point of the Houston Ship Channel, one of the largest trading centres for residual fuel oil and crude oil in the world. Scottish shipbuilders awarded contract for 'world's first' hybrid ferries Project 'demonstrates the vast economic potential of developing green technology.' Rotterdam reports recovery in Q3 oil product throughput Low VLCC rates and arbitrage trading boosting oil product throughput in European hub. Questions persist around scrubbing emissions Near term ECA argument for scrubbing technology becoming clearer, but doubts also exist about its place in longer term global developments. Asian bunker prices firming as week closes Demand muted at key Asian hubs on Friday due to rise in bunker prices. Singapore Exchange suspends MF Global Singapore MF Global says it is working towards closing or transferring all open positions on overseas exchanges. Coffer dam around Rena's submerged tank 'unusable' Salvage team to focus efforts on hot tapping submerged fuel tank. Singapore fuel oil stocks at five-week high But fuel oil inventories remain at below weekly average volumes. South Korean bunker inventories slightly down Avails will be 'tight' in November, local traders say. Bunkers boost Sri Lankan group's earnings John Keells's transportation business unit post 38% increase in profit.

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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

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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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits

(Türkiye Today)

Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy

(The News International, Pakistan)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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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