BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

July 11, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic Index turns negative on low cargo The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, turned negative on Friday as cargo demand on the larger capesize vessels slowed after active bookings earlier this week.

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Hong Kong International Terminals takes delivery of 10 huge hybrid RTGs No price floor in sight as rates continue to fall on major east-west trades CMA CGM warns of US$125/TEU surcharge July 15 due to dense fog at Qingdao Fujian transshipment volume expected to top 10 million tonnes in 2011 Hubei's import-led trade volume soars 114pc in first five months Hanjin Shipping raises US$150 million in bond sale to build war chest Maersk's stand-alone forwarder Damco ready for major acquisitions in India America Feeder Lines revives Halifax-Portland-Boston loop with 700-TEUer Maersk hikes West Africa congestion fees, except for Angola Hamburg Sud names 7,100-TEU Santa Rita training ship, biggest of two Guangxi's Pingxiang Integrated Bonded Area soon to start operation CMA CGM new rail shuttle links Zeebrugge to Duisburg's tri-modal hub CSAV drops NACSA Mexico-US west coast loop, its 3rd recent service loss 'K' Line to start power saving campaign at its Tokyo headquarters Smaller Asia-Europe vessels at risk as mega ships push all aside APMT offers Rotterdam barge service to avoid road congestion US prosecutors drop cargo price fixing charges against Air New Zealand Xiamen-Taiwan air freight volume hits 4,403 tonnes in first five months Cargoitalia abandons Atlanta, launches Europe-West Africa service Indian customs officers busted for bribery at Thiruvananthapuram airport

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All-time high containership deliveries expected in 2012 GE Shipping takes delivery of new Supramax dry bulk carrier International panel of judges lined up for Seatrade Middle East & Subcontinent awards Black pepper imports equals total exports India offers to export 2 lakh t rice to Bangladesh India, Bangladesh sign investment pact KoPTs Diamond Harbour container terminals obstacles cleared Port Community Systems operators create European association US Homeland Security chief doubts feasibility of 100 pc box scanning Tata Steel, CWC seek consent to build freight terminals 2nd highest FDI inflow recorded in May since 2000 Apparel exports climb 49 pc in May Duty-free import of sugar extended till Aug.-end Exports grow "very high" 46.4 pc in June FDI approval process simplified Jan.-June coffee exports climb 45 pc Ministry for 49 pc FDI in multi-brand retail Rs. closes at 10-week high against $ Collett & Sons enlarge wind turbine transport fleet Huge drilling floor transported from Norway to China

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JULY 8, 2011
IRU NELTI shifts to third gear in ECO Region The Economic Cooperation Organisation Regular Monitoring of Trucks (ECO-RMT) in partnership with IRU's New Eurasian Land Transport Initiative (NELTI-3) was launched recently in Ash... Rail freight traffic up in Canada Combined loadings of rail freight traffic originating in Canada and received from the US rose to 26.7 million tonnes in April, up 8.4% from April 2010. According to a report from S... EU has to approve MAN takeover Volkswagen has to have an approval for the planned takeover of the MAN Corporation. A relevant application will be submitted to the EU Competition Commission shortly. (ben) KLM Cargo business affected by troubles in Africa and the Middle East In June the group's cargo business remained affected by the troubles in Africa and the Middle East and the impact of the earthquake in Japan. It also faced a situation of overcapac... P&O Ferrymasters extends Procter & Gamble pet food rail deal Supply chain solutions specialist P&O Ferrymasters has renewed its contract with trimodal Euroterminal Coevorden, located 200 km north-east of Rotterdam, which is first base fo... British Airways extends agreement British Airways has agreed a 3-year renewal of its contract with Kuehne + Nagel for the import of its range of in-flight wines from around the world to the United Kingdom. In addit... Callao Terminal officially signed over to APM Terminals With the final documents signed, the APM Terminals 30 year concession starts at Peru's largest port (Terminal Muelle Norte). Immediately tariff charges will be reduced by 15%-18% a... Port cooperation The German city of Weil am Rhein, the Rheinhafengesellschaft (Rhine Port Authority) as well as the Swiss ports on the Rhine concluded a contract for a strategic partnership which w... WWL makes senior leadership appointments Christopher J. Connor has been named Chief Commercial Officer for the company's global organization. Connor will assume the CCO role while continuing as Deputy CEO of Wallenius Wil... SDV renewed contract with Thales Alenia Space to manage worldwide satellites logistics By signing a 4-year contract at the Paris Air Show, Thales Alenia Space has renewed its confidence in SDV for transporting satellites. SDV will move the satellites from assembling ... Röhlig invests in South America The German logistics service provider Röhlig is going to buy 50% of the Procargo Group, their premium agent for South America for many years. To expand the network globally is an e... Ceva Logistics renews agreement with Honda Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has renewed its partnership with Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM), a subsidiary of the multinational automotive company Honda, extend... Axel Salzmann is leaving the SCHUNCK GROUP Lawyer Axel Salzmann, director of the central division Corporate Identity for many years and member of the board is leaving OSKAR SCHUNCK AG & Co. KG as of 30 September 2011. A...

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JULY 8, 2011
OSG gets Title XI Loan Guarantee Omega Navigation files for Chapter 11 protection Venezuela: Armed robberies at isolated anchorages Containership deliveries set for new TEU capacity record Concordia Maritime offers smartphone app STX Europe cuts STX OSV stake to 50.7%

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JULY 8, 2011
Port of Bellingham earns clean audit for 2010 Braemar report sees record for box ship newbuildings AAPA pleased with proposed transportation legislation The New World Alliance to suspend Transpacific run US rail freight traffic climbs during week

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JULY 8, 2011
Capesize rates steady as Atlantic stays tight Market remains firm as tonnage in the Atlantic pushes the capesize time charter average up 7%, while the Pacific stays finely balanced ExxonMobil charter heralds Atlantic suezmax rate falls Owners accept lower rates for suzemaxes trading between West Africa and the US Handysizes in US Gulf achieve five-month high of $17,067 a day Rate rise comes as demand for smaller bulk carriers is anticipated to increase Omega files for Chapter 11 protection Blames senior bank lender's intransigence Dover passes 'significant milestone' for building second ferry terminal Harbour revision order can move forward for ministers' consideration after final holding objections are removed InterManager's shipping KPI project poised for breakthrough With research completed, the next step is to mobilise industry support for establishing a performance information database in the shipping industry Shipping KPI Standard Key performance indicators explained Operational and technical measures can cut emissions If we are serious about fighting the effects of climate change, then we need a proposal that will deliver real, quantifiable and fast cuts in emissions without bankrupting shipping Freight rates signal a possible lift from capacity withdrawals Shanghai Containerised Freight Index flattens out after several weeks of decline Testing the three 'truths' How accurate are the common claims currently being made in the shipping world? Clipper subpoenas Danish tax office to clear its name Shipowner refuses to pay $2.8m fine saying it would be an admission of guilt Sorting out the shipping data A new system from OceanSchedules makes it easier for shippers and forwarders to feed information direct into their booking systems EU in box data project to boost supply chain security Consortium of 27 industry leaders join three-year scheme to combine eFreight and eCustoms Inttra and GT Nexus head for court showdown Top two players in e-commerce square off over validity of patents for proprietary technology Climate change compromise deal could be cut at MEPC IMO poised to agree technical measures, but without immediate implementation or EU support Battery power HIT to deploy 10 rubber-tyred gantry cranes Hybrid RTGCs recycle energy created when lowering containers UK poised to water down objections to armed guards Minister tells MPs'committee that companies should be able to decide what level of security they provide on their ships Hutchison adds weight to Liverpool cruise debate Council proposals an 'unfair threat to jobs'. Boxship charter rates start to fall Owners are no longer able to hold rates up as excess tonnage hits the water. The question now is what impact will cascading tonnage have down the size range Greenhouse gases risk overshadowing MEPC debate IMO must avoid overlooking other important measures next week Eurogate welcomes Weser work Allows all-tide access to Bremerhaven Box rates dilemma Suspending services is not a guaranteed solution to the container shipping market's weakness Enough is enough At the MEPC meeting this week, members need to put arguments behind them and address other pressing environmental topics that do not involve so much hot air STX Europe to pay off bonds early after STX OSV share sale Investment fund Och-Ziff raises stake to 20% Long Beach's $4.4bn borrowing wins rating agency boost Standard & Poor's maintains long-term bond rating Eitzen sells off remaining share in Ethylene Carriers business Norwegian shipping group submits put option to Jaccar Holdings STX confirms Hynix bid but rival emerges to cheer investors Telecoms giant emerges as rival for 15% stake in memory chip maker Busan transhipment plans take shape but Chinese ports hot in pursuit Wave of cost cutting could emerge as northeast Asian ports jockey for business Hyundai Merchant Marine snaps up Blue Jasper for $42.5m Korea Line's final arrested ship goes to sole auction bidder at minimum price New World Alliance drops transpacific string amid overcapacity Partners HMM, APL and MOL take much needed action

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JULY 8, 2011
Tanker outlook slashed CREDIT Suisse analyst Gregory Lewis today cut his tanker earnings forecasts across the board, predicting widespread losses for 2011 'Greek owners already contribute enough' GREECE'S government must do more to support Greek shipping instead of asking Greek owners to step up support of the country's economy, a Piraeus broker told Fairplay today Breaker's stock plummets INDIA'S only listed shipbreaking company, VMS Industries, has seen its stock price drop to almost a third of its IPO price less than a month after listing Indonesia resumes Oz cattle imports INDONESIA announced today that it is resuming shipments of livestock from Australia after Canberra lifted its ban on live cattle exports, IHS Global Insight reported today UK flag returns to form THE UK flag has rebounded, reaching the 18M gt mark for the first time in 18 years, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency said today India miners warn on bill IRON ORE from India would become more expensive - and less competitive on global drybulk markets - under India's new mining bill, according to miners Motril/Melilla ferry starting NAVIERA Armas is launching a new ferry service this weekend linking Motril and the Spanish enclave of Melilla Reliance to raise $316M INDIA'S Reliance Port & Terminals has announced plans to raise 14Bn rupees ($316M) through a private placement of bonds One strike down, another nears ONE STRIKE ended today in Bangladesh, which faces another in two days, also affecting ports US lawmakers wrangle over transport bill A REPUBLICAN US transport proposal to reorder how projects are authorised and funded was immediately attacked by Democrats, who said it would cut current funding by nearly one-third Prices limit Russian grain exports RUSSIAN grain exports have remained low since the country's embargo was lifted this week because traders are waiting for prices to rise, Fairplay has been told New World cuts service THE NEW World Alliance of APL, MOL and Hyundai Merchant Marine told Fairplay today that it is suspending one of its Asia/US West Coast services due to low demand China iron ore imports drop BROKERS told Fairplay today that China has imported less iron ore this week amid rising stockpiles and slowing chartering activity by Australian miners Tonnage plenty trumps Panamax demand BROKERS told Fairplay today that Panamax owners' sentiment is still negative due to ample tonnage, despite rising demand in Asia KOSPO agrees two coal deals HANJIN Shipping in South Korea has won a contract to transport 32M tonnes of coal to Korea Southern Power over 15 years

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JULY 8, 2011
Free Trade Bills Advance in Congress Congressional committees moved three long-stalled free trade agreements closer to ratification as members held a "mock markups" for implementing the... FAA Proposes $689,800 FedEx Hazmat Fine The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a civil penalty of $689,800 against FedEx for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations while... YRC Worldwide Names Christopher Wren Treasurer YRC Worldwide named financial executive Christopher C. Wren senior vice president and treasurer of the $4.4 billion trucking enterprise. ... Trans-Pacific Export Volume Jumps 11.4 Percent Containerized export volumes are growing faster than imports in trans-Pacific trade lanes this year, fueled by surging exports of cotton,... FMC to Discuss PierPass Fee Hike The Federal Maritime Commission will discuss a proposal to increase the PierPass traffic mitigation fee to $60 per TEU when... OOCL Delays Peak Season Surcharges Orient Overseas Container Line has advised its customers that its previously announced peak season surcharges in the eastbound Pacific will... PSA to Operate New Cuban Container Terminal Singapore terminal operator PSA International said Friday it will manage a new container terminal in Cuba, currently under construction in... Greenbrier Revenue Soars 153 Percent Greenbrier Companies, one of North America's major builders of freight railcars plus some barges, saw revenue soar 153 percent in... Trucking Payroll Rose 0.3 Percent in June The for-hire trucking industry is adding workers to company payrolls while the national unemployment rate continues to rise. Trucking... Spot Market Truckload Rates Up 4.5 Percent Spot market truckload rates rose 4.5 percent in June from May, according to TransCore Freight Solutions, as truckload capacity dropped... Unemployment Rate Hits Six-Month High U.S. employers last month hired the fewest workers in nine months, surprising analysts who had forecast stronger employment growth and... Freight Broker Revenue Grows 17.1 Percent Freight brokers increased their revenue 17.1 percent in the first quarter from the same period a year ago as the third-party... Record Container Ship Capacity Growth Forecast Container ship operators are scheduled to take a record amount of new capacity in 2012, with deliveries set to expand... Cargolux Finds Bullet Hole in Freighter All-cargo carrier Cargolux has grounded a Boeing 747-400 freighter after maintenance staff detected a bullet hole in its fuselage. ... Air France-KLM Cargo Down, BA Up Air France-KLM's cargo traffic fell 2.8 percent in June from a year ago as demand weakened amid political turmoil in...

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JULY 8, 2011
TNWA slashes transpac sling EC vision on future transport policy receives mixed reviews Pirate-attacked tanker blaze 'under control' Gothenburg's green initiative a success US/Mexico cross-trucking given green light after new deal inked

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JULY 8, 2011
Ramunia snaps up FPSO Malaysian yard group storms floating storage market after picking up partially converted tanker at 'deep discount'. Odfjell ices IPO Bump on the road shakes drillship player's hopes for a Norwegian float as deadline expires. SBM plots FLNG assault Floating storage giant teams with PTTEP Australasia in a bid to cash in on LNG market. Songa Venus in orbit Oslo-listed offshore contractor hammers out $82m rig deal with Malaysian energy giant Petronas. Omega in Chapter 11 George Kassiotis-led product tanker owner slams 'unwilling' lenders as it braces for bankruptcy blow in US court. HMM scoops KLC tanker Hyundai Merchant Marine coughs up $42.5m to take another Korea Line aframax off the auction block. Opec output stable Cartel's crude exports steady as IEA countries release emergency reserves. TNWA halts Pacific run Three container lines decide to suspend route from China/Korea to California in over-tonnaged market. Box record-breaker More containership newbuilding capacity will enter the market next year than ever before, Braemar says. Caspian orders double Azerbaijan state owner signs for two ro-paxes at Uljanik in Croatia. Och-Ziff buys into STX OSV New York hedge fund group splashes out $235m to take a significant shareholding in offshore vessel shipbuilder. Doing the biz down under The challenge of the offshore market when you are working upside down, how never ending loss can force a rethink and a revelation into the likely response if you fire a gun at an armed man. Oshima eyes Vietnam Japanese builder planning $185m new shipyard in Cam Ranh City, for operation by 2017. Vopak makes Indian play Dutch tank terminals group eyes more growth by buying CRL Terminals at port of Kandla.

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JULY 8, 2011
Washington Notebook Six years, $230 billion New World Alliance to drop transpacific loop The New World Alliance is withdrawing a transpacific service this month due to "slowing demand for retail merchandise and corresponding reductions in inventory replenishment by retailers," NWA member Hyundai Merchant Marine said Thursday. The Hyun... Pending FTAs pass Senate, House committees The Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees on Thursday approved pending U.S. free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama in "mock" markups. "The three trade agreements are a sure-fire way to create American jobs by grow... Zim to raise Asia/East Coast South America rates Container line Zim said Thursday it will seek to raise rates on the Asia/East Coast South America trade as of Aug. 1, saying current rate levels were "unsustainable." The proposed rate increase is $600 per TEU. Zim is part of a five-carrier consort... Shippers seeks more access to competing railroads The National Industrial Transportation League, the nation's largest advocate organization for shippers, is asking the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to adopt new rules so that captive shippers served by a single railroad can more easily gain a... Companies keen on relocating to Mexico Manufacturers are showing growing interest in relocating production in Mexico from Asia or opening new factories or sourcing there, said a new survey from consulting firm AlixPartners. The survey of 80 mostly large companies found 9 percent of com... CMA CGM drops Philadelphia from Black Pearl CMA CGM is contracting the rotation and number of vessels operating on a service linking the East Coast of North America with the Caribbean and northern South America, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The French l... Third small-ship Asia/Europe service pulled A Far East/Europe service operated by PIL and Wan Hai was suspended July 3.Related News ' 'Small' ships fall away on Asia/Europe The lines' FES service had a rotation of Shanghai, Ningbo, Hong Kong, Nansha, Shekou, Singapore, Port... OceanSchedules.com to launch data feed INTTRA's OceanSchedules.com said it will launch a data feed in September that would allow companies such as forwarders and shippers to import schedule information into their own computer systems. The company said the OceanSchedules Data Feed would...

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JULY 8, 2011
Bunker market experiences strong surge Crude futures settled lower on a disappointing jobs report that triggered worries about oil demand. Bunker prices pushed South Korean operator 'to edge' Company confirmed that high bunker prices also 'pushed it to the edge.' Netherlands crude stock release completed Dutch government tendered 600,000 barrels of Brent crude and diesel last week. Third Sustainable Shipping awards see record attendance Winners announced during awards dinner in London. Middle East bunker markets rise Bunkering schedule 'extremely tight' in Fujairah. European bunker markets firming Double-digit gains in many ports. IMO Committee to tackle key emission issues Mandatory GHG controls and low sulphur availability to come under discussion. EC outlines changes to sulphur regulations for ships Plans to bring in 'ECA standard' for passenger ships' as part of revised Sulphur Directive. MEPC 62 special: The world can afford sustainable shipping Taking a closer look at ballast water regulations, and a carbon levy on bunker fuel. Aegean subsidiary boosts capacity in Zeebrugge Verbeke Bunkering moves another barge to the port to enhance operational flexibility. Prices showing strong gains in Asian bunker hubs Mixed demand in key Asian bunker hubs on Friday. Singapore fuel oil stocks continue decline Inventories expected to rise in the second half of July. Bunkers-only calls dip at Far East Russian ports Local suppliers see 'almost no bunkers-only calls' since tax duty. Oiltanking Partners prices IPO Expects to raise up to $241.5 million, in line with earlier expectations. Bunker trading firm 'increases focus' on Asia Opens representative offices in Beijing, Fuzhou and Taipei.

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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

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DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		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

››› 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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