BRIEFS

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23 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 4, 2012

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Slack demand induces G6 Alliance drop plans to start Asia-Europe Loop 2 Oman's Port of Salalah hits 30 million TEU mark with arrival of G6 service Hutchison earmarks US$100 million to expand Jakarta terminal Kerry Logistics acquires, rebrands Taiwan's Trust Speed Medicine Logistics Fitch upholds Port of Los Angeles' AA rating despite cargo leakage fears South Carolina wins CKYH Alliance calls to Charleston for new Asia service Aqaba Container Terminal: 'ACT smartest, safest way for Iraq containers' Russia's TransContainer first quarter profit up 150pc to US$43.79 million NY-NJ Port Authority offers real time indicator of transport sector Korea Air suffers US$2.55 billion operating loss despite 5.9pc sales boost UPS cargo pilots ask court for same FAA rest rights as passenger pilots TNT Express profits fall 34pc in Europe as Asia and Brazil make gains

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MAY 3, 2012
Ashte Logistics completes 3 successful years DB SCHENKER to transport German team's sports equipment to London Olympics Abandonment of Dabhol unloading work sparks jinx fears Dhamra Port sets all-India discharge record of 98,119 tonnes in 24 hours PLL & GPL sign term sheet for developing LNG terminal at Gangavaram Port in Andhra Pradesh Emirates voted Cargo Airline of the Year Higher freight rates fail to dampen Rlys Govt gives nod for casein exports Impose high duties to regulate agri exports: Fieo Report on sugar decontrol to be in place by July: PMEAC KMSDWA formed

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MAY 3, 2012
Air Canada to launch direct flights from Dublin to Toronto Air Canada will resume its direct Dublin (Ireland) to Toronto again on 8 June to meet increased passenger traffic and seasonal demands. Commenting on behalf of IAM, cargo sales age... Union Pacific Railroad investing USD 4 million in Colorado infrastructure upgrades The US rail service provider Union Pacific Railroad is enhancing the state of Colorado's transportation infrastructure by investing USD 4 million in the rail line that runs between... First quarter gains soften Asian cargo dip for Schiphol Amsterdam Airport Schiphol' reported that its Q1/2012 total cargo throughput held up well, to end 3% below 2011 at 358,220 t, despite continuing shortfalls in its top two markets o... HHLA and DB restructure intermodal shareholdings The German service providers Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) are rearranging the shareholdings in their companies which provide railbound container tr... Japanese trucking industry spearheaded Tsunami relief efforts Addressing the IRU Goods Transport Council, Shuji Fukumoto, the secretary general of the Japan Trucking Association (JTA), portrayed the vital role played by trucks after the devas... German Olympic Sports Confederation names DB Schenker as official team partner for London At the presentation of the official uniforms for the German teams at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics' Summer Games in London, the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) honour... Norbert Dentressangle faring well The French transport and logistics company Norbert Dentressangle has announced revenues of EUR 957 million in Q1/2012, a 28% increase compared to EUR 750 million in the same period... Ceva launches Iberian control tower in Spain Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has officially opened its control tower in Alcobendas, near Madrid (Spain). The control tower is an innovative and... US-based Atlas expanding fleet The US road haulage company Atlas has launched its new shuttle fleet and plans to fill more than 100 driving jobs by June 2012. The haulier is offering sign-on bonuses and several ... Iata appoints regional vice-president for Mena region The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has appointed Hussein Dabbas as regional vice-president for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena), with effect from 1 June. Dab... CMA CGM's reaction to situation in Egypt The French container shipping company CMA CGM is following events in Egypt with great concern. The carrier has set up an emergency and communication response team to check the situ... City of Hamburg names Hapag-Lloyd's supervisory board chairman On 2 May, the mayor of the city of Hamburg (Germany) announced that Juergen Weber, the long-standing supervisory-board chairman of the airline Deutsche Lufthansa, was appointed cha... Technical problems cause interruptions at port of Hamburg The German port service provider HHLA reported that there was a prolonged and more serious technical problem in the automatic truck handling sector at its Container Terminal Burcha... New president elected for Germany's railway industry association The steering committee of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB) elected Michael Clausecker as its new president on 25 April. He succeeded Dr Klaus Baur, who has retired. Cl...

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MAY 3, 2012
MAN Diesel & Turbo gives workhorse a make-over Max Sparre to retire as VP and GM at Bollinger Texas City after... Sanco Shipping declares option for second seismic vessel from... Lamprell books $227 million jack-up contract Genmar set to emerge from bankruptcy Port of LA to reward shipowners who cut emissions Hornbeck Offshore reports first quarter results Alu Marine Shipyard delivers pilot boat to Seine pilots Braemar Technical Services names Graeme Temple Far East Regional...

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MAY 3, 2012
Corps holding Seattle meeting to discuss Elliott Bay Seawall plans Port of Seattle slates events to celebrate marina anniversary Federal Maritime Commission boss presents Earth Day honor to Nike Port of Vancouver, USA celebrates US maiden voyage call of K. NEPTUNE Port of Portland schedules airport noise committee meeting

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MAY 3, 2012
Seafarers cynical about management safety pledges Study reveals gap between rhetoric and reality In their own words Seafarers react to company claims No end in sight for the great shipping recession Continuing financial crisis means short-term prospects remain bleak US seaborne crude oil demand continues to slide The economy is struggling, unemployment is rising and drivers are switching to economical small cars US turns up the heat on thermal coal exports Boost for bulkers as cheap domestic natural gas frees coal cargoes for sale overseas Australia pushes forward with LNG export programme Woodside's production start at Pluto and gaining investment in Browse heralds progress for Australian LNG Japan leads secondhand sales of modern vessels Average age of Greek ships sold for further trading is more than double the Japanese average of 10 years Asian charterers snap up VLCCs for Atlantic loadings Busy spot market fixes more than 10 tankers Germany presses Italy to conclude Costa Concordia investigation Exclusive interview: Minister to tackle 'political issue' of cruise safety Allure of US Gulf product trade tips region into 'severe' oversupply US Gulf-Europe backhaul trade sees earnings slide as competition among ships intensifies Deiulemar Compagnia declared bankrupt Judge rejects Italian shipowner's restructuring plan James Fisher chairman Tim Harris to retire Rice to take helm at maritime services group in July Diana Shipping sees profits shrink Dip in time charter rates drives net profit down by two-fifths Evergreen newbuildings face financing glitch Order expected to proceed despite purchase option doubts Hannover Re to pay out $118m for Costa Concordia casualty Reinsurer faces its 'biggest marine loss' ever Handymax trio sale deepens Scorpio Tankers' loss Company eyes 'modern, high-quality' product tankers India releases Enrica Lexie Aframax tanker impounded in Kerala after fatal shooting Hamburg shipping firms eye cheap acquisitions Marenave and HCI Hammonia look to new opportunities Mermaid Maritime wins $14m contracts to provide subsea services TTA subsidiary makes inroads into Middle East Gifted Greeks Country's owners should be grateful that their favourable tax regime endures Falklands delegation to visit 'oil and gas city' Aberdeen Islanders hope to build energy sector expertise with Scottish visit Balancing act Only by managing capacity very carefully will carriers have any chance of making sure that recent price rises stick Ningbo's box and cargo volumes rise China's second-largest port complex continues rapid expansion FSL Trust secures second Petrobras charter Three-year deal signed at $14,000 per day Taiwan Navigation improves quarterly profit Revenues grow 43% year on year Quarter of offshore staff are unhappy at work Poll shows that industry must invest in training and nurturing staff CSCL gives up on options to buy four boxships Decision not to add 10,000 teu vessels to fleet follows heavy losses Anchorage emerges as 32% shareholder in DHT Rights issue elicits only 58% interest in tanker company Cosco Singapore to build $200m submersible Cotemar order to be delivered in 2014 UK signs up to Singapore-based ReCAAP Move reflects 'strong interest in the regional maritime economy'

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MAY 3, 2012
US 'preventing piracy convention' THE US government is "turning a blind eye to the Somalis because they are looked upon as tactical allies against Al Qaeda," believes Clay Maitland, managing partner of International Registries Inc, which manages the Marshall Islands Ship Register Scorpio trumps forecasts NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers today reported much lower losses than expected as refinery closures caused a shift in trade patterns China, Japan deeply cut Iran oil imports IMPORTS of Iranian crude to China fell by 54.1% in March from a year earlier, while such imports to Japan dropped by 63-64% in April, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Navios prices offering ANGELIKI Frangou-led drybulk owner Navios Partners today priced its follow-on sale of 4M common units at a better-than-average discount GPPL profits plummet APM TERMINALS-owned Gujarat Pipavav Port said today year-on-year net profits dropped 48% from the first quarter last year Germany's HCI Hammonia falls to losses LISTED German box shipowner HCI Hammonia Shipping's net results for the last financial year fell €5M ($6.58M) from the previous year's profits Finance reformation seen SHIPPING financing is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades as sector stakeholders seek new approaches, according to a new study published today Brake braces for steel surge GERMANY'S port of Brake is bracing for a surge in export steel with today's inauguration of a terminal expansion Box sector credibility lags SECRECY is harming the box sector's credibility to the public, according to a frank new report from Maersk Line FSL, Petrobras close charter deal SINGAPORE'S First Ship Lease Trust said today its MR products tanker FSL Hamburg has been chartered to oil company Petrobras for $14,000 per day for three years India importers to cut Iran oil by 15% INDIA'S top two importers of crude from Iran reportedly plan to cut these cargoes at least 15% this financial year JV to operate Sydney Ferries THE NEW South Wales government today said a new JV has been awarded the right to operate Sydney Ferries US coal buoys Panamaxes RISING US coal exports are helping to strengthened Panamax bulkers, with rates recovering from a May Day blip earlier this week VLCCs set mark - but gain little VLCC fixing has hit a record high, with more than two dozen ships fixed yesterda Agribusiness boost seen for Noble SINGAPORE-listed commodity trader and shipowner Noble was forecasted posting $112M in profits when it announces its 1Q12 result on 10 May, CIMB Securities said today

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MAY 3, 2012
Army Corps OKs Jacksonville's 'Mile Point' Project The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed off on its Chief of Engineer's Report on the Jacksonville Harbor Navigational Study,... Intermodal Rail Volume Rises 5.5 Percent U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending April 28 jumped 5.5 percent year-over-year and 1.3 percent from the previous... Proxy Advisory Firm Endorses Activist Investor Slate, Castigates CP A proxy advisory services firm castigated Canadian Pacific for "an enduring failure of board leadership" in its endorsement of the... LA Port Adopts Clean-Air Program for Ships The Port of Los Angeles on Thursday adopted a clean-air program for vessels that is projected to significantly reduce harmful... Asia-Europe Spot Container Rates Jump Average spot rates on the westbound Asia-Europe trade spiked 19 percent on May 3, an increase of $629 per 40-foot... Tighter Vehicle Efficiency Rules Would Cut $57 Billion From HTF Proposed federal rules that would tighten fuel economy standards for cars, trucks and SUVs would strip the Highway Trust Fund... YRC Worldwide Narrows Loss to $48.8 Million Troubled trucking giant YRC Worldwide narrowed its first quarter operating loss from a year ago while expanding revenue on an... Roadrunner Transportation Revenue Races to $237 Million Roadrunner Transportation Systems increased its profit 70.5 percent in the first quarter to $7.9 million as revenue rose 38.2 percent... APL Sets Congestion Fee at Aden Port Singapore-based container carrier APL imposed a port congestion surcharge on all shipments from Asia and the Middle East to Aden,... Drayage Strike Continues at Port Klang, Malaysia A strike by truck drivers at Malaysia's key gateway of Port Klang continued Thursday, preventing drayage movement of containers in... Kuehne + Nagel Opens LCL Hub in Shanghai Kuehne+ Nagel has opened a new less-than-containerload gateway in Shanghai. The Swiss forwarder said it is offering 28 fixed-day,... Investors Positive on G6 Decision Not to Add Loop Asian investors reacted positively Thursday to the news that the G6 Alliance will not reinstate one of its seven Asia-Europe...

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MAY 3, 2012
Pirates going down: three years later Kenyan magistrates have found 11 Somali pirates that were caught-in-the-act and apprehended by a warship operating under the command of the EU Naval Force in May ... ZIM seeks another postponement of ULCS newbuilds Market intelligence reports suggest that Israeli ocean carrier ZIM Line is endeavouring to further defer the receiving of a series of eight 12,550TEU containerships, ... Taiwan's trio sink into deeper net losses for Q1 Taiwan's top three carriers are feeling more financial pain as their Q1 12 results reveal larger losses. While Evergreen's revenue of USD133 million represented ... DP World 'expands and greens' its Melbourne operations The phasing in of a series of new straddle carriers which feature dual diesel electric propulsion systems and enhanced container-handling abilities will reduce ... BTI clarifies ocean carrier dilemma BoxTradeIntelligence's latest report on tradelane profitability clarifies that ocean carriers' bottom line financial result from Asia to Europe in Q1 12 was still ... Salalah suffers 2011 shortfall The port of Salalah, Oman, suffered its second successive year of declining container traffic in 2011 with the 3.2 million TEU handled down just over 8% on 2010's ... Eurozone jobless growth threatens peak season There are now more than 17 million eurozone citizens looking for a job, with even the hitherto stronger states such as Germany beginning to fall into an austerity-driven ... Aden shutdown Container-handling activity at the Yemen port of Aden is at a standstill and reportedly has been so for more than a week as unions stand-out for a pay claim and ...

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MAY 3, 2012
DSX quest continues CEO says Diana Shipping is ready to tap cash reserves following profitable first quarter as it prepares to pounce on bulkers Genmar nears final chapter Judge prepares to unshackle Peter Georgiopoulos-led owner from chains of Chapter 11 as it lines up sale of ageing tanker. Deiulemar Compagnia flatlines Ailing Italian operator declared bankrupt after losing intense battle to relieve pressure linked to $1.12bn debt load Navios closes in on war chest JP Morgan says owner will have the fuel to fund raid on five capes or eight panamaxes when dust settles on $70m offering. Courage exits cape arena Asian bulker owner says cash from demolition deal will aid future campaign to add tonnage to dwindling dry arsenal. Al Qaeda cruiseship alert Documents found on terror suspect reveal organisation's plans to target passenger vessels. Atlantico Sul in big loss Brazilian shipbuilder's 2011 deficit outstrips revenue despite 29-ship orderbook. HHI feels margin pain Korean shipbuilder's first quarter earnings weighed down by less orders for high value ships. Eyal Ofer: banks powerless Zodiac chief rules out more bankruptcies in "dark and terrible period" because lenders can't afford to sell off ships cheaply. Scorpio takes a hit Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner hit by a loss after offloading tanker trio. Thomson in the mire Passengers sue after "holiday from hell" on UK cruiseship, including allegations of faeces in kids' pool. One more for Petrobras Singapore-listed owner bags three-year deal for FSL Hamburg with Brazilian company. Aeolos in supreme court win Judges find in favour of owner of Greek VLCC overturning charter ruling for Petrobras. Fire erupts in bulker hold Canadian firefighters take two hours to extinguish blaze on Algoma Discovery at Hamilton. TMM hit by stronger peso Currency swings against US-listed diversified owner in the first quarter. Aker Phil's tanker hope US shipbuilder says buyers' interest increasing for products carriers it is building on spec. Nordlake leaves India German boxship heading for Singapore after 15-month detention following warship collision.

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MAY 3, 2012
Panalpina, RedPrairie enter partnership Brooks to retire from AA Cargo NS starts building Charlotte intermodal hub China Shipping passes on ship option Hyundai, 'K' Line, NYK, and PIL leave MOL's CSW Study: Many midsized firms risk export violations OECD says freight volumes could quadruple by 2050 Solar industry forms global trade group Kenco, Hermes offer retail logistics service Diana earnings lifted by expanded fleet

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MAY 3, 2012
GL releases new requirements for scrubbers Updates to its rules include addressing system layout, safety concept, materials, and handling of noxious process substances. Losses in key north European ports Reports say most Rotterdam suppliers fully booked till May 8. Prices fall in Fujairah NYMEX showing losses of more than $2 in early trading. Share of fuels exceeding 3.50% sulphur limit slightly up Latest sulphur update from DNVPS shows 2.7% of commercial HSFO samples it tested may be non-compliant with MARPOL Annex VI. New trader joins Dan-Bunkering's head office Yong Geng will be a part of the Chinese team. Singapore fuel oil stocks stable Demand remained steady amid heavy arbitrage arrivals during the week ended May 2, 2012. Bunker prices falling in key Asian ports Markets soften in Singapore, Hong Kong and Busan. Vopak LNG in feasibility study for LNG terminal at Estonia Study will include prospects for LNG bunkering. Noble Group establishes bunker subsidiaries Bunker units formed in Panama and Rotterdam in line with the group's expansion strategy. WFS shares fall on 'weaker-than-expected' Q1 revenues Shares fall as much as 12% on Wednesday even as the company reported generally higher Q1 results. China fuel oil stocks up 3% on week Fuel oil volume in China amounted to 3.1 million mt in the week ending May 2. Governments should adopt 'common road map' on emissions Different emission limits set by different geographical locations 'biggest challenge' faced by the shipping industry, says BIMCO.

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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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