BRIEFS

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24 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 5, 2012

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Asia-Europe rates continue to increase, rising 13.4pc to US$1,491/TEU China Shipping starts Haikou-Ho Chi Minh City weekly container service Wan Hai credits intra-Asia for third quarter net profit of US$42 million DP World to build US$200 million Mumbai's Nhava Sheva terminal Rotterdam box volume slips 1.1pc to 8.9 million TEU in first 9 months UK P&I Club marine underwriters to increase 2013 renewal fee by 7.5pc Building of China-North Korea cross-border bridge soon to commence High-speed 506-kilometre railway linking Golmud and Dunhuang to be built Kerry Logistics' KART LTL trucking service links China to Vietnam Cosco's Piraeus Container Terminal volume up 96pc to 1.6 million TEU After dock strife, Marseille expects record 1.07 million TEU in 2012 California to fine non-CARB compliant reefer boxes US$1,000 from January Panama Canal awards contract to build bridge on expanded Atlantic side Air China, China Eastern profits fall as cargo, passengers loads shrink Dutch regulator grants UPS extension on TNT buyout to February 28 AAPA reports 0.4pc slip in Asia-Pacific in September cargo volumes Air France-KLM quarterly profit increases 21-fold to US$397 million News of US$1.7 million Sao Paulo warehouse hold-up alerts air shippers

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Curtains to rise on Gujarat Junction 2012 tomorrow DCI to add 3 more dredgers in 2 years DGS orders inquiry into reasons behind tragic grounding of tanker Domestic box handling in China booming GE Shipping posts 3-fold rise in net profit Integrate inland waterways, coastal shipping at Vallarpadam to reduce cost: CCHAA Mystic Shipping facilitates discharge of record quantity rock phosphate at Kandla Port New Zealand mulls withdrawing antitrust immunity to shipping lines NOL sees Q3 profit turnaround to $ 50 m SeaIntels container schedule reliability stats show sharp improvement in Sept. Cotton exports come to a halt ABG not to exit from NSD Milind Deora promises focus on Major Port capacity augmentation, boosting Indian shipbuilding US Customs expanding advanced air cargo screening pilot Forex reserves rise marginally INR ends weak at 53.81 BBC Chartering establishes presence in Fremantle, Australia effective Nov. 1 PPGs annual conference to be held in Le Havre next year

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012
LPL Projects+Logistics in Hamburg completes its executive management Armin Schriefer (45) was named managing director of the German company LPL Projects+Logistics, which is headquartered in Hamburg, on 1 October. He was previously an executive in th... Asky Airlines to resume service to three African destinations Starting tomorrow (3 November), multinational Asky Airlines based in Lomé (Togo), is to serve the Gambian capital Banjul again. The thrice weekly Lom'-Accra (Ghana)-Freetown (Sierr... Panalpina now officially GDP certified at Brussels airport too The Basel (Switzerland)-based service provider Panalpina has reported that its operations at Brussels airport have the latest to obtain official GDP (Good Distribution Practice) ce... Russian Railways spends nearly EUR 890 million on train safety improvement programme Russian Railways spent more than RUB 3.3 billion (EUR 31.3 million) on implementing a train safety improvement programme in 2011, and more than RUB 36 billion (EUR 886 millio... ACI sees cargo traffic growth until 2031 Airports Council International (ACI) has published its Global Traffic Forecast 2012-2031, based on surveys of its members - close to 200 airports all over the world - for their vie... UPS public offer for TNT Express - extension of offer period The US integrator United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Dutch service provider TNT Express N.V. (TNT Express) have announced that the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets ... DSV Solutions to operate European supply chain services for Yokogawa Europe DSV Solutions in the Netherlands has won a long term contract to operate Yokogawa's European supply chain operations from its brand new service centre in the Amsterdam Westpoort ha... Less profit for Swiss despite rising load factors in Q3 Swiss International Air Lines reported an operating profit of EUR 153 million for the first nine months of 2012, a 36% decline compared to the... Deutsche Post to test 50 pilot vehicles in 2013 After a one-year development phase, the first Streetscooter prototype has met Deutsche Post's expectations in terms of features loading capacity and safety standards. Deutsche Post... UASC with new direct service between Turkey and Red Sea, Arabian Gulf and Indian subcontinent Kuwait-based United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) began operating a new direct service between Mersin, Izmir and Istanbul (all Turkey) and destinations in the Red Sea, Arabian Gulf ... Kerry Asia Road Transport launches China-Vietnam LTL trucking service Kerry Asia Road Transport (KART) has launched a new scheduled twice-weekly trucking service connecting Shenzhen (China) and Hanoi (Vietnam), through its Asean-China road network. T... Measures to cut costs at Rail Cargo Austria The supervisory board of Austria's state railway OeBB has decided on a range of cost-cutting measures for its freight arm Rail Cargo Austria (RCA). Some 100 employees will be made ... 4flow reinforces its business development field Martin Benning is joining 4flow, a company providing consulting, software and services for logistics and supply chain management. He will be in charge of developing new transportat...

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Three crew member whistleblowers get $67,000 each Huntington Ingalls promotes Tom Stiehle Jones Act waivers issued to aid in gas flow U.S.-flag interests not opposed to Jones Act waivers Navy scientists look to reinvent the gas turbine Coast Guard reopens Port of NY/NJ on limited basis

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Port association elects new officers for 2012-13 Homeland Security halts Jones Act to allow tankers to call Northeast ports Cheese shop opens doors at Sea-Tac International Airport Cargill exec stepping down as chief financial officer US rail freight traffic rolls to up/down week

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012
DNB hails an end to dry bulk slump Norwegian bank has high hopes too for boxships and tankers Schlüssel Reederei KG takes over Harmstorf Head office consolidation planned as German firms pool resources North Europe import-export balance breaks down Ports see fall-out from euro crisis as inbound goods fall behind outbound flows Can HSH Nordbank hold its nerve? The world's biggest shipping lender seeks to increase its state-backed guarantees Commerzbank withdrawal from shipping hits owners Surprise move has left many in the financing industry with a bitter aftertaste Vive la différence In the ever more crowded LNG segment, smart players are seeking to diversify New world order Plans to exploit shale gas will see shipping spearhead a new battle for energy security Port hopes in Wales A visit to ABP reveals a light at the end of the Severn tunnel Hurricane havoc has halted New York-New Jersey port operations USCG pledges restored service a 'priority' but damage is evident along the waterfront VLGC earnings plummet as cargoes dry up Concerns mount over sourcing new LPG supply TransAtlantic cuts its third-quarter losses Swedish shipping firm hit by weak trade in northern Europe and offshore supply glut P+S insolvency hearing opens in Stralsund Deadline for creditor claims is December 14 Bonheur posts increased profit Exchange rate gains boost Fred. Olsen holding company Sincere Navigation issues new shares to back bulker purchases Taipei-listed dry bulk firm will raise $25.3m after ordering three vessels Two Southeast Asia hijackings highlight regional piracy threat Despite September incidents, IMB chief sees such incidents as issues of national law Asian yards' results show offshore orders essential Samsung Heavy Industries outperforms its peers and shows significant shift towards sector Navios Logistics plots Uruguay port expansion Greek owner's logistics arm targets grain, iron ore and other commodities Palm oil trade is 'one to watch' for tankers Fewer newbuildings are taking cargoes on maiden voyages, leaving more for others Cape rates hold steady Capesize rates will stabilise this month due to Chinese demand, say brokers Gasoline crisis pushes Obama administration to issue limited Jones Act waiver But with discharge terminals still closed, actual impact will be limited

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012
London Club raises P&I rates by 12.5% P&I CALL rates have been raised by the London P&I Club - by 12.5% Is Asia/Europe box recovery imminent? A RECENT rebound in Asia/Europe box rates has left analysts divided over whether it means a recovery is imminent Keppel to convert FLNG for Golar KEPPEL Shipyard has agreed to convert a Moss LNG carrier into a floating LNG plant for Golar LNG Missing Russian gold ship sailed illegally RUSSIAN gold ship missing since the morning of 27 October turns out to have sailed illegally into the Sea of Okhotsk One Mombasa strike halts, another starts DOCKERS in Mombasa today reportedly halted a strike that had snarled Kenya's main port for two days DPW to add container terminal at JNP DUBAI Ports World has been cleared to invest about $200M for a new box terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port China schedules start of labour rules CHINA has scheduled its implementation of an international labour convention Golar LNG prices follow-on JOHN Fredriksen-controlled Golar LNG Partners today priced a follow-on offering to pay for acquiring an LNG carrier from sponsor Golar LNG Ltd Yang Ming turn losses into $92M in profits YANG Ming Marine Transport of Taiwan has reported third-quarter net profits of NT$2.7Bn ($92M), up 153% on losses of NT$53 ($181M) in same period of last year Box rate yo-yo warned RATE RISES for box ships on Asia/Europe routes might be followed closely by a rate collapse, a senior shipping analyst has warned Viking sees weak North Sea PSV market THE NORTH Sea's PSV market is likely to suffer a mainly soft final quarter of the year due to continued flow of new vessels on the market, says Viking Supply Ships Prospering Panalpina gains market share SWISS logistics group Panalpina, the global ocean freight forwarder, said today it is closing in on significant gains in market share Russian groups set for commodity takeovers Argos Group, which trades and distributes petroleum and biofuel products in Europe, is set to be acquired by AFK Sistema - the Moscow-based holding of Vladimir Yevtushenkov COSCO yard unit's profits fall 19% COSCO Corp (Singapore) said today its profits fell 19% year on year in the first nine months of 2012, on decreased shipbuilding and drybulk revenues Oz LNG exports seen at 20M tonnes AUSTRALIA'S resources minister Martin Ferguson said today the country's LNG exports are estimated to reach 20M tonnes in 2011-12

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Fargo 'TOPS' for Roadways UK transport and logistics software provider, Fargo Systems has signed a five-year deal with multimodal transport group, Roadways Container Logistics to roll out ... Wan Hai showing the way Taipei-headquartered Wan Hai Lines continued its profitable work in Q3 adding another USD42 million dollars of net profit to the USD26.4 gained at the half year ... American consumers more confident That is the finding of the latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index which rose to 72.2 in October, up from 68.4 the month before, hitting a five-year high ... Containers give way to sail MSC Flamina: blaze still a mystery Fuel shortages hamper Sandy clean-up With the death toll rising to more than 90 and millions of Americans and thousands of businesses on the US east coast still without power a shortage of fuel is ... Asia - Europe GRIs holding At least that is the anecdotal view, and not least also the view from the spot markets, suggesting that the radical culling of services by liners on the troubled ...

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012
US in Jones Act waiver The US Department of Homeland Security has temporarily suspended Jones Act restrictions in response to fuel shortages caused by Hurricane Sandy. RCL oils paper press Royal Caribbean Cruises has turned to shareholders with a $500m paper issue. Uljanik stretches loss Croatian shipowner Uljanik Plovidba has seen nine-month losses grow as costs rose. Hellenic tied to buy Sale-and-purchase brokers have linked Hellenic Carriers of Greece to the unconfirmed acquisition of a supramax bulker. E-mails are private Fairstar Heavy Transport has failed in a bid to access the e-mails of former chief executive Philip Adkins in a legal case that is seen as having important implications for the way business is done today. Tankers trump Facebook Sadly for fans of Fridays, hard work pays better than spending time on Facebook - even if you own the social media phenomenon. Great Eastern builds profit Indian tanker and bulker owner Great Eastern has been boosted by ship sales as its profit rose in the second quarter. Bigger is better India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has returned to profit in the first half as it expanded its fleet. Two sides to FLNG story Golar LNG's plan to enter the floating LNG arena has contrasting implications for its rivals, DNB says. New dawn for Sunrise A Jutha multipurpose has been refloated after a month stuck in Spanish sand. Daily life at sea We take a look at what was said in the market in the past week. Yang Ming chops loss Asset sales have helped Taiwanese container line Yang Ming reduce its losses in the first nine months. TransAtlantic plots sales Christen Sveaas' Rederi AB TransAtlantic has cut its third quarter loss but it remains unhappy with its performance in Industrial Shipping. Cosco Sing slumps Cosco Corp (Singapore) has seen its bottom line sag in the third quarter as the shipbuilding and dry-cargo markets continued to struggle. UECC crewman dies A crewman has died on a UECC car carrier after complaining of chest pains off France. Cauvery: two bodies found Two more bodies have been found in the search for five missing crew who abandoned a grounded Indian tanker off Chennai. Greek sweet on capes Moundreas' triple purchase catches the eye amid questions about charterers hunger for the ships. IHI grows earnings Japan's IHI Corp has posted a big jump in six-month profit ahead of its shipyard merger with JFE Holdings. Eagle lands term deal A Deep Sea Supply anchor-handler has clinched 12 months of work in Malaysia worth $8.5m. Tax trims Olsen profit Norwegian owner Fred Olsen's holding company Bonheur has seen profit held back by a bigger tax bill in the first nine months. ABP buys new cranes Associated British Ports (ABP) has awarded a contract to Liebherr for four new ship-to-shore gantry cranes. Bibby seals bank loan Bibby Line Group has secured a £53m ($85m) loan from Standard Chartered to bolster its offshore fleet. Kinder back in business Kinder Morgan says its New York harbour terminals forced shut by Hurricane sandy are poised to re-open. Golar Grand drops down Golar LNG Partners (GMLP) is set to acquire an LNG carrier from fellow John Fredriksen company Golar LNG for $265m. Zafiro gets Davie nod Zafiro Marine looks to have won its bid to take over troubled Canadian shipbuilder Davie Yards, it emerged last night. Motiva calls force majeure Motiva Enterprises has confirmed that force majeure has been declared at four of its terminals in and around New York.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Ex-GE executive starts project logistics firm DP World to build new berth at India's largest port Devine named new president of OOCL (USA) Paul Devine replaces former president Erxin Yao, who is relocating back to Hong Kong to become OOCL's director of corporate planning, regions management and corporate administration. Mixed 3Q for Panalpina as air freight slumps The Switzerland-based company's forwarding revenue in the third quarter rose 9.6 percent to $1.8 billion, but operating profits fell 84.3 percent to $7.5 million. Year-to-date, revenue is up 1.6 percent to $5.2 billion. OOCL's chassis changes in Virginia, Midwest cities Tecsys secures financing for growth Weak demand grounds SIA freighter Dole Ocean Cargo raising Americas rates MOL's TP vessel reliability holds steady in 3Q Duarte-Peláez named new AAPA chairman

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Weekly global market roundup A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world. Bunker prices in the Americas end week lower Demand was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local player. EPA waives air standard regulations for New York region Foreign tankers that normally will be allowed to sail from the Gulf of Mexico to New York-area ports. WFS hosts earnings call with management team 'Despite current market conditions, we continue to find opportunities in the marine market place, while maintaining a strong risk management discipline.' ABS ramps up LNG research efforts Scope of agreement includes LNG fuelled ships, bunkering and subsea exploration and production. Week ended soft in Fujairah Prices generally down with some stability returning to Suez bunker market. Prices fall for fourth consecutive day in north west Europe Prices continue to soften across continent. Ships refloated a month after being driven ashore Pollution fears lifted. DFDS defends deployment of vessel described as 'disastrous purchase' 'It's very fast in a straight line and uses a lot of fuel,' says former operator. Efficiency index marred by erroneous data, say owners 'For a shipowner to have his ship knocked off a potential charter on the basis of an inaccurate standard is extremely harsh.' Crude oil prices fall in early trading Friday Saudi Arabia expected to cut December prices for heavy and medium grades. Week ends with IFO prices largely down Supplies of marine fuel fine at key Asian ports on Friday. US barge operator completes $116 million acquisition Total of 13 barges and seven tugboats acquired from Allied Transportation Company. NYK Line narrows H1 losses Firm reduces net loss from 'freight negotiation and cost-cutting activities', says President. 'Next generation' VLCC to use Wartsila low-speed engine Order represents Wartsila's 1,000th order for its RT-flex common-rail 2-stroke engines. Chinese supplier re-elects directors Continues its search for a replacement auditor. Titan appoints financial adviser Altus will advise whether Guangdong Zhenrong's offers are 'fair and reasonable'.

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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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