BRIEFS

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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

August 6, 2012

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Asia-Europe rate increase short-lived as rates slip 1pc to US$1,710 Transpacific August rate hike fails to take hold amid fears of price plunge Hanjin back in Portland after month's avoidance of longshoremen's slowdown Troubled Horizon Lines widens loss to US$29.8 million in second quarter APM T to open Lazaro Cardenas terminal to rival Hutchison's box shop 'K' Line ships' on-time performance improves in second quarter over Q1 Nestle sources Vietnam coffee accenting corporate social responsibility Tibet Railway moves petroleum, agricultural goods, building materials Kuehne + Nagel expands services for BMW with Bavarian logistics hub DHL quarterly profit soars 20pc to US$166.7 billion as revenues jumps 7.3pc Complications delay opening of Ahmedabad airport's perishables warehouse Court clears Hawker Beechcraft to discuss sale to China's Superior Aviation

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Govt revises norms for tankers carrying crude oil from Iran Greatships subsidiary delivers Greatship Mamta to buyers Maersk Line's 'fresh' commitment to customers Ashok Leyland expanding its global footprint Exim Club to throw light on investment opportunities in Myanmar today RBI grants reprieve to exporters on foreign exchange earnings Ashok Gadkari retires as Chief Mechanical Engineer of MbPT DP World's container volumes up 7.5 pc in H1 Kerala rejects Welspuns Vizhinjam bid Typhoon Saola closes ports in Taiwan, causing severe disruption to shipping Rlys may hike haulage charges for box train operators Core sector growth decelerates to 3.6 pc in June Forex reserves at $ 288.65 bn INR ends week 42 paise lower at 55.76 Vigilance Study Circle, Mumbai holds bi-monthly meeting BBC Chartering opens new office in Antwerp Ekin Nakliyat keeps busy with heavy & oversized movements in Turkey PPG wraps up successful annual conference

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AUGUST 3, 2012
TOTE receives ECA waiver to pursue LNG conversion USCG completes Arctic oil spill recovery exercise Oceanteam refinances two offshore construction vessels Moody's lowers OSG ratings Maersk Line, Limited acquires 3PSC Great Lakes Dredge splashes out at U.S. shipyards

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Port of Portland opening T-4 to Seaport Celebration event APL ends chassis program in Denver, Salt Lake City Trucking group calling for 'Good Stuff' award nominations BNSF plans to invest $106 million in Washington US rail freight traffic heads up during week

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Matson seeks to win over new investors Exclusive: Newly listed US Jones Act line plans to build on current business model Matson eyes Alaska trades, but is wary of dangers Oakland line would be potential buyer if an existing business is put up for sale US line starts to plan for fleet upgrade Jones Act carrier Matson will order from US yards Hutchison terminal hits back Tanzania International Container Terminal Services, for which HPH holds the concession, has been criticised over container dwell times APMT sets sights on Dar es Salaam Netherlands-based terminals division is first to declare its hand publicly for tender DP World plans to build on African port concessions Global port group has continent-wide plans to build on its current three port concessions and a stevedoring business Plastic is not fantastic for UK shipping Recession highlights dire consequences of flags of convenience for jobs at sea Rotterdam terminal shut-down will see Odfjell losses mount Whistleblower slams safety and maintenance at Botlek storage site Comment: Behind the scenes in shipping's top job Yang will lead a cast of strong characters who will shape the global maritime industry Introducing the new most powerful man in world shipping Yang replaces Li as party boss in China's Ministry of Transport Slack enforcement of safety at Odfjell Terminal Rotterdam has knock-on effect Dutch Safety Board launches independent inquiry which has wider implications Macquarie and TTMI developments boost B+H Ocean Carriers' Chapter 11 aspirations Convenience of dealing with fewer bankers described as a key benefit in today's climate Europe sees container imports plummet Continent's economic woes wreak havoc on inbound volumes Norway's LNG export plant comes back on line Boost to vessels serving the plant and to winter freight rates for owners TEN eyes return to profit after slashing losses Owner hopes for storage deals for VLCC pair which have hobbled results Diana fixes two panamaxes at $9,250 a day for two years Three-year panamax charter contracts hit lowest levels in a decade Capesizes back to square one Rates fall on the West Australia to China route as steelmaking demand falters Petrobras books VLCC Amantea for two years Time charter fixtures continues to rise in face of dire spot market Israeli group accuses Inmarsat of breaking US sanctions against Iran Ultimatum to UK firm to cut communications for Iranian tankers Strike in Colombia threatens coal exports Miners have declared force majeure, brokers report Good news for product tankers as Algeria boosts fuel imports Mediterranean's small tankers will benefit Romney's house of fun Welcome to the presidential hopeful's hall of smoke and mirrors Trials of triangulation Baltic Exchange benchmarks understate tankers' true earnings potential Indian owners loath to lift Iranian crude SCI and Great Eastern say government-backed P&I replacement lacks clarity Box Ships prefers short periods for unfixed duo Owner close to fixing first ship for less than six months but notes charterers can be reluctant to keep it so short Concerns as suezmax fleet grows 5% in first half of year Slippage levels lowest of all tanker segments Omega Chapter 11 drama might not be over, say experts Junior lenders and unsecured creditors weigh up "significant options" Omega Navigation Enterprises files Chapter 11 reorganisation plan George Kassiotis proposes to pump in $2.6m, but junior lenders and former shareholders face wipeout Inmarsat boosted as shipping signs up to broadband Company's fifth-generation satellites to go head to head with K-brand providers Titan Petrochemicals says bondholders against liquidation Troubled Hong Kong-listed logistics firm has $166m in outstanding bonds

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AUGUST 3, 2012
APM to invest $12.2Bn THE FOUR strategic core businesses of AP Møller-Maersk will get $12.2Bn in investments over the next few years, according to CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen OSG seen nearing asset sale MOODY'S has dropped Morten Arntzen-led OSG deeper into 'junk' territory - and predicted that a sale of non-core assets could be pending TEN narrows losses NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation today reported a sharp drop in losses, as results were buoyed by the higher charter rate for its LNG carrier Trans-Pacific box rates pushing up BOX RATES on eastbound trans-Pacific routes have trended up since increases sought by several container lines took effect on 1 August Golar LNG could add six to newbuilding orderbook GOLAR LNG could add up to six newbuildings to its orderbook, which already lists a dozen ships to be built, without raising more equity, a shipping analyst said today Horizon's losses deepen BONDHOLDER-owned Horizon Lines has reported wider losses but maintained that its liquidity remains "adequate" Beware box 'rates leak' A BOX sector "rates leak" is straining the bargaining position of container shipping lines, a senior shipping analyst warned today Capesize owners fear negative rates CAPESIZE bulker owners are trying to avoid subsidising voyages amid rising bunker prices, brokers told Fairplay today SMM half-year profits drop 15% SEMBCORP Marine said today lower margins from new projects caused a 15% drop in its 1H net profits MMHE's profits fall 30% MALAYSIA Marine & Heavy Engineering said today net profits dropped 30% in the second quarter that ended 30 June Product tanker tonnage list tightens PRODUCT tanker rates are remaining firm this week, thanks to tight vessel availability and firm naphtha demand September to add VLCC misery BROKERS expect VLCC earnings to remain stuck in negative territory for September laycans, as chartering for August nears completion Owners shun PCG deals CHEMICAL tanker owners show little interest in bidding for CoAs with Malaysia's PETRONAS Chemicals, brokers told Fairplay today Managers buying HSBC Shipping Services HSBC BANK said it has agreed to sell HSBC Shipping Services, which offers shipbroking and consultancy services, to its senior managers STX to import US maize SOUTH Korea's STX Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding with compatriot National Agricultural Cooperative Federation to import US maize

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AUGUST 3, 2012
CP's Harrison Wants to Speed Up Trains, Improve Terminals Canadian Pacific Railway shippers worried that E. Hunter Harrison would immediately push for tighter scheduling can take solace in recent... JOC Trucking Employment Index Rises in July The Journal of Commerce Trucking Employment Index rose 0.3 percentage points in July as for-hire motor carriers and other U.S.... Transport Employment Rises 1.9 Percent Transportation and warehousing employment increased 1.9 percent year-over-year in July, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor... Short Line Rail Intermodal Volume Up 19 Percent This Year North American intermodal growth isn't just driving volume on the major railroads, with the expanding transport mode boosting traffic 19... YRC Worldwide's Welch: 'We're Still Not Satisfied' It's been a long time since "YRC Worldwide" and "profit" could be mentioned in the same breath. Although the troubled... Ryder Europe Completes Aquisition of UK's Euroway Ryder Europe said it has completed the acquisition of Euroway, a U.K.-based truck rental and fleet management company. The... Baltimore Builds Growth in Container Cargo The volume of containers handled by the Port of Baltimore declined 2.8 percent in June from the same month... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of July 30 - Aug. 3 Singapore-based container carrier APL plans to impose "operational cost recovery surcharges" on all shipments moving through ports in Saudi Arabia. The carrier will... A.P. Moller-Maersk Strategy Paying Off, CEO Says A.P. Moller-Maersk's five-year plan of focusing on four core strategic businesses is already paying off, according to Group CEO Nils... YRC Worldwide Earns Operating Profit Trucking giant YRC Worldwide reported an operating profit of $15.5 million in the second quarter while cutting its net loss... IAG Cargo Revenue Slips 0.3 Percent Cargo revenue at International Airlines Group, the merged British Airways-Iberia carrier, stalled in the second quarter as strong growth at... All Nippon Airways Back in the Black All Nippon Airways Co. posted a group net profit of $7.59 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, which... APL Ends Chassis Service in Denver, Salt Lake City APL said Friday it is no longer providing chassis as part of its container transport services in Denver and Salt... IJS Global Opens DC for Novartis IJS Global opened a dedicated warehouse in the Philippines to handle the logistics needs of Novartis Animal Healthcare. ... Typhoon Shuts Taiwanese Ports, Airports Transportation infrastructure ground to a halt and at least one person was killed as Typhoon Saola made landfall in eastern... Hanjin Reverses First Quarter Loss Hanjin Shipping, riding strong gains in container volume and revenue, climbed back into the black in the second quarter. ... Commentary: A National Port Vision? Really? I actually laughed after reading that Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., viewed the recent release of an Army Corps of Engineers... Commentary: Carrier Changes Shaking Up Parcel Markets When UPS last spring agreed to acquire TNT Express for $6.6 billion, the deal reverberated throughout global express and parcel... Commentary: US-Canada Border War, Eh? My Canadian friend on the phone sounded mystified. He'd read the Federal Maritime Commission's report on cross-border container shipments, and...

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Freightliner diverts to avoid Olympics grand show At the halfway stage of the 2012 London Olympics, today is expected to be the busiest day so far as the track and field athletes join the stage of the 'biggest ... Horizon's H1 loss widens Charlotte [NC]-headquartered Horizon Lines has seen its net loss widen and operating profit EBITDA fall for H1 2012; nevertheless drilling down in to the Q2 results, ... APL rolls out third-party US chassis model APL launched its third party provider chassis model in two different regions in the US this week - and after trials in these areas it is planning to launch the ... Tropical's profits down in Q2 12 Riviera Beach (FL)-based Tropical Shipping has seen operating losses widen in Q2 12 compared with the corresponding period of 2011, with the USD4 million deficit ... US - Mexico the highlight as NAFTA trade up 8.3% Trade using surface transport between the countries of the trilateral trade bloc [NAFTA] - Canada, Mexico and the US - rose year-on-year by 8.3% in May to total ... Santos sees its box count rise in H1 12 Santos, which is Brazil's largest box port, handled 8% more containers in H1 12 than it did in the corresponding period of 2011 with just under 1.5 million TEU ... MSC Flaminia: salvors unable to board Dar es Salaam starts its 'one-stop-centre' In a determined bid to improve cargo transfers through the port, Tanzania's largest port, Dar es Salaam has taken action to consolidate 11 different government ... Royal Navy 'protect' Hapag boxship A Hapag-Lloyd containership operating on the German liner's Indamex [USEC - Indian sub-continent] service appreciated the protecting arm of two Royal Navy minehunters ...

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Kassiotis to the rescue OTS mints debt deal GLDD's game changer Tsakos soars DVB dodges wounded Knight HOS sell-off overblown Credit Suisse has cooled fears about a post-results crash in the share price of Hornbeck. Rena win for Resolve American salvor Resolve Marine has won the hotly contested contract to remove the wreck of the Costamare containership Rena. Titans team up Tufton Oceanic has emerged as a partner for Blackstone Group in its swoop for a fleet of tankers from Hartmann Group. Jasa reels in Exxon Malaysia's Jasa Merin has won more charter work from ExxonMobil for its offshore vessels. Platou cuts Capital RS Platou Markets has cut its rating on Capital Product Partners despite its impressive second quarter showing and balance sheet workout. Horizon extends red run Horizon Lines posted improved second quarter sales thanks to higher volumes but expenses dragged the company well into the red. Kyoei confident after Q1 Japanese owner banking on a return to profit this year after stronger start this time around. Stressed not distressed We take a look at what was said in the market over the last week. Big John buying again SBM inks $1bn loan SBM Offshore has secured a mammoth bank loan to finance an FPSO conversion backed by a charter with Brazilian giant Petrobras. Matson in stronger quarter Matson Navigation, the US liner company, has seen a healthy increase in both revenues and operating profits. Miclyn seals Aussie deal Miclyn Express Offshore has won work to support construction activities on Australia's expanding LNG sector. Wanted: white knight Wall Street is starting to doubt Knight Capital Group's ability to recover from the $440m hit linked to a computer glitch that impacted dozens of stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday morning. Genco jumps on waivers Investors have given a big thumbs up to the debt restructuring agreed between Genco Shipping & Trading and its lenders.

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AUGUST 3, 2012
APL ends chassis provisioning in Denver, Salt Lake City This is the first phase of the Singapore-based container carrier's plan to withdraw from chassis provisioning throughout the United States. In the future, it said motor carriers will provide chassis as part of their drayage services. FEC hauls fill for S. Florida runway expansion FEC is operating a single train to deliver aggregate from a quarry near Miami every morning on a dedicated rail spur specially built for the project and is expected to add a second train every evening by Aug. 13 or sooner. ABF lawsuit against YRC, Teamsters dismissed The lawsuit, in which ABF claimed subsidiaries of YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters violated the National Master Freight Agreement, was dismissed by Judge Susan Webber Wright of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Horizon reports $46 million loss, but revenue rises UPS slips on new sorting scanner The express carrier hopes the wearable devices will speed up the time to load packages into vehicles. The technology is also aimed at getting package updates into the system faster. CEVA says results reflect 'difficult quarter' Xata Turnpike integrates with TMWSuite Guam/China business helps Matson offset weak Hawaii market Old Dominion drives record first half Crowley fined $17 million for Puerto Rico price-fixing Maersk Line, Ltd. completes 3PSC buy Oxfam replaces charity supply chain system HSBC sells shipping unit Caterpillar completes 3PL sale to Platinum Equity Swissport adds business in Amsterdam St. Lawrence Shipoperators picks new chairman Panjiva product aimed at maritime Bill introduced to help U.S. cotton shirt makers Segal elected ASTL chairman Congress passes textile trade provisions

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Global bunker fuel prices maintains stable trend Global bunker prices remained relatively stable throughout the week, according to Bunkerworld data. Bunker prices end week mostly firm Trading was heavy on the US Gulf, says local trader. Salvage work to begin on Rena's bow Details of how the salvage will proceed have not been released yet due to a confidentiality agreement with the ship's owners. Tsakos Energy posts improved Q2 results According to the company there was considerable relief in the form of reduced bunker costs for spot vessels and reduced consumption. Canadian government sets deadline for Northern Gateway project report Deadline for environmental assessment and report on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project set. Horizon Lines reports Q2 financials Company highlights fuel surcharges as part of reasoning for revenue improvement. Inspectors to visit closed Rotterdam terminal Safety concerns aired on Dutch TV are said to have prompted the shutdown. Fuel oil prices continue upward trend in Fujairah Upward trend in region with 380 cSt material in Suez up by double digits. Week closes with firm market in Rotterdam Prices in the main European bunker port stuck to their upward trend. Maersk boss sees green shoots of recovery Andersen says container arm will be in 'much stronger position' in a year's time. Demand for OPEC oil to stay steady Spare capacity sufficient for small disruptions in supply over the next five years. Mobil expands New Zealand storage Growing demand for bunker fuel behind the move. Singapore supply to stay tight, say traders Firm timespreads indicate supply crunch more likely. Higher fuel surcharges prop up Matson's revenues Posts higher revenues but profit fall due to higher taxes and losses from discontinued operations. Week ends with bunker prices at Asian ports largely up Supplies of bunkers were fine at major Asian ports on Friday. Bank upgrades NOL rating on lower bunker prices DBS Vickers expects NOL's results to improve in the second quarter. Pacific Basin plunges into the red Losses blamed on vessel impairments and bunker derivative expenses. Chemoil buys into lube trading firms Pays a total of $16.4 million for stakes in two firms. US economy has little to fear from IMO GHG policy The policy will cause 'limited additional expenditures' for shipping industry, says study. Bondholders don't favour Titan wind-up move Poll shows an 'overwhelming proportion' of noteholders do not support the petition. Chimbusco branch supplies largest stem Transaction marks 'a new chapter for mutual comprehensive cooperation' with Maersk, it says.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive

London

Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April

PORTS

In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%

Venice

In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%

Rotterdam

A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.

SHIPPING

HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion

SHIPPING

Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping

Brussels

PORTS

The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI

MARITIME SERVICES

Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply

Singapore

Seascale Energy formed

SHIPPING

Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships

Rome

Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines

PORTS

Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med

Casablanca

50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company

PORTS

Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa

Genoa

Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%

Barcelona

Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again

Luxembourg

The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports

PORTS

Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group

Hamburg

Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%

PORTS

788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro

The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions

SHIPPING

GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early

Palermo

Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

SHIPYARDS

Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program

Mumbai

The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025

PORTS

Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities

Rome

Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution

DEFENCE

Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

The order is worth 500 million euros

ENVIRONMENT

T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops

Brussels

Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels

SHIPPING

ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%

Genoa

Cruise passengers down by -11%

PORTS

Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%

Ljubljana

Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good

Rome

Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods

Casablanca

Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation

Brussels

Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline

Helsinki

Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%

Cairo

Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.

SHIPPING

Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships

Taipei/Keelung

Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue

MARITIME SERVICES

Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine

Rome

Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.

Zagreb

Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers

SHIPPING

MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast

Geneva

Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024

Athens

Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%

PORTS

Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona

Ancona

Research presented on the potential of the Marche port

SHIPPING

HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024

Seoul

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%

PORTS

AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America

Kongens Lyngby/Madrid

Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company

JOBS

HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di

Hamburg

The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees

Leghorn

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep

Lugano

The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%

Algeciras/Valencia

The negative trend continued last month

SEAFARERS

Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing

Rome

MOURNING

Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83

Naples

Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector

PORTS

The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea

Rome

The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January

Los Angeles

PORTS

Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%

Leghorn

Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%

PORTS

Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana

Ancona

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West

Genoa

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%

Podgorica

Passengers increased by +16.1%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group

Rome

Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

SHIPPING

Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India

Naples

On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"

PORTS

One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal

PORTS

The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara

The Spice

Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra

MEETINGS

Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"

Genoa

It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa

MARITIME SERVICES

Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker

Genoa

It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros

SAILING LIST

Visual 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

		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

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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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