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BRIEFS

February 8, 2012

The Business Times

Shipping News

Shipping rebound rests on exit of inefficient yards
IT IS a well-established fact (or that we should remind all market players again) that the global shipping sector remains plagued by a massive supply overhang amid meagre demand prospects up to 2013 at least.

Strait Talk

Cultural change needed to improve ferry safety08/02/12
WHILE the global shipping industry's attention has been focused on the capsize of the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia, another passenger ship sank with loss of probably well over 100 lives but with much less media interest.

The Business Times

Shipping News

Shipping rebound rests on exit of inefficient yards
IT IS a well-established fact (or that we should remind all market players again) that the global shipping sector remains plagued by a massive supply overhang amid meagre demand prospects up to 2013 at least.

Strait Talk

Cultural change needed to improve ferry safety08/02/12
WHILE the global shipping industry's attention has been focused on the capsize of the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia, another passenger ship sank with loss of probably well over 100 lives but with much less media interest.

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OOCL announces US$800/TEU Asia-Europe rate increase effective March 1 Rate pressure expected on Med trades as added capacity undermines demand World's idle container fleet grows 10-fold to 750,900 TEU over 6 months Euro debt crisis prompts severe contraction of Asian imports, says CTS Inner Mongolia's Erenhot 2011 cargo volume up 20pc to 10.3 million tonnes Korea opens its most advanced 1.7 million TEU capacity box shop in Busan Xinjiang's cross-border trucking moved three million tonnes in 2011 Belgian railway strike February 15 threatened unless SNCB, unions settle Hapag-Lloyd starts weekly service to Portland-Europe via Panama Ningxia railway freight volume up 7.8pc to 47.6 million tonnes in 2011 Logwin opens 'red carpet' fashion logistics warehouse in Beijing CN offers more supply chain options with new Wisconsin intermodal terminal INTTRA ocean freight carrier alliance network grows to 70 members GAC Transfer Services expands in Indian subcontinent from Sri Lanka Debt-heavy US troop air carrier Global Aviation plunges into bankruptcy United Parcel Service fourth quarter profit up 9.3pc to US$1.2 billion Qatar Airways enters central Asian regional market of air cargo

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MSC's rate restoration on US/Canada Europe-India trade lanes SCI boosts offshore segment, orders 6 AHTS vessels Phthalic anhydride imports to attract 10 pc safeguard duty AMTOI to sign MoU with Port of Antwerp today APSEZ registers all-round growth in Q3, 9-month financials Ennore Port receives first project cargo vessel Govt planning to revise land utilisation policy for ports soon JSPL may pick up 60 pc stake in Gopalpur Port Marseille Fos sees 3 pc cargo growth in 2011

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Aramex reports good 2011 results The Middle East-based express and logistics service provider Aramex achieved a 4% increase in profits and 18% increase in revenues for Q4/2011. The company generated an AED 57.2 mi... Norbert Dentressangle wins three-year-contract with Mazda in UK The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle (ND) has won a new three-year contract with leading car manufacturer Mazda Motors UK Ltd. The Japanese company has appointed ND to... Atlas Air Worldwide completes financing arrangements for remaining six Boeing B747-8F deliveries Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, recently announced that its Atlas Air Inc unit has entered into an U... Icy weather disrupts Black Sea shipping Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a maritime services provider, advises that thickening sea ice, resulting from particularly low temperatures across Eastern Europe, is causing disr... Road haulage jobs disappearing in Denmark Jobs within the transport industry are flowing out of Denmark, and the country's truck haulage sector is under heavy pressure from increasing costs and declining productivity. The ... System integration of a UAE new railway line Ansaldo STS, a Finmeccanica Group company, has been awarded a contract in the United Arab Emirates by the Italo-Indian joint venture created by Saipem-Tecnimont-Dodsal. The agreem... Zufall Logistics: Gerhard Grüneklee to retire on 29 February The German logistics provider Zufall Logistics has announced that Gerhard Grüneklee, a trained wholesale dealer, is retiring on 29 February. Grüneklee joined Zufall at the beginnin... Nissan Motor Co develops new type of eco-friendly auto carrier The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan Motor Co has introduced an energy-efficient car carrier. The vessel, called the "Nichioh Maru", is equipped with solar panels and LED light sou... Kukla Forwarding offers multimodal connections in Iraq Kukla, a forwarding company that specialises in multimodal transport, now offers a safe container transport service to Baghdad and to six other strategically important destinations... Sernam in France can still operate, but... The French parcel delivery operator Sernam can still operate, but has six months to find a buyer. The company was recently placed under judicial administration for six months by a ... CMA CGM to introduce rate increase on Asia-Europe/Med route The French container shipping company CMA CGM is introducing a rate restoration of USD 200/teu and an interim fuel surcharge of USD 550/teu on the Asia-Europe/Mediterranean route o... Australia: CEO sought for first national vehicle regulator A global search is underway for the first CEO of Australia's new independent national heavy vehicle regulator (NHVR). The successful candidate will be accountable for driving forwa... Schiphol airport reports modest cargo growth in 2011 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol handled 0.8% more cargo in 2011, compared to 2010. The Dutch facility processed 1.52 million t of airfreight, enabling it to retain its third place among... Houston airport reports rising cargo figures In 2011, the total amount of airfreight processed at Bush Airport (Houston, TX, USA) increased by 6.1% over the totals recorded in 2010. Bush Airport finished 2011 by handling a to... Lehnkering changing strategy and staff The shipping divisions of Lehnkering and Imperial are to merge and form a single unit in the Imperial Shipping Group. The Rhein Fracht and Lehnkering brands will be retained for ch... Omsan Lojistik distributing for Türktipsan The Turkish logistics service provider Omsan Lojistik recently signed a goods distribution contract with Türktipsan, a serum producer. Under the terms of the agreement, Osman will ...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Keppels KOMtech and ConocoPhillips to design ice-worthy jack-up for Arctic Vigor set to add Alaska Ship and Drydock

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Ken O'Hollaren named winner of 'Old Salt' honor for 2012 Port of Tacoma seeking Summit Awards nominations InterManager adding members, new IMO permanent representative Sea-Tac Airport earns clean report from FAA Braemar report sees shift in VLCC voyage locations

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Rina awaits judgment over involvement in ferry deaths Outcome could have devastating impact on liability of class societies acting on behalf of flag states Law firms line up to offer victims support in claims against Costa Attorney Stefano Bertone believes they will have a strong case Ship finance and its broken record Is the industry as whole just repeating the same message over and over? In defence of the US Jones Act Opening coastal shipping to competition is the thin end of the wedge US confirms extension to scanning requirement Two-year waiver before implementation LNG vessel demand could double by 2020 Pareto Securities forecasts that 352 additional ships could be needed if projects get approval Cargotec reports 22% growth in sales Equipment manufacturer won new orders from Africa and the Middle East More pain in Spain over new ship arrest regulations Overlapping conventions are creating problems for shipowners New Indian reinsurance requirements create confusion Regulator only informed local reinsurers of new obligations Q&A: IUMI's departing secretary-general As Fritz Stabinger prepares for his exit from the International Union of Marine Insurance, he shares his thoughts on the market ICS opposes Bahamas carbon proposal Calculating individual ships' emissions counters drive for market-based measures Bad weather fails to spark aframax rates surge Overtonnaged European markets absorb additional demand with ease Panamax owners losing thousands of dollars on voyage charter deals Brokers say time charter equivalent earnings are far lower for dollar per tonne freight rates that charterers are preferring in weak market Restorative actions The container lines pause for breath in a battle that will heat up again Asia-Europe rates hike unsustainable says Global Shippers Forum Carriers try to talk up the market as canny customers fix long-term deals Euro crisis could halve Chinese economic growth IMF warns China could be among hardest-hit if eurozone countries default HHLA volumes rise 21.3% in 2011 Growth rates slowed towards year-end Unifeeder goes it alone with Mediterranean feeder launch Feeder carrier seeks new niches as deepsea lines target the Baltic US imports up 3% in December Year on year growth due to auto parts and furniture KG investments hit an all-time low Shipping funds secured $668m of fresh capital in 2011 Money to the people Chinese government needs to stop funding state-owned industry and rekindle domestic demand Dublin trade levels hold steady after 2010 surge Ro-ro freight volumes show little change and exports continue to grow, but lo-lo trade, bulk liquids and ferry passengers all slip World Wide Supply adds two more PSVs to Damen orderbook Six platform support vessels to be built at Romanian yard valued at $1.1bn ACL launches North America-Baltic service Grimaldi subsidiary teams up with Finnlines to serve Russia and Finland China ship export values rise 8% Growth may stall this year as new orders fall Sovcomflot sell-off may go ahead this spring Plans to privatise the world's third-largest tanker fleet operator stalled last year Asia-Europe box rate hikes are unnaturally high, say Dutch shippers EVO argues that oversupply of containership capacity and a decline in volumes should lead to lower prices Need to know Owners of drillships have been ordering with great abandon, but have kept information on contracts for these vessels in short supply BLT defaults on First Ship Lease February payments FSL sets March 8 deadline for outstanding leases on three hired tankers

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
RWE's WTIVs delayed GERMAN power company RWE Innogy today confirmed a six-month delay for two new 'Seabreeze' wind turbine installation ships Taxes blur breaking picture CONCERNS about impending taxes in India's upcoming budget spurred scrap sales last week, but Bangladesh's breakers remained cautious because of that country's 5% upfront tax FSL might repossess tankers leased by BLT SINGAPORE'S FSL Trust said today it might repossess three chemical tankers leased to cash-strapped Berlian Laju Tanker Maersk sells US chassis unit MAERSK said today it has sold its US intermodal truck chassis business so it can shift focus to core operations Inquiry follows UK port spill AN INQUIRY is under way into a chemical spill that resulted in 20 Liverpool dock workers being taken to hospitals, Fairplay was told today Greece holds 252 in migrant smuggling cases GREEK authorities were holding 252 people today in connection with migrant smuggling cases over the past week Asian yard consolidation lags CONSOLIDATION of yards in Japan and South Korea would not be easy because of ties to domestic conglomerates, despite shrinking orderbooks, the 5th Shipping Finance Asia conference heard today STX Pan Ocean plans $223M bond issue STX PAN Ocean will be issuing 250Bn won ($223.45M) in bonds on the Korea Exchange Cold weather boosts VLGC market THE VLGC market is almost at breakeven levels, as colder temperatures in Europe and East Asia continue to stir up LPG demand Unrealistic gas demand from Russia seen SUDDEN and unrealistic demands for more gas from European buyers seeking less volume at lower prices were caused by shortage reports, analyst said today TBS files Chapter 11 BULKER and tweendecker owner TBS International voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last night to facilitate a pre-packaged creditor plan Panamax rates rise THE BALTIC Panamax Index rose 33 points yesterday, registering the biggest improvement among all the bulker classes, following the resumption of post-Lunar New Year chartering Thailand slowly recovering from floods THAI EXPORTS are starting to bounce back after damage caused by flooding late last year, Fairplay was told today UK won't touch tonnage tax THE UK government has sought to assure shipping that the tonnage tax will remain as it is 40% bulker slippage warned DRYBULK operators are warning that slippage in the bulker sector could hit 40% this year

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Trucking Company Indicted for Breaking Driver Rules A federal prosecutor is charging a Pennsylvania trucking company with running a three-year scheme to avoid federal trucking driver hours... Federal Inspectors Shut Down Indiana Trucking Company The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration slapped an out-of-service order on U&D Services, shutting down the recently established trucking company.... HHLA Boosted Traffic, Revenue, Profit in 2011 HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, boosted container traffic 21.3 percent in 2011 from a year ago, significantly outpacing growth in Antwerp... US Shipments Index Grows 3.6 Percent The Cass Freight Index for U.S. domestic shipments pushed up 3.6 percent year-over-year in January, maintaining steady seasonal growth and... Senate Sends FAA Authorization to Obama The Senate passed and sent to President Obama on Tuesday a bill authorizing the Federal Aviation Administration for four years,... Air France-KLM Traffic Slumped 10.3 Percent Last Month Air France-KLM blamed a weak global economy and the timing of the Chinese New Year for cargo revenue slumping 10.3... Zim to Raise Rates From India to Europe $750 Zim Integrated Shipping Services will raise its rates on westbound trade from the Indian subcontinent to Europe by $750 per... Korean Air Adds Freighters to Trans-Pacific, Europe Services Korean Air said it will strengthen its cargo operations on a trans-Pacific and a North Europe service by adding a... Korean's Busan Port to Build Mega Logistics Park The port of Busan is building a 22 million-square-foot distribution park to meet the demand for manufacturing, packaging, and assembly...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Ocean carriers put on their best poker faces It is perhaps no great surprise after the extreme volatility in container liner shipping over the past few years that rate negotiations should have come down to ... HMM falls into red for 2011 Seoul-headquartered Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has followed in the footsteps of compatriot South Korean carrier Hanjin and plunged into the red for ... Nigerian 'all night' working supported by security staff recruitment It is understood that as many as 500 staff have been recruited to take care of security arrangements in Nigeria's main ports following the Federal Government's ... Emirates to implement system wide rate restoration While recent headlines have been grabbed by the extraordinary USD600-800/TEU rate restoration programmes of ocean carriers involved in the Asia/Europe trades, liner ... HHLA remains profitable Hamburg's largest container terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) continued to make good money last year despite constant pressure on its cargo ... 'Nightmare' on the Asia/Europe trade This is how Ingvar Bergman, logistics manager of Fun Food Equipment in Sweden, describes the past three-four years in moving cargo on the Asia-Europe trade.She ... UASC joins the 775 club UAE-headquartered UASC has followed Maersk Line in imposing an USD775 per TEU rate restoration [RR] on shipments from Asia to north Europe and the Mediterranean ... Ocean carriers still sticking to Asia/Europe rate increases Ocean carriers are still quoting high westbound all-in freight rates from Asia to Europe even though the Chinese New Year holiday is over. According to the Shanghai ... Aden CT handles its biggest containership Troubles aside, this last weekend saw Aden Container Terminal (ACT), the largest box-handling facility in Yemen, process its largest containership. The 8,441TEU ...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Diamond shines on Gemini Teekay-run suezmax pool expected to take in eight new units from Craig Stevenson-Wilbur Ross tanker venture. Oily infractions Tokyo-based bulker operator in hot water after authorities in the US uncover evidence of discharge violations. Vale lands political pledge Brazilian energy minister ready to back mining giant during talks with Beijing over bulker ban. Marshals hunt Med Atlantic Chemical carrier faces seizure as World Fuel Services Europe drags Bridge Tankers into court over fuel tab. Wells sidelines Seaspan Analyst urges clients to 'hold' shares of US-quoted containership owner as positive near-term catalysts dwindle. TNK slices dividend New York-listed owner cuts shareholder payouts by a quarter in a tricky market. Schettino jail bid fails Italian court rejects prosecution attempt to move Costa Concordia captain to prison while charges evaluated. Inside TBSI's 'top fifty' Chengxi Shipyard leads bankrupt bulker owner's list of unsecured creditors with million-dollar claim. Keppel kicks off fundraiser Lion City-based rigbuilder gets huge $1.2bn sale of fixed rate notes underway. Russian ship sinks in clash Crew rescued after Tanya Karpinskaya lost following collision with PIL boxship off Japan. Crew escapes on to ice Alaca-1 seafarers abandon vessel in Azov Sea after it was holed while awaiting icebreaker.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
U.S. zeros out 'zeroing' U.S., Vietnam to close $1.5 billion in finance deals Agility appoints Wattman projects head ACL starts ro/ro service to Russia, Finland $15 million penalty upheld for Jones Act violation Maersk resumes full-speed on CHX First ship due at Longview terminal Emirates raises ex-Asia rates in March, April Judge declines to prevent NY-NJ toll hike YRC becomes YRC Freight

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
BOSTCO award $60 million contract for storage terminal The contract award is valued at over $60 million and the work is scheduled for completion in 2013. Cruise ship emissions under scrutiny Local authority in port city says issue must be addressed. Prices firm across Europe Some Rotterdam suppliers fully booked until February 9. 'No fee' charters 'highly unusual' 'High cost of bunkers is providing a lack of incentive to ballast.' Bunker prices lack direction in Middle East Some suppliers had no 180 cSt grade in Suez. IBIA intervenes at IMO on cargo blending prohibition Wants to ensure bunker barge operations are excluded so regulation does not have 'unintended consequences'. Slump in orders for 'basic, mainstream vessels' 'Demand for more sophisticated ships remains buoyant,' says Chinese shipbuilder. Glencore raises stake in Chemoil to 89% Tuesday sees late trading halt in Chemoil shares. Meeting distillate demand is becoming 'more difficult' 'We could see a spike in gasoil margins in the second half of 2012,' says hedging specialist. Statoil Fuel & Retail reports lower full year profit Profits from its 'other product' segment decline despite higher marine oil sales seen in Norway. Bunker price movemments mixed in Asian ports Demand generally low at key Asian ports on Tuesday. Fuel efficiency tops checklist for Chevron VLCC charter deal Oil major will charter two new VLCCs equipped with fuel-saving engines. Glencore gets bunker discount, 'zero hire' for panamax vessel Vessel operator says it 'makes sense' to pay Glencore to use the dry bulk ship. LNG-fuelled ferries 'the future' for Baltic States Provided LNG bunker infrastructure is in place, says BLRT Grupp. DNV unveils new tool for box ship designs Pre-Contract Tool able to measure vessel's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Indonesian oil trader 'moving forward' with Batam operations Indonesia's Batam island a 'newly born oil trading area' that can compliment Singapore, says BAPP.

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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

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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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)

››› Press Review File

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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