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BRIEFS

November 9, 2012

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MSC to increase Asia-Europe rates US$600 per TEU from mid December MOL hikes transpac reefer rates US$1,500 per box in December, January Matson Q3 operating profit rises 10.6pc to US$30.2 million, sales up 5.4pc European Union antitrust probe into 12 big liners revived: EC chief ICTSI posts 4pc profit increase to US$105.8 million in first 9 months Global manufacturing contracts rise for 5th month, says JP Morgan PMI Ships to take care Sunday, November 11 because of Hong Kong boat race Security contractor says piracy up 52pc, mostly off West Africa, Indonesia China's total logistics value increases 9.6pc in first nine months of 2012 Singapore 3PL major builds food logistics park in northeast China Diana Containerships buys 4,750-TEU APL Garnet for US$30 million from NOL Logwin Group suffers loss of US$46.3 million from January-September European full-year imports expected to shrink, but exports to grow Canadian National to build Alabama rail terminal to serve Gulf Coast Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific team up on Hong Kong-NZ routes Chattanooga Amazon DC, Volkwagen demand results in FedEx capacity hike Tianjin airport starts winter flights with 86 serving 65 cities worldwide

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
'GDL group has performed reasonably well in the challenging environment' Bahri & Saudi Aramco execute definitive Transaction Agreements for merger of Velas fleet & operations with Bahri NYK included in two major carbon leadership indexes SCI observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2012 UASC's GEM1 service to commence on Nov. 16 India objects to the term 'Basmati' used by Philippines, Kenya to export their rice Steel exports up 5 pc during April-Sept. NSB urges states to set up maritime boards Goes live for first time in India - at ICD Loni INR falls sharply on fresh dollar demand MMTC invites bids for wheat export

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Liege airport exports its expertise to France The team of the Belgian airport of Liege has been awarded a consultancy contract to carry out a study to assess the freight potential of the future Grand-Ouest airport in France. T... Nippon Cargo starts RTW service Only three days after launching the first direct freighter connection between Dallas TX (USA) and Japan (see ITJ Daily of 5 November 2012), Nippon Cargo Airlines is starting a roun... China and ECWAS plan to build trans-West African Highway China and the Economic Community of West African States (ECWAS) have signed an agreement for economic cooperation. Part of the contract foresees the construction of a 2,000 km long... Port of Rotterdam still growing The port of Rotterdam increased its cargo throughput 1.7% to 333 million t in the first nine months of 2012. Growth can be attributed completely to exports: incoming cargo was stab... Switzerland implements EU TPED directive Switzerland is adopting and implementing the EU directive 2010/35/EU (TPED) for transportable pressure equipment with effect from 1 January 2013. The country will also introduce th... Arc Terminals working with CN to build rail terminal in Alabama Canadian National Railway Company (CN) and Arc Terminals have commenced construction work on a rail tank car unloading terminal in Mobile AL (USA), to handle Western Canadian heavy... Canadian Bison Transport truck fleet to fuel with LNG Bison Transport, one of the largest carriers in Canada, has signed an agreement with Shell Canada Products to run 15 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tractors in Alberta. Bison's five-y... Chadeau named commercial director of Ceva Logistics France Jérôme Chadeau has been appointed commercial director of Ceva Logistics France. He will report directly to Franck Chevret, who has been senior vice-president of Ceva in France sinc... Associated British Ports announces new CEO Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed James Cooper as the new CEO. He will replace Peter Jones who retires in March 2013 after six years at the helm. Cooper, who will be CEO... DB Schenker: two new members of the management board start work Frankfurt-based Schenker Deutschland AG has appointed Thomas Böger to its management board, effective 12 November 2012. He will be in charge of the contract logistics/SCM departmen... DSV Air & Sea strengthens its network in Latin America The Danish logistics and transport service provider DSV has signed an agreement to purchase the remaining 60% of the shares in DSV-GL Latin America SA from its joint venture partne... Kühne Foundation and National University of Singapore set up humanitarian logistics education centre in Singapore The Kühne Foundation, a public-benefit organisation based in Switzerland, recently announced it has partnered The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific (TLI - Asia Pacific) of the Nat... Ceva Logistics expands airfreight facility in Malaysia SCM and logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has opening its expanded airfreight facility in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur international airport (KLIA) in Malaysia. The larger ...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Lockheed Martin lays keel for LCS 7 Guilty plea in USS Miami arson case Clay Maitland to co-chair NYMAR World's largest containership starts maiden voyage Huntington Ingalls declares first dividend Rem Offshore orders OSCV at Kleven Verft Britoil to enter PSV market with PX121 pair New MHI propeller promises major fuel savings BV names Donche-Gay head of Marine & Offshore Division

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Matson delivers numbers for third quarter/first nine months Foreign trade totals released for September Crystal Cruises earns 19th Conde Nast 'Best' honor Spirit expands service menu from Portland International Airport Boeing begins work on salmon resting area

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
All change for the product tanker sector Opec report outlines a medium to long-term shift in trade patterns and cargo flows Russia eyes $7bn LNG export plant in Vladivostok Gazprom and Japanese partner invest in Vladivostok plant Gazprom must invest to offset its declining pipeline monopoly State-controlled firm faces threats to its position at home and in Brussels Blowing the whistle on whistleblowers Owners turn on their own crew after an increase in US courts making 'bounty' awards Arctic route overrated Volumes are too low and shipping supply is too tight to open the northern sea route to LNG carriers CMA CGM introduces world's biggest boxship Arrival of 16,000 teu Marco Polo precedes likely strong third-quarter results Teekay Offshore Partners banks on FPSO and FSO growth Conventional tanker slowdown offset by offshore growth, says Evensen Teekay LNG Partners targets expansion Evensen commits $559m warchest to capitalise on expected market boom Teekay Tankers positions itself for market recovery Company cuts its dividend but is looking ahead to better times, says Chan Teekay losses less than projected Tanker and offshore conglomerate shrinks net loss to $20m on stable revenues Ultra-large vessels push smaller tonnage on to intra-Asia trade Cascade effect could make deepsea operators more dominant in Asia Ultra-large boxships challenge ports Rush to larger ships is 'a nuclear race', says senior HPH manager Precious Shipping, ClassNK and Keppel win at Lloyd's List Asia Awards Lifetime achievement honour goes to the late Nelson Yeo World's biggest boxship flies the Red Ensign CMA CGM will flag its first two 16,000 teu ships in UK CMA CGM switches 11,000 teu ships to Pacific Cascade follows delivery of 16,000 teu boxship CMA CGM Marco Polo Tsakos inks shuttle tanker order with Sungdong Suezmax could serve publicly listed TEN once employment is secured Counting the drops As shipping seeks to curb emissions, the challenge is to measure fuel consumption US Gulf product tanker rates end their spike Earnings dip following post-Sandy fizz Griffin and GAC team up to offer crew travel services Joint venture will co-ordinate the 'final mile' for seafarers joining ships Hurtigruten hit by ruling that Norwegian state cash was illegal Cruise and ferry operator posts $26.5m third-quarter profit despite impairment Obama victory to retain new-look global energy map Energy shipping will continue to ride its wave from the US Dead loss Chinese yards should retreat from price-cutting Dockwise emerges from Fairstar merger with confident performance First post-merger results are operationally sound, says heavylift firm Troubled shortsea player reports third-quarter market upturn Oslo-listed Wilson improves profit despite bunker price burden Matson posts gains from higher China volumes US box operator reports flat Hawaii trade but a boom in liftings to Guam Nissen Kaiun takes early redelivery of Sanko's sole VLCC Owner finds new charterer for the 2010-built, 309,887 dwt vessel Euroseas aims to snap up attractively priced vessels Greece-based owner posts smaller than forecast loss for third quarter "Cyclical trough" blamed for latest spate of red ink at Eagle Bulk Modern young fleet will prove itself when market improves, insists Sophocles Zoullas

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Euroseas predicts rough going in 2013 ARISTIDES Pittas-led Euroseas swung to losses in the third quarter of 2012, but offset weakness in its box unit with locked-in drybulk employment Ocean freight boosts DHL GLOBAL freight forwarder DHL today reported a jump in profits for 2012's first nine months on the back of strong ocean freight and project logistics sales Asia Pacific holds oil transport key ASIA Pacific is likely to dominate crude oil movements through to 2035, with refinery expansion continuing in the region, according to OPEC Cuts place $6Bn Oz port scheme in limbo WESTERN Australia's $6Bn Oakajee port and rail project is in jeopardy after Mitsubishi today froze its spending for the project Mercator posts first losses since IPO MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) has run up its first quarterly loss since its listing in 2007 Forex gains key SCI return to profits SCI TOLD India's stock exchanges today it has turned last year's July-September losses into profits in the same quarter of 2012 Bargain Grimaldi ro-ros deployed in Med ITALY's Grimaldi today said it had begun a cabotage service along the Italian coast, using newly acquired tonnage FESCO rise fuelled by reefer surge A SURGE in reefer growth has fuelled results at Russia's FESCO Jason Marine swings to red SINGAPORE-listed marine communications provider Jason Marine today reported losses of S$1.9M ($1.6M) in its first half ended 30 September Oceanteam weighs hedging NORWAY'S Oceanteam, the owner of offshore construction and pipelaying ships, said today its net profits crashed to $1M in 3Q12 D'Amico aims to raise nearly $124M ITALY'S D'Amico International Shipping said today it plans capital increases to raise up to €97.3M ($123.9M) to pay for acquiring product tankers to renew its fleet Japan's steam coal imports hit new high JAPAN'S steam coal imports reached an all-time monthly high of 12.62M tonnes in September, which was 11% higher than in August and 29% higher than the 9.82M tonnes imported in September 2011, according to statistics from the country's finance ministry More MOL weakness warned MOODY'S has warned that prospects for Mitsui OSK Lines are likely to remain "weak ... for an extended time" Yard sells seven stray TMT Kamsarmaxes HYUNDAI Heavy Industries told Fairplay today that its subsidiary, Hyundai Samho HI, has sold seven Kamsarmaxes after its Taiwanese customer TMT defaulted on payment Yangzijiang's earnings fall SINGAPORE-listed Chinese yard Yangzijiang Shipbuilding won no new orders in 3Q12

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Maitland Joins Shaerf As NYMAR Co-Chairman New York Maritime today announced that Clay Maitland will join Chairman Peter Shaerf of AMA Capital Partners in leading the maritime member-based association, effective immediately. As co-chairman, Maitland will bring powerful international connections and a strong base in the New York market to NYMAR, Shaerf said. Maitland has worked in the shipping...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
DB Schenker boosts Italy - UK rail link DB Schenker Rail UK, has added a fourth weekly service to its UK Midlands, Hams Hall to Domodossola, northern Italy freight link and plans a fifth in the New Year.The ... Two-thirds of boxships losing money That is the conclusion published in the latest newsletter of Hamburg-based analysts Deutschen FondsResearch. Its survey of 130 ships in the 2,100 - 2,700 ... Matson posts gains from higher China volumes MSC shocks with December Asia-Europe USD600 GRI The Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced a general rate increase (GRI), effective December 15, of USD600 USD/EUR 500 per TEU. The GRI will be applied to ... Obama honeymoon over before it started The high from the US presidential election was short-lived: within hours of re-elected Barack Obama's victory speech, stocks began sliding on the back-to-reality ... Textainer give positive outlook The world's largest lessor of maritime and intermodal container equipment, Textainer, has posted improved Q3 net income of USD50.7 million versus the USD45.5 achieved ...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Eagle deeper into the red Eagle Bulk Shipping posted sharply higher losses in its seventh consecutive quarter in negative territory. TOO in profit Teekay Offshore has returned to the black during the third quarter despite lower revenue. CMA CGM adventure 'will pay off' CMA CGM is drawing comfort from the past as it welcomes the world's first 16,000-teu containership. Matson sees uptick Matson has seen an uptick in third quarter earnings thanks to higher peak season rates. Teekay Corp tops Street Teekay Corp has turned in a smaller than expected third quarter loss. TNK wiping out the red Teekay Tanker's third quarter loss slashed as write-downs vanish from balance sheet. Britoil in PSV bow Singapore's Britoil Offshore has entered the platform supply vessel sector with a double newbuilding order. Rem returns to Kleven Age Remoy-led Rem Offshore has ordered a new offshore construction ship backed by a NOK 1bn ($174m) charter. Platou finds price trough Currency and steel price pressures will limit further falls in newbuildings values, according to RS Platou Markets. Sado steams ahead Japanese ferry owner Sado Steamship has seen its nine-month earnings soar by just over a quarter. Sub-zero for Mercator Rising repair costs has sent Mercator Lines (Singapore) to a small second quarter loss. Toei turns it around Japanese reefer line returns to profit in first six months - and should stay there. Triple tap for Knightsbridge A third charter default of the year, a huge earnings miss and a lower dividend all weighed on Knightsbridge Tankers' shares yesterday. SCI counts the cost Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has posted a bigger loss for the first six months as bunker and charter bills increased. Wilson back to black Norwegian mini-bulker owner Wilson has turned in a profit in the third quarter as revenue rose. German boxships suffering The extent of the market woes facing German owners has been illustrated by research showing only a third of 2,100-teu to 2,700-teu boxships are making a profit. Dockwise earnings fall Dockwise has had its earnings sliced in half in its first full quarter following the takeover of rival Fairstar. More Vinashin arrests Police in Vietnam have arrested five more Vinashin executives as its debt scandal drags on. Moody's chops MOL again Strife in the shipping sector and the global economy has seen Moody's take a red pan to its rating of Mitsui OSK Lines for the second time this year. Hurtigruten's court hurt Hurtigruten has seen its third quarter profit sliced by a court ruling that it illegally received state aid. Uljanik thinks big Croatian shipyard Uljanik is plotting a big fundraising drive through a share sale. All positive for Fesco Russian container line Fesco has posted rising volume figures for the first nine months. Tsakos signs for suezmax Greece's Tsakos Group has sealed its order for a suezmax shuttle tanker in Korea. Ezra in Korean double Singapore's Ezra Holdings has won a pair of contracts from South Korean shipbuilders worth $200m. Clarksons takes a hit Clarksons shares took a battering on Wednesday as investors reacted to the downbeat message from chief executive Andi Case. PACD plans fundraiser Pacific Drilling is looking to raise up to $500m from a bond issue to fund its latest drillship newbuilding. Euroseas slips to a loss Euroseas has slipped into the red for the third quarter as its two major sectors enjoyed a mixed performance.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Election Reflection: Economy to continue suffering from political brinksmanship MOL joins reefer rate hike brigade The liner carrier, which left TSA in 2009, plans to raise reefer rates on a global basis by $1,500 per container, in line with increases announced by Maersk in September. Maersk decided to raise reefer rates by roughly 30 percent. European road freight rates trending down CBP trade symposium rescheduled for late November The agency has rescheduled its annual Trade Symposium for Nov. 27-28 in Washington. The event was originally planned for Oct. 29-30, but was rescheduled when Hurricane Sandy forced the federal government to shut down. Commentary: Trade advocates hope for post-election progress Freight transportation and trade are likely to take a back seat to broader economic policy issues in the coming months as Congress and President Obama try to work together after a bruising election campaign. North Carolina ports authority promotes Miles Jeffrey E. Miles was named deputy executive director for operations. He will be responsible for operations at the ports of Wilmington and Morehead City and inland terminals in Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad. Deutsche Post DHL's revenue gets lift Matson's profit in 3Q more than doubles Pakistani nationals indicted for illegal pharma imports ICTSI profit, volume up through 3Q FMC reviews 7 OTI license applications CMA CGM deploys its biggest ship GAC names new group president AEDC names Bittner VP Governor wants to speed-up Gulfport improvements Freer named AmeriQuest's marketing VP BV names Donche-Gay executive VP

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Bremerhaven commits to LNG bunker station New LNG fuelling expected to begin operating in 2014 as port promotes 'marine fuel of the future'. Strong drop in prices in Fujairah But in African ports, prices climb upwards. Big variations in prices on crude uncertainties Oscillating crude values see firm market direction disappear. Aegean NWE expands sea-going fleet Vessel to be deployed where the company identifies market opportunities. Trading screen goes live Two deals done on Singapore 180 cSt and Rotterdam 3.5% sulphur barges. Falmouth in talks with second bunker supplier WFS may face competition following 'informal talks'. Box rates to climb on US-Asia trade Liner companies compensating for 'flat declining revenue growth'. Crude decline sends prices down Double-digit price drop for 380 cSt in Singapore. Court to decide on fate of indebted bunker company Over $16 million is owed to six creditor companies. Sulphur cap 'not possible by 2020' Even 2025 deadline will need to see strong uptake of scrubbers and LNG. Residual fuel 'has a future' There is no 'single solution' for meeting the demands of tougher regulation. Oiltanking Partners appoints new CEO Anne-Marine Ainsworth to succeed Carlin Conner with effect from November 26, 2012. Matson's revenues up despite lower fuel surcharges Volume growth and increases in China trade freight rates and volume help prop up its revenues.

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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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