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BRIEFS

July 10, 2012

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Hapag-Lloyd to introduce Asia-Europe PSS & GRI rate hike in August Hyundai Heavy wins US$1.2 billion order for ten 13,800-TEUers World Bank's IFC invests US$15 million in Romanian shipping line Sino-Kazakhstani trade off as Alashankou border volume slips 3.2pc Wuhan-Yangshan shipping service had more than 290 sailings in 2012 US administration says new China auto tariffs violates WTO rules South African transport minister mulls jobs in ship, oil rig repairs Cosco in 'green' deal with Jotun for latest anti-fouling marine paint Toll Refrigerated business is to be sold to Automotive Holdings Airbus trails Boeing, as 6 freighter orders cancelled in cargo slump Boeing expects freighter demand growth to slow over 20 years Kuehne + Nagel buys Vancouver perishable goods transport firm

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JULY 9, 2012
Asia-Europe spot rates dip Coastal Chinese fleet increasingly trading on high seas EVERGREEN LINE to charter ten 13,800-TEU newbuildings Hans-Ole Madsen joins ICTSI MSC takes 10 pc stake in Crossrail having strong links to Antwerp port NITC pushes for 2nd place among tanker operators SCI organises talk on business ethics & corporate culture in Hindi UAE to fund fight against piracy US postpones 100 pc container scanning until July 2014 Car exporters shifting focus to non-EU markets Cotton exports may fall by 9 pc: USDA Expedite surplus milk powder exports to avoid damage: Pawar Southern spinners considering importing cheaper cotton Soyameal exports rise 54 pc to 1.80 lakh tonnes Wheat exports set to zoom NMPT sees marginal growth in Q1 cargo handling PM has assured help in amending shipping laws expeditiously: Kerala CM Adani Enterprises, QR National to study possibility of developing coal rail line in Australia Rlys freight earnings surge 26 pc in Q1 Change in validity of Advance Authorisation as per revised FTP Commodity import bill likely to dip by $ 60 bn Focus on exports: Kaushik Basu Hike in import duty of manganese ore in offing INR regains early losses, still lower at 55.88 Ministries lock horns over liberalising SEZ policy US to emerge as India's future gas source

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JULY 9, 2012
Paris MOU publishes 2011 annual report U.S. Geological Survey seeks replacement for R/V Grayling MHI completes full scale two-stroke engine test facility Princess Cruises awards Wärtsilä long term service... IHC Merwede subsidiary changes name to IHC Sealing Solutions

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JULY 9, 2012
Port Metro Vancouver aims to improve trucking productivity Mozambique joins list of piracy code signatories NYK ships monuments at no cost to honor New Zealand quake victims Col. Anthony Wright named Puget Sound Partnership head Trucking association publishes freight forecast through 2023

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JULY 9, 2012
Just say no to newbuildings Overcapacity means the industry needs no new capesize tonnage, at any price Canada unveils container hub port plan to challenge Panama Canal Nova Scotia's Sydney a potential east coast mirror of Prince Rupert Falling product tanker asset values make scrapping look attractive for 15-year-old ships LR tanker 13 years old is worth only $5m more than scrap Secondhand capesize prices crash to record low Average five-year-old cape is worth barely a fifth of value during the boom General Maritime survives thanks to careful planning US tanker player emerges from Chapter 11 protection within six months Life after bankruptcy Sanko, Korea Line and General Maritime show how shipping lines handle receivership Sanko Steamship lodges second bankruptcy Japanese carrier enters receivership again Golar LNG sister company builds up long-term contracts Sale of regas vessel keeps it in the Fredriksen family Iyo Wind arrest in Texas brings new hitch to Sanko bankruptcy Does US Chapter 15 protection apply to chartered ships? Handysize bulker sale indicates value closing in on same level as capesizes Bangladeshi buyer picks up 16-year-old, 46,664 dwt vessel for $10.6m What old boys' club? Jeremy Penn explains why the Baltic Exchange is a thoroughly modern market organisation VLGC spot market picks up after a dozen fixtures Iran cargoes carry a premium but it is unclear whether sanctions apply to LPG Use of slow steaming kit spreading across industry Maersk Line is talking to owners about installing turbocharger cut-outs on the ships it charters, Wärtsilä reports an upturn of interest in the kits and MAN Diesel has sold 200 Shipowners reluctant to take European Investment Bank loans European Investment Bank still looking for shipowners needing loans to invest in new fleet-wide efficiency solutions Lloyd Fonds closes in on rescue bid for KG funds Ocean 16 will agree terms with a German bank, says Teichert Boxship demolition on the rise Braemar forecasting 200,000 teu to be scrapped in 2012 Sanko holds creditors meeting in London Company likely to push restructuring plans Labour row brings Europe oil and gas giant to the brink of total stoppage Norway shutdown hits LNG carriers and offshore vessels and threatens global supply Pacific Basin and Boluda team up to launch Australian tug business Firms lodge joint bid for contracts at Australian LNG terminals A wake-up call The controversy over seafarer fatigue gets a test case Qingdao port operator borrows yuan via offshore facility QQCT gets $345m loan on advice from PBOC Iranian aframax dons disguise to shuttle crude from Kharg Neptune among the latest tankers in the country's fleet to change identity and flag Keep calm and carry on loading Libya's new democracy should calm itself and let the oil flow Clearer channels needed for piracy reporting in West Africa Inaccurate reports fuel rumours Xiamen Port funds highway to Gulei Joint investment with CCCC bucks slowdown in China BOT projects South Africa urged to consider state shipping bank Move would assist local owners in securing finance Coscol shipments rise 23.5% in January-June Cosco unit supported by stronger performances of general cargoship and heavylift divisions Oil terminals reopen in eastern Libya Exports resume at Ras Lanuf, Brega and El-Sider after pre-election protest shutdown HHI promotes Kim to president Kim Oi-Hyun and Lee Jai-Seong to share duties leading the world's largest shipbuilder

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JULY 9, 2012
Freight forward unit sold GLOBAL transport, logistics and freight forwarding company Norbert Dentressangle said it plans to buy the Colombo-listed freight forwarding unit of John Keells Holdings in Sri Lanka and India Buyers grabbing Supramaxes and Handysizes SOFTER prices are leading to Supramax and Handysize bulkers to the secondhand market, with yard resales accounting for some of the interest Distressed KG ships to be bundled up HAMBURG KG issuing house Lloyd Fonds reportedly plans to consolidate 16 distressed container one-ship KG funds into a joint-asset holding company Mind the bomb, Dover A SAFETY warning is in place today for ships in and around Dover's port the after a dredger scooped up a suspected Second World War bomb Indian companies tap cash INDIA'S shipping companies have returned to the international market to raise foreign debt Aframax gains seen in Japan fuel oil rises JAPAN'S imports of fuel oil and heavy/sweet crude for oil-fired power plants have surged since its quake crisis, raising demand for Aframaxes Davie Yards for sale again in Canada DAVIE Yards is being offered for sale again in Canada Transiidikeskus, Muuga, olumes rise 27% ESTONIA'S only specialist box and frozen-goods terminal operator, Transiidikeskus, said the volume of container goods handled in the first half of the year rose 27% to 116,057teu Yangzijiang lent $150M SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang has obtained two loan facilities totaling $150M from China Development Bank Keppel buys 20% of KrisEnergy SINGAPORE'S Keppel said today it has acquired a 20% stake in upstream oil and gas company KrisEnergy for $115M MR charters stay strong OPERATORS are continuing to fix MR product tankers for 1-3 years, as rates remain flat in the Atlantic JSA: scrap Panama rises THE JSA has assailed the proposed Panama toll rise, saying it "imposes an unduly excessive burden on canal users" Vintage VLCCs converted to storage BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCCs built in the 1990s are increasingly likely to be sold for storage

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JULY 9, 2012
Diesel Prices Rise for First Time in Three Months Diesel prices in the U.S. rose for the first time in three months, climbing 3.5 cents in the week ending... EGT's Design and Efficiency Touted at Opening Ceremonies Agricultural exports, such as grain shipments moving through the new EGT terminal in Longview, Wash., are leading the economic recovery,... SC Ports Authority Plans Inland Port, Rail Terminal in Greer The South Carolina State Ports Authority plans to develop an inland port in Greer, S.C, together with Norfolk Southern to... Market Share, Revenue Gain Forecast for Trucking Total U.S. freight tonnage will grow 21 percent by 2023, as freight revenue rises 59 percent, the American Trucking Associations... Developer Sought for Nova Scotia Container Hub Cape Breton is looking for a terminal operator to build a container terminal on a greenfield tract of land in... Brazil's 'Turtle Strike' Continues to Slow Ports Brazilian Customs officials continued the slowdown in inspections at most Brazilian ports on Monday, leaving long queues of ships waiting... Air Menzies Begins Online Express Import Rates Service Air Menzies International is now offering all-inclusive online express import rates and bookings in the U.S. from global destinations. ... Kerry Logistics Plans Further Expansion in Thailand Kerry Logistics plans to expand its presence in Thailand further. The company, which recent expanded its automotive facilities at... GACAG Slams National Approach to Air Cargo Security The Global Air Cargo Advisory Group has warned regulators that national, ad hoc and impractical approaches to advance electronic information... Box Ships Pulls Public Offering Box Ships Inc. withdrew a public offering of 700,000 units that was part of the NYSE-listed Greek shipowner's approach to... Nehru Port Dockworkers Call Off Strike Unionized dockworkers called off a threatened strike at the APM Terminals facility in India's Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru).... Etihad Crystal Cargo Posts Record Traffic Etihad Crystal Cargo's traffic soared 21 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago to a record... Oakland Wins Port Security Grants The Port of Oakland is scheduled to receive more than $3.5 million in federal port security grant funding for three...

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JULY 9, 2012
Plans for Nova Scotia deep water terminal move forward Plans for a container terminal in Sydney Harbour on the east coast Canadian island of Nova Scotia have been boosted after Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) ... Ports and terminals shortlisted for CI-Awards 2012 Ports and terminal operating companies have enjoyed far better financial performances than many other sectors in the global container industry, with the leading ... JSA wants Panana Canal toll rises terminated The Japanese Shipowners' Association has called on the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to scrap its planned toll increases, claiming that any rise 'imposes an unduly ... Mujica drives Uruguayan port project Uruguayan president Jose Mujica [pictured] is determined that the country should have a deepsea port that is capable of handling post-panamax ships. In addition ... Man overboard saved after 8h in Atlantic Armed guards help defeat Somali pirates The increased adoption of armed security guards on merchant ships transiting the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden shipping corridor has resulted in a significant drop ... MSC turns to Gioia Tauro Contship Italia managed Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT) in Gioia Tauro successfully handled three of MSC's ULCVs at the same time on July 5, underlining why ... IMF: global growth shrinking That was the message from the International Monetary Fund's [IMF] Christine Lagarde to business leaders in Tokyo last week. She said that the global growth outlook ... End in sight for Brazilian customs strike? Reports from Brazil suggest that the customs officer wage dispute is nearing an end with stakeholders predicting that the three-week strike could be over as early ...

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JULY 9, 2012
Synergy cited by USCG A handymax bulker controlled by Synergy Marine of Singapore has landed in detention for the second time in less than four months. Universal plots next chapter Universal Maritime will continue to pursue the acquisition of tankers from its Turkish parent despite the high profile failure of an IPO in Oslo, according to finance chief Rich Lemanski. Atlantic boosts ERRV tally Atlantic Offshore has notched up yet another emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) contract. Samsa presses for funds Sanko PSV pair sold Bankrupt Sanko has sold two platform supply vessel newbuildings, brokers say. Elderly ship fetches $385m A newly converted floating storage and regasification ship that was originally delivered in 1977 is changing ownership for a massive $385m. Bean barge sinks A barge filled with soya beans has sunk off the Philippines following a clash with a Costamare boxship. Petronas tug robbed A knife-wielding gang has robbed a Petronas Carigali tug off the coast of Malaysia, reports claim. Coastal wins 12 ships Malaysia's Coastal Contracts is celebrating a series of orders for 12 offshore vessels. Ship scrap chaos hits India The world's largest ship scrapping site in Alang is said to be in turmoil after the country's Supreme Court blocked the import for recycling of vessels containing toxic waste. Skov seals Nordic pact Mikael Skov's Tankers Inc has taken over the management and administration of Danish owner Nordic Shipholding. Royal reward Keppel to see windfall Keppel Corp has been tipped to take the burgeoning wind sector by storm. Ro-ro in spill mishap Worker dies in blast Bank notes bulk hope Jefferies has handed beleaguered bulker owners a ray of hope suggesting the seeds of a market recovery are being sewn. Bank notes bulk hope Slowing supply growth and potential China stimuli offer hope for recovery, Jefferies says. DFDS chops route Damaged ship halted Box Ships cans offering Box Ships has shelved plans for a public offering to fund its latest acquisitions. Pac Basin sites LNG pie Hong Kong-listed owner teams with Boluda to chase Australian terminal contracts. Crewman missing off Italy ACM ups China ante ACM Shipping has again boosted its sale and purchase roster after hiring George Eliades from Intermodal. MOL captain fined The captain of an MOL chemical tanker has been fined for illegally entering New Zealand's waters and cleaning out tanks. Jiangsu's order drought New orders have plummeted by more than half in China's most prolific shipbuilding region. Teekay pays out Teekay Corporation shareholders will be in the money as the company pays out dividends later this month.

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JULY 9, 2012
BlueWater Reporting: G6 lines lag behind Asia-Europe rivals in capacity Nova Scotia port starts marketing campaign for container terminal The Cape Breton Regional Municipality, which bought 500 acres from Laurentian Energy Corp., has launched a marketing campaign to promote a new deep-water container port in Sydney, Nova Scotia. New MSC loop links Jacksonville to network Starting July 17, the liner carrier will operate a new U.S. East Coast-to-Central America service from Jacksonville, Fla., and Savannah, Ga., via its offshore hub in Freeport (Bahamas). COSCO plans TP rate hike MSC/CMA CGM adds calls on Asia-Europe loops Arcline to meet Canada's eManifest Maersk slows second Asia-East Africa loop The ocean carrier has added a new port call at Singapore, and an additional vessel to its weekly Mashariki Express service. Obama signs transportation bill The bill streamlines more than 100 federal programs, attempts to speed up project delivery, adds performance outcomes to the criteria for project funding and addresses freight infrastructure. time:matters expands network Kerry takes on auto logistics in Thailand SP Express to operate Mannatech DC Torque expands near Manchester, UK

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JULY 9, 2012
Mitsubishi completes marine diesel engine testing facility Testing machine will be used for verification of various technologies to comply with NOx emission regulations. Market softens in Fujairah South African prices lack direction. WFS orders ship arrest Ship arrest for unpaid bunkers attempted with bankruptcy protection in place. Sharp falls in European bunker markets 'Stand-off between sellers and buyers' in Rotterdam. 2015 sulphur deadline 'catastrophic' for industry European shipowners add their collective voice to the disquiet over 2015 deadline. ConocoPhillips rebrands marine fuel arm Phillips 66 Ltd new name for marine fuels operation in the UK. Former Shell man starts trading firm Industry veteran says oil glut offers opportunities. Asian and European firms collaborate on fuel efficient ships Proposed design will be inside energy efficiency targets. Week starts with bunker prices down at major Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday. Falling bunker prices providing 'much needed relief' Capacity management remains 'key' to shipping liners' profitability, says OCBC Investment Research. Bunker tanker owner cancels shipbuilding contracts Yujin requesting a refund of all monies paid to the unidentified shipyard. Change in cabotage law opens door to bunkering opportunities Amendments to cabotage law will allow foreign ships to transport cargo between Indian ports, says Chief Minister of Kerala. Equilibrium The concept of equilibrium relates to the composition of residual marine fuel commonly used in the shipping industry. Brightoil extends maturity date of $120 million notes Extension necessary in order to 'reduce the immediate risk' of events that may affect its share prices, 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

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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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