BRIEFS

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23 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 10, 2012

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NOL widens loss, but APL makes first quarterly profit since Q4 2010 Zim adds call at Da Chan Bay to its East Med Express eastbound service Court quashes union bid to block APM T Puerto Rico terminal construction Taiwan box volume hits 27-year high despite volatile world economy US west coast port June container volumes up 3pc with imports rising 4pc Depot workers stop hunger strike, end two-week action at MGF Logistique High costs and out-dated management hinder Chinese logistics development China launches ISO standard container shipping from Heilongjiang to Russia US Government canvasses views for freight rate index for agri-exports Aviation layoffs result from US forces withdrawing from Iraq, Afghanistan Oman Air's cargo handling delays at Muscat to increase over Eid holiday AMI brings four air cargo wholesale rate offices into Dallas HQ

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AUGUST 9, 2012
Boxship lay-ups surge year-on-year Capt. P.V.K. Mohan to grace MALA 2012 as Chief Guest, Pankaj Kumar as Guest of Honour JBS Academys Custom clearance course in Gandhidham on Aug. 11 SCI takes delivery of AHTS vessel for offshore services segment Tips on preparation & attempting the exam under Regulation 8 of the CHALR 2004 EEPC to hold India Show in Czech Republic Export curbs on sugar, wheat in pipeline India to assist Lanka in setting up SEZ for auto components Round-the-clock Customs operations at select Major Ports, airports from August-end CCEA may notify new SEZ norms by August-end INR turns weak on increased dollar inflow

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AUGUST 9, 2012
BrasFELS gets $950 million FPSO topsides contracts Bollinger appoints Skip Bowen as VP Government Relations EC plans aid for unemployed Spanish shipbuilding workers GulfMark's BAE newbuilds will be Green DP 2 design DNV students develop Arctic spill response concept Britain's oldest shipping company hauls down its flag

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AUGUST 9, 2012
Seattle Port Commissioners eye findings of SoDo arena analysis Freight transport index down during month of June Marcon brokers sale of tug SPARTAN SERVICE Everett port board oks sale of Riverside Business Park land Commerce Department releases June international trade report

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AUGUST 9, 2012
The storm continues for small ships Casualties mount in the coastal tramp and shortsea sectors as rates reach unsustainable levels Petrobras tanker charters poised to break record Brazil's thirst for fuel boosts state-run company's tanker chartering Nordic praises Orion Tanker pool as suezmax fleet profits Suezmaxes secure access to cargoes they might otherwise have missed US crude oil imports edge towards 15-year low Asia grows in stature as demand from traditional leading market stagnates North Europe's small recycling yards ride growth in demand for scrap Regional owners send shortsea tonnage sailing off into the sunset Clausius Marine files for insolvency Hamburg insurance broker was respected as an industry insider A tale of blood and oil Greek crude imports highlight country's deepening economic woes Teekay Offshore weighs up FPSO sale offer from parent Expansion on track, says Evensen Comment: Raise the Red Ensign Despite this week's two bankruptcies, UK shipping is not yet on its knees Port of London hit by fall in crude oil volumes Closure of Coryton oil refinery "a big blow", admits PLA chief executive Teekay LNG eyes further expansion Strong result stems from joint venture acquisitions of Maersk gas carriers Small Greek owners bear the brunt of business failures Petrofin flags new losses for niche players after 44 Greek firms shut down last year Commerzbank forecasts rise in risk provision Bank consults its customers as it prepares to exit ship finance Sub-capesize bulker rates could lose $1,000 a day from failed grain crops Drought in US and Black Sea region will see exports decrease and employment decline Mission not accomplished A seasonal drop in pirate attacks does not mean that shipping can drop its guard Teekay Tankers pledges to find right revenue balance Bruce Chan-led subsidiary embarks on managing expanded tanker fleet Teekay loss less than forecast Parent company gears up for post-tanker era Cutbacks return Lloyd Fonds to half-year profit Results released as VGF data shows sales of shipping funds grind to a halt UK shipping loses two leading players Exclusive: Meridian Marine Management wound down as Stephenson Clarke is liquidated Too old to die? As Stephenson Clarke calls in the liquidators after 280 years, it is a sad sign of the times India's electricity shutdown highlights growth in gasoil demand Powercuts boost demand for generators in positive move for oil imports ABG takes on PSAI after landing India terminal concession Business partners jostle for position in key emerging market China Shipping Group separates dry bulk fleet One of China's top two owners streamlines business Fresh blitz on cargo safety Ports team up with box lines in proactive approach to prevent accidents Somali pirate attacks halted in July Monsoon season puts hijackings on hold but 191 seafarers remain captive Kenya serves its harshest sentence yet for piracy Twenty-year term more in line with the Seychelles jurisdiction Southernpec challenges Zhenrong plan to buy StorageCo Chinese state giants outline rival plans for oil storage terminals Eitzen Chemical hoping for financial salvation Steering committee of bank lenders agree in principle to restructuring package

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AUGUST 9, 2012
German owners exposed by Clausius insolvency GERMAN shipowners and KG funds could be facing painful losses because of non-performance of their hull and machinery cover, following a major marine insurance broker's plunge into insolvency OPEC warns on 2013 CITING considerable economic uncertainty ahead, OPEC today warned that its 2013 forecast for oil demand growth could face a 20% downward revision Studying double-hulls - two decades later MARAD has proposed studying the green and economic effects of the IMO's double-hull tanker requirement - nearly two decades after the regime was imposed Pirate attacks hit 5-year nadir NO PIRACY incidents have been reported off Somalia in the past month, the first time this has happened in five years, the IMB said Eitzen Chemical hails restructuring plan EITZEN Chemical, the Oslo-listed chemical carrier group, said today it has agreed in principle with its lenders on restructuring Croatia's Tankerska Plovidba reverses losses CROATIA'S bulker and tanker owner Tankerska Plovidba has reported a dramatic reversal in the first half of 2012, from last year's H1 results

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AUGUST 9, 2012
Greek Shipowner Euroseas Reports Loss Greek container ship and bulk carrier owner Euroseas fell $1.4 million into the red in the second quarter as charter... Celadon Trucking Acquires USA Dry Van Assets Celadon Trucking is purchasing a portion of the assets of USA Dry Van of McAllen, Texas, reinforcing its driver pool... Miami Gets Green Light to Expand FTZs The U.S. Department of Commerce has accepted the application by the Port of Miami for a Foreign Trade Zone license,... Lufthansa Cargo Volume Down 10.5 Percent in July Lufthansa Cargo carried 10.5 percent less freight in July than a year ago as it continued to slash capacity to... Marad to Study Impact of Double Hulls The Maritime Administration is seeking a contractor to study the safety, economic and environmental impact of double hulls required on... US Trade Deficit Narrowed in June Record exports and declining oil prices narrowed the U.S. trade deficit in June to its lowest level since 2010. ... USPS Pleads for Reform After $5.2 Billion Loss The U.S. Postal Service warned Thursday that its loss of $5.2 billion in the third fiscal quarter, a 68 percent... Owner Wants MSC Flaminia Towed to Port The owner of the fire-damaged container ship MSC Flaminia has complained about European nations' refusal to allow the fire-damaged ship... India Proposes Easing of Cabotage Law India is planning to relax its cabotage law to allow foreign-owned and operated ships to carry cargo between the country's... Vessel Schedule Reliability Reaches Record High Container ships arrived on schedule three-fourths of the time in the second quarter, setting a record for reliability, according to... Chinese Production Growth Hits Three-Year Low Pressure intensified on the China to unleash stronger stimulus actions after industrial production growth in July fell to three-year low,... UK's Oldest Shipowner Liquidated The UK's oldest shipowner, Stephenson Clarke Shipping, has gone into liquidation after more than 280 years in business. The... India Container Traffic Flat, Total Cargo Slips Container throughput at major ports in India remained almost flat year-over-year from April through July, the first four months of...

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AUGUST 9, 2012
ISS appoints Martinoia as GM in Brazil Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), one of the world's leading providers of maritime services has announced that Capt Mariano Martinoia will serve as its new general ... Chiquita will use more third party carriers Charlotte (NC)-based Chiquita Brands, which is a leader producer and shipper of fruit (mainly bananas) and salad produce is to further restructure its supply chain ... Fargo rolls out latest CYMAN Leading UK software provider, Fargo Systems is set to launch its latest version of its container yard terminal management software, CYMAN, which has been enhanced ... Containers for sport The use of shipping containers for non-cargo carrying activities is clear for all to see. In London's Olympic Park they are centre stage in that they have been ... JAXPORT welcomes Evergreen The US, Florida port of JAXPORT has boosted its container business after its TraPac container terminal welcomed the first call by Taiwan ocean carrier Evergreen ... Business confidence in South Africa slumps The South Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has revealed that its July business confidence index (BCI) fell sharply in July, declining by four percentage ... Boxship idle fleet set to grow According to the latest data from Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] inactive containerships fell to 241 for 303,321TEU as at August 8 with the largest ship idled ... Rental utilisation levels to remain robust At least that is what Philip Brewer, president and chief executive of the world's largest lessor of maritime containers is projecting. Announcing a firm set of ... Somali pirates on the back foot Figures released from the International Maritime Bureau [IMO] show that no ship has been fired on, or boarding attempted, in the usually pirate-infested waters ...

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AUGUST 9, 2012
Ton Mile's 'tempest' Siren from Spring City, Texas causes traffic jam at popular freight trading blog. Hercules splashes cash Hercules Offshore has topped off its stake in Luxemburg-based rig operator Discovery Offshore. GLF puts pen to paper GulfMark Offshore has firmed up an order to build a pair of platform-supply vessels (PSVs) at BAE Systems in the US. Sophocles sees trough Eagle Bulk Shipping is waiting for charter rates to double before it redeploys tonnage on long term charters, according Sophocles Zoullas. TOO closes in on FPSO Teekay Offshore Partners appears to be closing in on a deal to purchase a floating production, storage and offloading unit from Teekay Corp. TGP wins bumper deal Teekay LNG has secured a bigger payday for one of its LNG tankers. Teekay LNG eyes more Teekay LNG Partners is still in the hunt for new opportunities in the LNG business after feeling the full force of its recent expansion in the sector. Teekay Tankers a tad short Teekay Tankers slipped to a small loss in the second quarter as earnings from its aframaxes fell away. Teekay tops the Street Teekay Corp has turned in a smaller than expected second quarter loss at a time when it has been cutting its direct exposure to the weak tanker market. Grain drain for dry bulk Unfavorable weather in the Black Sea is set to hurt grain shipments and further damage the dry-cargo market, RS Platou Markets says. GE rebounds India's Great Eastern Shipping has posted improved second quarter earnings thanks to its booming offshore segment. First cut is the deepest German finance house Lloyd Fonds says taking a knife to overheads is behind the Hamburg-based company posting a profit for the first half of 2012. Costs to hurt Modec A rising repair bill has led Japanese FPSO specialist Modec to slice its half-year profit forecast. Subsea 7 piles it up Subsea 7 has well over tripled its second quarter income following the sale of its stake in a joint venture. NOL splits opinion NOL's second quarter report has divided opinion in the market. UK's oldest owner sinks Tough times in the dry bulk market have led to the demise after 282 years of Stephenson Clarke, the UK's oldest shipowner. Hope for Eitzen Chem Eitzen Chemical has penned a preliminary pact which promises to keep the lights on at the Oslo-listed owner for the next couple of years. ESEA dips to red Euroseas is eyeing opportunities to add to its fleet in the next 12 months despite the "depressed" state of the market which saw it dip into the red in the second quarter. EGLE comes up short Eagle Bulk Shipping of the US failed to shed the red in the second-quarter with results that fell short of Wall Street estimates.

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AUGUST 9, 2012
Trailer Bridge spending $9 million on containers INTTRA and CargoSphere partner on shipping network, rates Alliance with NVO-focused CargoSphere is based on integrating ocean schedule and rate information and continues INTTRA's path towards partnership with software vendors in the ocean supply chain sphere PeopleNet launches iPad fleet management app Correction: Grand and New World slow Asia-Med EUM Report: U.S. loses market share in China despite export growth Thermo King deploys temperature control trailer platform Amazon will expand with as many as 18 new DCs Web commerce giant signals intent to adjust to changing logistics dynamics with significant expansion of U.S. fulfillment facilities, as it continues on growth path following strong second quarter revenue Ocean schedule reliablity on the up in Q2 Pennsylvania highlights benefits of deeper shipping channel Federal, state, and local politicians highlight benefits for Philadelphia of dredging Delaware River, with a proposed terminal expansion contingent on taking the channel depth from 40 to 45 feet Typhoon slams eastern China

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AUGUST 9, 2012
Bunker prices stable in Fujairah But Suez prices fall double digits. Crew to be questioned after bunker spill Cargo ship collided with docking facility. Bunker prices hold steady across Europe Rise in European bunker prices slows as markets stay quiet. OPEC revises global estimates Japan's continued nuclear shutdown a factor in stronger global demand. Biofuel row divides US legislators Armed Services Committee Chairman 'would support efforts' to scrap ban on purchasing alternative fuels. Dry bulk shipowner goes under UK shipping company struggled in face of worst downturn. 'Fuel efficient' designs to dominate market Focus is on finding designs that consume less fuel, says shipbuilder. CMA CGM's liquidity 'weak', says agency Ratings agency will assess company's liquidity position over next three months. Asian bunker markets firm Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at major Asian ports on Thursday. China fuel oil stocks decrease Fuel oil inventories at Chinese storage terminals down 7.5% in the week ending August 8. Wilhelmsen posts 'record earnings' for Q2 Profit surged even as financial expenses increased partly due to bunker hedges expenses. SouthernPec in new pact for Titan's investment firm JV to submit proposal to facilitate the continuation of Titan's storage terminal facilities. LNG newbuilds to use electric propulsion technology A total 1,105 megawatts of power will be provided to the vessels, says GE. Bunker tanker builder reports higher profit Expects to recognise gains from sale of bunker tankers in the second half of the year. Aegean seeks Spanish expansion Secures storage facility, set to commence bunkering operations in Barcelona in 2013.

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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)

››› 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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