BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

July 11, 2012

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New joint FE-Mumbai service offered by HMM, TSL and GSL MSC expands Freeport-Centram feeder service to US East Coast Chongqing five-month bonded trade cargo value soars 292pc Sino-Russian Manzhouli crossing cargo rises 11.9pc in five months Cai Mep aims for 600,000 TEU in 2012, after 2011's 186,000 TEU Blue Star Holdings is second-largest NOO after merger of E.R. & Komrowski TNT Express puts controversial longer trailers British highways Gefco to take on most of General Motors logistics needs in Europe ABC flies walrus from Russia to Germany for dental appointment Riga airport cargo volume soars 194.7pc to 17,416 tons in first half Ground handler Swissport buys Inter Handling to expand in Finland

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JULY 10, 2012
Can shipping meet environmental obligations? - ICS challenges conference attendees China cooperating with India, Japan on anti-piracy patrols Dhaka offers extension of transhipment facilities to India Hyundai Heavy wins order for ten 13,800-TEU vessels Indus Container Lines obtains ISO 9001:2008 certification Leather goods exports likely to surge 20 pc Cochin Port offers discount to attract box traffic for West Asia Essar Ports to focus on India KoPT planning dredging to improve draught KPKS Mohan Aswani elected General Secretary of INTUC, Gujarat Boeing projects slowing freighter demand SCR freight earnings jump 40 pc in Q1 Truck rentals bogged down by reduced cargo demand Govt to invite bids for sale of 2 mt of wheat India ranked 3rd in UNs most attractive investment destination list INR recovers on fresh dollar selling New World Bank chief warns on eurozone crisis

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JULY 10, 2012
Costa Concordia passengers file new suit against Carnival in... Rickmers-Linie promotes Ulrich Ulrichs to MD Irving Shipbuilding awarded $9.3 million preliminary NSPS... Private equity firm in majority recapitalization of Tideland... Drydocks World Dubai completes major maintenance project on NDI... Keppel Kazakhstan to build $242 million KFELS B Class jack-up... WSDOT sails away with award for bringing in new ferries on time...

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JULY 10, 2012
Washington DOT honored for building ferries under budget Retail group inks letter calling for speedy labor talks Unknown aviator photo series on display at Portland Airport General Dynamics buying Earl Industries ship repair division NYK vessel rescues stranded Chinese fishermen

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JULY 10, 2012
Strong owners benefit from falling boxship newbuilding prices Yards willing to offer special terms to favoured clients Norwegian oil industry dispute hits aframax spot market One cargo reported lost and now North Europe faces terminal maintenance worries CSA demands Chinese cargo owners stay out of shipping Industry group says cargo owners should follow official guideline and resist building own fleets June's 10% fall in Chinese iron ore imports is poised to dip lower Customs data show a loss in cargo demand last month equivalent to about one capesize discharge per day Q&A: Willis head of marine in Asia Darren Rowland Insurance must not be used to police sanctions Drydocks World creditors back next step in $2.2bn debt restructuring Ship repair and conversions outfit can now move towards closing joint venture agreement with Pacific Carriers German competition authorities agree Scandlines route sell-off Stena Line plans to buy five Baltic freight-based links Indian cover to carry Iranian oil is insufficient, say shipowners Industry concerned about liability under $50m limit but has few other options Solvency II poised to take effect from 2014 But time is running out to agree Omnibus 2 proposals ahead of confirmed deadline Ex-Safmarine boss takes helm at HHL Tomas Dyrbye to become chief executive of Hamburg heavylift and project cargo specialist on August 1 Deadline looms for Virginia port bids APM Terminals is sole confirmed suitor for Hampton Roads but others are mooted Sanko Steamship sheds tonnage and plans early redelivery Japanese shipowner presents reorganisation plan after filing for receivership Pirate attacks peak in West Africa Unpredictable patterns of theft and hijacking expand the area of risk, says Bergen China's choice Shipowners are just one concern for a government managing a slowdown Phoenix Petroleum snaps up Chelsea Shipping for $36m Philippines deal delivers Phoenix a fleet of 10 product tankers NYK sends two young capesizes to the scrapyard 'Clearest sign yet' of trend to recycle to reduce exposure to bearish market Battle lines drawn as Sanko faces crucial Chapter 15 hearing Are timechartered ships visiting the US fair game for unpaid creditors? International ports body launches forum for finance professionals IAPH sets up committee to serve as a resource for exchanging views on common challenges and best practices Ecsa asks Brussels to keep tramp shipping guidelines But European shipowners' group supports end of guidelines for liner trades It's good to talk Brussels' maritime industry guidelines debate generates measured response Indian Supreme Court ruling roils shipbreakers and cash buyers Pollution Control Board in Gujarat holding clearance of vessels until appeal is heard on July 19 Tanjung Pelepas announces $470m expansion Planned upgrade follows record monthly throughput for June Tuvalu warned over Iran reflaggings US congressman tells South Pacific nation it may fall foul of sanctions Wilhelmsen Ships Service restructures Asia management Move positions the firm for expansion in region's major port cities

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JULY 10, 2012
GM, Peugeot combine shipping volumes VEHICLE carriers, box lines and port service providers will be facing a powerful new automotive customer, according to a venture announcement today in Paris Oslo ends oil strike NORWAY'S government has stepped in to halt the country's long oil strike, causing production to resume today at key oil and gas fields, IHS Global Insight reported today Multipurpose market rates scraping bottom CHARTER and freight rates in the multipurpose carrier segment remain under extreme pressure, with timecharter equivalent earnings still down in some sectors Taiwan Navigation plans to diversify bulkers TAIWAN Navigation reportedly plans to increase its drybulk fleet from 15 to 25 vessels, exploiting current low newbuilding prices Drifting ship to be towed A TUG is expected tomorrow to begin towing a drifting log-carrying ship to safety in India, maritime sources told Fairplay today Man dies after fall from ferry's top deck A PASSENGER has been killed after falling from the top deck of Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation's ferry Tanit European mini-bulker rates are lagging A RUSH in shortsea cargo fixing in the North Sea in recent weeks was not enough to ease the plight of minibulker and coaster vessel owners in European trades China's crude imports fall to 2012 low CHINA imported just 21.7M tonnes of crude in June, or 5.28M barrels per day Breaking prices bottom out YOUNG Capesizes were sold for demolition last week, as breaking prices have finally bottomed after falling for nearly two months Older feeders lure buyers SEVERAL decade-old feeders have been sold to Asian buyers, illustrating the high interest in such ships for intra-Asia trade Panamax rates still firming A PROLONGED South American grain season is firming Panamax bulker rates, with prompt ships increasingly scarce, brokers said today Searchers seek four missing mariners RESCUERS are today searching for four seafarers missing from a cargo ship that sank off the coast of Indonesia India approves P&I for Iranian oil cargoes DELHI has decided to offer sovereign insurance cover to Indian groups whose ships carry Iranian crude Low LPG price galvanises VLGC market AS SAUDI Aramco's LPG contract price crashed to a two-year low last week, Asian traders are wasting no time exploiting the situation Box ship chartering slows CHARTER rates for box ships, especially the sub-Panamax category, are continuing to drop as the summer lull kicks in

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JULY 10, 2012
ILWU Protests Use of Non-Union Labor in Oregon International Longshore and Warehouse Union members this week are picketing a barge facility in southern Oregon to protest a lumber... Oscar Abello, Former 'K' Line America CEO, Dies Oscar J. Abello, the former president, CEO and chairman of "K" Line America, died on Sunday, July 8, in Pembroke... Retailers Optimistic Imports Will Increase This Fall Retailers continue to plan for increased imports this fall despite discouraging news recently regarding consumer confidence, employment numbers and retail... RILA to ILA, USMX: Settle Contract Before Sept. 30 The association representing the largest U.S. retail companies urged the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance to reach... Lufthansa Cargo Sees Drop in Volume and Revenue Germany's Lufthansa Cargo carried 4.6 percent less freight in June than a year ago as it slashed capacity in line... Vietnam's Cai Mep Losing Carrier Appeal, Alphaliner Says Vietnam's ambitious Cai Mep container port is losing its appeal to ocean carriers, according to Alphaliner, as lower-than-expected cargo volumes... Report: Japanese Container Trade Will Rise 3.2 Percent in Fiscal 2012 Japan's containerized cargo trade will rise 3.2 percent year-over-year in fiscal 2012, which started on April 1, to 12.865 million... Judge Rules Against Dismissal of Savannah River Dredging Suit The fate of the long-planned Savannah Harbor Expansion Project remains undecided after a federal judge ruled against the dismissal of... Maersk Sets Rate Hikes on Asia Services Maersk Line plans to implement a new round of general rate increases in its Asia services that would take effect...

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JULY 10, 2012
Nicaragua 'transoceanic' canal moves a step nearer Nicaragua's dream to build a canal across the American isthmus and offer ocean carriers, importers, exporters, traders, etc an alternative to the Panama Canal has ... NYK to double sales from logistics NYK intends to double sales from logistics operations according to a recent report in Bloomberg. NYK president Yasumi Kudo is reported to have said that ... St Petersburg's customs procedures improved It is much easier to move traffic between St Petersburg's container terminals and the port's off-dock terminal in Yanino due to a change in customs procedures. ... South Africa and Chile to forge closer trade relationships At the latest Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) meeting held between South Africa and Chile last week, the two governments have vowed to co-operate closer on trade, ... Planned Nova Scotia hub: a challenge to ECNA ports A new deep-water container port planned for Nova Scotia - on the east coast of Canada - could pose a threat to the business models of other North American terminals: ... Iran military again threaten to close the Strait The sabre rattling between Iran and the European Union (EU) and the US has stepped up a notch again with Iran's chairman of the military's Joint Chiefs of Staff ... CMIT calls for assistance for Vietnam's ports Officials from APM T's Cai Mep International Terminal [CMIT] in Vietnam took the opportunity during a recent site visit by a delegation led by the State President, ... US steps up its 'car war' with China America has complained to the World Trade Organization [WTO] about China's 'unfair' tariff on US-manufactured cars which at the luxury car level adds 21.5% of import ...

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JULY 10, 2012
Production crisis averted Statoil is getting ready to reactivate oil and gas installations stalled by a tense dispute with unions over worker pensions. Farstad lands RAF job A Farstad vessel has been given the somber task of retrieving a Royal Air Force Tornado that crashed in Scotland last week. Hong Kong holds its nose Hong Kong port state control inspectors have detained two vessels for dumping sewage into the sea. Paragon pair nets less Paragon Shipping has locked in short-term period deals for two of its bulkers at reduced rates. Navios lifts charter rates Greece's Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation has extended charter deals for two chemical tankers at slightly better rates. Keppel wins rig job Keppel Corp has bagged yet another order for one of its KFELS B Class jack up rigs Timaru left in lurch Cape rally cooling Concerns the capesize mini-rally has run its course continue to grow. Stena RoRo pursues $36m Sweden's Stena RoRo has won the right to an appeals hearing in its battle to claim compensation for two cancelled ro-paxes in Russia. NYK rescues fishermen An NYK-owned LPG carrier rescued four Chinese fishermen after their fishing trawler sank in the South China Sea. Drumming up a billion Bakri back for more Bakri Navigation has added its second tanker in under a month, brokers believe. GOS sells down India's Global Offshore Services has sold almost a third of its Dutch unit for a shade under $14m. Swire crewman killed A Swire seafarer has died after a propeller accident on a supply ship off Angola. NYK bins cape pair NYK has followed the lead of compatriot MOL and scrapped a couple of capesize bulkers, it is claimed. Bulk's pending dry run Arctic Securities has dimmed its view of the dry-cargo marker amid fears a rebound is still some way off. Suezmax in yacht clash A pleasure boat has been damaged in a collision with a Minerva Marine suezmax off Greece. Phoenix buys 10 tankers Phoenix Petroleum of the Philippines is buying the 10-ship tanker fleet of Chelsea Shipping Corp. Ambiente cancels German cruise operator scraps winter cruise program citing overcapacity concerns. Tanjung Pelapas bulks up Malaysian port to splash out on capacity expansion as box throughput hits record numbers. Costamare plans payout New York-listed boxship owner is planning to pay its shareholders a dividend in August.

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JULY 10, 2012
GECC subsidiary TIP sells last of trailers Maersk accepts credit cards for demurrage The liner carrier said it will begin accepting credit cards as a form of payment to cover demurrage charges to help customers expedite the release of their cargo in U.S. locations. Dyrbye named CEO of Hansa Heavy Lift Zim service to call Halifax Panalpina starts new Japan/Singapore LCL services Chemlogix appoints Challman VP NA operations Rickmers-Linie's new managing director TCG taps Neimer for sales VP SC to fast track inland port development Europe's shifting pharmaceutical supply chain More European pharmaceutical companies are turning to third-party logistics companies (3PLs) as a cost-cutting measure, according to a new report by healthcare specialists GBI Research. But concerns remain about effects on industry. USDA's Cotton Board seeks members VA legislators to hold port privatization offer hearing Virginia State Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment said a working group of state legislators advising Gov. Bob McDonnell will hold a public hearing on possible privatization of the Virginia Port Authority facilities on July 17. Washington Notebook: LaHood marks TIGER grant during Oakland trip Bureau Veritas aims to ease ship certification Telecom pays $1 million for false TAA claims ADC Telecommunications resolves allegations that it submitted false claims to federal agencies when it sold equipment manufactured in countries prohibited by the Trade Agreements Act.

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JULY 10, 2012
Prices showed mixed movement in Fujairah Unsettled outlook on prices in Middle East and Africa. Rotterdam prices firm but margins squeezed European-wide growth in prices but not much good news in the way of margins. WFS releases ship but asserts right of arrest Tense stand off between Sanko and bunker supplier continues over unpaid bills. SEAaT and UK Chamber move closer Shipowners and emissions abatement outfit formalise relationship. Tanker cover agreed for Iranian oil India ready to provide vessel insurance for oil shipments. Asian ports see prices weaken Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' across major Asian ports on Tuesday. Malaysia's 'bunker island' developer faces winding-up threat Winding-up petition by ZAQ Construction made after it won a judgement-in-default against Asia Petroleum Hub. Supplier offers 380 cSt material in Dakar Total Marine Fuels says maritime traffic in West Africa is growing. Vopak, Gasunie plan for Rotterdam LNG terminal New terminal next to Rotterdam's Gate Terminal will enable LNG to be transferred to bunker stations via tank trucks. Cruise line signs service agreement for fuel saving engines Wartsila to maintain common-rail engines for seven vessels of Princess Cruise Lines. Fuel efficient AHTS delivered to offshore operator Bourbon Liberty 200 series vessels use a diesel-electric propulsion system, reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Chimbusco teams receive Chinese quality control awards Chimbusco Shenzhen awarded for fuel reduction project.

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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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