BRIEFS

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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 12, 2012

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Port Tracker survey indicates US peak season to be better than last year CMA CGM ends joint loop with APL, revises Far East-Red Sea service Hapag-Lloyd receives 13,200-TEUer, bound for G6 Asia-Europe Loop 4 service China's trade statistics in June reflect slowing global demand growth US court stymies Savannah dredging by giving go-ahead to new eco-suit Shanghai International Shipping Institute prosperity index declines Customs at Tianjin and distant Xian sign dry-port cooperation agreement APM Terminals' JV terminal in Vietnam to handle 600,000 TEU in 2012 Twenty parties express interest in building Abidjan's 2nd box terminal 13,092-TEU MSC Margrit's delivery completes line's eight-megaship series Cathay to upgrade its Airbus A350-900 orders into larger A350-1000s Shenzhen airport looks back as it grew to 30 freight operating services ICAO calls for better use of advance info to strengthen air cargo security Singapore's Pacific Airlift extends charter reach to South Korea

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JULY 11, 2012
Air lubrication system on two NYK module carriers reduces CO2 emissions by 6 pc Bureau Veritas simplifies ship certification system FFFAI delegation meets President P&I cover for ships carrying Iranian cargo gets IRDA nod Ulrich Ulrichs appointed Managing Director of Rickmers-Linie Natural rubber exports on the rise Package mulled for exports to countries having high trade deficit with India Pak to increase cement exports to India, reduces export price Japan keen to develop DMIC-type corridor in south India Central land acquisition law will make DMIC unviable: Kant Govt exempts forex transactions from service tax INR erases early losses to touch 55.37 Service tax exemption on currency conversion to help exports: Fieo

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JULY 11, 2012
Ferry with vintage look has modern propulsion and maneuvering... STX France floats out Hapag Lloyd Cruises newbuild PortVision makes AIS vessel tracking service accessible on... EC authorizes rescue loan for German shipbuilder P+S Werften River cruise ship newbuilds to have Future Teak decking... Damen Shipyards Singapore gets new MD Wärtsilä to supply main engines for China's first gas fueled...

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JULY 11, 2012
Transpacific carriers plan increases to freight rates Commerce Department report finds US international trade up during May Growth in cruise numbers predicted for Brazilian ports Freight transport services index remains level during month of May Eagle Bulk Shipping taps Katzav as CFO

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JULY 11, 2012
Shale revolution means fears of looming peak oil may be obsolete New sources of supply raise hopes of a curb on oil price rises, but are both good and bad news for tanker owners Production boom will shape choice of emissions-reduction technology Falling or stable heavy fuel prices could strengthen the case for scrubbers Lloyd Fonds multi-ship KG will not be the last, predicts KPMG Ocean 16 model offers one way out by pooling cashflow Lease finance seen filling bank lending shortfall Deals set to increase in wake of Commerzbank, says Moore Stephens' head of corporate finance Dry bulk spot market faces a washout summer Seasonal lull, low iron ore demand and heavy rainfall limit Chinese coal imports Carnival faces new US lawsuits Cruise operator faces $590m claim for damages linked to alleged 'defective' design California sticks to its guns on 24-mile limit for distillates Experts predict new lawsuits after North American ECA comes into force in August New maritime security service hits the market US-backed firm will not be directly accredited by Sami Port of Virginia plays for time APMT must wait to see whether rival bids emerge as deadline is extended to August Pacific box lines seek August rate rises TSA targets increase of $500 per feu as demand hardens Africa Express Line closes in on Abidjan reefer concession UK operator says ports are key to efficiency drive as ships are forced to slow steam Europe port state inspections fall by a quarter More individual ships were inspected last year despite overall decline Two dead and seven missing after bulk carrier sinks in China Vessel carrying 10,000 tonnes of iron ore has yet to be identified Eagle Bulk marks refinancing deal with change of chief financial officer Katzav replaces ship finance veteran Ginsberg Struggling shipbuilder P+S secures state aid package European Commission gives temporary approval for $187m rescue, but wants a restructuring plan within six months Handysize bulker rates in Europe rise above $20,000 per day Fertiliser business booming in the Baltic Uncle Sam hits the shops US import container volumes increase for 2012, but watch out for Europe's woe Brazil invests $68m in hope of cruise boom Government boosts northeastern passenger terminals in advance of World Cup and 2016 Olympics Titan Petrochemicals faces winding-up petition from major investor And Grand China Logistics sues Hong Kong-listed oil logistics firm for breach of contract Lloyd's List Global Awards 2012 shortlist revealed The shipping industry's most acclaimed, credible and well-supported awards announces this year's finalists China's June export figures signal weaker peak season Export order purchase managers index warns of tough times ahead Beachhead Gujarat should be able to decide whether Oriental Nicety, aka Exxon Valdez, is safe to land Vopak sells minority stake in Durban facility South African black-owned and managed investment firm Reatile takes 30% stake Top US ports will see steady growth in containerised imports to year-end National Retail Federation predicts 'modest' rise despite 'mixed' economic indicators Lianyungang Port and CSD form dry bulk joint venture New company will manage dry bulk loading and unloading, storage and wrapping, especially grain Neptune orders up to four car carriers from Hyundai Mipo Vessels are sisters of previous quartet but offer a smaller environmental footprint Taiwan Port signs deal to co-operate with Chinese terminals State-owned operator positions itself as an entrepot for Asia-Europe container traffic Golar Partners sells units to fund FSRU Offering and private placement will pay part of $385m pricetag for NR Satu Keppel wins Kazakhstan rig order Singapore-listed offshore giant supports drive to unlock Caspian oil and gas reserves

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JULY 11, 2012
Eagle's financial chief quits ALAN GINSBERG has resigned as financial chief of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk, the company confirmed today Yard overcapacity seen at 30% BASED on shipping demand and fleet replacements, today's yard overcapacity is estimated at 30%, according to Norwegian shipbroker RS Platou Golar LNG prices offering NASDAQ-listed Golar LNG Partners today announced the pricing of a follow-on offering to fund an FSRU drop-down from parent Golar LNG Ltd US box imports edge up CONTAINER imports into the US have been forecast to improve slightly over 2011, despite a sluggish economy Vehicle imports rise 29% y/y at Piraeus IMPORTS of new vehicles handled at Greece's largest port reportedly rose 29% year on year during the second quarter, the Piraeus Port Authority said Sanko sheds ships SANKO Steamship has removed 38 ships from its operated fleet since April VLGC rates hit 2012 high RATES to ship LPG on VLGCs have hit a new 2012 high, averaging $72.625 per tonne on the Baltic LPG Index Malaysian palm oil stocks at 14-month low MALAYSIA'S palm oil stocks have dived to a 14-month low of just below 1.7M tonnes, caused by slow production and higher exports Port congestion ticks up CONGESTION is increasing at major iron ore and coal ports, reflecting rising iron ore shipments and weak demand for coal US rewrites energy trade forecast THE US Energy Information Administration today unveiled major revisions of its outlook for coal and products exports and LNG imports, implying significant implications for shipowners

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JULY 11, 2012
Charleston Dredging Project Beating Expectations The Army Corps of Engineers expects the deepening of Charleston's harbor to be completed sooner and cost less than it... Rotterdam Marks Milestone in Maasvlakte 2 Terminal The Port of Rotterdam today closed the final gap in a near seven-mile long seawall, reclaiming almost 5,000 acres of... NS Train Derails, Sparks Fiery Ethanol Blast A section of a Norfolk Southern Railway train hauling ethanol on Wednesday morning derailed in Columbus, Ohio, sparking a fiery... Pacific Container Lines Plan Another Rate Hike Having succeeded in raising their freight rates several times since Jan. 1, carriers in the eastbound Pacific will try to... NY-NJ Container Terminals Hit by Chassis Shortage The Port of New York and New Jersey is facing a shortage of chassis available for use in draying containers... Virginia Extends Deadline for Terminal Bids The Virginia Department of Transportation said Wednesday it is extending until Aug. 13 the deadline for alternative bids from private... DHL CEO Discusses Acquisition Plans, Growth Options DHL will look to smaller "bolt-on" acquisitions rather than major takeovers to speed growth in the years ahead, according to... Global Semiconductor Sales in May Rose 1.4 Percent From April Global semiconductor sales in May rose 1.4 percent from the prior month, giving the struggling air cargo industry, which typically... Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Declines 2.9 Percent Average spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane fell 2.9 percent this week, dropping for the second week in... Hapag-Lloyd Sets Congestion Fee at Dammam Port German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will impose a congestion surcharge on all cargo moving to and from the Port of Dammam,...

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JULY 11, 2012
China's exporters changing tack There is an old Chinese proverb, the literal translation of which reads: See the wind, turn the rudder.In its proper context it has a slightly disparaging meaning; ... AU wants Africa FTA by 2017 Carriers end Q2 12 on a high Ocean carriers ended Q2 12 feeling much happier than during the previous three months, when record losses were incurred. According to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange's ... Ships' agents board the pro-weighing campaign The international ship agents and shipbrokers federation, FONASBA, has given its full backing to the World Shipping Council-led lobby to certificate the weight ... Port Tracker forecasts US volume rise - but GFI suggests a 'pweak' season Import cargo volumes are expected to increase 1.6% in July compared with the same month last year, and modest year-over-year increases are expected through the ... Obama increases lead over Romney With just four months before the US presidential elections in November, Barack Obama has put some daylight between himself and his Republican rival Mitt Romney, ... Sokhna's bigger cranes offer new options The Egyptian Red Sea port of Sokhna will soon be able to handle the largest containerships in the world. This follows the recent delivery of two super post-panamax ... Transnet posts higher results Transnet SC, South Africa's state-owned ports rail freight, logistics and pipelines company, has announced annual revenue for fiscal year 2011/12, which ended March ...

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JULY 11, 2012
Ship's tanks breached A Chinese cargoship has leaked oil off South Korea after going hard aground. Plumbe pockets less ACM kingpin Johnny Plumbe has joined fellow London broking bosses in pocketing a smaller pay packet for the past year. Haisheng forecasts loss China Shipping Haisheng is predicting a loss for the first half of 2012. Blackrock slims stakes Investment heavyweight Blackrock has cashed in shares in two leading US owners. Eagle loses lieutenant Eagle Bulk Shipping has ordained a new finance chief following the abrupt resignation of veteran Alan Ginsberg. Malaysians nab more Malaysia's crackdown on illegal anchoring has continued with the detention of seven more vessels. Keppel on a roll Keppel Corp has boosted its access to funding after concluding a string of recent deals. DSME in bond run Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has kicked off a KRW 500bn ($570.45m) bond run. Polargirl pulled off rocks A Norwegian cruise vessel has been freed from rocks off Svalbard. Eike set for Petrobras pie Eike Batista's OSX Brasil has been tipped to win its first orders from Petrobras as its compatriot shipbuilders struggle to hit delivery deadlines. Vopak out of Durban Dutch tank terminals group Vopak is selling out of its Durban operation Coscol comes a cropper Cosco Shipping (Coscol) has seen its bottom line sink fast in the first half of the year Clutch catastrophe The crew of a P&O ro-pax has been criticised by UK accident investigators after it crashed into a French berth. Sanction spur lessens A crackdown on Iranian oil exports will have less of an impact on the VLCC market than experts had hoped, a leading shipbroker says. Global Offshore adds one Global Offshore Services' Dutch unit has added a new vessel to its fleet a day after the Indian firm sold down its stake in the venture. "A banal accident" Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has appeared on Italian TV to say sorry for the tragedy in January - up to a point. Costs hurt FOP Higher costs and lower revenue have trimmed second quarter earnings at Fred Olsen Production. Smit Lamnalco off to Africa Smit Lamnalco has lined up a lucrative contract to support the mining operations of African Minerals Limited in the West African nation of Sierra Leone. Navios sells notes New York-listed Greek owner Navios Maritime Holdings and its wholly-owned finance subsidiary Navios Maritime Finance have sold $88m of 8 7/8% first priority ship mortgage notes due in 2017. Golar Partners selling units Golar LNG Partners LP will offer 5.5 million common units representing limited partner interests in a public offering. Golar Partners expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 825,000 common units. Ruby to retire British cruise operator Saga Shipping is pensioning off its oldest cruiseship.

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JULY 11, 2012
Russia moves toward WTO accession Russia has until July 23 to notify the WTO that it has ratified and accepted the terms for its membership. Thirty days after Russia notifies the WTO that it accepts these terms, the country will become the organization's 156th member. FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications Transpacific carriers seek August rate hikes Liner companies in the Asia-to-U.S. trade are seeking to raise dry cargo container rates by an average of $500 per 40-foot container (FEU), in addition to recommending increases to refrigerated cargo rates of $1,000 per FEU to the U.S. West Coast. Lesson 1: Increase supply chain efficiency, don't shut port Ship brokers back reg on overweight boxes U.S. Bank buys TransCard's fuel card network The network being bought was developed jointly by TransCard and U.S. Xpress, the nation's second-largest privately owned truckload carrier. U.S. Xpress will become the biggest client of the new system. Import drop helps U.S. trade deficit The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in May by $1.9 billion to $48.7 billion as exports increased and imports decreased from April, according to the Commerce Department. Technicolor expands 3PL services Retailers urge ILA, employers to reach agreement Pasha enters Hawaii container trade Troy partners with Cargolines in Europe Eagle Bulk names Katzav CFO Jagged Peak expands same-day delivery

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JULY 11, 2012
Bunker prices stable in Fujairah Price volatility subduing demand. Prices soften in Rotterdam and Hamburg Tight avails in Dutch hub. US shipowner reduces bunker surcharge Falling prices nudge bunker surcharge downwards. Biofuel initiatives attacked as a 'gimmick' But $62 million becomes available for biofuel developers. Port authority looks for $1 billion in fresh funds Sri Lanka Ports Authority makes 'second request' for Hambantota investors. Singapore players caught in Malaysian net Malaysia claims tankers were caught in prohibited areas. New home for UK Chamber Office will feature in organisation's coming rebranding. Bunker surcharges to fall Maersk to reduce bunker adjustment factor by more than 11% on some routes. Wärtsilä strikes LNG engine deal with Chinese buyer Low emissions and low cost prove draw for Wärtsilä duel-fuel engines. Falling bunker prices to help prop up Cosco Shipping's earnings UBS Investment Research forecasts losses in Q2 but expects earnings to improve in the second half of 2012. IFO prices soften in Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. NYK 'bubble' ships perform less well in sea operations CO2 emissions reduction average 6% during 'actual' sea passages compared to 10% during sea trials. Shell targets LNG bunker market Shell makes first foray into LNG bunkering eyeing what it says will become a 'sizeable market'. Philippine oil firm to raise $12 million via note issuance Set to raise funds for debt repayment and expenditures. Study on fuel efficient liner operations released Proposed algorithm 'able to solve real-case problems'. CSAV taking WFS and Chevron to court The Chilean ship operator files complaint for damages arising from a case of alleged off-spec bunker supply. Azerbaijan amends state merchant shipping code Introduces stricter environmental guidelines and safety regulations for vessels visiting its ports.

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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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