BRIEFS

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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 12, 2012

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Panama volume rises 3.6pc as containerships eclipse bulkers and tankers OECD: Global cargo weak till June - US, EU figures still below 2008 peak Prince Rupert January-September box volume up 47pc to 421,641 TEU Drewry says growth trends indicate reefer trade will continue to prosper Maersk ends port calls to Iran as fears grow over damaging its US trade Pirates seize salvage gear in Malacca Straits bound for NZ's Rena wreck Third quarter not expected to augur well for global shipping in 2012 US Supreme court copyright case puts value of Chinese e-goods at risk New 141 kilometre section of Trans-Asian Railway starts trial run Maritime London builds ties with China at its Shanghai international forum Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics acquires control of Abnormal Load Services Bulgaria's Varna Technical University deploys ship simulator for training AF Cargo chief Florence Parly said to take over top Paris airports job US Congressional body wants Huawei, XTE action blocked as 'security threat' Mystery persists over suspect UPS drug shipment on Mumbai-Shenzhen flight AirBridgeCargo car carriage volumes in September break monthly record

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
SCI takes delivery of Suezmax crude oil tanker India may import DAP, MoP only next year Wheat export deal with Iran falls through once again ...offers certificate ex-im training programme from Oct. 15 MACCIA delegation apprises Maharashtra CM on development of non-major ports in state Last mile connectivity logjam at ports Siddhi Vinayak Logistic launches unique Chalak Se Malak initiative Duty drawback rate cuts to have limited impact: Auto industry INR strengthens on fresh dollar selling Gandhidham Chamber to hold Deepak Rao's ESP lecture-cum-demo on Oct. 17 World Bank sees slowing growth in East Asia & Pacific

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
Dutch Dredgers in Singapore assisted by Stedergroup The renowned Dutch dredging company, Stedergroup, the Dutch member of the Worldwide Project Consortium WWPC, has successfully transported large crane parts, weighing up to 85 t fro... Fret SNCF continuing transport services for Evian and Volvic Fret SNCF, the cargo division of the French state railway, and the mineral water producers Evian and Volvic are signing a new contract. According to the terms of the latest pact Fr... Toll Group investing AUD 140 million in Australia's road and rail infrastructure Toll Group, Australia's largest provider of transport and logistics services, is spending more than AUD 140 million (EUR 109 million) in transport infrastructure in Western Austral... Renault Trucks delivers Spain's first 26 t hybrid refuse collection vehicle The Spanish company Urbaser, specialised in domestic waste collection and processing, has just received the country's very first 26 t hybrid truck fitted with a refuse collection b... Turkey feeling the effect of dwindling traffic to and from Syria The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) reported that the number of Carnet TIRs that were issued in the first nine months of the current year fell by 1.97%, ... Port of Barcelona to expand The port of Barcelona (Spain) has approved a public tender to build and operate the Bocana Nord marina. The new infrastructure will occupy a surface area of 2.5 ha, 5 ha of shelter... LAN to increase daily flights to and from Montevideo The Chilean carrier LAN Airlines is increasing the number of daily flights between its home base Santiago and Montevideo (Uruguay) from 1 December 2012. LAN will then provide thre... Contship Italia reorganising The president of Contship Italia SpA, Cecilia Eckelmann-Battistello, has announced that her shipping company is to get a new, simpler organization as of 1 January 2013. The two ... New manager for Australian trucking association The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) NSW has welcomed Jodie Broadbent as its manager, after the announcement that the present manager, Jill Lewis, will be leaving the organisa... Massive cargo loss at Liege airport Liege airport (Belgium) reported that its statistics for September 2012 confirm the decline in the global air cargo industry. The freight tonnage transported through the country's ... Hactl scoops two awards for training excellence Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has clinched two prestigious training and development awards in the Awards for Excellence in Training and Development 2012, organised ...

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
GD gets $8 million contract mod for LCS 2 Fired Costa Concordia captain asks court to reinstate him EU NAVFOR seizes suspect pirate skiff Siem orders wind farm installation support vessel International Shipholding buys Jones Act bulker operator Wärtsilä BWMS gains IMO Basic Approval Aker's Ocean Yield subsidiary acquires Lewek Connector Highlight reel showcases new marine training videos

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
International Trade Administration releases goods and services trade report Port Angeles Port Commission receives 2012 Work Plan update Port of Camas-Washougal showcases works of local artist American Trucking Associations names Card as new chairman Palau International Ship Registry welcomes first vessel registrations

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
Qatar still driving LNG trade Exclusive Lloyd's List Intelligence analysis reveals why Qatar LNG slowdown has implications for importers and for shipowners Gastech conference hosts heated debate about LNG pricing Crazy arbitrage opportunities will continue while industry discusses pricing Pirates ahoy! Lloyd's List's PMSC survey hopes to clarify a still-murky industry Qatar stays leader of the pack Despite North Field expansion ban, questions remain over rival nations' new ventures Crunch time for Qatar Although Europe seeks new LNG sources, Doha will continue to shape the market Future gas fleet will face consolidation As numbers of ships increase, ownership will be concentrated in fewer hands Reporting through a single window Brussels directive seeks to clarify and simplify the spider's web of logistics intelligence EPCSA member Soget wins contract to create the world's largest port community system Initial deployment in Jakarta will expand to a total of 111 Indonesian ports Golar moves fast to seize Canadian LNG shipments Fredriksen gas company will provide two newbuildings for new export project Greece faces dilemma over shipping taxes Industry needs a sustainable framework to survive and flourish on home soil International Shipholding to acquire US United Ocean Services Purchase from parent designed to bolster ISH presence in Jones Act bulk transport Lloyd's Register announces container stack weight breakthrough New formula will require ship operators to review their deck-lashing practices PMSCs in Somali territorial waters violate UN arms embargo There are roughly 7,000 weapons in circulation Aquasition launches IPO roadshow in New York Greek-back 'spac' plans to raise $50m and to trade units on Nasdaq Capital Market Contship Italia plans major expansion 'Firm project' being examined in Europe will be made clear by year-end, says president Bollinger wins retrofit work on Hornbeck OSV sextet Announcement fills in missing detail from firm's announcement five weeks ago GNV marine chief to become IUMI secretary-general Outgoing chief hopes top insurers will start to place more importance on the union Deiulemar Shipping goes bust Court declares company bankrupt with €500m debts TMT fails to take delivery of more than 10 bulkers at Hyundai yards Financial woes leave Taiwanese shipowner unable to make payments STX O&S cancels tanker order South Korean yard drops $98.9m deal for two MR tankers after buyer fails to make payment Maher mounts legal challenge over New York port authority fees Newark filing claims new charges are not levied on 'a fair and equitable basis' Israel opens tenders for two box terminals New breakwaters, quays, dredging and reclamation planned at Haifa and Ashdod African states mull shipping bank plan Industry can boost development and employment, conference told Fitch stays negative on First Ship Lease despite Torm deal Rating agency admits FSL has adequate cash but cities difficult shipping environment Diana snaps up second post-panamax newbuilding Analyst expects Greek owner to continue expansion with large ships ISU is not seeking an additional source of income Salvors' proposal should clarify responsibility between property and liability insurers Oldendorff books five bulkers at CSC Jinling German dry bulk player to expand self-owned fleet Daily Maersk adds six box routes Guarantee will cover loadings from Indonesia and Thailand from late November

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
IFT: $100,000 in back pay won in India DOCKER and seafarer unions in India have signed wage accords that call for payment of $100,000 in back wages Golar signs BC export option JOHN Fredriksen-chaired Golar LNG has signed an option agreement that could employ two newbuildings in the nascent Canadian LNG export trade Bankrupt Deuilemar Shipping hopes to trade ITALIAN bulker operator Deiulemar Shipping has been declared bankrupt, but its fleet could continue trading, its lawyer, Astolfo di Amato, told Fairplay today Kaliningrad volumes fall by nearly 16% KALININGRAD port's volume fell nearly 16% year on year in the nine months to 30 September NITC VLCC pops up in Singapore AN NITC VLCC has been in Singapore for the past 11 days Aker unit pays $315M for offshore ship OCEAN Yield, part of Norway's offshore engineering group Aker, has bought a 2011-built offshore construction vessel from AMC Connector Malaysian palm oil stocks reach record MALAYSIA'S big post-Aidilfitri harvest and slower exports to China have driven up the country's palm oil inventory to a record 2.48M tonnes Shell increasing low-sulphur sales after tests SHELL's bunker trading arm said today it will increase sales of low-sulphur fuel oil in Singapore after a pilot scheme showed positive results Few Capesizes delivered in August JUST EIGHT Capesize bulkers were delivered in August, compared with the monthly average is 21 deliveries

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
EPA Awards $30 Million for Clean Diesel Projects The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $30 million in grants to reduce emissions from existing diesel engines via emission control and idle reduction technologies, cleaner fuels, engine upgrades or replacements and vehicle or equipment replacements. The EPA's Diesel Emission Reduction Program will specifically replace or repower older diesel engines on...

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
Liners must change commercial management principles Lloyd's Register announces container stack weight breakthrough Lloyd's Register has developed a revolutionary new formula that will allow heavier containers to be stacked higher on deck - enabling ships to carry more cargo ... EUNAVFOR keeps lid on Somali piracy An EU navy warship last night stopped and apprehended a skiff in the Indian Ocean with seven suspected pirates onboard - the vessel had been sighted earlier carrying ... ANL adds to its SE Asia-Australia offerings ANL, which is owned by the CMA CGM group, has joined the ASA consortium in the trade linking South East Asia and Australia and in so doing added another weekly ... Spain's debts near junk status The debt crisis in Spain is deepening with credit rating agency Standard & Poor's last night downgrading the Iberian nation's sovereign debt to one notch ... CMA CGM starts East Med-Russia citrus express service Marseille-based CMA CGM is expanding its container reefer shipping operations by starting a new service between Turkey, Egypt and Russia. Sailings will commence ...

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
Nigeria remains risky Attacks against maritime assets are not on the rise in Nigeria despite mainstream media reports to the contrary, according to Bergen Risk Solutions. More room to grow at ISC International Shipholding Corporation has more financial capacity to grow its fleet but boss Niels Johnsen described his hunt for more acquisitions with caution. Reed Smith storms Singapore Reed Smith is shoring up its footing in Asia with the opening of a new office in Singapore. ISC expands Stateside International Shipholding Corporation (ISC) has beefed up its presence in the US with the acquisition of United Ocean Services (UOS). Thermal coal heats panas A spike in thermal coal fixtures into China is helping to drag panamax rates away from historic lows. Palau makes flag debut A new shipping register formed by the tiny Micronesian island nation of Palau has signed up its first two ships. NOCC charters oldie Norwegian Car Carriers has bagged its second time charter at a higher rate in little over a fortnight. Dredger for Jan De Nul Jan De Nul has ordered a new dredger at Dutch shipyard Ravestein. We're watching you Seven Somali pirates have been busted by an EU warship off the coast of Socotra. IUMI returns to roots The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is returning to Germany the country where it was founded nearly 140 years ago. Aker unit buys again Lars Solbakken's Ocean Yield has agreed to buy an offshore construction and pipelay vessel for $315m. Fitch still negative on FSL An apparent end to financial trauma at Torm has failed to spur Fitch's view of First Ship Lease Trust - which is now both a client of and shareholder in the Danish owner. Erria wins Rushan cash Danish shipping company Erria has won a legal battle to recover cash after it cancelled tankers ordered at a Chinese shipyard. Siem's $300m spend Siem Offshore's newbuilding blitz has set the Oslo-listed owner back to the tune of around $300m, observers say. J Lauritzen turns to Oslo J Lauritzen has raised NOK 500m ($87m) from a trip to the Norwegian bond market. Schettino sues Costa The captain of the wrecked cruiseship Costa Concordia is suing owner Costa Cruises for wrongful dismissal. Diana's bargain buy Diana Shipping's fifth dip into the sale and purchase market this year has seen the Simeon Palios-led company pick up a bargain. Oldendorff signs for five Germany's Oldendorff Carriers has continued its newbuilding splurge with a deal for five bulkers in China. Golar fixes first newbuilds John Fredriksen's Golar LNG has penned a preliminary deal which could tie up the first two ships in its vast LNG newbuilding orderbook. Inchcape recruit Pusey Inchcape Shipping Services has appointed Nigel Pusey to the newly created position of chief commercial officer. Gemini crew safe Four South Korean seafarers held hostage by Somali pirates for more than 17 months have made contact to say they are safe. SBM in FPSO bond first SBM Offshore has raised $500m from a US private placement bond to fund an FPSO destined for Brazil. Bollinger to stretch Bollinger Shipyards has won a deal to extend six Hornbeck Offshore Services vessels. Sekwang order junked Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has finally made official the cancellation of two tanker contracts more than a year after compatriot Sekwang Shipping ceased trading. Procopiou confirms buys George Procopiou has emerged as the buyer of five dry bulk resales at from China's New Times Shipbuilding. Nordea new boy likes SFL Nordea Markets new head of shipping research has upgraded the bank's rating on Ship Finance International (SFL). Vitol gets funding boost Vitol has secured a twelve month extension to its $5.2bn three-year revolving credit facility, the Swiss oil trader has confirmed. Pirates steal Rena kit Thieves have stolen valuable equipment from a barge that was bound for the Rena salvage operation in New Zealand.

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications International Shipholding to buy United Ocean Services Founded in 1959, UOS provides marine transportation services for dry bulk and break-bulk commodities in the United States. It operates the largest U.S.-flag Jones Act dry bulk fleet today (131,000 deadweight tons). Maersk further slows Mideast-South Africa loop Just over one month after slowing to a seven-week rotation, ocean carrier Maersk Line has added an eighth vessel to its weekly Middle East-to-South Africa MESA service, further increasing roundtrip voyage time from 49 days to 56 days. German lines slow joint Med-WCNA loop G6 tweaks rotations on two Asia-Europe services The amendments made by the liner carriers include deleting a call at Port of Kelang on their EUM/MED service to the Mediterranean and adding a call at Le Havre on their Loop 4 service to Northern Europe. Maersk speeds up WAF7 Shipowner group opposes change to salvage rules Ex-Im Bank supports B737 exports to Dubai SynchroNet syncs with Matson Logistics Through their new multi-year agreement, both companies will supply and sub-lease containers to and from each other. Matson will also provide rail line-haul services, primarily on the CSX and BNSF railroads, to SynchroNet. U.S., China solar energy trade battle flares

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
EPA awards $30 million in grants towards clean diesel projects Diesel Emission Reduction Program is designed to replace, retrofit or repower older diesel-powered engines including marine vessels. Prices continue to rise in Fujairah Bunker prices at South African ports showed strong gains. Market firm in Rotterdam Prices maintain upward momentum across European ports. DNV: LNG to beat scrubber uptake prior to 2020 Global LNG bunker demand could reach 4-7 million tonnes by 2020 if prices remain competitive, Gastech Conference hears. New supplier aims at monthly sales of 10,000 mt Cambodian offshore bunker market could reach 60,000 mt a month. Panama tank farm nears completion Capacity up to two million barrels of oil. O.W. Bunker: Collaboration best in challenging market Fuel quality is the supplier's responsibility. Refinery sees 70% rise in marine fuel output Russia's largest refiner produced 2.3 million mt of bunker material in first nine months of 2012. US takes soft line on ECA enforcement Shipping getting time to adapt to new regime. Fuel oil stocks climbing Ample supply putting downward pressure on prices. Pollution from ships 'getting worse' Hong Kong study shows ship-generated pollution up by around 9%. Bunker prices trending upwards at major ports Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. Shell supplying LSFO in Singapore Initial LSFO barge deliveries have been 'most successful'. Deiulimar goes out of business Company assets will be sold at auction. Box shipping firms 'must change course' The industry harming its own economics by following 'misguided practices', says consulting firm. USTC appoints new directors New directors tasked to make Bunker Holding into the 'world's leading' bunker company. Firms collaborate to develop 'game-changing technology' Software to be initially developed for Wilh. Wilhelmsen and Wallenius Marine's fleet. Singapore accredited bunker suppliers' list shrinks With the departure of two Singapore-based companies from the physical bunker market.

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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

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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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