BRIEFS

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12 January 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 13, 2012

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CMA CGM levies Asia-Europe US$385/TEU 'emergency rate restoration' OOCL adds transpacific eastbound calls to Shanghai and Los Angeles China Shipping starts China-Thailand-Japan from Shenzhen-Shekou Carriers weather storm, but face US$20 billion in short-term losses Horizon hands over 5 ships, plus 10pc of firm to Ship Finance International Asia-Europe February volume up 16pc because of Chinese New Year timing Pacific Coast Container fined US$460,000 in LB for moving overweight boxes Port of Auckland's interim result is flat, 2nd half expected to be weaker Chinese freighter rescued from pirates by Iranian navy in Gulf of Oman India's top container terminals defy regulator, refuse to set lower rates 7,100-TEU Santa Teresa christened as seventh of eight for Hamburg Sud Greek dockers strike against austerity schemes exacted by EU bailout Vietnamese boxship collides, sinks, 60 containers of auto parts lost Hansa Shipping equips 4 ships with ballast water treatment technology Asia Airfreight Terminal's March Hong Kong cargo up 4pc to 65,929 tonnes Taiwan's Mandarin Airlines launches twice weekly Wenzhou-Taipei flights Spanish pilots strike Mondays and Fridays to prevent budget carrier entry Air India to appoint GSAs in 56 countries to raise international sales China cargo hub backers enter deal to revive project at St Louis airport Saudi Airlines Cargo expands in West Africa with weekly flights to Ghana

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Andy Tung to take over as OOCL CEO from July 1 Banks endorse CDR package for Bharati Shipyard Container shipping rates under threat due to overcapacity: Drewry India Warehousing Show 2012 set for grand opening on April 26 KPI Project passes 1,000 vessel milestone RINA to audit Clean Shipping Index ships & companies Anti-dumping duty likely on printing plates from Japan, China Traders want Paks negative list to be implemented on land route FinMin rejects MoS plan to set up global port operator BCT wins Textainers Area Depot of the Year award IFC invests in Snowman Logistics to expand storage infrastructure, promote food security Indev Group expands its CFS operations to Western India L&T, Tata, Gammon vying for freight corridor contract Gold imports down 50 pc on high prices, lower demand, strike

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APRIL 12, 2012
Angola's railroad services to be privatised The Angolan government has plans to privatise the country's main railroad companies. Commercial and operational parts of the railroads will be sold to private enterprises, but the ... Thai's first B747-400F enters service Thai Airways International plc is phasing in its first Boeing B747-400 retrofitted cargo freighter aircraft today (12 April 2012). The unit is equipped to carry 100 t of cargo per ... Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics secures AEO certification Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics (SMCL) has been officially AEO certified by the Dutch customs authorities. The certification confirms SMCL's status as a reliable and secure ... Zim ends 2011 with loss Israel's container shipping company Zim posted a net loss of USD 397 million in 2011, compared to a net profit of USD 54 million in 2010. (it) AA Cargo resumes service to Dublin and Helsinki American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo) resumed its daily, non-stop service from Dublin to Chicago IL (USA) on 4 April 2012. The flight is operated on one of the carrier's B767-300 wide... AfDB approves USD 251 million funding for roads in Tanzania and Sierra Leone The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved USD 250.95 million for road construction projects in Tanzania and Sierra Leone. Under the approvals Tanzania's government wil... Mitsubishi lands major order received for Fuso trucks from Linfox Logistics in Thailand Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), based in Kawasaki (Japan) and one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has received a new order from its longtime ... North Korean rocket test impacts on civil aviation Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to reroute some of its flights due to North Korea's satellite launch, which may have effects on some of the Philippine's territory. With the satelli... Stena Line appoints new group freight director Björn Petrusson will become the new group freight director of Stena Line on 1 August 2012. Amongst others, Petrusson held the posts of managing director of DFDS Tor Line in Sweden ... Siamar strengthens team in Genoa Genoa (Italy)-based Siamar has appointed a new sales manager by the name of Carmine Abete. Siamar is a neutral NVOCC that specialises in consolidation services to/from India (Nhava... MOL upgrades Asia - South America (Mexico) services The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and its consortium partners K Line and NYK are upgrading the Asia-Mexico and west coast South America service (CWL) at the ... FedEx opens new branch office in Montpellier The US CEP and logistics corporation FedEx recently put a new branch office into service in Montpellier (France). The 4,000 sqm terminal is equipped with photovoltaic elements that... Pantos Logistics lands logistics outsourcing contract for Coca-Cola in Indonesia Pantos Logistics has currently entered into an outsourcing and warehousing contract with Coca

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APRIL 12, 2012
IHC Merwede's Southeast Asia expansion plans start rolling Rolls-Royce to power two latest Lockheed-Martin Littoral Combat... Keppel signs five rig, $4.12 billion LOI with Sete Brasil Seadrill orders tender rig at COSCO Nantong Cal Dive, Cashman and Hochtief unit picked for Cape Wind... Corps of Engineers takes delivery of towboat from Horizon... Eastern Shipbuilding delivers Harvey Gulf OSV Bergen Risk Solutions says Nigerian pirates now using mother... ABB says new service contract will cut Carnival fuel costs by up... Shipping performance benchmarking project passes 1,000 ship...

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APRIL 12, 2012
Port of Seattle reports end of grade separation project Commerce Department report finds exports up in February Crowley scholarships go to Williams-Mystic participants Investigation continues at Squalicum Harbor fire site PDX concessionaires earn top honors for 2012

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APRIL 12, 2012
A level playing field for UK ports Subsidise all infrastructure or none, say critics Svitzer's Liverpool peace talks fail Tug crews' union to announce next move on Monday Two more capesize bulkers scrapped Demolition prices equivalent to secondhand value of 16-year-old capesize Prospects dim for Japan LNG imports Restricted gas plant capacity boosts demand for oil State funding could undermine growth at other locations Are some UK ports more equal than others? United they stand The sheer scale of industry losses has forced Asia-Europe carriers to close ranks Wind energy vessels to double in a year Fledgling sector is growing, in spite of obstacles such as energy policies and costs Sluggish Atlantic MR product market pins hope on US driving season High US pump prices threaten to quash positive impact of summer driving season Japan slams EU push for regional CO2 reduction Commission must step up work with IMO not push own agenda Asciano declares 'impasse' in Sydney dispute Botany Bay union holds out against Patrick Stevedores enterprise agreement Sugar cargoes sweeten Atlantic supramax rates Tight vessel availability pushes up prices for May bookings OSG charters Turkish suezmax tanker Renewal option for six months time is nearly $2,000 per day above current market rate Maher Terminals claims PANYNJ favoured other operators FMC complaint says discrimination cost it 'millions of dollars' in lost business Shipowners must accept that sanctions are here to stay New EU provisions 'particularly difficult' for operators Tankers set for further trade pattern shifts as Iran's oil output 'plummets' Iranian production could fall to 2.6m barrels per day by third quarter unless alternative buyers can be found, says IEA Sustained subsidies 'inappropriate', DfT tells UK ports George Hammond claims Portsmouth fruit importer received 'illegal' subsidy Sovcomflot posts $54m annual profit 'Conservative' investment strategy targets offshore and LNG Nanjing Tanker warned of delisting threat after $119.6m loss Chinese tanker operator hit by weak rates and increased expenses Pirates free vessel for just $250,000 Somali merchants persuade gang to settle for 'expenses' Ningbo Port to issue $159m bonds Fresh funds to repay debts and build working capital Stolt Nielsen held back by tanker division Company cites lower fleet utilisation, unscheduled drydockings of five vessels, poor results from its regional fleets and rises in ship management costs Get the story straight China must clarify its policy on VLOCs Singapore project assesses LNG bunkering MPA and DNV launch joint research effort CSICL posts fall in operating profits Shanghai-listed unit suffers from decline in new orders Farstad picks up Australia charters Deals valued at $51.8m excluding options From Russia with profit Sovcomflot bucks the trend as other top tanker operators lose $1bn MSC denies IPO plan for ports business World's sixth-largest terminal operator says it will not list the business Cosco Nantong Shipyard to build Seadrill rig Total project cost is $135m, says Oslo-listed company Marco Polo to liquidate Six ships handed back to lending banks as Chapter 11 debtor vows to fight on

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APRIL 12, 2012
India allows bulker tied to deaths to leave INDIA has allowed a bulker involved in the deaths of five fishermen in Kerala to leave the country Capesize rise seen south of $12,000/d BIMCO has predicted that timecharter rates for Capesize bulkers will improve this year - but are still not likely to exceed $12,000 per day DryShips bags $162M DRYSHIPS confirmed today that it is selling a larger stake in Ocean Rig than previously announced, as George Economou buys 1M more shares for himself Iran crude cargoes fall IRANIAN crude production has already dropped 7% this year as buyers pull pack, the IEA reported today GDF Suez to supply LNG for Norway's Gasnor GDF SUEZ has signed a deal to supply LNG by gas carrier to Norwegian LNG fuel distributor Gasnor, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Worse RCL losses seen SECURITIES firm PhillipCapital said today it expects worse losses for Thai intra-Asia box carrier RCL this year 'Impasse' halts port talks ASCIANO today declared "an impasse" in its port contract negotiations with the Maritime Union of Australia Opposition to Novorossiysk takeover grows RUSSIAN Railways (RZhD) today reportedly joined the opposition to a takeover of Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co by its board chairman Panamax charters rev up CHARTERING of Panamax bulkers has resumed in earnest, after a slow start this week Tax breaks give palm oil exports a boost MALAYSIA'S palm oil stocks are at a seven-month low after tax breaks boosted exports in March, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board said Wilhelmshaven's coal expansion opens IMPORT coal cargoes at Wilhelmshaven are expected to soar following the opening of its Niedersachsenbrücke expansion Enthusiasm curbed for HK fuel switch SOME SHIPPING groups are considering pulling out of a voluntary switch to cleaner fuels in Hong Kong Queensland mine to close MINING giant BHP Billiton said it plans to close a key Queensland coal mine, which business leaders fear could lead to a big drop in coal shipments from the state PETROBRAS adds 4 MR tankers BRAZILIAN oil giant PETROBRAS has taken in three more medium-range products tankers on three-year charters

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APRIL 12, 2012
UPS Launches Expedited Mexico-US Ground Service Package and industrial transportation giant UPS launched an expedited ground freight service linking Mexico and the U.S. as it anticipates... Boston Gets First Truck Under Clean-Truck Program The first new truck funded by the Massachusetts Port Authority's Clean Truck program was purchased and put into service in... LTL Truckers to Build Pricing Power, Analyst Says Trucking companies hauling less-than-truckload freight should be able to hold onto the pricing power they've gained over shippers through 2014... Maher Files FMC Complaint Against NY-NJ Port Authority Maher Terminals has filed a Federal Maritime Commission complaint alleging the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey discriminated... Asia-Europe Rates Hold Most of April 1 Gains Westbound Asia-to-Europe spot rates eased slightly this week, but held on to most of the 28 percent jump in pricing... Rate Hikes Push Asia-Europe Carriers Back to Profitability, Bimco Says Container shipping lines have been able to raise Asia-Europe freight rates enough to return them to profitability on the route,... Foreign Direct Investment Climbs in Korea South Korea attracted far higher foreign direct investment in the first quarter of 2012 as investors positioned to take advantage... Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Drops 12.6 Percent Lufthansa Cargo carried 12.6 percent less freight in March than a year ago as it sharply reduced capacity in a... Schenker Starts Houston-Dubai LCL Service DB Schenker this month launched a less-than-containerload service from Houston to the Middle East via Dubai to meet growing demand... Hapag-Lloyd to Launch New Baltic Service Hapag-Lloyd will launch a new weekly service next month connecting Germany with ports in the Baltic region. The Russia... Southern California Toll Group Drivers Join Teamsters Union Employee drivers who work for the Toll Group logistics company in Southern California won an historic election Wednesday to become... MSC Denies Plan for Container Terminal Unit IPO in Singapore Mediterranean Shipping Co. denied it is weighing plans to spin off its global container terminals unit in an initial public... Zero-Emission Vehicles Vital for Southern California, Official Says If Southern California is to meet federal pollution reduction standards established for 2030, it appears inevitable that the goods movement... ILWU Dockworkers Can Honor Clerks' Pickets, Arbitrator Rules The West Coast arbitrator who adjudicates labor disputes involving the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and waterfront employers on Wednesday... OOCL Adds LA, Shanghai Calls on Trans-Pacific Run Orient Overseas Container Line will add eastbound calls in Los Angeles and Shanghai to its Pacific Atlantic Express service beginning... FMCSA Cracks Down on Unsafe Trucking Operators For the third time in as many months, federal regulators shut down an unsafe trucking company, ordering J&A Transportation out...

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APRIL 12, 2012
Sacci expects trade growth in 2012 According to the latest trade activity index (TAI) published by South Africa's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci), conditions remain bullish with both the ... German exports lead the way German exporters are defying the expectations of economists by posting month-on-month gains in overseas sales - albeit in markets outside of the ... Wan Hai christens another vessel from its order Tung succession in order at OOCL Andy Tung, currently the chief operating officer of Hong Kong-headquartered OOCL, is to become the liner company's new ceo on July 1, 2012. The move will safeguard ... CMA CGM joins APL in third rate increase CMA CGM and APL have launched what appears to be a third round of swingeing rate increases in the tradelane from Asia to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. ... OOCL reshuffles ports on transpacific offering OOCL has made changes to its transpacific offerings: its Pacific Atlantic Express (PAX) which it runs alongside Grand Alliance partners Hapag Lloyd and NYK, will ... H-L, MOL and ZIM adjust Europe/West Africa service The group comprising Hapag-Lloyd, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and ZIM Line is taking steps to improve its service linking northern Europe and West Africa. The move will ... PoA & MUNZ back around the table The Ports of Auckland [PoA] and the Maritime Union of New Zealand [MUNZ] began a two-day mediation process today after pulling back from the bitter productivity ...

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APRIL 12, 2012
Vale calms VLOC panic Brazilian mining giant splashes cold water on talk suggesting it has an appetite for up to 100 Valemaxes. The Iceman cometh Norwegian investment vehicle calls on compatriot to construct offshore unit in a deal worth an estimated $110m. Tsakos plots pool pullout Heidmar on the fringe of losing product tanker duo as New York-quoted owner lines up long-term charters, sources say. Bargain ransom frees Leila Dubai controlled ro-ro cargoship released for record low price after local interests intervene. DryShips ups the ante Affiliates of chief executive pledge to pick up $31m chunk of shares tied to upsized Times Square fundraiser. Subsea drives Ezra Lionel Lee-led offshore company's subsea focus pays off as profit soars. Star scraps six more Oslo-listed company sends a half dozen of its oldest vessels to the graveyard as part of its rejuvenation plan. HMM tosses capesize South Korean owner's disposal takes capesize demolition tally for 2012 to 14. Sovcomflot stays in profit Russian shipowner looks for offshore energy related growth as it battles difficult times in core tanker market. Polembros scraps cape Greek owner pockets over $10m from the disposal of its second 1980s built cape is as many months. Keppel scoops Sete jackpot Brazilian outfit returns to Singapore yard with mammoth order for five more drilling rigs worth over $4bn. Heartland shifts OSG stock Investor cashes in $4m worth of shares in OSG in its third sell-down in under a year. EOC falls into the red Oslo-listed offshore owner hit by cancellation of floating production storage and offloading unit. Ship sinks after collision Radio discussion fails to prevent Vietnamese general cargo vessel and Thai bulker running into each other. Daewoo outlines FLNG dream Seoul-listed yard says inaugural floating LNG contract could be in the bag by the close of this year. Vale: '100 VLOCs justified' Miner raises terrifying prospect of giant bulker armada despite troubles of 35-ship programme.

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APRIL 12, 2012
Hapag, partners restructure Europe/W.Africa loop U.S. shuts down online sellers of counterfeit apparel Maersk slows FM3 again, adds Shanghai CMA CGM to raise Asia-Europe rates Maersk resumes full-speed on FEW2 Bigger Maersk MESA speeds up, adds calls Shipco opens Osaka sales office Vanguard picks Southeast Asia air cargo manager Savannah study recommends 47-foot depth Leschaco expands in Laredo

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APRIL 12, 2012
Organisations recognised for efforts to reduce diesel emissions 'The demonstrated leadership and efforts put forth by the 2011 award winners will help bring cleaner air and healthier communities to our region.' Prices lack direction in European bunker hubs Piraeus 'very congested'. IFO prices firm in Fujairah Low bunker demand in Suez. Tanker operator counts costs of North American ECA Heidmar estimates it will pay 'an extra $3.7 million each year' in bunker costs. Russian refiner boosts production of marine fuel Volumes up by 63% in the first three months of 2012. LNG pioneer signs long-term supply contract Gasnor says deal will allow it to meet' increasing demand' for LNG. IEA: Crude market 'turning corner' Global stocks may have built by as much as one million barrels per day during the first quarter of 2012, says agency. Fuel oil stocks drop as arbitrage plummets Singapore onshore inventories at lowest for eight weeks. Bunker prices generally firm in Asian hubs Singapore players report average demand and good avails. Petromedia boosts sales team with Asia Pacific appointment Marshall Phoon joins Petromedia from IHS Faiplay. Singapore establishes joint industry project on LNG bunkering DNV managed Joint Industry Project includes a total of 21 industry partners. WTSA announces fresh round of rate increases Rate increases as part of efforts to restore revenues. Supplier 'first' to offer biodiesel to marine vessels in New York Metro Terminals to supply biodiesel and ULSD at Brooklyn, New York from May onwards. EU to 'consolidate' changes to regulation on double-hull tankers Consolidation to ensure 'no mismatch' between the EU law and international set of rules in the area. Fuel efficiency in shipping 'growing in importance' Broad focus among operators on 'right steaming', says Norden Chairman Mogens Hugo.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station

Ancona

The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.

PORTS

In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo

The Spice

In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%

SHIPPING

Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping

London

It could come into force in early 2027

PORTS

Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports

North Bergen/Lyndhurst

Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance

SHIPPING

New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

PORTS

MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project

SHIPPING

Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione

I go to Liguria

The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company

PORTS

In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.

Odessa

Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons

SHIPPING

COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company

Beijing

The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable

Ravenna

Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023

DEFENCE

US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies

SHIPPING

Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%

PORTS

With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic

Joy Taurus

Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport

PORTS

Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing

Rome

Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users

PORTS

The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S

Helsinki/Brussels

NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea

PORTS

In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput

Iskandar Puteri

Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)

PORTS

Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators

LOGISTICS

Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good

Milan

Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for

PORTS

The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme

Cagliari

Almost 52 million euros of works planned

SHIPPING

Arkas Line ships to reach India

Izmir

Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean

SHIPPING

Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal

Ismailia

They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake

SHIPPING

Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars

Cairo

In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%

PORTS

Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth

Valencia

Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors

ACCIDENTS

Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas

Helsinki

Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November

Beijing

Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.

PORTS

TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port

Uran

The new airport is located on the western coast of India

PORTS

Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year

Shanghai

SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships

Keelung

They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old

SEAFARERS

Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today

Geneva

Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships

CRUISES

Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter

Miami

Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period

LEGISLATION

Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council

Washington

Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines

LEGISLATION

"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry

Washington

Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships

SHIPPING

In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%

Hong Kong

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%

LOGISTICS

Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt

Cairo

The affected area is approximately 102 hectares

PORTS

Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work

Rome

D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition

SHIPPING

Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies

Taipei/Keelung

Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone

PORTS

Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto

Taranto

The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan

Leghorn

The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine

London

Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

ASSOCIATIONS

Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa

Genoa

Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)

Padua

SEAFARERS

Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC

Genoa

Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union

PORTS

Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala

Athens

The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen

PORTS

The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun

Bari

Contract worth over 28 million euros

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority

Milan

LAW

Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived

Genoa

Order of the judge for preliminary investigations

PORTS

Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily

Pozzallo

PORTS

Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority

Imperia

This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity

Padua

The market research will end on January 31st

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

LOGISTICS

New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona

Bari

It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%

Vienna

In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%

LOGISTICS

Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good

Rome

Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future

COMPANIES

Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units

Milan

The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros

PORTS

Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted

Durres

The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.

SHIPPING

Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China

Lysaker

The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.

PORTS

PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Singapore

The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th

COMPANIES

US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward

London

London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping

OFFSHORE

American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea

Noted

European company develops technologies for underwater operations

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou

Naples

Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"

Rome

They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years

FINANCING

Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition

The Spice

Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles

PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%

Genoa

In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils

Trieste

A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone

NEWS

Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador

PORTS

Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled

Cagliari

Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor

PORTS

Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users

NEWS

Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia

Sassari

39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Noise

The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase

PORTS

Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant

Ancona

The new concession will last 40 years

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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

MEETINGS

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

Venice

It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic

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PRESS REVIEW

Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development

(Tehran Times)

North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%

Barcelona

Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria

Milan

For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars

LEGISLATION

Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform

Rome

Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system

Milan

SAFETY & SECURITY

Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures

Rome

Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies

PORTS

In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing

LOGISTICS

Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci

Kansas City

It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company

OFFSHORE

Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million

Milan

The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven

Wilhelmshaven

It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech

SAFETY & SECURITY

Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables

Trieste

The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure

PORTS

Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes

Barcelona/The Hague

APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal

COMPANIES

Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix

Helsinki

In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros

PORTS

Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

The Spice

Necessary to implement works and investments

PORTS

Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper

Coper

The works will be completed by the end of 2027

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month

Hong Kong

In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%

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