BRIEFS

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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

March 23, 2012

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*Shipping News* Baltic index up as rates of smaller vessels rise The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose for the 20th straight day on Wednesday, as demand in the Atlantic basin pushed up rates of smaller vessels. EU plans to strike pirates on Somali coast The European Union will likely approve today plans to strike Somali pirate equipment on beaches, widening the scope of its naval operations four years into a mission to protect shipping. Maersk unit to develop port in Costa Rica APM Terminals, the port operating arm of Danish oil and shipping group A P Moller-Maersk yesterday said it had won a concession in Costa Rica to develop a port, carrying an investment of about US$992 million.

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OOCL cuts Gdansk from Loop 3 over difficulty in securing berth window Hapag posts $38 million net loss, but operating profit hits US$133 million US imposes lower than expected 2.9- 4.73pc tariffs on China solar panels ICS: Global eco rules needed, not ones that change from place to place Port of Barcelona container volume increases 4pc to 2 million TEU in 2011 Chongqing to cut warehouse tax 50pc to meet rising property prices Port of Charleston February container throughput increases 9pc DP World to launch barge service between Vancouver Island and BC mainland Ship manager: Pirate ransom ban would endanger crew and hurt global economy Sweden's Greencarrier Services ties up with Turkey's Ekol Logistics PD Ports group scoops prestigious ASDA top supplier award Changi's cargo traffic rebounds in February from January's dip Lufthansa Cargo 2011 operating profit drops 24.4pc to US$329 million IATA: Oil prices to cut profits - Asia Pacific carriers perform best Korean Air becomes official sponsor of 2014 Incheon Asian Games

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AMTOI's session on cross border transaction on March 26 Asia-Europe trade takes new boxship capacity Baltics main sea freight index rises to two-month high Dredging Corp set to boost capacity ISSA encourages ship suppliers to go green Leading policymakers to grace BHP 2012 conference Not paying ransom would be massively detrimental to the industry: InterManager President NYK in World's Most Ethical Companies list Commissioning of Petronet's Puthuvypeen LNG terminal likely by Dec. KoPT to invite EoIs for captive barge jetties Pak dirty cargo terminal to be ready for operations by 2015 Last-mile connectivity projects bring respite to user industries Govt to compile National Business Facilitation Grid Merchandise exports could slow down, warns Survey

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MARCH 22, 2012
Indian Railways carry 875.6 million t of freight Indian Railways carried 875.6 million t of revenue earning freight traffic between April 2011 and February 2012. The freight volume carried increased by 42.94 million t, or 5.16%, ... BLS Cargo lands major contract The Swiss rail service provider BLS Cargo has landed a major contract from the Swiss steel industry. BLS is now hauling different steel products by blocktrain from Emmenbrücke (Sw... AfDB supports road infrastructure development in Kenya The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Kenyan government recently signed loan and grant agreements to support road infrastructure development in Kenya. The financial package i... Tercat takes delivery of second batch of quay cranes On 16 March, the port service provider Tercat took delivery of four super post-panamax quay cranes for its new container terminal at Muelle Prat at the port of Barcelona (Spain). T... Hong Kong airport reports double-digit cargo increase in February Hong Kong international airport (HKIA) recorded growth in all three traffic categories in February 2012. The cargo traffic division reported a double-digit increase of 18.6% over t... Hellmann UK and DTC start overland shuttle services Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK, partnered by the Nuremberg (Germany)-based Deutschen Transport-Compagnie (DTC), is offering another direct transport service to the federal states ... Africa Container Lines launches new Alicante - Ghazaouet link Africa Container Lines, a shipping company specializing in services between Spain and the Maghreb countries, has launched a new ro-ro service from Alicante (Spain) to Ghazaouet (A... Iata's secure freight programme gaining worldwide acceptance The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has announced that Malaysia's civil aviation authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on expanding the secure fre... Smiths Detection launches new air cargo scanner Smiths Detection has unveiled a new, dual-view X-ray inspection system designed to meet the growing global demands of screening large cargo, pallets and freight items on both passe... Chairman nominated for Save our Seafarers campaign Alastair Evitt, president of InterManager and managing director of Meridian Marine Management Ltd, has been appointed chairman of the Save Our Seafarers campaign (SOS). Evitt, who ... SBS appoints new USA director for human resources Supply chain provider SBS Worldwide has appointed Jim Frentheway as human resources director USA. Frentheway has worked in HR for a variety of USA-based companies for 24 years. His... Austria's Lagermax group takes over Frikus The owners of Frikus Friedrich Kraftwagentransport und Speditions GmbH, based in Zettling near Graz (Austria), are divesting themselves of the Austrian forwarding and transport com... Hellmann UK: new partnership with Rangel in Portugal Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK, part of German logistics group Hellmann Worldwide, recently established a new partnership with Rangel Express and Logistics in Portugal. The allian... Hanjin Logistics opens at Schiphol Hanjin Logistics Europe BV - a subsidiary of South Korea's Hanjin Logistics - has opened a new on-airport base at Amsterdam airport Schiphol. The new facility, which includes both ...

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MARCH 22, 2012
BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards seeks to diversify production Queen of the Mississippi completes first sea trial ahead of schedule FastShip files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection COSCO Guangdong to build up to 10 PSVs for U.S. shipowner Contractor takes to river to beat London traffic

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MARCH 22, 2012
Study finds Port of Portland huge factor in creating jobs Trade between NAFTA partners skyrockets during past year Mitsui celebrates completion of new iron ore carrier AAPA honors congressman with top port person award Port of Port Angeles schedules Lincoln Park planning open house

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MARCH 22, 2012
Transpacific or bust Ill-timed cascade of tonnage will struggle to achieve economies of scale Northern sea route sees rise in traffic Cargo volume to double this year German banks plug covered bonds A 100-year-old style of German investment vehicle could be poised for a revival Norway and Russia to ride fourth wave of LNG exports Arctic and Sakhalin reserves lead 2030 boom Gazprom to build new port for oil exports on northern sea route Ice no obstacle for the Russians Outlook darkens for Black Sea product tankers Russian exports of cleaner diesel will lead to more shorthaul voyages All fuel off Costa Concordia by Friday But wreck removal will take up to a year Capital shuffles suezmax charters in deal with BP Last crude tanker is taken off spot market APM Terminals finalises Costa Rica concession Ports giant to invest $1bn in Moin Container Terminal UK ports welcome review of habitats and wild bird directives Planning restrictions impose 'ridiculous costs' Exclusive: Maran Gas orders two more LNG carriers from Daewoo Angelicoussis company confirms 11 orders Keep LPG carrier ordering in check, warns broker New trade patterns support liquefied petroleum gas shipping market LNG shipping to become 'two-pronged' Market to be split between two classes of ship, says broker Barry Rogliano Salles CMA 2012: Shipping must accept the high price of low-sulphur fuel Fuel switchover the best solution to emission control regulation, says DNV chief Erck Rickmers caught up in political row over Hapag-Lloyd sale Shipowner is also a member of the majority Social Democratic Party in the Hamburg parliament South Korean shipyards to increase revenues 7% this year Chinese yards will close and other countries' shipyards will struggle to land orders SeaFrance five on organised theft charges Fraud said to total hundreds of thousands of euros Klaveness investigates fuel leaks from Bareli Oslo-based operator seeks to remove bunker fuel soon Costamare raises $106m from follow-on offering Boxship owner will expand fleet and build liquidity US Gulf holds supramax market lead Rates hit $22,000 per day out to Asia No change for Jones Act conversions Restrictions on overseas repairs to over 7.5% of ships' steel weight will not tighten Troubled tanker owners put quality and safety at risk A fine line between cuts and cutting corners, says Thome Politically hoarse Exim banks ultimately support yards to save jobs Doing it better Lloyd's List: Better Shipping will help owners get to grips with the challenges of asset management Tangshan Port posts 31% rise in profits Surge in throughput continues Hanjin Shipping plans to launch three box services in two months South Korea's top container line to work with Grand Alliance and Cosco Storms hinder Rena salvage Response team monitors oil sheen from wreck Middle East client converts South Korea VLCC order to LNG carrier Owner bets on strong demand for gas tonnage Brussels warns six EU countries European Commission alerts six member states over failures on maritime accident investigations and on flag state rules Ports of Auckland plans April lockout Ban on unionised labour follows four-week moratorium on plan to contract out jobs

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MARCH 22, 2012
Kiel's €1.2M expansion opens An extension to the port of Kiel opened today, just over a year after construction started FastShip goes bankrupt FASTSHIP, which spent a decade seeking funding for its high-speed concept, has sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware Seaway opens optimistically THE ST LAWRENCE Seaway opened its locks to navigation on 22 March, optimistic the 2012 navigation season will see a continuation of 2011's increase in traffic German agents slam cost hikes CARGO growth in Hamburg is likely to be strangled and traffic rerouted via Benelux ports if local port and handling cost increases are not curbed, port and liner agents have warned USCG rejects foreign rebuild petition JONES ACT carriers were rebuffed by the US Coast Guard in their petition seeking clarification on foreign rebuild rules Costamare raises $106M BOXSHIP lessor Costamare today priced its follow-on offering at $14.10 per share, a 9% discount to yesterday's closing price Mixed reaction to UK budget THE UK Budget has inspired mixed emotions from players in the shipping industry Vanino port attracts new bidder THE contest for control of Vanino, the bulk cargo specialist port at the northernmost end of the Sea of Japan, is heating up again, as the Mechel group has filed for government permission to bid Hat-trick for Bumi Armada MALAYSIAN offshore vessel operator Bumi Armada said today it has won a third contract with Brazilian oil company Petrobras HPH Trust to trade in Singapore dollar SINGAPORE-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, currently listed in US$, will move to a dual currency trading platform from 2 April MOL, Marubeni and Mitsui to participate in FPSO project MOL, Mitsui & Co and Marubeni today announced a joint investment in a long-term FPSO project in Brazil's pre-salt oil field China's coal imports surge to new high in February CHINA'S coal imports surged to record monthly levels in February, according to customs data Sanko woes boost Supramaxes BROKERS told IHS Fairplay today that Sanko Steamship's financial woes are helping the Supramax market, as charterers are steering clear of any ships owned and operated by the Japanese company China imported more LNG in February CHINA imported 830,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas in February, up 26% year-on-year, according to latest customs data Stolt Valor CTL after fire THE 2004-built parcel tanker Stolt Valor has been declared a constructive total loss following a fire that started on board on 15 March when the vessel was in the Persian Gulf

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MARCH 22, 2012
BNSF Rates Unfair, Shippers Tell STB Shippers on Thursday got their shot to tell the Surface Transportation Board that it's unfair for them to pay higher... DHL Express Adds Hong Kong-LA Freighter DHL Express is expanding next-day package service between Asia and the U.S. and Western Canada with a new flight connecting... US Manufacturing 'on Track' for Growth, Report Says U.S. manufacturing recovery continues on track and should outperform overall GDP growth through 2013, according to a quarterly report by... Spot Rates Ease in Asia-Europe Trade Average spot prices in the Asia-Europe trade slid this week for the third consecutive week following the huge March 1... Lufthansa to Sell Jade Cargo Stake Lufthansa Cargo plans to sell its 25 percent stake in Jade Cargo International, the China-based carrier that grounded its freighters... APM Terminals Gets Green Light on Moin Project Costa Rica gave the final go-ahead for APM Terminals' 33-year concession to build and operate a $992 million container terminal... Costamare to Sell 7.5 Million Shares, Purchase Ships Container ship charter owner Costamare said proceeds from the sale of 7.5 million shares in a secondary offering on the... FedEx Profit More Than Doubles FedEx Corp.'s profit more than doubled during its fiscal third quarter, fueled by record holiday package shipping, higher profit for... Port of Mumbai to Waive Charges on Collision-Affected Traffic Bowing to intense pressure from the local trade community, India's Mumbai Port Authority agreed to waive charges levied on vessels... Japan Posts Surprise Trade Surplus Japan posted a surplus of $396.39 million in its trade with the rest of the world in February after incurring...

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MARCH 22, 2012
G6 to continue serving Poland via transhipment The new G6 alliance between the Grand Alliance (OOCL/NYK/Hapag-Lloyd) and New World Alliance (MOL/APL/HMM) will no longer call directly in Gdansk with its Loop ... Auckland unions accuse PoA of unlawful lock-out After being encouraged to return to the bargaining table yesterday by an Employment Court judge, the management of the strike-plagued contracting-out Ports of Auckland ... BIFA rues fuel tax hike The British International Freight Association [BIFA] said it is 'disappointed' that the fuel duty increase planned for August was not scrapped in yesterday's UK ... Yang Ming stalls delivery of 4,500TEU series Contained in a regulatory filing advice, Taiwanese carrier, Yang Ming has postponed the delivery of 5 x 4,500 TEU boxships, stemmed for the second half of ... Hapag-Lloyd clarifies 2011 results Hapag-Lloyd has confirmed more details of its financial performance in 2011. According to the consolidated financial statements approved yesterday by its Supervisory ... Port of Long Beach's Lytle unveils strategies for 2012 Idled boxships: approaching one million slots The latest numbers published by Paris-based analyst, Alphaliner, suggest that the one million redundant slots watershed is not too far away - with the figure as ... Bareli: a 'challenging salvage operation'

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MARCH 22, 2012
New chief for Norway owners Color Line chief executive Trond Kleivdal promises to be a good helmsman as he takes over as president. Short score for Ocean Rig George Economou's drilling venture nets near $70m deal for semi-submersible off West Africa. Costamare aims for $106m Greek boxship owner prices new stock offering at $14.10 as shares sink to $14.07. Bareli slipping under water Work to remove bunkers and boxes from Klaveness containership continues but vessel appears to be in a dire situation. Capital cashes in tanker Evangelos Marinakis-led owner sells one of its smallest ships as it secures period deals for two suezmaxes. Vernicos adds another Greek owner snaps up second second-hand tug in three weeks following Asian raid. DHT could buy VLCC brace Svein Moxnes Harfjeld-led owner will have the firepower to swallow a couple of five-year-old VLs following effective recapitalisation, Jefferies says. Over-exposed in the Caribbean Male couple arrested on Celebrity Summit in Dominica after they were spotted having sex - on gay cruise. ICAP sees Atlantic bright spot Broker finds a crumb of comfort in Italian steel figures following string of furnace shutdowns in response to slowing construction. Croatia back to square one More crisis talks due after government rejects privatisation bids for two shipyards. Cosco Corp makes PSV move Singapore-listed shipbuilder secures offshore breakthrough with four-ship contract from US owner. Havila hooks Petrobras pact Njal Saevik-led offshore owner wins a fourth PSV period deal with Brazilian titan. India pleads for cover IOC and Hindustan Petroleum ask Iran's national oil company to insure tanker shipments as US sanctions bite. Berglund takes PB hot seat Ex-Stena and OSG bigwig fills the vacant CEO's chair at Hong Kong-listed bulker owner.

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MARCH 22, 2012
Maersk's no-bookings in Europe linked to market cycle Encompass opens NY office CMA CGM raising rates ex-Asia, Mideast DHL starts second round-the-world service CargoNet reports 17% rise in cargo theft NYSA to address ILA staffing, hours of pay G6 Lines drop Gdansk on Asia-Europe loop CargoWise, Compu-Clearing enter Namibia FastShip files for Chapter 11 protection

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MARCH 22, 2012
Rotterdam players report 'paltry' demand Prices softening in European markets. Prices mainly falling in Middle East and South African ports Good bunker demand in Fujairah. Fuel oil stocks still climbing Singapore on-shore inventories at highest level for ten months. LR introduces 'ECA calculator' Aims to support the decision making process as shipowners consider different scrubbers versus distillate fuels. Berglund to leave Chemoil Announcement says he is to become Executive Director and CEO of dry bulk operator. Asian bunker prices largely flat Marginal changes in IFO prices in Singapore, Hong Kong. Turkish player supplying IFO Trial period has gone well, says Oiltrade Marine. Dan-Bunkering appoints senior trader 'Natural step' to promote Jesper Glistrup. Brightoil places 'key focus' on risk management Plans to pursue opportunities where there is 'an appropriate balance between risk and reward.' MISC seeks compensation from bunker supplier Move follows the reversal of a district court decision in the US that paves way for the company to seek damages from Equatorial. Andatee continues to assess CEO's buyout proposal Special committee retains independent financial advisor to assess the proposal. Caltex Australia adds new bunker tanker in Sydney The 65-metre Anatoma will support the booming shipping market in Sydney.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive

London

Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April

PORTS

In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%

Venice

In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%

Rotterdam

A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.

SHIPPING

HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion

SHIPPING

Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping

Brussels

PORTS

The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI

MARITIME SERVICES

Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply

Singapore

Seascale Energy formed

SHIPPING

Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships

Rome

Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines

PORTS

Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med

Casablanca

50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company

PORTS

Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa

Genoa

Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%

Barcelona

Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again

Luxembourg

The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports

PORTS

Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group

Hamburg

Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%

PORTS

788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro

The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions

SHIPPING

GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early

Palermo

Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

SHIPYARDS

Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program

Mumbai

The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025

PORTS

Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities

Rome

Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution

DEFENCE

Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

The order is worth 500 million euros

ENVIRONMENT

T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops

Brussels

Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels

SHIPPING

ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%

Genoa

Cruise passengers down by -11%

PORTS

Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%

Ljubljana

Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good

Rome

Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods

Casablanca

Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation

Brussels

Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline

Helsinki

Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%

Cairo

Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.

SHIPPING

Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships

Taipei/Keelung

Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue

MARITIME SERVICES

Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine

Rome

Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.

Zagreb

Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers

SHIPPING

MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast

Geneva

Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024

Athens

Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%

PORTS

Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona

Ancona

Research presented on the potential of the Marche port

SHIPPING

HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024

Seoul

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%

PORTS

AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America

Kongens Lyngby/Madrid

Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company

JOBS

HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di

Hamburg

The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees

Leghorn

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep

Lugano

The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%

Algeciras/Valencia

The negative trend continued last month

SEAFARERS

Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing

Rome

MOURNING

Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83

Naples

Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector

PORTS

The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea

Rome

The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January

Los Angeles

PORTS

Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%

Leghorn

Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%

PORTS

Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana

Ancona

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West

Genoa

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%

Podgorica

Passengers increased by +16.1%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group

Rome

Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

SHIPPING

Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India

Naples

On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"

PORTS

One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal

PORTS

The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara

The Spice

Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra

MEETINGS

Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"

Genoa

It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa

MARITIME SERVICES

Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker

Genoa

It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros

SAILING LIST

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%

Nola

Road freight traffic stable

PORTS

MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational

Barcelona

It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months

PORTS

In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore/HongKong

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%

PORTS

The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa

Genoa

It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth

Long Beach

In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)

SHIPPING

Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons

Rome

Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system

SHIPPING

Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt

Marseille

Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria

PORTS

Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector

Rome

Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

SHIPPING

First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened

Singapore

It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs

PORTS

Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector

Rome

Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System

LOGISTICS

UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi

Milan

The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949

LOGISTICS

New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland

London/Milan

Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%

Valencia

Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express

Milan

The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services

COMPANIES

Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck

Genoa

Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari

ASSOCIATIONS

This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary

Genoa

A series of celebratory events are planned

MARITIME SERVICES

MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip

Hamburg

The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

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PRESS REVIEW

Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits

(Türkiye Today)

Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy

(The News International, Pakistan)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published

Venice

The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units

SHIPPING

Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels

Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo

Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

SHIPPING

Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively

Reykjavik

PORTS

Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year

Singapore

Revenues up +8.8%

INDUSTRY

Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%

PORTS

AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire

ASSOCIATIONS

The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions

Rome

Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua

The Spice

The frequency is weekly

PORTS

CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia

Beirut

New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports

SHIPPING

Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Monk

Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa

Genoa

Immediate strike by workers in the sector

PORTS

The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly

The Spice

CUSTOMS

Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results

Helsinki

The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%

LOGISTICS

DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits

Hedehouse

Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%

PORTS

Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera

Venice

25-year contract

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January

Ravenna

Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January

Joy Taurus

347,917 TEUs were handled

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti

Rome

The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association

CUSTOMS

Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified

FINANCING

Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships

Hamburg

The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market

Singapore/Seoul

Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US

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