BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

August 23, 2012

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Wan Hai Lines, Interasia Lines and MOL in joint Japan-Indonesia service Badly burnt MSC Flaminia under tow, likely to dock at German port Zim CFO Allon Raveh to quit by January, guided company through bad times Sinotrans H1 net profit falls 9.7pc to $78.7 million as sales rise 12pc Qinghai Caojiabao Logistics Centre starts construction to serve Tibet United Nations' ILO to set seafarers' working conditions in 12 months Sino-Kazakhstan cross-border economic centre launches 10 new projects Recovery hard to be seen in later half of year CMA CGM offers service to Baltic seaports for first time via Hamburg India approves deployment of armed security contractors to fend off pirates India's Concor to invest in private freight terminals and warehousing Million plus container terminal project for Port of Sydney in Nova Scotia HK to make wine by importing grapes, already biggest consumer in Asia US retail container imports forecast to rise 6.3pc in August Hong Kong airport posts 1.6pc decrease in July cargo to 335,000 tonnes Virgin Atlantic Cargo flies victor to 'ugliest dog in the world' contest United's 787 Dreamliner takes first production flight over Seattle Schiphol's first half cargo falls 3.2pc, but stays ahead of Euro average FedEx expands versatile mobile applications to wide range of smart phones Air Canada hires CHEP Aerospace to supply and manage its unit loading device

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AUGUST 22, 2012
ILO Maritime Labour Convention coming into force welcomed On-time performance of vessels at new high Panama Canal toll hikes approved; no change in per box rate Ulrich Ulrichs, MD of Rickmers-Linie, to address MALA 2012 India prunes sensitive list for Pak, SAARC nations ACHAA organises health check-up camp at ICD-Khodiyar Railways' commodity-wise freight revenue up 26 pc in April-July INR remains strong against dollar in restricted trading Vibrant Gujarat creating the Davos momentum in India: Narendra Modi Weak INR pushes veg oil imports down in July

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Royal Brunei temporary suspends service to Saudi Arabia Royal Brunei Airlines is temporary suspending its Bandar Seri Begawan - Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) flights from today (22 August) until 30 November 2012. The service cur... Daimler to build truck engine plant in China via commercial vehicle joint venture The joint venture between Daimler AG and the Chinese truck manufacturer Foton will begin building a new engine plant next to its headquarters in Beijing's Huairou district by H1/20... VW sells more commercial vehicles The German vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge delivered 270,000 vehicles in H1/2012, 3.7% more than in the same six months in 2011. Germany continued to be the most impo... SBB investing in state-of-the-art train control system Switzerland's national railway SBB is replacing the existing train control system on its network with the standardised European Train Control System (ETCS). Costing some CHF 300 mi... KeRail and Tata Steel Minerals Canada Ltd sign rail services agreement KeRail, a subsidiary of the North American railroad, Genesee & Wyoming, has entered into a long-term agreement with Tata Steel Minerals Canada to provide rail transportation se... IAG Cargo new freight handling agent for TAM in Spain IAG Cargo, through its brand Iberia Cargo, is the new freight handling agent for TAM Linha Aereas SA in Spain. TAM operates daily flights between São Paulo (Brazil) and Madrid usin... Aero Cargo: new managing director in Frankfurt Antonio Filipe de Almeida Oliveira has been appointed new managing director of Frankfurt-based Aero Cargo GmbH, an affiliate of European Cargo Services. He succeeds Heiner Sass who... Good first half for Zurich airport Flughafen Zürich AG, the operator of Zurich airport (Switzerland) ended H1/2012 with a positive result. The net profit for this period rose by 9.1% compared to the first half year ... NOL reports USD 57 million year-on-year improvement in ebit The Singapore-based NOL Group has reported Q2/2012 core earnings before interest and tax (ebit) of USD 16 million, a USD 57 million turnaround from a year ago. NOL's container ship... Gefco opens new logistics facility in Slovakia Gefco Slovakia, Gefco's national subsidiary in Slovakia, has augmented its storage capacity by opening a new warehouse in Senec, near Bratislava. The 9,000 sqm platform will be use... EFL International Distribution claims a first in pet transport EFL International Distribution, one of Ireland's foremost independent logistics companies, has become the first firm in the Irish Republic to become an approved carrier under the I... DB Schenker Logistics bundling logistics services for DIY sector The German logistics service provider Schenker Deutschland AG has just started to bundle global end-to-end logistics schemes that are specially tailored to the needs of DIY outlets...

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Nichols Brothers building two tugs for Harley Marine UTEC appoints Louisiana based Operations Manager Underwater insert repair keeps bulker out of dry dock Rolls-Royce to design and equip advanced buoy tender China Rongsheng reports plunging orders, revenues and... COSCO Qidong books $20 million order for jack-up barge

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Two new nations ratify Maritime Labour Convention All Nippon Airways sets date for Boeing 787 service to Sea-Tac Port of Bellingham displays Mill Site art contest winners ATA Truck Tonnage Index holds steady during July New training vessel headed to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Jakarta court order gives Berlian Laju Tanker room to breathe Indonesia-based group buys time to create acceptable reorganisation plan Private maritime security firm wins first ISO 9001:2008 certification LRQA says it will respond to market demand in this area Troubled shipbuilder P+S makes cash plea to its customers Managing director Rüdiger Fuchs to ask Scandlines, DFDS and Royal Arctic Line to help fill its liquidity gap Kenya moves on up East African giant hits the spotlight at a time of conflict, development and growth Comment: Owners need to come together for the benefit of all Why does one of the largest Chinese shipowners think a VLCC pool is such a bad idea? Eighth week for negative Middle East-Asia VLCC earnings Market treads water but rising bunker costs threaten to push it lower Atlantic bauxite trade booms US imports jump by nearly 50% in the first half of 2012 Drought sees US import more ethanol as chemical refining grows Methanex moves million-tonne methanol plant from Chile to US Gulf Cosco Corp appoints new chief financial officer Shipbuilder wins $20m order for jack-up barge Bantry liquid bulk growth defies Irish cargo downturn New data reflects impact of weak UK economy and housing slump on republic's ports Maersk paying more for bank finance, Kjaervik confirms Exclusive: Bond markets seen as means to diversify funding base Uncertain box lines seek 'short and flexible' charters Tramp market dominated by short-term deals as demand outlook remains unclear Indian owners reject government plea to lift Iran oil Local insurance costs $80,000 per voyage, says Mercator boss CSD 'not optimistic' about giant Chinese VLCC pool China Shipping Group unit takes dim view of forming a pool of 50 very large crude carriers with other state-owned outfits West African pirates launch dawn raid on cargo ship Conakry port authorities did not respond to vessel's call, says International Maritime Bureau Grindrod reports 9% rise in first-half revenues Higher commodity demand offset by oversupply of ships Making the most of a bad thing Odfjell wants to get back to gas Odfjell returns to gas business as chemical markets remain flat Norwegian owner and terminal operator sinks further into the red Falling box volumes at Rotterdam highlight weak demand in Europe And pressure on prices will see ro-ro firms consolidate, says port To Russia with love Moscow's WTO membership is unlikely to spark a cargo bonanza Asciano defies industrial unrest to post double-digit annual growth Australian port operator attributes result to new contract wins Cosco International revenues fall amid industry woes Chinese state giant's shipping services arm posts 6.6% slide in first-half profit Owners should check origin of bunkers Confirmation in writing that bunker stem is not of Iranian origin should be sufficient Fuel and lube oils from Iran unlikely to trigger sanctions, says UK Clubs warn members to maintain due diligence, as British views are not legally binding Downturn in domestic coastal trades weakens CSD's results China Shipping's tanker and bunker unit posts first half-year loss since going public Rest of the world lifts Gothenburg Port's container volumes exported outside Europe rise 3% Sanko Steamship settles bunker dispute with World Fuel Services US-based firm to resume sales to troubled Japanese dry-bulk operator New trades sought for big boxships Cascade effect accelerates as lines absorb new deliveries US docker wage negotiations break down Strike feared at East and Gulf Coast ports after ILA, USMX harden positions

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Jakarta court grants BLT extension INDONESIA'S Berlian Laju Tanker confirmed today a court has granted it a three-month restructuring extension P+S crisis talks start GERMAN yard P+S Werften said today talks on rescuing it from collapse have begun with customers, suppliers and investors China Shipping units reel CHINA Shipping Development today reported 532M yuan ($84M) in 1H losses, representing a 192% freefall year on year Golden Pass plan outlined DETAILS on the proposed Golden Pass LNG export terminal have been revealed in documents filed with the US Department of Energy Aegean expands to HK PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired Aegean Marine Petroleum Network continues to build its footprint, announcing new bunker supply services in Hong Kong Zhongchang widens losses SHANGHAI-listed Zhongchang Marine said today its H1 net losses were 58M yuan ($9M) - from just 1M yuan lost in the same period last year COSCO unit's profits fall COSCO surprised today by revealing a 1% year-on-year drop in H1 profits for its Hong Kong-listed subsidiary Cosco International Farstad's profits drop FARSTAD Shipping, the Oslo-listed offshore service vessel owner, today said unrealised forex losses caused a drop in net profits Supplier problems hurt busy Bergen PROBLEMS with outsourcing of hull production at one of its yards have hit profits at Bergen, the Oslo-listed builder Odfjell lost $28M in 2Q12 ODFJELL, Norway's chemical carrier and tank terminal group, said today it expects only marginal gains this year after reporting 2Q12 losses Sanko, WFS settle dispute SANKO Steamship said today it has settled its dispute with bunker supplier World Fuel Services, which arrested chartered-in Sanko ship last month VLCCs wait out Far East BROKERS said no VLCCs were fixed to ship crude to the Far East yesterday, even as some shipping players resumed work after Ramadan Rizzo Bottiglieri ships arrested in Singapore DEBTORS of Italian shipowner Rizzo Bottiglieri De Carlini have seized two of its ships in Singapore Jiangnan HI's profits drop by 87% CSSC SAID profits dropped by 87% year on year in H1 of this year at its Shanghai-listed subsidiary Jiangnan HI

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AUGUST 22, 2012
MSC to Hike Rates for Exports From US Gulf and West Coasts Mediterranean Shipping Co. has announced September rate increases for cargo moving from the U.S. Gulf and West coasts to several... Daggett: ILA Strike Likely After Talks Collapse Negotiations for a new International Longshoremen's Association contract covering dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports broke down Wednesday, and... Truck Tonnage Rose 3.7 Percent in July Truck tonnage rose 3.7 percent from a year ago in July, but was flat compared to June and is likely... Commentary: Where Multiple Agency Roles Are OK Q: Is it legal for one individual to operate as a "sales-operational" agent for more than one entity? In this... ILA Contract Talks Break Down Negotiations for a new International Longshoremen's Association contract covering dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports broke down suddenly Wednesday,... UPS Extends Offer Period for TNT Express United Parcel Service is extending the offer period for its Dutch rival TNT Express from Aug. 31 to Nov. 9... South Carolina to Build Inland Port The South Carolina Ports Authority agreed to join Norfolk Southern Railway in developing an inland port near Greer, S.C., for... A.P. Moller-Maersk Gets $925 Million From Bond Issue Danish shipping and energy group A.P. Moller-Maersk raised 750 million euros ($925 million) from a new seven-year bond to be... Rotterdam's Container Traffic Falls 1.6 Percent Rotterdam's container traffic fell 1.6 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago as sharply lower imports... ILA, USMX Back at the Negotiating Table Today With just five weeks left on their current contract, the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance resume negotiations... Changi Airport Sees Year-Over-Year Decline Singapore Changi Airport recorded a 4.5 percent year-over-year contraction in cargo traffic last month despite a 4.6 percent increase in... Japanese Exports to US Rise 4.7 Percent Japan's exports to the United States rose for the ninth consecutive month in July on a year-over-year basis, increasing 4.7... Indian Shipping Minister Says No Decision Yet on Cabotage Change Indian Shipping Minister G.K. Vasan said no decision has yet been made on allowing foreign-owned and operated ships to move...

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Legacy lessons and opportunities The London 2012 Olympics was a triumph; not just for the athletes that medalled, but also for the seamless feat of logistics and transport that accommodated and ... APL to exit WTSA APL is to leave the Westbound Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (WTSA) on September 1 as it said it believed that it was not 'gaining enough benefit to warrant ... CMA CGM and MSC no longer oppose APM T's Virginia port bid APM Terminals (APM T) has won support for its unsolicited bid of US East Coast Virginia port from ocean carriers CMA CGM and MSC - who have both taken an apparent ... Rotterdam traffic down Rotterdam's container traffic fell by 1.6% in the first half of the year compared to the same period of 2011, down to 5,862,149TEU. This compares with neighbouring ... ALL reports higher earnings America Latina Logistica (ALL), one of the largest independent logistics companies based in Latin America and a significant player in Brazil's rail freight industry, ... NDAL and Delmas improve ECSA/West Africa service West African liner specialists Nile Dutch Africa Line and CMA CGM affiliate Delmas have added a ship and improved the frequency of their jointly run east coast ... Gothenburg still growing Gothenburg's container traffic grew by 0.4% in the first six months of the year compared to the same period of 2011, up to 458,000TEU. Imports declined by 6% due ... Emirates to add another Far East/Middle-East string Emirates Shipping Line (ESL), which specialises in the regional liner trades linking the Far East with South Asia, Middle East and East Africa, is to strengthen ... MSC Flamina: German port TBC Southampton improves productivity by 20% Southampton's container terminal claims to have increased its gantry crane productivity by 20% between 2010 and 2011, thanks partly to the ability to handle big ...

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Golden Ocean spreads the wealth Herman Billung-led bulker owner collects close to $3m worth of shares via buy-backs. Stage set for expansion Crowley Maritime Corp may be looking to expand its fleet of Jones Act product tankers after reentering the arena with the acquisition of two newbuildings from Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. Prodigal son Tom Murray abandons Carnival Cruise Lines to serve as fleet manager for Chembulk. BLT gets another breather Beleaguered Indonesian tanker owner's restructuring due to drag on into October. Cargill collars two more Cargill has taken advantage of a terrible spot market to add another couple of capes to its chartered fleet. Boxship bunged up A Vietnamese containership was detained in Hong Kong in July because its water sprinkler nozzles were blocked with wooden corks. Rem stronger in Q2 Fleet expansion has helped Rem Offshore more than double its second quarter profit. CSC Phoenix burns cash Chinese bulker owner Changjiang Shipping Group Phoenix (CSC Phoenix) has posted a bigger deficit in the first half as rates stayed weak. Nam Cheong set for Africa Nam Cheong has made a breakthrough into an emerging market after agreeing to sell a platform supply vessel to a West Africa-based company. Ship hit off Guinea Bandits have boarded and robbed a cargo ship close to Conakry Port, Guinea, the IMB says. Big three bouncing back Japan's NYK, MOL and K Line now look likely to post profits from their containerships this year as rates rise. Vroon sells one Dutch owner Vroon Offshore has reportedly sold one of its platform supply vessels to a Singapore-based operator. Rongsheng to miss China Rongsheng Heavy Industries will struggle to hit its full-year order target after a below par first half, a leading analyst says. Super Shuttle grounds A Philippines ferry has drifted aground after losing power off Leyte. Search on for crewman A search is continuing off the Philippines for a seafarer who jumped from a cargoship in a bid to rescue his pet dove. No laughing matter Did you hear the one about the Irishman who walked onto a cruise ship and ended up taking on an international corporation? Carbon dioxide danger A UK report has revealed the potential hazards of checking firefighting systems after an accidental discharge of carbon dioxide on a tug in Scotland. Bergen goes red Losses at its shipbuilding division have dragged Bergen Group to a second quarter deficit. Rotterdam volumes rise The key Dutch port of Rotterdam has posted an increase in cargo-handling of 3.2% for the first six months. Nikitin helps Clarksons Settlement of a long running dispute with Russian tycoon Yuri Nikitin has helped Clarksons to an improved six-month profit. Venus held in Israel A Cypriot-managed cruiseship has been detained in Israel as crew make a back-wages claim. Rates woe for Grindrod South African group Grindrod's shipping profit has been cut back as tankers struggled in the first half. Odfjell posts $28m loss Odfjell has succumbed to a weak second quarter with the Oslo-listed owner posting a loss of $28m for the three month period. Sanko fixes bunker row Sanko Steamship looks to have hammered out a deal over bunker supplies with World Fuel Services. Cosco clinches barge deal Cosco Corp (Singapore) has won its second offshore newbuilding contract in as many weeks, it has confirmed. Flaminia set for North Sea The fire ravaged MSC Flaminia is to be towed to a sheltered anchorage in the North Sea, its owners confirmed Tuesday. Belde crewman killed One seafarer has been killed and another seriously injured in an incident aboard a bulker sailing off Oman. Noble Bunkers cleans house One of the masterminds behind the expansion of Noble Bunkers has left the firm, prompting questions about the future direction of the commodities giant's fledgling marine fuel division.

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AUGUST 22, 2012
NEWSFLASH: ILA contract talks break down The two sides were scheduled to participate in committee meetings in Florida this week to make progress on a new contract to replace the existing one that expires Sept. 30, when the talks scheduled for today through Friday were canceled. GOPA opens transport innovation center APL leaving WTSA The liner carrier will leave the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, an entity that sets guidelines for rates and surcharges on shipments from the United States to Asia, on Sept. 1. WTSA will then have nine members. Liners withdraw objections to APMT Virginia proposal Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM, the second and third biggest lines, compete fiercely with Maersk Line, and previously voiced concerns that APMT taking over operations at Virginia would unfairly benefit Maersk. UPS extends time to conclude TNT buy UPS on Wednesday said it would give more time to finalize its $6.28 billion deal to acquire rival TNT Express because European Union competition authorities have not finished their review of antitrust issues. Portland sued by ILWU over tenant payment Negativity persists in latest Stifel forwarder index TransCore adds freight matching Zim raises Asia-Europe rates U.S. challenges Argentine import restrictions The U.S. government on Tuesday has requested consultations with the Argentine government under the dispute settlement provisions of the WTO concerning restrictive trade measures applied to all goods imported into Argentina. Russia joins WTO FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications Damco, EBL set up Panama hub NYK raising transatlantic rates AmeriQuest trials free fleet breakdown service Making AD/CVD information easier to access Ex-Im Bank opens small exporter office in Seattle

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Prices soften in Fujairah Prices unchanged in Suez. Prices show little change in north European hub 'Very quiet' market in Hamburg. Chinese player raises almost $52 million in IPO Money will be used to develop a research and development centre for fuel oil blending technology. Global Vision Bunkers poised to expand New address for Rotterdam-based player. Ship operator opts for dry exhaust gas cleaning system Vessel will be able to operate inside the North American ECA while burning high sulphur IFO. WFS 'to resume supplies to Sanko' US-listed supplier reportedly agrees not to make any further arrests of Sanko operated vessels. Bunker prices remain relatively stable in Asian hubs Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' on Wednesday. Grindrod profits double on 'strong' volumes Grindrod and Vitol joint venture will provide 'opportunities for growth in bunker sales'. Philippine shipping firm swings to loss on higher costs Higher expenses, including higher bunker costs, hit 2GO Group Inc. Sales fall as bunker supplier moves to minimise risk Cosco International's bunker arm cuts back on business dealings with 'potential risks'. Tanker firm receives second fuel efficient newbuild Time charter rate adjusted based on fuel consumption of the STI Topaz, says Scorpio Tankers. Blending - North American ECA-SOx Data shows some fuel suppliers are trying unconventional blend components to meet the demand for LSFO. Torm losses deepen in Q2 Blames result on vessel sales and bunker hedging losses. Chemoil purchase raises Glencore oil sales volumes Oil volumes sold increase by 30% during the first half of 2012.

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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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Türkiye Today)

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

(The News International, Pakistan)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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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