BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

August 27, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates lowest since first quarter, down 4.7pc to US$1,46/TEU Peak season in August will be 'positive surprise' for boxes, says BIMCO Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay One attracts four transpac and intra-Asia services CMA CGM to raise rates for Europe-North American services October 1 Drewry: Global box trade up 100pc, China's control hits 30pc by volume HSBC: China manufacturing purchasing managers' index falls to 9-month low Xiamen July container volume increases 10.5pc to 630,000 TEU in July China to appeal to WTO to quash American duties imposed on 22 exports US diesel up to more than $4 a gallon after sixth week of price hikes GLS links up with China's ZIS Express to handle China-Europe air parcels Qantas cancels orders for 35 Dreamliners after its first loss since 1995 Singapore's July air freight volume declines 4.5pc to 152,900 tonnes Hong Kong authorities approve three airline passenger fuel surcharge hikes Boeing's final assembly plant become freight boon for Charleston airport East coast India Visakhapatmam hopes to open air cargo terminal in April

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Despite troubled times, logistics service providers continue to remain positive Global shipping volumes fall in Q2 due to Europe's economic crisis Ministry of Defence again entrusts Tiger Logistics to carry sensitive cargo from Brazil to India Global demand may spur wheat exports MP to export 1.98 lakh t of wheat to Iran Negative list regime to boost exports to Pak: Scindia ABGKCT berths maiden call of BSL vessel under AGS service Cargo diversion to US West Coast ports looms as East Coast union-employer talks fail DP World Southampton simultaneously berths two 13,000-TEU vessels Shipping Minister reviews performance of JN Port Report shows increasing demand for quality warehousing Amul's parent body calls for ban on oilmeal exports FM hopeful of GST this fiscal Forex reserves drop to $ 288.9 bn INR gains 23 paise week-on-week Thomas expects sugar output to slip by 3 mt in 2012-13 Between men & officers Houston training course for project forwarders Tuscor Lloyds moves transformer parts from Japan to Mexico US harvesters safely delivered in China by InterMax

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Roadrunner Transportation System acquires Expedited Freight System US-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Expedited Freight Systems (EFS), a Midwest regional overnight less-than-truckload (LTL) prov... Actros wins 2012 red dot design award The new Mercedes-Benz Actros has won the 2012 red dot design award. According to the panel of judges, the truck received the award because it sets sustainable trends in truck desig... RFI and SBB Infrastruktur step up collaboration Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI), Italy's railway network operator, and its Swiss counterpart, SBB Infrastruktur, are stepping up their collaboration in the sectors European Train C... Kombiverkehr launches first direct train between Kiel and Verona Kombiverkehr KG, the Frankfurt (Germany)-based operator of Europe's largest network for shifting freight from road to rail, is launching a direct, twice-weekly train service betwee... More changes at Cargo Partner in Austria Two regional directors have decided to leave Cargo Partner. John Cheng has resigned from his position as CEO for Northeast Asia. Luca Ferrara, currently Cargo Partner's managing di... Sachsen-Anhalt promotes inland shipping and acquires SPC membership The German state of Saxony-Anhalt, an important logistics location in Central Germany, recently became a member of the Short Sea Shipping Inland Waterway Promotion Center (SPC) in ... HHLA's press officer resigns The German port service provider Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has announced that its press officer, Mark Krümpel, is leaving the company at his own request on 30 Septembe... Chattanooga airport sees cargo growth Chattanooga airport in Tennessee (the same state where the leading US airport Memphis is located), saw H1/2012 cargo volumes grow to 590,000 t, an impressive increase of 240% compa... Brussels Airlines loses weight with CHEP Aerospace Solutions Brussels Airlines, Belgium's flag carrier, has converted its entire baggage container fleet to new lightweight composite containers, in partnership with ULD management provider, CH... Estonian Air making greater efforts to boost cargo sales With effect from 1 August, the France-based cargo company Concorde Aviation has been providing Estonian Air with cargo services that will greatly improve the airlines' potential fo... UPS extends offer period for TNT Express The US parcel service provider UPS is extending the offer period for its acquisition of TNT Express from 31 August to 8 November 2012. UPS will formally confirm this by making a re... Yusen Logistics establishes operations in Turkey The Japanese service provider Yusen Logistics plans to establish operations in Turkey. The company will utilise these operations, which are set to open on 1 October, as a hub for s...

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AUGUST 24, 2012
DOT making changes to safety accountability program US rail freight traffic climbs during week Coast Guard to remind boaters to make way for deep draft vessels Navy gains Corps approval for second Bangor-Kitsap wharf Boeing/employee fund donations headed to Taylor Bridge Fire victims

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AUGUST 24, 2012
CIMC's net profit down 64% in first half Top container maker suffers from lower sales and weaker margin P&O Ferries study shows seafarer fatigue puts passengers at risk Half the company's sea staff are a danger to themselves or their vessels OOCL delays two 8,600 teu boxships Hong Kong line allows Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to update engine designs Masters of none Why trying to be all things to all people spells disaster for Asian yards Domestic price hike boosts prospects for Indian iron-ore imports NMDC's prices edge towards $110 per tonne Hyundai Mipo Dockyard profit slashed South Korean yard's orderbook may mean the worst is over JBIC lends $36m to Oldendorff Japan policy bank acts to support country's vessel exports Sri Lanka faces spill after bulker sinks Thermopylae Sierra was anchored off coast for three years US launches Freight Policy Council Experts prepare blueprint for improved national freight links Guangzhou Shipyard shakes up board after profit collapses CSSC unit's first-half net profit down 66.5% amid limited new orders DVB makes its second $627m bond issue this year Shipping lender shores up its balance sheet and diversifies its investor base Box lines face lost decade Carriers turn to layups and slower steaming to prevent rate collapse Maintenance and repair costs erode DEME's first-half profits Dredger reports falling utilisation but expects activity to rise NITL challenges Obama and Romney to table infrastructure blueprints US losing competitive edge, trade body warns STX France shipyard shifts to part-time working Autumn orderbook slumps as builder completes cruiseships

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Broström product tankers unit could move to Copenhagen MAERSK Tankers said today it is weighing whether to move all of Broström's Gothenburg operations to Copenhagen WFS targets Varun tanker BUNKER supplier World Fuel Services is seeking to seize a Varun crude tanker, alleging unpaid bunker bills Subscriber notice THERE will be no news bulletins on 27 August because of the holiday weekend in the UK US freight panel unveiled PORT and intermodal network improvements would gain priority under a new freight planning scheme, according to US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Virginia fears docker strike A POTENTIAL US East Coast docker strike threatens to roll back box volume gains at Port of Virginia as it reviews proposals to privatise its terminals Jaya's profits drop 33% SINGAPORE'S offshore vessel specialist Jaya Holdings said today net profits for its fiscal year fell 33% year on year to $43.8M Alpha squabbling continues Environmental groups are continuing attacks on Australia's $7Bn Alpha mining, rail and port project, which yesterday won guarded federal environmental clearance Stolt-Nielsen raises $172M STOLT-Nielsen said today it has raised 1Bn kroner ($172M) through placement of senior unsecured bonds For VLCCs, the outlook gets even worse VLCC EARNINGS on the benchmark Ras Tanura/Chiba route are continuing to worsen despite higher bunker prices and the start of September's programme Maybulk profits dive 97% MALAYSIAN Bulk Carriers said today 2Q profits crashed by 97% year on year Capesizes flutter a little A MILD uptick was reported today in Capesize bulker rates, pushed by rising Australian iron ore fixtures, but average daily rates remained at a four-year low of $2,801 per day Supramaxes keep gaining SUPRAMAX rates in Asia are continuing their gradual recovery as Indonesian coal traders resume with the end of Ramadan HMD's profits dive 73% HYUNDAI Mipo Dockyard said today that net profits for 2Q12 dived 73.1% year on year to 32.567Bn won ($28.7M) Black hole for newbuilding returns warned ASSET prices are falling, yet no returns can be expected on newbuilding investments in today's freight market, a shipping bank has warned

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Bradshaw Named NC Ports Executive Director Thomas Bradshaw has been named executive director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority in addition to his current position... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Aug. 20-24 Zim Integrated Shipping Services is seeking September rate increases for westbound shipments from Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean. Effective... APL Pulls Out of Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement APL Ltd. will discontinue its membership in the carrier discussion group in the westbound trade between the U.S. and Asia...

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AUGUST 24, 2012
20% spike in idled box tonnage US logistic firms monitor east coast longshore strike risk US logistics companies in the US are keeping their clients up to speed on the acrimonious breakdown of contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's ... CMA CGM launches reefer RRIs on back of soaring costs and low rates CMA CGM says that current freight rate levels are not enough to cover costs on reefer cargo moving on the westbound transpacific and to this end is launching a ... Calor Gas warns carriers UK-based Calor Gas has issued a warning to ocean carriers regarding the illegal shipment of stolen gas containers which could, if stowed badly, represent a serious ... Nissan to invest ZAR1 billion in SA Japan's Nissan Motor company is to invest approximately ZAR1 billion (USD121 million) in doubling output at its Nissan SA factory in Rosslyn, near Pretoria. The ... A nine-month low for China's manufacturing China's HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index [PMI] hit a nine-month low in August, according to its preliminary report, posting a reading of 47.8 versus the 49.3 recorded ... Dole and San Diego sign long-term lease deal Dole Fresh Fruit Co, a leader producer and shipper of fruit into the US market and the southern Californian port of San Diego has signed a 24.5-year lease agreement ...

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Blackstone wraps up raid Sale-and-purchase brokers (S&P) are casting new light on a deal that saw two of the biggest names in private finance seize majority stakes in nine tankers controlled by Germany's Hartmann Group. SEC concludes probe The Securities and Exchange Commission has completed its review of Globus Maritime and the bulker owner's dealings with Iran and other nations subject to US sanctions. Uncertainty plagues Noble Lingering questions about the fate of Noble Group's marine fuel offshoot continued Friday amid speculation that more company-wide layoffs are underway. Showdown World Fuel Services (Singapore) has dragged Varun Shipping into court in the US over outstanding invoices tied to nearly half of the Indian owner's fleet of tankers, LPG carriers and anchor-handlers. Odfjell eyes JV exit An offshore venture between Theodore Angelopoulos' Metrostar and Odfjell Drilling could be nearing an end. No takers for ferry A German ferry has been left unsold during a court auction in Grevesmuhlen. Fredriksen chops OBO John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International is set for a third quarter boost after selling one of its OBOs. No joy for Jaya Jaya Holdings has seen its earnings trimmed following a fall in vessel sales. Not so romantic A Welsh professor has written a damning report into the lives of modern seafarers - in the form of an epic poem inspired by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Cochin eyes IPO cash State-owned Cochin Shipyard (CSL) is plotting an IPO to pay for part of its INR 1.5bn ($27m) expansion plans. Rotten for even a king We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Buddies with banks Heavy-lift giant Intermarine has thrown open the door to banks looking to dispose of unwanted ships. Lorenzo earnings jump Philippines feedership operator Lorenzo Shipping Corp has posted a fivefold jump in second-quarter profits. Nam Cheong on course Nam Cheong's recent three-vessel order further validates its speculative building strategy which has kept it on course for another record year, an analyst says. DVB repeats trick DVB has taken its fundraising in the past four months to the EUR 1bn ($1.25bn) barrier. Tugs raided off Singapore Two more vessels have been attacked by robbers off Singapore. Mipo misses in Q2 Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has turned in a disappointing set of second quarter numbers. OOCL delays deliveries Hong Kong container line OOCL has delayed the hand-over of two 8,600-teu ships being built in China. Korean quartet rules TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Stolt seals bond bonanza Stolt Nielsen has wrapped up its latest fundraiser on the Oslo Stock Exchange. "Missing" tanker found A tanker that went missing for five days off West Africa is back in contact with its UK manager Norbulk. Greek bulker sinks Sri Lankan authorities are increasingly concerned over potential pollution from an abandoned Greek bulker that has sunk off Colombo. Green ends with whimper The former Green Reefers has logged one final loss after it sold all its ships. Hellenic ditches panamax Greece's Hellenic Carriers has offloaded an elderly bulker as part of its fleet renewal drive. GC Rieber down in Q2 GC Rieber Shipping has seen second quarter profits drop by over 20% compared to a year ago, the company revealed Friday. Vopak seals Shell deal Vopak has signed up Royal Dutch Shell as the launch customer for its new LNG break bulk facility in Rotterdam. Awilco profits head higher Awilco Drilling has seen a near five-fold increase in profits from the previous quarter as revenue from its two rigs kicked in.

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AUGUST 24, 2012
PEAK wraps up Catalyst acquisition New NC port director has logistics portfolio On Wednesday, North Carolina's Transportation Secretary Gene Conti appointed Thomas Bradshaw as executive director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority. Bradshaw will also continue as statewide logistics director. Miami gets set to advertise dredging project The Port of Miami Wednesday said it has signed a construction agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that will allow its big harbor dredging project to go out for bid. The project will deepen the main channel from 45 to 50 feet. EPA-emissions engines bring headaches Market research firm J.D. Power said technology changes around EPA emissions standards have caused an increase in diesel engine problems and a decrease in overall satisfaction with the powertrain among truckers. Yusen Logistics expands at O'Hare Dole extends terminal lease in San Diego NIT League solicits Obama, Romney infrastructure plans The shipper group's members are extremely concerned about existing problems in the U.S. transportation infrastructure system and the difficulties that U.S. companies face in moving their products efficiently. TAKE releases supply chain suite DOT launches Freight Policy Council Maersk slows MESA again Sapra to lead IIE's Lean Division Hyundai to assess scrap metal container repair fee CTSA lines lower currency fee Rats overrun natural foods warehouse

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Bunker markets record positive week Prices edged higher across most global hubs over the week. Los Angeles prices fall to close out week Oil rose for a fourth week as Tropical Storm Isaac strengthened in the Caribbean on a path that may threaten crude production in the Gulf of Mexico. Low emission ferry design unveiled Ferry uses light weight aluminum catamaran hulls that reduces fuel consumption by 25%, coupled with counter rotating propeller pods that reduce consumption by up to 15%. Bunker prices drop in Fujairah Prices in Cape Town, however, show strong gains. Week closes with big price drops in NWE IFO prices drop by double digits. P&I clubs maintain advise to avoid bunker fuels from Iran UK view that fuel oil used only for propulsion purposes on ships would not violate EU sanctions may not be shared in other countries. Two senior managers gone from Aegean NWE One of the founders of Bunkers at Sea left by 'mutual consent' while the other still works for Aegean. Fifth edition of ISO marine fuels standard published Revision leading to ISO 8217:2012 goes through in record time to introduce updated H2S test method. Italian vessels seized for $4.7 million debt Vessels arrested in Singapore by bunker supplier and shipping agency. Week ends with IFO prices down at Asian hubs Supplies of bunker fuels largely fine at key Asian ports on Friday, but tight in Singapore. Vopak sees 'healthy demand' for storage services Operating profit, excluding exceptional items, increases 28% in H1. Sinotrans sees bunker costs double in H1 Operating profit plunges 85% as costs increase. Lithuania one step closer toward LNG bunkering Port authority and Klaipeda Oil ink agreement to invest in an LNG terminal in Klaipeda. Russian supplier fined for spill during bunkering ops Oil spilled into waters at St. Petersburg while M/V Angara was bunkering a vessel. Refinery closure will not affect bunker market, says Caltex Closure will change the way it sources marine fuel products but 'no effect' on supply to customers, the oil major tells Bunkerworld.

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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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