BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

August 29, 2012

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OOCL to levy US$250/TEU Asia-Europe rate increase from September 10 MSC raises Asia-Canada freight rates; suspends US-NZ strike surcharge Grand Alliance carriers drop Shekou in favour of Dachan Bay in Shenzhen Economic downturn forces OOCL to again delay delivery of two 8,888-TEUers Emirates Shipping to launch 3rd Asia-Mideast loop by buying Hanjin slots US Gulf ports suspend shipping operations as all brace for Hurricane Isaac Shenzhen opens first direct road links to Vietnam to transport cargo China's road and waterway investment down nearly 10pc to US$21.1 billion New Zealand's South Port profit dips 4.3pc despite record cargo volumes DHL launches eighth global multinational gateway LCL hub in Busan ATA trucking index comes out flat in July after 1.1pc increase in June Sweden ends dispute, allows big Norwegian trucks to travel on Swedish roads Air freight quarterly volumes at Dubai World Central skyrocket 153pc Dachser opens offices in 21 new countries despite gloomy outlook Dirigible airship offers freight delivery for hard-to-reach locations

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AUGUST 28, 2012
BCHAA launches new e-learning module; completes Rule 8 training programme Far Shipping to commence regular service ex KPCT IFLN inks liability insurance pact for members Brazil, Oz may push India to 4th spot in cotton exports 'Like IAS, there is need for an Indian Maritime Service (IMS)': Sandeep Chandra Grievances of Major Port officers raised with Shipping Minister H1 figures spell trouble for Chinese shipyards Shipping Secy's assurance prompts port, dock workers to defer protest Transporters stir at Nhava Sheva called off Commission clears Rlys in abuse of dominance case Gujarat has cornered 36 pc share of completed PPP projects: Assocham INR erases early losses but still remains weak

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AUGUST 28, 2012
New intermodal terminal in Marseille A new EUR 60 million intermodal terminal is to be built at the French port of Marseille Fos. The new facility will be used for road/rail handling activities and will double the cro... 1,500th train carries car parts from Central Europe to Kaluga On behalf of vehicle producers Volkswagen (VW) and Skoda, the German logistics service provider DB Schenker Rail recently operated the 1,500th container train to VW's Kaluga locati... APL selected as top-ranked ocean carrier by shippers For the fourth time since rankings began in 2007, US agricultural exporters have named APL the world's top container shipping line. The award, recently presented in San Francisco C... Making the port of Singapore attractive for trainees The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the e2i (Employment and Employability Institute) will commit more than USD 7 mi... Hoyer buying 200 ultramodern gas tank containers The German service provider Hoyer is massively expanding its global gas logistics business and has ordered an additional 200 ultramodern gas tank containers. Its investment amounts... PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota announce new light commercial vehicle collaboration Toyota Motor Europe and PSA Peugeot Citroën have announced a new light commercial vehicle agreement for the European market. Under the terms of the plan, PSA Peugeot Citro'n is to ... Port of Marseille with new business development manager The Grand Port maritime de Marseille (France) appointed Arnaud Ranjard as its business development manager on 6 August. He succeeds Dirk Becquart, who held the position from March ... Boeing projects high demand for aviation personnel in Asia Pacific The 2012 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook, a respected industry forecast of required aviation personnel, states that 185,600 new pilots and 243,500 new technicians will be nee... China Southern Cargo launches service to Osaka China Southern Airlines (CSA) has launched a thrice-weekly freighter service between Shanghai Pudong and Osaka (Japan). CSA's first scheduled cargo route in Asia is operated by B74... APL Logistics and Sumitomo Warehouse intensify collaboration The European subsidiary of the Japanese logistics service provider Sumitomo Warehouse and APL Logistics Germany have just started to collaborate in the German and European markets.... Rhenus opens new logistics warehouse in Eisenach The Rhenus group held an inauguration ceremony to mark the opening of its new logistics centre in the Kindel commercial zone in Eisenach (Germany) on 24 August. The multi-user loca...

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AUGUST 28, 2012
MTN Worldwide TV is now available to more ships CSV is designed for maximum operational availability Port of New Orleans CEO: Isaac "not our first... Bay Shipbuilding GM steps down

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Rail project nearly complete at Port of Vancouver, USA Port of Everett continues string of clean Washington state audits Republic of Indonesia onboard with pair of IMO conventions Foss plans to construct three new 'Arctic Class' tugs Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of June

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Dutch Supreme Court upholds CMR contract on gross negligence Judge overturns appeal court decision to find logistics company liable for cargo theft Insurers expand marine teams in US and Lloyd's XL focuses on Chicago as Chaucer boosts broker relations in the cargo market Look to the skies for a solution Restructured aviation industry shows that leasing is the way to tackle overcapacity Private deals dominate aframax spot market Brokers cut out as stable but weak rates see charterers deal direct with owners Togo Triangle pirates hijack second tanker in 10 days Energy Centurion and 24 crew seized in new spate of West Africa attacks Headhaul Asia-Europe box services double Middle East calls More than a third of all trade loops target the region to offset weak demand Sri Lanka and India strengthen their maritime security ties Talks shore up mutual interests as tensions rise between neighbouring states Eagle Bulk prolongs $500m shelf registration Proceeds to pay for ship purchases or to reduce debt, says supramax operator Toll says 'very challenging' conditions hit ocean freight profit Logistics group points to market's excess capacity and generally weak demand Zim freezes newbuilding programme despite narrower losses Market recovery aids Israeli line's return to operating breakeven Symbiosis in shipping Russia is getting ever cosier with South Korea in the race to exploit the Arctic Slow steaming supports demand for new containers, says Singamas Liner operators may spend more on new boxes with existing stocks in longer transit CSBC net profit falls 72% Weak margins and dearth of orders hurt Taiwan shipbuilder German index highlights second month's fall in box volumes Downward trend gains momentum though trade in consumer goods holds steady Retailers warn US union and employers to keep negotiating New longshoremen's contract must be settled or cargo will be diverted from east and Gulf coast ports, warns NRF MSC Flaminia stays in UK waters as inspection is delayed Salvors make vessel safe for coastal state inspectors to board No way back Shipowners unlikely to revive single-hull tankers despite US policy review End of summer brings late burst of demolition deals Firm rates range from low to mid $400s as Indian and Bangladeshi breakers turn bullish Panama Canal widening opens the way for ship designers New dimensions create opportunities as case strengthens for more fuel-efficient tonnage SOx scrubbers work to win over a sceptical industry New orders hint at a let-up in shipowner resistance to new technology Jakarta eyes commodity export curbs Indonesia ponders the pros and cons of taxing overseas sales of thermal coal P&I club board membership depends on more than just size Exclusive LLI data reveals the top 20 P&I club members by tonnage Top Ships breaches Nasdaq rules Market value has fallen below $5m for 30 days Coscol reports plunging first-half net profits Company sees worse to come as expensive bunkers and weak rates erode results Investigation launches into fatal accident on Stena rig Two killed in incident in Australia's Bass Strait Order famine grips Chinese yards January-July saw orderbook fall nearly a third Race for Arctic LNG sees South Korea and Russia cement their ties Sovcomflot orders two liquid gas tankers from STX

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Breaking prices pushed up SPECULATIVE purchases are resulting in some ships fetching much firmer prices from recyclers, as cash buyers prepared for the monsoon season to end Seadrill seeks ultra-deepwater units for Brazil SEADRILL, said 2Q12 net profits fell but it is still in "active talks" to order more rigs Ningbo's losses rise 461% NINGBO Marine today said operating losses for this year's first six months widened by 461% CSSC elbows in on logistics CHINA State Shipbuilding Corp has set up CSSC Logistics, an R&D centre in Shanghai Strike snarls JNPT STRIKERS brought container movements to a standstill today at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Order fall knocks BV profits BV SAID today profits from it maritime business fell nearly 4% in the first half, with the group feeling the impact of global newbuilding orders being cut in half Precious gains $7M discount PRECIOUS Shipping said it will accept a late delivery for one Handysize vessel from the ABG shipyard following a price adjustment of about $7M 2 on/2 off rota is - off P&O FERRIES has dropped plans to introduce a new work rota on its Dover/Calais service after a study found that nearly half its crews saw the change as a danger to themselves and their ships Luka Koper's profits soar SLOVENIA'S only port operator Luka Koper has reported net profits of €6.2M ($7.7M) for the first half of 2012, which was 82% higher year on year Spill reduced in Lanka SRI LANKAN officials said today a slick from an abandoned bulker has been contained, but as a precaution Colombo is preparing booms to prevent any oil from entering the harbour Profits fall 63% at Singamas HONG KONG-listed container manufacturer Singamas Container Holdings said weak demand for boxes has slashed its 1H12 profits by 63% Grindrod buys out APM from Ocean Africa GRINDROD Holdings, the South African shipping and logistics group, has acquired Safmarine's 51% share of Ocean Africa Container Lines 188 held in attempts at migrant smuggling UP TO 188 people are being held today in connection with migrant smuggling during the past week Port privatisation plan sparks legal warning LAWYERS have warned that the New South Wales government's plans to privatise Australian ports could breach anti-competition laws Shanghai COSCO profits fall 100% for half-year SHANGHAI COSCO Shipping today reported a year-on-year drop of 100% of its half-year profits attributable to shareholders

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AUGUST 28, 2012
NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 6.6 Percent in June Trade using surface transportation between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, was 6.6... Panama Canal Authority Opts for Sustainable Construction The Panama Canal Authority said it will implement "green building" practices with regard to future construction. The guidelines, which would... Will There Be an ILA Lockout? (Podcast) In this podcast, JOC Senior Editor Joseph Bonney discusses why labor contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime... Piraeus Port Operations Shine for Cosco Pacific The Greek port of Piraeus, until recently a hotbed of labor unrest, has become the star performer in Cosco Pacific's... Washington Port Handles 100,000th Auto Export Port and industry officials last week celebrated the shipment of the 100,000th Chrysler vehicle via the Port of Grays Harbor,... Goldenport Continues Greek Ship Buying Spree Goldenport extended the Greek container ship buying spree, taking advantage of attractive secondhand prices to buy a sub-Panamax vessel from... Nehru Port Terminal Delays Intensify Infrastructure woes at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Container Terminal (Nhava Sheva Port) are causing lengthy delays for vessels calling at the... Asia-Europe Carriers 'Running Out of Options' Carriers "are running out of options" for deploying large new ships on Asia-Europe routes and will face pressure to cut... Zim Cuts Net Loss Zim Integrated Shipping's net loss narrowed in the second quarter from a year ago as the Israeli ocean carrier boosted... Chinese Premier Calls for Export Stimulus China has made the stabilization of exports a policy priority as factory closures cause job losses and social unrest in... Hamburg Sud Launches Second US Gulf-Latin America Service Hamburg Sud will start offering more slots from ports in the U.S. Gulf to the Caribbean and the east coast... Spot Market Truck Demand Slowly Rising, ITS Says Freight demand is picking up slightly as trucking leaves the summer doldrums, but only slightly, according to load matching service...

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AUGUST 28, 2012
APM T Virginia bid 'superior to current situation but room to improve' APM Terminals' (APM T) unsolicited bid for the US East Coast port of Virginia has been hailed as 'superior to Virginia's existing situation, but probably could ... CIMC posts sharply lower results in H1 12 The market had already been prepared for poor results from ChinaInternational Maritime Containers (CIMC), the largest manufacturer ofshipping containers in the ... Grindrod takes control of OACL Durban-based Grindrod has taken full control of the regional shippingline Ocean Africa Container Lines (OACL) by purchasing the 51% it didnot own from AP Moller-Maersk ... Mixed bag for intra-Asia as some trades see 'unacceptably' low rates Despite the recent rate increases instigated by intra-Asia operators some of these tradelanes still have 'unacceptably' low freight rate levels on the back of overcapacity ... Zim Line better but still in the red As with other ocean carriers, Zim Line performed much better financially in Q2 12 than in Q1 12, but not by enough to wipe out its exceptional bottom line loss ... China in new efforts to boost economy Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, promised at the weekend that Beijing would ramp up its efforts to boost the world's second-biggest economy in the remaining ... MSC Flaminia: GL reports vessel stable A team of safety inspectors boarded the partly burnt-out MSC Flaminia at its location 30 nautical miles off Lands End today and are understood to have ... CKYH Alliance balances the books with Evergreen The CKYH's announcement yesterday that it intends to withdraw one of its five weekly services between Asia and Northern Europe in October seems aimed at balancing ...

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Excel deficit deepens Excel Maritime Carriers was stuck in the red in the second quarter following a steep decline in freight rates and revenues. Silver lining in the smoke Spot rates have already responded to outages caused by a deadly explosion at PDVSA's Amuay refinery but it's still too early to accurately predict how the incident will impact the crude and product tanker markets, according to a researcher at MJLF. When opportunity knocks... When George Economou launched a bid to takevover Top Ships in 2008 it's unlikely that either could have known how low freight rates, or its stock price, would eventually go. 'Believe in America' Mitt Romney's US energy plan could jumpstart the oil services and drilling industries if the Republican contender for president manages to defeat Democratic incumbent Barack Obama. NYK the lone offender An NYK car carrier was the only ship detained in Canada during July. SFI holds steady Ship Finance International defied the downturn in the second quarter despite a modest decline in revenues. NAT active in tanker hunt Nordic American Tankers is actively looking at investing in new ships amid expectations the suezmax market could turn quickly in the favour of owners, its CEO says. Aussies get Apache scalp Australian firms Neptune Marine and Bhagwan Marine are teaming up on a dive support vessel for Apache Energy. Varun starts strongly India's Varun Shipping has returned to profit in the first quarter as costs were cut. Tanker fire kills one A crewman has been killed and another two injured in a blaze on a tanker in Indonesia. DMG sweet on Nam Cheong DMG & Partners has kicked off coverage of Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong with a buy rating. Restis tanker hijacked Pirates have seized a Greek tanker following a gunfight with a Togolese navy ship off West Africa. Precious seals resale deal Thai owner Precious Shipping has confirmed the purchase of two former Freeseas newbuildings due from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in October and November. Solstad stronger in second Solstad offshore has carded a vastly improved set of second quarter numbers. Master fined over dumping A Russian captain has been fined in Georgia after his vessel discharged faeces into the water at Poti. Erria getting stronger Danish shipmanager Erria's first half profit has risen after it sold its chemical tanker fleet. Awilco takes Golar route Awilco LNG has been tipped to follow the example of John Fredriksen's Golar and wait for stronger contracts for its newbuildings. BC back in black Canada's BC Ferries has returned to profit in the second quarter thanks in part to a fuel surcharge. Bulker boost for YZJ China's Jiangsu New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is to build four kamsarmaxes for Hong Kong's Everbright Metal. Zim kills cash burn Ofer-linked container line Zim has reduced its second quarter red ink in a period which saw it stop burning cash. Emerald was hijacked A Norbulk tanker missing for five days off West Africa was seized by pirates, the owner has revealed. Eagle stacks shelf high Eagle Bulk Shipping has cleared the way for a $500m equity issue. Awilco LNG in the red Awilco LNG slumped to a loss in the second quarter as it had to contend with higher costs and lower vessel utilisation. Dragnis buys boxship Goldenport Holdings has switched to buying mode with the acquisition of a 2,100-teu containership for $5.2m. Havyard seals PSV deal Norway's Havyard Group has won a newbuilding contract for PSV based on a second generation of its Havyard 832 design. Isaac closes the LOOP Tropical Storm Isaac has forced the closure of the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) in the Gulf of Mexico. Pair killed on Stena rig Two workers have been killed in an industrial accident aboard a Stena drilling rig off Southern Australia.

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Newsflash: Zim hits break-even on 2Q operations The liner carrier Zim said Tuesday it benefited from an industry-wide turnaround in the second quarter, with operating profit of $1 million in the period, compared to a loss of $79 million in the same quarter of 2011. IBM buys Kenexa for Web applications expansion IBM will acquire Kenexa Corp. for about $1.3 billion to enter the Web-applications market and compete with Oracle and SAP, adding another campaign to the information technology services arms race. RBS automates some trade documents FMCSA upgrades CSA enforcement The agency has made several improvements to its Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) enforcement program that will allow it to more quickly identify and address high-risk trucking companies with compliance concerns. German lines swap slots on Gulf Coast/S.America loops Gulf ports hunker down for tropical storm Spot truckload rates soften "Spot rates have moved considerably lower, while contract rates have held steady or continued to move up albeit at a slower rate than experienced earlier this year or last year," investment bank Stifel Nicolaus found in a survey. OOCL to raise Asia-Europe rates Inchcape opens Dutch Harbor office ProSight launches 3PL insurance CORRECTION: No changes to MSC's North Atlantic loop Retailers look at East Coast contingency plans With the peak holiday shipping season kicking into high gear, the nation's largest trade association for retailers on Monday urged negotiators for the ILA and their employers return to the bargaining table.

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AUGUST 28, 2012
California pushes for partial tax exemption on bunker fuel Permanent exemption is expected to encourage shippers to use California vendors who provide marine fuel. Becker Marine Systems unveils LNG Hybrid Barge The LNG is delivered in modular form and is less expensive than bunkering. Fujairah market softens South African market mainly firm. Future of biofuel sector could depend on US elections Republican candidate has signaled that 'clean bunkers' for the Navy will not be a priority. Bunker prices fall across the Europe Good demand in Hamburg. Data suggests jump in global demand for LSFO DNVPS says majority of LSFO oil samples from ARA exceed ECA limit. WFS in new ship arrest proceedings Supplier targets crude oil tanker owned by Indian shipping company. Weak shipping markets hit Fujairah bunker sales Western sanctions against Iran make procurement more difficult for suppliers. Bunker prices fall at major Asian ports South Korea port operations and bunker deliveries suspended due to typhoon Bolaven. Shipyard designs fuel efficient heavy transport vessel Ship can reduce fuel consumption by 50-75%, when compared to a tug-barge combination. Engine service firm launches device to measure cat fines Device can alert users before increased wear level is detected in main engine. Cosco Shipping posts 99% decline in profit Bottom line impacted by a 24% increase in fuel costs. Grindrod buys out South African liner Acquires Safmarine's stake in the liner firm. Chinese supplier to recover 'misappropriated' fuel and cash Nasdaq-listed bunker supplier became aware of four instances of misappropriations in late June. Typhoon forces suspension of South Korean bunker deliveries Deliveries at South Korean ports to gradually resume from August 29 onwards, traders say. Titan announces management changes Chief Executive leaves company to pursue 'other personal interests'.

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PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 19.3% last year

Los Angeles

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +21.5%

PORTS

HMM signs agreement with JNPA to collaborate on development of new Indian port at Vadhvan

Seoul

The port will have a container traffic capacity of 23.2 million TEUs

CUSTOMS

EU customs reform must make trade and business easier

Brussels

23 organizations underline this in a joint statement

SHIPYARDS

Launch in Ancona of the luxury cruise ship Four Seasons I

Trieste

Fincantieri to deliver the unit to Four Seasons Yachts at the end of 2025

EDUCATION

Launch event in Brussels of the European Maritime Skills Forum

Brussels

PORTS

In 2024, the port of Tanger Med handled a record traffic of 10.2 million containers

Anjara

New peaks also in other business segments

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build 12 18,000 TEU containerships

Seoul

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' turnover increased by +21.1% in 2024

ACCIDENTS

Fire breaks out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform off the coast of Vasto

Rome

There were no injuries or traces of pollution in the sea

NEWS

Galaxy Leader Sailors Freed

London

Today the 25 crew members left Yemen on board a plane

PORTS

Contract with Russian company that managed Syrian port of Tartous terminated

Damascus

The agreement included investments of 500 million dollars

LOGISTICS

Brussels OKs DP World-Arcese Automotive Joint Venture

Brussels

Initially, the activity will be carried out in France and Poland

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean orders sixth Edge-class cruise ship at Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Miami/Saint Nazaire

It will be taken over in 2028

INSTITUTIONS

Louis E. Sola is the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission

SHIPPING

In 2024, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -50%

Ismailia

The total was about 13,200 units compared to over 26,400 in 2023

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Uiltrasporti urges to restore measures to support rail freight transport

Rome

Definitive cancellation of the 65 million fund from the Budget Law

NEWS

The Trump unknown also weighs on the Panama Canal

Washington

While the tycoon dreams of taking it over with weapons in hand, a bill proposes to start negotiations with the Panamanian government

SHIPYARDS

FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group

Rendsburg/Flensburg

These are German companies operating in the same sector

PORTS

Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records

Long Beach

Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.

TRADE

The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors

Washington/Beijing

Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association

PORTS

The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees

Naples

The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"

PORTS

Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing

Rome

PORTS

Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC

Hanoi

Vietnam Port Development Plan to 2030 Approved

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd

PORTS

Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time

Singapore

Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals

SEAFARERS

Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers

Rome

Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector

PORTS

Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024

Taranto

In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)

DEFENCE

New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

Mons

The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic

Hong Kong

The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast

Keelung

In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU

Brussels

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30

Genoa

The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%

Genoa

Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno

Marseille

New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners

SHIPPING

From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL

Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille

Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network

PORTS

Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority

Athens

The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros

PORTS

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

Ancona

The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

SHIPPING

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

London

It could come into force in early 2027

DEFENCE

Rolls-Royce wins record contract for Royal Navy submarine fleet

London

Eight-year, £9bn contract

TRUCKING

Transported, the DURC in road transport is used to avoid paying for services

Rome

The rules - the association denounces - are openly violated by the clients

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr restores rail link between Lübeck port and Verona

Frankfurt am Main

Schedule two departures per week in both directions

LOGISTICS

AD Ports signs deal to build logistics park at Alexandria Port

Cairo

The business will be developed with the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport

NEWS

The Panama Canal is and will continue to be Panamanian

Davos

This was underlined by the president of the Central American nation, José Raúl Mulino

LOGISTICS

Autamarocchi acquires control of Dissegna Logistics

Trieste

The Rossano Veneto company operates in the intermodal transport sector

PORTS

Rubboli (Assologistica): Italian ports need more efficient and coordinated governance

Milan

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles

Ravenna

Maximum ceiling of 300,000 euros for each beneficiary

SHIPPING

20% of Omani Asyad Shipping Company's capital up for sale

Muscat

Listing on Muscat Stock Exchange expected

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Order to Circle for the management of data relating to rail and intermodal traffic of a port

Milan

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ANSFISA adopts guidelines for the assessment and risk management of the rail transport of dangerous goods

Rome

NEWS

Over 217 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

They were hidden in a container containing wood from South America

LOGISTICS

Merlo leaves the presidency of Federlogistica to Davide Falteri

Rome

Logistics - he underlined - is one of the drivers of the national economic system

ENVIRONMENT

Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen

Berlin

Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi

PORTS

The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded

The Spice

SHIPPING

Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit

Genoa

It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied

Madrid

Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group

SHIPYARDS

MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India

Gurgaon

Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries

PORTS

Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes

Coper

They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport

MARITIME SERVICES

LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa

Genoa

It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%

St. Petersburg

The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%

SHIPPING

Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport

Oslo

Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years

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CRUISES

Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024

Florian

357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers

INDUSTRY

Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports

Lugano

Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year

London

In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records

Hong Kong

In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)

SHIPYARDS

Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe

Brussels

The association represents the European shipbuilding industry

YACHTING

Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal

Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned

PORTS

Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024

Singapore

The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)

EDUCATION

The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters

Castel Volturno

Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments

NEWS

A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros

SHIPPING

Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services

Dubai

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business

Trieste

The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today

PORTS

Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg

Oslo/Gothenburg

12-year concession contract

ASSOCIATIONS

The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations

Brussels

BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association

PORTS

Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended

Naples

The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro

Reggio Calabria

They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.

COMPANIES

PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification

Genoa

It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification

MOURNING

Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away

Rome/Gioia Tauro

Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster

PORTS

Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender

Leghorn

It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros

PORTS

Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar

Helsinki

They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started

Melzo

Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit

Shanghai

EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)

INDUSTRY

Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM

Cherasco

This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Venice

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Kuwait approves Chinese company for port operations

(AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight)

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

(Tehran Times)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude

Naples

Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

The affected area is approximately 102 hectares

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone

PORTS

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

Taranto

The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine

London

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Athens

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

SEAFARERS

Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Bari

Contract worth over 28 million euros

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Milan

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