BRIEFS

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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 29, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates rise 22.4pc to US$1,315/TEU after three-month slump Increasing pace of Asia-Europe layups will support rate hikes: Analysts NOL credits new efficiency, rate stability for first profit since 2010 Panama's Colon road traffic at standstill as riots pause, then resume World Bank declares Singapore more business friendly than Hong Kong Fujian September foreign container volume rises 5.8pc to 955,700 TEU Guangxi Autonomous Region launches direct shipping service to US Shenzhen hits transport sector with new national VAT from November New Canadian Pacific CEO delivers 20pc profit hike as revenues rise 8pc Argentine floods bring terminals in San Lorenzo port to standstill Black Sea feeder, short-haul services focus on Port of Novorossiysk Ex-TNT boss Marie-Christine Lombard named CEO of state-owned Geodis DP World to start building 1.3 million TEU capacity Turkish terminal Globe Express opens 23,000-square-metre terminal yard in Dammam Korean Air third quarter operating profit up 30.5pc to US$309.7 million UAL quarterly profit declines 37pc to US$6 million, revenue off 2.6pc Deutsche Post, DHL set up parcel centre near Frankfurt-Main Airport Air Tanzania slammed for wasting state funds in leasing old, costly 737

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Chances of ships colliding with fishing vessels high: Vasan Containership deliveries set for new high in 2013 Daniel Terbille is FIATA's Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Gujarat Junction 2012 to see comprehensive deliberations on pertinent issues in maritime Heavy crude imports to surge on public sector demand Maersk Line wins Lloyd's List Environment Award for the Middle East & Indian Subcontinent NOL Chairman calls for container shipping to focus on efficiency & cost control SCI adds one more Panamax bulk carrier to fleet West African pirates seen honing methods Adani Enterprises' EBIDTA increases 8 pc in Q2 Proposed Tuas megaport to sharply boost Singapore's box handling capacity CN lauded for climate change information disclosure Investment in highway projects shoots up to 1.75 lakh cr. Service tax on parcel traffic Forex reserves up $ 359 m INR rises 16 paise last week Mate's Receipt-A ghost document An opportunity for Middle Eastern project forwarders to enhance skills Rhenus facilitates shipment of 45 rotor blades from China to Germany

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
IDS: new transport service for private recipients is successful Demand is steadily rising for a new transport service for private recipients that was introduced by the general cargo alliance IDS around a year ago. The number of these type of sh... CSX earns 2% less in Q3 The CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville FL and one of the USA's leading providers of rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck trans-loading services, posted Q3/2012 net earnings of US... RheinCargo's supervisory board elects chairman and deputy Six weeks after the German logistics service provider RheinCargo GmbH began business activities, the firm's supervisory board elected Rainer Pennekamp as its chairman and Michael Z... Meritor trailer axles designated as standard equipment on Wabash National Trailers Lafayette IN-based Wabash National, one of the leading manufacturers of semi trailers in North America, has selected Meritor, headquartered in Troy MI, and the world's largest man... Korean Cargo's future Boeing B777 freighter being built at increased rate The US airframe manufacturer Boeing has started building the first B777 at the highest rate ever for its twin-aisle aircraft. The rate of 8.3 airplanes per month is a nearly 20% in... Rail Cargo Austria puts non-craneable trailers on the tracks The Austrian railfreight service provider Rail Cargo Austria has developed innovative handling technology for intermodal rail traffic. The system enables all common types of non-cr... Airbus inaugurates A350 XWB final assembly line The European aircraft builder Airbus inaugurated the wide-body A350 XWB final assembly line this week (week 43). This was an event that occurred 40 years after the maiden flight of... Chinese become second largest shareholder of French airline The French airline company Aigle Azur, founded in 1946 and based in Paris Orly airport, has come to an agreement with the Chinese HNA Group. When the pact takes effect, HNA will po... Wascosa reorganises management Wascosa,a European tank car lessor, recently reorganized its management. Thomas Karsten joined the company on 1 October and took over the position of chief sales officer from Richa... Rhenus transports rotor blades from China to Europe Rhenus Project Logistics, part of the German Rhenus Group, was recently mandated by a rotor blade manufacturer to organise the maritime transport of 45 rotor blades from China to C... Aramex reports growth in revenue and net profits in Q3 The logistics company Aramex, which is listed on the Dubai stock exchange and has its global HQ in Amman (Jordan), has announced revenues of AED 763 million (EUR 160.2 millio... Hermes: New contract with John Lewis in UK The parcel carrier Hermes UK, a member of the German Hermes Group, has won a new contract to run home delivery services for the retail giant John Lewis. The three-year deal will se... Euroports and Compagnie Fruitière jointly invest in multi-purpose refrigerated fruit terminal Euroports and Compagnie Fruitière are jointly investing in a multi-purpose refrigerated fruit terminal. The facility will be located at Euroports' breakbulk terminal on the left ba...

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Crowley christens first ocean class tugs Royal Caribbean confirms it is negotiating for third Oasis

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
DOE surprises Port of Port Angeles with $2 million dollar cleanup grant General Dynamics NASSCO delivers final T-AKE 14 ship Vehicle charging stations online at Portland International Airport US rail freight traffic delivers mixed bag for week NYK LNG vessel takes charge in recue of Sri Lankan fishermen

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Quasi-covered bonds could monetise shipping portfolios Flexible instrument allows banks option other than fire sale Lekki terminal aims to boost Nigeria's box trades ICTSI site offering 2.5m teu of annual capacity is due to open in 2016 Maritime skills matter A range of maritime apprenticeships are in place in the UK that can match the capability of all who wish to work at sea Aquasition up and running in New York Greek-backed acquisition vehicle begins trading on Nasdaq after raising $58m Nobiskrug eyes Lindenau purchase Shipyard also in the frame for facilities of bankrupt P+S Werft Fincantieri lands new orders worth $1.3bn from Carnival Bono hails 'very positive development for the Italian economy and the global cruise industry' Suezmaxes rally as oil companies rush to book ships for November loading Stagnation ends in the Black Sea-Mediterranean and West African markets Fifth of VLCC fleet eligible for conversion into offshore units As tanker market slides, owners will seek refuge in conversions Fear of disclosure Orders to owners to unveil full information on assets have become the 'nuclear option' in charterparty disputes Chinese bunker demand to grow 10% per year China Marine Bunker expects the country's consumption to exceed 25m tonnes in 2015 Greeks scale back on newbuildings New orders show greater-than-average drop in first nine months HSH Nordbank owners prepared to increase rescue facility But bank says option to restore higher second-loss guarantee is 'not planned at the moment' HHI suffers $73m losses from TMT defaults The world's largest shipbuilder books losses for seven 84,062 dwt bulkers and two 263,000 dwt ore carriers after deeming them cancelled orders HSH Nordbank seeks to liquidate Omega Navigation Enterprises Case on brink of collapse after 15 months, as lender concedes 'Chapter 11 cannot solve weak market' Responsible thinking Corporate social responsibility means changing a mindset, and that is probably difficult for owners looking at bleak financial horizons Capesize market enjoying the ride Despite some bumps, brokers see capesize market staying afloat for several weeks BMP4 needs to be updated to remain relevant, says Maersk Line Container giant arms its vessels selectively, based on risk assessment Lull in piracy sparks concern that countries will cut naval forces Nato focuses efforts on preventing the pirating of dhows Costamare offshoot pleads guilty to Rena pollution charge Tauranga court hands down $246,000 fine Cosco Shipping warns of profit slump Full-year net profits to be more than 50% lower as bunker bills undermine rise in shipments Korea Eximbank and K-Sure lend $3bn to Australian LNG project Credit will eventually go to contractors Samsung and Daewoo Omega launches aggressive attack in Chapter 11 squabble Kassiotis company brandishes dormant US sanctions process and Greek lawsuit to browbeat lenders

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Aquasition completes IPO BLANK-CHEQUE company Aquasition Corp began trading today on NASDAQ under the symbol 'AQUUU' after successfully completing its initial public offering B&G enters OSG fray BRACEWELL & Giuliani announced today that it is representing a group of OSG bondholders in addressing the tanker company's threat of a potential bankruptcy filing Daina pleads guilty and fined in Rena casualty DAINA Shipping, a subsidiary of Greece's Costamare, reportedly pleaded guilty today in a pollution prosecution growing out of New Zealand's Rena casualty COSCO Shipping's profits plunge 73% COSCO Shipping said today its Q3 profits fell 73% year on year Insurer: disputes fall even in tough times GERMAN freight, demurrage and defence insurer Schutzverein Deutscher Rehder has reported lower numbers of disputes this year Silport's handlings rise 29% ESTONIAN port operator Silport said it handled 29% more cargo in January-September than in the same period of 2011 Tallinn buys icebreaker ARCTIA Shipping, Finland's government-owned icebreaker operator, said Tallinn's port has bought its multipurpose ship Botnica for €50M ($64.6M) Seadrill to bid for AOD SEADRILL said today it plans soon to bid for all of Asia Offshore Drilling after acquiring a controlling interest in it 'Pirate' killed in NATO attack NATO SAID its forces have killed a suspected pirate and destroyed a dhow during a shootout just metres from the Somali coast Tankers auctioned in China NINGBO's maritime court yesterday auctioned three chemical tankers en bloc for 174M yuan ($28M) Sainty Marine's profits fall 46.7% SHENZHEN-listed Sainty Marine's third-quarter profits slumped by 46.7% year on year to 19M yuan ($3M), dragged down by an interest payments surge NOL sells HQ for $311M NOL HAS sold its building in Singapore for S$380M ($311M) to compatriot property developer Fragrance Group

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Northeast Ports Prepare for Hurricane Sandy Seaports in the projected path of Hurricane Sandy were battening down the hatches Friday in anticipation of the storm's impact whenever it hits the Northeast coast on Monday or Tuesday. Where the storm may hit along the East Coast was... Hapag-Lloyd Sets East Asia Rate Hikes German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will increase its rates on East Asia services starting in November. Rates on shipments from East Asia (excluding Japan) to the Indian subcontinent will increase 150 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, effective Nov. 1. The subcontinent region includes ports in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Effective Nov. 24, the...

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Schenker sets up logistics academy in China DB Schenker has opened its own logistics academy to train employees in China. With around 5,000 employees in 60 cities in China, DB Schenker is one of the country's ... UK gets Olympic & Jubilee bounce A boost from ticket sales for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, coupled with a bounce-back from the negative impact of the Queen's Jubilee holidays in the ... MSC follows the pack with global reefer GRI MSC, the world's second-largest ocean carrier, has fallen into line with its rivals by introducing a USD1,500 per container general rate increase on reefer containers ... Index-linked service contracts grow The use of index linked service contracts, hedging and derivative tools in the liner shipping industry is accelerating according to Michael Blach, vice president ... American truckers at the cross roads The American Trucking Associations' [ATA] for-hire truck tonnage index advanced by 0.4% in September after falling by 0.9% the previous month; in line with the ... 'Looking beyond the port gates' wins it for Peel Ports' Port of Liverpool That in the opinion of the judging panel was a significant factor influencing their votes in the Port Authority of the Year category in last week's Containerisation ... Maersk feeder re-floated at Valencia The 645TEU Celia laden with empty Maersk Line equipment was re-floated yesterday almost a month after severe storms ripped it from its anchorage in the roads of ...

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
T&T buys out Bisso T&T Marine Salvage of Texas is buying out Bisso Marine's stake in a joint venture that has earned a reputation as one of the notable names in the tug and salvage space at home and abroad. Bondholders band together A prominent US law firm has clinched a contract to provide counsel to Overseas Shipholding Group's bondholders on the back of Monday's bankruptcy warning. Scorpio poised to sting Scorpio Tankers' Robert Bugbee is promising to "end the debate" over the advantages of fuel-efficient "eco ships" when the New York-based owner releases its third-quarter results on Monday. Gibson's winter warmer EA Gibson has delivered a little good news to warm the hearts of embattled tanker owners this winter. Carnival doubles down CEO says sales may be on the horizon as fleet renewal programme gains steam. Vosco weaker Vietnam Ocean Shipping (Vosco) has more than doubled its deficit in the first nine months of 2012. A couple for Classic George Economou's Classic Maritime has picked up a couple of capesize bulkers on period deals with rates close to 2012 highs. Deiulemar man out Deiulemar's former chartering surpremo has been freed from jail on health grounds, say Italian press reports. Cosco lines up bonds Shipowner China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) is planning a bumper sale of bonds worth $2bn. ISC hurt in third International Shipholding Corporation has seen its third quarter profit shrink as revenue fell away. Greeks facing tax hit? The Greek government is reportedly considering imposing a new cargo tax on shipowners as it tries to dig itself out of its financial hole. Attorney probes OSG OSG's legal team looks to have earned its corn in anticipating lawsuits in the wake of the tanker owner's woes. CSDC doubles on bonds China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is selling another CNY 2.5bn ($399.5m) of bonds to bolster its finances. Life on a burning deck We take a look at what was said in the market in the past week. Libra adds to VL weight TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Siem's Star rises Siem Shipping has posted a vastly improved set of third quarter numbers thanks to a streamlined fleet. Badger badgered Two Wisconsin politicians want a veteran ferry to stop dumping coal ash into Lake Michigan. Foggy foul-up A distracted watch officer and a lack of precautions have been blamed for a collision between a Seatrade reefer and a Stealth Maritime LPG carrier in fog off the UK. Celia refloated One of the two multipurpose vessels that grounded on a Spanish beach earlier last month has finally been moved. BW Gas joins BP race BW Gas, the world's biggest player in the segment for the largest LPG carriers, has joined the race a BP-owned VLGC . ADM eyes Lindenau Germany's Nobiskrug shipyard is plotting a takeover of insolvent tanker-building specialist Lindenau. Seadrill bids for AOD Seadrill is looking to takeover Asia Offshore Drilling (AOD) after taking majority control of the company. Shipping hurts Santander Spanish bank Santander's UK arm has made loan loss provisions of £335m ($537m) as shipping's crisis drags on. Koreans put up $3bn Korean lenders are backing domestic yards' orders for Australia's Ichthys LNG development to the tune of $3bn. Harley orders barges Harley Marine Services has picked Lousiana-based Conrad Shipyards to build four sister-class double hull petroleum barges. Costamare pleads guilty Costamare has pleaded guilty to causing marine pollution off New Zealand and has been fined NZD300,000 ($246,000). Bumi adds to backlog Malaysia's Bumi Armada has added five new contracts to its work backlog that are potentially worth up to MYR249m ($82m). RCL eyes more tonnage Royal Caribbean says it is in discussions to build a third Oasis-class cruise ship, but has yet to make a firm commitment.

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Hyundai to assess PNW reefer export surcharge The liner carrier said this week it is implementing a new $300 surcharge on all refrigerated containers originating in the Pacific Northwest market destined for Asia, the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East. Echo Global buys Sharp Freight Echo Global Logistics said Thursday it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Sharp Freight Systems, an intermodal and truckload brokerage firm based in Yorba Linda, Calif., and with an office in Houston. XPO buys truck brokerage from OHL XPO Logistics has acquired the operating assets of Turbo Logistics, the freight brokerage division of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OHL). The cash purchase price was $50 million, excluding any working capital adjustments. Hadden to lead Port of Boston The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) named Deborah A. "Deb" Hadden, deputy port director of properties and transportation, as acting port director. She will oversee all aspects of Massport's maritime department. Hapag pulls Baltimore from transatlantic loop Asian lines slow SE Asia-Australia loop, add Fremantle Lufthansa Cargo boosts winter flights Accellos adds mobile applications NCA touches down at DFW airport International Shipholding reports smaller 3Q profit SynchroNet starts door-to-door service CEVA names VP of Americas business development Old Dominion moves to bigger Detroit site Law firms pounce on OSG Rena owner fined in New Zealand court Don's Cold Storage expands in Missouri

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Weekly global bunker price roundup A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world. Bunker prices in the Americas mixed as week ends Demand was heavy on the US Gulf, according to a local supplier. Vessels in Halifax order LSFO from New York Vessels forced to order LSFO fuel from New York due to insufficient avails in Halifax. 'Frankenstorm' prepares to lash US East Coast Forecasters calling for 'hybrid' super storm that has potential to wreak havoc along US East Coast. Markets soft in North European hubs Good avails but quiet market in Hamburg. Fujairah prices stay soft But mixed picture in South African ports. North American ECA 'hits bunker sales in UK port' Vessels approaching European waters 'already have ECA-compliant fuel on board'. Chinese supplier in new bid to raise cash Chimbusco to issue notes worth almost $48 million. Arte hires bunker trader Logistics background before joining bunker sector. VLOCs could run on LNG Valemax 'well suited' to carry large LNG bunker tanks. UK terminal operator looking a small-scale LNG bunkering Technical and commercial studies being undertaken. Maersk Line: LNG infrastructure 'is just not there' 'Conventional bunker fuel is likely to remain the most practical choice.' Cruise ship release offers hope to cash-strapped owner Australian charter to be cashflow lifeline if ship is released. Daina Shipping fined for Rena spill 'The guilty plea by the owners has led to this case being resolved in a timely fashion.' Week ends with IFO prices largely down Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Friday. Costly bunkers lend urgency to port investment Bigger ships will want quicker turnarounds. US study considers impact of speed limit on OGVs Finds various emissions decreased by up to 70% when vessels adopted speed of 12 knots, when compared to regular speeds. Private equity firm mulls investment in fuel efficient ships Fuel consumption of vessels will be the 'main thing' Vigor Capital will look at, says spokesman. 'No single solution' to meet future environmental regulation Fixating on one solution may create 'unnecessary problems' for the shipping industry, says Shell Marine Product general manager.

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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

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	geographical areas

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

››› 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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