BRIEFS

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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 22, 2013

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China GDP up 7.8pc in third quarter, marking steady growth in 2013 Transpac volumes buoy Christmas retail hopes in sluggish America US September import containers increases 2pc over August: Zepol Pirate attacks at sea fall 23pc in third quarter, lowest in 7 years: IMB Security contractors repulse pirate attack in fire fight off Somalia Shenzhen logistics average added value up 17pc from 2009 to 2012 Shanghai trade zone a 'game changer' - if it fulfills promise: Beard Singapore expects third quarter 5.1pc GDP rise after 4.2pc Q2 jump Union Pacific quarterly profit up 11pc to US$3.2 billion, sales up 4pc CSX railway quarterly profit up 1.7pc to US$463 million, sales up 3pc US intermodal index climbs for fifth week due to eastbound rate hike Hutchison and APMT: P3 to speed turnarounds due to better coordination DHL's Japan-Brazil 'LCL Direct Box' vows fastest speed-to-market Alibaba e-tail giant to spend US$16 billion on logistics through 2020 Greencarrier Freight Services helps home design Lagerhaus in Japan Boeing slows production of 747-8 jumbo jet 16pc due to slack demand Taiwan's China Airlines extends cargo network to Zhengzhou via Nanjing Singapore conference hears integrators losing to airlines in e-commerce

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OCTOBER 21, 2013
Containership freight rates have remained stagnant in the last decade and a half: Report NYK chosen for Nikkei Global Environmental Technology award OECD's report on competitiveness of global port cities-A summary Govt imposes anti-dumping duty on bulk drug from EU BCT again clears DNV's surveillance audit for ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification ER's freight loading up 16.67 pc in Sept. FM asked to restore duty drawback rates to boost auto parts exports Hungary keen to increase economic ties with India INR falls further on increased dollar buying US highest defaulter to Indian exporters: ECGC Trade deal with Canada paves way for EU pact with US

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BNSF opens new intermodal freight terminal Monthly volume decline at world's busiest cargo airport DB Schenker building new logistics centre in Switzerland MSC reveals P3's service network New EU infrastructure policy Etihad and SIA exchange cargo capacity Bucher Emhart Glass cooperates with K+N in Luxembourg Stena adds third ship to Belfast-Liverpool route Schenker Deutschland adjusts road transport prices Swissport Zurich offers new collective employment contract Co-operative Group renews Norbert Dentressangle contract Fuel efficiency package for 11 l North American engine Chinese port stocks react to mini-stimulus Shadow minister for transport and infrastructure named Saecs passt sich an

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Port of Everett celebrates transfer of Mukilteo property F. Scott Kieff takes post on International Trade Commission Coast Guard wants help to catch hoax distress caller Gateway Avenue project complete at Port of Vancouver, USA Crowley tug rescues crew of skiff in Bering Sea

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OCTOBER 21, 2013
Hapag-Lloyd and Unifeeder unveil Russia surcharges Supplements payable from December 1 Western Bulk completes IPO Take-up lower than anticipated Korea Development Bank becomes STX Pan Ocean's top shareholder Troubled firm's largest creditor now holds a 15% stake HPH Trust reports weaker throughput and profit Results reflect slowing growth, flat revenues and industrial unrest in China HMM to build two 82,000 dwt bulkers Board approves $53m deal as newbuilding prices recover India discharge delays help boost VLGC spot rates Spot rates expected to rise ahead of northern hemisphere winter stockbuilding Hanjin threatens to quit ICTSI's Portland terminal Line accounts for 80% of port's container traffic Bulker orders at Japanese yards recover in September JSEA data shows more export orders for bulkers and general cargoships Africa sparks new business for product tankers US surplus seeks new markets as Latin American demand slows HHI order intake jumps 67% South Korean giant rides on stronger shipbuilding and offshore segments Nakilat orders seven vessels for tug and piloting work at Ras Laffan Support craft will operate under 14-year contracts Hafnia set to complete $235m placement Analysts see the move as a prelude to listing APMT and Rotterdam unions to hold talks on Wednesday Dispute at box terminal 'unchanged with lower productivity than normal' Transpacific carriers unveil service cuts G6 and Green Alliance plan to reduce services as carriers prepare for winter slowdown Data Hub: Load factors, northern Europe This month's analysis of the likely impact of supply and demand on freight rates covers some of the key trade routes from northern Europe Data Hub: World Fleet Update, September 2013 Third Triple-E received, while laid-up fleet is set to grow and breakers see younger ships Asia piracy lowest in four years, Recaap says Trend reported by Singapore-based watchdog conflicts with IMB data The perils of packing TT Club wants to heighten awareness of the dangerous consequences of improperly packed containers Trade Route Intelligence: The Europe-Southern Africa trade Larger vessels being cascaded in Shipper Sentiment Survey: Europe Shippers divided on whether there had been a summer peak season, with some stating that an artificial peak was created by carriers Time for a step change UAE-based niche ports operator Gulftainer is focused on expansion Fundamentals drive Russian port merger Shipping lines will gain from St Petersburg terminal cooperation Our flexible friends The ferry sector must engage with the regulatory process to win through Data Hub: Box Pool Update Box conveyor belt slows Bechtel's African adventure Offshore island solution could be adapted to suit container handling

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OCTOBER 21, 2013
US shippers want P3 clarity US SHIPPERS are calling for a thorough investigation into the potential pricing and service effects of the P3 Alliance Rules to raise H&M broker scrutiny GERMAN hull and machinery insurers are applying new rules for payment transfers and documentation by insurance brokers Long-haul box rates continue freefall LONG-HAUL container rates continued to fall last week as the slack winter season began to take hold KDB becomes STX PO's top shareholder KOREA Development Bank today displaced STX Corp as STX Pan Ocean's biggest shareholder 10-tanker sale rumoured COPENHAGEN-based J Lauritzen is rumoured to be considering selling off its product tanker business to Hafnia, a compatriot company now going public Maersk Tankers mulls over ordering products tankers MAERSK Tankers told Fairplay today that it is considering placing orders for products tankers Iran's navy foils pirates IRAN'S navy has reportedly foiled a pirate attack on an Iranian LPG carrier Two missing in South China ship fire TWO people are missing after a ship fire off the coast of South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local maritime authorities said Price gap widens in demolition offers CASH buyers have been raising offers to secure tonnage for demolition in India, even as ship owners are refraining from demolishing their ships China Gas considers LNG bunkering HONG KONG-listed China Gas plans to enter China's LNG bunkering market for river cargo vessels, a company executive said

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OCTOBER 21, 2013
India Arrests US Anti-Piracy Vessel, Crew Ten crew members and 25 security guards aboard a ship engaged in anti-piracy services were arrested in Chennai Oct. 18 after they failed to produce proper documents allowing them to carry weapons, Indian authorities said. The MV Seaman Guard Ohio is owned by Washington-based AdvanFort International, and flies the Sierra Leone... FREE Webcast: Accessing Hidden Revenue: Steps to Improving Ocean Freight Invoice Audits When the head of the world's largest ocean carrier talks about market trends, the industry listens. So when Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou told 2,000 attendees at the JOC's TPM Conference in Long Beach last March that 12 percent of invoices issued by ocean carriers contain inaccuracies, shippers took notice.... Shippers Face Squeeze in Reefer Boxcar Capacity Shipper acceptance of refrigerated rail has grown in the past several years as new services have proved reliable in intermodal and boxcar sectors. That acceptance has translated in expansion of existing services and new companies entering the arena. But growth of the fledgling industry niche will be difficult to sustain as... The Golden (State) Rules Let's start with a multiple choice quiz: California is: A: Home to world-class researchers and entrepreneurs. B: A progressive-thinking state that leads the world in environmental trends and regulations. C: A business-hating bureaucracy that chases away companies and jobs. D: All of the above. The correct answer, of course, is D, All of the above. There's a... ChassisManager Platform Connects Chassis Owners, Users It's going to be some time before ocean carriers, trucking companies and equipment owners build a new chassis model as ship lines retreat from the business of providing the wheeled intermodal equipment. During the transition, technology providers such as IAS are providing ocean carriers, motor carriers and chassis owners with... Hanjin Shipping to Stop Calling at Port of Portland, Ore. A Hanjin container ship at Port of Portland's Terminal 6.Hanjin Shipping plans to leave the Port of Portland, Ore., to cut costs, according to the port. After nearly two decades of service to the port, the carrier has confirmed that it will end its weekly service in January, putting the port's... Arbitrator: No-Strike Clause in ILA Master Contract Trumps Local Disputes An arbitrator's ruling that forced striking Baltimore longshoremen back to work on containers and roll-on, roll-off cargo has implications for other East and Gulf Coast ports still negotiating local issues not covered by a coastwide master contract. Arbitrator M. David Vaughn ruled on Oct. 18 that the three-day walkout by members... EU, Canada Eye $29 Billion Annual Payoff From Free Trade Deal The European Union and Canada expect their free trade agreement boost two way trade in goods and services by $29 billion a year. Brussels and Ottawa are targeting a 2015 launch for the deal signed Friday which requires approval from the EU's 28 governments, the European Parliament and Canada's 10 provinces. Struck... Kansas City Southern's 3Q Profit Jumped 31.2 Percent Kansas City Southern reported its profit in the third quarter jumped 31.2 percent, from $90.7 million in 2012 to $119.0 million in 2013. Quarterly revenue for the Class I railroad was a record $621.6 million, up 7.7 percent from $577.4 million in the same period last year. Overall, carload volume was... Hub Group's Profit Inched Up in Third Quarter Hub Group reported profit in the third quarter of 2013 totaling $18.6 million, inching up year-over-year from $18.5 million. Total quarterly revenue for the U.S. domestic freight transportation provider was $883 million, from $804.9 million in the third quarter of 2012. The Hub segment's revenue increased 10 percent year-over-year to $679...

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OCTOBER 21, 2013
Carnival crewman dies A crew member on a Carnival Cruise Lines vessel has died in an accident at the port of New Orleans. Three LNG ships fixed A trio of LNG carriers have been fixed for spot shipments as the winter demand season kicks in. Brodosplit books two Croatia's Brodosplit has bagged an order for a pair of LNG-powered multipurpose vessels. Iran thwarts second attack The Iranian navy has said it has foiled another pirate attack as incidents increase in the Gulf of Aden. Nakilat in tug order Nakilat joint ventures will build and operate a series of tugs to work at the Qatari LNG stronghold of Ras Laffan port. Capital Product finds better Capital Product Partners (CPLP) has signed a more lucrative charter for a vessel after the existing deal with its parent was cut short. Piraeus plots ship auctions The port of Piraeus in Greece will be selling 18 inactive or abandoned ships through auctions. STX sells more Pan Ocean Korea's crisis-hit STX Group now owns just 3.55% of restructuring bulker company STX Pan Ocean after more share sales. Minoan seeks share cash Loss-making Greek ferry owner Minoan Lines is to boost its financial position with a share issue aimed at existing investors. MHI leads Brazil deal Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is leading a consortium of Japanese companies into a deal for a Petrobras-controlled Brazilian shipyard. Coastal clinches six Malaysian shipbuilder Coastal Contracts has announced deals to build six offshore vessels worth MYR 318m ($100.33m). Two missing after blaze Two crew were missing on Monday after a fire ripped through a dredger off China. China orders rebound Chinese shipyards clinched close to half of all global ship orders placed in the first nine months of the year. New options for Ismar Three top executives at Western Bulk have clinched new share option deals after selling stock worth nearly $5m in the company's IPO. Western Bulk banks $40m Norway's Western Bulk has confirmed its Oslo IPO brought in gross proceeds of NOK 237.49m ($40.11m) through a sale of 20m new shares. Embiricos bins VLCC Embiricos of Greece has reportedly scrapped an 18-year-old VLCC for an above average rate. HMM adds bulk duo Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is adding two kamsarmax bulkers to its fleet. Dragados steps in? Spanish offshore construction group Dragados has been linked to a takeover of troubled OSX's Brazilian yard. Arctech clears backlog Finland's Arctech Helsinki Shipyard has settled its wages bill after a problem caused by a delay in obtaining loan guarantees. Arms ship to be freed The North Korean cargoship seized in Panama with a Cuban arms cargo will soon be released. Subsea 7 ties up two Subsea 7 has secured charter contracts from Brazilian state oil major Petrobras worth in excess of $600m. New SCI boss unveiled Arun Kumar Gupta has emerged as the favourite to be the next chairman and managing director of Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). Oro Negro prices bond Integradora de Servicios Petroleros Oro Negro (Oro Negro) has priced its debut bond issue as it looks to fund its rig newbuilding effort. Norden ship targeted Vessel robberies continue to take place in Indonesia unchecked with a modern Norden products tanker the latest victim. Hyundai arrests TMT PCC Hyundai Heavy Industries has had a Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) owned car carrier arrested in Malta. Seabourn books newbuild Seabourn has ordered a new ultra-luxury cruise ship at Italy's Fincantieri in the latest stage of its fleet upgrade program.

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OCTOBER 21, 2013
USDA offers $181 million for biofuel production "This financing will expand the number of commercial biorefineries in operation in the U.S. that are producing advanced biofuels from non-food sources," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement. All ships being worked in Baltimore The Maryland Port Administration said all ships are working normally again at the Port of Baltimore after the International Longshoremen's Association agreed to a 90-day contract extension on Friday. NIT League seeks info on P3 Alliance MSC announces peak-season surcharge Sales of U.S. sorghum soar in China The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) said that on last Friday, Oct. 18, the first-ever bulk shipment of U.S. sorghum to China berthed and began unloading at the Guangzhou Port Facility. Canadian National faces Oct. 28 strike FedEx receives first 767 cargo jet Use of NVOs shows P3 impact already appearing Vehicle operations start at Port of Lazaro Cardenas

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OCTOBER 21, 2013
Avails tight in Fujairah Prices generally rising in Middle East and Africa. Prices start week firm across Europe But price movements are muted. Supplier loses out in bunker dispute Scandinavian Bunkering loses lawsuit against Norfield Shipping for unpaid bunkers. New CEO for Singapore LNG terminal Former CEO of YTL PowerSeraya will take up the post. UK supplier makes first ship-to-ship MGO transfer Geos Group says it is offering ex-barge deliveries on case-by-case basis. IMO chief supports calls for 'early' low sulphur decision 'I have suggested that the study of availability of low sulphur fuel should be accelerated', says Koji Sekimizu. India to boost cabotage trade Reducing bunkering duties is one incentive under consideration. New barge for Gladstone Replacement is nearly twice the size of old barge. Efficiency improvements to cut global fuel use by 2040 Even if shipping activity doubles, bunker volumes could shrink equal to Singapore's or more. Asian IFO prices start week stronger Tight avails reported in Singapore. Brightoil to build terminal in China New terminal will have four berths. Software updated with ECA data 'Information on ECA boundaries is critical for efficient voyage planning.' Five arrested for illegal bunker sales Maritime security vessel detained in Indian port. Engine optimising saves on fuel Product links engine performance to weather conditions.

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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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