BRIEFS

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23 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 27, 2013

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EU sees making rate hikes public as tacit anti-competitive collusion SCFI: Asia-Europe rates slip from November 1 GRIs, Asia-US fares better China's 10-month total logistics value rises 9.6pc to US$28.8 trillion HK Mariner's Club join Maersk to provide typhoon relief to Philippines Drop in US intermodal rates continues as index falls 2.2pc Ten dead and 16 missing after two coastal vessels sink off Shandong Beijing-Zhangjiakou intercity rail starts construction next month Yantai Penglai port 10-month cargo volume up 16pc to 10.09 million tonnes Hebei ports cargo volume up 16.8pc to 729 million tonnes in first 10 months NOL denies involvement in European Commission's liner antitrust probe Poland's DCT Gdansk container terminal joins million TEU club Kuehne + Nagel receives major Green Supply Chain Award Ust-Luga Express offers weekly container rail to MANP inland terminal Korean and Russian registers of shipping team up on shipbuilding BMW opts for DB Schenker Rail CO2-free transport buying renewable power Shenzhen airport's 10-month cargo up 7pc as courier volume soars Asian airlines to submit flight plans to China entering disputed airspace Finnair Cargo flies in supplies to Philippines, sets up field hospitals Yangon airport increases inspection level to crack rising illegal trade Lufthansa Cargo starts Boeing 777F on Frankfurt-JFK/Atlanta/Chicago run

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
CTL 2013 mega expo & conference opens tomorrow NATO warship apprehends suspected pirates Nautical Institute launches From Paper Charts to ECDIS Danish delegation, led by Minister for Trade & Economic Affairs, visits APM Terminals CFS facility in Dadri India Natie Portal to support business development strategies between India & Belgium Sagar port, expansion projects seen benefiting KoPT Vasan flags off coal transport project at Haldia, inaugurates IWAI terminal at KDS INR inches up further on persistent dollar selling PEC & MMTC float tenders for exporting 1.25 lakh t of wheat ADB to set up infra fund for Asia-Pacific region

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LDz Cargo plans to renew fleet Change at the head of Guadeloupe Port Caraibes Steder Group/Delta Maritime open office in Constanta Kuwait Airways has internal troubles, but back in Iraq CIS and UIC set to cooperate CMA CGM records lower Q3 profits but good year-on-year... Technical director returns to the TX Logistik fold Dachser sets up JV in Indonesia Charter broker positions freighters in the Philippines Daimler Trucks Asia investing EUR 300 million Evergreen Line aims to boost Libyan trade Ceva signs three-year contract with Scania in Iberia Australians receive C-17 compartment trainer Be prepared for winter weather with FTA Drewry: big carriers gain market share Beckchoice mourns its general manager

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
BSEE cites operators for SEMS deficiencies Hydrex performs underwater PBCF installations MARAD releases Panama Canal expansion study River closure follows towboat sinking

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Maintenance dredging underway at Port of Olympia locations ISS says Port Qingdao back to normal operations New duty-free stores open at Seattle-Tacoma Airport MarAd publishes new study eyeing expanded Panama Canal Yang Ming joining Wan Hai in Northeast Asia/Vietnam run

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Star Bulk posts improved third quarter results Capralos heralds 'rapid transformation' amid ongoing cost reductions CSAV reports third-quarter net loss Carrier reveals plans to raise an extra $170m next year D'Amico lands $18m time charter contract for product tanker newbuild Italian owner says deal shows how product tanker market is improving Cyprus shipping back from banking crisis But Turkey ban hinders growth, says local owner American Club announces 10% hike in premiums Latest increase matches last year's change Shipping lines facing antitrust proceedings revealed All 14 firms are top 20 carriers Golden Ocean tones down expansion plans UPDATE: John Fredriksen dry bulk company bounces back into the black UK ports suffer a 'competitive disadvantage', say MPs Overseas governments shoulder the burden of infrastructure costs, claims report Blystad quits board of Songa Offshore Resignation follows completion of drill rig owner's refinancing plan Crowley orders LNG-fuelled boxship newbuildings US shipowner becomes the third Jones Act carrier to go for gas ACM is open to offers Leading shipbroker will not ignore merger and acquisition opportunities G6 Alliance keeps its options open on expanding to new trades APL's Hall does not rule out wider coverage but declines to confirm talks between lines Chinese bank linked to giant boxships ordered in South Korea for CMA CGM BoComm Leasing said to be behind $422m SHI deal for five post-panamax vessels Titan Petrochemicals financial restructuring hangs in the balance Oil logistics firm struggles to complete $50m bond sales ACM chief warns overbuilding is returning Recovery could be stymied before it starts, says shipping group chairman Plumbe UASC takes space on intra-Asia feeder services Agreements reached with China Shipping Container Lines and OOCL More than 300 KG funds declared insolvent Investors' losses top $5bn after a year of accelerating collapses Service providers reap the benefits of an expanded Panama Canal Washington study examines the impact of enlargement on the container industry STX Pan Ocean starts rehabilitation with a management reshuffle Court will approve new leadership after Chun and three directors step down South Korea state lenders back Teekay order at Samsung Heavy Industries Kexim, KEB and K-Sure agree loans and guarantees for building FPSO

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Star Bulk exceeds expectations STAR Bulk Carriers has restored normalcy to its bottom-line, reporting a 3Q13 net loss of $168,000 versus the impairment-induced net loss of $308.68M from a year ago MarAd sees gaps from Panama widening COSTS imposed on US ports must be better understood to gauge investment decisions hinging on the expanded Panama Canal, MarAd said Northern losses hit share sale Northern Shipyard of St. Petersburg has plummeted in value following three successive quarters of lossmaking this year Two held in Sweden grounding The RUSSIAN master and first mate of general cargo vessel Fri Wave were breathalysed and arrested by Swedish police after the vessel ran aground off Torsö, according to the Swedish Coast Guard Vallianz wins $150M in deals SINGAPORE'S Vallianz Holdings said today it has clinched $150M worth of chartering contracts with a leading Middle East group Saverex completes Exmar share sale SAVEREX NV has reduced its stake in listed Belgian gas carrier operator Exmar from 54.33% to 46.09% Greeks hold 196 in migrant smuggling cases GREEK officials are today holding 196 people in connection with attempts to smuggle migrants during the past week MPM's 3Q profits rise 18.3% SINGAPORE'S offshore support vessel owner Marco Polo Marine said today its 3Q13 profits rose 18.3% year on year to S$25.2M ($20.3M) Songa finishes placement SONGA Offshore said it has completed a private placement of shares and convertible bonds Perdana buys three offshore vessels for $50M MALAYSIA's Perdana Petroleum Berhad said it has acquired two AHTSs and one work vessel for an aggregate $50M Three-year VLCC rate high triggers orders OWNERS are starting to order VLCCs, with spot freight rates hitting three-year highs, Pareto shipping analysts have noted Bumi Armada tipped to win Madura FPSO project MALAYSIAN FPSO operator Bumi Armada is expected to win Husky Energy's Madura FPSO project in Indonesia, sector analysts have said GO upbeat on turning to profits GOLDEN Ocean, the drybulk shipping group in John Frederiksen's business empire, said the sector's outlook remains positive, as it reported turning to profits in 3Q13

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Teamsters Set Date to Review YRC Proposal Teamsters leaders will meet next week to review a contract proposal from YRC Worldwide and decide whether to submit it to the membership for a vote. The trucking giant today announced the International Brotherhood of Teamsters had chosen Dec. 6 as the date for "Two Man Committee" meetings with local union... Flagship Logistics Group Calls for Veterans Flagship Logistics Group is looking for a few good people to staff its new customer contact center in Indianapolis: veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces. The Williamstown, N.J.-based logistics subsidiary of Flagship Food Group built the center with one goal in mind: to hire as many veterans, including those... ILA Asks FMC to Block P3 Network The International Longshoremen's Association asked the Federal Maritime Commission to block implementation of the P3 vessel-sharing agreement on grounds it would present "an unprecedented risk of anticompetitive practices." ILA President Harold Daggett said in a letter to the commission that the proposed global alliance of Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA... Dachser Opens Joint Venture in Indonesia Dachser has established a joint venture in Indonesia as part of its global expansion strategy. The Germany-based logistics provider, No. 40 on JOC's list of the Top 50 Global Transportation and Logistics Companies, said PT Dachser Indonesia opened for business on Nov. 18. The co-owner of the joint venture is shipping professional... Ocean Carrier Reliability Improves Slightly, SeaIntel Says Container ships reached their destination ports around the world on time 81.2 percent of the time in September, a small increase of 0.4 percentage point from August, according to the latest Global Liner Performance report from SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. "This is a very positive development as schedule reliability has declined for... Sinotrans Shipping Chairman Resigns SHANGAI, China - In the latest shake-up of senior management at a Chinese shipping company, Zhao Huxiang, chairman of Hong Kong-based Sinotrans Shipping, has resigned, the company announced. It attributed his departure to other work allocations from the parent company, Sinotrans Group. Zhao will retain the role of chairman of Sinotrans ... US Ports Dangle New Incentives to Lure Services The plan by Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co. to form the world's largest vessel-sharing alliance, which would control about 25 percent of the container volume in the trans-Pacific, presents great opportunity for U.S. ports, but also significant competitive risks. In an attempt to influence the world's three largest... Giving Freight a Voice My column this month comes to you from Boston, well actually from Newton, Mass, where just a few months ago this community and the country itself was shocked by a domestic terrorism attack at the conclusion of the Boston Marathon. I wasn't in Boston for anything related to that horror,...

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Star to make it 10 Star Bulk Carriers is poised to add 10th third-party bulker as it continues to grow its managed fleet. Navigator seals IPO All eyes on Navigator Gas as shares gain traction in the wake of Wall Street debut. Earnings impress The containership industry does not appear to be disappointed by the performance of CMA-CGM in the third quarter. Zim delays earnings Zim Integrated Shipping Services (Zim) appears to have postponed the release of its third-quarter earnings report. Battle of the bulge American Petroleum Tankers (APT) of the US appears to be closing in on the final leg of a campaign to list shares on the New York Stock Exchange by way of an initial public offering (IPO). CSAV sinks to loss Compania Sudamericana de Vapores (CSAV) turned in a third-quarter loss Tuesday and warned that volatility in the containership segment will likely continue in the foreseeable future. VL goose cooked? Owners flocking to ink VLCC newbuildings threaten to scramble the market even before the recovery has taken hold, ACM Shipping says. Star Bulk turning around Star Bulk Carriers has logged an improved set of third quarter results, reversing the red ink reported for the same period a year ago. Yang Ming sells again Taiwanese line Yang Ming could earn up to TWD 986m ($33.29m) from selling off containers. Finnlines' flooding failure A UK accident report has criticised a Finnlines crew following the flooding of a pump room after a ro-pax collision at Holyhead. Don't fight the cycle Credit Suisse has initiated coverage of Costamare with a neutral rating amid suggestions a recovery in the boxship market is still over a year away. KLC coughs up Bulker owner Golden Ocean is to bank $1.1m as rehabilitated Korea Line Corp (KLC) moves to settle its debt to the Norwegian company. Indonesia spurs Marco Marco Polo Marine's entry into the Indonesian offshore market helped push the company to an improved showing in 2013. Crewman crushed A seafarer has died after being trapped on top of a lift on a DFDS ro-pax off Sweden. Remoy triggers offer Rem Offshore CEO Age Remoy has pledged to launch an offer for the 21.37% of the company he doesn't own after increasing his holding this week. Vallianz to double up Singapore-based offshore services contractor Vallianz aims to double its fleet within the next three years. Billung aims for exposure Norway's Golden Ocean Group has revealed a more "aggressive" focus on the spot market as its third quarter result turned positive. Three more for Golden Golden Ocean Group of Norway has boosted its supramax orderbook with three more ships in China. Golden Ocean ditches kamsarmaxes Norway's Golden Ocean Group has axed the last two of its kamsarmax newbuildings in China, but faces more arbitration over the cancellation. Samsung nets five Samsung Heavy Industries has bagged a huge shipbuilding order from a mystery Asian owner. Norwegian giants clash A new report from DNB Markets has suggested the crude tanker market may be brighter than previously expected. ACM back in black London broker ACM Shipping Group has returned to profit in the first half of 2013 following a big impairment hit last year. Precious scores four Thailand's Precious Shipping has swooped for four bulk carriers at favoured Chinese shipyards. LSC further behind Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has posted a bigger loss in the year to date, but is hoping for better in the fourth quarter. BW Group refinances BW Group has arranged a new term loan facility worth $866m which it has used to pay down existing debt. Lorenzo loses more Philippines feedership owner Lorenzo Shipping has posted a big increase in its net loss as revenue fell in the third quarter. Titan unveils new plan Troubled Hong Kong shipyard and fuel group Titan Petrochemicals has revealed details of a revised restructuring plan that offers creditors up to 40 cents in the dollar. No escape for banks Losses from shipping portfolios are likely to remain high next year according to Fitch Ratings. UASC eyes Asia growth United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) is introducing two new feeder services to expand its coverage of Asia. Steel at 5-month high Global steel production reached a five month high in October figures from the industry's trade association show. IPO window open Navios is already one of the most recognizable names in the shipping industry and Wall Street appears to be growing increasingly interested in one of its lesser-known affiliates, Navios South American Logistics (Navios Logistics).

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Transportation construction to rise 5% in 2014 The construction market for domestic transportation infrastructure will grow to $135.8 billion next year, up 5 percent from $129 billion in 2013, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association. Crowley to build LNG-fueled ships for Puerto Rico trade The 26,500-DWT ships, which are being built by VT Halter Marine, will have a cargo capacity of approximately 2,400 TEU, with additional space for nearly 400 vehicles. They are due for delivery in the second and fourth quarter of 2017. Europe to promote alternative-fuel infrastructure JF Hillebrand buys Satellite Logistics WTO backs EU's seal trade ban The World Trade Organization released a final report this week backing the European Union's ban on trade in products of commercial seal hunts. In 2010, Canada and Norway initiated a WTO challenge against the European Union's ban. UASC increases intra-Asia service Deep Dredge begins at PortMiami Washington Notebook: Railroads propose tank car changes for flammable materials CSAV reports loss in third quarter The company said transported volume reached 493,512 TEU in the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 5.6 percent compared to the second quarter of 2013 and of 0.8 percent compared to the third quarter of 2012.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Biofuels could help 'smooth out' oil price spikes US Navy's commitment to biofuel is not driven by environmental concerns, rather by costs and energy security. Prices firm in Fujairah In South Africa, intermediate fuel oil (IFO) prices were soft. Tight avails in Rotterdam North European ports see prices firm. Curoil extends supply operations Now supplying in port in Aruba. New bunker manager for Rudder Bunker trader says new addition to focus on Asian growth. Russian fuel oil exports fall in October Overall fuel oil output, however, remained steady. Russian oil major sees profit slip But revenue up at OAO Lukoil. Operations resume at Qingdao terminal VLCC unloading fuel oil caargo four days after deadly pipeline explosion. Court orders payment to bunker supplier Outstanding bunker bill amounts to $14 million. Bunker prices firming in Asia Supplies of bunker fuels were tight at Asian ports. LNG-fuelled box vessels 'will cut bunker costs' Operators will be able to 'make savings of around $10 per TEU.' Asean shipowners support IMO emissions monitoring scheme But have concerns regarding use of fuel consumption and emissions data. Tight avails to persist at Busan Earliest bunker deliveries from early December onwards. P&I Club issues bunker rule change reminder New Californian sulphur limit to start from 2014.

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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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