BRIEFS

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23 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 3, 2014

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OOCL hikes southeast Asia-Australia rate US$200/TEU from April 1 MOL offers two intra-Asia Qingdao-Manila/Bangkok services with RCL Hutchison Port Holdings profit off 4pc to US$953 million, revenues up 4pc Work to resume 'normal pace' on locks under 'conceptual' Panama pact CSAV stung by US$8.9 million US fine for rigging ro-ro rates Evergreen looks to new ways to develop wider role in new CKYHE Fujian Customs and quarantine sector tie up to enhance efficiency Alashankou's January trade cargo falls 10.1pc to 2.28 million tonnes Felixstowe port adds US$2.50 charge on truck calls from noon to 5pm Philippines Supreme Court backs company in seafarer disability case Goodman leases 54,880 square metres for new Alibaba DC in Suzhou Maritime insurers UK P&I Club sees business increase in 2014 renewals China's 2013 air cargo and mail rises 2.4pc 5.06 million tonnes DHL and Etihad Cargo increase connectivity through the Middle East Emirates to create cargo corridor between 2 airports and Dubai port

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APRIL 28, 2014
Agreement reached to increase ILO minimum wage for the able seafarer ICS Chairman praises IMO efficiency at World Ocean Summit MOL signs deal to build, charter new LNG carrier NYK report receives Special Achievement Award at 2013 Nikkei Annual Report Awards SAL, Sai Maritime load reactors in record time at Mumbai Port SCI's Annual Worldwide Agents Meet 2014 from today Cotton exports likely to reach 10 m bales this year Essar imports more crude, while RIL cuts inward shipment Exports of wheat, rice & corn may drop by 29 pc in 2014-15: USDA Import - Export Code (iec) number explained Imports of natural rubber up during Apr.-Jan. 2013-14 India emerges largest shrimp exporter to US MSME Ministry seeks tax relief in FTP to boost exports Textile exports may fall short of target Bhushan Patil elected JNPT Labour Trustee for eighth consecutive time N. N. Kumar appointed Chairman of JN Port Fag-end rally helps rupee close firm at 61.80 Forex reserves drop by $ 383.7 m to $ 293.40 bn Govt clears projects worth Rs 16k crore Lanco Infratech bags INR 3,960 cr. order from TN NTPC to increase its presence in MP Shashi Kiran Shetty bestowed with 'Business Leader of the Year' award

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Fleet integration programme for grain shippers DNV GL opens Asia Pacific HQ in Singapore Two engineering awards for CSX tunnel project Gulf Air returns to Teheran today WCI dropping further Victron Energy opens new warehouse in Spain UNIFE welcomes work on fourth railway package Avianca returning to London Stena expanding on Irish-French route K Line launches new Jaseco services UK: Freight Movement in Wales expands fleet Operations start at new Deichmann distribution centre Mit der Schiene auf gutem Kurs JAL further reduces fuel cargo surcharge

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APRIL 28, 2014
Trucking group disrupting Port Metro Vancouver operations Washington Ecology Department praises Port of Vancouver cleanup effort U.S. rail freight traffic climbs during week Port of Port Angeles seeking advisory committee applicants Panama Canal Authority reaches deal for expansion work

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APRIL 28, 2014
Quijano confirms three-month delay to enlarged Panama Canal Waterway pushes back commercial transit start date to the first quarter of 2016 GasLog seeks secondhand tonnage as energy firms divest and small players fold Company braced for LNG consolidation on posting strong annual results Company results round-up Free to read: Keep up to date during the earnings season with our daily summary of financial reports Höegh LNG slides into the red Weakening liquefied natural gas shipping market claims another casualty BW LPG exercise options for two VLGCs Gas shipping company eyes growth in shipping US propane and butane Golar bearish about short-term LNG shipping prospects Fredriksen gas carrier pulls no punches as its income slides Eitzen Chemical hits a high as losses shrink Owner expects further improvements in chemtanker market Scorpio Bulkers nets a new loan for four newbuildings Lauro-led outfit also announces new charter-in agreements Busan offers discounts to green ships South Korean port adopts Environmental Ship Index as benchmark See-saw ride for capesizes Rates have come up strongly, but should stay within today's range throughout the week Eimskip pushes back newbuildings' delivery a second time Icelandic carrier says delay will not affect services as it posts operating profits down 9% Asia-Europe rates slide again Prices slip by more than $100 week on week Turkish ship recycler moves closer to European approval ISO certification positions Aliaga to meet Brussels' stricter standards Tokyo Gas-backed orders signal Japanese rush to buy US LNG MOL and NYK book new tonnage at Japan Marine United Pile them high As boxships get bigger, owners must rethink the way they stack cargo on board Maersk Tankers seeks a way out Product segment has promise but can AP Moller-Maersk arm fulfil its potential? Top five most-read stories Free to read: Friday February 27 Hutchison Port Holdings reports a 4% drop in annual operating profits Higher depreciation costs weigh down on earnings Oldendorff reveals 68 firm newbuilding orders Dry bulk operator expects up to 80 vessels to join its fleet in the next four years DFDS benefits from recovery in northern Europe Ferry and ro-ro operator posts a $64m pre-tax operating profit for 2013 Panama Canal work 'to regain normal pace' Canal authority and contractors table a conceptual agreement to finish the third locks The Week on Wall Street \| February 28 Free to read: the first OSG lender legal challenge, Matson Shipping, Diamond S and overordering in the tanker market CSAV pleads guilty to US price-fixing charge and agrees to pay $8.9m Chilean line is the target for the first charges filed by antitrust agency in shipping probe CSAV shareholders to vote on Hapag-Lloyd merger Extraordinary shareholders' meeting scheduled for March 21

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APRIL 28, 2014
NSB considers conversions NSB Niederelbe Schiffahrts - one of Germany's biggest charter container shipowners - is plotting a major ship conversion scheme in a bid to escape the slump in period rates for Panamax boxships. Woodside signs LNG deal with Korea Gas Corp Korea Gas Corp (KOGAS) will buy 2.2M tonnes of LNG from Australia's Woodside over the next three years, Woodside announced today. Danish Ship Finance impairment losses narrow Danish Ship Finance (DSF), the privately owned Copenhagen-based shipping bank, has reported a sharp narrowing of loan impairment charges and subsequently a significant increase in net profit. MacGregor buys Deep Water Solutions Finnish onshore, offshore, and maritime load handling equipment maker Cargotec has announced that its MacGregor business unit has bought Deep Water Solutions (DWS) of Kristiansand, Norway, for an undisclosed sum. Hoegh LNG dives to 2013 loss Hoegh LNG has reported a loss for both the final quarter of 2013 and the full year, and has warned that the sector is likely to face several challenging years because of excess capacity. Box rates spiralling down Freight rates for container liftings ex Far East continued to drop fast this week ahead ahead of renewed rate restoration attempts by liner operators.1083671.timg Panama Canal compromise reached A deal has been reached to complete the Panama Canal's third set of locks, although the debut of commercial operations will be delayed until spring 2016.1482282.timg Speeding caused VLCC to crash into pipeline The Korea Coast Guard has announced that a Singapore-flagged VLCC was going too fast when it came into contact with GS Caltex's three pipelines in Yeosu last month. STX O&S in further debt-to-equity swap Beleaguered South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding will issue 756.5M new shares to its creditors in a further debt-to-equity swap.

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APRIL 28, 2014
SCFI Asia-Europe Rates Showing 'Rapid Decay' Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, North Europe, week ending Feb. 28, 2014. Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to northern European and Mediterranean ports fell about $120 per TEU in the week of Feb. 28, continuing a downward trend that started in the second week of January and marking the lowest... JOC Truckload Capacity Index Drops to New Low The JOC Truckload Capacity Index dropped to 79.8 in the fourth quarter - its lowest reading yet - as several large truckload fleets continued to reduce their tractor count in late 2013. The index fell after climbing in the previous two quarters from 79.9 to 81.9. The index, based on actual... CSAV Pleads Guilty to Ro-Ro Price-Fixing Conspiracy CSAV has agreed to plead guilty and pay a criminal fine of $8.9 million for its involvement in a conspiracy to fix prices, allocate customers and rig bids of international shipping services for roll-on, roll-off cargo, to and from the U.S. and elsewhere, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The... Panama Canal Locks Delayed Again Under New Contractor Pact The deadline for completing the $5.25 billion Panama Canal's expansion project has been postponed by another three months, to early 2016, under a tentative refinancing agreement between the Panama Canal Authority and the engineering consortium that is building the new locks. The verbal refinancing agreement, which contracting consortium Grupo Unidos por... Vancouver Unionized Truckers to Hold Strike Vote March 1 Port Metro VancouverUnifor-Vancouver Container Truckers' Association says it will hold a strike vote on March 1 that could result in its members joining hundreds of other truckers who walked off the job at Port Metro Vancouver on Feb. 26. Members of Unifor-VCTA, which is British Columbia's largest union representing container truckers,... Storms Drive US Spot Truckload Rates Higher U.S. spot market truckload rates remain unseasonably high, propped up by a combination of higher demand and supply chain disruptions caused by continuing severe winter weather in parts of the country. The DAT average national dry van spot market rate rose to a new peak of $1.98 per mile in... Airports Boosting Investment in the Cold Chain On a recent day in mid-December, two 747 freighters flew into MidAmerica St. Louis Airport loaded with 250,000 pounds of Chilean blueberries. Just days later, another 160,000 pounds of the fruit landed at the airport. For MidAmerica, which has ambitions of becoming an air cargo hub for perishables, it was the... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Feb. 28 Multiple container lines hope to increase rates in a variety of trade lanes from March through June, although any hikes achieved could be fleeting, as overcapacity continues to negatively impact carriers' control of pricing. JOC's TPM 2014 conference, which kicks off on March 2, will feature discussions of volatility in the... New Rail Services Give Perishables Shippers Options New and expanding refrigerated rail services are delivering new options for smaller food shippers who soon could be left out in the cold by western railroads as thousands of 50-year-old mechanical boxcars are retired in the coming years. "Over the next decade or so, there is a real wall coming up... With ILWU Talks About to Heat Up, Shippers Weigh Options Li & Fung Logistics isn't waiting for the worst-case scenario. The logistics division of Hong Kong-based sourcing giant Li & Fung - and other cargo owners like it who ship through the U.S. West Coast - will be watching closely over the next four months as the International Longshore and... Q&A: By Whom the Bill Is Paid Q: I hope you can provide me with some guidance on this. A carrier has these rules. They do not recognize Section 7 on any bill of lading as stated in the rules tariff. I have encountered situations described in B and C quite a few times, but A not so... Nehru Port OKs PSA's Bid for Fourth Container Terminal Global port-terminal operator PSA International has been selected to build and operate the long-delayed fourth container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, India's largest container hub, through a public-private partnership development scheme. "The board of trustees at a meeting on Feb. 26 approved PSA's bid and agreed to issue a formal letter... Massive Container Terminal Considered for Malaysia's Port Klang A planned new container facility at Port Klang will offer 30 million TEUs of extra capacity, according to government ministers. A new port of such size would significantly up the competitive ante against rival operators at Tanjung Pelepas, Maersk's South East Asia hub, and PSA's vast terminal complex at Singapore, as...

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APRIL 28, 2014
Golar seeks refinancing Golar LNG Partners said it is in talks to refinance an $84.5m loan backed by an eight-year-old LNG carrier. Golar beats estimates Golar LNG has reported a group-wide decline in operating income, although both of its New York-listed companies beat analyst expectations. Rescue called off The US Coast Guard has called off the search for a missing solo mariner after a tanker and pure car carrier diverted to help the rescue efforts. Olympic fixes newbuilds Olympic Shipping has picked up contracts for a pair of subsea support newbuildings. FRNT's cape IPO carrot Frontline 2012's long anticipated initial public offering (IPO) for its capesize fleet has added another carrot for investors in John Fredriksen's flagship company, analysts say. Arison to pocket $400m Micky Arison stands to pocket around $400m from the sale of slice of cruiseship owner Carnival Corporation. Klaveness profit triples Torvald Klaveness tripled its earnings in 2013 as it cut operating costs despite a bigger fleet. FSL gets breathing room First Ship Lease (FSL) has reached a agreement with lenders to relax loan covenants until the end of the year. Crews win pay rise Shipping companies and the ITF union have agreed a pay hike for crews worth 4.95% by 2016. Flex pressing ahead Flex LNG is biding its time on a potential merger or asset sales as it focuses on finding finance and charters for its Samsung newbuildings. SALT bulks up Scorpio Bulkers has moved quickly to add to its fleet of chartered in vessels and tied up financing for four newbuildings under construction. Ardmore ups the ante Ardmore Shipping has increased its proposed share sale as it revealed it is on the hunt for resales and modern second-hand products tankers. Diamond Geezer TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Suitcase financing We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Eitzen Chem keen to buy Norway's Eitzen Chemical is still trying to find new cash streams to built its business, but recent debt sales have "created a new dynamic" in the process, it said. GasLog in strong finish GasLog has reported a strong set of fourth quarter results which came in clear of Wall Street forecasts. Tallink raises its sights Baltic ro-pax group Tallink has seen annual earnings fall, but an improved fourth quarter result has left it positive for 2014. Wisdom adds two more Taiwan's Wisdom Marine has increased its big orderbook in Japan with two more 81,700-dwt bulkers. DFDS launches buy-back Danish shipowner DFDS is rewarding investors through a buy-back scheme worth DKK 200m ($40.67m). DFDS does better Danish ro-ro owner DFDS is still looking to make acquisitions after posting better profit for 2013. Subsea 7 in $75m win Norway's Subsea 7 has won a $75m subsea contract with oil heavyweight ExxonMobil in Canada. Sales hurt NOCC Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) fell to a deeper loss in the final quarter after scrapping two vessels. PB to slow record growth Pacific Basin Shipping plans to slow down its record expansion pace in the face of rising asset prices and the filing up of shipyard slots in Japan. CSAV slashes loss A tax gain has helped Chilean container line CSAV cut a large chunk from its annual loss. Latvian loses less Products tanker owner Latvian Shipping Co (LSC) has cut its annual loss after a profitable second half. JMU seals LNG double Shipbuilder Japan Marine United Corp (JMU) has secured orders for two LNG carrier newbuildings from domestic shipowners. Hoegh LNG misses mark Hoegh LNG sank deeper into the red than predicted in the fourth quarter. CSAV admits price-fixing Chile's CSAV has pleaded guilty to price-fixing in the US. Top-up for CSCL Chinese container line CSCL has lined up a new loan worth $57m with Pingan Bank. Jinhui slams private equity Jinhui Shipping & Transportation is the latest shipowner to argue that private equity is harming the recovery in the dry bulk sector. Seaspan wins BC order Canada's BC Ferries is ordering a new cable ferry at Vancouver's Seaspan yard. Jinhui slips to a loss Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has ended the year on a downer with a loss in the fourth quarter due to vessel write-downs. Alam Maritime suffers Malaysia's Alam Maritim Resources has reported a near five-fold drop in FY 2013 fourth quarter profits. Oldendorff comes clean Oldendorff has revealed comprehensive details of its huge newbuild programme which spans yards in China, Japan and South Korea.

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APRIL 28, 2014
Breakthrough reached on Panama Canal contract impass The Panama Canal Authority and the international consortium building the new locks for an expanded Canal announced Friday that they had reached a tentative agreement on a framework for completing the project. COSCO to raise cargo rates by $1,000 in 11 weeks COSCO announced sharp rate increases for all cargo from the Far East to Red Sea and Persian Gulf trade over 11 weeks, adding a total of $2,000 to existing rates across two lanes. Oregon's governor orders study at Port of Portland Cargo weighs down IAG in 2013 IAG Cargo, the amalgamation of the cargo divisions at British Airways and Iberia, experienced a 7-percent drop in volume between 2012 and 2013, seeing activity decline to 5,653 million cargo-ton kilometers last year. Kalitta Air helps launch NY-Amsterdam service Weekly GRI Roundup Jaenichen says marine highway program should expand focus DOT should explore expanding the Marine Highway concept beyond barge services for containers to other kinds of cargo normally carried by truck or rail, Acting Maritime Administrator Paul Jaenichen said. CSAV shareholders to vote on Hapag-Lloyd merger Japan 24-hour rule set to begin The Advance Filing Rule is similar to the U.S. 24-hour rule in timing, but requires more detailed information about the cargo itself and the parties involved in the transaction. U.S. 4Q GDP revised down to 2.4% Corn shippers warned to avoid co-mingling

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APRIL 28, 2014
Fuel prices fall in the Americas Tight low sulphur avails reported in the US Gulf and along the US East Coast. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. DFDS may shut down 'unprofitable' routes due to high fuel costs Large-scale analysis of route network underway in light of upcoming 'costly' eco regulations. Groups to sign preliminary deal to end Panama Canal dispute ACP and GUPC to give $100 million each for 'immediate cash flow needs' to fully resume expansion work. DNV GL and Singapore join forces on research Areas to be addressed include LNG risk assessment, energy saving and emission reduction technology. Lack of price direction as week ends Bunker prices were soft in Istanbul. Prices soft in Fujairah Bunker prices climb in Suez. Box shipping company to dump fuel-guzzling ships Capacity to be replaced with more fuel-efficient tonnage. Singapore fuel oil stocks fall But February average unchanged from January. Hong Kong bunker player shrugs off share price fluctuations Share value dipped 20% on Monday. Asian prices soften to end week Good avails reported across key trading hubs. Opportunity for bonded bunkering at Georgia No bunker tanker supply available since early last year. Titan delays 2013 annual results Extra time needed to finalise results as two directors left the board, group says. Sinopec sale to include Hong Kong marine fuels business Firm plans to sell up to 30% of its retail oil business to private investors. Reports: Greek port planning LNG bunkering facility Qatari company linked to development.

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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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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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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)

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››› 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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