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January 13, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Kaohsiung port's 2013 box volume rises 1.6pc to 9.94m TEU
  • Deluge of new box ship capacity in 2014 to widen supply-demand gap
  • MOL boosts intra-Asia network with new Shekou call, feeder service
  • ZIM renews Paraguay services in new barge service connection
  • CCNI introduce feeder to maximise Asia-Mexico-WCSA coverage
  • Sankyu to provide AFR services for cargo shipments to Japan
  • Lacklustre year end for the container shipping charter market
  • Further fears may delay regulatory approval to launch P3 in April
  • Wal-Mart recalls tainted locally-supplied donkey meat in China
  • Delta Maritime ships large lifeboats Greece to Norway
  • AAR deliver 900 ULDs to Vietnam Airlines to add to 2,000 in operation
  • Ruslan AN-124-100 transports olympic torch on relay for Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics
  • Evergreen EAGLE closes down ground-handling services as parent company hits tarmac

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • Chinese New Year gives a fillip to Asia-Europe box rates
  • Coastal shipping set to get incentive boost
  • Emerald Maritime bets on India to drive growth in bulk cargo movement
  • Euronav to acquire 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers
  • KPI Association set to encompass whole maritime sector
  • Moore Stephens says 2015 should see return of healthy shipping industry
  • Quick Take
  • Safmarine kicks off the New Year with another award
  • SOLAS, MARPOL amendments enter into force on Jan. 1
  • Natural rubber imports up 46 pc despite higher duty
  • Soyameal exports dip 8 pc in Dec.
  • US becomes top buyer of Indian seafood
  • Cabinet approves conversion of Kandla Port's leasehold land to freehold
  • ICTT berths its second-largest mother vessel
  • Railways handles 4.7 pc more freight during April-Dec. 2013
  • eBRC success should prompt govt to go for complete EDI in ex-im transactions, says Fieo President
  • Export target of $ 325 bn achievable, says Commerce Ministry
  • Exports up, imports show negative growth in Dec.
  • Forex reserves drop to $ 293.11 bn
  • Hike in import duty on refined edible oils approved
  • INR ends better at 61.91against dollar
  • Virender Uppal takes charge as AEPC Chairman
  • A2SEA signs contract to install 97 turbines in German part of the North Sea
  • Almajdouie Logistics handles first shipment through Saudi Arabianport

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tata Steel and SNCF expand cooperation
  • Grand Port Maritime du Havre: Bekanntmachung
  • Safmarine kicks off new year with award
  • Swiss watchdog fines airlines over freight cartel
  • UPS opens new healthcare facility in Ontario, Canada
  • Efforts to optimise railway safety are successful
  • European Union to spearhead counter-piracy efforts in 2014
  • Menlo Worldwide introduces pick-to-light carts technology
  • Lex Autolease joins Van Excellence as new industry partner
  • Modest cargo volume increase in November
  • Sievert Handel Transporte concentrates activities in...
  • Swissport appoints senior vice-president cargo operations
  • New Danish transport award for whole industry
  • ABC takes over fifth B747-8F
  • Nils Wolf & Associates starts up in project logistics sector

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • DNV GL Oil and Gas has new CEO
  • Crowley orders MAN B&W ME-GI engines for ConRo duo
  • Electric Boat gets Ohio replacement award
  • USCG warns on tank sampling dangers
  • Moore Stephens sees brighter shipping fortunes by 2015
  • NNS gets carrier contract mod

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Judge sides with Port of Vancouver in Tesoro-Savage EPA case
  • Port Metro Vancouver building pair of new harbor patrol vessels
  • Coast Guard medevacs crewman from cargo ship off Washington coast
  • New commissioners sworn-in on Anacortes port board
  • Trucking group names Osiecki head of legislative affairs efforts

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • OSG settles rejection claims
    Agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities to settle general unsecured claims worth $42.8m
  • Deutsche Bank hire Stoltenberg
    NordLB man fills Bedranowsky's shoes
  • CMA CGM confirms links to order for eight post-panamax boxships
    Bookings placed by leasing companies affiliated to two Chinese banks
  • Arista seeks new equity from over-the-counter offering
    Portuguese dry bulk firm remains tight-lipped about expansion plans
  • Contship Italia reports 20% growth in Mediterranean terminals' throughput
    Tangier is the star performer, having recovered from previous years' unrest
  • Panama expansion means tough times to continue for the panamax fleet
    Widening waterway only reinforces the trend towards bigger boxships
  • VLCC spot market earnings plummet
    The 2013 spike ends as daily rates fall more than $5,000 every 24 hours
  • Continuing US ban on crude exports disappoints tanker owners
    There is no sign that restrictions will lift any time soon, says Cowen
  • TMT crew repatriated from Tyne
    Coastguard pledges to detain the woodchip carrier until it tackles its deficiencies
  • Cancellation beckons for Alpha Gas LNG carrier at STX
    Fate of start-up's two-ship order at troubled Korean yard is now unclear
  • Vantage Drilling linked to STX cancellation
    New York owner announced last year that work had halted on a drillship order
  • Enterprise expands Houston liquefied petroleum gas export terminal
    Strong demand creates international opportunities for US cargoes
  • Danaos plans to unload damaged Hanjin Italy
    Collision with LNG carrier occurred when 10,100 teu boxship was almost full
  • BG Freight feedership sails from London Gateway to Teesport
    Northeast UK port has pledged to expand its shortsea links
  • Rolls-Royce takeover talks with Wärtsilä end without a deal
    Buying Finnish ship enginemaker would have boosted UK firm's marine business
  • Growing your own
    Bean counters move training from the category of 'investment' to that of 'costs'
  • Jones Act may hold the key to OSG renaissance
    Continuing interest in bonds and equity, despite Chapter 11
  • Greek-owned fleet tops $100bn in value
    Country ahead of Japan and China in terms of market worth, says valuer
  • Cruiseship pairing not viable in Arctic waters, warns Clia
    Industry association cites insufficient customer demand and operational risks

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • Strong start for US box flows
    US container imports are predicted to rise this month and continue to build on last year's performance, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)
  • Skuld warns tanker owners over Libya
    Norwegian protection and indemnity insurer Skuld has urged its members involved in the Libyan oil trade not to venture into ports or other areas where they could put themselves in confrontation with the Libyan security forces
  • Jakarta closes ranks on Canberra boat returns
    Indonesian army chief General Moeldoko has retracted comments that he agreed to the Australian Navy forcing boatloads of migrants back to Indonesian waters, as tensions between both nations over maritime borders escalate
  • New MyFerryLink ruling due in February
    The UK's Competition Commission has said it intends to publish a fresh opinion before the end of February on the legitimacy of its opposition to Eurotunnel's involvement in the Dover Strait ferry trade via new ferry company MyFerryLink
  • SNCM seafarers end nine-day strike
    French ferry operators SNCM and Compagnie Méridionale de Navigation have resumed sailings between the French mainland and Corsica after seafarers voted to end their nine-day strike
  • Chinese embassy urges release of detained vessels
    China's embassy in Indonesia yesterday urged the Indonesian government to release vessels detained at ports in Southeast Sulawesi province
  • 'K' Line, NYK, WWL face Japanese fines
    'K' Line, NYK Line and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics each face a $33M fine by the Japanese Fair Trade Commission over non-competitive behaviour in their vehicle shipping businesses
  • Mermaid orders to be fruitful by 2017
    CIMB sees no immediate gratification to Mermaid Maritime's recent order of two tender rigs and one dive support vessel worth an aggregate of $436M
  • China's iron ore imports from Australia up
    Iron ore imports to China from Australia's Port Hedland amounted to 24.2M tonnes in December 2013, a 19.8% year-on-year increase
  • Cargo ship towed to safety
    All nine seafarers of general cargo ship Van Trang 07 are confirmed safe after the ship lost its propeller and drifted off Quang Ngai in central Vietnam
  • China 2013 coal imports rise to 330M tonnes
    China's coal imports hit a record high in 2013, jumping 13.4% year on year to 330M tonnes, a customs report said today
  • FPSO drifts, halts works at a Thai oilfield
    The drifting of FPSO Rubicon Vantage, which damaged a production riser, has halted oil production at Bualuang Oilfield in the Gulf of Thailand
  • BDI struggles in new year
    The Baltic Dry Index has been limping along since the new year began, as Australian and Brazilian miners remain largely out of action
  • Newbuilding, S&P activity up from 2012
    The ongoing depreciation of the Japanese yen and improving investor sentiment towards the shipping market created more buying interest and pushed up asset prices last year, said Greek broker Intermodal in its latest weekly report

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 12, 2014
  • Sluggish Demand to Challenge Asia-Europe Ship Lines
  • XPO Eyes 'Next China' as Intermodal Traffic Grows
  • Chennai Port Container Terminal Hits Roadblock
  • PSA International's Throughput Rises

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • The magic of ME-GI
    A winner has been declared in the race to equip a pair of Crowley Maritime's ro-ro containerships (con-ros) with dual-fuel engines.
  • Poised to plummet
    The sudden decline in freight rates will likely take a toll on the shares of bulker owners that are listed in the Big Apple, a leading equity analyst warned clients Friday.
  • No sale
    Active Shipping & Management of Singapore claims it has not parted ways with one of its capesize bulkers despite reports to the contrary.
  • Cargill tied to buy
    Cargill has been linked to the acquisition of a capesize bulker controlled by Active Shipping & Management of Singapore.
  • OSG agrees to DB claims
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has struck settlement deal with Deutsche Bank to recognise $43m in claims over rejected tanker charters.
  • Minoan eyes fundraiser
    Greek ferry owner Minoan Lines is lining up a fresh equity issue to help shore up its balance sheet.
  • India extends Iran permits
    India has extended its acceptance of Iranian insurance for tankers importing oil for another six months.
  • Stoltenberg joins DB
    Deutsche Bank has recruited Klaus Stoltenberg from NORD/LB to head up its shipping division.
  • Macduff wins one
    Scottish owner Inverlussa Marine Services has ordered a new workboat from Macduff Shipyards.
  • Capes in 'freefall'
    Sentiment, seasonality and politics all combined to haul down capesize rates by a quarter on Friday.
  • Ceyhan to ship more
    Turkey's key Mediterranean tanker terminal of Ceyhan is to start shipping northern Iraqi crude this month.
  • Russians in for Sietas
    Russia's Pella Shipyard has made a concrete offer for bankrupt German shipbuilder JJ Sietas, local media said.
  • Blackrock boosts holding
    Blackrock has expanded its strong position in US shipowner Matson.
  • TMT crew fly home
    The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has paid for 11 crew on the abandoned Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) bulk carrier Donald Duckling to return to the Philippines.
  • CSIC orders soar
    China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has seen 2013 orders jump by 134%.
  • Recovery comes closer
    Herbjorn Hansson says a recovery in the suezmax market is edging closer following a strong start to the year.
  • Crewman severs foot
    A crewman has been airlifted from a small offshore supply vessel in the US Gulf of Mexico after severing his foot.
  • Ro-pax out of action
    The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is taking a ro-pax out of service after it sustained storm damage.
  • Ban sees bulkers held
    A minimum of 10 Chinese bulkers have been prevented from leaving Indonesian ports two days before a ban on the export of unprocessed minerals is set to come into force, it is claimed.
  • Atlantic sells another
    Norway's Atlantic Offshore has sold another of its ageing anchor handling tug supply vessels.
  • Coscol creeps up
    Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has edged up its cargo volumes in 2013.
  • Cargill capes included
    Scorpio Bulkers' latest swoop included three capesize resales from Cargill, brokers say.
  • Bulker crew burned
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has airlifted two seriously burned crewmen from a Pacific Basin bulker.
  • Greek spending spikes
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • STX loses $700m order
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has suffered another blow after seeing a $700m drillship contract torn up.
  • Ferry probe extended
    The UK's competition commission (CC) hopes to make a new decision on Eurotunnel's purchase of three ro-paxes from SeaFrance by the end of April.
  • Captain found hanged
    The captain of a Russian cargoship has been found hanged in a UK port.
  • Letting off steam
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Nanjing Tanker admits defeat
    State-run Nanjing Tanker will delist from the Shanghai stock exchange early this year after racking up four years of losses.
  • Cargill profit up 36%
    Cargill, the world's largest agricultural trader, has reported a 36% year-on-year improvement in second quarter net profit.
  • Disposals boost Ezra
    Ezra Holdings has posted an 11% rise in first quarter net income helped by gains from the disposal of assets.
  • Crewman search halted
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has suspended the search for a crew member missing from a Princess Cruises vessel off Hawaii.
  • Alpha set to stay in LNG
    Alpha Tanker & Freighters plans to continue in the LNG sector contrary to talk currently sweeping the market.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • Chile port strikes bite fruit trade
    Strikes have stopped operations at some ports in Chile near the beginning of the country's winter fruit export season.
  • BIMCO: Positive shipping outlook for 2014
    The global economy's steady improvement is creating a better outlook for shipping, and as demand rises and fleet expansion cools off, market fundamentals are expected to improve across the board, according to BIMCO.
  • Industry groups respond to Trade Promotion Authority
    The bill, which was introduced Thursday by House and Senate finance committee chairmen, would speed up consideration of trade agreements brought to Congress by the president.
  • YRC reviewing options after union rejection of contract
  • Contractor raises specter of 3-year delay for Panama Canal expansion
    The Italian construction firm Salini Impregilo said that switching to another contractor to complete the $3.2 billion installation of a new set of locks to handle bigger ships at the Panama Canal would delay the project.
  • CTS: Prospects for container volume recovery 'quite encouraging'
  • Donahue outlines U.S. Chamber's 2014 agenda
  • Hanjin ending North Atlantic service
  • Hyundai starts NA intermodal webpage
  • Kuehne + Nagel, Airbus extend partnership
  • Canaries calls increase at London Container Terminal
  • Smart Warehousing distribution center coming to Kansas City
  • New report examines trucking IT landscape
  • This week's GRIs
  • Executive moves
  • Commerce wants U.S. exporters to 'Look South'
  • Spot market freight rates respond to winter storms
  • Great Lakes limestone trade up slightly in 2013

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • Fuel prices soften in Vancouver
    Avails were still tight in Cartagena on Friday.
  • FLNG market 'poised' for growth within next six years
    Investments within the next six years will amount to roughly $64.4 billion, predicts report.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • DNV GL supports push towards LNG fuel use in US
    'US has tremendous natural gas resources, especially from unconventional sources', says firm.
  • LNG to 'dominate' container market in 10 years, says Wartsila
    'Conventional fuels are on the way out because they pollute too much', says Wartsila official.
  • Fujairah prices stick to upward path
    Prices were flat in Suez.
  • European bunker prices soft
    Low demand in Istanbul.
  • Gibraltar bunkering plan runs into opposition
    Developing the Detatched Mole 'is the worst of all scenarios', claims environmental group.
  • Competitive desulphurisation method under development
    A lower unit cost over refinery methods achieved in trials.
  • Engen expands operations in Mauritius
    Engen Petroleum has started supplying 180 cSt product in Port Louis.
  • Nigeria: Suppliers will have to disclose the source of their fuel
    Nigerian Navy will have to approve each bunker operation.
  • New LNG terminal to be constructed in Finland
    Facility will 'further enhance' acceptance of LNG as a marine fuel, says Wartsila.
  • Asian prices end week sluggish
    Tight supplies seen at most ports.
  • New appointment in Kaliningrad
    Dan-Bunkering's rep office has new administrator.
  • Chinese tanker operator delists as losses continue
    Nanjing Tanker Corporation blames 'sluggish market and high operating costs'.
  • Offshore firm buys magnetic propulsion system
    System expected to bring 'significant' bunker savings.
  • Book review: An Introduction to LNG Bunkering
    Industry expert Nigel Draffin tackles the issues surrounding the new marine fuel.
  • Offshore operator takes delivery of fuel efficient PSV
    Vessel has been built by a Chinese shipyard.

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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
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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
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
PORTS
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
SHIPPING
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
PORTS
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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