BRIEFS

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23 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 18, 2014

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HK port falls 2.7pc in January to 2 million TEU, Singapore up 2.1pc Standalone box carriers look to consolidation in mega-alliance market CSAV to raise up to US$600 million to support merger with Hapag Lloyd China slams Japan's compensation bid for ship collision near Daioyu Islands HKGCC: Set working hours law will do more harm than good to Hong Kong Yantai port cargo volume up 6.1pc to 287 million tonnes in 2013 Manzhouli checkpoint's cargo up 6.2pc in 2013 to 30 million tonnes Sino-Russian-S Korean shipping line moved 731 containers last year China's paperless customs clearance enhances efficiency Swiss Rhine ports container throughput up to record 105,000 TEU in 2013 US road safety regulators find cause to push new Hours of Service law National Shipping, Rickmers-Linie boost Puerto Rico break bulk services South Carolina Ports boasts 50pc increase in intermodal rail lifts Eco-friendly, low maintenance steam jet cooling offers alternative Wallenius Wilhelmsen opens Barcelona office to serve new auto exports Cathay Pacific to pay US$65 million in price-fixing settlement suit Bombardier back in black, but worries over CSeries testing delays Air freight veteran Bill Boesch to deliver keynote at AirCargo meeting

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
DP World Chennai hosts launch of Simatech Shipping-Greenways Shipping Agencies direct Gulf service Portland port considering incentive payment to retain & attract boxship calls KSH Distriparks pioneering break-bulk cargo services Export duty on pellets opposed Exports may rise by 6.8 pc to $ 326 bn in 2013-14, says Chidambaram while presenting Interim Budget INR turns marginally weak against dollar MoEF puts on hold Odisha UMPP US trade panel initiates investigation on Indian policy Heavies for Abu Dhabi by barge from Switzerland & Germany via Antwerp by Alexander Global Logistics National Shipping of America & Rickmers-Linie expand break-bulk services to Puerto Rico

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Union Pacific announces USD 3.9 billion capital plan Woeful business year 2013 for Itella Port of Felixstowe: the bigger the better Dutch customs and Rhenus: remote scanning in operation New traction for GB Railfreight Norbert Dentressangle extends contract with Amer Sports Brighter year ahead for P&I Clubs UTair Group sees huge monthly cargo upsurge Trio selected to head port of Marseille Indian Railways conveys more freight Drewry: ULCV capacity cliff ahead Honda UK renews with Yusen Logistics Cargolux orders another B747-8F Crossing points on Turkish/Bulgarian borders reopen Erste Jahresbilanzen 2013 - Mehr Auf als Ab Port of Bordeaux has new supervisory board New executive vice-president for ports

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
The Switch wins first orders for PM shaft generators Finland orders LNG fueled icebreaker Armed guards deter pirate attack off Somalia BAE Norfolk gets $56.9 million CG 61 contract mod Wärtsilä packages picked for Siem PSV quartet

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Coast Guard joins response team for vessel sunk near Everett boat launch Customs and Border Protection schedules CBP broker examination Port of Los Angeles sees gains in cargo volumes for January Port of Vancouver welcomes maiden voyage vessel call AAR reports numbers rise for January rail freight traffic

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Exmar LPG pockets $30m from sale of two gas carriers Sales are to make way for more efficient new tonnage Diana Containerships reports $57m loss for 2013 Costs arising from five vessels total nearly $59m Maritime Maisie could break up at sea Class society says loaded chemtanker's need for a port of refuge is now critical New tankers for old as Scorpio offloads tonnage Fleet shake-up after New York-listed firm booked 50 newbuildings last year Maersk ships collide in Bremerhaven One ship cleared to sail, other to undergo repairs Vintage suezmax tanker sells for 25% above scrap value Prospects of spikes in earnings keep tankers on water rather than going to scrapyards CSAV and Hapag-Lloyd discuss a marriage of convenience As Chilean and German carriers negotiate to merge, both have much to gain and to lose Owners earmark a large number of boxships for demolition More than 20 panamax container vessels are being offered for scrap, says GMS MPC confirms talks with debt-burdened Ahrenkiel Free to read: KG house downplays talk of three-way merger The pitfalls of political meddling with ports Leaderless Long Beach and Los Angeles urgently need commercial certainty Long Beach hires headhunters to find Lytle's replacement Commissioners name recruitment firm nine months after executive director quit Felixstowe receives permission to extend berths Free to read: Works will allow port to handle two of the largest boxships at a time Fifty years and counting for Moore Stephens in Greece From notes on cigarette packs to computers, the Constantiou firm moves with the times Humpuss to raise $500m in loans to expand in LNG and chemicals Jakarta company plans to spend $120m on shipping projects this year Oil spilt off Busan after capesize punctures its fuel tank Third casualty in two months off South Korea as Maritime Maisie refuge row continues Dry bulk recovery returns Thoresen Shipping to profit 'Soaring trade' boosts Thai company's earnings CMES scraps vintage VLCC without benefit from Beijing subsidy Xinhui Shuangshui agrees $13.5m cash deal for 22-year-old tanker OSG debtors halt bankruptcy sale of tankers to Euronav Antwerp firm ponders fleet-building options after authorisation for sale is withdrawn IMO subcommittee debates the Polar Code Week-long talks will focus on crewing and officer skills DHT confirms order for three VLCCs New York-listed firm books vessels for $97.3m each from Hyundai Heavy Industries Chemoil annual profits fall by a third Falling bunker sales and traded volumes depress annual and final quarter revenues

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Rosewood smugglers feel the heat The Madagascan authorities have launched a major campaign against maritime smuggling German union warns breakdown of maritime alliance German maritime trade union VER.DI has warned that the national maritime pact between the shipping and ports industries, the German government, and the union could break down over redundancies and ship reflaggings Bulk losses hit German port group Ports in the German state of Lower Saxony today reported a 7% drop in cargo volumes last year due to losses in agriproducts, steels and liquid bulk in Brake and Wilhelmshaven Zhenhua HI wins $400M rig contacts Shanghai-listed Zhenhua HI inked contracts with Lovanda Offshore and Lovansing Offshore for two F&G JU-2000E 400 jack-up rigs yesterday Japan reprises role in Toamasina port expansion A stalled port expansion scheme in Madagascar is set to be revived Tallinn port enjoys record year in 2013 Last year saw a number of records and landmarks set by the Port of Tallinn in Estonia GTT launches IPO French LNG carrier tank specialist Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has launched an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise up to €675M ($924M) MR orderbook exits comfort zone The number of medium-range (MR) product tankers on order has increased so much in the past couple of months that it is now well above what some owners felt was the limit that the market could comfortably absorb, a shipping analyst said

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
China's January Trade Growth 'Puzzling' China confounded analysts in January as export and import growth accelerated despite the expected negative impact of Chinese New Year and forecasts of slowing economic expansion. China's export growth rose to 10.6 percent year-on-year last month from 4.3 percent in December while, despite predictions of a slowdown, import growth rose to... Bengal Tiger Line Launches Krishnapatnam-Colombo Feeder Singapore-based Bengal Tiger Line has introduced a new container feeder service linking Krishnapatnam Port, India, with Colombo, Sri Lanka, effective this month. The weekly service offers the following port rotation: Colombo, Krishnapatnam, Chennai and Colombo. "This service provides a direct import connection from Colombo to Krishnapatnam Port Container Terminal which will enable... US Domestic Intermodal Rate Rises Could Be Hitting Faster Stride U.S. domestic intermodal rate growth this year is expected to still be moderate, but some indicators suggest pricing has ramped up in recent months, largely because shippers are seeing tighter truck capacity or expect to struggle with securing over-the-road space. Despite the signs pointing to an uptick in pricing, most analysts...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Exmar books sales boost Exmar is set for a $30m cash boost following the sale of two LPG carriers it owns jointly with Teekay LNG Partners. Top gunning for comeback Evangelos Pistiolis-led Top Ships is set to resume trading vessels sooner than anticipated after reshaping a deal to purchase a newbuilding from its principal. ABG Shipyard loss spirals India's indebted ABG Shipyard plunged to a loss in the third quarter of last year. Bharati battered Bharati Shipyard has taken another big hit in the third quarter as revenue remained low. Jinhui sells supramax twins Jinhui Shipping and Trading has pocketed $56m from the sale of a pair of supramax bulkers. Courage frees cash Hong Kong-listed Courage Maritime has released $10m by selling and buying back one of its capesizes. Maritime Maisie "at risk" The stricken chemical tanker Maritime Maisie is in danger of breaking up, according to Lloyd's Register (LR). Disposals hurt Diana Large impairments from the sale of two vessels saw Diana Containerships post a loss in the final quarter of the year. Swank shows Capital stake Hedge fund giant Jerry Swank has emerged as a major external investor in Capital Product Partners. BSS in court again A Ukrainian court has begun bankruptcy action against Black Sea Shipyard (BSS) over an unpaid bill. Bergen pens navy contract Bergen Group has clinched a maintenance contract with the Norwegian Armed forces. Stalwart breaking even US IPO hopeful Stalwart Tankers is looking to go public with an initial fleet which has been operating around breakeven during the past couple of years. Robben tenders for two South African's Robben Island Museum is planning to acquire two new ferries. GMS eyes London IPO Gulf Marine Services (GMS) of Abu Dhabi has unveiled plans for an IPO on the London Stock Exchange. CMES scraps VLCC China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has sent another VLCC to the breakers as it phases out its oldest tankers. Danske calls for discipline Danske Bank has issued a note of caution to the VLGC market following a rush of newbuilding activity during the opening weeks of 2014. Statoil keeps rescue vessel Atlantic Offshore has extended a charter deal with Statoil for an emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) that the Norwegian oil firm has held for 30 years. Hashim drops Global Azman Hashim, Malaysia's nine-richest man, has disposed of his 19% holding in domestic tanker owner Global Carriers. Ruias in London buyout Shipowners Shashi and Ravi Ruia have launched a £500m ($837m) package which will take London-listed Essar Energy back under their full control. Siem sees turnaround Norwegian owner Siem Shipping hailed an upturn in the reefer market as it ended 2013 in profit. PDZ pulls out PDZ Holdings' controlling shareholder Robert Tan has scrapped an initial attempt to move the Malaysian liner company into offshore operations. Cosco sees PSV deal grow Cosco Corp (Singapore) has seen contracts for two platform supply vessels (PSVs) firmed up. Offshore rebounding fast Offshore support vessel owners are emerging from a four-year trough with a recovery which is set to accelerate this year, RS Platou Markets says. GTT launches IPO French LNG tank specialist Gaz Transport & Technigaz (GTT) has launched its long-awaited IPO on the Euronext Paris stock exchange. Yaroslavl wins tankers Russia's Yaroslavl Shipyard has won a deal to build three bunker tankers for state marine and river agency Rechvodput. Kenyan ship attacked A Kenyan cargoship has survived a pirate attack off Somalia as security guards fought off gunmen. Varun suffers loss Troubled Indian owner Varun Shipping has posted a big increase in its loss for the third quarter as revenue dwindled. Kensico in at Ardmore A long-term investor in Scorpio Tankers has emerged as a major shareholder in Wall Street rival Ardmore Shipping. Titan reveals huge loss Restructuring Hong Kong FSU and bunker group Titan Petrochemicals has finally posted its 2012 results, unveiling an HKD 4.04bn ($520.72m) net loss, from a deficit of HKD 777m in 2011. Volumes drive Westports Westports Holdings has reported a positive end to the financial year with a 19% increase in profit for the fourth quarter. Cape crash off Busan A Greek-owned capesize bulker has had one of its fuel tanks punctured after colliding with another ship off Busan, South Korea. Thoresen books a profit Thoresen Shipping has made a strong start to the year with a return to profit on the back of higher freight rates. Stalwart targets growth Stalwart Tankers plans a rapid ramping up of its fleet size after its IPO with the planned acquisition of a further ten ships. Stalwart files US IPO Stalwart Tankers, a Greece-based chemical tanker start-up, has filed plans for an initial public offering (IPO) in New York. Chemoil back in black Chemoil Energy has ended the financial year on a high with a return to profit in the fourth quarter for continuing operations.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Going East-West to go North-South Maersk Line said it will begin offering service this month between East Coast ports in North America and South America by transshipping cargo through Algeciras, the Spanish port on the Bay of Gibraltar New cargo terminal opens at HKIA After phasing in operations during the past year, airport employees and Cathay Pacific cargo executives have officially celebrated the grand opening Monday of the carrier's new cargo facility at Hong Kong International Airport. Customs and Trade opens Wis. office Union Pacific's James Young dies at 61 FMCSA to publish drug clearinghouse rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is to formally establish the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse by listing it in the Federal Register, according to the organization. Drewry: Large containership deliveries will put pressure on rates IANA seeks to modify draft Primary Freight Network The Intermodal Association of North America is recommending that the U.S. Department of Transportation include freight intermodal connectors as part of the nation's Primary Freight Network. Cathay Pacific settles price-fixing suit for $65 million New Jersey seeks Jones Act waiver for salt ship Educating air cargo's future leaders Telling it to the Marines

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Harvey Gulf begins construction of LNG facility Will be the first of its kind in the US when operational. Mixed outlook on prices Congestion clears at Gibraltar. Little price movement seen across bunkering hubs Suez market stationary for third consecutive trading day. New platform promises fast link to buyer Firm Counter partners with Petromedia to offer suppliers with excess product a quick route to market. New oil storage in US Northwest Former asphalt plant to store crude and fuel oil. Siem sticks with Wartsila for dual fuel Company makes its third order in under two years. Piraeus: Strike threatens bunker supplies Supplies likely to be hit by refinery strikes. Work on Russian built bunker tankers underway Ships ordered by state river agency. Asian bunker prices open week mixed Delivery schedules in Tokyo Bay affected by strong winds over weekend. Japan: Annual bonded bunker sales flat Performance sustained by 'strong' demand during year-end. New offshore firm makes more fuel-efficient buys Delivery due in 2015. Deep loss for Titan Petrochemicals in 2012 'Extreme deteriorating financial position, almost stagnant business operations,' says board. Bunker spill reported in Busan Failed bunkering attempt leads to spill involving 'at least 237 kilolitres' of fuel. Bunker sales volume up for Taiwan supplier Crude pipeline explosion at Qingdao helped lift sales.

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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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		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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