BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

February 21, 2014

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Ever-independent Evergreen joins CKYH to form new 'CKYHE' Alliance Panama consortium resumes work on canal for US$36.8 million to pay bills Long Beach January box volume declines 1.4pc while LA's rises 2.5pc Clarkson: Global box trade to grow 6pc in 2014 with north-south leading Cosco and China Shipping to cooperate over a wide range of activities Truckers urge Obama to go slowdown on drastic truck fuel emissions rules Gold Star Line to add a China-SE Asia/Indian subcontinent service Boxship capacity growth to be offset by scrapping, delivery delays Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region joins China's multi-port provinces Eastern China's river port of Bengbu's phase 2 soon to be operational Hanjin Shipping to scrap thirteen 5,300-4,000 TEUers on Indian beaches Flood of panamax containerships head for the India's breaker beaches Singapore's Mapletree mulls US$98.8 million Wuhan logistics investment Singapore meeting to discuss costly UN ballast water regulatory proposals Hong Kong Airlines to fly weekly to Ho Chi Minh City from March 17 Ruslan International airlifts mega rotor from Kuwait to Singapore Six kilos of ephedrine stashed in bicycle seats from China seized in Sydney

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014
CKYHE Alliance to be established: Evergreen to join existing partners G6 Alliance announces port rotations for proposed Asia-North America West Coast & Trans-Atlantic services Indev Logistics awarded by V.O.C. Port for being best CHA, highest box traffic performance Loss of box cargo in accidents seen mainly caused by poor packing & securing NOL's 2013 financial performance up 82 pc GM India to increase car exports later this year PSA emerges top bidder for JN Port's fourth container terminal FM hints at major tax reforms to make exports competitive INR turns weak against US currency Veg. oil imports dip 22 pc in Jan. Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping confers Honorary Fellowships, Lifetime Achievement Awards at convocation

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Bertschi and LKW Walter launch new blocktrain Altius with a change at the helm Ceva Logistics expanding in Panama City Ports of Auckland half-year profit up 70% Rail tank car industry calls for safety measures Asiana stops almost 19-year-old service Hansa Heavy Lift opens office in Brazil Airbus D&S selects exclusive contract logistics provider in... MTL extends service to North Range DB Schenker integrates Morocco into network Ethiopian splits operation to Pointe-Noire and Libreville Another location in Germany Momentum Transportation USA acquires JIX International Update on the "Svendborg Maersk" Hino Trucks delivers 10,000th vehicle to Penske Boeing delivers C-17 to Kuwait Neue Terminals in Afrika - Die Menge machts DPD Germany under new guidance

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014
LNG fueled escort tug bunkers in Zeebrugge USCG plans changes to casualty reporting requirements Giant gantry crane arrives at Vancouver Shipyards Panama Canal expansion work resumes Cummins names Jim Schacht GM Commercial Marine BAE gets $15.2 million more for Virginia propulsors HOS earnings disappoint analysts Two security guards found dead on Maersk Alabama

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014
New deal should bring restart to Panama Canal expansion work Port of Douglas County hires economic development boss Container count given for Maersk box ship mishap Frontier Airlines plans flights from St. Louis to Portland Washington sets new record for export count during 2013

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014
Teekay asset sales boost daughter firms' fourth-quarter earnings Corporate parent shifts assets to its subsidiaries Alexandratos elected to chair Hellenic Hull Mutual Young owner will lead 20-year-old association recovering from Cypriot setback Fredriksen sells stake in Tui Second-largest shareholder in in Hapag-Lloyd parent earns $714m from disposal StealthGas eyes new growth Vafias-led LPG owner notes increasing demand despite fourth-quarter profit dip Scorpio Tankers confirms sale of product tanker STI Spirit Vessel confirmed sold for $30.2m Seanergy posts a profit for third quarter Free to read: Owner throws off 'unsustainable' debt burden Concordia Maritime posts a smaller loss Stena product tanker subsidiary pins its hopes on a product tanker upswing this year Evergreen formally joins CKYH on Asia-Europe trades Carriers have completed EU self-assessment and are eyeing additional trades Teekay LNG Partners increases its income Free to read: Long-term contracts insulate firm from declining spot rates, says Evensen LNG-powered ship refuels from a truck Zeebrugge claims a first and bunker firm chief says such operations will become routine US gas shippers told safe self-regulation is the key to profits Panellists at Namepa annual conference hail environmental and economic benefits of LNG Payment worries dent Iranian cargoes' appeal to tanker owners Shipping lines hold back despite six-month relaxation of sanctions Hanjin Shipping rolls over $168m bonds Cash-strapped carrier extends repayment period by two years Neptune Lines increases capacity after a record year Mediterranean car carrier operator expands as demand grows Creditors consider $1.7bn in new aid for STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Troubled yard faces continued liquidity crisis Bumi Armada reports 12% rise in full-year profits But fourth-quarter profits decline despite 17% rise in revenues Sesoda Steamship books six handysize bulkers in Japan Taiwanese owner will spend up to $154m on expanding its fleet NOL narrows yearly losses to $76m But a tough fourth-quarter rates environment erodes some gains Japan's yards start the year with 26 overseas orders New contracts including 15 bulkers point to recovery for the country's builders Pan Ocean posts a $1.8bn loss Sales nosedive as fleet is scaled down and cargo volume shrinks G6 reveals changes to port rotations to support its expansion plans Alliance plans new services on transatlantic and Asia-US west coast trade lanes Panama Canal contractors go back to work on third set of locks But negotiations continue over $1.6bn of project cost overruns Maersk confirms two private security workers' deaths on Maersk Alabama Carrier and Trident Group say incident on Captain Phillips ship unrelated to operations G6 Alliance responds to FMC Washington has 45 days to review expansion plans

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014
APMT sells half its stake in Port Elizabeth Canadian private equity player Brookfield Asset Management has bought 50% of APM Terminals' (APMT) container operation in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey Mystery surrounds Maersk Alabama deaths Two security guards were found dead onboard the Maersk Alabama while at berth in Port Victoria, Seychelles, Maersk Line Limited (MLL) has confirmed NY terminal disruptions could delay cargo Containers shipped to the US since the Chinese New Year holiday are at risk if steps are not taken to alleviate congestion at New York box terminals, a US retailer group has warned Teekay's tanker outlook improves Parent Teekay Corp and daughter Teekay Tankers have reported strong quarterly results, buoyed by recovering rates

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014
Shipping Perishables Coast-to-Coast: Are You Following Best Practices? According to ChainLink Research, spoilage and waste in the food supply chain account for a loss of 23 to 25 percent of produce post-harvest. Avoiding such costly waste in the coast-to-coast shipping of perishables requires that the cold chain be kept intact and best practices be observed to keep products... G6 Unveils Port Rotations for Asia-North American West Coast, Trans-Atlantic Services The six members of the G6 - Hapag-Lloyd, NYK Line, OOCL, Hyundai Merchant Marine, APL and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines - today released details on the port rotations of its proposed service expansion to its Asia-west coast of North America and trans-Atlantic trade lanes, which were unveiled in December 2013. The 17... Executive Order Shines Spotlight on US Trade Automation WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection said President Obama's signing of an executive order to streamline cargo processes creates a roadmap for completion, puts a spotlight on the importance of trade and raises awareness of the need for other federal agencies to help speed up freight clearance. Aboard Air Force... Evergreen Joins CKYH Alliance Evergreen Line and the four members of the CKYH Alliance have agreed in principle to form a new alliance that will share ships on trades between Asia and North Europe and the Mediterranean. The CKYHE alliance will comprise Cosco, "K" Line, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergeen. It plans to begin operations... Spot Market Truck Rates Riding High on Storm Front Despite a drop in spot market load volume, continuing winter storms kept the national average dry van spot truckload rate at $1.97 per mile for the week ending Feb. 15, a rate 21 cents higher than a year ago, according to DAT Trendlines. "Challenging weather and traffic conditions in much of... Market Share Shifts From US West Coast to East Expected to Be 'Slow and Small' U.S. West Coast ports will lose some container volume to East and Gulf Coast ports once the Panama Canal is enlarged, but there is no need to panic as long as they remain reliable and efficient gateways for U.S. trade with Asia, Tioga Group principal Dan Smith said yesterday. Any loss... NOL's Loss Climbs on Overcapacity and Lower Rates NOL Group posted a fourth quarter loss of $137 million, which was $46 million bigger than the $91 million loss in the same period last year, as revenue from its container shipping business was hit by overcapacity and falling freight rates. The Singapore-based shipping and logistics group reported a full-year loss... Container Traffic Flat at LA-LB, But Strong Growth at Savannah, Charleston Container ship entering the Port of Savannah.The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex got off to a "flat" start in 2014, in contrast with the "strong" numbers posted by the ports of Savannah and Charleston in January. Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex's total container volume... APM Terminals in Joint Venture for NY-NJ Port Terminal APM Terminals has formed a 50-50 joint venture with infrastructure investor Brookfield Asset Management for ownership of APMT's Port Elizabeth, N.J., container terminal at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The joint venture is subject to approval by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which leases... GLP Raises Brazilian Logistics Fund to $1.1 Billion Fresh from a major investment in China, Global Logistics Properties is adding $230 million to a Brazilian investment fund. The fund now has $1.1 billion in capital. GLP Brazil Development Partners I was formed in November 2012 to acquire a portfolio of six development projects in Brazil, Singapore-based GLP said. The additional... STB Raises Concerns With 'Deterioration' of BNSF Service WASHINGTON - The U.S. Surface Transportation Board told BNSF Railway that it's increasingly concerned about the "deterioration in service" shippers have experienced on the Class I railroad's network. The rail regulatory agency said it has heard concerns about delayed cars, a lack of sufficient locomotive power, decreased train speeds and longer... Panama Canal Settlement Leaves Technical Problems Unresolved The settlement of the dispute over cost overruns between the Panama Canal Authority and the engineering consortium building its new set of larger locks leaves unanswered the questions of when the $5.25 billion expansion project will be completed and how much more it will cost in the end. Lingering technical problems... European Exports to Middle East, Indian Subcontinent Decline In 2013, container shipments from Europe to the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent declined 3 percent year-over-year to 3.0 million TEUs, while shipments in the opposite direction - from the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent to Europe - rose 6 percent to 2.2 million TEUs, according to data from Container... More than 7,200 UPS Drivers Have Steered Clear of Accidents for a Quarter Century UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the induction of 1,519 drivers into its elite "Circle of Honor," raising to 7,221 the number of drivers who have avoided accidents for 25 years or more. The number of new inductees is the largest for any single year in the company's history and includes 42... GENCO Promotes Two Key Members of Leadership Team to New Positions PITTSBURGH, Pa. - February 19, 2014 - GENCO, the leader in delivering product lifecycle logistics® solutions, announced today two leadership promotions. Tom Perry has been promoted to chief technology officer and Mike Simpson has been promoted to president of GENCO's Retail Logistics (GRL) business unit. As chief technology officer, Perry will lead GENCO's IT organization and newly established R&D/Robotics team.... CEVA announces expanded market presence in Panama City, Panama Panama City, Panama, 19 February, 2014 - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain management companies, today announced that it is expanding its Panama City operation to one of the newest, largest logistic parks in Panama this month. The new warehouse has 4,400 sq m of space with capacity... Airbus Defence and Space selects Kuehne + Nagel as exclusive contract logistics provider in Poland Poznan / Poland, February 19, 2014 - The new four-year contract strengthens Kuehne + Nagel's global partnership with the Airbus Group and marks a further strategic step into the Polish aerospace and aviation logistics market. In the scope of the contract Kuehne + Nagel manages a warehouse, storing components and spare... Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics earns recognition as a John Deere "Partner-level Supplier" February 19, 2014 / Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey - Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2013 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating. The Norway-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication...

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014
ESEA stuns Street Euroseas turned in a staggering fourth-quarter deficit Thursday but the red ink does not appear to have derailed the Greek bulker and containership owner's fleet expansion campaign. DLNG toasts success Greece's Dynagas LNG Partners is well positioned to expand its fleet of LNG carriers after turning in a fourth-quarter profit, management told investors Thursday. Period deals pay Alpha Tankers & Freighters of Greece appears to have lined up a lucrative fixture for one of its capesize bulkers. HHL sails to Sao Paulo Hansa Heavy Lift has opened an office in Brazil under a broader bid to expand its global footprint. The ides of March An article published by the New York Post is fuelling growing speculation that Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco) plans to file for bankruptcy in the US. TIL tied to aframax Teekay is being strongly linked with the purchase of an aframax tanker which attracted a clamour of interest after a Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) subsidiary hoisted a for sale sign on its deck. Boskalis bags Baltic Ace job Royal Boskalis Westminster has claimed the contract to salvage the Ray Carriers vessel Baltic Ace from the North Sea. Scorpio sheds a third Scorpio Tankers has continued to offload its older vessels with the sale of a long-range-two (LR2) tanker. TGP sees strong finish Teekay LNG Partners (TGP) reported a strong showing in the final quarter of last year as it emerged unscathed from the recent decline in LNG spot rates thanks to its fleet being tied up on long-term deals. StealthGas just short StealthGas has reported a fourth quarter profit which came in two cents short of what the market had hoped for. Concordia ends on a low Concordia Maritime's new CEO was disappointed with the company's finish to 2013 but is bullish about its prospects. Teekay tops bets Teekay Corp today surprised Wall Street with a return to adjusted profitability in the fourth quarter. Spot boost for TNK US-listed Teekay Tankers has returned to profit in the fourth quarter thanks to better aframax and suezmax spot rates. Seanergy in the black Greek bulker owner Seanergy has posted a profit in its delayed third quarter report. Nobu Su faces $46m claim A claim of approaching $46m is being made against Nobu Su and his troubled Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) group by a company linked to Polys Haji-Ioannou's shipping empire. Boxes getting better Taiwan's Yang Ming is expecting gradual improvements in container shipping throughout 2014. Fredriksen in TUI sale John Fredriksen has collected over EUR 500m from the sale of much of his investment in German travel group TUI. Samudera to see red Indonesia's Samudera Shipping Line has warned investors to expect a loss when it cards its full year financial results next week. Lock deadlock broken? Work on the Panama Canal expansion is set to resume following a two week stoppage over a payment dispute. More cash for STX Creditors are to provide more cash to troubled STX Offshore & Shipbuilding of Korea. Condor settles strike Condor Ferries will be back in action between the Channel Islands and France after a crew called off their strike. Gas boost for yard giants LNG newbuilding orders driven by the US shale gas story will roll in at South Korea's main shipyards in 2014, Daishin Securities believes. Tanker on the block Gibraltar's admiralty court is selling off a veteran Italian chemical tanker. Siem ends on a high Siem Offshore cut its loss in the fourth quarter as revenue grew across its three main vessel segments. NOL ends in the red Red ink running to almost $140m in the fourth quarter dragged Neptune Orient Lines to a loss in 2013. Sinokor linked to VLCC South Korean owner Sinokor Merchant Marine continues to boost its fleet and is now linked to a second VLCC purchase within three months. HHI raising $465m Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is selling two bond issues worth KRW 500bn ($465m). Spur for Sinotrans Expectations of improved earnings, timely fleet growth and an undervalued stock have led Barclays Capital to upgrade Sinotrans Shipping. CKYH adds E The CKYH group of Asian container lines has brought in Evergreen as a fifth member to boost efficiency. Pan Ocean reveals huge loss Restructured Korean bulker owner Pan Ocean has announced a loss of $1.76bn for 2013 after scaling down its fleet. Subsea 7's charter double Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has won more offshore work for Petrobras in tandem with Sealion Shipping. Japan rides dry demand Japanese shipyards have made a strong start to 2014 with orders placed in January more than double those of a year ago. Vroon back at Cosco Vroon has confirmed that it is behind the recent order for two livestock carriers at Cosco Guangdong Shipyard. Ezion ends on high Ezion Holdings has reported a blockbuster ending to the year with its fourth quarter net profit nearly doubling. HOS doubles earnings Hornbeck Offshore Services has seen its fourth quarter net profit almost double compared to a year ago. Let's rock The State of New Jersey has chartered a US-flagged tug and barge to aid efforts aimed at replenishing supplies of rock salt that were depleted during a series of brutal winter storms.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014
CYKH-Evergreen Alliance announced for Asia-Europe trade Cosco, "K" Line, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergreen have confirmed that the five parties have agreed in principle to establish a shipping alliance, but only on the trades between Asia and Europe, including the Mediterranean region. New Catapult product aimed at mapping carrier/forwarder RFQ G6 carriers announce rotations for 17 services to North America The G6 Alliance today announced the 17 port rotations - 12 for the Asia-North America West Coast trade and five in the transatlantic - that it plans to start operating in April. Panama Canal logjam broken, work to proceed on locks project The Panama Canal Authority said late Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with the international consortium building a new set of locks for its expansion project to resume construction Thursday. White House announces push for more fuel-efficient trucks President Barack Obama on Tuesday directed the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to establish the next tier of fuel efficiency and carbon emission-reduction standards for trucks within a year. NOL records smaller loss in 2013 NOL, the parent company of the container liner company APL, said it had a loss of $76 million in 2013, smaller than the $412 million loss it experienced in 2012. Revenue was $8.83 billion in 2013, 7-percent less than in 2012. RILA letter to NY/NJ port highlights retailer concerns on truck congestion The letter outlines four initiatives the Port Authority and other stakeholders can pursue to alleviate the backlog and restore productivity to port operations. 2 Americans found dead on Maersk Alabama Hansa Heavy Lift expands in Latin America Executive moves

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014
Prices moving upwards in Middle East hubs Tight avails for IFO in South African ports. Bunker operations 'have been filmed' by patrol boats 'It's an obvious intimidatory tactic,' claims source in Gibraltar. Prices continue firming across Europe Avails tight in Piraeus. Hong kong suppliers preparing for 0.05% sulphur rule But local legislature still needs to give final approval. 'Operational efficiencies and lower bunker prices' cut losses NOL looks to curb bunker spending as fuel-efficient vessels come on stream. Asian market holding steady Little change to price levels across region. Bunker company caught up in fuel oil fraud probe Head of Greek bunker outfit arrested. Brightoil swings back to profit Despite 26% fall in bunker sales volume year-on-year. New dual-fuel engine step closer to market launch Engine concept more fuel-efficient than hybrid-electric propulsion, manufacturer claims.

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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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

››› 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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