BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

22:21 GMT+1

BRIEFS

March 21, 2014

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TSA sets US$300/FEU rate hike on April 15, not May 1 as first billed World's No 2 box maker 2013 profit down 43pc as revenue falls 16pc LA and Long Beach blame Chinese New Year for February cargo decline Shagang Shipping arrests ship in Australia in continuing battle with HNA Striking Vancouver truckers ordered back Monday, cargo begins to divert Forwarders' WCA Conference abandons riotous Bangkok for Hong Kong Crimea expropriates provincial ports, insurers raise legal concerns Newbuilding deliveries continue unabated with entry of three giants China's logistics cost rises 9.3pc in 2013 to US$1.66 trillion Guangdong province to spend US$813 million dredging Beijiang River Singapore set for good times as Asia Pacific Maritime conference opens Uniform standards of ship strengths first aim of class societies Guangxi Xijiang River ports cargo volume hit 161 million tonnes in 2013 Cosco Pacific, China Shipping, HPH terminal deal could lift flagging HK port AA Cargo, US Airways Cargo co-locate for waybilling at New York JFK Lufthansa Systems 2013 revenues up 5pc as restructuring pays off Construction starts on new air cargo terminal at Hamburg Airport Korean Air doubles daily A380 frequency to east and west coast US

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MARCH 20, 2014
IRS proposes innovative solution to ballast water treatment issue KMTC opens own office in Mumbai ST. BRITTO'S COLLEGE ORGANISES 'VIGIL2014' AT CHENNAI World's largest LCL service provider ECU-LINE celebrates 25 years of leadership in the NVOCC space Cochin Port gaining ground in bunker sales MbPT celebrates Women's Day MoS looking at viability gap funding for the two proposed Major Ports New Mangalore Port handles largest parcel size from VLCC Securitisation, additional loans to expedite NHAI projects

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Eurotunnel receives CTS certification again Ever bigger vessels - ever longer transit times Norfolk Southern and GoRail unveil new locomotive Cathay Pacific Cargo flying to Columbus Presidents of ports of Le Havre and Rouen confirmed Asian shipping community to raise its voice Waberer's: stellar performance in 2013 MEPs reject informal deal on aviation emissions UPS opens new facility to improve cross-border shipping WWPC board advisors elected Encouraging outlook for LNG/LPG shipping New website for calculating environmental footprint More Mahan flights to Shanghai AMI Manchester hits 75% local departures In der Welt zu Hause VDR mourns loss of Lindemann

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MARCH 20, 2014
Refiner to offer low sulfur blend to tug and towboat market BP back in the lease sale arena Ingram participates in SmartWay Barge Freight component DOF Subsea charters third Jones Act vessel IRClass: put BWT on service boats in ports Rolls-Royce to power Asia's first gas-fueled tugs Another guilty plea in Glenn case

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MARCH 20, 2014
TSA carriers speed up general rate increase plans Port of Seattle announces Green Gateway award winners Parsons Brinkerhoff taps Schechtman as deputy regional business manager Port of Tacoma releases February cargo volume numbers American Fast Freight names Pagan as National Accounts vice president

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MARCH 20, 2014
Total and China poised to sign $21bn LNG deal Ambitious French energy giant and China are perfect match UK Chamber criticises MCA Regulator needs to be more commercial, says incoming president Hoegh car carrier joins search for missing Malaysian plane Vessel diverted after debris spotted VLGC earnings spike ensures investment in market stays buoyant Spot rates highest since last summer and closing in on all-time high Transpac lines advance rate increase ahead of contract signings Carriers push for higher spot rates as benchmark for 12-month agreements Søren Skou elected Box Club chairman Maersk Line chief chosen by peers at Dubai meeting TOP Ships acquires five more newbuilds from Pistiolis Rebooted fleet of public owner all covered with medium term charters Obituary: Dierk Lindemann Key architect of Maritime Labour Convention Owners monitoring CO2 and fuel use claim commercial advantages As Europe develops mandatory MRV for shipping, shipowners with bespoke systems point to benefits Zeeland Seaports appoints interim chief executive Jan Lagasse to replace Hans van der Hart Aker Philadelphia shipyard raises $4.4m after targeting $9m Yard did not expect share offering to be fully subscribed Cosco International reports 33% decline in profits Shipping services outfit blames slowdown in newbuild deliveries and customers' cost-cutting DP World 2013 revenue slips Ports group cites tough market conditions and capacity constraints in key locations

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MARCH 20, 2014
Wild ride for embattled Genco Shares of Peter Georgiopoulos-chaired Genco plunged on bankruptcy fears and then surged back up on news that a bond interest payment was made at the last moment Teekay spin-off to focus on second-hand ships Tanker Investments, the Teekay group spin-off that will focus on second-hand tonnage, says it has completed book building ahead of listing of its shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange DP World records flat trading year DP World posted flat financial results for 2013, the company announced today Car carrier hunts for missing Malaysia plane A Norwegian car carrier has joined in the search for the missing Malaysian flight MH370 off Australia's western coast, the ship's owner confirmed today Bad weather hampers Australia plane 'debris' search Australian search and rescue teams have so far been unable to find debris that could be from missing Malaysian flight MH370 due to rain and poor visibility Kandla Port scraps tender for container terminal Kandla Port, India's biggest state-owned major port, has scrapped the tender for a mega container terminal at Tuna-Tekra, and is reducing the scale of it to attract global bidders VLCC rates flat as fixtures slow down Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have remained flat as the number of fixtures is on a downward path, according to ship broker Fearnley Chinese ships begin new MH370 hunt Chinese vessels set out for new search areas on Wednesday to hunt for the missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner MH370 UK maritime sector welcomes budget The UK shipping industry has welcomed the measures proposed by chancellor George Osborne as he revealed details yesterday of the 2014 budget, describing it as "an export-led budget for an export-led recovery" KR releases hull analysis software Class society Korean Register has released software SeaTrust-HullScan to help shipbuilders and designers analyse and appraise a vessel's hull structure so it can comply with the new harmonised common structural rules

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MARCH 20, 2014
FMC Approves P3 But With Tighter Monitoring Conditions WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission today voted 4-to-1 to allow the P3 Network to set sail in the second quarter and vowed to create new reporting requirements to monitor the vessel-sharing agreement involving the three largest global container lines. Commissioner Richard Lidinsky gave the sole dissenting vote against the... DP World Hikes Profit as Revenue, Volume Dip DP World posted a 10.9 percent increase in net profit in 2013 as it focused on fast-growing emerging markets, but revenue and container volume declined on capacity constraints, asset disposals and tough market conditions. The Dubai-based global terminal operator's net profit grew to $603 million from $545 million in 2012 on... Union Pacific Corporation Elects David B. Dillon to Board of Directors, Names CEO Jack Koraleski Chairman Union Pacific Corporation today announced that David B. Dillon has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective immediately. The board also voted to elect the company's chief executive officer Jack Koraleski, chairman of the board. Dillon, 62, is the chairman of The Kroger Co., based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kroger... Employee-Driver Bill Reintroduced in NJ A bill to reclassify drayage and parcel delivery drivers as company employees instead of independent contractors has been reintroduced in the New Jersey Legislature. The bill is similar to one that Gov. Chris Christie vetoed last year. The Teamsters union contends that most owner-operators at U.S. seaports are misclassified as independent... APM Terminals to Launch Trucker Appointment System in LA APM Terminals in Los Angeles on April 7 will roll out a trucker appointment system that the manager of Southern California's largest container terminal believes will speed up turn times in the harbor. "This thing works," said Alan McCorkle, senior vice president of the 440-acre terminal at the Port of Los... Inland Waterways Bill to Help US Exporters But Extent Unclear WASHINGTON - The federal government is on track to free up trust fund dollars for inland waterway improvements other than a long-delayed, grossly over-budget project that has soaked up much needed funding. Freeing up money for work other than the Olmsted locks and dam project would help shippers and barge companies... CSAV, Hapag-Lloyd Merger Set to Move Forward Shareholders of Chilean ocean carrier CSAV are expected to approve tomorrow a possible merger with Hapag-Lloyd that would create the world's fourth largest container shipping line. The merger moved forward earlier in the week when CSAV bondholders agreed to a change of covenants to allow the CSAV group to sell its... Back-to-Work Order Planned for Striking Vancouver Truckers TSI DeltaportWith few signs of striking truckers and Port Metro Vancouver reaching a deal, the provincial government of British Columbia said it will introduce back-to-work legislation as soon as March 24. The 90-day cooling off period would only affect the 250 union drivers belonging to Unifor, and not members of the... Vancouver Port Turns Up the Heat on Striking Truckers In an effort to turn up the heat on striking truckers, Port Metro Vancouver has announced it will not renew port-issued licenses and permits that are set to expire soon, and will issue new ones only to those truckers who return to work today. "I cannot imagine why we would issue... Taking a Tough Line on LTL Q: You've written before about consignees who reject deliveries of truckloads that were sealed because the seals were breached. We're a less-than-truckload motor carrier, and your articles made me think of some issues we are having with shippers who ship containers, shrink wrap and other various products used in food... Video From TPM: Voxx's Sea-Truck Program Cuts Transit Time Electronics manufacturer Voxx International through its Sea-Truck program has successfully eliminated virtually all air freight and millions in cost from its supply chain. It has adapted a combination of ocean freight and trucking via team drivers who race across the country almost nonstop from the Port of Seattle to distribution centers...

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MARCH 20, 2014
Grain drain in South America Delayed soya bean exports from Argentina to China will lend a boost to the dry-bulk market when they finally hit the water later this year, Safe Bulkers' chief executive said. Diamond not in rough Diamond S Shipping feels no compulsion to make a next move after seeing its New York IPO fall short earlier this month, its billionaire backer insisted today. Genco dodges bullet Shares of Genco Shipping & Trading soared in after hours trading Thursday after alerting investors that it has coughed up cash to cover a lapsed bond payment. Uncertainty haunts Genco Wall Street appears to be growing increasingly concerned about the future of Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco). Duo sweet on YZJ DMG & Partners has raised its outlook on Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJ) after the Chinese company revealed it will pay a lower tax rate over the next three years. BG in LNG warning UK stocklisted BG Group says the LNG industry is in a period of "supply hiatus" as new production coming onstream plateaus while demand rises in Asia and Latin America. Ukraine on the brain The crisis in Crimea is unlikely to have a significant near-term impact on the US shipping industry or the nation's LNG market, according to the head of the US Maritime Administration. Navig8 catches VL leaders Navig8 has propelled itself into the VLCC big league after its second newbuilding swoop in the sector. DP World earnings soar Dubai port operator DP World has posted a 26.6% increase in earnings for 2013 as revenue rose. Dof firms Gulf grip Dof Subsea of Norway has beefed up its presence in the US Gulf of Mexico with another Jones Act compliant subsea vessel. Paraskevi being shifted A grounded Greek bulker is ready to be refloated in the Parana river in Argentina after going aground on 10 March. Navig8 bags VL sextet Navig8 Crude Tankers has raided the Norwegian OTC market for $245m in fresh equity to back expansion of its VLCC fleet, the owner confirms today. Hoegh joins MH370 search A Hoegh Autoliners car carrier is playing a vital role in searching a remote sea area where debris from a missing Malaysian airline may have gone down. Criminalisation legacy lingers A disturbing trend toward criminalisation of maritime accidents and violations continues to threaten shipping 25 years after the Exxon Valdez disaster, a prominent defence lawyer says. Man of steel Robert Bugbee has been crowned commodore of the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA). Fincantieri's profit surges Fincantieri has reported a huge leap in profit last year as revenue jumped following its majority purchase of Norwegian offshore vessels builder Vard. VLGC rates racing VLGC rates are running hot just as two of the world's four largest owners in the sector are pressing ahead with initial public offerings (IPOs). Siem tapping bond market Shipowner Siem Offshore is considering launching a sale of bonds in the Oslo market. Cosco in $312m order China Cosco has continued its newbuilding momentum with a $312m deal for eight new dry cargo vessels. Aker Philly comes up short Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has sold just less than 50% of its subsequent share offering, raising $4.4m. Viking axes Backman Viking Line has fired chief executive Mikael Backman and replaced him with company veteran Jan Hanses. MSC signs for cruise duo MSC Cruises has put pen to paper on a new cruiseship order worth up to EUR 3bn ($4.13bn) at STX France. Gulf Nav takes $60m hit Gulf Navigation has made a loss provision of over $60m after coming off second best in an arbitration dispute related to a pair of cancelled VLCCs in China. Gard sues IOPC Funds A conflict between the Gard marine insurance group and the International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds is set to be fought in a London court more than 17 years after the tanker spill at the heart of the dispute. Top Ships adds four more Greece's Top Ships is continuing its fleet rebuilding by snapping up four more new MRs due from Hyundai Mipo through to 2016. Pantheon adding aframax Pantheon Tankers of Greece is adding to its aframax tally and is close to buying the 110,300-dwt Mare Italicum (built 2007). TIL hits the top Teekay spin-off Tanker Investments Ltd (TIL) has raked in $175m from its upsized Oslo initial public offering (IPO). RABT prepares sale Swedish shipowner Rederi AB TransAtlantic (RABT) will get the ball rolling on its proposed SEK 150m ($23.4m) equity offering within the next month. Braemar sells US unit UK broker Braemar Shipping Services has offloaded its US technical services company Casbarian. Kherson in the red Ukraine's Kherson Shipyard has posted a loss of UAH 53.37m ($5.26m) for 2013. Yard workers hole ferry A Washington State Ferries (WSF) ship sprang a leak after shipyard workers accidentally drilled a hole in its hull. Nova Star starts in May A new ro-pax service between the US and Canada will be up and running in May, two weeks later than originally planned. Vallianz eyes fresh funds Vallianz, the Singapore offshore vessel operator, is looking to raise fresh capital to fund the next stage of its expansion. Bulk Peace arrested Shagang Shipping has had a HNA Group controlled capesize bulker arrested in Australia over a long running charter dispute. John I heads for Argnetia Salvors have begun to tow a disabled supramax bulker that ran aground of Canada to safer waters for further assessment. Ban to hurt Indonesia Indonesia's trade and government revenue will be hit by the ban on mineral ore exports, the World Bank has said.

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MARCH 20, 2014
NYK to stop providing chassis in Calif. NYK said that starting May 1, it will no longer provide chassis at marine, truck depot and intermodal rail facilities in Long Beach, Calif.; Los Angeles; San Diego, Calif.; and Phoenix, Ariz. Global Ship Lease sees opportunity in smaller ships The container ship charter Global Ship Lease said a new capital structure it is creating will allow it to take advantage of opportunities to grow and possibly pay dividends to shareholders. Ga. approves additional $35M for Savannah deepening Georgia's state legislature has approved Gov. Nathan Deal's proposal for $35 million in additional dredging funds for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. Georgia has now allocated $266 million, meeting the state's portion for the project. British Columbia seeks cooling-off period to end trucker strike Port Canaveral awaits first ship-to-shore cranes FMC accepting electronic payments Barge company joins EPA's SmartWay program City celebrates first Uruguayan lamb meat shipment since 2001 Electronics distributor chooses LLamasoft for supply chain software TSA plans April rate increase NEWSFLASH: FMC allows P3 Network to move forward The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission said its members voted not to block the P3 Network that Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co., and CMA CGM plan to start later this year. Executive moves

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MARCH 20, 2014
Prices move independently in Fujairah Soft prices seen in Cape Town. Prices mainly soft in Europe IFO380 prices rose in Rotterdam. Shipowner: We can profit from CO2 monitoring If CO2 monitoring means savings, there lies commercial advantage. 'Technical issues' block data release Singapore trade agency unable to publish fuel oil data. Sea trials successful for voyage optimisation product Will be extended to other ship types. Singapore-based player moves out of higher risk markets But move sees trader's profits shrink. Tax reforms set to boost bunker traffic Regional authorities in south-west India plans VAT cuts for marine fuel. Hong Kong approves low sulphur regulation Suppliers of non-compliant fuel could face jail. Bunker price movement largely down in Asia Only Tokyo Bay saw limited avails, among key Asian ports. Korea Navy to use hybrid electric drive System will 'provide significant fuel and maintenance costs savings.' New staff at Glander International Euwyn Tan joins Singapore office as bunker and lubricant trader. Evergreen cuts carbon footprint Fuel efficient L-type vessels 'a major part' of Evergreen's fleet renewal programme. Gas-fuelled tug ordered from Chinese yard Order comprises two tugs plus options.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive

London

Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April

PORTS

In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%

Venice

In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%

Rotterdam

A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.

SHIPPING

HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion

SHIPPING

Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping

Brussels

PORTS

The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI

MARITIME SERVICES

Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply

Singapore

Seascale Energy formed

SHIPPING

Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships

Rome

Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines

PORTS

Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med

Casablanca

50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company

PORTS

Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa

Genoa

Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%

Barcelona

Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again

Luxembourg

The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports

PORTS

Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group

Hamburg

Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%

PORTS

788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro

The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions

SHIPPING

GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early

Palermo

Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

SHIPYARDS

Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program

Mumbai

The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025

PORTS

Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities

Rome

Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution

DEFENCE

Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

The order is worth 500 million euros

ENVIRONMENT

T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops

Brussels

Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels

SHIPPING

ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%

Genoa

Cruise passengers down by -11%

PORTS

Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%

Ljubljana

Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good

Rome

Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods

Casablanca

Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation

Brussels

Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline

Helsinki

Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%

Cairo

Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.

SHIPPING

Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships

Taipei/Keelung

Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue

MARITIME SERVICES

Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine

Rome

Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.

Zagreb

Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers

SHIPPING

MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast

Geneva

Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024

Athens

Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%

PORTS

Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona

Ancona

Research presented on the potential of the Marche port

SHIPPING

HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024

Seoul

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%

PORTS

AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America

Kongens Lyngby/Madrid

Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company

JOBS

HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di

Hamburg

The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees

Leghorn

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep

Lugano

The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%

Algeciras/Valencia

The negative trend continued last month

SEAFARERS

Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing

Rome

MOURNING

Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83

Naples

Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector

PORTS

The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea

Rome

The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource

MEETINGS

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

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January

Los Angeles

PORTS

Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%

Leghorn

Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%

PORTS

Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana

Ancona

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West

Genoa

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%

Podgorica

Passengers increased by +16.1%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group

Rome

Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

SHIPPING

Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India

Naples

On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"

PORTS

One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal

PORTS

The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara

The Spice

Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra

MEETINGS

Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"

Genoa

It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa

MARITIME SERVICES

Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker

Genoa

It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros

SAILING LIST

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%

Nola

Road freight traffic stable

PORTS

MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational

Barcelona

It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months

PORTS

In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore/HongKong

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%

PORTS

The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa

Genoa

It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth

Long Beach

In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)

SHIPPING

Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons

Rome

Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system

SHIPPING

Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt

Marseille

Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria

PORTS

Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector

Rome

Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

SHIPPING

First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened

Singapore

It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs

PORTS

Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector

Rome

Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System

LOGISTICS

UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi

Milan

The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949

LOGISTICS

New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland

London/Milan

Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%

Valencia

Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express

Milan

The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services

COMPANIES

Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck

Genoa

Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari

ASSOCIATIONS

This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary

Genoa

A series of celebratory events are planned

MARITIME SERVICES

MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip

Hamburg

The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

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

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

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PRESS REVIEW

Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits

(Türkiye Today)

Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy

(The News International, Pakistan)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published

Venice

The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units

SHIPPING

Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels

Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo

Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK

MEETINGS

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

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

SHIPPING

Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively

Reykjavik

PORTS

Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year

Singapore

Revenues up +8.8%

INDUSTRY

Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%

PORTS

AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire

ASSOCIATIONS

The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions

Rome

Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua

The Spice

The frequency is weekly

PORTS

CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia

Beirut

New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports

SHIPPING

Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Monk

Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa

Genoa

Immediate strike by workers in the sector

PORTS

The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly

The Spice

CUSTOMS

Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results

Helsinki

The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%

LOGISTICS

DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits

Hedehouse

Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%

PORTS

Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera

Venice

25-year contract

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January

Ravenna

Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January

Joy Taurus

347,917 TEUs were handled

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti

Rome

The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association

CUSTOMS

Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified

FINANCING

Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships

Hamburg

The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market

Singapore/Seoul

Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US

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