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BRIEFS

September 22, 2014

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2M partners Maersk and MSC sketch out network's routes and loops A-E rate sinks to US$908/TEU, transpac hits $2,086/FEU First two LNG powered box ships fitted with dual-fuel slow speed engine August volume at Charleston, South Carolina up 13pc to 163,970 TEU Box Ships earns Sell from Clarkson Capital analysts after first half net loss China's 6.9pc factory growth hits 6-year low as calls grow for more stimulus CEVA wins 3-year Snap-on Tools UK contract delivering to 400 franchises Burgeoning Chinese healthcare market open to FDI, logistics providers Dachser buys out 3 partners in 3 Asian countries to expand operations Marine Maintenance World Expo to be staged in Brussels October 14-16 Air China increases Beijing-London service to 2 flights daily October 26 European airlines drained by heedless, greedy governments: IATA chief Early next year, Finnair Cargo to be among first to win Pharma cert

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Business as usual in Scotland, says BIFA Goodrich Maritime expands horizon, inaugurates Goodrich House in Kandla Indus Container Lines celebrates 10th anniversary Steady growth seen in global box fleet Eurozone exports fall for second month ...Customs cooperation pact renewed Govt unlikely to lower export duty on iron ore Indo-Sino business deals worth $ 3.43 bn signed L&T wins contract to build Adam Airbase in Oman Pharma exporters to Nigeria to get subsidised warehousing US to bring up trade row issue during PM's visit Exporters focus on exports, ECGC covers the payment risks

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Freight a-going faster over Lockyer Creek Battling for market shares EcoTransIT and NTM to work in harness Wrinkle free for 50 years Raising the roof on Luino line Port traffic innovator joins PierPass Airbus deal with South African providers Will 2M have to wait? Asian-Pacific airports remain top of the crop Medal for trans-Siberian rail proponent Pulling together for Central Germany More intermodal services in Deep South Die Karten werden neu gemischt Tanzania receives hefty support for port expansion

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Keystone honored for role in destroying chemical weapons Tropical Shipping now a Saltchuk business unit IMO Secretary General will not seek another term Blank Rome issues advisory on sVGP South Korean operator orders Damen high speed ferry IMO panel drafts safety code for LNG fueled ships

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Change of Command set for Coast Guard Naval Station Everett Port Metro Vancouver moving Asia office from Beijing to Shanghai Truckload Carriers Association names Bentley new president Alaska Airlines adds Albuquerque to list of flights from Sea-Tac Airport US rail freight numbers post gains during week

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Fleet weekly: inactive fleet continues at low level But number of vessel not in use could increase in October as demand slows Global Ports sees volumes dip Revenues and volumes slip but devalued rouble boosts adjusted ebtida Eyes on Brazil Optimism about dry bulk demand next year hinges on what Vale will do West Africa offers brighter prospects for suezmax tankers But analysts question whether owners can raise freight rates in October Asia-Europe container rates slide again Box carriers pin their hopes on a post-holiday price push in October Knightsbridge Shipping begins a new era Capesize bulker company changes its name to cut its ties to tankers Container haulage shortages disrupt UK supply chains Forwarder blames underinvestment, surging demand and a directive from Brussels Has the capesize market lost its fizz? No revival yet, as Vale goes quiet and rates take a dive Growing the industry's talent World Maritime University could serve as the model for a shipping industry staff college Week on Wall Street \| September 19 Golar LNG price surge shows the market dialling in its expectations Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co name 2M routes and ports Carriers plan Asia-North America east coast calls via Suez not Panama

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
HHI secures two Aurora options Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has secured two very large gas carrier (VLGC) options from Norwegian shipowner Aurora LPG. Delivery of the two 84,000m³ LPG carriers is scheduled for the second half of 2016, and these options were attached to an original order of four vessels with the owner having Analysis: South Korea-built ships save money If shipowners chose the most fuel-efficient South Korean-built vessels, their operating costs would be 40% less than if they chose Chinese-built vessels, asset management company Hana Daetoo Securities has reported in a research note. Hana Daetoo Securities analysts Moo-hyun Park and Jae-seon Yoo Cemre shipyard taps into Icelandic fishing sector Turkey's Cemre Shipyard has secured orders for a quartet of wet fish stern trawlers from Icelandic owners. The four sister vessels are being built to a design from Icelandic naval architect's Skipataekni, with three building for the account of Samherji hf and the fourth for FISK-Seafood hf. The Damen wins double tug order Damen Shipyards has won two orders in two days, with URAG, the German port and offshore towage provider based in Bremerhaven, placing an order for two Damen ASD 2411 tugs, and South Korean operator Seaspovill signing for a Fast Ferry 4212. The two new tugs will have an overall length of 24.5m, a Italy's ports present reform proposals Assoporti, the association of Italian port authorities, has presented its proposals to be included in ports reform legislation, which has been delayed by a succession of weak national governments and a lack of political will to push through reform. "It is important to concentrate our resources Australian coastal shipping under fire Battle lines were redrawn on the Australian coast yesterday with unions and the Australian Labor Party (ALP) angrily rebutting remarks made by Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss at an industry luncheon. Truss claimed ALP's shipping reforms aimed at protecting Australian coastal trade were a failure Malta denies entry to Ebola suspect ship A Hong Kong-registered bulker has been refused entry to Malta because a crew member was suspected of having the deadly Ebola virus. The bulker called Maltese port authorities for assistance on the evening of 17 September after a Filipino crew member was suspected to be suffering from the infection, Wärtsilä wins biggest single-owner order for BWMS Wärtsilä has won its biggest ever order for its Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) from a single owner. A total of 22 bulk carriers will feature the BWMS, being built by Yangzhou Guoyu Shipbuilding for Singapore-based Pioneer Marine. Each of the 38,000dwt vessels will be fitted with two Falling bunker price pushes Evergreen and Wan Hai to profit The average bunker price dropped by 4.5% month on month to $577.5 per tonne in August from $604.84 per tonne, which is expected to save Evergreen and Wan Hai around $17.8M in the final quarter of the year, according to a research report by local media this week. Evergreen, Taiwan's largest CIMC gets $105M after arbitration awards China International Marine Containers (CIMC) has received $105.5M as part of a shipbuilding payment after two arbitration awards related to the building of two semi-submersible drilling rigs delivered to Schahin in Brazil. The sum included the principal of $77.6M, interest of $27.7M and legal Tanker attacked in South China Sea A products tanker en route to Timor Leste on Wednesday was attacked off Tanjung Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia, ICC Commercial Crime Services (CCS) has reported. Eight armed pirates boarded and hijacked the tanker, which was rendezvoused with two smaller tankers, and the cargo of gasoil was Capesize rates slide again as paper trades fall Despite healthy activity by the Australian iron ore majors, that was no help to Capesize freight rates this week as forward freight agreements failed to hold up. Market players who spoke to IHS Maritime blamed the situation on COSCO's recent announcement that it would co-operate with Brazilian iron VAM shortage in Mediterranean sparks arbitrage from China A shortage of vinyl acetate monomer in the Mediterranean and the resulting firming prices have created arbitrage opportunities for imports from China, brokers told IHS Maritime. A Tokyo-based broker told IHS Maritime, "We have been seeing strength in the EC China-Mediterranean trade due to Singapore ships warned about smog risks Masters of ships navigating in Singapore's waters have been advised to be more vigilant as hazy conditions once again afflict the city-state. A circular from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore cautioned, "Due to the presence of haze, the visibility in the Singapore Strait and port waters

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2014
Weekly wrap-up: Mega-alliances, LA-LB issues and trucking growth Issues at the Los Angeles-Long Beach were on JOC.com readers' minds this week, as an ongoing chassis shortage and continued labor-related diversions continue to hurt the largest port complex in the U.S. Senior Editor Bill Mongelluzzo reported yesterday that the mum International Longshore and Warehouse Union-Pacific Maritime Association negotiators are likely... Growth seen for automotive logistics sector Demand for automotive logistics services is forecast to grow this year by 6 percent in Europe and 5 percent in North America, according to a new report by industry research and analysis firm Transport Intelligence. The automotive industry in North America continues a broad recovery from the recession, and the industry's... Argosy launches Houston-Mexico service Argosy Transportation Group plans next month to begin a twice-monthly service using multipurpose, shallow-draft tweendeck ships between Houston and the Mexican ports of Dos Bocas and Ciudad del Carmen. The Argosy Campeche Line service will handle bulk, breakbulk, oversized and container shipments and will be focused oil and gas industry that... Asia-Europe spot rates tumble to $750 per TEU Spot freight rates on the key Asia-north Europe trade are reported to have slumped to just $750 per 20-foot container, down more than $1,000 since the beginning of the year. The rates being offered by carriers for westbound shipments represent a big gap with the latest figures from the Shanghai Containerized... China plots new rules for wastepaper imports China's Ministry of Environmental Protection is considering new regulations that would put provincial authorities in charge of approving wastepaper imports that the ministry now regulates. Forest-products information provider RISI, which reported the proposed change, said it is too early to evaluate the impact but that some mills and traders worry they'll face... US intermodal volume hits record high The volume of intermodal units moving on U.S. railroads last week reached a record high for the railroad industry, according to the Association of American Railroads, furthering signs that the peak season is starting for intermodal shippers as the ocean peak recedes. U.S. carload and intermodal volume both grew for the week... Transloading continues to gain at LA-Long Beach The percent of import containers arriving at the Los Angeles-Long Beach gateway that were transloaded into domestic containers for onward rail transport into the interior U.S. continued to increase last year and is forecast to continue rising in 2014. The percent of import container loads at LA-Long Beach transloaded into domestic...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Caribbean bottoms A cruise pricing survey suggests that the challenged Caribbean market may have found its bottom. Polarcus signs LOI Dubai-based seismic vessel owner agrees to take part in West Africa project. Troim exits Seadrill Frendriksen's former right-hand man withdraws his nomination for the offshore company's board. China sits out VL order rush China has been conspicuous in its absence from the VLCC newbuilding scene this year as some of the sector's most experienced names showed renewed appetite for the tankers. Finnish fleet growing Finland's merchant ship fleet is on the rise due to newbuildings and transfers. Odfjell pair join Lauritzen Lauritzen Kosan has expanded its ethylene gas carrier pool with the addition of two vessels from Odfjell. Skou's Chinese mission Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou has met Chinese authorities in Shanghai on Friday to smooth the path of its 2M vessel-sharing alliance with MSC. Total takes Euronav VL New York Stock Exchange bound Euronav has secured a period contract for one of the VLCCs it bought from AP Moller-Maersk at the start of this year, brokers say. DL eyes new deals Indonesia's Djakarta Lloyd (DL) is aiming to bank about IDR 380bn ($31.8m) from new bulker contracts in 2015. Hellenic sees the light Hellenic Carriers put a positive spin on the present difficulties in the dry cargo market after trimming its second quarter loss this week. Sekimizu to step down Koji Sekimizu, International Maritime Organisation secretary general, says he will step down from the post at the end of his first term in office ending in December 2015. Reefer crewman stabbed A crewman from a Star Reefers ship was in a critical condition after being stabbed off Ireland. Baltic Fuel buys tanker Russia's Baltic Fuel Company (BFC) has bought a tanker from Turkey to boost its bunkering fleet. Is uncertainty gone? After Scotland's "No" vote yesterday, many shipbrokers woke up "in relief" while others felt that they missed a chance to benefit further from a volatility-hit sterling. Cargoship hit by fire Miami firefighters took two hours to contain a blaze on a US cargoship. Dry bulk referendum Scotland has voted against independence but the big debate about the fourth quarter direction of the dry cargo market remains and is leading towards a positive outcome, according to Galbraith's. Divorce gets messier State-run Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) and IRISL of Iran are $37m apart in their valuations as they try to exit a tanker and bulker joint venture. 2M "a formality" US approval of Maersk Line's 2M alliance with MSC should be "a formality" according to AP Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Andersen. Planet of the apes? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Ingram adding 20 US owner Ingram Barge Company is to build 20 tank barges in 2015 to meet growing demand for chemical shipments. SFL in Ebola scare A bulker owned by John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has been stopped from entering Malta over fears a crew member had Ebola. Reefer grounds off Iceland A Norwegian-owned reefer vessel has run aground off the eastern coast of Iceland. PE firm acquires OCV Norway's Cecon has sold the first of its three offshore construction vessel newbuildings to a private equity firm.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Carriers detail port rotations for new alliances Big ships present a challenge for all ports BMW switches terminals at Port of Baltimore Ex-Im Bank lives to loan another day Ingram Barge to build 20 tank barges Maersk raises $1.25 bilion in bond sale IAG Cargo partners with freight forwarder network Auto logistics market rising in complexity as emerging markets grow Weekly GRI roundup Holleyman confirmed as deputy U.S. trade rep U.S. labor enforcement against Guatemala moves forward

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Maersk meets China anti-trust authorities on 2M plans Analysts see alliance having a better chance of gaining China's blessing, says report. 'Enormous interest' in ExxonMobil's new ECA fuel 'If we could get it to 20 ports, it would sell,' Iain White tells Bunkerworld. New Caribbean terminal to include bunkering Cayman Islands plan to close 'dangerous' George Town facility. Steady fuel oil inflows to ARA North European port cluster sees stocks rise. WFS pays out quarterly dividend $0.0375 per share payable on October 10. Bunkering fundamentals push Gibraltar, Algeciras closer End of floating storage signals shift in regional dynamics. Fuel oil market 'is in decline' 'Most refineries have a view that it will be increasingly difficult to make money when you produce large amounts of fuel oil.' Cape Town to get more products storage New facility to boost capacity for refined oil products. Low sulphur fuel blends present 'warranty problems' ECA fuel blends: Worries persist over compatibility and availability. Singapore continues 'clamp down' on illegal MGO sales 11 crew members convicted and sentenced to imprisonment in latest case. Dry bulk specialist posts smaller loss in H1 Higher bunker expenses curbs top line growth. Shipowner orders 'eco' LNG carriers Newbuildings to enter fleet from 2017-2018. FSO catches fire in Indonesia Vessel serves as a bunkering platform for ships serving local ports. Finnish government grants support LNG bunkering Three new LNG terminals planned along the Finnish coastline.

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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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