BRIEFS

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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 24, 2014

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Hapag-CSAV merger afoot, control seems settled, due diligence lies ahead China earmarks US$104.08 billion on central, western railways in 2014 Panama Canal and lock builder in peace talks over new financing plan Evergreen's Ever Summit rescues crew from sinking ship off Vietnam Hutchison opens Brisbane Container Terminals to serve Oz east coast Ship operating costs up, but sector's lost value keeps insurance down NYK buys 100pc of car terminal in Kazakhstan as local car sales soar Another train carrying crude oil derails - this one in Philadelphia Ningbo tops Chinese cities for imports from Taiwan in 2013 under ECFA Three Gorges cargo volume hits record 106 million tonnes in 2013 Busiest day came 6 days late, as compressed peak shrunk UPS profits Henan provincial aviation sector to join recapitalisation of Cargolux Amazon patents 'anticipatory shipping' to pre-empt customer buys

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JANUARY 23, 2014
Gujarat Junction 2014 a stupendous success in Gandhidham Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV merger talks enter next phase Indev Group's Xavier Britto honoured by the President of India Essar Ports' net profit up 22 pc for the first three quarters LuLu Group's commercial complex to attract more ships, says CoPT Vasan reviews projects & performance, calls for expeditious implementation of policy changes during Kandla Port visit Moody's pegs FY14 growth at 5.5 pc Global engg services leader URS aggressively strengthening headcount of Indian operations in projects & infrastructure

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Launch of temperature-controlled China-Europe rail service Israel Corporation's shareholding in Zim to be reduced Etihad doubling Dublin service as well Mapletree Logistics Trust with more revenue, less income DFDS introduces new UK-Italy rail service Ingrid Rossmeier representative for Southern Germany Transaero increases cargo business volume Transmec Group making constant effort to reduce CO2 VTG expanding tank container logistics sector K+N and Destylarnia Sobieski extend seafreight pact Troy Container Line extends services from Italy New branch manager for Innsbruck and Röthis Envirotainer opens station in Dusseldorf Port users urge EU parliament not to dilute ports proposal

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JANUARY 23, 2014
Rem orders Arctic PSV at Kleven January 23, 2014 Outlook positive for offshore, but tighter CAPEX

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JANUARY 23, 2014
JP Morgan warns of 'pixie dust' in shipping's appeal to private equity Too much money is chasing too few deals, which could erode transaction quality Talis Capital sees opportunity in smaller handysizes Foca tells Marine Money forum that private equity player expects 10 deals this year Asphalt Venture Indian crew remain captive in Somalia Seven men held since September 2010 Panama parties agree to keep talking to resolve cost overrun dispute Authority and construction firms extend negotiations until February Court orders STX subsidiary to repay its Chinese unit's debts South Korea group's shipbuilding division must pay $200m in guarantees Finland reconfirms icebreaker order with Arctech European Union part-funds deal for dual-fuel vessel Orders help consolidate China's shipbuilding industry Companies won newbuildings totalling 69.8m dwt in 2013, but 90% went to just 30 yards CORRECTION: UK government outlines way forward for armouries Letter to maritime security lobby came from crime prevention minister Norman Lamb Israel Corp outlines restructuring plan for Zim Parent offers shares to creditors and shipowners to reduce its own stake to 32% GasLog raises $199m to buy BG gas carriers Livanos-led LNG owner sells shares to fund acquisitions Experts bullish on prospects for dry bulk and tankers Analysts say rates will benefit from Chinese demand and low fleet growth Shipping's secondary loan market heats up Buyers and sellers converge at 90 cents in dollar, conference hears BMT helps port backers to assess competition and commercial risk Analytical tools show how distribution dynamics of cargo will shape profits Banking sanctions restrict Iran-linked P&I payouts Moves to loosen Tehran trade restrictions have yet to ease payment of claims German owners exposed to Zim's charter rate cuts Israeli line's financial restructuring will hit all creditors PwC study shows a further slip in shipping's financial health Analysis of 150 companies' accounts reveals an average zero return on net assets DHT buys two secondhand VLCCs Analysts blame lower fourth-quarter spot exposure for weaker than expected results Panama Canal handles record tonnage thanks to strong US harvest Waterway tops predictions by 5% for fiscal year's first quarter Japan shipyard export orders rise 57% Weaker yen lured foreign owners to book eco-efficient dry bulk ships last year Textainer expands its owned box fleet Container leasing giant buys 30,000 teu equivalents Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV sign MOU to merge box units Deal would create world's fourth-largest box shipping outfit and may see a Hapag-Lloyd IPO Hamburg Süd buys abandoned Ship Finance International newbuilding German owner secures a discount of more than 20% from Shanghai Shipyard The calm after the storm Things are looking up for insurers but greater discipline is required in the hull market

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JANUARY 23, 2014
Evercore debuts drybulk coverage Evercore analyst Jon Chappell, long known for his tanker research, has branched out into drybulk analysis and pegged Scorpio Bulkers and Safe Bulkers as his top picks DHT weighs M&A options DHT will continue its fleet expansion and is now considering merger-and-acquisition opportunities, according to chief executive Svein Moxnes Harfjeld Brightoil expects to return to profit Hong Kong-listed Brightoil Petroleum expects the last six months of 2013 to yield a profit, due to better performance in the oil trading and bunkering business La Spezia bucks Eurozone inertia Italy's second-ranked container Port of La Spezia has defied the economic stagnation in the Eurozone by registering container traffic growth of 4.3% in 2013 Sea trade set to exceed 10Bn tonnes in 2014 Sea trade may break through the 1 billion tonnes mark this year, delegates at the Marine Money Ship Finance Conference were told in London today (23 January) Deiulemar Shipping bought for $111.83M Maltese registered Heron Ventures has acquired the dry bulk business of bankrupt Italian company Deiulemar Shipping for €82.5 million ($111.83 million) in a court-organised auction, according to the Italian news agency ANSA Turkey cancels Derince port sale Turkey has cancelled its planned privatisation of the Port of Derince in Izmit province, northwest Turkey, after bidders failed to match the minimum $516M asking price for the port

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JANUARY 23, 2014
Express Carriers to Limit Shipments to Russian Consumers Shanghai Retains Top Spot Among China's Ports Analyst: CSAV, Hapag-Lloyd Merger Won't Reduce Industry Competition Long Beach to Spend Millions on Port Improvements Economy, Freight Demand to Improve in 2014, Experts Tell SMC3 Port of Charleston's Container Throughput Climbs NJ Governor Signs NY-NJ Port Fee Repeal Union Pacific's Profit Soars to All-Time High Zim Debt Deal Paves Way for Ship Orders, Partnerships, IPO

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JANUARY 23, 2014
M&A on the menu too DHT Holdings is on the lookout for more opportunities to expand its fleet of tankers, according to chief executive Svein Moxnes Harfjeld. Guidry: 'there will be fuel' Gulf Coast Shipyard has launched the first of six dual-fuel platform-supply vessels (PSVs) that were ordered by US compatriot Harvey Gulf less than one year ago. Khanna sets sights on IPO Pankaj Khanna's Pioneer Marine has added four newbuildings to its fleet as it builds up ahead of an initial public offering. V for Volatility Freight rates are on the rise and the darkest days of the downturn have passed but there's a strong chance the bulker market will be more volatile than ever in 2014, Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) warned investors Thursday. Laker owner's profit sinks Weather delays helped push American Steamship Company (ASC) into a 38% decline in its quarterly profit. CMB goes stainless Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has forged an alliance with an affiliate of diversified Belgian compatriot Cobelfret. Bocimar bulks up Bocimar has firmed up a contract to construct five capesize bulkers at Imabari Shipbuilding in Japan. No fear Owner's should not fear a shipping recovery being wrecked by the run of money from the capital markets and private equity, veteran banker Jeff Pribor says. Haisheng hitting heights China Shipping Haisheng is expecting to announce a return to profit for 2013. Ferry evacuated Passengers were being evacuated on Thursday from a Philippines ferry that had run aground. Talis eyes ship buys London private equity firm Talis Capital is gearing up to swoop for at least six dry cargoships in 2014. Forest crew transferred The crew of the abandoned bulker Rich Forest have been transferred on to a US Coast Guard (USCG) cutter in the Pacific. Rem enters new arena Rem Offshore is looking to break into the harsh environment offshore market with its first winterized PSV newbuilding. Norshore in bond bid Norshore has turned to the bond market for $150m to help pay for a newbuilding from Otto Marine. "Window of opportunity" Oil tankers can do better this year than market fundamentals would suggest, ICAP head of tanker research Stavroula Betsakou predicts. Capes set for spring surge Capesize owners should not to panic about a current slump in charter rates as they will boom by the spring. Bumi fixes duo Malaysia's Bumi Armada has fixed two platform supply vessels (PSVs) into Angola for a potential $48m. Clarksons takes two Clarksons has hired two brokers from Aquamarine Shipping Consultants as it set up shop in Uppsala, Sweden. Yard buys Dohle bulkers Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has bought Peter Dohle's majority share in a quartet of jointly-owned panamax bulkers for just $5m. Panama Canal hits peak The Panama Canal has recorded a record tonnage haul in its first quarter. CMA CGM releases Rhino France's CMA CGM has launched a new feeder run to take advantage of growing cabotage opportunities in Mozambique. Q-Ship seals $425m loan Qatar Shipping (Q-Ship) has clinched a new $425m loan to refinance four LNG carriers owned with Japan's big three. Aggressive Keppel banks more Keppel Corp has seen its fourth quarter profit lifted thanks to a stronger showing from its Offshore & Marine division. Zim eyes tie-ups as IPO back on Israeli container line Zim has finally confirmed details of its huge debt restructuring, which will see borrowing cut to between $1bn and $1.5bn from $3bn. ATM boosts cash pile Frontline's upsized ATM offering will lift its cash position to $160m, a prospectus filed with US regulators shows. GasLog banks $199m GasLog has ended $199m to the good following the completion of an equity issue and private placement. Eastern promise Icelandic container line Eimskip has signed a cooperation deal with China's giant Cosco group. Piracy clause amended Intertanko has amended its model piracy clause to take into account security issues specific to the Gulf of Guinea. Maersk selling again? AP Moller-Maersk looks likely to sell another non-core business in the shape of oil and gas services operation Danbor. Bijela on the block Montenegro is trying again to sell off Adriatic Shipyard Bijela. Hammonia backs Mojo German shipowner Hammonia Reederei has agreed to finance and build the first of a new class of offshore construction vessel. Kim Heng jumps on debut Kim Heng Offshore & Marine has raised SGD 36.4m ($28.9m) in net proceeds following a successful IPO in Singapore. DHT picks up Gulf VLCCs A cash-strapped UAE tanker operator has been tipped as the seller of two VLCCs to DHT Holdings. Prestige files IPO Private equity backed Prestige Cruises Holdings has filed with US regulators to raise up to $250m in an initial public offering (IPO). DHT sheds the red DHT Holdings turned in a fourth-quarter profit Wednesday thanks in large part to the recent sale of a claim against bankrupt US tanker operator Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG). Japan ends on high Japanese shipyards experienced a strong end to the calendar year with newbuilding orders remaining robust. Al Gharrafa sheds cargo Al Gharrafa, the 215,000-cbm Q Flex LNG carrier involved in a collision off Singapore just before the New Year, is to have its cargo transferred to another Q-Flex LNG carrier, the 216,000-cbm Al Ghashamiya (built 2009). Take two DHT Holdings has added two more VLCCs to its fleet of tankers in a transaction worth nearly $100m.

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JANUARY 23, 2014
Israel Corp. details restructuring plan for Zim In a filing with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and Israel Securities Authority, Zim's parent company Israel Corp. outlined a "term sheet" for a financial restructuring of the container shipping company. Transplace study finds fuel surcharge most common accesorial A benchmark study on transportation accessorials from Transplace has found that shippers are not always accurately applying fuel surcharge schedules to their domestic transportation process, among other findings. Panama Canal tonnage reaches new high in Q1 The Panama Canal Authority said it registered a tonnage record of 87.7 million tons during the first quarter of its fiscal year. ATA: 2013 truck tonnage ends on 'high note' Norfolk Southern sees quarterly, yearly gains "We're seeing the results of our investments in network capacity and technology enhance our ability to offer superior service to all of our customers," Norfolk Southern's CEO said. FedEx, Nissan to test electric car in North America MOL names new leadership AAEI to tackle trade challenges at annual conference Seaboard Marine expands in Florida Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV plan to create fourth-largest container carrier Hapag-Lloyd said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chilean container shipping company CSAV about combining the container shipping operations of the two companies. Gov. Christie signs bill that would end port cargo fee Opponents of a fee charged by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on cargo moving through the port are halfway toward their goal of having it eliminated. Seago offers service connecting Aarhus and St. Petersburg Executive moves

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JANUARY 23, 2014
Private Equity fund sees shipping opportunity Strategy focused on young, fuel-efficient tonnage. IFO prices soft in northwest Europe IFO prices soft in Rotterdam and Hamburg. Tight avails in Fujairah Cape Town MGO: no avails. Fuel oil ouput up at Russian refinery Bashneft-Novoil plant increasing fuel oil production. Fuel oil stocks at two-and-a-half month low Singapore's onshore stocks fell down 5.4% in week to January 22. Methanol driven tankers to include 'important safety measures' DNV GL sees methanol 'as part of the future energy mix for shipping.' Moves afoot to establish glycerine as a marine fuel Meeting to hear results of glyercine-fuelled engine run. Customers need to be warned on 2015 fuel costs 'We're surprised that so few carriers have made announcements about ECA implications.' 'Costly bunkers' could compromise safety Ferry sector should 'leave pay and conditions alone'. Cruise ship design will 'significantly reduce' fuel consumption Bunker savings attainable by 'optimising the ship's hydrodynamics'. Asian IFO prices northbound in trade Meanwhile, MGO traded without direction. Equity firm seeks partners for bunkering project Investment could reach $380 million. 'Taxes would bring transparency' to Nigerian bunker market Government's move to reform the bunker sector a 'good development', says expert. Monjasa eyes Asian growth Staff numbers at Singapore to grow, says CEO. LNG carrier completes engine upgrade Ship can now run on LNG, fuel oil or gasoil. Evergreen confident of fuel-efficiency 'dividend' 'Significant enhancing' of fuel efficiency in operations follows fleet renewal.

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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

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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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