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BRIEFS

November 25, 2014

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Hanjin joins MSC in renewing congestion fee it had withdrawn before US regulators stall merger of east and west-bound TSA quasi-conferences CMA CGM appears to about to buy German short-sea operator as feeder Bigger containerships put greater pressure on the container industry International Energy Agency sees big shift in low-sulphur vs bunker ratios Dock strife undermines west coast claim to be America's super gateway London P&I Club calls for greater attention to masters' night orders India's ship scrap market is hit hard by cheap Chinese steel slabs Class society DNV GL deploys software to indicate accident likelihood Cargo interests call for reform or end to Pierpass at LA-Long Beach port China express grows 15pc a year - not nearly fast enough for e-commerce LATAM Q3 operating income falls 116pc, blames shortfall on World Cup Vietnam's Vietjet to become important link global sourcing supply chain

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014
APM Terminals signs expansion plan for Tema port Asia-Europe rate on SCFI index falls again CMA CGM launches CITRUS EXPRESS service for seasonal export of fruits between East Mediterranean & Black Sea DNV GL signs cooperation agreement on LNG & gas solutions projects G6 Alliance announces Pacific Atlantic service adjustment Hapag-Lloyd welcomes Mexican approval for transaction with CSAV High congestion at US West Coast ports force shippers to opt for airfreight Maersk Line GRI from US to Asia Maersk Line recognised as 'Shipping Company of the Year' at automotive awards UASC announces upgraded MINA service to Med & USEC from 2015 Ashok Leyland wins $ 79.2-m order from Tanzania & Zimbabwe Coffee exports may increase marginally, says USDA Rice exports to be hit badly after Iran bans imports Major Ports get together to enhance connectivity; to form new company Rlys to unveil roadmap for next 4-5 years ADB to provide $ 350 m loan for road upgradation in MP Cabinet approves signing of SAARC Motor Vehicles Agreement DGFT to look into cheap imports of pepper from Vietnam & Indonesia FinMin takes steps to boost apparel export Gail (I) to ramp up LNG purchase as oil drags prices down INR turns weak on fresh dollar buying Sitharaman to deliberate on intellectual property rights with US Steps to be taken to boost orange exports: MahaOrange Truck sales grow in last five months

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Exol splurging on fleet Russian government orders TIR reintroduction Broekman Distriport expands terminal Austrian Post re-elects CFO New app makes FPS user-friendlier Competition watchdogs approve South African acquisition For sale: railway lines in NRW Zim riding the wave Key promotion at Bridgestone Europe Property developer building new logistics centre for Zufall Canada: rail services start on new line Vietjet launches cargo subsidiary Nicaragua's gargantuan project under starter's orders

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Panama faces new labour accusations The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has alleged that the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is breaching the country's commitments to global labour principles. In a statement on 24 November, ITF general secretary Steve Cotton claimed that the ACP's attempt to close down tugboat captains Cruising's China race intensifies Hours after Carnival Corp announced a possible Chinese shipbuilding joint venture, Royal Caribbean confirmed its own joint venture targeting Chinese cruisers. According to a statement after market close on 21 November, Royal Caribbean's new JV is called SkySea Cruises. Royal Caribbean will own 35%, Oil & Gas UK updates FPSO operations guidance Oil & Gas UK has today issued two updated sets of guidelines to help operators of floating production storage and offloading facilities (FPSOs), floating storage units (FSUs), and offtake tankers to adopt advances in industry good practice. "Issue 2 of the Mooring Integrity Guidelines provides Far East cargo surge lifts Hamburg The Port of Hamburg today posted an almost 6% rise in cargo throughput for the first nine months, with double-digit gains in container volumes on trading links with Asia. Clawing back market share from its competitors, Rotterdam and Antwerp, the port has seen a 5.7% growth across all commodities Qingdao Port strengthens ties with DP World China's Qingdao Port Group and Dubai's DP World entered a strategic framework agreement to enhance co-operation on 17 November. Both parties, under the framework agreement, intend to explore ways for further business growth based on a study of current liner services and trade volumes between their BeiDou satellite network gains IMO recognition China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System was officially recognised by the IMO as part of the organisation's World-Wide Radio Navigation System (WWRNS) at the 94th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), said China's Ministry of Transport today. The circular on safety of navigation of CMA CGM almost triples Q3 profits Third-ranking container line operator CMA CGM nearly tripled its third-quarter profits year on year, reporting net income up from $70M in Q3 2013 to $201M this year. Cargo carryings reached their highest level in the group's history, rising 8.3% over Q3 last year to 3.2M teu, while turnover Rickmers-Linie sheds charter capacity Project and breakbulk shipping line Rickmers-Linie is forging ahead with a restructuring programme to cut losses. The scheme has seen its charter ship fleet cut back, operations and administrative processes reshuffled, and wage costs reduced, the line's CEO, Ulrich Ulrichs, told IHS Maritime. Port of Antwerp blocked by strike Ship movements were at a standstill at the port of Antwerp today as dockers and other port service workers took part in the first of a series of 24-hour regional strikes over austerity measures planned by the Belgian government. A port spokeswoman told IHS Maritime that around 50 ships were waiting Subsea 7 in up to $100M contract with Shell Subsea 7, the London-based seabed to surface construction company, says it has been awarded up to a $100M contract by Royal Dutch Shell for installation work in the Gulf of Mexico. "The contract value is in the range of $50M to $100M," Subsea 7 said. "The contract scope of work involves the Syria court orders CMA CGM chairman payout to brother CMA CGM is ready to take legal action in Syria following reports that an appeal court in Damascus has ordered chairman Jacques Saadé to pay his brother, Johnny, more than €500M in a long-running legal battle over ownership rights in the company. French press agency AFP, which said last week Australian crew stages sit-in on tanker Australian seafarers onboard the 30,040gt Tandara Spirit tanker are refusing to sail from Melbourne in protest against the loss of Australian shipping, fuel security, and jobs. Speaking with IHS Maritime on behalf of the crew, Kevin Bracken, Victoria Branch secretary of the Maritime Union of Korea analyst warns against 'cheap' shipbuilder stocks Buying the most undervalued stocks, or allocating according to market capitalisation, is not advisable when choosing Korean shipbuilder stocks, according to a shipping analyst. Samsung Securities analyst Youngsoo Han said, "Korea's shipbuilders displayed a correlation co-efficient with the APMT aims to conclude Tema extension agreement early next year APM Terminals hopes to reach final agreement on construction of a $1Bn-plus container terminal at the Ghanaian port of Tema during the first quarter of next year with the aim of opening the first part of the development before the end of 2016. Last week, the group announced it had signed a One dead, two injured after lifeboat accident Accident investigations are continuing this week into the death of one seafarer and serious injuries to two other crewmen on a chemical tanker off the coast of Germany last week. The incident happened onboard the 11,951 GT chemical tanker MTM Westport, owned by MTM Westport of Singapore. The ship Offshore key to BV expansion Offshore will be key to the 2015 expansion plans of Bureau Veritas (BV), Philippe Boisson, legal adviser to its marine and offshore division, told a year-end reception last night. BV, which in August acquired London-headquartered MatthewsDaniel, a key provider of loss adjusting and risk assessment Petra Energy returns to black in 3Q14 Malaysia-listed Petra Energy, a provider of brownfield services for the upstream oil and gas industry, recorded a profit of MYR8.1M ($2.4M) in 3Q14 ended 30 September 2014, compared with a loss of MYR3.5M in 3Q13. The improved results came from a 50% increase in revenue of MYR173M in 3Q14, compared Mediterranean transhipment migrates south Europe's Med ports are continuing to lose out in the transhipment market to newer, more efficient container terminals in north Africa, according to a report by an Italian economic research centre. The report by the Research Centre of the Mezzogiorno, which is run by the Intesa Sanpaolo banking Coastal Contracts 3Q14 net profits up 37.4% Malaysian offshore support vessels (OSV) fabricator Coastal Contracts posted a 37.4% year-on-year increase in net profits to MYR54.3M for 3Q14 ended 30 September 2014, largely spurred by scheduled upgrades and fleet renewals by asset owners. Net profit in the corresponding period last year was SHI gains short-term boost from failed merger The scrapped merger plan between Samsung HI (SHI) and its affiliate Samsung Engineering lifts the short-term earnings outlook of SHI as there was concern that the engineering unit's losses would hurt SHI's bottom line, said an analyst in a research note. Daishin Securities analyst Feynman Jeon OW Bunker chairman startled by DOT trading loss Denmark-headquartered OW Bunker's chairman Niels Henrik Jensen was "extremely surprised" by the huge trading loss incurred of its Singapore-based subsidiary Dynamic Oil Trading (DOT). Jensen said that the management of OW Bunker did not approve the credit line around $120M and $130M, given by DOT Marco Polo year-on-year profits down 39% Singapore-listed integrated marine logistic company Marco Polo Marine (MPM) posted a year-on-year drop of 39% in profits to SGD2.51M ($1.9M) during 4Q14 ended 30 September 2014. Revenue dropped 17% to SGD23.6M at 30 September 2014 from SGD28.4M at 30 September 2013. The lower earnings derived from

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Louisiana shipyard builds "space port drone ship" U.S.-built trawler will be most environmental friendly yet EB gets $24.5 million more for Virgina on board spares LR to class Maersk AHTS newbuilds at Kleven Lake Assault Boats moves into new HQ building MAN Diesel & Turbo power for U.S. trawler newbuild Latest McAllister tug is JonRie equipped IMO to be more flexible on ferry LNG tank location

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014
First vessel undergoing repairs at new Vigor floating drydock Hyundai Heavy Industries names world's largest containership G6 Alliance carriers to adjust Pacific/Atlantic run Port of Seattle releases box numbers for October All parties approve merger between Kinder Morgan companies

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Data Hub: Trade Routes Oil, containers and the Middle Eastern paradox Diana Containerships sees charter rates inch up Company sees profits despite fewer ownership days Navios results reveal capesize acquisition New York-listed company's revenues jump thanks to logistics subsidiary Hamburg increases container market share in northern range German port outstrips its rivals as box traffic grows 6.4% in the first three quarters of 2014 Can Costa Concordia be a flagship for European ship demolition? Breakers will have to fight to compete with Asian yards on price, but can they beat them on quality? Angelicoussis swaps VLCCs for new LNGs at DSME Greek owner books up to four new LNG carriers with Korean yard Louis charters cruise vessel from KfW Ex-Olympic Explorer will be third ship for new brand Celestyal Cruises South California congestion boosts Oakland box traffic Diverted cargo helps the port to record its biggest gain in imports for six months Zim targets fourth-quarter profit Israeli shipping line expects to see further improvement as it benefits from a full quarter of restructuring-related savings CMA CGM posts $201m net profit and confirms 18,000 teu deliveries in 2015 UPDATE: Third-quarter volumes hit a record high and the firm forecasts a strong final three months Antwerp disrupted by regional strikes Unions' protest over government austerity measures causes slowdown at Europe's second-largest port CMA CGM posts net profit of $201m in third-quarter on record volumes French line confirms Ocean Three alliance on track to launch n early 2015 Industry viewpoint: shipping fortunes face the big squeeze Shipbuilding investment is creating a permanently overtonnaged industry

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Tough times ahead for US shippers, FTR warns, as port woes continue FTR Associates predicts "a very tough operating environment in early 2015" for U.S. shippers dependent on congested ports. The typical slowdown in freight tonnage during winter months will offer only a "minor and short-term reprieve" from higher U.S. transportation costs, Jonathan Starks, FTR's director of transportation analysis, said in a... Hamburg works to overcome schedule and hinterland challenges With worsening delays at the Port of Hamburg, port leaders are hoping that newly formed alliances will improve on-time arrivals while at the same time seeking ways to improve the flow of containers to and from the hinterland. Delays are worsening on arrivals at Hamburg, especially for the largest ships that... As freight demand rises, LTL carrier Holland moves to larger HQ The nation's largest regional less-than-truckload carrier is moving to larger digs. Holland will add another 35,000 feet to its headquarters as it shifts to an 85,000-square-foot building. "Our new location will give us the room we need to better serve Holland customers," Scott Ware, president of the 10th-largest U.S. LTL trucking... Shippers rethink supply chains as LA-LB congestion pushes up costs Congestion and delays at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex continues to push up spot truck rates for shipments moving inland, according to DAT Solutions. For van freight, the average spot market rate from Los Angeles to Phoenix was $3.11 per mile in the week ending Nov. 15, down 3 cents... Diana Containerships swings to net income gain on higher charter rates Diana Containerships swung back to profitability in the third quarter, reporting a net profit of $1.4 million on higher charter rates after losing $700,000 in the same period a year ago. The company's time charter revenue rose 18 percent year-over-year increase to $13 million net of prepaid charter revenue amortization. The... Emirates expands Asia to East Africa services Emirates Shipping Line on Monday said it will expand its services connecting Asia and East Africa into two fixed-day weekly services that will ensure that "port delays do not impact the quality of service on either loop." The two new services, called the Asia Tanzania Express (ATX) and Asia Kenya Express... CMA CGM profits triple in the third quarter CMA CGM's net income almost tripled in the third quarter as the French carrier's container volume surged to an all-time high. The results support the trend in which the largest carriers in the world are also the most profitable. Net income jumped to $201 million in the three months through September... Strike brings Belgium ports including Antwerp to a standstill The port of Antwerp is at a standstill as dockers stage a 24-hour strike to protest the Belgian government's austerity program aimed at reducing the country's soaring national debt. Market Share in Northrange Ports - 2Q2014; Source: HHLA Full-size image The ports of Zeebrugge and Ghent have also been brought to a halt... DFDS profits rise despite Russian sanctions, route closures DFDS's third quarter profit soared 17 percent even as northern Europe's leading short-sea shipping and logistics operator closed routes and rejigged its network as Russian sanctions hit its key Baltic trades. The Danish shipping and logistics company's operating profit grew to 423 million krone ($70.5 million) in the three months through... Evergreen extends profitable run since joining CKYHE HONG KONG - Evergreen Marine recorded an $80 million net profit in the three months ending Sept. 30. as the carrier added a second profitable quarter since joining the CKYH Alliance in March. Capitalizing on the network benefits and lowering transhipment costs enabled Taiwan's largest carrier to significantly boost its earnings... Christmas cargo driving congestion, Philippine officials say HONG KONG - The Philippine' cabinet cluster on port congestion, directed by cabinet secretary Jose Rene Almendras, will gather for a port forum on November 27 in Manila as officials struggle to address the bottlenecks that have troubled the gateway since late February. This latest meeting comes just a week after...

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Aegean sees red Aegean Marine Petroleum posted a third-quarter loss Monday but the company is confident that the tides will turn in the coming year. Exxon sells second suezmax It appears that ExxonMobil's US shipping subsidiary has entered the final leg of a race to sell two of its Jones Act tankers. Deval ship saves trio A Turkish bulker has rescued the crew of a sailing vessel in distress off Florida and safely delivered them to dry land. Gleeson goes for more A flood of criticism following a below par third quarter performance has not prevented BW LPG chief executive Nick Gleeson from topping up his holding in the world's largest VLGC owner. Technip takes newbuilding Reach Subsea and Eidesvik Offshore are celebrating a firm contract for a newbuilding that marks the start of a collaboration project. Passengers save ferry Passengers used GPS on their smartphones to guide a lost ferry back into Mumbai, India. Why miss all the fun? RS Platou Markets has questioned why tanker investors are standing on the sidelines while owners are making all the money. Solvang earnings soar The LPG carrier company said net profit was NOK 24.6m ($3.62m) to 30 September, compared to NOK 11.3m in the same period of 2013. Diana back to black Diana Containerships has ridden its increased revenue to a profitable bottom line during the third quarter despite a drop in operating days. Solvang sells share Norway's Solvang has offloaded a share in a 2008-built gas carrier for a small profit. Skangass seals Eni deal Nordic supplier Skangass is to ship LNG from Belgium to Sweden in a new deal with Eni. Navios reveals cape deal Navios Maritime Holdings confirmed the purchase of a capesize bulker from Berge Bulk as it reported a deeper than anticipated third quarter loss today. Maersk tipped for MR swoop Maersk Tankers is tipped to have snapped up a quartet of medium range (MR) resales from a Greek owner in the latest expansion of its products tanker fleet. DP teams with Qingdao Dubai's DP World has further strengthened its ties with Qingdao port in China after signing a strategic framework agreement to enhance port cooperation. CMA CGM linked to OPDR France's CMA CGM is reportedly plotting a takeover move for German containership owner OPDR. UK job for Fugro Netherlands' Fugro has won a geotechnical contract by DONG Energy that will see two of its vessels join investigation work for a big offshore wind project. CMA CGM hits a peak French container line CMA CGM carried a record number of boxes in the third quarter as earnings jumped. Belgium hit by strike Belgian port workers have walked out on Monday in a pay dispute. Tsakos sees two bumper years New Intertanko chairman Nikolas Tsakos has predicted a couple of strong years ahead for the tanker market. U-Ming on the rise Taiwanese bulker owner U-Ming Marine Transport has posted an increase in third quarter earnings as revenue grew. EA launches IPO Malaysia's EA Technique is planning to raise up to MYR 74.2m ($22.13m) in a domestic IPO to expand its fleet. Skaugen strikes Pareto pact IM Skaugen of Norway has changed tack on the sale of a gas carrier after drafting a deal with Pareto. American Club seeks 4.5% The American Club is to seek a 4.5% general increase at the February renewal of protection and indemnity cover. RCCL responds over China Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) is hitting back in the battle to win Chinese market share with a new joint venture. Moller sights $550m more AP Moller-Maersk has set its sights on a further $500m chunk of its own stock after completing the first phase of an inaugural share buyback programme. Shell boosts Subsea 7 Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has won a new Shell contract in the Gulf of Mexico worth between $50m and $100m. Schulte eyes Indian growth Germany's Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement is targeting an expansion of its crewing activities in India. MPM profit down 39% Lower revenues and increased costs have combined to drag down Marco Polo Marine's (MPM) net profit by 39%, latest figures show. Communication lesson BW LPG has promised better communication with investors and analysts after the debacle over its third quarter results. Statoil cans Stena charter Statoil is set to take a $350m charge to cancel the long term charter of a drillship owned by Stena Drilling. Atalanta extended The European Union's (EU) counter-piracy Operation Atalanta has been extended by two more years until December 2016. BGC extends GFI deadline BGC Partners has extended its offer to acquire GFI Group after failing to convince enough shareholders to back its bid.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Defense has ongoing struggle with container management Mexico, U.S. strengthen air cargo bond More carriers plan congestion charge L.A. chassis pool makes progress on equipment supply CMA CGM reports record volumes and improved profit ANA wants Asia-U.S. air cargo venture United to beef up European schedule 18 ships at anchor in San Pedro Bay Executive moves

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Aegean's Q3 revenue up 13% year-on-year Marine fuel sales up 18.5% by volume, up 13% by value. The 9/11 of the Bunker Industry Maybe we will refer to November 7 - the day it became clear OW Bunker had collapsed - as a day that changed everything in our niche industry. MGO: Why it is attractive to pirates and what can be done about it Senior fellow at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University offers some theories. Ambiguity in application of IGF Code to gas carriers Difficulty in setting clear parameters for when gas carriers must also apply new regulation for gas a fuel. CMA CGM books quarterly profit Bulbous bow changes paying dividends. Russian fuel oil production climbing Volumes up 8.7% year-on-year. OW's US subsidiaries seeking share of debts direct In bid to secure at least $100 million to pay creditors rather than money going into a 'black hole' in Denmark. Baltic LNG project: 'Demand is there' Companies back plans for Klaipeda terminal. Belgian port strike bites 24-hour stoppage over wage demands disrupts shipping. ISO invited to develop standard for LNG bunkering connectors Introducing standard early can help avoid the need for 'arsenal' of flange adaptors used in the bunker industry today. Brightoil confirms new CEO hire Former Sinochem director starts new role this Monday. Spanish yard develops LNG feeder vessel STS operations possible with new ship design, says company head. WFS declares quarterly dividend Amount is similar when compared to earlier dividends. Ex-Cosco executive gets 10-year sentence Cosco Group has been involved in a series of corruption scandals. BIMCO: Lower fuel bill benefits shipping industry But marine fuel remains big operational cost, says analyst. Russian authorities mull dual-fuel vessel buys Authorities show interest in newly-developed ice breaker design. Dan-Bunkering expands operations in Denmark Firm to start trading from new Aalborg office in December. Progress on Russian multipurpose bunker tanker project Ship ordered by Tuaspe port. Yearly profits half at Singapore-listed group Lower bunker tanker charter rates drag down overall results. Brightoil expands Singapore bunkering operations Firm will be adding another bunker tanker to its fleet at the republic, Director tells Bunkerworld. IMO to work on detailed BDN for LNG bunkering Proposed BDN would include parameters to define gas quality specifications at delivery. Japanese fuel oil demand has been falling Tokyo bunker prices are close to a four-year low. Alliances 'should not discuss surcharges' European Shippers' Council has repeated its call for a global authority to keep Vessel Sharing Alliances in check.

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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

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Nola

Road freight traffic stable

PORTS

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

Barcelona

It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months

PORTS

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

Singapore/HongKong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

SHIPPING

First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened

Singapore

It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rome

Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System

LOGISTICS

UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi

Milan

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

LOGISTICS

New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland

London/Milan

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express

Milan

The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

A series of celebratory events are planned

MARITIME SERVICES

MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip

Hamburg

The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

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

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Türkiye Today)

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

(The News International, Pakistan)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels

Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo

Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK

MEETINGS

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

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

SHIPPING

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

Reykjavik

PORTS

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

Singapore

Revenues up +8.8%

INDUSTRY

Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions

Rome

Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

The Spice

The frequency is weekly

PORTS

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

Beirut

New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports

SHIPPING

Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Monk

Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%

ACCIDENTS

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

Genoa

Immediate strike by workers in the sector

PORTS

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

The Spice

CUSTOMS

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits

Hedehouse

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

PORTS

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

Venice

25-year contract

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

347,917 TEUs were handled

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti

Rome

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

CUSTOMS

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

FINANCING

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

Hamburg

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Singapore/Seoul

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

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