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BRIEFS

November 2, 2015

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A-E rate up 327.7pc to US$988/TEU, rising 15pc to USWC and 9pc to USEC Shanghai Port registers first quarterly profit fall in over a year OOCL takes delivery of final 8,888 TEU newbuilding ZIM starts regular service between Shanghai and Russia Far East Hague court ruling drives 'stake through heart' of China's Spratlys claim CN Rail Q3 profit up 18pc despite fall in volume Ruscon H1 container throughput up 11pc Petlim port in Turkey due to open in spring 2016 Jan de Rijk Logistics wins contract from Norwegian Cargo Marinetex China meet December 1-4 offer report on shipbuilding sector ANA's net profit soars 51pc despite weaker cargo revenue Cargolux Italia starts second direct Milan to Zhengzhou flight AirBridgeCargo Airlines and Volga-Dnepr Airlines are honoured

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NOVEMBER 1, 2015
Idle boxships up to five-year high LNG shipping under pressure from tumbling European re-exports, says report Ship operating costs seen increasing in 2015 & 2016 Sri Lanka & India propose agreement on trade Centre has taken various initiatives in port development: Gadkari Labour agitation at Speedy CFS near JN Port Maritime fraternity welcomes Belgium's new Consul General in Mumbai ICD-Sahnewal runs block train carrying rice containers to Mundra Port Economy to grow 7.5 pc in 2015-16, says World Bank Forex reserves decline by $1.98 bn to $351.55 bn Govt extends MEIS duty incentives to boost exports INR declines by 45 paise to close at 65.27 against dollar PM takes personal interest to clear stalled public projects Social security agreement to be India's top agenda at TPF meeting with US World Bank prescriptions for transaction cost reduction & ease of doing business

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Nile Dutch adds Turkey to West Africa link Reducing GHG in a big way Goberna representing F&A in Iberia Shanghai-Rotterdam rates almost stable First blocktrain from Burghausen to south range port Borg components reach workshops faster Eurowings flying to Caribbean sun ACP new Air China GSA in South Africa Flying from London to Frankfurt for ACS Tiger grants put teeth into US projects E-commerce in Singapore's new shopping mall High-ranking sales profi for Interrail European re-exports affect LNG shipping UK strengthens European railfreight trade El Al unveils largest ever acquisition C.H. Robinson reports glowing Q3 results Hapag-Lloyd lowers share price range

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OCTOBER 30, 2015
No general increase for German defence members Freight, demurrage and defence (FD&D) insurance premiums for German tramp shipowners will remain unchanged for the tenth successive year in 2016, German defence association Schutzverein Deutscher Rheder informed its members on 29 October. Following a strong surplus for the year 2014 the club's Mixed outlooks for COSCO, CSDC amid merger rumours China's top two shipping companies have experienced different fortunes amid rumours of merger talks. COSCO slumped into losses for the third quarter ended 30 September 2015 at CNY1.7 billion (USD267 million) against a profit of CNY1.62 billion in 3Q14. The company's revenue was recorded at CNY14.1 NOL slumps into net loss of USD96 million Singapore-listed Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) deepened its losses with a slump of USD96 million for the third quarter ended 18 September 2015, as compared with a net loss of USD23 million in 3Q14. The shipping company's revenue faltered by 28% to USD1.2billion in 3Q15, compared with USD1.6 billion in Asia-Europe spot rates soar to USD988/teu Asia-Europe spot rates soar to USD988/teu Asia-Europe spot rates soar to USD988/teu Spot rates on the battered Asia-North Europe trade skyrocketed to USD988/teu this week as some carriers appeared to recover the full November 1 general rate increases. While it was not enough to make the year-on-year comparisons positive - the rate was 25% lower than during the same week last year KSS Line orders another VLGC South Korean chemical and LPG shipping company KSS Line said on 30 October that it had ordered an 84,000 m³ Very large gas carrier (VLGC) worth KRW88 billion (USD77million) from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in anticipation of winning more long-term shipping contracts. The ship is to be built by Bahri to renew shipyard project with Sembcorp, Saudi Aramco The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) will renew talks with Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine and oil company Saudi Aramco regarding the construction of a shipyard, although an agreement previously signed by the three parties has expired. Bahri, Sembcorp Marine, and Saudi Aramco Ground-breaking for Wärtsilä factory in China CSSC Wärtsilä Engine Co (CWEC), a joint venture (JV) between Finland-based power supplier Wärtsilä and China's giant CSSC Group, held a ground-breaking ceremony on 28 October 2015. It celebrated the commencement of construction of its new 20,000 m² factory in Lingang, Shanghai. The CWEC JV was Whistleblower highlights pilot fatigue Australia's transport safety investigation body has highlighted pilot fatigue along with equipment failure and marine work practices in its annual report released on 30 October. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) FY14 report cites 160 marine accidents and incidents, and five major

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OCTOBER 30, 2015
Asia-North Europe rates jump to nearly $1,000 as the next round of GRIs looms Europe's air freight carriers report weak results, laying blame on global downturn IAG Cargo, the least transparent, said its third-quarter commercial revenue, July 1 to September 30, was €238m, up 0.8% on a ... NOL sails back into the red, blaming weak container market for APL revenue plunge

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OCTOBER 31, 2015
Australia names preferred tenderer for new icebreaker

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OCTOBER 30, 2015
Port of Newport nets TIGER funds for deep-water marine terminal project New Drewry report looks at state of LNG freight rates Port of Olympia calling for Harbor Patrol Program volunteers Port of Seattle taps Utterback as real estate development director TSA teaming with AgTC to clarify new SOLAS rules

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OCTOBER 30, 2015
Daiichi Chuo shares delisted in Tokyo Japanese carrier under rehabilitation continues to seek sponsorship Fugro cutting ships and staff as oil slump hits subsea Company to try new approach to selling subsea division after failing to find buyer Bunker association appeals for pragmatism in OW disputes Negotiations preferable, but suppliers retain right to arrest vessels, says IBIA chief executive Capital Product boosts earnings as fleet expands Greece-based owner inks new tanker charters with Petrobras and Shell Asia-Europe rates jump threefold Carriers rejoice following successful November GRIs, but analysts warn of increased overcapacity in the weeks ahead K Line down on supply/demand imbalance Consolidated income down 25% at diversified Japanese operator NOL losses widen in third quarter as freight rates fall No peak season demand and weak backhaul trade drag down revenue ACL's new ro-ro/containership heads for Liverpool Boost for Red Ensign as Grimaldi subsidiary pledges to register at least two of its new vessels in UK Dorian LPG earnings up on newbuilding deliveries New York-listed owner takes advantage of strong spot rates MOL dragged down by Daiichi Chuo MOL cuts full-year net income forecast by 60.5% EBRD invests $218m in Morocco's new port Project will be built in the Bay of Betoya US port projects awarded $44.3m in government grants Five awards will go to projects related to commercial seaports Port of Venice discharges fully assembled shiploader Italian port handles one of its largest project cargoes to date Pavilion Energy spearheads Singapore's LNG hub ambitions Company mulls small scale LNG supply development in Southeast Asia Monarch nominates two independent directors to Scorpio Bulkers board Private equity group's feud with company over corporate governance intensifies AgTC and TSA unite to address concerns over box weight checks Shippers fear Solas changes could cause significant disruption to supply chain Seattle and Tacoma ports to adopt five-year capacity upgrade plan Alliance will allocate $39.1m capital budget for 2016 A convergence of conversions Greece retains plenty of ship conversion know-how In shipping for the long haul Cross-traders focused on big vessels, Greeks are maintaining a high share of tanker and dry bulk business around the globe Switching to gas Owners are proving adept at financing their expansion in both LNG and LPG shipping Fewer finance options for the average owner Petrofin's Ted Petropoulos tells Lloyd's List that banks are starting to cleanse their portfolios, but confidence may not return until the market picks up Suitors line up at Greece's door Most shipowners are adamant they will not be leaving, but maritime centres are circling as instability threatens the status quo Greek boxship fleet stacks up The gap with Germany, traditionally dominant in containers, has been halved The private side of public George Greece's most diverse shipowning group is poised to reinvent itself - again Taking the finger off the trigger? Greeks are still a mainstay of shipping deals, but our poll of leading shipbrokers suggests that more of their clients are cautiously waiting on the sidelines In sickness and in health Greek shipowners honour their vows to the sea as they continue investing in all industry sectors Yards count cost of national crisis Stability and recovery of banking system are vital if industry is to be revived Lunde's admiration for Greek shipowners is longstanding Norwegian-born ship industry leader Dagfinn Lunde talks to Lloyd's List about his special relationship with Greece

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OCTOBER 30, 2015
Pricing, freight mix push up YRC Worldwide profits YRC Worldwide continued its slow, steady drive back into the black in the third quarter, reporting a net profit of $19.8 million, compared with a $1.2 million profit a year ago. For the first nine months of 2015, the less-than-truckload operator reported $24.2 million in net income, compared with a $73.9... Shanghai-to-US container rates strengthen Following the lead of freight rates in the Asia-Europe trade, spot rates on the Shanghai Container Freight Index to the U.S. West and East coasts bumped up this week. Carriers have been complaining about the lack of a peak shipping season this fall, but it may be defined this year as... New Baltiysk container facility aimed at speeding customs processing ST PETERSBURG - Baltic Stevedore Co. said its new nearly two-acre container yard for empties and an inspection point will speed up customs cargo processing and improve inland distribution at the Baltiysk container cargo terminal. The facility is part of Baltic Stevedore's broader $70 million plan to increase capacity from roughly 144,00... ACL receives first of four innovative con-ro ships Atlantic Container Line has taken delivery of the first of four new container/roll-on, roll-off ships that are the largest of their type ever built and that will expand ACL's unique trans-Atlantic niche. The Atlantic Star will join ACL's trans-Atlantic service in December. Its sister ships will be delivered in the first... Rotterdam partners with Bank of China to tap 'Belt and Road' push The port of Rotterdam has established a strategic partnership with the Bank of China focused mainly on Beijing's "Belt and Road" strategy to boost trade links with Europe. The alliance was sealed in a memorandum of understanding signed by the Port Authority's CEO Allard Castelein and Dong Weijan, president of the... Hapag-Lloyd cuts IPO price range on 'market volatility' Hapag-Lloyd on Friday cut the price range for shares in its initial public offering, citing "ongoing market volatility." The German ocean carrier also bumped up the number of new shares in a capital increase after shareholder TUI reduced the number of shares it is willing to offer. The shares will now be... Revenues flatten out among Japan's 'Big Three' lines Japan's three largest container lines saw their group revenues miss forecasts and remain almost flat in the first half of the current fiscal year, while Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) slipped into the red.MOL, NYK Line and "K" Line reported their financial results for the first half of 2015, which started... IAG cargo revenue rises, volume falls International Airlines Group posted a slight increase in cargo revenue in the third quarter despite a bigger decline in volume as the Anglo-Spanish carrier scaled back freighter operations. The British Airways-Iberia carrier's freight revenue edged 0.8 percent higher to 238 million euros [$262 million] in July-September from 236 million euros a... Gujarat Pipavav volume plunges despite Nhava Sheva diversion potential APM Terminals-operated Gujarat Pipavav Port recorded a 24 percent year-over-year decline in its container volumes during the second fiscal quarter, according to a company statement filed with the Bombay Stock Exchange. It was the second straight quarter of declining throughput at the minor facility on India's west coast Industry analysts wonder... Hapag-Lloyd cuts IPO price range on 'market volatility' LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd on Friday cut the price range for shares in its initial public offering, citing "ongoing market volatility." The German ocean carrier also bumped up the number of new shares in a capital increase after shareholder TUI reduced the number of shares it is willing to offer. The shares will... JAL profit surges despite weak air cargo revenue Japan Airlines's net profit surged 28.7 percent year-over-year in the April-September period to 103.4 billion yen ($854 million), as lower fuel prices and cost-reduction efforts more than made up for a decline in cargo operations revenue. Revenue from cargo operations slipped 0.9 percent year-over-year in the April-September to 40.7 billion yen... Weak freight rates send NOL tumbling to deep loss HONG KONG - NOL's third-quarter results were awash in red ink as the Singapore-listed company reported a third quarter net loss of $96 million, down 300 percent compared to the same period last year as rate levels tumbled on the major trades.The parent of container line APL posted core earnings... Asia-Europe spot rates more than triple HONG KONG - Spot rates on the battered Asia-North Europe trade skyrocketed 327 percent to $988 per TEU this week as some carriers appeared to recover the full Nov. 1 general rate increases for the first time since anyone can remember.While it wasn't enough to make the year-over-year comparisons positive,... Revenues flatten out among Japan's 'Big Three' lines Japan's three largest container lines saw their group revenues miss forecasts and remain almost flat in the first half of the current fiscal year, while Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) slipped into the red.MOL, NYK Line and "K" Line reported their financial results for the first half of 2015, which started... Despite recent lost, China Shipping to charter 11 mega-ships HONG KONG - Hours after reporting a $160 million net loss in the first nine months of the year, China Shipping Container Lines announced that it planned to charter 11 mega ships of 21,000 TEUs.China's second largest carrier will bareboat charter six of the ultra large container vessels and hold...

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OCTOBER 30, 2015
VLGC market tight into 2016: Dorian Dorian LPG executives expect world LPG exports to grow thanks to US and Iran Brazil axe tips World Wide into breach World Wide Supply challenging Petrobras cancellation as bondholders declare default. GulfMark idles PSV Latest reported lay-up means there are now 79 ships stacked in North Sea ports. Barge and heavy-lifter collide off Texas US Coast Guard says Intermarine vessel is damaged after collision with a Kirby barge. Operating costs to rise Consultant Moore Stephens says wages and repair bills to drive up owners' expenses next year. CPLP falls short Evangelos Marinakis-led partnership boosts Q3 earnings but misses forecasts. Dorian exceeds market's expectations Greek gas carrier owner posts strong Q2 result as it prepares for more newbuilding deliveries. Maersk fixes AHTS Danish anchor-handler reportedly secures three-month deal with BW Offshore in Brazil. NOL logs bigger loss Singaporean owner posts weaker result for the third quarter as revenue declines by one third. Singapore shake-up Law firm Reed Smith poaches Ince and Incisive partners as it beefs up Lion City presence. Dorian exceeds expectations Greek gas carrier owner posts strong Q3 result as it prepares for more newbuilding deliveries. Glovis profit falls 82% Korean car carrier owner hit by sluggish demand in the third quarter. Fewer orders hit MES Japanese shipbuilder posts a small first-half loss as new business falls 17%. CT wins cable work Danish owner signs contract for vessel Sia to serve DONG's UK wind farm. Bonheur mixed in third Oslo-listed company sees its cruise business deliver strong results but offshore division was weaker. Hapag-Lloyd confirms IPO price cut German container line blames market volatility for reduction of range; maintains $300m cash target. Condor ferry pulled $75m Condor Liberation out of service after maintenance problem. Damen clinches icebreaker Dutch yard and Serco unit set for $712m contract for Antarctic newbuilding. Crystal sale boosts NYK Result at Japan's largest shipowner boosted by the sale of its cruise arm in the first quarter. Daiichi default dents MOL interims Japanese shipowning giant forced to take a JPY26.2bn write-down on stake in collapsed compatriot. K Line profit down 45% Extraordinary losses bring drag down results at top three Japanese shipowner. Pacific Radiance to re-jig bonds Move designed to give company greater operational and financial flexibility amid a depressed offshore industry.

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OCTOBER 30, 2015
Spot container rates skyrocket from Asia to Europe Japanese carriers report mixed first half results CSCL to lease up to 11 ships with capacity for 21,000 TEUs each Port of New York/New Jersey reports record September Echo Q3 revenues, profits up more than 40% Norfolk Southern sees 19% drop in Q3 net income CN increases net income 18% in Q3 BMW taps K + N for spare parts services Oceanex to replace fire-damaged crane at St. John's SEKO opens first branch in Wales HTA complains of illegal activity during drayage protests NOL reports $96m Q3 loss due to 'severe' rate erosion ACL takes delivery of largest-ever conro vessel U.S. GDP growth slows in Q3 XPO Logistics finalizes Con-way acquisition UPS readies for record holiday shipment volumes Indonesia looks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership Obama signs 3-week highway patch, PTC deadline extension DOT awards $500m in TIGER grants

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OCTOBER 30, 2015
Ship operating costs set to rise, survey finds But percentage increase relatively low. AGUNSA's new barge 'en route to Valparaiso' Replacing previous barge that had operational problems. CARB warns of sulphur compliance risk when using 'ULSFO' Says products that don't meet distillate specifications are often close to upper 0.10% sulphur limit. OW test case may go to Supreme Court Decision has implications beyond shipping. Experienced bunker professional takes purchasing role Kim Gade has left Glander and joined MUR Shipping in Dubai. Report: Vitol to use chartered ships for oil storage Four of five vessels will be used for 'refined products and a fifth for storage of dirty products'. Odjfell extends fuel-saving programme By bringing more ships into the programme. Carnival in fuel-saving move Costa Cruises to get digital monitoring of fuel use. MAN Diesel claims vessel 'retrofit milestone' 140 units on order, it says. BV approves concept design for LNG bunker tanker Vessel has a 4,000 m3 carrying capacity for LNG. Carnival launches fuel, fleet monitoring unit New unit opens in Germany. Engine manufacturer celebrates vessel 'retrofit milestone' Engines have displayed 'seamless change' between fuel oil and gas operation, it says. BV approves concept LNG bunker tanker Vessel has a 4,000 m3 carrying capacity for LNG. Retrofit costs could hamper LNG bunkering uptake According to shipbroker Poten & Partners. Report: Vitol to use chartered ships for crude storage Four of five ore-bulk-oil carriers will be used for 'refined products and a fifth for storage of dirty products'. Ship leaking oil off Canada's East Coast Divers have recovered 6,000 litres of the estimated 20,000 litres within the vessel.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply

Singapore

Seascale Energy formed

SHIPPING

Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships

Rome

Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group

Hamburg

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

PORTS

788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro

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

SHIPPING

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

Palermo

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

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

DEFENCE

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

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

The order is worth 500 million euros

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise passengers down by -11%

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline

Helsinki

Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Rome

Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers

SHIPPING

MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%

PORTS

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

Ancona

Research presented on the potential of the Marche port

SHIPPING

HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024

Seoul

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%

PORTS

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

Kongens Lyngby/Madrid

Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company

JOBS

HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Valencia

The negative trend continued last month

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

MOURNING

Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Rome

The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource

MEETINGS

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

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January

Los Angeles

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%

PORTS

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

Ancona

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Passengers increased by +16.1%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Genoa

It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros

SAILING LIST

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Nola

Road freight traffic stable

PORTS

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

Barcelona

It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months

PORTS

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

Singapore/HongKong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

SHIPPING

First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened

Singapore

It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rome

Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System

LOGISTICS

UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi

Milan

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

LOGISTICS

New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland

London/Milan

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express

Milan

The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

A series of celebratory events are planned

MARITIME SERVICES

MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip

Hamburg

The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

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

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

››› 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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