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January 8, 2015

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Maersk Line to increase Asia-Europe rates by US$800/TEU from January 15 Dockers okay mediation to resolve deadlocked west coast dock talks Kerry Logistics purchases Far East-focused Montreal and Toronto forwarders Antwerp, Rotterdam look out for Port of Dunkirk's Ocean Three challenge MSC to extend sub-Saharan Africa loop beyond Shanghai to Tianjin Beijing to allow wide range of controlled rates to float, announces NDRC No toll hikes in 2015 vows Panama Canal as it sets out new incentives Escape Manila congestion with Subic bypass, urges Maersk Line France's CMA CGM Group's Delmas adds West Africa ports to Europe services Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth in Singapore for long stay ICTSI Philippines to take delivery of two more Kalmar reachstackers Singapore economy to grow 2-4pc in 2015 driven by US market recovery China Southern Airlines execs ousted amid corruption allegations US west coast port congestion boosts air cargo 4.3pc worldwide Illicit 'shabu' from Hong Kong seized at Manila airport in water pump Cologne/Bonn airport's 2014 cargo rises 2pc, passengers numbers up 5pc

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JANUARY 7, 2015
BCHAA conducts refresher course for Rule 6 Customs Exam Cos look to acquire ships as prices sink Lower slot costs seen driving container shipping profitability in 2015 ZIM improves reliability rating MoS to seek Cabinet approval for Sagar Mala project by month-end Sagar Mala - The Big Bang Dream Thermal coal imports thru' Major Ports up 18 pc in April-Dec. 2014 Ascendas Trust to invest INR 600 cr. Pune SEZ project Extend interest subvention scheme: Fieo More incentives for car exporters likely ONGC to invest over INR 5,700 cr. for Mumbai High redevelopment Chinese industry body to sign MoU at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

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Max flatdeck for Haas DNV GL wins IT contract for Pacific Basin fleet Kenworth delivers one millionth truck New toll structure proposal for Panama Canal Reshuffling for success in 2015 Sievert steps up warehouse logistics business Khalifa receives first scheduled ro-ro vessel Investments delivering new business Transcarga more often to Miami and Houston ABF Logistics acquires Oklahoma brokerage firm VTG/AAE knot now legally tied Busy November for Long Beach First North African Dreamliner under starter's orders Martin Bencher picks new MD for Down Under Global schedule reliability on the rise

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JANUARY 7, 2015
Wärtsilä wins major China engine order The Finnish power solutions provider has won its biggest-ever order to supply engines for a stationary cutter suction dredger being built at a Chinese yard for a Chinese contractor. "With a total installed power of 24,000kW - driving two dredge pumps plus generators - and 5,200kW of cutter power, Royal IHC consolidates Brazilian expansion Royal IHC has consolidated its interest in the Brazilian offshore market by taking a majority stake in Brastec Technologies and fully acquiring Brastec subsidiary SAS Offshore. It is also nearing completion of a nine-vessel order for pipelayers for Petrobras. Founded in 2002, Brastec designs and AirAsia QZ8501 tailfin found A search team has found a fragment of missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 in the waters of Karimata Strait, about six miles from where the plane lost contact on 28 December 2014. The bit of wreckage is confirmed to be a portion of the plane's tail. Indonesian Navy Diving Co-ordinator Major Profs Firm start for box ship chartering Trading in the container ship charter market is off to a strong start, with the Hamburg ConTex posting a gain in its first reading yesterday. The market barometer that tracks period rate levels for tonnage of between 1,100 and 4,250teu edged up by two points, or 0.5%, driven by a 2% increase in New concept for Konecranes' Boxhunter RTG Designed with small- to medium-sized ports in mind, the unique Boxhunter rubber-tyred gantry crane has sparked a completely new business concept by Myanmar entrepreneur Tun Tun Win - and achieved its first sale. Owner and CEO of Consumer Goods Myanmar (CGM) - one of the biggest manufacturing, News insight: Sharp fall in oil price may discourage ship scrapping The sharp drop in crude oil prices and the subsequent dip in the cost of bunkers have been hailed as good news for shipping. But oversupply of tonnage could mount as owners are discouraged to demolish old ships despite their high fuel consumption. "The disadvantage in fuel consumption that older COSCOL to raise 2.5Bn yuan for newbuilds Shanghai-listed COSCO shipping (COSCOL) plans to raise 2.5Bn yuan ($403.8M) in a private placement to finance the newbuilding of two semi-submersible vessels, three multi-purpose and four heavy-lift vessels, repay debts, and replenish cash flows. Among the nine newbuildings, the four 28,000dwt Contango, finance cost, rates key in VLCC storage use The extent of VLCC usage as storage vessels will depend on contango in oil price, VLCC spot rates, and finance costs, while rising speeds could erode any beneficial impact on freight rates of storage use, shipping analysts say. Looking back, in mid-late 2009 and early 2010, the last time the oil Rate hikes help container lines, for now A fall in bunker process and general rate increases (GRIs) help container lines to improve profitability, at least in the short term, but analysts' views are mixed on what the future will hold. "Spot freight rates rose by about 4% in December on November as a result of rather successful rate Van Oord orders sister TSHDs from La Naval Dutch dredging company Van Oord has turned to Spanish yard Construcciones Navales del Norte to update and boost its trailing suction hopper dredger fleet with two 17,000m3 vessels. The move is unusual as Van Oord's dredgers are normally built in the Netherlands by Royal IHC. Its flagship trailing Exclusive: ADBP finishes Southampton dredge project Anthony D Bates Partnership (ADBP) has completed supervision of the UK port of Southampton's approach channel deepening. The channel has seen 5M m3 of material dredged over a 54km stretch of existing navigational access. "ADBP was appointed by Associated British Ports [ABP] as the engineer's Qingdao Port International exits joint venture with Rizhao Port Hong Kong-listed Qingdao Port International, a major port operator of China's Qingdao Port, plans to withdraw from a joint venture with Rizhao Port Group by selling its entire stake in it. Qingdao Port International has put up its 50% stake in Rizhao Riqing Container Terminal for sale with a Franbo Lines to take two newbuildings in 2015, aiming for 20 Taipei-listed bulk carrier Franbo Lines announced on Monday that two of its three newbuildings ordered at Japan's Exeno Yamamizu are to be delivered in August and December this year, with the third one in 2016, and sets a long-term target of 20 ships. The carrier stated that the orders of the three Panama Canal toll could affect US-Asia LPG shipments Although the expansion of the Panama Canal has been touted as a game-changer for US LPG shipments to Asia, the tolls could present high shipping costs, cautioned Norwegian shipbroker JG Gas. The Panama Canal Authority published its tolls for 2016 this month. Based on the tolls, the cost of a round SSCL secures $16.5M loan to finance PCTC Singapore-listed logistic services provider Singapore Shipping Shipping Corporation Ltd (SSCL) has secured a seven- year term loan of $16.5M with a Japanese financial institution. The loan will be used to finance the acquisition of a pure car truck carrier (PCTC) vessel, which is one of the two FSL Trust to meet loan agreement terms Singapore-listed First Ship Lease (FSL) Trust has announced that it would comply with the terms of a loan agreement it had signed in 2011. Prior to the announcement yesterday, covenants were relaxed for two and a half years as FSL Trust experienced losses following a series of charter defaults. Bunker trading to benefit from low oil prices Bunker trading is set to benefit from low crude oil prices, according to a Singapore-based bunker trader from Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services. "We (bunker traders) are dependent on the financial health of the overall shipping market", the trader told IHS Maritime. The trader highlighted Keppel Singmarine bags two contracts worth $48.7M Singapore-based offshore vessel builder Keppel Singmarine has secured two contracts worth SGD65M ($48.7M) for the construction of an anchor handling tug (AHT) and a liftboat. The AHT will be delivered to offshore vessel owner Seaways International (Seaways) around 2Q16. The latest contract is the

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JANUARY 7, 2015
Another guilty plea and another indictment in Glenn case Stena RoRo to retrofit Forerunner with CROE scrubbers Grounded car carrier refloats itself Double launch from Canada's largest dry dock Panama Canal unveils new toll proposal L-3 SAM to retrofit four Scandlines double-enders No refloat yet for grounded car carrier Batam shipyard uses air bags to launch X-bow DOF Subsea gets contracts for Otto Candies vessels Pearl Seas considering Cuba cruises

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JANUARY 7, 2015
Port of Everett Marine Terminal boss announces plans to retire in April Bowman, Gregoire co-presidents of Port of Seattle Commission Marcon brokers sale of 331-foot ocean deck barge Updated cost of congestion report finds Oregon's economy tied to transportation Drewry container report predicts carriers will see profits in 2015

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JANUARY 7, 2015
Up to four new Maersk feeder services for JWP Coverage likely to include Baltic and UK Felixstowe welcomes world's largest containership CSCL Globe makes maiden call at British box port Liberia to probe 'almost unprecedented' attack on tanker US and Greece condemn strike by Libyan jet that killed two crewmen Aronnax: Was the ballast to blame? An investigation will reveal human error, poor maintenance or technical malfunction led to problems with Hoegh Osaka. However, quick thinking saved it Hoegh Osaka floats free UPDATE: MCA confirms car carrier has floated free and is being towed to a safe holding ground near Portsmouth Perkin and Karki out at RBS Major lender to Greek market parts company with senior staffers Maran charters three fresh LNG newbuilds to BG UK-listed gas giant tipped to take another trio from GasLog Floating crude storage set to ignite already booming VLCC demand When onshore oil stocks fill, offshore storage on VLCCs is likely to shake up the market for these 2m-barrel tankers further, taking earnings above today's $71,000 per day level ILWU and PMA commended for agreeing to federal mediation West coast ports applaud potential breakthrough in contract talks JES International queried by SGX over share price rise Unit of JES makes it back into white list after being dropped last year Supramax pool targets efficiency Clipper and Peter Georgiopoulos-led Genco are co-operating in the smaller vessel segments First refloat attempt for Hoegh Osaka on Thursday Southampton will have to be closed for a short period as still listing ship is pulled free of Bramble Bank sandbar

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JANUARY 7, 2015
ASF Intermodal expands drayage operations in the US Southeast ASF Intermodal opened a drayage facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, its first in the Tar Heel state and its eleventh facility in the South and Midwest. The fast-growing company, which started with two locations in 2011, expects to expand from 10 to 30 trucks in Charlotte within six months. "Charlotte fits... BNSF ends embargo on westbound container interchange BNSF Railway is lifting its embargo on interchanging westbound ocean containers headed to U.S. West Coast on-dock facilities two days after the railroad implemented the ban. The railroad said westbound intermodal freight movement has "become more manageable" even through labor issues limiting U.S. West Coast port productivity persist. The embargo will... Global air freight demand to grow 4.5 percent in 2015, IATA says Global air freight traffic should expand faster than total global trade in 2015, building on the best peak season for air cargo in years, the International Air Transport Association said Jan. 7. IATA said it expects global air freight demand measured in freight tonne kilometers to increase 4.5 percent over last... UPS expands global express freight service as air cargo demand rises UPS is expanding its Worldwide Express Freight service, adding new origin and destination points for palletized express air freight shipments as international trade grows. The second-largest global transport operator added 12 new origin and nine destination countries to the time-sensitive door-to-door freight service. UPS launched Worldwide Express Freight with 37 origin... Arbitrator rules Panama locks contractor can seek $223 million An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that the Panama Canal Authority agreed to pay the overrrun costs. An international arbitration panel ruled that the engineering consortium that is building the Panama Canal's third set of locks has the right to seek payments from the Panama Canal Authority agency for... US truck orders gain speed as economy grows faster Buoyed by strong demand and an increasingly healthy U.S. economy, truck operators in North America ordered more than 40,000 new heavy trucks in December. That made the last month of 2014 the third straight month in which net Class 8 orders exceeded 40,000 units. "The market momentum is now feeding on... Panama's new toll structure could produce savings for carriers The new toll structure on container ships proposed by the Panama Canal Authority could produce significant reductions in toll costs for container carriers deploying the larger post-Panamax ships that will be able to pass through the expanded locks now under construction. The proposed tolls, which will be introduced in April 2016... Drewry trans-Pacific index dips, expected to rebound Trans-Pacific spot rates slipped 2.9 percent from last week but are expected to rise following a $1,000-per-container increase that carriers have announced for mid-January, Drewry Maritime Research said. Drewry's Hong Kong-to-Los Angeles container freight benchmark registered $1,921 per 40-foot-equivalent unit this week. That was up 1.9 percent from a year ago. During... Trucking operators' biggest worry for 2015? Keeping up with demand From 2011 through 2013, shippers and truckers enjoyed an "equilibrium" in truck capacity and freight demand, and a balance in the market that kept rate increases largely in check. That equilibrium shattered in 2014, however, first by last year's frigid winter and widespread storms and then by steadier, stronger U.S.... Grounded car carrier Hoegh Osaka drifts free The grounded car carrier Hoegh Osaka unexpectedly drifted free Wednesday after salvors delayed plans to refloat the vessel outside the U.K. Port of Southampton. The U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency said four tugs were moving the vessel to a nearby location where it would not interfere with shipping. Salvors will continue... Shippers, regulators will be watching closely as alliances launch services Question: When does two plus two equal 95? Answer: When the two new vessel alliances that will launch their joint services this month join the two existing alliances that are expanding. Together, the 16 container lines that are consolidating their routes and services will control 95 percent of the cargo... TOTE firms up LNG supply for new ships Jones Act container line TOTE has contracted with two companies to supply liquefied natural gas for the two LNG-powered ships the company is building for the Puerto Rico trade. TOTE contracted with Pivotal LNG, a subsidiary of AGL Resources, and WesPac Midstream, which will provide LNG for two new ships being... Move out Manila port cargo before Pope arrives, shippers told HONG KONG - Next week's visit to the Philippines by Pope Francis will further disrupt cargo movements in and out of the congested port of Manila, and the government has urged shippers to clear out their cargo from the port by the weekend. Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras, who has been placed... Hopes rise as PMA-ILWU talks move under federal mediator guidance A new stage of contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association launched today as the negotiations moved under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Hopes were raised among long-suffering ports and cargo interests that mediation would help the negotiators achieve what they...

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JANUARY 7, 2015
Fredriksen seals cape coup One of the rising stars of John Fredriksen's shipping empire has secured long-term charters for more than a dozen capesize bulkers. Rio Nave takes Caneco A Brazilian court has approved a bid by Grupo Rio Nave to take over the bankrupt shipbuilder Estaleiro Caneco. Navigator's new hire Industry veteran Paul Flaherty has joined Navigator Holdings following a brief tour of duty with JP Morgan. CCM downs GSL A leading US investment bank has downgraded shares of Global Ship Lease (GSL), a containership owner headquartered in London. Datang inks coal deals Chinese coastal bulker operator Jiangsu Datang Shipping has signed new annual coal contracts with sister power companies. Hoegh Osaka free Hoegh Osaka has self-floated at high water and started moving at 1.55pm this afternoon, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said. Investor shows Hoegh LNG hand The Baupost Group has amassed a major stake in Hoegh LNG on behalf of a number of clients. Fredriksen in capesize coup John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean Group is in the process of landing a major timecharter deal for 15 capesize bulker newbuildings, sources say. Clarksons lifts Frontline Clarksons Capital Markets has upgraded John Fredriksen's Frontline amid a brightening view for the crude tanker market and a positive take on its potential restructuring needs. FreeSeas tops up Greece's FreeSeas is selling a convertible note worth half a million dollars to a British Virgin Islands investor as part of its effort to boost the company's liquidity. Coscol splashes cash State-owned Cosco Shipping (Coscol) of China has announced an order worth $280m to expand its heavy-lift fleet. Avance Gas fully funded Avance Gas has secured bank financing for the remainder of its VLGC newbuildings. Ferry strike threat Scottish ferry services look likely to be hit by strikes after talks with crews failed. Excelerate fires up NE Gateway Excelerate Energy has seen its Northeast Gateway buoy-based LNG regasification terminal off the US east coast utilised for the first time since March 2010. HHI staff reject pay rise Workers at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have voted against a pay rise agreement, sparking uncertainty over the shipbuilder's future. Perkin joins Breakwater RBS' global head of shipping coverage Robin Perkin has left to join expanding marine finance company Breakwater Capital. Engevix cashing out? Brazilian engineering firm Engevix is considering selling its stake in the Ecovix shipyard in order to raise cash. Tanker saved from attack Iran's navy has fought off an attack on an Iranian tanker by pirates off Yemen. Dof fixes American duo Dof Subsea has secured employment for two of its chartered-in vessels in North America as it beefs up its presence in the region. Coscol aims for $400m Chinese heavy-lift and ro-ro owner Cosco Shipping (Coscol) is planning to raise CNY 2.5bn ($402.37m) through a private placement. Gail delays again Gail (India) has again pushed back the deadline for shipowners and yards to tender to build up to nine LNG carriers to carry gas into India from the US. Eimskip buys Meisner Icelandic container line Eimskip has added a Dutch reefer logistics company to its operations. Osaka refloat delayed A bid to refloat the grounded Hoegh Osaka has been postponed as salvors found more water than first thought has entered the listing car carrier. Libya sorry for attack Libya has apologised for a fighter jet attack on a Greek tanker that killed two crew. SCA shifts gears A leading US law firm has emerged victorious in what appears to be the first phase of a coup aimed at expanding its presence in the domestic shipping industry.

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JANUARY 7, 2015
Grounded car carrier near Southhampton refloats with high tide Penske challenges California break ruling Greenbriar buys stake in South American rail builder COFC introduces new service to Central Mexico Shippers, ports applaud mediator involvement in ILWU-PMA contract talks FTR: Class 8 truck orders top 40,000 in North America again in December China Shipping mega-vessel calls European ports for first time UPS expands urgent air offering U.S. trade deficit dips in November Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announce rate hikes Executive moves

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JANUARY 7, 2015
UniMarine adds new member to Singapore team Alex Yim joins firm as its Regional Sales Manager Asia. Yang Ming pauses OW-related bunker bill dispute Despite being 'willing and able' to settle the outstanding amount. Container lines will sufffer if slow steaming is abandoned Faster sailing speeds will exacerbate overcapacity. Seachange hybrid fuel project moves ahead Processor installed at Bucksport test facility. Stena goes for scrubbers One ship to be equipped with two systems during first half of 2015. US Navy commander admits guilt in 'Fat Leonard' scam Sanchez helped Singapore-based Glenn Defense Marine Asia corruptly win business from US Navy ships. Analyst: Fuel efficiency means less C02 Annual CO2 output from transpacific trades falls. Bank sees headwinds easing for shipowners in 2015 Lower bunker prices helping but 'imbalance is alive and well' in container sector. Asian players report 'weak demand' in volatile market Price of 380 cSt material has dropped 12% in six trading days. Traders say 'margins have been better' since OW collpase Credit terms in Singapore market have been returning to normal. Improved earnings boost value of oil tankers Low oil prices could improve VLCC rates even more as capacity is soaked up for floating storage. Rising calls make case for Saldanha bunkering Shipping commentator highlights gap in bunkering coverage. Green Tech changes name But management stays the same. Quadrise hires managers To head marine fuels and power programmes. Chinese player launches bunkering initiatives Plans include a bigger fleet and a fuel oil research centre. Political tensions scupper LNG terminal project Multi-million dollar project was to be supplied with Russian gas. UK port mulls oil slops facility Proposed project seeks to draw more vessels calls to Falmouth. Bad weather disrupts Novorossiysk's bunker ops Wind speeds at the port are expected to reach 28 knots by Tuesday evening.

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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

		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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