BRIEFS

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23 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 8, 2015

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Experts differ whether cargo drift from west to east coast is permanent US National Labour Relations Board orders ILWU to stop harassing ICTSI American Association of Port Authorities backs Trans-Pacific Partnership deal US National Retail Federation heap praise on Trans-Pacific Partnership deal Kalmar upsizes MSC Valencia cranes to handle expected 19,000 TEUers China imposes anti-dumping duty on Japan, US optical fibre preform Northern Sea Route traffic falls - 631 permits issued, 53 transits made Singapore has LNG fund local firms can tap for US$1.4 million per ship DHL Express offers 40pc off to e-tailers using HKTDC 'Small Orders' site TNT wins air and road contract from Harding Safety of Seimsfoss, Norway Dubai's Emirates SkyCargo takes delivery of its latest Boeing 777F

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OCTOBER 7, 2015
Customs & excise duty exemption extended on use of bunker fuels Global schedule reliability in Aug. at highest level since Nov. 2013: SeaIntel Maruti Suzuki mulls using waterways to transport cars to Kolkata Navnit Gandhi & Son recognised as 'Freight Broker of the Year' at MALA 2015 NYK celebrates 130th anniversary Puran Joshi wins big at CONCOR's Exim Star Awards Seminar deliberates on future of autonomous ships Oilmeal exports improve in Sept. Onion & pulses imports on the up Textile exports continue decline CCEA approves mechanisation of East Quay berths at Paradip Port DICT attains a new high by handling over 3,000 TEUs in Sept. Exempt MAT for SEZs & provide DDT, ComMin asks FinMin INR makesremarkable rally against dollar Growth in world trade to slow down in 2015: WTO

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New bridge marking system in UK TNT on a slippery slope Road charges extending to 3.5 t vehicles in Belgium Two new senior partners enlisted Sending it off another way Freight trains steam into digital age Swedish Club celebrates Greece presence SSL expands into Finland for Höegh Autoliners Air Partner lifting for Minusca project AA Cargo now allowed to use all Envirotainers Japanese-US American cooperation up and running Volumes remaining flat at Europe's airports Creation of infrastructure crusader Stepping up Norway - Europe rail services HHLA prunes back earnings target Schedule reliability climbs high in August

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OCTOBER 7, 2015
India cuts duties to help local fleet take on competition India is preparing its fledgling container fleet owners for competition from foreign carriers after the impending relaxation of cabotage laws. It will do so by removing customs and excise duty on bunker fuels used in Indian-flagged ships for the transport of export-import (EXIM), empty, and Containerisation consolidation poses industry risk Continuing consolidation in the containerisation sector risks exposing the industry to the kind of extinction dinosaurs once faced, according to South Korea's oceans minister Yoo Ki-june. Yoo told the Danish Maritime Forum in Copenhagen on Wednesday that shipping is at "a critical juncture". He Bergen Group Services signs agreement with Volvo Penta Bergen Group Services, part of the listed Norwegian maritime services company Bergen Group, says it has signed a frame agreement with Volvo Penta and in co-operation with Volvo Penta Center Bjordal & Madsen in Bergen. The frame agreement comprises sale and service of the whole product range to the Expanded Panama Canal to open 'by April 2016' Panama Canal administrator Jorge Quijano has assured shipping leaders the expanded canal should be open for business by April next year. "It hasn't been easy" he told the Danish Maritime Forum in Copenhagen today, referring to disputes with the project's contractors and engineering faults that led Port of Rauma starts expansion of container terminal The Port of Rauma has started an expansion of its container terminal by preparing the location for aggregates that will be dredged from the site, the port said in a statement. This first phase is estimated to cost EUR1.3 million (about USD1.5 million), while the expansion of the terminal itself Soyuz Bunkering to shut Singapore operations Russian marine fuel trader Soyuz Bunkering is to shut its Singapore operations after just 19 months in business. Soyuz, part of Russian private investment company Summa Group, is headquartered in Rotterdam. It's CEO, Peter Grunwaldt, sits in Dubai. Company officials told IHS Maritime that its MISC eyes secondhand tanker purchases Malaysian carrier MISC, rejuvenated by improving tanker freight rates, could purchase secondhand oil tankers if these are backed by charter contracts. The company's new chief executive officer, Yee Yang Chien, made this revelation at a recent briefing for analysts. CIMB Securities analyst Raymond Asia Development Bank lauds Colombo port improvements Infrastructure improvements at Colombo Port in Sri Lanka will offer "huge advantages" over competitors in the battle for transhipment business in south Asia, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Physical improvements combined with strategic marketing will give lines an incentive to set up Court blasts EPA ballast water rules A three-judge panel overturned rules governing the United States's ballast water regime in a significant decision affecting vessel operators trading in US waters. In a 5 October decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit found that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "acted MOL and NYK Line secure loan for four new LNG carriers Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and NYK Line have received about JPY126.7billion (USD1 billion) to finance four Moss-type LNG carriers currently being built by MI LNG and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI). The Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC), the country's export credit agency, will provide Intermarine agrees more newbuildings US project carrier Intermarine said yesterday that it has reached agreement with Chinese financing partners about the addition of six multipurpose/heavy lift newbuildings to its operated fleet over the coming years. The 13,300 dwt Ecolift F900-type ships, which will be equipped with cranes for safe Safety to the fore at Singapore forum The 8th Co-operation Forum opened in Singapore on 5 October to discuss challenges faced by the maritime industry including cyber security and the trend towards a sustainable global maritime transport system. The second day of the two-day forum saw the launch of a hydrographical survey of the straits of Malacca and Singapore previously reported by IHS Maritime. Thailand Thoresen Agencies diversifies into property Thailand Thoresen Agencies (TTA), the parent company of Thoresen Shipping, has purchased a stake in Nusasiri (Nusa), a Thai property and real estate company, TTA said in a 5 October stock exchange filing. TTA bills itself as a holding company investing in three lines of business: transport, energy Malaysia detains two tankers over illegal ship fuel transfer The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officials on 5 October detained two tankers for alleged illegal ship fuel transfer near Pengerang, south of Malaysia. MMEA officials reportedly detained Equatorial Guinea-registered Mt Vitology on 5 October for allegedly attempting to transfer 80,000 CCS new rule backs seawater lubricated propellers China Classification Society's (CCS) new monitoring rules favour seawater lubricated propellers over oil-based systems, according to the Canada-based Thordon Bearings. The class society's revised rules in July 2015 stated that specific shaft condition and monitoring protocols have to be met

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OCTOBER 7, 2015
Changing times: how 3D printing could disrupt supply chains and affect logistics Changing times: how a new delivery idea sees Lalamove eye 50 more cities in Asia Changing times: how the wider Panama Canal may make 200 boxships redundant

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OCTOBER 7, 2015
Aker Philly cuts steel for two more Kinder Morgan tankers The Coast Guard to suspend search for survivors All American delivers new ferry for King County Schottel strengthens management team Malaysia to get new high-speed ferry Three more indicted in car carrier price fixing conspiracy FMC Commissioner Doyle's statement on El Faro disappearance Sulfur in Danish air halved since ship fuel limits imposed

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OCTOBER 7, 2015
Port reps heading to Washington to discuss funding with congress US rail freight traffic has good/bad September International Trade Administration releases August export numbers Sea-Tac International Airport holds spot on emissions list American Trucking Associations taps Lynn as sales vice president

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OCTOBER 7, 2015
NTSB to lead the accident investigation on El Faro Tote Maritime affirms its full cooperation and transparency in the federal investigation Yield-oriented shipping companies reveal strategy secrets Cherry-pick deals and avoid speciality assets, Hjertaker advises Marshall Islands dubs Sekimizu 'danger to planet' for views on CO2 regulation Government of island nation blasts Secretary General for his position that IMO should take leading role on shipping regulation covering carbon emissions Owners and private equity divided on exit strategy Misaligned interests could hold back finance, conference warned Oversupply haunts panamax market Downward spiral continues toward lows reached in June this year Tankers watching as ISIS crisis heightens Balance of power to be reshaped in Middle East as Russia fights ISIS, with tankers assessing impact Bankers prefer stronger shipowners Existing clients with strong fundamentals get priority, finance conference told Carriers and shippers lose confidence in global alliances The big four vessel-sharing agreements not delivering the hoped-for benefits, say critics from both sides ICTSI's Colombian terminal gears up for opening Four STS cranes and five RTGs delivered to new Buenaventura box facility Leaking Flinterstar has 550 tonnes of fuel on board Crew rescued without injury after collision with LNG carrier Intermarine adds six Ecolift F900 vessels to its fleet Company will partner China's CSSC Leasing to provide long-term charters for the ships Industry viewpoint: changes to the high risk area may be a high risk strategy Moves to review the high risk area in the Indian Ocean could lead to a return to hijackings and hostage taking Hyundai Merchant Marine spins off dry bulk and terminals Businesses will be parked under new entity Hyundai Bulk Line Piraeus port privatisation plans to be delayed September 20 election affected government ministries handling the process US and six Asian nations carry out combined naval exercise Training launched in Singapore aims to combat the growing number of piracy incidents in the region Laugfs Maritime Services acquires second LPG ship The company recently announced plans to build the largest LPG storage facility in the Hambantota Port area Epic Gas closes $120m credit line to finance seven LPG carriers The facility covers about 65% of the contract price of seven LPG carriers under construction

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OCTOBER 7, 2015
Coast Guard to call off El Faro survivor search The U.S. Coast Guard said its search for survivors among the 33 persons aboard the cargo ship El Faro would be halted at 7 p.m. EDT Wednesday, more than six days after the TOTE Maritime cargo ship sank off the Bahamas during Hurricane Joaquin. "A decision to suspend a search or... FedEx CEO: Some West Coast diversions will stick FedEx founder, CEO and Chairman Fred Smith speaks at the JOC Inland Distribution Conference in Memphis.MEMPHIS - FedEx founder, CEO and Chairman Fred Smith expects some of the cargo diverted from congested West Coast ports to remain moving through other entry points as shippers diversify their supply chains. "I think at... Hyundai to spin off bulk, US container terminal units Hyundai Merchant Marine said it will spin off its dry bulk division and its two U.S. West Coast container terminals as the Korean company seeks to bolster liquidity at its core container shipping business. The company will put the spun-off companies in Hyundai Bulk Line, a new corporate entity formed two... Panama Canal chief says expanded locks will open in April despite leaks Panama Canal Administrator Jorge Quijano has assured shipping leaders that the canal's new, larger locks should open on schedule by April, despite concerns that the opening would be delayed by leaks in one of the locks' concrete sills. The new locks will allow the canal to handle ships with capacities of... Coast Guard expected to call off El Faro survivor search Families of the 33 crew members of the cargo ship El Faro said they had been advised that the Coast Guard would suspend its search for survivors of the sunken ship today, six days after the vessel went down off the Bahamas during Hurricane Joaquin. The Coast Guard, NTSB and TOTE... Trailer Bridge barge parted from tug during hurricane A Trailer Bridge triple-deck barge broke loose from the tug that was towing it from San Juan to Jacksonville, Florida, last weekend during the same hurricane that claimed TOTE Maritime's El Faro. The San Juan-Jax Bridge parted from the tug during rough seas Sunday, Trailer Bridge said. Two tugs reached the... Three former NYK, 'K' Line execs charged in ro-ro price-fixing case Three former "K" Line and NYK executives have been indicted for alleged participation in a scheme to rig bids and fix prices for international shipments of roll-on, roll-off shipments to and from the United States. Yoshiyuki Aoki, formerly of NYK, and Masahiro Kato and Shunichi Kusunose, formerly of "K" Line, were... Roadrunner expands Canada service offerings Roadrunner Transportation Systems is expanding in Canada after having recently made a number of moves to increase its service in Mexico. The 14th-largest less-than-truckload carrier in the U.S. has announced outbound service from Toronto and the appointment of John Geertsema as general manager for Canada. Geertsema has worked in the cross-border... Piraeus port privatization delayed LONDON - The privatization of the port of Piraeus has been delayed as Greece's snap general election Sept. 20 interrupted preparations by government transport and finance officials. The Greek government had set a deadline of October 30 for binding bids for a 51 percent stake in Greece's largest container port, but... Trade slump, port congestion slows India container volume growth The volume handled at India's major public ports grew a meager 2 percent in the first fiscal half amid sluggish global trade demand and growing service bottlenecks at some of the country's main container gateways, particularly Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. Container terminals at the 12 major ports handled 4.09 million 20-foot-equivalent... No slowdown in demand for China logistics space Goodman Fengxian International Shanghai logistics centre.HONG KONG - China's economic slowdown is not putting the brakes on foreign logistics property developers that have in the past month signed new leases for more than 4 million square feet in cities across the mainland.Led by China market leader GLP, the demand for... BNSF's Kansas City logistics park to benefit from new construction A developer is adding more than half a million square feet of speculative industrial space at BNSF Railway's Logistics Park Kansas City. NorthPoint Development's so-called Inland Port XV will add another 548,333 square feet of space to the facility. The news follows hot on the heels of NorthPoint's announcement this May...

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OCTOBER 7, 2015
El Faro rescue ends The US Coast Guard has suspended the search for survivors from the sinking of a TOTE Maritime ro-ro, chief executive Anthony Chiarello said Wednesday. Boxship lay-ups surge The number of idle boxships has reached its highest level since March 2014 as lay-ups soared last month. Livestock ship capsizes A livestock carrier has capsized in Brazil, stranding thousands of cattle. Dof veteran offloaded Norway's Dof has sold its last 1980s-built platform supply ship (PSV). Everest Hill buys quartet "Fireball" on ro-pax A UK report has criticised liaison between crew and firefighters as they tackled a blaze on a DFDS ferry. Germans buy veteran Germany's Jade-Dienst has reportedly bought a veteran cable-layer for around $1.5m. Cyclical as usual Forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of a decline in global economic growth have not caused major concern to shipping bankers. "No water" Audio files have revealed the problems encountered by an increasingly worried crew as they tried to tackle the deadly fire on the Norman Atlantic. Bergen signs engine deal Bergen Group Services (BGS) of Norway has clinched a sales and service contract for Volvo Penta engines. Cash for right projects Clarksons Platou Securities has offered hope for shipowners seeking to secure a public listing at a tricky time for global stock markets. Nowacki seeks talks US investor wants to meet Box Ships bosses to boost share value after taking stake to 22.2%. Damen expands again Dutch shipyard group Damen has snapped up Rotterdam shiprepairer D van de Wetering to its portfolio. DSME offloads Besteel stock Loss-making Korean shipbuilder DSME has raised much-needed cash with the sale of its stake in steel supplier Fine Besteel. "Highest drop in history" The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) is predicting a big fall in investment in oil and gas projects this year. Flinter makes salvage plans The owner of the ship that collided with an LNG carrier off Belgium on Tuesday is already making plans to salvage the general cargo vessel. Survey boost for SOMS Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore have launched a joint project that will survey five key areas of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS). Weather choice 'one factor' National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) vice chairman Bella Dinh-Zarr says the master's choice to head toward what would become Hurricane Joaquin will be just one factor among many in a probe of sinking of El Faro. USN joins piracy battle The US and six other nations have kicked off a five-day naval exercise aimed at combating piracy in Southeast Asian waters. US feds indict three more Three more Japanese shipping executives have been indicted in the US for participating in a long-running price-fixing conspiracy. Feds indict three more Seven Japanese executives have now been charged over ro-ro trade price fixing.

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OCTOBER 7, 2015
NEWS FLASH: Coast Guard will suspend search for El Faro tonight DOJ shuts down Los Angeles toy importers DOT helps repair South Carolina infrastructure after storm Commerce secretary visits Cuba Roadrunner adds outbound service from Toronto NTSB to gather data in Jacksonville for El Faro investigation TQL opens office in Daytona Beach, Fla. NYK, "K" Line executives indicted for price fixing NileDutch joins Turkon's Med-USA service Seaspan selects KVH's maritime communications solution for 18 vessels FAA grant to help build new N.D. airport DB Schenker launches North Europe rail connection Automotive parts maker to use MIC compliance solutions in North America Haven adds airfreight to online marketplace No lengthy TP vessel delays for CKYHE over four-week stretch ORBCOMM acquires WAM to complete reefer asset tracking set Executive Moves: Kewill, Polaris Transportation and C.H. Robinson Obama touts benefits of Trans-Pacific Partnership ATA: Truck driver shortage could reach 175,000 by 2024 FedEx stock ticks up after rating upgrade

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OCTOBER 7, 2015
Supplier expands UAE operations Khor Fakkan operations will mean we can target higher volumes," says GPS Bunkers. Intermarine makes 'eco' order Ships will complement last year new building deal. Shipping must unite against 'ill-considered' legislation Chairman of the Danish Shipowners' Association (DSA) says there must be better dialogue with the IMO. Over 500 mt of fuel onboard stricken ship Oil slicks spotted. India extends bunker tax exemption Government wants to promote maritime transport. UK MGO supplier ups supply capacity To meet increased bunkering demand ahead of the winter season. Adani and Chemoil part company New Indian bunkering firm to be called Adani Bunkering. Chemoil dumps stake in Indian bunkering JV 'Going forward, Chemoil will no longer be associated with the business,' says former JV partner. Norwegian Oil Trading relocates Singapore office New address took effect last week. New player in Hong Kong physical bunker supply market United Asia Bunkering & Trading starts 'full operations' in October, it tells Platts Bunkerworld. Aegean adds pair of bunker traders in Piraeus Welcomes Sotiris Delidimitriou and Stathis Pavlikakis to its team.

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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

Visual 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

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PRESS REVIEW

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

(Türkiye Today)

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

(The News International, Pakistan)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels

Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo

Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK

MEETINGS

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

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

SHIPPING

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

Reykjavik

PORTS

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

Singapore

Revenues up +8.8%

INDUSTRY

Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions

Rome

Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

The Spice

The frequency is weekly

PORTS

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

Beirut

New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports

SHIPPING

Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Monk

Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%

ACCIDENTS

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

Genoa

Immediate strike by workers in the sector

PORTS

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

The Spice

CUSTOMS

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits

Hedehouse

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

PORTS

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

Venice

25-year contract

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

347,917 TEUs were handled

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti

Rome

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

CUSTOMS

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

FINANCING

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

Hamburg

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Singapore/Seoul

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

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