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November 12, 2015

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Container shipping industry faces upheaval with potential wave of consolidation Container liners expected to shift focus more on ultralarge boxships: Alphaliner West Africa to build at least six 1m TEU ports over next decade Box throughput at Estonia's Muuga terminal down 20pc yoy CMA CGM and VILAC launch wooden educational toy 'My first container ship' UPS earnings are up 3.5pc in Q3 to US$1.26 billion despite flat revenue growth Miami Airport wants CEIV certification and to become pharma hub Etihad Cargo to add two B777 freighters to its fleet in 2016 IAG Cargo upgrades reservation processes with Accenture software

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400 new trucks join Turkish firm's fleet Almarai enhancing efficiency with Swisslog Regionalisation - no benefit for freight FAA to fine Unical Aviation Airport manager starts work in Fairbanks Stand-alone link for East Med, Turkey and Russia Three more EU railfreight corridors in service New groups and new VPs Cargologic now screening in Bern Rock around the clock On wine for Poland Today's losses for tomorrow's gains? Intermodal spearheading growth in 2016 Group CFO to take over at LR Hapag Lloyd beefs up Q3 earnings Two charter brokers establish strategic bond

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
IHS Launches New Website Serving the Global Maritime Industry NEWARK, N.J. (November 11, 2015) - IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS) today announced the launch of Fairplay.IHS.com, a website that serves as the leading source of critical news and analysis for the global maritime industry. With the new IHS Fairplay website, IHS Maritime & Trade is taking an important next step in... Otto Marine sees red in 3Q15 Singapore-listed offshore services provider, Otto Marine has posted a loss of USD5.1 million for the third quarter ending 30 September 2015 from a net profit of USD2.02 million in 3Q14. The loss was attributed to challenging conditions in the offshore market which caused Otto Marine's revenue to fall by 35% to... HMM sells part of Hyundai Asan stake to Hyundai Elevator An HMM vessel. Credit: Southern cross MaritimeHyundai Merchant Marine has divested part of its stake in affiliated tour operator Hyundai Asan as part of further moves to strengthen its liquidity. South Korea's second biggest shipping company's latest move comes amid rumours that it and its bigger compatriot rival Hanjin Shipping are... Nuisance alarms reduced during Antwerp trial The Discovery RPM solution at Port of Antwerp where the system cut nuisance radiation calls. Credit: SymetricaRadiation portal monitor (RPM) technology has been trialled for cargo screening at Port of Antwerp where it cut naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) nuisance calls by 84%. It is also being trialled at an unnamed... DSME to review safety after second yard fire A fire broke out yesterday at DSME's Okpo yard killing one worker. Credit MaerskSouth Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering told IHS Fairplay that it will review safety procedures after a second fire broke out at its Okpo yard. The fire, which started from a very large gas carrier under... China's growing sugar demand boosts Handysize bulker market Bags of sugar on board a bulk carrier. Credit: PAChina's imports of sugar have been surging this year, with the country importing as much as 3.7 million tonnes in the first nine months of 2015, keeping Handysize bulkers gainfully employed even as dry bulk rates for bigger ships remain low. China's... Hapag-Lloyd expects first profitable year since 2010 Credit: Dietmar HasenpuschGerman container line Hapag-Lloyd achieved a small net profit in the third quarter and expects to close the year with a positive net result for the first time since 2010. Its earnings after tax and interest for the period between 1 July and 30 September reached EUR3.2million (USD3.43million),... Hanjin-HMM merger unlikely, say South Korean maritime officials A Hyundai Merchant Marine vessel. Credit: Southern Cross MaritimeTop maritime officials in South Korea said a merger between Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai Merchant Marine was unlikely because the benefits of such a move are difficult to see and it could have significant negative implications for the wider economy. Officials attending a... London marine insurers tap into Islamic market A mosque in Dubai, which has become a centre for Islamic finance. Credit: PASenior London marine insurers are keen to create a viable market for Islamic-compliant commercial insurance products. The Islamic Insurance Association of London (IIAL) organised a conference in Dubai where they spelt out the market's plans. The event also... Anti-trust fine puts Wilhelmsen in the red Car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen is 50% owned by Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA. Credit: PAWilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, the listed Norwegian vehicle carrier and logistics company in the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group, has reported a loss for both 3Q15 and for the first nine months of the year, with a USD200 million anti-trust... Vard deepens into loss on weak shipbuilding market Vard's shipyard in Norway. The company has been hurt by reduced activity at its European yards. Credit VardSingapore-listed shipbuilder Vard Holdings has deteriorated further into a loss of NOK845 million (USD97.6 million) for the third quarter ended 30 September 2015, from a loss of NOK160 million in the third quarter... Infographic: The evolution of container ship size The container fleet has been constantly evolving. More than ever increasing ship size and maximising operational efficiency are in the forefront to enhance the performance of new tonnage. Megaships have come to dominate container shipping rapidly over the past decade. They have grown bigger and faster than any other ship type... EU reporting directive has "backfired" Shipowners want an overhaul of Europe's electronic port reporting system. Credit: European CommissionShipping is concerned that "half baked" solutions to revitalise Europe's shortsea shipping sector are adding financial expense to existing administrative burdens. The most problematic of these solutions, shipowners have told IHS Maritime, is Europe's Reporting Formalities Directive, which member... Commodities boom may be the last in human history The world commodities boom is over and there may never be another one, leading Australian economist Saul Eslake warned the International Mining and Resources Conference in Melbourne on 10 November. "It could well be, in my view, that the commodities boom Australia has just experienced in the last 12 years or so... Cosco/China Shipping merger may run into minority shareholder trouble HONG KONG - Minority shareholders not controlled by Beijing may be the biggest problem faced by attempts to merge Cosco and China Shipping, believes investment equity firm Jefferies. "There is a very high risk that the plans are not able to be executed due to minority's objection," Jefferies said in a... Major obstacles in the way of any NOL sale, says analyst HONG KONG - Difficulties in estimating Neptune Orient Lines' valuation, its unprofitability and the steady loss of market share by its APL container division will make a proposed sale of the Singapore-listed company no easy task.That is the assessment of Alphaliner following confirmation from NOL that it was in preliminary...

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Whitehall exports push could be hampered by dithering over Heathrow expansion CMA CGM leading the field to buy NOL, but only if the price is right Tony Brooks appointed president of XPO Logistics LTL business

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
DSME told to halt work on LPG ships following deadly fire New Z-drive tug for Suderman & Young First Vessel launched at Eastern Shipbuilding using FORAN POSSE/HECSALV Software Monitors Carrier Block Heavy Lifts Big Data: Connecting and merging the dots Workboats and Patrol Boats: Small but Mighty Building the Future New report projects OSV demand will grow 75% by end of 2020 OSVs: Survival Mode Robert Allan designs new RAmparts tug for Chile's SAAM Norwegians square up to offshore challenge Optimarin passes U.S. BWTS testing milestone Royston completes engine overhaul on North Sea FPSO Brazil's ETP delivers two Incat Crowther fast supply vessels Vard: One new order, a lot more red ink Waldner named new Group CFO of Lloyd's Register New Argentine-built ASD tug nears delivery

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Port of Bellingham negotiating possible forest products agreement Crowley Maritime adding two new business segments Port Metro Vancouver celebrating anniversary of Delta community office Top Ships receives notice of pending drop from Nasdaq Rail association releases traffic numbers for week

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
D'Amico declares long-term confidence in products as third-quarter results rise Strong gasoline demand and inventory build-up yield average spot TCE in excess of $21,000 Concordia Maritime posts strong third-quarter results under good market conditions Rates for product tankers and suezmaxes stayed competitive due to strong demand in the tanker market Incorrect maintenance is major cause of engine damage, Swedish Club warns Lube failure now topping $900,000 per claim,says P&I insurer Volkswagen emissions scandal shows need for corporate social responsibility for all industries Shipping must commit to long-term sustainability, Fischbacher contends Brussels to give go-ahead for airborne drones to monitor shipping in European waters Emsa has been assessing the potential of using an unspecified number of heavy-duty drones that could be used for a number of functions including regulatory compliance Nordic American Tankers posts third-quarter profit in a healthy suezmax spot tanker market A dividend of $0.38 per share is scheduled to be paid on November 12 Global coal demand to grow only 0.4% per year to 2040, IEA says Demand slows most in developed countries due to environmental concerns and in China, which is expected to see a decline from 2030 The great awakening What a difference a month makes. And what a month it has been. MRs show strong gains but LRs lag behind Transatlantic gasoline flows boost MR trade Panama Canal Authority moves to alleviate congestion ACP suspends non-critical maintenance works, modifies its booking system and lifts draught restrictions to clear vessel backlogs Ceva sees double-digit drop in third-quarter revenues Dutch freight forwarder blames 'industry headwinds' for 13.1% decline in revenues Best practice offers competitive advantage Owners need to go beyond 'greenwash' and regulatory minimums Holiday cheer for US ports as imports surge Stark turnaround in fortunes from last year with US ports expected to see an 8.3% rise in incoming traffic Nasdaq warns Globus on share price requirement Bulkers owner has 180 days to raise share price above $1 Antitrust provision hits Wilh. Wilhelmsen results Company has ringfenced $200m in relation to ongoing antitrust investigations in Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and Eukor Car Carriers Euroseas slashes loss in third quarter Owner sees turnaround for both bulkers and feeder boxships 'over next two years' Lloyd's Register names finance chief Alastair Marsh's promotion to LR group chief executive opens the door for a new CFO 'passionate about engineering' Torm hopes to find 'nice home' in NYSE IPO Update: Danish carrier could see more liquidity and capital from a dual-listing structure Trafigura switches from coal to containers in Colombian project Collapsing coal prices force commodity trader to drop plans to export coal from new port, as boxes make more economic sense Norden to focus on supramax and panamax in dry bulk Update: Company may sell other types of dry cargo vessels to reinvest in focus area MISC denies reports of merger talks with Bumi Armada Merger could make Bumi Armada second biggest FPSO operator worldwide Hapag-Lloyd turns small profit in third quarter Rates and volumes down on last year Vard third-quarter revenue hit by European yards' weakness Restructuring costs for the third quarter amounted to $4.2m Kogas signs LNG supply and trade pact with France's EDF Energy firm to help Kogas handle LNG volumes from project investments worldwide Seanergy Maritime takes delivery of two capesize ships Vessels financed by senior secured loan agreements and an arrangement with company's sponsor Liberian Registry takes liability certification online System can be used by Liberia-flagged vessel owners, shipowners registered in non-convention states New Orleans port exceeds milestone 500,000 teu level Industry experts expect a threefold increase in chemical imports at the port

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
CEVA rides new model to earnings growth despite volume declines US freight volumes, payments slump on high inventory VIDEO: Technology can help address driver shortage Carrier mergers could benefit shippers despite rate rises Canada trucking acquisition targets cross-border market Possible impact on exports another hurdle to HMM, Hanjin merger NY-NJ truckers sign up for truck replacement grants DHL profit dragged down by forwarding, freight troubles J.B. Hunt 2016 outlook in line with 2015 growth New port on India's east coast gives shippers another option Idle container ship fleet passes 1 million TEUs Maersk upgrades India-Far East service network Hapag-Lloyd earnings, revenue, traffic jump on CSAV merger Profit plunges at Gateway Distriparks Minority shareholders could hamper Cosco-CSCL merger

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Ultrapetrol explores strategic alternatives New York-listed shipowner's loss comes in slightly below Wall Street expectations. Solstad cut to sell amid liquidity questions Arctic Securities places sell rating on offshore owner suggesting it may turn to shareholders for cash. Concordia enjoys strong quarter Kim Ullman says crude sector more volatile than products as owner books solid result. Navigator orders LPGC US-listed owner heads to Korea for mid-size newbuilding backed by long-term charter. DIS bigger and better Italian owner posts big rise in Q3 profit as it takes another two Japanese MRs on long-term charter. Ardmore books $1.6m profit on double sale Anthony Gurnee-led owner says $38.6m chemical pair no longer fit within its strategy. BDI back below 600 Pressure mounting on bulker owners as key index falls to lowest level since June. NAT earnings jump in Q3 US-listed suezmax specialist adds $25m to bottom line as spot rates rise. Erik Henriksen dies Norwegian investor and former tanker owner killed in Cayman Islands boat accident. SSC doubles profit Singapore car carrier owner prospers in the second quarter thanks to three vessel additions. Merger rumour quashed Korean government says it is important that HMM and Hanjin Shipping remain separate. MISC: no Bumi talks Malaysian owner denies rumours of potential FPSO merger with compatriot. GMS holding firm Abu Dhabi offshore shipowner sees good future profitability as it leases new yard facility. Norden eyes power of four after review Danish owner to focus on four core sub-sectors of dry-cargo and products tanker markets. Two more for Viking Ocean Cruises Torstein Hagen-led owner returns to Fincantieri for 48,000-gt cruiseships. Hapag-Lloyd profitable again Newly listed German line enjoys third straight quarter in the black as volumes rise. Malaysia's master plan Government to unveil new scheme to boost domestic shipping industry by year-end. Torm reveals plans for New York stock listing Danish owner says new structure will be established with stock trading on the NYSE from next year. Anti-trust probes hit Wilhelmsen Norwegian owner makes $200m provision for ongoing car carrier investigations as Q3 loss hits $243m. Cosco's Deng in new role Cosco Pacific has made a change in its executive director team that will see Jinhua Feng resign from his position. Subsea 7 lays up six Norwegian offshore player reveals bigger fleet reduction plan as profit falls in "subdued" markets. Team rides rate uptick Hans Feringa-led chemical tanker owner continues to turn things around with stronger Q3 performance. Otto Marine plunges into the red in Q3 Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator says unlikely market will recover over the next 12 months. EIGHT funds LR1 duo Navig8 Product Tankers says new facility will cover about 65% of the contract price of each newbuilding. Panama Canal dogged by vessel backlog Big ships, low water levels and bad weather are all combining to impact canal transits. Collision pushes Navigator profit lower New York-listed LPG carrier owner's 4.2% net income slip follows Navigator Aries crash. Leaner loss as Euroseas beats expectation New York-listed bulker and containership owner cuts red ink by 69% in the third quarter. Jo Lunder released by Norway authorities Executive who recently stepped down as Fredriksen group head still being investigated. Vard bleeds red ink More diversification and synergies with Fincantieri targeted; Brazil operation under review. Genco signs up for $98m loan from UK firms Hayfin Capital ement and Breakwater Capital provid New York bulker owner with facility. RCL orders Bangkokmax duo The Thai intra-Asian liner operator heads to China for first newbuildings since 2007.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
CBP seizes thousands of counterfeit soccer apparel items Labor, environmental organizations speak out against TPP A tale of two California ports California firm fined $68,000 fine for hazardous air shipment Qatar Airways Cargo commences two pharma express routes U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighter volumes decline in October FMC: U.S. exporters could benefit from China's "One Belt-One Road" plan Executive Moves: Centiro and Ports of Indiana Commission Hapag-Lloyd CEO: NOL sale would not be 'very disruptive' to G6 Alliance Bermuda-based investment fund becomes XPO's second biggest shareholder CSX reinforces FY 2015 guidance despite weak energy demand Indian Railways taps GE, Alstom to supply $5.6b in locomotives

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Platts Pre-Report Survey of Analysts' EIA/API Data Suggests a 500,000-barrel draw in US oil stocks. Senior managers involved in OW case may face 'bankruptcy quarantine' Could be prevented from holding management positions in Danish businesses, on top of claims that could run to millions. LNG is an option for 'future proofing vessels' 'Do we expect the current limits on SOx, NOx to be the end of the journey?' Greek ports caught up in national dispute Vessel movements to be affected, says ISS. Otto Marine posts quarterly loss Maintains cautious outlook for next 12 months. Tesoro completes logistics deal Storage assets to switch to logistics subsidiary. Fuel oil prices under downward pressure Fuel oil markets in the Atlantic basin could feel the impact of a fall in Chinese demand. Vitol buys stake in Karachi-based bunker fuel supplier With option to increase that stake within a year. Liberian Registry online applications to include bunker spill liability Development is an extension of an earlier online initiative. Vitol to buy stake in Karachi-based oil company Deal valued at around $28.5 million. Emissions analyser gains another class certification Procal 2000 emissions analyser earlier received certification in June. Tacoma LNG bunkering facility operational in 2017 Plant to provide LNG bunker fuel to TOTE Marine vessels.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 19.3% last year

Los Angeles

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +21.5%

PORTS

HMM signs agreement with JNPA to collaborate on development of new Indian port at Vadhvan

Seoul

The port will have a container traffic capacity of 23.2 million TEUs

CUSTOMS

EU customs reform must make trade and business easier

Brussels

23 organizations underline this in a joint statement

SHIPYARDS

Launch in Ancona of the luxury cruise ship Four Seasons I

Trieste

Fincantieri to deliver the unit to Four Seasons Yachts at the end of 2025

EDUCATION

Launch event in Brussels of the European Maritime Skills Forum

Brussels

PORTS

In 2024, the port of Tanger Med handled a record traffic of 10.2 million containers

Anjara

New peaks also in other business segments

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build 12 18,000 TEU containerships

Seoul

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' turnover increased by +21.1% in 2024

ACCIDENTS

Fire breaks out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform off the coast of Vasto

Rome

There were no injuries or traces of pollution in the sea

NEWS

Galaxy Leader Sailors Freed

London

Today the 25 crew members left Yemen on board a plane

PORTS

Contract with Russian company that managed Syrian port of Tartous terminated

Damascus

The agreement included investments of 500 million dollars

LOGISTICS

Brussels OKs DP World-Arcese Automotive Joint Venture

Brussels

Initially, the activity will be carried out in France and Poland

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean orders sixth Edge-class cruise ship at Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Miami/Saint Nazaire

It will be taken over in 2028

INSTITUTIONS

Louis E. Sola is the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission

SHIPPING

In 2024, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -50%

Ismailia

The total was about 13,200 units compared to over 26,400 in 2023

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Uiltrasporti urges to restore measures to support rail freight transport

Rome

Definitive cancellation of the 65 million fund from the Budget Law

NEWS

The Trump unknown also weighs on the Panama Canal

Washington

While the tycoon dreams of taking it over with weapons in hand, a bill proposes to start negotiations with the Panamanian government

SHIPYARDS

FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group

Rendsburg/Flensburg

These are German companies operating in the same sector

PORTS

Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records

Long Beach

Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.

TRADE

The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors

Washington/Beijing

Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association

PORTS

The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees

Naples

The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"

PORTS

Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing

Rome

PORTS

Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC

Hanoi

Vietnam Port Development Plan to 2030 Approved

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd

PORTS

Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time

Singapore

Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals

SEAFARERS

Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers

Rome

Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector

PORTS

Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024

Taranto

In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)

DEFENCE

New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

Mons

The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic

Hong Kong

The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast

Keelung

In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU

Brussels

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30

Genoa

The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%

Genoa

Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno

Marseille

New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners

SHIPPING

From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL

Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille

Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network

PORTS

Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority

Athens

The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros

PORTS

MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station

Ancona

The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.

PORTS

In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo

The Spice

In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%

SHIPPING

Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping

London

It could come into force in early 2027

DEFENCE

Rolls-Royce wins record contract for Royal Navy submarine fleet

London

Eight-year, £9bn contract

TRUCKING

Transported, the DURC in road transport is used to avoid paying for services

Rome

The rules - the association denounces - are openly violated by the clients

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr restores rail link between Lübeck port and Verona

Frankfurt am Main

Schedule two departures per week in both directions

LOGISTICS

AD Ports signs deal to build logistics park at Alexandria Port

Cairo

The business will be developed with the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport

NEWS

The Panama Canal is and will continue to be Panamanian

Davos

This was underlined by the president of the Central American nation, José Raúl Mulino

LOGISTICS

Autamarocchi acquires control of Dissegna Logistics

Trieste

The Rossano Veneto company operates in the intermodal transport sector

PORTS

Rubboli (Assologistica): Italian ports need more efficient and coordinated governance

Milan

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles

Ravenna

Maximum ceiling of 300,000 euros for each beneficiary

SHIPPING

20% of Omani Asyad Shipping Company's capital up for sale

Muscat

Listing on Muscat Stock Exchange expected

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Order to Circle for the management of data relating to rail and intermodal traffic of a port

Milan

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ANSFISA adopts guidelines for the assessment and risk management of the rail transport of dangerous goods

Rome

NEWS

Over 217 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

They were hidden in a container containing wood from South America

LOGISTICS

Merlo leaves the presidency of Federlogistica to Davide Falteri

Rome

Logistics - he underlined - is one of the drivers of the national economic system

ENVIRONMENT

Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen

Berlin

Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi

PORTS

The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded

The Spice

SHIPPING

Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit

Genoa

It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied

Madrid

Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group

SHIPYARDS

MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India

Gurgaon

Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries

PORTS

Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes

Coper

They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport

MARITIME SERVICES

LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa

Genoa

It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%

St. Petersburg

The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%

SHIPPING

Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport

Oslo

Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years

SAILING LIST

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CRUISES

Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024

Florian

357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers

INDUSTRY

Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports

Lugano

Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year

London

In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records

Hong Kong

In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)

SHIPYARDS

Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe

Brussels

The association represents the European shipbuilding industry

YACHTING

Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal

Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned

PORTS

Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024

Singapore

The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)

EDUCATION

The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters

Castel Volturno

Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments

NEWS

A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros

SHIPPING

Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services

Dubai

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business

Trieste

The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today

PORTS

Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg

Oslo/Gothenburg

12-year concession contract

ASSOCIATIONS

The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations

Brussels

BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association

PORTS

Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended

Naples

The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro

Reggio Calabria

They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.

COMPANIES

PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification

Genoa

It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification

MOURNING

Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away

Rome/Gioia Tauro

Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster

PORTS

Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender

Leghorn

It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros

PORTS

Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar

Helsinki

They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started

Melzo

Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit

Shanghai

EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)

INDUSTRY

Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM

Cherasco

This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

MEETINGS

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

Venice

It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic

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PRESS REVIEW

Kuwait approves Chinese company for port operations

(AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight)

Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development

(Tehran Times)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude

Naples

Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike

LOGISTICS

Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt

Cairo

The affected area is approximately 102 hectares

SHIPPING

In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%

Hong Kong

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%

PORTS

Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work

Rome

D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition

SHIPPING

Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies

Taipei/Keelung

Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone

PORTS

Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto

Taranto

The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan

Leghorn

The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine

London

Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

ASSOCIATIONS

Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa

Genoa

Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)

Padua

PORTS

Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala

Athens

The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen

SEAFARERS

Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC

Genoa

Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union

PORTS

The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun

Bari

Contract worth over 28 million euros

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority

Milan

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