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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

December 15, 2015

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Chinese navy carries out more drills in disputed areas of South China Sea CMA CGM levies US$150/TEU rate hike from Asia to the Comoros January 1 Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port to raise capacity to 2.5 million TEU by 2017 Canadian Pacific train derails in Edmonton, spills Styrene into a ditch With MSC and OOCL direct calls, Gothenburg's assets accumulate rapidly Port of Virginia surpasses 200,000 TEU for ninth consecutive month Australian eco-protesters chain selves to coal loaders to block exports CN pledges US$5 million to assist Syrian refugees resettling in Canada Crowley adds 400 reefer boxes to fleet to be ready for current season Cathay, Dragonair November air cargo volume falls 3pc to 160,120 tonnes KL airport unsure if Swift isn't pulling a fast one in claiming three 747s Pudong's PACTL posts 6,82pc gain to 1,458,263 tonnes in first 11 months IATA upwardly revises airlines profit 5.1 per cent for 2016 Air China commences Beijing-Auckland service with Airbus A330-200 Frankfurt cargo volume hurt by November Lufthansa strike, falls 3.6pc

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DECEMBER 14, 2015
Box spot rates soar COSCON & CSCL to commence business integration at beginning of 2016 G6 Alliance to operate its service structure as aligned through 2016 GAC celebrates 30 years in India India Cold Chain Show 2015 opens tomorrow MSC announces service changes between Asia & Latin America Salalah announces new service calls TCC & University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering develop new method to cut emissions from merchant ships APM Terminals Pipavav acquires three highly advanced cranes from China as part of expansion plan CCCI requests Gadkari to restore 'sub-lease' clause in Land Use Policy for Major Ports HDPEL plans JV to avoid disinvestment Port of Antwerp set for 200 mt in 2015 Govt may allot 10 pc in road projects to farmers INR plunges below 67 level on heavy dollar demand Overseas investors eyeing Indian warehouses Free market shuts down when the law overextends

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Is it really greener? New transportation infrastructure director in USA Last flight of Air France "jumbo jet" From Prangl with love Finnlines' Voionmaa takes FSA chair Largest private fleet of CNG semitrucks in USA THY introducing Indian Ocean islands service Port of Emmelsum no longer unplugged More contributions to a cleaner environment Big shoes to fill at HHLA Take a glimpse into the future in Singapore Gulf Air launches two new Pakistan destinations Narrow Aisle spreading out to Middle East MacAndrews and OPDR calling Tilbury Freight load decreased in Russia Duisport's traffic management system to start in 2016 Royal Jordanian flourishing again in Far East Singpost's top string-puller to leave Merger mission almost accomplished Eurotunnel back to normal? Largest ever aircraft lands at Antarctic airport Busy days for Network Rail workers

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DECEMBER 14, 2015
Qatar's Halul Offshore culls two anchor handlers ordered at India's L&T yard India's L&T Shipbuilding Ltd, the shipbuilding unit of Larsen & Toubro Ltd, is saddled with two anchor handlers after Qatar's Halul Offshore Services Company W.L.L cancelled the contract. The two anchor handling, towing, supply and standby vessels with a bollard pull of 150 metric tonnes each were part of a... Commentary: China's resolve in addressing port and ship emissions Ship smoke. Credit: HasenpuschChina finally bit the bullet and issued national rules to curb emissions from ships at its main port areas. The new rules require ships berthing at main ports in the control areas of the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta and Bohai Bay rim to use fuel... China demonstrates resolve to address port and shipping emissions China finally bit the bullet and issued national rules to curb emissions from ships at its main port areas. The new rules require ships berthing at main ports in the control areas of the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta and Bohai Bay rim to use fuel with a sulphur... Dolphin Group in bankruptcy petition after restructuring efforts fail Polar Duke, operated by Dolphin Geophysical. Credit: FolofliteDolphin Group, the listed Norwegian owner of seven seismic survey vessels, has decided to file for bankruptcy after efforts to restructure the company's business and finances had failed. The company said it had explored numerous alternatives with a view to reach an agreement with... Ocean Signal-Backed Lizzy Foreman Highlights Importance of Safety Devices after Mini Transat Success Sponsored by Ocean Signal, solo sailor Lizzy Foreman has highlighted the importance of safety equipment for all mariners following a successful debut in this year's Mini Transat Iles de Guadeloupe. The 25-year-old, who finished as the first female and the first Briton overall in the Series class and in 31st place... Japan yard orders surge in November A shipyard in Japan. Photo: Japan Ship Exporters AssociationOrders at Japanese shipyards rocketed 223% in November as shipowners rushed to build ships that will comply with the International Maritime Organisation's new standards, which will take effect from July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association show that its member shipyards received... Icon Offshore secures USD5.1 million contract Malaysia-listed Icon Offshore has secured a MYR22.1 million (USD5.1 million) contract from an oil major amid the market down-cycle. Under the contract, the offshore services provider will supply one utility tug vessel through its wholly owned subsidiary, Icon Offshore group. The duration of the contract will last for three years with... NOL sale to cushion impact of COSCO-China Shipping merger on Westports Port Kelang, Malaysia. Credit: AffeldtThe impact of the impending merger between Chinese state-owned shipping giants COSCO and China Shipping on Malaysia's Westports would be cushioned by CMA CGM's planned buyout of Neptune Orient Lines, CIMB Securities has opined. On 7 December 2015, French line CMA CGM announced its plan to purchase... Indian police arrests Indonesian captain for alleged oil smuggling The Indian police has arrested a captain of a cargo ship off Mumbai, India, for alleged illegal bunkering transfer and sales. Shamshul Bakhri, an Indonesian captain of cargo vessel Kresh Jade, was singled out by the police for his involvement in an alleged fuel oil-smuggling racket operating off Mumbai. According to the... CSCL to exit containers as China Cosco takes over box trade HONG KONG - China Shipping Container Lines will exit the container trade under a the merged and reorganised China Cosco Shipping Group, selling its box business to Cosco in a move that raises questions about the carrier's continued participation in the O3 Alliance it shares with CMA CGM and UASC.CSCL...

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DECEMBER 14, 2015
Merger with Cosco would mean an exit from container shipping sector for China Shipping IATA and FIATA air cargo deal finally ready for take-off, but CASS still a sticking point A day at 'the gulag': what it's like to work at Sports Direct's warehouse Collaboration the only viable way to protect the pharma supply chain, warns GSK The fate of America's iconic 747 jet is in hands of Moscow firm Buffett's BNSF may outbid CP's offer for Norfolk Southern

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DECEMBER 14, 2015
Austal to build two more Cape Class patrol vessels Transpetro cancels two LPG newbuilds at Vard Promar Morocco orders five 60 knot Damen Interceptors Detyens Shipyards take delivery of new floating dry dock IMO pledges to continue work on GHG emissions Blount Boats building Chicago tour boat First 18,000 TEU box ship is on its way to U.S.A. Germany's first LNG fueled newbuild makes maiden voyage NASSCO launches first SEA-Vista ECO tanker Two indicted in "magic pipe" case Shipping not in COP21 agreement: Now what?

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DECEMBER 14, 2015
Coast Guard port captains close Pacific Northwest maritime entrances Chinese container lines plan to consolidate assets CMA CGM adding service covering Med/Gulf/Ecuador DOT emergency funds set for Oregon, Washington road repairs G6 Alliance services not affected by deal for Neptune Orient Lines

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DECEMBER 14, 2015
VLCC spot earnings dip but remain above $100,000 per day Fall reflects end-December loading schedule, but start of January schedule should inject new vigour into market Port of Salalah opens new general cargo and liquid bulk terminal New facility adds 20m tonnes of dry cargo and 6m tonnes of liquid bulk cargo annual handling capacity Teekay Tankers sets new dividend policy Declared dividend for fourth quarter of 2015 to increase four times to $0.12 per share Reederei Buss secures partnership lifeline with Liberty One Fleet of 33 to come under control of Dietrich Schulz Pressure still on for shipping to curb CO2 Investors lack faith in Cosco and China Shipping merger China Cosco leads the share price fall with big challenges in its box shipping business More liner redundancies likely, says SeaIntel Latest study concludes there is room for 33,000 job losses if carriers follow Maersk Line's lead Pre-Christmas activity likely to inspire handysize market Pacific markets see renewed strength though other trades remain weak Shipper leaders question US container weight check guidelines US Coast Guard does not understand complexity of the supply chain, says AgTC's Friedmann Global operator lined up for new Canadian container terminal Talks underway with numerous suitors, says project's chief executive German flag decline is existential threat, VDR argues Shrinking fleet will hit entire maritime cluster, says Hartmann Dolphin files for bankruptcy Board unanimously agrees there is no basis for continued operation Trade unions reject proposal from Rotterdam port authorities and employers Industrial action commenced Friday after recent disagreement Clipper Group picks Peter Norborg as chief executive Mr Norborg to start work on April 1, 2016 Petrobras unit cancels gas carrier contracts with Vard Ships are final two of series of eight LPG carriers worth $536m China Merchants Energy Shipping firms up orders for four VLCCs CMES will finance the orders via loans as well as its own funds Port of Antwerp signs twinning pact with Guangzhou Agreement to let both parties explore more commercial ventures US Coast Guard shuts Pacific Northwest ports on rough sea conditions Storm debris in waterways poses danger to marine transportation Time charter rates for bulkers fall to near record lows Weak sentiment for year ahead as most owners shy away from period deals Port of Houston Authority sets new record for container traffic handled Port's container traffic surpasses the 2m teu mark for first time Cruising going east Chinese shipyards are staring at huge gaps in their orderbooks. A deal with Cantieri and Carnival could see them moving into passengerships

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DECEMBER 14, 2015
FMC collects $334,000 in fines from seven firms Antwerp to tap 'Belt and Road' initiative via pact with Guangzhou port Volume decline at Russia's Baltic ports slows US ports eye more automation as discharges from large vessels intensify Shippers' guide to the container weight mandate Shipping industry divided over Paris climate accord ODFL expands LTL trucking footprint in St. Louis, Midwest Maritime mergers seen as unlikely to spur more carrier consolidation Baltimore gets EPA funds to replace older trucks Volume rockets at Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port Liner mergers to impact Westports transshipment Mega-ship era hits the trans-Pacific trade

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DECEMBER 14, 2015
Watchdog finds MarAd policies deficient DOT inspector says agency has carried out changes but risk mitigation documentation lacking. New York shares slip as energy slumps Teekay Offshore, Pyxis Tankers and ISH lose more than 10% despite broader market rise. Ocean Rig debt gets cut The George Economou-led drillship operator sees another Moody's downgrade. Economou lends to DryShips The New York-listed company takes step to avoid delisting, with reverse split eyed. Taiwan Navigation edges up Q3 profit Taiwanese bulker owner ups earnings as operating costs fall. Passenger lost from Saga cruiseship 70-year-old woman went missing on journey from UK to the Caribbean for the holidays. Norwegian joins Nasdaq-100 stock index Cruiseship owner placed on list of New York exchange's largest non-financial stocks. Icon utility boat in long-term contract Malaysian offshore vessel owner scores deal to support production and well services. US rig count loses two offshore units Just 23 offshore drilling rigs now in operation in the US Gulf market, Baker Hughes says. Saga passenger thought to have gone overboard 70-year-old woman went missing on journey from UK to the Caribbean for the holidays. Strike looms over Rotterdam Dutch port faces industrial action early in the New Year as workers react to automation plans. Boxes overboard US line Matson investigating how it lost 12 containers from vessel off California. Teekay Tankers boosts dividend and nets loan Kevin Mackay-led owner reveals switch to floating payout and arrival of major refinancing package. Safargo inks tanker double Singapore bulker owner linked to move into bitumen shipping with deal at Huangpu Wenchong. CMA CGM adds service French owner launches new international route to carry Ecuadorian bananas. Anchor-handler earnings hit year-high Owners securing $130,000 per day for rig moves as North Sea spot fleet approaches sell-out. Paris agreement controversy Newly signed climate deal welcomed by ICS but NGOs wary of absence of shipping from final text. ABG Shipyard deal "off" Attempt to sell loss-making Indian yard to Abu Dhabi investor reportedly fails. Trafigura boosts dry business Giant trader and shipowner makes a profit from bulkers through index-linking of time-chartered fleet. Cheniere CEO exits Market abuzz with what board changes will mean for pioneering US exporter. Silver lining amid bulker market blues Martin Stopford questions if today's depressed market offers another "magic moment" for buying bulkers. Talks failure hits HMM Owner's share price drops 14% after negotiations with North Korea end without restoring tourism to Mount Kumgang. DSME HQ deal "fails" Report claims Mirae fund has not raised the $151m needed to buy Korean shipbuilder's head office. Should investors take a peek at products? Morgan Stanley says gap between products tanker rates and stock prices is worth exploring. Dolphin Group files Seismic vessel operator to seek bankruptcy protection after talks with stakeholders fail. CIMC share shifts pockets Ownership of China International Marine Containers to change after giant Chinese merger. Ren slams state support of shipbuilders Yangzijiang boss critical of bailouts as his yard eyes partnerships to crack the LNG market. Cosco, CSG shares hammered CCHC and CSCL see a quarter wiped off their value after merger announcement; tanker owner CSDC prospers however. "Asset restructuring" ahead Cosco and CSG look for economies of scale as more details of merger are released. Indian yards call for support Recently announced government subsidies may not be enough to help firms compete globally, say experts. Transpetro cans LPG newbuilding duo Brazilian oil major's tanker arm looks to walk away from delayed orders, but may face compensation claim. VDR voices German fleet concerns Trade body says further decline in size of merchant fleet poses threat to Germany as a maritime location. Oceanfleet chief charged Engineers formally charged in Greek open-hatch bulker 'magic pipe' polution case.

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DECEMBER 14, 2015
House passes Customs reauthorization bill IMO welcomes COP21 agreement to control global warming BlueWater Reporting Carrier Report: APL sale rumors turn to reality Port of Salalah inaugurates new cargo terminal Airport cargo volumes see sluggish growth in October GRI Roundup: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd IATA: 'Subdued' air cargo demand to continue in 2016 Two ship engineers indicted for illegal oil discharges HKIA reports 3.1% decline in November cargo throughput COSCO, China Shipping merger would see CSCL exit container trade

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DECEMBER 14, 2015
ICE Brent closes nearly flat after testing 2008-09 crisis lows ICE January Brent settled 1 cent lower at $37.92/b. NYMEX January crude settled 69 cents higher at $36.31/b. IMO to press ahead with scheme to monitor bunker consumption UN agency welcomes the Paris climate change accord. Strike threat hangs over Rotterdam Dispute rooted in Job fears and automation plans. Crude oil prices resume their fall 'Absolutely no chance' that Iran will limit its output. OW ship arrest dispute resolved Physical supplier had been paid but ship operator settles with bank. Paris deal a 'disappointment' to some, admits ICS But International Chamber of Shipping welcomes the agreement and predicts that IMO member states will deliver CO2 cuts. LNG-fuelled ferry makes debut Ship will operate in environmentally sensitive area in North Sea. Singapore November bunker fuel sales rise 9.5% on month to 3.98 million mt No recorded sales of 180 CST LSFO or 500 CST LSFO in November, says MPA data. Cockett Marine Oil executive changes portfolio Cem Saral starts new role as Group Chief Operating Officer. ECA Watch: What's the score? Developments have not been quite as predicted with regards to prices, compliance, fuel quality or the attractiveness of alternatives to MGO.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply

Singapore

Seascale Energy formed

SHIPPING

Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships

Rome

Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group

Hamburg

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

PORTS

788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro

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

SHIPPING

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

Palermo

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

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

DEFENCE

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

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

The order is worth 500 million euros

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise passengers down by -11%

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline

Helsinki

Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Rome

Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers

SHIPPING

MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%

PORTS

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

Ancona

Research presented on the potential of the Marche port

SHIPPING

HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024

Seoul

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%

PORTS

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

Kongens Lyngby/Madrid

Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company

JOBS

HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Valencia

The negative trend continued last month

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

MOURNING

Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Rome

The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource

MEETINGS

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

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January

Los Angeles

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%

PORTS

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

Ancona

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Passengers increased by +16.1%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Genoa

It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros

SAILING LIST

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Nola

Road freight traffic stable

PORTS

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

Barcelona

It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months

PORTS

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

Singapore/HongKong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

SHIPPING

First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened

Singapore

It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rome

Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System

LOGISTICS

UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi

Milan

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

LOGISTICS

New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland

London/Milan

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express

Milan

The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

A series of celebratory events are planned

MARITIME SERVICES

MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip

Hamburg

The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

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

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

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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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