BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 19, 2015

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HK's acting CE says port in fine shape despite volume drop for past 16 months Cosco posts Q3 loss of US$267.5 million on back of low freight rates China Merchants Heavy Industry to build new valemaxes for affiliate CMES Ningbo Ocean Shipping buys 4 x 1,000-TEU box ships from Chinese shipyard What's going to happen to Asia-Europe trade in 2016? No one knows! Box volume at Port of Hamburg down 9pc with weak trade from China and Russia Star Wars toys sales set to boost US containerised toy imports Agility captures contract for three major UAE defence shows HullWiper cleans up at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia Oliver Evans of Swiss Air joins drone maker Matternet HKIA sees growth in airfreight for second consecutive month Asia Pacific's air cargo under pressure from weak trade, overcapacity Cargolux makes progress in talks with unions over new work agreement

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Awards keep the Standard high India & Bangladesh agree on transit fee for goods movement, ink draft MoU on passenger & cruise services on coastal & protocol route Indian Register of Shipping releases new software for Common Structural Rules Ministry of Shipping to weed out obsolete rules under Merchant Shipping Act Ship operating costs seen rising over next two years Adani Kandla Bulk Terminal completes 100th rake operation at Tuna Terminal siding M'rashtra to build six-lane super expressway between Mumbai & Nagpur Annual coal import down in Oct. BHEL wins projects worth INR 4,614 cr. Cabinet clears proposals to boost exports, gives go-ahead to Cochin Shipyard IPO DGFT amends MEIS adding 110 more items & revising rates for 2228 product lines Exports plunge in October for 11th straight month Govt may allow fertiliser cos to import urea directly INR plunges further against dollar SPVs for 20 smart cities likely to be ready by Dec. 15

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"One must be bold!" Uruguay improving trunk road network Poland to develop up to date rail infrastructure Crowley stalwart for Alaska Teaming up in Bulgaria Russia, China and the navigation channel Precision redelivers quartet in a week Basel aircargo terminal GDP certified Farmers get track access down under Suess takes the lead in Munich M&As rising worldwide Interferry creates solution Kerry wins new Seatrade Asia award Large freight car order placed ABC and JAS Worldwide move racing cars to Macau Mixed double in Chicago Good times for Finnlines

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Ensign Events announces launch of first International Maritime Human Rights Conference "Respect, Responsibility, Remedy in the Maritime Environment" Ensign Events together with Human Rights at Sea announce the launch of the International Maritime Human Rights Conference and Gala Dinner 2016. Taking place in London on September 14th 2016, the event will focus on explicitly addressing the issue of maritime human rights and... Bulker values poised for fall Deutsche Bank analyst Amit Mehrotra. Credit: Chris Preovolos/Marine MoneyConcerns about US-listed dry bulk companies are escalating, given expectations for rising asset sales, which would lower valuations and impact debt agreements. The situation of NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk exemplifies a broader risk. On 18 November, Star Bulk reported a net loss of USD41... Chinese company chosen to build Sri Lanka LPG terminal The contract to build an USD80 million liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal for Sri Lanka's Laugfs Gas at the southern Hambantota port has been awarded to Chinese company China Huanqiu Contracting and Construction Corporation. The terminal will have storage capacity of 30,000 tonnes with provision to expand up to 45,000 tonnes and to accommodate... Transas launched High Voltage Training Breaker According to the new requirements, training has to be conducted using real equipment. In partnership with the power technology specialist ABB, Transas has developed a real hardware high voltage generator breaker cabinet compatible with the Transas ERS 5000 TechSim simulators with high and medium voltage systems. The Transas High Voltage... Firm tanker market boosts Hafnia interim results Danish company Hafnia Tankers has reported solid interim results on firm markets and bigger fleet, but it did not comment on its previously announced intentions to seek listing in the United States. Group net profit amounted to USD20.7 million in the third quarter of this year, reversing a loss of USD1.7... New Black Sea inspection system will result in fewer checks The Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine. Credit: PAShips calling at ports on the Black Sea will be subjected to a new inspection regime as of 1 January. The new regime under the Black Sea MoU, which was agreed in April, replaces the region's existing matrix and groups ships into... P&I mutual structure 'under attack' Osprey CEO Guy Pierpoint. Credit: Osprey UnderwritingThere are growing divisions in the marine insurance market as clubs feel under pressure to look for new areas of business. In the past week, Thomas Miller, which manages the UK P&I Club, has completed the acquisition of Osprey Underwriting. Osprey operates in the Lloyd's... China maritime and logistics players eye Belt and Road opportunities One Belt One Road is a centrepiece of China president Xi Jinping's foreign policy and domestic economic strategy. Credit: PAChina's Belt and Road initiative means opportunities for maritime and logistics players despite inherent risks with investing in some of the markets along the planned routes, according to top executives from... Maersk to raise EUR600 million in seven year bonds Credit: PAA.P. Moller-Maersk (APM) has issued bonds with a principal amount of EUR 600 million (USD 641 million) due in November 2022 with a coupon of 1.5%. This is the annual rate of interest payable on the borrowing. It is the company's first Eurobond offering since 2012, and is expected to... Japan yard orders surge in October A Japanese shipyard. Credit: PAOrders at Japanese shipyards rocketed 186% in October as shipowners rushed to build ships that will comply with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO's) new standards, which will take effect from July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) show that its members' shipyards received 47... South Korea government to help Hanjin and HMM acquire 'mega box ships' Credit: PASouth Korea's new Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Kim Young-suk, has said it is imperative that Hanjin and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), the country's two biggest shipping companies, acquire ultra-large container ships (ULCSs) if they are to compete effectively in liner shipping. Speaking at his first press conference since he... Angelicoussis returns to DSME for more VLCCs John Angelicoussis with DSME president Go Jae-ho last year. Credit: DSMEGreek shipowner John Angelicoussis has returned to South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for more very large crude carriers (VLCCs). Angelicoussis on 18 November ordered two 319,000 dwt VLCCs, which will be managed by his holding company's unit... Triyard receives new customer order for escort tugs Vietnam's Triyard group has extended its product range with a new order for escort tugs. Singapore-based specialist marine craft group Greenbay Marine, a new customer at the shipyard, has contracted an order worth US12.8 million for a quartet of Robert Allan-designed RAstar 3400 Azimuth Stern drive tugs. The 34 m tugs,... Dry bulk shipping woes could deepen as demand shift may be structural, rather than cyclical 'Coal also depressing', says analyst. credit: HasenpuschDry bulk shipping problems could deepen as adjustment in global demand may turn out to be structural rather than cyclical with little chance of relief on excess supply. "I am worried we are reaching a structural rather than cyclical turning point in iron ore... ReCAAP ISC: Low crime rate should not lead to complacency Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) said that crime rate dropped in its October 2015 report, but it will still remain vigilant. The number of incidents occurred in October has dropped notably by 48% and 28% compared with the number of incidents in August and September respectively. Comparing... HMM deteriorates into loss as working capital deficit persists Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) announced a third-quarter loss on 17 November amid ongoing speculation of a merger with its bigger compatriot Hanjin Shipping. South Korea's second-biggest shipping company said it incurred a KRW24 billion (USD20.46 million) loss for the third quarter of 2015, reversing a KRW204 billion net profit for the... Ports of Stockholm opts for floating cruise pier Passengers of cruise ships moored in Ports of Stockholm's Nynäshamn harbour in 2016 will be able to walk straight ashore from the ship as the port authority has purchased an innovative retracting floating pier from its creator - Norway's Cruise Venture Ltd. IHS Fairplay has learnt that the 260...

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Indian air cargo carriers will contest fines for fuel surcharge cartel behaviour Expeditors detours from acquisition trail to focus on the road to organic growth Container shipping pundits paint gloomy picture of more sluggish growth in 2016 BIFA adds more seminars as demand soars for details of incoming new regulations

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Feds join whistleblower lawsuit against Inchcape Sheriff will use Moose Boat catamaran to police Lake Tahoe Senator Patty Murray is first recipient of Inouye Award MAIB: Safety lessons from fatal fishing vessel capsize Stowaways finding more creative ways to board ships Good news, bad news from Sembcorp Marine Powerful new fast supply/crew boat for SEACOR Marine

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Everett Port Commission approves operating/capital budget for 2016 Drewry predicts ship operating costs will increase over next two years Federal Maritime Commission eyes Ocean Common Carrier rule changes Port of Bellingham Oks plan for future home of sailing center Crowley begins construction project on new pier at Puerto Rico terminal

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Panamax 'in doldrums' as BPI slides to nine-month low Oversupply pushes down rates in main trades despite spot activities in Atlantic Basin Kostas Ladas to head Liberian Registry London office Register sources London general manager from broker agent Sovcomflot 'immune from LNG slump', says Kolesnikov Russian giant set fair to reap rewards of tanker recovery Hutchison and Maritime Union end their waterfront row Widespread cyber threat low but potential for disruption high BIMCO addresses cyber security at annual conference UASC chief pours cold water on APL takeover Jorn Hinge says today's market fundamentals make such an investment too high-risk Hafnia rakes in $20m profit High refinery margins, combined with good demand for gasoline, middle distillate and naphtha, boost Copenhagen product tanker player Europa Venture eyes massive renewal of shortsea fleet Owners encouraged by signs from Brussels over help to fund numerous orders in European yards Lloyd's List launches container line consolidation topics page Latest news and analysis on what looks set to be a major shake-up among global carriers Retrofit rudder trunk bars to block stowaways, says UK Club Unwanted passengers can prove costly for owners, marine mutual warns Sembcorp Marine to build FSO for Modec Unit to be deployed in North Sea from 2018 Precious Shipping cancels two ultramaxes at Sainty Thai bulker operator also seeks $11.16m refunds per vessel Daewoo clinches latest Maran VLCC pair Greek owner activates tanker contract after reportedly inking charters Black Sea terminal expands to take 10,000 teu vessels Novorossiysk project to allow bigger ships to call in Russia directly Will King Abdullah Port be a game changer? Bordered by the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia is the only country on the Arabian Peninsula which is surrounded by two major shipping lanes which link the East with the West STX O&S calls for massive job cuts in bid to avoid bankruptcy Chief executive recommends slashing up to 800 jobs Aronnax: Applying innovation in the real world While shipping needs to be open to new ideas, innovators need to see the potential in shipping Cancelled BW Pacific IPO will not affect BW Group rating, says Moody's Analyst cites 'very good liquidity profile' Box Ships to delist from NYSE Company applied for listing transfer to Nasdaq Capital Market HHI sees 10% increase in October ship-order sales Hyundai Mipo Dockyard sales stay about level year on year Robbery incidents in Malacca Straits sharply up in January-October 2015 However, no oil-siphoning thefts in Asian waters in the past two months, Recaap says LA Harbour Commission approves grants to beef up port security Los Angeles port will contribute $625,000 in addition to the grants Exmar inks joint pact with Swan Energy for India LNG port project Both parties looking to ramp up LNG capacity at terminal to 10m tonnes per annum Cosco and China Merchants complete Turkish terminal acquisition Acquisition will advance China's One Belt, One Road initiative Star Bulk to answer questions on capital expenditure requirements Declining asset values to hit company's ability to finance remaining newbuilding programme Crowley starts construction in Puerto Rico to accommodate its new LNGs Jones Act created competitive shipping market between US mainland and Puerto Rico

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
New Hutch-union deal brings sacked Aussie workers back to the docks TRAC: Off-dock depot will improve NY-NJ chassis availability Health care costs, chassis complicate ILA-USMX talks Little visibility in container cargo demand, Maersk executive says Charleston port volume growth decelerates Study finds reducing truck waits best way to boost port productivity US regulators prepare to release key trucking rules Panama Canal vessel backlog eases True Value inks deal with Ryder to secure dedicated truck capacity San Juan dock expansion to handle Crowley's LNG ships begins Hyundai Merchant Marine swings to loss amid merger speculation China maritime and logistics players eye 'Belt and Road' opportunities Hyundai and Hanjin need mega-ships to compete, Korean minister says Little traction for index based shipper contracts, industry forum hears

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Star Bulk girds for 2016 The bulker owner outlines operating levers it may pull as it deals with weak market. Tanker shares imply lower 2016, UBS says Report says tanker stock prices reflect dimmer view of time-charter rates in 2016. Danske Bank raises Awilco LNG rating Bank continues to see struggles for LNG carrier owner but has upgraded the stock on valuation grounds. Peter G waves flag for US shipping rebirth America's marquee owner says private equity has pumped up ownership and now needs knowhow. Dry-bulk stocks suffer rout in New York US-listed shares of Safe Bulkers, Star Bulk Carriers and Scorpio Bulkers are plunging. Star shares fall after loss and downgrades New York-listed bulker owner's stock price loses 20.2% after result misses forecasts. India okays Cochin IPO Government to sell off its 10% stake as it seeks listing for ferry shipyard. Heavy hitters added to Hafnia Tankers board John Ridgway, Esben Poulsson and Jan Bech Andersen brought on board as owner piles up profit. PDZ cuts Q1 loss Revenue rise boosts Malaysian boxship owner; more improvements expected. Paris attacks: we must show resolve German owners' boss expresses disgust at "barbaric" jihadi murders and urges shipping to stand firm against threat. Euronav sells suezmax New York-listed giant said to have secured over $22m for vintage tanker. Minoan in the money Emanuele Grimaldi-led Greek ferry company turns a profit for the third quarter of the year. Uni-Asia turns to red Singapore-based boxship and bulker owner hit by rising costs in third quarter. Courage moves to bolster balance sheet Hong Kong-listed owner sets up near $11m shares placement to strengthen its financial position. DVB arrests drillship Odfjell-operated Deepsea Metro II held as owner Chloe Marine defaults on loan. 'Perfect storm' drives Deutsche downgrades Bank cuts ratings on trio of public bulker owners as raft of ships for sale threatens loan covenants. Sembcorp wins FSO Singapore yard to build storage unit for Modec's Culzean work in the North Sea. STX to axe 800 jobs South Korean shipbuilder also lining up salary cuts to stave off collapse in 2016. Civmec eyes Australian yard Domestic engineering group conducts due diligence on builder and repairer Forgacs. Double hit for Alang IFA Global says Indian shipbreaker facing lower steel scrap prices and fall in rupee. Lines suspend Europe run Coscon, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergreen halt service from Asia due to seasonal demand. Maersk taps Eurobonds Danish liner giant picks up cheap finance with raid on financial markets closer to home. Precious culls more ultramaxes Thai shipowner has now walked away from first four in 14 ship order in Chinese shipbuiler. DSME confirms Maran Tankers double Greek shipowner takes VLCC newbuilding tally at favourite South Korean yard to eight ships. BW Group credit rating unaffected Delay to BW Pacific IPO won't hurt shipowner's finances, but it may have to cover pre-delivery finance. Star Bulk pushes back four newbuildings New York-listed bulker owner reveals quarterly loss that's slightly deeper than expected. POSH resumes buyback Singapore offshore marine services provider takes advantage of drop in share price to acquire more stock. Box Ships preps move to OTC after de-listing Michael Bodouroglou-led shipowner is de-listed by the New York Stock Exchange.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
News reports: Chinese investigating liner carriers over surcharges CP publicizes $28b consolidation offer for NS BWR: Carriers suspend Asia-ECNA loop CSX fast-tracks S.C. site for industrial development ITC studies U.S. economic impact of TPP House passes (another) stop-gap highway patch 57 ships enrolled in MSP even though 60 can receive stipend Crowley starts $48.5 million pier project in San Juan project44 to offer free API assessments for carriers Global Shippers' Forum questions benefits of carrier alliances to shippers Transportation Insight acquires BirdDog AirBridge Cargo adds two more 747-8 freighters Gov. McAuliffe promotes Va. products in trade missions to Canada, Mideast Ag trade groups get 2016 USDA export promotion funds TransAtlantic AB sells container, ship management operations HKIA posts 2% growth in cargo throughput Transportation stocks rebound after rough week UPS offers $1.28b in senior notes

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
US fuel oil stocks rise for tenth straight week Total stocks at their highest since 2010. ExxonMobil: More customers switching to new ECA category fuels Says independent laboratory tests prove good stability and compatibility with other marine fuels. Barclays predicts oil demand growth will outstrip current consensus 'The industrial sector has played little part in this demand growth; the drive has come from the end consumer.' IBIA Convention to return to Europe in 2016 'This is a real feather in Gibraltar's cap,' says Minister for Shipping. Interview with VPS for Platts Mediterranean Bunker Fuel conference Ferry Van Eykel shares his thoughts on the implications of the new ECA sulphur limit. OW: 16 companies in interpleader applications to UK courts Growing list of shipping companies seeking protection from vessel arrests. Mediterranean fuel oil market at nine-month low On oversupply of cargoes. Lukoil boosting supply at key Russian Black Sea ports New barge to supply MGO. Also gearing up to provide ECA-compliant ULSFO in the area. Sovcomflot completes fuel-saving fleet renewal programme Profits almost triple on the back of stronger revenues. 'Leading ship owner' orders shore power systems Order includes 'first project of its kind' installation on vessels. Brightoil to receive $62 million investment funds Capital comes from two groups, says Hong Kong-listed firm. Sovcomflot completes fleet renewal programme 9M profits almost triple on the back of stronger revenues. BMS United Bunkers introduces offshore service Bunkering service is now managed by 'dedicated professional team', says company.

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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)

››› Press Review File

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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