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BRIEFS

November 20, 2015

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Box Ships announces delisting from NYSE NYK orders 5,500 technologically advanced refrigerated containers Incheon port expects volumes to be flat in 2015 due to weak Europe demand Busan port is forecast to handle 19.6 million TEU in 2015 driven by transhipment cargo Russia's NCSP cargo volume up 3.9pc but container throughput down 28 pc Georgia Port Authority's October box volumes rise 3pc to 321,094 TEU New JV accord on Jasper Ocean Terminal development HK's Kerry Logistics wins first ever Maritime Logistics Award Coates Hire in Australia orders 90 loader cranes from Hiab Aviation security to be tightened following recent terrorist incidents India's CCI imposes US$40m fine on three airlines for fixing fuel surcharge rates Indonesia's domestic carriers could lose out on start international routes European airlines' Ocobter volumes rise while forwarders face Asian capacity shortage

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Regional agreement on maritime piracy to broaden scope to other illicit maritime activity Coffee exports to pick up on falling rupee: Board Cotton fabrics export likely to be up by 10-15 pc Ford Ecosport is most exported car from India India to import 10,000 t of soyameal Cabinet approves exchange of scattered plots of DGLL land with land of JSW Jaigarh Port at Jaigarh Lighthouse Cochin Port connects directly to Far East Cochin Shipyard going in for IPO & disinvestment "Ease of Doing Business" - India improves in World Bank ranking Fieo welcomes scheme for 5 years Govt allows power plants to import coal with higher ash content INR recovers smartly against dollar Interest Equalisation Scheme to give fillip to exports

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Switzerland: outsourcing internal transport FCS and China Airlines renew contract New general manager for LISCR London UK to St Petersburg direct New warehouse in the making Gateway terminal for Istanbul Upwards trend continues CMA CGM takes up stance in slot ring Intercontinental cooperation for Astre New chairman for paperless trade enabler TPP under review Lights still green for India's transport corridors Ground-breaking in San Juan Biesterfeld to drive CH Robinson NA surface transportation New Nigeria-Europe service takes to the skies Fiege CH: top berth goes to Malitzke Champ and Clive bond on IT front

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Seagull Maritime addresses PSC enclosed spaces campaign Seagull Maritime has launched a new onboard training course covering Enclosed Space Entry in ships, at a time when the issue is being brought into sharp focus by industry regulators. A committee meeting of the Ports Memorandum on Port State Control (Paris MOU) in May unveiled plans for a Concentrated Inspection... Cruise engine room fire risk persists Le Boreal. Credit: HasenpuschThe 264-passenger Le Boreal, operated by French line Ponant, was evacuated on 18 November following an engine room fire while the cruise ship was off the Falkland Islands. There were no reported injuries and the status of the luxury vessel is currently unknown. It is the latest... Commentary: Equality and transparency for all in dredging? EU headquarters, Brussels. Credit: PADredging vessels spend 99% of their working lives in and on water, and yet they are not eligible to receive tied or state aid, unlike other industries or non-EU competitors. That, with some murmurs of flexibility where possible, was the unchanged message to European dredging companies... Dredging: equality and transparency for all? Dredging vessels spend 99% of their working lives in and on water, and yet they are not eligible to receive tied or state aid, unlike other industries or non-EU competitors. That, with some murmurs of flexibility where possible, was the unchanged message to European dredging companies from the European Commission... DFDS raises profit forecast on progress in 3Q15 Credit: PADFDS, the Copenhagen-based listed ferry and logistics services group, has raised its earnings forecast for the full year 2015 after reporting strong third-quarter interims on broad-based progress of its business. Group net profit rose to DKK571 million (USD82 million) in the third quarter of this year from DKK350 million in... HMD books more LPG tankers Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has secured a contract from a returning shipowners for a quartet of LPG tankers. Piraeus-based Eletson Corp has ordered the four 38,000 cbm LPG tankers, bringing its orderbook at the shipyard to 10 vessels. The latest four vessels are scheduled to be delivered from the fourth quarter... Citigroup advises 'sell' on Malaysia's Westports stock Westport, near Port Klang, Malaysia. Credit: PA Citigroup revised downwards its net income estimate for Malaysia's Westports Holdings in fiscal years 2015-17 (FY 2015/17) by 5-6% and reiterated its 'sell' rating on it stock, despite the terminal operator handling a record 2.29 million teu in the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15). In... Reputation most at stake for victims of cyber crime ECDIS is among several shipboard systems vulnerable to cyber attack. Credit: Kelvin Hughes.Shipowners must take precautions to protect against cyber crime to avoid financial and reputational losses, although a "widespread" threat to the industry is unlikely, according to the Baltic and International Maritime Council. Speaking at BIMCO's annual conference in Hamburg... BW LPG third quarter results beat forecast BW LPG, the world's largest VLGC owner that is part of the BW Maritime group, has beaten analysts forecasts in 3Q15 and the company says it should be well positioned to face an expected increase in volatility of freight rates. The company did not comment on rumours that it might present... Korea Development Bank issues towards Busan New Port Phase 2-4 development Headquarters of the Korea Development Bank. Credit: PASouth Korean state-owned policy lender Korea Development Bank has approved KRW915 billion (USD790 billion) in project financing towards Busan New Port phase 2-4 development. Of the funds, KRW855 billion came from the bank's funds while the rest came from private investors in a public-private... Sembmarine at greater risk of contract cancellations A Sembcorp Marine rig. Credit: Sembcorp MarineSingapore rig builder Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine) is at a greater risk of contract cancellations than its bigger compatriot rival Keppel Corporation, an analyst has said. In a report issued on 19 November, UOB Kay Hian Securities analysts Nancy Wei and Foo Zhiwei said, "Between the... Dry bulk market facing years of weakness, predicts IHS report The poor industry outlook has forced Star Bulk Carriers to delay the delivery of four newbuildings.With most of the developing world in an economic slowdown, a just released IHS report is forecasting prolonged weakness in commodity prices over the next decade, with coal, iron ore and crude oil prices likely... Solid oil imports driving growth in tanker sector The growth in oil imports will rise by a surprising 4 percent this year with the robust demand, especially from Asian countries, turning the tanker market around, Clarksons Research president Martin Stopford told delegates at a conference in Hong Kong.Stopford said the most positive factor affecting tanker shipping was the... IHS white paper: Dry bulk market to see its worst yet With most of the developing world in an economic slowdown, an IHS white paper called IHS Global Maritime Trends 2016 is forecasting prolonged weakness in commodity prices over the next decade. Prices for coal, iron ore, and crude oil are all likely to remain depressed for the next few years. The... Limited enthusiasm for LNG-powered ships in low oil price market TOTE's LNG-fueled Isla Bella.LNG-powered vessels remain firmly on the back burner as the chronic fall in the oil price erases interest in the bunkering alternative to fossil fuels, shipping experts told delegates at a Hong Kong conference this week. "The big operators I have spoken to about powering their vessels with... Dry bulk crisis: index vs stock performance The contrast was glaring: On 18 November, a day that the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 246 points, the share price of Scorpio Bulkers plunged 24% in eight times average volume, Star Bulk's stock price sank 21% and Safe Bulkers' price fell 15%. To obtain a broader perspective on the dry... Canadian companies in the market for Klaveness ships Selfunloader Baldock, pictured here under previous ownership. Credit: FotofliteAlgoma Central Corp and Canada Steamship Lines have agreed to purchase five ocean going ships from Klaveness Selfunloaders AS. Algoma is buying the Panamax self-unloaders Balchen and Baldock. CSL Americas, a division of the CSL Group Inc. is taking the Trillium Class Panamax... Indian cabinet clears Cochin Shipyard IPO Cochin shipyard, India. Credit: PAIndia's state-owned ship-builder Cochin Shipyard Ltd, struggling to win orders from clients hit by a slowdown, has been given clearance by the Indian cabinet to launch an initial public offering (IPO) of shares to part-fund growth plans. The share sale, likely to happen sometime next year, will...

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
xChange 'greybox' platform could save carriers millions in repositioning costs Weak links in healthcare and life science supply chains revealed in new UPS research No heightened threat of terror attacks on shipping in the Med - focus on migrant crisis, say experts ACG eyes bumper business this year and new aircraft for passenger charter market ISS to defend itself against US lawsuit Russia to resume mass production of Il-96 aircraft UTi's new LCL Pharma offering sets sail NYK procures 5,500 advanced refrigerated containers

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
USCG updates fuel switching safety alert Criminal charges filed in West Delta 32 platform fire case Chesapeake Shipbuilding to build three more tugs for Vane SAFE Boats to build riverine interceptors for Colombia Polish shipyard to build fishing trawler MAN Diesel & Turbo acquires marine fuel gas supplier

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
All American Marine relocating to new Port of Bellingham facility US rail freight traffic has negative weekly total LAX Customs agents nab hundreds of pork tamales CKYHE Alliance member carriers plan seasonal cuts to AWS service Maritime Commerce Club plans annual children's shopping spree

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
LPG pricing spurs demand for VLGCs Spot rates rise on higher vessel chartering MAN Diesel & Turbo acquires Swedish marine fuel and bunkering business Purchase to shape MAN Diesel's profile in the dual-fuel and gas propulsion segment Greek newbuilding broker George Banos dies Widely liked and admired shipping personality said to have brokered 400 newbuildings Eletson firms up fourth LR2 at SWS Exercised optional vessel will deliver in 2018 Will the carnage in dry bulk stocks continue? Structural imbalance in the industry signals hard times ahead for companies with large newbuilding orders UASC says formation of mega carrier will not affect its China Shipping vessel sharing Jorn Hinge says the line is also still open to further co-operation with Hamburg Süd as likelihood of alliance shake-up gathers pace Yard Talk \| Japanese yards resilient though not immune to downturn World's third largest shipbuilding nation takes market share from China South Carolina volume growth slows Throughput figures slide as cargoes return to west coast Rhine logjam continues to disrupt fuel markets Historically low water levels are causing fuel shortages in Switzerland and southern Germany and congestion elsewhere Abu Dhabi port operator reports 36% rise in container volumes for first 10 months Ro-ro operations transfer to upgraded Khalifa port aided growth in that area India shipping ministry to cut obsolete rules in Merchant Shipping Act Committees formed by government single out redundant shipping rules and regulations China's gas price cut to boost LNG demand Price cut removes overhang for Chinese natural gas market faced with declining demand Indian government approves Cochin Shipyard IPO Company shares to help finance expansion projects Alcoa blames aluminium market for vessel decommissioning International Transport Workers Federation says producer is exploiting local laws to whittle down wages Four members of CKYHE alliance suspend Asia-US southeast coast service Cancellation to start from December 3 Triyards to build four escort tugs for Greenbay Marine Order adds to range of ships Triyards can build for clients Marco Polo Marine axes $214.3m rig contract with Sembcorp Marine Cracks found on all three legs of the new rig during tests HIG Capital invests in Ship Supply International Investment provides resources to capitalise on company's growth potential

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Schiphol on track to match record 2014 volumes despite China slump CP's Harrison to takeover target NS: Let's talk CMA CGM gains slots to Prince Rupert, capping busy year for port Northwest Seaport Alliance sees modest growth Shippers cheer end of Brazilian independent trucker blockages Russia's Fesco, Transcontainer in merger talks US rail regulator offers timelines on merger, switching reviews CN teams with Mobile, APMT for 'third-coast' gateway Container shipping on the cusp of a major shakeup Citigroup downgrades Westports outlook despite record volume

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Aegean flips to black on profitable mix of fuels Peter Georgiopoulos-led bunkers supplier sees ebitda per tonne jump 20.7%. Final dash of newbuilding debt for SALT Scorpio Bulkers set to reveal financing now in place with French bank for final vessel in vast orderbook. China raids liner companies in Shanghai National Development and Reform Commission reported to be focusing on fees. BW LPG shares fly as owner opens up VLGC market leader sees stock respond to strong earnings and greater clarity on COAs. Cochin's IPO hits hitch? Indian shipyard's unions oppose state sell-off and call for investment from cash reserves. Diana draws on loans The previously announced facilities will partially finance ongoing ship deliveries. PSV rates treble Burst of fixing boosts daily earnings for beleaguered North Sea owners to £10,000 per day. Star Bulk tied to sale of modern bulker But source close to New York-listed bulker owner denies any new sales have taken place. Star tied to bulker sale But source close to New York-listed bulker owner denies any new sales have taken place. Cruiseship hit by fire All passengers evacuated from Ponant vessel due to engine room blaze. Chinese merger nearing? Sources tip government to approve $20bn Cosco and CSG tie-up by January. Shareholders approve BLT restructuring All initiatives, including spin-off of Chembulk Tankers, win with overwhelming majority. Laskaridis swoops for panamaxes Greek owner said to have secured bargain by snapping up unfinished Jinglu ships. Rum on the rocks DFDS' Lysblink Seaways grounded off Scotland after officer drank half a litre of spirits following upsetting phone call. Euroseas scraps boxship in Bangladesh Aristides Pittas-led owner cashes in ageing container vessel that it has owned for almost a decade. Bergen loss grows Oslo-listed company sees recent subsidiary bankruptcies take a toll on its third quarter results. Chandris swaps bulker for tankers at Cosco Cosco Dalian confirms European owner has axed a panamax bulker and booked a pair of tankers. BW LPG shatters quarterly forecasts Oslo-listed VLGC owner impresses the market with major earnings beat and stronger COA outlook. Zodiac linked to capesize Sources tie Eyal Ofer company to purchase of 2009-built Japanese bulker. BW LPG shatters third quarter forecasts Oslo-listed VLGC owner impresses the market with major earnings beat and stronger COA outlook. Polarcus adds another contract Middle East owner heading to Egypt for seismic survey work. DFDS logs record result Danish ro-ro group raises annual profit forecast after volumes grow in Q3. Asian box volumes continue slide Regional container throughput remains on a steady path of deterioration, says Nomura Equity Research. Asian piracy sees monthly decline Region sees reduce number of attacks in October, but concerns grow over increasing incidents in Straits of Mallacca. Stronger charter rates boost Navig8 Oaktree-backed chemical tanker owner upbeat on prospects as delivery schedule remains on track. Stronger charter rates boost CHEMS Navig8 Chemical Tankers upbeat on prospects as delivery schedule remains on track. Seaports alliance sees throughput growth Exports main driver behind increased volumes at tie-up between Seattle and Tacoma ports. Miclyn taps bond market Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator raises funds to payback bond due to mature in 2016.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Liner shipping squeezed by low freight rates, higher regulatory costs IAG Cargo prepares for surge in holiday cargo traffic UPS opens driver training facility in Atlanta Senators seek to shorten transport bill to 5 years Effort to allow 33-foot tandem trailers defeated in Senate COSCO joins Ocean3 Alliance's pendulum service Commerce starts antidumping investigation of steel pipe imports ITC finds U.S. paper industry harmed by Canadian import FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications True Value enters dedicated transport services agreement with Ryder OPDR, MacAndrews start North Europe-Iberian Peninsula loop Purolator International opens new headquarters

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Fuel oil stocks at four-month low Players point to a fall in fuel oil arbitrage flows from the West. Marine engine manufacture acquires LNG bunker specialists 'Natural gas is rapidly gaining importance as a fuel for marine applications.' Romaina may be fined for failure to adopt sulphur rules Commission is asking Court of Justice of to impose daily fine until the country falls into line. Demand for oil-based bunker fuels set for long-term decline Fuel efficiency standards will drive down consumption. Cleartrade: A win-win trading proposition 'Brokers are our largest competitor but also our biggest clients,' says Cleartrade's Richard Heath. Trafigura's Puma expands storage in Mozambique to create strategic hub Opens oil product terminal in the port of Matola, its second in the country. (KILLS STORY) Barclays predicts oil demand growth will outstrip current consensus Transport Canada: Vessel owner of bunker spill to pay Owners of vessel have already paid a $300,000 bond, says spokeswoman. Shipowner cancels newbuilding contracts Builder fails to meet fuel efficiency targets. Taiwanese shipping firm in bunker-saving move Firm adopts vessel monitoring software. WFS launches recruitment drive Firm seeking 70 new employees to join team in Central America. Drewry: Vessel operating costs to increase Small rises in cost of lube oils and other commodities expected, says Managing Director. US DATA: EIA says crude runs top 16 million b/d, highest since Septembe Greater refinery activity and fewer imports limited the size of crude inventory build.

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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


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		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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