BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 22, 2015

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OOCL cancels Asia-Europe, Asia-Mediterranean sailings over Christmas European Community Shipowners say 2016 'emissions' deadline 'unrealistic' Italian police find 20 tonnes of hash worth US$230 million in cargo ship Japanese orders soar 236pc to beat IMO's deadline for more costly ships UK's BIFA favours Trans-Pacific Partnership deal for easing trade flow US and Mexico start joint one-stop customs inspection to ease cargo flow Australia regulator puts Brookfield $6.5 billion Asciano buyout in doubt Reefer lessors battle low prices, interest rates, but see market growth New cargo software for Air France group for profiling, allocation management EmergeVest completes US$46 million acquisition of the UK's Palletforce Abuse of ULDs blasted in Bangkok - North Americans worse offenders

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Class 3 Flammable Liquids CSL mulls building integrated shipbuilding facility at Tuna European Parliament seeks 40 pc cut in ship emissions by 2030 Iran planning massive fleet expansion after lifting of sanctions TT Club reports stable performance despite challenging conditions UK forwarders welcome TPP agreement ZIM enhances East Med-North Europe service APSEZ signs MoU with IPGA to handle pulses at its ports Conquest Offshore chooses Amsterdam as home port for 1,400-t capacity heavy lift crane barge Italy's La Spezia Container Terminal begins regional tour of Asian logistics hubs Panel recommends green clearance for Kerala's LPG terminal Cabinet approves MoU between India-Taipei Association in Taipei & Taipei Economic & Cultural Center in India on MSME cooperation Centre hikes Customs duty on wheat Govt to import 3,000 t of dal EPCES seminar throws light on various aspects of GST

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Boeing opens research centre Uzbekistan Airways suspends Tokyo service Ethanol truck to deliver milk in Stockholm Raben taking over groupage specialist US railroad closing mechanical workshops Long Beach getting greener OECD sees trade flows slowing down Burmeister to head Fraikin's German market entry Moving the Dutch and the Italians closer together Fedex / TNT: No no means yes Braemar welcomes maritime engineer New blocktrain between China and Russia UASC to place another order? New liner reliability record in September

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
KLC takes over Hyundai Glovis-chartered PCTC Korea Line Corporation (KLC) has ventured into the car carrier business by purchasing a secondhand pure car and truck carrier chartered to Hyundai Glovis for five years. Brokers said the company has bought 1994-built K.Asian Beauty (ex-Asian Beauty), a 4,300-unit PCTC, from Eastern Pacific Otto Marine and Swiber cash calls 'likely' Otto Marine and Swiber may have to restructure or hold rights issues in view of their high debt amid the depressed market for offshore support vessels, according to a CIMB Securities analyst. The two companies' net gearing, which measures the ratio of shareholders' equity to total debt, is almost South Korea cracks down on cargo under-declaration Dozens have been arrested in raids in South Korea targeting under-declaration of cargo weight and unlicensed cargo surveyors. The Korea Coast Guard, which is leading the clampdown, said 79 people from 36 companies have been arrested, including the CEO of a cargo surveyor company. The drive has Norway project looks to spur port and ship electrification Inspired by Norway's successful promotion of electric cars, maritime organisations are working with engineers and investors to study how to expand the country's shore power and boost its use of electric- and hybrid-powered ships. Headed by certification and classification group DNV GL, the ReCharge Brightoil goes online Hong Kong-listed bunker trading company Brightoil Petroleum Holdings (Brightoil) has taken its business online to attract more trade. The company's e-commerce platform - Brightoil Online - is the industry's first comprehensive energy and financial e-commerce platform in China. Brightoil chairman Alam Maritim clinches FLNG subcontract works worth $12.5m Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Alam Maritim Resources has secured floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) subcontract works for national oil company Petronas worth MYR53.5 million (USD12.5 million). According to its filing to Bursa Malaysia, the subcontract was signed by Petronas' wholly Yinson extends Nigerian FPSO charter Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Yinson Holdings (Yinson) has extended its floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) charter contract with Nigeria-based Addax Petroleum Development (Addax) for another three years. The value of the extended contract is MYR531 million (USD129 COSCO secures $150m newbuilding contracts Chinese shipbuilder COSCO has secured newbuilding orders for one product tanker and two cargo transfer vessels worth USD150 million. Under the contract, COSCO's Dalian shipyard will be responsible for the construction of the 22,000 dwt tanker, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2016,

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Khorgos could be China's gateway to win Asia-Europe air freight volumes for rail 'Amazon Transportation & Logistics' could earn the e-commerce giant $5bn a year Lufthansa Cargo set to announce a second airline joint-venture by year-end

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Front Street Shipyard to build carbon fiber hulled ferries LNG fuel tanks installed in first Crowley ConRo World's largest LNG fleet owner reports increased profits Carnival and Chinese partners formalize cruise joint venture Canada's Atlantic Towing wins tidal energy support contract Damen and Delta develop DP2 Renewables Service Vessel OceanSaver wins LNG carrier BWTS retrofit order BSEE and USCG investigate drillship fatality Ingalls authenticates keel of Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) DNV GL releases new guideline on cargo liquefaction

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Northwest Seaport Alliance sees rise in container numbers Port of Seattle incentive program opens door for new air service ATA truck tonnage index up during month of September Jensen Maritime nets contract for design of two new tugboats Seattle-based Coast Guard cutter returns from marine resources patrol

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Seanergy takes delivery of two more Restis vessels Capesize dry bulk vessel Geniuship and supramax dry bulk carrier Guardianship both employed in the spot market Product tanker rates hover above year-to-date lows Sentiment subdued as seasonal demand boost not expected to kick in for another two to three weeks LME vows to support One Belt, One Road Metal exchange signs MoU with Chinese and London-based banks to enhance China's pricing power Havila earnings pulled down by North Sea doldrums North Sea rates at half of operating costs for OSVs BHP iron ore output increases in third quarter Full year guidance for 2016 financial year remains unchanged for both iron ore and coal Svitzer clinches Costa Rica 30-year towage contract Danish company will train local pilots and tug masters Philippines and Vietnam forge strategic partnership Partnership to raise bilateral exchange between Asian nations Greece and US plan joint venture LNG terminal Plan builds on one of the European Commission's key projects involving Gastrade US port congestion plan revealed Existing infrastructure may not cope with further growth in freight shipments NTSB provides new details on EL Faro El Faro was undergoing modifications prior to being redeployed to the US West Coast UN blasts box line competitiveness Mergers and collaborations lead more countries served by too few suppliers

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Rouen boosts breakbulk focus France's River Seine port of Rouen has for a long time made a speciality of the north-south regular line trades, particularly those between northern Europe and west Africa. Over the years, it has built up recognized expertise in handling breakbulk cargo in all its forms, as well as in the logistics... Higher truck costs could crunch Mexican capacity Historically plentiful Mexican truck capacity could tighten thanks in large part to a cross-border exchange rate that's been driving up the price of equipment for smaller Mexican carriers, industry executives warn. The Mexican peso has been swiftly losing ground against the U.S. dollar since the start of the year. That, in... Charleston volume rises at double-digit clip The Port of Charleston's September volume of full 20-foot-equivalent units rose 10.1 percent year-over-year, reflecting what South Carolina Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome described as "broad-based strength across all market segments." Charleston's total volume, including empty boxes, increased 11.1 percent, to 167,549 TEUs. During the first three months of the South... Global terminal operators eye three Brazilian container terminals Sepetiba TeconGlobal terminal operators are eying three private container facilities - even as the Brazilian government trudges through a $2.6 billion plan to sell off existing and new port concessions. The largest and most prestigious of the three terminals being eyed by global operators is Sepetiba Tecon. The terminal, roughly 49... MOL establishes unified brand for breakbulk segment Mitsui OSK Lines announced on March 18 that the establishment of a unified brand - MOL Project & Heavy Cargo - highlights MOL Group's capabilities in the rapidly growing plant and heavyweight cargo transport sector. The new brand reflects MOL's efforts to convey the logistics services of each group company and demonstrate its... India's Kattupalli Port gets Wan Hai service as it fights for volume Kattupalli International Container Terminal's prolonged and difficult push to woo more ship calls received some support last week when Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines made its maiden call at the private, minor facility on India's east coast. The 889-foot Wan Hai 508, voyage 92, arrived at KICT on Oct. 16 to... Japan-US trade to benefit from TPP, Japan government says The United States remains Japan's biggest export market, edging out rival China, and will likely see that status receive a significant boost from a historic trans-Pacific free trade agreement. Japan's transportation and logistics industry will also benefit greatly from the Trans-Pacific Partnership as the trade deal will stimulate the country's trade... Motor carrier cooperative adds chassis in Gulf, South Atlantic A motor carrier cooperative formed in 2012 to acquire chassis and contribute them to regional pools is adding 750 new chassis to its inventory in the U.S. Gulf and South Atlantic. Acquisition of new chassis is a significant development for the North American Chassis Pool Co-Op. NACPC initially provided the pools with...

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
India refiner margins bolster tanker demand Analyst sees positive sign for crude and products in Reliance Industries margins. Carnival to launch Chinese cruise brand Joint venture with CSSC and China Investment Corp plans to buy ships and newbuildings. Tor Viking II rescues sailor and feline friend US Coast Guard airlifts man and pet from AHTS after problems on 9.1-metre sailboat. Products spot rates looking sweeter Atlantic Basin lends a hand to spot rates as Robert Bugbee says there is nothing flaky about today's market. Baja ups SNCM offer Mexican ferry group to retain more workers as it seeks to buy bust French ro-pax group. Moody's cuts Ocean Rig debt outlook Credit agency downgrades drilling rig operator as newbuilding delivery looms Skaugen-MAN saga flares up in Singapore Norwegian shipowner still seeking compensation over falsified engines constructed by VW's unit. More ERRVs scrapped North Star sending three offshore vessels to demolition yard in depressed market. Norden tipped to beat forecasts this year Danish owner will cruise past its own profit guidance in 2015, Clarksons Platou Securities says. Double for Dutch yard German KG Imperial inks deal for two new canal-capable LPG carriers at Veka. Trio forced aground Ferry, tug and barge stuck after Typhoon Lando tore through Manila Bay. Skaugen-MAN saga continues in Singapore Norwegian shipowner still seeking compensation over falsified engines constructed by VW's unit. CPS raises VLGC sights Clarksons Platou Securities says demand will keep rates higher than previously thought next year. Fletcher Shipping fixes two offshore ships UK owner saved from administration in August finds work for PSVs with E.On and EnQuest. Delta orders at Damen Dutch yard designs new renewables service vessel for Scottish operator. Navig8 Chemical orders four at STX Nicolas Busch-led owner back at South Korean shipbuilder for a quartet of newbuildings. Imtech in new era Maritime service provider enters new phase following takeover by Pon and Parcom Capital. Bulkers beware DNV GL's new guide to liquefaction urges checks on cargoes after rain. Soechi Lines readies $215m bond issue Indonesian tanker owner prepares debt sale as it targets vessel buys. Hapag initial public offering 'competitive' Drewry analysts believe German carrier can stay profitable in face of difficult environment. Havila turns red in Q3 Oslo-listed company posts negative result in depressed spot market for offshore vessels. EMGS stretches Malaysian charter Norwegian survey company wins extra Asian work with vessel chartered from Boa. Yara stronger in Q3 Norwegian LPG carrier and fertiliser group pushes up profit and revenue. Drillship crewman killed Cause of accident being investigated on Chevron-chartered vessel in Gulf of Mexico. Asian pirates running wild Criminal gangs will continue to operate freely with little fear of capture unless regional security is boosted, claims Dryad Maritime. Yinson seals FPSO extension Sinopec Group has tied up Nigeria-based floating production unit for another three years. Analyst predicts a 'friendlier' Dorian LPG Euro Pacific Capital trims estimates for US-listed LPG carrier owner but says dividend may be ahead. La Spezia targets Asia Italian port aims to promote itself as alternative route for Europe-bound Asian cargoes. Navios Maritime linked to double VLCC buy Angeliki Frangou's Navios Acquisition tipped as the owner talking China VLCC duo for $133m.

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Customs compliance specialist launches consulting firm FedEx-TNT Express deal still on track Leman to acquire freight forwarder Dalpa International Werner sees 24% increase in Q3 net income Tennessee NVO implements CargoSphere rate system Saverco begins purchase of outstanding CMB shares Maersk places largest-ever order for Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE units Port of Felixstowe opens new food examination facilities BWR: 2M Alliance suspends transatlantic loop Report: World's commercial shipping fleet grew 3.5 percent in 2014 Drewry advises Hapag-Lloyd IPO subscription FedEx Express pilots ratify new 6-year labor contract ATA: Truck tonnage index gains 0.7% in September Former FedEx hub employees indicted shipping theft case

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Bureau Veritas opens VeriFuel laboratory in Greece Facility features 'latest testing equipment'. Towage strike to affect Greek ports To take place on October 22-23. EC evasive on aligning EU MRV with future IMO system Official says global system is preferable but EU needs to see 'what it will look like' before deciding. Indonesian oil terminal 'almost complete' Half of the tanks at the 760,000 m3 terminal will be used for heavy products including fuel oil. IM Skaugen seeks compensation over rigged engine tests As units will have used more than expected fuel over lifetime. Shipping back in Paris climate deal draft New text is vague and gives two options, both mentioning IMO. Analysts approve box operator's IPO Share valuation a floor from which to build value. Dan-Bunkering expands Singapore office Brenda Neo joins company in October. Nordic shore power project started Initiative brings together DNV GL, Cavotec and Enova. Norway, South Korea to discuss green shipping technologies Technologies for LNG bunkering, emissions reduction part of agenda. Monjasa enters maritime infrastructure partnership New company set up with former shipping executive. Five vessels detained for carrying illegally refined products Ships discovered loading 108,000 litres of diesel fuel onto barges. University joins marine engine research project To develop fuel flexible, near-zero emissions, adaptive performance marine engine. Singapore bunkering fleet shrinks Three tankers exit operations in the country. LNG has a 'vital role' in inland shipping According to attendees of an LNG strategy symposium. Tug, barge sinking partially closes Houston Ship Channel Roughly 20 gallons of diesel fuel spilled during incident.

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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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		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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