BRIEFS

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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 29, 2015

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Ningbo Shipping Exchange shows box spot rates drop 13pc from Ningbo-Europe November price hike possible as Asia-Europe rates hold firm Hapag-Lloyd extends IPO deadline by a week OOCL adds Savannah call to AX1 service Revolution not evolution to combat Asian port congestion: consultant Stifel Logistics Confidence Index shows negative market outlook New MSC Silvia to ply between Far East and US east coast Builders question how carbon levy will fund California rail project Shortage of warehousing space in the UK to meet rising demand NYK donates bunk beds and sports equipment to school in China UASC is named "Shipping Company of the Year" at Seatrade Maritime Awards UPS pilot union vote to strike TNT loses US$54 million in the third quarter Lufthansa Cargo adds Ho Chi Minh City service to freighter network

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
AFS Logistics International successfully handles break-bulk shipment through Flat Rack container Baltic Exchange collaborates with Ningbo Shipping Exchange Bulk freight rates to remain depressed Bureau Veritas publishes LNG fuel Gas-Prepared notation FEDSAI holds 23rd AGM LNG fuel seen as game changer that cannot be ignored Material Safety Data Sheet requested for dangerous cargo to/from Ningbo Shipowners, shipbuilders & classification societies agree to focus on value creation at 2015 Tripartite Meeting Discussions TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS CONCOR organises inter-college debate on corruption during Vigilance Awareness Week PPP focus for road projects: Gadkari 28 categories exempted from submission of Form 15CA & 15CB while making remittances Govt assures sorting out of issues impacting infrastructure development India jumps 12 spots to 130 in ease of doing business ranking INR edges up against dollar Project exports a key area of focus for Exim Bank Pulses importers seek exemption from stock holding limits

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New rescue vehicles aplenty Qatar Airways Cargo to further expand Earnings up sharply, volumes down slightly Spliethoff with all year North America service System Alliance enhances technical support IAG flies new B787-9 to Delhi New wagon hire contract inked in UK Reinforcement for Ages vanguard Greenfield development for multichannel purposes Paperless airfreight sets milestones in Thailand New intermodal service to/from Scandinavia Today's the day for mid-size companies Asco reinforces oil and gas commitment Currency depreciation kicks up Santos volumes Hapag-Lloyd IPO in troubled waters

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Risk Intelligence launches port risk tool Danish maritime security company Risk Intelligence today launched a platform dedicated to analysing and advising on ports risks. PortRisk will offer clients real-time, around-the-clock intelligence, risk assessment, and general security data on 103 ports in medium- and high-risk areas across 67 Indian port scraps first deferred-payment dredging plan A first attempt by an Indian port to undertake channel deepening work on annuity - deferred payment - basis has failed. The board of trustees of state-owned Mormugao Port rejected the only tender, which had been submitted by a consortium of Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contracting and local firm AET Tankers signs for eight newbuildings AET Tankers, a subsidiary of Malaysian carrier MISC has contracted eight crude oil and product tankers. On 27 October, AET ordered four 113,000 dwt Aframax tankers from Samsung Heavy Industries to be delivered in 2018. The company on 28 October contracted two 114,000 dwt LR2 product tankers and Hyundai Glovis books four car carriers at HMD Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of Hyundai Motor Group, said on 28 October that it had ordered four car carriers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. The vessels are worth KRW334.7 billion (USD295 million) and will be delivered by 27 December 2017. Hyundai Glovis said in a Korea Exchange filing that the Panamax box ships back in the doldrums Charter hire rates for container vessels continue to drop this week, with the New ConTex dropping 9 points (or more than 2%) to 391 points following yesterday's broker panel. Last week the market barometer, which is published by the Hamurg Shipbrokers' Association (VHSS), fell by 3%, weighed down Shell agrees LNG deal with Gibraltar The government of Gibraltar has announced it has signed a Heads of Agreement with Shell Gas and Power that heralds a new era of LNG energy in the UK overseas territory. Last month, Shell said it planned to create an LNG bunkering hub in Gibraltar to serve all ship operators bunkering in the HMM refutes talk of merger with Hanjin Shipping South Korea's second biggest shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) on 28 October refuted rumours that the government has asked it to merge with its bigger compatriot Hanjin Shipping. The Korea Economic News newspaper reported on 28 October that the Seoul government had asked the two CMES January-September 2015 profit skyrockets Shanghai-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) recorded profit of CNY1.63 billion (USD256.2 million) for the January-September 2015 period, a fourfold increase year on year (y/y), fulfilling its 400-430% profit surge projection. The profit hike was largely attributed to the Chinese Exim Bank of China inks MoU with ING Bank worth $1bn The Export-Import (Exim) Bank of China has inked a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands-based ING Bank, worth USD1 billion. The MoU aims to enhance the co-operation between the two parties in the financing of Chinese-built ships, both new and second-hand, as well as

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Maersk lays-up a Triple-E as winter nears and idled tonnage closes on a million teu Qatar Airways: resource-rich, and it's not playing at cargo. A rival to be be feared Big gains in air and sea freight volumes for DSV in Q3 ahead of UTi takeover

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Kirby reports third quarter results TSB investigates passenger boat capsize in which five died JHSV program gets new name and another $53.4 million Fincantieri opts for Intergraph flagship software solution New LNG containment system makes progress Concept LNG fueled mega box ship would be COGAS electric Nakilat retrofits QMax's main engines to LNG fueling NTSB: Search fails to locate El Faro pinger

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
General Dynamics NASSCO celebrates ECO tanker keel laying Chittenden Locks large chamber set for annual safety inspection Scheduled improvements force closure of Squalicum Harbor boat launch Diana Shipping Oks charter of dry bulk vessel TRITON Willard Marine to construct research boat for NOAA

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
China Shipping Development posts stronger earnings Chinese player expects full-year profits in 2015 to double from 2014 level on higher tanker rates and better cost control CAI's profits dampened by sluggish peak season Revenues up, but slowdown in demand dents third-quarter container utilisation levels Panamax index slightly down The Baltic Exchange Panamax Index weakened ever so slightly in the past week on most routes due to still slow activity Gard announces 2.5% general increase for 2016 First-half $46m result brings reserve to $1bn Risk Intelligence launches port risk database product Website will allow owner to factor in security when planning calls China Cosco posts $220m losses in third quarter Company returns to the red without a cheque for shipbreaking Battleground in UK logistics sector hots up More than half of operators' new business comes from floating customers, survey suggests APL and NOL's Ng Yat Chung honoured at Lloyd's List Asia Awards Diverse field of recognition tilts toward Singapore, with Maritime Foundation's executive director David Chin honoured for pioneer achievement No GRI for The Shipowners' Club P&I club reports small surplus Get your orders in before emissions rules force costs higher Owners may be ordering to avoid costly compliance issues Houston on course for record year despite monthly blip US Gulf Coast port expects to eclipse the 2m teu barrier for the first time in its history Weaker box demand dampens CIMC third quarter Energy equipment and offshore sectors also fared worse Hapag-Lloyd: Timing is everything Alistair Hill looks at the economics and timing of Hapag-Lloyd's initial public offering and what it means to the German liner company AET spends $500m on newbuildings in Korea Vessels ordered for fleet renewal and oil major charter UBS downgrades Star Bulk on expected equity issue Bank believes owner's debt repayments will outweigh cash from operations Seacor third quarter net profit slides amid weak offshore sector Company planning more cost cutting measures Maersk Oil to cut worldwide workforce by 10%-12% Continued weakness in oil prices to blame NOL unit APL to pay $9.8m to settle false claims charge APL says settlement does not constitute admission of wrongdoing AAL opens Dubai office to tap Middle East market Middle East office will provide local clients with tramp and project shipping services US Navy's first search for El Faro pinger unsuccessful Sonar technology will now be used to locate vessel Gener8 bags $60m credit facility for newbuilding VLCC delivery Citibank facility secures long-term financing with China Export and Credit Insurance Ardmore Shipping ends the third quarter with a bang Bullish product tanker market and charters rate led to profit jump General Dynamics starts tanker construction for APT Vessel is third of a fleet of five ordered by American Petroleum Tankers

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Heartland Express profit, truckload revenue drop Higher driver wages and lower freight volumes helped pull down net profit for the second straight quarter at Heartland Express. Heartland's net profit dropped 33.5 percent year-over-year in the third quarter to $15.1 million, while operating revenue declined 15.9 percent to $182.5 million. Net profitat the North Liberty, Iowa-based firm fell 11.9... CN profit jumps by double-digits on strong intermodal business Canadian National Railway beat expectations and "a tough volume environment" in the third quarter, executives said, as profits surged on strong domestic and overseas intermodal demand. The Montreal-based railroad's net income rose 18 percent year-over-year in the third quarter to C$1.49 billion, or $1.12 billion. Revenue, too, grew 3 percent year-over-year... Trans-Pacific trade deal expected to save millions for US footwear importers LONG BEACH, California - Footwear importers will save millions of dollars in annual duties if the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement is implemented by the participating countries in the coming two years, the president of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America said Tuesday. The biggest immediate gains for footwear importers will... NY-NJ port volume rockets 14 percent in September A double-digit jump in loaded imports at the Port of New York-New Jersey pushed total traffic up 14.3 percent year-over-year to set a September record. Loaded imports in September were up 13.5 percent year-over-year to 286,354 twenty-foot-equivalent units and loaded exports grew 1.2 percent to 111,959 TEU. After a long stretch of... C.H. Robinson gains volume, strengthens profit The economy may be softening, but for C.H. Robinson Worldwide, the largest U.S. non-asset third-party logistics company, business keeps rolling in. North American truckload volumes rose 7 percent in the third quarter, while less-than-truckload volumes rose 32 percent year-over-year. "This is the 24th consecutive quarter where we have grown our year-over-year... APL to pay $9.8M to US to settle allegations of false container tracking claims APL has agreed to pay $9.8 million to the U.S. government to resolve allegations that the carrier misrepresented its ability to track containerized military shipments from Pakistan to Afghanistan. The Department of Defense had contracted the container line to track every container that moved from Karachi to military bases and outposts... Intermodal volume slip contributes to NS profit drop A one-two punch of falling intermodal volume and weakness in the coal market hit Norfolk Southern Railway hard in the third quarter, prompting railroad executives to downplay expectations for the rest of the year. After intermodal growth slowed considerably earlier this year, total intermodal volume fell 1 percent year-over-year in the...

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Offshore unit hits Seacor's Q3 profit Weak energy markets impact OSV results, but shipping services' results gain. Pyxis closes merger deal for US listing Tanker owner seals combination with LookSmart and is poised to begin regular trading Thursday. Carnival ups its ante for China cruise fleet Cruise brand plans to commit additional China-based ship upon 2017 market entry GasLog stock surges amid energy bounce LNG carrier owner's shares increase 10.8% as US shipping stocks rise on oil price gains. Four for the chop at Samudera Singapore-listed owner sells chemical tanker and lines up disposal of three more vessels. China Cosco logs $269m loss Hong Kong-listed unit of Chinese group sees deep red in third quarter bottom line. Hyundai Glovis to spend $295m Korean shipowner lines up new order for four car carriers for delivery in 2017. The PERFECt boxship? GTT, CMA CGM and DNV GL reveal new LNG-fuelled mega-ship blueprint. Gulf Nav into Zora Gas Tanker owner signs deal for marine and port services to Dana Gas project in the UAE. CSDC profit jumps China Shipping unit propelled to strong Q3 result by buoyant tanker market. Gener8 signs loan for VLCC newbuilding The new loan will help pay for the tanker owner's ongoing newbuilding programme. LNG a "game changer" Schulte UK chief Angus Campbell says early movers can gain advantage with new bunker fuel. Greek owner agrees $1m fine Chandris (Hellas) pleads guilty in US to concealing pollution from tanker Sestrea. Braemar stock bounces on strong results London-listed shipbroker sees stock spring up as low oil price has net positive impact on results. Hapag-Lloyd buyers can back out German line says IPO investors can cancel agreements due to extension of offer period. No rate rise at Shipowners' Club No general increase is to be sought by the Shipowners' Club following a modest $1.5m surplus at the half year stage. MISC in $500m tanker splash Malaysian owner renews fleet with Korean order for two suezmaxes and four aframaxes, plus two charter-backed LR2s. Farstad sells AHTS Oslo-listed owner offloads offshore support vessel at book value as market remains under pressure. Korean yards under scrutiny Some of the world's largest shipbuilders will have to report project delays every quarter following accounting changes. Gard joins 2.5% convoy The biggest of the protection and indemnity clubs is to seek a 2.5% general increase at the February renewal. ING signs $1bn Chinese deal Dutch lender teaming up with China EximBank on ship financing transactions. EMGS in data deal Norwegian offshore survey player strikes new Barents Sea licensing agreement worth $2.8m. Braemar back in black UK shipbroker returns to profit in first six months as revenue jumps. ICTSI seals $260m loan Funding by international lenders to finance phased expansion of Mexico's largest port. FOE cancels rig order Norwegian rig owner blames delays in delivery for termination of newbuilding contract. Subsidies boost CMES Chinese tanker and bulker owner posts healthy numbers thanks to ship scrapping cash. Star Bulk cut to 'sell' UBS downgrades bulker owner over "cash burn concerns" and fears that dilutive equity issue may be necessary.

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Drayage truck strike has minimal impact at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports APL Ltd. settles U.S. false claims violation U.S. durable goods orders fall again in September C.H. Robinson reports 11.6% rise in profits DP World container throughput up 3.7 percent EIB commits 100m euro loan towards Dublin Port's infrastructure project FWI: Freight theft on the rise throughout Europe CBP seizes 1,815 pounds of marijuana at Calexico port CBP intercepts several unusual pests NYK acquires 100% of NYK Line (Vietnam) Co. Ltd. House votes to reauthorize Ex-Im Bank NTSB: Efforts to locate El Faro's pinger unsuccessful Asian airlines post flat September cargo volumes Heartland Express sees drop in net income, revenues Feinberg's nomination to FRA chief gains momentum AAL opens office in Dubai TransVoyant, Globe Tracker partner on predictive analytics Executive moves: West Calcasieu Port and Broekman Logistics House approves 3-week transportation funding patch

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Dan-Bunkering adds trading assistant to Singapore office Khoo Bee Lian's position became effective last month. New FSP LNG containment system moves towards approval Honghua says product is 'more anti-sloshing' and 'possesses high effective capacity ratio'. AET orders eight 'fuel-efficient' eco tankers For roughly $500 million. AGUNSA to resume physical supply in Chile Hernan Pizarro has joined as Head of Bunkering. Singapore shipowner posts weaker profits But cheaper fuel cuts operating costs. Interview with Peninsula Petroleum for Platts Mediterranean Bunker Fuel conference Will Bathurst, Manager Business Analysis and Intelligence, at Peninsula Petroleum, will be one of the conference speakers. Shipmanager fined in United States In oily water dumping case. LNG bunkering: 'Early movers will secure a leading position' 'The move from oil to natural gas is simply the next progression in the evolution of maritime transportation.' Singapore yards eye LNG bunker tanker market Small-scale LNG emerging as regional market. US targets Lebanese shipping company Sanctions linked to allegations of drug-trafficking and money-laundering. BV publishes note for 'Gas-Prepared' vessels 'Many owners consider that they will switch to LNG as a fuel in the future, but are not yet ready to make that change.' Singapore to publish LNG bunkering guidelines Pavilion Gas working alongside industry partners to complete draft by next year. DNV GL unveils quality guide for LNG bunkering Guide is an update to an earlier LNG bunkering document. LNG bunkering: Crew competence a 'big challenge' 'Move from a liquid bunker oil supplier to gas bunker supplier is not for the faint hearted,' says Lloyd's Register. Singapore to publish LNG bunkering guidelines in 2017 Pavilion Gas working alongside industry partners to complete draft by next year. DNV GL unveils fiscal and quality guide for LNG bunkering Guide is an update to an earlier LNG bunkering document. LR: Crew competence 'big challenge' for LNG bunkering 'Move from a liquid bunker oil supplier to gas bunker supplier is not for the faint hearted.' Crude at $80 per barrel 'ideal', says UAE economy minister 'We could see a pickup in China and some other parts of the world.'

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply

Singapore

Seascale Energy formed

SHIPPING

Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships

Rome

Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group

Hamburg

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

PORTS

788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro

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

SHIPPING

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

Palermo

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

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

DEFENCE

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

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

The order is worth 500 million euros

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise passengers down by -11%

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline

Helsinki

Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Rome

Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers

SHIPPING

MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%

PORTS

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

Ancona

Research presented on the potential of the Marche port

SHIPPING

HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024

Seoul

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%

PORTS

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

Kongens Lyngby/Madrid

Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company

JOBS

HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Valencia

The negative trend continued last month

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

MOURNING

Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Rome

The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource

MEETINGS

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

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January

Los Angeles

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%

PORTS

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

Ancona

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Passengers increased by +16.1%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Genoa

It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros

SAILING LIST

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Nola

Road freight traffic stable

PORTS

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

Barcelona

It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months

PORTS

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

Singapore/HongKong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

SHIPPING

First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened

Singapore

It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rome

Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System

LOGISTICS

UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi

Milan

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

LOGISTICS

New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland

London/Milan

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express

Milan

The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

A series of celebratory events are planned

MARITIME SERVICES

MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip

Hamburg

The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

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

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

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PRESS REVIEW

Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits

(Türkiye Today)

Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy

(The News International, Pakistan)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published

Venice

The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units

SHIPPING

Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels

Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo

Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK

MEETINGS

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

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

SHIPPING

Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively

Reykjavik

PORTS

Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year

Singapore

Revenues up +8.8%

INDUSTRY

Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%

PORTS

AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire

ASSOCIATIONS

The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions

Rome

Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua

The Spice

The frequency is weekly

PORTS

CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia

Beirut

New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports

SHIPPING

Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Monk

Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa

Genoa

Immediate strike by workers in the sector

PORTS

The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly

The Spice

CUSTOMS

Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results

Helsinki

The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%

LOGISTICS

DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits

Hedehouse

Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%

PORTS

Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera

Venice

25-year contract

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January

Ravenna

Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January

Joy Taurus

347,917 TEUs were handled

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti

Rome

The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association

CUSTOMS

Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified

FINANCING

Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships

Hamburg

The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market

Singapore/Seoul

Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US

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