BRIEFS

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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 2, 2016

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Somali piracy shuts down, but South East Asia, West Africa still active International Salvage Union hails EU progress on places of refuge rules Drewry joins IATA expecting June cargo surge ahead of UN box weigh-in rule Reefer shippers can exploit expanded Panama Canal, says top US 3PL Cargotec to acquire German maritime IT firm, INTERSCHALT Savannah's moves rise 11.7pc in 2015 to record 3.73 million TEU XPO fires Menlo executives to eliminate redundancies after takeover Boeing quarterly profit off 29pc to US$1.03 billion, sales slip 4pc Cambodia's air cargo demand grows 14pc in 2015 driven by garment trade DHL launches delivery service in Thailand targeting e-commerce sector

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Baltic Dry Index hits new low NMIS holds Convocation and Prize Distribution Ceremony PSPL inducts Ashish Kumar into its Board of Directors SCFI Asia-North Europe spot rates fall again Shipowners & seafarers' unions team up to launch new guidance on elimination of harassment & bullying Govt to announce textile policy to encourage exports JNPT APEC Port Training Centre organising next seminar from Feb. 15 Delayed highway projects to be on track soon: Gadkari SEZs likely to get exemption from MAT in Budget CTL & BHP 2016 conference & expo to comprehensively focus on key cargo & logistics issues & way ahead

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For sale: Greek rail service provider Enlarging Norwegian footprint Zappe family takes over A.L.S ACD leader unchallenged Star Reefers going for Zeeland Seaports NS: severe cost cutting ahead SIA Cargo extends handling contract in Frankfurt New locomotives for cross-border traffic Dubai International cargo volume stays steady Drewry drastic on dry bulk Stalwart replacing veteran port manager Ribeiro returning as executive VP Iran Air inks EUR 1 billion deal with ATR Rickmers sticks to forecast K Line turns management wheel More trains to handle Italy traffic

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
EU places of refuge guidelines 'will improve response times' New European Union guidelines on the provision of places of refuge will help to avoid delay in assisting vessels in distress in future, according to European shipowners' body ECSA. The newly adopted guidelines have been drawn up in response to anger over the... India's inter-modal operator Concor eyes shipping sector India's state-owned inter-modal operator, Container Corporation of India Ltd (Concor), is planning an entry into the shipping business as part of a diversification into related areas and become an integrated transport services provider encompassing all modes, a top executive at the New Delhi based firm said. "We... UK warns ship crews on Zika virus sexual transmission Crews on ships calling at ports in regions currently affected by the Zika virus should be aware that the virus can be transmitted through sexual contact as well as blood transfusion, according to information distributed by UK health bodies. While the... Western Bulk to restructure its business Western Bulk, the listed Oslo based dry bulk shipping group, has revealed a restructuring programme that calls the sale of its key chartering business unit and to change the terms and conditions of its bonds. The company has agreed to sell Western Bulk chartering, which... Vard to design Chilean navy icebreaker Vard Holdings subsidiary Vard Marine has secured an order to design an Antarctic icebreaking vessel for the Chilean navy. Vard Marine, a consulting naval architects and marine engineering company secured the contract from ASMAR Shipbuilding & Ship Repair Company to design the four million Euro vessel, which will be constructed... Solid tanker business sparks profit alert from CSD China Shipping Development (CSD) expects to make a USD50-63 million profit in 2015, benefiting from a strong oil transportation market and the slashing of the carrier's labour and fuel bill. The positive profit alert from China Shipping Group's tanker and bulker unit comes... Havila talks extended while Polarcus cuts staff as offshore rout continues Two offshore services companies listed in Oslo have this morning reported measures to restructure their business as continued challenging trading conditions plague the sector. Havila Shipping, which last month had to cancel a meeting of bondholders to restructure its finances, says talks between the... Last ditch effort to keep drifting vessel off French coast The unmanned ro-ro vessel Modern Express is set to go aground on the French Atlantic coast over the next 36 hours unless salvors can get aboard today to fix a tow line. French reports said that efforts to board the drifting, heavily listing vessel got under way shortly after... Comment: Ultra large container ships add to freight rate woes As IHS Fairplay reported last week, percentage growth in teu capacity for the world fleet in 2016 will be only half of 2015's rate. This has been well received with in the industry, but the problem of too many ships and too few cargos is far from solved. Cascading (when... KLC parent SM Group named preferred bidder for SPP Shipbuilding Korea Line Corporation parent Samla Midas (SM) Group has been named the preferred bidder for SPP Shipbuilding. SM, through its subsidiaries, had bid for SPP under the name of "Woobang Construction Industry Consortium". It was the only bidder. SM is due to buy the shipbuilder's sole operating yard in... Samsung Heavy Industries sinks to loss for 2015 Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea's second biggest shipbuilder, has deteriorated into a KRW1.2 trillion (USD1 billion) loss for 2015, reversing a KRW147.3 billion profit in 2014. With zero drillship orders last year and the shipbuilder failing to capture major orders, the loss was expected. SHI, like... HMM could sell Busan terminal and Hyundai Securities stake Embattled Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is attempting to sell its stake in its terminal in Busan New Port and is making another attempt to sell its stake in Hyundai Securities. In filings to the Korea Exchange on 1 February 2016, HMM said, "We are considering several... Shipments to Queensland Nickel continue as it goes into administration At least one shipping company - Japan's Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha - is among the 1,500 creditors owed a total of AUD100 million (USD70.7 million) by Australian refinery Queensland Nickel (QNI), now in administration. QNI went into voluntary administration on 17 January. John Park, from administrators FTI Consulting, told the media... 'K' Line receives next generation vehicle carriers Tokyo-based 'K' Line has commissioned the first two vessels in a 10-ship programme of exceptionally wide pure car/truck carriers (PCTCs). Rated with a car-equivalent unit (CEU) capacity of 7,500, but offering extensive capability for heavy, high and awkward-sized ro-ro cargo, the design hosts... Australia's Pilbara ports reopen as cyclone passes Australia's Port Hedland and Dampier iron ore ports reopened on 31 January as Tropical Cyclone Stan moved inland. The cyclone failed to reach a category 3, sparing ships, mines, and ports from serious disruptions. It has since been downgraded by the Bureau of Meteorology to a tropical low. Pilbara Port Authority announced... Distressed asset sales expected in near term, says offshore analyst Offshore companies may have to sell their assets to stay afloat if Brent crude prices continue to dip, according to Hassan Assad Basma, CEO of Singapore-headquartered offshore solution provider HBA Offshore. Basma, speaking at the recent Singapore Offshore... Indonesia to issue new tender to replace scrapped Cilamaya port project Indonesia is soon to issue a new tender for a deepsea port project to replace the cancelled Cilamaya port project. According to the Transport Ministry's director-general for sea transportation Bobby Mamahit, the tender was scheduled for release either at end of January or February 2016, pending the approval of Indonesia's transport... China VLCC charters ship to Shell for USD39.7 million Shanghai-listed China VLCC has chartered out a very large crude carrier (VLCC) to oil major Shell for three years at a contract value of CNY262 million (USD39.7 million). China VLCC, a joint-venture company between China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and Sinotrans & CSC Group, stated that the timecharter began operations...

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
CEVA employees call on SEC to investigate how their shares, costing millions, became worthless Cargologicair confirms launch and sets out fleet plan Spot market rate volatility at its worst in 2015 - and carriers must take most of the blame Digitising our daily jobs would give us more access to a resource that's increasingly scarce: time New York ports shut down as longshoremen walk off the job Hyundai Group desperate to revive shipping unit Amazon admits its interest in logistics

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
North Carolina ferry in grounding incident Outrage grows over Prestige master prison sentence VIDEO: Smit team gets tow line aboard Modern Express MSC Cruises orders two mega ships at STX France Polarcus trims executive positions Joint venture targets offshore, marine winches and cranes VIDEO: Fincantieri Marinette Marine launches LCS 11

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport continues string of passenger records Port association comments on Corps' waterborne cargo report Maersk Line adding service covering Colombia, Europe Limits placed on ship movement at Coos Bay Harbor entrance Diana Shipping sets charter for Capesize vessel HOUSTON

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
GT USA receives first vessel at Port Canaveral Norderoog makes maiden call of StreamLines' new Blue Stream service connecting Port Canaveral to Europe, French West Indies and Central America Ocean Rig warns of rig contract 'breach' by Premier Oil Notice is second employment hiccup for offshore driller within a fortnight Zim plays to its strengths Israeli line reorganises business units to focus on profitable trades Industry welcomes new EU place of refuge guidelines Sosrep, CoS, Ecsa all add endorsements for code after Brussels green light High stakes for CMA CGM as it prepares to buy NOL Show Us the Money: Failure to realise swiftly the benefits of the deal could seriously damage the company, but success would cement its position amongst the industry elite Wheatstone LNG exports delayed to mid-2017 Australian and US LNG expected to soak up excess carrier tonnage over the coming years Western Australia ports reopen after cyclone Closures last just over two days Bolloré wins tender for East Timor terminal French firm agrees 30-year concession for new Southeast Asian port UK takes action to help next generation of shipowners Update: Free UK Chamber of Shipping membership to encourage start-ups as Boardley calls for more investment in seafarer training Deep Sea Supply lays up 11th PSV Brazil blocking relief buoys AHTS earnings while PSV rates fall further Hyundai Merchant Marine to sell stakes in terminal and stock brokerage Creditors to discuss HMM's revised plan to raise funds Rickmers reaffirms outlook for 2015 German shipowner says revenues and ebitda will remain unaffected by 'challenging market conditions' Handysize rates below breakeven amid dull trading Layup activities expected with rates at historic lows Western Bulk sells chartering unit Company's future at risk amid challenging dry bulk market Modern Express under tow Operations delayed for past two days due to high winds and sea state Steamship Mutual grows tonnage as cost of claims rise Tonnage rises by 3.2m tonnes during policy year Managers' exits bring Polarcus staff reduction to over a quarter Job cuts follow recent debt restructuring Port of Gothenburg 2015 freight volumes show 3% rise Port segments report mixed performance China newbuilding prices: bad, but with worse to come Widening gap between resale prices and newbuilding values a key factor Pan Ocean net income drops amid dry bulk slump But revenue rises 3.4% from year-ago period NS United net profits halved Company revises forecast for current fiscal year amid dire dry bulk market conditions Agritrade Resources unit secures long term time charters Contracts to generate monthly revenue of about $1m for group Carriers' on-time performance hits record high in fourth quarter Maersk Line emerges most reliable carrier in 2015

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
US West Coast container traffic slipped in 2015 Oakland's Outer Harbor Terminal files for Chapter 11 CSX supports North Carolina intermodal terminal despite local pushback North Carolina's Wilmington targeting new Panama Canal's 'workhorse' ships As truck driver turnover rises, so does driver pay Truckers, JOC index point to slow tightening of truck capacity Slide show: Fastest-growing US import ports India intermodal firm to become NVOCC ILA's Daggett 'furious' at NY-NJ port strike Logistics firms revamp distribution to meet surge in e-commerce Shipping costs set to rise after Polish truckers blocked from Russia Rickmers restates 2015 forecast following bond slump Saunders to lead Modern Terminals' Hong Kong operations Yusen Logistics' nine-month profit doubles Gothenburg container traffic shrinks for third year Count on ocean shipping rate volatility, Drewry warns Mixed signals cloud pre-Chinese New Year demand visibility

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Listing car carrier headed to safety Salvors are successful in getting control of ro-ro off France's coast. Asset manager takes stake in GasLog's MLP California-based firm with $20bn under management takes large stake in a Livanos company. MSC Cruises to use options at STX France The subsidiary of boxship giant MSC doubles down on new class of cruise ships. Remoy steps out of chief executive's chair Finance chief Arild Myrvoll to move in as CEO of offshore support vessel owner. Zim shakes up liner structure Israeli line splitting business into three independent units to speed up response to demand change. Northeast US ports are reopened Walkout ends over the weekend as union tells members to go back to work. Augustea secures $22m of finance Italian owner taps Credito Cooperativo to rearrange loans used to buy five barges. Gearbulk carrier obstructs Parana traffic An open-hatch vessel owned by the Norwegian company suffers engine problem in Argentinian waters. Scorpio bulker gets a tow off France SBI Flamenco safely anchored off Le Havre after main engine breakdown. Ocean Rig hit by breach note from Premier Oil Economou-led driller says matter revolves around the Eirik Raude. British ferry operators hold firm Data from Discover Ferries show the sector's resilience despite issues on the Calais-Dover key route. Arrivederci Roma: D'Amico sells tanker Italian owner said to have sold medium range tanker to Akar Shipping. Cosco bids to run port of Limassol Chinese group up against DP World and ICTSI in race to operate Cypriot boxship and multipurpose terminals. Colin Veitch settles Virgin Cruises lawsuit Former NCL boss agrees deal to end court action claiming Richard Branson stole his ideas. Havila Shipping extends vote deadline Oslo-listed owner will have two more weeks to gain bondholders' approval for major restructuring plan. UK Chamber throws open doors to start-ups Start-up shipowners to receive free membership, president Tom Boardley says. Smit crew takes Modern Express under tow Weather conditions improve as salvor races against time to stop stricken car carrier grounding. Vard Holdings signs $4.34m design deal Singapore-listed shipbuilder clinches contract for Chilean navy's icebreaking vessel. HMM enters debt talks; seeks sell-offs Korean shipowner seeking loans deal while offloading tourism and port businesses. Smit crew boards listing Modern Express Weather conditions improve as salvor races against time to stop stricken car carrier grounding. Third fire reported on MHI cruiseship Police investigate arson after cardboard and insulation material found ablaze on Aida newbuilding. Samsung Heavy logs loss of $1bn in 2015 Positive operating results for final quarter can't prevent significant full year reversal. Agritrade seals $1m-a-month charters Hong Kong owner finds taker in Qatar for six tug-barge units. Deep Sea Supply lays up again John Fredriksen company stacks eleventh vessel in prolonged offshore downturn. China VLCC goes long-term with Shell deal UK oil major said to have taken Chinese vessel on charter for up to three years. Seas hamper Modern Express salvage French authorities hope calm weather window will open up on Monday. Nam Cheong wins approval to relax bond covenants Malaysian offshore-focused shipbuilder latest company to see financial constraints eased.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Amazon the 'transportation service provider'? ARC adds 7th U.S.-flag ro-ro vessel to fleet ZIM restructuring to focus on profitable trades

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Gunvor completes acquisition of Rotterdam refinery Says it will have synergies with its Antwerp facility and complement global trading activities. ANALYSIS: China's apparent oil demand posts fastest growth since 2011 COA expects China's demand for fuel oil to fall by double digits in 2016 Russian ports crude loading on track in Jan despite storms: Transneft Loading halts arose from storms in the Black Sea and on the Pacific Coast. Shipping companies cut surcharges on lower bunker prices Reduction on intra-regional sea routes charges may extend. India's Andhra Pradesh state cuts VAT to boost bunkering activities VAT falls to 0.5% from 14.5% effective Feb 1. Shippers cut surcharges on lower bunker prices Reduction on intra-regional sea routes charges may extend. US DATA: EIA says November residual fuel oil exports to Panama drop 15% on year November residual fuel oil exports to Panama up 25% on month. Incentives needed for alternative bunker fuels as oil prices fall: Stena Incentives crucial to help companies to pursue more environmental-friendly options.

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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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