BRIEFS

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23 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 7, 2016

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A-E rate down 10.1pc US$231/TEU, Asia-Med off 11.3pc Panama Canal draft restrictions on Gatun Lake to remain until mid-April Kuehne + Nagel's war chest brims as it hunts for acquisitions anew Hyundai and Korean Development Bank speed plan to restore HMM's health Black Sea suffers 26pc drop in box volume in 2015 as trade declines Maersk's Star Cool refrigeration unit software to halve energy consumption Revived Thames shipping activity prompts recruitment of 12 river pilots Wilhelmsen offers risk reduction methods to avoid stringent MARPOL fines US Amazon takes on British grocery giants in online food delivery Rickmers-Linie moves biggest Siemens gas turbine to plant in Turkey Cathay hit by wrong-way hedging - just like last year and 2008-09 Kuehne+Nagel expects new lithium battery regulations to increase costs Alaska Air simplifies all-in cargo pricing for customers Amazon overtly ran 'trial ACMI express network' in Ohio with 4 B767Fs Yusen slips into medical gear sector with acquisition of Hitech Asia-Pacific

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Shift2Rail supporting 28 DB projects Chinese car part supplier rents warehouse space Calgary still top cargo airport in Alberta Seago and WEC set course for England and Ireland Target entices Valdez away from Amazon NS putting three into two Washing and repairing reusable transit packaging PD Ports expands commercial team Breakdown prevention service for trailers Service upgrade by Tarros Launch customer for Q300F with a large cargo door New subsidiary in Cologne New harbour "mistress" for Gothenburg More freight moving by trucks CMA CGM goes west Balkan carrier lifts 39% more cargo

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MARCH 4, 2016
Public shipping sector awash in reverse splits The reverse split announced on 4 March by bulker operator NewLead Holdings is the latest in an unprecedented string of such manoeuvres by US-traded shipowners seeking to maintain their public status. To remain on NASDAQ or NYSE, a company's stock must maintain a... Marine insurer warns on crane risks A risk expert from a specialist insurer has called on port and terminal operators to put crane safety higher on their agendas. Transport insurance specialist the TT Club has called for a greater focus on the threat of fatigue cracks in cranes,... GAIL sets new deadline for hiring LNG ships India's biggest shipping tender, worth about USD7 billion, floated by state-run natural gas firm GAIL (India) to hire as many as 11 new LNG ships to haul gas 5.8 mmtpa of LNG from the United States, has been postponed... Bremer Landesbank to prune ship lending by 30% German state bank Bremer Landesbank will cut back its ship mortgage loan book by 30% by the end of the decade. Its head of ship finance, Ulrich Kropp, told the BDO Arbicon shipping forum in the northwest German town of... EcoCoaster short-sea vessel launched An new breed of fuel-efficient, environmentally-considerate cargo vessel for the short-sea trades is scheduled to make her debut with Finland's progressive Meriaura Group towards the end of July this year. As the first of a pair ordered from... US west coast ports race to get ready for CMA CGM mega-ships Thursday's announcement by CMA CGM that from the start of May the carrier's Pearl River Express service will operate each week with mega-ships carrying up to 18,000 teu... Comment: Does India's shipbuilding 'adventurism' make sense for its fleet owners? India's frantic efforts to prop up the 'Make in India' initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and create a reliable market for its struggling shipyards have prompted the shipping ministry to suggest that state-run fleet owners such as Shipping Corporation of India and Dredging... Hyundai Group chair quits HMM Hyundai Group chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun has decided to resign as chairwoman of Hyundai Merchant Marine and from the latter's management. Her decision comes as HMM will execute a consolidation of its stocks to reduce its capital to KRW173.2 billion (USD 143 million) from KRW1.2 trillion... Sainty Marine's losses expanded in 2015 Shanghai-listed Sainty Marine has posted a loss of CNY5.3 billion (USD814 million) for the full year 2015, slumping 195% from the loss of CNY1.8 billion posted in its last set of fiscal results. The company's... MISC open to acquisition opportunities in offshore Malaysia-listed MISC is open to acquisition opportunities in the offshore segment thanks to its strong cash reserves and a robust balance sheet. "The current weak oil and gas market may potentially open up acquisition... Fincantieri expected to support VARD Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is expected to provide financial support for its subsidiary, Singapore-listed Norwegian ship builder VARD, and this should cushion any impact from the weak oil market. VARD specialises in offshore support vessels, and the collapse in oil prices... We are still in tanker business, says Hanjin Shipping South Korea's Hanjin Shipping has told IHS Fairplay that it intends to stay in the tanker business despite selling its only owned oil tanker. Hanjin Shipping, which has been selling a number of assets and businesses since 2014 to bolster its liquidity, told IHS Fairplay that the... CSBC targets revenues of USD761 million for 2016 Taiwanese shipbuilder China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) is expected to generate revenue of TWD25 billion (USD761million) for the whole year of 2016. This will represent 16.5% annual growth, according to CSBC general manager Chen Feng-lin. CSBC is... Ex-OW Bunker top executives charged with fraud Former top executives of the now-defunct OW Bunker have been charged with fraud by the Danish court, and further charges may be brought against other senior executives in the state prosecution process. Among the accused are Jim Pedersen, ex-CEO of OW Bunker;... Clear strategy crucial to supply chain visibility, shippers say Pursuit of supply chain visibility is a continuous process that is struggling to succeed in a world of increasingly complex and globalised supply chains. A panel of large shippers and IT service providers at the TPM 2016 conference in Long Beach agreed that improved visibility can give organisations a substantial... Tallink displays record numbers for 2015 The biggest Baltic shipping company and largest Estonian enterprise unveiled impressive leaps in its unaudited figures for 2015. Revenue was an all-time high at EUR954.2 million (USD1,038 million), which resulted in its net profit more than doubled to EUR59.1 million reflected in its earnings per share... China launches new landbridge services to Russia and Iran Two rail services carrying cargo overland from Chinese cities to Iran and Russia were launched in February. A train with 47 containers loaded with USD1.46 million in Chinese-made bicycle parts and light industrial products that departed from Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, is due to arrive in Russia's fourth... Carriers request clarity from US on container weight rules Hours after testifying on Capitol Hill that he foresees no disruption to maritime commerce when the IMO's new container weight rules go into force 1 July, US Coast Guard Commandant Paul Zukunft was asked by the world's largest containership group to reverse... Teekay lawsuit is likely to be outlier, not trendsetter Is the newly filed shareholder suit against Teekay Corp and its top officers a sign of things to come, as depressed stock pricing fuels investor backlash? At least one prominent attorney believes the answer is 'no' and that the current down-cycle will result...

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MARCH 4, 2016
'Anti-union' DHL operates a 'hostile' and 'repressive' environment for workers, claims new report EU port regulation aimed at boosting state-run ports poses 'significant risks' to UK sector CMA CGM moves its mega-ships to the transpacific as Asia-Europe rates keep tumbling Shippers prepare risk-mitigation plans ahead of anticipated boxship alliance shake-up Logistics firms in search of Big Data may gain more by digging deeper for Small Data US exporters do not need to weigh containers for SOLAS, says USCG

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MARCH 4, 2016
Drew Marine acquires Iridium specialist NAL Research Researchers figure out how to stop propellers singing Farstad: Another sale, another loss Eastern launches another Z-Tech 2400 GAO to Navy: Stop rewarding yards for making mistakes Electric Boat gets $29.9 million mod to SSN 785 contract ILWU's first Safety Award goes to Foss Maritime

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MARCH 4, 2016
Poll finds Puget Sounds voters not backing SoDo arena scheme Series of open houses to discuss Sea-Tac Airport master plan Giant CMA CGM container ships set for US West Coast to Asia run Oregon international trade board releases list of recommendations DOT trade projections predict big gains in freight movement

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MARCH 4, 2016
Cargill appoints new head for dry bulk shipping unit Previous chief moves to agricultural supply chain business unit A tale of two tanker types Chemicals and products vessels sail on divergent courses as both industries prepare to meet next week in London CMA CGM's pledge to grow APL reassures customers and staff about line's future Top CMA CGM executive Nicolas Sartini moves to Singapore to work with APL president Ken Glenn on integration process as two sides aim for mid-year completion George Pateras elected president of Hellenic Chamber Shipowner succeeds long-running head George Gratsos NewLead effects one-for-300 reverse stock split Move is supportive of aim to list company's stock on the OTCQB Spot market hits new lows Freight rates collapse across the board as supply/demand imbalance deepens, while on the Asia-Europe trade there are reports of Maersk offering rates at reduced prices to maintain market share OW Bunker executives charged by Danish state prosecutor Pederson, Skou and Moller named in media reports Hyundai Merchant Marine chairwoman resigns as shares slump 21% HMM to reduce capital and halt trading of shares SSY chairman Welham to retire in 2017 Simpson Spence Young vice-chairman Mark Richardson to take up role of chairman of world's largest independent shipbroker US container exports face mixed outlook this year Deteriorating inland infrastructure is a bigger obstacle to trade than the strong dollar Hyundai Merchant Marine mulls tanker fleet sale Options being assessed for company's restructuring plan Hapag-Lloyd looks to build up special cargoes business Special teams of staff to be formed for the Asian and North and South America markets Safe Bulkers gets loan extension from Unicredit Bank Amendment will push back balloon payment from 2019 to 2022 Disney Cruise Line orders two vessels from Meyer Werft The cruiseships will be around 135,000 gt and are due for delivery in 2021 and 2023 Growing China impact on product tankers demand China's new product export quota offers employment opportunities for product tanker owners VLGC spot rates dip to fresh low Owners having been chasing cargoes and there has been a lack of arbitrage opportunities for VLGCs

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MARCH 4, 2016
Temp-control services offset soft market for rail logistics providers Strong US dollar could cost ports funding US truck regulators propose more driving hours for licensing Chinese New Year keeps trans-Pacific rates depressed AgTC backs Coast Guard admiral's SOLAS interpretation Asia-Europe container spot rates near all-time low More India mainline services calling Mundra China, Russia, Iran connected by new rail services CMA CGM consolidates India coverage

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MARCH 4, 2016
Lines to enforce box weights, even sans US Holland & Knight says Coast Guard talk on container weighing confusing, but measures will continue to march forward. Golar unit and ExxonMobil in LNG deal A proposed power plant along the coast of Brazil could use US-sourced LNG in future. Marine stocks ending strong week with a pop US-listed shares benefit from 'relief rally' with Eagle Bulk skyrocketing. Golar unit, ExxonMobil in LNG deal A proposed power plant along the coast of Brazil could use US-sourced LNG in future. VLCCs regain some ground in tough week Large tankers claw back upward Friday but end week on a low. Boskalis and Van Oord win $330m contact Dutch consortium set to conduct dredging work for vast Fehmarnbelt project connecting Germany and Denmark. Kranship wins Yamal icebreaker order Russian shipyard to build icebreaking tug for state LNG project. Bondholders slam Atlantic's restructuring Norwegian owner sees its latest recapitalisation proposal almost unanimously rejected. Korean orderbook lowest for 12 years Total ship contracts at yards fall below 29m cgt for first time since 2004. Cargill appoints new shipping head Jan Dieleman relocating from US to Europe to manage charterer's expanded headquarters. Viktor Lenac posts 2015 profit Croatian shipyard made $3.1m last year as demand increased more than expected. Containership double for Ben Thuy Vietnamese shipbuilder signs up for two boxships for Hiep Phuoc Transport. Last two WWS ships blocked in Brazil Norwegian owner faces possibility of being left without any vessels under contract. CMA CGM: no IRISL alliance talks French line denies report it is looking to include Iranian carrier in new boxship group. Indonesian ferry sinks off East Java More than 50 people rescued as passenger vessel capsizes on Friday. HMM shares sink as Hyun steps down Troubled owner's plan to cut its capital are followed by big stock price decline and chairwoman's resignation. Indonesian ferry sinking off East Java More than 50 people rescued as passenger vessel capsizes on Friday. HMM shares drop by biggest margin in 20 years Investors' reaction to troubled company's plans to cut capital sees it lose 21% of value. WISL workers charged over wage protest 400 employees of Indian repairer held rally in Vasco over salary arrears. Three ships go adrift in French storms Konig & Cie boxship among vessels to have needed tows in bad weather this week. Farstad sells another vessel for a loss Norwegian owner offloads veteran anchor-handler as it adjusts to downturn. CMA CGM commits megaships to Pacific French line confirms it will run the first ULCs between Asia and the west coast of the US. Salvors look to lighter grounded Suez Canal capesize Cargo to be partially offloaded from stranded Greek-owned vessel in bid to aid salvage effort. d'Amico reports best financial year since 2009 Italian product tanker specialist achieves 37% year-on-year increase in daily spot rate. Fincantieri scores order for Jones Act ATB Italian shipbuilder's Wisconsin yard to build 185,000-barrel unit. Four more El Faro families agree to settle TOTE Maritime to pay $500,000 per crew member in latest string of agreements. Walt Disney goes to Germany for more ships US-listed entertainment group set to increase fleet to six vessels with latest newbuilding orders.

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MARCH 4, 2016
Spot container rates continue falling on major trades U.S. DOT projects freight to grow 40% by 2045 FMCSA proposes national training standards for new truck drivers Carlton retiring as CEO of the NIT League CMA CGM joins Asia-Americas loop World Shipping, Inc. expands operations into Canada CMA CGM to deploy 'giant' containerships in transpacific AAR: U.S. freight rail traffic sees slight bump in February FedEx Freight joins opposition to CP-NS deal FTR: Class 8 orders 'steady' in February Carriers ask USCG to reverse or clarify stance on SOLAS U.S. plans antidumping duties on cold-rolled steel NCSP Group cargo throughput dips in January FWI: Cargo theft incidents skyrocket in Mexico AfA: Airlines selected for Cuba flights should offer cargo service

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MARCH 4, 2016
China Navigation fined for using HFO in Californian waters An estimated 800 to 1,000 ships are subjected to inspections in California each year. CORRECTION: No seagoing vessels bunkered with LNG in Rotterdam yet Only small amounts supplied to inland barges so far. Danish fraud office to press charges on 'a couple' of former OW executives 'These are serious charges,' says head of police. Ecuador bunker suppliers keep Mar prices steady from Feb Despite tight supply. Fujairah port approves new bunker fuel supplier Al Shareq Al Matwatset Its parent company is Mediterranean Eastern Enterprise. India domestic bunker demand shift helps Kochi boost volume: sources Kochi, only Indian port which allows OPL bunkering. Ecuador bunker suppliers keep Mar prices steady from Feb, despite tight supply Bunkerworld Latest News / 2d Oil futures stay rangebound ahead of US jobs report Crude prices see-sawed Thursday as the market contended with record-high US crude stocks.

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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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