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BRIEFS

November 7, 2016

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Not dead yet! APL gears up to be big part of OCEAN Alliance A-E rate down 4.7pc to US$913/TEU, off 6.3pc to Med ports 20 killed, 60 injured in blast aboard soon-to-be scrapped ship in Pakistan Peel Ports US$500.6 million Liverpool container terminal opens for business Long Beach leads way to clear backlog of Hanjin empties to free chassis Optimarin obtains US BWT orders as USCG approval approaches Cosco forms JV with DEME unit to develop Chinese offshore wind energy Horizon Terminal commences auto handling operations at Jacksonville port CP remains focused on finding 'meaningful solutions' to engineer fatigue Hapag-Lloyd reminder to Iran customers of VGM SOLAS regulation SIA Cargo H1 loss widens 275pc to US$32.5 million as revenue sinks Father of 747 Joe Sutter dies in Washington from pneumonia at 95 Global air cargo volumes up 5pc in September, Europe, Asia Pacific lead Compass Forwarding airlifts helicopter from Canada to Afghanistan West Atlantic bags contract to add aircraft to Royal Mail's UK air network IAG Cargo launch new London Gatwick services to North America in 2017

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NOVEMBER 6, 2016
Cargo diversions may reduce demand for LNG vessels, says report MANSA seeks simplified tax compliance in Union Budget for facilitating ease of doing business Naval H. Mehta, founder member of FFFAI, passes away Nutrient-based subsidy policy extended to coastal shipping of fertilisers RiverLine Logistics & Macoline Shipping announce first-ever regular, direct Kolkata-Dhaka container feeder service United Kingdom's ex-im trade volume with India grew in the first half of 2016, despite a decline in its trade volumes with the rest of the world: Maersk Line Anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of hot-rolled steel bars & rods from China Tea exports show marginal increase APM Terminals Pipavav shows revenue growth in Q2 2016-17 Mumbai Port Trust registered as Pension Sanctioning Authority for Aadhar-based acceptance of Digital Life Certificate Festive boost for truck rentals Boost for textile exports Forex reserves up India & Azerbaijan pledge to increase bilateral trade & investment Transferability of goods imported/procured by debiting duty in SFIS scrips Global overview on Logistics, Trade & Economy - I Vadodara to host Hazchem & Liquid Bulk 2016 on Dec. 2

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Charge: innovative truck axes costs by 50% EAP - clarity on the tax front at last Rau replacing Urbanke as Hermes Fulfilment CEO New transport contract from West Australia Gefco and PSA confirm close cooperation More safety with MOL Asia transports - up to eight days shorter Dawn will come for LNG from 2018, Drewry insists Warehouse in Novorossiysk in operation RFID developer opens new premises West Atlantic wins big deal with British postal provider India's railway greening up Barcelona Port: LNG - instrument to improve air quality Roland Berger study: e-commerce for forwarders Iata sees stronger airfreight growth in September 62 new Fiata members in just two months Astrophysics X-ray units for Japan Post

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
LNG shipping sentiment resilient as demand remains strong Hanjin crews increasingly worried as yet another ship arrested Tanker Investments reports small quarterly loss, cautions on 2017 outlook CSSC Energy eyes more VLCC purchases DSME chief: Takeover by Hyundai HI or Samsung HI 'not realistic' until finances are back in order CPEC projects to drive huge increase in Pakistan coal imports Precious Shipping slips to USD25 million loss in fourth quarter Yang Ming head dismisses rumours of Taiwan line merger

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Container spot rates hold steady as carriers seek contract rate hikes on Asia-Europe Analysts expect rising expenses as Atlas Air reports 3Q loss following executive payout XPO plans to reduce supplier numbers by 90% to cut costs, despite soaring earnings and $1bn new business pipeline Hauliers look to claim compensation over truck manufacturer cartel Vessels and executives arrested, a country's supply chain cut-off - this week's round-up on the fall-out from Hanjin Air France-KLM Cargo reports third quarter loss in "challenging" market

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
EU NAVFOR confirms First Somali pirate attack in 2.5 years Chem tanker to have HyProp ECO system BAE Systems set to cut first steel for Type 26 in 2017 Siem set to take a stake in Farstad Shipping Sand pumping vessel to pack a lot of Wartsila power Star Line to buy Arnold Transit ferry assets

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Blystad's dry bulk unit raises $74m in Oslo More vessel buys likely following purchase of kamsarmax in October Marinakis clinches second modern cape in quick succession Greece-based Capital said to be eyeing more buys in big bulker sector And the Global Freight Awards 2016 winners are... The best of the freight and logistics industry celebrates success at the 20th anniversary of the Awards Asia-Europe rates fall in wake of November GRIs But with spot rates still way up on last year, carriers will look to gain the upper hand as they enter annual contract negotiations Norton Rose Fulbright to open office in Monaco Branch will focus on shipping and finance Investec looks for shipping exit Bank joins long queue of finance providers looking to run down its shipping book with lending to industry now limited to specialist sectors Data Hub: World Fleet Update Order drought and increased scrapping push fleet growth into reverse US cargoes lift VLGCs - but don't get too excited While Baltic index hits five-month high, pressure will come through new vessel supply over coming weeks Precious Shipping sees wider net loss in third quarter Supply side situation has not gone as well as expected, says chief executive Khalid Hashim Liverpool2 needs to prove itself, says Maersk Line Maersk Line may not be not ready to bring more services into the new Peel Ports terminal, but UK government sees it as the UK's future as a martime nation India to spend $4.5m on safety training for ship recycling workers First instalment to Gujarat Maritime Board sanctioned Cosco Shipping chairman calls for establishment of new shipping ecosystem Cosco will impose self-discipline and not harm the industry with its size advantage, says Capt Xu Hanjin China arrested in Shanghai Boxship joins five other shipping line vessels arrested worldwide Vallianz assures bondholders of notes redemption in November Company will finance repayments through internal resources and funding from major stakeholder Diana Shipping axes newbuilding contract with Chinese yard Dry bulk operator experienced delivery delays Fresh Nigeria pipeline attack negative for suezmax trades Latest attack is pertinent reminder of risks, says BMI Research says Colonial Pipeline to restart damaged line by Sunday afternoon No Jones Act waiver announced so far for US vessels Navig8 Chemical Tankers secures $54m credit facility Facility to finance two newbuildings at Kitanihon shipyard Boxship chartered to collect Hanjin empties from southern California Long Beach and TTI work together to clear backlog of containers that has built up since bankruptcy Liverpool2 open for business £400m deepwater terminal to open today after almost three and a half years of preparation

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Maersk says shippers' seeking stability driving market share gain Truckload firms look to asset-light units to get through downturn ArcBest gains shipments, but profit plunges New rail options at India's Pipavav port power growth US trucking firms add jobs ahead of holiday season Trans-Pacific spot rates reflect later than usual peak season NYK Line parent's credit rating downgraded despite merger plan Portable scale aims to help shippers with SOLAS rule Liverpool opens new mega-ship container terminal Asia-Europe spot rates start to slip after three-week rally Analysts see liner consolidation as step toward recovery

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Tanker and bulker values both in decline Shipping Intelligence data shows nine-months of slump for tankers; Chang Myung sells again. Asket: LNGC attack would send 'shock waves' Security firm warns of increased risks to energy shipping as terrorists look to make mark. OSG spinoff filing shows financial result International Seaways would have earned $93.3m in the first half if it was independent then. Delta Tankers and Taleveras end lawsuit Affiliates of Greek owner and Nigerian trader strike agreement to dismiss Delaware case over chartering dispute. Arrested Hanjin ship aims to dock; another seized in China Hanjin Vienna scheduled to arrive at Vancouver today but may be delayed, while Hanjin China reportedly arrested in Shanghai. Uljanik Plovidba's loss jumps sharply Croatian bulker and tanker owner hurt by falling dry cargo rates in first nine months. Arrested Hanjin ship to dock; another seized Hanjin Vienna poised to arrive at Vancouver port while Hanjin China reportedly arrested in Shanghai. Chartworld snaps up kamsarmax newbuildings Greek owner raids Korea's H Line for new bulkers. Siem to pump cash into Farstad Shipping Norwegian companies working to find a "solid financial platform" for offshore owner's continued operations. Colonial Pipeline plans weekend restart Pipeline incident had pushed Atlantic Basin tanker rates to highest since January. Yang Ming management agrees on pay cut Executives at Taiwanese owner will see their salaries slashed in latest survival effort. North Sea AHTS layups reach 50% of fleet Two more supply ships also stacked as rates struggle yet again. IBC bulker quartet up for auction Algerian owner's stacked ships being auctioned in Malaysia in dispute with layup provider. POSH logs a loss and eyes write-down Singaporean offshore vessel owner takes a hit from lower utilisation and rates in the third quarter. Grupo CBO wins Brazilian PSV extensions Statoil keeps on domestic owner's duo for another year. GC Rieber's Basili steps down temporarily CEO of Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner will vacate her role to act as interim boss of new JV. Loan losses hit $677m at Commerzbank Shipping woes lead to more provisions in first nine months; full-year figure to stay below $1.1bn. WWL and DB plot new Med car hub Nordic group launching joint venture at Monfalcone in Italy. Start-up Viasea launches boxship run Norwegian line headed by shortsea veteran Morten Pettersen. SeaBird sending survey ship to Africa Oslo-listed owner wins deal for new work in the Gulf of Guinea. Swedish Club warns over SA stowaways P&I club says approach of Christmas may increase frequency of people trying to board ships illegally. Bomin closes offices in London and Athens Company says move reflects new era for bunkering, with focus now on areas that drive growth. Navig8 secures loan for Kitanihon newbuilds Nicolas Busch-led shipowner says facility covers last two vessels at Japanese shipbuilder. Long Beach works to clear Hanjin backlog US west coast port says it is bringing in an empty containership to help return boxes to Asia.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Two convicted in 'Bridgegate' scandal Two former aides to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie were convicted by a jury at a U.S. District Court in Newark, N.J. over their role in "Br... NAFTA trade stems 19-month decline in August The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which ... NVO develops hybrid container for breakbulk cargo Anderson Trucking Service's hybrid shipping container Source: Jacksonville Port Authority Anderson Trucking Service (ATS), whichhas develop... SCFI slips 2.8% The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) fell 2.8 percent from last Friday's reading of 884.95 to a rea... Atlas Air losses continue into Q3 Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported a loss from continuing operations of $7.5 million the the third quarter of 2016 compared with a ... WWL, DB Cargo to develop multi-modal logistics hub Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) and DB Cargo signed a contract Thursday to develop the "Mediterranean Hub Monfalcone Srl," a joint ven... Seaboard to launch new Peru-U.S. service Miami-based ocean carrier Seaboard Marine will launch a new weekly service between Peru and the United States Gulf and East Coasts starting... Great Lakes limestone trade falls 3.5% in October Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.3 million tons in October, down 3.5 percent from a year prior as the increase in loadin... Port of Long Beach strikes deal to free up chassis The Port of Long Beach said Thursday afternoon that a ship is being charteredto removecontainers leased by South Korean ocean carrierHanjin... WTO chief offers to serve a second term Roberto Azevêdo, the World Trade Organization's (WTO) director-general, informed his membership that he's willing to serve a second term. ... Cathay kicks off Portland freighter stop Cathay Pacific Airways started a twice-weekly scheduled freighter service todayto Oregon's Portland International Airport. It will become ... IATA: Airfreight volumes soar in September The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported Thursday global airfreight volumes in September rose 6.1 percent from a year pr...

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
TANKERS: Americas MR long-haul freight drops $200,000-$250,000 on Colonial restart "What a difference a day makes. The failures continue to roll in here in the Americas market as more and more tonnage becomes available," a broker said. REFINERY NEWS: MOL refinery margins shrink in Q3; throughput falls 3.7% The combined refinery margin of MOL's flagship Duna (Danube) and Bratislava refineries was $5.27/b in Q3, down 34% year on year and 18% on the quarter. Pilots resume boarding vessels on Houston Ship Channel after fog lifts Ship traffic was moving freely again as of mid-morning Friday, a dispatcher said FUTURES 2: Oil pares declines after Barkindo dismisses media report External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A External: Wired Bunkering Singapore's KIB Energy to continue to operate despite ownership uncertainties KIB is heard to have about 200,000-220,000 cu m of fuel oil storage at Tankstore Terminal in Singapore, traders said. Oil majors make $1 billion pledge on low-emissions technology The fund amounts to an investment of $10 million per company per year. FUTURES: Oil rangebound amid lack of fresh drivers Dec Singapore 180 HSFO swap cracks hit 17-month high on supply delays, crude Traders cited multiple reasons for the strength in crack swaps, most notably a sharp decline in international crude price levels

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 19.3% last year

Los Angeles

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +21.5%

PORTS

HMM signs agreement with JNPA to collaborate on development of new Indian port at Vadhvan

Seoul

The port will have a container traffic capacity of 23.2 million TEUs

CUSTOMS

EU customs reform must make trade and business easier

Brussels

23 organizations underline this in a joint statement

SHIPYARDS

Launch in Ancona of the luxury cruise ship Four Seasons I

Trieste

Fincantieri to deliver the unit to Four Seasons Yachts at the end of 2025

EDUCATION

Launch event in Brussels of the European Maritime Skills Forum

Brussels

PORTS

In 2024, the port of Tanger Med handled a record traffic of 10.2 million containers

Anjara

New peaks also in other business segments

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build 12 18,000 TEU containerships

Seoul

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' turnover increased by +21.1% in 2024

ACCIDENTS

Fire breaks out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform off the coast of Vasto

Rome

There were no injuries or traces of pollution in the sea

NEWS

Galaxy Leader Sailors Freed

London

Today the 25 crew members left Yemen on board a plane

PORTS

Contract with Russian company that managed Syrian port of Tartous terminated

Damascus

The agreement included investments of 500 million dollars

LOGISTICS

Brussels OKs DP World-Arcese Automotive Joint Venture

Brussels

Initially, the activity will be carried out in France and Poland

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean orders sixth Edge-class cruise ship at Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Miami/Saint Nazaire

It will be taken over in 2028

INSTITUTIONS

Louis E. Sola is the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission

SHIPPING

In 2024, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -50%

Ismailia

The total was about 13,200 units compared to over 26,400 in 2023

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Uiltrasporti urges to restore measures to support rail freight transport

Rome

Definitive cancellation of the 65 million fund from the Budget Law

NEWS

The Trump unknown also weighs on the Panama Canal

Washington

While the tycoon dreams of taking it over with weapons in hand, a bill proposes to start negotiations with the Panamanian government

SHIPYARDS

FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group

Rendsburg/Flensburg

These are German companies operating in the same sector

PORTS

Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records

Long Beach

Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.

TRADE

The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors

Washington/Beijing

Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association

PORTS

The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees

Naples

The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"

PORTS

Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing

Rome

PORTS

Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC

Hanoi

Vietnam Port Development Plan to 2030 Approved

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd

PORTS

Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time

Singapore

Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals

SEAFARERS

Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers

Rome

Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector

PORTS

Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024

Taranto

In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)

DEFENCE

New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

Mons

The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic

Hong Kong

The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast

Keelung

In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU

Brussels

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30

Genoa

The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%

Genoa

Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno

Marseille

New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners

SHIPPING

From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL

Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille

Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network

PORTS

Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority

Athens

The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros

PORTS

MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station

Ancona

The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.

PORTS

In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo

The Spice

In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%

SHIPPING

Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping

London

It could come into force in early 2027

PORTS

The unions confirm the three-day strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

The protest action is scheduled for January 31, February 3 and 4.

DEFENCE

Rolls-Royce wins record contract for Royal Navy submarine fleet

London

Eight-year, £9bn contract

TRUCKING

Transported, the DURC in road transport is used to avoid paying for services

Rome

The rules - the association denounces - are openly violated by the clients

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr restores rail link between Lübeck port and Verona

Frankfurt am Main

Schedule two departures per week in both directions

LOGISTICS

AD Ports signs deal to build logistics park at Alexandria Port

Cairo

The business will be developed with the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport

NEWS

The Panama Canal is and will continue to be Panamanian

Davos

This was underlined by the president of the Central American nation, José Raúl Mulino

LOGISTICS

Autamarocchi acquires control of Dissegna Logistics

Trieste

The Rossano Veneto company operates in the intermodal transport sector

PORTS

Rubboli (Assologistica): Italian ports need more efficient and coordinated governance

Milan

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles

Ravenna

Maximum ceiling of 300,000 euros for each beneficiary

SHIPPING

20% of Omani Asyad Shipping Company's capital up for sale

Muscat

Listing on Muscat Stock Exchange expected

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Order to Circle for the management of data relating to rail and intermodal traffic of a port

Milan

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ANSFISA adopts guidelines for the assessment and risk management of the rail transport of dangerous goods

Rome

NEWS

Over 217 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

They were hidden in a container containing wood from South America

LOGISTICS

Merlo leaves the presidency of Federlogistica to Davide Falteri

Rome

Logistics - he underlined - is one of the drivers of the national economic system

ENVIRONMENT

Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen

Berlin

Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi

PORTS

The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded

The Spice

SHIPPING

Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit

Genoa

It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied

Madrid

Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group

SHIPYARDS

MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India

Gurgaon

Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries

PORTS

Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes

Coper

They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport

MARITIME SERVICES

LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa

Genoa

It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%

St. Petersburg

The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%

SHIPPING

Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport

Oslo

Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years

SAILING LIST

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CRUISES

Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024

Florian

357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers

INDUSTRY

Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports

Lugano

Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year

London

In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records

Hong Kong

In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)

SHIPYARDS

Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe

Brussels

The association represents the European shipbuilding industry

YACHTING

Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal

Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned

PORTS

Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024

Singapore

The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)

EDUCATION

The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters

Castel Volturno

Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments

NEWS

A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros

SHIPPING

Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services

Dubai

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business

Trieste

The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today

PORTS

Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg

Oslo/Gothenburg

12-year concession contract

ASSOCIATIONS

The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations

Brussels

BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association

PORTS

Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended

Naples

The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro

Reggio Calabria

They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.

COMPANIES

PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification

Genoa

It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification

MOURNING

Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away

Rome/Gioia Tauro

Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster

PORTS

Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender

Leghorn

It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros

PORTS

Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar

Helsinki

They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started

Melzo

Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit

Shanghai

EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)

INDUSTRY

Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM

Cherasco

This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation

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

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

MEETINGS

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

Venice

It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic

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PRESS REVIEW

Kuwait approves Chinese company for port operations

(AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight)

Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development

(Tehran Times)

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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

Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude

Naples

Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike

LOGISTICS

Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt

Cairo

The affected area is approximately 102 hectares

SHIPPING

In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%

Hong Kong

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%

PORTS

Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work

Rome

D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition

SHIPPING

Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies

Taipei/Keelung

Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone

PORTS

Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto

Taranto

The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan

Leghorn

The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine

London

Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

ASSOCIATIONS

Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa

Genoa

Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)

Padua

PORTS

Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala

Athens

The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen

SEAFARERS

Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC

Genoa

Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union

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