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BRIEFS

March 17, 2016

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Maersk Line to increase Asia-Europe rate by US$400/TEU April 1 Shanghai fell 25.4pc in February to 2.41 million TEU, Singapore off 7.7pc Argentina coast guard sinks Chinese trawler in hot pursuit for poaching UN's July 1 box weigh-in rule lacks enforcement in Europe and US CMA CGM levies US$10 per box after Congo inspection fee imposed China advances rail and containership deals with Iranian authorities Irish GDP up 7.8pc in 2015, emerges from worst-ever recession HK'S U-Freight's China Customs navigation featured at Atlanta March 30 Rotterdam redirects 4 kilometres of Betuwe Route to improve flow NYK, Weatherners, Kozo Keikaku JV to develop next-gen shipping Optimarin lands deal for ballast systems for 46 Carisbrooke ships Beijing's private Okay Airways announces commitment for twelve B737s Philippine Airlines orders six A350-900s to fly to New York DHL, Posti & Bring to offer B2C parcel delivery in Nordics, Baltics Air cargo needs to be quicker and slicker to demonstrate added value IATA and Lufthansa expect air cargo help, not hindrance from Berlin

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MARCH 16, 2016
Diminishing economies of scale seen from new generation of megaships DNV GL, Gard & The Swedish Club work together to help reduce anchor losses IRClass Academy's seminar on Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling on Friday NISAA conducts its annual Business Forum 2016 with grandeur Chennai Port repeats record performance in container handling Chennai-Colombo regular RoRo service flagged off India & Iran all set to finalise Chabahar port development project JSW Infrastructure & South West Port consortium win mechanisation project of EQ-1, 2, 3 berths at Paradip Port on BOT basis AMTOI Day celebrated with gusto CONCOR's Kathuwas MMLP to be inaugurated on March 19 NACFS conference on AEO & Ease of Doing Business in New Delhi on Friday Sugar mills sign export deals

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Salty waters meet fresh waters Less railfreight for DB Electrification of India's northern railway proceeding Hello, can you read me Osis? New major shareholders for wagon hire company Uneasy times for Global Ports Air Seychelles ups Jo'burg service again TGW expands executive board Rhenus inaugurates Frankfurt south hub MOL to appoint chief country representatives Cool Canadian enhancing cross-border business New service in the South Pacific IAG Cargo flies for "DB the Man" exhibition Nile Dutch swallows Safmarine MPV's services Camion Transport scoops up two Zünd divisions Legal expert to chair Baca

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MARCH 16, 2016
Modest growth for dry bulk on the cards in 2016 The dry bulk market is expected to enjoy modest growth of 0.5% year-on-year for 2016, according to Luciana Salles, principal analyst at IHS Maritime & Trade. She highlighted that the... Vard branches into cruise ship construction Vard, the Norwegian offshore services and specialised vessel builder in Italy's Fincantieri group, says it has signed a letter of intent to build four expedition-type cruise vessels of about 10,000 gt for Ponant, the French expedition cruise operator owned by the Pinault family. The... Hyundai Merchant Marine restructuring going smoothly, minister reports South Korea's Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Young Suk has assessed that restructuring efforts at beleaguered Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) are progressing smoothly. HMM, South Korea's second-biggest shipping company, has been selling assets and renegotiating charters as it works... Creditors to lower interest rate for STX O&S The creditors of South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (STX O&S) are planning to cut their interest rates to help the company survive. Sources from STX O&S told IHS Fairplay that the shipbuilder's banks plan to drop interest rates to 1% from the current 3%... Mombasa adds half a million teu of new capacity to deal with congestion woes Kenya's Port of Mombasa completed phase 1 of its Mombasa Port Development Project (MPDP) increasing the capacity of the large congested east African port by 550,000 teu. The USD217 million Japan-funded project to build the Kipevu container terminal took four years to build. It includes three... South Korea re-enters container leasing business South Korea has made a second attempt to establish a domestic container leasing business with logistics firm City Airport, Logis and Travel (CALT), a joint venture between Korea International Trade Association and a Chinese... Last Australian-crewed oil tanker sails for Singapore The last in a fleet of five Australian-managed and -crewed fuel tankers has left the country's coastal trade for Singapore, never to return. British Fidelity, a 29,335 gt Isle of Man-flagged product tanker built in 2003, has been working the Australian coast for multinational BP, carrying fuel... Reorganised China Merchants Group appoints new leadership China Merchants Group, after taking over Sinotrans & CSC in December 2015, has selected two new vice-presidents. Li Xiaopeng, general manager of China Merchants Group, and Zhao Huxiang, president of Sinotrans & CSC, were both appointed as vice-presidents of the new China Merchants Group by China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration... Seaborne coal import to settle at 903 million tonnes in 2016 Global seaborne import of steam coal is estimated to drop 6 million tonnes year on year to 903 million tonnes in 2016, according to Scott Dendy, director of IHS Coal. Speaking at the recent IHS Maritime & Trade briefing event, he explained that the drop is closely linked to declining coal... US eases Cuba sanctions on box carriers The Obama Administration has made it easier for vessels trading in the US to add Cuba to their itinerary. The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on 15 March announced it will begin allowing vessels to transport authorised cargo originating in the US...

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MARCH 16, 2016
Amazon air freight plan a wake-up call: improve standards or customers will become competitors Alert to forwarders of high financial risks of accepting 'freehand' shipments for a small fee More service cuts announced as fleet of idle containerships hits record level Indonesia logistics industry stays bullish despite falling volumes and port development gridlock Japan Post Holdings on acquisition trail, and not just logistics 'Someone is going to die': experts warn lawmakers over self-driving cars China in transition

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MARCH 16, 2016
Responders extinguish Bayou Sorrel platform fire Swedish Club analysis gives new insights into P&I claims VIDEO: Argentine Coast Guard sinks Chinese trawler Tidewater draws $600 million maximum from revolver $1.5 million penalty and ship ban in pollution case Administration won't open up Atlantic for offshore drilling Another Suda liftboat set for delivery Engine for first ethane fueled LEG carrier passes TAT

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MARCH 16, 2016
Harley Marine Services earns Coast Guard honor CKYHE Alliance members plan service network changes Weather forces Coast Guard to perform helicopter rescue Mitsui vessel autopilot system shows energy savings during test Port association schedules annual spring conference

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MARCH 16, 2016
MAIB finds multiple errors in Hoegh Osaka grounding Faulty equipment, inaccurate cargo weights and miscommunication contributed to vessel's list and grounding UK Chamber of Shipping's new president to pledge action on safety Shell's Grahaeme Henderson to deliver speech at UK Chamber of Shipping's AGM MR tanker rates remain soft amid product stockpiles But LR rates recover on naphtha flows CSCL in management reshuffle Senior executives with financial background are taking the helm View from the Bridge: Robbert van Trooijen The chief executive of Maersk's merged Asian operations refuses to see only negatives in the market and wants to make the most of 2M's lead Idle box fleet nears record highs With overcapacity and weak demand expected to continue throughout 2016, lines will have little choice but to lay up yet more ships Suezmax and aframax rates continue March rally Singapore time-charter demand continues, as 20 vessels are fixed with storage options Cobelfret orders six ro-ro workhorses Latest order follows contracts for two larger ro-ro vessels at Hyundai Mipo last year BV cuts ship design review time by 40% in software trial CSSC ship design arm reports time savings in initial trial on bulk carrier design TEN remains bullish on core tankers market But Greece-based owner 'a believer' in gas for longer term Yang Ming and RCL to expand slot exchange and vessel chartering services Co-operation aims to enhance competitiveness and cut costs Odfjell Terminals to get new chief executive Frank Erkelens will join the company on May 1, 2016 Panama establishes maritime co-operation ties with Egypt Egyptian authorities plan to make maritime transportation sector one of the country's key economic pillars IHI unit to exit stake in Brazilian shipyard Transaction expected to be done in mid-April 2016 Ponant eyes Vard cruiseship quartet Each ship will be able to hold 180 passengers in 92 cabins along with 110 crew Gener8 closes 2015 with a bang Stock remains a laggard with company expected to take delivery of an additional 12 VLCCs in 2016

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MARCH 16, 2016
Goodman takes control of Brazil logistics property platform E-commerce lifts FedEx revenue 8 percent, costs cut into profit A president Trump would face Herculean task of abolishing NAFTA NileDutch strengthens West Africa presence with acquisition Container lines can add Cuba port call to US services Brazil beef exports show early-year muscle Idle container ship capacity hits record high Ensenada port grabs Mexico-bound cargo from LA-LB Cosco Pacific tipped to bag Greek state rail operator Slide show: Key takeaways from TPM 2016 Chennai Port offers rail incentives to ease truck woes Mombasa completes new terminal to aid productivity LA-LB truck turn times stuck in low gear

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MARCH 16, 2016
NileDutch buys up Safmarine MPV Operator picks up Maersk's Europe-to-West Africa multipurpose ship services and operations from rival. Scorpio Bulkers sells shares; backers buy New York-listed shipowner says company directors and Lolli-Ghetti family could spend $15m in public offering. China Merchants Group tied to Baltic bid State-run conglomerate reportedly among suitors for London shipping marketplace. Gener8 to take a 'hard look' at dividend Chief financial officer wonders if payout will be valued as he gives colourful view on tough finance market. Former RS Platou investors seek Clarksons stock sales Peter Anker among those selling shares in shipbroker after the end of lock-in period. Confidence takes Teekay Offshore higher Teekay spinoff's stock up 48% so far this week as jitters over liquidity gap fade. Stock prices and special sauce block tanker mergers Peter Georgiopoulos wants to consolidate tanker market but says it is presently difficult. Poland plots shipbuilding revival Finance ministry introducing new tax breaks to boost domestic industry. Island wins green light from bondholders Norwegian owner ready to move forward with its debt restructuring after unanimous approval. RollDock acquires L&T newbuilding Dutch heavylift owner adds semi-submersible unit from Indian shipbuilder, bringing its fleet to seven. Qingdao sells six tugs to Svitzer alliance Collaboration between Chinese port and Danish company takes shape with $31.7m S&P deal. Minister: HMM restructuring on track Kim Young-suk says Korean owner's refinancing backed by watchdog and major creditor. Neepa starts Bangladesh to India run Multipurpose Harbour-1 inaugurates service from PCT to seven Indian ports. Iran says first oil to Greece due this month Oil ministry executive says important deal will move forward despite rumours of restrictions. Major management reshuffle at CSCL Restructuring Chinese company replaces chief executive, chairman and investment strategy committee. Ceyhan ready to load Kurdish crude again Greek suezmax docks in Turkish port to lift cargo after stoppage ends. Boxship crews told to watch their step Survey conducted by the Swedish Club finds that 60% of falls and slips on vessels occur on containerships. TAS AHTS delivery refused over "quality issues" Malaysian builder gears up for legal fight after two completed $13.5m ships rejected by buyer. Paragon maintains Nasdaq listing after share split Greek bulker owner regains compliance with US exchange's $1 price requirement. BW Group hires Bonfils to lead bulker drive Nordic Bulk Carriers founder joins Singaporean group as it seeks first foothold in dry cargo market. d'Amico fixes $250m of new credit Italian tanker owner completes funding for $755m newbuilding drive begun in 2012. Higher rates boost Nordic's annual profit Danish chemical tanker owner posts sharp earnings increase in line with its forecast. Cosco mulls bid for Greece's rail company Chinese giant looking to establish European land transportation network following Piraeus port takeover. Tsakos set for 'major strategic transaction' and FSRU move Chief executive says deal on subjects and LNG carrier may be converted. Hyundai Heavy hit by $100m tax bill Korean yard considering review of big demand from authorities. Maersk Line tries for $400 Europe rise Danish containership giant hiking fees from Asia next month. Cochin Shipyard eyes repair facility Indian IPO candidate wants to invest $142m in new plant. Swire Shipping to boost Port Moresby coverage Hong Kong shipowner looks to improve coverage of Papua New Guinea with enhanced service. Tidewater taps revolving credit facility Offshore vessel operator says move intended to enhance the company's liquidity position. Vard poised for luxury cruiseship orders Struggling Norwegian shipbuilder sings LOI for four luxury expedition cruise vessels. Briese Schiffahrts pleads guilty over oil pollution German shipowner's vessel banned from US waters for five years as part of punishment.

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MARCH 16, 2016
Transportation industry leaders vow to fight wildlife trafficking Ethiopian Airlines Cargo returns to Brussels Airport German 3PL opens third DC in Netherlands MarAd, U.S. Transcom warn about Merchant Marine decline XPO grows logistics business in UK U.S. steel exports see mixed results in January Executive Moves: Reading & Northern Railroad, ICC Logistics Services and Long Beach Harbor Commission Commerce finds dumping of hot-rolled steel imports Two German ocean carriers fined for oil dumping Sohar Port takes delivery of four post-Panamax cranes Industry groups urge ILWU, employers to begin 2019 contract negotiations now U.S. takes more steps to open trade, travel with Cuba Voters, business leaders split on trade views UPS ups CEO compensation again in 2015 Freight railroads challenge proposed two-person crew rule

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MARCH 16, 2016
Fujairah fuel quality trend improving after Al+Si peak in 2012 Sharp increase in average catalyst fines during 2011 and 2012 'almost certainly' linked to start of Iran sanctions. Japan's Jan bonded bunker fuel sales rise 8.7% from Dec to 2.52 mil barrels But sales of bonded MDO in January fell. Platts Survey: OPEC pumped 32.34 million barrels of crude oil per day in February Down 90,000 b/d from January. Japan's HSFO output falls 22.1% on week to 2 mil barrels for Mar 6-12 But LSFO output up 1.5% on week.

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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

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		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)

››› Press Review File

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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