BRIEFS

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23 February 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

March 21, 2016

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A-E rate falls 2.8pc to US$205/TEU, off 6pc to USWC, drops 3pc to USEC Hanjin Shipping to remove two 13,000 TEU ships from Asia-Europe lane DP World profit soars 30.7pc to US$883 million as revenue rises 16.3pc PSA International profit down 9.5pc to US$933.32 million as sales dip 6.7pc West African coast: CMA CGM speeds expansion, increases ship size Mothballed boxship fleet reaches record high of 1.6 million TEU China Merchants bids for Baltic Exchange, rivals Singapore Exchange offer IRISL re-opens liner service with Genoa, Antwerp and Hamburg CSX rail cuts 101 Kentucky jobs as federal regulators cut coal use Shippers appeal to USWC dockers union, employers to extend contract Forwarders to gather for Eurasia Cargo Meet in Moscow April 21 Marine engineering conference to be held in Abu Dhabi April 24-27 International Naval Engineering Conference April 26-28 in Bristol Lufthansa Cargo's profit falls 40pc in 2015, overcapacity, strike blamed Airbus in talks with Iran over deal to produce aircraft parts Cargo 2000 rebrands as Cargo iQ as new members join standards group

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MARCH 20, 2016
...launches new WEMED service dedicated to intra-Mediterranean trades CMA CGM upgrades MIDAS line serving India & West African coast by adding Nhava Sheva & Lagos Apapa calls Coastal Container Transporters Association seeks MTO status Finance isn't a problem for developing new waterways, says Gadkari Projects worth $ 18 bn lined up to woo investors at Maritime India Summit next month: Gadkari Tanker owners urged to take a longer outlook Wan Hai Lines inaugurates maiden voyage under CI2 service at JNPCT EU extends GSP for Indian readymade garments Indo-Pak trade looking up Kuwait again bans Indian poultry products APM Terminals Pipavav welcomes INDFEX service JN Port berths largest ever box vessel MICT involved in creating a clean & healthy environment for the community Port of Antwerp offers 3-day training programme from May 30-June 1 Anti-dumping duty imposed on import of plastic-processing machines from 4 countries Cotton arrivals decline by about 11 pc in 2015-16 season Govt in-principle approves 14 NIMZs outside DMIC region

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Competing together Oman: railway construction to start in 2018 New Channel terminal ready at Dunkirk Railfreight recovering in France Goodman acquires 100% stake in its Brazil firm Pactl and DPC receive CEIV pharma certification Port of Seattle names COO Wemed for the Med German wagon manufacturer expanding in China Cronus integrating Cardiff into Irish Sea schedule Donna Dunnam joins marine consultancy Largest horse transport on single flight in Europe New exhibit handling contractor in Italy CKYHE reorganising service network Americold names SVP regional business development Kick-off time for new RJ service

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MARCH 18, 2016
Brazil's Vale tightens Chinese bulk shipping ties Brazilian iron-ore giant Vale has inked a landmark 27-year contract of affreightment (COA) with China COSCO Shipping Corp (COSCOCS) for the transport of 16 million tonnes of iron ore per year. The COA will begin in the first half of 2018, with cargoes... PSA posts profit fall for 2015 Singapore-headquartered port operator PSA International (PSA) posted a lower full-year profit for 2015 due to the softening of global trade and demand. Net profit for the year ending on 31 December 2015 was recorded at SGD1.27 billion (USD 933 million), down 9.5% compared with SGD1.4 billion in... Rates row sees Indian port act to scrap terminal contract The board of trustees of India's state-owned VO Chidambaranar Port Trust, which runs the port at Tuticorin on the country's eastern coast, has 'in-principle' approved the cancellation of a container terminal contract with a joint venture majority owned by Singapore's... Shipowners warned over crew fitness fears The Loss prevention officer of a leading P&I Club has warned owners they need to take a proactive stance on crew fitness as research found that the maritime sector faced a major issue... Industry dismisses Indian cabotage rule change as unworkable India's lifting of cabotage restrictions to allow foreign-flagged container ships to carry export-import (EXIM) loaded and empty containers along the country's coast has been dismissed as unworkable. The rule change is linked to government plans to set up transhipment ports and... Navig8 Product Tankers and CMB Financial Leasing in ship sale and leaseback deal Navig8 Product Tankers, the London based product tanker company whose shares are traded on the OTC list in Oslo, has signed a sale and leaseback deal with CMB Financial Leasing (CMBFL) for two of the four 74,000 dwt LR1 product tankers it has... Bunker stakeholders divided on mass flow meters With less than a year to go before mass flow meters become mandatory in Singapore's bunkering scene, industry stakeholders remain in disagreement on the extent to which the devices ensure that the right quantity of fuel is delivered to ship operators. During the International Bunker... BW Group to take advantage of distressed dry bulk assets Singapore-based BW Group is re-entering the dry bulk shipping sector by taking advantage of distressed assets, the company has revealed to IHS Fairplay. Since the Baltic Dry Index deteriorated to an all-time low, vessel values have fallen in tandem. On 16 March BW announced that... Hyundai Merchant Marine to seal deal with main creditor bank Beleaguered Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced that it will go ahead with a voluntary agreement with its main creditor Korea Development Bank (KDB) on 29 March. The agreement, which will include extending the maturity of HMM's principal debt amount and related interest, and... Breakbulk reaps the benefits of booming China-Africa trade China's heavy investment in the fast-emerging economies of Africa is stimulating rising demand for Africa-bound shipping services, carriers at Breakbulk China in Shanghai told IHS Fairplay.Supported by the One Belt One Road policy, a large number of Chinese-led infrastructure construction... Zero freight being reported on grim Asia-Europe trade Forwarders are reporting a growing number of enquiries for zero freight rates on container shipments from Asia to North Europe, even as spot rates on the trade and on Asia-Mediterranean this week matched the lowest levels ever recorded. Asia-Europe rates hit USD205 per teu, a level it... Kribi to replace 'the worst port in Africa' Construction work is set to begin on the second phase the only deepwater port in central Africa at Kribi in Cameroon after a second round of financing was arranged with the Exim Bank of China. The second phase of the project will cost USD675.5 million and consist of... Increasing number of idle offshore assets causes concern for insurance companies Insurers and underwriters are concerned over the rising numbers of laid-up offshore assets and the risk coverage posed by them. "Now we have the potential problem of offshore assets being laid up for a longer period and not being looked after properly," said Nick White, director of claims disputes and litigation... CMA CGM and NileDutch ramp up West Coast Africa coverage Growing customer demand in West Africa will see global carrier CMA CGM and Africa specialist NileDutch expanding coverage of the continent, growing their fleets and building on ocean services and inland transport corridors.The Rotterdam-based NileDutch has upgraded its FEWA...

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MARCH 18, 2016
European Shippers Council calls on EC to ban general rate increases by shipping lines Hapag-Lloyd may have a hi-tech way to root out air freight's rogue lithium battery shippers Analysis: Deutsche Post DHL shareholders losing faith? Forwarding arm may have to go after all Asia-Europe rates still falling - carriers touting at below $200 per teu Billionaire brothers see no turnaround for the global economy Umm, so then why aren't your sales better?

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MARCH 18, 2016
Kleven to build stern trawler for Spanish owner SUNY Maritime expands Bouchard Simulation Center More sparks fly in Canada shipbuilding controversy Austal USA gets $13.9 million Navy award With sanctions lifted, IRISL resumes service to Hamburg

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MARCH 18, 2016
Seattle-Tacoma Airport earns pair of industry honors NAFTA partner trade drops during 2015 Coast Guard rescues three men from Necanicum River sandbar Crowley no longer in running for Valdez oil spill response work Los Angeles Port Commission Oks plan for new electric crane

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MARCH 18, 2016
VLGC spot rate stabilises Spot rate should hold at these levels for coming days until Asian LPG price rises Running out of cash, running out of time Scorpio Bulkers offered a lesson in survival skills as more dry cargo companies run afoul of debt obligations Maritime industry flocks to Connecticut Important discussions are to come at the CMA's 31st annual shipping conference and exhibition ahead of Paddy Rodgers' promotion to commodore China Cosco signs 27-year COA with Vale Orders of 10 underlying valemaxes might soon be announced Maersk trade report highlights South Africa's export opportunities Outlook for South Africa's box trade may be bleak, but if it can capitalise on the country's commodities it could be brighter Safety fears grow over China's chemical tanker building drive Chemtankers are being built at inexperienced Chinese shipyards as owners look to cut costs APL looks forward to bright future under new ownership After losing ground for several years, the Singapore line will now have the chance to expand once CMA CGM acquires control European Shippers' Council says GRI moves insufficient Calls on Commissioner Verstager to abolish price arrangements Damen Shipyards Gorinchem banned from World Bank tenders for 18 months Debarment period reduced from 36 months to 18 as a result of Damen's immediate co-operation Wärtsilä and CSSC to form another joint venture in China New company expected to start operations in 2017 Mounting resistance Canadian shippers add their concerns to those voiced in the US as VGM deadline looms PSA International posts 9.5% drop in 2015 profit Port operator says container throughput fell 2% to 64.1m teu in 2015 CMA CGM upgrades Africa services French line increases port calls and vessels sizes, and launches intra-Med service Genting Hong Kong 2015 profit surges on one-off accounting gain Results boosted by reclassification of an associate company as an available for sale investment US Coast Guard removes anti-terrorism restrictions on ships from Cuba Vessels coming to US are no longer required to employ additional security measures while in Cuban ports Creditors move to sell Mercator vessel by auction in India Decision comes after arrest of vessel at an Indian port Noble Group incorporates shipowning subsidiary Subsidiary to be 65% owned by another group unit, Noble Chartering Limited Indian government eases restrictions on coastal shipping Move allows foreign flagged container vessels to trade in coastal areas

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MARCH 18, 2016
DP World Nhava Sheva handles JNPT's largest ship to date US Senate bill would send more money to ports faster Trans-Pacific eastbound spot rates hit new low Cass: US truckload rates stall, intermodal pricing drops Brazil faces dredging drama as political crisis widens FedEx Freight adds dimensional scanners for LTL shipments Double-digit gains surge through Northwest Seaport Alliance Maersk adds Kakinada to India-Africa service APM Terminals bullish on Mexico terminal India's Vallarpadam hits volume record despite trade challenges Central Africa's only deep-sea port takes shape at Kribi CMA CGM debuts intra-Med service APMT Pipavav gets new intra-Asia service Forwarders report zero freight on wretched Asia-Europe trade

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MARCH 18, 2016
Monarch exits Scorpio Bulkers with last jab US investment firm, and combative shareholder, says 'highly dilutive' equity raise behind decision to ditch stake. Farstad hires advisors amid tough market Despite $195m liquidity reserve, three banks appointed to help figure out how to strengthen finances. Clarksons shares shoot up after selldown Shipbroker's stock enjoys best three-day climb in more than a decade after ex-Platou shareholders offloaded stock. MMA lines up $38m of ship sales Australian offshore owner looking to move out vessels in depressed markets. Siem in "better than lay-up" W2W contract Oslo-listed owner strikes second deal today and sends two vessels to provide walk-to-work services. Viking: no more layups for now Swedish owner prepared to keep ships idle until market shows significant improvement. Davie: shipbuilding plan an "embarrassment" Canadian yard's boss says $28bn national ship order drive is 'exorbitantly' priced. Charterers take upper hand to quell VLCC fire Rates on the slide as oil companies take their turn in the driver's seat. Global Offshore wins PSV contract in Bulgaria Indian owner sending Olympus from North Sea to Black Sea for well work. SALT well preserved after $63m fundraiser Follow-on offering extends runway and could be the last call on investors in downturn. Wartsila teams up with CSSC research unit Finnish ship systems group signs collaboration agreement with Shanghai Merchant Ship Design. Western India to finally pay workers Indian shiprepairer will get back to work after settling wages dispute. Hyundai Merchant share-split approved Korean owner's shareholders give green light to capital reduction to maintain stock listing. CMA CGM launches dedicated Med run French line using four boxships for its first exclusive southern European service. Shell and Saudi Aramco split a tanker spur Plan to break up 20-year relationship will put the biggest US refinery in Saudi hands. Genting posts $2.1bn profit for 2015 Malaysian cruiseship group boosted by re-classification of NCL stake. Siem sending AHTS from Europe to Australia Siem Topaz wins 18-month deal with Woodside from May. Navig8 in LR1 deal with CMB Financial Leasing Oslo-listed product tanker owner seals financing with China Merchant Bank's leasing arm. Shell and Saudi Aramco plan to split Motiva assets Plan to break up 20-year relationship will put the biggest US refinery in Saudi hands.

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MARCH 18, 2016
Container rates continue to decline on major trades Lufthansa Cargo's EBIT plunges 97.6% in 2015 DB Schenker, GLS to handle parcel shipments in Germany Charleston container cargo rises 3.3% in February HMM: New deal with creditors includes three-month debt extension California port drayage provider blames worker misclassification suits for Chapter 11 filing NAM panel: Political rhetoric unfairly pins job losses on trade Acquisitions fuel 31% profit growth at DP World Intermodal rates continue falling in February Truckload rate growth could go negative in 2016 APMT prepares for Lázaro C'rdenas expansion IRISL returns to Northern Europe as sanctions are lifted

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MARCH 18, 2016
US Gulf Coast HSFO-Brent crack spread weakest since 2014 Fuel oil cracks have weakened in Europe and Singapore, and have bled into local USGC market fundamentals. Gibraltar invites proposals for new storage, bunkering facility Plans come at a time when expansion of Algeciras marine fuel storage is uncertain. Work underway on emulsion fuel unit at Cepsa refinery: Quadrise Trials with Maersk Line expected to begin in May. Bunker fuel market faces challenges ahead of tighter global sulfur cap: IBIA Level of scrubbing technology uptake can leave refiners uncertain about need for investments to meet distillate demand. Houston IFO 380 bunker fuel price at highest level in eleven weeks The price was up $8/mt day on day, and was the highest level for IFO 380 CST in Houston since December 3.

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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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		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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