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BRIEFS
November 25, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • PSA warns of disposal of Hanjin boxes unclaimed by November 28
  • HMM launches new intra-Asia loop linking Korea, China, Vietnam and HK
  • 'One Belt One Road' will boost shipping investment opportunities: China Merchants
  • Canada's largest Atlantic port Halifax prepare to handled ultra-class vessels
  • LA Mayor urges LA-LB port officials to be bold on pollution cleanup
  • CP Rail settles lawsuit with rival CN for US$18.6 million
  • 'Untenable' competitiveness gaps highlighted in EU road freight study
  • Kalmar partners with SSAB to develop hydrogen-powered forklift truck
  • ZPMC raising height of 10 LA cranes to handle 20,000 TEU ships
  • ABX pilots' strike delays Amazon, DHL shipments prior to holiday season
  • FedEx pays Grand Forks Airports $2.7m after it relocates to Fargo
  • Finnair wins 2 awards in China for its business class services

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
  • Agreements in place for exchange of white shipping information
  • Cabinet approves introduction of revamped Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016 in Parliament
  • Glander International Bunkering Mumbai moves office
  • MOL moves into offshore vessel support field
  • White paper discusses threats & opportunities regarding e-business in forwarding
  • Major Ports being augmented
  • RFID system on verge of implementation at Kamarajar Port
  • Improvement of 1,500 old bridges planned under Setu Bhartam Scheme
  • Railways' commitment to rationalise freight rates reaffirmed
  • Cabinet approves third protocol to Convention between India & New Zealand for avoidance of double taxation & prevention of tax evasion
  • Trade with neighbouring countries a key area of focus: Sitharaman

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Singaporeans acquire a stake
  • CNAN Nord developing maritime business in Algeria
  • Expansion in Eastern Europe
  • Chinese logistics industry growing
  • ULCV impact balanced at Hamburg terminal
  • Iris standard for Titran-Express assembly plant
  • New Bolloré office in South Carolina
  • Alaska Airlines partners with Toys for Tots
  • Moscow airport and ABC offer more pharma opportunities
  • Zim rejigging East Med services
  • Contract with Swedish automotive company
  • Driver assistance system in 300 electric locomotives
  • Suttons International under new guidance
  • Kickoff for logistics project in Vietnam
  • GSF secretary-general joins ICHCA board
  • New player in Pacific shipping business
  • New freight train linking China to Europe
  • Emirates Skycargo launches Skywheels product

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
  • BW LPG reports deep losses, eyes on US-Asia LPG trades
  • China Navigation Co completes fleet renewal programme
  • Farstad Shipping and Siem group in restructuring agreement
  • Demand for Shariah-complaint marine insurance products not being met, conference told
  • Shipping lender Nord LB heading for EUR1 billion loss
  • MOL moves into OSV business
  • Abu Dhabi looks to digital information to drive port growth
  • Brussels clears Hapag/UASC merger subject to trans-Atlantic shuffle
  • Customs seize nine armoured cars in Hong Kong port
  • China to the fore as insurers look east for opportunity
  • Seafarer death down to poor management, report finds
  • ZIM navigates container downturn by steering clear of alliances and keeping it niche
  • Shipper report and ocean liner reaction reveal little common ground
  • Sambu Shipping books chemical tanker from Dae Sun
  • Yantian terminal auctions off Hanjin containers

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
  • Hapag-Lloyd gets EC competition green light to complete UASC merger
  • Strong air cargo peak boosts carrier coffers, despite hi-tech hiatus
  • Autumn Statement: 'We'll take fuel tax freeze, but he could have done more for UK freight'
  • China's HNA Group to purchase cold chain logistics specialist Gist?
  • Pär Sundblad named managing director of Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics
  • Nicaragua's canal: in a sleepy Pacific port, something stirs
  • The third wave of globalisation may be the hardest
  • US judge orders striking ABX Air pilots back to work

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
  • Seven year old box ship heads for demolition

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
  • Shipping is old, shipping is new
    Panelists discuss the future challenges in shipping at Lloyd's List Hong Kong Business Briefing
  • Rickmers Maritime scraps youngest vessel yet
    Seven-year-old panamax marks new low
  • It's sluggish now, but...
    Don't be too brought down by a slow LPG market; there are plus points
  • Hamburg Süd's future ownership to be mapped out
    Oetker family reported to have called a summit to vote on whether to withdraw from shipping
  • Fizz but no pop for capesize market
    Weighted time charter average falls below $16,000 per day but market remains confident
  • $20bn of dodgy shipping debt looks for new home in 2017
    Year ahead could see bankers finally decide to bite the bullet
  • Marine insurance to stay under pressure
    Expect continued low rates, low investment returns and more fraud in 2017
  • BW LPG sees through the gloom
    Despite a weaker quarter, numerous positive takeaways exist, argues world's largest VLGC fleet owner
  • Owners 'risk human rights abuse claims from people seized by armed guards'
    Handbook offering guidance on use of force at sea criticised on launch day as potentially misleading guards and ships' crews over detaining suspected pirates
  • HHI mulls dock closure at Gunsan
    Management are looking at plans for the best utilisation of dock facilities
  • Resurrecting Hong Kong port: Too little, too late
    City can boost its status as a leading global maritime centre by focusing on high value-added shipping services
  • MOL forms joint venture to buy subsea support vessel
    Shipping line looking to move into oil and gas subsea support sector
  • BIMCO adopts term sheet for ship financing
    The document is indicative and non-binding in nature
  • Viking Line to order up to two ro-pax vessels from Chinese shipyard
    Deal is worth up to $200m
  • Three men in a boat
    The three top Japanese container lines may have roots in different zaibatsu and shipbuilders, but finally they had no choice other than to merge
  • European Commission approves Hapag-Lloyd and UASC merger
    Alliance will lead to the establishment of the world's fifth-largest container shipping line
  • Perils of the seas
    The repercussions of the B Atlantic case are still bouncing around in the English legal system

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
  • State aid undermining container shipping recovery
  • Abu Dhabi port bets on digital info to drive growth
  • Hong Kong customs impound nine armoured cars
  • Liners refuse to carry millions of recalled Galaxy Note 7 phones

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
  • Furnival steps up at Sigtto
    Schulte COO takes the reins at gas industry body.
  • Second Palmerton crewman dies
    Seafarer had been injured in fall on German heavy-lifter; colleague lost overboard.
  • ESL fixes $53m bulker newbuild finance
    Finnish owner taps OP for cash to progress new LNG-fuelled vessels.
  • Black Monday looms for Havila as banks call time
    Norwegian owner sets deadline for bankruptcy decision as bondholders' rejection of its refinancing plan spurs lenders to call in loans.
  • Aurora backing BW LPG offer after loss
    VLGC specialist voices support for revised takeover as impairments dent third quarter numbers.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
  • FUTURES 2: Crude falls; Russia's stance unchanged ahead of OPEC meet
  • Novorossiisk crude berth out of commission until March 2018: GAC
  • FEATURE: Is poorer quality Russian M100 behind surge in fuel oil cracks?
    "The Mazut-100 coming out of Russia is getting worse by the day, adding to blending expense."
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Pakistan explorer OGDCL's oil output tops 50,000 b/d for first time
  • FUTURES: Crude flat as stronger dollar offsets US crude stock draw
  • FEATURE: Talos' new Tornado well suggests Gulf of Mexico still economic arena

›››File
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
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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
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- 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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
››› Meetings File
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
››› File
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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