BRIEFS

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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 1, 2018

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Hapag-Lloyd introduces US$1/TEU EBS, sets $55/TEU peak season surcharge APL speeds up US last mile delivery by boosting Eagle Express X service US first-quarter GDP revised downwards to 2.2pc annual rate Demand for new homes in US boosts household good imports Kuehne + Nagel uses WeChat to expand services to China-based exporters DHL eCommerce expands Hong Kong distribution hub for S China exports Former Tiaca chief Doug Brittin is new DTI director of operations Cathay Pacific's Q1 cargo boosted by volume from Indian sub-continent MAB Kargo strives to attain CEIV-Pharma accreditation Finnair starts new Hanover route, raises frequency over summer

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MAY 31, 2018
APL expedites US last mile delivery via enhanced Eagle Express X service FFFAI participates in RAME 2018 Conference in Cameroon to promote FWC-2018 First ONE container arrives at Dadri Revised regulatory changes to China Customs Advance Manifest (CCAM) Alibaba plans investing billions to develop smart logistics network Economy seen set on the path of recovery GST special refund fortnight to process all types of claims Relief for exporters as govt makes rules for meeting export obligation more flexible Total exports from SEZs in April amounted to INR 20,548 cr.: EPCES Pak PM bets on higher economic growth through CPEC & better access to the sea

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It's a people business... Working in tandem for groupage services Self-learning algorithms for road transport New traction sent from USA to Saudi Arabia Eurofos opens training centre doors More options between Canada and Australia Garbe building first logistics centre in Austria Aashto's executive director bowing out 24 locomotives for harsh Arctic environment Record first cargo quarter for Air Charter Services Launch of Belgian-British container service Successful Q1 for Descartes Emirates engineers change A380 landing gear themselves Heavier trains with up to 25 t axle loads in NSW P&O Ferrymasters opens first office in Turkey New connection to Cuxport The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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MAY 31, 2018
GasLog eyes 'phenomenal' Chinese LNG demand Ship Finance in second container ship deal in two and a half months Nordic American sells old Suezmaxes ahead of new arrivals China will continue to drive global LNG imports, Höegh LNG says Sustained pace of scrapping of VLCCs could shrink fleet this year IM Skaugen seeks Singapore court protection for restructuring Hydrogen, methanol in carbon-free fuel mix Flex LNG acquires LNG carrier newbuilding pair Yangzijiang a value company, shipbuilding business stable

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MAY 31, 2018
Cargo chaos in Brazil as truckers' strike hits fuel deliveries and closes factories Maersk leads call for action to combat the threat of more containership fires The sorry tale of Atlas Air and its pilots - a change of focus is needed Alibaba and Cainiao investment in ZTO Express - more than meets the eye Auto import tariffs would kill 157,000 US jobs CP reaches tentative deal with Teamsters, ending rail strike Lars Winkelbauer from DHL to Polar Air; Robert Hyslop from Polar Air to DHL The grocery store of the future will be online and your virtual personal shopper GAC appoints Rudi van Niekerk to manage Nigeria business

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MAY 31, 2018
VIDEO: LCS 11 completes acceptance trials Marine industry mourns Jack Gallagher I.M. Skaugen asks Singapore court for moratorium on creditor claims USCG warns of ethylene vapor hazards Former OW Bunker Singapore CEO gets prison sentence MAD dredge to have Wärtsilä equipment package Evac to acquire Cathelco Methanol: The path to zero emissions, says study

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MAY 31, 2018
Golar venture backs away from Fortuna FLNG project Golar potentially looking for other backers as Schlumberger pulls out of OneLNG Lloyds List owner Informa gets green light for UBM merger UK competition authority approval paves way for Lloyd's List parent company to strengthen publishing and events portfolios, as Seatrade Maritime's... US slaps steel and aluminium tariffs on the EU, Canada and Mexico The US administration on May 1 delayed the decision after initially hitting countries including Japan and China with the tariffs Alibaba to invest $16bn in smart logistics Cainiao, Alibaba's five-year-old logistics arm, aims to act as the 'brain' of the global logistics industry TT Club boosts bottom line despite hurricane impact Attritional claims range-bound thanks to balanced book AET secures $578m credit facility for capex spending BNP Paribas, DBS Bank and four others provided a credit facility that is expected to fund part of MISC's future... Tide has turned between Chinese lessors and Greek shipowners, says lawyer Some leasing companies are travelling to Greece on a weekly basis and have even established teams dedicated to Greek owners Yangzijiang shares rise 4.3% after stock buyback Company says it is ready to purchase more of its shares on weak prices Maersk Honam containers released to customers Containership casualty will go for repair following further evaluation Fairfax ups its ante on Seaspan to $1bn Seaspan will seek diversify over time into the broader infrastructure sector, according to chairman David Sokol Ship Finance International takes four neo-panamaxes Update: New York-listed lessor eyes more boxship tonnage with first-quarter earnings plagued by weak tanker income Frontline shares soar as first-quarter results beat expectations Update: Frontline Management chief executive Robert Macleod sees positive signs from crude inventory cycle, scrapping and potential relaxation of Opec cut Strike at India's major ports deferred until June 20 Shipping ministry to hold talks with the labour unions on June 18 to revise wage structures Höegh LNG loses Ghana FSRU contract Update: Egyptian Natural Gas in talks with Höegh Partners for early termination of a five-year charter for Höegh Gallant Forced to choose the Marshall Islands over Greece Poseidon Shipping's Spyros Eleftheros identified a shortage of crew from Greece as the main culprit of the Greek flag losing... Greek seafaring at a crossroads A revitalised interest in a career at sea collides with increased financial obligations for Greek seafarers Ports America shakes up management Michael Hassing leaves the company as new chairman and chief executive appointed

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MAY 31, 2018
Eyeing 19,000-TEU ships, Virginia ports get $350 million for deepening US regulators add some flexibility to trucker ELD work rules Maersk: Indian container growth rate sharpest since 2016 XPO Logistics to buy 770 big rigs as LTL demand rises Shanghai's spring fog leads to US import shipment delays China shippers risk delays if they lack advance customs filing US LTL truckers ODFL, Saia add terminals, capacity seeking density Trucker, BCO collaboration turns around LB's TTI

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MAY 31, 2018
Mood improves as Greek shipping seeks new direction As Greek shipping goes from strength to strength, home country may have to do more to diversify and develop into a full-blown maritime cluster, writes Harry Papachristou Size matters for Greeks looking to obtain financing Lending to shipowners in Greece has become a three-class society, says ship finance expert Angelos Roupas-Pantaleoneon World Tankers ties up MR duo Greek shipping should stop paying lip service to the past Despite its progress and successes, there is still something oddly backwards-looking in the way Greek shipping views itself and the way in which it sells its vision Swiss tonnage tax 'still live issue' Ex-Geneva mayor pledges to press for new maritime tax regime to make landlocked country more attractive Penfield taps Hong Kong for aframax pool partners Connecticut-based commercial manager also looks to Heidmar veteran Gronseth to help expand operations Biggest ports in Greece come to life as giants pour in millions of euros Shiprepair and container volumes on the rise since privatisation of Piraeus and Thessaloniki Lunde launches digital shop for ship financing Banking veteran Dagfinn Lunde and Greek co-founder Marina Tzoutzouraki set out to revolutionise S&P financing Pappas to make most of upturn in dry bulk After reclaiming top spot amid Wall Street bulker companies, Star Bulk Carriers CEO is bullish about sector's future Greek banks edge back into shipping Economou on the art of perseverance Major Greek shipowner discusses how he weathered the latest market upheavals, his future plans and reveals he could live on just €1,000 a month, if he had to Marine fuels industry braces for 2020 sulphur cap shock 'Mom-and-pop' outfits among those who face jolt to the competitive landscape due to heavy capital requirements of upcoming emissions rules Lines split amid surcharge furore European lines lambasted for emergency fuel surcharges amid signs that Asian peers have broken rank China Navigation confirms boxship quartet order PIL quits Nigeria line revival Pateras doubles down on boxships Greek shipowner aims to become one of the world's biggest feedership operators MarineTraffic pieces the shipping world together Internet start-up shows that shipping in Greece isn't just about owning vessels Sentiment climbs for spot LNG carriers in second half Shipowners are settling in for an expected upturn in charter rates for the latter part of 2018 Wisdom Marine charters out debut LPG newbuild Sohmen-Pao sets sights on Dorian BW LPG launches $1.1bn bid to consolidate VLGC market Flex LNG CEO set to return to US Skar's exit sees Golar lose two executives in a month Chief technical officer quits hot on the heels of senior vice president GasLog yet to select LNG ship for FSRU job Gas Natural eyes existing LNG ships over newbuilds Maritime transport director Jorge Zickermann talks vessel chartering, floating regas and LNG bunkering First end users line up Gas Natural's for small-scale system Cheniere raids market for LNG carrier period haul US producer takes raft of ships out of the market on 12 to 18-month deals but owners are unable to discuss them Panagopulos pushes fast-forward on LNG bunker future Perhaps the most advanced plan to catapult shipping into the age of low carbon emissions has Greek masterminds Eager investors wait in the wings as offshore's pulse picks up Nes senses tougher PSV hunting in an improving offshore market Martin Nes wants extra PSVs but says a better market is giving owners more confidence on vessel values Shipowners can cover drug losses despite court ruling, lawyers say Review proposes shake-up of Canadian pilotage Ex-Canadian Coast Guard commissioner Marc Gregoire tackles complaints over cost, monopoly and transparency with his reform proposals for the Pilotage Act Missing electrician believed to have committed suicide China goes on hunt for illegal sea sand miners Three Chinese provinces have joined their law-enforcement fleets in a crackdown on illegal offshore sea sand mining - but shipowners in the trade appear unruffled Shipping must succeed in drive to meet new sulphur regulations IMO cap set for 2020 is the first big test for shipping to show it can clean up its act Rudd returns with Vortex Shipbroking Experienced tanker broker opts to go it alone with new UK outfit Guggenheim-backed owner doubles VLCC tally at DSME Low-profile player Maritime Partners said to up order for duo to be used by Hartree Daitoh to renew chem-tanker fleet Ship Finance International to keep 15-year-old VLCCs Boss Ole Hjertaker says tankers locked in with Frontline are 'not fully' old Smart Tankers looks to more growth in VLCCs Small and plucky Greek owner keeps finger on the pulse of the market through spot business Siem's newest car carrier slides into business Carnival arms push ageing cruiseships to Germany Midsize vessels prove popular at both ends of quality spectrum Kouros denies claims supramax is for sale Offen poised to exit capesizes Emarat sells supramax as prices hold ground Top Ships growth continues with new ATM in place Tanker owner eyes possible share sales as latest newbuilding arrives. Top Ships eyes $14.3m ATM offering as growth continues Tanker owner eyes possible share sales as latest newbuilding arrives. Ifchor expands with Seattle office Broker's US presence bolstered by Anthony Larson-led offshoot. Golar LNG says Schlumberger out of OneLNG LNG shipping rates provide some tailwind but a major FLNG project faces delays. Hoegh calls time on Ghana FSRU job As Egypt asks for redelivery on company's regas unit and wait continues on Chilean project. Fairfax pumps another $500m into Seaspan Fund takes total investment in boxship owner to $1bn to boost acquisition firepower. Ship Finance snaps up boxship quartet John Fredriksen company adds 14,000-teu ships backed by Asian charters. Portland Maritime team joins Ocean Shipbrokers London Bridge-based brokerage grows again with five additions. Phenolic compounds blamed for Houston bunker woes VPS identifies cause of fuel problem that led to more than 80 ships experiencing mechanical issues. D'Amico building new digital fleet HQ Rome base to boost Italian group's data collection and efficiency. Olympic Subsea sees hope for OSVs Norwegian owner says activity increasing in subsea and renewables markets. Petrobras keeps SolstadFarstad OSVs Brazilian major renews deals for anchor-handlers and a CSV. MPCC turns a profit in first quarter Expanding boxship owner says it is still in start-up phase as it aims for 100-strong fleet. KOTC sells VLCC as tankers dominate recycling market Kuwait Petroleum subsidiary offloads second oldest tanker in 'as is' sale. Frontline turns red as rates decline John Fredriksen tanker company's markets hit by high fleet growth in first quarter, CEO says. Wuhan XG moves into boxships with new order Chinese owner inks feedership deal at Ezhou Guangda yard. Hoegh LNG drives up earnings Norwegian owner's revenue increases, with more to come from Hoegh Esperanza. IM Skaugen files for Singapore restructuring Oslo-listed gas carrier company takes shelter from creditors to reorganise business in "trying times." Mitsubishi targets scrubber supply market Japanese shipbuilder teams up with sister company to meet demand for sulphur cleaning system. Essar sells its last capesize bulker for demolition Deal comes amid rising prices for dry bulk tonnage in Pakistan. ABN AMRO bolsters Singapore ship finance team Dutch bank relocates colleague from Oslo and recruits former NORD/LB banker to Asia team.

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MAY 31, 2018
House diving into water bill next week Congress will consider the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 next week. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman ... Port Manatee, Argentina trade relationship growing Port Manatee and Argentine are working together to strengthen their trade relationship. The port said Argentina is its No. 1 source of imp... NAFTA trade growth steady but slowing The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Canad... MPC Container Ships records profit, doubles revenues MPC Container Ships ASA, together with its subsidiaries, recorded a net profit of $500,000 for the first quarter of 2018, up from a net los... IATA: Air cargo growth rebounds in April Growth in global air freight volumes rebounded in April after slowing considerably the previous month. Cargo demand jumped 4.1 percent for... Metal duties to hit NAFTA partners, EU U.S. duties of 25 percent for steel and 10 percent for aluminum imported from EU member countries, Canada and Mexico will take effect Frida... Rich subsidiary ROAR acquires Integra Logistics Buffalo, N.Y.-based ROAR Logistics announced it has acquired Integra Logistics Services , based in Houston. "With this acquisition, ROAR f... Executive Moves: CSX and Loadsmart CSX Corporation announced Wednesday that James Schwichtenberg has joined the company as vice president and chief safety officer. Schwichte... CP conductors, engineers back at work Canadian Pacific said it reached a tentative four-year agreement with CP conductors and locomotive engineers and a five-year agreement with...

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MAY 31, 2018
ICE Brent/WTI spread sharply wider as US production grows US refinery utilization was its highest since January. Mexico to impose tariffs to US products; follows US move on Section 232 protection The tariffs are a response to US tariffs from Mexico. Canada to buy Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline for C$4.5 billion Purchase ensures pipeline work during summer. Turkey's Tupras switches from fuel oil to bitumen production: traders Piraeus bunker fuel discount to Istanbul shrinks on bullish Greek factors External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Japan's Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, MHPS launch new scrubber ahead of IMO rule The launch comes as srubbers are gaining more traction to meet IMO's upcoming 2020 rule. TRADER NOTE: Brightoil Petroleum Singapore makes Stephen Qi Jun acting CEO Jun's appointment comes after Wang Wei ceased to be CEO effective May 21. TRADER NOTE: Marine fuels trader KPI Bridge Oil hires four bunker traders Meanwhile, the company's Istanbul-based bunker trader, Cihan Birdogdu, has relocated to New York. Fujairah bunker sales seen to have fallen more than 20% in H1 on Qatar diplomatic impasse Any upswing in oil prices could bode well for Fujairah's storage industry, as could better macroeconomics. ANALYSIS: Saudi, ADNOC OSPs expected to rise on firm market structure, stronger demand Sources said the volumes were partly to make up for the lost Saudi crude from its allocation cuts. TANKERS: Key Persian Gulf-China VLCC route breaches w50 for first time in 4 months The VLCC market got an upward boost due to the firm bunker prices which had stayed over $400/mt for the past 5 weeks. Singapore Jun ex-wharf 500 CST bunker fuel term inked at MOPS minus $2-$2.50/mt The levels were stable compared with May term discounts of minus $2.50/mt. Singapore Jun ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term inked at MOPS plus $3-$4/mt The levels were rangebound from May term premiums of plus $2-$6/mt. DRY BULK: US-China trade dispute, truck strikes, coal rules halt Panamax action "The market is not looking its best at the moment," a shipowner said, adding "even the Pacific market is coming off, derivatives included -- recovery is yet to be seen." FUTURES: Crude falls in mid morning trade on API inventory data "Further downside risk into today [Thursday] could persist given expectations for US oil inventories to rise into the week ended May 25," OCBC's Gan said.

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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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