BRIEFS

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23 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

December 5, 2018

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Singapore to ban scrubber wash water when IMO sulphur ban bites Asian E-tailing Summit, SmartBiz Expo, Franchising Show opens today 2M+1 Alliance switches Asia-Europe AE7 loop to London Gateway Port of NY and NJ beats all-time record in October up 11.9pc Shift to regional trade routes, cuts demand for bigger ships: DSF MPC Container Ships equips 5 feeders with scrubbers, retrofits more Trucker jailed 1 year, firm fined US$1.3 million for carrying hazmat Global economy may be slowing more than expected, IMF says JNPT's fast-track customs clearance fails to get boxes out of port LNG application discussed at ship-to-shore interface conference US ports: Too much for highways - too little for intermodal ports Atlas Air Worldwide cheers US-UK air pact effective post Brexit Brussels Airport increases its airside pharma transporter fleet Ontario airport cargo increases 17pc to 610,000 tons in 10 months Sequential loading of Volga-Dnepr freighters cuts handling 40pc

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DECEMBER 4, 2018
AMI Global Logistics honoured as Customer of the Year by Safmarine CMA CGM emergency bunker recovery measures adjustment from Jan. 2019 Cosco Shipping & Bolloré Logistics ink airfreight services MoU Globelink WW initiates direct import console from Shanghai to ICD Ahmedabad In its 7th year of success, Azan Group adding essential nutrients to daily diets worldwide LNG bunkering seen growing exponentially Krishnapatnam Port launches global standard Navayuga World School VCT continuously enhancing productivity & efficiency Air cargo traffic looking up in India Emirates SkyCargo bags key awards PS Atree & Co. wins Air Cargo Custom Broker award Trade facilitation & changing role of Customs highlighted at WCO meet in Mumbai A. N. Jha appointed as Finance Secretary M. Ajit Kumar, Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs, Chennai, to be the Chief Guest at South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2018 on Dec. 14

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Switzerland: new fire engine for Zermatt Sievert sharpens profile abroad Wisconsin modernising rail infrastructure IBJ award for Euroports 7 hour airfreight solution beats 20 day sea journey Praise on all fronts for ICTSI UK opens skies with North America Odyssey acquires AFF Wood company places major timber flat car order CMB nets sustainability award Trio to guide Grieshaber Maritime Blockchain Labs enters new development stage "Curiosity of the Day" Gefco and Trigo harnessing up 1,500 new trucks for massive fleet expansion Stockholm installs new port boss Another East African carrier returns to Somalia

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DECEMBER 4, 2018
New EC rules on working conditions may make truck driving more attractive Warm welcome for BIMCO cyber security clause for shipping contracts Africa's air cargo market proving a moveable feast for some carriers Going green may be popular, but US express customers are loathe to pay for it 3PLs must embrace technology, not be 'run over' HMM expected to part ways with 2M Alliance HMRC puts in £8m to boost customs declaration training Supply chain radar: behind the scenes at DB Schenker Supply chain radar: Big auto layoffs - a threat or opportunity for major 3PLs?

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DECEMBER 4, 2018
VIDEO: ABB demonstrates remote piloting of Finnish ferry Huntington Ingalls acquires cybersecurity specialist G2 Goltens completes cruise ship scrubber installation in 18 days Can blockchain tech bring traceability and trust to the bunker biz? GE gains ABS recognition for digital twin maintenance solution Austal USA awarded $40.3 million for EPF 14 long lead material Rolls-Royce and Finferries in milestone autonomous ferry demo

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DECEMBER 4, 2018
Shipowners at odds over EU approach to harmonised transport The proposed changes intend to clarify rules, harmonise reporting and create better conditions for combined transport, so it can better... Demand-side risks weigh on shipping, says Fitch Ratings agency sees healthy, albeit slower volume growth, in container shipping in 2019, while dry bulk freight rates are expected... Salvage must avoid clinging to the past with LOF ISU accepts LOF's best days are behind it as it prepares to co-operate with shipping and underwriters in new ways Scrubber providers try to downplay impact of Singapore ban Wärtsilä and Yara Marine Technologies argue that any void created by open-loop scrubber bans will be filled by hybrid scrubbers HMM in talks to become new alliance member HMM shares slot space on both the Asia-Europe and transpacific east-west trade lanes with 2M, but it is not a... Maersk to focus on utilisation rather than scale Fleet reduction at Hamburg Süd was a necessary part of achieving synergies between the two companies Qatar leaving Opec to have little impact on tanker market Qatar is focusing efforts on increasing gas production Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Crude tankers Geopolitical wildcards seen testing crude tanker market recovery US-China tariff ceasefire to restore dry bulk trade flows The immediate restoration of grains and steel imports would induce longhaul shipments, which is likely to boost tonne mile demand Daily Briefing Trade truce buoys shipping outlook \| Scrubber lobby responds to Singapore ban \| 2019 Dry Bulk Outlook \| Top 10... CMA CGM and MSC justify bunker surcharges MSC says that it expects to incur costs in excess of $2bn annually as a consequence of the IMO's red... Top 10 maritime lawyers 2018 As part of our 2018 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best legal...

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DECEMBER 4, 2018
US tariff postponement may reshape early 2019 trucking Downgraded trans-Pacific forecast signals challenges beyond tariffs US Southeast ports lower chassis pool target India exports, imports surge on reforms, global demand Value of blockchain consortiums questioned

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DECEMBER 4, 2018
Golar LNG Partners doubles pool for share buybacks Believing the company is worth more than its share price, Golar LNG Partners Tuesday morning announced it was doubling the pool of money it uses to buy back shares to $50m. LNG world prepares for year of new supply influx "(The company) believes that the current unit price does not reflect the underlying value of the business, its prospects or the sustainability of the new distribution," the com Nordic looks to lower proposed share increase Herbjorn Hansson-led Nordic American Tankers amends proxy to lessen request by 40 million shares, but still looks to double total number of units. Singaporean ship owner sues Port of New Orleans after spill The owner of the ship that spilled oil into the Mississippi River this spring, shuttering the waterway, is suing the board in charge of the Port of New Orleans for more than $10m. In the lawsuit, Singaporean company Antares Maritime alleges the port failed to maintain the Nashville Avenue Wharf, causing the hull of the 27,700-dwt Pac Antares (built 2003) to be torn open 12 April. The 12 April mi Capital Product Partners coverage begun with a buy MLP's plan to spin off tanker fleet into Diamond S Shipping will increase risk profile but still allow for steady revenue, analyst says. Capesize rebound slows on Saldanha woes, Chinese imports Earnings of capesize bulkers remain capped by slow iron ore trades but the trade war truce between China and the US offers optimism. Empire Navigation trims fleet ahead of newbuilding deliveries Stamatis Molaris-controlled Empire Navigation is trimming its fleet ahead of the arrival of its massive newbuilding programme. Empire strikes tanker deal backed by Cargill The company has reportedly sold the Sungdong built 46,000-dwt products tanker MR Kentaurus (built 2007) for $13.6m. Empire did not respond to requests for comments. Some sources say the tanker is sold to a Norwegian buyer. The cruiseship that floats on air Richard Fain reveals the lengths Royal Caribbean has gone to in making its huge new flagship environmentally friendly Major Torm investor trims stake DW Partners has reduced its holding in Danish tanker owner Torm, a new filing shows. Departure of crude cannibals lifting product tanker tide, says Torm The investor has trimmed its stake in the Copenhagen and US listed shipowner from 6.64% to 5.96%, it was disclosed today. DW Partners' now controls 4,421,955 Torm shares, worth over $14m at present trading levels. Oaktree Capital is the domi Fitch gloomy about tonnage-heavy tanker sector Ratings agency says oil supply likely to be hit by Iranian sanctions and Opec decision. International Seaways lines up product tanker sale International Seaways is lining up the next move in its fleet renewal work with efforts to sell a medium range tanker. Seaways pulls off $434m six-VLCC Euronav deal New York-listed International Seaways has invested heavily in its crude fleet since spinning off from OSG and has been busy divesting older product tonnage. Brokers say the 46,200-dwt Seaways Alcesmar (built 200 4) is being worked f Apollo and Genting exit NCL after $962m sale Former major shareholders of cruise line offload last remaining holdings. New start-up EPIK floats Australia FSRU plan Jee Yoon-led company signs deal with Port of Newcastle for planned LNG import terminal EU agrees uniform port reporting rules The European Commission's Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (TTE) has reached a "general approach" on rules establishing a European Maritime Single Window (EMSW). The proposal will increase efficiency by ensuring reporting procedures are the same for all port calls, it said. "The entire logistic chain will benefit from the adoption of common standards, facilitation of data sharing Terjesen exits as chief executive at Gram Car Carriers Veteran car carrier shipping executive Karl Terjesen is leaving his role as CEO of Gram Car Carriers AS after 13 years in the job. The 66-year-old executive said he will continue as an advisor to the company, which is one of the largest suppliers of ships to the car carrying industry. He said he and company owner Peter D Gram are nearly a combined 140 years old. "We thought we needed a bit of Mayfair Equity linked to Wightlink bid MayFair Equity Partners is close to a deal to buy UK ro-pax operator Wightlink. Sky News cited sources as saying the fund is one of a small number of bidders in talks with the company's owner, Basalt Infrastructure Partners. The price has previously been estimated at £300m ($384m). Discussions are at an advanced stage, the report said. Arcus Infrastructure Partners was also said to be reviewin Two freight forwarding execs plead guilty to price-fixing The duo will pay criminal fine and assist with criminal investigation. Shadow capacity to keep lid on capesize rates despite IMO 2020, says Marex Spectron Head of research believes supply pressure will trump any uptick from IMO 2020. Boa Offshore lays up for-sale AHTS duo Norwegian owner stacks modern ships it is trying to offload. Swire completes first autonomous subsea line inspection Swire Seabed has successfully carried out the first autonomous inspection of offshore pipeline systems. It used Kongsberg Maritime's Hugin autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for an Equinor job off Norway. A small surface vessel accompanied the AUV, but its role was limited to providing positional updates to the vehicle. The inspections were performed on three pipelines between Kollsnes and Tro Uljanik yard workers walk out again Another strike hits management at struggling Croatian shipbuilder. LNG world prepares for year of new supply influx Demands of an expanding market offer opportunities for shipping but the growing pressures of competition present challenges Onassis shipping laureate Brooks demands diversity Professor Mary Brooks' message: the industry must harness the power of diversity Four bidders make offers for Nord/LB stake German lender says it will now enter into talks with potential new investors. Fjord1 and NSB forming joint venture Ferry operator teaming with bus and cargo company for national tourism bid. CMA CGM a no-show in chance to build LNG sector bridge It was that chance encounter that could have done so much to build a bridge between the wider LNG world and the global shipping community - but it wasn't to be. The giveaway should have been the hushed whispers of "are they going to show up?" that were rumbling around the coffee break at CWC's World LNG Summit & Awards Evening in Lisbon. CMA CGM takes LNG fuelling plunge But this wasn't a spea Nick Henry stepping down as James Fisher CEO Long-serving boss oversaw transformation of tanker group. Chandris makes a move on restructured Gestioni trio Rare secondhand deal for Greek owner emerges - casting a spotlight on Italian outfit's debt agreement Wallenius PCTC turned away due to stink bugs New Zealand orders Swedish car carrier to leave over biosecurity fears. Wartsila designs new lifeboat - for buildings Finnish technology group Wartsila has designed a new product it hopes will never be used - a lifeboat for a building. The craft could be used in cases of severe flooding and rising sea levels caused by climate change. The concept features autodocking, dynamic positioning and wireless charging, but as yet there are no plans to construct one. The autonomous lifeboat is powered 100% by renewables, HMM tipped to leave 2M alliance But company says it maintains good relationship with Maersk and MSC. Reader poll finds subsidies a necessary reality Most readers who participated in a TradeWinds poll found subsidies to shipping companies and yards are a justified part of the business. Shipping subsidies should be used for positive change The poll came after TradeWinds' Terry Macalister wrote in his weekly Wavelength column that South Korea's plan to work with the private sector to build some 140 LNG-powered ships is laudable. Nearly 68.8% o GoodFuels lines up the 'Coca-Cola of biofuel bunkers' Dutch producer wants to supply shipping with million of tonnes of eco-fuel through its secret recipe involving household rubbish, forest residue and cooking oil. Don't panic - IMO 2020 is 'a non-event' when it comes to fuel supply There will be sufficient supply of IMO 2020-compliant fuels that meet technical specifications, and there is no point in investing in scrubbers for now because of volatile oil prices and supply risks. That is Monjasa chief executive Anders Ostergaard's advice to shipowners, who will need to use 0.5% sulphur fuel from 2020 unless they have scrubbers onboard to allow their ships to continue consump Old-school way of doing business is falling apart, says Monjasa boss Bunker supplier plays by new rules: 'There is no five-year strategy any more. You need to navigate on a daily 'basis' Singapore says Malaysian Johor claims "impinge on its sovereignty" Lion Republic says it does not recognize new port limits in latest maritime spat between neighbours. Wealth manager increases stake in MMA Offshore Aussie-based investor has been building stake over past few months taking holdings to over 10%, filings show. Austal firms up Trinidad and Tobago ro-pax newbuilding Aussie fast ferry specialist says latest order will be built at recently opened Vietnam shipyard.

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DECEMBER 4, 2018
3PLs face challenges in the year ahead But the industry is much stronger financially than container liner companies, according to the consulting firm AlixPartners A.T. Kearney: U.S.-China trade war will intensify Consultants foresee increased economic links between Russia and China. project44 acquires visibility provider GateHouse Logistics The combined product offering will become "the first truly global visibility platform" and the largest across North America and Europe, according to the companies. Importers may claim lower excise taxes for some wines COSCO service adding Tampa call in January Georgia announces next inland terminal location Tigers launches freight, e-comm and logistics portal CBP cancels meeting in honor of President Bush Physicians sentenced to prison for falsifying exams Executive Moves: Port of Long Beach, Dachser WTO releases book on international tariff talks

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DECEMBER 4, 2018
US returns to weighing Venezuela oil sanctions The recent swoon in the oil market may have US President Donald Trump revisiting the idea of tougher sanctions on Venezuela Oil edges higher, remains in holding pattern ahead of OPEC meeting Crude finished marginally higher on Tuesday as early session price support faded in afternoon trading. Iraq urges OPEC to consider longer-term strategy to stabilize oil prices Iraq's oil minister said Tuesday OPEC should consider both medium- and long-term strategies to achieve more stability OPEC/non-OPEC unlikely to agree on continuing oil cuts, says Iran's OPEC governor OPEC and its allies are unlikely to extend their production cut agreement when they meet this week Europe HSFO arbitrage to Singapore shuts on more western arrivals The high sulfur fuel oil arbitrage from Europe to Singapore has finally closed after being open for much of this quarter Rotterdam HSFO barge trades hit five-month high on de-stocking The European 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge Market On Close assessment process kicked off December with a flurry of activity China oil traders await directions from Beijing to resume US crude purchases Oil traders were cautious about resuming US crude supply to China due to market uncertainties and concerns over a narrow trading window until March. External: Global Risk Management 29 installed SOx scrubbers registered in gas fleet before IMO 2020: Grieg Among the 75 gas carriers under construction, 37 will have a scrubber installed and three more have options to install the equipment, it said. GoodFuels, Norden trial world's first biofuel 'drop in' ahead of IMO 2020 rule The biofuel will provide an alternative to distillates and ULSFO to comply with upcoming GHG and sulfur emissions rules. TRADER NOTE: LPG trader Jeremiah Chan leaves Itochu to join Gunvor Chan is joining Gunvor around mid-January. TANKERS: Ardmore signs three MR sale/leasebacks for approximately $13 mil raised Ardmore has the option to repurchase each of the three vessels at various stages prior to the maturity of the leaseback contracts TANKERS: Scorpio to purchase 52 hybrid ready scrubbers for $79.6 million Scorpio has the option for the purchase of an additional 28 scrubbers in 2020.

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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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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

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PRESS REVIEW

Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits

(Türkiye Today)

Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy

(The News International, Pakistan)

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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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