BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

24 January 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

18:30 GMT+1

BRIEFS

December 7, 2018

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China's state media provides more detail on Sino-US trade truce DS Norden carries out first test voyage of bio-fuelled ship CMA CGM ties up with Hong Kong's Freightos to advance digitisation Dip Shipping forwarding executives plead guilty to price-fixing SeaLand announces USDA Inspection Charge on cold cargo Hard-pressed US ports lack funds to build US Customs new facilities Georgia announces inland terminal plan to cut trucks to Atlanta Port of Rotterdam embraces IAPH-backed LNG auditing tool NYK's ship management platform to reduce duties and use big data DSV starts on new 1.1 million-square foot facility near Toronto Cathay Pacific to start Hong Kong-Seattle daily service from July UK and Canada wrap up open skies agreement ahead of Brexit October world air cargo beats September with Asia Pacific on top Nepal and Cambodia sign initial air services agreement

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
APL joins fight against wildlife trade CMA CGM & Freightos sign agreement advancing digitisation in the shipping industry Kolkata-Patna becomes India's second container cargo sector on inland waterways Vasco Maritime, Goodrich Group's NVOCC & ship owning arm, celebrates 20th Anniversary in Singapore DHL Global Trade Barometer indicates prosperous overall trade outlook for India PDP International's 'Shrinkhala' plot to benefit ex-im trade in Kolkata Repo Rate unchanged, SLR reduced Annual Startup India Venture Capital Summit 2018 in Goa today South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2018 seeing tremendous interest from delegates WCO meeting in Mumbai discusses best practices in different areas of cross-border trade

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"A port has to offer a vision" Five e-vehicles for final mile fleet DTC now orange through and through MSC sticks to announced BRC Crane Benelux welcomes new MD Latam Cargo connects Huntsville to Latin America New rail yard shortens truck trips Another helmsman for Battermann & Tillery Davies Turner on the move in Scotland Shipper to Teesport for five years More rolling stock for BGS Rail Air India back on Mumbai-JFK route New Turkey sales rep for Champ Cargosystems Medport tables action plan 2019 AIT Worldwide acquires Connexion World Cargo "Curiosity of the Day" Bigger hoppers boost grain transport capacity Kannur airport opening this weekend

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
DP World completes Unifeeder acquisition after EU competition green light AIT Worldwide realises UK ambitions with purchase of freight forwarder ConneXion Shippers claim carriers' 2020 fuel surcharges are too costly and too early E-commerce revenue up, but traditional services bring Clipper more profit Local knowledge the key to successful final-mile delivery, says DHL Reduce empty container movements and go greener the digital way An automotive apocalypse is nigh... How one Suffolk logistics firm prepares for Brexit Cool chain firms can boost margins and reduce waste using the Internet of Things Supply chain radar: should UPS & FedEx vs Amazon Air bother air freight executives? Under the radar: the times they are a-changin' for Clipper Logistics

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
Study raises concerns about Panama Canal tugboat captain fatigue Gladding-Hearn delivers new Southwest Alaska pilot boat BAE Systems San Diego shipyard wins $78.8 million Navy contract Shoreside facility will allow safe testing of LNG fuel systems Austal to build 94 m AutoExpress for Trinidad and Tobago MOU aims to position UAE as major LNG bunkering hub Crowley adds 400 new reefer containers to its fleet Hyundai Mipo Dockyard wins order for 30,000 cu.m LNG carrier ClassNK Consulting partners with Carbon Trust

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
Owners and yards welcome EU-South Korea subsidy talks The EU had previously notified it the World Trade Organisation that it wants to join Japan in consultations on South... LNG trio plot new 'Cool Company' fleet of 16 vessels Buoyant spot market spurs plans by Golar, Awilco and TMS joint venture to launch 16-ship LNG carrier play in the... Eastern Pacific Shipping wins green loan for srubbers on 16 ships The company has plans to install scrubbers in 15 bulk carriers and one container vessel Contships eyes further expansion of feeder fleet Greek owner has steadily acquired boxships in its first three years but negotiations with a German bank for another four... Chancellor claims Dover port needs years to be ready for no-deal Brexit The port has warned about the consequences of a no-deal Brexit, but it is sure it can service customers even... Höegh LNG charters out its largest FSRU The Hyundai Heavy Industries 170,000 cu m newbuild will be chartered out to Naturgy for 15 months before entering a... MSC recommits to IMO targets as Maersk raises emissions bar MSC says it is important that the whole industry stays focused on the IMO goals, which already require a major... Shangdong Shipping restructures amid spin-off talks Market sources say the announcement follows a failed attempt by the government-owned shipowner last year to launch an initial public... Communications duo in shipping tie-up Marine electronics experts link up for enhanced service co-operation HHLA paves way for Hamburg hyperloop A new joint venture company has been created to facilitate the hyperloop project, split 50/50 between HHLA and HTT, known... Guangzhou to give cash handouts to low-sulphur ships State subsidy scheme, which is still under government review, is expected to start from January 1, 2019 and last for... Green groups target US west coast coal exports Terminals planned for Oakland, California and Longview, Washington ONE joins rivals' bunker surcharge strategy ONE has identified adopting low-sulphur compliant hybrid oil as the 'most realistic and cost-efficient short-term solution available' Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: LNG The global appetite for liquefied natural gas is rising as new demand hot spots for the clean-burning fuel are developing Viewpoint: The big picture Developing a long-term maritime strategy has evaded the US and UK for decades, but Japan has provided an object lesson... Daily Briefing Maersk throws down the gauntlet on emissions \| Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Product tankers \| Transpacific trade truce could prompt... Regulators steer clear of national bunker licensing schemes Bunker supply chain security may top the industry agenda, but it seems to have fallen through a jurisdictional crack at... Top 10 in ship finance 2018 As part of our 2018 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best in ship... Xie appointed as CMES new chairman Capt Xie earned his stripes by starting as a seafarer and later moving to shore positions

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
CN eyes Halifax terminal stake to deepen reach Market share-hunting HMM hints at 2M renewal talks Multimillion funding gap blocks Baltimore from double-stack rail Volgo-Baltic delivers huge project cargo to Siberia refinery Adani Ennore Terminal gains ground with Maersk call Smart contracts for shipping offer shortcut to blockchain adoption

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
NYK Line, TMS Cardiff Gas and BW LNG ink LNG carrier orders Established players among those securing berths, with more to come before end of year Seafarer unions warn tired tugboat captains could crash in Panama Canal Tug captains can work 12 hours-plus without a break, guiding neo-panamax ships through the locks, they say List of European Union approved recycling yards confirmed Turkey and US included among 26 facilities published in EU's official journal Tanker industry holds breath as Opec delays output decision Opec is expected to announce a final deal on supply cut after discussing with some Russia-led producers on Friday. Is bigger always better when you are on a ship that feels like a city? The sheer scale of the world's largest cruiseship raises questions about whether you can have too much of a good thing Low rates and capital costs rule out prospect of reefer newbuilding orders Bunkers and cost of installing scrubbers critical issues for shipowners MSFL buys ship for anonymous owner Asian interest picks up as Baltic's escrow service begins to take off Membership growth has been substantial since SGX takeover, says Asia-Pacific head Scrubbers help oil industry dispose of high-sulphur fuel Exhaust gas cleaning is a useful bridging technology until refiners invest to crack high-sulphur residues, says Andrew Mawicke of international energy brokerage Amerex Petroleum in Singapore GIEK joins forces with KfW on Quantum Pacific scrubber loan Norwegian export credit agency issues guarantee for Idan Ofer's $72m agreement and says it is the first of many potential scrubber deals Reefers' demise overstated but share of market on the slide Laskaridis Shipping-led Alpha Reefer Transport pool still profitable despite containerships tightening grip Pool ships still earning above opex despite box challenge Green groups praise Maersk's carbon-neutral plan by 2030 Sudan nets two bids for FSRU project Petronas reveals moves to break into regas sector Qatar eyes up huge engine retrofit job for its Q-ship fleet Nakilat considers taking gas-fuelling route for 44 LNG carriers LNG carrier orders surge as three owners ink slots NYK Line, TMS Cardiff Gas and BW LNG among those securing berths, with more to come before end of year Indonesian trio boost fleets as Coeclerici exits transshipment Italian company sells last seven self-unloading vessels, but management kept on with plans to expand Rebranded DTA Ship Agency expands geographically with plans to boost its workboats Singapore has become the latest focus for DTA's ship agency, technical services and offshore arm Intercargo boss makes stark warning on scrapping capacity Paris MOU could backtrack over withholding access to bulk data Hague-based organisation says it is ready to consider making exceptions to a decision to withdraw third-party access to its inspection information Japan P&I reforms Leap Forward as it looks to growth Head of Tokyo-based mutual says he is ready to take on more investment risk to expand its business Lifeboat makes its first journey for half a century Cheng buys bulker for $7.9m and scraps it for $9.3m Diamantidis adds suezmax resale to Delta Tankers fleet Expanding Greek company acquires once abandoned newbuilding at far below its current market value Secondhand product tanker market attracts investor interest Modern MR tonnage proves most popular, but larger ships may have more S&P upside Ciner signs $254m Koch suezmax deal with HHI Turkish owner makes good on plan to diversify with four-ship order Tomini takes bulker profits Dubai-based company shows itself to be a shrewd asset player as it locks in profits on two supramaxes Atlantic Bulk Carriers reveals a third ultramax on order at Imabari Coumantaros family company ups orderbook in Japan Arne Fredly tops up holding in Hunter Group Mehrotra targets fleet of 10 VLCCs and two LNG carriers FSRUs also on the menu as owner's Foresight Group plots $500m investment. Mehrotra targets fleet of 10 VLCCs, two LNGCs FSRUs also on the menu as owner's Foresight Group plots $500m investment. Product tanker earnings hit multi-year highs Daily rates of MRs and LRs are buoyant across the globe on strong cargo flows and spill-over effects from a strong crude. Great Eastern lines up $50m scrubber, BWTS spend First Ship Lease lines up LR2 tanker pair at Cosco yard Move continues resurgence under ownership of Greek shipowner Stathis Topouzoglou. Caspian Shipping lines up AHTS, crane vessel orders Azerbaijan owner continues fleet expansion plan with imminent Baku Shipyard deal. Navig8 founders learn: Who shares wins The knowledge economy is transforming the way Navig8 does business. Instead of hoarding information in the hope of squeezing out that last extra buck, the key is transparency and honesty with clients, Gary Brocklesby and Nicolas Busch tell TW+ Varouxakis can be sued in piracy contempt of court row UK judge rules underwriter free to pursue Greek owner for $1.6m unaccounted for after hijacked bulker flouted orders to deliver cargo after release. Ferry crash master thought he was facing the other way Red Funnel captain disorientated in thick fog, report finds. Nordea commits to shipping and offshore in changing world Casper von Koskull says lender looking to stay in sectors for the next century. Tidewater PSV crew safe after pirate attack Total disaster: Ireland's worst modern maritime accident TW+ looks back at the Betelgeuse explosion, as the 40th anniversary of the tragedy looms. Photography: Ian Vickery Sr Yard boss sorry for 'negative Merseyside stereotypes' jibe Golden Energy buying OSV owner GEOM Norwegian company follows vessel purchases with deal for compatriot company. Shandong Shipping mum on 'asset reorganisation' One of China's biggest shipowners has frozen trading in its stock amid recent talk of big transactions. Zvezda to import aframax parts from Korea New Russian shipyard needs foreign components for new tanker. MHI to compensate families of WWII forced labour victims Hyundai Mipo bags Knutsen LNG newbuilding double South Korean shipyard to build small-scale gas carrier for delivery by 2021. Turkey's Densan said to be shedding its last bulkers Akcal family company believed to be selling supramax pair to Greek interests ONE unveils IMO 2020 bunker surcharge strategy Japanese boxship giant expects to start using low sulphur fuels towards the end of 2019. Adnoc teams with Inpex in LNG bunkering alliance Companies initially plan to target UAE market, but with eye on Southeast Asia as well.

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
President enacts bill that revises Shipping Act The new law includes provisions aimed at protecting suppliers such as U.S. marine terminal operators, tug boat operates and bunkering companies. Huawei CFO accused of violating Iran sanctions Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested Saturday in Canada, is expected to be extradited to the U.S. to face charges. A.T. Kearney: U.S.-China trade war will intensify Consultants foresee increased economic links between Russia and China. BDP International partners with Greenbriar Equity Group Richard J. Bolte Jr. will remain CEO of the Philadelphia-based global logistics and transportation services company. CBP planning blockchain tests for trade compliance The agency received positive feedback from a recent use case examining NAFTA/CAFTA certificates of origin, a CBP official said Wednesday. Oakland scrap paper shipments finding new markets Executive Moves: Logistics salute, Atlas Air Worldwide

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
Record-high exports take US crude stocks lower, snapping 10 weeks of builds US crude supply contracted last week, snapping 10-consectutive weeks of gains as crude exports soared to all-time highs. Maduro inks deal with Russia to boost Venezuela oil output 1 million b/d Russia will invest $5 billion to raise Venezuela's oil production by 1 million b/d under a new economic agreement, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday. Oil complex pares declines after US inventory draw Crude prices moved up from early-session lows following a bullish US inventory draw Thursday, but still closed lower day on day. OPEC ministers not yet decided on production cut figure: Falih OPEC still has unfinished business in negotiating a production accord Kuwait set to miss 2020 output capacity target Kuwaiti plans to boost its oil production capacity by 2020 may not be achieved until 2022 NWE fuel oil hi-lo hits one-year low on counter-seasonal bullish HSFO The European balance of the month hi-lo fuel oil spread has continued its bearish trend, reaching over a one-year low ARA fuel oil stocks rise 18% as arb east finally closes: PJK Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 18% or 167,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday Iraqi oil minister holds talks with Total, Lukoil on Nassiriya refinery project Iraq resumed negotiations with international oil companies on the proposed 150,000 b/d Nassiriya refinery Iran unveils budget with expectations of 1.5 million b/d crude sales at $54/b Iranian government on Thursday proposed a budget for the next Iranian year that begins March 21 based on crude sales Open interest for front-month Dec ICE middle distillates contracts gained 6% in Nov Some traders said that the rise was a natural reaction to the ongoing volatility in the physical markets. FUTURES: Crude lower on rising output survey ahead of OPEC meet A huge bear movement in global oil benchmarks has dampened market confidence in oil prices, an analyst said. D'Amico signs MR sale/leaseback with 'Japanese company' for $27 million This deal will generate net cash proceeds of $8.6 million after the repayment of the existing bank loan.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 19.3% last year

Los Angeles

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +21.5%

PORTS

HMM signs agreement with JNPA to collaborate on development of new Indian port at Vadhvan

Seoul

The port will have a container traffic capacity of 23.2 million TEUs

CUSTOMS

EU customs reform must make trade and business easier

Brussels

23 organizations underline this in a joint statement

SHIPYARDS

Launch in Ancona of the luxury cruise ship Four Seasons I

Trieste

Fincantieri to deliver the unit to Four Seasons Yachts at the end of 2025

EDUCATION

Launch event in Brussels of the European Maritime Skills Forum

Brussels

PORTS

In 2024, the port of Tanger Med handled a record traffic of 10.2 million containers

Anjara

New peaks also in other business segments

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build 12 18,000 TEU containerships

Seoul

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' turnover increased by +21.1% in 2024

ACCIDENTS

Fire breaks out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform off the coast of Vasto

Rome

There were no injuries or traces of pollution in the sea

NEWS

Galaxy Leader Sailors Freed

London

Today the 25 crew members left Yemen on board a plane

PORTS

Contract with Russian company that managed Syrian port of Tartous terminated

Damascus

The agreement included investments of 500 million dollars

LOGISTICS

Brussels OKs DP World-Arcese Automotive Joint Venture

Brussels

Initially, the activity will be carried out in France and Poland

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean orders sixth Edge-class cruise ship at Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Miami/Saint Nazaire

It will be taken over in 2028

INSTITUTIONS

Louis E. Sola is the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission

SHIPPING

In 2024, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -50%

Ismailia

The total was about 13,200 units compared to over 26,400 in 2023

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Uiltrasporti urges to restore measures to support rail freight transport

Rome

Definitive cancellation of the 65 million fund from the Budget Law

NEWS

The Trump unknown also weighs on the Panama Canal

Washington

While the tycoon dreams of taking it over with weapons in hand, a bill proposes to start negotiations with the Panamanian government

SHIPYARDS

FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group

Rendsburg/Flensburg

These are German companies operating in the same sector

PORTS

Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records

Long Beach

Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.

TRADE

The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors

Washington/Beijing

Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association

PORTS

The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees

Naples

The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"

PORTS

Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing

Rome

PORTS

Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC

Hanoi

Vietnam Port Development Plan to 2030 Approved

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd

PORTS

Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time

Singapore

Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals

SEAFARERS

Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers

Rome

Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector

PORTS

Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024

Taranto

In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)

DEFENCE

New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

Mons

The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic

Hong Kong

The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast

Keelung

In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU

Brussels

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30

Genoa

The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%

Genoa

Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno

Marseille

New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners

SHIPPING

From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL

Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille

Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network

PORTS

Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority

Athens

The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros

PORTS

MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station

Ancona

The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.

PORTS

In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo

The Spice

In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%

SHIPPING

Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping

London

It could come into force in early 2027

PORTS

The unions confirm the three-day strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

The protest action is scheduled for January 31, February 3 and 4.

DEFENCE

Rolls-Royce wins record contract for Royal Navy submarine fleet

London

Eight-year, £9bn contract

TRUCKING

Transported, the DURC in road transport is used to avoid paying for services

Rome

The rules - the association denounces - are openly violated by the clients

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr restores rail link between Lübeck port and Verona

Frankfurt am Main

Schedule two departures per week in both directions

LOGISTICS

AD Ports signs deal to build logistics park at Alexandria Port

Cairo

The business will be developed with the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport

NEWS

The Panama Canal is and will continue to be Panamanian

Davos

This was underlined by the president of the Central American nation, José Raúl Mulino

LOGISTICS

Autamarocchi acquires control of Dissegna Logistics

Trieste

The Rossano Veneto company operates in the intermodal transport sector

PORTS

Rubboli (Assologistica): Italian ports need more efficient and coordinated governance

Milan

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles

Ravenna

Maximum ceiling of 300,000 euros for each beneficiary

SHIPPING

20% of Omani Asyad Shipping Company's capital up for sale

Muscat

Listing on Muscat Stock Exchange expected

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Order to Circle for the management of data relating to rail and intermodal traffic of a port

Milan

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ANSFISA adopts guidelines for the assessment and risk management of the rail transport of dangerous goods

Rome

NEWS

Over 217 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

They were hidden in a container containing wood from South America

LOGISTICS

Merlo leaves the presidency of Federlogistica to Davide Falteri

Rome

Logistics - he underlined - is one of the drivers of the national economic system

ENVIRONMENT

Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen

Berlin

Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi

PORTS

The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded

The Spice

SHIPPING

Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit

Genoa

It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied

Madrid

Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group

SHIPYARDS

MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India

Gurgaon

Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries

PORTS

Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes

Coper

They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport

MARITIME SERVICES

LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa

Genoa

It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%

St. Petersburg

The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%

SHIPPING

Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport

Oslo

Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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CRUISES

Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024

Florian

357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers

INDUSTRY

Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports

Lugano

Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year

London

In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records

Hong Kong

In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)

SHIPYARDS

Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe

Brussels

The association represents the European shipbuilding industry

YACHTING

Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal

Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned

PORTS

Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024

Singapore

The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)

EDUCATION

The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters

Castel Volturno

Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments

NEWS

A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros

SHIPPING

Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services

Dubai

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business

Trieste

The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today

PORTS

Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg

Oslo/Gothenburg

12-year concession contract

ASSOCIATIONS

The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations

Brussels

BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association

PORTS

Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended

Naples

The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro

Reggio Calabria

They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.

COMPANIES

PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification

Genoa

It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification

MOURNING

Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away

Rome/Gioia Tauro

Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster

PORTS

Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender

Leghorn

It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros

PORTS

Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar

Helsinki

They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started

Melzo

Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit

Shanghai

EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)

INDUSTRY

Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM

Cherasco

This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation

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

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

MEETINGS

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

Venice

It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic

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PRESS REVIEW

Kuwait approves Chinese company for port operations

(AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight)

Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development

(Tehran Times)

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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

Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude

Naples

Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike

LOGISTICS

Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt

Cairo

The affected area is approximately 102 hectares

SHIPPING

In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%

Hong Kong

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%

PORTS

Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work

Rome

D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition

SHIPPING

Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies

Taipei/Keelung

Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone

PORTS

Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto

Taranto

The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan

Leghorn

The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine

London

Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

ASSOCIATIONS

Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa

Genoa

Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)

Padua

PORTS

Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala

Athens

The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen

SEAFARERS

Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC

Genoa

Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union

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