BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 8, 2018

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Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao in jv to build US$1.5b logistics centre in HK China offers to buy US$70b of US goods if White House halts tariffs ILA, USMX reach tentative 6-year contract agreement Kerry Logistics buys majority stake in Italian logistics company Q1 Asia-M East box volumes soar but overcapacity blights rate recovery CMA CGM creates special logo to mark its 40th anniversary Harbour cranes sail from Antwerp to Abidjan with SAL Terrorist drones pose threat to commercial shipping American Airlines to start first US Cuba belly cargo service Air France-KLM to use CSafe Global's e-container for pharma shipments West Atlantic returns to profit in Q1 despite losing mail routes

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JUNE 7, 2018
IMO focusing on better facilitating electronic business, single window system in maritime transport & improved port efficiency Need for autonomous ships to comply with COLREGs stressed Shipping of dry bulk projected to take a turn for the better FIEO leading pan-India delegation of exhibitors to major trade fair in China Dangerous cargo restrictions in Saint Petersburg & Ust-Luga due to FIFA World Cup 2018 IATA, Deloitte develop Airport Ownership & Regulation guidance recognising the strategic national importance of airports Economy seen on continuous upward trajectory Delegates showing increasing enthusiasm to be a part of South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2018 in Chennai on June 29 EXIM Club organises seminar to discuss anti-dumping remedial measures

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Starting 2018 with verve Germany: BGL publishes alternative route map for HGVs Aussies remember Smithy Green laurels for POLB More capacity for European and US LTL networks From Malaysia to Ethiopia Emirates starts Stansted service Middle East's Translux awards global LNG contract DHL building innovation centre in Chicago Locomotives delivered to Canadian railways Another peak for Panama Canal Communications at Cargotec in new hands Air Canada: time for new routes to Europe Swiss Worldcargo's pharma leadership recognized Blocktrains take to the rails in India More traffic for Marseille Fos Kerry Logistics moving into new markets New key account manager for Atlantic Logistics The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 7, 2018
Posidonia 2018: Scrubber installations booming, says DNV GL Acquisitions continue to complement Wrist's organic growth strategy ONE becomes latest liner operator to impose bunker surcharge Fairplay's tonnage titans Grimaldi orders six more large ro-ros from Jinling Ulsan port seeks LNG-fuelled tugs ClassNK data-sharing platform attracts 46 companies Seoul clarifies HMM's 'need' for USD750 million

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JUNE 7, 2018
US east coast dockworkers finally settle bitter dispute over new employment contract DHL eyes first services to the US from Leipzig with its European airline, EAT Box terminals fare better financially than their carrier customers, but can it last? Kuehne + Nagel goes the final mile with Zebraxx partnership deal Comment: How to make sense of the digitalisation of the ports industry Saar Dotan leads new management appointments at Zim Vicky Brock joins returns specialist ReBound's senior leadership team

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JUNE 7, 2018
DNV GL to release its first cyber security class notations C-Innovation appoints Shaun Lazenby as commercial manager Portsmouth Naval Shipyard projects clear key Senate hurdle New COTP NY and NJ to keynote Maritime Cyber Security event Ship managers Bernhard Schulte and Columbia pool their buying power Damen Jiangyin components facilty receives ISO certificates BAE Norfolk Cole modernization contract worth potential $96.7 million Bollinger Shipyards receives SCA Award for Excellence in Safety Inmarsat research shows owners warming to IoT based solutions AWO approves Decatur Marine as TPO for Responsible Carrier Program

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JUNE 7, 2018
London Club sees combined ratio hit 119% Big rise in net incurred claims to blame, says Gooch Greek owners pushing envelope on cyber security DNV GL reveals that a lot of its cyber security research resulted from requests by Greek owners ONE joins the many with bunker surcharge Carrier to join rivals in adding charges, to be rolled out between July 1-15 Bulkers and containerships dominate scrubber uptake DNV GL expert warns of significant waiting time for scrubber installations Marshall Islands submits safety views on 2020 fuel switch Liberia, Intercargo and other shipping entities co-sponsor flag's paper American Hellenic says April was its best underwriting month so far Company's insured fleet rose by 43% in the 12 months to end-April, reaching a total of 2,200 vessels DFDS completes $1.1bn UN Ro-Ro acquisition Danish group finalises deal announced in April MSC backs scrubber technology as sulphur compliance divides shipping The world's top three container lines are pursuing different strategies as the shipping industry decides how best to reduce sulphur... MSC's Diego Aponte warns of price dumping risks as container shipping recovery fizzles out State-supported container lines may distort the market through unfair pricing practices, says MSC as it draws attention to the ambitious... IMO's 2020 rules favour crude and product tankers, says Wells Fargo Dry bulker and containership operators may lose out as they cannot fully pass on extra fuel costs to their customers Expect regional fuel crunch and spiking prices, warns bunker analyst We're 18 months away from the 2020 sulphur cap and there is still a lot of uncertainty in the market... Lack of political leadership on Brexit alarms UK shipping Critical comments from Chamber of Shipping come after earlier blast from Freight Transport Association Japan puts WTO action over South Korea 'yard doping' on hold Scaled-back diplomatic strategy towards South Korea comes as Japan tries to charm China into joining the negotiating table at the... From the box to the bottle: The logistics of wine Containerised wine exports are growing but service issues are giving wine makers a hangover BSM and Columbia form joint procurement company Two shipmanagers combine forces for greater leverage over ship suppliers Scrubber window of opportunity closing as fuel price spread widens The total fuel bill for the industry may double from $70bn in 2016 to well over $140bn in 2020 US Gulf and east coast labour contract deal reached News of a new master contract assuages fears by port stakeholders of a repeat of the west coast labour dispute... Daily Briefing EU looks to Greek owners to push climate change agenda \| Time for Posidonia to speak truth to power \|... Ioannis Martinos plans aframax pool as Signal eyes new pool concept Revolutionary Signal Ocean commercial management platform will expand to cover dry bulk as well as tanker market The Lloyd's List Podcast: Live from Posidonia, Day 4 On today's podcast we are joined by some of the industry's leading analysts from BIMCO, NS Lemos and DVB Bank. Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding sells Shenghui Equipment Sale will bring about Yuan20.8m net gains to SWS's parent CSSC Holdings facing delisting risks Globus Maritime trims losses and eyes reverse split Greek owner has improved its bottom line with $1.5m net losses seen in the first quarter and remains optimistic about... Ezion liftboat capsizes in South China Sea A towing tug was at the incident site to ensure safety of navigation and look out for any potential pollution

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JUNE 7, 2018
Chicago - not just a hub, a high-tech logistics magnet LA port set to invest $1.3 billion over next year US imports forecast to hit record summer levels South Carolina to fill federal gap in Charleston port deepening dollars RoadOne acquisition signifies growing US drayage consolidation MSC joins free container weight database Tech, infrastructure drive productivity gains at DP World Mundra FMC rule allows NVOCCs to respond faster to BCO needs

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JUNE 7, 2018
Eletson refinancing closer with new notes Diversified energy shipping group has nearly all bondholders agreeing on exchange offer. Avin said to buy another Toisa tanker Latest deal comes amid string of Greek purchases of bankrupt Toisa's fleet. ONE asking shippers for bunker surcharge Major trans-Pacific liner operator asks additional fee to cover fuel costs, which have risen 25% this year. NAT tipped for more demo sales Bergesen rules out return to shipping as profit triples Panayotides says banks are happy to lend to prudent owners Pavimar Shipping boss remains upbeat about the availability of finance GoodBulk lenders play dual role as IPO underwriters Staff cuts position Ince to stay independent or merge Law firm slims down to stay solo but links to suitors linger Ulstein group logs $125m in combined losses Seaways likely to take only four of six Euronav VLCCs Shortfall in bond raise looks to have doomed New York owner's hope of buying half-a-dozen tankers as executives work on a last-ditch solution Expanding Hellenic snaps up two tankers from Toisa Greeks continue to dominate purchases from fleet of bankrupt shipowner Another feeder boxship on way to CMA CGM Gard pulls off major coup to tie up huge Maersk fleet One of the hull insurance's biggest upsets is confirmed as Danish shipping giant is won over by Norwegian insurer's 'better terms' HMM opts for scrubbers on big boxship orders The real victims of the US trade war will be much closer to home Donald Trump's tariff increases on Chinese imports could be self-defeating and the only sufferers in the whole mess will likely be Americans Shipper protests reveal need for new way of carrying fuel costs Rising price of marine fuels has pushed container lines to bring back emergency bunker surcharges - which has reinvigorated some old arguments Lines cut transatlantic services despite growing cargo volumes Ocean Alliance and HMM make retrenchments amid concern over low freight rates on eastbound trade Third cargo lined up from Golar's Hilli Episeyo Milaha and Neu fix VLGC trio for a year First LNG carrier hooks up with Prelude FLNG facility Shell is expected to test storage tanks of world's largest LNG floater, but there is speculation ship's call could be just a berthing drill Marinakis joins the Greek crush targeting LNG entry Latsis then speaks about growing his gas ambitions outside of the LPG sphere Spanish ship agency to set up LNG brokerage arm Botas takes number of Turkish FSRUs to three with order at Hyundai Heavy Maran Gas inks another FSRU as it sets sights on first project Maersk's 'offshore garbage men' grab decom bull by the horns Maersk Decom's business model is all about taking over as much risk as possible for offshore decommissioning New age in emergency response arrives Modernisation and expansion of global maritime distress alert system is agreed but safety and compatibility issues still need to be overcome Salvors return damaged Maersk Honam to owner Liberia hits back after union's Twitter jibe Chief executive of leading flag says Nautilus official got it badly wrong over attempt to mock registry's anniversary celebrations MOL looks to next generation of women seafarers Pantheon hopes for trading sale of vintage VLCC Chem-tankers face turmoil as importers look closer to home Trade war between the US and China looks likely to compound the overcapacity facing the sector from newbuildings delivering this year Oceangold books two more MR newbuildings at STX Greek owner exercises options, but latest tanker duo will not be part of new joint venture fleet Vinalines eyes more disposals after handymax sale d'Amico handymax lures Samin back into market Hsin Chien Marine to order newcastlemax in Japan Large bulker contracted against long-term charter employment to NS United as both outfits look to boost their fleets Saddam's yacht set to be pilots' floatel Top Ships shares spike on $96m suezmax deal Possible four-year deal for Hyundai pair sees owner's stock climb by two thirds. USC: 50-ship deal will be worth $600m-plus Russian yard group continues talks over dry cargo vessels for domestic owner. Vega crewman rescued after falling overboard USCG finds Filipino in the sea five miles from Port Everglades. Car falls into hole caused by boxship smash Demolished Suez Canal road proves a problem for waterway authority's vehicle. DNV GL sees dramatic pick-up of scrubbers Drybulk vessels currently the single biggest adopters of scrubber technologies WoodMac discounts LNG oversupply concerns Consultants says LNG market is "rebalancing" and will absorb next wave of US production. Pittas hopeful on consolidation chances One of two new public platforms expected to be involved in M&A before year end despite Poseidon talks cooling. Dof Subsea sending OSV to Nigeria Norwegian owner wins FPSO hook-up work in the third quarter. Tallinna Sadam raises $172m in IPO Estonian ferry and ports company completes over-subscribed offering. Grimaldi Group inks another six ro-ros in China Italian owner reported to have declared options for another $400m of vessels at Jinling. DFDS completes $1.1bn U.N. Ro-Ro takeover early Danish owner to start integration process immediately. Schulte and Columbia team on ship supply A day after merger of Wrist and Klevenberg, GenPro formed to "guarantee" more than 800 owners lower procurement costs. Peter Livanos: 'Opportunities anywhere you look' GasLog chairman tells TradeWinds openings in industry are not limited to the LNG market. Reach Subsea secures three-month charter Norwegian operator signs longer deal for construction vessel. SolstadFarstad wins 'significant' Maersk, BP deals Norwegian owner fixes seven PSVs; adds 2,500 days to its charter backlog. Uljanik Plovidba returns to profit Croatian tanker and bulker owner boosted by higher revenue in first quarter. Containerships grows Med, Baltic volumes Finnish owner's EBITDA rises as revenue increases in first quarter. Ezion liftboat capsizes in South China Sea No casualties as vessel was unmanned, but potential pollution threat from 75-cbm of MGO onboard.

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JUNE 7, 2018
Connecticut Port Authority issues State Pier RFP The Connecticut Port Authority has released a request for proposals from parties interested in developing, financing and operating State Pi... Kerry acquires majority stake in Italian logistics provider Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. has acquired a majority stake in logistics provider Saga Italia S.p.A. Kerry Logistics said the acquisition w... Long Beach freeway connector closing The transition ramp that connects truckers and motorists traveling east from Terminal Island along Ocean Boulevard to the northbound 710 Fr... KLLM increases pay for company drivers Jackson, Miss.-based KLLM Transport Services LLC has announced another pay increase for company truck drivers. This latest increase, with h... Wilhelmsen, Airbus piloting shore-to-ship drones Wilhelmsen Ships Service and Airbus will pilot the delivery of spare parts, documents, water test kits and 3D-printed consumables via Airbu... U.S. rail volumes climb nearly 5 percent Total combined U.S. freight railroad traffic in May increased 4.9 percent to 2.72 million carloads and intermodal units compared with the s... ILA, employers reach tentative contract agreement The International Longshoremen's Association and the employer group United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached agreement on a tent... Canada's trade deficit shrinks in April Canada's trade deficit drastically declined in April from a month prior, clocking in lower than analysts had expected as the nation's trade... UPS Teamsters ready to strike as contract end looms Members of the Teamsters union employed by UPS and UPS Freight have authorized their respective negotiating committees to call a strike if ...

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JUNE 7, 2018
Oil recovery pushes ICE August Brent above $77/b Oil futures rebounded Thursday as the combination of dollar weakness and equity strength helped prevent further declines. Iraq to rebuild tanker fleet, eyes oil sales on delivered basis After decades without its own vessels, Iraq is looking to rebuild its tanker fleet under the Iraq Oil Tanker Company, paving the way for sales of crude on a delivered basis. Singapore HSFO cracks ease following near seven-month high Singapore high sulfur fuel oil cracks eased back Thursday after hitting near six-month highs Wednesday due to softer crude prices and supply tightness in the physical market. Med/North spread at 2-year high on tight availability The Med/North spread -- the differential between 3.5% FOB Mediterranean cargoes and 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges -- Wednesday hit its highest level for June in over two years. 3.5% HSFO Platts MOC barge traded volumes rise on closed arb east The volume traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for 3.5% fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barges this week increased as a closed arb east and a strong backwardation encouraged selling, sources said. FUTURES: Oil up on geopolitical events Oil prices remain supported by robust global demand, tighter production and shrinking inventories, Phillip Futures analyst said. REFINERY NEWS: Unions threaten fresh blockade of Lukoil's ISAB, Eni's Versalis The unions did not provide any timeframe on when the blockades might start. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch Murban differential to Dubai Murban is one of the five grades deliverable into the Platts Dubai crude oil benchmark, alongside Oman, Upper Zakum and Al-Shaheen.

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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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