BRIEFS

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23 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 23, 2018

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NYK and "K" Line meekly accept EU fines of US$485.6 million for price fixing Port of Long Beach handles a monthly record of 657,830 TEU in January Transits through the Malacca Straits hit high of 84,456 in 2017 APL expands Eagle GO Guaranteed Service to 29 Asian ports to US PSA expected to place order for driverless trucks for Tuas port Manila's ICTSI steps up Basra port investment to US$250 million Long-running strike at Maersk's APMT Gothenburg hits port revenues hard US tax cuts spark fear of copy-cat reforms 'undermining public spending' Trans-Caspian Transport Route said to handle 4 million tons in 2018 Contargo Rail Services starts freight services from Duisburg Spy-in-the-cab tech has shippers scramble for scarce truck capacity America's Truckers press Trump to fund infrastructure via fuel tax Truck stops, truckers want gas tax instead of interstate toll roads US railways like Trump plan, but wants 'user-pay' to apply to highways US Amtrak subsidies to be cut in half to US$738 million in Trump budget Drone's near miss with jetliner sparks air lobby's demand for new laws Fraport, Dakosy create world's first digital portal for dangerous goods Growth in global air freight demand to outpace freighter capacity Emirates SkyCargo flies UAE's first satellite to South Korea

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Are ship's stores dangerous goods? Global exports of India-made retail & lifestyle products grew by 16 pc in 2017 MOL's comments on decision by the European Commission concerning violation of European Antitrust Law JN Port ensuring cost-effective & speedier movement of consignments V.O. Chidambaranar Port creates new single day coal handling record at Berth IX Mahindra Logistics opens its largest multi-user facility in Chakan, Pune EEPC India & NID join hands to scale up product design for engineering exports Russia seeks special industrial zone in Maharashtra for its companies

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A new millionaire Stepping up involvement in automotive logistics PSI shoulders logistics for shipbuilder ECS Group supports UIA growth One-stop shop for shipping perishables Changes at Britannia in Japan and Taiwan Quay closed - no way says HGK Europa Northampton is growing fast Middle East airlines increase global belly capacities Schiphol and Amsterdam Airport bundle forces Intermarine granted cyanide code certification Piggyback shipment twice as fast as road haulage Global Integrated Logistics boosts Agility's revenue Augsburg container station shaping up nicely KOG even more international Grounding for Venezuelan's third airline European Commission fining car carriers

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
West Africa piracy surge prompts rise in ship guards Boskalis consortium wins Tuas Phase 2 contract Borr Drilling to buy Paragon Drilling for USD232.5 million New era heralded at Port of New York and New Jersey Women in Maritime Taskforce to map gender balance in UK shipping Japan's Big Three lines 'regret' EU cartel activity Reefers slip in market battle with containers MOL confirms Supramax orders Sembmarine's net profit down by 82.1% in 2017

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Will digitisation kill off the forwarder? Air cargo infrastructure in crisis as it faces a perfect storm Maersk hints at using LNG in post-2020 low sulphur shipping SME shippers set to enjoy logistics boost from DHL Express' new Brussels hub Walmart's earnings disappoint, and it's pretty much all due to e-commerce EC imposes €395m fine on car carrier cartel, but whistleblower MOL wins immunity

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Historic tall ship to add batteries Marcon brokers sale and tow of double hull ocean tank barge VIDEO: NNS completes 806 ton superlift of Kennedy module Ice class Seaway tug now at production design stage Wärtsilä expands maintenance agreement with TMS Cardiff Gas Environmentally friendly Wattentaxi pioneers Becker battery system WinGD authorizes two global service providers Borr Drilling set to acquire Paragon Offshore

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Impairment losses on 20 ships bulk up Diana loss Greek owner posts $436m loss but revenues are rising Seafarers to get 2.5% pay boost in 2019 New IBF agreement downgrades Somali voyage threat Busiest year on record for the Port of New York and New Jersey 'New' Bayonne Bridge and related infrastructure projects pay huge dividends in 2017 with more growth expected in coming years North and Swedish clock up renewal round tonnage growth Pointers so far indicate positive trend for P&I sector Fujairah adopts blockchain to gather oil storage data Middle Eastern trading hub aims to improve efficiency and data security Teekay's losses widen on weaker tanker markets Energy transportation group's chief executive sees positives going forward China investigates possible breach of North Korea sanctions at sea Beijing government 'highly concerned' about the situation, says foreign ministry spokesman Equality: Time to put some skin in the game Virgin Money made a very smart move investing in HM Treasury's Women in Finance Charter initiative. Not because it was... Panamax boxship sales rebound Shortage of tonnage following fleet rationalisation sees sales volumes rise HMM returns to Asia-Europe with panamax vessels Korean container line introduces new 'baby-sized' service, but launch is also 'a prelude for a more substantial return', says Alphaliner Oil deposits found on Japanese islands linked to sunken Sanchi Samples taken from shores of Okinoerabu and Yoron islands similar to those found at tanker wreck site, says Reuters report Global orderbook-to-fleet ratio at lowest in 20 years Moderate supply growth seen in dry bulk and containership segments Lack of demand continues to pressure tanker markets But demand growth may improve in the second half of the year, says BIMCO Pioneer Marine expects better year for the dry bulk market Dry bulk operator slashes losses in 2017 as the market continues to improve Samkang M&T wins vessel block orders worth $10m from HHI Components are expected to be delivered by December 27 this year Maersk sees another year of robust trade growth for US Maersk Line says sustained consumer confidence will underpin healthy US imports in 2018, as Canadian ports reap the rewards of... Japan plans to commercialise unmanned vessels by 2025 Plan comes amid a shortage of seafarers and fierce competition from South Korea and China Boskalis group secures $1bn project for Singapore's Tuas megaport Project to take place over a nine-year period with completion scheduled by 2027 Gender equality is a male issue too Recognise women for their intellect, commitment, hard work and the real contribution they make to your organisation's success Lest we forget The 'large and daring sculpture' proposed to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic is way overdue

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Prince Rupert aims for normal fluidity in March Where are refrigerated container rates headed? Chicago intermodal rail delays 'unprecedented' since January Reefer container shortage to persist in 2018 Bottlenecks threaten strong reefer shipping sector Trans-Pac carriers in contract talks face tough questions JNPT's terminal bests rivals in dwell time reduction Hapag-Lloyd rejects global carriers' terminal-owning strategy DHL scrambling after failed KFC deliveries in UK

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
NCL books higher profit, beats estimates Miami-based cruise major expects higher earnings per share (EPS) for first quarter and all of 2018. StealthGas pens several contracts in return to profit New York-listed LPG vessel owner pens in a couple of two-year contracts and several shorter-period deals as it missed estimates for the fourth quarter. Eurotankers snaps up Ridgebury aframax Greek owner confirms one deal but denies a second tanker has also been added. Idan Ofer heads league of shipping's football owners Scorpio CFO reflects upon two decades of experience Brian Lee reveals he ignored his sister's advice to avoid shipping and launched a career that has closely tracked the path of Robert Bugbee Shareholders should question the logic behind a buy-back scheme Share repurchase programmes are in vogue for public companies large and small, but the jury remains out on whether they are always a good long-term strategy Shipping banks should drive innovation with 'smart' capital Bankers have an opportunity to help the industry adapt to the changing demands it faces, argues Paul Taylor, global head of shipping finance at Societe Generale Skou setting up AP Moller as FedEx of box logistics Chief executive's transformation plan pitches group as competitor to transport market leaders with digital skills to rival online banking 'Smart money' takes control of listed group M&A deals US documents reveal Gener8 was at centre of takeover dogfight Peter Georgiopoulos had several deals in the air - including, it seems, negotiations with Chinese giant Cosco - before Euronav won out Diana Shipping losses narrow on higher revenue New York-listed bulker owner sees one-time impairment hit of $422.5m during the fourth quarter. Future talent steps forward as ICS boosts training plan Juicy boxship sale is 'purely opportunistic' for CMB Owners ride winds of change in charter market Rates head for fourth straight month of gains as shipowners prepare to tighten the screw Simatech plots order for four 2,800-teu newbuilds CMA CGM set to go for gas with $1.7bn order for up to 12 newbuilds After its supersize containerships, liner giant again leans toward dual-fuel option for 14,000-teu boxships Nissen Kaiun turns to South Korea for feeder boxship order Report on boxship explosion illustrates potential MGO dangers Trader-class steam ship fixed on period business Outlook fuels fresh talk of speculative LNG orders Enquiries pick up ahead of firm project demand on back of low prices and forward sentiment Flex closes in on order for pair of LNG newbuildings Low newbuilding prices and vessel shortfall prompt John Fredriksen-backed company to consider orders Dynagas sees gap in LNG ship capacity and forward demand Sales talk swirls over BP-chartered ships TPL starts up sales process FGAS adds two more LPG carriers to growing fleet Nauticor starts up LNG bunkering in ARA Hamburg-based company expands LNG distribution network as it fuels one of the first LNG-powered boxships. Dubai-based Telford Offshore emerges from default of Sea Trucks Group Local knowledge key as SCF expands in offshore Vice president Evgeniy Ambrosov reveals strategy behind Russian owner's increasingly important OSV division Helix expects better markets but 'nowhere near' post-2018 potential Vessel supply will dictate the pace of offshore recovery even if the bottom is here, says CEO Owen Kratz Singapore court sells unwanted offshore tonnage Nor-Shipping teams up with Mercy Ships IMO admits serious safety worries still hang over 2020 fuel switch Delegates voice fears about the potential effect of low-sulphur fuels on ship machinery Bimco KPI scheme aims to track 10,000 vessels Shipowners' association hopes free performance indicator scheme will become the industry's benchmark for shipmanagement Wexit claim is a score draw US shale gas may double transit length for long-haul chemicals Expected growth in global chemicals demand, coupled with longer voyages, may end up being a rather healthy tonic for chemical tankers, says Odfjell Norton waits for 'freewheeling' Jones Act market to lift OSG Pure play US-flag shipowner has made a conscious choice not to fix out vessels long-term at loss-making rates, positioning itself to take advantage of any improvement in spot market Big choices loom on fleet renewal and American Shipping tankers Odfjell's Morch expects greater chemicals consolidation in 2018 More mergers may occur among owners of smaller chemical tankers as investors learn the importance of a global footprint Odfjell sees more underlying progress in drive to cut losses Historic loading gives glimmer of hope for beleaguered VLCCs First direct loading of a VLCC at LOOP is a reflection of surging US oil production - but big tanker owners could do with a few more shafts of light amid the gloom Bugbee raises a glass to merits of modern ships Hannevik's son follows in his father's footsteps at Bergshav Eurotankers adds another tanker to expanding fleet Tokyo broker Seaservice closes its doors to shipping Withdrawal seen as sign of the times for Japan's beleaguered tanker brokers as consolidation of country's oil refiners bites Sinokor locks away four VLCC newbuildings to GS Caltex Pertamina still on the lookout to buy VLCCs Super-Eco makes way for new tonnage BP's VLCC time-charter haul rises to four Cido set to trim fleet again with MR tanker sales Ancora Investment to sell last suezmax tanker Greek owner is seeking a buyer for 2003-built ship, sources say. MOL orders again after shake-up in dry bulk Sinokor bucks subdued New Year scrapping S&P puts Eletson bonds to 'selective default' after agreement with bondholders Company says regrets downgrade, sees no impact on customers, employees. A day in the life: Port chaplain David See Port chaplains have had to adapt to the bewildering pace of technological change. But the most important thing hasn't changed: above all, they need to be good listeners Life in the fast lane with Containerships boss The Finnish company's chief executive is a driving force for change. Out of the office, he's still a driving force Resolve Marine: Keeping it in the family Shipping M&A: Money men are calling the shots Gener8's takeover by Euronav is the latest in a growing trend that shows private equity is in the driver's seat Diana Shipping losses narrow on higher revenue New York-listed bulker owner sees one-time impairment hit of $422.5m during the fourth quarter. From Rena to Katrina: The Resolve story How a 'mom and pop shop' became one of the world's largest salvage companies and is swimming against the tide set by the big boys Junichiro Ikeda outlines his vision for MOL Junichiro Ikeda looks to the future, starting with the mega-merger that will transform the Japanese liner landscape Wilhelmsen Ship Management inks offshore wind deal Five-year contract signed alongside fellow group company NorSea. BW Offshore notes improving market as profit returns Forth quarter profit helps FPSO specialist return to the black in 2017. Wartsila inks deal with TMS Cardiff Gas Finnish group to maintain four LNG carriers for Economou company. Gorgels takes top job in ABN Amro shipping reshuffle Merger of shipping and logistics comes amid confirmation the Gust Biesbroeck has left the bank. Teekay LNG sells ship and secures fresh loan Opportunistic sale and latest refinancing package revealed in eventful fourth quarter report. Oceanteam faces court probe in Norway OSV owner to be investigated over related-party transactions. Employers agree 2.5% wage increase IBF talks limit wage inflation but employers make concessions on dock work. Kenneth Hvid points to Teekay Corp 'inflection point' Fresh capital and the arrival of new ships lead to upbeat assessment from chief executive. Teekay Offshore hit by newbuilding costs Profit lowered by transit of shuttle tankers to east coast of Canada. Borr Drilling scoops Paragon rig fleet Tor Olav Troim-backed owner adds 32 units in $232.5m deal. Siem Offshore slashes its loss Finance and impairment costs drop for Norwegian OSV owner. Robbers wield AK47s in latest Gulf of Guinea attack Nigerian incident saw repeated attempt by pirates to board moving vessel using ladders. d

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
HMM's 'U.S. Premium Service' moves over 10,000 TEUs Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said Thursday that it has moved over 10,000 TEUs of containers under its "U.S. Premium Service" where shipper... Commerce confirms antidumping duties for Argentina, Indonesia biodiesel The Commerce Department on Wednesday announced affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of biodiesel from In... Navios Maritime Partners snags $35m Navios Maritime Partners L.P., an international owner and operator of container and dry bulk vessels, has closed the previously announced o... Commentary: Compliance in an e-commerce world It's hard to think of a year in which global trade was more under the microscope than it was in 2017, especially in North America. Under t... MPC Container Ships continues fleet expansion Fledgling containership owner and operator MPC Container Ships AS is continuing to grow it's fleet at a rapid clip. The Norway-based compa... Diana's net loss plunges deeper Diana Shipping Inc.'s net loss for the fourth quarter of 2017 sank down to $436.9 million, much deeper than the net loss of $23.3 million f... ATA: Truck tonnage growth continues in January Domestic truck tonnage growth continued in January 2018, rising 2 percent from the previous month and 8.8 percent year-over-year, according... NWSA box volumes fall in January Combined container volumes at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma fell 16.7 percent to 250,762 TEUs in January 2018, according to the most rece...

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Nigeria crude output currently under 1.8 mil b/d: minister Nigerian crude oil production remains under 1.8 million b/d, the country's oil minister said Thursday, noting Africa's largest oil producer will stay below that quota for the rest of 2018, as "advised" by OPEC. OPEC seeks permanent Russia alliance to boost upstream investment: UAE minister A permanent alliance with Russia and other allies would be aimed at ensuring enough upstream investment in the oil industry to meet growing demand, UAE energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Thursday. US will not certify Iran nuclear deal: Pence The Trump administration will not certify the Iran nuclear deal, US Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday, increasing the likelihood of re-imposition of US sanctions on international sales of Iranian crude. US crude stocks draw on fewer imports, more exports US Energy Information Administration data released Thursday showed a surprise draw in crude stocks last week, spurring a turnaround in oil futures that lifted NYMEX April crude back above $62/b. Surprise US crude draw sparks turnaround in oil futures Oil futures rose Thursday after US Energy Information Administration data showed an unexpected draw in crude stocks last week, lifting NYMEX April crude $1.09 to $62.77/b. Bunker supplier Aegean signs deal to buy H.E.C. Europe Challenging bunker market conditions has prompted Aegean to diversify its business model. Global oil stocks may struggle to fall in 2019: Vitol Bake said "there is a huge amount of uncertainty even within our own organization about how best to respond" to the 0.5% sulfur cap in 2020. Glencore sees steady rise in 2017 crude oil trading volumes Oil marketing volumes saw a meaningful increase, with Glencore marketing 1.2 billion barrels of crude oil last year, up 33% from 2016. Shanghai 380 CST bunker premium at 1-year high on holiday surcharge, tight supply Because of the holidays, most of the barge operators have gone home, a Shanghai-based trader said. European Commission fines Japan's K Line, NYK over car carrier cartel The cartel coordinated prices, allocated customers and exchanged commercially sensitive information about elements of the price, EC said. Total to keep probing risky oil and gas frontiers: upstream chief Breuillac emphasized th strategic importance of North Sea as Total completes its purchase of Maersk Oil. FUTURES: Crude falls on firmer dollar despite API crude draw data

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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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