BRIEFS

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24 January 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 27, 2018

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K+N quarterly profit up 12.9pc to US$239.9 million, sales up 13.1pc Thousandth IAG Cargo HK-Stansted flight since 2014 this week Optimism abounds transpac rates will enjoy peak season rebound Cause of 4-fatality fire on a Maersk 15,262-TEUer still unknown China has to take actions to prevent trade war: Canada Poor growth expected for Westports after strong prior year Georgia ports are off to flying start with box volume up 9pc in current fiscal year New data required for OOCL delivered imports into Nhava Sheva Carrier consolidation cure and cause of rate volatility: SeaIntel 'Blockchain to revolutionise shipping, send world trade soaring' DHL, IBM study on AI points to cost savings and wide-ranging apps China's Uber for trucks is said to have raised US$1.9 billion Penitent United Airlines CEO skips bonus, chairman steps down Weakening demand growth marks trend in European air cargo

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APRIL 26, 2018
APL bags ship operator award Bulk carrier incident off Navlakhi port Transworld Group embarks on its digital transformation project - "Innovation in Motion" Details of transporters, selected routes & nodewise ceiling rates JNPT revises computation of dwell time & reefer charges

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More space for trucks on Maasvlakte US class I railroad earns record amount in Q1 Antonov introduces itself as Western airlift partner Award for Nautical Institute's e-engagement Doubling picking speed for Volkswagen Biggest Singapore orderbook ever, says Vessels Value Four new locomotives delivered to Africa Logistics real estate group recruits CFO Hopi joins Seafoodways New brand for MOL's NVOCC business Etihad Cargo flies bustards across the world UK freight forwarder to introduce China rail service Mack's switch to DHL confirmed DB Schenker to build second centre in Dubai Green light for Tuas terminal phase 2 Strong start to Cargolux 2025 strategy

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APRIL 26, 2018
Shipping lines will face more ransomware attacks: INTTRA Yangzijiang Shipbuilding buys 60% stake in Chinese shipping firm HSH Nordbank completes balance sheet clean-up Scandinavian banks see shipping portfolio quality improve, but caution persists Dry bulk will gain from US-China trade war, Khalid Hashim says

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APRIL 26, 2018
Cargolux interview: China JV freighter airline delayed another year Carrier reliability reaches new nadir in Q1 as premium services gain ground Shippers push carriers toward bespoke container services to boost reliability Antonov ready to offer NATO AN-124 support as Volga-Dnepr bows out International business on the up for UPS, but domestic profits slump MOL launches new NVOCC unit as Michael Goh moves to Product Transport

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APRIL 26, 2018
Carnival Cruise Line names Lars Ljoen EVP marine operations Maersk Supply AHTS departs on deep sea mining study mission Wärtsilä successfully tests ferry autodocking system Stena orders "Gas Ready" RoPax for charter to DFDS MAN Diesel & Turbo approves Alfa Laval HCO filter technology How to pick the right stern tube bearing EAL House panel would add three more ships to FY 2019 NDAA Baltic Exchange and Freightos launch container shipping index

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APRIL 26, 2018
Klaveness exercises option for fourth new combination carrier at Chinese yard Norwegian shipowner opts for a fourth newbuilding combination carrier at a Chinese yard as it raises $32m in equity for... Cloud-based energy logistics firm targets the US Data security and efficient flow of information are among the big challenges Gas to take share in tanker trades from crude and products Seaborne liquid bulk trade growth to accelerate in the coming decade on LNG consumption HSH Nordbank says future ship lending heavily capped by Brussels Bad shipping loans prompt a $1.3bn write-off that shunts German lender into deep minus territory China's imports help BDI to four-month high The BDI is at the highest in almost four months thanks in part to a surge in capesize rates, which... Chapman departs as UK Sosrep after four months at the helm Deputy Sosrep Stephan Hennig will take over until a permanent replacement is found after Mr Chapman's sudden exit Maritime UK taskforce to launch Women in Maritime charter In-principle support sought for innovative new agenda at rolling launch in Southampton in early July Yang Ming poised to contract 10 boxships from Shoei Kisen and Costamare Japan- and Greece-based owners said to have emerged as winners of Taiwanese carrier's tender for 11,000 teu vessels Port and logistics groups call for clarity on Brexit requirements Leaving the European Union-enforced Customs Union threatens disruption at ports if clear details are not worked out ahead of time Fears of customer attrition put spot rate recovery in doubt Asia-Europe and transpacific rates continue to disappoint in the early stages of the second quarter SMW: Shipping needs more regulation, not less, says Ince & Co partner Leading lawyer Rosita Lau calls for new regulation for cyber risk and digitalisation. 'Regulations are not keeping up with innovation,'... Wärtsilä hails 'world first' ferry autodocking trials Finnish technology company and engine maker wins backing from Norwegian and Singapore governments K+N unfazed by box lines' moves deeper into logistics K+N chief executive Detlef Trefzger sees no conflict with container lines expanding their value chain into the third-party logistics customer... Vincent Bolloré probed over corruption claims in African port deals Allegations 'misunderstand business', argues dominant logistics player in former French colonies Viewpoint: Light across the border At a reception in London to mark the Commissioners of Irish Lights launching their strategy for the next five years... New DP World Europe head signals commitment to the UK Rashid Abdulla said DP World is 100% committed to the UK as he moves from Asia-Pacific to Europe and Russia Rising Australian exports boost LNG tanker demand Australian trade dominated by 145,000 cu m-184,000 cu m ships in the Pacific basin Letter to the Editor: International efforts to address shipbuilding overcapacity There are compelling needs for establishing normal competitive conditions in the shipbuilding industry SMW: Maersk's Skou calls for end to subsidies Skou also expects much of the sector to opt for compliant fuels to meet the sulphur cap SMW: Cargill calls out box lines on capacity misalignment Growing demand from North South trades are not being matched with appropriately sized deployments from the lines, argues major charterer SMW: China's iron ore imports set to exceed 1.5bn tonnes this year Improved iron ore import demand from China would provide opportunities to the dry bulk shipping market Yangzijiang buys a major stake in Chinese shipping firm for $28m Jiangsu Huayuan Logistics is mainly engaged in leasing and chartering of vessels for China domestic trades Wall St Note \| Clear or clearer skies for Scorpio Tankers? The bigger you are, the more options you get to fight a bad market

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APRIL 26, 2018
Targeting Asia cargo to Petersburg, Novorossiysk port expands US truckload contract rate hikes hit double-digits Analysis: ELDs are US trucking's inflection point INTTRA to launch automated contract rate management pilot Delay-hit shippers hope new additions rev up US rail regulatory Ocean carriers target breakbulk to diversify India business

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APRIL 26, 2018
Kirby improves first-quarter earnings Houston-based tank-barge giant misses estimates despite attaining higher profit. Seacor's earnings fall for the first quarter The diversified marine services firm posted higher revenue but incurred heavier costs during the period. Vulcanus resumes supramax growth drive Turk Loydu challenges IACS over membership attempt Class society considers complaint to competition authorities alleging association moved goal posts to scupper membership application Gener8 clears covenant hurdle ahead of takeover New York tanker owner said to be in discussions with lenders on other issues but none would imperil pending buyout by Euronav OSG shares pull ahead of its Jones Act sibling American Shipping lags behind New York-listed tanker operator, whose stock has risen by 100% since February Norton stays cool as OSG shares run hot Transaction puts Dutch dealmaker in the spotlight Capital markets slowdown hinders Clarksons in Q1 World's shipping figures descend on Shanghai for Capital Link meet First woman wins prestigious Onassis Prize in Shipping Digital transformation depends on addressing five key questions As players of all sizes struggle to find clarity on how best to deploy the power of technology, BW Group chairman moves beyond generalisations and gets to grips with the critical issues Asia-Europe slump fuels fears of rate war Baltic Exchange mounts fresh bid to crack container market with freight index New partnership with Freightos in crowded world of container shipping indices vies to become sector benchmark and promote derivatives use, but is decried by rivals who fear it will set industry back Environmental changes expected to create three-tier market Good times are round the corner, Hartland predicts Shipbroker's annual review highlights potential positive impact of environmental regulation on supply and demand StealthGas linked to LPG unit sale at firm price Yamal LNG eyes fixture as project delivery speeds up Russia's Arctic-based development is running counter to LNG norms with production coming onstream in advance of shipping Jiangnan Shipyard scoops LNG unit for Ghana import project Yards called up for Excel conversion Bangladesh ships in its first LNG cargo Newbuild prices rise as enquiries slide First cargo loading looms for Golar's Hilli Episeyo Cameroon floating LNG unit poised to send early volumes into waiting vessel VLGC titans call scrapping a last resort for 'worst hangover ever' Hurt by serious overcapacity problems, operators are opting for slow steaming over demolition Solvang fixes its oldest ship LNG will take decades to overtake oil-based fuels, Alphatanker says Oil majors lead infrastructure build-out, with every continent bar Antarctica set for bunkering hubs 'Team De Margerie' enjoys grand tour of Sovcomflot's LNG flagship Refund guarantees at centre of Japan-Korea yard subsidy war Tokyo finalises details of WTO case against alleged price dumping and state support for rival shipbuilders North Sea floating hotels find trading buyers in Greece Subsea 7's marriage proposal to McDermott rapidly turns hostile McDermott board has firmly rejected a takeover offer from the Kristian Siem-led company, which has now taken its case for a merger directly to shareholders Subsea 7-McDermott tie-up would make new market leader DNV GL man readies IACS for digital age Privocean trial centres on battle over dock damage Actions of dockworker continue to dog litigation as '16 and a half' of 17 claims have now been resolved Valentis seeks cooperation from small companies on consolidation Great Eastern tipped to buy Toisa tankers Pakistani breakers back, and they hold upper hand Local demolition yards prepare to welcome tankers again after 18-month ban Tankers' future is bright, but don't book those yard berths just yet While plenty of factors give cause for optimism, a question mark looms over the timing of any upturn PetroVietnam adds to fleet with Doun Kisen tanker Avin secures top dollar in scrap sale of elderly tanker MR2 tanker sold in Singapore for $6.07m with delivery in Bangladesh MR trio tied up for a year as period rates lag Top shipping names visit Ship of Mercy Brokers and owners moved by work of organisation 'bringing hope and healing' to Africa's poor The experts agree, chemical tanker recovery is in the air Analysts and operators say a market turnaround is on the cards, they just differ on the timing Seven more handies take Njord's total to a dozen Oldendorff grows with buys and seeks sale-leasebacks German outfit adds four mini-capes to fleet for up to $19m each and is said to be in talks to sell 13 ultramax bulkers Densay linked to canny asset plays Pavimar snaps up 12-year-old kamsarmax to expand fleet Load Line nearly triples its money on supramax Sale of a similar bulker shows less profitable timing as supramax asset values continue to climb Cosmoship Maritime nets Sinokor cape Seven Seas gains from high bulker values Gibson turns on the British charm in Singapore Cosco International expects a first-quarter profit Singapore-listed firm foresees positive results on the backs of latest growth projects. Costamare and Shoei Kisen tied to Yang Ming deal Greek and Japanese shipowners touted as joint winners for boxship newbuildings. Nisshin handysize reported sold to Nova Marine

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APRIL 26, 2018
GEODIS opens office in Uganda The Uganda-based office will extend GEODIS' footprint in Africa for both current and new key global clients. The new presence also provides... Port of Los Angeles wins construction awards The Port of Los Angeles garnered two awards for outstanding achievements in construction management.... Seiko awards outsourced logistics contract to Yusen Seiko has awarded a contract to Yusen Logistics following a strategic move to outsource its entire U.K. warehousing operation.... Jettainer tests next generation of digital container "The technical possibilities of the digital container enable us to reduce the time and financial expenditure for repair measures. With our ... Administration hopes for CFIUS reform passage this year A senior Trump administration official expressed optimism Thursday that legislation to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the Un... CargoLogicAir boosts freighter frequencies A third flight per week is added from London Stansted to Atlanta; the summer schedule includes new twice-weekly direct services from Stanst... Booster expands fuel delivery, tire care service Booster has "reinvented the fuel supply chain by cutting out the gas station," says co-founder Tyler Raugh.... American helps ready Canadians for Cinco de Mayo Utilizing American Airlines Cargo's widebody Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 equipment, the limes were transported from both Sao Paulo and Rio d... Union Pacific thrives in Q1 Union Pacific posted a net income of $1.3 billion on operating revenues of $5.48 billion for the first quarter of 2018, rising 22 percent a...

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APRIL 26, 2018
ICE Brent/WTI spread widening on geopolitics, US output The ICE Brent/WTI spread was $6.55/b Thursday afternoon, out from $5.95/b Wednesday, its widest level since late 2014, encouraging US producers to ship crude overseas. Rotterdam bunker suppliers offer end-month prompt loading on poor demand Weak demand for bunker fuel in Northwest Europe has left suppliers with excess product as the month draws to a close and several are willing to fix very prompt inquiries for 380 CST fuel in a bid to shift fuel, sources said Thursday. IMO 0.5% sulfur cap threatens fuel oil arbitrage shipments Traders expect the fuel oil arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore to be one of the first casualties of tighter marine fuel sulfur limits in 2020. Marine fuel sulfur cap to raise costs; ban non-compliant ships: Maersk Sulfur restrictions could jack up fuel costs by $50-60 billion yearly. Singapore advances Tuas Terminal plans, MPA inks deals to enhance maritime hub status When fully developed by 2040s, the terminal will be able to handle up to 65 million TEUs annually. Debunkering requests at regional ports seen rising after Singapore off-spec issues Specification issues have led to tight availability of the finished 380 CST bunker fuel grade. Dutch competition watchdog abandons bunker cartel investigation "Although we established that there was consultation on price agreements in the period 2011-14, this did not lead to cartel formation." Veritas receives more samples of bunker fuel in Singapore with low flashpoint The deliveries were made by multiple suppliers between April 16 and 18. South Korean refiners shy away from Libyan crude oil Libya's output has recently been cut by 80,000 b/d after an attack on its export pipeline supplying the Es Sider oil terminal earlier in April. Bunkering set to dominate small-scale LNG landscape on tighter environment rules Switching to LNG is slow, but once the tipping point is crossed, it would be a long term solution, SLNG CEO John Ng said.

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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

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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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