BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

13 March 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

04:23 GMT+1

BRIEFS

March 28, 2018

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HMM pulls out of US east coast and switches focus to India, Europe Two 2M ships sail away after slight collision in Callao, Peru DP World wins concession for greenfield Congolese Port of Banana Matson's monopoly of US-Guam route ends if APL and Feds win law suit Mega ships dumping mega cargoes at LA-LB lengthens truck turn times APL introduces direct service from Hong Kong to Chu Lai Haiphong US plan to exact China tariffs over 'intellectual property theft' EUROGATE to draw in ships as the Pied Piper of Hamelin once did Leading leftist paper expects more of a pillow fight than a trade war ONE enlists Union Pacific to handle container freight from USWC 'K' Line sells Tokyo tugboat unit to strengthen balance sheet Faulty software grounds 3 South African Airways Cargo planes US Senate takes 14 months to confirm McAleenan as CBP Commissioner Soaring Heathrow tonnage to gain from new China cargo links in 2018

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MARCH 27, 2018
APL enhances Asia-Latin America network with new Quetzal Express service Seaworld Express Lines completes 10 years Velji Dosabhai & Sons recognised as Freight Broker of the Year at Gujarat Junction Cargo & Logistics Awards 2018 V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust achieves new single-day oil cake/copra handling record Department of Posts launches Cool EMS service from Japan to India J. M. Baxi & IBM ink MoU to launch Blockchain-based platform for India's ex-im trade Warehousing sector looking up, says report Govt highlights rationalisation of GST policy measures & rates Mandatory declaration of GSTIN, IEC & e-mail address of importer to be included in the Bill of Lading obtained by shipper

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"Narrowbody" for Ticino roads Schindler selects Imperial Logistics Scottish forwarder expands fleet Swissport: volumes up and push-back tractor to the museum Hamburg Süd colours in Chinese environment Strong start to current year Solution to double Channel Tunnel transport capacity West Atlantic to take four B737-800BCFs Successful audit of data centre Smart handling at Antwerp's leading container port Extending pharma cross dock platform Elsen investing in young blood More craneable trailers for trans-European route Tiaca goes to Zhengzhou

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MARCH 27, 2018
3i Group relinquishes control of Scandlines ER Offshore speeds up fleet sale JP Morgan bullish on shipping earnings - bar crude tankers Grindrod expects to spin off shipping business by June Trade war talk spooks Scandinavian shipowners Troubled Chinese shipbuilder CSSC appoints new chairman Korea Line Corporation to ship crude for S-Oil Kunlun Holding purchases elderly VLGC Citibank and Standard Chartered join financiers of HMM VLCCs

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MARCH 27, 2018
Box lines face extra $34bn for low-sulphur fuel if shipowners don't install scrubbers Forwarders face extinction in 10 years if they don't 'go digital', says report Battle for air freight capacity heats up as investment for freighters eases Asian markets carry Kerry to new profit heights, despite China dip Australia bans Kia Ora for three months Dutch rail freight masterplan in the making Q&A with Uber Freight director Bill Driegert

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MARCH 27, 2018
Jeffboat intends to close shipyard on May 14 Gladding-Hearn delivers sixth Circle Line sightseeing vessel Two more AHTS vessels added to Hartmann-managed fleet More Karadeniz powerships start work in Africa Diamond S retrofits 30 product tankers with Danelec VDRs LNG fueled 250,000 dwt ore carrier design gets LR approval OSV operators start scrapping more vessels

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MARCH 27, 2018
China mulls restoration of coal imports ban Vague details regarding the latest restriction create confusion among coal traders and bulker owners Related Stories UK sets up advisory panel for maritime sector Near total decarbonisation rate possible by 2035 China Merchants Energy Shipping aims for higher revenues in 2018 UK sets up advisory panel for maritime sector Transport minister introduces an expert advisory panel and launches external consultation period Related Stories Near total decarbonisation rate possible by 2035 China Merchants Energy Shipping aims for higher revenues in 2018 Trafigura opts for scrubbers on newbuild tankers Pressure builds for greater legal clarity of judicial ship sales The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law will be asked to develop a new legal instrument covering judicial ship... Related Stories Pressure builds for greater legal clarity of ship sales CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Product tankers Box spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure Pressure builds for greater legal clarity of ship sales The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law will be asked to develop a new legal instrument covering judicial ship... Related Stories CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Product tankers Box spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure Spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure Near total decarbonisation rate possible by 2035 International Transport Forum estimates that shipping can slash its CO2 emissions by up to 95% by 2035 in new report Related Stories China Merchants Energy Shipping aims for higher revenues in 2018 Trafigura opts for scrubbers on newbuild tankers Gener8 withdraws aframaxes and VLCCs from Navig8 pools China Merchants Energy Shipping aims for higher revenues in 2018 Tanker and bulker giant targets 78% rise in revenue on newbuilding deliveries Related Stories Near total decarbonisation rate possible by 2035 Trafigura opts for scrubbers on newbuild tankers Gener8 withdraws aframaxes and VLCCs from Navig8 pools Trafigura opts for scrubbers on newbuild tankers All 32 crude and product tankers being built in South Korea and China will have scrubbers installed, commodities giant says Related Stories Gener8 withdraws aframaxes and VLCCs from Navig8 pools Cosco and Novatek collaborate on Arctic energy transport CSSC appoints new chairman amid hefty shipbuilding losses Gener8 withdraws aframaxes and VLCCs from Navig8 pools Withdrawal of six aframaxes and 20 VLCCs will pave the way for the Gener8-Euronav merger Related Stories Cosco and Novatek collaborate on Arctic energy transport CSSC appoints new chairman amid hefty shipbuilding losses COSCO and Novatek collaborates on Arctic energy transport CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Product tankers Market sentiment in the product tanker spectrum has been firming even as a sustainable earnings recovery still seems months away Related Stories Box spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure Spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure US-China trade battle may help ethanol shipments from Vietnam, Pakistan CSSC appoints new chairman amid hefty shipbuilding losses The move came as CSSC is working on its $1.6bn debt-to-equity swap for its listed units and a rumoured merger... Related Stories Cosco and Novatek collaborate on Arctic energy transport COSCO and Novatek collaborates on Arctic energy transport Carriers and forwarders chart a course through troubled waters Cosco and Novatek collaborate on Arctic energy transport Energy trade in the Arctic sees increased investment from Beijing Related Stories CSSC appoints new chairman amid hefty shipbuilding losses COSCO and Novatek collaborates on Arctic energy transport Carriers and forwarders chart a course through troubled waters COSCO and Novatek collaborates on Arctic energy transport Energy trade in the Arctic sees increase investment from Beijing Related Stories Carriers and forwarders chart a course through troubled waters Smaller boxships return to east-west trades Marinakis dismisses drugs probe as 'fabricated plot' Box spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure No let-up in rate erosion as carriers latest capacity injection takes hold Related Stories Spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure US-China trade battle may help ethanol shipments from Vietnam, Pakistan CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Crude tankers Spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure No let-up in rate erosion as carriers latest capacity injection takes hold Related Stories US-China trade battle may help ethanol shipments from Vietnam, Pakistan CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Crude tankers Charter market sentiment stays strong US-China trade battle may help ethanol shipments from Vietnam, Pakistan Latest tariffs can reduce tonne mile demands for chemical carriers but corn imports to produce ethanol can open new doors... Related Stories CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Crude tankers Charter market sentiment stays strong CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Dry bulk shipping Wall St Note \| Backstop commitment backfires at Navios subsidiary Related Stories Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards 2018 open for nominations Swedish owners following car makers to greener solutions Fighting fire with facts Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards 2018 open for nominations Related Stories Swedish owners following car makers to greener solutions Fighting fire with facts Trump's tariffs pose major threat to shipping demand growth Carriers and forwarders chart a course through troubled waters Related Stories Smaller boxships return to east-west trades Marinakis dismisses drugs probe as 'fabricated plot' UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency charts digital future

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MARCH 27, 2018
Bond rating ensures Alameda Corridor viability as transloads rise Amid Virginia truck protests, port urges patience ELD mandate spurs innovation in US truck tech Shipper alliance: Trade war will hurt global economy Kerry Logistics to focus on Asian cross-border trade Blockchain success in shipping hinges on standardization China-US tariff dispute may fuel Asia-Oceania trade

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MARCH 27, 2018
CSSC sees new chairman step in Incumbent chairman moves on from one of the largest shipbuilding conglomerates in the country. New US ethylene dock to boost gas shipping Second major ethylene export terminal announced this year augurs well for mid-sized gas segment. Gener8 takes back ships from Navig8 pools VLCC owner in midst of completing its acquisition by Euronav pulling tankers from long-time pool manager. SwissMarine pays up for Diana capesize Glencore-backed charterer takes another capesize for long-term hire. Trafigura joins rival traders in selecting scrubbers Vast tanker orderbook will be fitted with scrubbers, Trafigura has confirmed. OSV scrapping rates jump 153% Tidewater tops list of offshore owners stepping up drive to shed old ships. Great Eastern eyes $46m securities sale Indian owner plots fundraiser after LPGC buying spree. SEB analyst fires 2020 fuel price warning Distillates set to cost at least $450 more than heavy fuel oil when regs kick in. Veteran Stolt-Nielsen finance chief moves upstairs Jan Chr. Engelhardtsen joins the board as Gruner-Hegge steps up to become new chief finance officer. MSC drops chartered boxship after MLC ban Vega Reederei vessel barred from Australia after under-paying crew. Turkish shipowner denies double suezmax charter deal Executives at Gungen Denizcilik say vessels continue to trade spot. VLCC demolition hitting a peak After a fast start to 2018, GMS believes some new factors are influencing the market. Bulker and boxship damaged in clash Containers also lost as Briese and Delphis ships collide off Denmark. Gulf Marine Services slips to a loss UAE OSV owner hit by falling revenue as rates dipped last year. Breakwater and Hayfin buy anchor handler brace Deal follows recapitalization of Hartmann Offshore in 2017. Evergreen rebounds into the black Fourth quarter turns profitable as revenue rises at container line. ACL to close down Jeffboat yard US owner cites vessel over-supply as plant shuts after 180 years. Kyoei Tanker lowers full-year profit forecast Shipowner has sliced its projection but profit will still be well up on previous year. Great Eastern adds another LPG carrier Indian owner follows up BP VLGC deal with capture of medium-sized ship. LNG orders forecast to reach 50 in 2018 China's growing dependence on LNG spot markets to drive newbuilding demand, says analyst. Solship Invest delays debt payments SolstadFarstad subsidiary wins more time to restructure capital. Far East Shipping orders open-hatch double Japanese owner said to have contracted new bulkers at Saiki Heavy. HMM secures financing for VLCC newbuilds South Korean owner taps state-backed financial support program for second time in 12 months. Platts to publish low sulfur fuel assessments from 2019 Agency says initial coverage will be for loadings in Singapore, Fujairah, Houston and Rotterdam.

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MARCH 27, 2018
Gulftainer to set up shop at Delaware's Port of Wilmington? Gulftainer, the United Arab Emirates-based port management and third-party logistics company that expanded into the United States in 2015 b... GSA: Rising protectionism, red tape threaten global economy The Global Shippers' Alliance (GSA) - which represents shippers' organizations from Asia, Europe and the United States - has called on worl... ITC to consider import restrictions for toner cartridges, factory controllers The International Trade Commission (ITC) will start separate investigations into whether imports of certain toner cartridges and components... DP World makes major investment in Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) said it will gain a deep-water port of its own thanks to a deal reached with Dubai-based port termin... COSCO Ports nearly triples earnings in 2017 COSCO Shipping Ports nearly tripled its earnings in 2017 thanks to increased handling volumes and a one-time benefit from the sale of certa... APL joins Asia-Latin America loop Ocean carrier APL, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, will be joining a service between Asia, Mexico and the West Coast of South America. ... U.S. extends 25% truck tariff under KORUS South Korea is allowing the U.S. to extend its 25 percent tariff on imports of pickup trucks from the country to 2041, as part of the two c... FTA countries likely not exempt from metal tariffs, expert says The "plain reading" of President Donald Trump's proclamations ordering generally global steel and aluminum tariffs indicates that imports f... Teamsters, Standard Forwarding start new contract The more than 500 members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters who are employed with regional less-than-truckload carrier Standard ...

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MARCH 27, 2018
Crude inches lower after flirting with three-year highs Crude futures fell slightly Tuesday on profit-taking ahead of weekly US inventory data, but remain less than $1/b off three-year highs set in late January following this month's rally. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A INTERVIEW: ExxonMobil sees bunker term contract use increasing in 2020 "We suggest that our customers find a quality supplier and talk about some term commitments." Wartsila to equip AET's tankers with VOC technology, LNG systems Wartsila's VOC recovery system will provide an annual bunker fuel savings of over 3,000 tons per vessel, it said. Iraq could overtake Saudi Arabia as top crude supplier to India India, the world's third-largest crude importer, bought 38.9 million mt from Iraq during the first 10 months of fiscal 2017-2018. Vitol sees oil trading volumes slip in 'challenging' year The privately-held trader said total crude and oil product volumes fell to 349 million mt, from 351 million mt in 2016. US Gulf Coast April HSHO flips from steep contango to backwardation Stronger prompt-cycle differential and a drop in swap prices were behind the change in structure. Shipping's GHG emissions cut hinges on use of CO2 bunkers: ICS Governments must also compromise to help shipping achieve CO2 emission reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change. FUTURES: Crude stable as markets mull over possible US stock build "Markets will be looking out for data from the API later today for some fundamental price direction," Phillip Futures analyst Benjamin Lu said. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to reflect ISO 2010 in bunker, cargo assessments Currently, Platts reflects in its bunker assessments specifications as defined by the ISO in document ISO 8217:2005 (E) - Petroleum products - Fuels (class F) - Specifications of marine fuels.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2%

Naples

In the fourth quarter alone, increases of +0.4% and +8.4% were recorded respectively.

SHIPPING

Significant growth in ZIM's annual financial results but also in the number of containers transported by the fleet

Haifa

In 2024, over 3.7 million TEUs were loaded on the Israeli company's ships (+14.3%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming's 2024 financial year was very positive

Keelung

Revenues grew by +58.4%. Profit of almost two billion US dollars

STUDIES AND RESEARCH

CSIS Urges US Government to Counter Civil-Military Dual-Use System Adopted by Chinese Shipyards

Washington

Concerns over USTR's proposed port fee system, but not over its introduction that would cost the top ten companies calling at US ports over eight billion dollars a year

MARITIME SERVICES

Keppel Infrastructure Fund acquires Global Marine Group

Singapore/New York

The company has a fleet of six vessels for laying submarine cables

CRUISES

Viking Cruise Group's Economic Performance Improves Significantly

PORTS

Global Ports Holding to manage cruise terminal at Scottish port of Clydeport

Liverpool/London

Peel Ports Signs 50-Year Concession Agreement

PORTS

Work begins in the port of Oristano on the new Multifunctional Service Centre for Agri-food Logistics

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 60% of the company that operates the Terminal de l'Atlantique in Le Havre

Hamburg/Le Havre

40% remains with the French Seafrigo

COMPANIES

Triton buys container shipping company Global Container International

Hamilton

It has a fleet of approximately 500 thousand TEUs

COMPANIES

Bureau Veritas closes 2024 with a series of records

Neuilly-sur-Seine/Milan

Strong growth (+58%) of new orders in the Marine & Offshore segment

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

LOGISTICS

MOL continues acquisitions in the liquid bulk logistics segment

Tokyo/Rotterdam

It will buy the Dutch LBC Tank Terminals which has a storage capacity of 3.3 million cubic meters

PORTS

Jeddah South Container Terminal expansion work begins

Riyadh

Investment of 800 million dollars. Traffic capacity will increase to four million teu

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues grew by +3.0% in 2024

Bonn

Significant improvement in performance in the last quarter

SHIPPING

CMA CGM pledges $20 billion in US investment

Marseille

The US-flagged fleet is expected to increase from 10 to 30 ships, develop port and logistics activities and create 10,000 new jobs

PORTS

Annunziata appointed commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port System Authority

Naples

His term as president ended on February 2.

SHIPPING

With the new orders CMA CGM is preparing to become the second largest containerized maritime carrier in the world

Courbevoie

Currently, the Marseille company's orderbook is larger than that of Maersk

COMPANIES

Genoese Sirius Ship Management has acquired fellow citizen Generalmarine

Genoa

The company specializes in solutions for navigation electronics and maritime communications

ASSOCIATIONS

European Shipowners' Association Changes Name

Brussels

From today it is called ECSA European Shipowners

PORTS

EST has ordered a new mobile crane from Konecranes for its terminal in the Port of Augusta

SHIPPING

In January, ships transiting the Suez Canal decreased by -23.2%

Cairo/Ismailia

In 2024, goods passing through the Egyptian waterway dropped by -65.4%

ENVIRONMENT

Ships and boats, despite controls, continue to pollute the waters of the European Union

Luxembourg

This is denounced in a report by the European Court of Auditors

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group), with BlackRock and GIP, to acquire 80% of Hutchison Ports

Hong Kong

Also agreement to buy 90% of the capital of Panama Ports Company. The enterprise value is 22.8 billion dollars

PORTS

Pessina (Federagenti) asks for an examination of the usefulness of the new port terminals

Rome

A map highlighting the types of traffic and the actual market demand for these types of goods and services was requested

SHIPPING

CMA CGM orders 12 more new 18,000 TEU containerships, this time in China

Shanghai

They will be delivered by Jiangnan Shipyard between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -10.7%, while in Savona-Vado it grew by +8.1%

Genoa

Containerized goods up +18.2%. Cruise passengers down

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's financial results for the second half of 2024 show significant improvement

Schindellegi

In the fourth quarter, net sales increased by +18.8% and net profit by +11.3%

SHIPYARDS

The European Ship Recycling Regulation has achieved its objectives

Brussels

Too many shipowners - the latest assessment of the legislation denounces - still choose to demolish ships in South Asian shipyards

PORTS

Croce (Assagenti): the choice of the new president of the Western Liguria AdSP can no longer be postponed

Genoa

It is not acceptable - he denounced - that for more than a year the port system has been headless

SHIPPING

In 2024, CMA CGM revenues increased by +18% and net profit by +57%

Marseille

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +8%

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.9% thanks to containers

Bremen

Trend reversal in the last quarter when container loads decreased by -2.6%

SHIPPING

Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance Launches Second Low-Emission Maritime Shipping Competition

Washington

It is related to an activity lasting 3-5 years starting from 2027

SHIPPING

Costamare plans spin-off of dry bulk division

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Holdings will be created and is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings posts record year

Miami

High demand for cruises scheduled for 2025 and 2026

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic AdSP decreased by -7.7%

Bari

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA fully appreciates the European Clean Industrial Deal

Brussels

T&E also expressed its support, but considered the decision to postpone the proposal for a climate target for 2040 to be very worrying.

COMPANIES

80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs shipping and logistics group to InfraVia

Suresnes/Paris

The Louis-Dreyfus family will retain the remaining 20% of the capital

PORTS

Marsa Maroc will also manage the new West Terminal of the port of Nador West Med

Casablanca

Nearly two-thirds of the 1,440-meter quay will be dedicated to containers

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, intermodal shipments handled by German Kombiverkehr decreased by -5%

Frankfurt am Main

Riedl: Intermodal transport must be supported also through incentives

TRADE

In the fourth quarter of 2024, G20 trade recorded a conjunctural decline

Paris

Mixed performance of trade in services

TRADE

The latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer shows a variable trend towards good

Geneva

Positive effect of temporary increase in trade possible in view of introduction of new trade policies

TRUCKING

Trasportounito will propose a national haulage ban from March 31st

Rome

Longo: from the Ministry evanescent and contentless answers

COMPANIES

The introduction of ESG standards represents a profound transformation for port companies

Rome

SHIPPING

Attica Reports Record Revenue and Operating Performance in 2024

Athens

Profits down due to costs of merger with Anek and purchase of emission allowances

ACCIDENTS

Man arrested in investigation into collision between Solong and Stena Immaculate

Southampton

The charge is manslaughter due to gross negligence

SHIPYARDS

Beijing: Measures to revive US shipbuilding industry won't work

Beijing

New duties and tariffs - the government underlines - are harmful for both parties

SHIPPING

Messina Gets $50M Funding to Support Full Container Investment

Genoa

Agreement with BPER Banca and Banca Popolare di Sondrio

MARITIME SERVICES

The tanker Sounion attacked in August in the Red Sea has passed through the Suez Canal

Ismailia

ACCIDENTS

Collision between two ships near the port of Hull

Southampton / Jacksonville / Rotterdam

Fires broke out on both units

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +7.6%

Ravenna

Dry bulk and general cargo on the rise. Liquid bulk declines

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's monthly revenue growth trend slows

Taipei/Keelung

In February, increases of +13.5%, +3.1% and +19.9% were recorded respectively

SHIPPING

In 2024, containers transported by the fleet of the Chinese SITC increased by +10.7%

Hong Kong

Annual revenues up +25.9%

NEWS

A shipment of 240 kg of cocaine was seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

The drug came from South America

ASSOCIATIONS

Assoporti presents new guidelines for inclusive communication

Rome

Giampieri: a valid tool for more effective, respectful and inclusive communication throughout the port area

COMPANIES

German Schmitz Cargobull to acquire 48% of Polish GT Trailers

Munsterland

Both produce semi-trailers and logistics equipment

LOGISTICS

AP Moller Capital to acquire 40% of Philippine AC Logistics

Copenhagen

Agreement with Ayala Corporation which holds the entire capital of the company

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings has sold the ro-pax ferry Kriti II built in 1979

Athens

Sold for $3.6 million, it will be dismantled at an EU-authorized shipyard

PORTS

New economic and operational records for the ICTSI terminal group

Manila

Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +2.5%

COMPANIES

Lauritzen Bulkers has bought Canadian Alexander & Blake

Copenhagen

The company operates ocean freight forwarding of dry bulk, break bulk and project cargo.

SAILING LIST

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COMPANIES

Royal HaskoningDHV has bought the Scottish Arch Henderson

Aberdeen/Amersfoort

The Aberdeen company specialises in the design of marine works

OFFSHORE

Collaboration agreement between Saipem and Divento for floating wind in Italy

Milan

It foresees the use of STAR 1 technology for the construction of semi-submersible foundations

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease Reports Record Annual and Quarterly Financial Results

Athens

Revenues increased by +5.4% in 2024

SHIPYARDS

Trump promises tax incentives for US shipbuilders

Washington

Creation of new Office of Shipbuilding announced

SHIPPING

CMB.TECH invests $1.18 billion to acquire 40.8% of Golden Ocean

Antwerp

The Belgian company will buy the stake held by John Fredriksen's Hemen Holding

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The partners of Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci inject ten million into the company

Leghorn

In November the Board of Directors prepared a restructuring plan

CRUISES

Seabourn has sold the Seabourn Sojourn cruise ship to Mitsui Ocean Cruises

Seattle/Tokyo

It will be transferred to the Japanese company in the second half of 2026

LOGISTICS

ECG adopts a program to increase the safety of vehicle delivery to dealers

Brussels

MOURNING

Cristoforo Canavese dies at 76

Savona

Prominent figure of the Ligurian port system

EDUCATION

The deed of acquisition of the historic building in Gaeta that will host the ITS Academy Caboto has been signed

ENVIRONMENT

At the PSA Venice - Vecon terminal, traditional diesel has been replaced with HVO biofuel

Genoa

Enables an 88.7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

PORTS

In the port of Augusta, two port cranes have been moved to restore their functioning

Augusta

They are owned by the Port System Authority

INFRASTRUCTURE

The last diaphragm of the Galleria Salerno Porta Ovest road infrastructure has been demolished

Salerno

It directly connects the commercial port of the Campania city to the motorway junction

PORTS

China's CMPort to Acquire 70% of Brazilian Terminal Operator Vast Infraestrutura

Hong Kong/Rio de Janeiro

Active in the port of Açu, it handles 30% of the national crude oil exports

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro, concession renewed to Heidelberg Materials Italia Cementi

Joy Taurus

The duration of the contract has been increased from four to ten years

CRUISES

Construction of a new cruise terminal has begun in Antigua

St. John's

It will be completed by the middle of next year

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.7% in 2024

Helsinki

Pippingsköld confirms purchase of three additional new ro-pax vessels to enter service in 2028

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Confirmed to Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal the railway shunting activity in the Interporto of Padua

Padua

PORTS

Daniele Rossi appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic

COMPANIES

Tarros appoints its own agent in Germany

The Spice

It is Global Liner Agencies, a company based in Stuttgart.

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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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

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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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

ESPO: Clean Industrial Deal is an important first step towards decarbonisation

Brussels

The plan was presented today by the European Commission

PORTS

The TAR declares the appeal of Med Yacht Storage on the state concession in Vado Ligure inadmissible

Genoa

PORTS

In France, employers are calling for a public-private coordination unit to limit the impact of strikes at ports

Paris

The aim is to find solutions quickly

PORTS

The tender for the supply of temporary work in the ports of the Southern Adriatic AdSP has been completed

Bari

Leone: Ports will finally be able to count on a mutual assistance mechanism

FINANCING

The Central Adriatic Port Authority publishes the notice for incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti Youth Group Board of Directors Renewed

Rome

Filippo Bongiovanni has been appointed president

SHIPPING

Augusta Due (Mednav group) returns to the newbuilding market with a 18,500 dwt tanker

Rome

It was built by the Chinese shipyard Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

PORTS

2025 has started very badly for Spanish ports

Madrid

In January 43 million tons of goods were moved (-6.4%)

PORTS

Infrastructure maintenance work begins in the port of Syracuse

Syracuse

Interventions with a total value of over 300 thousand euros

SAFETY & SECURITY

New Fincantieri-Edge agreement to develop solutions for the protection of underwater infrastructures

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2024, freight traffic in Italian ports grew by +0.5%

Naples/Rome

Solid bulk and conventional cargo decrease. Growth in other sectors

INDUSTRY

MAIRE, Eni and Iren begin the authorization process for a circular methanol and hydrogen plant

Milan

Fritelli (Nextchem): Italian ports will be among the first in the world to be able to use the new ecological fuel

PORTS

Maestripieri (CISL Liguria): the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado need a president

Genoa

The airports - he denounced - are forced to operate in an absolute emergency regime

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

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