BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

July 4, 2019

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CMA CGM levies war risk surcharge for cargo crossing the Persian Gulf CMA CGM levies US$200/TEU Asia-S Africa rate hike August 1 OOCL cancels Asia-Europe sailings due to low demand US retailers welcome decision not to impose more tariffs on Chinese goods ITCSI's Croatian terminal expands to handle 20,000 TEUers Singapore Shipping Association issues IMO Sulphur Cap 2020 Readiness Plan FreightWaves acquires American Shipper APL scoops 'Fuel Efficiency Award' at Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia Cargo volume dips 5pc at Singapore Changi Airport in May Air freight players hunt out new markets to offset fallout from trade war Air Canada to purchase Canada's Transat for US$396m

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JULY 3, 2019
CMA CGM supports development of company specialising in underwater solutions for maritime industry More lines join blockchain-enabled digital shipping platform Deendayal Port has a number of projects lined up to further consolidate its position

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More service, fewer trucks

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JULY 3, 2019
HMM move will reshape the shipping alliance landscape again Shipping starting to clean up its act, but aviation contrails still a concern Haulage sector wants Whitehall to ensure goods keep moving after 'no-deal' Brexit Investors see potential in the new logistics 'disruptors' Contship Italia appoints Alfredo Scalisi general manager at La Spezia terminal ZIM launches new Asis-US Gulf services in co-operation with 2M Inside the conflict at Walmart John Dietrich takes over at Atlas Air, as Bill Flynn becomes chairman Market Insight: Q&A with Joe Bento - Radiant's 'unique model' is key as it keeps chasing growth Analysis: time to return to good 'old-fashioned loyalty' in logistics

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JULY 3, 2019
Maine Maritime to add new Center for Professional Mariner Development William J. Brennan, President of Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), Castine, Me., recently announced today that the academy has completed the purchase of a four-acre parcel of land at a former paper mill Virginia starts construction of first offshore wind farm Virginia Governor Ralph Northam picked up a shovel July 1 to take part in a ceremonial ground breaking marking the start of construction of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) demonstration project, IMO's MSC moves ahead on inclinometer carriage The carriage of electronic inclinometers on all newbuild containers and bulk carriers could become mandatory under the SOLAS convention. IMO's Marine Safety Committee recently approved a German government submission on inclinometer performance Grimaldi cruise ferries go greener with Corvus "mega batteries" Corvus Energy reports that it has completed the installation of a 5.5 MWh battery energy storage systems (ESS) in each of the two Grimaldi Group RoPax cruise ferries Cruise Barcelona and Cruise Business booming at BWTS specialist Optimarin Sandnes, Norway, headquartered ballast water treatment specialist Optimarin reports that its results for the first six months of 2019 show a year-on-year doubling of revenues, orders and a substantial increase in earnings. China raises Malacca Strait security level to MARSEC 3 The Chinese Ministry of Transport has raised the security level for Chinese-flagged vessels transiting the the Strait of Malacca to MARSEC Level 3 - the highest threat level. "All relevant international shipping ExxonMobil introduces its 0.50 percent sulfur marine fuels range - EMF.5 ExxonMobil has introduced EMF.5, its range of Engineered Marine Fuels developed ahead of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) global 0.50 percent sulfur cap. It says that all the fuels in the range

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JULY 3, 2019
UK ports want Brexit customs measures extended across the board 'Most of Britain's ports already successfully handle huge volumes of non-EU trade and have been working hard to prepare for... Drewry downgrades 2019 container growth forecast Drewry says a series of existential fears are beginning to present themselves that could dent demand for shipping in the... Greece urged to prioritise seafaring as a profession Remarks come just ahead of Greek national election EU overestimates shipping's CO2 emissions by 18m tonnes EU revises published CO2 data in MRV report down by 12% after mistake regarding emissions linked to just three ro-pax... Global Energy Ventures chooses CIMC for compressed natural gas ships The Chinese yard won the contract to build the four 200MMscf CNG carriers in a competitive bid among three yards Greek owners top first-half secondhand spending Allied Shipbroking data shows Greeks spending $1.6bn on 116 vessels in first six months, although S&P business overall is lagging... Capesize rallies on tonnage tightness in the Atlantic China is drawing down iron ore inventories at a record pace to levels last seen around 2017, according to analysts UN allows release of ships after alleged sanctions-busting probe The United Nations has approved the release of two ships impounded by South Korea on suspicion of transferring oil to... Zim picks up extra loops in wake of HMM alliance reshuffle Israeli carrier extends co-operation agreement with 2M on Asia-US east coast trades World Boxship Fleet Update: Calm before the storm? Fleet benefits from no new orders in June, but there could be more on the way Stolt-Nielsen says chemical tanker market has 'bottomed out' The tankers division reported an operating profit of $12.8m, compared with $14.3m in the year-earlier period China raises attack alert in Malacca Strait to highest level 'The raising of the threat level for Chinese-flagged vessels has been unexpected, particularly as the regional dynamics within and surrounding... Braemar boosted by 'strong' newbuilding activity 'Our newbuilding activity has been strong in recent months and has added to the forward order book,' Braemar said Daily Briefing Iranian crude nears EU after start of trading mechanism \| Unipec in 'league of its own' to lead tanker charters... Brazil probe tracks alleged bribes linked to Sembmarine The payments EJA's former consultant made in favour of EJA have also been linked to the former president of the... Maersk says new trade routes offset impact of US sanctions More than 80% of the volume decline in container traffic from China to the US has been compensated for by... Annus horribilis: the year P&I went pear-shaped Marine mutuals report steep climb in major claims, with some also highlighting personal injury claims and the impact of inflation...

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JULY 3, 2019
Zim, 2M deepen pact with new Asia-Gulf services Bill would allow California agency to block port automation Peak season capacity slashed on Asia-Europe US spring trucking surge arrives late More R&D needed for low-carbon marine fuels Infographic: Sailing toward zero-emission container shipping

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JULY 3, 2019
Cuban state oil company on US sanctions list Maduro is 'clinging to power', says treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin Dry bulk market heads into 'challenging' second half Dry bulk freight rates are on the rebound but trade dynamics and scrubber retrofits pose risks, shipowners say. Avenir LNG confident of newbuild charter despite being a reluctant shipowner Avenir LNG looks increasingly likely to charter out the first of its small-scale newbuildings, the chief executive of one of its major shareholders has confirmed. The Oslo over the counter listed company has four 7,500-cbm ships and two 20,000-cbm vessels on order and an 80% share in an import terminal being built in Sardinia. Avenir LNG mulls employment options for first newbuilding Open specu Petrobras appeals $620m judgement against Vantage Petrobras is appealing its $622m US federal court loss in the four-year legal fight with Vantage Drilling featuring Taiwanese shipowner Nobu Su. Vantage Drilling wins $620m Petrobras arbitration fight The Brazilian state oil company filed notice it was appealing the judgement that the 2017 arbitration process before the International Centre for Dispute Resolution was fair 21 June. The appeal wil Sinokor moves on aframax tanker newbuildings at Samsung Heavy Talk swirls around extent of haul at Samsung Heavy Industries Hapag-Lloyd caps liability after January ship fire Hapag-Lloyd has had its liability capped after a fire aboard one of its containerships in early January. District judge Gregory Woods signed an order last Friday limiting claims against the German shipowner to $15.9m after the 3 January fire on the 7,510-teu Yantian Express (built 2002) in the North Atlantic. TT Club: Major boxship fire occurs on average every 60 days The fire started in a seal Neste re-emerges as shipowner with ice-class tanker order Finnish refiner Neste has splashed out $140m on a pair of specialised aframax tanker newbuildings in what appears to be a return to shipowning. A spokesman for the company confirmed that Neste has contracted two ice-class 1A aframax vessels at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea which he said are of a high specification. Neste sells last tankers He said the vessels are for trading in the Ba India on way to join Hong Kong Convention, official says Indian ambassador affirms country's commitment to ship recycling treaty PB Tankers removed from US sanctions list PB Tankers been removed from the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control's list of blocked persons and property after the Italian shipowner agreed to terminate its charter with Cuba's state oil company. According to OFAC, one of PB Tankers six ships, the 51,062-dwt Silver Point (built 2001) had a charter to carry oil between Cuba and Venezuela, in violation of US sanctions. PB T Kmarin settles for $7.5m less on sale of ex-Hanjin boxship Price for Kmarine Aqua below market benchmark, probably due to outstanding charter commitments Freight rates on the transpacific soar as lines axe sailings But operators on Asia to Europe trades struggle to counter weak demand by slashing capacity BW Group takes Dorian LPG selldown to $5.7m with latest share sales Andreas Sohmen-Pao's BW Group has extended its selldown of stock in former takeover target Dorian LPG. LPG owners don't expect new ships despite rising rates BW Group cuts Dorian LPG position Commodore-to-be John Hadjipateras has no regrets after baulking at BW LPG takeover bid The Singaporean Group has now shed shares worth $5.7m in its rival during the past two weeks, filings show. As Trade Equinor keeps Eidesvik PSV for three years Viking Avant will be upgraded with battery and hybrid power solutions. Italian ship-demolition project moves ahead in Mediterranean New shiprecycling facility in the Mediterranean expects to start work in September - and has eyes on European approval UK tries again with no-deal Brexit ferry tender Owners asked to provide extra capacity once more - if the UK crashes out with no agreement. Strike Club reaffirms cover after Gulf attacks Mutual's board pledges to keep delay insurance in place despite heightened risk. KOTC quashes rumours of five-year-old VLCC scrap sale Kuwait-based tanker owner says brokers around sale of modern tanker are inaccurate Owners suffer because shipping can't trust port state control data Thousands of ships have been reported with detentions that never happened. Efforts to correct the errors have not gone far enough Russia hits the accelerator on its planned Arctic LNG projects But key decisions still need to be made on shipping before the final picture becomes clear Varde Partners plots long-term stay in shipping industry hit by dislocation in funding Transport boss outlines three-pronged approach to industry facing $50bn pullback in bank financing AGS lists in Oslo after Songa Bulk takeover Houston seismic vessel operator begins trading in Norway after adopting Blystad company's listing. Pacific Basin Shipping wipes out swathes of bond debt A put option has been met with enthusiasm from Pacific Basin's bondholders, which has reduced its debt burden. Zim boosts 2M ties after HMM defection Israeli line looking to step up collaboration after South Korean owner quits alliance. Stolt-Nielsen set for $420m in tanker finance as it closes on $200m terminal placement Stolt-Nielsen is set to bank a major loan covering a raft of tankers and is in the process of securing capital for its terminal business. Oslo-listed Stolt is also confidence of meeting bond maturities due in the next couple of years, it told investors today. Stolt-Nielsen posts weak second quarter results as tanker upturn proves illusive Brexit prompts CMA CGM UK flag exodus John Fredriksen Wartsila steps up biogas fuel drive Finnish shipping technology group Wartsila has formed a new company to supply biogas. Wartsila Biogas Solutions (WBS) has been formed by merging Wartsila Puregas Solutions, a specialist in biogas upgrading technology, with Wartsila's biogas liquefaction team. The market for advanced biofuels is growing in line with efforts regarding the reduction of fossil fuels, the company said. "Wartsila Bio China issues ship attack warning for Malacca Straits Authorities have raised security to the highest level for China-flagged ships in the Malacca Straits. Seatruck tightens safety after crewman dies in fall Danish owner's 66-year-old bosun took unnecessary risk during painting work on ropax, UK probe finds Stolt-Nielsen posts weak second quarter results as tanker upturn proves illusive A terminal fire in the US and a chemical tanker market stuck close to the bottom of the cycle have impacted results at Stolt-Nielsen. The Oslo-listed shipowner today reported a second quarter performance below market expectations amid a positive outlook for improvements ahead in the tanker sector. Avance Gas eyes Fredriksen-driven fleet growth and a possible US listing Avenir LNG mulls employme Strong newbuilding activity drives better first quarter for Braemar ACM Shipbroker Braemar ACM has enjoyed an improved first quarter performance helped by a strong showing in the newbuilding market, its London listed parent told the City this morning. Boxship demolitions on course to double as feeders head to beaches Downing trims Braemar stake on back of share price rally Key shipping players party onboard the Christian Radich Braemar Shipping Services also point Flensburger denies its ferry customers are ditching orders German shipbuilder says ropax orders remain on track despite recent media claims to the contrary Sun shines on McIlvaney's 14th annual golf tournament Brokers, cash buyers, retirees and friends enjoy a day on the greens Scrubbers will be best solution for many years, says Yara Marine boss Health and environmental benefits are major drivers that technology provider claims make systems best investment YPF hunts for lone LNG carrier for Tango FLNG cargoes Argentinian energy company may need vessel to wait as mini-floater restocks its tanks Astrup investment firm Pactum suffers sharp decrease in profit Norwegian shipowner Eivind Astrup and his family saw a sharp drop in profits last year at their investment firm, Pactum. Pactum logged a pre-tax profit of NOK 94m ($11m, at today's exchange rate) on revenues totalling NOK 109m in 2018, according to the company's annual report, which has just become publicly available. Astrup celebrates strong year with solid profits Greek owner pays $11.6m for Brexit prompts CMA CGM UK flag exodus French line has moved 49 vessels from UK register to avoid uncertainty Digital standardisation 'may be impossible' for shipping But difficulty in unifying digital standards should not mean extra costs, Jacco de Jong says Jensen and Clarksons team up on $1.2bn order for pioneering gas ships Australian company GEV picks CIMC Raffles for up to eight new CNG carriers LPG owners don't expect new ships despite rising rates Avance CFO Simonsen: 'There's enough ships already in the orderbook' Brazil searches Sembcorp Marine yard as part of 'Operation Car Wash' Singapore rig builder said action relates to investigations against a former consultant and yard president. VIDEO: Boskalis to "dry-dock" Carnival ship for pod repairs Operation by Dutch contractor will see work carried out aboard semi-submersible vessel

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JULY 3, 2019
Commentary: Huawei saga a lot like ZTE story U.S. companies eager to rekindle their exports with the beleaguered Chinese telecom Huawei should expect the unexpected, 40-year export control consultant says. 2M Alliance, ZIM add Gulf services Maersk and MSC add a second service between Asia and U.S. Gulf ports, and ZIM will take space on both. Belgian firm absorbs bankrupt third-party freight payer The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida approved the $2.3 million sale of IPS Worldwide's remaining assets to Europe Management SPRL. Drewry downgrades container growth projections Global container port throughput is forecast to grow 3% in 2019 instead of 3.9% because of tariffs and other headwinds. Firms exempted from CV duties on Canadian softwood Customs and Border Protection will refund all cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties collected on those shipments. CBP sets date for mandatory electronic in-bond filings Lessors warn misuse of containers growing US, Tunisia ink Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement State adds Gabon eligibility for rough diamond trade

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JULY 3, 2019
Italy's Bunker Energy to launch 0.5% S bunker fuel at Augusta Italian bunker supplier Bunker Energy is to launch IMO 2020 compliant 0.5% sulfur marine fuel at Augusta, the company said in a press release Wednesday. NYMEX RBOB surges as USAC stock draw heightens supply concerns RBOB futures settled sharply higher Wednesday amid supply concerns after US Energy Information Administration data showed a steep drop in US Atlantic Coast inventories last week. ExxonMobil offers low-sulfur Engineered Marine Fuels ahead of IMO 2020 "Compliance should not come at the expense of fuel quality," Volta said. Gasoil EFS narrows to year-to-date high on tighter Asian supply Production cuts at regional refineries to around 80%-90% since May, coupled with scheduled turnarounds in India and China have propped up prices. FUTURES: Crude higher on bullish US stocks data, OPEC+ supply deal Prices may have found a floor of around $60/b for Brent crude but further upsides depend on the resolution of US-China trade tensions, among others, an IG market strategist said. SHIPPING QUARTERLY: Americas Q3 dirty tanker freight to firm on exports, IMO 2020 IMO 2020 could reduce tonnage availability as owners send ships to dry dock for scrubber installations, floating storage needs and earlier-than-normal refinery maintenance.

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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

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		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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