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BRIEFS

December 20, 2019

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Hong Kong exports expected to slide 2pc in 2020: HKTDC forecast CMA CGM, Shell team up to power box ships with marine biofuel Maersk names Vincent Clerc as new CEO of ocean, logistics division OOCL wins accolade in 2019 Lloyd's List Europe Awards S Carolina ports is recognised for productivity of Wando Welch Terminal Johor port's throughput swells to one million TEU BIFA appoints David Stroud as adviser for airfreight security, sustainable logistics IATA forecast 2020 air cargo growth of 2pc on profit of US$29 billion Stiffer penalties to tackle mis-labelling of lithium ion batteries Celebi appoints Christopher Licht as COO at Frankfurt branch

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
H. K. Joshi assumes charge as C&MD, SCI First woman to be at the helm of affairs Indian Register of Shipping among top 10 classification societies SAL adds three heavy lift vessels to fleet Vessels advised to be vigilant while transiting Gulf of Guinea region Anti-dumping duty on cheap plastic imports sought Palm oil imports drop in Nov. Restrictions imposed on import of gold Navigation service charge hike at Australia's Port of Newcastle postponed Port of Antwerp targeting break-bulk Railways aims at 45 pc of total freight movement in country Road users' difficulties after FASTag implementation will be sorted out soon, says Minister GST Council's decisions regarding law- & procedure-related changes Piyush Goyal asks industry to reduce dependence on imported goods Tripura gets its first SEZ

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
Hutchison to acquire APMT's Maasvlakte box terminal, and promises no redundancies IATA's 'ONE Record' rushing through development, but is it worth it? Mixed fortunes for box ship owners as the year ends and a greener era looms Titan Aviation and Bain Capital aircraft leasing joint-venture ready for take-off Cosco preparing for a $1.8bn boxship spending spree?

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
Davie to become Canada's third National Shipbuilding Strategy strategic partner The Government of Canada today announced that Quebec shipbuilder Davie has pre-qualified to become the third strategic partner under the country's National Shipbuilding Strategy. The NSS's third yard will build six program VIDEO: Hull coating inspired by tuna skin wins global warming prevention award Nippon Paint Marine Coatings reports that its low-friction hull coating system LF-Sea has won a 2020 Japanese Government Award for Global Warming Prevention Activity. LF-Sea incorporates a specially formulated hydrogel that mimics LR certification validates Wärtsilä cyber security measures Lloyd's Register (LR) has awarded Wärtsilä system-level cyber certification for network architecture relating to Wärtsilä's integrated main and auxiliary machinery. The LR ShipRight SAFE AL2 certification, which has been awarded to Wärtsilä's VIDEO: Metal Shark set for full-rate production of Navy's next-gen patrol boats Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark and the U.S. Navy are nearing the end of the operational test and evaluation (OT&E) trial period for the Navy's incoming standardized 40 PB patrol boat Marine Highways and COB will be in focus at TTB Speakers at Marine Log's upcoming TTB (Tugs, Towboats, Barges) event will include Tim Pickering of MARAD's Office of Ports & Waterways and Rich Teubner, Vice President of SEACOR AMH, who will look NTSB reports on costly barge contact with grain terminal The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on an October 2018 incident in which a barge pushed by an ARTCO towboat slammed into a grain terminal causing extensive damage, According

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
Pressure on dry bulk rates in 2020? Despite the larger ship sizes facing pressures, Danish Ship Finance lead analyst Christopher Rex believes the smaller ship sizes will... Cargill and Trafigura offer mixed reaction to $5bn clean fuel research fund Leading charterers have acknowledged the shipping industry is making an effort, but there are doubts about the impact of the... IMO transition charges boost ocean freight spot rates Too early to tell if price rises based on fuel surcharges will stick, says Drewry The Erika heavy fuel oil spill - 20 years on The Clean Arctic Alliance's Lead Adviser argues that on the 20th anniversary of the Erika tanker oil spill, governments need... Cosco denies order rumours Chinese liner giant denies claims it is to return to the yards for boxship order Greek owners back R&D fund with call for 'paradigm shift' Union of Greek Shipowners president Theodore Veniamis says that true decarbonisation impossible without fuel innovation and calls for technology challenge... Lights dim on alternative sourcing Do carriers know it's Christmas time at all? Rightship extends ratings profile to reward good business practice Martin Crawford-Brunt has started to reposition Rightship away from its focus on GHG rating on bulk carriers to a more... Viewpoint: Is trade bad for shipping? The shrieking voices of impatient climate activism need to pipe down and become better educated on maritime matters. The industry... Daily Briefing Free to read: LNG seaborne trade soars as crude tonne miles set to plunge 30% by 2050 \| South Korea... Hyundai Heavy bags more than $1bn in LNG carrier orders The latest shipbuilding contracts have pushed HHI's total new orders this year to $11.3bn, hitting 71% of its annual target Maersk offices in Brazil searched over Petrobras bribe inquiry Maersk confirmed in a note that its offices in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo have been searched by the...

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
Forwarders embracing digital quotes: Freightos survey Special report: The shipper's view of breakbulk chartering Truck data gives carriers glimmer of hope Smaller truck fleets ramp up hiring: ATA Asia-US carriers to blank record post-CNY sailings Union protections at forefront of Hutchison deal to buy Rotterdam terminal CEO Birkeland wraps up tenure at G2 Ocean

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
Growing confidence as shipping's prospects brighten up Shipowners and managers are particularly bullish on the industry outlook Alphatanker sees $400 fuel price spread in IMO 2020 switch Slow pace of scrubber fitting and low production of 0.5%-sulphur fuel will lead to wider fuel price spread in January Shell ups LNG ship charter tally to eight with JP Morgan duo Energy major confirms deals with Knutsen OAS Shipping and Korea Line on earlier reported sextet Navigator Europa to lift first cargo from new US ethylene terminal Navigator's 50:50 JV terminal with Enterprise Products Partners is being commissioned on schedule Evercore drops Capital Product, Diana Shipping and Safe Bulkers Eight banks in total have either cut or reduced their coverage of shipping stocks during 2019. Euronav's IMO 2020 fuel storage bet pays off with $52m profit Value of compliant fuel on Belgian owner's ULCC growing while off Malaysia Shipping Corp of India appoints first ever female boss Harjeet Kaur Joshi steps up from finance director role to replace Anoop Sharma on a permanent basis Former Golden Ocean CEO Ringstad Vartdal breezes in at renewables group Former John Fredriksen bulker lieutenant becomes EVP of Statkraft in Oslo Letter: Industry bunker proposal a sincere, well thought out measure on carbon The proposal from all of the major international shipowner associations for a mandatory research-and-development contribution that will generate around $5bn of funding, might appear at first glance to be 'bureaucratic' or 'too little, too late' - as suggested by Tradewinds (in a 18 December comment entitled Bunker fund must not act as a smokescreen from a carbon tax). Bunker fund must not act as Anger in Scotland as ropax price doubles to $260m Government accused of mismanagement of contract at Ferguson Marine Engineering Pirate mothership spotted off Nigeria near d'Amico tanker Suspicious activity reported 194 km south-west of Agbami oil terminal in piracy hot spot Flex LNG locks in fresh year-plus charter deal for trading vessel Spanish company will take on ship in direct continuation as existing deal with parent concludes Niels Stolberg loses appeal against jail term End of road for former Beluga boss as Germany's highest criminal court upholds three-and-a-half-year prison sentence V.Group takes full control of Dania Ship Management from MOL Directors leaving as Japanese owner sells 60% stake to UK group Glencore adds to LNG volumes by buying Orsted's loss-making arm Deal includes regas capacity in Rotterdam and five supply contracts for charterer of LNG tonnage Hyundai Heavy nets order for six Shell-chartered LNG carriers in year-end order sprint Two surprise owner names linked to newbuildings backed by time charters with another pair of orders expected Green group claims bunker levy would raise 'peanuts' compared with ETS scheme The European Union claims funds raised by industry's global fuel levy will fall short of its own proposal Capital Liberty makes $700,000 profit from sale of box feedership Greek-German joint venture sells first ship for healthy return AlixPartners says action needed as rising OSV tide will see some owners sink Analysts at AlixPartners call for action on debt and vessel oversupply if the sector is to make money again Russia to build dry bulk port in Tartus, Syria New port will serve as gateway for Russian grain heading to the Middle East Cross Ocean Partners behind Greek shipping loan swoop London-based fund picks up $292m of National Bank of Greece's non-performing maritime loan portfolio Foroohari grows fleet with second sub-panamax boxship German owner splashes less than $8m to buy the Johannes-S Global Energy Ventures to extend deadline for $1.2bn CNG order Australian group needs to secure Brazilian business before committing to CNG newbuildings in China Tanker master jailed over 'unprecedented' Shell fuel theft Vietnamese captain is second to be charged in sweeping case over scam in Singapore Chinese reefer burns in the Northern Pacific Sea Mark crew safe after abandoning ship when blaze broke out off Iwo Jima Tristar plunges into LNG with BP deal Dubai-based shipowner buys first LNG carrier in sale and charter-back deal

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
California to approve autonomous delivery vehicles - with or without a safety driver The rules are expected to trigger a rush on new commercial delivery pilot projects. APM Terminals selling Rotterdam terminal to Hutchison Ports APM Terminals is selling one of its two large terminals in Rotterdam, but will retain ownership of Maasvlakte II. US House passes new North American trade pact The Senate is not expected to vote on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement until early 2020. Canada's Groupe Morneau grows reefer division with Beacon acquisition Quebec-based Morneau Eskimo nearly doubles fleet with purchase of long-standing Toronto partner Beacon Transit Lines, strengthening coverage of food industry customers. Knight-Swift cuts earnings outlook again The biggest truckload carrier in the U.S. Knight-Swift cuts its fourth quarter 2019 earnings outlook again. The company plans to "revise" its first quarter 2020... TIACA opens its doors to more air cargo players The International Air Cargo Association is trying to unify the air cargo industry on common issues and practices through a new membership approach. Canadian National back to normal following strike Canadian National reports operations have returned to "normalized" levels after an eight-day work stoppage. Kingsgate Logistics capitalizes on Cincinnati's 'Silicon Valley' freight scene The 33-year-old company continues its charge at the technological forefront. Trump to sign off on 2020 transportation spending bill Action averts government shutdown, funds key infrastructure programs. Freight Futures daily curve: 12/19 Trucking Freight Futures were higher Wednesday on a broad market rally. Trucks carried 72% of all US-Mexico freight in October Trucks continue to carry the majority of cross-border imports and exports during the month of October, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of... Vigorous storm slamming Pacific Northwest less than a week before Christmas (with forecast video) Up to three feet of mountain snowfall in Cascades next two to three days. Ice, flooding rains below. Lufthansa Cargo offers dynamic spot pricing Upgrade expands carrier's fast-pricing ability beyond contract rates Constructive disruption: Brokers focus on carrier experience in digital age The face of the freight brokerage industry has evolved over the past several years, and veteran brokerages have been forced to rethink their technology strategies... Forwarders make huge leap in online freight procurement sales But an undercover survey finds that traditional forwarders face increased pressure from container lines and digital forwarders. US rail volumes maintain downward trend The continued dip in rail volumes comes as North American freight rail groups press for trade pact. Today's Pickup: Stricter USMCA regulations might increase auto prices in the U.S. USMCA will cost automakers $3 billion in added tariffs; Chinese EV sales plunge; U.S. holiday season will see over $1 trillion in sales. Ring the carrier bells: Four straight weeks of pricing power gains (with video) Tender rejections above 10 for the first time in 2019, volumes are holding and holiday rates are cheery. US drops sanctions against Latvian port authority Aivars Lembergs resigned as chairman of Vetspils Freeport Authority on Dec. 10, the day after the U.S. sanctioned the port authority for its connection to... Fleet management tips for the holidays: 5 best practices Kayla Matthews writes about best practices to manage fleets during the holidays. Carriers running old telematics devices risk fines on the highway Any carrier still running AOBRDs is running the risk of hefty fines and being placed out of service during highway inspections. Understanding cyberattacks and fireproofing operations can save logistics stakeholders from needless ruin The transport and logistics sector witnesses thousands of cyberattacks every year, and it is essential for stakeholders to be wary of opportunistic threats and impersonation... Commentary: Is intermodal over as a growth story? Market Expert Michael Baudendistel writes about rail intermodal volume is lower for the long-term, or can it be more competitive with trucking. Falling global trade-to-GDP ratio worries shipping industry A falling trade-to-GDP ratio is a worrying trend for the shipping industry.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
Storm limits bunkering at Russian port of Novorossiisk: sources A storm has curtailed bunkering operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, sources said Thursday. Americas tanker rates rising as IMO 2020 deadline nears Americas clean and dirty freight rates have risen so far in December and are expected to climb into the first quarter of 2020, reflecting the costs of new low-sulfur bunker fuel regulations due to take effect January 1 Sinopec's Shanghai Petrochemical doubles VLSFO output in Dec amid record high margins Sinopec's Shanghai Petrochemical has doubled output of very low sulfur bunker fuel oil output to 20,000 mt in December from the month before as production margins for clean marine fuel hit record highs against gasoil and gasoline, a company source with close knowledge of the matter said Thursday. FUTURES 4: Crude resumes rise on US-China trade deal optimism The oil complex edged higher in Thursday morning trading as the market evaluated supply and demand outlooks amid positive developments on the US-China trade dispute and a US crude inventory draw. External: Global Risk Management

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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

Visual Sailing List

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%

Nola

Road freight traffic stable

PORTS

MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational

Barcelona

It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months

PORTS

In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore/HongKong

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%

PORTS

The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa

Genoa

It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth

Long Beach

In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)

SHIPPING

Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons

Rome

Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system

SHIPPING

Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt

Marseille

Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria

PORTS

Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector

Rome

Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

SHIPPING

First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened

Singapore

It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs

PORTS

Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector

Rome

Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System

LOGISTICS

UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi

Milan

The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949

LOGISTICS

New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland

London/Milan

Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%

Valencia

Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express

Milan

The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services

COMPANIES

Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck

Genoa

Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari

ASSOCIATIONS

This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary

Genoa

A series of celebratory events are planned

MARITIME SERVICES

MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip

Hamburg

The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

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PRESS REVIEW

Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits

(Türkiye Today)

Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy

(The News International, Pakistan)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published

Venice

The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units

SHIPPING

Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels

Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo

Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

SHIPPING

Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively

Reykjavik

PORTS

Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year

Singapore

Revenues up +8.8%

INDUSTRY

Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%

PORTS

AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire

ASSOCIATIONS

The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions

Rome

Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua

The Spice

The frequency is weekly

PORTS

CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia

Beirut

New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports

SHIPPING

Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Monk

Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa

Genoa

Immediate strike by workers in the sector

PORTS

The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly

The Spice

CUSTOMS

Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results

Helsinki

The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%

LOGISTICS

DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits

Hedehouse

Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%

PORTS

Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera

Venice

25-year contract

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January

Ravenna

Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January

Joy Taurus

347,917 TEUs were handled

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti

Rome

The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association

CUSTOMS

Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified

FINANCING

Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships

Hamburg

The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market

Singapore/Seoul

Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US

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