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BRIEFS
October 21, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate off slightly to US$580/TEU, USWC surge 4.2pc at $1,368/FEU
  • Maersk may be dethroned as the world's biggest box carrier
  • Busiest September in the Port of Long Beach's history despite trade war
  • LA-LB ports fight to retain market share by enhancing efficiency
  • New gates at APM's New Jersey terminal will cut truck turn times by 40pc
  • Control over Asia-ECSA capacity helps drive freight rate gains despite weak demand
  • Two shipping firms fined US$1.8m for illegally dumping oily bilge water in US
  • Port of Tokyo's H1 imports and exports drop to 4.6m TEU
  • Shipping on Northern Sea Route rises 40pc from Jan-September
  • Cathay group cargo volume drops 4.4pc in September to 172,637 tonnes
  • CargoLogicAir suffers net loss of US$23.08m despite doubling of revenues
  • Volga-Dnepr Group plays down reports of financial problems

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2019
  • MOL introduces augmented reality-based navigation system
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on certain steel imports
  • Malaysia offers to increase imports from India
  • APM Terminals launches global customer alerts system
  • Containers, dry bulk boost freight growth in Antwerp port
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority intensifies activities in India
  • High optimism seen about impact of GST on supply chain/warehousing business
  • Farm & allied sector cooperatives can make India a $ 5-tn economy, says Minister
  • India's growth seen reverting to previous highs
  • Adani in MoU for proposed chemical production complex in Mundra

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A foxy transport solution
  • Swiss manufacturer delivers locomotives to ADIF
  • New tool helps plan intermodal transports
  • Lower volumes and less capacity for Cathay Pacific
  • NEP Group takes over SOS Global Express
  • Vinod Gandhi wins award
  • Tarros Group presents newly certified container type
  • "The Big Twin" conversion programme launched
  • ONE has got a new core of data
  • Cathay Investments acquires Rhys Davies Logistics
  • Eurodis: Jens Reibold takes the lead
  • China to build 127 key special rail lines
  • New network member boosts London capacity
  • Prologis builds logistics centre in Bremen
  • Aris Kekedjian joins board of directors at XPO Logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Boluda enhances several services
  • Iberia fined for (fatally) wrong animal handling

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • Carriers may have halted container rate erosion, just as contract talks loom
  • Wincanton may join 'bidding war' for control of Eddie Stobart Logistics
  • TAPA and EU want a common standard for secure truck parking as crime rises
  • China's electronics exporters desperate for escape from trade war
  • DHL publishes its white paper on sustainable fuels for logistics
  • Niels van Namen to lead Ceva's healthcare business development
  • Changing shopping habits means demand for cold storage is outpacing capacity

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • Coast Guard issues OPC program RFI
    Following the Department of Homeland Security decision to make changes in its Offshore Patrol Cutter contract with Eastern Shipbuilding, the U.S. Coast Guard has released a request for information (RFI) to gauge
  • Shanghai shipyard launches Total LNG bunkering vessel
    Total reports that its first large liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker vessel has been launched. This follows the signing of a long-term charter contract between Total and Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) in
  • Aker, EDP Renewables in Korean floating wind farm venture
    EDP Renewables and Aker Solutions have formed a consortium with WindPower Korea that aims to develop a floating wind farm off the coast of Ulsan Metropolitan City in South Korea with an
  • Gard reports on lessons learned from scrubber claims
    A loss prevention note from mutual insurer Gard says that nearly 3,000 vessels will have exhaust gas scrubbers installed by 2020. For the majority of owners and crews, scrubber systems are new
  • Cash buyer of scrap ships fined in illegal export case
    Singapore headquartered Wirana Shipping Corporation, of the world's largest cash buyers of vessels for scrap, has accepted and paid a Norwegian penalty of NOK 7 million (about $764,000). The Norwegian Maritime Authority
  • Veteran ferry gets new job
    A 27-year old German coastal ferry is to take on a new life as a day cruise vessel. Germany's Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei Föhr-Amrum GmbH (WDR) reports that it has sold its M/V Rungholt

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • Shipmanagers are uniquely placed to speak for the industry
    Managers focused on quality and safety face even greater challenges than defending their reputation, including the lack of co-ordination within...
  • LNG marine fuel 'no better than gasoil or fuel oil'
    As the January 2020 deadline for exhaust gas emissions from ships approaches, a public relations battle is heating up about...
  • Shipbrokers of the future must be properly valued
    Students achieving the highest marks in the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers exams continue to impress and inspire. Let's hope the...
  • IEA says efficiencies could drive shipping's decarbonisation
    Alternative fuels, especially ammonia, will also play a crucial role but energy efficiency could be the biggest factor
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Asia's trade outlook
    The Podcast comes from Singapore this week, where Lloyd's List hosted the Asia Trade Outlook Forum, casting a critical eye...
  • Britannia to end general increases and hand back cash, despite underwriting deficit
    'The 2018/19 policy year was challenging, with lower-than-projected investment returns and claims being higher than expected. Claims continue to be...
  • Works to deepen Mauritania's iron ore port begin
    Once the works are complete, the port will be able to accommodate bulkers of up to 250,000 dwt
  • Call for better boxship fire prevention
    Insurers want the IMO to address insufficient detection and firefighting systems on ever-larger containerships
  • The Interview: Hing Chao
    New Wah Kwong chairman Hing Chao took an interestingly inland bound path before eventually finding his way back into the family-owned...
  • Minor bulk forecast to be a hotspot in the dry bulk market
    Newer types of cargoes, such as lithium, are becoming more commonplace trades for minor bulk operators to be engaged with...
  • DNV GL thinking said to be too 'fossil-centric'
    Nobody has engaged their brain on the IMO 2050 emissions targets, and shipping's challenge is a very steep one, argues...
  • Japan sends its own force to Strait of Hormuz
    Japan has decided to go it alone and send a JSDF force to the Strait of Hormuz. It has refused...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Cosco VLCCs wait for US waivers to discharge cargoes | Tanker rates retreat as eastbound routes cool...
  • APEX lists LSFO futures in Singapore
    The new futures for 0.5% low sulphur marine fuel oil start trading today on the Asia Pacific Exchange platform, with the...
  • Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards winners announced
    Eastern Pacific Shipping won the Company of the Year award for its disciplined and bold decisions to invest in the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • International union backs Montreal dockers in right to strike hearing
  • Container ship port call times rising despite productivity gains
  • Low ship utilization to test carriers' fuel price discipline
  • NY-NJ port will be proactive in ensuring terminal flow: officials
  • Asia-US spot rate shows capacity tightening
  • Asia-Europe capacity cuts slow falling container spot market
  • Chittagong port eyes conveyor system to fight congestion

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • Navios Acquisition to raise $15m from shares for business costs
    Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp is selling a further chunk of equity to help cover the day-to-day business costs. The Monaco-based tanker owner has priced an offering of 1.88 million shares of common stock for an aggregate of about $15m in a registered direct offering at $8 per share. The offering, set to close on or about 24 October, expects to make $14m, to be put toward "general corporate p
  • Wyker sells ferry to Greek family-owned consortium
    Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei Fohr-Amrum (WDR) has sold one of its ferries to a group of businesses owned by a Greek family that owns Cretan Daily Cruises. The German ferry operator has offloaded Rungholt to the undisclosed Greek buyers in Kissamos, a town on the Greek island of Crete. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Calls to Wyker were not immediately returned. Wyker used the shi
  • Bridges raised as speeding ship puts Swedish authorities on alert
    Rix Emerald reported to have experienced technical trouble in Gota River
  • MPC: investors showing 'high interest' in tanker space
    Robert Frese reveals blueprint for success in German management sector
  • Equinor hires Dof anchor handler for an extra six months
    One of Dof's anchor handlers has won a contract extension from Equinor Energy, while the shipowner works on securing long-term financing. Dof eyes $22m in new equity to help rescue Dof Subsea The Norwegian state energy producer will keep the 35,024-bhp Skandi Vega (built 2008) on hire for another six months, exercising a contract option linked to the framework agreement it signed with Dof in 201
  • Scrubber retrofit fires and acid corrosion insurance claims revealed by Gard
    Norwegian insurer blames a combination of design faults, poor workmanship and lack of preparation
  • UK maritime bodies 'cautiously' welcome Brexit deal, but uncertainties remain
    Attention now turns to the remaining unsolved issues and how UK-EU maritime relationships will stand after Brexit
  • Crude tanker fleet growth highest for six years, but set to tail off
    London broker SSY says 5.6% expansion of capacity in 2019 will not be repeated over next two years
  • Upstart anti-scrubber EPA campaign remains in the shadows
    Environmental Protection Alliance intends to keep its backers' names private to avoid what it claims is 'relentless harassment' by major corporations
  • World's largest LNG bunker vessel launched for Total in China
    MOL's pioneering LNG bunker vessel must be completed in time to serve CMA CGM's boxship newbuilding giants
  • 21 workers hit by 'serious infection' at Turku yard
    Vaccinations being carried out after staff working on completing vessels contract pneumococcal pneumonia in Finland.
  • Tour boat master cleared over fatal Viking collision
    Police say only suspect in Danube crash is captain of Viking Sigyn
  • Castor Maritime increases fleet size with panamax acquisition
    Petros Panagiotidis-led shipowner keeps it in the family for latest vessel purchase
  • Boskalis runs first dredger on used cooking oils
    Dutch owner teaming up with GoodFuels for 100% sustainable biofuels bunker solution
  • Clyde & Co recruits Norton Rose's Australia shipping chief
    Ernie van Buuren joining in December to boost growth
  • Research blames 'Asian ships' for plastics pollution
    University of Cape Town says vessels calling to and from China are most to blame for increase in bottles littering the seas
  • Pacific Basin rides handysize and supramax freight rally
    Hong Kong bulker owner said September saw rates reach multi-year highs across all segments
  • Keppel returns to the black as scrubber tally reaches 100
    Shipyard group boosted by new orders for LNG and renewables-related projects

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • Avia Solutions acquires Chapman Freeborn
    Chapman Freeborn unit targets freight forwarders
  • FreightWaves oil report: more signals of IMO 2020 impact on diesel prices
    The signal that IMO 2020 is here isn't going to be one big moment. There are other signs to watch for.
  • Down Under Trucking: Wisetech denies J Capital claims of financial trickery
    The last couple of days took a dramatic turn with U.S. short seller J Capital making explosive allegations that global logistics software behemoth, WiseTech -...
  • DOT rolls out "freedom gas" rail plan
    LNG export proposal immediately slammed by Democrat lawmakers.
  • Port Report: Long Beach moves record number of containers in September
    The Port of Long Beach saw a slide in container volumes arrested in September and hopes to attract more cargo with incentives.
  • Charleston port moves chassis off terminal to boost truck fluidity
    Off-site facility aims to give terminal more room to operate and make chassis moves more fluid.d
  • Freight volumes cool off significantly this week
    Trucking volumes still positive but slipping
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/18
    South and West Trucking Freight Futures stumble on Thursday, dragging the National average lower.
  • M&A bankers start to price in recession risk
    Middle-market leveraged buyouts are cooling, but institutions still taking risk on the venture and growth equity side of the industry.
  • Need for expediting safety measures across unsecured parking lots leading to alignment of standards
    Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is looking to align its Parking Security Requirements (PSR) industry standard with the European Commission's new truck safety at parking...
  • Flashback Friday: The evolution of tires
    Flashback Friday looks at the history of tires, which are necessary for nearly every vehicle.
  • 'Dogging' sex claims of U.K. government ridiculed by truckers
    British government minister's voyeuristic sex claims about truck drivers are "classist," "inappropriate" and "ignorant," says road transport representative.
  • FreightWaves NOW: What's happening with markets and outbound rejections?
    On today's FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin talks about the weather conditions in the Gulf of Mexico, Kyle Cunningham brings an update on outbound volumes, and...
  • U.S. continues sanctions break for Swedish refiner with Venezuelan ties
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control on Oct. 17 extended the general license for Nynas AB that is 50% owned by Venezuela's state-owned oil company,...
  • Dangerous weekend flooding possible for Gulf Coast (forecast video)
    Threat for "life-threatening" storm surge and coastal flooding in Florida this weekend due to tropical system in Gulf.
  • Wincanton emerges as potential Eddie Stobart buyer
    The U.K.-based logistics company has been given due diligence access to the scandal-plagued trucking firm's accounts.
  • Volvo highlights electric trucks and GHG engines for Mexico market at Transport Expo ANPACT
    Connectivity, electric trucks and autonomous vehicles were highlighted by Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) at Transport Expo ANPACT 2019. The event,...
  • HelloFresh pushes towards leaner and more centralized last-mile meal-kit delivery
    Meal-kit delivery company HelloFresh leverages data from last-mile movement and consumer feedback to make its deliveries precise and error-free.
  • Today's Pickup: Logistics solutions boost CBD pet products market
    Plus: Waymo goes to Paris; 12% of Americans responsible for two-thirds of all airline emissions.
  • Brokers: Does it matter how you pay your carriers?
    Payment visibility is a proven builder of carrier loyalty.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • China's Zhoushan port aims to raise bonded bunker fuel sales to 5 mil mt by 2020
    Total bunker fuel sales is expected to hit 4 million mt this year.
  • France's Total launches first 'large' LNG bunker ship to propel LNG as a marine fuel
    French oil major Total launched its first large LNG bunker vessel at a time when infrastructure has been deemed inadequate by many bunker fuel players and thus a hurdle to the widespread adoption of the gas as a marine fuel.
  • Asia VLCC freight rates plummet as charterers fail ships
    VLCC rates have retreated quickly after hitting stratospheric levels last week as tonnage supply has eased, with charterers releasing ships hired provisionally and oil companies sub-letting tankers they had fixed earlier.
  • Shell Marine issues cylinder oil and engine protection guidance as IMO 2020 looms
    Shell Marine has issued guidance on the use of cylinder oil and engine protection in preparation for next year's IMO 2020 mandate, saying that the publication serves as a "timely reminder" of the risks posed to engine performance by switching fuels.
  • Increasing demand for HSSR props up HSFO RMG values
    Strength in high sulfur straight run fuel oil differentials has supported the RMG 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil values, sources said this week.
  • Singapore's residue stocks steadies near 2-month high on LSFO stockpile
    "The market is destocking HSFO, but stocking up on LSFO now that IMO 2020 is just less than three months to go," a bunker supplier said.
  • Singapore middle distillates stocks slide on jump in exports to Australia
    Singapore's gasoil imports posted a sharp 81.7% jump to 350,323 mt for the week ending October 16.
  • Platts GCM points to Northeast Asia as best market for FOB USGC LNG cargoes
    Most of the cargoes are destined for ports east of the Panama Canal, with five cargoes currently moving in a northeasterly direction toward Europe.
  • UAE-based bunker supplier OMTI starts supply of 0.5% LSFO at Fujairah
    "We hope to supply 100,000 mt per month when the new IMO regulations come into effect on January 1," the source said.

›››File
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
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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
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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)
››› Press Review File
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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