BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 8, 2020

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Hapag-Lloyd gets improved credit rating Swire Shipping to offer fixed-day fortnightly service connecting North Asia with Papua New Guinea & Australia DGTR initiates probe to review anti-dumping duty on certain steel products APSEZ throughput up in Q2 FY21 Ministry of Shipping makes key personnel changes at Deendayal Port Trust MoU inked to raise profile of bulk cargo handling & terminals Port sector witnessing deceleration in cargo decline & will benefit from reform impetus: ICRA Air cargo market sees uptick in volumes & revenue Cargo would help revive the aviation sector: Experts Etihad Cargo reinforces pharmaceutical shipment expertise with PharmaLife launch Sattva Logistics Group commences 7th Customs Notified CFS/ICD Corporate India looks forward to steady economic recovery Global trade showing signs of bouncing back; 7.2% rise in 2021 seen probable Sectors identified to achieve self-reliance, boost exports Illegal trafficking linked to Covid-19 neutralised Looming cash crisis threatens airlines Recovery in global rubber consumption seen in Q3

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On the home straight ITJ Video News from 8 October 2020 Ports to have new rail links to Europe's hubs "Luna Rossa" ready to compete New chairman and CEO for Yang Ming Further boost for express China rail service to UK Joint depot company founded in Port Klang KMT starts operations in Cameroon Transporting human albumin in times of Covid-19 Female logistics leaders are rated higher US rail company expands in Illinois Xpediator swallows Nidd Transport Indian Register celebrates 10 years in IACS Sri Lankan's Spark Air in the starting block Passing of former NY/NJ top forwarder and broker "Curiosity of the Day" Rail transport in Russia becomes cheaper Handling United Cargo in Pittsburgh DSV extends Panalpina warehouse JV for storage in Indonesia

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Rising air freight load factors and rates a 'toxic combination' for shippers Dean Temple leads new team at new John Good Logistics US office Industry leaders call for supply chain interoperability between modes Transpacific payback from rates spike greater for carriers offering more capacity Freighter tax plan is 'stupid' and 'a major negative' for Dutch supply chains Australia extends subsidies for air cargo until June and looks away from China The search for a single set of standards to service today's supply chains Boeing predicts lower freighter demand in new market outlook Eric Erbacher rejoins Chapman Freeborn as Russi Batliwala steps up a rung Supply chain radar: Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM celebrate as 'junkiest junk rallies' M&A radar: Kites flying as XPO puts a finger in the wind

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Golden Ray salvage faces delay of "several weeks" The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command working on the salvage of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray says that cutting and lifting operations on the wreck will be delayed for several Top charterers agree to disclose shipping climate footprints Adding to the pressures on ship operators to reduce GHG emissions from their fleets, a group of some of the world's most significant charterers of vessels have signed a commitment to assess Q&A: John Eckstein, Executive Chairman of Marquette Transportation Company After 30 years with Marquette Transportation Company, Paducah, Ky., John Eckstein has assumed the role of executive chairman of Marquette and transitioned his duties as CEO to the company's president, Damon Judd. In this EPA: New vessel discharge rule in works The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday proposed standards to reduce the environmental impact of discharges, such as ballast water, that are incidental to the normal operation of commercial vessels. When finalized, Alfa Laval PureCool enables up to 50% methane slip reduction As pressures to reduce GHG emissions from ships grow, methane slip from LNG fueled engines could well become the target of future regulations. Though LNG produces less CO2 than conventional fuels, a ABB's Schwarz honored with Kings Point McReady Award Edward Schwarz, Vice President at ABB Marine and Ports, has received the United States Merchant Marine Academy's Admiral McCready Award, becoming its 51st recipient. Schwarz (a 2000 Kings Point graduate) leads ABB's IMO updates safe crew change protocols The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has updated its protocols for ensuring safe crew change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, IMO says, some 400,000 seafarers from across the globe are now stranded on

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Evergreen Marine appoints new chairman Change at the top at Evergreen Marine comes a few days after compatriot line Yang Ming also announced a new... Shipping, hackers and the law With cyber crime against the shipping industry back in the spotlight, law firms and insurance companies with advice on extortion... Dishonesty in collision case evidence now increasingly harder, says QC 'While the VDR data makes it easier to say what went on, whatever anybody says, it remains critical to get... BPA welcomes more inclusive freeport plan The UK government has placed emphasis on freeports as a means of economic growth following both Brexit and the pandemic... Benefits of green retrofits for older ships being 'overlooked' Retrofitting of older tonnage can reduce consumption by up to about 12% depending on ship type and can be made... Weekly briefing: Carriers make calls on future fuels; bleak energy outlook Shipping's green efforts took several steps forward this week with announcements that container carriers are backing new fuels, while Singapore... Charterers urged to follow IMO on emissions reporting The International Chamber of Shipping believes a new emissions reporting initiative by major charterers has 'interesting ideas' but should be... IMO urges 'strict adherence' to pandemic rules The International Maritime Organization added recommendations to prevent infection on board when seafarers join their ships. The updated protocols come... Changing Lanes: Container trade faces challenges beyond pandemic MDS Transmodal assesses events beyond the pandemic that are affecting the dynamics of global containerised trade, including Brexit, WTO leadership... LNG bunkering expansion not hindered by methane slip concerns Total is one gas producer working to contain methane emitted from its upstream operations Shortcomings dampen impact of global issues monitor The issue with the greatest impact on shipping was thought to be global economic crisis, followed by decarbonisation, and pandemics... Global container volumes jump on unlikely peak season Latest official figures for August show container freight numbers climbing above last year for the first time in 2020 following... Investing in shipping requires patience, say Greek owners Long-term institutional investors who understand the nature of shipping markets are what is needed rather than 'day traders' or investors... Frontline chief Robert Macleod steps down Frontline said Macleod has decided to step down from the helm of the tanker company. Frontline commercial director Lars H... Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipping industry expects post-pandemic economic crisis \| Euronav chief backs 'gradual' carbon levy \| India to surpass... ICTSI starts operations at Cameroon port terminal The port is strategically located in the centre of oil and gas production areas in the Gulf of Guinea and... Shipping sees off-spec fuel as a major concern Industry survey raises concerns over developments of off-spec low sulphur fuels and an increase in contamination cases US short-term energy outlook remains uncertain The rate of global oil demand growth slowed in August and September compared with the initial recovery in June and... Gulf of Mexico battening down ahead of Hurricane Delta Ports along the US Gulf Coast remained open as of Tuesday evening, but the US Coast Guard is scheduled to hold... Lloyd's Register sells energy business to UK private equity The divestment of its energy business come as part of a structural review of LR's business and midway through a...

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
No relief in sight from high spot truckload rates Surging US import growth slowed slightly in September FMC examining ocean carriers' demurrage/detention billing MPV/HL charter rates continue to recover amid fresh consolidation Small gains show in H1 port efficiency amid COVID-19 disruption Carrier profits to surpass H1 2020, but 2021 outlook uncertain: analysts

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Bangladesh's Meghna back in China for ultramax quartet Company approaches three Chinese shipyards for up to four 63,500-dwt ships Banks take back Hermitage PSV fleet at 62% of outstanding debt Tidewater outduels rival for acquisition of 11 crew boats at auction Wednesday Bulk cargo challenges container shipping in decarbonisation contest Container industry's Clean Cargo initiative should improve emissions reporting standards and learn from Sea Cargo Charter, says researcher Tristan Smith IMO 'ready' to talk carbon tax when member states propose it November meeting will discuss proposals for future fuels fund BW Group pumps investment into waste-to-fuel company Ductor The Singapore shipowning giant has taken a major stake in a biotech company that focuses on fermenting waste BP joins Getting to Zero Coalition and Global Maritime Forum Panelists at GMF meeting call for carbon tax, regulation, collaboration and leadership Windward to help EU agency fight drugs crime Maritime intelligence company will provide predictive AI analytics to help catch smugglers in narcotics clamp down Angeliki Frangou and her brother John square up at trial in London Trial in London this week will aim to settle the siblings' complicated business arrangements Euronav to recycle sales cash into debt cutting and renewal Belgian tanker giant has also replenished some of the stored VLSFO on its ULCC Oceania Sovcomflot eyes new investment after raising $550m in Moscow IPO Russian state shipowner's stock falls below offer price after debuting at lower end of expected range Global Mercy: a happy blend of hospital ship and Stena ferry Mercy Ships' newbuilding took a long time to build as it was the first complex passenger vessel ordered in China ShipServ seeks sustainable ship supplies system with new platform Online maritime procurement site adds green credentials to upgraded simple and secure trading system China's hunger for iron ore lifts capesize bulker values Smaller asset-class valuations remain mostly flat amid less demand for coal and grain, according to VesselsValue ERS Feeder Pool adds Transworld containerships in expansion drive Two feeder vessels added as German-managed pool sets sights on Asia Unipec turns active in period charter market amid weak tanker rates Tanker market's dominant spot player seen hedging against market volatility by fixing five ships in recent weeks Strong box rebound causes Moody's to switch stance on Maersk Ratings agency upgrades outlook to positive after owner shows resilience during pandemic Is it time to drop the idea of annual P&I policies in turbulent times? Global Maritime Forum hears some radical views on how the shipping insurance sector needs to change during the pandemic Founding editor's top five stories from TradeWinds' first five years Trond Lillestolen, TradeWinds' first editor-in-chief and publisher, selects the stories that shaped its early years Clarksons brings in Sue Harris to replace director Marie-Louise Clayton Experienced finance executive will take over running of audit and risk committee at UK shipbroking group Sea Cargo Charter: What is it? How will it affect my business? And will it work? Key questions about the new 'charterers' charter' Shipping gains fail to keep Courage Investment Group in the black Non-maritime investments wipe out rising profits of Hong Kong company's marine transport activities Bottiglieri family removed from historic Italian shipping company Family rumoured to be plotting relaunch after their exit from Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Co More aged tankers sold in secondhand market as earnings prospects weaken Some owners are divesting from ships aged 15 or above Shipowners will not 'sit passively by' as African kidnap numbers rise, Bimco says Group urges Nigeria to step up efforts to safeguard seafarers as Joint War Committee extends risk zone Cargo Day aims to keep up and widen good work raising funds for Mercy Ships Fundraisers hope to match or better last year's $1.3m this November - as new ship doubles medical capacity but also operating costs Andy Dacy: Veteran has seen a lot of markets and he likes what's to come Banker turned investor and asset manager sees better supply-demand balance while sticking to conservative approach Lloyd's Register sells energy business to UK fund after review Strategic rethink leads class society to see sale as best way to realise long-term growth potential of unit Fire ravaged VLCC New Diamond said to be heading to Fujairah Reports suggest that it would be too risky to discharge the tanker at any of India's ports Frontline CEO Robert Hvide Macleod steps down on 'very friendly terms' Trusted Fredriksen tanker executive leaves with immediate effect to look after his own investments Zhoushan begins competition for Shanghai bunkering business Regulatory approvals plus new fuel storage capacity will let boxships at Shanghai fuel with subsidised bunkers from Zhoushan Qingdao Yangfan resurrected with Delphis order for 5,500-teu containerships Belgian shipowner linked to order of up to six high-reefer containership newbuildings Ocean Network Express searches for largest ships with least carbon footprint ONE sniffs out large ships from charter market but remains mum on potential mega-max order Ocean Network Express pulls out the stops in 'roller-coaster' year Chief executive Jeremy Nixon says company has 'maxed out' on capacity and can do little more in face of surging demand Sentosa Ship Brokers expands into India with industry veteran appointment Singapore tanker shop sees move as stepping stone to further global expansion Singapore LNG bunkering capacity likely to hit 1m tonnes by 2021 City state also soon to launch request for proposal for additional LNG bunker supplier licences Westport Holdings chased by Malaysia's tax man over underpaid bill Malaysian intra-Asian port disputes move and says it will appeal against any decision CDC aims to avoid 'premature' start to US cruising Federal agency points out that Covid-19 has resurfaced on some resumed cruises Cargill, Trafigura and Shell lead landmark move by big charterers to cut carbon pollution Seventeen major charterers commit to cut CO2 emissions from their cargo businesses through common standards in line with IMO targets.

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
FMC examines ocean carrier billing practices U.S. Federal Maritime Commission steps forward with notice of inquiry to evaluate alleged ocean carrier abuse of "merchant" definition for bill of lading responsibility. Air cargo veteran White to retire as CNS president Michael White has been carrying the flag for air cargo in the U.S. for more than two decades. He will retire at the end of... Commentary: Cargo keeps Alaska's skies very busy Air cargo traffic keeps Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the same league as FedEx's and UPS' super-hubs.

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Gasoil, gasoline markets key to VLSFO pricing: Integr8 Gasoil demand is expected to return to pre-coronavirus levels quicker than gasoline, but both are key factors for very low sulfur fuel oil prices in the medium term, as combined they make up over half of its ingredients, according to a webinar presented by hosted by Integr8 Oct. 7. Indonesia's Abadi LNG project expected to start operations in 2027: Energy minister Indonesia's Abadi LNG project is expected to start operations by 2027 as the country steps up measures to attract foreign investment in its oil and gas sector, its energy minister said in the run-up to the Japan Producer-Consumer Conference 2020. Lack of containers, high rates hurting Indian business as demand picks up: export body A lack of container availability in India is hurting the export sector and posing a "serious concern" over meeting delivery commitments to foreign buyers, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said Oct. 7. OIL FUTURES: Oil declines on US crude build, stimulus bill uncertainty Energy prices retreated Oct. 7 amid uncertainty surrounding the future of US stimulus-bill negotiations and rising US crude inventories. Hydrogen, biofuels to form key bunker fuel options to achieve decarbonization: MSC MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. is exploring the viability of hydrogen and fuels derived from it as a possible fuel source, and also is increasingly using biofuels within its existing fleet, the global container shipping company said in a statement. Stronger case for scrubber retrofits to emerge after market normalizes: BIMCO analyst But even with the narrow bunker fuel price spread in the current market, investment in scrubbers are sound. Hafnia's fuel procurement, strategies lead to smooth IMO 2020 transition: executive "For us, the decision to use LSFO has proven beneficial significantly quicker than we expected," Sorensen said. LNG could account for 10% of global bunkering by 2030: Total Leprince-Ringuet said Total was already extending its reach into Asia and the Mediterranean.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 19.3% last year

Los Angeles

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +21.5%

PORTS

HMM signs agreement with JNPA to collaborate on development of new Indian port at Vadhvan

Seoul

The port will have a container traffic capacity of 23.2 million TEUs

CUSTOMS

EU customs reform must make trade and business easier

Brussels

23 organizations underline this in a joint statement

SHIPYARDS

Launch in Ancona of the luxury cruise ship Four Seasons I

Trieste

Fincantieri to deliver the unit to Four Seasons Yachts at the end of 2025

EDUCATION

Launch event in Brussels of the European Maritime Skills Forum

Brussels

PORTS

In 2024, the port of Tanger Med handled a record traffic of 10.2 million containers

Anjara

New peaks also in other business segments

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build 12 18,000 TEU containerships

Seoul

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' turnover increased by +21.1% in 2024

ACCIDENTS

Fire breaks out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform off the coast of Vasto

Rome

There were no injuries or traces of pollution in the sea

NEWS

Galaxy Leader Sailors Freed

London

Today the 25 crew members left Yemen on board a plane

PORTS

Contract with Russian company that managed Syrian port of Tartous terminated

Damascus

The agreement included investments of 500 million dollars

LOGISTICS

Brussels OKs DP World-Arcese Automotive Joint Venture

Brussels

Initially, the activity will be carried out in France and Poland

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean orders sixth Edge-class cruise ship at Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Miami/Saint Nazaire

It will be taken over in 2028

INSTITUTIONS

Louis E. Sola is the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission

SHIPPING

In 2024, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -50%

Ismailia

The total was about 13,200 units compared to over 26,400 in 2023

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Uiltrasporti urges to restore measures to support rail freight transport

Rome

Definitive cancellation of the 65 million fund from the Budget Law

NEWS

The Trump unknown also weighs on the Panama Canal

Washington

While the tycoon dreams of taking it over with weapons in hand, a bill proposes to start negotiations with the Panamanian government

SHIPYARDS

FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group

Rendsburg/Flensburg

These are German companies operating in the same sector

PORTS

Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records

Long Beach

Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.

TRADE

The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors

Washington/Beijing

Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association

PORTS

The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees

Naples

The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"

PORTS

Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing

Rome

PORTS

Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC

Hanoi

Vietnam Port Development Plan to 2030 Approved

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd

PORTS

Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time

Singapore

Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals

SEAFARERS

Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers

Rome

Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector

PORTS

Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024

Taranto

In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)

DEFENCE

New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

Mons

The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic

Hong Kong

The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast

Keelung

In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU

Brussels

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30

Genoa

The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%

Genoa

Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno

Marseille

New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners

SHIPPING

From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL

Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille

Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network

PORTS

Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority

Athens

The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros

PORTS

MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station

Ancona

The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.

PORTS

In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo

The Spice

In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%

SHIPPING

Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping

London

It could come into force in early 2027

PORTS

The unions confirm the three-day strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

The protest action is scheduled for January 31, February 3 and 4.

DEFENCE

Rolls-Royce wins record contract for Royal Navy submarine fleet

London

Eight-year, £9bn contract

TRUCKING

Transported, the DURC in road transport is used to avoid paying for services

Rome

The rules - the association denounces - are openly violated by the clients

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr restores rail link between Lübeck port and Verona

Frankfurt am Main

Schedule two departures per week in both directions

LOGISTICS

AD Ports signs deal to build logistics park at Alexandria Port

Cairo

The business will be developed with the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport

NEWS

The Panama Canal is and will continue to be Panamanian

Davos

This was underlined by the president of the Central American nation, José Raúl Mulino

LOGISTICS

Autamarocchi acquires control of Dissegna Logistics

Trieste

The Rossano Veneto company operates in the intermodal transport sector

PORTS

Rubboli (Assologistica): Italian ports need more efficient and coordinated governance

Milan

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles

Ravenna

Maximum ceiling of 300,000 euros for each beneficiary

SHIPPING

20% of Omani Asyad Shipping Company's capital up for sale

Muscat

Listing on Muscat Stock Exchange expected

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Order to Circle for the management of data relating to rail and intermodal traffic of a port

Milan

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ANSFISA adopts guidelines for the assessment and risk management of the rail transport of dangerous goods

Rome

NEWS

Over 217 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

They were hidden in a container containing wood from South America

LOGISTICS

Merlo leaves the presidency of Federlogistica to Davide Falteri

Rome

Logistics - he underlined - is one of the drivers of the national economic system

ENVIRONMENT

Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen

Berlin

Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi

PORTS

The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded

The Spice

SHIPPING

Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit

Genoa

It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied

Madrid

Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group

SHIPYARDS

MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India

Gurgaon

Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries

PORTS

Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes

Coper

They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport

MARITIME SERVICES

LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa

Genoa

It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%

St. Petersburg

The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%

SHIPPING

Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport

Oslo

Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years

SAILING LIST

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CRUISES

Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024

Florian

357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers

INDUSTRY

Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports

Lugano

Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year

London

In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records

Hong Kong

In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)

SHIPYARDS

Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe

Brussels

The association represents the European shipbuilding industry

YACHTING

Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal

Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned

PORTS

Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024

Singapore

The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)

EDUCATION

The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters

Castel Volturno

Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments

NEWS

A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros

SHIPPING

Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services

Dubai

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business

Trieste

The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today

PORTS

Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg

Oslo/Gothenburg

12-year concession contract

ASSOCIATIONS

The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations

Brussels

BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association

PORTS

Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended

Naples

The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro

Reggio Calabria

They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.

COMPANIES

PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification

Genoa

It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification

MOURNING

Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away

Rome/Gioia Tauro

Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster

PORTS

Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender

Leghorn

It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros

PORTS

Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar

Helsinki

They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started

Melzo

Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit

Shanghai

EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)

INDUSTRY

Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM

Cherasco

This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

MEETINGS

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

Venice

It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic

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PRESS REVIEW

Kuwait approves Chinese company for port operations

(AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight)

Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development

(Tehran Times)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude

Naples

Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike

LOGISTICS

Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt

Cairo

The affected area is approximately 102 hectares

SHIPPING

In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%

Hong Kong

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%

PORTS

Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work

Rome

D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition

SHIPPING

Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies

Taipei/Keelung

Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone

PORTS

Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto

Taranto

The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan

Leghorn

The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine

London

Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

ASSOCIATIONS

Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa

Genoa

Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)

Padua

PORTS

Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala

Athens

The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen

SEAFARERS

Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC

Genoa

Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union

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