BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

January 24, 2020

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THE Alliance's Hapag-Lloyd signs Asia-Europe deal with rival 2M Port of Shanghai acquires 5pc of Ningbo-Zhoushan for US$1.62 billion Roberto Giannetta new chairman of HK Liner Shipping Association Box ship's armed guards return fire to repel pirates off Nigerian coast China Coast Guard ship joins exercises with Philippines Coast Guard Light fuel oil blends emerge in Singapore that can clog ship engines DP World buys 44pc of Swissterminal to improve European inland links FTA wants UK government to detail what will hit shippers post Brexit PortMiami has now surpassed 1 million TEU for five consecutive years Getting to the core of Japan with Nankai Transport International (HK) Oman Air expects cargo to drive revenues when new facility is built DSV-Panalpina mastermind is named Air Cargo Executive of 2019 Let's start measuring cube, not weight in air cargo stats: CLIVE Data

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Cabinet approves model MoU with foreign countries for unilateral/bilateral recognition of Certificates of Competency of seafarers CMA CGM launches business networking solution GAC Hub Agency bags key contract to support marine operations Suez Canal transit tolls up only for dry bulk vessels & LPG carriers in 2020 Update on Persian Gulf tensions & sanctions clauses issued Port Driving Permit cell inaugurated at JNPT DCBA hosts first ever training under LSC in Delhi; 78 trainees to receive RPL certificates APEDA increases number of laboratories for testing agri exports India attracted 16 pc more FDI in 2019, says UN report RCEP grouping invites India to take part in Bali meeting to address its concerns

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On your marks! Modern technology for Brazil's rail network Hungarian rail carrier renamed Grimaldi's next PCTC will sail transatlantic waters Panalpina delists from SIX Swiss Exchange Flexport terminates company-owned B747F services Hamburg Süd's CCO to retire New train link between Bettembourg and Kiel Port of Strasbourg: reconquista à la française BDP International picks Katherine Harper as CFO DHL Freight implements new TMS in France Clive claims power of "real" air cargo load factors Watch out: overloaded trucks could soon be caught on camera Air cargo boom in greater L.A. Mayotte's new port community system in operation ID Logistics signs lease contract with Segro "Curiosity of the Day" A special anniversary

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Dubai unveils loyalty scheme to lure premium transhipment cargo from Europe Supply chain radar: Is DSV Panalpina immune to tech melt-ups? Supply chain radar: UPS - time to stop the 'fly-by-night' buyback scheme Cargologic Germany takes off at last, as Leipzig Halle bucks the trend Yilport eyes revival of port of Taranto and 'new phase of takeover opportunities' Wan Hai joins fellow carriers to threaten heavy fines for misdeclared cargo Toll and Dnata the latest freight firms to sign up to use new Sydney airport Cargolux and Atlas Air predict subdued airfreight market in 2020 The 'staggering' cost of reverse logistics to supply chains Market Insight: 'Erratic' Maersk will shrink again - here are two divestment candidates

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Yards start winter work on Great Lakes fleet The Lakes Carriers Association says that more than $97 million in maintenance and modernization is underway on U.S.-flag Lakers idled for winter work at multiple Great Lakes shipyards. "After working around the Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels MAN Energy Solutions has won the contract to supply the main propulsion engines for two new 41 meter patrol vessels for Action by Crescent Towing crew prevents dangerous maritime incident Crescent Towing, New Orleans, La., reports that the crew of its tugboat Miriam Cooper took actions on January 21 that likely prevented a dangerous maritime incident. When four loaded barges broke away ABS marks three years without a work-related lost time injury Classification society ABS is celebrating an unprecedented third year of zero lost time work-related incidents. "This is a genuinely historic achievement - more than 1,100 days and counting without a lost time Supply vessel to be converted to operate on ammonia fuel cells Equinor has signed an agreement with Eidesvik Offshore that will see the North Sea supply vessel Viking Energy modified to enable it to cover long distances powered by carbon-free ammonia fuel cells. Brennan names boat for long-term employee La Crosse, Wis.-based J.F. Brennan Company Inc. is honoring long-time employee Merrell Colsch, or "Cobb" as he has been known throughout his career, by naming the latest addition to its fleet, the Rototortugs come to the rescue of disabled containership On the night of January 20, two Kotug International Rotorugs picked up a Mayday signal from the 2,506 TEU Euroseas containership Em Oinousses which had suffered a devastating engine room fire, sailing

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JANUARY 23, 2020
US tightens sanctions net on Iran's petrochemical sector The US has been tightening the sanctions net on the Islamic Republic since April 2019 when President Donald Trump announced... Hamburg Süd cuts management post Frank Smet to retire from German carrier after 27 years with company Scrubber premiums spike tanker earnings boost as fuel prices erode profits Crude tankers fitted with exhaust gas scrubbers appear to be benefiting from the technology in the first month of 2020... Questions raised over environmental benefits of tanker age restrictions The received wisdom that age restrictions should be placed on tankers to help generate environmental benefits has been questioned by... Bureau Veritas says French-led coalition on decarbonisation is industry leader BV's commitment to a maritime energy transition coalition is just one of the partnerships the class society has joined as... Ukraine and Georgia raise Crimea concerns at IMO The US and EU states have backed Ukraine's previous appeals, but the IMO says the dispute belongs elsewhere The Interview: Tan Soo Koong Having built an illustrious career in the oil and petrochemical trade, SLNG chief executive Tan Soo Koong has moved on... PIL vessel detention linked to alleged unpaid bunker bill Boxship detained at Durban anchorage over $6m fuel bill Shipping said to be failing to attract institutional investors 'Institutional investors own everything already and they can choose anything in which to invest,' argues leading maritime asset manager Star Bulk says fitting scrubbers was a right decision The scrubber investment was a hedge against high fuel costs and was a medium-term solution for the company, which will... US will adapt 'magic pipe' recipe to new IMO rule violations Many shipowners are said to be insufficiently aware of the expanded potential for criminal prosecutions in the US in cases... Tanker crew released after kidnap ordeal The crew of a Greek-owned tanker have been released after being held hostage for three weeks in the west of... Torm buys two LR2 newbuildings from GSI The two vessels will be fitted with scrubbers and the potential for dual-fuel installation Danish shipping chiefs sign up to women's charter The target is to have 75% of companies in Denmark signed up to the charter by the start of 2021... Kishore Rajvanshy: The leader who created a maritime family Rajvanshy believes the best business decision he ever made was to launch Fleet's own crewing and personnel department two years... Harry Banga: Reaping the rewards of hard work, commitment and generosity Caravel Group chief's uncanny ability to time his decisions has not been lost on industry participants Daily Briefing Free to read: More banks pledge to align shipping lending to climate goals \| Fafalios urges care over RD fund... ICC signs deal to boost digitalisation of global trade and commerce Top names signing up include APRIL, Japanese trading houses Marubeni Corporation and Mitsui & Co, major financial institutions Mizuho Bank, MUFG... India may benefit from low-priced LNG with Mundra start-up Mundra and a second new terminal, Jaigarh, are expected to come online this year, bolstering India's LNG import capacity Beijing formally unveils tax waiver for bunker fuel Consumption tax was not mentioned in the announcement, but the levy should also be exempted, in line with similar tax... Long Beach port director delivers upbeat view for 2020 As a result of the recent Phase One trade agreement between Washington and Beijing, the Long Beach port supremo expects...

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Logistics buyers balancing automation with human autonomy Freighter slot restrictions drag down Schiphol's annual volume DP World seeks stake in Russia's Fesco Carriers skipping congested Le Havre amid French longshore strike BluJay, project44 team up in latest TMS-visibility partnership Indian terminal pricing regulations challenge carrier freight contracts

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Two-tier cape market emerges as scrubbers earn a premium Exmar announces two financing deals Brookfield completes takeover and rebrands Teekay Offshore Wallem executive told female cadet it did not employ "girls" Coronavirus and rumours of Cosco relief hurt VLCC sentiment Maersk hikes LSFO surcharges as bunker prices spike Counselling for seafarers is an 'iCALL' away World first: Eidesvik converting PSV to run on ammonia Coronavirus epidemic halts ships to and from Wuhan port Insurers warn coronavirus crisis could close ports Stena upsizes bond to $700m in refinancing effort Torm moves for scrubber-fitted tanker newbuildings in China Bahrain LNG start-up phase slows as floating storage unit idles China Steel Express in talks to sell capesize bulkers amid fleet renewal Greek shipowners in bid to return dignity to hospital patients IHI Corp boss hits out at shipbuilding subsidies Poseidon Principles confident of big Asian lenders signing soon Klaveness Combination Carriers drums up bond interest Death of Antonio Litman leaves Clay Maitland shattered Raft of scrubber-fitted VLCCs emerge as sales candidates Shipping must be right on the ball in tackling carbon goals MOL-Karpowership venture adds third LNG ship for FSRU flip Varsamis family company ups dry bulk stakes with Luhai supramax deal Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik to be liquidated with $723m debt Teekay Offshore continues shuttle tanker demolition spree with green recycling sale Sovcomflot suezmax fetches strong price in sale to Sea Pioneer Now is the time to embrace the cost of turning shipping green Turkish authorities continue to detain Songa boxship Fleet of five anchor-handlers heading to breakers Austal books high-speed cat order from Comoros Islands Kotug vessels aid fire-hit containership off Mozambique

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JANUARY 23, 2020
DB Schenker cuts logistics jobs tied to Boeing 737 MAX DB Schenker, the freight transportation and contract logistics arm of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG, is the latest company to feel the downstream effects... Online Haul of Fame: Con-way Freight Earlier this month, the CEO of XPO (NYSE:XPO), Brad Jacobs, announced that he intended divest operating units of XPO in an effort to maximize shareholder... US seeks steering parts divestiture in WABCO-ZF merger Justice Department asserts separation will preserve competition in North America. Food, beverage sector gained ground in 2019 US warehouse leasing, CBRE says Food and beverage industry increased share of largest warehouse leasing deals in 2019, CBRE says Covenant Transportation sees 'difficult operating environment' in fourth quarter Covenant Transportation sees significant year-over-year decline in earnings as excess capacity and higher costs persist. Truckload down, Dedicated up in Marten's fourth quarter Intermodal struggled while Brokerage also has a strong period. Driver abuse complaints continue to follow Amazon Truck owner claims his employer and Amazon worked him "like a rented mule." Walmart asks court to reconsider jury award to drivers in California Walmart argues that jury took things too literally in awarding back pay to California drivers 737 MAX crisis undercuts Southwest Airlines' profits Southwest Airlines is the latest carrier to describe how the loss of capacity from the 737 MAX grounding is eating into profits. Ag shippers wants carriers held more accountable for container availability The Agriculture Transportation Coalition has developed service contract guidance its members can use to set parameters for when ocean carriers should issue or withhold detention... Celadon brings U.S. bankruptcy to Canada in victory for ex-Hyndman drivers Ontario judge agrees to recognize Celadon's Chapter 11 case and appoints trustee to supervise liquidation of Canadian assets. Flat volumes plus loosening capacity equals more power for shippers Despite strong economic data in favor of the carriers, flat volumes and loosening capacity garners a power grab by the shippers. Jet engines bolster earnings at railcar lessor GATX Spare aircraft engine dispositions stave off weakened demand for railcars in North America. Procter & Gamble misses sales expectations amid 'challenging competitive' marketplace Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) released its fiscal year 2020 second-quarter results ahead of the opening bell on Thursday. The Cincinnati-based consumer products giant reported... American Airlines sees steep drop in cargo revenue, volume It doesn't look like American's cargo fortunes are going to turn around soon, but its overall operational performance is improving. Laws limiting independent contractors shine spotlight on driver leasing companies Staffing agencies lease drivers to fleets stymied by employment regulations. Freight Futures daily curve: 1/23 National Trucking Freight Futures rise on Wednesday as the East region regains some luster. Winter storm still spinning over fast-growing Midwest freight market Winter weather not stunting growth in Rock Island freight market. Transportation technology takes center stage on last day of NITL Summit Freight industry innovators presented their ideas for the future of transportation and supply chains on the final day of the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020... US rail volumes still sluggish Year-to-date U.S. rail traffic is 7.8% lower compared with the same period in 2019. Today's Pickup: Waymo to run self-driving trucks in Texas, New Mexico Waymo is now testing self-driving trucks on highways in Texas and New Mexico, plus Rhode Island budgets shortfall in truck toll revenue and House committee... Heartland Express earnings miss partly related to recent acquisition Heartland Express' financial results were worse than expected in the fourth quarter of 2019. That said, a large acquisition shoulders more of the blame than... FMC's newest commissioner dives into role Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will have an increasing role in the development of shoreside activities that impact international container shipping. Automatic processes drive higher customer satisfaction Check-in calls have long been a pain point for carriers and brokers alike. It is possible to reduce these calls while also improving customer service. Airlines extend 737 MAX blackouts as Boeing eyes earlier production start The infection from the Boeing 737 MAX crisis is spreading through the aviation sector, hurting airlines, suppliers and their employees. How does captive insurance benefit trucking companies? Trucking insurance continues to get more expensive. Chris Henry and Daniel Pickett provide information about captive insurance agencies. Recruiting and retaining skilled workers in logistics ecosystem To have an edge in the logistics market, it is critical for companies to spot the right talent and retain them in their ranks over... Autonomous trucks may come to dominate UK ferry traffic A twin push to reduce labor costs and carbon emissions could transform ro/ro traffic flows, according to white paper. US Class I rail headcount tumbles Employment levels at the U.S. operations of the Class I railroads hit their lowest point in years, according to data from the Surface Transportation Board. Union Pacific fourth-quarter net profit slips 10% Net income falls in the fourth quarter amid a decline in operating revenue and a decrease in rail volumes. C.H. Robinson launches incubator to develop supply chain technology solutions (with video) C.H. Robinson is leveraging part of its $1 billion investment in tech to establish Robinson Labs, a technology innovation incubator. Trucking industry has cause for optimism despite challenges, insiders say Cautious optimism was a common thread during the Highway Transportation Session at the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020 Summit. The NITL 2020 panel discussion Tuesday... Pilot Flying J changes name to capture totality of businesses (with video) Seeing expansion of the truck stop business as finite, Pilot Flying J is rapidly expanding its energy business. Reflecting that is a name change to...

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Oil union in Argentina's Vaca Muerta play calls off strike An oil union in Neuquen, Argentina's biggest oil and natural gas basin, called off a threat to go on strike after companies vowed to not fire some 700 workers, a union leader said Thursday, easing concerns about the impact on oil and gas production. Repsol's 2019 upstream production slips 1% to 709,000 boe/d Spanish energy group Repsol's upstream oil and gas production in 2019 fell 1% year on year despite Q4 volumes hitting a record quarterly high driven by increased North American output. China coronavirus outbreak puts spotlight on global demand growth concerns The coronavirus outbreak in China continued to rattle commodity markets Thursday, as the number of cases increased, as did quarantines, raising concerns of lower demand growth. HSFO wins second chance in US as a feedstock: sources The implementation of the International Maritime Organization's sulfur reduction regulations for bunker fuel has sidelined high sulfur fuel oil from the global marine fuel pool, but feedstock supply tightness on the US Gulf Coast has created an outlet for Russian fuel oil, giving it a second life in the US. US crude stocks show counter-seasonal draw amid strong refinery demand US crude supply contracted counter-seasonally last week amid stronger-than-normal refinery demand, US Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday. Oil bounces on US stock draw, but settles lower on flu-related demand concerns A surprise US crude inventory draw slowed an overnight oil price decline, but futures still settled in the red amid concerns that the further spread of coronavirus could impact demand. Transition to IMO 2020 marine fuel sulfur limit rule "relatively smooth": IMO "The next important target is fast approaching, when carrying non-compliant fuel oil on board ships becomes prohibited on March 1, 2020," Lim said. LSSR prices rise on IMO, 0.5% marine fuel blending demand "I do not think it makes much sense on FCC at the moment," another source said. JAPAN DATA: Nov bonded bunker fuel oil sales up 10.7% from October METI's data also showed Japan's November sales of bonded marine diesel oil fell 0.9% month on month and 15.7% year on year to 62,938 barrels. China virus may hit 260,000 b/d of global oil demand, mainly jet fuel: Goldman Sachs The impact translates into a $3/b impact on benchmark oil prices, the bank said. Fujairah to reveal new storage and refining projects as it reclaims more land "This year they (new projects) are likely to be more tankage (mixed products and crude) and refinery," Hamoudi said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive

London

Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April

PORTS

In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%

Venice

In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%

Rotterdam

A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.

SHIPPING

HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion

SHIPPING

Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping

Brussels

PORTS

The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI

MARITIME SERVICES

Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply

Singapore

Seascale Energy formed

SHIPPING

Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships

Rome

Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines

PORTS

Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med

Casablanca

50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company

PORTS

Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa

Genoa

Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%

Barcelona

Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again

Luxembourg

The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports

PORTS

Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group

Hamburg

Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%

PORTS

788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro

The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions

SHIPPING

GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early

Palermo

Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

SHIPYARDS

Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program

Mumbai

The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025

PORTS

Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities

Rome

Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution

DEFENCE

Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

The order is worth 500 million euros

ENVIRONMENT

T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops

Brussels

Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels

SHIPPING

ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%

Genoa

Cruise passengers down by -11%

PORTS

Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%

Ljubljana

Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good

Rome

Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods

Casablanca

Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation

Brussels

Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline

Helsinki

Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%

Cairo

Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.

SHIPPING

Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships

Taipei/Keelung

Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue

MARITIME SERVICES

Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine

Rome

Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.

Zagreb

Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers

SHIPPING

MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast

Geneva

Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024

Athens

Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%

PORTS

Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona

Ancona

Research presented on the potential of the Marche port

SHIPPING

HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024

Seoul

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%

PORTS

AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America

Kongens Lyngby/Madrid

Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company

JOBS

HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di

Hamburg

The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees

Leghorn

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep

Lugano

The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%

Algeciras/Valencia

The negative trend continued last month

SEAFARERS

Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing

Rome

MOURNING

Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83

Naples

Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector

PORTS

The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea

Rome

The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource

MEETINGS

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

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January

Los Angeles

PORTS

Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%

Leghorn

Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%

PORTS

Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana

Ancona

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West

Genoa

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%

Podgorica

Passengers increased by +16.1%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group

Rome

Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

SHIPPING

Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India

Naples

On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"

PORTS

One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal

PORTS

The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara

The Spice

Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra

MEETINGS

Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"

Genoa

It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa

MARITIME SERVICES

Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker

Genoa

It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros

SAILING LIST

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Nola

Road freight traffic stable

PORTS

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

Barcelona

It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months

PORTS

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

Singapore/HongKong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

SHIPPING

First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened

Singapore

It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rome

Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System

LOGISTICS

UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi

Milan

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

LOGISTICS

New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland

London/Milan

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express

Milan

The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

A series of celebratory events are planned

MARITIME SERVICES

MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip

Hamburg

The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		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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