BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

January 30, 2020

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2019 OOCL up 3.8pc to 6.95m TEU, while Q4 up 4.8pc to 1.79m TEU Maersk levies US$50-$200/TEU surcharges for costly UN mandated fuel 16 nations sidestep US measures to thwart WTO dispute resolutions Joe Biden tours Long Beach facilities to inspect bridge replacement Three of eight Malaysian fisherman off Sabah by South Sea pirates Farm exporters: BNSF, Union Pacific must back US west coast ports Many refineries not ready to supply compliant fuel to meet demand Lagos' Lekki seaport to accommodate 18-TEU ships when open West African pirates inflate ransom demands by targeting larger ships Weakness persists in Asian air cargo carriers throughout December Air cargo warehouse at Manitoba's Churchill airport destroyed in fire Swissport to open first cargo facility in Australia at Melbourne airport Amazon buys Pinnacle, saving 1,416 jobs at Chicago Rockford Airport

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JANUARY 29, 2020
NYK to establish first exclusive RoRo terminal in Egypt Cabinet approves extension of productivity-linked reward scheme for employees/workers of Major Port Trusts & Dock Labour Boards for period beyond 2017-18 JNPT taking steps to prevent spread of Corona Virus JSW Infrastructure plans investment of INR 300 cr. to develop its first container terminal at NMPT Pilot automated clearance of imported goods at JN & Chennai Customs likely next month Turkish authorities implement coronavirus measures Air carrier's maximum liability enhanced DPIIT suggests putting furniture import in restricted category Export credit on easy terms could go up in next 3-4 years: Piyush Goyal CTL-BHP 2020 expo, conference & awards - the mega cargo & logistics show - set to bring together the fraternity on Feb. 27 & 28 in Mumbai

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BGL: truck driving ban on Brenner axis threatens SMEs Supporting golf at the Gulf New train between Koper and Bratislava A new terminal for Port Said Kinaxia Logistics creates new CEO role Emirates Group member moves diamonds to Belgium Pilot expands warehouse presence in Boston and El Paso Intermodal networks carry 23% more goods Industry pioneer renews GDP certification Vestas and DSV Panalpina form strategic partnership Yves Laforgue is Bolloré's new CEO for the Americas Dispute over Doraleh container terminal continues Truck manufacturer redifines its strategy New sales director Europe for Topsystem "Curiosity of the Day" Driverless transport system at Arvato facility P & O Ferries: new ferries on the horizon US Navy expects newest COD carrier

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JANUARY 29, 2020
Supply chain radar: CH Robinson - smell the buyout fear Market Insight: CMA CGM - onwards and upwards for Sartini, the M&A man Shippers brace for delays as coronavirus keeps China's factories closed Investment in scrubbers starting to pay off as owners are offered 'double' rates CH Robinson buys ruffled Roadrunner's Prime Distribution Services division Dallas/Fort Worth gets green light for cargo community system to take off DP World unveils $1bn Bangladesh logistics infrastructure investment plan Acquisitive Avia Solutions takes freighter operator Bluebird under its wing Nicolas Sartini to stay at CMA CGM Group, as EVP ports and terminals DSV Panalpina's Sven Raudszus to become Hellmann's regional CEO Asia Pacific CSAV now Hapag-Lloyd's largest shareholder

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JANUARY 29, 2020
Inaccurate Surge Sealift readiness reporting threatens operational planning The Department of Defense Inspector General (DOD IG) has released a redacted version of its audit of whether U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) provided adequate oversight of the reporting on surge sealift activation DOF Subsea books multiple North American contracts Bergen, Norway, based DOF Subsea says it has won multiple contract awards from undisclosed clients across the North America region. They include contracts for pre-lay and LBL array installation activities in Guyana, Five of eight locks on Illinois Waterway set to close for maintenance in July Operators and stakeholders of the Illinois Waterway-and its eight locks and dams connecting Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River-are about six months away from a lengthy waterway closure, writes Marine Log contributor Aasen Shipping orders first hybrid self-unloaders Two 9,300 dwt self-unloading bulkers on order for Norway's Aasen Shipping will be the first vessels of this type to feature hybrid propulsion. They will be fitted with excavators that will be WinGD develops flexible injector system for future fuels WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel) has developed a flexible fuel injection system that will play a crucial role in its investigations into how to harness low-carbon liquid fuels. The system features an International Seaways in $340 million green financing deal The core facilities in a credit deal announced yesterday by tanker giant International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE:INSW) are in line with the Poseidon Principles, the global framework used by an increasing number of

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JANUARY 29, 2020
US-China 'managed trade deal' is net positive for shipping Analysts see boost for dry bulks including soyabeans and metallurgical coal, as well as crude shipments, but the jury is... DNV GL opens new maritime gas centre in Piraeus Specialised hub is part of the class society's expansion in Greece, seen as a key emerging gas shipping market PetroChina leads Singapore bunker suppliers The Chinese oil and gas provider becomes the largest bunkering port's biggest ship fuel supplier The transition to autonomy must be handled sensitively A conference on AI in the maritime environment has heard that the path to autonomy is paved with good intentions... Teekay Tankers sells suezmaxes and refinances debts Vancouver-based Teekay Tankers said the asset sales would raise about $83m, while the refinancing would be used to pay down... Converted VLOCs exit fleet amid increased scrutiny Brazil Port State Control is said to be carrying out extra checks as a safety measure as the country continues... International Seaways agrees refinancing deal The tanker owner revealed a pricing mechanism in new loans that will be related to the carbon efficiency of its... Box shipping feels coronavirus impact As equipment begins to build up in Chinese ports, layup figures indicate more increased blankings following Chinese New Year closures Shipping overcoming obstacles to digitalisation The technology behind digital shipping is achievable in the short term but human interaction must not be overlooked, conference speakers... Dry bulk market faces uncertainty The average weighted capesize time charter on the Baltic Exchange is being assessed at $4,631 per day, well below operating... Costamare acquires four panamaxes as earnings soar Greece-based owner says better market for larger ships as well as fleet expansion contributed to strong results in last quarter... Daily Briefing Free to read: Bulkers snub refuelling delays at Singapore as new fuel rules take effect \| Heidmar and Signal claim...

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JANUARY 29, 2020
Vestas, DSV Panalpina ink wind turbine transport deal Growth spurs Houston port to fast-track channel widening SimpliShip-Qwyk integration blends freight rate management with execution Sartini takes over CMA CGM terminal role Air cargo carriers slash China flights as coronavirus measures widen Intermodal turnaround not expected until summer JDA looks to overcome systems silos with connectivity focus NYSHEX volume tripled, membership doubled in 2019 Port of Morrow nabs $1.6 million grant for breakbulk terminal

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JANUARY 29, 2020
Berlian Laju sues Schlumberger over Thailand smuggling case Carnival adds spokeswoman to ethics and compliance team VLCC catches fire in Persian Gulf near Strait of Hormuz Genco Shipping boosts Atlantic basin capesize fleet after fitting scrubbers Carnival board member resigns after eight years Diana Shipping sells largest vessel after string of panamax sales Nesec fills finance gap with $275m shortsea shipping fund Grieg Shipbrokers swallows up gas sector rival Xenon Teekay Offshore police raid shows the high stakes when ships are scrapped BW Energy kicks off $275m initial public offering in Oslo Ifchor adds shipbroking duo to expand dry cargo reach Aasen Shipping inks world's first hybrid self-discharging bulkers Gunvor becomes first trader to meet green targets on $725m financing Giuseppe Bottiglieri finally exits tanker sector with four-ship deal DNV GL 'bosses' LNG bunker market with new digital platform Coronavirus poses grave threats - and they are not just financial If Britain is to be unchained, let it be from London not Brussels International Seaways claims $340m green financing first Dirk Jol to head AqualisBraemar's Middle East operation amid recruitment drive Teekay Tankers fixes $533m of finance as it confirms suezmax sales SM Line moves to hive off stack of post-panamax containerships K Line set to win Petronas business for newbuilds in China LNG production set to climb in 2020 as US volumes ramp up Bulker giant Polaris Shipping enters red-hot VLCC sector LNG carrier spot rates 'falling off a cliff' in flooded market Silversea puts smallest cruiseship on the sales block CSAV emerges as top shareholder in Hapag-Lloyd Japan and China cut ferry link due to coronavirus

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JANUARY 29, 2020
Carriers begin suspending service to China as coronavirus outbreak worsens Delta, Air Canada and Lufthansa are among the international airlines reducing or suspending flights to China as the coronavirus spreads. Driver training group frustrated with training rule delay CVTA vows to push FMCSA for earlier implementation. Continuing a run of good fortune, Tesla posts second quarterly profit The electric vehicle company expects more than half a million deliveries in 2020. US imposes sanctions on Russian railroad operator Moscow-based Grand Service Express began offering service to the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula in December. Insurance, claims drive Landstar earnings miss; deadly accident to impact first quarter Landstar's insurance and claims expense line hit first-quarter results, and another fatal accident results in guidance well below analysts' expectations. MAX grounding pushes Boeing to $1 billion fourth-quarter loss Boeing's earnings and revenue failed to meet expectations, and the manufacturer revealed billions more in MAX-related costs. Fuller to forwarders: Adapt to Amazon or perish The Amazon Effect and Uberization of Freight pose daunting challenges for logistics companies, says FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller. House Democrats unveil $760 billion infrastructure strategy Funding likely to remain elusive for proposal that focuses on zero-carbon initiatives. UPS hurls near-blizzard of new services at market ahead of Q4 results UPS unveils a slew of products and services ahead of tomorrow's fourth quarter results Airline, trucking industry at odds over low-carbon fuel standard A proposed sustainable fuel mandate in Washington state highlights a divide in the transportation industry over regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Recognizing Kentucky bourbon and Tennessee whiskey in Bolivia In return, the South American country wants the U.S. to recognize singani as its national alcoholic beverage in strengthening bilateral trade ties. Four-legged friend helping truckers navigate Northwest freight markets A challenging job in winter. Container lines face intensifying cost squeeze Liners confront higher ship-lease rates at the very time fuel prices are spiking. Trump signs USMCA, 'ending the NAFTA nightmare' President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a revamped pact with Mexico and Canada that replaces the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).... Freight Futures daily curve: 1/29 Trucking Freight Futures ended Tuesday's session mixed with forward curves pointing to lower near-term rates. Canadian National eyes growth opportunities in intermodal, crude-by-rail Recent trade developments should help rail volumes improve, particularly in the second half of 2020, executives said. Ex-Celadon CEO Paul Svindland lands new job at STG Logistics Third-party logistics firm STG Logistics has tapped Paul Svindland, former chief executive of bankrupt Celadon Group Inc., to lead its company. Less volume drives down Northfolk Southern profit Railroad giant Norfolk Southern Corp.'s fourth-quarter profit declined 5% as the company hauled 9% less freight, officials said. Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) reported its operating... Knight-Swift's numbers were as bad as expected but with some signs of hope Wall Street reacts positively to a projection for the rest of the year. Schneider misses the mark to close 2019, but 2020 outlook does not Schneider National's fourth quarter suffered from a "muted peak season" and softer rates. However, the carrier's 2020 outlook calls for improving fundamentals. Train of Northwest snowstorms keeps rolling (with forecast video) Broken record alert - another storm is moving through the Northwest. This means the Cascades will be slammed with more snow or rain, depending on... Today's Pickup: Trucker recounts harrowing bald eagle strike on I-95 - and miraculous outcome Scott Burke expected the worst when the bird of prey hit his fully loaded Kenworth tractor-trailer going 50 mph. Instead, he got his rig to... 2019 North American TransBorder Freight Numbers Total TransBorder Freight: $107.1B of TransBorder freight moved by all modes of transportation, down 3.3% compared to October 2018Most-used mode: Trucks moved $68.2 billion of... Ocean carrier reliability coming further in crosshairs Liner delays put billions in inventory and assets on hold, leading to more efforts to quantify impact. Higher revenue boosts Canadian Pacific's fourth-quarter profits Revenue gains for grain, energy, chemicals and plastics provide boost. Drilling Deep: What comes after the breakup of XPO? It's a bold plan and FreightWaves' Mark Solomon has plenty of experience covering XPO to give us a unique perspective. Do legacy brokers still have the juice? The impact of new technology in freight brokerages and how it is changing compensation. Funding secured, Baton Trucking takes aim at driver detention Startup Baton Trucking believes it can eliminate waste and detention through a drop yard network.

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JANUARY 29, 2020
Mexico needs to get serious about bringing investors into energy sector, say experts The Mexican government needs to send the right signals that it is serious about bringing back most needed investment in the energy sector, panelists said Tuesday during an industry event. REFINERY NEWS: PDVSA restarts Amuay at 7.8% of capacity Venezuelan state-owned PDVSA restarted its Amuay refinery at 50,000 b/d or 7.8% of its capacity, according to a technical report released Wednesday. Appraisal work to dominate Hess, Guyana partners' activity in Stabroek development With first production now on stream from deepwater Guyana, Hess Corp. is working on the development of multiple production phases that will likely outnumber the five already targeted in the next five years, company officials said Wednesday. Europe Hi-5 bunkers spread narrows by a third since IMO implementation The pricing differential between 0.5% VLSFO and 3.5% HSFO bunkers, also known as the Hi-5 bunkers spread, has declined considerably since IMO 2020 came into effect, as participants eye up various options for IMO 2020-compliance following its implementation. Americas MR freight drops 13% ahead of refinery turnarounds An influx of ballasters and a dearth of fresh cargo activity has prompted Americas tanker freight to drop as much as 13% on key routes in the last week of January, and market participants expect the downturn to continue into February as refinery maintenance season in the US Gulf Coast starts up and bunker prices continue to slip. East/West diesel spread down sharply from six-month high on coronavirus The spread between Singapore 10 ppm diesel swaps and ICE low sulfur gasoil futures -- a key indicator of the arbitrage between Asia and Europe -- fell sharply in Asian trading Wednesday, hit by fears of demand destruction as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. US EIA says Gulf Coast ULSD stocks build to over two-year high Ultra low sulfur diesel stocks on the US Gulf Coast rose 1.96 million-barrels to 41.11 million barrels for the week ended January 24, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. Oil mixed following US crude build; OPEC signals coronavirus response Oil futures settled mixed after US Energy Information Administration data showed a larger-than-expected US crude build last week. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks hit 5-week high as middle distillates jump 27% Total stocks rose 1.2% on week to 21.561 million barrels, the highest since December 23, with middle distillate stocks surging 27% over the same period. French union calls on ports to suspend operations Wed There have been protests at most refineries and ports in France since December 5, 2019 over the pension reform plans. ARA diesel crack drops to two-year low amid coronavirus fears "The market was bad last week but it is looking worse today," a diesel cargo trader said Monday.

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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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