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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 24, 2021

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Bahri showcases maritime capabilities at key defense & security exhibition Liberian Registry expands in Korea Rice exports gaining momentum Centre notifies Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 in Gazette JNPT signs MoUs with potential investors Cathay Pacific delivers first vaccine shipment to Hong Kong Gati-KWE to launch its largest Surface Transhipment Centre in Delhi Kerala CM inaugurates cargo complex at Kannur Airport CBIC facilitates exporters having IGST refund issues GHAC organises workshop on boosting agri exports India's tea production slumps Joint WCO-ICAO guiding principles & guidelines to enhance air cargo security & trade facilitation published SCI to conduct session on maritime financing & insurance at MIS 2021

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North Sea Port extends rail corridor to Baltic New CEO at Pallet-Track Seaports of Niedersachsen stems the tide New site in Tangier Med Logistics Zone Singapore Airlines pushes perishable transport Partnership to save hundreds of tonnes of CO2 Growth ambitions in Southern Africa A fleet for JWS steel Biggest acquisition of K+N so far Block train delivers crucial medical equipment Second cargo route from Kenya to India Circle of honour gains new UPS drivers More service for time-critical spare parts On African-American links "Curiosity of the Day" Engine failure hits Boeing freighter too Faster delivery Now also every Wednesday to Chicago

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021
US import spike set to run into summer as west coast ports struggle Air cargo market developing a push-based model, driven by airline customers Amazon Air close to building a freighter network to carry third-party volumes Maersk and DFDS back development of Power-to-X ammonia project for green fuel Cautious Volga-Dnepr: AN-124s will now only carry 'big and ugly' cargo Surveyors and salvors on board as Maersk Eindhoven arrives at Yokohama India's 'lone freighter operator' takes off for Singapore twice a week Brexit 'an exercise in damage limitation' for UK automotive supply chains Market Insight: Kuehne + Nagel - why Apex (and not Kerry) makes perfect sense

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Cargill and Maersk Tankers partner to launch new bunker procurement service Maersk Tankers has entered a strategic partnership with one of the world's largest vessel charterers, agribusiness giant Cargill, that will see the two companies combine their bunker volumes. They will offer a CIT sole lead arranger on $45 million Mangrove Partners deal CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) reports that its Maritime Finance business served as sole lead arranger on a $45 million financing for a portfolio of seven containerships. The financing was arranged on OPINION: Time to address "sea blindness" on digital transformation By Martin Wallgren, Chief Information Officer at GAC Group Done right, digital transformation has boundless potential for shipping. But doing it right demands resilience, the right mindset and a clear focus on Livanos family and Onassis Foundation plan to take GasLog private In what Chairman Peter Livanos calls "a transformative next step," Piraeus, Greece, based LNG carrier specialist GasLog Ltd. reports that it has entered into an agreement and plan of merger with BlackRock's Project aims to develop world's first fully remote-controlled commercial tug The Maersk group's global towage operator Svitzer has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Maritime and ABS to develop RECOTUG, the world's first fully operational, and fully remotely controlled tugboat. Svitzer's contributions to Perciavalle resigns as Austal USA President In a filing today, Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) reports that the board of its Austal USA subsidiary has accepted the resignation of its president, Craig Perciavalle. Austal USA has appointed its

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Grimaldi orders $500m con-ro ships at Hyundai Mipo Newbuildings will replace old vessels two years from now upon delivery and will be deployed on trades between North Europe... Swiber gets nod from creditors for $200m deal Most banks exposed to Swiber may have written off their debts to the firm by now and are thus inclined... Ship recycling in Indian Subcontinent region can help reduce carbon footprint For developing countries like India, steel is essential for growth and infrastructure development and ship recycling can be one of... Addition of Singapore port authority bolsters ammonia-fueled tanker project Ammonia is seen as a leading future fuel as the maritime industry looks to meet its greenhouse gas emissions goals... Reversing restrictive maritime trade policies would boost global economic recovery Reducing trade protectionism could see GDP gains for national economies increase by up to 3.4% according to a major new study... Commodities traders and shipowners get their say on charter rates indices Although views are incorporated in the 'Principal Submission' process, they won't contribute to indices creation 'in any shape or form'... Greek shipping non-profit's coronavirus aid nears $16m Syn-Enosis, an initiative of the Union of Greek Shipowners, has helped strengthen the nation's health system as it battles the... Crude demand 'peaks in four years' on latest carbon-neutral policies Attention focuses on timing of the demand peak and whether there is any supply gap as investment dwindles in fossil... Gard is early renewal round winner, as North admits tonnage loss 'We saw many owners shifting more, or all, of their fleet to Gard,' says chief underwriting officer Bjornar Andresen Greek data analyst launches Poseidon Principles emissions index METIS also claims its Poseidon Principles Emissions Index could even help owners whose ships are outperforming AER to seek lower... Maersk will consider carbon offsets in neutrality pursuit Following Maersk's pledge to have a ship running on carbon-neutral methanol by 2023, the company has said that it will... Maersk turns away from Cosco crewing arm Maersk: 'It is always our priority to ensure the welfare and well-being of all our seafarers and provide them with... Box shipping's bonanza masks regional variations Container volumes fell by only 1.2% in 2020, despite the pandemic. But on many trades, the recovery in the second... Australia sets new safety checks for livestock carriers Australia is increasing its scrutiny of livestock carriers with a six-month safety campaign aimed at finding 'systemic issues with maintenance... Cargill forms joint bunker business with Maersk Tankers The new service will initially procure bunker fuel for the two companies' combined fleet, before adding customers in the coming... German owners optimistic for post-pandemic recovery Germany's shipowners are in a healthy position after the downturn that started in 2009. But several conditions need to be... Maritime experts to examine seafarer exhaustion Following on from 'A Culture of Adjustment', this webinar brings together maritime safety heavyweights who all believe it is time... Maran Gas orders at Samsung run to five LNG carriers Maran Gas orders five LNG carriers at Samsung on the back of a new relationship with Total, although four of... DFDS and Maersk back carbon-neutral ammonia plant Ammonia is one of the leading contenders as a carbon-neutral power source for deepsea vessels. Maersk and DFDS have signed... CMA CGM expands future fuels coalition Group sets out objectives for cross-industry development to make transport services less polluting. Green hydrogen and biofuels feature as zero-carbon... Marine mutuals must consolidate to thrive in trying times With the renewals season drawing to a close, it is a timely moment to reflect on some of the challenges... Daily Briefing Free to read: Seafarer abandonment cases continue to climb \| Suicides at sea go uncounted as crew change crisis drags on... Sembmarine braces for energy transition amid pandemic Clients have not cancelled any projects on Sembmarine's orderbook, which has diversified beyond projects in the offshore oil and gas...

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021
SSA puts final funding piece in place for Jacksonville terminal expansion CMA CGM Air Cargo takes off on Europe-US trade lane Startup grabs $20 million to automate reverse logistics COVID-19 testing delays Chinese imports of US perishables Maersk signs up to build giant European ammonia plant Air cargo rates plunge post-Chinese New Year High and heavy cargo manufacturer Deere sees earnings rebound

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021
GS Energy turns shipowner with $270m order for up to three VLCC newbuildings South Korean energy-solutions outfit inks scrubber-fitted crude carrier newbuildings against long-term charters to HMM Handysizes may see second-best market 'since Vikings' Spot rates get no support from futures rates in backwardation, Njord Shipping's Henrik Ness said Rob Bryngelson re-emerges in LNG with new venture WaveCrest Energy Former Excelerate Energy chief goes back to his roots with Macquarie Capital-backed company Crude tankers not 'out of woods' for 2021 due to Chinese destocking and Iranian tonnage Chinese crude imports will probably be flat despite oil demand recovery, Braemar ACM's Anoop Singh says Castor Initiative's first ammonia-fuelled tanker will set sail in 2025 High-profile coalition says two new partners have completed the eco-system to get demonstrator vessel in the water Rauma yard shut down after 240 workers test positive A total of 800 staff quarantined as language barriers blamed Why has Peter Livanos opted for a BlackRock buy-in at GasLog? Industry insiders pick over decision to take the company private again Upbeat German shipowners declare an end to decade-long crisis Alfred Hartmann says owners are 'unscathed' and optimism is rising Maersk and DFDS join huge green ammonia fuel project Danish shipping groups partner agricultural companies in $1bn production plant to create green ammonia from offshore wind More insurance premium pain ahead for shipowners, says Gallagher After recent P&I increases, insurance broker warns that hull and machinery rates are set to increase further d'Amico dry bulk CEO Lucio Bonaso dies at 72 Italian group's owners Cesare and Paolo d'Amico pay tribute to veteran who drove the development of the bulker fleet over 23 years KGJS sells LR3 tanker at lower-than-expected price Norwegian shipowner keeps sistership on the sales block after nearly six-month effort to sell duo Atlantic MR tanker market cools down with Texas refineries coming back online Charterers drop preliminary fixtures at high rates amid fewer US import requirements Svitzer plans first fully operational, remotely controlled tugboat Towage giant joins Kongsberg and ABS to develop tug that can be operated remotely in Port of Copenhagen Royal Caribbean suffers $5.8bn loss for 2020 due to Covid-19 The New York-listed owner's shares are up almost 11% as of Monday's midday trading Harvey Gulf sues after PSV damaged in US Gulf hurricane Ship remains grounded, with damages still to be determined Cargill launches bunker agent business with Maersk Tankers endorsement US trading giant will start new business with annual volume of 3.5m tonnes Maersk Eindhoven to be repaired in Japan after box loss Surveyors and salvors checking vessel ahead of entry into Yokohama Standard Club claims 95% P&I policy renewal success Insurer says almost all of its members renewed, despite rising rates Carnival Corp plans stock offering in hunt for $1bn in cash US cruise giant has seen its shares rise 50% in the past three months on the back of improved sector prospects Maran Gas takes Total's newbuilding tally to three Energy major has spread its risk against a trio of owners as it extends chartered fleet Lloyd's of London leads way on rethinking post-Covid-19 workplace Could the most traditional of London's commercial institutions define a model for how maritime services work in the future? Are boxship owners poised to repeat mistakes of the past? Newbuilds are needed but too many will again store up problems Harvey Gulf sues after PSV damaged in US Gulf hurricane The ship is currently still grounded, with damages still to be determined Semiramis Paliou takes top job as Diana Shipping reports slimmer losses Founder Simeon Palios will stay on as non-executive chairman Euronav eyes 'younger tonnage' after $36m Chinese VLCC leaseback Hugo De Stoop says company achieved 'excellent' price for 2009-built Newton Egypt's Damietta LNG plant ships first cargo in nine years Golar LNG vessel does the honours as country's second liquefaction facility comes back online Hunter sells another modern VLCC for 'decent' price despite spot woes Arne Fredly-backed owner has now offloaded half of its modern scrubber-fitted fleet US-listed bulker stocks stall after rampant start to 2021 Can Diana Shipping and Genco reclaim momentum as they roll out the earnings ball this week? Eitzen looks to cautious chemical fleet expansion Axel Eitzen is moving cautiously to expand the Christiania Shipping fleet after a major refinancing gave him full control of the company It's a mystery: Frontline's Lars Barstad baffled by lack of tanker scrapping Interim boss thinks recycling will pick up this year but does not subscribe to doomsday scenarios for older ships Gibson says tanker recovery to be more 'in tune' with demand as inventories empty Shipbroker argues that freight market should be more responsive to improving fundamentals than previously Broker Ifchor boosts dry bulk and S&P reach with new hires Dry cargo specialist adds Giando Dormio in Switzerland and Lasse Gandolfi in Oslo as expansion continues Sembcorp Marine pins future on green winds blowing across shipping Green technologies are shipyard group's vision of a sustainable future Australian to clampdown on substandard livestock carriers Maritime authorities say vessels will come under intense compliance spotlight in wake of recent casualties Carnival Corp plans $1bn stock offering US cruise giant has seen its shares rise 50% in the last three months on the back of improved sector prospects SK Shipping pair logs more than two years offhire as repairs roll on Redelivery dates mapped out, but court action over containment systems in London and Seoul continues Another death reported as two more crews hit by mass poisonings Seafarers reported ill in Canada and Russia following fatal incident on Precious ship off Maldives

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Kuehne + Nagel goes after China pharma logistics Kuehne + Nagel is on a mission to get bigger in Asia. Two deals this week in China are helping to make that possible. JAXPORT positioned 'for great things to come' "There's tremendous opportunity for Florida-bound cargo," says JAXPORT CEO Eric Green during his State of the Port address Tuesday. Shipping line CMA CGM's first air cargo destination: Chicago Container shipping line CMA CGM wants to be an airline too. Its new air cargo unit has identified Chicago as its first destination and is... United Airlines sacrifices cargo capacity to replace grounded 777s United Airlines' cargo division has been riding high the past year. But it could lose some resources as the company realigns the fleet to make...

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Brazil to require fuel sellers to detail price composition after price backlash Brazil's government issued a decree forcing service stations and fuel distributors to publish the composition of retail diesel and gasoline prices, delineating wholesale prices, state and federal taxes on receipts, according to the notice published Feb. 23 in the Federal Register. ARA 0.1% gasoil barges hit 14-week low on inland refinery supply Premiums for 0.1% gasoil barges in the Amsterdam Rotterdam Antwerp trading hub have fallen to their lowest level since November as large volumes were being offered by inland German refineries at prices competitive with ARA imports, reducing demand for the latter, market source said. INDIA DATA: Jan gasoil output rises 3% to 18-month high on higher refinery runs India's gasoil production in January climbed 3.06% from December to an 18-month high amid a rise in refinery run rates and improving margins. Brazil oil workers, Bahia senator team to block Petrobras refinery sale Brazil's Oil Workers' Federation and Sen. Jaques Wagner of Bahia state teamed up to file a lawsuit aimed at disrupting the sale of a refinery operated by state-led Petrobras' in the state to Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Co. for $1.65 billion, the federation, also known as FUP, said Feb. 22. Panama Canal weighing additional compensation for canceled LNG bookings The Panama Canal Authority is considering seeking greater compensation for canceled bookings during peak seasonal demand periods, as it works to add a third daily reserved transit slot for LNG vessels to ease congestion, Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales said in an interview Feb. 23. OIL FUTURES: RBOB cracks rally as USGC refiners see extended outages Gasoline cracks rebounded Feb. 23 as US refiners continued to operate at reduced capacity in the wake of last week's deep freeze. Gasum to supply LNG to ferry operator Wasaline, build new Finnish LNG terminal Deal envisages biogas supply further LNG may meet IMO goals for 2030 but not 2050 REFINERY NEWS: ExxonMobil's Rotterdam plant plans March works ExxonMobil's Rotterdam refinery is planning maintenance work in March, according to market sources. The duration or the extent of works was not confirmed. Varo Energy expects 'enticing' refinery margins from H2 2021 US cold snap a boon for European refiners Gasoline strength driving down inventories Jet fuel unlikely to full recover until 2023 Europe and Africa residual fuel -- key market indicators this week LS products see open arbitrage window to Asia Hi-5 reached 7-mo high NWE high sulfur fuel oil crack hits nine-month low The Northwest European 3.5% sulfur fuel oil crack has fallen to its lowest since last May, with the reports of tight supply that had supported the grade last year now fewer and further between, sources said Feb. 23. First wave of European hydrogen investment seen in 2022: Enagas EU regulation likely ready by end-2022: Llarden Enagas, Entso-e partners' input invited First wave of projects seen likely 2024-26 Global oil demand likely to rebound to pre-COVID levels by end-2021: analysts Still doubts on whether oil will be part of commodity supercycle Jet fuel demand may not fully recover until at least 2022/23 Recent price rally more to do with declining inventories than demand Maersk Tankers, Cargill launch bunker procurement partnership Analysis of combined data to lend competitive edge Partnership will provide access to future fuels Australian refiner Ampol sees rangebound fuel sales in 2021 in tough market COVID-19 continues to weigh on fuel demand Lytton refinery review to be completed by H1 2021 OIL FUTURES: Crude futures higher on stronger fundamentals, financial incentives Crude futures rose during European morning trading Feb. 23, as lingering US supply outages, OPEC+ cuts, and vaccine roll-outs improved the fundamental outlook while a strong backwardation and inflationary pressures provided financial support to prices, sources said. INDIA DATA: January refinery run rate up on month at 103% Average capacity utilization for all categories of refineries in India rose to 103% in January from 99% in December, an oil ministry survey found, reflecting an improvement in domestic demand as Asia's third-largest economy returned to normalcy after a COVID-19 lockdown. REFINERY NEWS: Sinopec Hainan plans to export 120,000 mt oil products in Feb State-owned Sinopec's 184,000 b/d Hainan Petrochemical refinery in southern China plans to export about 120,000 mt of refined oil products in February, up from 90,000 mt planned for January, a refinery source said Feb. 23. Bunker markets in Panama see strong hikes on supply curbs from US Gulf Coast "Supply has tightened a lot and has triggered higher levels, especially for deliveries in the next 5-10 days," a market source said. JAX LNG, TOTE complete first ship-to-ship LNG bunker operation of foreign-flagged vessel** According to JAXPORT, 1,800 cu m of LNG was moved from the Clean Jacksonville.

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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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