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BRIEFS
September 30, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Singapore backs call to get rid of sub-standard ships
    S'pore vessels with poor safety records will have to bear the consequences, MPA warns
  • P&O launches takeover of German cruise company
  • Integration of services needed to turn S'pore into logistics hub
Air and Land Transport
  • Int'l air traffic growth forecast at lower 5.02%
    Travel to and from China to grow at 9.5%, more than any other country: Iata
  • Ansett suspends flights on New Year's Eve
  • Star Alliance airlines to pool insurance cover
  • MAS urged to reach more code-sharing accords
  • Int'l air treaties a hindrance to KLM-Alitalia merger, say analysts
Features
  • Lines bid to hook passengers
    More ports of call and discounts are dangled as bait to attract more people to take up cruises after recent bad publicity

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Singapore backs call to get rid of sub-standard ships
    S'pore vessels with poor safety records will have to bear the consequences, MPA warns
  • P&O launches takeover of German cruise company
  • Integration of services needed to turn S'pore into logistics hub
Air and Land Transport
  • Int'l air traffic growth forecast at lower 5.02%
    Travel to and from China to grow at 9.5%, more than any other country: Iata
  • Ansett suspends flights on New Year's Eve
  • Star Alliance airlines to pool insurance cover
  • MAS urged to reach more code-sharing accords
  • Int'l air treaties a hindrance to KLM-Alitalia merger, say analysts
Features
  • Lines bid to hook passengers
    More ports of call and discounts are dangled as bait to attract more people to take up cruises after recent bad publicity

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Singapore backs call to get rid of sub-standard ships
    S'pore vessels with poor safety records will have to bear the consequences, MPA warns
  • P&O launches takeover of German cruise company
  • Integration of services needed to turn S'pore into logistics hub
Air and Land Transport
  • Int'l air traffic growth forecast at lower 5.02%
    Travel to and from China to grow at 9.5%, more than any other country: Iata
  • Ansett suspends flights on New Year's Eve
  • Star Alliance airlines to pool insurance cover
  • MAS urged to reach more code-sharing accords
  • Int'l air treaties a hindrance to KLM-Alitalia merger, say analysts
Features
  • Lines bid to hook passengers
    More ports of call and discounts are dangled as bait to attract more people to take up cruises after recent bad publicity

Sched Netweb site
  • Danzas offers new approach to trade financing and insurance
  • CMA-CGM merger official
  • Far East/Middle East trade confirms bunker fee
  • US ports talk with truckers
  • Delta off-loads SIA shares
  • Forward with Quick Delivery
  • KLM and Northwest to reduce year-end flight schedules

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
  • Joint marketing U.S. Postal Service and Amazon.com
  • Continental Airlines signs $1.5 billion contract with EDS
  • Aid to German inland shipping was 'wrong'
  • Million dollars backwages claimed by ITF
  • Unions angry with Vos Logistics
  • Earnings decline Fritz Companies, but operating income progress

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • MOL Unveils New Three-Year Business Program
  • Sea-Land Asks Government to Transfer Subsidy
  • New Service Launched Linking China to USEC, Gulf
  • Conferences Rush to Compensate Higher Oil Prices

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
  • US asks Eastern Europe to act now on corruption
  • NOL taps pair for Sea-Land positions
  • Boeing offers repair papers on Internet
  • Westinghouse revises merger agreement
  • Department of Transportation names first five TIFIA projects
  • Sea-Land asks MarAd for MSP transfer nod
  • Canada posts detained ships

urgente online pressweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
  • Barcelona pondrá a prueba el autobús de hidrógeno
  • DHL recibe su primer Airbus A-300 para su flota en EE.UU.
  • Aeroméxico se une a la alianza de Air France y Delta
  • La Justicia europea considera que los estibadores son los únicos que pueden realizar tareas portuarias
  • La Comisión propone a los Quince autorizar la circulación de camiones por algunas carreteras en días festivos
  • Desmantelamiento naval
  • Los túneles europeos de carretera carecen de sistemas de seguridad eficaces contra los incendios
  • Record de visitas en la IAA de Francfort

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
Shipping News
  • Custom duties on EC textile imports to be lowered
  • Textile export quota use made flexible: Texprocil
  • Dumping duty on low carbon ferro chrome
  • Indonesia may opt for Indian wheat purchase
  • Rajesh Shroff re-elected AIEC President
  • India, Thailand agree to greater market access
  • Modvat facility for fabrics manufacturers sought
  • Indian jewellery show on in Manama
  • Tyre production projected to grow by 10 pc
  • Crash in local sugar prices
  • IPSTA to set up trade guarantee fund
  • Customs duty on raw, shoddy wool to be gradually reduced
  • Big Indian contingent slated for Hannover Fair participation
  • India, Ireland team up for IT markets
  • GSPC project to get Rs 200-cr loan from IDBI
  • FIPB clears 46 proposals worth Rs 204 crore
  • Corporate tax rise aids revenue mop-up
  • India to seek lower peak tariffs at Seattle
  • NOL appoints two more to APL senior management team
  • Oilseeds crops shortfall forecast
Aviation News
  • Airbus wins 11-plane order from Lufthansa
  • Nepal, Sri Lanka to increase air links
  • Saudi discussing sale of old planes
  • Air France traffic in Aug up 8.9 per cent
  • Major airlines to increase seats on N. Atlantic routes by 9 per cent
  • Lufthansa Cargo eyes air express market
  • Aussie frequent flyers' free flights may soon be taxed

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
Shipping News
  • Custom duties on EC textile imports to be lowered
  • Textile export quota use made flexible: Texprocil
  • Dumping duty on low carbon ferro chrome
  • Indonesia may opt for Indian wheat purchase
  • Rajesh Shroff re-elected AIEC President
  • India, Thailand agree to greater market access
  • Modvat facility for fabrics manufacturers sought
  • Indian jewellery show on in Manama
  • Tyre production projected to grow by 10 pc
  • Crash in local sugar prices
  • IPSTA to set up trade guarantee fund
  • Customs duty on raw, shoddy wool to be gradually reduced
  • Big Indian contingent slated for Hannover Fair participation
  • India, Ireland team up for IT markets
  • GSPC project to get Rs 200-cr loan from IDBI
  • FIPB clears 46 proposals worth Rs 204 crore
  • Corporate tax rise aids revenue mop-up
  • India to seek lower peak tariffs at Seattle
  • NOL appoints two more to APL senior management team
  • Oilseeds crops shortfall forecast
Aviation News
  • Airbus wins 11-plane order from Lufthansa
  • Nepal, Sri Lanka to increase air links
  • Saudi discussing sale of old planes
  • Air France traffic in Aug up 8.9 per cent
  • Major airlines to increase seats on N. Atlantic routes by 9 per cent
  • Lufthansa Cargo eyes air express market
  • Aussie frequent flyers' free flights may soon be taxed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
  • NYMEX crude tops $25 in early trading today
  • Rotterdam fuel oil barges firm with crude
  • Exxon & Mobil confirm EU approval and accepts conditions
  • Jeddah/Dammam posted prices up $5-9 tomorrow
  • Saudi Aramco tenders for fuel oil 2000 supplies
  • Bullish API figures should boost oil prices again
  • NWE barges prices - Bunkers quiet
  • Exxon-Mobil helped by BP Amoco buy-out

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
  • Bossier announces retirement
    Litton Ship Systems said today that Albert L. Bossier, Jr. announced his plans to retire. effective November 1, 1999, as president of Avondale Industries, Inc.
  • Norwegian yard to build ResidenSea ship
    Bahamas based ResidenSea Ltd. and the Norwegian yard Fosen Mek. Verksteder A/S have today signed a $262.5 million contract for the construction of The World of ResidenSea.
  • P&O takes a lead role in German cruise market
    P&O and Germany's Arkona Touristik are forming a major new company to develop Germany's fastest growing cruise operation, Aida Cruises. The new company is ordering two new ships.
  • Mid East yards place shiplift contracts valued at $7 Million
    Syncrolift Inc., a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce plc, announced today that it will supply two new Syncrolift shiplift and transfer systems to yards in the Middle East.

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • P&O moves into German cruises
    P&O has entered the German cruise market in grand style with a new joint venture with Arkona Touristik, which owns the cruise vessel Aida, and a pledge to order two new cruiseships at the Wismar-based yard Aker MTW.
  • ResidenSea deal finally gets the go-ahead
    FOUR arduous years and a couple of near-abandonments were forgotten yesterday as the ink was added to a newbuilding contract for the world's first oceangoing luxury resort.
  • Green light for Exxon-Mobil merger and BP Amoco deal
    THE European Commission yesterday gave its blessing to the mega-merger between US oil majors Exxon and Mobil after the companies agreed to the biggest divestments in EU merger clearance history.
  • Bank of Scotland flaunts 12% first half profit increase
    BANK of Scotland, which last week launched a daring bid for larger rival National Westminster Bank, flaunted its profitability yesterday with a 12% rise in first half profits.
  • Brussels ferry jobs proposals 'wrong'
    THE European Community Shipowners' Association claimed yesterday that there is a growing realisation that the European Commission's proposed directive on passenger vessel manning would be counterproductive.
  • Eurotunnel expects 25% shuttle revenue surge
    EUROTUNNEL is predicting a 25% surge in shuttle operating revenues for the the third quarter, although retail and other revenues will be down 75% due to the abolition of duty-free sales.
  • Prescott hails fleet renaissance
    DEPUTY prime minister John Prescott yesterday told the Labour Party conference of his personal pleasure at the doubling of the British fleet during the administration's term of office.
  • Britain admits oil spill reporting errors
    BRITAIN has failed to meet the mandatory oil spill reporting requirements of the Marpol maritime pollution convention in recent years, the flag state authorities have admitted, writes David Osler.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
  • P&O acquires 25 per cent of German cruise market
  • Mitsubishi HI warns of heavy losses
  • Lott wins hearing on Chinese in Panama
  • Striking workers implicated in ship hijack
  • Crowley restructures management
  • Finnish shipping 'in danger of disappearing'
  • India revises ship import rules
  • World of ResidenSea contract signed
  • Chennai ore trade going to Goa
  • New ferry link between Sri Lanka and India
  • Nor-Cargo plans going public
  • Record productivity on Australian waterfront
  • Mid East lines hike freight rates
  • Lines reposition boxes to Asia

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Seattle, Tacoma ports again face job action
  • US-China talks fail to resolve shipping dispute
  • Carrier divides its liner services
  • UPS increases "Around the World" flights
  • EU regulators approve oil mergers
  • NextLinx's software adopted by Sotheby's
  • House approves bill to cut farmers' insurance premiums
  • Expeditors realigns North and Latin America regions, appoints 3 executives
Transportation
  • Lufthansa eyes a logistics role
  • Ex-Im Bank to offer funding to upgrade air support systems
  • Forward to buy air cargo assets
Maritime
  • Intertanko predicts overcapacity, low rates
  • Court rules carrier must employ ILA or pay union
  • New US-flag carrier to sail Europe trade
  • Calcutta trims wharfage fees in effort to bolster volume

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Seattle, Tacoma ports again face job action
  • US-China talks fail to resolve shipping dispute
  • Carrier divides its liner services
  • UPS increases "Around the World" flights
  • EU regulators approve oil mergers
  • NextLinx's software adopted by Sotheby's
  • House approves bill to cut farmers' insurance premiums
  • Expeditors realigns North and Latin America regions, appoints 3 executives
Transportation
  • Lufthansa eyes a logistics role
  • Ex-Im Bank to offer funding to upgrade air support systems
  • Forward to buy air cargo assets
Maritime
  • Intertanko predicts overcapacity, low rates
  • Court rules carrier must employ ILA or pay union
  • New US-flag carrier to sail Europe trade
  • Calcutta trims wharfage fees in effort to bolster volume

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Seattle, Tacoma ports again face job action
  • US-China talks fail to resolve shipping dispute
  • Carrier divides its liner services
  • UPS increases "Around the World" flights
  • EU regulators approve oil mergers
  • NextLinx's software adopted by Sotheby's
  • House approves bill to cut farmers' insurance premiums
  • Expeditors realigns North and Latin America regions, appoints 3 executives
Transportation
  • Lufthansa eyes a logistics role
  • Ex-Im Bank to offer funding to upgrade air support systems
  • Forward to buy air cargo assets
Maritime
  • Intertanko predicts overcapacity, low rates
  • Court rules carrier must employ ILA or pay union
  • New US-flag carrier to sail Europe trade
  • Calcutta trims wharfage fees in effort to bolster volume

Marine Linkweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
  • Hitachi Zosen Reports Extra Profit
  • P&O Plans To Tackle German Cruise Market
  • World's First Floating Resort To Sale In 2001
  • U.S. Petroleum Inventory Drops, Oil Prices Soar Higher
  • Iraqi Oil Sector 'Doing Nothing' To Prepare For Y2K, May Have To Shut Down
  • Improving Freight Rates May Help Shippers Cope With Fuel Costs

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
PORTS
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
SHIPPING
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
PORTS
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
SHIPPING
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
PORTS
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
SHIPPING
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
PORTS
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
SHIPPING
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
DEFENCE
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
SHIPPING
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
PORTS
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
PORTS
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
PORTS
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
PORTS
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
PORTS
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
LOGISTICS
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
PORTS
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
SHIPPING
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
SHIPPING
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
SHIPPING
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
PORTS
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
ACCIDENTS
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
PORTS
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
PORTS
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
SHIPPING
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
SEAFARERS
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
CRUISES
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
LEGISLATION
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
ASSOCIATIONS
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
LEGISLATION
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
SHIPPING
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
LOGISTICS
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
PORTS
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
SHIPPING
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
PORTS
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
ASSOCIATIONS
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
SEAFARERS
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
PORTS
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
PORTS
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
LAW
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
PORTS
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
PORTS
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
LOGISTICS
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
LOGISTICS
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
COMPANIES
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
PORTS
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
SHIPPING
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PORTS
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
COMPANIES
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
OFFSHORE
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
SHIPPING
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
ASSOCIATIONS
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
FINANCING
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
PORTS
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
PORTS
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
NEWS
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
PORTS
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
PORTS
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
NEWS
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
PORTS
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
MEETINGS
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
LEGISLATION
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
SAFETY & SECURITY
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
PORTS
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
LOGISTICS
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
OFFSHORE
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
SAFETY & SECURITY
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
PORTS
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
COMPANIES
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
PORTS
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
PORTS
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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