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March 1, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • P&O orders 2 cruise ships from Mitsubishi
    US$900m deal marks Japanese shipbuilder's break into lucrative foreign cruise ship market
  • S'pore still world's busiest port, top bunkering spot
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing set to launch stretch 777 jet with 30 orders
    B777X will be ready for delivery by September 2003, assuming a launch this month
  • Sabena orders four A340s worth US$560m
  • EU help needed in US-UK air talks: Branson
  • Aussie union objects to Air NZ's purchase of Ansett
  • Swissair delays resumption of flights to Belgrade
  • MAS expects load factor to rise to 70%
Features
  • Industry sees no lack of ships
    Signs that oil producers could relax output restraints are unlikely to cause demand to outstrip tanker supply
Columns
  • EU set to impose unilateral shipping rules

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • P&O orders 2 cruise ships from Mitsubishi
    US$900m deal marks Japanese shipbuilder's break into lucrative foreign cruise ship market
  • S'pore still world's busiest port, top bunkering spot
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing set to launch stretch 777 jet with 30 orders
    B777X will be ready for delivery by September 2003, assuming a launch this month
  • Sabena orders four A340s worth US$560m
  • EU help needed in US-UK air talks: Branson
  • Aussie union objects to Air NZ's purchase of Ansett
  • Swissair delays resumption of flights to Belgrade
  • MAS expects load factor to rise to 70%
Features
  • Industry sees no lack of ships
    Signs that oil producers could relax output restraints are unlikely to cause demand to outstrip tanker supply
Columns
  • EU set to impose unilateral shipping rules

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • P&O orders 2 cruise ships from Mitsubishi
    US$900m deal marks Japanese shipbuilder's break into lucrative foreign cruise ship market
  • S'pore still world's busiest port, top bunkering spot
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing set to launch stretch 777 jet with 30 orders
    B777X will be ready for delivery by September 2003, assuming a launch this month
  • Sabena orders four A340s worth US$560m
  • EU help needed in US-UK air talks: Branson
  • Aussie union objects to Air NZ's purchase of Ansett
  • Swissair delays resumption of flights to Belgrade
  • MAS expects load factor to rise to 70%
Features
  • Industry sees no lack of ships
    Signs that oil producers could relax output restraints are unlikely to cause demand to outstrip tanker supply
Columns
  • EU set to impose unilateral shipping rules

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • P&O orders 2 cruise ships from Mitsubishi
    US$900m deal marks Japanese shipbuilder's break into lucrative foreign cruise ship market
  • S'pore still world's busiest port, top bunkering spot
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing set to launch stretch 777 jet with 30 orders
    B777X will be ready for delivery by September 2003, assuming a launch this month
  • Sabena orders four A340s worth US$560m
  • EU help needed in US-UK air talks: Branson
  • Aussie union objects to Air NZ's purchase of Ansett
  • Swissair delays resumption of flights to Belgrade
  • MAS expects load factor to rise to 70%
Features
  • Industry sees no lack of ships
    Signs that oil producers could relax output restraints are unlikely to cause demand to outstrip tanker supply
Columns
  • EU set to impose unilateral shipping rules

Sched Netweb site
  • Mainland ventures choose HHLA
  • China fears over shipbuilding
  • Divisions remain over anti-trust
  • New Schenker-Seino Logistics
  • New inspection programme for Bangladesh-bound cargoes
  • Container cargo volume climbs at Long Beach
  • Malaysia's economy rebounds with 4.5 per cent rise
  • Change in Indian chartering laws
  • Lido leaving Hong Kong
  • Approval soon for new B777
  • UPS appeals to China for rights
  • SIA to join HAESL
  • Melbourne Freight Terminal appoints new manager

Cargowebweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2000
  • GlobalNetXchange
  • German shippers increase prices
  • Interview with UPS chief about commerce
  • Port of Hamburg on the web
  • Negative verdict for TNT Post

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • ANZESC Eyes Second Rate Increase for 2000
  • Evergreen, COSCON to Join Forces in FE/Australia Run
  • COSCON, PIL in Joint Venture for China/S.E. Asia Link
  • Gemartrans Launches Ho Chi Minh/Pt. Klang Shuttle
  • Singapore Remains World's Busiest Box Port in 1999
  • Container Traffic at Bremen/Bremerhaven up 20.4% in 1999

Exim Indiaweb site
  • With limited options available, Sinha presents harsh Budget
  • Charter norms liberalised
  • Port of Antwerp team visits India on promotion tour & study mission
  • Diamond exports log sparkling 29 pc growth
  • Lykes Lines' new service
  • Council to monitor value-added tax soon
  • MP fund for infrastructure
  • Changes in 'K' Line Board
  • Cotton yarn exports in Jan hold ground
  • SOPA team returns exuberant from SE Asian tour
  • SC stays Cegat order lifting Russian steel dumping duty
  • ECGC exploring JV options on re-insurance
  • Deepak Parekh wins IMC Quality Award
  • Inflation rate reined by cheaper imports

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2000
  • MarAd takes over Massachusetts yard
    Security guards acting for the U.S. Maritime Administration are now in control of the premises of the the former Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Mass.
  • Kvaerner signs $ 1.1 billion letter of intent with Royal Caribbean for two more Eagles
    Kvaerner, today announced that it has signed a letter of intent with Royal Caribbean Cruises to build the fourth and fifth Eagle-class vessels for Royal Caribbean International.
  • P&O inks deal with MHI for Princess mega ships
    P&O has now signed a contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) for the construction of two 113,000 gt cruise ships.
  • $230 million LMSR contract for NASSCO
    General Dynamics' National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., San Diego, has been awarded a $230 million contract to build its eighth Large Medium Speed Roll-on/Roll-off (LMSR) ship under the U.S. Navy's Strategic Sealift Program.
  • Sedco Express contract modified
    Transocean Sedco Forex Inc. announced that one of its operating subsidiaries has reached an agreement with Elf Exploration Angola (Elf) to amend the offshore drilling contract on the newbuild semisubmersible Sedco Express. Modifications to the contract pertain primarily to the date for possible early termination due to late delivery of the rig and total expected revenues over the duration of the contract.
  • First ICO satellite set for launch
    ICO Global Communications says that the first in its series of global communications satellites is scheduled for launch aboard a Sea Launch vehicle on March 12.

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Eagle order shows faith in Masa-Yards
    ROYAL Caribbean, the world's second largest cruiseline, yesterday ordered two more Eagle-class ships at a total cost of $1.1bn.
  • Adsteam to purchase 50% stake in Northland
    ADSTEAM Marine is to enter the US tug and barge transport market with the purchase of a 50% stake in Seattle-based Northland Services.
  • Teekay sees silver lining for tankers
    LEADING aframax tanker group Teekay Shipping will be glad to see the back of 1999 as losses escalated in the final three months.
  • Stena Line plans further cost cuts
    Stena Line, Scandinavia's leading ferry group, plans to undertake further cost-cutting measures as losses in 1999 reached almost SKr500m ($56.22m).
  • Beton Groep to block Boskalis
    DUTCH dredging-to-construction group Hollandsche Beton Groep is understood to be close to acquiring Belgium's biggest dredging company, DEME/Dredging International in moves to spoil rival Boskalis' hostile take-over bid.
  • Hamburg box handler to close Unikai terminal
    HAMBURG port handling group Hamburger Hafen und Lagerhaus-Gesellschaft will close its Unikai container terminal later this year.
  • Europe owners warn on cost of Erika proposals
    THE EUROPEAN Community Shipowners' Association has called for an economic study on the impact of a possible early phasing out of single-hull oil tankers, said ECSA secretary-general Alfons Guinier.
  • French back Jospin on flag initiative
    THE French shipping industry has expressed satisfaction at a promise from the French government to announce measures shortly to make the French flag more attractive to ship operators.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2000
  • Another Japanese ship feared hijacked
  • BP Amoco offers to relinquish Alaska oil
  • IHI and Sumitomo in merger talks
  • MHI to shut Nagasaki building berth
  • Adsteam buys into Northland
  • Carnival launches $1Bn share buy-back
  • Jospin details maritime safety measures
  • Maritime shares rise with Dow pull-back
  • Year-round emergency tug for Dover Strait
  • KMY signs $1.1Bn deal for two more Eagles
  • Germany plans new shipping tax stimulus
  • Sveaas mops up at Waterfront
  • Buquebus to start ro-ro services
  • Indian owners win tax exemption
  • Philippines protest unfair trade barriers
  • Beleaguered Brazilians' bunker battle
  • Strintzis profits strongly higher
  • Chile port workers seek to unionise
  • Shanghai determined to become hub port

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Exporters eligible for full HMT tax refund
  • Rep. Hyde poses five questions to FMC
  • Marine Transport earnings hit by restructuring
  • Report: U.S. Customs tougher on private couriers than Postal Service
  • BLE wins representation fight With UTU
  • Boeing, GE announce new long-range 777 airliners
  • Hamburg posts record cargo-handling for 1999
  • Aramex to develop logistics hub in Jordan
Transportation
  • Yellow gears up for expedited service
  • UPS allies with Hong Kong firm
  • Russia's commercial carriers urge end to military competition
  • FedEx selects Nextlink service
  • VASP cutting back on service
Maritime
  • Europe's container volume rose in 1999
  • Carrier realigns service to focus on US Gulf
  • Tacoma breaks record for TEUs
  • Indian port operators welcome new rules on bidding
  • Halliday gets top conference post
  • Terminal is proposed at Wilhelmshaven
  • CMA, Norasia to expand service

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Exporters eligible for full HMT tax refund
  • Rep. Hyde poses five questions to FMC
  • Marine Transport earnings hit by restructuring
  • Report: U.S. Customs tougher on private couriers than Postal Service
  • BLE wins representation fight With UTU
  • Boeing, GE announce new long-range 777 airliners
  • Hamburg posts record cargo-handling for 1999
  • Aramex to develop logistics hub in Jordan
Transportation
  • Yellow gears up for expedited service
  • UPS allies with Hong Kong firm
  • Russia's commercial carriers urge end to military competition
  • FedEx selects Nextlink service
  • VASP cutting back on service
Maritime
  • Europe's container volume rose in 1999
  • Carrier realigns service to focus on US Gulf
  • Tacoma breaks record for TEUs
  • Indian port operators welcome new rules on bidding
  • Halliday gets top conference post
  • Terminal is proposed at Wilhelmshaven
  • CMA, Norasia to expand service

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Exporters eligible for full HMT tax refund
  • Rep. Hyde poses five questions to FMC
  • Marine Transport earnings hit by restructuring
  • Report: U.S. Customs tougher on private couriers than Postal Service
  • BLE wins representation fight With UTU
  • Boeing, GE announce new long-range 777 airliners
  • Hamburg posts record cargo-handling for 1999
  • Aramex to develop logistics hub in Jordan
Transportation
  • Yellow gears up for expedited service
  • UPS allies with Hong Kong firm
  • Russia's commercial carriers urge end to military competition
  • FedEx selects Nextlink service
  • VASP cutting back on service
Maritime
  • Europe's container volume rose in 1999
  • Carrier realigns service to focus on US Gulf
  • Tacoma breaks record for TEUs
  • Indian port operators welcome new rules on bidding
  • Halliday gets top conference post
  • Terminal is proposed at Wilhelmshaven
  • CMA, Norasia to expand service

Marine Linkweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2000
  • EU Debates Old Ships V. New Ships
  • KMY Wins Two-Ship Order From RCL
  • Australian Company Buys Into U.S. Inland Market
  • Carnival Announces $1B Stock Buyback
  • P&O Announces Steady Results For Stena
  • Mississippi River Traffic Starts Flowing Early
  • Innovative High-Speed Japanese Ferry Enters Service
  • Moody's Downgrades Navigator Gas

›››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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