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BRIEFS

October 3, 2003

Shipping Times

Shipping News

NYK chief upbeat about year ahead
A favourable year lies ahead for shipping despite global uncertainties, according to an upbeat assessment by the president of Japan's largest shipping line, Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
Exxon may have to pay more for Valdez spill
EXXON Mobil Corp may have to pay further damages of up to US$100 million as the oil spill from its Exxon Valdez tanker in Alaska 14 years ago continues to harm the environment, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Navigational aids need replacing: Fuzhou officials
CHINESE port officials claim all navigational aids in the south eastern port of Fuzhou, where Singapore's PSA Corporation operates two terminals, have broken down.
P&O Nedlloyd to withdraw from Europe-W Africa trade
ANGLO-Dutch container shipping line P&O Nedlloyd has announced it will withdraw from the Europe-West Africa trade by the end of this year to focus on the Asia-West Africa trade.
New Gold Star service
INTRA-Asia carrier Gold Star Line will launch a new direct service from Indonesia via Singapore and Port Klang to Bombay next week.

Air and Land Transport

Accord fails to address European overcapacity
AIR France's acquisition of the Dutch carrier KLM marks a milestone in the consolidation of European civil aviation, but a reduction of the sector's chronic overcapacity is unlikely without major restructuring, analysts say.
Asian airlines' recovery in full swing: Abacus
US panel clears unscreened cargo in passenger flights
jetBlue to start services at Boston's Logan airport
S Korea, Qatar sign air services accord
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Seller of oil cargo wins suit against buyer
A recent judgment in England is a timely reminder to buyers of cargoes of oil to take a closer look at the terms of their sale and purchase contracts or risk having their defence thrown out.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE first vessel in Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corp 103-strong containership fleet has achieved compliance with the new strict International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

NYK chief upbeat about year ahead
A favourable year lies ahead for shipping despite global uncertainties, according to an upbeat assessment by the president of Japan's largest shipping line, Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
Exxon may have to pay more for Valdez spill
EXXON Mobil Corp may have to pay further damages of up to US$100 million as the oil spill from its Exxon Valdez tanker in Alaska 14 years ago continues to harm the environment, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Navigational aids need replacing: Fuzhou officials
CHINESE port officials claim all navigational aids in the south eastern port of Fuzhou, where Singapore's PSA Corporation operates two terminals, have broken down.
P&O Nedlloyd to withdraw from Europe-W Africa trade
ANGLO-Dutch container shipping line P&O Nedlloyd has announced it will withdraw from the Europe-West Africa trade by the end of this year to focus on the Asia-West Africa trade.
New Gold Star service
INTRA-Asia carrier Gold Star Line will launch a new direct service from Indonesia via Singapore and Port Klang to Bombay next week.

Air and Land Transport

Accord fails to address European overcapacity
AIR France's acquisition of the Dutch carrier KLM marks a milestone in the consolidation of European civil aviation, but a reduction of the sector's chronic overcapacity is unlikely without major restructuring, analysts say.
Asian airlines' recovery in full swing: Abacus
US panel clears unscreened cargo in passenger flights
jetBlue to start services at Boston's Logan airport
S Korea, Qatar sign air services accord
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Seller of oil cargo wins suit against buyer
A recent judgment in England is a timely reminder to buyers of cargoes of oil to take a closer look at the terms of their sale and purchase contracts or risk having their defence thrown out.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE first vessel in Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corp 103-strong containership fleet has achieved compliance with the new strict International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

NYK chief upbeat about year ahead
A favourable year lies ahead for shipping despite global uncertainties, according to an upbeat assessment by the president of Japan's largest shipping line, Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
Exxon may have to pay more for Valdez spill
EXXON Mobil Corp may have to pay further damages of up to US$100 million as the oil spill from its Exxon Valdez tanker in Alaska 14 years ago continues to harm the environment, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Navigational aids need replacing: Fuzhou officials
CHINESE port officials claim all navigational aids in the south eastern port of Fuzhou, where Singapore's PSA Corporation operates two terminals, have broken down.
P&O Nedlloyd to withdraw from Europe-W Africa trade
ANGLO-Dutch container shipping line P&O Nedlloyd has announced it will withdraw from the Europe-West Africa trade by the end of this year to focus on the Asia-West Africa trade.
New Gold Star service
INTRA-Asia carrier Gold Star Line will launch a new direct service from Indonesia via Singapore and Port Klang to Bombay next week.

Air and Land Transport

Accord fails to address European overcapacity
AIR France's acquisition of the Dutch carrier KLM marks a milestone in the consolidation of European civil aviation, but a reduction of the sector's chronic overcapacity is unlikely without major restructuring, analysts say.
Asian airlines' recovery in full swing: Abacus
US panel clears unscreened cargo in passenger flights
jetBlue to start services at Boston's Logan airport
S Korea, Qatar sign air services accord
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Seller of oil cargo wins suit against buyer
A recent judgment in England is a timely reminder to buyers of cargoes of oil to take a closer look at the terms of their sale and purchase contracts or risk having their defence thrown out.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE first vessel in Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corp 103-strong containership fleet has achieved compliance with the new strict International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

NYK chief upbeat about year ahead
A favourable year lies ahead for shipping despite global uncertainties, according to an upbeat assessment by the president of Japan's largest shipping line, Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
Exxon may have to pay more for Valdez spill
EXXON Mobil Corp may have to pay further damages of up to US$100 million as the oil spill from its Exxon Valdez tanker in Alaska 14 years ago continues to harm the environment, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Navigational aids need replacing: Fuzhou officials
CHINESE port officials claim all navigational aids in the south eastern port of Fuzhou, where Singapore's PSA Corporation operates two terminals, have broken down.
P&O Nedlloyd to withdraw from Europe-W Africa trade
ANGLO-Dutch container shipping line P&O Nedlloyd has announced it will withdraw from the Europe-West Africa trade by the end of this year to focus on the Asia-West Africa trade.
New Gold Star service
INTRA-Asia carrier Gold Star Line will launch a new direct service from Indonesia via Singapore and Port Klang to Bombay next week.

Air and Land Transport

Accord fails to address European overcapacity
AIR France's acquisition of the Dutch carrier KLM marks a milestone in the consolidation of European civil aviation, but a reduction of the sector's chronic overcapacity is unlikely without major restructuring, analysts say.
Asian airlines' recovery in full swing: Abacus
US panel clears unscreened cargo in passenger flights
jetBlue to start services at Boston's Logan airport
S Korea, Qatar sign air services accord
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Seller of oil cargo wins suit against buyer
A recent judgment in England is a timely reminder to buyers of cargoes of oil to take a closer look at the terms of their sale and purchase contracts or risk having their defence thrown out.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE first vessel in Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corp 103-strong containership fleet has achieved compliance with the new strict International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

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MOL opens office in Hangzhou Evergreen ship first to receive ISSC from China's CR HK maritime industry promoted in Japan Kintetsu enters into SA partnership with Kuehne and Nagel Hamburg Sud to supplant Columbus and Crowley American brands Eimskip buys into Greybox to control costs Additional security funding required at US ports, says Oakland Menlo appoints new South America ocean manager Menzies wins more contracts in Australia Polar names Globe Air Cargo as GSA in Belgium and Luxembourg Newark notches up 75th anniversary IATA rolls out worldwide safety audit programme Eagle standardises salesforce.com to fraction of CRM cost

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Pakistan wants to import more Indian tea: PTA Throughput at Vizag Port rises to 23.93 m tonnes in H1 - Ore Handling Complex sets 2 new records Retired piece-rated port workers to get higher pension Kolkata Port can become a hub for inland water transport: KoPT Chairman Seaports-highways interface sought CII survey sees sustained growth of manufacturing sector in Q 3 Jaitley okays 15 technical collaboration deals Finance Ministry eases term loan repayment rules for textile industry Depreciation of dollar may affect exports: RBI Dy Governor Tirupur knitwear exporters' move draws Minister's attention Policy on laying of gas pipelines ready: Naik BG Group drops plan to supply LNG into India DCI registers 59.36 pc growth in net profit, highest ever income RBI data reveals 12 pc rise in exports during Q1 Bhavin Kadakia appointed SEO of Maharashtra govt

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Vancouver firm but still competitive Lukoil-FTS/Hofftrans to develop Rotterdam terminal A partnership between Lukoil Benelux, a subsidiary of the Russian oil major Lukoil and FTS/Hofftrans, one of the biggest barge operators in the ARA region, has been selected to be the new operator of the former SITA-terminal in Rotterdam Botlek. The new operators have plans that should improve and expand bunkering infrastructure. ARA markets firm since this morning Electricity and sentiment keep Japan buoyant Singapore traders bullish despite high fuel oil stocks There has been no let-up in Singapore this week as the market has traded higher day by day, taking its lead from a firm crude market. Local suppliers and traders reported another rise in cargo and bunker prices today, seemingly little affected by the fact that on-shore stocks of fuel oil rose again over the past week to stand at a 2-year high. Italian gas oil responds to regional gains as IFOs fall off Brazilian market update Rotterdam: Fuel oil steady, distillates firm

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Basel EuroAirport: Gion-Pieder Pfister to head cargo business Ecu-Line in Casablanca Menzies wins two more contracts in Australia EWS poised for Chunnel service Kintetsu World Express to partner Kuehne & Nagel

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Russian icebreaker to assist in Great Belt Commission propose massive infrastructure venture on land and at sea ResidenSea to sell "The World"

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Fuel cell research contract FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) reports that it has received a new $954,000 contract award for participation in the U.S. Navy Marine Fuel Cell Technology Verification--Trainer Program. EU tanker ban enacted Rules take effect October 21

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Corps evaluating Port Astoria bid to fill wetlands for new construction Oregon governor names pair to state economic development board Foreign Trade Zone seminar set for October 16, in Tumwater NASSCO begins work on first T-AKE ship for MSC Evergreen gains ISSC registry for container vessel UNI ACTIVE

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VLCCs slip out of shipping's bull run CHARTER rates for very large crude carriers have plummeted this week to half their value as demand for cargoes dries up and Middle East production falls. Drewery predicts grim times for tanker market "THE BEST is behind us and the correction in the freight markets is here to stay." Containership rates still have room to grow CONTAINERSHIP charter rates have plenty more upside potential, brokers believe, despite the huge orderbook which now stands at around a third of the existing fleet. No let-up expected in rise of dry bulk freight market AThere appears no end in sight for record dry bulk freight rates, say analysts, writes Namrata Nadkarni.

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Bush signs maritime security budget PRESIDENT Bush yesterday signed the first budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which will receive $37.6Bn for 2004. For port security, the budget includes $14M for the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT, more than doubling the DHS's partnerships with foreign manufacturers and importers to protect their supply chains from potential terrorist threats. Santos contract under investigation THE former head of Brazil's largest port authority has been fined for his role in an "off the books" contract.... Full story Chennai digs deeper THE Indian east-coast port of Chennai is being dredged after a gap of 17 years to deepen the draught in the century-old inner harbour to improve vessel manoeuvring.... Full story Cooks start strait talking A wildcat strike by cooks and stewards on the Cook Strait ferry Arahura this week disrupted travel plans for hundreds of passengers.... Full story NYK head calls for decentralisation NYK president Takao Kusakari has called on his staff to support the decentralisation of the company.... Full story Operators angry over bunker delays A sudden surge in demand for bunkers at Durban has left ship operators angry at delays or having to divert vessels to Richards Bay and elsewhere.... Full story Jordan turns down Israeli request Emeraude files for bankruptcy Israel faces long weekend of strikes UK agency approves ghost ship move Single-hull ban just 20 days away Dry freight rate records tumble Tsavliris pessimistic over Pappas Human element in the spotlight P&O insists its ships are safe No threat to Kuehne & Nagel tie-up

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Industry group gives TSA air-cargo security recommendations But airlines, freight forwarders, and security companies don't want screening of cargo on passenger aircraft. ILA, employers recess talks Union leaders turned down an initial wage proposal by employers at Atlantic and Gulf ports, but don't foresee a strike. Netherlands looks to head off more longshore protests at Rotterdam The Dutch government seeks talks with union dockworkers in a bid to head off further protests at the Port of Rotterdam over European Union plans to deregulate port labor. Alitalia to join cargo sales joint venture FedEx Express upgrades Tokyo service Puzzling China move on Qingdao expansion Lloyd Triestino adds third China sailing India reviewing port tariffs U.S. Corps of Engineers reorganizing Hassett Air Express appoints Halkerston Polar shifts India flights to Liege Target Logistics reverses loss Teekay completes Skaugen buy

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Hauliers say Maut to be delayed until April at the earliest Hauliers and logistics companies operating in Germany expect the truck road toll system, Maut, will be further delayed after the transport minister meets with the toll collector this weekend. Vessel shortage eats into feeder operators' profits Increasing charter rates and a shortage of ships will hit the profits of feeder operators who are unlikely to own the vessels they operate according to one Asian carrier. Claims of Jordan snub to Israel 'not correct' says Shippers' Council Transport for all in the new Europe Deregulation lets publicly-owned Mizushima award container terminal lease Strike at JNPT leaves containers stranded Confusion as two bidders claim Qingdao Phase IV victory SembCorp denys Kuehne & Nagel split Docenave sees Buenos Aires-Fortaleza route growing Lykes enters ANZ-North America trade

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Stena backs ice-class fever Swedish owner confirms details of aframax newbuildings. Skaugen set for $60m boost Lightering joint venture with Teekay set to prove seriously lucrative. IST builds stake in Baltic Shipyard Investor's control of St Petersburg yard is first step to forming Russian shipbuilding holding company. Samudera in for the long haul Indonesian owner wants a bigger slice of Chinese, Indian and Middle East box business. Mahart sell off imminent Hungarian national line expected to fetch at least $35m in privatisation sale. BP ditches Nordic American charters But other owners said to be circling suezmax trio. Krasnoye on the up Russian shipbuilder building revenues and profits in 2003. Total buys into Shell LNG terminal Oil majors mucking in together as battle for first gas into Mexico intensifies. Cyprus and Malta ship-shape by 2004 Transport ministers say fleets will be up to scratch when countries join EU next May. Arisons sell Carnival shares Micky and Ted pocket $3.75m from latest disposal of cruise group's stock. Aker MTW adds four more boxships German yard to split domestic order with sister shipbuilder Aker Warnow. Imabari family homes raked by gunfire Shipyard chief Toshiyuki Higaki and son get menacing wake-up call. Residents to buy floating resort vessel The World's wealthy apartment owners like it so much they're buying the company. Precious pays off bondholders Thai bulker owner books profit by striking deal with investors. Court beckons for Navstar 1 crew Crew of tanker suspected of smuggling Iraq crude face potential life sentences. NOL bolsters management Temasek director Gan Chee Yen (right) joins board of Singapore flagship carrier.

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Evergreen, Lloyd Triestino and partner to launch new Asia/Med link First Evergreen group complies with IMO security code Ship's engineer pleads guilty to criminal dumping charges U.S. State Department issues "caution" with maritime citation Sea Star Line promotes Semko to VP administration U.S. Customs raises airport fees EC issues blueprint for 222-billion-euro transport network EU Parliament adopts rail liberalization measures TMM buys Mexrail stake back from Kansas City Southern Bush enacts temporary transportation funding measure Cleaner locomotive to move rail cars at Chevron site C.H. Robinson acquires German forwarder Customs fees extended six months Kuehne & Nagel partners with Kintetsu in Latin America Menlo Worldwide Forwarding names ocean manager, South America Homeland Security receives 2004 funding FDA readies shippers for new food safety import rules Doornink retires from MTMC Dole Packaged Foods picks INTTRA-Link software for Asian units EGL picks salesforce.com software to manage customer data

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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:
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	-	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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

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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

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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

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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