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BRIEFS
March 25, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japan helping Indonesia to set up coast guard
    SENIOR Indonesian officials held talks with the Japan Coast Guard in Tokyo last week as they work towards creating their own coast guard for the vast archipelago.
  • Japan may provide escort for its tankers sailing M-E
    THE Japanese Government may deploy some of its Coast Guard vessels to escort tankers to and from the Middle East.
  • Cargo insurance may jump 11 times: NOL
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines , which runs the world's seventh-largest liner fleet, said war-risk insurance for cargo between North America and the Middle East may rise as much as 11 times starting March 29.
  • Carnival's profit down 2.1% in Q1 on lower prices
    CARNIVAL Corp, the world's largest cruise line, said first-quarter profit fell 2.1 per cent as costs rose and the company cut prices amid a travel slump.
Air and Land Transport
  • More airlines seen slashing flights as war takes toll
    MORE major airlines are expected to cut flight schedules and jobs this week as the slump in travel bookings because of the war in Iraq takes a toll on the battered industry, analysts said on Sunday.
  • KLM halts Israel flights
  • DHL in talks to buy US rival's assets for US$1b
  • KLM rules out merger with BA
  • More Sino-European flights
  • Shandong Airlines to acquire 9 Boeings
Features
  • Airlines feeling shock waves of Iraqi conflict
    AMERICA'S military plan in Iraq is to 'shock and awe' the enemy into quick submission.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EDWARD Yau has been appointed the Port of Rotterdam's representative in Hong Kong and Southern China, replacing Pieter Bruls.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japan helping Indonesia to set up coast guard
    SENIOR Indonesian officials held talks with the Japan Coast Guard in Tokyo last week as they work towards creating their own coast guard for the vast archipelago.
  • Japan may provide escort for its tankers sailing M-E
    THE Japanese Government may deploy some of its Coast Guard vessels to escort tankers to and from the Middle East.
  • Cargo insurance may jump 11 times: NOL
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines , which runs the world's seventh-largest liner fleet, said war-risk insurance for cargo between North America and the Middle East may rise as much as 11 times starting March 29.
  • Carnival's profit down 2.1% in Q1 on lower prices
    CARNIVAL Corp, the world's largest cruise line, said first-quarter profit fell 2.1 per cent as costs rose and the company cut prices amid a travel slump.
Air and Land Transport
  • More airlines seen slashing flights as war takes toll
    MORE major airlines are expected to cut flight schedules and jobs this week as the slump in travel bookings because of the war in Iraq takes a toll on the battered industry, analysts said on Sunday.
  • KLM halts Israel flights
  • DHL in talks to buy US rival's assets for US$1b
  • KLM rules out merger with BA
  • More Sino-European flights
  • Shandong Airlines to acquire 9 Boeings
Features
  • Airlines feeling shock waves of Iraqi conflict
    AMERICA'S military plan in Iraq is to 'shock and awe' the enemy into quick submission.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EDWARD Yau has been appointed the Port of Rotterdam's representative in Hong Kong and Southern China, replacing Pieter Bruls.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japan helping Indonesia to set up coast guard
    SENIOR Indonesian officials held talks with the Japan Coast Guard in Tokyo last week as they work towards creating their own coast guard for the vast archipelago.
  • Japan may provide escort for its tankers sailing M-E
    THE Japanese Government may deploy some of its Coast Guard vessels to escort tankers to and from the Middle East.
  • Cargo insurance may jump 11 times: NOL
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines , which runs the world's seventh-largest liner fleet, said war-risk insurance for cargo between North America and the Middle East may rise as much as 11 times starting March 29.
  • Carnival's profit down 2.1% in Q1 on lower prices
    CARNIVAL Corp, the world's largest cruise line, said first-quarter profit fell 2.1 per cent as costs rose and the company cut prices amid a travel slump.
Air and Land Transport
  • More airlines seen slashing flights as war takes toll
    MORE major airlines are expected to cut flight schedules and jobs this week as the slump in travel bookings because of the war in Iraq takes a toll on the battered industry, analysts said on Sunday.
  • KLM halts Israel flights
  • DHL in talks to buy US rival's assets for US$1b
  • KLM rules out merger with BA
  • More Sino-European flights
  • Shandong Airlines to acquire 9 Boeings
Features
  • Airlines feeling shock waves of Iraqi conflict
    AMERICA'S military plan in Iraq is to 'shock and awe' the enemy into quick submission.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EDWARD Yau has been appointed the Port of Rotterdam's representative in Hong Kong and Southern China, replacing Pieter Bruls.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japan helping Indonesia to set up coast guard
    SENIOR Indonesian officials held talks with the Japan Coast Guard in Tokyo last week as they work towards creating their own coast guard for the vast archipelago.
  • Japan may provide escort for its tankers sailing M-E
    THE Japanese Government may deploy some of its Coast Guard vessels to escort tankers to and from the Middle East.
  • Cargo insurance may jump 11 times: NOL
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines , which runs the world's seventh-largest liner fleet, said war-risk insurance for cargo between North America and the Middle East may rise as much as 11 times starting March 29.
  • Carnival's profit down 2.1% in Q1 on lower prices
    CARNIVAL Corp, the world's largest cruise line, said first-quarter profit fell 2.1 per cent as costs rose and the company cut prices amid a travel slump.
Air and Land Transport
  • More airlines seen slashing flights as war takes toll
    MORE major airlines are expected to cut flight schedules and jobs this week as the slump in travel bookings because of the war in Iraq takes a toll on the battered industry, analysts said on Sunday.
  • KLM halts Israel flights
  • DHL in talks to buy US rival's assets for US$1b
  • KLM rules out merger with BA
  • More Sino-European flights
  • Shandong Airlines to acquire 9 Boeings
Features
  • Airlines feeling shock waves of Iraqi conflict
    AMERICA'S military plan in Iraq is to 'shock and awe' the enemy into quick submission.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EDWARD Yau has been appointed the Port of Rotterdam's representative in Hong Kong and Southern China, replacing Pieter Bruls.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison 2002 profit up 19pc, port turnover rises 33pc
  • Singamas takes majority stake in Qingdao Pacific
  • MOL launches new aerodynamic carrier
  • K Line expands Chiangmai Express to six times per week
  • New hub port for Jakarta
  • Pacer to hold first annual shareholder meeting
  • Northwest Airlines rolls back service, aircraft and staff
  • Hawaiian Airlines seeks Chapter 11 protection
  • KLM cancels flights to Middle East destinations, elsewhere

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Coastal shipping operators meet Minister, seek incentives
  • Minister of State for Shipping, Dilip Gandhi visits JNP
  • Ray Miles to head Box Club
  • US Navy warns commercial vessels to identify themselves accurately
  • Shipping activity restrained - War fallout
  • Higher cost of shipments, freight traffic disruption worry Fieo
  • US freeze on steel exports may push up Indian exports
  • Future of exports to Iraq uncertain: Ficci
  • No impact on Indian project exports: Govt
  • Exports will depend on duration of war: Jaitley
  • Concor commences regular container service on Pune-JNP route
  • CHA staff stir ends-Jawahar Customs - Work to resume today
  • Forex reserves surged by $ 863 million to $ 73,740 million
  • Better deal for exporters on anvil
  • RBI gives nod to temporary forex accounts for global meets
  • ASCON study finds robust growth in industrial output, exports in 2002-03
  • Intensive training module on Customs valuation today
  • IMC website on Indian diaspora launched
  • Governor presents Bajaj Award to Mukesh Ambani, Juran Medal to Mashelkar

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • EU: Container ships next in line for double hull requirements
  • OPEC basket price slips to mid-range
  • Nigerian troubles add to oil market uncertainty
  • Return of war-premium as troops face Iraqi resistance
  • Suriname price update
  • Market rebound begins in Rotterdam

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • Sharp drop in oil and bunker prices
  • Agreement to remove "Tricolor"
  • Business as usual in the Gulf

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • Brits seize Iraqui anti-ship missiles
    In hidden bunker near Basra
  • USCG detains ship with two Iraqui crew members
    Held in Delaware Bay
  • Senate would add $2 billion to port security funding
    Voice vote approves budget change
  • NASSCO lays tanker keel
    Erects first structural block of BP tanker

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • Washington State Ferries goes ahead with rate increases
  • Japanese port of Yokohama joins Customs' security program
  • Portland International Airport offering special spring discounts
  • Liberty Ship will receive honor during Maritime Memorial cruise
  • Transportation Security Administration looking for airport help in Alaska/Saipan

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • US firm to win Umm Qasr port reconstruction deal
    NON-AMERICAN companies are being locked out of US-backed Iraq reconstruction tenders worth an estimated $1bn, it was confirmed yesterday, even as a huge tranche of food aid was being readied for Iraq and the winner of a key seaport administration contract was scheduled to be announced.
  • Japan Energy Corp pulls plug on Kuwait calls
    LEADING trader Japan Energy Corp has ordered tankers it charters not to call on Kuwait, in view of the military situation in the northern Gulf.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • End of the line at Harland & Wolff
  • Mulheim salvage meeting tonight
  • Silversea disputes insurance ruling
  • Cruise security scam uncovered
  • Nhava Sheva port at a standstill
  • No buyers for UK port operator
  • Sea Containers to sell ferry line
  • Guayaquil port manager on trial
  • Nine injured in tanker incident
  • Gulf ferry links continue
  • Umm Qasr contract awarded today
  • Foreign lines awarded US contracts
  • Prestige operator awaits lawsuit
  • Australia warned on import reliance
  • Hackers attack IMO website
  • HMM shares fall as trading resumes
  • Gulf: voyage information required
  • Mombasa cruise calls cancelled
  • Mulheim salvage 'a long operation'
  • Indonesia launches hub port
  • Gulf: China advises operators
  • Gulf: Jordan strikes oil deal
  • Gulf: ship repair activity slumps
  • Gulf: Umm Qasr escapes damage

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • Airborne in talks to sell ground delivery unit to Deutsche Post
    Airborne Inc. said that it is negotiations to sell its US ground operations to DHL Worldwide Express, a unit of German-based Deutsche Post World Net, for a reported $1 billion.
  • DOT, FedEx in dispute over 9-11 funds
    Express carrier disputing government claim that it refund $31.6 million that it received for disruption of services after September 11 attacks.
  • Canada border crossings fluid
    Despite heightened security, for commercial traffic the border has never seemed more open.
  • Senate approves port security funding
  • AAPA: Military cargo moving faster than in Desert Storm
  • EU gets go-ahead for U.S. open-skies
  • India, region braces for war's effects
  • Evergreen, Wan Hai in Japan-China slot charter
  • CSX World Terminals appoints VP - South Korea
  • ILA wins ruling on N.J. carrier offices
  • Rickmers-Linie gets fourth new vessel
  • Lufthansa Cargo names passenger-cargo chief
  • American Airlines revamps cargo Web site

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • Rotterdam fears budget cuts could spike Maasvlakte II
    Rotterdam municipality made an offer to loan the Dutch federal government '600 (US$638.5) million in a bid to secure the green light for the Maasvlakte II today.
  • Shanghai forwarders to protest at MSL commission cuts
    Shanghai International Freight Forwarders' Association (SIFFA) is planning to boycott Maersk Sealand next month in protest at its decision to cut forwarder's commission.
  • Cross-party security debate could release federal funds for US port security
  • Resumption of share trading brings little respite to HMM
  • Panama Canal Railway benefits from MSL volumes
  • Higher premiums ensures TT Club's revival
  • Wan Hai and Evergreen extend intra-Asia partnership
  • HPH and PELINDO II launch JICT hub

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • OMI sees Total package
    Tanker owner confirms third charter deal with oil major in flurry of activity.
  • Iraq uncertainty pumps up oil, deflates stocks
    Tanker shares join moderate decline on Wall Street.
  • Heartache in DR Congo
    150 feared dead in sinking of overcrowded ferry on Lake Tanganyika.
  • Iraqi crewmen replaced at Philly
    Coast Guard says AMPTC suezmax clear to sail after offloading cargo.
  • Takeover defence costs $1m
    Fight to repel Torm contributes to weaker Norden result.
  • TT Club returns to surplus
    Top container shipping insurer back on course after huge losses.
  • Fabricius in the money
    Danish owner's fleet of smaller ships produced a sharp increase in profits during 2002.
  • Sea Containers turns it around
    Company homing in on paying down debt and getting shot of unprofitable units.
  • Higher freight rates boost Torm
    Danish tanker and bulker owner upgrades profit forecast by 60%.
  • Insurance hike passed on by EWATA lines
    Europe and West Africa container group raises prices at "risky" Ivory Coast ports.
  • DNV backs single hull bulkers
    Tor Svensen warns safety argument against fleet "workhorses" false.
  • Revenues rise at Nenaco
    Philippine ferry owner increases freight carryings by 7% in 2002.
  • Samskip splits its focus
    Icelandic line reorganises its operations into domestic and overseas companies.
  • P&O loses out on Umm Qasr port contract
    UK group says unnamed US operator will run Iraqi port if Saddam ousted.
  • Japan Energy opts for STS Gulf loadings
    Kuwait Petroleum Corp offers transshipment to VLCC to calm owners' nerves.
  • Second half revival spurs Forth Ports to record
    UK ports operator made biggest profit yet in 2002, despite "challenging conditions."
  • Fire damages Prisco aframax at Split yard
    Extent of destruction or cause of fire not yet known, but no shipyard staff injured.
  • Blast rocks methanol carrier
    Nine injured onboard Mitsui OSK Lines' ship following explosion in Italian port.
  • Allies seize Iraqi mining vessels
    Shipping's worst fears are confirmed after several minelayers captured.
  • Salvors mull options for stranded cargoship
    All diesel oil lost from ship after grounding but other pollutants remain.
  • Singapore tightens tanker security
    Pleasure craft and bunker barges prohibited from entering gas and chemical carrier anchorage.
  • ASRY counts the cost of war
    Repair yard sees dramatic drop in business despite insurance offer and distance from war.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • Coast Guard allows detained tanker to off-load oil
  • Grand Alliance resumes Transpacific service FEX
  • Evergreen and Wan Hai join on Japan/China/Southeast Asia route
  • MOL launches more "aerodynamic" car-carrier
  • Higher premiums help TT Club resume profitability
  • Delta reacts to war with schedule reductions
  • KLM Cargo cancels Middle East flights, picks Syntegra software
  • IATA sees "last chance" for removal of regulatory obstacles
  • Auto transporter agrees to contract terms with Canadian workers
  • MTMC raises motor carriers' fuel surcharge
  • Kuehne & Nagel names Russo VP, fairs
  • Best Buy picks Stonepath for time-definite distribution
  • Geologistics names Egbers to head Benelux units
  • Hellmann Worldwide Logistics starts Miami-based division
  • Sears contracts with Exel for home-delivery operations
  • U.S. drops 295 steel products from enhanced tariff measures
  • Zoellick: pressing forward with U.S. bilateral free-trade agreements
  • Deutsche Post in talks to acquire Airborne's U.S. ground network
  • CSX World Terminals names Walker VP, South Korea
  • Port of Savannah tops 1 million TEUs

›››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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