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BRIEFS

January 15, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Throughput growth at PSA's foreign terminals soars 35%
PSA Corporation's overseas volumes ballooned 35 per cent in 2003 to surpass the 10 million TEU mark, bringing its overall handling result to 28.5 million TEUs after a record year at its Singapore terminals.
APL, Pacific Int'l, Zim in talks for tie-up
SINGAPORE's two biggest container shipping lines, APL and Pacific International Lines are in talks to team up with Zim Israel Navigation in a joint venture service linking Australia and Asia.
Volumes at Kwai Chung down 2.4% in December
CONTAINER traffic through Hong Kong's main port facilities in Kwai Chung fell for the seventh straight month in December amid rising competition from the cheaper Shenzhen port in south China.
China Merchants to invest 1.6b yuan in Ningbo port
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port and toll-road operating arm of China's communications ministry, signed a contract to invest 1.63 billion yuan in a port in the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo.
Norwegian shipping magnate dies
NORWEGIAN shipping magnate Arne Naess Jr fell to his death while climbing in the mountains near Cape Town, police said yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

US to classify air travellers according to security risk
THE US authorities are to classify all passengers boarding a plane at a US airport according to a risk scale, sparking the anger of rights advocates.
Cathay to spend up to US$1.5b on new jets
Thailand, China agree to unlimited flights
Taiwan-China charter flights during Lunar New Year impossible: sources
A380 test flights to start early next year
China Southern's passenger count down

Features

Preserving maritime resources for mankind
IN the days when ships were made of wood and by men of steel there was pride in craftsmanship.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE Yemen Ports Authority will extend the free storage period for container cargo at the Ma'alla container terminal at the port of Aden from seven days to 10.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Throughput growth at PSA's foreign terminals soars 35%
PSA Corporation's overseas volumes ballooned 35 per cent in 2003 to surpass the 10 million TEU mark, bringing its overall handling result to 28.5 million TEUs after a record year at its Singapore terminals.
APL, Pacific Int'l, Zim in talks for tie-up
SINGAPORE's two biggest container shipping lines, APL and Pacific International Lines are in talks to team up with Zim Israel Navigation in a joint venture service linking Australia and Asia.
Volumes at Kwai Chung down 2.4% in December
CONTAINER traffic through Hong Kong's main port facilities in Kwai Chung fell for the seventh straight month in December amid rising competition from the cheaper Shenzhen port in south China.
China Merchants to invest 1.6b yuan in Ningbo port
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port and toll-road operating arm of China's communications ministry, signed a contract to invest 1.63 billion yuan in a port in the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo.
Norwegian shipping magnate dies
NORWEGIAN shipping magnate Arne Naess Jr fell to his death while climbing in the mountains near Cape Town, police said yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

US to classify air travellers according to security risk
THE US authorities are to classify all passengers boarding a plane at a US airport according to a risk scale, sparking the anger of rights advocates.
Cathay to spend up to US$1.5b on new jets
Thailand, China agree to unlimited flights
Taiwan-China charter flights during Lunar New Year impossible: sources
A380 test flights to start early next year
China Southern's passenger count down

Features

Preserving maritime resources for mankind
IN the days when ships were made of wood and by men of steel there was pride in craftsmanship.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE Yemen Ports Authority will extend the free storage period for container cargo at the Ma'alla container terminal at the port of Aden from seven days to 10.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Throughput growth at PSA's foreign terminals soars 35%
PSA Corporation's overseas volumes ballooned 35 per cent in 2003 to surpass the 10 million TEU mark, bringing its overall handling result to 28.5 million TEUs after a record year at its Singapore terminals.
APL, Pacific Int'l, Zim in talks for tie-up
SINGAPORE's two biggest container shipping lines, APL and Pacific International Lines are in talks to team up with Zim Israel Navigation in a joint venture service linking Australia and Asia.
Volumes at Kwai Chung down 2.4% in December
CONTAINER traffic through Hong Kong's main port facilities in Kwai Chung fell for the seventh straight month in December amid rising competition from the cheaper Shenzhen port in south China.
China Merchants to invest 1.6b yuan in Ningbo port
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port and toll-road operating arm of China's communications ministry, signed a contract to invest 1.63 billion yuan in a port in the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo.
Norwegian shipping magnate dies
NORWEGIAN shipping magnate Arne Naess Jr fell to his death while climbing in the mountains near Cape Town, police said yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

US to classify air travellers according to security risk
THE US authorities are to classify all passengers boarding a plane at a US airport according to a risk scale, sparking the anger of rights advocates.
Cathay to spend up to US$1.5b on new jets
Thailand, China agree to unlimited flights
Taiwan-China charter flights during Lunar New Year impossible: sources
A380 test flights to start early next year
China Southern's passenger count down

Features

Preserving maritime resources for mankind
IN the days when ships were made of wood and by men of steel there was pride in craftsmanship.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE Yemen Ports Authority will extend the free storage period for container cargo at the Ma'alla container terminal at the port of Aden from seven days to 10.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Throughput growth at PSA's foreign terminals soars 35%
PSA Corporation's overseas volumes ballooned 35 per cent in 2003 to surpass the 10 million TEU mark, bringing its overall handling result to 28.5 million TEUs after a record year at its Singapore terminals.
APL, Pacific Int'l, Zim in talks for tie-up
SINGAPORE's two biggest container shipping lines, APL and Pacific International Lines are in talks to team up with Zim Israel Navigation in a joint venture service linking Australia and Asia.
Volumes at Kwai Chung down 2.4% in December
CONTAINER traffic through Hong Kong's main port facilities in Kwai Chung fell for the seventh straight month in December amid rising competition from the cheaper Shenzhen port in south China.
China Merchants to invest 1.6b yuan in Ningbo port
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port and toll-road operating arm of China's communications ministry, signed a contract to invest 1.63 billion yuan in a port in the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo.
Norwegian shipping magnate dies
NORWEGIAN shipping magnate Arne Naess Jr fell to his death while climbing in the mountains near Cape Town, police said yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

US to classify air travellers according to security risk
THE US authorities are to classify all passengers boarding a plane at a US airport according to a risk scale, sparking the anger of rights advocates.
Cathay to spend up to US$1.5b on new jets
Thailand, China agree to unlimited flights
Taiwan-China charter flights during Lunar New Year impossible: sources
A380 test flights to start early next year
China Southern's passenger count down

Features

Preserving maritime resources for mankind
IN the days when ships were made of wood and by men of steel there was pride in craftsmanship.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE Yemen Ports Authority will extend the free storage period for container cargo at the Ma'alla container terminal at the port of Aden from seven days to 10.

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HMM liftings rise 9.7 per cent in 2003 HK remains top port in 2003 as Kwai Chung throughput rises K Line opens 15th China representative office in Changchun Wuhan to become central China logistics hub Group makes recommendations to improve SL ports efficiency Box growth boosts Marseilles' Fos 2XL project Emirates adds to Airbus fleet Japan Airlines details integration plans AA looks at non-stop, LA-Washington service Qantas boosts domestic capacity with more A330s

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Tonnage tax vital for growth: Varun Shipping chief DGS set to make key changes in Contract of Affreightment policy India now largest supplier of soyameal to Far East IT exports projected to grow by 26 pc during 2003-04 Edible oil imports may decline Canada may open trade centres in 3 Southern cities Container handling technology at CCT attains global standards - Fastest growing box terminal in South India Rlys freight exceeds target for April-Dec. 2003 CMIE forecasts higher GDP growth at 8.2 pc for 2003-04 Mineral production records 2.4 pc growth in Nov. 2003 Customs, excise duty collections up by 9.3 pc in April-Dec. 2003 Commerce Ministry formulating better deal for exporters Pak plans to give 'MFN Plus' status to India Birla Cellulosic wins IMC's Bajaj Quality Trophy - Juran Medal for Ratan Tata Exclusive SEZ for financial services to come up in Mumbai West's view of India changing: UK Editor Fieo meet sees promising market in S. Africa

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JANUARY 14, 2004
US East Coast softer, buyers holding back Pacific Northwest marginally softer 2nd Annual London Tanker Conference coming up US crude stocks at new record low, heating oil rose There were plenty of surprises in this week's oil inventory data from the US. Commercial crude stocks fell to a new 28-year low according to the DOE, but heating oil stocks rose to stand well above year-ago levels. Global management reshuffle for EMMF Peninsula expands team and operations Peninsula Petroleum announced the expansion of its team with an experienced trader today, and said turnover doubled in 2003. The company is confident of continued growth. Piraeus: Fuel oil gyrations continue as gas oil gains stall Saudi prices firm, loading delays at Red Sea ports Korea: Demand slows down as price increases pause Rotterdam slightly softer with crude

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Wärtsilä moves production from Turku to Trieste Pilot under the influence Investor interest in Star Reefer

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Boeing gets into marine communications market Offers high speed, broadband communications service currently being adopted by leading international airlines Hawaii Superferry inks accord with Austal Plans involve two 340 ft cats NCL newbuild damaged in storm Pride of America grounded and listing at Lloydwerft

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Seattle Port Commission names officers for 2004 Portland port board eyes Troutdale Airport plans Clipper takes delivery of new handysize vessel Greenbrier sees improvement in first fiscal quarter numbers Hanjin orders larger vessels for China to Europe service

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Three injured as Pride of America sinks THE cruiseship newbuilding Pride of America at Bremerhaven-based shipyard Lloyd Werft partly sank during a storm on Tuesday night, causing one of the yard's cranes to collapse on to a building. Wärtsilä to shutdown Turku production MARINE engine major Wärtsilä Corp has cited weaker demand for large ship engines as a main reason for its decision to slash capacity by 33% and end production at one of its 'home' Finnish factories at Turku. Naess killed in climbing accident NORWEGIAN multi-billionaire and former shipping tycoon Arne Naess fell to his death on Tuesday as he was climbing a mountain in South Africa while being watched by close friends, writes Jerry Frank. Eight new product tankers for Lasco LATVIAN shipping company JSC Latvijas Kugnieciba (Lasco) has announced plans to order up to eight 51,800 dwt double-hull product tankers for delivery before the end of 2008 from Croatian shipbuilder 3Maj, writes Hugh O'Mahony. US set to probe Shell oil revisions The US Securities and Exchange Commission is likely to start an initial probe into Royal Dutch/Shell's overbooking and then slashing of its proven reserves.

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Pride investigation hindered THE investigation into the cause of the heeling over of NCL's Pride of America at Lloyd Werft is being hindered by the scaffolding, which is covering the side of the ship Smit sells URS stake to Fairplay SMIT International will sell half its stake in towage company URS to Hamburg's Fairplay Towage, which will secure the Belgian market for the two companies Boeing to offer broadband service BOEING is to sell its high-speed, internet satellite broadband services to the maritime industry, in a move that will offer better tracking of vessels Polembros sues KPT for $6.5Bn GREEK operator Polembros Shipping is to sue Karachi Port Trust for $6.5Bn in damages it has incurred since the 27 July grounding of Tasman Spirit Have your say! IS it time to consider the formation of a separate passenger/cruise ship P&I club? Have your say to letters@fairplay.co.uk Senator seeks NY screening NEW YORK Democrat senator Charles Schumer yesterday called for biometric screening of foreign arrivals at New York's passenger ship terminal DFDS to carry more paper to UK US must reinvest tax money Pride of America now stable Diplomats tackle Erika request Columbia dredging wins approval Scottish yards take on teenagers Low cost airlines hit Dover figures Wilhelmsen laments Norwegian focus 500 go in latest W'rtsil' cutbacks Harbour craft asked to stay vigilant

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JANUARY 14, 2004
L.A.-Long Beach calls up in 2003 Total of 3,005 container vessels called at the largest port complex in the U.S., a 10 percent increase over the previous year. Business praises call for Doha talks Industry supports Washington's urging of WTO to restart free-trade negotiations. MTS study urges DOT leadership New box record for Marine Terminals Corp. Frankfurt cargo profits up Noted maritime lawyer Delich dead at 63 Kelang port fee hike draws fire Port of Tacoma commission names president Superferry proposed for Texas-C. America Kwon new president of Total Terminals Dragonair expands Euro sales network Project exporters group elects officers

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Charters up, but market 'ain't seen nothin' yet' say HR The index is sharply up this week, especially in the mid-size(1,700TEU+) categories whose rates had eroded over Christmas, but the market 'ain't seen nothin' yet,' says broker Howe Robinson. Ofers accepted. Israel Corp reaches Zim settlement Israel Corporation announced yesterday that it had completed the acquisition of the Government's 48.6% share in Zim for around US$115million, subject to anti-trust approval. Hanjin to enhance Asia/Europe and Transpac capacity CBSA targets autumn 2005 for Canadian 24-hour rule IKEA Sweden-Duisburg trains to continue for now Samskip takes over Nedshipping Liner Agencies, expanding client list Crew and Port Authority to blame for Sealand Express grounding Owners warn security costs will force Australian rates up Transhipment boosts PTP to 31% throughout rise Altenwerder facility stats start first full year well

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Cheniere options Alabama LNG site Company clinches agreement with Atlantic for possible gas terminal. Nordic American profit triples NAT says it has had recent approaches on its suezmax trio. Sam Delich dead Rodeo riding maritime lawyer dies after heart attack. Thomson Holidays takes Noordam Holland American Line to wave goodby to oldest ship after signing long-term charter. Mercator goes for stock issue Indian tanker owner wants cash for fleet growth, while opening the door wider for foreign investors. Wilh Wilhelmsen orders car carrier duo Scandinavian giant extends Eukor fleet with yet more newbuildings. Tankerska eyes repair yard Croatian tanker owner considers bid to buy domestic operation Nauta Lamjana. Pride of America on the rocks Storm leaves NCL cruiseship newbuilding grounded and listing at Lloyd Werft. Samskip buys Dutch boxship agent Icelandic carrier hooks up with Nedshipping to boost Scandinavian and northern European business. Arne Naess dies in mountain fall Friends watch as Norwegian shipping tycoon plunges 100 metres down rock face in South Africa. DFDS wins shipping contract Danish owner to ship paper products in 10-year deal. Fesco trims passengership fleet Russian boxship and bulker owner sells 1986-built vessel to Greek interests. Smit brings in partner at URS Dutch salvage giant sells 50% of Belgian coastal operator to Germany's Fairplay Towage. Wartsila shifts to Trieste Finnish ship engine maker to lay off 480 staff and move production from Turku to Italy. Indian Oil Corp mulls shipping options Chairman MS Ramachandran says company may buy tankers or play paper trades. NOL's Lim set to cash in Finance director looking at a cool SGD1m paper profit after exercising company share options. A&P eyes newbuilding market UK shiprepair group reaches agreement to use the ex-Cammell Laird newbuilding hall. Austal close to $150m US deal Aussie fast craft specialist signs conditional agreement with Hawaiian inter-island ferry operator. PTP handles close to 3.5m teu in 2003 Malaysian container terminal reports year-on-year growth of 31% in annual box throughput.

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JANUARY 14, 2004
Israel to sell 49-percent state share in Zim First U.S. Lines ship arrives at Long Beach Weak dollar prompts higher currency charge in Canada/Europe trade U.K. coastguard agency sets Jan. 31 deadline for security plans OSG files statement to raise up to $500 million U.S. Coast Guard prepares for dry cargo residue discharge actions on Great Lakes U.S. starts free trade agreement negotiations with Dominican Republic ITC starts second annual wool articles monitoring report IBS Logistics picks G-Log software to manage China services U.S. Commerce department calculates Canadian softwood lumber subsidy at 13 percent U.S. Agriculture department opens trade offices in Beijing and Manila GIPSA raises fees for certain product tests to cover operations costs U.S. Agriculture department denies trade help to Texas-based rice producers U.S. bans civet imports L.A./Long Beach vessel traffic recovers from 2002 dip Port of Le Havre sees 15% jump in box traffic U.S. Army Corps approves Columbia River channel deepening HHLA handled 4 million TEUs in 2003 Seattle elects port officers for 2004

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti marittimi cinesi è aumentato del +3,2%

Pechino

Le merci con l'estero hanno registrato un rialzo del +6,1%. I container sono cresciuti del +4,9%

PORTI

Accordo TIL (gruppo MSC) - JNPA per la realizzazione del porto di Vadhvan

Uran

Il nuovo scalo è situato sulla costa occidentale dell'India

PORTI

Shanghai è il primo porto mondiale a movimentare oltre 50 milioni di container in un anno

Shanghai

SIPG evidenzia il forte incremento di produttività realizzato introducendo una spinta automazione nell'area di Yangshan

MARITTIMI

Oggi entrano in vigore otto emendamenti alla Convenzione internazionale del Lavoro Marittimo

Ginevra

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

Yang Ming acquisirà sino a 13 nuove portacontainer da 8.000-15.000 teu

Keelung

Sostituiranno navi da 5.500-6.500 teu dell'età di oltre vent'anni

CROCIERE

Carnival registra performance record per il trimestre settembre-novembre

Miami

Nel periodo i ricavi sono aumentati del +10,0%

LEGISLAZIONE

Uniport apprezza che la riforma portuale avvenga attraverso una legge delega e confida (!) nella volontà del governo di aprire un confronto con gli operatori

Roma

ASSOCIAZIONI

Søren Toft (MSC) è il nuovo presidente del World Shipping Council

Washington

Vice presidente è Randy Chen della Wan Hai Lines

LEGISLAZIONE

Presentato lo “SHIPS for America Act”, disegno di legge bipartisan per rafforzare l'industria statunitense dello shipping

Washington

Tra le proposte, trasportare sino al 10% delle importazioni dalla Cina su navi di bandiera statunitense, con equipaggio americano e costruite negli USA

PORTI

Istituita a Gioia Tauro l'impresa portuale per la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo

Gioia Tauro

Ai 50 lavoratori attualmente iscritti nelle liste dell'Agenzia portuale se ne aggiungeranno altri 70

CANTIERI NAVALI

Navantia firma l'accordo per acquisire tutti e quattro i cantieri navali della Harland & Wolff

Londra/Madrid

Impegno alla salvaguardia dei mille posti di lavoro, garantendo la tutela dei diritti e delle condizioni di lavoro

PORTI

Nel terzo trimestre il traffico delle merci nei porti francesi è diminuito del -7,3%

Parigi

Robusta crescita dei container (+14,0%). Calo delle altre tipologie di carichi

ASSOCIAZIONI

Thomas Kazakos sarà il prossimo segretario generale dell'International Chamber of Shipping

Londra

Subentrerà a giugno a Guy Platten

PORTI

A tre anni dalla cerimonia inaugurale vengono avviati i lavori di costruzione del nuovo porto senegalese di Ndayane

Dubai

Investimento di 1,2 miliardi di dollari

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A 52-year-old Culmv worker dies and a colleague is injured. A 24-hour strike has been called

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Greek ports increased by +1.4%

PORTS

Container Traffic Growth at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Lineas and Hupac collaborate on intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Brussels

The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss one will take care of intermodal services

PORTS

Report highlights progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports

Leghorn

Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total

LOGISTICS

Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good

Milan

The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek EU authorization

PORTS

An EU Commission study analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports

Brussels

Particular attention to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports

PORTS

Busan Port Set to End 2024 with Record Container Traffic of 24.3 Million TEU (+5.0%)

SHIPPING

HMM to return to transatlantic routes

Seoul

New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Also inaugurated is an India-Northern Europe line

PORTS

CMA CGM to use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at Molo Garibaldi despite the works

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission mandate extended until 28 February 2027

Brussels

Synergies with the Aspides maritime operation will be strengthened

RIVER TRANSPORT

A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the river port of Lyon

LEGISLATION

CLECAT calls for new transport emissions regulation not to include entire life cycle of vehicles

Brussels

The IRU is instead in favour of the "well-to-wheel" approach

PORTS

UNCTAD: Mediterranean ports' connection to global containerized shipping network declines

Geneva

General decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste

PORTS

CMA CGM and AD Ports inaugurate container terminal at Khalifa Port

Abu Dhabi

The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs

COMPANIES

Castor Maritime Acquires Control of MPC Capital

Limassol/Hamburg

Investment worth 182.8 million euros

PORTS

The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at Molo Garibaldi in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

AZIENDE

La statunitense FTV Capital presenta un'offerta per acquisire la Windward

Londra

L'azienda londinese sviluppa soluzioni tecnologiche per lo shipping

OFFSHORE

L'americana Halliburton compra la norvegese Optime Subsea

Notodden

L'azienda europea sviluppa tecnologie per le operazioni subacquee

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

Grimaldi ha preso in consegna la ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou

Napoli

Il prossimo mese sarà immessa in un nuovo servizio del gruppo tra Cina e Nigeria

ASSOCIAZIONI

Federagenti ha nominato 24 “ambasciatori”

Roma

Sono protagonisti da oltre 60 anni nella professione di agente marittimo

FINANZIAMENTI

Porti della Spezia e Marina di Carrara, stanziati oltre cinque milioni per la transizione green

La Spezia

Fondi per l'acquisto di mezzi elettrici o a idrogeno

PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti di Genova e Savona-Vado è cresciuto del +4,3%

Genova

Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 registrato un aumento del +1,1%

PORTI

Nei primi 11 mesi del 2024 il traffico nel porto di Trieste è cresciuto del +6,4% grazie agli oli minerali

Trieste

Nello scalo portuale di Monfalcone registrata una flessione del -8,2%

CRONACA

Sequestrati nel porto di Genova oltre due quintali e mezzo di cocaina

Genova

La droga era all'interno di un contenitore frigo proveniente dall'Ecuador

PORTI

Manca (Regione Sardegna): disattese le promesse di stanziamento di risorse per l'agenzia Kalport

Cagliari

Chiesto un incontro urgente alla ministra del Lavoro

PORTI

Rincari degli importi degli diritti portuali nei porti di Bari e Brindisi

Bari

Leone: ci siamo impegnati per adottare misure che non impattassero su traffico e utenza

CRONACA

Sequestrato un ingente quantitativo di cocaina nel porto di Olbia

Sassari

Scoperti 39 chili di stupefacenti occultati in un minivan

TRASPORTO INTERMODALE

Da gennaio Hupac intensificherà i collegamenti intermodali fra Belgio e Italia

Chiasso

Aumenterà anche la frequenza del treno shuttle fra Busto Arsizio e Padova

PORTI

Porto di Ancona, rilascio della concessione provvisoria allo stabilimento della Fincantieri

Ancona

La nuova concessione avrà una durata di 40 anni

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nel porto di Barcellona è calato del -3,7%

Barcellona

In crescita la movimentazione di container (+6,3%), ma non il peso dei carichi containerizzati (-6,9%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem si è aggiudicata un nuovo contratto offshore da Shell in Nigeria

Milano

Per l'azienda italiana ha un valore di circa 900 milioni di dollari

LEGISLAZIONE

Rixi illustra per sommi capi la riforma portuale

Roma

Creazione di una società a controllo pubblico per gestire gli investimenti e rappresentare il sistema portuale italiano

TRASPORTO FERROVIARIO

Accordo tra RFI e RSE per lo studio di un sistema di trasporto merci a levitazione magnetica

Milano

SAFETY & SECURITY

Sicurezza marittima, firmato al MIT un accordo per semplificare le procedure di verifica

Roma

Attività ispettive e di certificazione potranno essere svolte da organismi appositamente accreditati

PORTI

Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 il traffico delle merci nei porti russi è diminuito del -2,0%

San Pietroburgo

In calo sia le merci secche (-2,1%) che le rinfuse liquide (-2,0%)

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%

ACCIDENTS

Two Russian oil tankers crash near Kerch Strait

Fly

One of the 27 sailors of the two crews died

PORTS

Monthly Container Traffic Declines at Port of Singapore

Singapore

Over 3.3 million TEUs were handled in November (-0.4%)

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

MEETINGS

Conference for the 30th anniversary of WISTA Italy

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow at Palazzo San Giorgio in Genoa

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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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COMPANIES

Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello

Melzo

The special livery commemorates his life and career

FINANCING

EBRD loan for the enhancement of multipurpose terminals at the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar

London

Funds up to 65 million euros

PORTS

Zero Emission Port Alliance Report on Future Port Electricity Demand

The Hague

The importance of strengthening port electrical infrastructures was highlighted

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI

Rome

Vice Presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra

LAW

Criminal proceedings filed against the heads of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

Joy Taurus

The absolute groundlessness of the crime report was recognized

CRUISES

In the July-September quarter, revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%

Hanover

In the entire financial year 2024, the increase in turnover was +28.1%

SHIPPING

MSC orders ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry

Dalian

Contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars

INDUSTRY

RINA to conduct pre-FEED study for carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia

Genoa

Assigned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions

ASSOCIATIONS

European Network of Maritime Clusters Board of Directors Renewed

Rome

Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta

PORTS

New step for the establishment of the port company ex art. 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Local Advisory Committee Meeting

PORTI

PSA Italy chiuderà il 2024 con una crescita del +3% del traffico dei container nei porti di Genova e Venezia

Genova

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

A novembre è proseguito il trend congiunturale negativo dei ricavi di Evergreen, Yang Ming e WHL

Taipei

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

InRail has expanded its operating area to include French territory

Genoa

The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor

MEETINGS

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

Venice

Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues

TRADE

Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues

Geneva

The increase for the whole of 2024 should be around +2.7%

PORTS

47% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg

Hamburg

The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045

MARITIME SERVICES

Methanol delivery from land to a ship was performed for the first time in China

Beijing

79.5 tons of fuel loaded in 2.5 hours

AVIATION

MSC Air Cargo Pilots Sign Contract

Rome

Uiltrasporti gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages

ENVIRONMENT

Importance of cold ironing highlighted for emission reduction in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant

PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%

Ravenna

Cruise passengers down by -46.8%

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