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October 16, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UK set to launch anti-terror cargo security scheme
    THE UK looks set to introduce a new cargo security regime similar to the United States' 24-hour advance manifest rule, raising fears among shippers that it will slow the free movement of goods and disrupt global supply chains.
  • Bush signs bill on US port security
    PRESIDENT George W Bush on Friday signed legislation to help protect US ports against catastrophic Sept 11-style attacks as part of an election-year push on domestic security sought by both political parties.

Sched Netweb site
  • Seaspan signs US$160m deal with AP Moller-Maersk for 4 vessels
  • New Safmarine box ship christened
  • Ecu-Line boosts Nagoya service
  • MOL to launch CS1 service from Shanghai
  • US$30m capital boost for TT Club
  • Fanzl names new director of sales and customer service
  • Air Hong Kong to fly to Nagoya
  • Northwest expands Europe network
  • China Eastern names new president

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ESL joins hands with SCI & TS Lines to offer Hyper Galex service
  • ESC advises liner shipping industry to face up to new challenges
  • Mercator Singapore may float IPO to raise $ 100 m
  • K. M. Sheth to be Chairman of GE Shipping as well as Great Offshore
  • Ritco combines local & global expertise to offer customised supply chain solutions
  • EU gets tough with chemical suppliers
  • Textile exports may total Rs 81,616 cr. in 2006-07
  • Mauritius beckons Indian businessmen
  • Iron ore exports may be, limited & canalised
  • EU slams quality barriers on Indian farm products
  • Gujarat govt gives in-principle nod to develop 5 ports via SPV route
  • Maya Sinha tipped to take over as dy Chairperson of JNPT
  • 229 pc rise in South Western Rly's parcel earnings in Sept.
  • Minister promises Rs 100-cr. subsidy to coir sector
  • Ministry sees security risks in 2 SEZ proposals
  • GSPC to set up 5-m tonne LPG terminal
  • SEZ for non-conventional energy mooted
  • 33.8 pc rise in Customs collections in H1
  • Fieo workshop on Excise Relating to Exports tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • European Barge Union names new president
  • DFDS' acquisition of Norfolk Line Containers approved by cartel authority
  • GAC Logistics and Qatar Airways sign global agreement
  • Italy halts Messina bridge project
  • Wincanton acquires RDL Holdings
  • Probable truck toll for Alsace, France

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2006
  • "Let shippers and lines work out new rules": ELAA
  • TT boosts capital
  • US, Korea give cash to IMO
  • SBM, Frontline book FPSO conversions at Keppel
  • Emirates launches Hyper Galex

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2006
  • Polar Tankers to pay $540,000 fine
  • Norwegian investors buy Davie

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2006
  • Everett Port Commissioners Ok $3.8 million in new bonds
  • US rail freight delivers positive numbers in September
  • 2006 Connie Awards going to Yeager, Vitarana
  • Freightliner works deal for new Port of Portland lease
  • TOTE taps Hugh Simpson as new chief financial officer

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Finnlines' investor sparked Grimaldi bid
    EMANUELE Grimaldi's decision to raise the Grimaldi Group's stake in Finnlines to 46.2%, and with it to launch a full takeover bid for the Finnish ferry company, appears to have been prompted by an unsolicited approach from the second largest shareholder in Finnlines eager to sell at price level it regarded as favourable.
  • Ultrapetrol listing fails to hit expected target
    ULTRAPETROL (Bahamas), the shipping enterprise taken public on the Nasdaq market by the Menendez family, has had to settle for a price of $11 per share instead of the $13-$15 expected, realising gross proceeds of $137.5m in the bargain.
  • DryShips takes $22m hit from futures gamble
    NASDAQ listed DryShips has taken a significant hit from losses on futures contracts after gambling that the freight market would slump over the summer.
  • Bush calls for more LNG terminals to cut dependence on Middle East
    PRESIDENT Bush has called for the US to approve more liquefied natural gas terminals as part of the nation's efforts to reduce dependence on oil imports from the Middle East.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2006
  • US gas field closed after explosion
    NEW ORLEANS 13 October ' A southern Louisiana oil and gas field is shut today and at least three people are dead following an accident yesterday when a tug and barge struck a natural gas pipeline ' causing a massive explosion
  • DryShips admits heavy FFA loss
    GREEK owner Dryships has suffered a $22.4M loss on forward freight agreement (FFA) hedges after bulk rates proved much stronger than the company anticipated
  • Piracy: Suriname
    SURINAME police and naval forces plan to increase coastal patrols after repeated reports of fishermen being attacked by masked, armed robbers
  • Bush signs $6.7Bn port security bill
    PORT bosses across the US will soon see additional money to fund security upgrades following President Bush's signing this morning of the SAFE Port Act
  • Ultrapetrol scales back
    BAHAMAS-based Ultrapetrol will receive $34.8M less from its IPO than hoped, after the company priced its shares below target yesterday
  • Indonesia to calm tin tensions
    INDONESIA has moved to restore shipments of tin from Bangka island after two weeks of social unrest has disrupted production
  • Zim Mexico captain convicted
  • 'Extreme Alert' in Mindanao
  • How green is your bank?
  • Hope dashed as wrong crew found
  • KG leader reassures investor
  • EC green paper 'too wide ranging'
  • Maersk pulls ANZ-Europe service
  • Speculation mounts over Hanjin bid

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2006
  • China volume may soften landing for falling container charter rates
    Charter rates are still retreating, but the market appears headed for a soft landing instead of the collapse predicted earlier in the year.
  • Bush signs SAFE Port bill
  • Liners say EC 'accusatory'
  • Tolls boost Seaway traffic
  • MOL upgrades intra-Asia service
  • Concor profit soars
  • Visibility key to supply-chain excellence: NYK exec
  • PIX service calls Pipavav
  • Export ABCs: Information time
  • India port volume up 6%
  • Emirates' Hyper Galex service calls China, India, Mid-East
  • NWS to develop China rail hubs

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2006
  • ELAA accuses EC of "harping on about the past"
    European Liner Affairs Association Executive Director Chris Bourne told a lawyers' conference today that the EC's "accusatory tone" was hindering the process that will see a new liner regulatory regime by 2008.
  • Emirates: Hyper Galex is go
  • Chittagong Port orders probe into ship capsizing
  • Operators urge Jakarta to significanty raise port investment
  • MOL to funnel more Asian volumes through Singapore hub
  • HPH denies US$770m loan rumours
  • Bill reaches SAFE haven on US President's desk
  • Small container retreat for the Port of Dunkirk
  • CN opens China freight forwarding office
  • Schenker takes over Philippines partner

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2006
  • Conoco spills $540,000
    Oil company pays maximum fine to Washington state for 2004 Polar Tankers spill in Puget Sound, with federal payout still to come.
  • Paying for caution
    George Economou explains how he was blindsided by a strong third quarter for dry bulk rates, taking a $15,000 per day beating on each of 12 hedge contracts.
  • Righting the ship?
    DryShips seems to have stopped taking on water over paper losses after Economou, two investment analysts come to its defense.
  • Immoral, says Greenpeace
    IMO efforts on new scrap convention gets less than enthusiastic response from social and environmental groups.
  • TMT fronts up again
    Taiwanese owner pays top dollar for Frontline VLCC a month after buying a sister vessel from the Oslo-listed giant.
  • Probo Koala heads off
    Ship at centre of toxic waste row leaves Paldiski, Estonia, to discharge slops and continue trading.
  • Many a slop...
    ...'twixt ship and shore as tanker owners hit back over 'knee-jerk' reactions to Probo Koala scandal.
  • Tomasos confirms Top buy
    Tanker switches hands between compatriot Greek owners for $1.5m less than initial reported purchase price.
  • Ultrapetrol misses IPO target
    Company redraws debt plan after offer prices 20% below expectations.
  • Japanese push NOBS
    Ship designers develop wider hull to avoid use of potentially harmful ballast water.
  • No takeover for Ofer
    Israeli owner sees increased stake in Hanjin Shipping as 'financial investment' only.
  • Fool fights back
    Motley Fool describes recent departure of two directors and CFO from DryShips as "alarming".
  • Indian missing crew farce
    Relatives now told not Jupiter-6 seafarers in Lisbon jail but crew of a different ship.
  • Todd wins ferry deal
    US shipyard to overhaul 1963-built Alaskan state ferry Malaspina for $6.5m.
  • Stolt eats up more shares
    Chemical operator spends another $5m on its own stock.
  • Scandlines cuts Mols-Linien stake
    German-Danish ferry owner sells 10% of rival to smooth path to sell-off.
  • OOIL: no ports shortlist
    Hong Kong boxship operator denies it has lined up bidders for a potential sell-off of its North American terminals.
  • Guilty
    Captain of the 1,156-teu boxship Zim Mexico III (built 1993) convicted over Mobile port death.
  • MOL upgrades China links
    Japanese liner operator to launch direct service between Shanghai and Singapore next week.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2006
  • EC, ocean carrier relations at a low
  • Reports say Zim's Ofer has raised stake in Hanjin
  • Plan to scrap MARAD ships rejected
  • Two more "Giant Step" crew dead
  • Emirates, SCI, TS Line to start Hyper Galex
  • MOL to start Shanghai/Singapore feeder
  • CCNI opens Japan office
  • TOTE hires Simpson as CFO
  • Hamburg Sud gives Searing extra role with FANZL
  • Air Hong Kong to add Nagoya to network
  • BNSF, CSX plan intermodal corridor between West Coast, Southeast
  • Johnson takes helm at Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.
  • RailAmerica's carloads down 6.7% in September
  • IBM relocates procurement headquarters to China
  • Committee begins tackling U.S. deemed export policy
  • FTA seeks new leader
  • IJS Global acquires Dutch project forwarder
  • SEKO partners with Cole Group in Canada expansion
  • Mobile awards strategic port study
  • Jurong Port's September box volume down 22%

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2006
  • Finnlines bid "too scant"
    Voices are heard in the market that the Grimaldi bid for Finnlines is far too low. The Grimaldi bid puts ...
  • Fewer accidents with Swedish ships
    In 2005, 114 accidents occured with Swedish-flagged ships involved, 11 less than in 2004. Eight incidents were reported, the ...
  • Godby Shipping to lengthen newbuildings
    Two ro-ro vessels on order by Godby Shipping at the J.J. Sietas shipyard will be lengthened by 12.6 metres ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2006
  • PDVSA weekend contact
  • KiteShip flying high with wind power technology
    Fuel savings of 20% expected as company planning launch of next-generation system.
  • New supply options in Turkey
    Trader making shift to physical supplier in two key ports.
  • IBIA accepts local initiatives can 'be enormously beneficial'
    Secretary General saying IMO remarks must be seen in context.
  • Jamaica closed Monday
  • Annex VI has changed bunker industry for the better
    Shipping companies and suppliers have proved that new regulations can work, says industry expert.
  • Global warming will make Arctic passage a reality
    "Supreme irony" is that savings in bunker usage could help slow climate change.
  • Global bunkering standard gathers momentum
    Working group discusses conversion of Singapore standard for bunkering to ISO standard.
  • Shanghai Petroleum Exchange to extend spot trading hours
    Extended spot trading hours to take effect next week.
  • Bunker fuel removal could cost $12 million
    An international body strongly urges the removal of remaining bunker fuel from sunken Solar I.

›››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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