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January 24, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Clemenceau controversy may doom shipbreaking in India
    INDIA's struggling shipbreakers fear doom for their industry if tighter environmental laws are introduced in the wake of the controversy over an asbestos-laden French aircraft carrier.
  • Shenzhen stays fourth busiest port in 2005
    SHENZHEN handled a record number of containers in 2005, keeping its ranking as the world's fourth-busiest port, after rising trade increased cargo shipments through the southern Chinese city.
  • Patrick seeks to end Pacific National JV
    AUSTRALIA's biggest port operator, Patrick Corp Ltd, said it would seek to break up its Pacific National rail business with Toll Holdings Ltd, saying the 50:50 joint venture had become 'dysfunctional'.
  • QM2 passengers threatening sit-in

Sched Netweb site
  • P&O postpones stockholder meetings until February 15
  • Efficiency the name of the game in 2005, says YICT
  • Ecu-Line granted Cepa License for China
  • Chittagong's 2005 cargo volume rise 18.33pc
  • Singapore, Pakistan wrap up 2nd round of FTA talks
  • Changchun to greatly expand transport network
  • CN, BNSF embark on track and rail infrastructure sharing agreement
  • Chengdu-Seoul-Brussels air freight service to start once talks end
  • Tiger opts for Swissport as ground handler in Lion City
  • Indonesia says no to overseas low-cost carriers

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Pollution boards, IMO to check asbestos level in Clemenceau
  • Dubai-based ETA-Ascon plans to enter shipbuilding business
  • Malacca Strait remains on Lloyd's risk list
  • Maritime complex to come up near Chennai
  • Yang Ming Line launches new China-SE Asia service
  • NYK Line establishes S. Africa, C/S America service hq.
  • Hanjin adds Oakland to China-US service
  • Singapore overtakes HK to become world's busiest container port
  • Massive N.J. port project proposed
  • CMA CGM aims for 1-m TEU throughput in Westport this year
  • BW Shipping obtains ISO 14000 certification
  • Maurice Storey appointed Hon. Chairman of Hatsu Marine
  • 'Target Plus' scheme faces the axe
  • Apparel exports to EU up by 1 pc in 2005
  • Salt exporters eye saarc countries
  • Govt may impose cap on pepper imports
  • Ireland plans to open trade office in Mumbai soon
  • Import containers, bunkering for coastal vessels & ship spares may figure in duty relief list
  • Proposed DEPB scheme replacement not WTO-compatible, avers Fieo
  • TVCT crosses the magic lakh-TEU figure
  • EU rejects law to throw open port services to competition
  • P&O gives PSA more time to make formal offer
  • NDR Group's CWC (NS) L joins the JNPT family
  • New captain takes charge at Cardinal Logistics' helm
  • Railway Ministry's move catches Customs Department short-staffed
  • 100 pc FDI may be allowed in greenfield airport projects
  • Govt proposes to review pre-qualification guidelines of PPP projects in highway development
  • Forex reserves up by $ 158 million to $ 1,39,510 million
  • Double tax avoidance treaty with Saudi Arabia gets Cabinet clearance
  • Forex reserves rise marginally
  • Pan-Asia project development fund launched
  • Exim Bank signs agreement with Russian bank on exports financing
  • Higher credit and exemption limits for SSIs mooted
  • Textile stamping rules may be modified
  • Textile expo attracts buyers from 30 countries
  • Modvat, Cenvat not different, rules SC
  • World spices conference on Jan. 27

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd Container Line expands management and organisation
  • Ecu-LIne obtains CEPA license for China
  • Change in ownership at Volga Dnepr
  • Gebrüder Weiss to partner Omega in Greece
  • Brenntag increases market presence in North Africa

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • ShipServ sees transactions soar
  • MCA launches 'Coastal Futures'
  • 'Athos I' spill blamed on anchor

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Navy detains suspected pirates

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Port of Seattle taking steps to end Sea-Tac environmental woes
  • Port of Bellingham sets new slate of commission officers
  • Seattle Coast Guard cutter making tracks to Antarctica
  • Emergency teams respond to tug sinking in Duwamish Waterway
  • Manzanillo terminal installing new Super Post-Panamax cranes

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • QM2 deadlock continues as passengers threaten missed ports mutiny
    PASSENGERS aboard Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2 are continuing to threaten to refuse to leave the ship when it reaches Rio de Janeiro, in a row over compensation for three lost port calls, writes Sandra Speares.
  • USCG clears Tsakos over Athos I spill
    THE US Coast Guard has absolved Tsakos Shipping & Trading of direct responsibility for the oil spill caused by the single-hull tanker Athos I in the Delaware River in November 2004, blaming the casualty on a submerged anchor of unknown origin.
  • König & Cie to repay investors
    König & Cie, the Hamburg financier caught up in the collapse of Great Western Steamship Co, has promised to repay investors.
  • London pays £2m football injury claim
    LLOYD'S and London company insurers are to pay a record £2m ($3.5m) to meet a personal injury claim by a UK footballer, writes James Brewer.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • QM2 passengers threaten revolt
    DISGRUNTLED passengers aboard Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 are reportedly threatening a 'sit in' to protest against the reduced port calls
  • India, Bahamas co-operate on cruise
    INDIA and the Bahamas are to explore possibilities for co-operation in cruise shipping and the employment of Indian seafarers on Bahamas flag-ships
  • Caribbean terminal back in business
    HEAVY swell conditions at the oil terminal on the Netherlands Antilles island of St Eustatius have relented, allowing shipping operations to resume
  • MOU campaign reveals safety failings
    LIFE saving appliances, fire protection systems and unsatisfactory passage plans were the three concerns highlighted by an inspection campaign undertaken by Tokyo MOU
  • Woodside to reveal California site
  • Patrick to end rail venture with Toll
  • MISC, Samsung yards target LNGs
  • Seafarers' home is cultural bridge
  • PSA given more time for P&O bid
  • Gunmen holding crew for ransom
  • 'Pirates' captured after chase

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • P&O takeover battle looms
    Singapore's PSA International could open multi-billion dollar bidding battle with DP World for P&O as early as this week.
  • NOL volumes fall
  • EU not blocking trade deal: Mandelson
  • Strong year for Montreal boxes
  • Panel proposes highway-use tax
  • Report: Errors caused APL grounding
  • Impressive intermodal gains for U.S.railroads
  • United bankruptcy exit approved
  • Eller forms Fla. services unit

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Updated: PSA talk Turkey as global port competition intensifies
    PSA International's position in Turkey could be decided within the next 10 days to a month as the situation regarding Mersin and Iskenderun ports becomes clearer.
  • Toll hasn't given up on Patrick
    Toll Holdings is back in 'intensive discussions' with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission over its bid for rival Patrick, and has extended its takeover offer again, until February 13.
  • Japan leads Asian nations in accusing Brussels of being 'one-sided'
  • Rumours fly over China Merchants' possible takeover of Sinotrans
  • With Brussels set to veto Maut-tax refund, Berlin backs out of court clash
  • Kerala government seeks political clearance for Vizhinjam project
  • Future of Toll/Patrick JV looking shaky
  • Canadian Pacific Railway maps 24-hour intermodal terminal
  • Vladivostok strengthens position as 'Lord of the East'
  • Malacca Strait remains on underwriters' risk list

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Davie 'to be liquidated'
    Quebec shipyard Industries Davie is said to be set for liquidation and dismantling.
  • 'It all happened so fast...'
    Deposed testimony on the Christmas Day grounding of the still-beached APL Panama has come to light.
  • Adventurer foreclosed
    Washington Mutual Bank has foreclosed its mortgage on Glacier Bay's expedition cruiseship Wilderness Adventurer.
  • BHP takes Clio
    Simeon Palios-controlled Diana Shipping has locked in another time charter at a premium to Baltic Exchange routes.
  • Is the loan bonanza over?
    Moore Stephens warns it is now or never to take advantage of "cheapest shipfinance in history".
  • Mutiny on the QM2?
    Passengers threaten to stage sit-in on Cunard liner that missed Caribbean calls after prang in Florida.
  • New head at Uljanik
    Croatian tanker and vehicle-carrier specialist announces new president.
  • DryShips in rate slide
    Release of new employment details does little to improve slump in share price.
  • Jinhui buys capesize
    Hong Kong owner moves up the bulker size range as it strikes a $60m deal to buy the Mineral Shanghai from Bocimar.
  • Danes move on India
    Nordana joint venture becomes first to directly invest in domestic shipping company.
  • Pirates captured off Somalia
    Another incident of suspected piracy thwarted by US Navy in some of the most dangerous waters in the world.
  • PSA holds firm
    Singapore ports group keeps pressure on DP World in race to acquire UK ports and ferries company by maintaining previous share price offer.
  • Havila returns to Leirvik
    Norwegian offshore owner orders supply ship at domestic yard where it has two anchor-handlers under construction.
  • Kawasaki and IHI to hike capacity
    Ban on bridge construction sees Japanese yards convert facilities into maritime plants.
  • Babcock goes unconditional
    Australian group waives 90% acceptance level for takeover of UK company and presses on regardless.
  • Short fix for GO Carriers
    Global Oceanic Carriers panamax bulker GO Faith chartered out for 40 days for Pacific Ocean transit.
  • Samsung targets shiprepair
    Korean yard group teams up with MISC yard in Malaysia to service LNG carriers.
  • SeaDrill back at Daewoo
    John Fredriksen offshore drilling firm exercises option for second semi-sub at Korean yard.
  • Hornbeck springs a leak
    Discharge of petrol from US owner's tank barge contained at New Haven.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • MSC starts Mexico/U.S. Gulf/East Coast to Med loop
  • Tropical Shipping to start Canada/Port of Caucedo service
  • U.S. Navy captures pirate vessel off East African coast
  • Barge from tug "Valour" recovered; two crewmen still missing
  • MISC subsidiary to establish LNG joint venture with Samsung Heavy Industries
  • Pelser new executive director at South African Shippers' Council
  • Bankruptcy court confirms UAL Corp.'s reorganization plan
  • Asiana Cargo joins Cargo 2000
  • FPS New Zealand awarded IATA accreditation
  • YRC names Gast head of New Penn Motor Express
  • USDA ramps up inspections after Japan finds improper beef shipment
  • U.S., Mexico reach trade deal on cement
  • GeoLogistics opens Chile office
  • F.S. Mackenzie opens office in Germany
  • Grand Alliance commits to 10 years at Virginia ports
  • Port of Montreal cargo volumes rise in 2005
  • Cocoa ship stranded in Red Hook, Brooklyn
  • Eller establishes new Florida subsidiary
  • Fraser River officials applaud decision on dredged sand
  • HHLA selects Kalmar to help increase Burchardkai capacity
  • Goodson named Port Canaveral chairman

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Bunker costs send Florida shipowner under
    Great Western Steamship ceasing trans-Pacific operations citing bunker costs as a factor.
  • Anchor caused Athos I spill: Coast Guard
    Report blaming submerged anchor rather than operator error for 2004 Delaware River oil spill.
  • GAC Group marks 50th anniversary with expansion forecast
    Group president talks of huge potential for marine industries in four emerging economies.
  • Emissions lobby group welcomes new Secretary-General
    SEAaT (Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading) says farewell to Lisa Dwyer and welcomes new Secretary-General Cor Nobel.
  • Jiskoot announces new sulphur control software for blenders
    Jiskoot says its new sulphur control software for fuel oil blenders will ensure bunker suppliers can blend MARPOL compliant fuels.
  • Hong Kong: Suppliers to impose Lunar New Year surcharge
  • Density irregularities spotted in low sulphur Singapore fuels
    Alert goes out to DNVPS customers based on CP60-compliant bunker samples, highlighting various quality issues.
  • Rotterdam: Bids/offers far apart at midday
  • Bominflot Fujairah appoints Senior Trading Manager
  • Busan New Port aims to be 'logistics hub'
    South Korea has opened its Busan New Port which aims to become "a logistics hub for northeast Asia".
  • Hong Kong clamps down on illicit marine diesel sales
    The Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department has announced the effectiveness of its crackdown on sales of illicit marine diesel.
  • Emissions initiative invites participation from Asian ports
    Four east Asian ports have been invited to join a Pacific rim working group to look at ways of reducing ship emissions.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPYARDS
FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group
Rendsburg/Flensburg
These are German companies operating in the same sector
PORTS
Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records
Long Beach
Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.
TRADE
The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors
Washington/Beijing
Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association
PORTS
The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees
Naples
The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"
PORTS
Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing
Rome
PORTS
Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd
PORTS
Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time
Singapore
Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals
SEAFARERS
Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers
Rome
Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector
PORTS
Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024
Taranto
In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)
DEFENCE
New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea
Mons
The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic
Hong Kong
The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)
SHIPPING
Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast
Keelung
In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU
Brussels
PORTS
Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30
Genoa
The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%
Genoa
Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno
Marseille
New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners
SHIPPING
From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL
Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille
Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network
PORTS
Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority
Athens
The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros
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
Naples
The "systematic non-application of the contractual conditions" to which the three acronyms refer - the institution replies - in fact concerns the punctual verification carried out by the competent offices of this administration of contractual institutions to which the dependent personnel were not entitled.
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
ENVIRONMENT
Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen
Berlin
Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi
PORTS
The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded
The Spice
SHIPPING
Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit
Genoa
It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding
SHIPYARDS
MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India
Gurgaon
Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied
Madrid
Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group
PORTS
Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes
Coper
They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport
MARITIME SERVICES
LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa
Genoa
It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%
St. Petersburg
The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%
SHIPPING
Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport
Oslo
Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years
CRUISES
Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024
Florian
357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers
INDUSTRY
Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports
Lugano
Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year
London
In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records
Hong Kong
In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)
SHIPYARDS
Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe
Brussels
The association represents the European shipbuilding industry
YACHTING
Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal
Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned
PORTS
Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024
Singapore
The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)
EDUCATION
The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters
Castel Volturno
Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments
NEWS
A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros
SHIPPING
Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services
Dubai
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business
Trieste
The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today
PORTS
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg
Oslo/Gothenburg
12-year concession contract
ASSOCIATIONS
The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations
Brussels
BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association
PORTS
Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended
Naples
The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro
Reggio Calabria
They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.
COMPANIES
PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification
Genoa
It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification
MOURNING
Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away
Rome/Gioia Tauro
Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster
PORTS
Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender
Leghorn
It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros
PORTS
Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar
Helsinki
They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started
Melzo
Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit
Shanghai
EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)
INDUSTRY
Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM
Cherasco
This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude
Naples
Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike
LOGISTICS
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
SHIPPING
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
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
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
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
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