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BRIEFS

May 6, 2009

The Business Times

Shipping News

US transport industry hunkers down
THERE have been recent signs the US economy may be stabilising after a deep dive, offering hope a recovery could be on the horizon.
Fight against piracy needs land effort too
The fight against piracy must involve efforts on land and at sea, the US Navy's top officer said on Monday, saying the issue was more complex than just putting arms on commercial ships.

Strait Talk

Protect seafarers from Aids
LAST week, this column touched on the perils of seafarers drinking too much on trips ashore - or at least the implications for ships' masters. Today, it looks like something else that kills seafarers is much less talked about: Aids.

The Business Times

Shipping News

US transport industry hunkers down
THERE have been recent signs the US economy may be stabilising after a deep dive, offering hope a recovery could be on the horizon.
Fight against piracy needs land effort too
The fight against piracy must involve efforts on land and at sea, the US Navy's top officer said on Monday, saying the issue was more complex than just putting arms on commercial ships.

Strait Talk

Protect seafarers from Aids
LAST week, this column touched on the perils of seafarers drinking too much on trips ashore - or at least the implications for ships' masters. Today, it looks like something else that kills seafarers is much less talked about: Aids.

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Hamburg Sud shakes up Europe-North Atlantic services Norfolk wins first call on CKYH Far East service Fujian port volume up 6.6pc in first quarter, but Xiamen slides Ocean freight forwarders become increasingly important Bookbridge turns to EES as agent for Singapore India third after US, Canada to double stack high-cube boxes on rail cars IMCL launches Gdansk-Rotterdam/Hamburg weekly feeder Heathrow cargo falls 14.6pc in first quarter Korean Air expands China network with two new services 'K' Line Logistics fights US$93.5 million air cargo price-fixing fine Continental Airlines cargo down 22.4pc in April, passengers down 3.4pc Aeroflot quarterly operating results decline 13.4pc

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IMO's new convention on ship recycling in sight GE Shipping delivers Jag Payal to buyers Logistics rides high with private equity Boxtrans Logistics does quick job for M&M Reducing ship costs Baltic Dry Index moves up by 1.1 pc on rising steel prices Seoul takes India before WTO on steel import curbs Chinese nylon tyrecord fabrics to attract dumping duty for 5 more years Onion MEP cut by $40/tonne Fieo taking part in TIBCO-2009 fair at Bucharest in June Tea re-exporters strike perfect blend & imports soar Nathu La hums with trading activity again Export demand pulls up Basmati prices Chinese auto parts may attract dumping duty Dumping duty on phosphoric acid proposed Port Pipavav achieves new operational benchmarks GMB alerts ports on H1N1 virus entry KDS begins new fiscal with highest-ever monthly box throughput Cabinet Secy takes up issue of service tax repayment to exporters Inflation rate inches up

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MAY 4, 2009
Von Bergen SA opens new logistics centre Von Bergen SA, a transport and logistics service provider based in Cr't-du-Locle near La Chaux-de-Fonds (CH), recently phased in a new logistics centre in Domdidier (canton Freibur... Norbert Dentressangle reports declines sales and earnings The French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle reported that its sales and earnings in Q1/2009 were lower than those in the like-for-like time frame in 2... Global Logistics Experts established The creation of GLExperts.com was finalised in April. There were twelve founding members in eight different countries. It is envisaged to limit the number of members to about 30. T... Aramex Q1 net profit rises by 19% The Middle East-based CEP, forwarding and logistics service provider Aramex announced net profits of AED 43.1 million for the three-month period ending 31 March 2009, an increase o... Port of Prince Rupert: total tonnage drops by 24.5% Throughput at Canada's Port of Prince Rupert fell from 3.07 million t in Q1/2008 to 2.3 million t for the same three months this year, and represents a drop of 24.5%.&nbs... First GL seminar for hazmat experts The new IMO-convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships aims to prevent hazardous working conditions and to ensure environmental protection during ship rec... Shipowners welcome recommended port regulation in state of Victoria "SAL members welcomed the draft report of the Victorian Essential Services Commission which recommended a continuation of price regulation for shipping channel services provided at... Liebherr shows strengths After the delivery of nine mobile harbour cranes (MHCs) to Kuwait-based Al Ghanim & Al Majid Logistics Group at the end of last year, the German crane manufacturer Liebherr announc...

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MAY 5, 2009
NAT sees profits drop even as it buys suezmax French navy captures 11 confused pirates ISSA slates late payments Contship shuffles Italian pack

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MAY 5, 2009
Big cat starts delivery voyage Liberty Maritime CEO to Congress: Remove obstacles to arming vessels Tax incentives for taking antipiracy measures? OSG promotes Blackley

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MAY 5, 2009
EU slaps 17-month block on Hellenic Register COMPANY banned from classing new ships while it attempts to save its status as a recognised organisation. Hellenic Register faces EU block SFS and Kuwait Finance House to launch Shariah fund FUND aims to raise $150m to invest "high quality and modern vessels". Somali piracy moves up international agenda RUSSIAN president Dmitry Medvedev, top US naval officers and Nippon Foundation offer suggestions to tackle scourge.

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MAY 5, 2009
Liberty demands shipboard arms LIBERTY Maritime president Philip Shapiro today urged Congress to allow US-flag vessels to arm crew or contract armed security teams in pirate-infested waters CSAV lines for sale? SPECULATION is mounting that Chilean carrier CSAV may be ready to sell off its Companhia Libra de Navegacao and CSAV Norasia lines to help reduce costs and debt US urges Jones Act sentences NEW COURT filings have revealed the likely prison terms of four ex-Jones Act container carrier executives involved in an anti-trust conspiracy in the US-Puerto Rico trade Warsaw to revise yard plan A REVISED restructuring plan for Poland's Gdansk yard will be submitted to the EC in the coming days, treasury minister Aleksander Grad told reporters today Russia suggests a pirate court RUSSIAN President Dmitry Medvedev has reportedly proposed creating an international court to try piracy suspects Eurogate stands firm on fees GERMAN terminal operator Eurogate is rejecting pressure from container carriers to cut box handling rates, chairman Emanuel Schiffer said today Precious profits drop PRECIOUS Shipping, operator of Handysize bulkers, has reported a drop in net profits for the first quarter, even though its earnings per day of $14,485 beat its own predictions

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MAY 5, 2009
U.S. Airlines' Cargo Falls 21.1 Percent Former DOT Counsel Rejoins Law Firm Mobile Phone Shipments Decline 15.8 Percent MSC Signs Five-Year Pact with Charleston Retailer Stein Mart Revamps Distribution Network Union Pacific Cuts Fuel, Targets Emissions Atlas Air Profit Surges UPS Expands Customer Support in Asia BAA Loss Widens Nearly Six Fold Tokyo Container Trade Flat in December Panama Elects Martinelli President Maersk Calls for Secure Somali Sea Lane A.P. Moller-Maersk Group Cuts Emissions Swift Speeds Payments, Cash Flow Agility's Revenue Falls, Profit Rises FreightCar Net Rises as Sales Plummet West Coast Ports Make Lowest Carbon Footprint: Study Charleston Prepares Final Offer for Maersk

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MAY 5, 2009
Maersk cuts emissions by 9% American Commercial takes USD5.5 million Q1 hit The sun shines for Cory Bros Markets shrug off swine flu: uptick continues Matson cargo crash hits A&B's Q1 09 results

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MAY 5, 2009
Casualty file In weekly WebTV roundup, pirates mistake a French warship for a commercial vessel, and a fire aboard a Vietnamese general cargoship kills one. New Med service French liner group CMA CGM to launch new route linking northern Europe with Greece and Turkey. Finaval ship saved Italian navy comes to the rescue of the aframax Neverland during pirate attack. Up and down Shipping economist's index fleets show 4.1% resale value improvement for bulkers in the last month, but tanker values fell by 7.7%. Jail time proposed US prosecutors propose between 33 and 57 months of prison in US-flag antitrust case and suggest more could be charged. Odfjell in red Negative numbers from its parcel tanker unit push Oslo-listed shipowner to a first quarter loss. Navios prices Navios Maritime Partners share offering fetches $10.32 per share price, potentially grossing $41.5m. Bumps in the wind Wind causes crash between a heavy-lifter and a bulker in Brazil's port of Santos, but a products tanker escapes unscathed. Insurer logs profit New York marine insurer Nymagic turns around last year's first-quarter losses after shifting investment policies. Deaths down AP Moller-Maersk records 20 fatalities in 2008 down from 27 in the previous 12 months. Emissions fall by 9%. Solvang less red Norwegian gas ship owner cuts first-quarter loss but makes loss and warns of uncertain year ahead. Offshore account Cypriot investment house SFS teaming with Kuwaiti bank to offer sharia-compliant fund targeting offshore sector. NAT down Bermuda-based tanker owner sees first quarter profit slip, but eyes further acquisitions in buyer's market. Ofer honoured What does the 87-year-old shipping magnate now have in common with Winston Churchill and the Duke of Edinburgh? Suezmax swoop Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tanker picks up 2002-built vessel for $57m, its sixteenth ship. Wrist buys again Danish ship supplier makes third acquisition in six months as it adds Norway's Torkellsen to group. Trico slumps US offshore giant posted red ink in the first quarter as each of its units reports negative operating figures. Sydney shutdown Seven-hour halt for Sydney Ferries as workers vote on new bargaining agreement. PGS staff strike Workers at Jon Erik Reinhardsen-led offshore player kick-off month long action after company refuses to bow to union's salary demands. Easter boost Holiday period helps boost passenger numbers at Estonian ferry player, but cargo volumes down. Navios to offer Earlier purchase of capesize newbuilding from parent sees Navios Maritime Partners offer shares. ADP falls Danish ports manager endures less profitable 2008 as oil volumes dip. Precious stutters Thai shipowner sees profits slide by a quarter on a year ago despite locking in long-term charters. Slower start Taiwanese bulker player Shih Wei sees first quarter profit dwindle in downturn. Making hay Seanergy Maritime enjoys benefits of locked-in charters, but the party is set to end come September.

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MAY 5, 2009
COSCO loses $490 million in 1st quarter China Shipping to solo on all-water service Matson volume decline leads to 1st quarter loss Ogiermann named TIACA chairman MAC Cargo Handling formed CN reaches another EJ&E mitigation deal Slow start for Great Lakes limestone Targeting system helps CBP stop pest threat U.S. certifies shrimp-shipping countries TransGroup opens Nogales logistics center NOLA opens bridge over Industrial Canal Panama Canal will cut some fees this summer Ag group praises Long Beach expansion plan

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MAY 5, 2009
50 must leave Port of Göteborg After negotiations with the union Transportarbetareförbundet, the Port of Göteborg has decided to lay off 50 of the 155 persons given notice in February. About 40 employees have accepted pension Mærsk to sell Norfolkline A. P. Møller-Mærsk Group is in the process of selling off its subsidiary Norfolkline, which operates passenger-ferry services between the UK and the Continent and the UK and Container rates at historic low Container vessel rates hit an historic low in April when the Alphaliner charter index dropped to 43 points, well below the previous low point of 57 points in 2002. According Stena profit down In 2008, sales in the in the Stena group increased to SEK 26.5 billion compared with SEK 22.4 billion in 2007. At the same time, the annual report Panama fears swine flu The Panama Port Authority has introduced a number of measures to tackle the spread of the H1N1 swine flu virus, reports Lloyd's List. Ships transiting the Panama Canal will now

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MAY 5, 2009
Low-sulphur fuel rule full steam ahead California Air Resources Board talks to Bunkerworld about feasibility of using MGO and MDO. Fujairah pipeline project ready in less than two years Pipeline bringing crude oil to UAE bunker hub will load first tanker in January 2011. Bunker prices in North Europe firm Southern Europe prices mainly steady. St. Petersburg fuel oil transshipments rise Throughput at oil terminals bucks overall port trend. Total in fuel oil deal French oil major Total is reported to be strengthening its presence in the Singapore fuel oil market. Maersk Group cuts CO2 emissions by 9% Reduced fuel consumption on ships major factor behind improvement. Singapore, HK bunker prices at six-month high Asian bunker prices continue to firm with cargo values up. Marine industry facing long road to recovery Shipping could take longer than other sectors to recover from credit and liquidity crisis, say industry insiders. Topoil welcomes sales manager Says new team member will help Topoil become 'even stronger player on the Scandinavian market'. Philippine team want to remove wreck by June Deadline of June 21 marks the first anniversary of the sinking of Princess of the Stars. MSDS provision revised MPA highlights new recommendations for Material Safety Data Sheets.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station

Ancona

The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.

PORTS

In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo

The Spice

In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%

SHIPPING

Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping

London

It could come into force in early 2027

PORTS

Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports

North Bergen/Lyndhurst

Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance

SHIPPING

New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

PORTS

MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project

SHIPPING

Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione

I go to Liguria

The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company

PORTS

In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.

Odessa

Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons

SHIPPING

COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company

Beijing

The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable

Ravenna

Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023

DEFENCE

US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies

SHIPPING

Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%

PORTS

With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic

Joy Taurus

Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport

PORTS

Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing

Rome

Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users

PORTS

The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S

Helsinki/Brussels

NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea

PORTS

In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput

Iskandar Puteri

Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)

PORTS

Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators

LOGISTICS

Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good

Milan

Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for

PORTS

The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme

Cagliari

Almost 52 million euros of works planned

SHIPPING

Arkas Line ships to reach India

Izmir

Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean

SHIPPING

Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal

Ismailia

They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake

SHIPPING

Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars

Cairo

In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%

PORTS

Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth

Valencia

Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors

ACCIDENTS

Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas

Helsinki

Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November

Beijing

Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.

PORTS

TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port

Uran

The new airport is located on the western coast of India

PORTS

Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year

Shanghai

SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships

Keelung

They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old

SEAFARERS

Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today

Geneva

Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships

CRUISES

Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter

Miami

Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period

LEGISLATION

Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council

Washington

Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines

LEGISLATION

"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry

Washington

Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships

SHIPPING

In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%

Hong Kong

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%

LOGISTICS

Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt

Cairo

The affected area is approximately 102 hectares

PORTS

Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work

Rome

D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition

SHIPPING

Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies

Taipei/Keelung

Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone

PORTS

Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto

Taranto

The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan

Leghorn

The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine

London

Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

ASSOCIATIONS

Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa

Genoa

Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)

Padua

SEAFARERS

Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC

Genoa

Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union

PORTS

Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala

Athens

The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen

PORTS

The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun

Bari

Contract worth over 28 million euros

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority

Milan

LAW

Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived

Genoa

Order of the judge for preliminary investigations

PORTS

Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily

Pozzallo

PORTS

Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority

Imperia

This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity

Padua

The market research will end on January 31st

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

MEETINGS

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

Venice

It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic

››› 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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%

Barcelona

Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria

Milan

For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars

LEGISLATION

Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform

Rome

Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system

Milan

SAFETY & SECURITY

Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures

Rome

Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies

PORTS

In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing

LOGISTICS

Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci

Kansas City

It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company

OFFSHORE

Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million

Milan

The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven

Wilhelmshaven

It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech

SAFETY & SECURITY

Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables

Trieste

The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure

PORTS

Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes

Barcelona/The Hague

APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal

COMPANIES

Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix

Helsinki

In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros

PORTS

Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

The Spice

Necessary to implement works and investments

PORTS

Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper

Coper

The works will be completed by the end of 2027

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month

Hong Kong

In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%

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