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BRIEFS

March 20, 2009

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*Shipping News* Norway shipping body stresses ties with S'pore THE close maritime ties between Singapore and Norway were emphasised yesterday at the Sustainable Marine Transportation Conference 2009, where industry leaders shared their views on the challenges facing the industry. Maersk aims to cut costs by additional US$1b Danish shipping and oil group AP Moller-Maersk plans to cut costs by US$1 billion this year in addition to cuts it has already announced, its chief executive said on Wednesday. 'The world has changed, and we have to adjust to the new global reality. We cannot go on doing business as we have done until now,' Nils S Andersen told the company's employee magazine, the Maersk Post. LNG tanker rates fall on increase in vessels Charter rates for liquefied natural gas tankers on short-term hauls declined 17 per cent last year because of an increase in new vessels, Poten & Partners said.

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TSA lines call for sustainable rates to avoid "potential catastrophe" CMA CGM takes delivery of mega eco-ship with oil recovery system Sichuan box volume to reach two million TEU by 2012 DB Bahn test box train: Ljubljana to Istanbul in 37 hours GPA gains clean air grant of US$250,000 Canadian Pacific to address National Bank Financial Transportation & Logistics Conference DHL looks to contract with ABX, ASTAR as UPS deal may fail ABC delivers tigers to Moscow circus Air China to resume Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo service

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Softlink's client roster swells Essar Shipping draws up $1-bn expansion plan Dwindling freight rates may make shipping lines poorer by $ 70 bn in 2009 CMA CGM's new 11,400-TEU boxship equipped to prevent marine pollution TT Club to work with PEMA on designing safe port equipment Import duty on soya oil on way out Ore export orders from China drying up Pulses exports banned for another year Gandhidham Chamber holding ex-im seminar on Sunday China moves WTO against India's curbs on toys Krishnapatnam Port Co. ties up funds for Phase-II Gati ends Boeing lease deal with AI IMF downscales India's GDP growth rate Need for well-developed forex derivatives market stressed Holdings in US Treasury securities shoot up

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MARCH 18, 2009
Skylink Handling gains Tapa A status Skylink Handling Services Amsterdam was awarded Tapa A status by the Transported Asset Protection Association (Tapa) in February. The certificate shows that an organisation can tra... Martinair Cargo offers new Amsterdam-Sao Paulo link Dutch cargo carrier Martinair Cargo launched a twice-weekly (Mondays and Thursdays) MD-11F service from Amsterdam to Sao Paulo early in March. The cargo is expected to consist of c... Singapore Airlines Cargo with new Sao Paulo freighter service Singapore Airlines Cargo began a Sao Paulo, Quito and Bogota connection in February. The services are operated with Boeing B747-400 freighters. The flight departs Brussels on Satur... Finnair raises frequency to New York Finland's flag carrier Finnair has added three additional flights between Helsinki and New York JFK from June to September, bringing the number of Finnair's weekly services on this... Economic situation getting worse in German logistics industry The business mood in Germany's transport and logistics industry was characterised by the crashing economy and the expected effects of the increased truck toll in the fourth quarter... Transnatur and Sifte Berti to collaborate Spanish transport and logistics group Transnatur has entered into an exclusive collaboration agreement in Spain and Portugal with transport and logistics service provider Sifte Ber... Dachser expanding in Magdeburg The German logistics service provider Dachser is reacting to growing demand for logistics services in the Marburg region by investing EUR 6 million in the expansion of its Magdebur... Mann+Hummel trusts in Ceva Logistics Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has renewed an aftermarket logistics contract with Mann+Hummel, one of the leading manufacturers of filtration and... System Alliance Europe expanding in Lithuania System Alliance Europe recently welcomed its 48th partner to the network - Rhenus Svoris from Lithuania. Now the European groupage cooperation has a presence in 23 countries. Rhenu... Regular container handling commences in Kiel Regular container handling began in Kiel in mid-March with the arrival from Riga on board the "Vera Rambow" of the first 100 teu in the port's Ostuferhafen. The service between Rig... February cargo figure reflects slump The ongoing economic troubles were reflected in the port of Long Beach's docks in February, as the movement of cargo containers slowed by 40% to the lowest level since 2004. Port s... Italy speeding up Tirrenia privatisation The Italian government has approved a decree to speed up the privatisation process of the ferry group Tirrenia. Credit Suisse will advise on the sale of the stake held indirectly b...

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MARCH 19, 2009
Bangladeshi breakers may have to close Eitzen set to sell duty-free business TT teams up with PEMA Eitzen Chemical loan deals changed

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MARCH 19, 2009
Pirates seize Greek-owned bulker Construction set to start on Chouest LaShip shipyard Gulf lease sale attracts $703 million in high bids Ocean Rig deepwater semi to drill in Black Sea Superferry looks beyond Hawaii

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MARCH 19, 2009
Oregon governor praises OTC for using federal stimulus dollars Union Pacific hit with fines for drugs shipped from Mexico Insurance club calls for safe port operating equipment NAFTA partner trade increases during 2008 Customized Brokers opens new West Coast operation

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OSG shares slide on earnings downgrade ZACKS halves OSG's EPS projection for 2009 on impairment charges, sending share price to 52-week low. OSG blames loss on US unit and Maritrans OOIL profits halve, flags 'poor' outlook OOIL sees 2008 underlying net profits halve to $272.3m on higher costs and a drop in demand.

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MARCH 19, 2009
Appeals court rules on Rule B THE US 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals issued a game-changing decision today that should stem the tide of 'Rule B' asset attachments in New York Builders warn on cruise gap EUROPEAN cruise yards fear their subcontractor networks could be seriously impacted if there is a lengthy gap in cruise newbuilding orders German shipowner Kniffka dies GERMAN shipowner Harro Kniffka, founder of Bremen-based shipping companies Hanseatic Lloyd and Hansa Mare, died last Monday following a short but severe illness, it emerged today TEN ready for challenges TSAKOS Energy Navigation logged record profits in 2008 and assured that it's well-positioned to ride out a weaker tanker market this year Chinalco challenge for Rio chairman RIO TINTO'S newly-appointed chairman Jan Du Plessis is facing immediate problems with Chinalco's proposed $19.5Bn investment, after prominent Australian politicians ramped up public opposition to the deal Excel in covenant squeeze BULKER owner Excel Maritime has been forced to delay its year-end earnings release as negotiations drag on with lenders over covenants DP World takes over Algiers port DP WORLD has today taken control of operations at the Port of Algiers, which will now be known as DP World Djazair

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MARCH 19, 2009
U.S.-Canada Border Traffic Slumps Earl Industries Wins Marad Contract Greenbrier Files for Bankruptcy Clothing Retailer Vows Inventory Cuts French Strike Rocks Ports, Rails Coca-Cola Disputes Chinese Veto Leading Economic Index Falls in February Lufthansa Cargo Tightens Belt Japan Forwarders Fined for Price Cartel Rail Traffic 'May be Bottoming' Long Beach Boxes Drop 40 Percent India's Ports See Little Growth BAA Must Sell Stansted, Gatwick, One Other U.S. Sues Union Pacific Over Drugs Dutch Firm Buys Prince Rupert Tug Operator FedEx Profit Dives 75 Percent Maersk Hikes Australia-Asia Rates

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MARCH 19, 2009
Far East/ECSA rationalisation plan Japan and Peru plan free trade agreement TT Club wants safer cargo handling equipment TPT centralises Navis management system Chavez takes control of Venezuela's ports

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MARCH 19, 2009
Seanergy in red Non-cash charges lead bulker owner and Nasdaq newcomer to post $32m loss for 2008. Layoff warning American Steamship Co tells New York state officials it could launch job cuts. LNG for Brazil Petrobras inaugurates the country's second LNG terminal as commissioning cargo unloaded. DryShips buoyed Rig deal sends Nasdaq-listed stock soaring as rig contract promises earnings boost. Five strikes? Dahlman Rose downgrades Excel Maritime to "sell" rating as analyst cites five potential loan covenant violations. Perfect TEN Nikolas Tsakos-led owner's tanker fleet raked in more than $200m in profits in 2008, its best ever year. Alakai to leave After court ruling, Hawaii Superferry says its fast-ferry will find a new home, as employees face layoffs. Eoseas unveiled STX Europe presents innovative, environmentally friendly cruiseship, with sails and onboard LNG power. Turkey twizzler DryShips secures $630m drilling deal with Petrobras in the Black Sea. Bulk cull coming Up to 65% of bulkers set to arrive in 2010 will be axed or delayed, HSBC says, bringing peak delivery flow forward by 12 months. French fine Russia's North-Western Shipping ordered to pay EUR 350,000 for pollution from cargoship off Normandy. Billion dollar blow German shipyards face loss of 29 newbuildings worth EUR 936m this year, minister says. Swire's spill bill UK-based owner braced for "considerable number" of claimants after Pacific Adventurer spill. Relief for Eitzen Third lender agrees to alter financing terms taking Eitzen Chemical out of breach of covenants. Neverending story Joint bidders for ICG predictably miss take-over deadline so yet another 'ultimatum' to be set. IPO back on? Cochin Shipyard's long-delayed sell-off dependent on national elections in April and May. Smit buys rival Dutch shipping group mounts takeover of towage firm at the port of Prince Rupert, Canada. 'Don't default' Bulker owner Jinhui vows to hunt down charterers who breach contracts as it admits to payment delays from "weaker" players. Kingston launch First Jamaican-owned liner service to the US begins on Friday. Atomic blast Manager of Russia's nuclear-powered icebreaker fleet launches claim against Zvezdochka yard for missing cash. Arctic time-out Exxon Valdez anniversary reignites calls for halt of Arctic offshore activity due to inability to cope with oil spills. Boxship leaks DS Schiffahrt-owned vessel spills hydraulic fluid off Tacoma in US, leaving oily sheen. Six burned Workers injured while cutting metal sheets on newbuilding at India's ABG Shipyard. Shipshape Report shows one in 50 UK workers employed in '25bn maritime services sector. Ships smashed Ro-ro and cargoship sustain hull damage in collision off Bergen, Norway. Essar boost Indian owner's stock price jumps as much as 19% as investors see upside to group oilfield services merger. Charleston bound National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia adds US port to North America Liner service. Hallin axes order UK-listed offshore company pulls newbuilding deal after yard is unable to secure refund guarantees. SGX raps NOL Singapore liner operator reprimanded by local stock exchange for not making timely disclosures. Paragon slashes Michael Bodouroglou-led bulker owner becomes latest shipowner to cut payout to shareholders.

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MARCH 19, 2009
Grand Alliance, Zim collaboration growing Confirmation hearings Transpacific carriers look to raise rates GAO: TSA needs to verify air cargo screening levels FedEx sees 75% drop in 3rd quarter profit Locke promises "urgency" in Commerce activities AAEI seeks resolution of U.S.-Mexico trade rift PPG, African forwarders in alliance

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MARCH 19, 2009
Further cruise passenger growth in Europe expected According to statistics published by European Cruise Council at Seatrade Cruise Shipping Miami, the number of passengers joining a cruise from a European port has grown significantly in recent years Bangladeshi scrap yards face closure The Bangladeshi High Court has decided that all shipbreaking yards without environmental approval must close within two weeks, the NGO Platform of Shipbreaking reports. According to the NGO, none of Mærsk to reduce cost dramatically A. P. Møller-Mærsk will cut its costs by another USD 1 billion in 2009. This is the clear message from CEO Niels Smedegaard Andersen in the latest edition of

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MARCH 19, 2009
Study predicts future of bunker fuel Research gives 'insight into costs of meeting new ship emissions requirements'. Europe: Prices continue to rise in the North Strikes fail to stop bunker deliveries in French oil port. Cargo volumes plummet at key US ports Los Angeles and Long Beach cargo throughput down by more than 36%. Owner braced for bunker spill compensation claims 'Categorically denies' accusations that it lied about the size of the spill. New technology claims 'must be verified' Abatement technologies should be subject to 'high integrity validation process'. Asia: Mixed day for bunker prices Demand was mostly average in the region on Thursday. New head for O.W. Bunker's Piraeus-based trading team Staal is 'graduate' of O.W. Bunker's three-year training programme. Singapore fuel oil stocks at four month-high Observers point to weak demand for bunker and power-generation fuel. Tankers change flag for cheaper bunkers Lower domestic bunker prices prompt tankers to switch to Indonesian flags. China offers Bunker Convention certs to HK ships The China Maritime Safety Administration will act as the issuing authority for Hong Kong-registered ships. Hyundai signs $64 million fuel oil deal with ExxonMobil The South Korean refiner will supply high sulphur fuel oil to the US oil major.

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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

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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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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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