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BRIEFS

November 23, 2009

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*Shipping News* Freight derivatives extend drop Contracts used to bet on hire rates for capesize ships that haul iron ore fell further as immediate- booking rents slid the most since Sept 23.

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Hanjin Shipping hikes Asia-Europe rate US$200/TEU December 14 CMA CGM and Maersk to overhaul two north Atlantic services AP Moller-Maersk executives divided on 2010 recovery US stars in narrowing Singapore losses as exports fall 13pc DHL offers LCL service from Shenzhen to Sweden Kuehne + Nagel signs Weatherford International for two years Carriers need to raise transpacific rates to stay afloat US Department of Energy screens Kaohsiung export boxes North Carolina 28pc box volume increase 'signals recovery' AAPA: Asia-Pacific airlines to lose US$4.8 billion this year OAG's 10-year forecast sees 'very challenging' times ABX wins accord of Teamster pilots, upgrades outsourcing potential

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Date with Gujarat Maritime Horizon on Jan. 12, 2010 Oil from sunken ship recovered safely Shipping Ministry seeks service tax waiver on coastal movement of cargo MSC to effect general rate increase in Dec. Delmas' Africa expertise highlighted at trade interaction Spices lend zing to export sting Basmati exports may touch 2.5 m tonnes CoPT extends wharfage waiver to BPCL for back-loading Palmolein imports to enter Kakinada port in Dec. Iron ore pellets unloading record set at Kandla Port MPSEZ to develop non-LNG port facilities at Hazira CONCOR's ICD at Ratlam inaugurated NHAI to award 10 mega road projects FDI target set as recovery dawns Move to impose new Direct Taxes Code baulks potential SEZ investors MSME sector in for better credit deal Belgium Pharma Invest Roadshow in Ahmedabad on Wednesday Construction sector growth to outpace China till 2020

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009
DPD and newly-founded Posten Norden in partnership Having overcome the last anti-cartel hurdles DPD, a Swedish post office partner of many years standing, has now become a partner of the new Posten Norden in most Scandinavian count... Kika entrusts logistics operations in Belgrade to Milsped The Austrian furniture wholesaler Kika has entrusted the complete logistics operations for a new 11,000 sqm shop opening in Belgrade (Serbia) at the end of November to Milsped... Rege Motorenbau extends Wincanton contract Rege Motorenbau GmbH has banked on Wincanton's transport and logistics services since early January 2009, and now extended the transport management, procurement and distribution co... Rieck and OTM in transatlantic logistics collaboration The Berlin-based German company Rieck Logistik entered into an exclusive transatlantic logistics collaboration agreement with Brazil's OTM Servicos de Logistica Internacional Ltda,... APM Terminals container handling 9% down APM Terminals' vice-president and CFO Christian Moller Laursen said that the firm's global network has not been immune to the negative effects of a 15% decline in global container ... New World Alliance changes NYX transpacific service APL, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), the carriers that make up The New World Alliance (TNWA), are making some service and capacity changes. From 2 Decembe... Ust-Luga to break 10 million t barrier The new Russian Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga will break the 10 million t barrier in 2009, according to port captain Oleg Glukhov, who admitted that the year had been severely compli... BAA improves air cargo figures The seven UK airports belonging to the British airport operator BAA registered slight air cargo growth in October, for the first time since August 2008, handling 1.5% more tonnes o... AF-KLM plunges into the red The Air France-KLM corporation has plunged into the red and is thus proposing to cut capacities and implement a voluntary redundancy programme at Air France from 2010 involving 1,7...

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Cargoship "free" Lord Mayor of London warns on futures changes London Club's premiums up 5% Brookfield takes ownership of PD Ports IMO Assembly meets next week

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NOVEMBER 22, 2009
Three die in tugboat explosion at VT Halter

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
American Cruise Lines to operate QUEEN OF THE WEST Rail freight traffic drops during week New Boeing freighter sports special 'light' livery FRA study finds freight rail saves fuel Grand Alliance carriers moving to Winter Program

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Investors start to count cost of $36bn box terminals bet Returns from port real estate hang in balance as the days of double-digit growth come to end. BV urges flexibility over boxship speeds Modern engines able to operate efficiently at slow and high speeds, says BV head. Tajani on course for second term European Union leaders clear way for Brussels transport commissioner. DryShips panamax duo subject to final approval Agreement to buy two bulkers remains unaffected. Eitzen Bulk and Orion to merge Merger seen platform for further growth.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
US reviews green ship proposals US EPA rules that would require deep cuts in ship emissions for large oceangoing ships are being reviewed at the White House Yemen exports surge YEMEN'S exports surged 20.9% year-on-year to over 1.5 trillion rials, IHS Global Insight reported today US ship rules target Madagascar VESSELS bound for the US that previously visited ports in Madagascar, off the southeastern coast of Africa, might be required to post armed guards at ship access points while in US ports Tajani nears second EU term ITALY'S Antonio Tajani looks set to be reappointed as EU transport commissioner Inducements denied at inquiry TONGA marine department acting head Viliami Tu'ipulotu denied today that "inducements" had been offered to issue "false" provisional certificates to the 37-year-old ferry Princess Ashika Poor nations near tariff deal A GROUP of developing countries is reportedly about to close a trade deal would cut preferential tariffs on up to 70% of imported goods

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
UPS Raises 2010 Rates 4.9 Percent STB Calls in Monitor for CN Chicago Reports STB OKs California Harbor Truck Pooling Ports America Wins 50-Year Lease at Baltimore Nordbank Doubles Ship Financing Losses FRA Touts Growth in Trains' Fuel Efficiency House Passes Clean Hull Bill Long Beach Signs 'Green Pact' DOT Stimulus Spending Nears $6 billion Chicago Trims CREATE Rail Projects USPS Narrows Branch Closure Review Retailers Back Trade Preference Extensions TSA Nominee Gets Committee Nod Europe's Air Freight Falls 14 Percent Cranes Arrive at Port of Mobile CMA CGM Seeking $400 Million in Capital Brookfield Buys PD Ports Short Line Volume Grows FedEx Ground Opens Miami Facility ABX Air Pilots Approve Contract Lufthansa Cargo Adds Container Screeners Hanjin Boosts Asia-Europe Rates

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen? In less than two weeks, 20,000 or more of the great, the good and the green will ever so gently put down their carbon footprint in the city of Copenhagen to assemble for COP15, the 15th United Nations climate convention - billed as the last chance for a new global treaty on carbon omissions. COP15 urged to set climate agreement deadline Port finance getting harder Liner shipping is sick OECD warns recovering nations: 'do not expect a smooth ride' Trade recovery still away: APL president

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Bulker hijacked Greek-controlled Red Sea Spirit nabbed by pirates 67 kilometres from the Yemeni port of Balhaf. 'Without merit' Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) fighting added claims in lawsuit challenging $71.8m takeover of OSG America. Zhen Hua arrested Kyla Shipping arrests Chinese-controlled Zhen Hua 25 in Alabama over three-way collision off Brazil. Ship loan woes Even after Europe exits recession, European banks face a shipping recession. DryShips' duo Brokers say Cido Shipping panamax bulkers are the pair bought by Goerge Economou's DryShips. Bulker outlook up Lazard Capital Markets analyst's latest projections show drop in projected bulker supply and improvement in demand. Wait for the sales A separate IPO would have placed pressure on Eitzen Bulk to buy assets in the wrong market, its managing director says A generous man? Yuri Nikitin (above) challenged over claims he handed out heaps of cash to Sovcomflot's Yuri Privalov for accountancy and consultancy work. Bogus bills Yuri Nikitin admits approving fictitious service agreements to pay former Sovcomflot London chief Yuri Privalov for work he never did. Caught on film NATO video footage shows Somali pirate suspects ditching items overboard as Navy closes in. Back to Hawaii? Marad willing to discuss Hawaii deployment for two ropax catamarans abandoned by collapsed Hawaii Superferry. White on Black Passenger charged after cocaine found when Fred Olsen ship Black Watch called at UK port. Cleared to sail Container barge La Princesa cleared to sail but must address structural problems after grounding. Wilson Mo sold Norwegian owner Wilson ASA sheds small, laid-up bulker for figure short of book value. London picks 5% Directors of the 'big ship' club set modest general increase for P&I but seek rate rise of 20% on FD&D. $66m for Navios Navios Maritime Partners says it expects to rake in up to $66.4m in net proceeds from latest offering. Going public Eitzen Bulk secures Copenhagen listing following merger with Camillo Eitzen sibling Orion AS. It's quotes time There's upheaval afoot at TMT and Dmitry Skarga runs up Nectar points at the local Sainsbury's. TTA chest grows Thoresen Thai Agencies gains $200m loan to support its expansion drive. Eagle flies nest Eagle Maritime of Japan's products tanker Seto Eagle reportedly sold for up to $21m. HSH takes big hit HSH Nordbank's shipping arm makes loan loss provisions for first nine months of 2009 of almost $1.5bn. Pirates busted Portuguese Navy thwarts attack in Gulf of Aden while Greek warship nabs five suspect boats. 'Arms' ship free Al-Mizan, alleged to have been carrying illegal weapons when seized by Somali pirates, released. Last order binned Fourth and final Glenda Shipping products tanker newbuilding canned at SLS, d'Amico says. Maritime moods Readers are capturing many evocative images of life at sea as they compete to be TradeWinds' Photographer of the Year. New5 in Numb3rs Theodore Angelopoulos wins High Court haul, RBS readies tanker auction and SLS boss faces embezzlement charges. BC profits rise Canadian ferry company sees earnings increase as revenue jumps and costs are kept under control. Norden upped Praising a "pristine balance sheet", Cantor Fitzgerald lifts Danish owner's rating to "buy". More bonds George Economou-led DryShips stretches notes issue to $460m with proceeds likely to top $380m. Hanjin restores South Korean liner operator to bump up freight rates between Asia and Europe from next month. Alam ahead Malaysian offshore player bucks market trend and reports increases in profits and revenue. Seanergy fixes Restis US-listed drybulk operation ties-up supramax for twelve months leaving only one ship on spot.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Hanjin to raise Asia/Europe rates OOCL hikes Asia-to-Australia rates UASC, China Shipping swap Far East/Mideast slots TIACA: Technologies needed for 100% screening Middle ground in truck weight debate? Studies: Bigger trucks benefit environment FedEx Ground opens Miami-area facility Apparel firms applaud new trade bill Management Dynamics updates trade portal Ports America expected to win Seagirt concession European ports freeze tariffs for 2010 Long Beach, China Merchants in environmental accord

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Maersk contractor accused of threaths and assault of personnel According to ITF, the Indian company SC Thakur has for several years abused and threatened staff organised in trade unions. Their families have also been harassed. SC Thakur is a

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Price 'spike' draws to a close Markets seeing softening prices as record high levels left behind. New claim that ship emissions 'cool' the planet But scientists say this is no reason to oppose the shift to low sulphur bunker fuel. Markets end week with steep losses Congestion continues at Vopak loading terminal. Bunker prices weakening in most ports Markets falling in line with crude. Improved design to save 15,000 tonnes of fuel 22 new Maersk container vessels to benefit. EMSA contract for Aegean Bunker tanker one of two new vessels joining European oil spill response programme. Bunker spill containment booms should be 'mandatory' California urged to tighten regulations for bunker operations. Singapore 'losing demand' on less competitive prices Bunker prices for all grades fell across key Asian ports on Friday. 'Strong' bunker demand In Europe ARA fuel oil inventories fall for second week. Chimbusco starts bonded supplies in Zhangjiagang Breaks monopoly of local private bonded bunker supplier. Lanka IOC charters barge to support growth Charters a second 1,800 mt barge. IOC floats bunkering services tender

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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

››› 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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