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July 28, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Full-year losses seen at Nippon Yusen, K-Line
    Nippon Yusen KK and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd, Japan's largest and third-largest shipping lines respectively, forecast full-year losses as recessions in the US and Europe slashed demand. Nippon Yusen fell the most in more than 10 weeks.
  • Global Carriers to get 2 more vessels this year
    Freight services provider Global Carriers Bhd will take delivery of two new clean petroleum product (CPP) ships in the second half of the year.
  • 3 Korean carriers in US$482m LNG loan
    Hanjin Shipping Co, Hyundai Merchant Marine Co and SK Shipping Co have agreed to borrow a combined US$482 million to refinance liquefied natural gas vessels, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.
  • MPs call British railway ownership structure 'a mess'
  • Warning to ships of piracy return as monsoon ends
  • Suez Canal revenue falls 7.2% as trade slows

Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line profit plunges into loss as quarterly revenue falls 45pc
  • MOL issues profit warning, lowers annual estimate 25pc
  • NYK sees its first annual loss in more than two decades
  • China-wide cargo grows 0.5pc, but boxes off 10pc in first half
  • Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL to cooperate with MSC on Montreal service
  • Zim receives 10,000-TEU ship a week after taking an 8,400-TEUer
  • US congressional bill adds import tax for infrastructure
  • CEVA sees doubling quarterly profits, cites 'improved markets'
  • United Parcel Service earnings slashed in half to US$445 million
  • Union Pacific quarterly profit falls 12pc to US$468 million
  • DB purchase Poland's biggest freight logistics firm
  • Last ABX Air flight takes off as Wilmington hub shuts down
  • Asian airlines suffer 22.3 per cent cargo decline in first half: AAPA
  • Shenzhen Airport half-year freight volume drops 12pc
  • Hong Kong International Airport is Far East's busiest freight hub

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CSAV Norasia to start Indus service, revamp Super Galex
  • Customs to accept corporate guarantee for CG import by domestic shipping cos
  • Evergreen Line & Coscon launch China South East Asia Express service
  • Yang Ming Line to hike Asia-US rate
  • ...to implement GRI in Far East & S. Africa to US & Puerto Rico trade
  • Maersk Line implements rate restoration on Asia to Latin America trades
  • Move to expand W. Shenzhen port
  • AADA levies bunker surcharge
  • USADA GRI from Aug. 15
  • Jiangyin port launches service to Taiwan
  • Zim offers improved feeder services in Spain
  • Japanese export ship orders plummet by 80 pc in H1
  • Idle container vessel fleet now comprises 10 pc of world's total
  • MSC to retain capacity with scrappings matching deliveries
  • China's Chenglingji port re-opens with 300,000-TEU annual capacity
  • China yards face more cancellations
  • Cosco slaps bunker surcharge on S. American cargo
  • That sinking feeling...
  • Rice, wheat exports banned
  • Vasan revives alternative riverine channel plan for Haldia Dock
  • Only new port plans of states may be hit by Environment Ministry's diktat
  • Vasan meets union leaders, to hold talks soon on port workers' demands
  • Changi Airport Group acquires stake in Durgapur aerotropolis project
  • Direct tax kitty grows by 3.7 pc in Q1
  • Core sector growth shows positive result of stimulus dose, asserts Sharma
  • Apparel, FMCG segments to drive retail sector growth
  • Input duty reimbursement rates may be raised for textile exporters
  • Bajoria stresses need for seamless connectivity
  • Indian SMEs most confident, finds HSBC survey

Marine Logweb site
JULY 27, 2009
  • Halifax Shipyard gears up for frigate program
  • Canada ponders shipbuilding strategy
  • John Deere introduces new marine engines
  • Owners invited to enter vessels for environmental awards
  • New piracy warning from CTF
  • Ship Finance sells single hull VLCC
  • GulfMark Offshore reports increased revenues

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 27, 2009
  • Cell phone waiting lot reopens at Sea Tac Airport
  • OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd rationalize joint service
  • Women's Shipping Club seeks top boss nominations
  • FMC recovers penalties in new round of agreements
  • Port of Seattle not allowed to use property for homeless camp

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 27, 2009
  • D'Amato moves to satisfy creditors
    RECENT filing for bankruptcy court protection likely to lead to liquidation of company's assets.
  • Operating costs set to fall, says Drewry
    REPORT suggests an average fall in daily ship operating costs of around 3.4% in 2009.
  • Support grows for regulated derivatives exchange
    EUREX, ICE and Nymex look at setting up a regulated exchange for forward freight agreements.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 27, 2009
  • NYK's 2009 prospects sink
    JAPAN'S NYK has changed its financial prediction for the year from profits to losses, in posting dismal first-quarter results
  • Danaos touts recovery signals
    SECOND-QUARTER profits of container-ship owner Danaos Corporation were slashed in half, but the company's CEO cited optimistic signs ahead
  • Bidders vie for Virginia ports
    THE Virginia Port Authority received two new bids today to privatise state port operations, following an unsolicited offer in March
  • TPR seeks court protection
    ARGENTINA-based multipurpose terminal operator Terminal Puerto Rosario has sought court protection as it attempts to restructure its debt
  • Philippines ferry bomb found
    SNIFFER dogs detected improvised explosives on a ship as the Philippines was preparing for today's State of the Nation address
  • Delhi rejects shipping pleas
    FRESH efforts by India's shipping ministry to ease the credit squeeze on domestic shipping companies failed today
  • Petroecuador seals China deal
    A CRUDE supply deal revealed today between China and Ecuador should translate into more long-haul tanker cargoes, mirroring the shipping trend in Venezuela

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 27, 2009
  • Truck Tonnage Drops in June
  • Shippers Fight Truck Regulation Rewrite
  • Japanese Carriers Report 1Q Losses
  • Diesel Jumps 3.2 Cents to $2.528
  • Senate Confirms Lidinsky for FMC
  • Asia Air Freight Falls 17.4 Percent
  • Pacer's Sells Truck Operation
  • Clean Trucks Handle Most LA/LB Moves
  • Hersman Confirmed as NTSB Chair
  • Virginia Ports Receive Two More Bids
  • Georgia Ports Expand as Volume Falls
  • Global Trade Volume Dropped in May
  • Chinese Official Opposes Protectionism
  • Panalpina Faces Investor Claim
  • DB Schenker Set to Launch Frankfurt Hub
  • Matson Returns to Profit in Second Quarter
  • JoC-ECRI Index Shows First Growth in a Year
  • Union Pacific Could Pay $100M to Utility
  • Hamburg to Decide on Aid to Hapag-Lloyd
  • TNT Profit Declines 60 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 27, 2009
  • Hapag's 25% CTA stake could be used as security
  • Swire spill dispute unresolved
  • Panalpina disputes shareholder claim
  • Tanger Med sees rail as critical
  • Chamber of Shipping highlights shipping's emission reduction efforts

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 27, 2009
  • Algoma blast
    Algoma Tankers chemical carrier AlgoCanada suffers explosion in bow thruster compartment.
  • US semi fixed
    Louis Raspino-led Pride International scores $117m from one-year contract for deepwater floater Pride South Pacific.
  • Hunting for cash
    OceanFreight forges three-year deal to sell as much as $450m worth of new shares to Yorkville Advisors.
  • Horizon amnesty
    US containership operator reveals leniency deal with US prosecutors in antitrust investigation.
  • Star sells Alpha?
    Brokers say Tsirigakis-led bulker owner has sold the capesize Star Alpha for $20m.
  • Cargo caused fire
    Sinochem held responsible for shipping dangerous chemicals that caused explosion and massive blaze on CSAV containership.
  • Duchess deal done
    John Fredriksen's SFI confirms departure of Frontline chartered VLCC.
  • Hawaii moderates
    Although Matson Navigation expects Hawaii volumes to finish the year below 2008, the slump is expected to "moderate."
  • Pirates waiting
    Hijacked ships being held longer as monsoons thwart Somali pirates' efforts to target others.
  • Optional extras
    Ion Varouxakis-led FreeSeas nets over $18m from share issue after its underwriters picked up stock worth $2.35m.
  • Bonuses boosted
    Johnny Plumbe's pay climbs 40% helped by a larger bonus, but James Gundy is again comfortably the biggest earner in the ACM boardroom.
  • IPO green light
    Chinese commission gives go-ahead for China Shipbuilding Industry to seek Shanghai listing.
  • Liability mutiny
    Federal intervention fails to quell Anna Bligh's revolt against right to limit Pacific Adventurer spill compensation.
  • TTA sells bulker
    Thai shipowner books $1.7m profit on sale of elderly vessel.
  • Price problems
    Owners daunted by unrealistic scrap prices following unjustified rise, US cash buyer says.
  • Bomb onboard
    Homemade explosives found in ferry toilet as it prepared to sail from Lucena in the Philippines.
  • Search called off
    USCG calls off search for Russian crewman presumed overboard from Zodiac boxship in Pacific.
  • K Line loses
    Large drop in box cargoes and dwindling car sales hurt Japanese owner in first quarter but dry bulk rebounding.
  • Miscarriage?
    Greek owner can neither confirm nor deny reports a female cook on hijacked bulker has miscarried.
  • Death probed
    Tests ongoing to ascertain how, when and where fin whale found on bow of Sapphire Princess died.
  • MOL sinks
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines posts a first-quarter loss and expects second quarter to deteriorate further.
  • NYK in red
    Global economic downturn sends Japanese shipping and logistics giant to a first-quarter loss.
  • GulfMark stained
    Bruce Streeter-led offshore shipowner sees second quarter profit sliced with US market a particular headache.
  • Korea ports down
    Busan and South Korea's major ports suffered double-digit year-on-year drops in cargo-handling volumes.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 27, 2009
  • Japanese lines hit hard in fiscal first quarter
  • Hyundai raises eastbound transatlantic rates
  • Evergreen, COSCO launch South East Asia Express
  • U-Freight Singapore facility targets aerospace
  • Oberstar floats container fee to fund infrastructure
  • USDA considers regulations for live plant imports
  • USTR assesses U.S.-South Korea FTA
  • AAFA praises renewal of Burma import ban
  • Two submit bids on Virginia port terminals
  • Deadline arrives for Va. port privatization offers
  • Competition for CenterPoint Properties

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 27, 2009
  • Saudi Arabia 'cutting fuel oil consumption'
    World's top oil producer is burning more crude oil in its domestic power stations.
  • Bunker prices continue to rise in Europe
    Vopak terminal slightly congested in Rotterdam.
  • New pressure on Swire to meet full cost of bunker spill
    Australian government says no public money should be spent on clean-up costs.
  • O.W. Bunker expands Piraeus office
    Moving to bigger premises and seeking new recruits.
  • 'Innovative' fuelling station opens in Namibia
    Project to cut costs for fishing fleet culminates with opening of fuel blending station.
  • Shipping company expects bunker prices to fall
    K Line warns of losses despite its forecast of lower bunker costs.
  • Bunker prices showing little movement in Asia
    Supplies remain tight in key ports.
  • IOC fuel oil deal reflects firm market
    380 cst cargo for mid-August loading sold at a narrower discount than earlier deals.
  • Tight stocks persist in Hong Kong
    Asian market running low on bunker products.
  • Chemoil Energy still in sale talks
    Discussions 'may or may not materialise into something definitive'.
  • OPEC fears price collapse
    OPEC delegate says 'distillate overhang' will push prices down.
  • Saudi Aramco offers 380 cst parcel
    Cargo scheduled for August 20 loading from Jubail.
  • Asian fuel oil prices at nine-month high
    Demand expected to outstrip supply for rest of 2009.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan hopes to expand supply operations
    Latest of five approved Chinese bonded bunker suppliers looking to start services in Shanghai, Ningbo.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
PORTS
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
SHIPPING
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
PORTS
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
SHIPPING
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
PORTS
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
SHIPPING
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
PORTS
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
SHIPPING
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
DEFENCE
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
SHIPPING
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
PORTS
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
PORTS
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
PORTS
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
PORTS
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
PORTS
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
LOGISTICS
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
PORTS
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
SHIPPING
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
SHIPPING
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
SHIPPING
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
PORTS
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
ACCIDENTS
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
PORTS
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
PORTS
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
SHIPPING
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
SEAFARERS
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
CRUISES
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
LEGISLATION
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
ASSOCIATIONS
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
LEGISLATION
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
SHIPPING
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
LOGISTICS
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
PORTS
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
SHIPPING
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
PORTS
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
ASSOCIATIONS
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
SEAFARERS
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
PORTS
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
PORTS
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
LAW
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
PORTS
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
PORTS
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
LOGISTICS
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
LOGISTICS
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
COMPANIES
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
PORTS
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
SHIPPING
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PORTS
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
COMPANIES
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
OFFSHORE
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
SHIPPING
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
ASSOCIATIONS
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
FINANCING
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
PORTS
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
PORTS
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
NEWS
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
PORTS
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
PORTS
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
NEWS
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
PORTS
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
MEETINGS
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
LEGISLATION
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
SAFETY & SECURITY
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
PORTS
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
LOGISTICS
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
OFFSHORE
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
SAFETY & SECURITY
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
PORTS
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
COMPANIES
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
PORTS
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
PORTS
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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