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BRIEFS

September 3, 2010

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*Shipping News* China company in US$600m Venezuela port project Venezuela is refurbishing its main port, Puerto Cabello, with Chinese help at a cost of US$600 million after decades of under-investment and spurred on by a scandal over rotting food, officials said on Wednesday. Surge in pirate attacks in South China Sea Seafarers have reported a surge in attacks by armed pirates in a South China Sea shipping lane, an international maritime watchdog said yesterday.

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CMA CGM back in black, sales soar 41pc to US$6.7 billion Freight rates slide as capacity rises, says Alphaliner Oz Labor will increase oil spill fine 90-fold to US$9 million Inner Mongolian Hong Shan logistics park volume hits US$560 million Qinzhou offers unique bonded checkpoint service for whole-car imports Singapore Court dismisses Drydocks World suit against Tan Boy Tee Emirates Shipping joins ASEAN Gulf Indian Subcontinent Service US judge rules in favour of LA Port's Clean Trucks Programme Danaos enjoys second quarter revenue increase of 7pc DHL starts LCL Auckland-Singapore service South African firm picks CEVA to move ore containers to Far East OOCL and NYK to raise transatlantic rates Panama expansion on North Carolina's mind as 'game changer' Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals August volume rises 17.5pc Dragonair resumes Hong Kong-Shanghai Hongqiao service India's Kolkata airport customs IT hitch MRC Allied to take 56pc of Manila's Johnny Air Cargo

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Box rates hold firm, but demand for bulkers & tankers wobbles CMA CGM recovery gains momentum in H1 Hajara gets 2-year extension as SCI CMD NSCSA in JV pact with ARASCO to transport dry bulk cargo SCI shortlists 3 banks to manage stake sale Bangladesh exports more to India Coffee exports shoot up by 50 pc Gems & jewellery exports put up dazzling show Onion MEP hiked by $55 for Sept. ChPT gets Rs 100 cr to acquire land on lease & develop logistics hub GSPC receives 8th lot of LNG cargo at Hazira ICS begins registration for UK 2011 exams Maritime states told to be ready with oil spill contingency plans MPSEZ's Dahej port commences initial phase of operations VCT gets $ 8-m IFC loan Cargo takes flight; exceeds govt's projections for 2009-10 CONCOR scouting for JV with shipping cos Rake with record 116 wagons of coal chugs into Paradip Port Auto industry rides high on lower corporate tax, MAT Food price inflation eases to 10.05 per cent Industry-friendly measures galore in DTC Bill New DTAA signed to expose stashed wealth in Swiss banks New features GCC, Asean to bridge economic gulf New MSME Secretary Plenty of scope for IT sector to grow, says Wipro chief

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
GAC acquires John Nurminen Navis Oy The GAC Group has strengthened its Baltic Sea region coverage with the amicable acquisition of leading Finnish ship agent, John Nurminen Navis Oy (JNN), a subsidiary of the John Nu... MOL starts safety campaign The Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has launched its semi-annual safety campaign for all the vessels it operates. During the campaign, the company will make public... New Travemünde-Helsingborg ro-ro service takes to the seas The port of Lübeck (Germany) welcomed the arrival of a new ro-ro service on 1 September. The new Travemünde and Helsingborg sailing, which is called SOL Continental Line, is operat... M+R Spedag group scoops up India's PL Shipping & Logistics The M+R Spedag group, a family-managed global forwarding and logistics company based in Muttenz near Basel (Switzerland), took over the Indian forwarding and logistics co... FedEx Express boosts services to benefit Chinese exports to Europe FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp and one of the world's largest express transport companies, has announced later pick-ups for all FedEx international low-value shipments b... Norbert Dentressangle acquires Schneider Logistics' forwarding business The French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle (ND) has made its first significant move into the US freight forwarding market by signing an agreemen... Claus Aagaard named new global head of aid and relief at Damco Damco has appointed Claus Aagaard as its global head of the newly created aid and relief sector. He assumed his new duties on 1 September, and will be based ultimately in South Afr... Frankfurt Airport expands cargo hub Frankfurt Airport (FRA/Germany), one of the most important airfreight hubs in Europe, is offering an additional 27 hectares of development land at CargoCity South. Fraport AG ' the... Avianca continues to increase frequency of Mexico flights From tomorrow (3 September), Avianca is launching a third daily Bogota'Mexico City service, thus filling the void of Mexicana's ceased operation. The Colombian carrier Avianca alre... JAL finally presents restructuring plan After a more than two-month delay, insolvent Japan Airlines (JAL) finally unveiled a restructuring plan on 31 August. According to the scheme, the workforce is to be cut back by on...

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Platform fire is extinguished Fire on Mariner Energy production platform K-Sea gets $100 million cash injection Klevin Maritime wins order from Olympic Shipping

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Commerce Department plans trade mission to Baghdad Coast Guard teams respond to oil platform explosion Alaska Airlines become sponsor of Portland Timbers soccer team Port Angeles HarborWorks announces plans to shut down Boeing predicts expansion of North American plane deliveries

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Hellenic Register certification to expire in February Certificates for ships trading domestic and international routes will be hit, Brussels confirms Hellenic Register left in limbo Hellenic Register upbeat as Brussels decision looms IACS antitrust probe to wrap up this week Maersk relocates inland terminals business Container Inland Services to be amalgamated into APM Terminals Maersk says slow steaming is a 'win-win-win... West African distillate demand props up transatlantic MR rates Despite weak US demand and surplus tonnage in Europe, owners resist charterers'... Markets guarded after recent European turmoil Indian ore export ban prompts ships to ballast to the Atlantic Lack of cargoes out of Karnataka state puts pressure on Pacific time charter rates... Surging paper market propels dry bulk rates

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Another rig explodes off US AN EXPLOSION set an oil rig afire today in the Gulf of Mexico, the US Coast Guard told Fairplay Wilmington awaits Earl HURRICANE Earl has again strengthened to a Category 4 storm as it closes in on Wilmington, North Carolina Typhoon disrupts Korean ports TYPHOON Kompasu weakened to a tropical storm today after it made landfall in South Korea and passed over the capital Seoul US wheat exports surge A MAJOR new contract to sell wheat to Egypt has underscored the growth in US seaborne agribulk trades, even as competitors suffer Polish yard worker killed A SHIP repair worker, 59, was reportedly killed today at Poland's MSR yard in Swinoujscie GAC boosts Baltic business FINLAND'S ship agency John Nurminen Navis told Fairplay today its acquisition by GAC was driven by the buyer's desire to push north to seek more lucrative oil and gas clients Suez revenues rise 12.2% REVENUES for the Suez Canal has reportedly climbed 12.2% in this year's first eight months, from that period a year ago

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Broad Demand Lifts Bulk Rail Volume to 2010 Peak KCS Predicts 20 Percent Revenue Growth Regulators Shut Down Trucker After Fatal Crash Congestion at LA-Long Beach Terminals Dissipates Intermodal Rail Volume Scales New Heights Road Backers Raise Concerns on Trust Fund Estimates Cass Freight Index Grows 8.3 Percent in August DP World Becomes No. 3 Terminal Operator Oil Platform Explodes in the Gulf of Mexico Short Line Traffic Hits Fastest Pace Since April Commercial Aircraft Drive Uptick in Factory Orders Transportation Hiring Slips in August, Monster Says Gulf & Ohio to Acquire Lancaster & Chester FRA Proposes Regulatory Changes For Concrete Crossties Lawrence Transportation Buys Virginia Trucker UTi Worldwide Profit Soars 60 Percent Aeroports de Paris Profit Rises as Freight Soars Maersk Names Head of Investor Relations Port of Mumbai Eases Restrictions Frankfurt to Expand Cargo Hub Port of LA Will Phase in Clean-Truck Mandate Trucking Official Sees More Port Trucking Battles

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
CMA CGM strides on US manufacturing and shipment activity recovers in August Hamburg concerns about its 'beach-cleaning' port authority Earl approaches US East Coast Double-dip fears ease as bourses surge

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Tanker grounds in Arctic Race on to refloat Canadian vessel stuck in Northwest Passage with two millions gallons of diesel onboard. Crude confirms Shell fixtures Evangelos Marinakis-led shipowner seals suezmax deals with trading arm of oil giant. Platform blast rocks US Gulf Mysterious OSV rushes to rescue 13 crew members from platform as offshore explosion fuels fire at Mariner Energy oil block. Swee Joo in default Malaysian bulker and boxship owner in talks with banks after being unable to meet debt repayments. Pride mends drillship pact Battle between BP and New York-listed drilling giant squashed as parties agree to amend vessel dayrate. Swiss score for Frontline Tanker giant ties up three-year VLCC deal with Transcor Astra Group. Wan Hai winning again Taiwanese boxship player continues to forge ahead in 2010 after dire previous year. Stig Remoy pens Kleven pair Olympic Shipping rocks up at Norwegian yard with double order potentially worth over $120m. Horizon yard lands $8.7m order US shipyard victorious in heated battle for a bite of government newbuilding deal. Iranian volumes on the climb Ports handled 56.12m tonnes of cargo in the last five months, up more than 5%. Capex fears draw BLT cuts Fitch follows S&P in cutting its ratings on Berlian Laju Tanker. Yang Ming rings up profit Taiwanese container line turns around first-half losses as markets improve. Tanker free after grounding Atlas ship refloats after hitting Horseback Shoal hard in St Lawrence, Canada. Heavyweights in K-Sea splash First Reserve and Kayne Anderson inject cash into US tug and barge owner. Vale 'mulls Malaysian port' Brazilian miner could call for an international tender for a $1bn port near Strait of Malacca. GEMC finalises tanker targets New Taiwanese tanker venture aims to capture six VLCCs and a products carrier for $700m. Banks back Ridgebury's IPO Ridgebury Tankers ups the ante as UBS and Wells Fargo join Jefferies and Bob Burke on $341m road to Wall Street. MOL depreciates to accumulate Japanese owner reportedly extends LNG carrier depreciation period, boosting bottom line. Dutch LNG plan scrapped Vopak and partners will not now build new terminal at Eemshaven following feasibility study. River Princess finally going? Original owner of bulker aground off Goa for 10 years looks the favourite to take it away. Ferries evacuate Carolina coast North Carolina will keep state ships running for residents until Hurricane Earl keeps them in port.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
CMA CGM reports turnaround MSC hikes transatlantic rates U.S. supports modernizing Haiti's aviation NS to open Heartland Corridor next week DB Schenker orders $525 million in equipment Japan invests $76 million in Kazakhstan roads U.S. Commercial Service suffers internal woes China aiding Nigerian free zone development U.S. boosts logistics for overseas flood relief UTi: 2nd half 'volume growth to moderate' Port Dunkirk selects development director

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Olympic places order at Norwegian yard Olympic Shipping A/S orders a multi purpose vessel of Marin Teknikk MT 6015 design at Kleven Maritime, including an option of one more vessel. The contract value is NOK Smyril Line uses Hirtshals as all-year port Smyril Line has signed an agreement with Fjord Line for the use of their terminal and land-based services at Hirtshals. It will be a permanent all-year port for

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Rotterdam prices firm Price moves less uniform in other European ports. Maersk Line reiterates commitment to slow steaming Says slow steaming 'remains a win-win-win situation' even when global shipping crisis comes to an end. Prices weak in Fujairah NYMEX showing slight losses in early trading. New 'bunker only' service in the Baltic Suppliers say Baltiysk is the only Russian port in the Baltic to offer this option. Houston wins Clean Air Leadership Award Recognised as regional air quality leader for projects including voluntary air emission reduction programs from port activities. Brightoil confirms Singapore oil storage lease Comments on its hiring policy saying more personnel may be needed from within the industry. Vopak abandons plans for LNG terminal Feasibility study concludes there is 'no basis for a positive investment decision'. Singapore onshore fuel oil stocks at 31-week low Onshore stocks of distillates reach three week high. DNVPS appoints global sales and marketing manager Former regional manager John Gilligan says he empathises with operators working in an increasingly regulated environment. Fuel oil spill could cost ship owners 'millions' Charge could be brought under Australia's Marine Pollution Act. Bunker prices mainly firm Demand at key Asian ports mostly below average. Tokyo bunker supplier welcomes new bunker trader To service clients in Far East Asia area. New fuel saving antifoul coating promises easier application Saves over $450,000 in installation costs on a typical VLCC, says International Paint. Typhoon halts bunkering operations at Chinese port Operations expect to resume within 1-2 days, a source from Chimbusco says.

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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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