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July 5, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index extends longest drop since 2005
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity-shipping costs, extended its longest slump in five years on speculation Chinese steel mills are cutting imports of iron ore.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen orders ten 8,000-TEU ships from Samsung for US$1.7 billion
  • Safmarine buys more slots on Asia-east coast South America loop
  • MOL consortium's renews Asia-Latin America service
  • Incheon Port sees container throughput grow 28.5pc in June
  • Tacoma fears death by Panama and useless bond issue
  • South Africa's Transnet CEO sacked for misconduct
  • CMA CGM berths its largest box ship ever to call in the US
  • CMA CGM, CSAV upgrade North Europe-Latin America service
  • Savannah container volume increases in May by 25pc
  • Active box ship capacity rises to 13.32 million TEU
  • Hactl tonnage increases 38.4pc in the first half to 1,389,059 tons
  • Ban lifted, Garuda Indonesia returns to Europe
  • FedEx transports rare Tibetan artefacts to Taiwan
  • Global Aviation Holdings to use IPO earnings to expand fleet

Exim Indiaweb site
  • INTTRA partners C-Team Systems to streamline shipping logistics
  • CSAV Norasia to hike rate on IMEX service
  • SCI expanding fleet, says Hajara at 72nd AGM of CFBA
  • GTI pushes for safety culture even among contract workers
  • KoPT hopes to raise higher revenue from revised land lease policy
  • Ispat jetty at Dharamtar gets Customs approval for handling ex-im cargo
  • Hard patch in basin stalls vessel bringing quay cranes to Vallarpadam ICTT
  • Bhuj mango exports limited by absence of air freighters
  • Fliers begin paying service tax
  • Heavy vehicles to screech to a halt on July 5
  • Impact of fuel price hike: Inflation to go up by 0.9 pc
  • DTC proposals unnerve jewellery exporters
  • RBI allows sub-base rate loans to exporters, SMEs
  • US unveils initiative to tap immense market potential of Pune, Nagpur

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 1, 2010
  • Ceva Logistics wins contract with BMW in Italy
    The logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a three year agreement with BMW Italia SpA for the operation of the new Dealer Metro Distribution Center...
  • Dachser building new logistics centre in Mannheim
    Dachser, a global logistics provider based in Germany, is rebuilding its branch in the Friedrichsfeld-West industrial estate in Mannheim. The official ground-breaking ceremony was ...
  • Raben Logistics Germany investing in Wuppertal
    Raben Logistics Germany, a member of the international transport and logistics company Raben Group, is constructing a new forwarding terminal on a 26,600 sqm tract of industrial la...
  • EU Commission starts legal proceedings against Germany
    The European Commission has decided to initiate legal proceedings against Germany and some other countries in the European Court of Justice. The EU claims that Germany has failed t...
  • Arrow Air ceasing scheduled service operations immediately
    Arrow Air Holdings Corp. (Arrow), operating under the trade name Arrow Cargo, a US all cargo air carrier operating out of Miami international airport FL, announced that it will cea...
  • CMA CGM launching new Morocco-Marseille reefer service
    The French shipping company CMA-CGM will launch a new weekly direct reefer container shipping service aimed at Moroccan fruit and vegetable exporters from Casablanca-Agad...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • NCDOT fires Ferry Division chief
  • Rickmers names four 13,1000 TEU box ships at HHI
  • Evergreen orders ten 8,000 TEU box ships at SHI
  • Ulstein delivers seismic vessel Oceanic Vega
  • Somali pirates use new boarding techniques

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Puget Sound ScRAPS program removes 200th polluting truck
  • US rail freight carloads increase during week
  • Crowley presents Midshipman with maritime security award
  • Washington State Ferries set to sail new vessel
  • Evergreen places order for ten new container ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Iran sanctions fail to halt NITC charters
    London brokers continue to fix deals but one European energy company to consult legal advisers before chartering further ships
  • Iran considers IMO appeal over 'unfair' sanctions
  • Iran mulls IMO appeal over 'unfair sanctions'
  • Vale could use five capesize ships to store iron ore
    Brazil miner could use recently-chartered vessels to store as much as 885,000...
  • Vale's latest investment takes total to over...
  • Rickmers names 13,100 teu ships as container confidence grows
    Rickmers names four vessels, destined to join Maersk Line
  • Box sector heading for major round of...
  • Highest quarterly suezmax spot fixtures since 2008
    Fixtures between April and June reach 404 voyages reported
  • Markets guarded after recent European turmoil

Fairplayweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Obama signs Iran sanctions
    SHIPPING companies linked to Iran refined products imports could be barred from US dollar currency transactions from today
  • US cruise safety law passed
    US CONGRESS has passed the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 in response to incidents of passengers falling overboard and shipboard assaults
  • Russia relents on Kiev's chickens
    THE RUSSIAN government has reportedly dismantled import barriers for Ukrainian poultry
  • Eitzen sells ship management arm
    NORWAY'S Eitzen Maritime Services announced today that it has sold its ship management business in order to focus on ship supplies
  • Islands face box shortage
    THE GLOBAL shortage of container equipment is now affecting smaller liner trades in the Caribbean, spurring a peak season surcharge in the region
  • A Whale joins Gulf cleanup
    A TAIWANESE VLCC converted to an oil skimmer has a good chance of making a dent in the Gulf oil spill, according to National Incident Commander Thad Allen
  • Evergreen orders 10 box ships
    TAIWAN'S Evergreen Group today confirmed its order of ten 8000teu container vessels from South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Financial Industry Confidence in Container Shipping Slowly Recovers
  • Should Shippers Hold Onto Assets or Choose Flexibility?
  • Virginia Port Authority Signs APMT Terminal Lease
  • Governor Reappoints N.C. Ports Chairman
  • Is There an Alternative to Depending on China's Supply of Goods?
  • The Battle Continues Between Shippers and Surface Carriers
  • Must A Carrier Pay Excise Tax on Missing Goods?
  • The Importance of Researching your 3PL's Financial Health
  • CMA CGM Close to $1B Deal; Safety Group Aims to Decrease Driver Hours
  • New York to Expand Off-Peak Truck Program
  • Factory Orders Declined 1.4 Percent in May
  • CMA CGM Takes Delivery of Two New Ships
  • U.S. Fund Eyed for CMA CGM Investment
  • Transportation Hiring Edges Upward
  • Dell May Cut Dependence on Air Freight
  • Weak Jobs Report Points to Slowing Economy
  • U.S. Likely to Miss Air Cargo Scanning Deadline
  • HHLA Opens Poland Inland Box Terminal
  • Rickmers Christens Four Ships for Maersk
  • CMA CGM Hikes India-Europe Rates
  • Evergreen Orders 10 Post-Panamax Ships
  • LA-Long Beach Ports Open Despite Strike

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • The double-dip express or a slow-steaming recovery?
    There is disagreement on the likelihood of a crippling second global slump. A double-dip recession would derail the recovery and stymie growth; potentially plunging the world into a 1930s-style depression and making the 2009 annus horilibus look like plain sailing for the shipping industry.
  • Evergreen launches aggressive newbuild programme
  • FMC proposes Shipping Act changes
  • 150 years and still steaming
  • Q2 10 'worst since 2008' for bourses
  • Ireland exports its way out of recession

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • EMS sells ship managment arm
    Eitzen Maritime Services has sold off its shipmanagement business to Sanary of Bermuda.
  • Nordea boost for Stolt-Nielsen
    Norwegian bank places strong buy tag on shipowner following its bumper second quarter showing.
  • Owner spots silver lining to BP oil spill
    TMT's Nobu Sue sees opportunity for more VLCC sized pollution clean up vessels if A Whale passes US test.
  • NATS has cash to spend
    Herbjorn Hansson says New York-listed owner has the fire-power to pick up two more vessels without tapping shareholders.
  • Parry takes post at Globus
    Former Aries chief Jeff Parry lands non-executive director role at George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner.
  • Scorpio receives bosses' backing
    New York-listed tanker owner's CEO and president both buy 30,000 shares.
  • Slow-Steam Packet Company
    Isle of Man vessel running on three engines for next three weeks after fault found in fourth.
  • MSC closing but Maersk is still top
    AP Moller-Maersk holds onto its position as world's largest boxship player as Evergreen slips below APL and MOL outflanks NYK.
  • Quotes of the week
    Jester-in-chief Robert Bugbee shows his studs as he tackles Teekay and George Economou off the park.
  • USC in talks over Nordic
    Russian shipyard holding company could add former Wadan Yards to growing empire.
  • Gazprom signs in St Petersburg
    Russian energy giant agrees 10-year deal to build rigs and vessels at UIC's two yards.
  • Sydfynske wins Belt work
    Danish owner signs on until 2018 to run ro-ros between Langeland and Lolland.
  • Ferry furore in North Carolina
    New boss sacked after he made claims of waste and nepotism at US' second-biggest ferry company.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Craig Stevenson gets a heavyweight partner in Glencore while the insurance market shows no ill effects after Deepwater Horizon tragedy.
  • Forex gain lifts Russia's NCSP
    Black Sea port group sees quarterly profit soar on better foreign exchange items while revenues also grow.
  • Bank wins China go-ahead
    Norwegian ship finance bank DnB NOR says it has been awarded a Renminbi currency licence.
  • Ugland pens supramax order
    Norwegian owner picks up yet another bulker at Tsuneishi's Chinese yard with $33m price tag.
  • Evergreen comes clean
    Bronson Hsieh confirms to TradeWinds that Taiwan owner has ordered containerships at Samsung.
  • Samsung signs tanker deal
    Korean yard enjoys another newbuilding rush as two Asian owners spend $670m.
  • Jitendran in at Pipavav
    Indian yard brings in former Cochin Shipyard boss and navy commodore as new CEO.
  • Nkossa deal extended
    SBM Offshore says charterers of LPG FSO have lengthened fixtures tenure by up to 10 years.
  • Evergreen starts box binge
    Taiwanese shipowner said to be a third of the way through its planned 100 ship order plan.
  • Siemens eyes A2Sea stake
    German engineering giant takes 49% stake Danish wind and wave farm installation vessel owner.
  • Evergreen linked to STX
    Korean yard likely to be third piece in Taiwanese owner's huge newbuilding jigsaw.
  • Carnival ship loses power
    Fascination delayed by technical problem as it returns to Jacksonville in the US.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Evergreen places 10-ship order with Samsung
  • Caribbean carriers raise rates, surcharges
  • Hapag-Lloyd to charge low water fee in Montreal
  • Arrow Cargo goes out of business
  • Con-way Freight trucks sport safety features
  • NYK Logistics adds China branches
  • Port leases APM Terminal in Virginia
  • L.A.-Long Beach terminals operate despite pickets
  • Correction: Largest CMA CGM ship to call U.S. ports

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Keel laying on the first Scandlines newbuildings
    Scandlines has held a keel lying ceremony for their two first newbuildings ever. It took place at P+S Werften G.m.b.H (former Volkswerft Stralsund) which builds the two double ended
  • Siemens buys a large stake in A2SEA
    The wind turbine producer Siemens takes over 49 per cent of the shares in A2SEA from the Danish energy giant DONG Energy. A2SEA has around 200 employees and a fleet

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Bunker prices quick to move lower
    Weaker fundamentals allowing prices to slide to low levels.
  • Friday sees further price drops
    Lower numbers as crude approaches $72.
  • Ireland issues advice on sulphur regulations
    Says 'all those concerned with shipping and the supply of marine fuel oil should be aware of, and fully implement, the requirements'.
  • Prices tumble across the board
    NYMEX showing further losses in early trading Friday.
  • Markets fall for fourth day
    NYMEX showing further losses in early trading.
  • Abu Dhabi to ban single hull tankers
    Only double hulled vessels will be allowed entry to oil loading ports.
  • Chile's bunker market recovers from quake
    2010 bunker sales likely to be 'similar or better' than 2009 volumes.
  • FOBAS debunks ISO 8217:2010 claims
    Most fuels in the market today would meet revised standard, no 'entry into force' date as adoption is voluntary.
  • IBIA certifies first Bunker Graduates
    Bunker Cargo Officer Course has been developed in consultation with the MPA.
  • Supplier 'suspends' offshore deliveries in Fujairah
    Reports say ENOC has told customers that it is 'temporarily' pulling out.
  • Key ports end week largely soft
    Demand 'above average' in Hong Kong, traders say.
  • Bunker Holding posts profit in 'crisis' year
    Retains volume and increase its market share in the fiscal year 2009/2010, says Vice CEO.
  • Dan-Bunkering celebrates staff's silver jubilee
    International Sales Manager Søren Høll's contributions recognised.
  • Peninsula eyes 1 million mt sales in Japan, Korea
    Japanese and Korean bunker suppliers 'closely monitoring' company's impact.
  • MRPL offers 380 cst cargo for August loading
    Two other Indian refiners found buyers for their 380 cSt and 180 cSt cargoes.

›››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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