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September 7, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Barge freight rates in US set for more gains
    Freight rates to ship grain by barge to the US Gulf, which surged as much as 50 per cent last month, are set to head higher this fall as the corn and soyabean harvest builds momentum, likely raising export prices.
  • Westports on course for RM900m turnover
    Westports Malaysia expects to chalk up revenue of close to RM900 million (S$389 million) this year, driven by brisk business activities due to an improved global economic scenario.
  • Vietnam arrests 4 more execs of troubled Vinashin
    Police have arrested four additional former senior executives of Vietnam's debt-laden, state- owned shipbuilding company as part of widening investigations into mismanagement, state media reported on Saturday.
  • Japanese tanker attacked off Indonesian island

Sched Netweb site
  • NYK Line to change name to NYK Container Line November 1
  • China export growth to slow towards year end: BMI study
  • Dutch transport minister leads delegation to Hong Kong
  • Beijing launches probe into 'unfair' EU export subsidies
  • Floating rope device said to snare pirate skiff propellers
  • Schenker to spend US$528 million on railcars, engines
  • Risetech moves house from Wanchai to Central Hong Kong
  • New container yard expands Colombo port capacity
  • Swiss M+R Spedag acquires India's PL Shipping & Logistics
  • Le Havre makes progress in port privatisation scheme
  • Correction: NY-NJ dredging not held up by reduction in Congressional funds
  • Savannah rallies local business to support river dredging
  • Dachser strengthens Eurohub facilities in Bratislava
  • Global RFID market value expected to grow 420pc in 10 years
  • Polar Air accepts US$17.4 million price fixing fine
  • Pilots had smoke in UPS 747 cockpit before fatal Dubai crash
  • EU adds two Ghanaian cargo carriers to no-fly list
  • FedEx widens pick-up window for China coast to Europe
  • Finnair to start Helsinki-Mumbai cargo service next year
  • Continental sets load factor record in August

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 13,500-TEU Evelyn Maersk becomes 100th mega boxship to call at Rotterdam in 2010
  • AAUS scraps AAP due to weak demand
  • Baltic Exchange launches index for dry Supramax in Asia
  • Brazil govt to take over 5 Amazon ports
  • China Cosco Holdings H1 profit higher by 175 pc
  • China Merchants wins $ 500-m Colombo terminal deal
  • Chinese navy repulses pirate attack
  • CSCL's first half profit up by 134 pc
  • Greencarrier opens office in Shenzhen
  • Hapag-Lloyd to hike global rates in Sept. & Oct.
  • ISO issues new guidelines on ship dismantling
  • Liladhar Pasoo adopts Softlink's Logi-Sys to enhance global operations
  • MAERSK LINE confirms GRIs in transatlantic trades
  • MSC hikes rates
  • OOCL to hike S-E Asia-Oz rate by $ 300/TEU from next month
  • Probe points finger at Khalijia
  • Savannah port volume up by record 20.7pc in July
  • T.S. LINES to offer Japan-Philippines loop, amends JTK1&2
  • Soda ash 'dumping' comes under scanner
  • Vizag Port being overhauled to augment capacity to handle 100 m tonnes a year-Ajeya Kallam
  • CONCOR N-W Region's awards function in Ahmedabad today
  • From 'Own Your Wagon', Rlys now comes out with own your rake!
  • AEPC in grip of that sinking feeling!
  • Govt allows duty-free export of 55 lakh bales of cotton
  • Seminar on 'Indo-Polish trade' today

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
  • Penske opens warehouse in Brazil for Whirlpool
    Penske Logistics has opened a 11,000 sqm warehouse in Manaus (Brazil) for its customer white ware manufacturer Whirlpool. Penske Logistics Brazil will store and ship Whirlpool bran...
  • Rhenus expanding in Asia
    Rhenus AG & Co. KG recently signed an agreement with the Pro-Log Group, based in Asia, to acquire a majority shareholding in the group. The move enables Rhenus to further conso...
  • GM Europe prolongs partnership with Chep
    General Motors Europe (GM Europe) has chosen Chep, one of the world's leading pallet and plastic container pooling specialists, to be its service provider once again. The latest co...
  • Port of Hamburg: throughput rising
    The port of Hamburg reported that its seafreight handling activities are increasing, thanks to the upsurge in global trade. The port's interim throughput jumped by 8.1% auf 58.6 mi...
  • Grup TCB expands infrastructure at its terminal in Turkey
    Grup TCB has acquired a new mobile harbour crane to expand its infrastructure at its TCEEGE terminal in Turkey. This brings the total number of mobile harbour cranes at this termin...
  • Vietnam's largest container seaport opens second phase
    Tan Cang-Cai Mep, Vietnam's largest container seaport, will inaugurate its second phase later this year; allowing it to receive ships with a loading capacity of up to 110,000 t. T...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Harland & Wolff wins order for offshore wind farm platforms
  • GL issues first EEDI certificate
  • Former manager gets prison term for dumping dredge spoil from barges

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • SMM 2010: U-turn on reflagging not enough to rescue KG funds
    Move to drop requirement in exchange for extension of tonnage tax regime not enough to save struggling KG system
  • German owners learn true value of training
  • Container lines bounce back after 2009 losses
  • Greek owners start to regroup
  • Caiano set to buy Green Reefers
    Kristian Eidesvik group to proceed with mandatory offer after taking controlling...
  • Green Reefers could become takeover target
  • Socatra sells tanker at premium price of $30m
    Deal on subjects at reported value $2m above brokers' estimates
  • Newlead's turnaround on track to bear fruit
  • Handysizes in demand with medium size gas carriers fully booked
    Charterers fix handysizes for shipments of ammonia out of the Middle East
  • Rates rise, but earnings still under a cloud

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Lyttelton is rattled but open
    LYTTELTON'S tremor-rocked port in New Zealand returned to a full day's operation today, but infrastructure damage in the region will continue to affect deliveries to and from its facilities
  • OceanFreight cuts losses
    OCEANFREIGHT, the Athens drybulk and tanker shipping operator, has pledged to forge ahead in renewing its fleet despite second-quarter net losses
  • Indian commandos foil pirates
    INDIA'S navy said today commandos from its destroyer Satish have seen off Somalian pirates who were closing in on a dozen merchant ships off Somalia in the Gulf of Aden
  • Pirates strike off Indonesia
    PIRATES have reportedly attacked a Japanese chemical tanker off Indonesia
  • Transneft cites pipeline pledge
    FUNDING has been agreed for a $4.5Bn trunkline that will join the main Russian pipeline system delivering to tankers at Primorsk, on the Gulf of Finland, Transneft said
  • Guido Grimaldi dies at 93
    GUIDO Grimaldi, founder and chairman of Grimaldi Group, has died in Italy at age 93
  • An icy waiting game in Arctic
    ICEBREAKER Henry Larsen is standing by today to aid the grounded tanker Nanny while it waits a sister ship to arrive, the Canadian Coast Guard said

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Inventory's Guessing Game
  • Do-It-Yourself Inventory Improvement
  • For EU, P&I Clubs Are a Matter of Trust
  • Shipping's Risky Business
  • The Future of Box Futures
  • LA Wins on Trucks
  • Intermodal Drives Railcar Orders
  • A Restart at Con-way Freight
  • A Cure for What Ails Alameda Corridor?
  • For U.S. Ports, Recovery Is a Mixed Box
  • If You Build It... Stacking Up Hopes in the Heartland
  • Revisiting COGSA vs. Carmack
  • Stacking Forecasts
  • Canada's Ports Look to U.S.
  • Columbia Coastal Ends Boston run
  • Trade, Transport Bills Hang in the Balance

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Lyttelton survives massive 'quake
  • US plans Iraqi trade mission

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Shipping crisis sparked by greed
    Eye-watering rates lured investors to splash cash triggering turmoil, says seasoned trouble shooter.
  • Green Reefers falls on low buyout offer
    Kristian Eidesvik makes minority shareholders in Oslo listed reefer operator an offer they will find easy to refuse.
  • Tallink numbers on the up
    Estonian ferry player posts fourth quarter growth in passenger and cargo traffic.
  • Indian ship evades pirates
    Great Eastern bulker Jag Ratan and 11 other ships 'saved' from Gulf of Aden attack by Indian Navy.
  • Hellenic 'evaluating market'
    Fotini Karamanlis-led Greek mulling newbuilding or second-hand deals as it lets Chinese kamsarmax option go.
  • Bulker crewman hospitalised
    Bengali engineer taken from Great Wisdom off Russia with severe prostatitis.
  • Turkey makes it five
    UN-backed ship scrapping convention still some way from reaching the 15 signatories needed to enter into force.
  • Athenian books VLCCs at HHI
    Minos Kyriakou-led Greek to take up to three VLCCs at Korean yard in splurge of up to $320m.
  • Grimaldi founder Guido dies
    "Far-sighted, modern businessman" who started with one liberty ship dies aged 92 in Italy.
  • PNSC's annual profit plunges
    Revenues also down at Pakistan state shipowner after it scrapped older vessels.
  • Volgotanker claim kicked out
    Court dismisses $200m compensation case against Russian owner over oil spill from Volgoneft-139 in 2007.
  • Long lay-offs at Turku
    STX Finland chief Juha Heikinheimo warns of delay in re-employing shipyard workers if new orders are won.
  • Hellenic down on rate slide
    Fotini Karamanlis-led Greek bulker owner sees profit fall in first half but eyes rate stabilisation.
  • Worker overcome by fumes
    Probe begins into Perkins Shipping employee's exposure to toxic chemical in Australia.
  • Network Chartering reveals loss
    Bankrupt Norwegian tanker broker lost nearly $63m in 2009 as chemical markets crashed.
  • Greek fined in 'magic pipe' case
    Lengthy jail term avoided as chief engineer of Transmar bulker hit with probation period and fine.
  • Seadrill in Brazil spin-off?
    Barclays Capital says such a move could smooth John Fredriksen driller's move into South America.
  • Four more Vinashin arrests
    Former directors held in financial probe after ex-chairman Pham Thanh Binh "confesses."
  • Losinjplov making more money
    Croatian ro-ro owner enjoys strong second quarter, erasing loss in first three months.
  • Crew hurt in life boat drill
    Two men taken to hospital after crank fails during exercise on Finnish ro-pax.
  • Pirates rob Japanese tanker
    Focus switches to waters off Indonesia as Chemroad Luna attacked after recent piracy surge off Malaysia.
  • Ferry and yacht collide
    USCG reports no serious injuries after Carteret involved in clash off North Carolina.
  • Drunk master gets a month
    Ukrainian captain sentenced to jail in Sweden over Flinterforest grounding.
  • PPL stake sale re-jigged
    Baker Technology makes key amendments to deal to sell PPL Shipyard stake to China's Yangzijiang.
  • New Western wins double
    Bangladesh shipbuilder to deliver two coastal tankers to Bangladesh Petroleum Corp.
  • Van Oord wins Aussie deal
    Dutch dredging outfit secures work on new Cape Lambert Port facility in Western Australia.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Naval units to become civilian workboats
    The Turku-based shipping company Rederi Ab Fakir has bought two surplus units from the Finnish navy. The company has acquired the transport ferries Kampela 1 and Kala 4, which
  • New plan for another ferry service to Norway
    The former head of Sams'-Linien, Valter Merrild-Hansen is the frontman in yet another initiative to open a ferry service between Denmark and Norway. 'Color Line have moved their

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Viswa Lab illustrates disconnect between price and quality
    'Best' quality fuels should be worth over $100 per tonne more than those with a low 'True Worth Index'.
  • Small price gains in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Bunkers trading higher even as crude oil futures show signs of easing.
  • Fujairah IFO prices firming
    Tight barge schedules in Middle East hub.
  • Martek develops system to measure funnel smoke
    Measuring density of funnel smoke could help shipowners defend themselves against claims.
  • New team member for Turkish supplier
    Laura Toplar has joined CYE Petrol as a bunker trader.
  • New Managing Director at Global Risk Management
    Christensen will head GRM's offices and work on strategy and business plans.
  • Clouds spoil voyage for world's biggest solar vessel
    Vessel aiming to sail around the world using solar power forced to stop to recharge batteries during maiden voyage.
  • Week opens with bunker prices mostly firm
    Singapore market sees lacklustre demand.
  • Iran holding fuel oil stocks at sea
    Western sanctions facing buyers with 'financing difficulties'.
  • Japan bunker market more competitive
    Price differential between Japan and Singapore bunker market narrows as Japanese players seek to attract buyers.
  • Barge operator swings to a loss
    Set to raise $100 million to reduce outstanding debts.
  • Shipping firm to further lower fuel surcharge
    Attributes reduction to lower bunker prices and company's fuel conservation and fleet optimisation.

›››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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