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October 8, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Thessaloniki Port looks to Balkan neighbours to boost volume
    Thessaloniki Port Authority SA, the operator of Greece's second-biggest port, is looking north to Balkan neighbours Bulgaria, Serbia and the former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia to boost cargo volume and revenue.

Sched Netweb site
  • Yang Ming, HMM join widening liner chassis termination
  • French dockers strike October 12, bent on crippling port reform
  • Hohhot rolls out odd-numbered, even numbered truck rules
  • Tibet highway spending US$3.9 billion from 2006 to 2010
  • China extends Qinghai-Tibet railway, world's highest rail link
  • Singapore will establish R&D Maritime Institute
  • Koctas chooses CEVA as its logistics agency in Turkey
  • Russia's First Container volume up 28.7pc January-September
  • Dubai customs seize opium bound for UK and Canada
  • New Fuzhou-Taipei air cargo service to boost US-EU transhipments
  • FedEx Express offers e-documents system to shippers
  • Southwest Airlines likely to focus on cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bunkering meet in Singapore from Oct. 27 to 29
  • MPA invites nominations for 7 maritime awards
  • Samsara Group wins prestigious 'Shipping Agent' of Year honour at MALA 2010
  • Softlink wins 'IT & Software Company of Year' Award
  • Tanker rates sink to new depths
  • Widdows re-elected WSC Chairman
  • WISL wins major order to repair naval vessel
  • Oilmeal exports surge by 53 pc in Q2
  • A donation deep from DP World's heart
  • NMPT gets familiar with Mysore ex-im trade
  • GDL & GRFL bag 2 coveted MALA honours
  • Rlys' H1 freight earnings slightly better
  • 17 more billionaires sprout in dynamic Indian economy
  • Games estimated to generate $ 5 bn revenue, create 2.5 m jobs
  • Sharma hopes to ink FTA with EU by year-end
  • Strengthening making exporters a spent force
  • Textile Ministry hints at raising cotton export limit

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2010
  • Safmarine gets closer to Indian Subcontinent customers by inaugurating new ISC region
    The liner shipping company Safmarine Container Lines is forming a new region in its global organisation to further enhance the difference being made by "Safmariners"...
  • Russian Railways marks seventh anniversary
    Russian Railways was founded under the Russian Government's resolution No. 585 on 18 September 2003, in line with the country's railway structural reform programme. The Russian gov...

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • Corps moves dredging date back for Post Office Bar in Willamette
  • Public meetings scheduled for Mukilteo ferry terminal future
  • Widdows, Hemingway take home containerization institute awards
  • Corps plans fill project for Grays Harbor south jetty
  • Standard & Poors gives 'AA-' rating to Port of Portland's airport bonds

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • Zodiac order signals sharp fall in newbuild box prices
    Order for 13,000 teu ships at $125m per ship marks a 25% drop from highest prices paid during market peak
  • Seaspan set for newbuilding spree if price is right
  • Evergreen and STX talks collapse
  • Design for boxship improvements
  • Boxship charter rates set to plunge 20% by year-end
    Expected drop is a result of easing demand in the main east-west liner trades
  • Boxship owners eye bridge funds
  • Greek-led resentment brews over RightShip's market 'might'
    Dry bulk owner accuses vetting organisation of 'bullying' market into adhering to its...
  • Volatility is a sure bet in 'world's biggest...
  • Container freight rates to fall 15% on Asia-Europe
    RS Platou says seasonal decline reflects the sector returning to normal after crash
  • Slow steam: Change of pace may be best for..

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • Marseilles strike spreads
    REFINERY workers today joined the wave of industrial action affecting the port of Marseilles, France's principal oil port
  • MarAd issues pirate warning
    US VESSELS operators should be on guard for a possible increase in pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden as monsoon season ends, government officials have warned
  • EC outlines Pakistan trade plan
    IMPORT duty exemptions planned by the European Union should yield €100M ($139M) in additional annual revenues for Pakistan's economy, the EC said today Full Story
  • Pipavav drops as lock-in ends
    PIPAVAV Shipyard's share price has fallen from a 52-week high of 120 rupees ($2.70) on 30 August to close at 83.40 rupees on the Bombay Stock Exchange today
  • Capesize rates surge
    CHARTER rates for iron-ore hauling Capesize vessels have surged 20% since the start of the week following a sharp increase in demand for the commodity in Asia
  • Seafarer killed on bulker
    THE UK'S Marine Investigation Branch told Fairplay today that it is investigating the death of a seafarer on a bulker at Red Lion Wharf near Gravesend in Kent
  • Baltic awaits screen approval
    THE BALTIC Exchange expects to receive regulatory clearance for its central screen system for trading freight derivatives by the end of the year
  • Pugachev yard valuation rejected
  • Murmansk expansion held up
  • Spot rates rise for tankers
  • Shipping draws new lenders
  • Teekay confirms Exmar JV

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • CP Sets 10-Year Coal Deal with Major Shipper
  • Canadian Shipping Costs Climb 3 Percent
  • Small Railroads Post Strongest Volume of 2010
  • Homeland Security Audits Air Cargo Screening
  • YRC's Smid Campaigns for 'Yes' Vote
  • Calif. Ports Postpone Clean Air Plan Vote
  • Intermodal Holds Near 2010 Peak
  • Retailers Report Higher September Sales
  • UPS Buys 130 Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • Covey on Challenges for 3PLs in Refrigerated Transportation (Video)
  • India Container Volume Grew 11 Percent
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Traffic Grows 6 Percent
  • DB Schenker Completes Integration in Hungary
  • Lufthansa Cargo Expands Services to Japan
  • Truckload Demand Index Rises 6.8 Percent
  • China Cargo Airlines to Fly to Changi Airport
  • Class 8 Truck Orders Jump 21.6 Percent
  • MSC, Ivory Coast to Expand San Pedro Port

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • K Line president reveals new strategy
  • Shippers appear to be preparing for road congestion in Rotterdam next year
  • IMO's CO2 plans remain stifled by CBDR
  • Irish debt rating blow
  • Mothballed box fleet set to grow again

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • Navios plots public jackpot
    Fleet expansion may be in the cards as New York-listed bulker player prepares to slap 5.5 million shares on the table.
  • Pirates target Bonny Island
    Nigerian militants may have abandoned political agendas but greed continues to fuel piracy attacks, report claims.
  • Mystic sinks as crew cries 'mayday'
    USCG plucks crew of ten and their canine companion from lifeboats as capsized cargoship slips into the Atlantic.
  • Greeks not getting their feet wet
    Greek buyers shy away from tanker purchases as containership interest persists.
  • Polarcus sizes up South America
    Middle Eastern seismic player on the fringe of sending survey ship to warmer waters as it chases 3D data deal.
  • Crewman killed on bulker
    Filipino man dragged to his death in unloading machinery on HJH ship on the Thames.
  • Shanghai: the next IPO hot spot?
    Lujiazui, not Wall Street, could host the next wave of Greek Shipping IPOs, broker says.
  • Pirates: 'Iceberg 1 crew will die'
    Gruesome attempt by captors of Iceberg 1 to force ransom demands sees threat of organ harvesting.
  • Yangzijiang bags $122.5m
    Chinese shipbuilder reveals scale of groundbreaking Taiwan listing last month.
  • JR Shipping crisis "over"
    Struggling Dutch feedership specialist strikes deal with lenders to secure future.
  • Nanaimo eyes BC windfall
    Canadian shipyard hoping to win slice of CAD 20m ferry upgrade programme.
  • Strike spurs suezmax spike
    French port protests lead to surge in suezmax earnings but VLCC period rates are being squeezed, analysts say.
  • Gard to fight Rita row in London
    Glacier fails to persuade appeal court that reinsurance dispute over Gulf of Mexico offshore losses should go to trial in Switzerland.
  • K Line rides to the rescue
    Kenichi Kuroya-led Japanese owner takes in chartered newbuildings to save compatriots from lending squeeze.
  • Charterers are the underlying risk
    Relations between owners and charterers has yet to fully recover following credit crunch cuts to contracts, says George Gourdomichalis.
  • Time for 'honorable discussions'
    It is time for fences to be mended between owners and charterers, Abhijit Chaudhury says.
  • Samsung clinches two more deals
    Korean shipbuilder reaches $8bn order target with $800m contracts for FSO and wind-turbine vessel.
  • Are banks ready to pull plug?
    Owners who run out of cash will not get any favours from their lenders, Deutsche Shiffsbank's Angelos Roupas explains.
  • Problem sculpture gets the chop
    Puerto Rico's port of San Juan demolishes steel artwork because it stopped big cruiseships docking.
  • Sterling angers "smelly" drivers
    Cruiseship lord asks UK port to keep his passengers away from truckers with BO and "semi-lager lout" ferry users.
  • Color Viking to the rescue
    Norwegian ferry picks up two feeezing fishermen after boat sinks off Stromstad.
  • Navios jacks up notes offer
    New York-listed Navios Maritime Acquisition chasing $400m from notes issue after adding an extra $25m onto the target.
  • Tidewater pens PSV quartet
    Dean Taylor-led offshore owner inks $100m newbuilding deal with Drydocks World.
  • Six lost in Malaysia smash
    Eleven other fishermen rescued after boat collides with ship in Malacca Strait before dawn.
  • Listing cargoship anchored safely
    Australian rescue teams stabilise Taiwan's Mimasaka after cargo shifted in heavy seas.
  • SKIL readies new port project
    Nikhil Gandhi-led group raises £76m in London listing to develop new Indian terminal.
  • ABS in China shake up
    US classification society creates fifth operating division focusing on China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
  • Swiber set to issue bonds
    Singapore offshore vessel operator set to raise around $60m from bond issue to fund growth.
  • Teekay takes LNG stakes
    Canadian shipowner's LNG spin-off has picked up 50% holdings in two Exmar-owned gas carriers.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • Maersk hikes U.S./Far East rates
  • ABS forms China division
  • Pirates re-emerge as monsoons end
  • Southern Air, LCCA enter agreement
  • El Al resumes Tel Aviv/Hong Kong link
  • ANA adds Manila, Jakarta, Shanghai flights
  • STB chairman sees 'new direction' for agency
  • Mountain Valley expands in California
  • Emerging market 3PLs, emerging industry leaders
  • Anti-counterfeiting agreement negotiated
  • Change proposed to U.S. ag trade committees
  • U.K. to analyze EU customs changes
  • K + N names Hextall North America head
  • L.A.-Long Beach delay updated air plan vote
  • Houston ship channel reopens
  • Va. shipbuilder takes spin at wind turbine

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • DNV investigates the Deepwater Horizon blowout preventer
    DNV has been contracted to carry out the forensic investigation on the Deepwater Horizon blowout preventer (BOP) and the lower marine riser package that was fitted to the Macondo well
  • Russia warns for attacks on oil transports
    Russia's national security council warns that militant organisations are planning attacks on the oil industry's infrastructure for maritime transports. Areas of priority are the Strait of Gibraltar, Hormuz, Bab al

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • Bunker numbers climb
    Double-digit gains at several ports.
  • Small gains in Fujairah
    High demand has caused barge schedules to be pushed forward in Fujairah.
  • US bunker firm opens office in Switzerland
    Expansion will allow Merlin to service its European and Asian customer base.
  • Hedging firm more bullish on oil price outlook
    Forecast revised up, hedging possible at 'attractive levels' for oil consumers.
  • Ongoing concern about limit on toxic gas in bunkers
    ISO faces further questions at the IMO about H2S limit adopted in revised marine fuel standard.
  • Singapore fuel oil and distillate stocks both down
    Sharp rise in fuel oil imports expected during October, strike at French port reducing distillate supply.
  • Modest gains in bunker prices
    Mixed demand at key Asian bunker hubs, according to traders.
  • Wärtsilä, Ecospec in partnership for 'clean power solutions'
    Wärtsilä to integrate Ecospec's CSNOx system into its various engine applications.
  • Panama bunker terminal to complete expansion by 2012
    Expansion will double storage capacity and increase barge loading capacity.
  • Tight bunker supplies 'easing' in Busan
    Avails improving as refiners cut export volumes, traders say.
  • US sues engine manufacturer and shipbuilder
    For violation of Clean Air Act and marine diesel engine regulations under Environmental Protection Agency.

›››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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