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BRIEFS

November 8, 2010

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*Shipping News* DP World updates US$5b bond prospectus Dubai-based global ports operator DP World, a unit of conglomerate Dubai World, filed an updated prospectus for a US$5 billion bond programme, raising the possibility of an issue in the near future. S'pore-flagged Golden Blessing rescued A Singapore-flagged cargo ship with 19 Chinese crew that was hijacked in June by pirates off the coast of Somalia has been rescued, the Chinese transport ministry said on Saturday.

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Port Tracker: No double dip, US box volume to rise 9pc in November China Merchants invests US$154 million in Lagos container terminal Russia's NCC volume up 26.5pc to 1.06 million TEU in 2010 Qinghai province's cargo up 13.2pc in first 9 months US Federal Maritime Commission seeks views on EU conference ban Jaxport volume up 10pc, breaks record at 846,580 TEU US fines Panalpina US$81.9 million for Nigerian customs bribes DHL starts Shanghai to Tokyo service South Carolina increases truck load limit to 100,000 lbs IAPH launches Environmental Ship Index China Southern, CASHC to buy more than 100 planes from Airbus Air cargo recovers but future uncertain: Amsterdam forum Changi Airport to raise landing fees by an average 15pc FedEx offers two new China-US services

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Maersk Line first to get independent verification of CO2 emission data MoS directive prompts SCI to postpone shipyard stake purchase WWSA holds General Assembly meet Nigeria may export more oil, LNG to India Over 85 Pak cos take part in Chandigarh fair Eukor handles 1st railcar cargo imported at Chennai Port JNPT observes vigilance awareness week MoU to be signed with Bangla for use of Chittagong & Mongla ports N. European ports to reward ships with low emission levels next year VCT gives berth to its longest vessel, m.v. Maersk Dalton FedEx Express to acquire businesses of AFL & affiliate Tiruchi air cargo complex to operate from December CBDT clarifies on tax benefits to NGOs, others Export of 10K tonnes edible oil allowed Mineral output up by 7.05 pc in Aug. Services sector grew faster in Oct.'survey US striking a great deal! Export Import Workshop to begin from Dec. 4 My brush with corruption Obama to address Parliament today

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010
Swiss Rhine ports handle about 4.75 million t in first nine months The Swiss Rhine ports handled 4.74 million t of goods in the first nine months of the current year (January-September 2009: 5.04 million.) This equates to a tonnage decrease of 5.9... ICTSI: 9-month income up 97% to USD 73 million Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) recently reported consolidated unaudited financial results for the nine months ending 30 September. The company'... UMA scoops double accolade at FPCCI Awards Sohail Shams, CEO of United Marine Agencies (UMA), scored a double success at the 34th Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Export Trophy Awards. He wa... ICTSI names new CEO for Georgia unit Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has appointed Jan Nowak as chief executive and general manager of the Batumi International Container Termin... Construction of Maasvlakte 2 running like clockwork The port of Rotterdam (Netherlands) has reported that since construction work started on the new port area called the Maasvlakte 2 two years ago, some 170 million cbm of sand has b... Panalpina II: in the red despite higher turnover Panalpina, a global transport and logistics corporation based in Basel (Switzerland), has been forced to ink red figures because of its legal problems in the USA. The company poste... Agility and Linfox form alliance to target resources projects in Australia Agility and Linfox Logistics have formed an alliance to focus on providing logistics solutions to major oil, gas and mining projects, primarily in remote areas of Australia. The tw... GLS raises profile in Portugal The GLS Group, a pan-European parcel service provider, acquired the remaining 49% stake in GLS Portugal Lda, with effect from 1 November 2010. This means that GLS Portugal, which b... FedEx Express to acquire AFL and Unifreight in India The US service provider FedEx Express is acquiring the logistics, distribution and express businesses of AFL and its affiliate, Unifreight India. This acquisition will strengthen F...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2010
$2.1 million penalties in Gould pollution case Drydocks World launches jack-up construction vessel

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
K Line plans to begin weekly service covering Honolulu BC Gateway Alliance members heading out on Asia trade mission NYK captain receives honor for anti-piracy efforts Archery center to open doors at North Bend business incubator Weekly rail freight traffic sees positive numbers

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Lloyd's Register sails to Hellenic Register's rescue Class giant inks deal aimed at rehabilitating internal standards and procedures at ailing Greek society Hellenic Register renewal application dropped Hellenic Register certification to expire in February Hellenic Register left in limbo Scorpio seeks $50m from follow-on issue Wants to build cash reserves to pursue opportunistic ship buys Scorpio inks options for two LR1 tankers West Africa suezmaxesboosted by fixture surge After another topsy-turvy week in the spot market, a late surge in activity sees... Market searches for fourth-quarter boost Spot market fall could cut advantage of Vale VLOCs Soft charter rates would reduce cost benefit Volatile dry bulk market keeps owners...

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Teekay loses $186M in 3Q TEEKAY Corp has reported losses of $186M for the third quarter after it was hit again by derivative losses Paranagua box boost planned BRAZILIAN port operator TCP has announced plans to spend 141M reais ($84M) on boosting its box volumes by 43% over the next two years Transocean fined over bribes OFFSHORE rig operator Transocean Inc has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar fine over a Nigerian bribery scam Seafarer demand rises DEMAND for seafarers has increased over the year according to recruitment consultants Spinnaker Croatia tries new yard tender CROATIA'S government has launched a third tender for a 99.54% stake in the northern Adriatic Kraljevica shipyard after the previous two sales attempts failed to attract buyers Chinese lenders seek local angle CHINESE banks are keen to lend money to shipping companies, but only if there are benefits for China, an Amsterdam conference has heard Vietnam plans Cam Ranh revamp A FORMER US naval base at Cam Ranh in Vietnam is reportedly set to be converted into a port for both commercial and naval vessels STX Finland cuts more jobs VLCC spot rates fall Myanmar deepsea port deal Mumbai ships move for Obama Shipowners avoids premium rise Market reacts to STX OSV price Manila bulk expansion approved FESCO closes terminals sale

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
BNSF Names Fox EVP for Operations Zim to Upgrade Gulf to South America Service Report Forecasts 10.8 Percent North Europe Box Growth IANA Says Traffic Surge Points to Big Holiday Volume Retailers See Better Holiday Season Despite Slowing Imports UP-Amtrak Shared Rail Corridor Advances in Illinois Obama Says U.S. Gridlock Hurts Trade Posture Cargo Mail and Package Bombs -- JOC Week in Review Banking on Capacity Truth in Billing? Far From It Preparing for the Next Crunch Letters - Edition Substandard Security New York-New Jersey Throughput Slides in September EU to Rewrite Air Cargo Security Measures YRC to Shed 50 Terminals Freight Jobs Join October Employment Gain FMCSA Orders Trucker to Install 700 EOBRs Pilots, UPS Create Safety, Security Teams "K" Line to Offer New Slots on Asia-Honolulu Service YRC Worldwide Posts $62 Million Loss UK Revokes Cargo Screening Exemptions UP Expects 6-8 Percent Annual Revenue Growth Groundbreaking for $55.5 Million Boston-Area Commuter Rail Extension

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Is the ubiquitous container the perfect foil for arms dealers and terrorists? CMA CGM proclaimed itself the 'victim of a false cargo declaration' this week after learning that it had innocently played its part in shipping 13 containers of arms and ammunition from Bandar Abbas, Iran to Lagos, Nigeria. Container derivatives market builds momentum with new entrant French strike action reduced IAL boosts capacity in Intra-Asia market - amid warnings of over tonnage UASC chops its AEC1 pendulum service QE2 sends stocks soaring

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
BLT pools chemical carriers Chembulk boss Jack Noonan says Berlian Laju Tanker's freshly minted management unit is mulling pool partnerships. Rem cements ConocoPhillips pact Age Remoy-led offshore owner confirms long-term contract for MPSV which marks its well stimulation debut. Scorpio sets sights on $50m New York-listed tanker owner turns to shareholders as it looks to continue rapid expansion. Quotes of the week Have futures a future, why watchkeeping is a good idea and the similarities between P&I and a good bottle. Iceberg death "not starvation" Owner of Iceberg I says Yemeni seafarer did not die of malnutrition following seven months of captivity in Somalia. Farstad strikes Dutch deal Norwegian offshore owner clinches eighth consecutive contract extension for Peterson's favourite PSV. Bulker and yacht collide off S Africa Three boat crew safe after losing their mast in incident involving Sanko Spring. New5 in Numb3rs Hyundai Mipo is winning the race for Stena Bulk mega-order while Mitsubishi nets VLCC brace from MOL. DSR sells out of Scandlines German shipping company pulls out of owning consortium, leaving 3i and Allianz as joint shareholders. Turmoil draws Attica share issue Greek ferry owner is looking to raise $35m to repair its balance sheet following financial difficulties in its homeland. Teekay LNG hit by financials NYSE-listed gas carrier and tanker owner sees nine-month profit fall as forex losses mount. Sado frowns on fourth quarter Japanese ferry owner drops full-year forecast amid fears of a return to the red in the final three months. Teekay Tankers opts to take two Crude vessel subsidiary accepts parent Teekay Corp's offer of aframax and suezmax for $107.5m. First half cheer for Kyoei Tanker Japanese owner logs much better profit despite only a small increase in revenue. OSV fined for oil dumping Chouest-managed research vessel lands $1.75m penalty in US after crew bypassed oily water separator. Sanoyas returns to profit in 1H Japanese shipbuilder well ahead of last year at half-way mark, but will not match full-year figure. NCL ups its bond offering Miami-based cruise line adds another $50m to $200m notes sale as it rejigs debt. K Line adds Hawaii stop Japanese operator's Asia-west coast South America service to start calling at Honolulu from December. Jaya in lukewarm start Singapore offshore shipbuilder and vessel operator sees first quarter profits largely unchanged. Vietnam port seals funds A joint venture container port between Vinalines and SSA Marine has won backing to the tune of $100m. Teekay Corp tanks in third US-listed tanker player sinks deeper into the red due to bigger derivative instrument losses.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Economist: Ocean freight costs aid U.S. exports "K" Line manager guilty of embezzling U.S. Coast Guard releases substandard ship policy Projections show 61% freight growth by 2040 CN addresses concerns of Chicago-area village Mica eyes gas tax alternatives for infrastructure Clinton takes U.S. 'export initiative' to Malaysia Packaging, DC strategies for fast-moving goods Panalpina to pay $81.9 million in settlement Shipco opens Boston office FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications Mexico container throughput up 33% in 2010 Singapore, DHS collaborate on nuclear detection U.S. installs radiation equipment at Aqaba

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Navipac seeks expansion in portfolio capabilites Bunker supplier expands services outside marine market with joint venture. Bunker markets close with firming trends Crude oil futures hit two-year high as employment in US rises. UNFCCC report focuses on taxing bunker fuel Revenues generated from taxes on international shipping put forward as a way to generate revenues for financing mitigation in developing countries. Marinoil expands within Mexican market Bunker supplier now offering fuel in port of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. Double digit price gains in Durban Fujairah MGO prices go against firming trend. Bunker prices strengthens as crude hits 2-year high Double digit gains in south European bunker hubs. Lower ECA sulphur limit causing fuel quality changes DNVPS data confirms overall increase in cat fines for LSFO, with some of the biggest ports seeing the most marked quality issues. Teekay realises fuel savings Over 25% savings seen on fuel consumed for cargo heating. 'Next generation' bulk carrier cuts emissions New design promises 30% CO2 reduction, MES 'will proceed with developments' to meet SOx and NOx emission controls. TWI maintains disconnect between price and quality Latest Viswa Lab's calculations suggests over $100 difference in value between 'best' and 'worst' quality fuel. Bunker prices gain as week closes Lacklustre demand at Asia's main bunkering hubs, traders say. ExxonMobil sells high viscosity fuel cargo to Glencore Traders expect cargo to go to Glencore's subsidiary Chemoil in Fujairah. Titan to open oil storage facility by year-end Following the completion of phase three of the Nansha terminal project. Statoil Fuel & Retail sees 6.5% increase in Q3 profit Company 'still on track' with business strategy, says company CEO. Chemoil sees new staff additions New additions as well as advancement of key personnel at its offices in Asia, Europe and the US.

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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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