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February 11, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Oil products stored in tankers at sea fall
    The volume of refined oil products held on tankers at sea has fallen in recent weeks and is likely to put more pressure on the clean tanker market already struggling with supply worries, analysts said on Tuesday.
  • Tianjin becomes homeport to cruise ships
    Tianjin Port in north China will open to international cruise ships for refuelling and maintenance in June this year, the port operator said yesterday.
  • Somali pirates free Panamanian-flagged ship
    Somali pirates said on Tuesday they have released a Panamanian-flagged ship and its mostly Indian crew of 26 after receiving a ransom of US$3.1 million.
  • Indian Ocean scientific research hit by piracy

Sched Netweb site
  • HK shippers vow vengeance on carriers that take 'unfair advantage'
  • Hong Kong Customs introduces new road cargo system in Shenzhen
  • MSC extends UK's Europe-Asia terminal charge from March 1
  • ICTSI services largest container vessel to call at the Philippines
  • CN announces new US$93.4 million Calgary Logistics Park
  • US Army's Joint Base Balad in Iraq opens expanded box repair yard
  • Hactl kicks off 2010 with 48.9pc increase in January volume
  • Guangzhou Airport Bonded Logistics Centre to rival HK
  • Philippines domestic air cargo volume up 8pc in 2009
  • Alaska Air Cargo implements TSA screening of seafood

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • P&O Ferrymasters is new partner in Logistics World Alliance
    The Logistics World Alliance (LWA), which is a network of strong European service providers, has welcomed a new partner into its ranks. P&O Ferrymasters joined the alliance on ...
  • SmartWay Logistics to manage Kimberly-Clark Europe's shipments
    Kimberly-Clark Europe and SmartWay Logistics have signed a long-term contract for transport management services. Kimberly-Clark is a leading global company and an indispe...
  • Emirates stops road construction and plans double-decker trucks
    The Dubai (UAE)-based airline Emirates has decided not build a road linking Dubai's two airports. Instead, Emirates SkyCargo will deploy double-decker trucks to transport...
  • JAL to choose partnership within Oneworld
    Japan Airlines (JAL) has decided to strengthen its partnership with American Airlines (AA). The carriers, both members of the Oneworld alliance, will jointly apply to the...
  • LAN starts new year with strong cargo surge
    LAN Airlines SA and its subsidiaries, one of the leading airlines in Latin America, has reported this year's first preliminary monthly traffic statistics. Cargo traffic shot up by ...
  • UPS starts pilot furlough process
    UPS plans to furlough at least 300 of its airline pilots, but is continuing its efforts to find a solution with the pilots' union that would avert or mitigate the layoffs...
  • World's largest cargo aircraft in Fairbanks
    The world's largest commercial cargo aircraft, the Ukrainian-registered Antonov AN225, stopped at Fairbanks international airport in Alaska (USA) on Tuesday at 10.00 in t...
  • Iata World Cargo Symposium 2010, Vancouver, 8-11 March 2010
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Vancouver (Canada) from 8-11 March 2010. The theme this year focuses on what it will take...
  • Famous Pacific Shipping names business development manager for USA-New Zealand trade
    Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ) Ltd in Auckland (New Zealand) has appointed George Dobovanszky as business development manager with a focus on the development of the freight forw...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Australia bars Schulte ship with beetle on board
  • China to build sixth LNG carrier
  • China issues rules for offshore wind development
  • Dredge naming is royal occasion

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Bellingham waterfront group holding public information session
  • Port of Port Angeles to boost marketing effort
  • Crowley making management changes in Puerto Rico/Caribbean services group
  • Port of Seattle testing new plastic fender pilings
  • Boeing holds test flight of new 747-8 Freighter

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • South Korean yards urged to help struggling German owners
    Government wants yards to accept later deliveries and defer payments
  • Tanker owners face heavy losses
    Oversupply of tonnage and low rates produce poorer cash flows
  • OceanFreight arrests tanker on unpaid hire claim
    Latest Greek owner to take action against Zacchello-linked firm
  • Bari port head hits back at critics
    Francesco Mariani responds to criticism of port's cruise facilities
  • Diana fundraising effort hangs in balance
    Company's New York offering falls below $300m target

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • China's trade roars back
    CHINESE imports rocketed 85.5% in January, compared with that month of 2009, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Distress pool falls short
    THE PRIVATE equity component of Diana Shipping's distressed box ship venture has obtained significantly lower commitments than hoped
  • New Asia/Europe loops seen
    THE SCARCITY of container slots in the Far East/Europe trade is likely to ease in coming weeks, agency sources have told Fairplay
  • Shipping banks see more lending
    SHIPPING banks say they see potential for new loans in 2010, but capacity will remain constrained and relatively costly
  • US wholesale rise aids carriers
    SALES AT US merchant wholesalers increased for the eighth month in a row in December, in what might be the start of an export bump for ports and carriers
  • Statoil: more quality needed
    NORWAY'S Statoil today said offshore projects will have to meet new quality and cost-efficient requirements to remain competitive
  • Spanish port discounts quashed
    THE EUROPEAN Court of Justice has ruled against Spain's port tariff discounts for operators running services to Spanish islands and North Africa

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • House Committee Discusses Asian Carp Threat
  • NS Sees 'Weak' International Box Traffic in 2010
  • AEI Starts MD-80 Freighter Conversion Program
  • Blizzard Freezes Trucking in Pennsylvania
  • USPS Loses $297 Million on Holiday Mail Decline
  • Air France-KLM Lost $336 Million in Quarter
  • Decision Time Nears for BNSF, Berkshire
  • Trade Deficit Grows to $40.2 Billion
  • Fuel-based Index Shows Slowing Economy
  • Forward Air Fourth Quarter Shows Progress
  • American Commercial Lines Lost $12 Million
  • Lufthansa Cargo Eases Worker Cutbacks
  • India Port Volume Surged 6 Percent
  • Frankfurt Airport Cargo Soars in January
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Steadies
  • CSX Declares Force Majeure on Some Loads
  • Snow Stalls Freight in Northeast
  • EC Tells Forwarders of Cartel 'Objections'
  • BNSF Building Intermodal Business
  • Vitran Narrows Loss to $4 Million in 2009

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Logistics agents in legal trouble with EC
  • UASC includes calls at Yilport
  • CSAV Norasia joins the Asia rates party
  • Maersk ship makes a pest of itself
  • Davos-WEF agrees guidelines for supply chain carbon emissions

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Kayne takes more
    Investment firm Kayne Anderson now holds nearly 11% of Nasdaq-listed Capital Product Partners.
  • Let us prosecute
    Committee of unsecured creditors, including two shipowners, asks judge for authorisation to pursue fiduciary duty claims against Bender Shipbuilding execs.
  • Venture in doubt
    Palios-led Diana Shipping's containership foray said to be likely to fall through as company raises less than half of funds target.
  • Tanker arrested
    US-listed OceanFreight secures attachment order for the Montiron after Zacchello-affiliated company allegedly stops paying Pierre charter.
  • Safe is 'solid'
    Analyst says Safe Bulkers has minimal debt needs to finance its newbuilding commitments.
  • Solvang cuts divi
    Market uncertainty and "unsatisfactory" return from shipping activities leads Norwegian gasship owner to axe dividends.
  • Croats curtailed
    Bulker owner Uljanik Plovidba sees 2009 profit cut as costs increased.
  • Yard deal done
    Bergen Group completes sale of Swedish hull yard for small profit.
  • Alushta burned
    Russian cruise vessel badly damaged in fire at repair yard; one man in intensive care.
  • Japan holds 20
    Escobal bulker and Medstar containership on detention list for January.
  • Rio four face trial
    China alleges held Rio Tinto staff caused "serious consequences" for steel firms as court date imminent.
  • Bourbon lower
    French shipowner sees income slip by just over 10% on weaker performance at both bulkers and offshore.
  • Sevan sinks
    Norwegian offshore owner posts larger full-year loss as foreign exchange reverse devours higher sales.
  • Naikai unchanged
    Sales soar a third but nine-month profit remains steady at Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen.
  • Burgas bump
    Russian cargoship dragged aground in Black Sea storm off Bulgaria.
  • Hitachi piles it on
    Japanese shipbuilder posts large nine-month profit but warns of slowdown in final period.
  • Yen yield
    Japan's Namura Shipbuilding posts strong nine-month profit growth as revenues jump.
  • Fancy a job?
    India's Pipavav Shipyard wants to add nearly 7,000 workers over next three years.
  • Turkish trouble
    Istanbul-registered cargoship gets stuck off Croatia in Adriatic Sea.
  • Safe up on 2008
    Profits at Polys Hajioannou-led bulker owner almost double year-on-year due to lower derivatives losses.
  • Algoma aground
    Canadian bulker refloated after grounding in St Lawrence River with metal cargo.
  • Losing steam
    Japan's Kuribayashi Steamship falls to nine-month loss, but remains hopeful of upturn.
  • Research tie-up
    Teekay and Det norske to carryout further development work on new shuttle tanker concept.
  • Jaya jumps
    Troubled Singapore charterer and shipbuilder sees second quarter profits jump 32% on a year ago.
  • Channel charter
    Transeuropa takes LD Lines' Norman Spirit long-term for ferry run from UK to Belgium.
  • ITF in Grain Blitz
    Seafarers union is targeting bulk ships in Australia ports during bumper grain export season.
  • MISC in Dubai
    Malaysian shipowner opens Middle East office with eye on liner and halal industry sector.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Hanjin upgrades transpacific vessel sizes
  • CSAV to start Asia/Med service
  • Ship turned away from Australia
  • Cathay to add Moscow to network
  • DHL integrates Southeast Asia road network
  • Great Lakes iron ore trade improves
  • Customs, first sale specialist joins ST&R
  • EU serves forwarders on price-fixing probe
  • Agility enters plea on U.S. fraud case
  • EU court rules against Spanish port dues
  • Haiti's Terminal Varreux receives fuel
  • Shanghai restricting hazmats during Expo

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Sale of Landskronavarvet completed
    The Bergen Group's sale of its Swedish hull yard Landskronavarvet to neighboring 'resundsvarvet has been completed, the Norwegian maritime technology group says in a stock exchange release. The company has
  • Fewer tankers for storage purposes
    Oil traders' speculations in oil and petroleum product prices led to a record number of tankers being chartered as floating storage facilities last year. At the peak, almost 150 tankers
  • Prima Shipping and Meriaura acquire Tolkkinen harbour
    The Finnish shipping and logistics companies Prima Shipping Group and Meriaura Group have signed a letter of intent with Stora Enso about taking over the port at the closed-down
  • Bulker freed after ransom was paid
    The Panama-flagged bulk carrier Al Khaliq, with a crew of 26 (24 Indians and two Burmese), has been released after a ransom was paid. The Al Khaliq was hijacked

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • Fuel operations restored at Haiti's main terminal
    Now able to receive containerised cargoes following January 12 earthquake.
  • Sealub Alliance expands in the US and Canada
    Network will produce all marine products and support delivery operations.
  • EMSA report details marine pollution preparedness
    As ship traffic is expected to triple in the Baltic by 2017 a number of spill prevention projects get underway.
  • Rotterdam fuel grade prices stable
    One supplier fully booked until February 15 in Piraeus.
  • Fuel oil exports blocked at Rosbunker terminal
    Russian authorities stop exports from Baltysk.
  • Fuel oil spills in Russian ports
    Spills said to have occurred during bunkering operations.
  • Prices firm in Middle East hub
    Prices firm for second day in Fujairah.
  • Panama bunkering terminal expansion underway
    Project will more than double storage and barge loading capacity.
  • Work starts on Fujairah storage terminal
    Aurora promises 'state of the art' facility.
  • Bunker trading platform to go live
    Navitas Resources says its trading platform has successfully completed its trials.
  • Weak demand as prices firm
    Japanese market expecting little activity for the rest of the week.
  • CEPSA 'fully operational' at Huelva
    Puts in place new supply facilities with dedicated berth for its bunker tanker.
  • SGX targets 3 million mt fuel oil contract volume
    To achieve the monthly volume by end-2010; contract to start trading on February 22.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPYARDS
FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group
Rendsburg/Flensburg
These are German companies operating in the same sector
PORTS
Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records
Long Beach
Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.
TRADE
The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors
Washington/Beijing
Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association
PORTS
The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees
Naples
The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"
PORTS
Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing
Rome
PORTS
Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd
PORTS
Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time
Singapore
Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals
SEAFARERS
Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers
Rome
Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector
PORTS
Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024
Taranto
In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)
DEFENCE
New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea
Mons
The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic
Hong Kong
The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)
SHIPPING
Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast
Keelung
In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU
Brussels
PORTS
Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30
Genoa
The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%
Genoa
Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno
Marseille
New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners
SHIPPING
From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL
Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille
Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network
PORTS
Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority
Athens
The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros
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
Naples
The "systematic non-application of the contractual conditions" to which the three acronyms refer - the institution replies - in fact concerns the punctual verification carried out by the competent offices of this administration of contractual institutions to which the dependent personnel were not entitled.
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
ENVIRONMENT
Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen
Berlin
Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi
PORTS
The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded
The Spice
SHIPPING
Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit
Genoa
It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding
SHIPYARDS
MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India
Gurgaon
Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied
Madrid
Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group
PORTS
Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes
Coper
They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport
MARITIME SERVICES
LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa
Genoa
It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%
St. Petersburg
The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%
SHIPPING
Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport
Oslo
Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years
CRUISES
Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024
Florian
357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers
INDUSTRY
Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports
Lugano
Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year
London
In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records
Hong Kong
In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)
SHIPYARDS
Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe
Brussels
The association represents the European shipbuilding industry
YACHTING
Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal
Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned
PORTS
Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024
Singapore
The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)
EDUCATION
The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters
Castel Volturno
Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments
NEWS
A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros
SHIPPING
Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services
Dubai
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business
Trieste
The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today
PORTS
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg
Oslo/Gothenburg
12-year concession contract
ASSOCIATIONS
The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations
Brussels
BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association
PORTS
Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended
Naples
The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro
Reggio Calabria
They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.
COMPANIES
PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification
Genoa
It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification
MOURNING
Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away
Rome/Gioia Tauro
Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster
PORTS
Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender
Leghorn
It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros
PORTS
Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar
Helsinki
They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started
Melzo
Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit
Shanghai
EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)
INDUSTRY
Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM
Cherasco
This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude
Naples
Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike
LOGISTICS
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
SHIPPING
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
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
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
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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
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