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September 13, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Vale borrows US$1.2b for 12 new vessels
    Vale, the world's largest iron ore producer, said it plans to borrow US$1.23 billion from two Chinese lenders to finance the construction of 12 shipping vessels, taking advantage of falling borrowing costs to fund expansion.
  • Fire briefly halts shipping at large Venezuela refinery
    A fire tore through a dock where an oil tanker was loading on Saturday, briefly halting shipping at Venezuela's 310,000 barrel-per-day Cardon refinery days after a blaze shut another of the Opec member's oil units.
  • Pirates attack car carrier off Indonesia; crew unharmed
    Pirates boarded a Japanese auto transport ship and robbed its crew off Indonesia late on Friday, but no one was injured and the undamaged ship resumed its voyage, Japanese media quoted the transport ministry as saying.

Sched Netweb site
  • Global Shipper' Forum demands tough anti-trust laws in Asia
  • OECD sees box trade rising 10pc this year and 10pc next
  • China trade up 40pc to US$1.88 trillion in eight months
  • China strives to improve foreign investment climate: Xi Jinping
  • Taicang port launches two new services to Taiwan
  • ZIM levies US$250/TEU and $350/FEU atlantic rate hike
  • Maersk accused of anti-competitiveness at Gujarat Pipavav Port
  • Algiers congestion surcharge, and raft of others from MSC
  • North American demand for intermodal box shipments is booming
  • China Express Air resumes flights after close call landing
  • Cathay-Dragonair cargo up 13.1pc to 149,009 tonnes in August
  • Cargolux boosts transpacific, and adds 4th Taipei service
  • Locals to spend US$3.5 million on MidAmerica for Boeing plant
  • United Airlines sees RPMs rise 2.5pc in August

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DCI to pay 30 pc dividend on Rs 70 cr. net
  • SCI follow-on offer likely in Dec.
  • WCO praises ISSA for upgrading quality standards
  • GPPL's equity shares listed at premium
  • Mormugao Port now ISPS-compliant with Access Control System
  • Trade upset with poor roads ear JNPT
  • Tuticorin Port emerges as major hub for coastal shipping
  • Consolidators resigned to less hectic Christmas
  • CWC pays 38 pc dividend
  • Increasing cargo handling pace & space on AAI radar
  • India, Bangladesh closer to rail alignments in Tripura
  • Pune CHAA unanimously elects office-bearers for 2010-12
  • Three of Iran's 5 FTZs close to India, offer tax sops
  • 14 pc rise in direct tax mop-up during April-Aug.
  • 2 pc of net may have to be set aside for CSR
  • Metal recycling cos seek softer rules to import radiation detection gadgets
  • Need seen to provide SEZs ample room to thrive
  • Policy on special mfg zones likely by year-end
  • Spices exporters want VKGUY sops back
  • CII holding rare event with world's exceptional strategist in creative thinking
  • US keen on better ties with India-US official

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
  • Norbert Dentressangle service provider for Brakes Group
    The French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle has been appointed to provide a frozen consolidated distribution service by leading foodservice supplier, ...
  • Panopa organising 300th steel coil transport run for Petrofer
    The German logistics service provider Panopa Logistik GmbH, based in Duisburg, has organised the transport of steel coils for the 300th time for the Swiss firm Petro...
  • TNT expands activities in China
    The Amsterdam (Netherlands)-based postal and CEP operator TNT plans to invest EUR 170 million in Chinese domestic road delivery services over the next few years. TNT's EUR 170...
  • GL releases study for fuel cell systems on seagoing vessels
    Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and the Hamburg City Administration for Urban Development and Environment have compiled a market study for fuel cell systems. One conclusion of the study&nb...
  • Hybrid HGVs on trial in Quebec
    Hybrid trucks are undergoing trials on the streets of Quebec (Canada). The project should encourage forwarders to change to hybrid trucks. The study is being financed to the tune o...
  • New study shows European seaports recovering well
    According to a new study compiled by SCI Verkehr, an independent German consulting firm, European seaports are recovering noticeably. This means that the ports'...
  • Gebrüder Weiss appoints new director
    The Gebrüder Weiss group, headquartered in Lauterach (Vorarlberg, Austria), has selected its long-serving employee Werner Hagen to be the director of the company's finance and acco...
  • Horizon Lines receives 2010 Quest for Quality Award
    Horizon Lines, Inc, a leading US-based domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company, has been awarded a 2010 Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management magazine....
  • UIRR lambastes German automobile industry association study
    The association of combined transport companies (UIRR) has sharply criticised a study commissioned by the German Automotive Industry association VDA. The study's findings claimed t...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Tidewater to raise $425 million in private placement

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Washington governor delivers Washington State Ferries report
  • US rail intermodal numbers hit high point during week
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition completes deal for seven tankers
  • Port of Seattle donates pair of airport fire trucks
  • Trucking association reports fatality numbers at record low

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • IG slams insurance ban on Iran ships
    International Group warns ban will drive shipowners with exposure to Iran sanctions to clubs outside Europe
  • Caution the watchword on trade with Iran
  • The unknowns abound on the impact of sanctions
  • Disentangling insurers from Iran's complex web
  • Cheng joins Navios as VLCC deal is sealed
    Navios Acquisition recruits Fred Cheng to bolster its business in Asia after taking...
  • Bold conservatism of Navios tanker move
  • Cargo shortage and new ships darken dry bulk supramax outlook
    Brokers cast doubt spot market will be able to pick up towards the end of the year
  • Owners turn blind eye to overcapacity crisis
  • Hellennic Shipyards sale stalls
    Fresh demands from Greek navy could derail sale to Abu Dhabi Mar
  • Owners gear up for growth by going to...

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • John Holland closes Oz port deal
    JOHN HOLLAND Group has won a A$276M ($256M) contract to build wharf infrastructure for Rio Tinto's Cape Lambert Port B project in Western Australia
  • Two held in HK ivory smuggling
    ANCHOVIES reportedly turned out to be elephant tusks when Hong Kong customs searched two shipping containers
  • China's iron ore imports fall
    IRON ORE imports to China plunged 13% in August, the biggest drop in seven months, the General Administration of Customs said today
  • Ukraine rejects grain curbs
    UKRAINE today rejected the option of restricting grain exports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Teamsters Seeks Major Restructuring at YRC
  • NS Chief Moorman Says Rail Legislation Must Wait
  • Virginia Ends Consideration of Three Terminal Bids
  • Truckload Spot Rates Level Off, Carriers Eye Contracts
  • KCS Sees Mexico-US Container Growth
  • Cargo Tonnage in India Grows 1 Percent
  • Appliance Makers Embracing Near-Sourcing, Freight Exec Says
  • Railcar Owners Reduce Idled Fleet
  • CP Expands Intermodal Train Productivity 45 Percent
  • Conversions Signal Business Turnaround, says AEI
  • Obama Disappoints Waterways Operators
  • Trucker Knight to Build Fleet, Sees Few Acquisitions
  • Frankfurt Cargo Volume Hits August Record
  • ABF Talks with Teamsters, Lobbies Congress
  • P&G Building Huge China Distribution Center
  • What Constitutes a Contract?
  • Lufthansa Boosts August Cargo 18.7 Percent
  • The Coastal Debate
  • GOP Senator Talks with Obama on Transport Policy
  • If the Class Fits'
  • One-Stop Drop
  • UK to Offer Legislation to Privatize Royal Mail

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Iran isolated?
    The past couple of weeks have seen the Japanese and South Korean Governments follow the United Nations Security Council (UN) and administrations in the European Union and the US and impose more rigorous sanctions on Iran over fears of what it's nuclear development programme is all about.
  • HSBC Global Research points to slowing rates of growth
  • MSC collision case still on-going
  • Japan and India to strike FTA
  • Taiwan's duo report healthy H1 10 results
  • East African ports fight for landlocked cargo

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • K-Sea crew fingered in barge bash
    NTSB says disabled duck boat's radio warnings to K-Sea tug fell on deaf ears prior to fatal allision in US waterway.
  • Banks back Vale VLOCs
    Brazilian mining behemoth bags $1bn loan to bankroll 12 bulker newbuildings.
  • Siem PSV scores EMGS gig
    Oslo-listed survey player rings Norwegian offshore outfit for aid in acquiring 3D data.
  • Navios seals Cheng tanker deal
    Navios Maritime Acquisition ties up seven-unit VLCC swoop amid rumours about seller Fred Cheng's job prospects.
  • Pirates caught red handed in IRTC
    Danish Navy forced to shoot through skiff's bow as dramatic pictures show suspects dumping weapons.
  • Broker Steensland hospitalised
    Elderly Norwegian shipbroker Inge Steensland suffers stroke and is taken to hospital, TradeWinds hears.
  • Hong Kong seizes smuggled ivory
    Customs agents crack open containers to seize $1.4m worth of undocumented elephant tusks destined for China.
  • Union fights BC Ferries ruling
    Canadian arbitrator says masters and other senior officers should be excluded from workers' organisation.
  • Blaze closes PDVSA crude terminal
    A key Caribbean tanker transhipment terminal has been put out of action by a major fire.
  • Tidewater eyes buys with refinancing
    Dean Taylor-led offshore vessel owner to raise $425m in two private placements with tonnage on menu.
  • Quotes of the week
    Norwegians wax lyrical about Brazilians as Todd Hornbeck prepares to give US decision makers a ticking off.
  • Missing today's paper in Norway?
    Due to a flight problem from London Heathrow, TradeWinds will be delivered in Norway on Monday.
  • New5 In Numb3rs
    Top tanker owner NITC is facing sanctions trouble despite efforts to distance itself from the Iranian state while a group of hijackers find piracy doesn't always pay.
  • CSC eyes return to glory
    Sri Lankan owner aiming to make a profit within six months and expand into passenger shipping.
  • Lauritzen confirms Caecilie sale
    Danish owner says 2009-built capesize has gone to Sinokor of South Korea.
  • Samsung hauls in five
    South Korean shipbuilder says it has won orders for five tankers and an offshore platform.
  • Tanker blast leads to spill
    Clean-up continues following explosion in cargo tank on FSO off Indonesia.
  • Forklift fiasco at Newcastle
    Driver rescued after plunging into sea while unloading P&O cruiseship in Australia.
  • Warship and tug collide
    UK destroyer damaged in collision with Svitzer vessel off Southampton.
  • Gotlandia II ferry hits ramp
    No injuries reported after Rederi AB Gotland vessel suffers damage at port of Oskarshamn.
  • Marineco opts for Damen
    Scottish vessel operator goes to Dutch specialist shipbuilder for offshore wind industry newbuilding
  • Kawasaki Kinkai to rise
    Japanese bulker and ro-ro owner looking forward to better first half although revenue increase to be modest.
  • Passengers tell of 'horror cruise'
    Pullmantur abandons African cruise in the Canaries after air con, toilets and electricity fail.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • GSF:Carriers skirt contracts on 'unprecedented scale'
  • Navy captures pirates on containership
  • Seaboard offers new Belize service
  • Investigators study role of cargo in UPS plane crash
  • Cathay air freight volume up 13%
  • Seaway floats high on grain shipments
  • Obama's infrastructure proposal excludes waterways
  • Norfolk Southern opens Heartland Corridor
  • U.S. exports up 1.8% in July
  • Gallo-Aquino named Ryder's controller
  • Dascher opens sea freight branch in Rotterdam
  • U.S. freight brokers report 2Q results
  • Singapore container volume up 10% in July
  • Busan container volume, services rise
  • Hong Kong July volume hits two-year high

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • AtoB@C to order newbuilding
    AtoB@C Shipping in Ystad on the Swedish south coast has ordered a newbuildning from the Dutch shipyard Bodewes. The newbuilding is a 4.000 DWT dry cargo vessel with
  • Dueodde sold to New Zealand
    Bornholmstrafikken has sold their ropax ferry Dueodde to a New Zealand buyer in accordance with the future plan for the traffic to Bornholm. Dueodde will be delivered after docking shortly
  • Two Danish vessels sold on auction
    Two Danish owned vessels have been sold via auctions. In Miami the German Lubeca Marine Management hammered down the coaster Stella Maris for USD 3.5 million. The 2008-built
  • STX Norway to build LNG powered PSV
    STX Norway Offshore has entered into a new contract with Olympic Shipping for the building of an LNG powered Platform Supply Vessel. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in Q1

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Bunkers waiting for more market direction
    Debate between bulls and bears still ongoing.
  • Bullish crude nudges bunker numbers higher
    Firming mostly seen, but local factors coming into play.
  • Performance monitoring can cut bunker costs
    Eniram says its Fleet Performance Monitoring System (FLEET) allows active monitoring of key performance indicators.
  • End of week prices mainly down in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $1.50 in early trading.
  • IFO prices rise in Fujairah
    Tight avails for prompt deliveries in UAE bunker hub.
  • LNG marine fuel an 'economically positive reality'
    DNV to class 'world's first' LNG-fuelled coaster.
  • German owner to pioneer LNG-fuelled container ship
    A first for use of LNG as fuel on a container ship and in worldwide trading says partner DNV.
  • Bunker operations will 'start in a big way'
    But SLPA chairman refuses to give details of Hambantota plans.
  • Bulker 'to blame' for Mumbai collision, says inquiry
    Bio-cleaning 'oil zapper' being used to clear bunker spill.
  • Hong Kong IFO prices up by $5.50 pmt
    Demand generally weak in key Asian ports.
  • ABS to study add-on device for 3-4% enchanced propulsion
    Teams up with Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute for two year R&D project.
  • Wartsila Marine ECC product improves power by 8-12%
    Uses 'Organic Rankine Cycle' technology to generate more energy.
  • 10% of Germanischer Lloyd fleet to get Environmental Passport
    Reflection of trend to reduce environmental implications of shipping, company says.
  • Aegean expands bunkering operations with newbuild
    Takes delivery of new bunker tanker to serve markets in Gibraltar and Tangiers, Morocco.

›››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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