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November 25, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping market still 'vulnerable', says Frontline
    Frontline Ltd, the world's biggest operator of supertankers, said the market is still 'vulnerable' after almost five months of unprofitable rates. The shares fell the most in 2 1/2 months in Oslo trading.
  • Viet PM admits failures in Vinashin case
    Vietnam's Prime Minister admitted government failures yesterday in the case of state-run shipping group Vinashin, which has been driven to the brink of bankruptcy ahead of a key Communist Party Congress.
  • Baltic index rises on Chinese coal imports
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose on Tuesday with Chinese coal imports boosting activity on the larger capesize vessels.
  • S Korea urges ships to take extra security measures

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai retains title as world's biggest container port
  • Safmarine profit hits US$186 million in the first 9 months
  • Two containerships collide in the Hooghly south of Calcutta
  • China's ports ease overcapacity from highs of 2009
  • Xinjiang's Horgos customs trade value up 25.5pc on oil imports
  • MOL enters JV venture to start Vietnam tugboat business
  • Likes US recovery, but CMA CGM sees poor facilities, truck shortage ahead
  • Guangxi's Qinzhou port area capacity to reach 100 million tonnes by 2013
  • APL Logistics offers Cambodia-Vietnam container trucking
  • Panalpina management visits Shanghai's Yangshan port
  • DHL looks to boosting market share in India-Africa trade
  • First piracy trial in 400 years to be held in Germany
  • Teras BBC jointly operates multipurpose, heavy lift vessel
  • Baltic Dry Index rises after three weeks of decline
  • Aviation Technical Services may face US$530,250 FAA fine
  • Al Qaeda foiled bomb cheap success, costly for global security
  • Northern Air Cargo flies Boeing 737-300 freighter

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Boxships collide in Kolkata
  • GE Shipping delivers Jag Vikram to buyers
  • Indian tonnage in global shipping falls-Vasan
  • SCI to also use FPO proceeds to increase tonnage
  • Ten-fold rise in LNG-powered ships likely in 5 years
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on polypropylene imports
  • Gems & jewellery exports rise by robust 37.82 pc in Oct.
  • MMTC to import 60K tonnes of pulses
  • Seafood exports to US rise by 38 pc in H1
  • Spices export earnings up by 13 pc in April-Oct.
  • MPs' panel favours single regulator for all ports
  • NM Port eyeing exports of more maize, foodgrains
  • Navi Mumbai airport project cleared
  • Several associations join hands to represent air cargo industry
  • US Air Forwarders seek risk-based assessment, not 100 pc cargo screening
  • Infra tops in contribution to GDP
  • SEZ developers get more time to finish projects
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends
  • IMF chief coming
  • New EU stand on biofuels irks Indonesia & Malaysia
  • Unido brings out guidebook for exporters
  • World food imports to cross $1 trillion in 2010-FAO

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
  • Latek Lojistik plans to build logistics centre in Kenya
    The Turkish logistics company Latek Lojistik is planning to build a logistics centre in Kenya. The logistics provider would like to offer storage and distribution services to its c...
  • UPS Logistics Technologies to be acquired by Thoma Bravo
    The US express service provider UPS has agreed to sell its UPS Logistics Technologies unit to Thoma Bravo LLC, a leading private equity investment firm. Financial details were...
  • Ceva invests to support growing home delivery business in the UK
    Ceva Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, has invested in a new UK customer contact centre and deployed an additional new vehicle fleet of 24 units to supp...
  • Safi Airways trying to bypass EU ban on Afghan carriers
    The European Commission's ban on flights from Afghanistan, which took effect on 23 November, is a serious setback for scheduled traffic between Afghanistan and Europe, as well as f...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding names set for revival

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • PIERS date reveals US toy imports growing
  • Evergreen Line to begin vessel sharing deal with MCC
  • APL Logistics hiring pair of intermodal experts
  • Marcon brokers sale of Island Tug & Barge vessel
  • Boeing set to purchase Summit Aeronautics Group

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • CMA CGM close to sealing debt deal
    Box line said to have reached agreement with its banks after successful talks with Yildirim group
  • CMA CGM approaches French government for cash injection
  • CMA CGM could get $500m Turkish boost
  • CMA CGM first half revenues up 41%
  • IMO demands autonomy in emission-reduction measures
    Organisation to demand sole responsibility for implementing measures to curb...
  • Why you need to know what happened inside the...
  • Enough funds available to build new box terminals
    Banking system can cope with the industry's need to expand capacity as volumes...
  • Looming capacity gap could trigger box port...
  • Shipyard slippages set to continue
    Drewry report claims that yards' failure to deliver on time has brought relief to...
  • Newbuild delivery delays lift owners' market...

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Frontline profits but also warns
    FRONTLINE today reported net profits of $12.3M for 3Q10, compared with losses of $5.6M in the same period last year
  • Storm-tossed ship returns
    MAERSK Sembawang today returned to service, two weeks after diverting to Le Havre because it had lost 26 containers in a storm
  • Rare-earth exports resume
    CHINA has restored export shipments of rare-earth minerals to Japan after a two-month suspension, trade minister Akihiro Ohata said today
  • Vietnam-Lehman tie reported
    VIETNAM reportedly plans to restructure Vinashin, the debt-ridden shipbuilder, by bringing in the man who organised the break-up and sale of the Asian Lehman Brothers operations
  • UK seizes £500,000 in pot
    UK BORDER Agency officials said today officers have arrested a man in the seizure of 188kg of cannabis resin worth about £500,000 ($790,000) at Harwich's port
  • Frontline sells Navig8 stake
    FRONTLINE said today it has sold its 15.8% stake in Navig8, the Singapore operator of about 100 product and chemical carriers
  • EC warns Greece on crews
    GREECE was warned today that it risks EC fines if it fails to open to non-Greeks the positions of captain and chief mate on its flagged ships
  • Kremlin slices thin indeed
  • Migrant cap shipping harm seen
  • Canada shakes drybulk sector
  • MISC's earnings rocket
  • Portugal port workers strike
  • Retrial won in yard deaths
  • DHL sees 8% revenue growth
  • Independent Tankers falls

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Investigation begins into West Bengal boxship prang
  • FMC 'Fact Finding' to report in December
  • US growth hinges on Black Friday
  • Carriers pass on Panama Canal fee hike
  • Tesco eyes 'quadruple' Chinese expansion

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Jensen: 'Thanks for your help'
    Frontline CEO takes a swipe at owners for not joining spot withdrawal but suggests 2011 will be "fairly good" for VLCCs.
  • Judge settles Trico OSV battle
    GE offloads one of three OSVs caught in bankrupt US offshore owner's road to redemption.
  • Maersk bites back in cake fight
    Tasty Danish riposte puts the knife into Nautilus' "let them eat cake" jibe over profits party.
  • Floatel closes in on Oslo float
    Swedish rig owner pins date and price range for $50m public offering in Norway.
  • Tsakos tanker to the rescue
    Greek owner's suezmax Triathlon plucks sailors from Atlantic after marathon shipwreck ordeal.
  • Tiete seals Transpetro tender
    'Virtual' shipyard puts finishing touches on $231m newbuilding contract forged with Sergio Marchado-led tanker titan.
  • Greek strike misery drags on
    Ferry crews extend wage walk-out at ports until Friday at least, as they seek pay rise of 2%.
  • Cautious divi dents Frontline stock
    Frontline shares are on the slide in Oslo following a weak outlook and a smaller than expected third quarter payout.
  • Arbitrator to decide Restis row
    Ukrainian charterer calls in mediator after Greek bulker brought back to Mumbai in cargo dispute.
  • BBC inks US alliance
    German heavylift owner expands US footprint by forging fresh partnership with Teras Cargo Transport.
  • Mogster bets on bonds again
    Dof aiming to grab over $120m from a bond issue just weeks after a subsidiary completed an identical move.
  • Shih Wei on the wane
    Taiwanese bulker owner sees profit slip as investment income chopped back.
  • Stena Line to widen 2010 losses
    Swedish ferry company facing SEK 280m deficit this year, while Stena Bulk will also be in the red.
  • Devil is in the lack of detail
    Secrecy surrounding Tsakos Energy Navigation's plan for a pair of newbuildings is weighing on its share price, JP Morgan says.
  • Liner rise drives MISC
    Malaysian owner's profit lifted by better boxship rates and heavy engineering performance.
  • Maersk: 'Let them eat cake'
    Maersk Line's invitation for crew to eat cake in celebrating $4bn profit riles officers' union Nautilus.
  • Big John sells Navig8 stake
    Frontline has sold its stake in Singapore tanker operator at a modest loss.
  • UCS in talks over loan
    Russian shipyard group wants $1bn to build two new plants in the east with Daewoo and Yantai Raffles.
  • Dobson: 'No pirate boarding'
    Cypriot manager of tanker Norna N says razor wire prevented hijacking as sources say citadel used.
  • Golden Ocean boosted to buy
    Investors urged to pick up shares in John Fredriksen-led company which has "perfected the art of charter coverage".
  • Hong Kong detains four ships
    Hanseatic Lloyd boxship and Calany tanker among quartet of safety check failures.
  • Erhama debuts with tug order
    New $2.8bn Qatari shipyard to build 19 vessels for port of Messaieed, with more to come.
  • HHI orders jump 55% in 2010
    Korean shipbuilding giant reveals big increase in new business to end-October as owners return.
  • All-Star launches new passenger run
    Philippines owner starting service to Bohol with ro-ro acquired from Korea.
  • Mermaid adds to war chest
    Australian offshore vessel owner takes acquisition pot past $60m as it completed latest share issue.
  • ITC uncertain over VLCCs
    Ending of bareboat charters for two tankers could hit Frontline-owned company's future profit, it warns.
  • Neptune axes chief exec
    Christian Lange has effectively been given the boot at Australian offshore engineering company.
  • Volgograd edges into profit
    Russian shipbuilder turns around big loss last year in first nine months of 2010.
  • Long Beach bucks trend
    Total container volumes at the US west coast port have reached their highest level in three years.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Maersk, Argos announce settlement
  • Safmarine nets $186 million through Q3
  • Matson raises rates, THCs on Hawaii service
  • UPS sells technology unit
  • Rail-barge returns to operation in Virginia next month
  • APL Logistics snares intermodal vets
  • L.A. redevelops historic port warehouses
  • Battle against illegal tiger trade strengthens
  • U.S. condemns Iceland's whale meat trade
  • BIS seeks upgrade to on-line registration in SNAP-R
  • Del. port handles rocket cargo for NASA contractor
  • Great Lakes shipyards boost employment

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Wisby Tankers investing heavily ' orders two asphalt tankers
    Finally it was confirmed, the rumour that has been circling in the market for a while: Wisby Tankers is investing heavily and orders two asphalt tankers on 15,000 DWT each
  • Six flag states spotless
    Six out of 107 flag states came through without remark on this year's Flag State Performance Table. The table is issued yearly by the Round Table of international shipping associations
  • Large part of container fleet on extra slow steaming
    Currently, 93 per cent of the Far East'North Europe loops and 80 per cent of the Far East'Mediterranean loops have adopted Extra Slow Steaming, ESS, French Alphaliner estimates

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Crude futures slightly rise
    Market worries fade over concerns of growing crude stockpiles.
  • Fujairah bunker prices steady
    Durban deliveries available for supply up to and including December 7.
  • European bunker prices show little movement
    Bunker market quiet in Hamburg.
  • Pipeline fee introduced in Suriname
    Not all 'bunker only' calls can be conducted in anchorage.
  • Figures suggest Rotterdam fuel sales still falling
    Bunker sales likely to be down for third year in a row.
  • 'Surge' of interest in fuel efficiency
    Eniram to launch three web-based seminars to help ship operators optimise fuel use.
  • Bunker prices maintain softening trend
    Lacklustre demand at Asia's key bunker, say traders.
  • Tail wagging the dog in crude market
    Prices have dropped despite strengthening fundamentals as financial flows exert influence.
  • Bahrain tests bunker spill readiness
    'Region could take up to 50 years' to recover from an oil spill.
  • Bunker operations continue despite border attack
    South Korean port agents urge tanker and cargo vessels operators to take extra security measures.
  • O.W. Bunker launches physical operations in Panama
    South America is a 'critical' market for future growth.
  • ABB wins $58 million deal to install multi-fuel propulsion system
    Installation to take place on six LNG transport vessels, says ABB.

›››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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