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BRIEFS

January 29, 2010

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*Shipping News* Asset prices hit by supply overhang A SUPPLY overhang in the transport industry is depressing asset prices, even as global economies begin to show signs of recovery. Asian cruise body appoints board of directors FOR the first time, the Asia Cruise Association (which acts for the industry in Asia) has appointed a board of directors in its push to expand the regional cruise tourism industry.

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EU questions competitive probity of Hapag-Lloyd loan guarantees US Customs begins to enforce 10+2 security filing rules China's foreign trade value fell 13.9pc in 2009 APL 2009 box volume off 7pc, but soars 43pc in Nov/Dec Fujian records trade value of US$79.7 billion in 2009 Guangdong trade value down 10.8pc in 2009 DP World's terminals 2009 volume drops 8pc to 25.6 million TEU Ecuador's Guayaquil Multipurpose/Container Terminal is ISO-certified FedEx-commissioned report stresses SMEs, Asian consumer demand PT FPS Indonesia opens in Tangerang, regains ISO:9001 rating IATA: Worse air cargo year in history ends with December advance LAX cargo down 7.4pc volume in 2009, but up 25.3pc in December Lufthansa Cargo flies 75 tonnes of relief to Haiti quake victims New York's JFK makes slight gain, breaking 29-month decline

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MSC upgrades Golden Gate service SCI orders 2 MR product tankers, inducts m.t. Swarna Pushp MoS issues strict norms for port project bidders to hasten development With prices low, domestic shipping lines go on shopping spree Rishi Shipping takes timber logs handling to new highs at Kandla Port Edible oils mainly cause sensitive goods' imports to swell by 35 pc Basmati exports climbing to record 3 m tonnes 4 port projects get PPPAC approval Karaikal port gets linked by rail to Nagore CR flat steel product users seek anti-dumping duty waiver notification

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JANUARY 27, 2010
BNSF speeding up services The BNSF railway company is reducing transit times on 60% of its domestic intermodal premium container traffic services. The reduction of the transit time on BNSF's main transconti... Eurotunnel shuttles 15 million trucks Eurotunnel has transported 15 million lorries through the Channel Tunnel since its truck shuttle service began operations in 1994. The operator celebrated the milestone on board a ... Slump has firm grip on L'beck The global economic slump had a firm grip on the German port of L'beck in 2009. The amount of cargo handled in the hub, that is to say by port operator L'becker Hafen-Gesellschaft ... Port of Seattle reports container traffic growth in December The port of Seattle has reported excellent container traffic results for December 2009, with imports growing by 32.6% and exports by 103%. While other northwestern Pacific ports su... Luka Koper receives presidential support Dr Danilo Türk, the president of Slovenia, visited Luka Koper on 26 January to discuss the port operator's development plans. Türk expressed his support for Luka Koper's plans, as ... Geodis expands Hamburg logistics centre Geodis Logistics Deutschland, a member of the French Geodis group, has expanded its logistics premises in the region of Hamburg (Germany). Geodis Logistics Deutschland and the Humm... Militzer & Münch and Transnatur broaden alliance The international transport and logistics service provider Militzer & Münch, based in St Gallen (Switzerland), is broadening its strategic alliance with the Barcelona-based Spa... Azkar with new Cordoba distribution centre The Spanish logistics service provider Azkar has integrated a new distribution centre in Cordoba into its branch network. The Las Quemadas industrial estate distribution centre is ... Freja Transport to cooperate with Hamann in Belgium Danish transport and logistics operator Freja Transport is starting cooperation with Hamann International Logistics in Belgium on 1 February. Wetteren-based Hamann is one of the co... Leif Krönkvist new Agility area west business development director Agility has appointed Leif Krönkvist as the director of business development of its area west. He will be based in Basel (Switzerland) and report to Hans Enzler, the area CEO. Krön... C.H. Robinson selects Union Pacific as intermodal rail carrier of the year Union Pacific Railroad has been named "intermodal rail carrier of the year) for the frist time by C.H. Robinson, one of the world's largest third-party logistics companie... Cummins' staff rose to green challenge Employees of Cummins Inc. responded to the company's 90th anniversary by participating in an environmental challenge. Since March 2009, 3,200 employees from eleven countries worked... Volvo turns Nissan Diesel into UD Trucks Nissan Diesel Motor Co Ltd, the Volvo Group's Japanese truck company, is being renamed UD Trucks Corporation. In conjunction with the name change, which will take effect on 1 Febru... Hupac opens new terminal in Antwerp The Swiss intermodal operator Hupac has opened a new, outdoor handling terminal at the port of Antwerp (Belgium). The port operator DP World, which is participating in the pla... Japan Airlines decides on new top management positions The Japan Airlines Group has announced the names of the new group president and executive vice-president who will take office on 1 February. Masaru Onishi has been e...

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JANUARY 28, 2010
"Pirate mother ship" spotted Dozen ships stuck in Port Arthur Better year for Havila BV upgrades website Seafarers & International House banquet

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Navy exercises two JHSV options Crowley makes changes in Alaska management Yantai Raffles delivers self-unloader Kirby to build more barges USCG issues Port Security Advisory for Haiti

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JANUARY 28, 2010
DHS begins to phase in new 10+2 requirements Crowley making changes to petroleum distribution group Port Angeles port board taps new Harbor Works member Corps of Engineers slates Columbia jetty repair meeting Port of Tacoma looking for executive director candidates

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Iran mulls IMO appeal over 'unfair sanctions' US sanctions against Iranian lines flouting IMO convention Mega mutuals 'pointless and harmful' Further P&I club mergers will create more problems than benefits, say managers Hedging saves Exmar from loss Gains from hedging helps drive up profit to $43.5m Prosser repeats fears over Dover privatisation MP continues to oppose change of status for Europe's largest ro-ro port. Stolt-Nielsen seeks gas carrier funding Owner looks to banks and outside investors to grow business

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Royal Caribbean avoids 4Q loss ROYAL Caribbean today announced that it doubled its fourth-quarter profits, as it reported promising booking trends JNPT box facilities approved PLANS for a fourth container terminal at JNPT port near Mumbai in India have been approved by the cabinet committee on infrastructure K-Sea shares KO'd A third of K-Sea's public equity value was wiped out Thursday after a surprise loss and an axed dividend Tremors close Haiti port again AFTERSHOCKS have reportedly again closed Haiti's main port, less than a week after it was reopened for aid deliveries Iron miners chase price rise MOVES by the world's biggest iron ore suppliers to negotiate 2010 prices with Japan and South Korea could hit China hard, Deutsche Bank has reported Kremlin uncorks wine inquiry RUSSIA'S trust-busting Federal Antimonopoly Service has determined that wine imports cost 10 times too much ' and has begun a price-rigging inquiry

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Trucker Landstar Earns $70 Million in 2009 Cargoitalia joins Haiti airlift Kansas City Southern Profit Dropped 63 Percent in 2009 ABF Freight Lost $99.9 Million in 2009 Obama Awards States $8 billion for High-Speed Rail Canadian Pacific Profit Climbs 3 Percent Caterpillar Profit Falls 65 Percent U.S. Postal Inspectors to Aid Recovery in Haiti President Presses for Exports to Create Jobs Ocean Carriers Add Africa-Europe Reefer Service From Breakbulk Asia: Emerging Markets Key to Growth Hanjin Absorbs APM Docks at Kaohsiung Houston Port OKs Bayport Spending NY-NJ Port to Unveil Clean-Air Plan Suez Terminal Volume Grows 11 Percent ODFL Earns $34.9 Million Profit for 2009 Kirby Profit Falls 24 Percent U.S. Judge Clears Way for Delaware Dredging

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Super-slow steaming: the jury is still out Sarkozy puts the spotlight on China's Yuan Obama: 'jobs top priority' Michelin wary of slow steaming Maruba boxship on the move?

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JANUARY 28, 2010
OSX preps IPO Upstart Brazilian shipbuilder and FPSO owner files papers to launch Eike Batista's fifth initial public offering. Pirates stopped HMCS Fredericton intercepts skiff full of suspected pirates off Somalia but no weapons found. Ready to beat Richard Fain's Royal Caribbean says it expects far more in first-quarter profits than analysts have projected. Noble profits jump US rig and drillship owners sees fourth-quarter profits rise above Wall Street bets as it prepares for further gains from newbuildings. OGX fixes Eike Batista's oil production outfit charters former Nexus 1 FPSO from sister company at $263,000 per day. RCCL climbs Huge fall in profit no turn-off for investors as Royal Caribbean's shares rise on "better than expected" result. Wet barges suffer Kirby Corp and K-Sea Transportation miss profit expectations in a tough domestic market. K-Sea shares plummet after dividend cut. Rhea grounds Blue Ocean Maritime-controlled general cargoship runs aground in Spain's Algeciras Bay. 'Nothing illegal' Logistical misunderstanding behind brief detention of German tanker Marida Marguerite in Malaysia. Russian raid Murmansk Shipping confirms talks over Sevmash chemical tanker newbuildings, plus Chinese bulkers. Hijacking denied Syrian operator says ship Layla S nowhere near East Africa as reports claim it was seized by Somali pirates. Cash pool China Shipping Group to launch CNY 5bn fund to invest in shipyards and insurance. Bharati up Indian shipyard pushes up nine-month earnings as turnover soars. Veteran free Decomissioned US tanker pulled off mud bank in James River 69 days after breaking free of mooring. Not for sale Russian line Fesco will not sell terminals company stake, despite likely offer from partner. Quarter back Hyundai Mipo's profit down by over 25% in 2009 as newbuilding orders fall. Navios Orion held Greek-charterer bulker joins plethora of panamaxes and Norwegian tanker on US detention list. Stolt happy Niels Stolt-Nielsen pleased with forecast-topping profit at the end of a challenging year. HHI falls Korean yard giant sees fourth quarter profit drop 17% as revenues fall. Sasebo dips Japanese shipbuilder suffers profit drop in first nine months as revenues take a hit. Precious sells Thai owner's clear-out of veteran bulkers continues with disposal of Nayana Naree. Spot a turn off Njal Saevik-led Havila targets more term deals due to poor fourth quarter market in the North Sea. 1 in, 8 in doubt Stolt-Nielsen buys chemical tanker but warns newbuilding octet at SLS could be killed off. Daiichi dives Japanese bulker owner Daiichi Chuo sinks further into the red but raises annual revenue expectations. Wartsila wobbles Finnish engine builder sees profits come in higher than a year ago, but marine equipment orders fall 83%. Tiara taken Globus Maritime panamax finds new charter after stint with Korea Line, but at $46,000 less a day. Cargo crunch US begins policing tougher shipment declaration rules in bid to counter terrorism threats. Under control Oil and gas spill from Vietnamese LPG carrier contained off Binh Dinh province. 15 feared dead Three men rescued but rest of 18-strong crew missing after cargoship sinks off Colombia. Safety shortfalls Three month concentrated inspection campaign finds significant shortcomings in lifeboat safety. Saipem wins work Italian offshore vessel owner wins work for rigs from multiple locations stretching from Africa to Peru. Search called off No hope for Myanmarese seafarer who fell from German boxship CAP Gilbert off Alaska. Saudis order rig Singapore's Keppel FELS yard secures jack-up rig newbuilding order from Saudi Aramco.

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Maritime industry to raise flag on Capitol Hill NYK hikes transatlantic rates CTSA raises currency surcharge again DHL sets up company in Bangladesh Norfolk Southern earnings drop Obama embraces more vigorous trade agenda Companies pursue perfect ISF compliance Ecu-Line Group shuffles European management Villarrubia heads Econocaribe's Puerto Rico office FMC reviews 23 OTI license applications Hanjin to take over APM Kaohsiung facility Suez box terminal grows 11% in 2009

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Less orders but strong result for Wärtsilä Wärtsilä's net sales grew 14 per cent to EUR 5.3 billion and the profitability is reported to be at a record level, 12.1 per cent of net sales Loksa Shipyard sacks its personnel Loksa Shipyard is laying off all its production personnel, consisting of of 525 employees, due to the current order drought. The company will keep two members of its management board Esvagt to build standby vessel for Barents Sea service Esvagt A/S has signed a letter of intent with Eni Norway, subsidiary of the Italian oil exploration company Eni S.p.A, for a harsh environment standby/rescue vessel for all

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Cruise line outlines bunker spending Royal Caribbean Cruises projects marginal increase in its fuel demand. Bunker prices mixed in Europe Average demand and avails in Hamburg. Prices weakening in Fujairah NYMEX showing further losses in early trading. O.W. Bunker appoints new trader in Hong Kong Appointment reflects continued growth of O.W. Bunker in Asia. Global Vision adds lubricant service Dedicated department in London will work with wide selection of lubricant suppliers. Bunker costs pull down Stolt-Nielsen profits Tanker division saw Q4 bunker costs climb by over $9 million. 380 cSt prices in Singapore buck bearish crude Demand in Singapore still weak. New IFO supplier in Malta Double-hulled, double-bottomed vessel will supply in port and OPL. Singapore's residual fuel and distillate stocks decline Bunkering in northeast China unaffected by floating ice Bohai Bay continues bunkering operations despite worsening sea ice formation.

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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

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	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

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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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