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BRIEFS

June 27, 2011

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*Shipping News* China, Vietnam agree to resolve maritime dispute China and Vietnam pledged yesterday to resolve their maritime dispute through peaceful negotiations, a sign of easing tension over rival claims in the South China Sea which is believed to be rich in oil and gas. Ore ship rents rise on busiest trade route A surge in hiring of vessels to haul iron ore has lifted transportation costs for the steelmaking ingredient to a six-month high on the commodity-shipping market's busiest trade route.

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APL passes on slow-steaming savings to shippers in surcharge reductions Two Chilean boxships collide in Shanghai, 26 containers overboard Shanghai index contracts for fifth straight week, but less than expected More carriers and shipowners continue to order mega boxships Japan extends anti-trust immunity to carriers for four more years Grand China postpones announced weekly service to Australia Manila's ICTSI, Port of Portland, Oregon state open logistics facility First quay section at Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 development gets wet Logwin wins spare parts distribution for Austrian STILL Siemens Mobility wins massive cargo handling system contract from Delhi Miami International Airport enlarges cargo handling footprint Aloha Air Cargo takes delivery of first of two new Saab 340As

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AGS World starts CBD Belapur operations Retailers upgrade cold chain infra to bring down wastage El Salvador seeks Indian investment in ports Engg goods exports jump 119 pc in May Probe initiated against dumping of Japanese digital plates DP World Nhava Sheva receives coveted environment award Essar may pump in 600 cr. in Canadian port facility Over three week strike at Cochin Shipyard called off BCHAA felicitates outgoing Chief Commissioner, welcomes incoming officers CONCOR commissions ICD-Khodiyar CSC to set up cargo terminal at Delhi airport Comm. Ministry to begin sectoral review of exports in July Forex reserves climb a tad by $ 59 m Govt gives nod to export extra 5 lakh t sugar RBI may allow banks' MF arms to back infra funds Silver imports tumble in May MV Lone performs SAL's heaviest lift ever PPG conference wraps up

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JUNE 24, 2011
Bangladesh identifies new locations for capital airport The Bangladesh Government has selected three locations for the construction of the new USD 7.2billion Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib International Airport which will provide the country'... Palletways sets record in Spain and expands to Germany The Palletways Group is growing despite the difficult economic conditons. In the past six years the English palletised freight service provider has expanded from three to twelve co... New way bill regulations in France France has changed the requirements for a national way bill. Now, the new way bill is no longer bound to a particular form but it has to include some basic information, such as add... Work in the Fréjus Tunnel Due to safety and maintenance work in the Fréjus Tunnel, traffic will be rescheduled next Sunday 26 June 2011 between 18:00 and 22:00. Furthermore, the 2nd, 9th and 23rd July 2011 ... Dagab is Climate Comet of the Year Axfood's logistics company Dagab has received the eco-award 'Climate Comet of the Year'. The award is given by Green Cargo to a company that has made major improvements to the clim... Double-track-line-Construction China-Myanmar started The work on a 330 km double-track railway line from Kunming in China to Myanmar has started. More than 75% of the line will be in tunnel or cutting given the mountainous terrain. 1... CN to sell assets of IC RailMarine Terminal and enter into related 10-year coal transportation agreement North America's Railroad CN announced a definitive agreement to substantially sell all of the assets of IC RailMarine Terminal Company (ICRMT) to Raven Energy, LLC, an affiliate of... Hitachi Transport System establishes an Australian subsidiary Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. (HTS) has established an Australian subsidiary, whose name is Hitachi Transport System (Australia) Pty. Ltd.. The Australian HTS Corporation was foun... Gudrun Winner-Athens confirmed as chairwoman for Kombiverkehr The limited partners of the German Kombiverkehr KG have elected a new supervisory board. During which Gudrun Winner-Athens was confirmed as chairwoman. Helmut Eder of LKW Walter (A... Rhenus-Group acquires deep-sea terminal in Rotterdam The Rhenus Port Logistics further enhance their involvement in Rotterdam: At Europe's biggest seaport, the logistics provider took over effective 1 Juni a 200,000 sqm deep-sea term... Stena Line equips first ferry with wind turbine As the world's first shipping line, the Swedish Stena Line equips a ferry with 2 vertical wind turbines fixed to the bow of the vessel. The Stena Jutlandica which is used on the ro... ICTSI Davao doubles reefer capacity Davao Integrated Port Services & Stevedoring Corp. (DIPSSCOR), port services provider in Sasa Wharf in the Port of Davao in southern Philippines and subsidiary of International... Logwin assumes overnight transports for Still in Austria The worldwide acting logistics provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxemburg) has acquired Still Gesellschaft m.b.H. in Austria as a new customer. Since March 2011 the manufac... Roland Vimo heads new LH Cargo Charter office in Miami Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency GmbH has opened an office in Miami. It will function as the basis for customer liaison and the development of the Latin American market. The Miami of... Oman Air Cargo offers RFS on European roads with Jan de Rijk After the recent launch of an appropriate service in their home country, (see ITJ Daily dated 31 May) Oman Air Cargo with Jan de Rijk Logistics is using a freight feeder service fo... Aircharter: Richard Thompson moves to New York Air Charter Service's New York office welcomes Richard Thompson as its new Cargo Sales Director, replacing Stuart Smith who has transferred to the company's Paris operation. Thomps... Saudi Airlines Cargo increases the freighter fleet Saudi Airlines Cargo is expanding its freighter fleet by 3 additional B747's to increase frequencies on the scheduled services and create more capacity for the charter market. The ...

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JUNE 24, 2011
Ocean Rig UDW Inc. exercises drill ship option at Samsung Innovative robot increases shipyard productivity Navy shipbuilders join Shipbuilders Council of America U.S.imposes sanctions on Iranian port operator Good year for American Club

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JUNE 24, 2011
APL alters surcharge scheme to factor-in slow-steaming US rail freight numbers roll to positive side for week Congressman pleased with progress for minorities at Coast Guard Academy Diana Shipping inks deal for bulk carrier time charter TITAN Salvage changing face of management team makeup

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JUNE 24, 2011
Weak suezmax spot market pushes earnings below aframaxes But brokers believe a floor has been found on the benchmark West Africa to US route, preventing further falls Australian capesizes break through the $8 per tonne barrier Prices hit three-month highs for iron ore destined for China as chartering activity picks up in Pacific Korea Line charters out two VLCCs for five years to AET Annual rates of $27,000-$34,000 per day will not be enough to hit breakeven though, brokers say DryShips takes plunge with seventh Samsung drillship newbuilding Option exercised against background of strengthening ultra-deepwater market Iran sanctions: who stands to lose out Port suppliers also hit, with complications developing if contract included maintenance Maersk Line poised to axe Bandar Abbas services Top carriers consider action after US targets Iranian ports operator Tidewater Middle East over alleged link with Revolutionary Guards IRISL poised to sue Brussels for sanctions damages Iranian box line says the EU has not proved it has engaged in outlawed trade Rise in new lower-rated tonnage is potential problem for P&I Clubs Standard warns erosion of premium base would mean future claims could not be met Transpacific shippers renege on contracts as rates soften Ocean carriers are now the complaining as customers fail to meet minimum quantity commitments Hamburg joins its rivals in offering green ship discounts Port follows Antwerp and Rotterdam in reducing fees by up to 10% for vessels that fulfil ecological standards Maersk to use 'fines' to cut container no-shows and missed sailings Pilot scheme sees huge impact on operating costs as downfalls drop from 40% to 4% Rise in shipmanagers recruited for arrest work Graig Ship Management providing more services to banks from a debt perspective Newhaven outlines growth masterplan UK port to target offshore windfarm logistics and develop an existing ferry link Ports could be influential in reducing greenhouse gas One of the least polluting links in the maritime supply chain could still encourage others to cut emissions US business logistics costs up 10% Maritime costs up 14%, with overcapacity set to be a problem for 'several years' Rotterdam sets out its stall for 20 years of growth Rise in container volumes means greater need for better links to the hinterland and to inland terminals Socking it to Iran The US sanctions against Tidewater Middle East could hurt friends as well as enemies Lest we forget our seafarers If the Day of the Seafarer is ever going to be more than a nine-day wonder, it is up to the industry to put its shoulders behind the IMO and fight rather harder for its employees Downfall or triumph? Maersk's introduction of a "no-show" charge can be justified, but it remains unclear how shippers whose cargo is rolled over will be compensated Global Ports Investments raises $534m in IPO Proceeds to fund capital investment programmes in Russian ports segment UK coastguard must be cut despite parliamentary outcry Maritime and Coastguard Agency chief says that even if government proposals are amended, the status quo must go Seanergy opts for one-for-15 reverse split Restis-backed dry bulk owner reaches for maximum authorised ratio to combat sinking share price Big egos will keep dry bulk sector small and fragmented Owners say consolidation will only occur if banks force struggling players to do so

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JUNE 24, 2011
GPI sells below target RUSSIA'S Global Ports International has sold shares in its London IPO this week below their price target, bank sources told Fairplay today India defends Suez response THE INDIAN government told Fairplay today that there were "misunderstandings" surrounding its role in the rescue of seafarers on board the general cargo ship Suez Capesizes sought for Richards Bay/China BROKERS told Fairplay today that there is emerging interest in hiring Capesizes to ship South African steam coal to China Weser deepening moves closer DEEPENING of the Germany's river Weser for ultra large container ships has received backing from the state governments of Bremen and Lower Saxony Kremlin holds reins on grain RUSSIA'S government has announced that it will impose a penalty duty on grain exports if domestic prices reach 6,500 rubles ($232) per tonne Seafarers given $75 in 'danger pay' SEAFARERS have reported that they are being paid $75 in 'danger pay' to travel through areas at a high risk of piracy, Fairplay has been told MCA revises cuts plan A REVISED plan for changes to the UK's coastguard will be submitted by the UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency following criticisms from a parliamentary committee, Fairplay has been told Clean products provide mixed bag RATES for long-range clean products shipments picked up this week on higher demand from Japan, but mid-range voyages from Singapore to East Asia suffered from oversupply Public entries plotted MANY PRIVATE owners are hoping to tap public equity and debt markets, according to a new survey by Marine Money and ABN AMRO Six win at SASI Awards Five organisations won trophies at last night's Safety at Sea International Awards, hosted by Fairplay's sister publication, Safety at Sea International Penny stocks split TWO NASDAQ-listed companies with heavily depressed stocks have confirmed extremely high ratio reverse stock splits to bolster their share prices LNG sentiment surges THIS WEEK'S Marine Money conference in New York has been dominated by extremely bullish views on the LNG sector amidst gloom on drybulk and crude tankers Singapore seeks port workers SINGAPORE today launched a training scheme for up to 10,000 port workers India makes play for global ports INDIA is planning to set up a company to invest in overseas ports and container terminals, similar to Dubai's DP World and Singapore's PSA, Fairplay was told today Tanker shares drop on IEA move SHARES in leading listed tanker companies were mostly trading slightly lower in Europe this morning after sustaining heavy losses yesterday in New York

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JUNE 24, 2011
Horizon Wins Bank Loan Amendment Horizon Lines said its banks agreed to relax their financial covenants under the carrier's revolving credit facility, preserving the carrier's... US, EU Agree on Supply Chain Mutual Recognition The U.S. and European Union plan to implement mutual recognition of their supply chain security programs by the end of... Rail Automobile Shipments Reach Two-Month High Shipments of automobiles and other vehicles on North American railroads jumped to their highest point since mid-April in the week... Energy Department Rescinds Crude Oil Transport Waiver The Department of Energy reversed its position within 24 hours on the use of Jones Act vessels for transportation of... CARB Extends Clean-Fuel Zone The California Air Resources Board is extending the zone in which vessel operators in Southern California must burn low-sulfur fuel,... Deal Clears Way for Major Chicago Rail Project A new agreement between Norfolk Southern Railway and the Illinois Department of Transportation will allow work to start on a... Russia's Global Ports IPO Raises $534 Million Global Ports raised $534 million from an initial public offering in London valuing Russia's biggest container terminal operator at $2.35... US Steel Imports Rose 5.6 Percent in May U.S. steel Imports increased by 5.6 percent in May from April, according to preliminary government figures. "The increase... Surcharge, Freight Rate Updates for June 20-24 Freight costs on shipments from India to West Africa will go up substantially effective July 1 following a port congestion... Carriers Implementing Fees for No-Show, Rolled Shipments Ocean carriers are moving toward space and volume guarantees in agreements with shippers that include fees on both shippers and... Durable Goods Orders Rise 1.9 Percent New orders for U.S. manufactured goods rose 1.9 percent in May, buoyed by a jump in aircraft sales, and the... Hub Group's CEO on Intermodal Outlook Hub CEO Yeager tells Journal of Commerce Associate Editor John Boyd that he expects this year's peak season to follow... APL Fuel Surcharges to Reflect Slow-Steaming APL, in a strong move toward appeasing a primary concern among shippers, will introduce a new fuel surcharge formula on... Industrial Real Estate Sector Bouncing Back The U.S. economy may have hit a soft patch, but the industrial real estate sector has rebounded strongly from the... Trucking Group Urges Obama to Expand Offshore Drilling The American Trucking Associations hailed the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve but urged the White House to... Virginia's Intermodal Crossroads Front Royal, Va., is one of those little towns along the Shenandoah River known for its Civil War history, gorgeous... Intermodal's Third Generation Intermodal infrastructure development in the United States is at a juncture that could lead to the development of a third... Midwest's Centers of Attraction Activity in the industrial real estate sector is building after being in the doldrums for more than two years. ... China's Labor China has known for some time that growth based on mass migration of farm workers to faraway cities on the... Buying China If you're wondering where the inventory restocking went, you have to look at Wuhan, Chongqing or even Chengdu. That's...

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JUNE 24, 2011
APM T: JNP 'revenue did not match expenditure' Bunker prices set to fall as IEA taps reserve Gregory bullish on CMIT's prospects LB approves FY 2012 capital budget Chilean operated boxships collide

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JUNE 24, 2011
Grool abandons Wallem Group Hong Kong-based shipmanager prepares to pursue 'new opportunities' with new recruit as top boss steps down. Knightsbridge stacks the shelf Nasdaq-listed owner joins Golden Ocean in setting stage for $250m fundraising exercise. Grandframe chops vintage cape Hong Kong shipowner poised to pocket $12m from demolition deal involving 1985-built bulker. Blida crewman pleads for freedom Algerian seafarer calls on his government to do more to release Greek-managed bulker from pirates. Mr Doom telling it like it is Tor Olav Troim risks the wrath of the supreme being, while Morten Arntzen takes a stand against bonus culture. Polar Star attracts interest Buyers circling Antarctic cruiseship held in Spain after Karlsen Shipping went into receivership. Norway glued to coast coverage Over half the country's population tune in to watch coastline beamed live over the internet from cruiseship camera. Ports blacked, CMA CGM accused Port operator joins US designated blacklist as French line continues to protest innocence. GPI seeks $500m bounty from IPO Russia's Global Ports Investments eyes over half a billion dollars from London listing. Suez crew: "Tortured by drunks" Indian seafarers relive horror of 10 months at the mercy of sadistic Somali pirates on Egyptian cargoship. Norwegians go cruise crazy Live footage from Hurtigruten's Nordnorge breaks TV ratings records. RCL takes more from DnB Thai owner's Singapore operation arranges credit line worth up to $85m in second deal with Nordic lender. Cochin strike called off Contract workers end costly 20-day walk-out at Indian yard as bosses strike deal. George back at Samsung George Economou's OceanRig takes up $600m option on drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries. Clarksons calls survival shots Stacking of ships and slow steaming on a large scale required for VLCC owners to ride out downturn, Clarksons says. Wisdom claims a victim Man drowns while trying to get close to cargoship stranded off Mumbai in bid to take picture. CMA-CGM ship in SF drama Norma, caught up in dispute with San Francisco pilots over two-man units and 50% surcharge, suffered engine failure, with tugs to the rescue. Mosvold axe still hanging over AHTS DnB Nor says Otto Marine's court victory over Norwegian owner will not save a third anchor handler newbuilding from the chop. Billung:'Headlines too negative' Golden Ocean boss Herman Billung says the dry-cargo downturn will not bite as hard as many are expecting. D'Amico's tanker top-up The price is right, says the Italian operator as it swoops for another medium range product tanker. India plans major port push DP World and PSA International will face some fresh competition in the shape of $550m start-up Indian Ports' Global, it is claimed. Bad booze kills four seafarers Quartet of Russian seafarers from Azia Shipping vessel lose their lives after drinking local Indonesian brew. Seanergy stock split set in motion Dale Ploughman-led Seanergy Maritime follows Top Ships in revealing reverse stock split.

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JUNE 24, 2011
GAO faults U.S. food aid sales program A 27-year-old federal program authorizing the sale of U.S. food aid commodities in developing countries to fund development has largely failed, according to ananalysis by a congressional watchdog agency . The Government Accountability Office found... Diana adds fifth ship to fleet Diana Containerships, a containership owner and operator that charters vessels to liner companies, said it took delivery earlier this week of a Panamax container vessel, theMaersk Malacca.Built in 1990, it has 4,714 TEUs of capacity. The ship is ch... Rickmers gets two Maersk-bound megaships German-based carrier Rickmers said Friday it will soon take delivery of two new 13,100-TEU containership to be chartered to Maersk Line. TheTauro Rickmers,delivered May 31, and theLibra Rickmers,to be delivered at the end of July, are the final ves... APL unveils slow steaming bunker formula Container shipping line APL said Friday it will implement a fuel surcharge formula in the transpacific trade in July to account for the financial impact of slow steaming.The new formula results in a somewhat lower bunker surcharge, effective July ... Obama Jones Act waiver attacked A group representing domestic shipping companies is attacking the Obama administration's decision to allow any tanker to carry oil released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Thursday announced the United St... Volatility of markets, rates Washington Notebook

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JUNE 24, 2011
Bunker prices show month of fluctuations The BWI tracked the WTI rise throughout early June and followed its decline from mid-June. Day of the Seafarer - the bunker angle Bunkerworld would like to join the IMO to mark the Day of the Seafarer and say: Thank you, seafarers. Bunker markets fall in the Americas Crude prices settled slightly higher on Friday. MEPC 62 to address hull fouling Hopes are high that international measures to address invasive species will be adopted. Transport companies' shares rebound on lower fuel costs Some analysts feel that the dip in crude could result in gains for aviation and shipping companies. Shell signs carbon capture and storage agreement Project will store over one million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. Russian terminal operator raises $534 million in IPO This converts to new and existing shares valued at $15 per global depositary receipt (GDR). C-Fuels America announces new hire Svetlana Piterova will be responsible for 'all post-fixing tasks.' Fujairah prices drop by double digits Deliveries available up to and including July 8 in Cape Town. Bunker markets weaken MGO prices in Rotterdam and Hamburg at their lowest levels in four months. China to cut import duty on fuel oil Move could lead to an increase in demand for residual product. Hamburg to offer 'clean-ship' discounts from start of July 'We are promoting the use of ever-cleaner ships," says port's Managing Director. High bunker prices piling pressure on VLCC operators Slow steaming could help, but it would have to be employed on 'a large scale', says Clarksons' analyst. Regulators to move against ships 'by-passing' low-sulphur zone Shipping Association fails to block extension of Californian 'clean fuel zone.' Week ends with drop in bunker prices at key Asian ports Increased demand for bunker fuel on Friday. Chinese player enters bunkering market at Tianjin port China Changjiang Bunker intends to start bunkering at Tianjin port from early July. APL lowers fuel surcharge on slow steaming gains 'We have developed a more transparent approach,' says shipping line. Maersk 'disappointed' with reaction to New Zealand low-sulphur switch Company has not seen any 'tangible action' apart from 'positive words,' says CEO of Maersk Lines Asia Pacific. Sri Lankan ports investments to boost bunkering SLPA secures $2.5 billion in local and foreign investments to develop Colombo and Hambantota.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti marittimi cinesi è aumentato del +3,2%

Pechino

Le merci con l'estero hanno registrato un rialzo del +6,1%. I container sono cresciuti del +4,9%

PORTI

Accordo TIL (gruppo MSC) - JNPA per la realizzazione del porto di Vadhvan

Uran

Il nuovo scalo è situato sulla costa occidentale dell'India

PORTI

Shanghai è il primo porto mondiale a movimentare oltre 50 milioni di container in un anno

Shanghai

SIPG evidenzia il forte incremento di produttività realizzato introducendo una spinta automazione nell'area di Yangshan

MARITTIMI

Oggi entrano in vigore otto emendamenti alla Convenzione internazionale del Lavoro Marittimo

Ginevra

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

Yang Ming acquisirà sino a 13 nuove portacontainer da 8.000-15.000 teu

Keelung

Sostituiranno navi da 5.500-6.500 teu dell'età di oltre vent'anni

CROCIERE

Carnival registra performance record per il trimestre settembre-novembre

Miami

Nel periodo i ricavi sono aumentati del +10,0%

LEGISLAZIONE

Uniport apprezza che la riforma portuale avvenga attraverso una legge delega e confida (!) nella volontà del governo di aprire un confronto con gli operatori

Roma

ASSOCIAZIONI

Søren Toft (MSC) è il nuovo presidente del World Shipping Council

Washington

Vice presidente è Randy Chen della Wan Hai Lines

LEGISLAZIONE

Presentato lo “SHIPS for America Act”, disegno di legge bipartisan per rafforzare l'industria statunitense dello shipping

Washington

Tra le proposte, trasportare sino al 10% delle importazioni dalla Cina su navi di bandiera statunitense, con equipaggio americano e costruite negli USA

PORTI

Istituita a Gioia Tauro l'impresa portuale per la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo

Gioia Tauro

Ai 50 lavoratori attualmente iscritti nelle liste dell'Agenzia portuale se ne aggiungeranno altri 70

CANTIERI NAVALI

Navantia firma l'accordo per acquisire tutti e quattro i cantieri navali della Harland & Wolff

Londra/Madrid

Impegno alla salvaguardia dei mille posti di lavoro, garantendo la tutela dei diritti e delle condizioni di lavoro

PORTI

Nel terzo trimestre il traffico delle merci nei porti francesi è diminuito del -7,3%

Parigi

Robusta crescita dei container (+14,0%). Calo delle altre tipologie di carichi

ASSOCIAZIONI

Thomas Kazakos sarà il prossimo segretario generale dell'International Chamber of Shipping

Londra

Subentrerà a giugno a Guy Platten

PORTI

A tre anni dalla cerimonia inaugurale vengono avviati i lavori di costruzione del nuovo porto senegalese di Ndayane

Dubai

Investimento di 1,2 miliardi di dollari

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A 52-year-old Culmv worker dies and a colleague is injured. A 24-hour strike has been called

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Greek ports increased by +1.4%

PORTS

Container Traffic Growth at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Lineas and Hupac collaborate on intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Brussels

The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss one will take care of intermodal services

PORTS

Report highlights progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports

Leghorn

Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total

LOGISTICS

Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good

Milan

The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek EU authorization

PORTS

An EU Commission study analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports

Brussels

Particular attention to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports

PORTS

Busan Port Set to End 2024 with Record Container Traffic of 24.3 Million TEU (+5.0%)

SHIPPING

HMM to return to transatlantic routes

Seoul

New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Also inaugurated is an India-Northern Europe line

PORTS

CMA CGM to use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at Molo Garibaldi despite the works

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission mandate extended until 28 February 2027

Brussels

Synergies with the Aspides maritime operation will be strengthened

RIVER TRANSPORT

A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the river port of Lyon

LEGISLATION

CLECAT calls for new transport emissions regulation not to include entire life cycle of vehicles

Brussels

The IRU is instead in favour of the "well-to-wheel" approach

PORTS

UNCTAD: Mediterranean ports' connection to global containerized shipping network declines

Geneva

General decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste

PORTS

CMA CGM and AD Ports inaugurate container terminal at Khalifa Port

Abu Dhabi

The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs

COMPANIES

Castor Maritime Acquires Control of MPC Capital

Limassol/Hamburg

Investment worth 182.8 million euros

PORTS

The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at Molo Garibaldi in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

AZIENDE

La statunitense FTV Capital presenta un'offerta per acquisire la Windward

Londra

L'azienda londinese sviluppa soluzioni tecnologiche per lo shipping

OFFSHORE

L'americana Halliburton compra la norvegese Optime Subsea

Notodden

L'azienda europea sviluppa tecnologie per le operazioni subacquee

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

Grimaldi ha preso in consegna la ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou

Napoli

Il prossimo mese sarà immessa in un nuovo servizio del gruppo tra Cina e Nigeria

ASSOCIAZIONI

Federagenti ha nominato 24 “ambasciatori”

Roma

Sono protagonisti da oltre 60 anni nella professione di agente marittimo

FINANZIAMENTI

Porti della Spezia e Marina di Carrara, stanziati oltre cinque milioni per la transizione green

La Spezia

Fondi per l'acquisto di mezzi elettrici o a idrogeno

PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti di Genova e Savona-Vado è cresciuto del +4,3%

Genova

Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 registrato un aumento del +1,1%

PORTI

Nei primi 11 mesi del 2024 il traffico nel porto di Trieste è cresciuto del +6,4% grazie agli oli minerali

Trieste

Nello scalo portuale di Monfalcone registrata una flessione del -8,2%

CRONACA

Sequestrati nel porto di Genova oltre due quintali e mezzo di cocaina

Genova

La droga era all'interno di un contenitore frigo proveniente dall'Ecuador

PORTI

Manca (Regione Sardegna): disattese le promesse di stanziamento di risorse per l'agenzia Kalport

Cagliari

Chiesto un incontro urgente alla ministra del Lavoro

PORTI

Rincari degli importi degli diritti portuali nei porti di Bari e Brindisi

Bari

Leone: ci siamo impegnati per adottare misure che non impattassero su traffico e utenza

CRONACA

Sequestrato un ingente quantitativo di cocaina nel porto di Olbia

Sassari

Scoperti 39 chili di stupefacenti occultati in un minivan

TRASPORTO INTERMODALE

Da gennaio Hupac intensificherà i collegamenti intermodali fra Belgio e Italia

Chiasso

Aumenterà anche la frequenza del treno shuttle fra Busto Arsizio e Padova

PORTI

Porto di Ancona, rilascio della concessione provvisoria allo stabilimento della Fincantieri

Ancona

La nuova concessione avrà una durata di 40 anni

SAILING LIST

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PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nel porto di Barcellona è calato del -3,7%

Barcellona

In crescita la movimentazione di container (+6,3%), ma non il peso dei carichi containerizzati (-6,9%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem si è aggiudicata un nuovo contratto offshore da Shell in Nigeria

Milano

Per l'azienda italiana ha un valore di circa 900 milioni di dollari

LEGISLAZIONE

Rixi illustra per sommi capi la riforma portuale

Roma

Creazione di una società a controllo pubblico per gestire gli investimenti e rappresentare il sistema portuale italiano

TRASPORTO FERROVIARIO

Accordo tra RFI e RSE per lo studio di un sistema di trasporto merci a levitazione magnetica

Milano

SAFETY & SECURITY

Sicurezza marittima, firmato al MIT un accordo per semplificare le procedure di verifica

Roma

Attività ispettive e di certificazione potranno essere svolte da organismi appositamente accreditati

PORTI

Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 il traffico delle merci nei porti russi è diminuito del -2,0%

San Pietroburgo

In calo sia le merci secche (-2,1%) che le rinfuse liquide (-2,0%)

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%

ACCIDENTS

Two Russian oil tankers crash near Kerch Strait

Fly

One of the 27 sailors of the two crews died

PORTS

Monthly Container Traffic Declines at Port of Singapore

Singapore

Over 3.3 million TEUs were handled in November (-0.4%)

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

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

MEETINGS

Conference for the 30th anniversary of WISTA Italy

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow at Palazzo San Giorgio in Genoa

››› 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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

COMPANIES

Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello

Melzo

The special livery commemorates his life and career

FINANCING

EBRD loan for the enhancement of multipurpose terminals at the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar

London

Funds up to 65 million euros

PORTS

Zero Emission Port Alliance Report on Future Port Electricity Demand

The Hague

The importance of strengthening port electrical infrastructures was highlighted

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI

Rome

Vice Presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra

LAW

Criminal proceedings filed against the heads of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

Joy Taurus

The absolute groundlessness of the crime report was recognized

CRUISES

In the July-September quarter, revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%

Hanover

In the entire financial year 2024, the increase in turnover was +28.1%

SHIPPING

MSC orders ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry

Dalian

Contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars

INDUSTRY

RINA to conduct pre-FEED study for carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia

Genoa

Assigned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions

ASSOCIATIONS

European Network of Maritime Clusters Board of Directors Renewed

Rome

Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta

PORTS

New step for the establishment of the port company ex art. 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Local Advisory Committee Meeting

PORTI

PSA Italy chiuderà il 2024 con una crescita del +3% del traffico dei container nei porti di Genova e Venezia

Genova

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

A novembre è proseguito il trend congiunturale negativo dei ricavi di Evergreen, Yang Ming e WHL

Taipei

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

InRail has expanded its operating area to include French territory

Genoa

The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor

MEETINGS

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

Venice

Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues

TRADE

Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues

Geneva

The increase for the whole of 2024 should be around +2.7%

PORTS

47% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg

Hamburg

The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045

MARITIME SERVICES

Methanol delivery from land to a ship was performed for the first time in China

Beijing

79.5 tons of fuel loaded in 2.5 hours

AVIATION

MSC Air Cargo Pilots Sign Contract

Rome

Uiltrasporti gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages

ENVIRONMENT

Importance of cold ironing highlighted for emission reduction in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant

PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%

Ravenna

Cruise passengers down by -46.8%

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