BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 29, 2011

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*Shipping News* Golden Ocean seeks buying opportunities Investors have hammered it, a big customer has stopped paying and competitors are crowding the sea lanes, but Norwegian dry-bulk shipper Golden Ocean is still on the prowl for even-weaker prey, its chief executive said on Friday. Mitsui, other Asian lines surge as capacity cuts boost rate hopes Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, Japan's largest shipping line by market value, surged the most in a month in Tokyo trading on speculation container lines' capacity cuts may revive rates. China ports not ready for mega ships Chinese ports are not yet ready to receive Vale's mega iron ore carriers due to a few 'small issues' in handling the world's largest dry bulk vessels, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said yesterday. China shipping sector to stay sluggish

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CSAV widens losses from quarter to quarter against 2010 Q3 profit Global warming to help Port of Vancouver by opening Northwest Passage Wuhan to spend US$8.33 billion on port development over five years US Joint congressional cost cutting committee fails to agree on cuts Ningbo Meishan Free Trade Port Area moves 580,000 TEU Congestion at Chennai proves expensive turnoff Slow steaming: New Wartsila X35 low-speed engine in Zhuhai tests Logwin's ship parts logistics grow 28pc in 3 years on rising demand Royal Mail's first half profit up 204.5pc drawn on 4.6pc more revenue Kuehne + Nagel joins Embraer to set up Dubai distribution centre FedEx scheme to plug in customers to real-time business information Guangxi's airport cargo volume up 15pc in first 10 months CSAV widens losses from quarter to quarter against 2010 Q3 profit Global warming to help Port of Vancouver by opening Northwest Passage Wuhan to spend US$8.33 billion on port development over five years US Joint congressional cost cutting committee fails to agree on cuts Ningbo Meishan Free Trade Port Area moves 580,000 TEU Congestion at Chennai proves expensive turnoff Slow steaming: New Wartsila X35 low-speed engine in Zhuhai tests Logwin's ship parts logistics grow 28pc in 3 years on rising demand Royal Mail's first half profit up 204.5pc drawn on 4.6pc more revenue Kuehne + Nagel joins Embraer to set up Dubai distribution centre FedEx scheme to plug in customers to real-time business information Guangxi's airport cargo volume up 15pc in first 10 months

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AADA to increase China-Australia rates from January Box freight rates hit yet again IIML's maritime law seminar a huge success IWAI working on major plan to ship coal by river LOGWIN launches Red Carpet Logistics targeting Asian fashion sector Maersk completes Daily Maersk first phase shipping reliability scheme MISC announces exit from liner business MSC invests in Le Havre to create major hub in Europe New bulk carrier Suigo delivered to NYK NYK-Fil certified by ClassNK, complies with MLC standards SCI to support hospital Tanker surplus in Persian Gulf grows Exporters may urge govt to cut Basmati MEP Ficci organising B2B meet with Pakistani delegation ABG-LDA to launch integrated door-to-door cargo handling solutions Concession agreement for JN Port's 4th box terminal to be inked in third week of Dec. MoS may set up tribunal to settle disputes at Major Ports New NPS grade discharge record set at Visakhapatnam Port Govt extends dumping duty validity on CD imports Power producers driving traders to sell imported coal at discount

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
EBRD financing roads in Sarajevo The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending Bosnia and Herzegovina EUR 16.5 million to widen two roads and relieve congestion and reduce emissions and no... Lorry crossings into Denmark continue to grow International lorry traffic continues to enter Denmark, as has become clear from the Q3 border statistics collected by the trade association International Transport Danmark (ITD). ... Modalohr wagon authorised for Channel Tunnel The Modalohr wagon has been authorised for use in the Channel Tunnel according to intermodal transport leader Eurotunnel, which transports 1.2 million trucks annually. Modalohr wag... Christian Schleifer new president of Icao technical commission The Icao council unanimously appointed Austrian national Christian Schleifer to a one-year term as president of its Air Navigation Commission (ANC), the International Civil Aviatio... Swissport investing in Liege airport Swissport International, one of the world's leading providers of ground services to the aviation sector, has signed an agreement enabling it to develop its activities at Liege airp... FAA to fine Evergreen International Airlines The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of USD 180,000 against Evergreen International Airlines, of McMinnville OR, for allegedly operating aircraft ... Zeeland Seaports biggest dedicated Dutch reefer port Vlissingen calls itself the largest dedicated reefer port in the Netherlands for the import and export of potatoes, vegetables and fruit. This is the result of a contract between N... Work starts on second Antwerp lock The Flemish minister for mobility and public works, Hilde Crevits, European Investment Bank president Philippe Maystadt and Marc Van Peel, the chairman of the Antwerp port authorit... Significant increase in railfreight traffic costs Stricter safety, interoperability and noise reduction regulations for freight wagons introduced in recent years are associated with cost hikes for railfreight traffic as high as 13... Yusen Logistics opens new branch in England The logistics service provider Yusen Logistics (UK) recently opened a new office in Stourton, near Leeds (UK). The workforce moved from the firm's Castleford branch to Leeds in Nov... Wako and Kamino merge and emerge as Tigers The Wako Logistics Group (WLG) recently announced that it will merge with the Kamino Logistics Group with effect from 15 November, to form a new forwarding and logistics group call... K+N manages Indian operations for Bonfiglioli Bonfiglioli has selected Kuehne + Nagel to manage warehousing operations at a new assembly plant in Chennai (India). The Bonfiglioli Group, based in Bologna (Italy), is a world lea... Air Malta resumes Tripoli links Air Malta has returned to Libya, resuming a thrice-weekly service to Tripoli.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Interferry says meeting low-sulfur deadline is "mission impossible" Kvichak to build two boats for Crescent River Port Pilots Ulstein companies to design versatile installation vessel for Norwind OSD to design low emission harbor tug for Iskes Hyundai Heavy gets approval for HiBallast ballast water treatment system

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Korean ship captain receives IMO bravery honor for 2011 NASSCO launches 13th T-AKE ammunition ship FESCO inks funding deal to upgrade infrastructure Evergreen vessel rescues sailor from sinking cargo ship NYK ship management company nets official ClassNK certification

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Grimsby River Terminal plans £25m upgrade Port to handle larger VW Group car carriers VLGC owners eager to take cargoes as volumes dwindle Cost of shipping liquefied petroleum gas falls as nervous owners accept lower rates One in 10 frontline jobs axed at UK rescue centres Announcement comes as six die in general cargoship tragedy in Irish Sea Interferry says low-sulphur toolbox is empty Europe must offer more realistic solutions to avoid a modal backshift Private equity player buys Scottish oil and logistics group Asco Deal gives Doughty Hanson a foothold in fast-growing outsourced logistics market Vafias seeks to pierce HNA corporate veil as Grand China dispute escalates Rule B attachment order in Arizona leaves Norton Lilly in crosshairs Greece poised to authorise armed guards Proposed counter-piracy initiative to supply up to six private armed guards per vessel Thanksgiving weekend makes for slow secondhand trade Prices relatively stable in most sectors Japan, India and US will discuss maritime security Obama sees Asia-Pacific as a priority LPG exporters face shortage of buyers Urgent investments required to absorb rising production of liquefied petroleum Hartmann calls in outstanding capital to finance anchor handler fleet All eyes are now on aviation In a little over a month aviation will be part of the European emissions trading scheme. Shipping could follow its lead Early winners measure up against competitors The ability to measure carbon emissions early is key to getting ahead in an ETS Could blue berets beat piracy? A United Nations contingent would add an additional layer to existing maritime security architecture in piracy prone waters UN has failed to take tough stance on piracy Action, not talk, is needed to defend piracy scourge New setback for Bangladesh shipbreakers' return Deadlock in Chittagong dampens hopes for market improvement Line of sight Mandatory reading on Ecdis and E-Navigation for IMO delegates SeaFrance 'back in service in two weeks', lawyer claims DFDS to put on additional vessel to minimise disruption STX Pan Ocean sells off more handysize tonnage South Korean shipowner in the midst of fleet rejuvenation IMO elects new 40 member council Nigeria and Saudi Arabia lose seats to Liberia and Morocco Inconsistencies revealed in box shipping CO2 calculators Stricter methodology urged as manufacturers apply pressure to measure logistics chain emissions Call for standardised environmental rating tools There is increased pressure for an umbrella organisation to emerge to co-ordinate current efforts Bit Viking completes first month as world's first gas-powered oil tanker Charter to Norway's Statoil has seen historic LNG conversion running up and down the Norwegian coast Early adopters of SEEMP see benefits Owners are seeing a drive from charterers to have the ship energy efficiency management plan, as well as seeing the economic benefits of having a tool that acts as a fuel efficiency plan STX Europe sees profits improve Yard points to improved newbuilding ordering from the cruise and ferry and offshore markets CSAV denies container business sell off Move to restructure services includes looking for a strategic container business partner Taking a foot off the gas Despite the recent flurry of orders, LNG shipping remains a niche for specialists EU Ten-T top 10 fails to showcase shortsea shipping projects Motorways of the seas received 0.7% of funds Sepia policyholders have two weeks to find new P&I cover South of England club is wound up

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Panamax hopes dashed CHARTER rates for Panamax box ships remain "in the doldrums" due to an overhang of prompt vessels, brokers said today Wide spill liability upheld BUNKER purchases using third parties do not alleviate spill responsibility for bunker services or vessel owners, a US court has affirmed Asia/Europe box fall seen RATES for box ships on Asia/Europe routes are approaching lows of the 2009 recession, brokers said today CSAV rebuts sale talk CHILEAN liner CSAV is insisting it seeks a strategic partner for its box business, not a wholesale buyer China recyclers gain on South Asian rivals CHINESE breakers raised their prices last week, narrowing the gap with their South Asian rivals by about $70 per ldt Thai buyer seen for bulkers THAILAND'S Precious Shipping is said to be negotiating the purchase of two STX Pan Ocean Handysize bulkers placed on the market last month Rieber credit facility extended for 2 years CG RIEBER Shipping of Norway said today Swedish commercial bank Handelsbanken has agreed to extend its 250M kroner ($42.7M) credit facility FreeSeas unveils debt plan NASDAQ-listed drybulk operator FreeSeas has conceded that more vessel sales could be required to meet pending debt obligations CMA CGM crew rescues 11 CMA CGM said today one of its box ship crews has rescued 11 mariners whose vessel began sinking off southern India China targets doubled sales of BBF by 2015 CHINA was reported today to plan a doubling of sales of tax-free ship fuel by 2015 Hartmann turns heat up in AHTS dispute GERMAN shipowner Hartmann has toughened its stance on US investor III to I Maritime Partners Cayman in a payments dispute SeaFrance deal reported UNDER an agreement to be signed later today, the Dover/Calais ferry operator SeaFrance is unlikely to resume sailings until at least 12 December Migrants sought in sinking SEARCHERS are looking today for up to 20 migrants missing since a fatal sinking off Italy Gazprom gains edge in Belarus gas deal GAZPROM has agreed to a gas deal that results in a 45% discount for Belarus - and gives the Russian group a price edge over the LNG carrier sector Vessel count kills off VLCC rate spike THE RISE in vessels available for loading in the Persian Gulf and slow pace of fixing them has ended a recent jump in VLCC spot rates, analysts said today

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Diesel Prices Fall 4.6 Cents, Dip Below $4 Mark Diesel prices across the United States dropped 4.6 cents in the week ending Nov. 28, dipping below the $4 a... West Coast Ports Prepare for Occupy Shutdown Attempt West Coast ports are meeting with law enforcement agencies in their regions to ensure that demonstrations planned for Dec. 12... DOT Reimburses States $215 Million for Disaster Repair Thirty-four states and three territories will receive $215 million in federal reimbursement for repairs to roads and bridges damaged by... India Receives Largest-Ever Container Ship The largest container ship ever to call Indian shores arrived last week at the Port of Mundra, a deepwater cargo... International Air Freight Tumbles 4.8 Percent International air freight traffic fell 4.8 percent in October from a year ago, the seventh consecutive monthly decline, as shippers... Aramex Expands in China through Joint Venture Aramex is expanding its presence in China by creating a joint venture with Sinotrans Air Transportation Development Co., as the... Japanese LNG Terminal Opens after Disasters The only Japanese liquefied natural gas import terminal impacted by the March earthquake and tsunami is set to reopen on...

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Maersk withdraws Icon service Maersk Line intends to merge its Icon service between northern Europe and the Middle East/Sri Lanka/India with other services in February. The Icon service deploys ... Zim Line still seeing red Zim Line remained in serious financial difficulty in Q3 11, losing another USD66 million on the bottom line, on top of the USD68 million lost in Q2 11 and the USD104 ... COP-17: Zuma urges action Opening the United Nations' Framework Convention on Climate Change [UNFCCC] 17th Conference of Parties [COP - 17] in Durban, South Africa today, President Jacob ... Transpac rates slide - but Black Friday offers some hope Freight rates on the transpacific are continuing their downwards march - and market consensus is that the Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) won't be able ... CSAV sinks further into the red [correction] CSAV continued its downward financial spiral in Q3 11, recording a net loss of USD340.326 million, compared to a net loss of USD332.778 million in the ... Thai factory output sinks in floods Thailand's factory output slumped by almost 36% in October - the consequence of the country's worst floods for 50-years, which left more than 600 people dead and ... Irish box trade down 5% The Republic of Ireland's trade continued to decline in the third quarter of the year according to the latest figures compiled by the Irish Maritime Development ... Liners take up the Dragon challenge With 2011 having proved a financial disaster for container liner operators - spiked by chronic over capacity and economic debt-induced downturns - ocean carriers ... Black Friday comes good for US retailers According to a US National Retail Federation (NRF) survey, released on Sunday, the 2011 so-called Black Friday weekend saw a footfall of 226 million shoppers - ...

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Tanker Pacific tipped as buyer Lion City operator coughs up $56m to pick up Japanese product pair as previous deal hits the bricks, brokers claim. Hartmann under fire German giant's offshore division under attack amid allegations of unprofitable operations and 'management inadequacies'. NewLead tanker seized in US Greek owner says Thanksgiving holiday delay is to blame in battle over unpaid wages. Le Havre gets face lift French Atlantic port to get new container terminal under joint-venture project. Greece green-lights guards Security ministry drafting law to allow armed personnel on board one of the world's biggest fleets. Free Spirit P&O newbuilding nearing delivery at STX in Finland breaks moorings in storm. STE looking good Recent contract wins put Singapore-listed shipbuilder in a strong position to navigate choppy waters, analyst says. Cosco cashes in shares Chinese shipowner sells off a stake in an asset management business to ICBC. HSH loss grows German bank's nine-month net figure hit by compensation to shareholders, but pre-tax profit grows. Turkey drops hint on Cyprus Softening of Ankara's stance on Cyprus port ban could open door to trade. 101 reasons to be scrappy Broker pinpoints huge number of tankers which are now priced at demolition levels. Mermaid cuts loss Singapore-listed offshore owner credits subsea growth for chopping its full year deficit. Baltiysky appeals payment USC-controlled Russian shipyard taking court action to avoid $1.5m debt settlement with Sberbank. GC Rieber keeps its credit Offshore operator puts legs on bank loan with a two-year extension on the facility.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Maersk's $150 million IT deal with HP, outsources staff Maersk to suspend India-Europe loop Maersk Line said it will suspend its ICON service between the Indian Subcontinent and Europe from early February, and will link the region to Europe via Colombo calls by the AE7 and AE1, two of its existing Asia-Europe "daily" loops. CTSA adjust currency fee CSAV losses mount, denies sale Maersk raising Asia export rates Zim loss widens in 3Q

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Fujairah opens week with gains Bunker prices fall in South Africa on Monday. Piraeus busy as port bucks firming market trend European markets generally firming in line with strong crude. Pakistan supplier to expand its barge fleet Ocean Bunkers says it is in the process of adding two barges. Interferry: 2015 sulphur limit is 'mission impossible' European Commission's proposed 'toolbox' to assist operators 'is completely empty' says Roos. Scrubber retrofits suitable for around 40% of ferries Scrubber feasibility study conducted among six Interferry members operating in north European ECAs. Scrubbing works but 'no miracle cure' Shipping CEO confirms effectiveness of scrubber but warns it will not be suitable for all ships to meet 2015 ECA sulphur limit. Carnival reports progress on ECA compliance tool Emissions calculator for equivalence methodology based on sulphur averaging shows 'encouraging results' for cruise line itineraries. UK Green leader voices support for tax on bunker fuels Funds can 'help poorer countries mitigate the effects of climate change', says Caroline Lucas. Week starts with bunker prices rising across Asian ports Demand mixed at key Asian bunkering hubs on Monday. High bunker prices lift Zim's operating expenses Posts net losses for the third quarter of 2011. BC Ferries's fuel surcharge questioned Plans to increase fuel surcharge could be 'illegal', says a Canadian politician. Sinopec expanding operations in Shandong province Set to take delivery of 2,000 mt of bonded MGO and enlist 'several' barges at two ports. Brightoil appoints new executive director Per Wistoft Kristiansen has agreed to an intial term of three years, it says. Bankrupt tanker firm repays outstanding debt to bunker company Fratelli Cosulich to receive total of $1.53 million from Genmar. New sulphur cap 'not tough' for Singapore Around 90% of oil majors in Singapore 'already able to provide' 3.50% sulphur IFOs.

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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

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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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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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