BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 2, 2012

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Panama Canal Authority amends requirements on ballast/cargo declarations US regulator to re-check Warren Buffett's BNSF railway purchase deal Matson Logistics expands presence at Bryan County warehouse, Savannah Mediterranean box capacity to hit 114 million TEU by 2030: Dynamar Rickmers-Linie transports 3 LPG storage tanks from Malaysia to Kuwait Hong Kong holds Digital Ship IT conference October 10-11 in Kowloon China to approve over US$158.5 billion in 20 new airport projects FedEx says it is well on track to reduce carbon emissions 20pc by 2020 US air freight sector stagnant for more than a decade, says ACMG study

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OCTOBER 1, 2012
MOL again lists on SRI indices Pune CHAA's office-bearers for 2012-14 Anti-dumping duty on Chinese paracetamol extended Edible oil imports may surge in 2012-13 Govt likely to curb rice, wheat, sugar & cotton exports Oman lifts ban on Indian poultry Consortium withdraws from Ennore container terminal project GTI management again appeals to allow normal functioning of terminal Hong Kong port sees decline in Q2, H1 box throughput Proposal for coastal vessel jetty at Kodungallur Service tax on transportation of goods by rail comes into force Banks, exporters seek waiver of ECGC rider Forex reserves decline by $502.4 m to $293.97 bn Govt prohibits export of iron ore from captive mines INR closes at 5-month high of 52.88 on heavy dollar demand NHAI reforms to help private sector Plan panel wants regulator in road sector Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations Globalink handles Magnum tractors to Ukraine Houston project forwarding training to help navigate economic tempest Rickmers-Linie transports three 475-t LPG storage tanks from Malaysia to Kuwait

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OCTOBER 1, 2012
JAL Cargo applies for fuel surcharge revision Japan Airlines has applied to the Japanese transport ministry for a revision of its international cargo fuel surcharge for flights departing from Japan from October. The internatio... Eritrean Airlines ends Frankfurt service Eritrean Airlines' service to Frankfurt, launched in spring (see ITJ Daily of 19 April 2012), has been cancelled with effect from today, 1 October. The carrier's weekly service bet... Russia's most important airport ready for winter Moscow Domodedovo airport has invested RUB 350 million (EUR 8.6 million) in purchasing de-icing machines and equipment for cleaning the airfield. In the run-up to the winter, which... Grup TCB consortium withdraws from Ennore terminal project The Spanish port operating group Grup TCB has announced that a consortium entitled Bay of Bengal Gateway Terminal - formed to design, construct and operate a container terminal in... Vossloh awarded French high-speed railway contract The French tracklayer TSO and Eurovia Travaux Ferroviaires (ETF) have concluded a contract with Vossloh for fully-equipped switch systems as well as rail fastening systems for Fran... Paul Arnold new head of airfreight at Woodland Global The Woodland Group has appointed Paul Arnold as the head of airfreight activities at Woodland Global. Arnold has been tasked with developing routes to North America and exploring o... Drivers' reading and writing difficulties an issue in Denmark The share of Danish drivers with reading and writing problems is higher than among the overall population of Denmark. 10% of Danish drivers have problems with reading and writing, ... FedEx Express and Nissan expanding cooperation FedEx Express and Nissan have expanded their collaborative testing of the 100% electric Nissan e-NV200 to new global markets. Nissan and FedEx Express engineers started working tog... Brazil seeking rail network investors Brazil is seeking investors in joint ventures for the expansion of its national rail network. The government plans to construct twelve new national rail lines covering 10,000 km. T... DSV acquires some AWT Cechofracht activities in Czechia DSV has signed an agreement for the acquisition of some of the activities of AWT Cechofracht in Czechia. The company has a strong position in the Czech forwarding and logistics mar... Ceva Logistics launches UK-Dubai LCL services SCM and service provider Ceva Logistics has promised faster freight connections from the UK to Dubai through its new less-than-container load consolidation service. Ceva has launch... DB Schenker award for Maja Piecyk The 2011 DB Schenker award goes to Dr Maja I. Piecyk from Scotland's Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh. Piecyk accepted the international logistics award for young scientists at a ...

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OCTOBER 1, 2012
Costamare subsidiary reaches settlent in Rena case NSRP to fund 12 new shipbuilding R&D projects Marcon brokers another tug sale ABB to supply systems for Russian icebreaker Hoegh LNG exercises option for fourth FSRU Gibdock completes complex box ship crane refurbishment UK P&I Club looks at power loss causes Successful trials for wind farm Turbine Access System

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OCTOBER 1, 2012
Port of Vancouver, USA plans pair of new access projects Shipping group praises passage of new San Francisco Bay pilot rules Bellingham Port Commissioners to host public 'Coffee' sessions Corps eyes repair projects for damaged Everett levees Braemar taps Martin Beer as new director of finance

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OCTOBER 1, 2012
Spotlight on ship valuation as Omega junior lenders launch new attack 'Super-priority administrative expense' claim brings new twist to Chapter 11 saga Insurers push for box verification in wake of MSC Flaminia Vessel insured for $40m but value of damaged containers estimated at $50m Singapore plans 65m teu megahub at Tuas City state to consolidate container operations on one site Unigas orders three LPG/ethylene carriers Deal highlights segment's growing popularity Unions halt Brittany Ferries strike Services resume tomorrow between the UK, France and Spain Small owners undermine big outfits' efforts to push up VLGC market Rate falls follow concerns over very large gas carriers' long-term outlook Off-balancesheet bonds offer new funding option for owners Deals securitise cashflows, says Norton Rose Other banks could follow Lloyds half-price ship loan sale Oaktree's 50c-in-dollar deal sets low benchmark, say ship finance sources Golar LNG Partners completes $227m bond issue in Oslo Funds earmarked to pay off loan from progenitor Golar LNG Cargill leads multinational drive to reject inefficient chartered tonnage Giant shippers axe worst-performing vessels to green their supply chains and cut fuel bills Demolition market remains subdued Breakers cherry picking best deals Gwadar terminal to fall into Chinese hands China Harbour Engineering Co to switch from construction to hands-on box terminal operations Ship officer qualifications 'should equate to university degree' InterManager president calls for better career paths Differences in EU ports' fee regimes make no impact on waste delivery Analysis forms part of review of Brussels directive on port reception facilities Madrid agrees new shipbuilding subsidies Move comes after European ban on earlier scheme DSME secures $3bn drillship order from Transocean But South Korean giant withdraws from $1.1bn 2010 offshore vessels contract Höegh LNG confirms order for fourth FSRU Unit build at HHI will be delivered in 2015 Long Beach welcomes largest boxship ever seen in US MSC Beatrice marks a step up for transpacific trades IM Skaugen defends master's conduct after Indonesia ferry collision Salvage teams recover Norgas Cathinka's black box MOL forecasts deeper loss for first-half 2012 Revised estimate reflects softening container demand and depressed dry bulk market Oman Shipping takes over second VLOC Further three deliveries by year-end

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OCTOBER 1, 2012
Erck Rickmers is trimming HAMBURG shipowner Erck Rickmers is scaling down his KG placing activities amid the ongoing private investor slump Asia/Europe carriers seek rate rises LINER companies plan to seek a rate increase of $500-510 per teu on Asia/Europe routes in November Reefer rate rise alarms S African exporters SOUTH African exporters are lashing out against Maersk's plan to seek a reefer rate rise of $1,500 per feu, even as another major carrier joined the bandwagon FOP to review strategy NORWAY'S FOP, the listed FPSO unit owner, said today it has ordered a review of its corporate strategy Search abandoned for jumper A SEARCH was called off today for a man seen jumping overboard from Silja's ro-pax Galaxy at 0130 APM alters policy on funding shipping investments DENMARK'S APM was reported today to have ended its policy of plowing revenues from oil and gas production into shipping investments Denmark's DSV buys regional freight unit Swift DANISH freight-forwarder DSV has signed an agreement to acquire Dubai-based Swift Freight Group TT Club urges: weigh in on container reforms LONDON'S TT Club, the transport and logistics insurer, pushed today for accord on compulsory box weighing of containers Inquiry in ferry-ship crash examines recorder AN INQUIRY in Singapore is today examining the voyage data recorder of an LPG carrier involved in a collision, the ship's manager said LPG price hits 7-month high JAPAN, China and India imported more LPG in August as refinery outages boosted demand Record low paid for modern Supramax NYK HAS sold a 2001-built Supramax, reportedly for $12.65M, setting a new low for a modern secondhand Supramax Capesizes key bulker S&P SEVERAL Capesizes have been snapped up, with owners persuading buyers on prices China's GSI warns of 3Q losses CHINA'S government-owned Guangzhou Shipyard International warned today it expects third-quarter losses

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OCTOBER 1, 2012
Vehicle Orders Seen Ignition for Manufacturing Growth U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in September for the first time in four months, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday.... EU to Release Shipping Emissions Reduction Plan Next Year The European Union early next year will unveil a system aimed at reducing greenhouse emissions in the ocean shipping industry... Index: China Export Orders Fall at Sharpest Rate Since 2009 A key manufacturing index shows Chinese export orders in September fell at their sharpest rate in 42 months, suggesting "manufacturing... Vietnam's ITC Corp. Orders RTGs for New Port Vietnam's International Transportation and Trading Joint Stock Company has ordered four rubber-tire gantry cranes for its new port in Phu... Negotiations Continue Between ILWU and Grain Handlers Facing a Sunday deadline, negotiators for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and grain terminal operators in the Pacific Northwest... APMT Mumbai Seeks Support From Labor Groups APM Terminals' management in India's Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru) has appealed to local trade union and political groups... China's Trucking Sector Takes on New Life Chengdu, a city of 14 million people more than 1,000 miles from the ports of Shanghai or Shenzhen, is at... Commentary: Putting a Stop to Re-Brokering Q: I've been reading in a lot of your columns lately about problems that seem to arise out of the... Railroads Keep Up With the Rush The western railroads provide the vital intermodal link between the West Coast and the eastern half of the country for... Diversions Tax West Coast Terminal Gate Operations The long-awaited surge in diverted cargo from East Coast ports to the West Coast finally arrived in September, but the... Commentary: Railroads' Track to Profit Logistics companies may dominate the Top 50 Global Transportation and Logistics Companies, but when considering profit margins, railroads top the... Commentary: The Privatization Panacea The United States faces serious challenges to its infrastructure, and has for years. The American Society of Civil Engineers long... East Coast Ports Cultivating Food Exports The public investment flowing into East Coast terminal expansion and harbor deepening ahead of the Panama Canal expansion may be... ILA Contract Extension a 90-Day Pain Reliever Shippers are relieved that a 90-day contract extension averted a threatened International Longshoremen's Association strike at the height of the... Water Resources Development Bill Lifts Port Hopes The crafting of long-delayed federal legislation key to authorizing U.S. port projects features some familiar elements: a bipartisan Senate effort,... US Puts SE Asia Trade Arena Front and Center When U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk traveled to Cambodia in August to meet with leaders of the Association of Southeast... Asia's Economies Flourish Despite Turmoil Elsewhere At least one logistics manager at a major consumer goods supplier has little concern about the weak export demand from... Carriers' Pricing Discipline Paying Off Ocean carriers in the Asia-to-U.S. trade lane, it seems, finally get it. Although pricing has been erratic throughout the year,... China, From the Truck Cab Rachel Katz arrived in Chengdu in the fall of 2010 with experience as a student and teacher in China and... China Beefing Up Container Rail Services Although China's passenger rail services dwarf those of the United States, its container rail connections dramatically lag its North American...

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OCTOBER 1, 2012
TT Club backs mandatory verification of container weights Following frustrating delays at an IMO session last week, the TT Club has urged all parties to redouble their efforts to formulate an acceptable global regulation ... Yilport opens ICD Yilport has opened a landside depot that it hopes will improve productivity at its marine terminal while offering customers a wider range of value-added cargo processing ... CEVA starts UK-UAE LCL service UK-based CEVA Logistics has launched a weekly less-than-container load (LCL) service between the UK and Dubai. The company said that all cargo for the new service ... Tercat opens super-post-panamax gateway Terminal Catalunya (Tercat) has officially opened its new box-handling facility in the Spanish port of Barcelona. Called Barcelona Europe South Terminal (BEST), ... Ships left stranded in Spanish storms Severe rain storms in southern Spain on Friday night deluged areas that just a month ago had been devastated by forest fires. Torrents of water burst river ... MOL slashes half-year forecast Japanese carrier MOL has revised its consolidated outlook for the first half of FY2012 to incorporate greater net losses and a move from an expected operating profit ... China's PMI ticks up, but hard landing still a threat With China closed for the Golden Week holidays, fresh data released by the National Bureau of Statistics shows a slight rise in its purchasing manager' index [PMI] ... Krishnapatnam opens box terminal The Indian Bay of Bengal port of Krishnapatnam has officially opened its new container terminal. It will bring much needed additional box-handling capacity to the ... Ust-Luga CT welcomes first CMA CGM ship

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OCTOBER 1, 2012
SFI readies raid Ship Finance International appears to be moving forward with a plan to exploit declining asset values by pursuing acquisitions. CPP stacks the shelf Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Product Partners (CPP) has paved a path for the sale of more than 12 million units controlled by investors that participated in a $140m debt reduction exercise earlier this year. West African loadings rise Chinese loadings of West African crude oil are on track to hit a five month-high of nearly one million barrels per day in October, sources said Monday. KG cargoship sets sail A multi-purpose cargoship that appears to have been caught in the collapse of a German KG (limited partnership) has finally changed hands following an auction in Gibraltar. TK tanker preps for repairs A Teekay Tankers aframax that grounded in shallows off Estonia a week ago is getting ready to undergo repairs at a facility in Finland. Power loss poses threat An increase in casualties related to sudden loss of power has prompted a warning from the UK P&I (protection-and-indemnity) Club. Hao Han towed The gutted Chinese cargoship Hao Han has been towed into the port of Osaka, Japan. Fresh face at Braemar Braemar Shipping Services has announced the imminent arrival of a new finance director. Stick or twist? ICAP Shipping has revealed the freight rate beyond which VLCCs can earn more money by speeding up China cops join probe The Chinese government is sending police officers to India to investigate the disappearance of the captain of the Ocean Gem. FOP explores options Fred Oslo Production has launched a full scale strategic review of its business. TIL talks IPO Dutch group Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) is in advanced talks on an initial public offering (IPO). Georgia at it again Georgia has fined another cargo vessel for lowering its workboat without permission. Suezmaxes fight for share Suezmax tankers are competing on traditional VLCC and aframax routes as owners seek employment for a rapidly expanding fleet. Yujin losses widen Tanker owner Yujin International has seen losses grow over the first six months of 2012. CSC in petchems venture Changjiang Shipping Group Phoenix (CSC Phoenix) is forming a new tanker joint venture with a top ten petrochemical producer in China. MOL expects less Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has joined compatriot shipowner NYK in firing a profit warning. Crewman burned in blast A Filipino seafarer has been taken from a Greek bulker after an explosion off Bermuda. BG boosts Tokyo ties BG Group has teamed-up with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) in a bid to boost its supplies of LNG to the country. Double grounding off Spain Two multipurpose cargoships have been forced aground by a storm off Valencia, Spain. Condor helps Brittany Condor Ferries is to run more UK to France sailings on Brittany Ferries' behalf, as the French company's crew strike continues. OW in Panama move OW Bunker, the Danish tanker owner and fuel supplier, is set to supply low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) from Balboa in Panama. Yard workers run riot Workers from Bangladesh's Western Marine Shipyard have been arrested over attacks on Buddhist and Hindu temples. Hoegh in double swoop Hoegh LNG has made a double swoop in the LNG sector ordering new tonnage and taking over 100% control of a second ship. Ezra seals Vietnam gig Ezra Holdings has won a subsea construction contract for work off Vietnam in a deal worth $47m, the company said Monday. Black box removed Indonesian authorities have removed the black box from Norgas Carriers' 5,820-cbm gas carrier Norgas Cathinka (built 2009). Mixed day for Daewoo Transocean has firmed up an order worth $3bn for four drillships at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.

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OCTOBER 1, 2012
C.H. Robinson starts chemical logistics service Southern Air seeks bankruptcy protection The U.S. cargo airline said it filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy laws, citing "economic challenges and extreme industry changes that have impacted the international freight market." FedEx expands Priority Alert services DSV acquisition boosts African/Mideast coverage The 3PL will obtain full ownership of Swift Freight in the UAE, China and India and initially a 33 percent share of ownership of the operation in Africa. DSV will assume full ownership of the African entities over time. DB Schenker expands Russia service Precision adds analytics across TMS Spireon launches new fleet tracker UPS survey finds high tech exporters bullish Menlo CarbonNet carbon tracker Long Beach receives biggest box ship in U.S. history TT Club urges container weight regulation Peregrine Storrs-Fox, TT Club's risk management director, said "further delay in this modest legal change is frustrating, particularly since there was substantial consensus concerning acceptable ways to ensure that weight declarations are accurate." PMSA applauds bill to tighten pilot regulations Danger lurking in the deep Researchers warn unexploded bombs and other military ordnance in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as off the coasts of both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, could now pose serious threats to shipping and oil and gas rigs in the Gulf. FMC puts older decisions on line TQL expands in Cleveland Buckerfield heads Toll's UK operation

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OCTOBER 1, 2012
Asian fuel oil arrivals set to dampen fuel oil market Fuel oil market to remain depressed as demand from China's small and medium sized refiners remains thin. Greens disappointed by EU move But welcome decision to monitor GHG as 'prerequisite to further action'. MEPC urged to steer clear of fruitless GHG debate IMO head and MEPC Chairman want resolution on capacity-building, technical assistance and transfer of technology. Prices start the week soft in Fujairah With no clear pattern visible in other ports. Prices lack direction in Europe Although there were some strong gains in Hamburg. Bergen Bunkers adds trader While Bominflot hires development analyst. EU to act next year on greenhouse gases Shipping industry moving 'too slowly' for Brussels. High prices and slow-steaming make economic sense Big jump in rates required for ships to speed up. Temporary power loss from switch to low sulphur fuel highlighted Insurer has evidence of power loss from fuel changeover. Soft start to week for bunker prices Below average demand in Singapore and Tokyo Bay on Monday. Millions lost to density 'shortlifting' in 2011 DNV Research & Innovation says evidence points to widespread over-reporting of density since the late 1980s. Vopak, Shell, Greenergy complete Petroplus refinery acquisition Renamed Thames Oil Port refinery will be developed into an import terminal. ISU voices 'serious concerns' over bunker removal clause Set to form a sub-committee to consider the proposal. Singapore-listed group launches second bunker tanker Set to continue to build its expertise in the field, says CEO. O.W. Bunker to supply low sulphur fuel in Balboa To meet rising demand from vessels transiting the ECA zones, says VP of physical division.

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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

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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


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		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

››› 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

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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