BRIEFS

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25 December 2024 - Year XXVIII

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BRIEFS

March 8, 2012

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*Shipping News* Demand for medium-range product tankers to rise this year The richest investors in shipping are buying petrol tankers, anticipating that fuel demand will expand faster than the fleet for the first time in nine years. Surplus of tankers stays at year's high for 2nd week A surplus of the largest oil tankers competing to load crude at Persian Gulf ports remained at this year's highest level for a second consecutive week.

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OOCL joins rivals in raising Asia-Europe rates - US$450/TEU from April MOL hikes rate US$150/TEU on Far East to subcontinent from March 15 Manila's ICTSI net profit increases 33pc to US$130.5 million in 2011 Maersk spreads new layer of boxes to up capacity of SAMMAXer to 8,700 TEU Biggest quay crane in the world to be built at Shanghai Yangshan port Yantai western port area throughput surpasses million-tonne mark ZPMC signs contract with Port of Miami for sale of quayside cranes Sichuan to spend US$715 million to up port capacity to 1.65 million TEU CEVA 2011 profit increases 9.9pc to US$422 million, record sales up 0.7pc US Senate, House bill to quash court ruling against anti-China duties Valencia port chief says cutting transshipment discourages new investment Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port takes delivery of mega box lifting cranes China Southern launches Guangzhou, Qingdao, Los Angeles cargo flights China Postal Airlines to start operating between Shijiazhuang and Seoul Ocean freight threatens as China high-tech plunge hits air cargo trade Victorville's Southern California Logistics Airport seeks world cargo

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MARCH 7, 2012
Hoyer special containers fly perishable confectionary ingredients to India Since mid-February Hoyer, a traditional, independent family enterprise headquartered in Hamburg and one of the world's leading bulk logistics providers, has been using heatable int... Record volumes for Muscat and Salalah airports in January Muscat Airport and Salalah Airport in Oman reported a dramatic rise in cargo traffic in January 2012. Muscat noted a 22% rise in the air cargo traffic, taking the tonnage to 9,075 ... Kögel to be pedigree manufacturer of box bodies The panel competence centre in Duingen, Lower Saxony (Germany), has been a member of the Kögel group of companies since the end of 2011. Kögel, Europe's third largest manufacturer ... Contargo takes over Wincanton's container activities The German transport service provider Contargo has taken over six terminals from Wincanton and purchased shares in another three sites. All of these facilities have been integrated... Crossrail contractor awards major contract to GBRf Crossrail tunnelling contractor BFK has awarded GB Railfreight (GBRf) a major contract to move over 1 million t of excavated material from a tunnel portal at Westbourne Park in wes... Zufall Logistics expanding in Germany The Zufall Logistics Group, a one-stop German logistics service provider based in Göttingen, recently took over Night Star Express's distribution zone in the Dortmund and Hagen reg... Kuehne + Nagel introduce active wireless sensors for airfreight real-time temperature control The Switzerland-based logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel is setting new standards in the handling of pharmaceutical products. As part of its KN PharmaChain product, the comp... More containers on Hamburg-Poland route The port of Hamburg (Germany) noted a substantial increase in the number of containers that it handled for Poland in 2011. This follows a slight decrease in 2010. Boxes on feeder s... Containerships now serving Pori Containerships, the Helsinki-based shipping line, is now serving the Finnish port of Pori. Weekly departures are available from Pori to Sodertalje, Klaipeda, Teesport, Sheerness an... DSLV welcomes plans for gigaliners The German forwarding and logistics association (DSLV) welcomes the EU Commission's plans to partially allow longer and heavier trucks (LHVs) on international routes. The DSLV prom... Saudi Airlines Cargo to introduce new service from Saigon Saudi Airlines Cargo is to launch a new B747 freighter flight from Saigon (Vietnam), on 25 March 2012. In combination with its Hong Kong flights, the service will be operated twice... Scan-Trans appoints new CEO The shipping company Scan-Trans Worldwide has appointed a new chief executive officer with immediate effect. After a successful turn-around process, the board of directors selected...

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MARCH 7, 2012
Bollinger holds Fleet Dedication ceremony Aker Philadelphia Shipyard starts production of SeaRiver Aframax tankers Alcoa gets Navy contract to develop advanced welding techniques for shipbuilding Horizon Lines issues updates on environmental initiatives Bourbon reports 2011 annual results Wärtsilä launches new medium voltage power drive

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MARCH 7, 2012
Port of Everett processing first full load log ship since 2002 Port of Bellingham continues grant program for small cities Horizon Lines taps Rodriguez as Puerto Rico vice president/GM Port of Portland celebrates start of new Hamburg Süd service Port association representatives call for federal support of seaports

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MARCH 7, 2012
Downturn deters investment in green shipping recycling Owners under pressure to scrap for the highest possible price Bridging the Strait The fortunes of Algeciras and Tangier Med are closely interwoven CMA CGM reports a $30m loss for 2011 The shipping line says it will buck the trend and end this year in profit The equipment purchaser's dilemma Shipping needs equipment that works perfectly to avoid vessels being declared deficient in a port state control inspection Goldenport hikes dividend after return to annual profit UK-listed container vessel and bulker owner increases revenues on larger fleet Firefighting capacity cut to a handful of coastal counties Swathes of UK left without cover after Maritime Incident Response Group axed End of MIRG disappoints UK's shipping industry Chamber of Shipping wanted to retain cover at key locations Senior firefighter slams decision to axe MIRG Retain MIRG, argues Kent fire chief German wing of UniCredit retains shipping team Bank still looking for the right deals, Janssen confirms High bunker prices are here to stay Structural changes include falling fuel oil yield Shell reports 'boom' in technical failures on chemical tankers Oil major blames lack of trained engineers and construction at cut-price shipyards Surge in Asia-Europe spot box rate lifts charter market's mood Containership owners hope increased freight will translate into higher prices Box profitability index hits record low Danish shipping lender says market outlook is weak in 2012 Cruise reform likely before Costa Concordia investigation concludes Industry bodies wary of unnecessary regulatory changes Cheaper Indian rail freight could boost iron ore exports Move counters national drive to put domestic steel production first LR tanker locked in to low rate for three years Formosaproduct Alpine will reportedly earn little more than operating cost Only one UK fire service confirms it will maintain maritime capability Scrapping of Maritime Incident Response Group takes effect at end of this month CMA CGM pioneers new-style customer contract Innovative approach to index-linked pricing could offer lines and shippers protection against volatility Nuntius joins the Rule B queue against Allied Maritime Illinois complaint seeks redress for alleged loss suffered due to overdue ship redelivery in 2009 UK standards for armed guards will be in place by end of the year International regulation to follow in 2014 Shanghai official calls for 'free trade towns' Further integration between ports and townships urged to promote urban development Firefighting cuts The UK's Maritime Incidents Response Group has had only half a dozen callouts since its inception in 2006, but the point is that MIRG operates by way of an insurance policy New regulations could drive chemical tanker owners out of business Soaring compliance costs threaten companies' survival Dockers lock horns with bank Occupy protests reach Italy as ship workers seize UniCredit-owned ship Qingdao Port to commission iron ore terminal that can receive valemaxes But berth with nominal capacity of 300,000 dwt may operate below capacity Norden profit falls by $157m Results for 2011 beat forecast, but Danish shipowner expects 2012 to be more challenging Shanghai port boss forecasts lower box growth Chen predicts 3%-5% increase in volumes to as China's economy slows Diamantopoulou to head Greece's development and shipping ministry Owners unimpressed as ministry structure remains unresolved Cosco Pacific plans further expansion in Fujian province Cosco's Hong Kong-listed unit to own up to 40% of southeast China ports group ReCAAP gets another five years in Singapore Anti-piracy information centre seals agreement for hosting headquarters

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MARCH 7, 2012
Tankers face US headwinds THE EIA has lowered its forecast for US liquid fuels demand, weighing the outlook for tanker imports Yangzijiang eyes ship leasing arena SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said it is considering entering the ship leasing business with compatriot banks Allied tagged again GREEK charterer Allied Maritime has been hit with another US lawsuit, despite its plea to counterparties for forbearance Greek shipping chief named ATHENS has named former European commissioner and Socialist politician Anna Diamantopoulou as its new shipping minister, IHS Global Insight reported today Bourbon returns to profits FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon has swung back to profits during the second half of 2011 Panalpina seeks market share in freight sales GLOBAL freight forwarder Panalpina today vowed to focus on building market share in freight sales and management after moderate growth in 2011 Avast! 'Pirates of Trapani' are angry AN OIL tanker has reportedly been seized in Sicily by angry Italian crew members who dubbed themselves 'the Pirates of Trapani' Breaker sales exceed '11's OWNERS are selling more vessels for demolition than during this period of last year, a shipping analyst has calculated China's caustic soda exports grow CHINA'S caustic soda exports soared to a record of 2M tonnes in 2011, consolidating its status as the world's biggest caustic soda exporter, IHS Chemical reported Drybulk snarls ease again DRYBULK port congestion has dropped for the third straight week, as ship day delays in the major coal ports decreased by 10%, while dropping 11.5% in iron ore ports VLCC rates hovering BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC rates are expected to remain even at best this week, with tonnage remaining ample for cargoes to be covered for the last week of March Norden's net profits fall steeply DS NORDEN, the listed Danish drybulk and product tanker company, said net profits fell in 2011 to $87.8M, from $244.8M a year earlier Static drybulk rates seen HIGH IRON ore inventories and slow coal demand in China mean that drybulk rates are likely to remain static until 2Q2012, RS Platou has predicted Tilbury-Gothenburg container link opened THE UK-based unit of French box giant CMA CGM, MacAndrews, has reportedly opened a service linking Tilbury with Sweden's Gothenburg ICTSI profits rise 33% PHILIPPINES port operator ICTSI's profits for 2011 rose 33% year-on-year to $130.5M

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MARCH 7, 2012
Senate Would Act Quickly on Transport Bill, Boxer Says The Senate could pass a transportation bill quickly whenever Senate leaders agree to a package of amendments for debate, Sen.... Villaraigosa: Infrastructure Investment is a Must Mayors from throughout the U.S. are standing by their call urging Congress to enact multiyear surface transportation legislation, which would... Maersk to Launch India-East Africa Service Maersk Line will launch a container service connecting the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East and East Africa, starting in early... Wilcox Savage Expands Maritime Law Practice Industrial law firm Wilcox Savage is expanding its maritime practice in the port city of Norfolk, Va., adding attorneys Christopher... CMA CGM Lost $30 Million in 2011 CMA CGM swung to a net loss of $30 million in 2011 from a $1.6 billion profit in 2010 but... Panalpina Climbs Back Into the Black Panalpina swung to a profit of $139.7 million in 2011 from a 2010 loss of $28.6 million as the Swiss... Sourcing Alternatives Challenge China's Dominance Manufacturers are looking for lower-cost sourcing locations as China's wages rise well above those in other emerging markets. ... Hapag-Lloyd Hikes East Asia Rates Hapag-Lloyd is seeking a series of general rate increases on East Asia services, as part of a new rate restoration program.... Strike Is Possible, ILA's Daggett Warns International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett warned of a possible ILA strike if the union can't secure acceptable terms in... Indexed Ocean Contracts Catching On, But Slowly Multiyear contracts indexed to freight rates are slowly starting to catch on in global trade lanes as a means of...

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MARCH 7, 2012
Panalpina and Ceva improve in 2011 Panalpina and Ceva improved their financial performance in 2011 despite adverse market conditions, underlining the stability of freight forwarders compared to ocean ... Colombia's river Magdalena to be upgraded A significant stretch of the Magdalena river in Colombia is to be upgraded and its navigable channel improved in a bid to improve the movement of goods from the ... ICTSI posts strong results International Container Terminal Services Inc's (ICTSI) strategy of investing in medium size regional ports and cargo-handling facilities is paying off with the ... Investors' angst as Greek deal goes to the wire As the 20:00 GMT tomorrow [Thursday] deadline approaches for the terms of the EUR130 billion second bail-out for debt-ravaged Greece to be realised, equity investors ... Auckland sacks its striking dockers The industrial action-plagued New Zealand Ports of Auckland has announced that it intends to dismiss its striking dockers and contract the work out, but will give ... INTTRA takes trading of containerised goods into 21st Century INTTRA has introduced a multi-carrier and multi-bank electronic Bill of Lading (B/L) service that enables shippers to get paid faster for goods sold under letter ... ILA president goes to war on eve of US longshoremen negotiations Labour contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Atlantic and Gulf ports later this month look set to be stormy ... Chassis antitrust immunity slammed by shipper at TPM Concerns were raised yesterday at the Long Beach-hosted JOC TPM about the recent antitrust immunity granted to chassis manager Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) ...

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MARCH 7, 2012
CMA CGM in profit pledge French liner titan vows to return to the black this year after 2011 ended at a loss. Erria falls deeper into the red Copenhagen-listed company battered by writedowns and floundering chemical carrier market. PNSC slated for sell-off Pakistan lines up potential privatisation of state owner, but not before halting its monopoly on government business. FOW pens three more Norwegian company's Windcarrier unit to pay $4.4m each for three crewboats. Bourbon profit drained Higher financial costs push down 2011 earnings at French offshore ship giant, despite revenue rise. MOL tanker targeted Gang attacks Japanese-owned vessel on the eastern edge of the Gulf of Aden. Goldenport returns to profit Paris Dragnis-led owner overturns 2010 loss as it takes in newbuildings. Dolphin looking for $40m Oslo-listed seismic company to tap investors for funds to add a seismic streamer package to a vessel. Blinded by the light Sun reflections on water partly blamed for German cargoship and fishing boat colliding off Denmark. Norden to spread its wings Both tankers and bulkers on the menu for Danish owner - but it won't be doing banks any favours. ICTSI expanding empire Philippines operator buying into container terminal at Karachi in Pakistan as profit rises. They think it's Orlova... It is now, as rusting Russian cruiseship heads to breakers following prolonged stay in Canada. Blaze hits Philippines ferry All passengers accounted for after Cebu Ferry 1 catches fire off Batangas. Norden nails Q4 bets Danish owner trumps forecasts in the fourth quarter but braces for lower 2012 numbers. Yuexin yokes huge order Chinese shipyard wins deal to build 10 anchor-handlers for Marten of Singapore, plus 10 options.

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MARCH 7, 2012
CMA CGM reports 2011 loss, predicts turnaround FMC reviews 27 OTI license applications Very big ships entering transpacific Maersk suspends Europe-India ICON loop U.S. wants end to India's poultry trade ban Ex-Im Bank sets up in 4 U.S. cities DHL recycles electronics in Australia Indexed freight swaps now hedge backhauls Report: U.S. recycling legislation violates trade law SaaS-based supply chain management sees growth

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MARCH 7, 2012
New medium-voltage power drive launched Drive is able to offer medium voltage solutions with increased efficiency and redundancy, which leads to lower fuel consumption and reduced operating costs. Horizon Lines' green initiatives see financial and environmental rewards Company has reduced fleet fuel consumption by 3.5 percent and cut emissions by an estimated 231,000 tonnes. Sustainability goes 'hand in hand' with commercial success Asia takes up the banner of sustainability, says Jonathon Porritt. Uncertainty 'most significant' barrier to uptake of GHG reduction solutions EU study underway to analyse market barriers that prevent uptake of cost effective abatement opportunities and how to surmount them. CMA CGM back in the red 'Bunker prices soared 34% over the year,' says container shipping group. Prices soften in Fujairah Prices falling in South Africa. European market softened Rotterdam prices barely move. Container sector 'facing new phase of consolidation' 'Container industry will shrink to seven to 10 carriers by 2020.' Indian Shipping Corp. expected to hedge bunker purchases Bunker costs made up 34% of its total expenditure in the final three months of 2011. Bunker prices falling in Asian ports Players report 'above average' demand. Green Award certified ships offered discount on oil recovery system Offer made after French firm joined Bureau Green Award as an incentive provider. German firm offers ultrasonic desulphuriser for fuels Hielscher ultrasonic systems 'able to remove sulphur from bunker fuel.' Shipping industry to 'move towards' using LNG as bunkers Gazprom to discuss the subject at a joint seminar next month. Brightoil: Volumes Clarification Sales volumes for H2 were 6.6 million metric tonnes. WFS declares quarterly cash dividend Dividend stable even as the company posted 'record' earnings for full year 2011.

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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

Visual 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

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		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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