BRIEFS

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12 January 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 13, 2012

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FESCO credits intra-Asia boom for 13pc volume hike to 257,707 TEU China rising: October industrial output up 9.6pc, retail up 14.5pc Textainer posts record profits, slow steaming big boost to box lessors Box ships losing money, layups to come: Deutschen FondsResearch Qingdao-Dongjiakou to build world's largest deep water port Manzhouli checkpoint quarterly volume up 9.7pc to 21.09 million tonnes Alataw Pass export freight volume up 14.9pc in first three quarters Salalah quarterly volume rises 15pc to 2.7 million TEU, revenue up 12pc Gujarat Pipavav quarterly box volumes decline 25pc to 125,945 TEU Gothenburg posts 4pc rise in quarterly box volume to 226,000 TEU Dar es Salaam terminal boasts of record performance in crane moves Euro road freight index post lowest rate in 2012 as demand slackens UK rail lobby says truckers 'greedy' in using eco-friendly mega-trucks Le Havre, Rouen and Paris cluster now world's biggest wine exporter Emirates SkyCargo launches four times weekly service to Adelaide Downturn sparks groundbreaking deals in Asia aviation: AAPA chief Alaska's Kodiak airport faces sea freight inroads as fish go by ship

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012
Gujarat Junction 2012 : Cargo & Logistics Awards - Nominees & Winners North European container imports to fall, exports to rise: Report Philippe Donche-Gay to head Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Piracy up in Oct., mostly off West Africa & Indonesia Rishi Shipping's B. K. Mansukhani honoured for Lifetime Achievement Sarjak Container Lines wins key recognition as 'Best Medium Enterprise in Logistics Sector' SCI rebounds to register 297.26 cr. net profit in Q2 Milind Deora apprised of aspects concerning NSB calls for more powers to Major Port Chairmen Ex-im shipments delayed at ACC, Mumbai due to failure in EDI link India Warehousing & Logistics Show 2012 on Dec. 7-9 in Pune Centre & states agree to have fresh look at contentious GST issue Forex reserves drop by $950.3 m to $294.341 bn Govt may announce concessions to boost exports INR nosedives by 94 paise against dollar, ends at 2-month low of 54.75 India International Trade Fair from Nov. 14 The tears & fears of onions

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012
FAA upgrades Israel's aviation safety rating to category 1 The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Israel complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviati... Boeing delivers Royal Australian Air Force's sixth C-17 The US aerospace giant Boeing recently delivered the sixth Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17 Globemaster III at the company's final assembly facility in Long Beach CA (USA). T... East Midlands airport provides freight hub with new scanner UK-mailing equipment supplier Totalpost has installed a state-of-the-art X-ray threat detection system to improve freight screening at East Midlands airport (UK), where a bomb was... Loxx operating new daily general cargo service to northeast and eastern Spain The German road haulier Loxx has launched a new daily 48-hour general cargo service from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Catalonia, Navarra, Valencia and parts of Aragon (all Span). Tha... Rising number of cargo thefts in USA FreightWatch, a leading logistics security service provider, registered a total of 225 cargo theft incidents in the USA in Q3/2012. The average value of the stolen goods rose to US... Van Mieghem at the helm of Gosselin Forwarding Services The Gosselin Group is expanding its logistics division and has chosen Gunter van Mieghem to lead Gosselin Forwarding Services. Van Mieghem has been with companies such as Transmarc... Adif and Renfe in Spain sign collaboration agreement with West Japan Railway The Spanish national railway infrastructure company (Adif), the Spanish state-owned company Renfe and West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) have signed a cooperation agreement to ex... DB Schenker Rail UK strengthens Italy - UK railfreight services DB Schenker Rail UK has strengthened its railfreight operations between the UK and Italy with the introduction of an additional weekly service operating between Hams Hall in the Mi... TNT Express opens road haulage hub in Hanover TNT Express has started operations at its new road transit hub at Hanover-Langenhagen airport (Germany). The 450 m long facility, which is located on an over 62,000 sqm plot of lan... Grimaldi launches link between Ravenna, Brindisi and Catania Grimaldi Group, an Italian shipping company, is reinforcing its presence in the Adriatic Sea by the launch of an innovative maritime connection dedicated to ro-ro transport (cars, ... BDP Germany now ISO certified for environmental management BDP International GmbH, a subsidiary of the US-based global logistics firm BDP International, has been certified as compliant with the ISO 14001 international standard for environm... Chapman Freeborn reinforces OBC team in Cologne Chapman Freeborn, a global air charter service provider, has augmented the onboard courier service (OBC) team of product manager Carsten Volk by the addition of Oliver Giesen, who... DB Schenker Logistics marks 50th year of business in South Africa Germany's giant service provider DB Schenker is looking back on fifty years of successful growth in South Africa. The journey began in Johannesburg on 11 October 1962. Today, the c... New managing director for Neptun in Wilhelmshaven The Wilhelmshaven (Germany)-based Neptun Schiffahrts Agentur, a ship broker and line agent, appointed Alexander Napp as its new managing director in October. He succeeded John H. N...

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012
Newport News Shipbuilding launches SSN 783 Wilson Sons to build 12 Damen ASD tugs for its fleet Samjin Shipbuilding books PCTC orders Crowley tug crew makes heroic San Francisco Bay rescue Seadrill gets $1.8 billion contract for newbuild semi Wärtsilä sales of gas-fueled engines top 2,000 mark

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012
Bellingham Port Commission taps Fix as executive director Washington ferry laid-up following drive motor failure CSX Corp. makes list of top military job providers Corps sets public meeting to discuss Grays Harbor channel Crowley tug crew saves man floating in San Francisco Bay

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012
A guide to getting to grips with the Maritime Labour Convention Step one: understand the certification process Small-scale LNG supply chain makes big advances Anthony Veder says Europe's ports will develop bunkering infrastructure on time Bremerhaven to blaze a trail for LNG bunkers in Germany Bunkering unit to become operative by 2014 UK to fund fuel efficiency research Money supports small businesses in a country with no large-scale commercial shipbuilding HSH Nordbank seeks to convert Omega case to Chapter 7 liquidation Senior lender 'sheds its fear' and seeks to foreclose on troubled firm's eight tankers Port of Salalah builds for the future Cost-savings and breakwater construction aim to engage local people Shipowners urge compromise at Kolkata Dispute over alleged crimes and favouritism could close bulk berths until March Let's be totally Frank Sovcomflot boss discusses the tanker market and his company's future direction Cost of Papua New Guinea LNG project hits $19bn Capex rise highlights the cost of Pacific export projects China Cosco appoints parent company official as director Ye becomes executive vice-president of Cosco Group Chinese crude imports rise in October Increase supports Middle East VLCCs ISO meeting leaves unanswered questions on armed guards insurance Draft standard to be delivered to IMO Maritime Safety Committee later this month Setting the standard Shipping awaits this month's unveiling of ISO 28007 to regulate armed guards Samskip takes over Coolboxx Shortsea player and partners reposition lessor as a rental company Nam Cheong predicts order uptick from brisk offshore demand Nine-month net profit rises by nearly a third but revenue recognition dents latest quarter Maersk Tankers faces uncertain future Company will focus on cutting costs as it holds out for market recovery Heavy hitter China is now a major maritime power; now it must prove itself in open competition Diwali is a godsend for saturated Indian scrap market Return of Bangladesh should relieve pressure on beleaguered rival Damco relocation set for February Profit slips as $5m provision is made for move from Copenhagen to The Hague Ningbo outpaces Shanghai in October throughput growth Port sees double-digit growth in box and general cargo throughput German investors raise the Romania flag EU membership sees German ships joining register still qualify for tonnage tax regime Höegh LNG sells UK Port Meridian project Deal retains Norwegian company to supply FSRU by 2016 Jefferies becomes part of Leucadia National Absorption into "baby Berkshire Hathaway" will leave brand name as well as maritime practice untouched

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012
ISC plans to sell shares NYSE-listed ISC said today it plans to sell up to $40M in shares to help pay for last month's acquisition of United Ocean Services Seadrill wins $1.18Bn contract SEADRILL said today it has won a five-year contract to employ a harsh-environment semisubmersible newbuilding rig from a Canadian company IEA predicts sweeping global energy shuffle GLOBAL energy flows are to change drastically by 2035, with North America emerging as net exporter of oil and gas aboard tankers, the IEA predicted today Höegh LNG sells planned LNG import unit NORWAY'S gas carrier group Höegh LNG said today it has agreed to sell its wholly owned subsidiary Port Meridian Energy China's shipbuilding stall seen lingering CSSC'S BOSS has warned at the Communist Party conference that China's shipbuilding stall is likely to continue for at least three more years Warning on SCF issued SOVCOMFLOT'S recapitalisation plans have been called "ambiguous" in a negative outlook warning from a Western ratings agency Buoyant Vopak targets '1Bn DUTCH tank storage operator Vopak said today its 3Q operating profits increased 19% year on year to €144M ($183M) China drybulk growth slows CHINA'S drybulker fleet in domestic coastal service grew by 1.6% to 48.2M dwt in 3Q12, down from 4.2% and 6% in the second and first quarters, respectively, the transport ministry said today JES posts 76% fall in profits JIANGSU Eastern Shipyard said today its third quarter profits fell by 76% to 11.7M ringgit ($3.8M), as it struggled with lower margins and higher operating costs Kreuz raises profits by 77% SINGAPORE-listed Kreuz Holdings said today its profits for its third quarter rose 77% to $10.4M, amid higher revenues Nam Cheong profits fall 33% MALAYSIA'S OSV builder Nam Cheong posted 33% drop in net profits during the third quarter as revenues fell 44%

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012
China Shipping launches container 'silk road' State-owned China Shipping Group has opened a strategic container liner service link between the people's government of Hainan and ASEAN free trade zone countries, ... Set in stone the new APM T Lazaro Cardenas Terminal The foundation stone was formally laid last Friday at the new APM Terminals Port of Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico box terminal.The Groundbreaking ceremony was conducted ... Japan heading for recession A contraction of the Japanese economy in the period July to September looks certain to continue into the final quarter and thus tip Japan back into a technical ... Damco relocation set for February The logistics arm of AP Moller-Maersk saw its net profit decline to USD15 million in the third quarter of the year from USD25 million in the same period of 2011, ... Obama win removes FMC uncertainty Barack Obama's election victory has given the Federal Maritime Commission the green light to continue policies set in train during the administration's first term ... Container service reliability declines: set to fall further Container service reliability across all trades fell marginally in the third quarter of this year, according to Drewry's quarterly report Carrier Performance Insight. ...

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012
Concordia salvage tracker A new website has been launched that allows users to track the mammoth salvage operation of the Costa Concordia. WW to join the fun Wilh Wilhelmsen is expected to open its wallet for newbuildings in the coming months to take advantage of an expected rate recovery. Eagle predicts failures Two in three Chinese shipyards have been starved of orders for the last two years and half of the country's private builders could shut their gates within 18 months, according to Eagle Bulk chief Sophocles Zoullas. Brodosplit fraud trial opens Eight people have gone on trial in Croatia accused of diverting money from a tanker order at the Brodosplit shipyard in Croatia. K Line keeps NOCC ship Norwegian Car Carriers has secured an extra six months work for one of its vessels with K Line. Penguin slips in Q3 Singapore-listed offshore shipbuilder Penguin International has been battered by a lack of vessel sales in the third quarter. Pandora officer arrested The former first mate of the Eitzen tanker involved in a fatal fishing boat collision off France in 2006 has been held in Cyprus. Brostrom boys go alone Two former Brostrom men have clubbed together to form a new tanker brokerage. Cauvery refloated The Pratibha Shipping tanker whose grounding caused the death of six crews has been pulled free of a Chennai beach. Hoegh LNG sells port stake Hoegh LNG has offloaded its stake in a planned LNG import terminal in the North West of England. ISC ponders sale International Shipholding Corp could sell fresh shares to help it see through the takeover of United Ocean Services. Panama Canal sets record The Panama Canal has enjoyed its best-ever year in terms of vessel tonnage. Titan gets more time Titan Petrochemicals has won more time in a battle with a shareholder trying to force the liquidation of the company. NFC orders in Australia Oman's National Ferries Company (NFC) has signed another newbuilding deal in Australia. Jes on a roll Jes International Holdings continues to make a splash in the offshore vessel market. Festive rate cheer Capesize and VLCC rates have been tipped to enjoy a strong run in the final few weeks of 2012. Grimaldi helps out Italy's Grimaldi group is helping out its daughter company Finnlines by chartering in a surplus ro-ro. Mipo's profit plunge Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has seen its bottom line slashed by almost a half during the third quarter. Great Offshore slides India's Great Offshore has posted a weaker first-half profit as revenue fell and costs rose. SEC spat ended China Rongsheng Heavy Industries says an insider dealing case involving its chairman Zhang Zhi Rong has been settled. Sebjornsen exits Gulf Nav Atle Sebjornsen has departed as CEO of Gulf Navigation after less than two-years in the post. Cargoship flooded Divers have had to patch up a veteran vessel after it suffered water ingress off Norway. Seadrill seals Husky gig Seadrill has won a five-year charter for one of its newbuilding semi-submersible drilling rigs worth just under $1.2bn. Crew overpowers robbers Reports have emerged of a ship's crew overpowering robbers during a raid off Indonesia. Last chance for Kamco State bail-out fund Korea Asset Management Corp (Kamco) is lining up a quick sale of some of its 19.1% holding in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. SBM offloads GustoMC SBM Offshore is to sell offshore design company GustoMC to a private equity company Parcom Capital for $185m. Vopak profits up 19% Dutch terminals group Vopak has reported a 19% increase in third quarter group operating profits to EUR144m ($183m). Nam Cheong bags four Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong has increased its order backlog with new orders for four anchor handlers worth $45m. Synergy scraps youth Seanergy Maritime Holdings has become the latest shipowner to send a seventeen year-old capesize bulker for scrap.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012
Report: COSCO selling stake in logistics firm The Website for the China Daily newspaper is reporting that COSCO and China Cargo Airlines are planning to sell a combined 30.7 percent stake in Shanghai Eastern Logistics Co., but only to domestic Chinese air carriers. FedEx expands early LTL delivery to Canada FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has expanded its 10:30 a.m. delivery option to include Canada. This service is now available for FedEx Freight Priority and FedEx Freight Economy shipments. Xpress expands in Mexico International Shipholding selling stock to raise $40 million International Shipholding Corp. said it intends, subject to market conditions, to raise up to $40 million through a stock sale. The company said it would use the proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes. Cape Town offers Virgin strong cargo season As well as exports of general cargo, fish and fresh fruits to the U.K. market, shippers in South Africa benefit from Virgin Atlantic's connections in London to other export destinations in the United States. Roadrunner buying A&A Spanish port operator starts inland rail service Data2Logistics adds document control program Entercoms opens office in Europe Toll promotes Partridge in South Africa

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012
LNG-fuelled ships 'a proven alternative' Wartsila says it has sold over 2,000 gas-fuelled engines. SABIC scores first with LNG-powered tanker order Ships will trade in the North Sea. Fujairah opens week with firm prices Mixed picture in place in South African ports. Bunker prices head upward in Rotterdam But lack direction in Gibraltar where congestion has eased. German bank sees ship-losses grow Further deteriorating shipping markets means it expects impairments in 2012 will exceed those of 2011. Cleartrade reports positive start for bunker fuel swaps Single-lot bunker fuel contracts launched at the beginning of November have seen 'a great deal of interest'. Bunker players are 'liquidity partners' 'This has to be reflected in profits,' says bunker credit manager. HHI unveils dual-fuel gas engine package Says system can be used in all types of vessels, allowing marine engines to switch between LNG and diesel fuel. Bunker prices climbing in Singapore Hong Kong: Buyers reluctant to come forward. Vopak posts strong third quarter result Overall occupancy slightly down but strong demand seen in Singapore. PDVSA not selling spot fuel cargoes Fallout from August accident means no spot activity although domestic supplies are unaffected. PDVSA: New low sulphur service Low sulphur product now available from Amuay and Cardon oil terminals. Questions asked about loss-making trading practices Steep discounting may lead to a 'systematic decay' of Singapore's reputation as a bunkering hub, says industry observer. OPEC sees 'notable downside risk' for 2013 oil demand Weak economic growth may leave current OPEC forecast too optimistic.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station

Ancona

The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.

PORTS

In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo

The Spice

In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%

SHIPPING

Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping

London

It could come into force in early 2027

PORTS

Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports

North Bergen/Lyndhurst

Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance

SHIPPING

New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

PORTS

MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project

SHIPPING

Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione

I go to Liguria

The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company

PORTS

In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.

Odessa

Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons

SHIPPING

COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company

Beijing

The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable

Ravenna

Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023

DEFENCE

US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies

SHIPPING

Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%

PORTS

With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic

Joy Taurus

Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport

PORTS

Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing

Rome

Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users

PORTS

The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S

Helsinki/Brussels

NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea

PORTS

In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput

Iskandar Puteri

Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)

PORTS

Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators

LOGISTICS

Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good

Milan

Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for

PORTS

The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme

Cagliari

Almost 52 million euros of works planned

SHIPPING

Arkas Line ships to reach India

Izmir

Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean

SHIPPING

Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal

Ismailia

They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake

SHIPPING

Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars

Cairo

In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%

PORTS

Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth

Valencia

Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors

ACCIDENTS

Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas

Helsinki

Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November

Beijing

Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.

PORTS

TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port

Uran

The new airport is located on the western coast of India

PORTS

Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year

Shanghai

SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships

Keelung

They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old

SEAFARERS

Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today

Geneva

Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships

CRUISES

Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter

Miami

Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period

LEGISLATION

Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council

Washington

Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines

LEGISLATION

"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry

Washington

Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships

SHIPPING

In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%

Hong Kong

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%

LOGISTICS

Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt

Cairo

The affected area is approximately 102 hectares

PORTS

Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work

Rome

D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition

SHIPPING

Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies

Taipei/Keelung

Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone

PORTS

Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto

Taranto

The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan

Leghorn

The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine

London

Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

ASSOCIATIONS

Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa

Genoa

Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)

Padua

SEAFARERS

Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC

Genoa

Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union

PORTS

Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala

Athens

The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen

PORTS

The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun

Bari

Contract worth over 28 million euros

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority

Milan

LAW

Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived

Genoa

Order of the judge for preliminary investigations

PORTS

Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily

Pozzallo

PORTS

Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority

Imperia

This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity

Padua

The market research will end on January 31st

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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LOGISTICS

New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona

Bari

It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%

Vienna

In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%

LOGISTICS

Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good

Rome

Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future

COMPANIES

Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units

Milan

The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros

PORTS

Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted

Durres

The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.

SHIPPING

Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China

Lysaker

The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.

PORTS

PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Singapore

The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th

COMPANIES

US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward

London

London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping

OFFSHORE

American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea

Noted

European company develops technologies for underwater operations

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou

Naples

Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"

Rome

They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years

FINANCING

Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition

The Spice

Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles

PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%

Genoa

In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils

Trieste

A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone

NEWS

Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador

PORTS

Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled

Cagliari

Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor

PORTS

Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users

NEWS

Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia

Sassari

39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Noise

The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase

PORTS

Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant

Ancona

The new concession will last 40 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

MEETINGS

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

Venice

It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic

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PRESS REVIEW

Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development

(Tehran Times)

North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%

Barcelona

Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria

Milan

For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars

LEGISLATION

Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform

Rome

Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system

Milan

SAFETY & SECURITY

Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures

Rome

Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies

PORTS

In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing

LOGISTICS

Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci

Kansas City

It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company

OFFSHORE

Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million

Milan

The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven

Wilhelmshaven

It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech

SAFETY & SECURITY

Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables

Trieste

The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure

PORTS

Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes

Barcelona/The Hague

APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal

COMPANIES

Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix

Helsinki

In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros

PORTS

Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

The Spice

Necessary to implement works and investments

PORTS

Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper

Coper

The works will be completed by the end of 2027

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month

Hong Kong

In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%

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