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BRIEFS

November 23, 2012

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APL increases reefer rate US$1,500/FEU globally from January 7 China consumers expected to balance trade in 10 years: Maersk CEO International Transport Workers Fed seeks carrier backing against Wal-Mart CSCL participates in UASC's new GEM service linking Mideast to India European Union tax on crockery is underhanded, says UK retail group Hebei 10-month port container volume increases 7.6pc to 681,000 TEU Jiangxi to invest US$15.7 million on riverside cargo terminal Japan exports to China plunges 12pc, but China-to-Japan trade up 4pc APM Terminals banks on highway widening, sets sight on Lagos box shop PPG names Stella in N Europe to boost Finland, Baltic and Russia loops DB Schenker opens 21,000-square metre Erskine Park warehouse in Sydney APL Logistics buys Carmichael, firm's long-time customs broker partner Hong Kong airport posts 1.1pc October cargo increase to 346,000 tonnes AAT is appointed cargo handler in Hong Kong for Tonlesap Airlines Changi Airport October freight drops 8pc, but passenger numbers surge DHL delivers Formula 1 cars to Austin as the key logistics provider

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Allcargo Logistics bags major contract to handle & transport Super ODC The world of cargo & logistics on splendorous display UK P&I Club welcomes Standard & Poor's upgrade Avian-flu impedes India's emergence as top egg exporter Cashew exports fall on poor demand Gujarat medical device exports set to surge Pharma exports may touch $25 bn by 2014-15 Rubber imports to hit new high Paradip Port urges state govt to ease norms on coal imports India may not achieve export target of $ 360 bn for 2012-13: Exim Bank India set to sign FTA with Asean: PM NHAI likely to miss road target for 2012-13 Rice exports expected to fall in 2013: FAO

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Iata announces successful trials of electronic consignment security declaration The International Air Transport Association (Iata) announced that trials of electronic consignment security declaration (e-CSD) were conducted in the UK and the Netherlands in O... Indian Southern Railway operating new freight trains India's Southern Railway has extended its transport services and started to operate freight trains on the Salem-Karur railway line in the state of Tamil Nadu. The track has been ... Russian Railways orders new freight locomotives JSC Russian Railways (RZD), Sinara Group Ltd. and Siemens AG have signed a new locomotive delivery contract for RZD. Accordng to the pact, RZD has confirmed its intention to purc... Roads carry 62% of total freight value in USA According to the US Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) goods valued at more than USD 1.06 trillion crossed the US border in trade with Canada ... New director operations for Rail Service in Moscow Fedor Andreev has become the operations director of Moscow-based RailService Management, an affiliate of InterRail. Andreev gained his wealth of container terminal experience while... Examining speed limit for heavy goods vehicles on single carriageway roads UK's Department for Transport (DFT) is considering raising the speed limits for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 7.5 t from 40mph to 45mph or 50 mph on single carriageways. ... Agility names new road freight director Europe The global logistics service provider Agility recently appointed Claus Duval as road freight regional director for Europe. Duval will be responsible for leading the developm... Rhenus opens new logistics centre in Frankfurt The German logistics corporation Rhenus has phased in a newly built logistics centre on a 41,000 sqm plot of land in Kinzig, near Frankfurt am Main (Germany). The multi-user wareho... DB Schenker opens new facility in Australia DB Schenker recently established a new major logistics warehouse and operations centre in Sydney. The complex, known as the Erskine Park logistics centre, was officially opened in ... APL Logistics acquires Carmichael International Service APL Logistics, the supply chain management unit of Singapore's NOL Group, has acquired the independent Los Angeles CA (USA)-based customs brokerage and trade compliance firm Carmic... Tallink Grupp changes routes of "Silja Europa" and "Baltic Princess" AS Tallink Grupp, an Estonian/Finnish ship operator, has announced that the ferry ship "Baltic Princesss" will be deployed on the Turku-Stockholm route from 1 February ... Asia-Pacific airports cargo rebound in September The September 2012 traffic data published by the regional section of the Airports Council International showed a continuous and steady growth in the Asia-Pacific region, recordin...

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
October box numbers rise at Port of Tacoma terminals FMC collects civil penalties from NVOCC shipping act violations Inchcape Shipping Services opens North Africa operations desk Port of Vancouver, USA sees progress on access project APL Logictics buys Carmichael International

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
NYK shifts focus towards transport of oil and gas Japanese owner tells Lloyd's List where its priorities and opportunities lie Kansai Electric and BP sign ground-breaking agreement First long-term deal not linked to oil price The hand that guides China's yards As downturn hits state-owned giants, the government keeps them afloat Why LNG shipping is in a tight spot Trade patterns and vessel demand have changed but operating patterns stay the same Callimanopulos snaps up two bulkers New York-based owner returns to the dry bulk sector, buying Norden kamsarmaxes Mediterranean box ports claim lower CO2 emissions for Asia-Europe trade Northern range ports' continued domination 'will increase emissions 199% in a decade' Research flags sharp decline in reefership numbers by decade's end Competition from box majors sees dedicated tonnage scrapped and not replaced P+S group yard seeks to complete two ferries for DFDS Construction is advanced, but guarantees need to be amended Gods of carnage Where private equity funds swoop, blood will be spilled Naptha product tankers scoop record earnings Charterers pay more than $25,000 per day to secure vessels in tight market LNG shippers fear too-high Panama Canal tolls High tariffs could diminish returns from new US gas exports More than 300 boxships are laid idle Lay-ups will gather pace as carriers adjust to lower demand Roadways makes tracks for London Gateway Multimodal firm hails 'the future of logistics and shipping in the UK' Irish maritime outlook remains challenging Stable third quarter leads to slight improvement but threats remain UKMPG urges Brussels to rethink subsidies to continental ports Hammond says commission is wrong to revisit UK port services law Private equity set for shipping investment But timing is everything after four years of poor shipping markets bring scant payback Red tape, 'inappropriate' regulations and taxes penalise UK ports UK Major Ports urges government to speed up sale of Port of Dover U-Ming orders two post-panamax bulkers from Japan Taiwan firm continues counter-cyclical expansion with booking at Oshima Japan's shipowners face squeeze on home-grown funding Tokyo's risk-averse banks favour credit-worthy westerners

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Prestige decision defended MADRID'S former shipping chief told a court today he would have been imprisoned with Prestige's captain if he had sent the tanker to a coastal shelter rather than back to sea Japan vehicle cargoes to China fall 82% JAPAN'S vehicle exports to China fell by 82% year on year in October, IHS Automotive reported today Russia grain export estimate grows by 55% RUSSIA'S agricultural ministry has raised its prediction on grain export totals for this year by 55% HMM greatly widens its losses HYUNDAI Merchant Marine told Fairplay today 3Q losses were more than nine times greater than those of a year ago, mostly because of higher operating costs Knightsbridge sells VLCC KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers has sold its third VLCC in two months China class society also shuns Iran CHINA'S classification society was reported today to have joined the other dozen top international class groups in halting verification of Iranian ships GO reports 3Q12 losses GOLDEN Ocean, the listed drybulk group in John Fredriksen's shipping empire, has reported 3Q12 losses on the back of an impairment charge against the value of its vessels Bumi Armada's 3Q disappoints analysts MALAYSIAN offshore vessel specialist Bumi Armada said it might fare better with OSVs this year, but it has not won any FPSO contracts in 2012 COSCON seeks rate rise COSCON will seek a rate rise on routes from the Far East to the Gulf, Red Sea and the Indian subcontinent Odfjell bonds raise $121M ODFJELL, Norway's listed chemical carrier and tank terminals group, said today it has raised 700M kroner ($121M) with two bond issues Net bulker deliveries touch two-year low STEADY demolitions have caused a two-year low of 22 ships in the net drybulk fleet Sanko's woes hit Pareto SANKO Steamship's financial woes have affected a bareboat charter arrangement of 10 anchor-handling tug supply vessels with Norwegian finance house Pareto Keppel keeps 'outperform' rating from CIMB KEPPEL has retained its 'outperform' rating from CIMB Securities, as it stands to win S$4Bn ($3.3Bn) non-PETROBRAS orders Coal, grain fuel Panamaxes PANAMAX rates have surged in recent days as more ships are fixed to haul coal and grain cargoes to the Far East

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Yusen Logistics Drops Antitrust Appeal TOKYO - Yusen Logistics will not appeal an antitrust ruling by the Tokyo High Court to the Supreme Court, the Japanese freight forwarder said Thursday. The announcement came two weeks after the Tokyo High Court upheld an antitrust decision by the Japan Fair Trade Commission against the company. "After close examination and... Gefco Breaks Into Asian Wine Market Automotive logistics specialist Gefco is targeting the lucrative and fast-growing Asian wine logistics market. Asian demand for imported wine surged 122 percent between 2006 and 2011 and by 1,040 percent to China, according to International Wine and Spirit Research. Gefco, which recently participated for the first time in the 2012 Hong Kong...

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Freightliner runs first Shortliner UK intermodal rail freight operator Freightliner has taken delivery of new wagons to launch its Shortliner services. The fleet of twin platform 'Shortliner' ... Idled box tonnage exceeds 300 According to the weekly report from Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] the number of inactive container ships current stands at 308 vessels for 546,780 TEU, but that ... Roadways makes tracks for London Gateway Roadways Container Logistics has signed on to run services to London Gateway that will reduce road miles for thousands of shippers when the new UK port opens in ... Chinese exports to soar to emerging markets That is the prediction of analysts at HSBC, but its export market focus is changing from the downturn-plagued European Union and the sluggish US, to intra-Asia, ... Japan's exports fall again Exports from the world's third-largest economy declined for the fifth consecutive month in October dented by a year-on-year 20% fall in shipments to the EU and ... CMA CGM close to final agreement with bank creditors CMA CGM is close to reaching a restructuring plan with its creditors that will finally end years of negotiations between the French line and its bankers over some ...

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
New Filipino yard The Philippines has approved plans for a new shiprepair yard in Navotas City. Deilmann plots bond sale German shipowner Peter Deilmann Reederei is eyeing a new debt sale to bolster its finances. CCS drops Iran China Classification Society (CCS) has become the last of the 13 major ship certifiers to stop working with Iran. Did GOGL cull correctly? Golden Ocean has placed the wrong newbuilding contracts into the shredder, Danske Bank says. Icon eyes IPO Newly merged Malaysian offshore vessel owner Icon Offshore is aiming for a listing in Kuala Lumpur by 2014 at the latest. Sisa launches Israel run Turkey's Sisa Shipping Lines has started a new ro-ro link to Haifa in Israel. Crew in auction threat A group of 12 Georgian seafarers say they will sell their abandoned tanker in Panama if they are not paid. Maersk to delay giants? Maersk Line could set back the arrival of some of its giant 18,000-teu newbuildings, a leading analyst says. Knightsbridge sells VL John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers has edged towards the VLCC market exit door after confirming the sale of one of its tankers. Damen bags crew trio Damen has received an order for three crew transfer vessels. GasLog eyes bond plot Peter Livanos' GasLog has been scoping out the Norwegian and US bond markets as a potential source for cash. Divi lights GasLog fire GasLog shares shot up yesterday amid the promise of hefty future dividend payments. No need to panic Investors in Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) should not be scared off by AP Moller Maersk's decision to focus more on businesses other than shipping, an analyst has said. Sleepy master in mix-up A sleepy master has been blamed for a ferry delay in the US after kipping on the wrong Washington State Ferries (WSF) ship. Sasebo in retrofit first Sasebo Heavy Industries says it has become the first shipyard to retrofit a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) on a capesize bulker. Values hurt GOGL profit Impairments on vessel values pushed Golden Ocean into the red in the third quarter. Two out of three ain't bad John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean has canned two out of the three newbuildings it secured a lower price for this summer. Vietnam calls in cabotage Vietnam will temporarily ban overseas boxships from 2013 in a bid to boost domestic operators. Subsea 7 makes order splash Oslo-listed Subsea 7 is heading to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a new dive support vessel (DSV). Odfjell sells out Tanker owner's bond issue raises $123m to boost finances following nine-month loss. U-Ming orders bulker duo U-Ming of Taiwan has joined the eco revolution with a deal for two new kamsarmaxes in Japan. Japan LNG imports up Japan's liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose by 8.3% last month to 6.7mt, Ministry of Finance (MOF) data has shown. BIMCO picks Singapore BIMCO has added Singapore as an arbitration venue for dispute resolution alongside London and New York. Maersk drop John jack-up Maersk has said it won't extend its charter of a jack-up drilling rig owned by John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Offshore. Hanjin boxship refloated A Hanjin Shipping containership has been refloated off British Colombia in Canada after running aground. China steel output up 6% China was one of the few nations in Asia to report a year-on-year growth in crude steel production last month.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Bunker prices steady in Fujairah While suppliers report tight avails. No clear direction for Rotterdam prices Mixed price picture seen across European hubs. 'Fuel-efficient' tanker delivered to Greek owner Ship has an electronic main engine and larger diameter propeller. Different lube types required post-2015, says engine maker High BN best when using scrubbers but lower number better suited to 0.10% sulphur material. Eight fuel oil brokers hired for Singapore venture Starfuels to open Singapore brokering desk next month. Castrol's slow steaming solution finds favour in industry MAN Diesel & Turbo supportive of company's views on single solution mid-range lubes. Fuel oil stocks at highest level since July Strong arbitrage and weak demand bring supply glut. IFO prices stable to soft Demand mostly weak across key Asian ports on Thursday. Pakistani bunker supplier announces staff movement Experienced bunker trader rejoins the company. Emission regulations 'badly required' in Hong Kong Policy think tank welcomes recommendations for HKSAR government to step up efforts to cut emissions. TEN narrows losses as bunker costs fall by a third 'We think the worst is behind us , says CFO. Brightoil confirms bunker CEO departure Announces a 'strategic reform' of its international fuel oil trading and bunkering business. 'Very limited' expertise available for LNG bunkering Particularly in the eastern part of the world, says managing director of Singapore-based bunker firm.

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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

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

››› 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

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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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