BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 26, 2012

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CKYH freezes Far East-US east coast AWE6 service through winter season China Merchants to buy control of Shenzhen's Chiwan Container Terminal APL managing director Steve Dolan faces weapons smuggling charges in Dubai MSC 2,020-TEUer makes the first call at north Vietnam Cai Lan box shop BIFA reports positive result after talks with HM Customs on storage rules NY/NJ Port Authority on right track, but toll hikes needed: expert study Sarjak Container Lines wins plaudits as 'NVOCC of the Year' at MALA 2012 Envirotainer opens new Singapore office to focus on pharmaceuticals Shenzhen Airport's exports set records as flowers and fruit volume soars Louisville International named 9th best air cargo airport in the world Volga-Dnepr Airlines flies two fire engines from Britain to Afghanistan Two Atlas Air 747-8Fs to fly for DHL Express on transpacific routes

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Bengal Tiger Line connects South-East Asia from Krishnapatnam IMO calls for quick ratification of international ballast water treaty Insurers need to be asking more questions to cut casualties & costs, says Braemar Womens Wing launched, sportspersons & war veterans felicitated, mini seminar held Exim Club, Vadodaras interactive session on Negative List of Service Tax on Oct. 3 Steel imports surge despite weak demand, higher domestic output Box volume at North European ports to remain sluggish for rest of year: Port Tracker New Mangalore Port handles record salt consignment Peel Ports names Lend Lease as principal contractor for Port of Liverpool's new container terminal INR declines on increased dollar demand

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Volga-Dnepr Airlines flies fire engines to Afghanistan Volga-Dnepr Airlines has transported two Amdac Carmichael mobile fire fighting trucks from the UK to Kandahar in Afghanistan. The 30 t cargo was carried from East Midlands airport... Sweden plans to modernise railfreight network Sweden is planning to invest SEK 55 billion (EUR 6.5 billion) to upgrade rail lines. Two thirds of the funds will be provided for primary cargo corridors to ports and airports. Th... Peugeot Citroën in negotiations with Russian Railways PSA Peugeot Citroën has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Russian Railways (RZD) to form a strategic partnership to drive faster growth for Gefco. The ... TNT Express expands road coverage to Montenegro TNT Express has further extended its road delivery network in Europe with a new service to and from Montenegro. Following the recent addition of Albania, Macedonia, Belarus and Mol... Weichai Holding Group and Kögel sign cooperation agreement The Weichai Holding Group, one of the largest commercial vehicle and automotive manufacturers in China, and German trailer brand Kögel have signed a letter of intent. The two partn... Official opening of JadeWeserPort The JadeWeserPort Wilhelmshaven was opened on 21 September with a big celebration. Together with high-ranging representatives of politics and business, the managing directors of th... B787 launch customer ANA places further orders The ANA Group has exercised an option for eleven B787-9 Dreamliners, valued at USD 2.7 billion at list prices, which brings the B787s ANA has ordered to 66, consisting of 36 B787-... Atlas Air places Boeing B747-8Fs with DHL Express Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, has reached an agreement with DHL Express for its sixth and seventh ... New leaders of Agility for Europe and Asia/Pacific Agility has named Mike Bible as CEO of its Europe operations, following the decision by Beat Simon to depart the company but to stay on the board. Previously, Bible was CEO of Agil... Marie-Christine Lombard leaves TNT Express Marie-Christine Lombard, CEO of TNT Express, has tendered her resignation to pursue an external career opportunity. She will leave the company by the end of September. The current... Logwin opens new sales office in Ahmedabad Logwin, a global leader in air and ocean freight and logistics services, has opened a new sales office in Ahmedabad, the largest city of Gujarat state in western India. Logwin will... Yusen Logistics wins contract with Glen Dimplex in UK Yusen Logistics has been awarded a major contract with white goods manufacturer Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA) in the UK. Yusen Logistics will handle GDHA's product range. Yu... Geopost increases stake in Spanish CEP company Seur The French postal operator La Poste's international parcel and express group Geopost has increased its stake in Spanish express company Seur to 55%, by acquiring a number of its f...

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Cat extends parts warranty First of new AGOR class to be named Neil Armstrong Videotel adds new STCW maritime training courses Car carrier will earn more Resolve removes first 600 tons of steel from Rena wreck Interior announces Central Gulf lease sale

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Corps wants Environmental Assessment for Morrow Pacific terminal project TSA member carriers plan service contract rate increases Boeing marks anniversary of first 787 Dreamliner delivery Newport Port Commissioners Ok business/facilities plan process ATA truck tonnage index drops during month of August

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Underwriters will need to probe vessel deficiencies more closely Industry must challenge high-risk behaviour after Costa Concordia 'wake-up call' One casualty could double costs Market urged to learn lessons from Costa Concordia as risks grow in size and complexity Only most resilient insurers will survive Industry should celebrate its achievements while seeking new business niches Are the Baltic benchmarks vulnerable to manipulative forces? London bankers were recently caught trying to fix the London Interbank Offered rate. Could something similar to the Libor scandal happen at the Baltic Exchange? Total's conviction in Erika case upheld Blow to French state-owned oil company as France's highest court refuses to absolve it of blame Maersk announces $1,500 per feu reefer base-rate hike Carrier plans 30% global increase to fund investment in the segment Mediterranean aframax market sees improved demand New Primorsk closure threatens cargo availability in northern Europe ICAP launches dual tanker earnings report as slow speeds stick Broker lists design and 'new normal' sailing speeds to offer perspective on owners' returns Sri Lanka launches floating armoury PMSC weapons must be held offshore from next month Carnival reveals profit surprise Third-quarter results top expectations due to lower costs and better yields Univan ship is UK's sole August detention Bulk carrier held for four days with six vessels detained from previous months Norway will review CO2 fire-fighting systems Skagerrak Foundation lobbying could see Paris MoU follow suit Tanker demand growth outlook worsens Clarksons reduces projected demand growth by more than 10% Bremerhaven admits windfarms terminal will need state funding Trade chamber chief says it was clear from the start that purely private financing would not pay for itself Port Freeport launches tender for new container terminal Bids invited to invest $250m or more in 780,000 teu facility on Texas coast Bonds bonanza The Höegh LNG fundraising shows that there is finance available for shipping, even if the bar is set high European import trades slide into recession Port Tracker paints gloomy outlook for continent's northern box hubs CSIC to build six boxships chartered to CMA CGM State-owned Chinese yard is part of the fleet modernisation plan of the world's largest containerline Exclusive: Maersk will share space and shrink panamax fleet to cut capacity Danish liner giant hopes to boost market sentiment ahead of contract talks NCSP seals $209m boost to Black Sea box handling capacity Stevedore's subsidiary will raise its annual container terminal capacity in Krasnodar region to 700,000 teu Justify P&I hikes Time for the IG clubs to hold out a helping hand to their members Sharp decline in carrier on-time performance August saw reliability decline to 77% across more than 10,000 vessel arrivals Textainer seals $600m credit facility World's largest container lessor to use funds for fleet purchases Oslo hungry for bonds as Höegh LNG secures quick $131m issue Money to be focused on growth of regasification business Lloyd's Register launches Group Technology Centre in Singapore Facility will create hub for LR's global network involved in marine and offshore NOL buys Chinese logistics company Singapore-based liner operator will complete cash acquisition by early 2013 BW Group loses $57m in first half Company reports higher gas carrier rates but lower product tanker income

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
More VLCC scrapping urged VLCCS operating today number 599, with 41 more scheduled for delivery in 2013. Early chill could warm product tanker sector PRODUCT tanker owners hope a chill wind blows early this year, pushing tonnage farther west than usual, a broker and analyst said today Houston enacts fast-track arbitration rules HOUSTON charterers, P&I clubs and others today have the option of resolving contract disputes under fast-track arbitration Vale to hold the course on VLOC transport VALE SAID today it will continue to rely on VLOCs to transport iron ore, despite much-publicised obstacles Greeks hold 179 in migrant smuggling cases GREEK authorities are holding 179 people linked with migrant smuggling attempts that were broken up in the past week BW incurs $57M in losses BW GROUP has reported net losses of $57M during the first half of 2012, but its performance was still better than expected, said Moody's Aframax tanker patterns shifting in Europe AFRAMAX tanker trading patterns in Europe are shifting, with the North Sea oil production decline forecast to continue, a shipping broker said today Fred Olsen Energy contracts drilling rig NORWAY'S Fred Olsen Energy said today it has signed a $252M contract to employ its Bideford Dolphin drilling rig CGGVeritas buys Fugro CGGVeritas, the world's largest surveyor of oilfields, has reportedly agreed to buy Fugro NV's seismic subsidiary for €1.2Bn ($1.6Bn) in cash 13 crew sought in collision SEARCHERS are looking today for 13 crewmen missing since a collision between a bulker and a fishing vessel off northeastern Japan, the Japan Coast Guard said Courage sells bulker at $2.3M loss SINGAPORE-listed Courage Marine said it has sold another bulker, for a loss estimated at $2.23M Reefer sector growth outstrips other boxes GROWTH is expected to remain above average in the seaborne perishables trades in the next two years, Dutch consultant Seabury said today NOL acquires logistics group NOL has become the sole owner of Chinese logistics group APPL-Zhiqin after acquiring the remaining 51% stake in the company JES buys 30% of Great Dragon JIANGSU Eastern Shipyard said it has acquired 300,000 shares, or 30%, of Hong Kong's Great Dragon International Shipping Early Iran strike seen as less likely THE CHANCE of a military confrontation involving Iran, Israel and the US before spring 2013 has diminished, according to panelists on a Wells Fargo conference call

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Maersk to Boost Reefer Rates By $1,500 Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou has warned shippers of refrigerated cargoes for several weeks that they are going to have... Intermodal Expo, TransComp Exhibition to Split in 2014 The major annual conference put on by the National Industrial Transportation League and the Intermodal Association of North American will... Holiday Sales Forecast to Rise 3 Percent The International Council of Shopping Centers is forecasting a 3.0 percent sales increase in the traditional November-December holiday season, and... Report Forecasts Rise in Med Port Capacity Annual capacity of Mediterranean container ports is expected to rise by 63 percent to 114 million 20-foot-equivalent units during the... Trans-Pacific Carriers Plan 2013 Rate Hikes Carriers in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade plan to increase freight rates significantly on imports from Asia in 2013. The... Europe Ports Face Weak Cargo Volumes The Global Port Tracker report forecast continued sluggishness in North Europe container imports, and forecast that international imports to the... Home Prices Rose in July U.S. home prices posted a broad-based gain of 1.2 percent in July, a closely watched survey said, indicating continued recovery... Ocean Carriers Still Chasing Growth, Alphaliner Says Leading ocean carriers are still chasing growth despite weaker markets and difficulties in securing funding for new orders, according to... Maersk to Cut Capacity By More Slow-Steaming Maersk Line plans to cut its deployed capacity by implementing another round of slow-steaming in the Asia-Europe trade. "It... C.H. Robinson Buys Phoenix International for $635 Million C.H. Robinson Worldwide acquired freight forwarder Phoenix International for $571.5 million in cash and about $63.5 million in new C.H.... India Fast-Tracks Port Projects In a significant policy reform that is expected to spur growth in the country's infrastructure sector, the Indian government has... Tokyo's First-Half Container Trade Rises 5.1 Percent The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Tokyo rose 5.1 percent in the first half of...

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Tacoma taking the strain of the 'new normal' A 29.8% year-over-year increase on container throughput in August at the Port of Tacoma is likely to be the 'new normal' for the US west coast port after the bedding ... Zim improves service between USEC and ECSA Zim Line has improved its service between the US East Coast and East Coast of South America through a slot charter agreement with MSC and CSAV. Starting on September ... Lagarde: US fiscal cliff a 'serious risk' That is one of the major concerns of IMF managing director Christine Lagarde who expects that global growth will be a 'bit weaker' than anticipated two months ago ... LA approves funds to finish channel deepening The Los Angeles Harbour Commission has approved USD7.5 million for the final phase of the Port of Los Angeles' Main Channel Deepening Project (MCDP) - meaning that ... Wal-Mart focuses on Indian consumers The world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, is said to be in advanced talks with Bharti Enterprises about opening joint-venture retail outlets in India after the nation's ... SBS banks on India Recognising the potential further growth potential of the BRICS nation, UK-headquartered SBS Worldwide has penned an agency agreement with Indian forwarder, Capricorn ... DP World signs construction contract DP World has agreed a USD850 million deal with a joint venture group comprising France-based Soletanche Bachy and the TOA Corporation of Japan to build and equip ...

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Pilot blamed for collision US investigators believe human error is the underlying cause of the 2011 collision between a European Navigation tanker and an MSC containership in the Houston Ship Channel. Lomar mints LPG charter A leading UK operator appears to have secured a one-year fixture for one of its small LPG carriers. Carnival targets Asia Carnival Corporation is targeting expansion in Asia after revealing a better than expected set of third quarter numbers. TK tanker towed to safety A Teekay Tankers aframax that ran aground in shallows off Estonia Monday morning has been freed but the extent of damage to its hull remains unclear. Dodge the gravy train Investors should avoid buying into the dry-cargo sector on the back of a relative rebound in capesize rates, Jefferies says. APL's Dolan cleared A US APL executive has been cleared of illegally transporting guns in Dubai. Panamaxes feel the pain Panamax rates hit the second lowest point since the start of the new millennium today, according to the Baltic Exchange. Miclyn steps it up Miclyn Express Offshore is looking to accelerate its fleet renewal programme after boosting the size of its cash pot. Total loses Erika fight France's highest court has upheld French oil giant Total's liability for 1999's disastrous Erika sinking. St Vanessa ordeal over? Nigeria has ordered the release of a French tanker held since June in a row over oil smuggling. NITC links unproven A US investigation has failed to find conclusive proof of links between NITC and the Iranian military. Hunt on for crewman A Filipino crewman has gone missing after going ashore in Zeebrugge, Belgium. NOCC gets charter boost Norwegian Car Carriers has entered into a time charter contract for one of its car carriers at a superior rate. Ingalls in the mire Ingalls Shipbuilding of the US has been fined after a portable toilet was found to have been leaking into the East Pascagoula River for more than six years. Vitol wins green light Vitol has got its hands on a 50% slice of Cockett Marine Oil after authorities cleared the purchase of shares from Grindrod. Ezion keeps it up Ezion Holdings has continued its winning streak with two more service rig charter contracts, including its biggest single win to date. ABG eyes share sale Indian shipbuilder ABG has revealed plans to raise up to INR 10bn ($187m) to drive expansion. Encouragement for dry A rally in capesize rates in the past week has raised hope of improved fortunes over the next couple of quarters, Clarksons Capital says. 'It's not our fault' Vale has issued a strong defence of its return to shipping and says its Valemaxes are not responsible for the oversupply of ships. Viking gets another year Viking Supply Ships has won a 12-month extension for its supply ship Freyja Viking. Crew cut adrift A general cargoship crew is stuck off the Canary Islands with dwindling supplies following the bankruptcy of its Turkish owner. Saade in growth spurt China International Marine Container's first dip into shipowning is more significant than many thought. FOE wins again Fred. Olsen Energy has landed its second semi-submersible rig charter contract in quick succession. Trafigura under fire Two leading campaigners have called for a criminal investigation against Trafigura linked to the dumping of toxic waste in Ivory coast. Tanker master dies The captain of a Danish tanker has died off Greece. NEL Lines files Greek ferry operator NEL Lines has filed for creditor protection in court, but is hopeful of reaching a deal on debt. Batista eyes merger Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista is in talks to merge his shipbuilding and oil and gas company OSX Brasil with rig company Sete Brasil. Ross' consolidation call Wilbur L Ross believes that shipping needs to see a high degree of consolidation if further downturns are to be prevented. Ross undecided on eco Wilbur L Ross says he is yet to be won over by the claims that new more fuel-efficient ship designs are set to create a two tier market. Ross defends deal timing Wilbur L Ross has defended the timing of his move into the tanker market at a ship finance conference in Singapore on Tuesday. Second LNG for Brest Damen Shiprepair Brest has secured a second firm LNG ship repair contract at its recently acquired yard in France. Kyeema waits for daybreak A salvage and inspection team has arrived at the scene of a Teekay aframax that ran aground off Estonia Monday morning but the operation is unlikely to resume until daybreak.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Newsflash: Maersk upping ante in reefer business Maersk Line Chief Executive Officer Soren Skou said Tuesday at a refrigerated logistics conference in Antwerp that his company plans to hike reefer rates by roughly 30 percent on a global basis from Jan 1, 2013. C.H. Robinson to acquire Phoenix International The Minneapolis-based third-party logistics provider will pay $635 million for Phoenix, 90 percent of which will come from cash and the remainder from a revolving credit facility to be established with a bank. APL exec acquitted in Dubai smuggling case Steve Dolan, a 27-year industry veteran with APL, was being held by Dubai authorities over a shipment of knock-off guns from Turkey to Djibouti last fall. Eastbound transpacific carriers seek large rate hikes The 15 shipping lines that are members of the TSA have adopted guideline rate and ancillary charge adjustments that they intend to apply to all new and renewed service contracts for cargo moving from Asia to the United States. Savi Technology bought by La Salle Contrast aims at small enterprises Analysis: Finding the peak season Access Delta preps new warehouse system PeopleNet, TMW intertwine efforts Maersk hiking Asia-C.America rates U.S. complies with WTO aircraft dispute ruling Aqua Gulf, Hawaii Intermodal Tank partner Port of Cleveland completes rail loop U.S. takes Israel off IPR priority watch list

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Broker to give slow steaming research focus Second row of earnings figures will reflect slow steaming practice. Prices firm in Fujairah Small gains only in Fujairah but double digit growth seen in Durban. Bunker prices firm in Rotterdam Europe price movements show north/south split. Cruise operator reports fall in bunker consumption Carnival says average fuel prices were 'higher than expected'. Port reports 16% rise in bunker sales Algeciras says growth is based on container traffic. Profits 'wiped out' by bunker costs and falling rates Break-even rates have become higher 'due to still-soaring bunker fuel prices'. Vitol Cockett tie-up looks to growth Deal announced in March given go-ahead by competition authorities. Bunker prices down at major ports Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at major Asian ports on Tuesday, according to traders. High winds in Gibraltar Force 5 winds are reported locally. Korean yard building LNG/LPG fueled offshore vessels Design of vessels include improved hull shape to optimise fuel consumption, says Wartsila. Singapore event to explore 'sustainable solutions for marine fuels' Event to include discussions on using LNG as bunker fuel. Lukoil bunker sales marginally up at major Russian ports Figures at St. Petersburg up 1.5% in Russian summer, between period of June to August 2012, says firm. O.W. Bunker introduces new quality standard Move is part of strategy to drive annual global claims below 1%, it says.

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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

SHIPPING

Poseidon Principles takes stock of the decarbonisation of shipping, which still has a long way to go

Copenhagen

The association's latest annual report highlights the progress made

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

Grimaldi ha preso in consegna la ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou

Napoli

Il prossimo mese sarà immessa in un nuovo servizio del gruppo tra Cina e Nigeria

ASSOCIAZIONI

Federagenti ha nominato 24 “ambasciatori”

Roma

Sono protagonisti da oltre 60 anni nella professione di agente marittimo

FINANZIAMENTI

Porti della Spezia e Marina di Carrara, stanziati oltre cinque milioni per la transizione green

La Spezia

Fondi per l'acquisto di mezzi elettrici o a idrogeno

PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti di Genova e Savona-Vado è cresciuto del +4,3%

Genova

Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 registrato un aumento del +1,1%

PORTI

Nei primi 11 mesi del 2024 il traffico nel porto di Trieste è cresciuto del +6,4% grazie agli oli minerali

Trieste

Nello scalo portuale di Monfalcone registrata una flessione del -8,2%

CRONACA

Sequestrati nel porto di Genova oltre due quintali e mezzo di cocaina

Genova

La droga era all'interno di un contenitore frigo proveniente dall'Ecuador

PORTI

Manca (Regione Sardegna): disattese le promesse di stanziamento di risorse per l'agenzia Kalport

Cagliari

Chiesto un incontro urgente alla ministra del Lavoro

PORTI

Rincari degli importi degli diritti portuali nei porti di Bari e Brindisi

Bari

Leone: ci siamo impegnati per adottare misure che non impattassero su traffico e utenza

CRONACA

Sequestrato un ingente quantitativo di cocaina nel porto di Olbia

Sassari

Scoperti 39 chili di stupefacenti occultati in un minivan

TRASPORTO INTERMODALE

Da gennaio Hupac intensificherà i collegamenti intermodali fra Belgio e Italia

Chiasso

Aumenterà anche la frequenza del treno shuttle fra Busto Arsizio e Padova

PORTI

Porto di Ancona, rilascio della concessione provvisoria allo stabilimento della Fincantieri

Ancona

La nuova concessione avrà una durata di 40 anni

SAILING LIST

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PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nel porto di Barcellona è calato del -3,7%

Barcellona

In crescita la movimentazione di container (+6,3%), ma non il peso dei carichi containerizzati (-6,9%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem si è aggiudicata un nuovo contratto offshore da Shell in Nigeria

Milano

Per l'azienda italiana ha un valore di circa 900 milioni di dollari

LEGISLAZIONE

Rixi illustra per sommi capi la riforma portuale

Roma

Creazione di una società a controllo pubblico per gestire gli investimenti e rappresentare il sistema portuale italiano

TRASPORTO FERROVIARIO

Accordo tra RFI e RSE per lo studio di un sistema di trasporto merci a levitazione magnetica

Milano

SAFETY & SECURITY

Sicurezza marittima, firmato al MIT un accordo per semplificare le procedure di verifica

Roma

Attività ispettive e di certificazione potranno essere svolte da organismi appositamente accreditati

PORTI

Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 il traffico delle merci nei porti russi è diminuito del -2,0%

San Pietroburgo

In calo sia le merci secche (-2,1%) che le rinfuse liquide (-2,0%)

LOGISTICS

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

Kansas City

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven

Wilhelmshaven

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/The Hague

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

COMPANIES

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

Helsinki

In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros

PORTS

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

The Spice

Necessary to implement works and investments

PORTS

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

Coper

The works will be completed by the end of 2027

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

Two Russian oil tankers crash near Kerch Strait

Fly

One of the 27 sailors of the two crews died

PORTS

Monthly Container Traffic Declines at Port of Singapore

Singapore

Over 3.3 million TEUs were handled in November (-0.4%)

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

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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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

Sudan govt scraps $6bn Red Sea port deal with UAE

(The North Africa Post)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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%

ASSOCIATIONS

Federazione del Mare and Wista Italy sign a memorandum of understanding to promote gender equality

Genoa

The aim is also to promote the sustainability and development of the maritime sector.

PORTS

Four new electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes for the port of Koper

Helsinki

They were ordered by Luka Koper from Konecranes

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