BRIEFS

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12 January 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

12:27 GMT+1

BRIEFS

July 27, 2012

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Shenzhen first half container volume increases 1.3pc to 10.7 million TEU TransChina Shanghai-to-Chengdu railway now opens to Yichang from Wuhan Box lessor CAI International quarterly profit up 39pc to US$15 million Smouldering MSC Flaminia fire under control while under tow to UK coast MSC surcharges US imports to cover costly UN low-sulphur fuel mandate US President fast tracks project to deepen Port of Savannah's harbour Russian arms ship puts into St Petersburg, then falls beneath radar enroute Canadian National Railway quarterly profit up 19pc to US$648 million Canadian Pacific Railway quarterly profit down 20pc to US$101 million 45,000 bags of rice, labelled building materials, seized at Subic Nigeria needs ship funding to compete globally, says shipping council A380s to be grounded for eight weeks to fix cracks, retrofit brackets UPS second quarter profit increases 12.1pc to US$122 million Hong Kong to reduce ANA, Cathay and SIA in fuel surcharges in August

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JULY 26, 2012
Pilots & shipowners join forces on pilot ladder safety Research report affirms 'Daily Maersk' reliability APM Terminals Mumbai achieves 500 safe days! Kandla Port deploys floating crane Sri Lanka refuses to move shipping lane further out to sea to save whales Konkan Rly expects to earn 40 cr. from RoRo service this fiscal Rlys benefiting from ex-Minister's move to increase freight rates Deferring rate cuts could hit industry hard: Fieo Focus more on mfg SEZs in remote areas: Commerce Ministry INR recovers on strong Asian markets ITA makes pitch for hiking duty drawback on tobacco exports USITC to maintain anti-dumping duty on stainless steel from India, three other countries

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JULY 26, 2012
Inmarsat responds to Shurat HaDin statement SHI delivers world's largest wind farm installation ship European discounting hits RCL earnings GEA Westfalia launches chemical-free BWT Inland tank barges boost Kirby earnings

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JULY 26, 2012
Port of Seattle celebrates first All Nippon Airways flight Trucking association files brief slamming new hours-of-service rule Annual canoe landing event headed to Port of Olympia site Nippon Cargo Airlines receives first 747-8 Freighter Transport industry groups pen updated pilot ladder brochure

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JULY 26, 2012
Outlook dims for product tankers shipping cargoes to US east coast Need for imported refined oil products has fallen along with tonne-mile demand One door closes, another opens Fewer imports into the US east coast but roaring trade builds from US Gulf to South America US product consumption and imports at record lows April import figures lowest since 1985 LNG demand from importers is on the rise Figures provide owners with positive outlook but source of fuel is key to future Offshore shipping to favour cheap labour, warns recruiter Boom in offshore leads to rush for crew Gas shipping leaves coal rival in its wake New deliveries could hasten end of capesize spot market BP leaves the Arctic for others With or without BP, the Arctic will be drilled and needs shipping Supramaxes have lost 10 Indonesia ore cargoes a month since export ban New regulation has seen nickel ore and bauxite trade disappear since May Aframax tonnage surplus may not be as bad as expected this year Clarksons reduces difference between supply and demand from 7m dwt to 5m dwt NITC repositions suezmax for Mediterranean shipments After an Iran-Turkey run, Blossom has now completed a Sidi Kerir-Turkey trip Only 50 armed guards firms have UK government licences Security companies' association has 167 members of which 80 are UK-based, raising concern over PMSCs operating outside the law Costamare enlists bank support for KG bargain hunt Surprise at 100% finance deal for feedership Opportunities arise for product tankers after UK refinery closure The closure of the Coryton refinery is expected to boost the number of gasoil cargoes heading from the US Navios Partners splashes $41m on two more bulkers Acquisitions are with renewal in mind says owner after 24% increase in net income BG Group buoyed by LNG shipping success Division sees profits rise 13% in the second quarter compared to 2011 CSA warns of West African piracy Chinese industry group urges shipping lines to be more cautious after spike in attacks HPH Trust reports 6% fall in profits in first half Throughput was up 5% on healthier trades with emerging markets Kirby profits beat street expectations Jones Act barge and diesel engine company delivers good news one month after massive cut in guidance CMHI unit sees intra-Asia trade support Shenzhen box volumes Emerging markets will provide opportunities for future growth, says Shekou Container Terminals Wilhelmshaven terminal opening delayed Repair work to quay is completed but full port operation postponed by two months A boatload from Cuba A resourceful Miami owner isn't waiting for the US to stop nursing its grudge One dead, four missing in MISC tanker fire at Labuan port Firefighters still fighting blaze on Bunga Alpinia Shell's lower LNG sales raise concerns over reliability of export projects Second quarter results from energy giant surprise analysts Auerbach Schifffahrt snaps up KG vessel at auction Beluga Flirtation is third in fleet and will be renamed Maple Lea China sees strong yet slowing expansion in coastal bulker capacity Port throughput also grows at slower pace

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JULY 26, 2012
Vale ups Chinese ore sales BRAZILIAN iron ore miner Vale has reported sliding profits despite increasing long-haul shipments to China Asian steel production defies global flatline STEEL production by major Asian producers continued to climb in June, even as world steel output flatlined on declining European and US production Star Bulk plots reverse split STAR BULK is the latest public shipping company confirming plans for a reverse split to fend off a potential delisting Heat foils Flaminia checks SALVORS are still waiting for conditions to improve aboard the smouldering box ship MSC Flaminia so they can inspect its containers, its ship manager said today Glowing Canada/China export prospects seen A RISE in exports of uranium from Canada to China will result from the 19 July signing of a supplementary protocol to the existing Canada-China Nuclear Co-operation Agreement Three charged in deadly sinking A CAPSIZED ferry's owner, master and operating manager have reportedly been charged in Zanzibar with manslaughter Schenker posts strong ocean freight gains GERMAN forwarding group DB Schenker Logistics posted strong H1 volume growth in ocean freight today Navios reveals S&P moves ANGELIKI Frangou-led Navios Partners today confirmed its first-ever secondhand bulker acquisitions and an increase in quarterly profits Irano Hind's fleet split THE STRUGGLE to sign up charterers, given UN sanctions against Iran, was behind Irano Hind Shipping's shutdown, SCI's boss told Fairplay today Stena LNG slams on brakes STENA LNG told Fairplay today it has decided to delay both a floatation of its shares and an order for two LNG carriers Panamax pace slows PANAMAX bulkers have had a slow week, as the South American grain season fades away and Chinese steam coal demand remains weak VLCC owners resist VLCC owners' resistance to loss-making rates has resulted in a small gain in rates SNCM to spend up to $1Bn on newbuildings FRENCH Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM told Fairplay it plans to spend €800-850M (up to $1.04Bn) on eight ro-pax newbuildings over the next six years 87% fall in profits predicted for Precious PRECIOUS Shipping's 2Q12 net profits are expected to plunge almost 87% year on year to 53.05M baht ($1.68M), PhillipCapital warned today TAS Offshore's profits rocket up by 190% MALAYSIAN shipbuilder TAS Offshore said profits for its fiscal year rose 190% to 11.3M ringgit ($3.6M)

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JULY 26, 2012
US Intermodal Volume Rises 6.2 Percent Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending July 21 rose 6.2 percent year-over-year but were flat from... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slip Again Spot rates in the Asia-Europe trade weakened again this week - the third consecutive week of decline - despite carrier... Profit, Volume, Revenue Grow at Samudera Shipping Intra-Asia container operator Samudera Shipping Line reported increased container volume, revenue and profit for the second quarter. The Singapore-listed... Singapore Airlines Back in the Black Singapore Airlines returned to profit in the last quarter, but warned the cargo outlook remains poor. After booking a... MNX Names Lee to Asia Pacific Post As part of its ambitious global expansion plan, MNX has appointed Florence Lee to its Asia Pacific leadership team. ... Stricken MSC Flaminia Nears UK Coast Firefighters planned to reboard the MSC Flaminia to attack remaining fires as the stricken container ship moved within 170 nautical... Hyundai Motor Downgrades Sales Forecast Hyundai Motor lowered its global forecast for automobile sales this year because of the worsening outlook for demand in Europe...

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JULY 26, 2012
Bunker prices also confused Rotterdam-sourced IFO 380 inched up another USD2 per tonne in trading today to USD598, after small gains in the two preceding days in the wake of a USD25 crash ... US trucks in upward blip The American Truck Association's [ATA] seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index advanced by 1% in June after falling back a revised 0.7% the month before, ... Evergreen christens first 'L-type' box ship UK prepares to host the 'recessionary games' Ahead of the 2012 London Olympics, which are expected to give a spending boost kick-start to the UK economy, official figures show that the recession deepened in ... Union Pacific 'best ever' Q2 results US rail company Union Pacific (UP) has reported 'best ever' Q2 results - and said that intermodal freight revenue was up 10% year-on-year on the back 846 containers ... Barcelona's box blues The number of containers handled at the port of Barcelona in H1 12 fell by 20% to 849,973TEU as sharp falls in its import (-14%) and transhipment traffic (down ... MSC tops LLI 'inactive' list Messina orders four more conros Genoa-based Ignazio Messina & Co is behind the order for 4 x 3,000TEU-class container/ro-ro ships placed at the South Korean shipyard, STX Offshore & ...

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JULY 26, 2012
Exmar sheds LPG carrier Frangou defends deals Angeliki leads 'evolution' Sanko sheds two more Bankrupt Sanko Steamship has continued to cash in its fleet of offshore support vessels. Maersk Zealand Denmark's Maersk Line is launching a new run from Asia to Auckland. Classic takes cape brace George Economou's Classic Maritime has added two capesize bulkers to its roster. D'Amico back at Mipo D'Amico International Shipping (DIS) is heading back to South Korea for two new handysize tankers. Royal turns red Royal Caribbean Cruises slumped into the red in the second quarter as the fallout from the Costa Concordia tragedy continued to harm its performance. Finnlines cuts loss Finnish ro-ro owner Finnlines has posted a narrow loss for the first half as revenues improved. Flaminia heads to UK The badly damaged containership MSC Flaminia is heading for waters off the UK where the first detailed assessment of damage to the vessel will be undertaken. Stella stuck A Ukrainian cargoship has suffered a small amount of water ingress in a grounding off Greece. Clarksons charts Scorpio Clarksons Capital has backed Scorpio Tankers to keep on growing in the face of a looming second quarter loss. Crist in the clear A Polish state loan to shipbuilder Crist was not illegal aid, the European Commission (EC) has ruled. FSL still in hunt First Ship Lease Trust has pledged to climb back on the acquisition trail despite a second quarter loss. Odysea fined over dumping Greece's Odysea Carriers has been fined $1.2m in the US after admitting illegally discharging oil from a bulker. Sasebo into the red Japanese shipbuilder Sasebo Heavy Industries has fallen to a loss in the first quarter - and there is worse to come. MR de-motivator Owners wading into the MR tanker segment could end up disappointed, a leading Greek broker says. PGS raises sights Oslo-listed offshore owner lifts its 2012 profit forecast after better second quarter. Maersk in box blast An investigation has begun into an explosion that blew the top off a box on board a Maersk containership. Five missing in fire One man has died and four other crew are still unaccounted for after a huge fire tore through a MISC chemical tanker in Malaysia. Kirby ups profits Kirby Corp, the US's largest inland tank barge operator saw its second quarter 2012 net income climb to $47.6m, or $0.85 per share, compared with $41.7m, or $0.77 per share, a year earlier. Stolt Valor to be scrapped Stolt-Nielsen has decided to scrap a chemical tanker damaged by an explosion in March. ISC profits tumble Bad bulk markets and less military work saw US owner International Shipholding Corporation's profits take a dip in its second financial quarter. BGC secures funding Brunei Gas Carriers has lined up $170 million in Islamic financing to fund an LNG carrier it has on order at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Costamare scans KG scene

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JULY 26, 2012
Hapag-Lloyd adds vessel to Med-Pac service Pacer reports lower profit Evergreen warns of fraudulent agent in China Container line comes across a counterfeit email from entity advertising itself as agency representative in China, emphasizing to its customers that its China representative is Master International Shipping Agency Francisco Partners finalize acquisition of Kewill Canadian Railroads with mixed results in Q2 Canadian National capitalizes on labor disruption at its competitor Canadian Pacific during May to post 17 percent profit increase in second quarter, with seven commodities recording double digit growth UPS names former Fed governor to board SP Express adds textile-focused services FMC to release report on Canadian/Mexican cargo "diversion" CargoWise buys software vendor Translogix

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JULY 26, 2012
Market firm in Fujairah Fujairah's bunker market regains some upward momentum while South African ports see some big falls. Wartsila ahead in expanding LNG market 'We are extremely confident about the positive developments of LNG bunkering infrastructure around the globe,' Bunkerworld is told. Market firm in North West Europe A tale of two markets as prices climb in northern Europe but fall across the southern ports. Rolls-Royce receives patent for 'mixed propulsion system' Mixed propulsion system will be able to use LNG and 'bunkered diesel fuel', among other products. Fuel stocks creep up to two-week high Fuel oil volumes build while distillates fall back on refinery maintenance. Greek owner fined for pollution US court hands out $1.3 million fine for covering up oily waste discharges. Call for new port to 'by-pass' Hormuz Habshan-Fujairah pipeline shows that there is an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. Key Asian ports see rise in IFO prices Supplies of bunker fuels were largely fine at major Asian ports on Thursday. Evergreen receives first fuel-efficient L-type containership The Ever Lambent, part of a series of 20 vessels, is designed to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Chinese shipyard to build 'Clean Ship' PSVs The PSVs will feature a 'world leading standard' for vessel operations, says Sinopacific. Profit booster for US barge operator Strong inland tank barge utilisation for Kirby's maritime segment bolsters second quarter earnings. Refinery closure squeezes Japanese supplies Temporary closure of JX Nippon's Mizushima refinery will impact bunker supplies. Caltex plans closure of Australian refinery Set to curb refining losses by converting Kurnell Refinery in Sydney into a major transport fuel import terminal.

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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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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	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

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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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