BRIEFS

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25 December 2024 - Year XXVIII

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BRIEFS

August 6, 2013

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Beijing bans New Zealand milk powder imports after botulism alarm raised China slowdown means no peak season for north Europe: Port Tracker WTO favours US in complaint over China's imposition of chicken duties Danaos first half profit falls 28pc to $26 million as charter rates sink Diana Containerships reverses gain into US$5 million loss in second quarter NY-NJ losing cargo to Baltimore as port sells itself on cost savings New Jersey's Maher Terminals says computer glitch has been overcome Eco lobbies, Teamsters want court to stop raising of NY's Bayonne Bridge Xinjiang grain exports increase 10.2pc to US$2.98 million in 5 months Xinjiang Dulata border trade value up 135pc to US$1.18 billion in 5 months Taiyuan road freight volume up 12.3pc, but rail off 5.3pc in 5 months Singapore adopts UN's new rules on seafarer fitness for sea service Grand Alliance boosts Tacoma boxes 29pc, but big growth to end in Q3 Gujarat Pipavav profit up 124pc, volume up 17pc to 1.43 million TEU Northwest coast India Kandla port plans major box terminal development India's Concor profit up 0.5pc to US$41.65 million on 15pc more revenue DB Schenker offers another China-Germany rail service from August 14 Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways to acquire 49pc of Air Serbia, aka, JatAirways MidAmerica Airport plan to make short-haul all cargo planes sparks storm Burma drafts national aviation policy aimed at becoming SE Asia hub

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AUGUST 5, 2013
Charleston's Union Pier Terminal bustling with break-bulk Fujian merging operators to form two port groups G6 Alliance adjusts Black Sea coverage by new feeder service HPCL starts bunker supply from Cochin Port International Bunkering appoints new Country Head for India Maersk Line recognised by Unilever for outstanding service Meijin Terminal opens in eastern China New IFRS for consolidated accounts could raise issues for shipping Sino-International Conference attracting finest independent freight forwarders Spanish scheme for purchase of ships abolished ZIM launching new West Coast Central America service Skimmed milk powder exports seen surging to 10,000 t Chinese-built box terminal commissioned at Colombo port DP World sees improved volumes in Q2 Kakinada ports to close shop on Tuesday against Telengana decision Rice shipped from Paradip to Indonesia Air freight volumes highest since mid-2011 INR nosedives by 206 paise to close at new record low of 61.10 last week RBI says forex reserves adequate

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AUGUST 5, 2013
Ranger Offshore adds EMAS DSV to its fleet Steady progress on new oceanographic research vessels Bisso Towboat orders new ASD ship-assist tug Incat Tasmania to build catamaran crewboat MAN Diesel and Turbo gensets picked for Ceona newbuild Duncan Hunter to keynote for salvage conference Navy goes from composites to steel for DDG 1002 deckhouse Judge rejects U.S. attempt to revive Bollinger FCA suit TK LNG inks newbuild acquisition and leaseback deal

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AUGUST 5, 2013
President Obama selects Kerlikowske as Customs commissioner nominee Panama Canal awaits arrival of new gates for lock project Zim expanding service menu with Balboa/Central America run Department of Transportation issues emergency order to railroads G6 Alliance plans changes for Far East to Black Sea trades

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AUGUST 5, 2013
London Gateway lands SAECS service Consortium of Maersk Line, Safmarine, MOL and DAL to switch UK calls from Tilbury in November Evergreen quits Thamesport for Felixstowe But MacAndrews gives Thamesport the thumbs-up Owners warned over uncredited certification bodies offering armed guard standard UK is only country currently policing firms wishing to offer international standard TEN hints at second LNG carrier move by year's end Greece-based owner remains confident of charter for enlarged newbuild Beijing releases three-year plan to expedite shipbuilding restructuring Details of scheme's implementation remain sketchy Port states launch ship propulsion and machinery inspection campaign Steamship Mutual P&I Club issues warning circular on inspectors' targets UK Royal Navy takes the lead in saving fuel New system saves energy costs, reduces maintenance and cuts airborne viruses Singapore LNG imports swell City state will grow into its role as an Asian LNG shipping and trading hub Angola LNG may yet disappoint Maintenance shutdowns hamper new export plants G6 declares end of the line for Asia Black Sea Express Last sailing for the ABX service will be MOL Performance from Ningbo on August 30 Horizon stems flow of red ink Carrier's net loss trimmed to $900,000 in second quarter by reducing drydocking and fuel costs Interview: Rehberg Eckhardt, CDU/CSU maritime representative Member of parliament explains the reasoning behind Germany's new armed guard rules Security industry questions flag state regulatory 'strain' Division on whether states should go beyond the international standard requirements Evergas to take over Solvang's stake in disputed joint venture Jaccar-controlled gas carrier will own 100% of venture formed in 2009 China Merchants takes four VLCC options at compatriot yards Two vessels each for Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co and Waigaoqiao Teekay acquires Awilco LNG carrier Option for second vessel

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AUGUST 5, 2013
China, Russia bar NZ milk powder cargoes CHINA and Russia have halted milk powder cargoes from New Zealand and Australia, NZ's trade minister said, because a bacterium that can cause botulism was found in some dairy products Evergas buys out Solvang stake EVERGAS, the Copenhagen gas carrier group, said today it has agreed to take over Norwegian JV partner Solvang's stake in their ESE venture Horizon whittles losses JONES ACT box carrier Horizon Lines cut losses in its latest quarter as the group continues to recover from financial and legal problems China's steel sector loses $113M CHINA'S iron and steel industry reported aggregate losses of 699M yuan (about $113M) in June, the China Iron & Steel Association said Golar books FSRU NASDAQ-listed Golar LNG said today it has found work for Golar Igloo, the only uncontracted FSRU newbuilding left on its roster China's shipping groups fall short of 'A' grades COSCO was among the Chinese shipping giants that failed to achieve an 'A' rating in the 2012 annual performance evaluation of China's central enterprises Modec wins FPSO deal JAPAN's floating production systems contractor Modec said today it has won a contract to convert a VLCC into an FPSO OSG hints at split-up OSG HAS hinted that its Chapter 11 reorganisation might take the shape of a "potential separation of certain business lines" Awilco, Teekay close LNG deal TEEKAY LNG Partners said today it has signed a deal with Oslo-listed Awilco LNG to acquire a 155,900m³ newbuilding gas carrier, with an option to acquire a second ship Box ship stranded off Myanmar SALVORS are today travelling to a box ship stranded with engine failure Mananung Island, Myanmar JES lands $20M loan SINGAPORE-listed JES International said today it has secured a $20M loan facility, with the option for another of up to another $20M

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AUGUST 5, 2013
New Container Terminal Opens in Sri Lanka A new container transshipment terminal that aims to compete with hubs in Singapore, the Middle East and India opened Monday in Sri Lanka. The $500 million Colombo International Container Terminal is 85 percent owned by operator China Merchant Holdings International, which is working to build it into a transshipment hub for... Brooklyn Stevedore Accepts Outside Monitor Stevedoring company American Maritime Services of Brooklyn has become the first company to accept monitoring by an independent private sector inspector general under an anti-racketeering program authorized by the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor. American accepted the monitor under a settlement agreement in order to avoid a potential license challenge... FreightCar America Slips Into the Red FreightCar America reported a net loss of $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2013, compared with a profit of $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2012. Quarterly revenue for the freight railcar manufacturer was $47.1 million, plummeting from $181.2 million in the same period last year. Revenue from the... Zim to Launch New Central America Service Zim Integrated Shipping Services will launch a new service, Balboa Central America Express, which will connect ports on the west coast of Central America with the carrier's Container Service Pacific via the Port of Balboa, Panama. The new service will operate two vessels on a weekly basis with the following rotation:... Panama Canal's New Lock Gates to Arrive Mid-Month The third set of locks has departed from Italy, where they were manufactured.The first four new gates for the Panama Canal's third set of locks are scheduled to arrive in Panama from Italy on Aug. 19, 2013. The third set of locks has a total of 16 rolling gates, eight for... CBP Announces Partnerships for New and Expanded Services WASHINGTON- U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that it has made preliminary selections for five new public-private partnerships and is continuing progress on an additional existing project. These six projects in California, Florida and Texas are designed to support growth in cross-border trade and travel. The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations... Integrity Logistics Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary with Huge Employee Outing at Skamania Lodge WILSONVILLE, OR - Integrity Logistics is celebrating a quarter of a century in business with a weekend outing for employees and spouses at world-class Skamania Lodge Resort in Stevenson, Washington this weekend. In addition to a golf tournament, employees will be able to choose from a number of activities that includes... SDV Attains Two More Notable Awards The past few months have been very memorable for SDV as the global 3PL was recognized for their sustainability efforts and first-class worldwide services by Inbound Logistics magazine. June marked the announcement of SDV being selected as a 'Green Supply Chain Partner'. SDV was recognized for their continued efforts of sustainability... Boskalis acquires EUR 80 million dredging contract in South Korea Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded a contract by Daewoo E&C for the dredging and reclamation of new land for Songdo International City on the waterfront of Incheon, South Korea. The total value of the contract amounts to approximately EUR 80 million. The project consists of reclamation of new... Carton board challenges wood as the base for transport packaging Industries in all parts of the world are now thinking of replacing traditional transport packaging solutions made of wood and plywood with almost equal products made of substantially lighter and easily recyclable paper board. The spearhead developer and manufacturer of pallets and transport boxes as well as other transport packaging solutions... NRF Says Retailers Hurt by NY-NJ Port Delays Retailers are feeling a "negative economic impact" from congestion at the Port of New York and New Jersey and are anxious for the delays to abate before the start of the pre-holiday peak shipping season, the National Retail Federation says. NRF President Matthew Shay sent a letter to the Port Authority... Decline in Suez Canal Container Ship Transits Slows The number of container ships passing through the Suez Canal experienced a drop of roughly 4 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2013, the smallest decline in six quarters. The canal has seen year-over-year decreases for the past seven quarters, but the pace of the decline has slowed for... Logwin's Revenue Slid in First Half of 2013 The Logwin Group reported its revenue in the first half of 2013 was €622.8 million (about US$824.6 million), sliding from €652.7 million in the same period in 2012. The drop was driven by lower freight rates in Logwin's air and ocean segment, as well as location closures and the disposal of... Bunker Fuel Prices Continue to Inch Up Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot prices for bunker fuel rose slightly in the week ending Aug. 2, according to daily BunkerVision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services. This was the fifth consecutive week of increases for high sulfur bunker fuel and the fourth for low... G6 Alliance to Modify Asia-Europe Coverage The members of the G6 Alliance will modify their trade routes between the Far East and the Black Sea and eastern Mediterranean, starting in week 36. The last sailing for the ABX service will be the MOL Performance, with an estimated time of arrival in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 30. All port... South African Trade Value Growth Exceeds 10 Percent South Africa's imports and exports through June 2013; year-over-year change Full-size image The value of both South Africa's imports and exports grew more than 10 percent year-over-year in June 2013, according to preliminary trade statistics from the South African Revenue Service. For the past five months, imports and exports have shown consistent... Port of Dover's Cross-Channel Traffic Rises 11 Percent England's Port of Dover reported its traffic in the cross-Channel freight market in the first six months of 2013 rose 11 percent compared to the same period last year, although the Eurotunnel's truck volume dropped 7 percent. From January to June, the Port of Dover team and its ferry partners have...

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AUGUST 5, 2013
Capital lines up offering Capital Product Partners of Greece is lining up a follow-on equity offering in which it hopes to raise the cash needed to acquire three containerships from its sponsor. Hitting the gas New York-based Scorpio Tankers is once again proving it doesn't waste time when it raises fresh equity in the capital markets. Ridgebury scoops suezmax Ridgebury Tankers of the US has been tipped as the buyer of a suezmax under construction at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea. Farstad's fixing frenzy Norway's Farstad Shipping has revealed charters for 11 ships in the southern hemisphere worth NOK 350m ($59m). Deutsche debt shredded Freeseas has firmed up a deal with Deutsche Bank and an alternative investment firm which writes off a $30m debt for the bulker owner. Filling the finance bucket Golar LNG's likely drop-down sales of two FSRUs to spin-off Golar LNG Partners (GMLP) will add to its newbuilding funds. TEN still spinning Tsakos Energy Navigation is getting its ducks in a row to launch an MLP in late 2013 or early 2014, its CEO says. G6 axes Black Sea run The G6 Alliance of boxship owners is replacing its ABX loop to the Black Sea with a new service. Three for Pac Basin Pacific Basin has purchased three vessels from Sojitz Marine of Japan in the latest phase of its expansion drive. Golar wins again Oslo-listed Golar LNG has won its second FSRU contract in a week. SHI shy on prices Samsung Heavy Industries has warned investors not to get too carried away with hopes of newbuilding price rises. China's three-year plan The Chinese government has revealed a plan to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry over the next three years - starting with a halt to all new yard projects. VLs in demo scrap Iranian-linked VLCCs cause a stink following scrap sale into India and Bangladesh. MOL Comfort box leaks A gas tank washed up in India from the sunken MOL Comfort has started to leak. Gladys gets a tow An Indonesian boxship is to be towed to Bangladesh following a grounding off Myanmar. Funding plug sparks Awilco Awilco LNG shares were running hot today after a sale-and-leaseback deal with Teekay removed the Oslo-listed owner's funding headache. Boskalis bags EUR 80m Royal Boskalis Westminster has won a dredging contract worth EUR 80m ($106.37m) in South Korea. Kaiser the sole chief Billionaire George Kaiser has taken full control of FLNG specialist Excelerate Energy. Yard rampage Four people have been wounded and property damaged as workers attacked offices at a Wilmar shipyard in Indonesia. Evergas in exit deal Evergas has struck a deal with Solvang to take full control of a joint venture just weeks after the separation was announced. CMES inks four more VLs China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has continued its newbuilding push by declaring four VLCC options at domestic shipyards. JES gets cash injection Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings is poised to secure a fresh injection of funds as it battles for survival. Hosco VLCCs sold Chinese shipowner Hebei Ocean Shipping Co (Hosco) has reportedly sold two of its modern Chinese-built VLCCs. TGP grabs Awilco ship Awilco LNG has agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal with Teekay LNG Partners for its first LNG carrier newbuilding. Atlantic in the money Atlantic Navigation continues to see a strong performance in 2013 reporting a 53% increase in second quarter net profits. Suez safety fears Shipowners have been warned to be on their guard during transits of the Suez Canal in the wake of the political upheaval in Egypt. Genting trims NCL stake Genting Hong Kong plans to sell a 5.6% stake in US-listed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings regulatory filings show.

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AUGUST 5, 2013
NEWSFLASH: EU approves US Airways, American merger AMR Corp. and US Airways Group have received permission from the European Commission for the $11 billion merger of American Airlines and US Airways conditional upon the release of a daily slot pair at Heathrow Airport. Changes in Asia-Black Sea services Deringer to use Kewill Customs platform House panel to try moving WRDA bill next month Jasper County, S.C. demanding action on port project The county has been promoting development of the Jasper Ocean Terminal for many years on the north bank of the river, on land that was used by the Georgia Ports Authority for disposal of dredge materials. U.S. agencies issue new rail oil guidelines The order, which results in enforcement actions if railroads fail to comply, specifies that cars transporting hazardous materials can't be left alone on mainline tracks. The agencies also issued rules regarding hand brakes on cars. Drewry sees liner companies going 'asset light' "As ocean carriers' financial results are not expected to improve significantly before 2016, leasing will continue to grow, thereby creating opportunities for new financiers to enter the market," the London-based consultancy said. Horizon slashes losses Railroad cost of capital decreases International Shipholding gets boost from Jones Act acquisition MASkargo starts priority service SEKO developing proof of delivery smartphone app WTO sides with U.S. over China's chicken import duties A dispute settlement panel agreed with the United States, finding that China violated numerous WTO obligations in conducting its investigations and imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. chicken imports. European IPR seizures dropped in 2012 USTDA, GW University to help determine best value Emirates changes surcharge calculations Key appointments made at Commerce Old Dominion keeps up expansion

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AUGUST 5, 2013
Prices head down in Fujairah Markets soft in South Africa. Prices soften across Northwest Europe Quiet markets in Rotterdam and Hamburg. Gibraltar/Spain tensions could hit bunker players Reports from Spain say naval patrols could 'control bunker activities'. Gunvor secures $900 million credit $500 million deal to finance German refinery and $400 million credit to finance Middle East oil product trading activities. Changes at Compass Marine Fuels Further communication should go via director. WFS: Volume growth not linked to more risk Company risk profile 'has not increased' although bunker demand is 'slack' says CEO. Bunker prices mostly strengthening across Asia Except in Singapore, where prices were lower. Engine maker confident about handling methanol Not worried despite lack of experience or trials of methanol as fuel for ships. STX: Confusion surrounds 'cash flow' loan Much-needed cash injection could be wishful thinking. China calls for scrapping of inefficient vesssls 'We still have a lot of old and fuel-intensive vessels in the market.' Horizon Lines trims quarterly losses Improvement performance driven by lower fuel consumption. Reports: Ghanaian firm approached over stolen fuel oil cargo Cargo reported to be linked to a recent hijacking in the region.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti marittimi cinesi è aumentato del +3,2%

Pechino

Le merci con l'estero hanno registrato un rialzo del +6,1%. I container sono cresciuti del +4,9%

PORTI

Accordo TIL (gruppo MSC) - JNPA per la realizzazione del porto di Vadhvan

Uran

Il nuovo scalo è situato sulla costa occidentale dell'India

PORTI

Shanghai è il primo porto mondiale a movimentare oltre 50 milioni di container in un anno

Shanghai

SIPG evidenzia il forte incremento di produttività realizzato introducendo una spinta automazione nell'area di Yangshan

MARITTIMI

Oggi entrano in vigore otto emendamenti alla Convenzione internazionale del Lavoro Marittimo

Ginevra

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

Yang Ming acquisirà sino a 13 nuove portacontainer da 8.000-15.000 teu

Keelung

Sostituiranno navi da 5.500-6.500 teu dell'età di oltre vent'anni

CROCIERE

Carnival registra performance record per il trimestre settembre-novembre

Miami

Nel periodo i ricavi sono aumentati del +10,0%

LEGISLAZIONE

Uniport apprezza che la riforma portuale avvenga attraverso una legge delega e confida (!) nella volontà del governo di aprire un confronto con gli operatori

Roma

ASSOCIAZIONI

Søren Toft (MSC) è il nuovo presidente del World Shipping Council

Washington

Vice presidente è Randy Chen della Wan Hai Lines

LEGISLAZIONE

Presentato lo “SHIPS for America Act”, disegno di legge bipartisan per rafforzare l'industria statunitense dello shipping

Washington

Tra le proposte, trasportare sino al 10% delle importazioni dalla Cina su navi di bandiera statunitense, con equipaggio americano e costruite negli USA

PORTI

Istituita a Gioia Tauro l'impresa portuale per la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo

Gioia Tauro

Ai 50 lavoratori attualmente iscritti nelle liste dell'Agenzia portuale se ne aggiungeranno altri 70

CANTIERI NAVALI

Navantia firma l'accordo per acquisire tutti e quattro i cantieri navali della Harland & Wolff

Londra/Madrid

Impegno alla salvaguardia dei mille posti di lavoro, garantendo la tutela dei diritti e delle condizioni di lavoro

PORTI

Nel terzo trimestre il traffico delle merci nei porti francesi è diminuito del -7,3%

Parigi

Robusta crescita dei container (+14,0%). Calo delle altre tipologie di carichi

ASSOCIAZIONI

Thomas Kazakos sarà il prossimo segretario generale dell'International Chamber of Shipping

Londra

Subentrerà a giugno a Guy Platten

PORTI

A tre anni dalla cerimonia inaugurale vengono avviati i lavori di costruzione del nuovo porto senegalese di Ndayane

Dubai

Investimento di 1,2 miliardi di dollari

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A 52-year-old Culmv worker dies and a colleague is injured. A 24-hour strike has been called

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Greek ports increased by +1.4%

PORTS

Container Traffic Growth at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Lineas and Hupac collaborate on intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Brussels

The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss one will take care of intermodal services

PORTS

Report highlights progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports

Leghorn

Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total

LOGISTICS

Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good

Milan

The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek EU authorization

PORTS

An EU Commission study analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports

Brussels

Particular attention to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports

PORTS

Busan Port Set to End 2024 with Record Container Traffic of 24.3 Million TEU (+5.0%)

SHIPPING

HMM to return to transatlantic routes

Seoul

New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Also inaugurated is an India-Northern Europe line

PORTS

CMA CGM to use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at Molo Garibaldi despite the works

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission mandate extended until 28 February 2027

Brussels

Synergies with the Aspides maritime operation will be strengthened

RIVER TRANSPORT

A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the river port of Lyon

LEGISLATION

CLECAT calls for new transport emissions regulation not to include entire life cycle of vehicles

Brussels

The IRU is instead in favour of the "well-to-wheel" approach

PORTS

UNCTAD: Mediterranean ports' connection to global containerized shipping network declines

Geneva

General decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste

PORTS

CMA CGM and AD Ports inaugurate container terminal at Khalifa Port

Abu Dhabi

The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs

COMPANIES

Castor Maritime Acquires Control of MPC Capital

Limassol/Hamburg

Investment worth 182.8 million euros

PORTS

The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at Molo Garibaldi in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

AZIENDE

La statunitense FTV Capital presenta un'offerta per acquisire la Windward

Londra

L'azienda londinese sviluppa soluzioni tecnologiche per lo shipping

OFFSHORE

L'americana Halliburton compra la norvegese Optime Subsea

Notodden

L'azienda europea sviluppa tecnologie per le operazioni subacquee

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

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

Napoli

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

ASSOCIAZIONI

Federagenti ha nominato 24 “ambasciatori”

Roma

Sono protagonisti da oltre 60 anni nella professione di agente marittimo

FINANZIAMENTI

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

La Spezia

Fondi per l'acquisto di mezzi elettrici o a idrogeno

PORTI

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

Genova

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

PORTI

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

Trieste

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

CRONACA

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

Genova

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

PORTI

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

Cagliari

Chiesto un incontro urgente alla ministra del Lavoro

PORTI

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

Bari

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

CRONACA

Sequestrato un ingente quantitativo di cocaina nel porto di Olbia

Sassari

Scoperti 39 chili di stupefacenti occultati in un minivan

TRASPORTO INTERMODALE

Da gennaio Hupac intensificherà i collegamenti intermodali fra Belgio e Italia

Chiasso

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

PORTI

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

Ancona

La nuova concessione avrà una durata di 40 anni

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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PORTI

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

Barcellona

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milano

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

LEGISLAZIONE

Rixi illustra per sommi capi la riforma portuale

Roma

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

TRASPORTO FERROVIARIO

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

Milano

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Roma

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

PORTI

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

San Pietroburgo

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

LOGISTICS

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

Kansas City

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven

Wilhelmshaven

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/The Hague

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

COMPANIES

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

Helsinki

In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros

PORTS

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

The Spice

Necessary to implement works and investments

PORTS

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

Coper

The works will be completed by the end of 2027

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

Two Russian oil tankers crash near Kerch Strait

Fly

One of the 27 sailors of the two crews died

PORTS

Monthly Container Traffic Declines at Port of Singapore

Singapore

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

Conference for the 30th anniversary of WISTA Italy

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow at Palazzo San Giorgio in Genoa

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PRESS REVIEW

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

(Tehran Times)

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

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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COMPANIES

Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello

Melzo

The special livery commemorates his life and career

FINANCING

EBRD loan for the enhancement of multipurpose terminals at the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar

London

Funds up to 65 million euros

PORTS

Zero Emission Port Alliance Report on Future Port Electricity Demand

The Hague

The importance of strengthening port electrical infrastructures was highlighted

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI

Rome

Vice Presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra

LAW

Criminal proceedings filed against the heads of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

Joy Taurus

The absolute groundlessness of the crime report was recognized

CRUISES

In the July-September quarter, revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%

Hanover

In the entire financial year 2024, the increase in turnover was +28.1%

SHIPPING

MSC orders ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry

Dalian

Contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars

INDUSTRY

RINA to conduct pre-FEED study for carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia

Genoa

Assigned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions

ASSOCIATIONS

European Network of Maritime Clusters Board of Directors Renewed

Rome

Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta

PORTS

New step for the establishment of the port company ex art. 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Local Advisory Committee Meeting

PORTI

PSA Italy chiuderà il 2024 con una crescita del +3% del traffico dei container nei porti di Genova e Venezia

Genova

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

A novembre è proseguito il trend congiunturale negativo dei ricavi di Evergreen, Yang Ming e WHL

Taipei

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

InRail has expanded its operating area to include French territory

Genoa

The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor

MEETINGS

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

Venice

Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues

TRADE

Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues

Geneva

The increase for the whole of 2024 should be around +2.7%

PORTS

47% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg

Hamburg

The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045

MARITIME SERVICES

Methanol delivery from land to a ship was performed for the first time in China

Beijing

79.5 tons of fuel loaded in 2.5 hours

AVIATION

MSC Air Cargo Pilots Sign Contract

Rome

Uiltrasporti gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages

ENVIRONMENT

Importance of cold ironing highlighted for emission reduction in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant

PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%

Ravenna

Cruise passengers down by -46.8%

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