BRIEFS

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25 December 2024 - Year XXVIII

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BRIEFS

October 21, 2013

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OOCL merges two all-water US east coast services for winter season Baltimore dockers re-open port for boxes, large ro-ro, but not cars Teamsters threaten Canadian National Railway with strike October 28 WTO: Trade dispute volumes, complexity now beyond budget capacity China mulls foreign firms selling shares in Shanghai Free-Trade Zone Stifel Nicolaus confidence index hits new high on rising European trade Shandong September seaport volume up 32.4pc to 81.07 million tonnes Russian refusal to honour UN cross-border trucking accords raises ire UK Club best on Port State Control compliance: Intercargo report Big forwarders face volatility, but maintain stable profits: SeaIntel IATA: Passenger bellyhold capacity threatens already weak cargo demand Freight volume at Moscow Domodedovo Airport remains flat in September FedEx announces programme to buy back 32 million voting shares

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
"K" Line continues to be included in FTSE4 Good Global Index & Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index Evergreen's Bronson Hsieh bullish on US export growth Govt may approve separate cadre for coastal police in states Indial Shipping carries duomatic locomotive Indian among nominees for Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award Kalmar undertakes ship-to-shore crane heightening for APM Terminals in Spain Police arrest crew of detained US ship With vessels becoming more fuel-efficient, shippers seek reduced bunker surcharges Garment exports grow 15 pc in Sept. India surpasses Thailand to become biggest rice exporter to Singapore JICA begins study on southern industrial corridor project Rail Ministry seeks amendment to FDI plan Forex reserves rally further by $1.51 bn to $ 279.24 bn India wants to pay for all Iranian crude in rupees INR ends marginally weak against dollar at 61.27 World Bank cuts GDP growth forecast to 4.7 pc Bahrain airport hosts heaviest cargo aircraft CNC Freight & DGTL get heavy equipment from Malaysia to Turkmenistan Rickmers-Linie appoints Marmedsa Noatum Shipping Agency as sales agent in France Safmarine MPV focusing on US market

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«Wir brauchen wieder mehr Macher» Slovakia: ZSSK Cargo establishes subsidiaries Motorways of the Sea receive EUR 170 million TNT Express cutting jobs in France - new service in Europe 400 Actros trucks for Primafrio in Spain MacAndrews offers new service from Teesport Long-term changeover at port of London DHL receives AEO certificate in Switzerland 50 Kögel Megas and 15 container chassis for Kloiber Iata proposes freight forwarders' partnership

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
Conrad Shipyard delivers first of two liftboats COSCO adds new orders, but drillship dispute drags on Wilbur Ross controlled Navigator files for IPO BAE San Francisco to drydock T-AKE 6 Bourbon sells three

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
Hanjin Shipping to discontinue direct calls to Port of Portland Port of Seattle sees gains in monthly container numbers Saltchuk taps Jim Langus for Everett property due diligence Kalama Port Commission Oks maintenance dredging project Port of Tacoma releases box count for September

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
Trade Statistics October 2013: Europe Supply and demand gap widens and further weakens rates German owners look further afield As the KG market dries up and banks become more restrictive, big names are finding new ways to finance ships Yamal LNG puts Russian gas on the map Competition between landmark export project and US rivals may slash prices Data Hub: Freight rate indicators Third quarter freight rates lag behind last year and the first quarter of 2013 Why shippers should welcome the IMO weighing proposals Global Shippers' Forum secretary-general hails a flexible compromise Awilco LNG lands $7m charter contract for 30-year-old gas carrier Vintage tonnage is still in hot demand CMES quadruples its third-quarter net losses Dismal tanker rates plague state-controlled Chinese carrier Bourbon pockets $18m on sale of three vessels Offshore vessel leader pushes ahead with fleet renewal Bargain-hunting stock investors bet on KDB takeover of STX Pan Ocean Parent of bankrupt South Korean carrier sells 17% stake for $69m Antwerp prepares for its first Triple-E call Mary Maersk diverted from Rotterdam due to APM Terminals industrial dispute P3 awaits clearance as it prepares world's largest vessel-sharing alliance No port deselections in network of 28 services covering east-west trades Navigator applies for New York listing Handysize liquefied petroleum gas carrier owner is going public Capesize brokers grasp at 'reins on a falling market' As rates decline, some still see life in sector's month-long rally HHI puts Nobu Su car carrier under arrest in Malta B Ladybug, unprotected in Taiwanese owner's ongoing bankruptcy case, has also been arrested by its crew Shanghai Waigaoqiao wins further capesizes Private Chinese conglomerate Herun orders four capesizes for a reported $54m each Cosco Corp posts orders worth $403m and a legal fight over a cancellation Singapore-listed giant wins contracts for a jack-up rig, a vessel conversion and a general cargoship Bocimar predicts strong dry bulk market through 2015 Third-quarter earnings were below those of 2012, but bulk operator eyes a stronger fourth quarter

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
Ross brings Navigator to Wall Street WILBUR Ross-controlled Navigator Holdings has filed an IPO registration and plans to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'NVGS' COSCO-tied units bag $403.6M in orders COSCO Corp (Singapore), the listed shipbuilding and drybulk arm of giant China COSCO, said its subsidiaries have won $403.6M in orders Finnlines seeks to distance itself from tank cargo FINNLINES pointed out today that its own checking procedures had been responsible for the detection of embargoed tank parts being sent to Syria from Russia Bocimar profits restored BELGIAN bulker operator Bocimar said it detected early signs of market recovery in its third quarter, which enabled it to climb out of deficit to $5.38M in profits Aegean prices bonds AEGEAN Marine Petroleum Network today priced its convertible notes offering to raise proceeds for debt repayment Ro-pax insurance fix sought RO-PAX ferries should be treated differently from other passenger carriers because of their different risk profile, an insurance broking leader has urged US-flag funds restored MAERSK Line and other foreign companies flying the US flag have regained a funding cut related to US government-impelled cargo transport HHI, crew arrest vehicle carrier in Malta A PURE car & truck carrier owned by beleaguered TMT has been arrested in Malta Ksure providing $360M SOUTH Korean export credit agency Korea Trade Insurance Corp (Ksure) will provide $360M of financing for 21 product tankers being built at compatriot yards 'Crazy, multitiered tonnage supply' for VLCCs VLCC RATES rose three points week-on-week as owners pushed for higher levels amid tightening tonnage in the Persian Gulf Pacific Basin upbeat HONG KONG-listed Pacific Basin today said its 3Q13 daily profits beat market rates by a premium of 27%

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
Arbitrator: Baltimore ILA Action Violates No-Strike Clause An arbitrator ruled Friday that an International Longshoremen's Association local in Baltimore violated a no-strike clause in a coastwide master contract covering work on containers and roll-on, roll-off cargo. Dockworkers resumed working cargo covered by the coastwide master contract at Seagirt and Dundalk marine terminals after the arbitrator M. David Vaughn... STB Extends Deadline for Filings Post-Shutdown The U.S. Surface Transportation Board is extending certain filing deadlines as it strives to get back on track after the 16-day federal government shutdown. Any material due to be submitted to the STB from Oct. 1 through Oct. 16 is now due no later than Thursday, Oct. 24, the agency... Baltimore ILA Works as Arbitration Continues Striking Baltimore longshoremen resumed working Friday on containers and roll-on, roll-off cargo covered by a coastwide master contract while arbitration proceedings continued, a management official said. Dave Adam, CEO of United States Maritime Alliance, said work resumed on cargo covered by the coastwide master contract between USMX and the International Longshoremen's... US Beef Export Loss Is Australia's Gain The Australian red meat industry sold record amounts of beef and goat meat to China in August. China imported 19 percent of Australia's total red meat shipments, compared with 4 percent in August 2012. Beef shipments totaled 16,192 metric tons including the product and packaging. Grain-fed beef sales to China totaled... Complex Logistics Network, Inadequate Infrastructure Hinder Indonesia's Growth As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Indonesia is one of the rising stars on a continent full of them. An archipelago consisting of more than 17,000 islands, it's also one of Asia's biggest logistics challenges. Now it's facing another challenge, a slowing economy marked by rising inflation colliding with an urgent... 'Captain Phillips' and 9 Other Films With Transportation in a Feature Role When "Captain Phillips," Hollywood's take on the April 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates on the Maersk Alabama, debuted on Oct. 11, it thrust the ocean shipping industry into the mainstream spotlight in a way no recent film has. But it's certainly not the first film to do so, and it... SCFI: Asia-Europe Rates Down for 10th Week Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, North Europe, week ending Oct. 18, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates from Asia to European ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell for the 10th consecutive week in the week ending Oct. 18. The spot rate from Shanghai to Mediterranean ports slipped 2.9 percent or $21... Baltimore Port Strike Continues for Third Day Striking longshoremen continued to shutter the Port of Baltimore for a third day on Friday. Representatives of Local 333 of the International Longshoremen's Association and the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore met with an arbitrator today on the issue of whether the work stoppage volates the no-strike clause in the coastwide... SCFI: GRI Unsuccessful in Shanghai-to-US Lanes Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Oct. 18, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates to the U.S. East and West coasts measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell further in the week ending Oct. 18 despite a proposed Oct. 15 general rate increase. Cosco and CMA CGM had... Smithfield Foods Acquisition: A Lot of Bacon for China Chinese consumers soon could be in line for a lot more U.S. pork in mainland grocery stores. Shareholders in Smithfield Foods voted Sept. 24 to approve the company's $4.7 billion purchase by Shuanghui International Holdings, the largest acquisition of a U.S. company by a Chinese business. Smithfield processed 27.7 million hogs in... Maritime execs visit to Jefferson High underscores importance of unique new maritime curriculum TAMPA, Fla. -Leaders of the state's largest port and the world's largest chapter of the International Propeller Club of the United States today visited with Hillsborough Schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia and several key representatives involved with Jefferson High School's Maritime & Marine Environmental Science Honors Academy, to observe the new... War of the Worlds At a time when our nation's "reset" with Russia has fallen victim to an increasingly frosty relationship between presidents Obama and Putin, it's easy to wax nostalgic about better days. During the 1985 Geneva summit between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev, Reagan remarked that if the earth faced an... Container Trade Dips at Port of Kobe The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Kobe in western Japan fell 1.1 percent in the first half of 2013 from a year earlier to about 1.019 million 20-foot-foot equivalent units, according to preliminary figures released by the Kobe municipal government. In the January-June period, the Port... Revenue Up, Profit Down at India's Blue Dart Express Blue Dart Express, India's leading air express and logistics services provider, reported a net income of Rs. 30 crore (approximately $4.9 million) in the second fiscal quarter, which ended Sept. 30, a decline of 8 percent year-over-year. However, total quarterly revenue surged 12.8 percent from a year earlier to $77.3 million. "In tough... IMB Reports Decline in Global Piracy But Rise Off Nigeria Global piracy has fallen to a seven-year low, but attacks off the coast of Nigeria have surged by a third, the International Maritime Bureau said. There were 188 piracy incidents in the first nine months of 2013, down from 233 in the same period last year, and the number of hostages... Drewry Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Erodes Further Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Oct 16, 2013 Full-size image The average spot freight rate in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lost another $50 per 40-foot-equivalent unit this week, the sixth straight week without an increase. Rates have fallen $350 during this slump. "Slowing demand and excess capacity weighed on rates this week. Drewry expects... Report: Re-shoring to North America Far From Viable for High-Value Goods Re-shoring, near-shoring, near-sourcing. Whatever you call it, the terms to describe the shift of manufacturing closer to destination markets in North America may be a permanent part of the logistics lexicon and supply chains in general. But for at least one very important segment of the manufacturing world - those making...

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
AdvanFort team arrested All but two crew members and security personnel on a private antipiracy ship have been arrested in India, its US-based operator said. Pac Basin beats the market Pacific Basin could be set to unveil a strong set of third quarter numbers after revealing its handysize vessels outperformed the market by over a quarter. Workers besiege Split yard Workers have blocked the entrances to Croatia's Brodosplit Shipyard as a row over wage cuts escalated on Friday. Hafnia agrees swoop New Danish shipowner Hafnia Tankers has agreed to buy the tanker fleet of compatriot J Lauritzen, the company confirmed today. Teekay rings changes Tanker owner Teekay has cut ties with Aon and appointed a new broker to renew its hull cover. VLCCF stock falls further John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers has seen its shares drop further after pricing a new stock offering. Second Glenn man charged A second manager at Singapore shipowner Glenn Defense Marine Asia has been charged in connection with alleged bribery relating to US navy contracts. CMES stuck in the red China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has continued to rack up losses in 2013. Yang Ming refinances Yang Ming Marine has raised TWD 5bn ($170m) through a bond sale. Perils of the sea We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Westports shines on debut Malaysian port owner Westports surged in value on the first day of trading following its initial public offering (IPO). Iranian headache With a financial restructuring battle underway at TMT, Nobu Su was presented with an extra difficulty from a couple of creditors this week. Vinalines selling again Troubled Vietnamese shipowner Vinalines is selling off another subsidiary to raise cash. Almeria pulled free A UK supramax has been refloated off Denmark after grounding on Saturday. Boskalis in $40m sale Royal Boskalis Westminster has pocketed $40m from the sale of its yacht transporting division. De Hoop books one Dutch shipyard De Hoop has bagged an order for a platform supply vessel (PSV). Western Bulk goes below Christen Sveaas-controlled bulker owner Western Bulk has lowered its IPO price to 20% below the bottom end of its previous range. Hafnia targets cash Danish product tanker company Hafnia Tankers is aiming to raise between $200m and $235m through a private placement in Oslo. Trio may face arms charges Three Finnlines workers may face charges over a seizure of tank parts in a container bound for Syria. HHI posturing on price TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Bourbon bins three France's Bourbon has announced it has sold off three older ships as it renews its fleet. Navigator files for IPO Wilbur Ross-controlled Navigator Holdings has applied to the New York Stock Exchange for its long-awaited IPO. Allies arrest pirates A multi-national naval task force has arrested a group of pirates suspected of two recent attacks off the coast of Somalia. Awilco LNG ties up two Awilco LNG has been able to secure short-term charters for its oldest and newest ships, the company confirmed Friday. LDC invests in Ukraine Louis Dreyfus Commodities (LDC) is investing in a new multi-commodity terminal in Odessa in the Ukraine. NADL gets bond away North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) has successfully tapped Norwegian bond investors to raise NOK 1.5bn ($252m). VLCCF plans stock sale Knightsbridge Tankers plans to issue fresh stock to fund its growth strategy, it emerged late on Thursday. SWS bags cape quartet Zhejiang Herun Group is the latest shipowner to order capesize bulkers at compatriot Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS). ABML teams with York Augustea Bunge Maritime Ltd (ABML) is teaming up with York Capital Management in a new dry bulk venture. US throws MSP a bone An eleventh-hour budget deal to end a US government shutdown also eased the potential for cuts to a military shipping programme. Jonesing for tankers? Speculation surrounding Castleton Commodities and a campaign to expand its presence in the tanker market appears to have been amplified by the appointment of a new vice president.

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
NEWSFLASH: ILA Local 333 workers return to port The United States Maritime Alliance's Dave Adam said the return of work pertains to master contract work. That includes the handling of containers and large roll-on, roll-off cargo, though not cars. ILA strike in Baltimore enters third day The Port of Baltimore said arbitration was expected to begin Friday morning in an effort to end a strike by members of International Longshoremen's Association. The strike began Wednesday and has shutdown public terminals in the port. Ex-Defense official to be nominated as DHS chief President Barack Obama is expected today to formally nominate former Defense Department General Counsel Jeh Johnson to be secretary of homeland security. Rand Beers has been serving as acting secretary since mid-August. P3 to announce network details soon Maersk officials said this week the members of the pending P3 Network will submit regulatory filings in Europe, North America and Asia within a week or two, with details of the alliance's planned schedule to be made public soon as well. Labor action forces Maersk to divert ships from Rotterdam Construction starts on Savannah port's 'last mile' connector CSX to build intermodal facility near Pittsburgh U.S. importers seek long-term AGOA renewal A group of large U.S. retail trade associations have asked the country's lawmakers to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act for at least 15 years "to ensure the predictability necessary to support trade and investment decisions." Shanghai FTZ could be 'game changer' for transshipment Werner 3Q revenues up slightly Terminal operators bemoan data quality, timeliness BNSF opens Kansas intermodal facility Maritime Security Program fully funded Legislation directs FMCSA on handling of sleep apnea Navis goes live with N4 at Long Beach terminal Etihad, Singapore swap cargo space Correction: Jaxport joins Deep Water Now initiative

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
Weekly global market report A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world. Fuel prices in the Americas end week on low note Demand and avails were said to be good in Houston on Friday. MGO prices flat in Fujairah Prices flat in Suez. Week ends on soft note across Europe Double-digit falls in some Mediterranean hubs. More charges as bunker fraud investigation widens US Navy was charged 'inflated fuel prices'. Bunker alerts highlight lubricity and flash point issues Two alerts from DNVPS. Asian bunker prices softening on Friday Demand seen picking up at key trading ports. Monjasa conducted 'thorough due diligence' before offering for confiscated cargo 'Obviously this dispute is between Stena Oil and the authorities in Sao Tome and Principe,' says CEO. Emissions research facility wins US backing It will focus on engine efficiency and emission reductions. New ship tracking service launched VesselsValue.com allows users to see vessel movements and asses their value. Aegean announces offering to raise more funds Offering of convertible senior notes will have a due date of May 1, 2018 for conversion. LNG bunker trend 'moving fast' in North America 'I am sure there will be a lot more LNG as fuel news coming out soon.' Hybrid turbocharger undergoes efficiency upgrade High-speed motor added to unit to reduce electric power consumption.

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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

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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


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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

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

(Tehran Times)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› 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%

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