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BRIEFS
January 7, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Shipper supports merger of P3 operations to gain EU approval
  • Investment in port expansions to cope with growing box trade
  • US West Coast to launch free regional e-freight portals, CgoXchange
  • Latin American 2013 exports up 0.2pc, China demand growth tops 9pc
  • Pudong free trade zone attracts DHL, said to offer cost saving potential
  • Chongqing Shipping Exchange cooperates with Minsheng bank
  • Ocean carriers plan rate hikes in various trades in the new year
  • Hanjin, CMA CGM, Zim, Maersk raise Asia-Europe rates
  • Panama resists contractor pressure to pay more for new locks

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 6, 2014
  • Gujarat Junction 2014 conference & awards in Gandhidham on Jan. 18
  • RollDock Shipping BV announces Link Shipping as exclusive India agent
  • S. Hajara appointed Chief Advisory to Doehle Danautic Board
  • Coir exports undeterred by sluggish demand
  • Engg exports to US 10 pc lower in April-Nov.
  • Import locations similar to last fiscal
  • MMTC looking to buy palm oil
  • PM dedicates 5-mtpa capacity LNG terminal to nation
  • Port unions unhappy with decision to set up advisory committees
  • Sterlite serves termination notice to Vizag Port
  • CCI to take up 14 projects for consideration
  • Committee gives relief to road developers on premium payments
  • India cannot isolate itself, needs FTAs: Sharma
  • INR turns weak on strong dollar overseas
  • No more physical filing of documents for exporters
  • Sebi mulls separate investment vehicle for infrastructure

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Finnish State Railways places major locomotive order
  • Ethiopian finances freighter deliveries
  • FedEx tables favourable quarterly results
  • Fewer containers in port of Antwerp
  • Kombiverkehr launches train between Kiel and Duisburg
  • New president for APL Logistics
  • Two more airlines grounded
  • Menlo sees itself right on track in Europe
  • Haropa-Port du Havre freezes harbour dues
  • FTAI Ireland says all road users must be more vigilant
  • New appointments at Eurotunnel
  • Concerns about Hyundai's self-rescue plan
  • Shell extends partnership with Waberer's International
  • New freighter accident and revelations about Embraer crash
  • Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Brazil lands another large order
  • Strategic concentration of regions

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 6, 2014
  • Aker Philly cuts steel for first Crowley JV ship
  • Scorpio Bulkers splurges $1.171 billion on newbuilds
  • Cracked containership to be repaired at anchorage

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 6, 2014
  • Contract nod by IAM membership keeps Boeing work in Puget Sound area
  • Corps begins dredging of Duwamish Waterway
  • Coast Guard cutter departs on Antarctic vessel rescue mission
  • Panama Canal Authority slams contractor letter
  • NOAA taps Rear Adm. Score as Commissioned Officer Corps director

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 6, 2014
  • Gas carriers make a strong start
    Earnings on the main Middle East-Asia trade settle at around $40,000 per day
  • Scorpio Bulkers buys 22 more vessels
    Company may have to find new equity to foot the $1.2bn bill
  • XPO Logistics to buy Pacer International in a $335m deal
    Acquisition makes firm the third-largest North American intermodal service provider
  • VLCC earnings remain robust
    Chartering activity for end-January loading rises, cutting the number of VLCCs available for employment in Middle East spot market
  • HCI reports its 51st insolvent KG ship
    Firm has stayed profitable at group level, having restructured and cut its costs
  • Euronav to raise additional $1bn to fund Maersk VLCCs purchase
    Firm plans share issue, capital increase and deals for bank debt and mezzanine financing
  • CMA CGM vessel loses boxes off France
    Boxship reports 14 containers overboard in strong winds and large swells near Ushant
  • K Line bullish on profit outlook
    Asakura promises aggressive investment to stay competitive
  • Tui says it is under no pressure to sell its Hapag-Lloyd stake
    Timing will be everything as group ponders prospects for a mini-IPO for its shipping arm
  • Hanjin boxship and Nakilat LNG carrier collide
    Bow of 216,224 cu m gas vessel Al Gharrafa is damaged significantly, say casualty reports
  • NYK vows to focus on antitrust law compliance
    Kudo sounds alert in New Year's speech as boxline and car carrier divisions face scrutiny
  • Euronav pounced on Maersk VLCCs 'as opportunity arose'
    Tanker owner saw positive factors coincide, leading to purchase of Maersk tanker fleet
  • Spanish minister flies to Panama to discuss canal dispute
    Authority says construction consortium's claim lacks 'merit'
  • MOL remains cautious about rate recovery
    Japanese shipping giant will invest more in LNG shipping and offshore sectors, says Muto
  • Safe anchorage area offers a 'Nigerian solution to a Nigerian problem'
    Success will depend on management and price, say experts
  • HNA Group units to set up $16.5m aviation and shipping trading vehicle
    New firm aims to capture opportunities in China's ever-expanding transport market
  • Euronav clinches $980m takeover of Maersk VLCCs
    Newbuilding-averse buyer sees 15-ship purchase as first step in consolidation

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 6, 2014
  • Syndicated marine loans rise 33%
    Syndicated marine finance loans rose to their highest level since 2008 last year, according to a newly released tally from Dealogic
  • Taizhou Kouan wins new ro-ro order
    Chinese shipyard Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding has won an order from compatriot Guangdong Shuangtai Group to build two ro-ro vessels
  • Robbers board vessels off of Indonesia
    Two vessels were boarded by robbers at anchorages off of Indonesia in the early hours of 3 January, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has reported
  • Updated: CMA CGM ship loses 14 containers
    A warning was sent out to shipping in the English Channel over the weekend following the loss of 14 containers by the CMA CGM Rossini in strong seas off the French Atlantic coast
  • Euronav pays $980M for APM's 15 strong VLCC fleet
    Euronav, the Antwerp-based listed tanker company, has entered into a contract to acquire 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers Singapore for a total price of $980 million payable as the vessels are being delivered
  • Spanish minister intervenes in Panama Canal dispute
    Spanish public works minister Ana Pastor is due to meet the Spanish-led consortium working on the $5.3 billion expansion of the Panama Canal in Panama today
  • Freight deliveries to Corsica halted
    The transport of freight by sea between the French mainland and the island of Corsica has come to a complete standstill as the strike by seafarers on ferries serving the island went into its sixth day today
  • Manila moves for removal of Haiyan-hit ships
    Philippine authorities are working for the complete removal of ships washed inland at the height of Haiyan
  • Cargo ship remains grounded off Philippines
    Vietnamese cargo ship Vinh Hoa remains grounded off La Union in northern Philippines since 28 December
  • Petredec LPG carrier awaiting repairs
    Golden Miller, a small LPG carrier that caught fire after an explosion on 17 December 2013, has left Brazil for a shipyard to undergo repairs
  • Box rates see pre-Lunar New Year push
    Long-haul container rates jumped last week ahead of Lunar New Year beginning 31 January

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 6, 2014
  • Labor Shortage Hits LA-LB Container Handling
  • New UP Intermodal Service Taps Mexico Manufacturing Boom
  • Peruvian Fruit Imports to Bolster Port Everglades' Growth
  • XPO-Pacer Merger to Expand Intermodal Market
  • Report: Japan's Container Exports to Rise 3.1 Percent in Fiscal 2014
  • West Coast Ports to See New Threats in the New Year
  • Congress Stumbles Through Funding Minefield
  • Maersk Sells 15 Supertankers for $980 Million
  • XPO Logistics Buys Intermodal Giant Pacer International

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 6, 2014
  • Street endorses SALT
    Scorpio Bulkers (Scorpio) made waves on Wall Street Monday unveiling contracts to construct 20 capesize bulkers and a pair of kamsarmaxes at shipyards in China and Romania cost of roughly $1.17bn.
  • HAL passenger dies
    A passenger seen going overboard from a Holland America Line cruiseship has died.
  • Dry 2014 for cruise orders
    This year could see no activity in major cruise newbuildings but might deliver a pleasant surprise on bookings, said a leading industry analyst.
  • Klaveness inks peace pact
    Torvald Klaveness of Norway has landed a freight contract that will mark the end of its legal battle with alumina producer Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba).
  • NewLead hands over more shares
    NewLead Holdings has handed another 2.9 million shares today as part of its December settlement deal with affiliates of private equity firm Magna Group.
  • Panama takeover possible
    Panama Canal Administrator Jorge Quijano said authorities may assume control of the canal expansion project to keep it on track.
  • Gulf Nav to limp on
    Cash strapped tanker owner Gulf Navigation will remain a going concern after shareholders backed the board's financial restructuring.
  • Muto highlights dangers
    MOL president Koichi Muto has rallied his troops for expansion in 2014, but warned there are risks ahead.
  • Knutsen NYK profit pending
    Trygve Seglem's Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers is set for a return to profitability, according to co-owner NYK Line.
  • ST Marine adds to orders
    The marine wing of Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Marine) has bagged fresh orders worth $350m.
  • SALT swoops for 20 capes
    Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) has revealed another huge boost to its newbuilding roster, adding 20 capesizes and two kamsarmaxes.
  • Tankers to star
    As China prepares for the year of the horse the shipping zodiac suggests the stars are aligning for the crude tanker market in 2014.
  • Vale lifts force majeure
    Mining powerhouse Vale has lifted a temporary ban on iron ore exports from southern Brazil and limited the impact to less than expected.
  • Libya halts tanker
    Libya's navy has stopped a tanker loading crude at a port seized by a separatist group.
  • CSCL completes sales
    China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has raised over $110m from the sale of a pair of freight forwarding and logistics units.
  • Euronav reveals VL funds
    Euronav is putting together a $735m loan package and has attracted a group of financial heavyweights to back a $350m equity raise to support its takeover of the Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet.
  • Three dead in sinking
    Three people have died and another 12 are missing after an Indonesian ferry sprang a leak and sank.
  • E.R. Schiffahrt bins two more
    E.R. Schiffahrt has continued its clear out of older tonnage with the sale of another pair of boxships to breakers in India.
  • Happy scrappers
    Ship demolition reached the second highest level on record during 2013, according to the world's largest cash buyer.
  • Euronav's quantum leap
    Euronav's $1bn takeover of the Maersk VLCC fleet has been hailed a quantum leap amid initial applause from analysts.
  • Bulker and cutter clash
    A US Coast Guard (USCG) cutter has been involved in a collision with a Great Lakes bulker.
  • CMA CGM loses boxes
    A CMA CGM boxship lost 14 containers in heavy seas while on route to Egypt last week.
  • Yard-siege men go home
    Burmese shipyard workers are to be flown home after coming under attack at a Shin Yang plant in Malaysia.
  • Three-week takeover
    Euronav cancelled Christmas and New Year to see through a near $1bn takeover of the Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet in just a matter of weeks.
  • Flying finish for Clarksons
    Clarksons has thanked its sale and purchase team for a strong end to a year that beat expectations.
  • New orders jump again
    Shipowners splashed out on nearly 600 more newbuildings last year than in 2013.
  • Bourgas workers protest
    Sacked staff at Bulgaria's Bourgas Shipyard have staged a protest to claim wages and redundancy payments.
  • VL spend at three-year high
    Euronav's $1bn swoop for 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers means it has taken just five days of 2014 to take spending on second hand VLCCs to a three-year high.
  • Asakura on the offensive
    K Line president Jiro Asakura has outlined a new aggressive management plan as the company pulls out of its recent slump.
  • Cochin eyes LNG orders
    India's Cochin Shipyard is hoping to land LNG carrier orders as the government hints at new domestic tenders.
  • Austal offloads ferry
    Austal, the Australian fast ferry builder, has struck a deal to sell an AUD 100m ($90m) built-for-stock vessel.
  • Aussie yard dropped
    Triyards Holdings, the Singapore-listed offshore shipbuilder, has shelved plans to develop a shipyard in Australia.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 6, 2014
  • Dry bulk spot rates in decline
  • NYC mayor names Trottenberg to run transport agency
  • Panama Canal contractor accused of slow-down tactics
    The Panama Canal Authority indicated that the consortium in charge of building the locks for a new entrance to the Panama Canal has begun to drag its feet because of unhappiness with the terms of its contract.
  • Japanese shipping execs emphasize antitrust compliance
    Yasumi Kudo, NYK Line's president, said he has created an executive committee to oversee antitrust law compliance; he called on employees to "redouble our efforts to ensure antitrust law compliance in all aspects of our business."
  • Maersk selling VLCC fleet to Euronav
    The vessels, which have an average age of four years, will be delivered individually to Euronav over the coming months, once Maersk Tankers has fulfilled all existing contractual commitments.
  • MSC Monterey to be repaired while at anchor
  • CMA CGM ship loses container overboard
  • SolarWorld takes action to protect domestic solar industry
    On Dec. 31, SolarWorld said it submitted anti-dumping and anti-subsidy cases with the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce against China and Taiwan in order to close a loophole in trade remedies.
  • Hapag-Lloyd cuts Europe loop
  • ChemLogix changes name
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 6, 2014
  • WFS buys land-based fuel distributor
    Company one of UK's biggest in the sector.
  • IFO prices fall in Fujairah
    MGO prices flat or falling in most ports.
  • Prices soften across Europe
    Average demand reported in Hamburg.
  • New appointments at risk management firm
    New chief financial officer named.
  • Evergreen upgrades fleet to lower costs
    Operator aims to reduce its unit cost.
  • Gibraltar looks to onshore bunker storage
    Move necessary to stay competitive, says government official.
  • Minister flies out in Panama dispute
    Spanish minister hopes to diffuse row over cost overruns.
  • OW beefs up South American presence
    New base provides access to wider Caribbean bunker market.
  • Tokyo Bay prices see double-digit drop
    Month-long supply tightness expected to ease next week.
  • CSC Phoenix: Restructuring plan fails
    Firm may suspend listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
  • New York bunker deliveries hampered by bad weather
    'We have barges stuck, not able to berth, because of ice', source says.
  • More to be done on T&T fuel oil spill
    $8 million spent so far on spill costs, says President of Petrotrin.
  • MAN Diesel extends dual fuel engine range
    To meet 'growing demand' for vessels to run on LNG or HFO.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
PORTS
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
SHIPPING
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
PORTS
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
SHIPPING
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
PORTS
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
SHIPPING
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
PORTS
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
SHIPPING
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
DEFENCE
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
SHIPPING
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
PORTS
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
PORTS
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
PORTS
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
PORTS
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
PORTS
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
LOGISTICS
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
PORTS
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
SHIPPING
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
SHIPPING
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
SHIPPING
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
PORTS
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
ACCIDENTS
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
PORTS
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
PORTS
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
SHIPPING
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
SEAFARERS
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
CRUISES
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
LEGISLATION
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
ASSOCIATIONS
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
LEGISLATION
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
SHIPPING
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
LOGISTICS
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
PORTS
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
SHIPPING
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
PORTS
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
ASSOCIATIONS
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
SEAFARERS
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
PORTS
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
PORTS
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
LAW
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
PORTS
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
PORTS
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
LOGISTICS
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
LOGISTICS
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
COMPANIES
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
PORTS
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
SHIPPING
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PORTS
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
COMPANIES
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
OFFSHORE
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
SHIPPING
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
ASSOCIATIONS
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
FINANCING
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
PORTS
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
PORTS
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
NEWS
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
PORTS
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
PORTS
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
NEWS
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
PORTS
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
MEETINGS
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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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