BRIEFS

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12 January 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 13, 2014

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Kaohsiung port's 2013 box volume rises 1.6pc to 9.94m TEU Deluge of new box ship capacity in 2014 to widen supply-demand gap MOL boosts intra-Asia network with new Shekou call, feeder service ZIM renews Paraguay services in new barge service connection CCNI introduce feeder to maximise Asia-Mexico-WCSA coverage Sankyu to provide AFR services for cargo shipments to Japan Lacklustre year end for the container shipping charter market Further fears may delay regulatory approval to launch P3 in April Wal-Mart recalls tainted locally-supplied donkey meat in China Delta Maritime ships large lifeboats Greece to Norway AAR deliver 900 ULDs to Vietnam Airlines to add to 2,000 in operation Ruslan AN-124-100 transports olympic torch on relay for Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Evergreen EAGLE closes down ground-handling services as parent company hits tarmac

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JANUARY 10, 2014
Chinese New Year gives a fillip to Asia-Europe box rates Coastal shipping set to get incentive boost Emerald Maritime bets on India to drive growth in bulk cargo movement Euronav to acquire 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers KPI Association set to encompass whole maritime sector Moore Stephens says 2015 should see return of healthy shipping industry Quick Take Safmarine kicks off the New Year with another award SOLAS, MARPOL amendments enter into force on Jan. 1 Natural rubber imports up 46 pc despite higher duty Soyameal exports dip 8 pc in Dec. US becomes top buyer of Indian seafood Cabinet approves conversion of Kandla Port's leasehold land to freehold ICTT berths its second-largest mother vessel Railways handles 4.7 pc more freight during April-Dec. 2013 eBRC success should prompt govt to go for complete EDI in ex-im transactions, says Fieo President Export target of $ 325 bn achievable, says Commerce Ministry Exports up, imports show negative growth in Dec. Forex reserves drop to $ 293.11 bn Hike in import duty on refined edible oils approved INR ends better at 61.91against dollar Virender Uppal takes charge as AEPC Chairman A2SEA signs contract to install 97 turbines in German part of the North Sea Almajdouie Logistics handles first shipment through Saudi Arabianport

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Tata Steel and SNCF expand cooperation Grand Port Maritime du Havre: Bekanntmachung Safmarine kicks off new year with award Swiss watchdog fines airlines over freight cartel UPS opens new healthcare facility in Ontario, Canada Efforts to optimise railway safety are successful European Union to spearhead counter-piracy efforts in 2014 Menlo Worldwide introduces pick-to-light carts technology Lex Autolease joins Van Excellence as new industry partner Modest cargo volume increase in November Sievert Handel Transporte concentrates activities in... Swissport appoints senior vice-president cargo operations New Danish transport award for whole industry ABC takes over fifth B747-8F Nils Wolf & Associates starts up in project logistics sector

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JANUARY 10, 2014
DNV GL Oil and Gas has new CEO Crowley orders MAN B&W ME-GI engines for ConRo duo Electric Boat gets Ohio replacement award USCG warns on tank sampling dangers Moore Stephens sees brighter shipping fortunes by 2015 NNS gets carrier contract mod

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Judge sides with Port of Vancouver in Tesoro-Savage EPA case Port Metro Vancouver building pair of new harbor patrol vessels Coast Guard medevacs crewman from cargo ship off Washington coast New commissioners sworn-in on Anacortes port board Trucking group names Osiecki head of legislative affairs efforts

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JANUARY 10, 2014
OSG settles rejection claims Agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities to settle general unsecured claims worth $42.8m Deutsche Bank hire Stoltenberg NordLB man fills Bedranowsky's shoes CMA CGM confirms links to order for eight post-panamax boxships Bookings placed by leasing companies affiliated to two Chinese banks Arista seeks new equity from over-the-counter offering Portuguese dry bulk firm remains tight-lipped about expansion plans Contship Italia reports 20% growth in Mediterranean terminals' throughput Tangier is the star performer, having recovered from previous years' unrest Panama expansion means tough times to continue for the panamax fleet Widening waterway only reinforces the trend towards bigger boxships VLCC spot market earnings plummet The 2013 spike ends as daily rates fall more than $5,000 every 24 hours Continuing US ban on crude exports disappoints tanker owners There is no sign that restrictions will lift any time soon, says Cowen TMT crew repatriated from Tyne Coastguard pledges to detain the woodchip carrier until it tackles its deficiencies Cancellation beckons for Alpha Gas LNG carrier at STX Fate of start-up's two-ship order at troubled Korean yard is now unclear Vantage Drilling linked to STX cancellation New York owner announced last year that work had halted on a drillship order Enterprise expands Houston liquefied petroleum gas export terminal Strong demand creates international opportunities for US cargoes Danaos plans to unload damaged Hanjin Italy Collision with LNG carrier occurred when 10,100 teu boxship was almost full BG Freight feedership sails from London Gateway to Teesport Northeast UK port has pledged to expand its shortsea links Rolls-Royce takeover talks with Wärtsilä end without a deal Buying Finnish ship enginemaker would have boosted UK firm's marine business Growing your own Bean counters move training from the category of 'investment' to that of 'costs' Jones Act may hold the key to OSG renaissance Continuing interest in bonds and equity, despite Chapter 11 Greek-owned fleet tops $100bn in value Country ahead of Japan and China in terms of market worth, says valuer Cruiseship pairing not viable in Arctic waters, warns Clia Industry association cites insufficient customer demand and operational risks

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JANUARY 10, 2014
Strong start for US box flows US container imports are predicted to rise this month and continue to build on last year's performance, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) Skuld warns tanker owners over Libya Norwegian protection and indemnity insurer Skuld has urged its members involved in the Libyan oil trade not to venture into ports or other areas where they could put themselves in confrontation with the Libyan security forces Jakarta closes ranks on Canberra boat returns Indonesian army chief General Moeldoko has retracted comments that he agreed to the Australian Navy forcing boatloads of migrants back to Indonesian waters, as tensions between both nations over maritime borders escalate New MyFerryLink ruling due in February The UK's Competition Commission has said it intends to publish a fresh opinion before the end of February on the legitimacy of its opposition to Eurotunnel's involvement in the Dover Strait ferry trade via new ferry company MyFerryLink SNCM seafarers end nine-day strike French ferry operators SNCM and Compagnie Méridionale de Navigation have resumed sailings between the French mainland and Corsica after seafarers voted to end their nine-day strike Chinese embassy urges release of detained vessels China's embassy in Indonesia yesterday urged the Indonesian government to release vessels detained at ports in Southeast Sulawesi province 'K' Line, NYK, WWL face Japanese fines 'K' Line, NYK Line and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics each face a $33M fine by the Japanese Fair Trade Commission over non-competitive behaviour in their vehicle shipping businesses Mermaid orders to be fruitful by 2017 CIMB sees no immediate gratification to Mermaid Maritime's recent order of two tender rigs and one dive support vessel worth an aggregate of $436M China's iron ore imports from Australia up Iron ore imports to China from Australia's Port Hedland amounted to 24.2M tonnes in December 2013, a 19.8% year-on-year increase Cargo ship towed to safety All nine seafarers of general cargo ship Van Trang 07 are confirmed safe after the ship lost its propeller and drifted off Quang Ngai in central Vietnam China 2013 coal imports rise to 330M tonnes China's coal imports hit a record high in 2013, jumping 13.4% year on year to 330M tonnes, a customs report said today FPSO drifts, halts works at a Thai oilfield The drifting of FPSO Rubicon Vantage, which damaged a production riser, has halted oil production at Bualuang Oilfield in the Gulf of Thailand BDI struggles in new year The Baltic Dry Index has been limping along since the new year began, as Australian and Brazilian miners remain largely out of action Newbuilding, S&P activity up from 2012 The ongoing depreciation of the Japanese yen and improving investor sentiment towards the shipping market created more buying interest and pushed up asset prices last year, said Greek broker Intermodal in its latest weekly report

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JANUARY 12, 2014
Sluggish Demand to Challenge Asia-Europe Ship Lines XPO Eyes 'Next China' as Intermodal Traffic Grows Chennai Port Container Terminal Hits Roadblock PSA International's Throughput Rises

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JANUARY 10, 2014
The magic of ME-GI A winner has been declared in the race to equip a pair of Crowley Maritime's ro-ro containerships (con-ros) with dual-fuel engines. Poised to plummet The sudden decline in freight rates will likely take a toll on the shares of bulker owners that are listed in the Big Apple, a leading equity analyst warned clients Friday. No sale Active Shipping & Management of Singapore claims it has not parted ways with one of its capesize bulkers despite reports to the contrary. Cargill tied to buy Cargill has been linked to the acquisition of a capesize bulker controlled by Active Shipping & Management of Singapore. OSG agrees to DB claims Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has struck settlement deal with Deutsche Bank to recognise $43m in claims over rejected tanker charters. Minoan eyes fundraiser Greek ferry owner Minoan Lines is lining up a fresh equity issue to help shore up its balance sheet. India extends Iran permits India has extended its acceptance of Iranian insurance for tankers importing oil for another six months. Stoltenberg joins DB Deutsche Bank has recruited Klaus Stoltenberg from NORD/LB to head up its shipping division. Macduff wins one Scottish owner Inverlussa Marine Services has ordered a new workboat from Macduff Shipyards. Capes in 'freefall' Sentiment, seasonality and politics all combined to haul down capesize rates by a quarter on Friday. Ceyhan to ship more Turkey's key Mediterranean tanker terminal of Ceyhan is to start shipping northern Iraqi crude this month. Russians in for Sietas Russia's Pella Shipyard has made a concrete offer for bankrupt German shipbuilder JJ Sietas, local media said. Blackrock boosts holding Blackrock has expanded its strong position in US shipowner Matson. TMT crew fly home The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has paid for 11 crew on the abandoned Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) bulk carrier Donald Duckling to return to the Philippines. CSIC orders soar China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has seen 2013 orders jump by 134%. Recovery comes closer Herbjorn Hansson says a recovery in the suezmax market is edging closer following a strong start to the year. Crewman severs foot A crewman has been airlifted from a small offshore supply vessel in the US Gulf of Mexico after severing his foot. Ro-pax out of action The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is taking a ro-pax out of service after it sustained storm damage. Ban sees bulkers held A minimum of 10 Chinese bulkers have been prevented from leaving Indonesian ports two days before a ban on the export of unprocessed minerals is set to come into force, it is claimed. Atlantic sells another Norway's Atlantic Offshore has sold another of its ageing anchor handling tug supply vessels. Coscol creeps up Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has edged up its cargo volumes in 2013. Cargill capes included Scorpio Bulkers' latest swoop included three capesize resales from Cargill, brokers say. Bulker crew burned The US Coast Guard (USCG) has airlifted two seriously burned crewmen from a Pacific Basin bulker. Greek spending spikes TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. STX loses $700m order STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has suffered another blow after seeing a $700m drillship contract torn up. Ferry probe extended The UK's competition commission (CC) hopes to make a new decision on Eurotunnel's purchase of three ro-paxes from SeaFrance by the end of April. Captain found hanged The captain of a Russian cargoship has been found hanged in a UK port. Letting off steam We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Nanjing Tanker admits defeat State-run Nanjing Tanker will delist from the Shanghai stock exchange early this year after racking up four years of losses. Cargill profit up 36% Cargill, the world's largest agricultural trader, has reported a 36% year-on-year improvement in second quarter net profit. Disposals boost Ezra Ezra Holdings has posted an 11% rise in first quarter net income helped by gains from the disposal of assets. Crewman search halted The US Coast Guard (USCG) has suspended the search for a crew member missing from a Princess Cruises vessel off Hawaii. Alpha set to stay in LNG Alpha Tanker & Freighters plans to continue in the LNG sector contrary to talk currently sweeping the market.

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JANUARY 10, 2014
Chile port strikes bite fruit trade Strikes have stopped operations at some ports in Chile near the beginning of the country's winter fruit export season. BIMCO: Positive shipping outlook for 2014 The global economy's steady improvement is creating a better outlook for shipping, and as demand rises and fleet expansion cools off, market fundamentals are expected to improve across the board, according to BIMCO. Industry groups respond to Trade Promotion Authority The bill, which was introduced Thursday by House and Senate finance committee chairmen, would speed up consideration of trade agreements brought to Congress by the president. YRC reviewing options after union rejection of contract Contractor raises specter of 3-year delay for Panama Canal expansion The Italian construction firm Salini Impregilo said that switching to another contractor to complete the $3.2 billion installation of a new set of locks to handle bigger ships at the Panama Canal would delay the project. CTS: Prospects for container volume recovery 'quite encouraging' Donahue outlines U.S. Chamber's 2014 agenda Hanjin ending North Atlantic service Hyundai starts NA intermodal webpage Kuehne + Nagel, Airbus extend partnership Canaries calls increase at London Container Terminal Smart Warehousing distribution center coming to Kansas City New report examines trucking IT landscape This week's GRIs Executive moves Commerce wants U.S. exporters to 'Look South' Spot market freight rates respond to winter storms Great Lakes limestone trade up slightly in 2013

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JANUARY 10, 2014
Fuel prices soften in Vancouver Avails were still tight in Cartagena on Friday. FLNG market 'poised' for growth within next six years Investments within the next six years will amount to roughly $64.4 billion, predicts report. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. DNV GL supports push towards LNG fuel use in US 'US has tremendous natural gas resources, especially from unconventional sources', says firm. LNG to 'dominate' container market in 10 years, says Wartsila 'Conventional fuels are on the way out because they pollute too much', says Wartsila official. Fujairah prices stick to upward path Prices were flat in Suez. European bunker prices soft Low demand in Istanbul. Gibraltar bunkering plan runs into opposition Developing the Detatched Mole 'is the worst of all scenarios', claims environmental group. Competitive desulphurisation method under development A lower unit cost over refinery methods achieved in trials. Engen expands operations in Mauritius Engen Petroleum has started supplying 180 cSt product in Port Louis. Nigeria: Suppliers will have to disclose the source of their fuel Nigerian Navy will have to approve each bunker operation. New LNG terminal to be constructed in Finland Facility will 'further enhance' acceptance of LNG as a marine fuel, says Wartsila. Asian prices end week sluggish Tight supplies seen at most ports. New appointment in Kaliningrad Dan-Bunkering's rep office has new administrator. Chinese tanker operator delists as losses continue Nanjing Tanker Corporation blames 'sluggish market and high operating costs'. Offshore firm buys magnetic propulsion system System expected to bring 'significant' bunker savings. Book review: An Introduction to LNG Bunkering Industry expert Nigel Draffin tackles the issues surrounding the new marine fuel. Offshore operator takes delivery of fuel efficient PSV Vessel has been built by a Chinese shipyard.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station

Ancona

The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.

PORTS

In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo

The Spice

In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%

SHIPPING

Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping

London

It could come into force in early 2027

PORTS

Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports

North Bergen/Lyndhurst

Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance

SHIPPING

New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

PORTS

MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project

SHIPPING

Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione

I go to Liguria

The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company

PORTS

In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.

Odessa

Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons

SHIPPING

COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company

Beijing

The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable

Ravenna

Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023

DEFENCE

US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies

SHIPPING

Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%

PORTS

With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic

Joy Taurus

Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport

PORTS

Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing

Rome

Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users

PORTS

The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S

Helsinki/Brussels

NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea

PORTS

In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput

Iskandar Puteri

Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)

PORTS

Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators

LOGISTICS

Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good

Milan

Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for

PORTS

The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme

Cagliari

Almost 52 million euros of works planned

SHIPPING

Arkas Line ships to reach India

Izmir

Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean

SHIPPING

Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal

Ismailia

They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake

SHIPPING

Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars

Cairo

In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%

PORTS

Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth

Valencia

Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors

ACCIDENTS

Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas

Helsinki

Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November

Beijing

Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.

PORTS

TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port

Uran

The new airport is located on the western coast of India

PORTS

Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year

Shanghai

SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships

Keelung

They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old

SEAFARERS

Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today

Geneva

Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships

CRUISES

Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter

Miami

Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period

LEGISLATION

Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council

Washington

Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines

LEGISLATION

"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry

Washington

Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships

SHIPPING

In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%

Hong Kong

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%

LOGISTICS

Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt

Cairo

The affected area is approximately 102 hectares

PORTS

Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work

Rome

D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition

SHIPPING

Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies

Taipei/Keelung

Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone

PORTS

Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto

Taranto

The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan

Leghorn

The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine

London

Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

ASSOCIATIONS

Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa

Genoa

Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)

Padua

SEAFARERS

Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC

Genoa

Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union

PORTS

Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala

Athens

The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen

PORTS

The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun

Bari

Contract worth over 28 million euros

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority

Milan

LAW

Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived

Genoa

Order of the judge for preliminary investigations

PORTS

Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily

Pozzallo

PORTS

Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority

Imperia

This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity

Padua

The market research will end on January 31st

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

LOGISTICS

New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona

Bari

It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%

Vienna

In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%

LOGISTICS

Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good

Rome

Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future

COMPANIES

Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units

Milan

The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros

PORTS

Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted

Durres

The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.

SHIPPING

Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China

Lysaker

The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.

PORTS

PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Singapore

The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th

COMPANIES

US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward

London

London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping

OFFSHORE

American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea

Noted

European company develops technologies for underwater operations

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou

Naples

Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"

Rome

They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years

FINANCING

Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition

The Spice

Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles

PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%

Genoa

In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils

Trieste

A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone

NEWS

Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador

PORTS

Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled

Cagliari

Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor

PORTS

Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users

NEWS

Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia

Sassari

39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Noise

The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase

PORTS

Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant

Ancona

The new concession will last 40 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

MEETINGS

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

Venice

It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic

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PRESS REVIEW

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

(Tehran Times)

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

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%

Barcelona

Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria

Milan

For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars

LEGISLATION

Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform

Rome

Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system

Milan

SAFETY & SECURITY

Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures

Rome

Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies

PORTS

In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing

LOGISTICS

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

Kansas City

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven

Wilhelmshaven

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/The Hague

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

COMPANIES

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

Helsinki

In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros

PORTS

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

The Spice

Necessary to implement works and investments

PORTS

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

Coper

The works will be completed by the end of 2027

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

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