BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

12 January 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

February 27, 2014

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US Coast Guard reopens 64 kilometres of Mississippi after oil spill Defiant carriers ignore low-sulphur fuel rule to undercut forward rates Hebei province plans to invest US$2.79 billion on ports this year Maanshan port January container volume increases 25pc to 8,204 TEU Heilongjiang January outbound rail cargo down 24pc to 9.56 million tonnes Guangxi to up capacity of Xijiang River ports by 25 million tonnes Dalian bonded zone Sino-Japanese cold storage unit starts operation India drops piracy charges against Italian marines in fishermen's deaths Frustration simmers over Jones Act in American road salt fiasco FDA starts secure supply chain pilot programme for drug US imports Toll renews multi-million dollar logistics deals with Oz oil giant Social media especially designed for seafarers launched by SMSGlobal Greyhound joins United We Ship for express delivery in California China's air freight volume down 1.8pc to 468,000 tonnes in January United says wing tips save up to 2pc in fuel, Korean claims 3.5pc cut DHL flies pandas to privately owned Belgian zoo for breeding programme Volga-Dnepr flies 85 tonnes of lifts, escalators from Shanghai to Minsk Qantas Freight signs dnata City for ground handling at London Heathrow

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Bhavani Shipping & Seagull Maritime join hands for Supply Chain Management for both inbound & outbound cargo CONquest 2014 CEO Roundtable & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2014 in Delhi on March 7th COSCO, China Shipping enter into wide-ranging cooperation agreement LSPL achieves unmatched efficiency for US petrochemical project National Shipping Board pitches for Indian Maritime Service Network upgradation to cost Railways INR 2K cr.

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Aluminium transport: from waterway to railway UK P&I Club with positive 2014 renewal Queensland's railfreight network to be taken over by ARTC Airfreight: encouraging start to New Year in Asia Drewry: Brazil's currency a problem for importers Teaming up to promote main UN road transport agreements ND 2013 results in line with strategic targets China Southern takes over first B777-300ER APM Terminals and Brookfield to team up in Port Elizabeth Daimler Trucks aiming for further growth Daimler Trucks aiming for further growth Seko Logistics and Secans Global form joint venture UPS appoints new global healthcare logistics leader AF-KLM-Martinair Cargo flies flowers to Russia with love

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
New consortium to speed innovation in high-strength metals George G. Sharp, Inc. mourns loss of Chairman Turkish shipyard delivers first two Hidrovia push boats Diamond S files IPO All Coast orders 250 ft leg liftboat at Semco February 26, 2014 NJ rock salt saga: Poor planning, not the Jones Act to blame Schottel propels new generation of Panama tugs MAIB issues safety bulletin following workboat fire

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
ISS sees trouble ahead for Port Metro Vancouver Construction work begins on TOTE LNG container ship "K" line takes delivery of new coal carrier vessel Port of Vancouver, USA celebrates maiden voyage Port of Douglas County Commission eyeing marijuana growing proposal

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Dorian LPG is 'in it for the long term', says Hadjipateras Free to read: Chief operating officer outlines gas firm's canny newbuilding charter strategy Shipowners must pull their SOx up Manufacturer and bunker supplier criticise shipping firms' failure to take the initiative PSA International wins bidding for fourth terminal at India's top box gateway Global ports giant returns to Jawaharlal Nehru Port project that it lost in 2012 Diamond S launches IPO Ross-backed tanker company looks to fund 10 newbuilds South Korean trawler gets back to Antarctic work after stranding Kwang Ja Ho refloats itself with all 90 fishermen safe CSC Phoenix wins ordinary creditors' approval for restructuring plan - just Chinese state carrier will shed more than 2,000 people from 'excessive labour force' Investment bankers predict a new wave of larger shipping flotations Bigger than reported list of private equity deals points to a 2014 IPO bonanza Box players on the alert for Maersk Line numbers Tomorrow's AP Moller-Maersk results should show the carrier continuing to outperform In defence of coastal states States need more support in places of refuge emergencies ABS joins new US research into lightweight materials Department of Defence-led $280m research drive could benefit commercial shipping Vancouver faces 48-hour truckers' protest Inchcape Shipping Services says action could severely impact Canada's largest port Short-term shipping challenges hit Awilco LNG results Norwegian gas carrier company reports fourth-quarter loss Courage Marine faces Singapore watch list on posting third annual loss But 81% revenue hike returns the company to fourth-quarter 2013 profit Hutchison seals fresh terminals agreement at Port Botany Southeast Asia-Australia Service signs a three-year deal Funds urged to be more proactive in shopping for shipping debt Distressed sales and impatience with recovery drive new deals, Greek forum is told Star Bulk inks deal for two more SWS newcastlemaxes Greek owner agrees 10-year bareboat charters with purchase options

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Port trucker protest hits Vancouver Independent truck operators serving container terminals at Port Metro Vancouver walked off the job on 26 February in protest of excessive wait times Star Bulk adds eco newbuilding pair NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk has agreed to take two eco-design Newcastlemax newbuildings on long-term bareboat charter with a purchase obligation Passengers spend night aboard ferry About 100 passengers were forced to spend Monday night on the Wasa Express with vehicles on board when it was unable to dock in the Swedish port of Umeå due to thick floating ice packed together by high winds around and in the harbour Pricing supports US coal exports to Europe The price of coal has fallen to a three-year low, a factor that should support imports from the US to Europe, while tonnage supply in dry bulk shipping is heading towards a better balance with demand, shipping analysts said South Africa to address coal bottleneck South Africa's coal rail network operator Transnet will improve the infrastructure over the next five years to address bottlenecks US coal looks to Asia As the US gravitates towards natural gas-fired power, US coal producers are seeking export opportunities from energy-hungry Asia OECD 'will spur recovery in box shipping' Advanced economies, especially the US economy, would provide the demand that is needed to revitalise container shipping, said BIMCO chief shipping analyst Peter Sand China releases first maritime judicial disclosure index China Maritime Judicial Disclosure Index, the nation's first index on transparency of all 10 maritime courts, was released yesterday by the National Institute of Law under Chinese Academy of Social Sciences COSCO Corp profits down 71% y/y in 2013 COSCO Corporation, a shipbuilding unit of COSCO Group, said its profits slumped 71% year on year to SGD30.6M ($24.2) in 2013, due to loss-making shipbuilding contracts Nam Cheong profits up 42% y/y in 4Q 2013 Malaysia's Nam Cheong's profits grew 42% year on year to MYR70.2M ($21.4M) in the fourth quarter in 2013 due to increased performance in its shipbuilding and vessel chartering businesses

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Overcapacity Impacts Expeditors International of Washington's Earnings More than half of Expeditors International of Washington's revenue came from the Asia-Pacific region in 2013, which may be a good sign for the third-party logistics provider as overall international transportation management growth is expected to be less than 5 percent outside of the region in 2014. A breakdown of Expeditors... Roadrunner Acquisitions Expand Truckload Business Roadrunner Transportation Systems bolstered its fast-growing truckload business with the $48 million purchase of Rich Logistics and Everett Transportation. The Little Rock, Ark.-based companies offer truckload and expedited trucking services in the U.S. and in Mexico, with Everett operating exclusively for Rich Logistics. The Rich Logistics and Everett deals were the... Obama Transport Plan Faces Steep Challenges, Ticking Clock WASHINGTON - Is President Obama's proposal to increase surface transportation funding through corporate tax reform the new "peace" dividend? In 2012, Obama pitched a proposal to nearly double the nation's spending on roads, highways, bridges and transit using money gained through the winding down of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.... Auto, Chemical Sectors Propel Cargo Growth in US Gulf Ports Port of Mobile, Alabama.Containerized cargo at Gulf ports is benefiting from a north-to-south shift in U.S. population growth, growth in the region's automotive and chemical industries and investment in container-handling facilities. A higher-capacity Panama Canal could add to that equation. Port officials wax optimistic about prospects for increased volume from the... The Real Value of Added Value One of my fondest memories associated with international business was me, as a young boy, seeing my father off at the airport. I vividly recall the amazing sights and sounds and how the energy and excitement in the terminals was nearly palpable. Air travel then was truly a special event,... Obama to Call for $302 Billion in Transport Spending WASHINGTON - President Obama today will call for $302 billion in transportation spending over the next four years, paid for in part with proceeds from tax reform, the White House said. Obama is expected to make his pitch for higher spending on highways, ports, rail and bridges while touring a bus... Culture Wars This month the world has watched as Olympic skaters have spun and jumped, skiers have swooshed downhill and Russia has delivered undrinkable water and unusable, unsanitary toilets to visitors in Sochi. The global village also saw Russians unable to deliver a fifth Olympic ring during opening ceremonies and got an introduction... Chemical Exports Drive Growth at New Orleans When President Obama delivered a speech last fall touting exports, his planners chose the Port of New Orleans as the setting. Exports dominate the port's containerized cargo, and have been driving growth. A big reason is proximity to petrochemical plants that line the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.... XPO Logistics Sets $2.75 Billion Goal for 2014 Encouraged by signs of a stronger U.S. economy and recent acquisitions, XPO Logistics is raising its revenue run rate target for 2014 to $2.75 billion, almost triple the $1 billion run rate the company achieved in 2013. "The economy is coming back," said XPO Chairman and CEO Bradley S. Jacobs. "We... Air Cargo Carriers Shift Capacity Back to China Post-CNY Air freight operators have almost completed their shift of capacity back into China following the Lunar New Year celebrations. A number of U.S. and European freighter operators moved capacity out of major hubs and off normal East-West trade lanes as factories started to close down in late January for the New... Port Metro Vancouver Truckers Threaten Strike Port Metro Vancouver in Canada is bracing for a threatened two-day strike by harbor truck drivers, and companies that work in the harbor say the impact could be immediate and severe. "It would be quite devastating," said Gordon Payne, chairman of Harbor Link Container Services, a trucking company in British Columbia. Vancouver,...

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Baltic ekes out profit Baltic Trading has logged a small profit for the fourth quarter, turning around a loss in the same period last year. Top share move gets OK Top Ships shareholders have voted in favour of a plan to carry out a reverse split on the owner's New York-listed stock. TMT's monthly net improves Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) affiliates under US bankruptcy protection reported a smaller combined loss in January compared to the prior month. Bulker aground then free A South Korean-controlled bulker ran aground in the Columbia River in the US Pacific Northwest but was freed within hours. Farstad better by half Farstad Shipping reported a 50% jump in net profit in the final leg of the year as the company continued to expand its fleet to nearly 60 vessels in the water. Death for Suez plotters Egypt has sentenced a group of 26 people to death for plotting terror attacks on ships in the Suez Canal. Spend it like Fredriksen John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean may be talking about selling ships before it buys again but analysts following the company are anticipating major moves on the acquisition front. Klaveness seals NOCC deal Norway's Klaveness Marine has reached 95.63% ownership of car carrier company NOCC following the end of its takeover offer. Marenave to see deep red Marenave Schiffahrts has warned of huge losses for 2013 after the German shipowner decided to take an axe to the value of its fleet. Star taking dry duo Greece's Star Bulk Carriers has struck a bareboat charter deal for two Newcastlemax bulkers under construction in China. HSH needs more cash HSH Nordbank looks set to draw on more money from its state-backed loan-loss guarantee fund in future years. No let up for Nam Cheong Nam Cheong will not let up in its quest to become one of the largest offshore shipbuilders in South East Asia. Diamond S launches $224m IPO Wilbur Ross-controlled products tanker owner will price New York share sale at between $14 and $16; confirms move for 10 Metrostar ships. Workboat warning Workboat operators have been warned to check exhausts are insulated following a devastating fire on the ECC Topaz off the UK last month. DESSC up in the fourth John Fredriksen-linked Deep Sea Supply more than tripled earnings in the final quarter despite a fall in revenue. CMES takes tanker hit China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is making an impairment provision of CNY 1.976bn ($322.55m) on its fleet value. Marco Polo makes rig move Singapore's Marco Polo Marine is branching out into the jack-up sector with a new order at PPL Shipyard. STX reveals debt deal Cash-strapped STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has lined up a debt-for-equity swap worth KRW 1.89 trillion ($1.78bn). Awilco in the red again Awilco LNG fell to a third consecutive quarterly loss despite welcoming two newbuildings to its fleet. More cash for Vyborg Russia's Vyborg Shipyard has fixed up another loan to finance icebreakers. SNCM rejects STX order French owner SNCM's vital fleet renewal is in jeopardy after its supervisory board voted against an order for two new ro-paxes. TIL plans Oslo IPO Tanker Investments Ltd (TIL) on Wednesday unveiled plans for a listing on the main Oslo Stock Exchange. Zhongchang chops bulker China's Zhongchang Marine has cut a bulker order in half in an "uncertain market." Chemoil to go private Glencore Xstrata is looking to take bunker supplier Chemoil Energy private in a deal announced late on Tuesday. Nam Cheong ends on high Nam Cheong has continued its impressive performance in 2013 with a 42% jump in fourth quarter net profit. Pacific in clover Pacific Radiance has made a strong end to the fiscal year with a near seven-fold increase in its fourth quarter profit. Matson in the money Matson turned in a fourth-quarter profit Tuesday but a dispute over US government contracts took a toll on its bottom line.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Matson profit hit by nearly $10 million from lawsuit settlement The lawsuit, filed in 2010, accused carriers of violations of the federal False Claims Act because ocean freight fuel surcharges were imposed on portions of military household good shipments that moved in part by rail or truck. Hong Kong budget makes third runway a priority The development of a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport has a large part in the Hong Kong government's 2014-2015 budget, according to a statement released by the country's chief executive. Construction begins on LNG-powered ships for TOTE BNSF Logistics to manage wind turbine components in West Texas CN unveils private car integration offering U.S. exports support 11.3 million jobs in 2013 A report from the Department of Commerce released Tuesday shows that exports are supporting more jobs now than at any time in the past 20 years. Commerce, eBay team up on trade Report: Inadequate funding exists for local transport projects In addition to dwindling monetary support, the report found that counties are confronted with a limited number of ways to generate revenue amid quickly rising costs for transportation projects. Yusen Logistics to deliver LG products ICS chair praises IMO Maersk to raise European rates DOT orders more safety precautions for oil trains

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Ferry's maintenance work to boost fuel savings Hull has been re-painted using a 'fuel efficient' coating. Lukoil supplying lubes in Novorossiysk New service will mean shorter routes for ships, company says. Mid-east prices struggle to find direction Good avails reported in Fujairah. Mid-week prices fall across Europe Bunkers following crude's lead. ECA will cost Alaska dear, says shipping CEO A 50-mile limit makes more sense for short sea shipping. Greek bunker fuel probe: More details emerge Adulterated fuel oil sold back to ships, authorities allege. Asian prices weaken in mid-week trading Prices have fallen at most key hubs. Singapore mulls second LNG terminal Move will support development of ancillary services, including bunkering. Chemoil moves closer to delisting Majority stakeholder Glencore Xstrata makes exit offer. Unmanned ships 'within a decade', says Rolls Royce Lighter vessels would save on fuel. Titan Petrochemicals bets on shipyard asset for survival Shipyard is 'foundation' for Titan restructuring, says CEO. Indian supplier to expand operations at Haldia Adds newbuild bunker tanker to support demand at the port.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Ancona

The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

SHIPPING

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

London

It could come into force in early 2027

PORTS

Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports

North Bergen/Lyndhurst

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

SHIPPING

Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione

I go to Liguria

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

PORTS

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

Odessa

Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons

SHIPPING

COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023

DEFENCE

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S

Helsinki/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Iskandar Puteri

Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)

PORTS

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

The Spice

Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators

LOGISTICS

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Almost 52 million euros of works planned

SHIPPING

Arkas Line ships to reach India

Izmir

Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake

SHIPPING

Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors

ACCIDENTS

Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Uran

The new airport is located on the western coast of India

PORTS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

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

SEAFARERS

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

Geneva

Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships

CRUISES

Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter

Miami

Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Washington

Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

The affected area is approximately 102 hectares

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone

PORTS

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

Taranto

The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine

London

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

SEAFARERS

Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Bari

Contract worth over 28 million euros

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Milan

LAW

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

Genoa

Order of the judge for preliminary investigations

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

PORTS

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

Imperia

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

The market research will end on January 31st

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

LOGISTICS

New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona

Bari

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

LOGISTICS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units

Milan

The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros

PORTS

Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted

Durres

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.

PORTS

PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Singapore

The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th

COMPANIES

US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward

London

London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping

OFFSHORE

American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea

Noted

European company develops technologies for underwater operations

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"

Rome

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

FINANCING

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

The Spice

Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Genoa

The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor

PORTS

Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

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

NEWS

Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia

Sassari

39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Noise

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

PORTS

Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant

Ancona

The new concession will last 40 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Venice

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

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PRESS REVIEW

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

(Tehran Times)

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

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria

Milan

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

LEGISLATION

Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

SAFETY & SECURITY

Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures

Rome

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Kansas City

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven

Wilhelmshaven

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/The Hague

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

COMPANIES

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

Helsinki

In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros

PORTS

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

The Spice

Necessary to implement works and investments

PORTS

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

Coper

The works will be completed by the end of 2027

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

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