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BRIEFS

December 10, 2015

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CMA CGM levies US$1,200 in three rate hikes this month and next China's foreign trade to shrink by 7.2pc in 2015, customs reports Egyptian transport minister visits Felixstowe to see 19,100-TEUer unload Canada, Mexico to retaliate with US$1 billion tariff over US meat label rules Construction starts on new Vizhinjam seaport in Kerala after many delays G6 without APL not expected to cause disruption given surplus capacity China urges EU to lift anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar exports New technology designed to reduce ship emissions, improve fuel efficiency Cargotec's Kalmar to offer fast-charging electric shuttle straddle carriers Changi Airport starts 3rd runway project to prepare for traffic growth Decision on 3rd Heathrow runway put off for another six months Hactl's Hacis gears up with e-commerce depot at Nansha bonded zone Boeing rents 'homeless' 747s to AirBridgeCargo to maintain production run UTi opens multimodal hubs in Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City

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DECEMBER 9, 2015
BBC Chartering opens office in Beijing CMMI's conference on mandatory container weight verification today LPG shipping rates heading for a fall NYK making efforts to improve fuel efficiency of its vessels China proposes relaxing cabotage law for operations from Shanghai JNPT-APEC Port Training Centre lines up diverse training programmes for 2016 Port of Antwerp welcomes more & more 'green' ships BMC to appoint consultant to review coastal road project Govt to help boost textile exports INR drops moderately against dollar Poultry players urge govt to remove duties on maize, soya imports Oceans, caught between the devil & the deep blue sea - Part II

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App helps to find secure parking in Africa ITJ to support fundraising business run for Paris Investment in India New locomotives for use in Italy Coesia and KN Italy recognised for sc innovation Merry Christmas SOL Pactl paves the way for another record year 31st office for BBC - in Beijing Reducing turnaround times in UK Facelift for Kosovo's rail infrastructure IAG Cargo enhances short-haul network in Europe LNG: third vessel down the slipway Abu Dhabi doubling up to 2020 Unctad: the shifting face of trade NS: takeover still subject to great regulatory risk SKE arbitrators elected ABC renews Iosa certification Rochade at WCA

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DECEMBER 9, 2015
Insurers bemoan weighty problems of cargo misdeclaration Moves by shipping companies and ports to tackle the issue of overweight containers onshore have been welcomed by insurers with the warning that operators and ports need to ensure they have their facts right. In recent weeks Hapag-Lloyd AG and port operator APM Terminals have gone public on the problem. Hapag-Lloyd has... Wilhelmshaven box throughput picking up Wilhelmshaven. Credit: AffeldtCargo volumes at Germany's new deepsea container terminal in Wilhelmshaven gained traction this year after a very slow start that forced it to send its workforce on a short-time labour scheme. According to Olaf Lies, the state minister of economics of Lower Saxony - one of the two... CMA CGM's NOL takeover offer below book value, says Alphaliner Credit: Maritime PhotographicThe price Temasek will get for NOL from CMA CGM if the takeover deal goes ahead is below the book value of the company, according to container shipping analyst Alphaliner. At SGD1.30 per share, the deal values NOL at USD2.41 billion, or 0.96 times the book value of the... German investigators pull out of Costa Concordia/Norman Atlantic probes over Italian 'interference' Costa Concordia. Credit: PAThe German marine accident investigation branch (BSU) has pulled out of investigations into two major ship casualties in Italy out of frustration over conflicts of competence between relevant authorities. The Hamburg-based agency, which belongs to the federal ministry of transport, said yesterday that it had quit its... Spot fixtures, second hand sales suggest deepening dry bulk gloom Capesize Pierre LD sold for less than its estimated value. Credit: FotofliteRecent spot fixtures and second hand sales of dry bulk carriers strengthen the view that the sector's gloom is deepening and that it is suffering from structural rather than cyclical weakness, but the fact that ordering of newbuildings has... BW LPG raises stake in Avance Gas Holding's takeover target Aurora LPG BW LPG's BW Trader LPG tanker. Credit: Daniel FerroBW LPG, the Singapore-based VLGC owner listed in Oslo, has raised its stake in Aurora LPG, another listed VLGC owner, to 12%, which shipping analysts view could trigger a bid for the company that is already an acquisition target for Avance Gas... South Korea's Hayne Shipping bucks market trend Evelyn Hayne (ex-Fearless I). Credit: HasenpuschSouth Korea's Hayne Shipping has asserted it has been profitable since its establishment and expects to stay in the black for 2015, amid a string of insolvencies and financial difficulties among dry bulk shipping companies. A company executive told IHS Fairplay that ahead of the market... Samsung Heavy veteran staff to help Sungdong yard A Samsung Heavy Industries yard. Credit: IHS/Crystal ChanFrom the start of next year, South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) will deploy its veteran staff to compatriot mid-tier shipbuilder Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. The veterans will comprise engineers and naval architects, as well as sales executives. The move is part of an agreement... Malaysia study to focus on government role in port development Port Klang, Malaysia. Credit: PAAligning the roles of different levels of government, in particular the critical role by the states in the provision of land for development, is a key challenge being addressed in the study currently under way that will form the basis of Malaysia's National Port Strategy. "Malaysia lacks... As tanker rates surge, tanker stocks tumble Evercore ISI analyst Jon Chappell. Credit: Chris Preovolos/Marine Money.Shares of US-listed tanker companies are slumping just as tanker spot rates are hitting multi-year peaks. "I've never in my 15 years of covering shipping seen such a disconnect between rates and stock prices," said Evercore ISI analyst Jon Chappell in an...

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DECEMBER 9, 2015
Dan March named new WCA chief executive as David Yokeum becomes chairman Lufthansa and United confirm partnership talks on creation of transatlantic cargo network Norfolk Southern railroad chief rejects second merger bid from Canadian Pacific CMA CGM chiefs eye 'significant' operational synergies in plan for integrating APL Malaysia seeks owner of three B747s, one a freighter, abandoned at airport What's holding back China's consumers? Europe adopts new aviation strategy

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DECEMBER 9, 2015
Austal lowers U.S. shipbuilding earnings forecast Bollinger in $8.5 million False Claims Act settlement Nicaragua Canal developers enlist BMT expertise Great Lakes Shipyard to drydock, repower ferry Container weighing FAQs now available Chinese liftboats to have Cat diesel electric propulsion Nichols to build two coastal cruise ships for Lindblad

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DECEMBER 9, 2015
Port Tracker report predicts steady import cargo volumes Diana Shipping Oks charter for dry bulk vessel SEATTLE Crowley Maritime presents scholarships to three Merchant Marine Academy cadets Foss Maritime names Parrott new chief operating officer Federal Maritime Commission earns improved agency honor

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DECEMBER 9, 2015
Munich Re to rebrand Watkins Lloyd's energy and marine specialist to be known as Munich Re Syndicate Industry coalition offers transparency on mandatory box weighing WSC, TT Club, ICHCA and GSF publish 'FAQ' document as regulatory guidance for stakeholders HHLA chairman to stand down Klaus-Dieter Peters will not seek to extend term after 2016 Lloyd's List wins top journalism awards Journalist of the Year and International Editor of the Year awards scooped by Lloyd's List editorial team Shipping removed from latest Paris Agreement draft Reference to IMO and marine bunkers absent from latest COP21 text Tsavliris quits ISU executive after reprimand for Greek salvor New salvors' president John Witte says the sector faces wider image problem No let-up in declining Asia-Europe traffic Negative volume growth recorded for eighth consecutive month Low cost of NOL sale could hit other deals Temasek's sale for less than book value will have implications for other mergers Nantong Mingde assets to be sold online this weekend Court announces Sunday auction on Tabao, China's equivalent of eBay BW LPG buys 10% of Aurora as Avance's bid hits hurdle VLGC owners circle Aurora but who will take the spoils? Asian robbery and piracy incidents decline for third consecutive month No incidents in November on eastbound lane of Malacca Straits: ReCAAP Spot LNG cargoes on the rise in Asia Pacific market Growing spot market will help absorb excess tonnage and lift charter rates Jiangsu Hantong wins up to eight LR1 tankers Deliveries scheduled from late 2017 Rotterdam port ro-ro trade ramps up A number of shippers are moving cargoes to the UK through Rotterdam instead of Calais MOL takes delivery of third Chinese-built LNG carrier Carrier will be on long-term charter to Exxon Mobil's LNG projects in Papua New Guinea and Australia Shipping alliances reshuffle may take time to pan out Notice period required for APL to exit G6 China Cosco general manager resigns Current deputy general manager Xu Zunwu to succeed Jiang Lijun Courage Marine completes new shares placement Proceeds to be used for working capital and business investments US needs to build 100 more LNG carriers to meet export requirements Transport and operating costs for US-built and flagged LNG carriers higher than internationally flagged ships Star Bulk sells four modern vessels for $122m Asset disposal to help company's cash runway

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DECEMBER 9, 2015
Industry FAQs tackle shipper verified weight concerns US Customs bill would streamline import, export processes US West Coast port congestion woes still echo through supply chains Rail reform bill on track to clear Congress this week Shipping omitted from latest draft of Paris climate talks text Lufthansa, United Airlines plan trans-Atlantic cargo partnership World Bank study on Malaysia ports to focus on role of government Greece postpones Piraeus privatization deadline yet again New West Coast arbitration process could speed shift to port automation Idle container fleet heads for all-time high Some carriers will resist giving free time to shippers in 2016 contracts Maher's NY-NJ deal could mark trend for ports India's JNPT moves to paperless import delivery system Pick up your planes or lose them, Malaysia airport tells mystery owner NOL being sold at a discount, Alphaliner says Hactl's Nansha depot opens new China e-commerce channel

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DECEMBER 9, 2015
Bollinger strikes deal to settle US case US shipyard group agrees to pay $8.5m over False Claims Act allegations. Golar shares rebound after Ophir deals Share rise by more than 10% after heads of agreement struck for FLNG project. Royal Caribbean to exit Oslo Stock Exchange Cruise giant to delist in Norwegian capital next year leaving Frontline as the most valuable shipping company in town. Magnificent men and their money machines Lorentzen & Stemoco says VLCCs set fair for first half of next year as sector becomes all about cash flow. Sea-Watch adds second Refugee charity snaps up UK research ship to boost Med rescue operations. Boxship and frigate collide Clash in Kiel Canal damages German warship and containers on Nordic Hamburg vessel. Latest bulker sales add to dry price pain String of bulker deals show values declining further in an already deeply depressed environment. Moby takes hotel ship Denmark's Monjasa offloads veteran vessel into Italy as it lines up newer unit. Cargoship goes aground Japanese vessel stuck off Kinuura with sugar cargo; crew safe. AHTS activity hits new low Westshore says total of 11 rig moves in November was half the number in the previous month. Wartsila powers icebreakers Finnish group to provide engines for two Gazprom vessels designed to operate in harsh conditions. Christian Andersen: No Aurora bidding war Avance Gas not willing to raise offer for rival after BW LPG stepped in as a major investor. Hyundai to sell shares South Korean shipbuilder tries to improve its financial position by offloading stock worth $109.4m. BMT wins canal job UK group to help develop $50bn Nicaragua waterway with Hong Kong's HKND. BBC opens Beijing hub German heavy-lift company responds to increased demand with new office in Chinese capital. Did TMT help save global banking system? Nobu Su writes open letter to RBS chiefs after Ben Bernanke's book helped open old wounds. Lindblad orders cruise double Nasdaq-listed owner picks Nichols Brothers for new US-flag ships worth $95m. NOL independents back CMA CGM offer Directors voice early support to French shipowner's takeover of Singapore-listed container line. Vyborg Shipyard loss jumps Russian icebreaker specialist posts $12m deficit in first nine months. BW LPG increases Aurora stake Singapore owner adds 10% to its holding in Oslo-listed company targeted for takeover by Avance Gas. LDA offloads capesize Low price achieved for capesize an indication of the downturn in the secondhand market. Confusion caused Jebel Ali ship collision Incorrect assumptions made by masters of Evergreen boxship and Transland suezmax led to accident. USCG hunts for lost containers US authorities launch investigation into how boxes fell off barge being towed to Puerto Rico. Maersk boosts capacity Danish owner adding at least 1,000-teu per converted ship with wheelhouse raising project. Star Bulk Carriers sells modern bulker quartet New York-listed shipowner unloads two capesize vessels and two kamsarmaxes for $122m.

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DECEMBER 9, 2015
Shippers raise concerns about industry regulations, productivity Carriers shake up Asia-Americas loops Industry coalition provides insight on container weight regulations COSCO commences new intra-Mediterranean loop U.S., Dominican Republic strengthen customs cooperation U.S. takes China aircraft import tax dispute to WTO ALAN, TIA forge strategic partnership Executive Moves: XPO Logistics, WCA and ECSA NRF: U.S. container imports stagnant in October Great Lakes iron ore trade declines 17% in November Chinese firm to develop new deep water port in Nova Scotia COSCO Holdings president resigns NOL stock stagnant following CMA CGM offer

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DECEMBER 9, 2015
Scrubbers to be fitted to dry bulk carriers Vessel will be able to 'move easily in and out of ECAs.' Shipping dropped from Paris climate deal Makes IMO the main battleground for limiting GHG emissions from shipping as COP21 negotiations enter the final stages. Bunker markets still softening Weak demand suggests shipowners don't see prospects for an imminent price rise. Objections filed against proposed sale of BIC assets to Bomin Creditors say $5 million is not enough and that deal will benefit only PNC Bank, Vopak files separate objection. OilChart expands team To strengthen its commercial and operational activities in the UK and Belgium. KPI Bridge Oil opens office in Greece 'The need for a physical presence in the important Greek market has become stronger in recent years.' St Petersburg bunker prices at historical lows on competition from Rotterdam 'We face the risk of shipowners switching to Rotterdam with MGO prices now substantially lower there,' supplier says. India's bunker sector set to grow Infrastructure developing at a 'hectic pace'. Oil futures weaken as bearish sentiment lingers from OPEC meeting NYMEX January crude settled down 14 cents at $37.51/b, while ICE January Brent settled 47 cents lower at $40.26/b.

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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
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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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