BRIEFS

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12 January 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 11, 2015

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Shanghai February volume up 16.3pc to 2.57 million TEU Port Tracker notes west to east coast cargo shift, but doubts it will stick ILA boss: Savannah union prez wrong in wanting to poach ILWU cargo ESC Global Security wins flag state licence to arm its flagged ships US east coast ILA, dock bosses agree to start labour talks early Lloyd's Register is to class 4 new 20,000-TEU ships for MOL NYK, MTI devise energy-saving adjustments for containerships Authorities decree Manila harbour congestion over, users differ GAO finds ways to expand scope of federal trucking regulatory scope BNSF to spend US$103 million to comply with federal mandates Rio navigation channel to be dredged to from 12.4 to 14 metres Aerfin to provide end-of-life solution for Cathay's A340 fleet Bram Graeber to head Air France-KLM Cargo on interim basis DHL's new facility at Changi will speed up package processing

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MARCH 10, 2015
Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities EoIs invited for water transport projects International maritime meet set for March 20 NewPort opens own office in India REX 3 to call at Ningbo Ryder Shipping despatches record shipment in a single day Should carriers speed up again? Urea imports rise 13 pc in April-Feb. KoPT fails to find replacement for operating HBT Suresh Shirwadkar takes charge as Deputy Chairman of New Mangalore Port Fieo seeks direct FTP export incentives for fewer nations to boost shipments India seen benefiting from the US challenging Chinese sops at WTO China trade surplus hits new record as exports grow Upendra Vasishth appointed Development Commissioner, KASEZ

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India expanding highway network Germany and Lithuania nestling up closer Avignon enriched with new location Mouse click to create groupage network By grace of god(ess) SBB Cargo - changing top management EIB co-financing railway research CPA adds Kolkata to freighter network New senior regional director at B&H Worldwide Iata identifies three current priorities for air cargo Intra-Asian market - a fertile spot for earnings Best turnover in 16 years Australia: inland rail tenders open LA peeling off boxes left, right and centre

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MARCH 10, 2015
Houston channel shut by collision The second ship collision in five days has closed the Houston Ship Channel and a response to a spill from one of the vessels is under way. Chemical tanker Carla Maersk collided with bulk carrier Conti Peridot at 1240 on 9 March. Three of the Carla Maersk's port tanks were punctured. The vessel was Gothenburg tracks big sulphur emissions drop Port of Gothenburg has announced that sulphur emissions have fallen by 80% from the beginning of 2015 when tighter sulphur emission controls came into force. The permissable Tier III levels in the MARPOL sulphur emission control area (SECA) were reduced from 1% sulphur content in bunker fuel to just Several injured in Filipino ferry crash Twenty-one people have been reported hurt after a ferry struck a pier in Cebu City, Philippines. According to a data from IHS Maritime, 18 passengers and three crew members were injured with some being sent to local hospitals for medical attention. The vessel, St Sealthiel suffered dents in the Updated: Fri Sea under fire for failure to report grounding A Bahamas-flagged timber-carrier that went aground on Saturday in northwest Scotland has been refloated. However, the failure of the ship's master to inform the coastguard has increased local concerns about maritime safety in Scottish waters. Cruise ship Britannia named by Queen Elizabeth II The latest addition to Carnival Corporation's P&O Cruises was named by Queen Elizabeth II today. Britannia is only the fifth passenger vessel named by the Queen and has in all aspects been developed to meet evolving British tastes. The 144,000gt Britannia has been built by Fincantieri's Eagle Bulk founder Zoullas resigns Cargill veteran Stanley Ryan will take the helm of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk following the resignation of founder Sophocles Zoullas on 9 March. Ryan has been a board member since the October 2014 restructuring of Eagle Bulk following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Zoullas, who launched the company in US grapples with coastal container shift Importers and exporters may not return business through US West Coast ports after getting stung by severe congestion over the last four months, a supply chain expert contended. Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett revealed in his latest monthly Global Port Tracker (GPT), published on 9 March in Yangzijiang dismisses M&A rumours Singapore-listed shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings dismissed rumours on the acquisition of shipbuilder China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings (RSHI). Yangzijiang stated in its filing to the Singapore Exchange that the management of the company has "not made any decision ULCS demand not enough to revalue Korean shipbuilders Although shippers intend to order ultra-large container ships (ULCSs) in which Korean shipbuilders command high market shares, the new orders are insufficient to raise earnings forecast for them, said an analyst in his research note. Samsung Securities analyst Young-soo Han said, "Maersk at RSHI calls off warrant issue China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings (RSHI) officially called off a planned warrant issue to raise funds to finance acquisition of oilfield assets after the detention of a potential subscriber. On 9 March, RSHI and the subscriber entered into a deed of termination that the subscription Analyst predicts successful year for DSME South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) is the only one of Korea's big three which profitability would improve other than on base effect or through restructuring, said an analyst in his research note. Samsung Securities analyst Youngsoo Han said, "DSME posted Dredging at Keppel Corporation's Pioneer yard Dredging is underway at Keppel Corporation's Pioneer Shipyard off the West Jurong Channel in Singapore. A notice from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said the works would be done from 16 March to 15 July. Singapore-based dredging contractor East Marine will oversee the works. Thailand mulls over Songkhla 2-Pak Bara link Thailand is doing a feasibility study into the proposal for a cross-country railway that will link two ports in the country's south, a senior government official has confirmed with IHS Maritime. The plan is for the railway to link Pak Bara in Satun on the Andaman Sea (or west coast) with Songkhla 2

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MARCH 10, 2015
Third prison term handed down in antitrust case Norwegian Bliss to have hull air lubrication Advanced trawlers to have MAN Diesel & Turbo SCR systems Houston Ship Channel closed after MBTE spill Algoma Central appoints new CEO Delivery of first two Zumwalt class destroyers delayed

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MARCH 10, 2015
Global Port Tracker predicts rise in import container numbers Diana Shipping Oks charter of Panamax dry bulk vessel Coast Guard Cutter POLAR STAR returning to homeport in Seattle Drewry report eyes future of chemical tanker shipping Port Metro Vancouver seeking board of director applications

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MARCH 10, 2015
Maritime and insurance 'go-to' person Denzil Stuart dies Respected journalist and PR man remained professionally active almost until his death, aged 83 Consortium swoops on Montreal box terminals Reports suggest Canadian investment companies paid more than $500m to purchase Montreal Gateway Terminals Floating storage - the bonanza that never happened The forward curve suggests that tanker storage is no longer profitable, but has the contango been postponed or evaporated completely? Tanker market has a soft underbelly Charterers happy to take their chances on the tanker spot market, implying they see falls in spot rates on the horizon Aegean fixes four new product tankers to Stena Weco for five years Greek owner opts to lock up eco quartet ahead of slew of MR2 deliveries Zoullas and Eagle Bulk agree severance Cargill veteran Stan Ryan appointed interim chief executive at restructured supramax owner Good start to the year for transpacific volumes But east coast ports continued to take market share from their west coast rivals MSC's first of 20 ultra large boxships arrives in Felixstowe MSC confirms the number of ultra large boxships it has on order as the world's largest boxship arrives in UK for the first time Five-year-old aframax values rise to levels last seen four years ago Higher average earnings helps boost values China's Zhongchang Marine cancels order with JES yard Beleaguered shipbuilder told to return $11.2m in prepayments for 47,000 dwt bulker DSME records stronger operating performance in 2014 But the South Korean shipbuilder's net results were hurt by exchange losses and costs at subsidiaries Los Angeles unveils plans to speed up cargo flow Containers of high-volume shippers to be fast-tracked

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MARCH 10, 2015
Soybean shippers report better rail service this winter than last Rail service during the 2014 soybean harvest in the upper Midwest has been noticeably better than last year, according to the latest survey by the Soy Transportation Coalition. "We continue to be pleased that that rail service for the 2014 harvest has overall been very commendable," said Mike Steenhoek, executive director... Largest US LTL, truckload carriers raise combined revenue 8.6 percent to $60 billion Business rebounded in a big way for the largest U.S. less-than-truckload carriers and truckload carriers in 2014, with trucking revenue spiking as the U.S. economy got stronger. Reports released by SJ Consulting Group show revenue for the 25 largest LTL carriers rose 9.1 percent last year while the 25 largest truckload... Sulfur emissions cut dramatically at Gothenburg since new rules took effect The Port of Gothenburg, Sweden's largest container port and the largest in Scandinavia, said sulphur emissions have fallen by 80 percent since the beginning of the year when tighter sulphur emission controls came into force but warned that many vessels are still failing to comply. Permissible sulfur emission levels in the... YRC Freight expediting shipments delayed by West Coast woes YRC Freight is expediting inbound shipments breaking free of the container logjam on the U.S. West Coast, as retailers rush to get spring goods to store shelves before Easter. Expedited traffic from the ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles and Oakland is growing by double digits, Darren Hawkins, president of the... US retailers confident West Coast woes won't derail spring rollout U.S. retailers appear generally upbeat on their ability to deliver spring merchandise to stores, with some telling investors that U.S. West Coast port congestion has had minimal impact on their supply chains, according to earnings calls in recent weeks. Executives from Foot Locker, Ironclad Performance Wear, Big Lots, American Eagle Outfitters... 5 Predictions for Trucking Between plummeting fuel costs, a surge in consumer spending and a worsening driver shortage, the last few years in the trucking industry have been characterized by extreme highs and lows. This year is shaping up much the same way, although with some new twists in the road. Brokers, shippers and motor... Multipurpose cargo terminal planned for India's Paradip port Mumbai-based diversified logistics firm J.M. Baxi Group consolidated its cargo terminal business with a 30-year concession to operate a new multipurpose freight facility at the Port of Paradip, a major state-owned general cargo gateway on India's east coast. The group, through its terminal operating arm United Liner Agencies, signed the contract with... Houston's Barbours Cut Terminal closed after vessel collision The Port of Houston's largest container terminal was closed Tuesday until further notice after a tanker and bulk carrier collided on the Houston Ship Channel, causing a flammable chemical from the former to leak. Operations at Barbours Cut Terminal won't be open at 7 a.m., but all other Port of Houston... Asia-Europe slow season stands between carriers and March GRIs HONG KONG - Planned mid-March general rate increases on Asia-Europe stand little chance of sticking as the container shipping industry enters the slow season seemingly powerless to arrest declining spot rates on the trade.The rate fell for its fifth week, shedding $122 last week as it dropped to $816 per...

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MARCH 10, 2015
Fund ups Scorpio exposure Wellington Management has lifted its stake in Scorpio Bulkers by nearly 3.45 million shares, bringing it above the 10% mark. Firm drops GulfMark Investment firm Lord Abbett has sold off virtually all of its stake in GulfMark Offshore after previously holding the title of fourth-largest shareholder. Panamax for Navig8 Navig8 is said to have added a panamax bulker on a period deal. A shock for tankers? Tanker owners may want to start planning for the future now after a study claimed the rise of electric cars could slash fuel imports over the next 15 years. BF tankers in doubt BF Tanker's $150m order for 10 tanker/boxship combination carriers in Russia could be halted due to financing difficulties. ICG faces safety trial ICG's Irish Ferries is facing a trial over the death of a port worker in Dublin in 2011. Kirkuk exports halted Exports of Iraqi crude from Kirkuk have been halted to the Turkish port of Ceyhan. ABG shares take flight Rumours regarding the sale of India's ABG Shipyard were reinforced today as the company's share climbed and trading volumes surged. SSC fixes $77m loan Singapore Shipping Corporation (SSC) has clinched a $77m loan for its new pure car truck carrier (PCTC). Ferry hits the side At least 18 people were injured on Tuesday when a fast ferry hit the side at Cebu City in the Philippines. SALT coverage backed Drewry Financial Research has applauded Scorpio Bulkers' decision to look for period contracts as part of an effort to strengthen its balance sheet. Boa books newbuild Boa Offshore has chosen NorYards for the construction of an inspection maintenance and repair vessel. Crewman hurt in fall A seafarer has been seriously injured after plunging eight metres into a cargoship's hold in French Polynesia. Fund ups the ante OppenheimerFunds adds near $4m worth of GasLog Partners stock. Fearnleys brightens VLGC view Fearnley Securities has hiked its VLGC spot rate forecasts over the next two years. New boxships pile in Containership newbuilding deliveries are set to hit the highest level since the start of the decade after a sharp rise in arrivals this year, Banchero Costa says. Orix eyes bulker blitz Orix Corporation is planning to invest JPY 60bn ($492.4m) for the construction of 21 bulk carriers. Brenner West trims stake One of Ocean Yield's initial public offering investors has reduced its interest in the Oslo-quoted shipowner. Crew evacuated All 20 crew were safely taken off a Chinese cargoship hit by fire off Vietnam. Chemical formula failing Chemical tanker owners are facing another year of falling rates as the global fleet continues to grow. Cargoship gets a tow A German cargoship needed a tow after losing power in a storm off the Indian Ocean island of Reunion. Crew deals queried Bangladesh's department of shipping (DoS) has been asked to clarify two crew deals signed with Iran. LA to speed things up The Port of Los Angeles has rolled out a new strategy aiming to reduce the backlog of containers caused by the US ports strike. Houston closed again The Houston Ship Canal has been closed for the second time in a week following another collision between two vessels. Zoullas cuts EGLE ties Sophocles N Zoullas is said to have "resigned" as chief executive of Eagle Bulk Shipping, the company has confirmed.

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MARCH 10, 2015
NEWS FLASH: Maher proceeding with terminal expansion at Port of Prince Rupert Port of New York/New Jersey sees record January volumes CargoSmart stats reveal extent of West Coast port turmoil New Jersey legislature votes to withdraw from Waterfront Commission Container business jumps 56% at Prince Rupert Houston Ship Channel closed for spill cleanup ITC continues paper dumping investigation DAT: Truck capacity and rates fall in February Italian carrier to pay $2.75 million environmental fine Wisconsin lawmakers urge enhanced oil tank car safety Virgin Atlantic Cargo carries 224,139 tons in 2014 Deadline nears for FMC Earth Day Award Service Announcements: Agility, Kalmar, Kane Is Able, ICAT Logistics, Yusen Logistics and CEVA Logistics Executive moves: Gordley Associates and RILA

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MARCH 10, 2015
Unveiled: Tool to help in rescues and locating fuel leaks Research-focused radar system produces hourly data. Global Vision Bunkers expands Singapore ops With the addition of a new bunker trader. Noryards to build eco-friendly vessel for Norwegian operator Fuel- and cost-efficiency will be among the features. Dan-Bunkering: New sales manager for Houston office Michael Bruno-Sorensen has been employed with immediate effect. USCG: Portion of Houston Ship Channel remains closed As salvage crews retrieve an anchor that broke off during Monday's collision between a bulk carrier and tanker. Data suggests ECA compliance may be patchy But Swedish port welcomes fall in sulphur emissions. New debtor mentioned in OW case Second company said to have been given huge credits by OW's Singapore subsidiary. Confusion surrounding terminology for new ECA fuels The need to categorise fuels on BDN and under ISO 8217 specs can lead to misnomers and misunderstandings. Regional ports feel impact of Ukrainian crisis But prospects for Klaipeda look good. New CEO for Mediterranean Offshore Bunkering Company But questions raised about transparency. Singapore cargo prices react to oil company demand BP, PSO in market for fuel oil cargoes. Minister confirms tax free bunkers' move Policy applies to Indian cabotage trade. Second collision in Houston Ship Channel in less than a week Toxic chemical leaks from product tanker. Keel laid for LNG-conversion-ready tanker 'Eco' tanker is the first of a five-tanker contract between US yard and APT. Promotion at Glander International Bunkering Kim Gade promoted to Senior Bunker/Lubricant Trader and Team Leader. Moskito a 'valuable tool' for oil removal operations The tool can be adapted for use with different oil removal techniques, firm tells Bunkerworld. European refiner hit by lower oil prices Annual profit plunges 88%.

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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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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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