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BRIEFS

March 17, 2016

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Maersk Line to increase Asia-Europe rate by US$400/TEU April 1 Shanghai fell 25.4pc in February to 2.41 million TEU, Singapore off 7.7pc Argentina coast guard sinks Chinese trawler in hot pursuit for poaching UN's July 1 box weigh-in rule lacks enforcement in Europe and US CMA CGM levies US$10 per box after Congo inspection fee imposed China advances rail and containership deals with Iranian authorities Irish GDP up 7.8pc in 2015, emerges from worst-ever recession HK'S U-Freight's China Customs navigation featured at Atlanta March 30 Rotterdam redirects 4 kilometres of Betuwe Route to improve flow NYK, Weatherners, Kozo Keikaku JV to develop next-gen shipping Optimarin lands deal for ballast systems for 46 Carisbrooke ships Beijing's private Okay Airways announces commitment for twelve B737s Philippine Airlines orders six A350-900s to fly to New York DHL, Posti & Bring to offer B2C parcel delivery in Nordics, Baltics Air cargo needs to be quicker and slicker to demonstrate added value IATA and Lufthansa expect air cargo help, not hindrance from Berlin

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MARCH 16, 2016
Diminishing economies of scale seen from new generation of megaships DNV GL, Gard & The Swedish Club work together to help reduce anchor losses IRClass Academy's seminar on Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling on Friday NISAA conducts its annual Business Forum 2016 with grandeur Chennai Port repeats record performance in container handling Chennai-Colombo regular RoRo service flagged off India & Iran all set to finalise Chabahar port development project JSW Infrastructure & South West Port consortium win mechanisation project of EQ-1, 2, 3 berths at Paradip Port on BOT basis AMTOI Day celebrated with gusto CONCOR's Kathuwas MMLP to be inaugurated on March 19 NACFS conference on AEO & Ease of Doing Business in New Delhi on Friday Sugar mills sign export deals

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Salty waters meet fresh waters Less railfreight for DB Electrification of India's northern railway proceeding Hello, can you read me Osis? New major shareholders for wagon hire company Uneasy times for Global Ports Air Seychelles ups Jo'burg service again TGW expands executive board Rhenus inaugurates Frankfurt south hub MOL to appoint chief country representatives Cool Canadian enhancing cross-border business New service in the South Pacific IAG Cargo flies for "DB the Man" exhibition Nile Dutch swallows Safmarine MPV's services Camion Transport scoops up two Zünd divisions Legal expert to chair Baca

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MARCH 16, 2016
Modest growth for dry bulk on the cards in 2016 The dry bulk market is expected to enjoy modest growth of 0.5% year-on-year for 2016, according to Luciana Salles, principal analyst at IHS Maritime & Trade. She highlighted that the... Vard branches into cruise ship construction Vard, the Norwegian offshore services and specialised vessel builder in Italy's Fincantieri group, says it has signed a letter of intent to build four expedition-type cruise vessels of about 10,000 gt for Ponant, the French expedition cruise operator owned by the Pinault family. The... Hyundai Merchant Marine restructuring going smoothly, minister reports South Korea's Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Young Suk has assessed that restructuring efforts at beleaguered Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) are progressing smoothly. HMM, South Korea's second-biggest shipping company, has been selling assets and renegotiating charters as it works... Creditors to lower interest rate for STX O&S The creditors of South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (STX O&S) are planning to cut their interest rates to help the company survive. Sources from STX O&S told IHS Fairplay that the shipbuilder's banks plan to drop interest rates to 1% from the current 3%... Mombasa adds half a million teu of new capacity to deal with congestion woes Kenya's Port of Mombasa completed phase 1 of its Mombasa Port Development Project (MPDP) increasing the capacity of the large congested east African port by 550,000 teu. The USD217 million Japan-funded project to build the Kipevu container terminal took four years to build. It includes three... South Korea re-enters container leasing business South Korea has made a second attempt to establish a domestic container leasing business with logistics firm City Airport, Logis and Travel (CALT), a joint venture between Korea International Trade Association and a Chinese... Last Australian-crewed oil tanker sails for Singapore The last in a fleet of five Australian-managed and -crewed fuel tankers has left the country's coastal trade for Singapore, never to return. British Fidelity, a 29,335 gt Isle of Man-flagged product tanker built in 2003, has been working the Australian coast for multinational BP, carrying fuel... Reorganised China Merchants Group appoints new leadership China Merchants Group, after taking over Sinotrans & CSC in December 2015, has selected two new vice-presidents. Li Xiaopeng, general manager of China Merchants Group, and Zhao Huxiang, president of Sinotrans & CSC, were both appointed as vice-presidents of the new China Merchants Group by China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration... Seaborne coal import to settle at 903 million tonnes in 2016 Global seaborne import of steam coal is estimated to drop 6 million tonnes year on year to 903 million tonnes in 2016, according to Scott Dendy, director of IHS Coal. Speaking at the recent IHS Maritime & Trade briefing event, he explained that the drop is closely linked to declining coal... US eases Cuba sanctions on box carriers The Obama Administration has made it easier for vessels trading in the US to add Cuba to their itinerary. The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on 15 March announced it will begin allowing vessels to transport authorised cargo originating in the US...

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MARCH 16, 2016
Amazon air freight plan a wake-up call: improve standards or customers will become competitors Alert to forwarders of high financial risks of accepting 'freehand' shipments for a small fee More service cuts announced as fleet of idle containerships hits record level Indonesia logistics industry stays bullish despite falling volumes and port development gridlock Japan Post Holdings on acquisition trail, and not just logistics 'Someone is going to die': experts warn lawmakers over self-driving cars China in transition

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MARCH 16, 2016
Responders extinguish Bayou Sorrel platform fire Swedish Club analysis gives new insights into P&I claims VIDEO: Argentine Coast Guard sinks Chinese trawler Tidewater draws $600 million maximum from revolver $1.5 million penalty and ship ban in pollution case Administration won't open up Atlantic for offshore drilling Another Suda liftboat set for delivery Engine for first ethane fueled LEG carrier passes TAT

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MARCH 16, 2016
Harley Marine Services earns Coast Guard honor CKYHE Alliance members plan service network changes Weather forces Coast Guard to perform helicopter rescue Mitsui vessel autopilot system shows energy savings during test Port association schedules annual spring conference

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MARCH 16, 2016
MAIB finds multiple errors in Hoegh Osaka grounding Faulty equipment, inaccurate cargo weights and miscommunication contributed to vessel's list and grounding UK Chamber of Shipping's new president to pledge action on safety Shell's Grahaeme Henderson to deliver speech at UK Chamber of Shipping's AGM MR tanker rates remain soft amid product stockpiles But LR rates recover on naphtha flows CSCL in management reshuffle Senior executives with financial background are taking the helm View from the Bridge: Robbert van Trooijen The chief executive of Maersk's merged Asian operations refuses to see only negatives in the market and wants to make the most of 2M's lead Idle box fleet nears record highs With overcapacity and weak demand expected to continue throughout 2016, lines will have little choice but to lay up yet more ships Suezmax and aframax rates continue March rally Singapore time-charter demand continues, as 20 vessels are fixed with storage options Cobelfret orders six ro-ro workhorses Latest order follows contracts for two larger ro-ro vessels at Hyundai Mipo last year BV cuts ship design review time by 40% in software trial CSSC ship design arm reports time savings in initial trial on bulk carrier design TEN remains bullish on core tankers market But Greece-based owner 'a believer' in gas for longer term Yang Ming and RCL to expand slot exchange and vessel chartering services Co-operation aims to enhance competitiveness and cut costs Odfjell Terminals to get new chief executive Frank Erkelens will join the company on May 1, 2016 Panama establishes maritime co-operation ties with Egypt Egyptian authorities plan to make maritime transportation sector one of the country's key economic pillars IHI unit to exit stake in Brazilian shipyard Transaction expected to be done in mid-April 2016 Ponant eyes Vard cruiseship quartet Each ship will be able to hold 180 passengers in 92 cabins along with 110 crew Gener8 closes 2015 with a bang Stock remains a laggard with company expected to take delivery of an additional 12 VLCCs in 2016

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MARCH 16, 2016
Goodman takes control of Brazil logistics property platform E-commerce lifts FedEx revenue 8 percent, costs cut into profit A president Trump would face Herculean task of abolishing NAFTA NileDutch strengthens West Africa presence with acquisition Container lines can add Cuba port call to US services Brazil beef exports show early-year muscle Idle container ship capacity hits record high Ensenada port grabs Mexico-bound cargo from LA-LB Cosco Pacific tipped to bag Greek state rail operator Slide show: Key takeaways from TPM 2016 Chennai Port offers rail incentives to ease truck woes Mombasa completes new terminal to aid productivity LA-LB truck turn times stuck in low gear

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MARCH 16, 2016
NileDutch buys up Safmarine MPV Operator picks up Maersk's Europe-to-West Africa multipurpose ship services and operations from rival. Scorpio Bulkers sells shares; backers buy New York-listed shipowner says company directors and Lolli-Ghetti family could spend $15m in public offering. China Merchants Group tied to Baltic bid State-run conglomerate reportedly among suitors for London shipping marketplace. Gener8 to take a 'hard look' at dividend Chief financial officer wonders if payout will be valued as he gives colourful view on tough finance market. Former RS Platou investors seek Clarksons stock sales Peter Anker among those selling shares in shipbroker after the end of lock-in period. Confidence takes Teekay Offshore higher Teekay spinoff's stock up 48% so far this week as jitters over liquidity gap fade. Stock prices and special sauce block tanker mergers Peter Georgiopoulos wants to consolidate tanker market but says it is presently difficult. Poland plots shipbuilding revival Finance ministry introducing new tax breaks to boost domestic industry. Island wins green light from bondholders Norwegian owner ready to move forward with its debt restructuring after unanimous approval. RollDock acquires L&T newbuilding Dutch heavylift owner adds semi-submersible unit from Indian shipbuilder, bringing its fleet to seven. Qingdao sells six tugs to Svitzer alliance Collaboration between Chinese port and Danish company takes shape with $31.7m S&P deal. Minister: HMM restructuring on track Kim Young-suk says Korean owner's refinancing backed by watchdog and major creditor. Neepa starts Bangladesh to India run Multipurpose Harbour-1 inaugurates service from PCT to seven Indian ports. Iran says first oil to Greece due this month Oil ministry executive says important deal will move forward despite rumours of restrictions. Major management reshuffle at CSCL Restructuring Chinese company replaces chief executive, chairman and investment strategy committee. Ceyhan ready to load Kurdish crude again Greek suezmax docks in Turkish port to lift cargo after stoppage ends. Boxship crews told to watch their step Survey conducted by the Swedish Club finds that 60% of falls and slips on vessels occur on containerships. TAS AHTS delivery refused over "quality issues" Malaysian builder gears up for legal fight after two completed $13.5m ships rejected by buyer. Paragon maintains Nasdaq listing after share split Greek bulker owner regains compliance with US exchange's $1 price requirement. BW Group hires Bonfils to lead bulker drive Nordic Bulk Carriers founder joins Singaporean group as it seeks first foothold in dry cargo market. d'Amico fixes $250m of new credit Italian tanker owner completes funding for $755m newbuilding drive begun in 2012. Higher rates boost Nordic's annual profit Danish chemical tanker owner posts sharp earnings increase in line with its forecast. Cosco mulls bid for Greece's rail company Chinese giant looking to establish European land transportation network following Piraeus port takeover. Tsakos set for 'major strategic transaction' and FSRU move Chief executive says deal on subjects and LNG carrier may be converted. Hyundai Heavy hit by $100m tax bill Korean yard considering review of big demand from authorities. Maersk Line tries for $400 Europe rise Danish containership giant hiking fees from Asia next month. Cochin Shipyard eyes repair facility Indian IPO candidate wants to invest $142m in new plant. Swire Shipping to boost Port Moresby coverage Hong Kong shipowner looks to improve coverage of Papua New Guinea with enhanced service. Tidewater taps revolving credit facility Offshore vessel operator says move intended to enhance the company's liquidity position. Vard poised for luxury cruiseship orders Struggling Norwegian shipbuilder sings LOI for four luxury expedition cruise vessels. Briese Schiffahrts pleads guilty over oil pollution German shipowner's vessel banned from US waters for five years as part of punishment.

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MARCH 16, 2016
Transportation industry leaders vow to fight wildlife trafficking Ethiopian Airlines Cargo returns to Brussels Airport German 3PL opens third DC in Netherlands MarAd, U.S. Transcom warn about Merchant Marine decline XPO grows logistics business in UK U.S. steel exports see mixed results in January Executive Moves: Reading & Northern Railroad, ICC Logistics Services and Long Beach Harbor Commission Commerce finds dumping of hot-rolled steel imports Two German ocean carriers fined for oil dumping Sohar Port takes delivery of four post-Panamax cranes Industry groups urge ILWU, employers to begin 2019 contract negotiations now U.S. takes more steps to open trade, travel with Cuba Voters, business leaders split on trade views UPS ups CEO compensation again in 2015 Freight railroads challenge proposed two-person crew rule

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MARCH 16, 2016
Fujairah fuel quality trend improving after Al+Si peak in 2012 Sharp increase in average catalyst fines during 2011 and 2012 'almost certainly' linked to start of Iran sanctions. Japan's Jan bonded bunker fuel sales rise 8.7% from Dec to 2.52 mil barrels But sales of bonded MDO in January fell. Platts Survey: OPEC pumped 32.34 million barrels of crude oil per day in February Down 90,000 b/d from January. Japan's HSFO output falls 22.1% on week to 2 mil barrels for Mar 6-12 But LSFO output up 1.5% on week.

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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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

LOGISTICS

New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona

Bari

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

LOGISTICS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units

Milan

The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros

PORTS

Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted

Durres

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.

PORTS

PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Singapore

The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th

COMPANIES

US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward

London

London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping

OFFSHORE

American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea

Noted

European company develops technologies for underwater operations

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"

Rome

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

FINANCING

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

The Spice

Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Genoa

The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor

PORTS

Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

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

NEWS

Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia

Sassari

39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Noise

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

PORTS

Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant

Ancona

The new concession will last 40 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

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

››› Press Review File

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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