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BRIEFS

October 18, 2016

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Zim offers Pacific north west service to US and Canada via Prince Rupert Panama tender Corozal call goes out to APMT, Terminal Link, PSA and TIL Only Hong Kong's OOCL and Maersk Line escape Drewry's 'distress' zone Korea's corporate giants Samsung and Hyundai drag down nation's exports Kingston Wharves takes in Liebherr Maritime Crane, biggest in Caribbean ATA economist forecasts continued growth in US trucking volume EU-Canada trade pact provisionally cleared by German top court NYK jointly develops anti-rust agent that reduces costs and workloads Heathrow cargo meet November 22-23 focuses on pharma ground handling Delta's quarterly net profit down 4pc to US$1.26 billion, sales off 6pc Singapore Airlines Cargo signs with Zodiac for 2,000 light weight ULDs Cathay feels pressure from competition from over the border In-house researcher sees good times ahead for Nippon Express after slump

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OCTOBER 17, 2016
Asia to Northern Europe spot rates up BCHAA elects office-bearers & managing committee members for 2016-18 Consolidation & risk management seen as new industry model for dry bulk shipowners DP World recognised as 'Best Company for Investor Relations, Middle East' Glander International Bunkering boosts its global footprint by merging with Scandinavian Bunkering AS Liberia trials class & statutory e-certificates on ClassNK ships ZIM to offer additional Asia-Pacific North West service Port of Antwerp inaugurates striking new headquarters Stakeholders deliberate on better container traffic movement between Chennai Port & hinterland PSA invests in China's largest inland railway container terminal network Sabari Logistics Solutions partners with DLI for domestic rake movement between Delhi & Chennai Schenker India to handle warehouse operations for Volkswagen Group Sales Exports show signs of revival Govt committed to reducing logistics challenges & facilitating exports Rationalisation of procedures in handling exporters' obligations under EPCG authorisations New batch of Export Import Workshop from Nov. 19

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Austempered ductile iron bulk production launched Next big IPO of Chinese logistics company ATA: Total truck volumes to grow Liberian Registry on its way to e-certificates Emergency delieveries by drones in Rwanda Increasing safety by investing in rail improvements St. Louis 3PL welcomes logistics veteran Yacht for the Gulf Atlas Air extends B737 fleet through conversions Delivering latest Harry Potter all across France New CFO for CMA CGM Investments in rail line through Mississippi Emirates Skycargo now with freighter in Norway Arkas and Seago running REX together

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OCTOBER 17, 2016
MPP ship operator Flinter files for insolvency Bunkering back to normal in South Korea Prepare for years of excess capacity pain, say carriers and analysts Ocean Yield cancels ethylene carrier from collapsed Chinese yard STX O&S needs to cut personnel costs by 50% Ezion Holdings reschedules loan repayments and delays rig deliveries Korean lawmakers want more Seoul support for Hanjin Seorae Sea Merchant Corp seeks bankruptcy protection Mombasa vows to rebuild transhipment volumes

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OCTOBER 17, 2016
SEKO signs on with Alibaba as retailers and forwarders link up to boost e-commerce Hanjin under fire in US court over lack of liability insurance for chassis Overcapacity may hit Caribbean transhipment ports following Panama Canal expansion Hyperloop One nets $50m more investment as first full transport system test looms Consumers trust Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and the post office over Google for drone deliveries President opens new air cargo handling facility in Accra

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OCTOBER 17, 2016
NNS names Mary Cullen VP nuclear propulsion Gateway Dredging takes delivery of TSGI designed towboat Cammell Laird lays research ship keel Havila sells PSV for aquafarming operations TAO-205 oilers to have Rolls-Royce propellers and gensets Another Navy officer pleads guilty in Fat Leonard case

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OCTOBER 17, 2016
Venezuela cocaine bust ship appeal refused B Atlantic owners left with ruling that standard war risk policies do not cover drug smuggling Golar Power charters FSRU Golar Nanook for 25 years Deal will generate earnings of $39m per year for burgeoning new company Cosco Shipping takes stake in Italian port Vado Container Terminal set to be a semi-automated facility that can host ultra large containerships Odfjell sells stake in Oman tank terminal for $130m Focus is on growth in core markets Houston and Rotterdam US Gulf and South America strength supports handysize bulker earnings But European and Pacific markets see little activity Teekay sells last MR product tanker Earning power of product tankers in 2016 has not been as strong as last year CIMC warns of net losses ahead Terminated SinoPacific Offshore acquisition and weak global economy could mean losses of up to $51.2m for container leasing company International operator sought for new Egyptian box terminal Damietta Port Authority looks to global player for proposed second box facility with developer on board HMM eyes Hanjin's Asia-US assets HMM currently reviewing the fit and feasibility of an asset purchase Rising bunkers to hit liner operators in third quarter Box lines expected to suffer $1.2bn cash flow blow from higher costs Non-payment of hire: a clear message to charterers A UK Court of Appeal ruling brings welcome clarity for shipowners facing defaults in time charter hire Rosneft and Trafigura buy Indian oil refinery and port assets for $13bn Takeover of Essar Oil includes $2bn for Vadinar oil port in western India and paves way for Russia-India oil flows Nakilat nine-month net profit weighed by operating expenses Higher operating expenses outweigh rise in total revenue Profit slumps 91% at Cosco's specialist shipping business Weaker performance comes amid dismal shipping market Oldendorff buys eight secondhand dry bulk carriers Company has acquired 17 secondhand bulk carriers for delivery over 2016 and 2017 over the past 12 months Maritime UK outlines opt-out clause in Brexit tonnage tax blueprint 'Menu-based' scheme would let owners pick and chose tonnage tax details Ocean Yield terminates vessel order at Sinopacific yard Move comes amid Sinopacific's bankrutpcy proceedings CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering Co deputy manager quits Chinese shipbuilder has yet to win any new commercial vessel orders this year, Clarksons data shows. K Line makes adjustments on North Vietnam ro-ro service route One of the changes includes an additional sailing per month

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OCTOBER 17, 2016
Chassis provider warns of Hanjin sending uninsured equipment on US highways Matthew flooding still slowing truck, rail shipments in North Carolina Low rates cut profits for intermodal trucker J.B. Hunt Authorities blame private terminals for JNPT's import plan problems Virginia ILA official pleads guilty to $1 million fraud DP World invests $50M to develop tube container transport APM Terminals sells stakes in Italy terminals to Cosco, Qingdao Port Used Panamax container ship values plunging Indian public ports accelerate container rail drive to hinterland US forwarders, NVO urged to file Hanjin claims immediately Mombasa vows to rebuild transshipment volumes TPP offers trade boost amid slow growth, economist says No escape from grim liner overcapacity, warn carriers and analysts

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OCTOBER 17, 2016
Golar Power deal could deliver value boost Analysts say details of first project announcement for Golar LNG joint venture are better than expected. WWS hands PSVs control to Tschudi Norwegian owner is left with four idle ships as Dutch firm gets commercial management of two units. Clarksons surveys depth of downturn Shipbroking giant's rate index hit record low in August amid some of toughest conditions since financial crisis. Paragon pushes back bond swap deadline New York-listed bulker owner taking more time to finish debt-for-equity exchange after just 11.3% agree to sign up. STX axe adds to Frontline firepower Analysts say Fredriksen-backed owner now has over $300m to support fleet growth. Clarksons surveys depth of market downturn Shipbroking giant's rate index hit record low in August amid some of toughest conditions since financial crisis. VLCC prices tick back to two-year lows Pending Metrostar sale to Alafouzos would be lowest price paid for a resale VLCC since 2014, data shows. Sewol salvage could drag on into 2017 Poor visibility could see massive project exceed target deadline by more than six months. Polarcus teams with TGS on seismic surveys Oslo-listed company will jointly develop 3D projects aiming at higher vessel utilization. Bakkafrost buys Havila supply ship Restructuring Norwegian owner offloads 2005-built ship into the Faroe Islands. Golar Power strikes first big charter deal Joint venture of Golar LNG and Stonepeak locks FSRU into new 25-year agreement in Brazil. Varada VLCC going under the hammer Veteran ABG-controlled tanker put up for sale again in Hong Kong. Hyundai Heavy in management reshuffle Seoul-listed shipbuilder reveals a shake-up in key leadership positions. Gotland sells share in products tanker Swedish owner offloads another vessel as profit falls. Oldendorff adds to bulker shopping spree German owner has now bought 17 secondhand vessels in just 12 months. Lindsay Blee expands to Colombia Marine fuel broker starts up new partnership with Cartagena-based CI Petrobunkers. Laid-up ro-pax sold at auction Polish-built Adriatica I leaves Italian port after three years. Cocaine found in box bound for PIL ship Mexican authorities seize more than 100 kilos of drugs hidden in container with electric showers. MMA Offshore shifts West African ships Accommodation barge also sold as Australian owner copes with downturn. Liner giants in toll talks with Suez Canal Maersk Line, CMA CGM and MSC are reportedly negotiating paying fees in advance to get a discount. Wilson Sons clinches $34m loan Brazilian offshore player borrows cash from Santander to buy cranes. Radiant snares second LPG carrier order Bangladesh shipyard to construct another gas ship for Omera Petroleum. Hanjin denies contacting Maersk, MSC over assets sale Korean owner says it did not reach out to overseas lines regarding the disposal of its Asia-US business. Safaei replaced at NITC Surprise shake-up in senior management at Iranian tanker giant Pacific Princess prangs Nice breakwater Cruise ship reportedly suffers ingress of water after hitting embankment in French tourist city. Nakilat sees minor fall in third quarter profit Long-term charters help world's largest shipper of LNG ride out current market turmoil. Ensco takes four jack-ups out of lay-up US driller's ability to reactive drilling rigs a sign that the market "is primed for recovery".

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OCTOBER 17, 2016
Port of Zeebrugge to expand ro-ro capacity The Port of Zeebrugge has plans to grow its automotive volumes by as much as 40 percent, according to a statement from the port authority. ... Freight Rate Roundup: Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd issued freight rate increases on various trades. Maersk Line announced FAK rate increa... Airlines ground fire-prone Samsung smartphones The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration put in place an emergency order Oc... ITC begins accepting MTB petitions In preparation for the next miscellaneous tariff bill before Congress, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has begun accepting pe... Executive Moves: The Greenbrier Cos. and an international trade law firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg (ST&R) has hired Steven Brotherton , a respected authority on export controls and economic sanctions, t...

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OCTOBER 17, 2016
Bunker prices rise in Peru, Ecuador amid delays, cost increases High sulfur bunker fuel prices in Peru and Ecuador climbed on Monday as the result of unexpected production delays and pricing decisions at state-run refineries Oil complex weakens as more Iranian crude set to hit market NYMEX November crude settled 41 cents lower at $49.94/b. ICE December Brent settled down 43 cents at $51.52/b ANALYSIS: Run cuts likely to spur US crude build, product draws again Potential refined product draws will support the oil complex at a time when upward momentum from a tentative OPEC supply agreement has appeared to run its course. European Q3 indicator refining margin falls to two-year low: Total Total, Europe's biggest refiner, said the average Q3 margins indicator fell to $25.5/mt ($3.50/b), down from $35/mt in Q2 and $54.8/mt in the third quarter of 2015 Maritime crime declined across world's key hot spots in Q3: Dryad Piracy incidents in South East Asia, with the exception of Sulu Sea, are at their lowest since 2009 Bad weather halts loading at Novorossiisk's Sheskharis oil terminal Sources said bunkering operations are also likely to have been affected by the halt to loadings External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A Bunker broker Lindsay Blee teams up with Colombian partner Bunker fuel brokerage Lindsay Blee has signed a marketing and distribution deal with Colombia-based CI Petrobunkers External: Wired Bunkering External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. FUTURES: Oil prices rangebound on US rig count, stable dollar FUTURES: Oil prices a tad lower but hold above $50/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:
	-	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

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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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