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BRIEFS
March 24, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Panama Canal draft restrictions now approved for ships
  • Hong Kong's Nicaragua canal building starts in August with loading dock
  • APM Terminals readies Lazaro Cardenas for TEC2 in Mexico
  • XPO signs its biggest European deal with UK frozen food giant Iceland
  • British freight forwarders seek swift end to Scottish dockers' strike
  • Low oil adds to Northern Sea Route woes, Russia shelves icebreaker plans
  • Kalmar to lay off 190 Swedes at forklift plant and hires anew in Poland
  • What others say: Hong Kong's declining port heralds a grim future
  • Brussels forwarders scramble after Islamic State bombing shuts airport
  • Strike by French air traffic controllers causes delays disruptions system wide
  • Amazon ready to buy 9.99pc of air cargo partner ATSG for US$69 million
  • British firm to boost security at Dhaka airport following UK cargo ban
  • Cargo Facts Asia 2016 meets April 19-20 to talk e-commerce in Hong Kong

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 23, 2016
  • IRISL & CMA CGM in cooperation agreement
  • Ministry of Shipping, Invest India & DP World announce 'DP World Prize - Make in India' contest for start-ups in maritime & associated sectors
  • New report shines light on vessel claims
  • Rationale behind Dangerous Goods Packing Instructions
  • SARJAK wins 'NVOCC OF THE YEAR (EXIM - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT - PROJECTS)' award at Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2016 in New Delhi
  • Bulk drug exports seen looking up
  • APM Terminals Pipavav welcomes first double-stack train from new Kathuwas Multi Modal Logistics Park
  • New Mangalore Port handles new cargo
  • Global transport leaders sign historic declaration at Buckingham Palace on shutting down illegal wildlife trafficking routes
  • New ICD in Butibori commences operations
  • Pulses imports slightly up this fiscal
  • Safeguard duties on some steel imports recommended till 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Thrice weekly to Istanbul-Halkali
  • NR's orange army starts work in Thames Valley
  • ISS expanding in Mexico
  • New president for US foreign trade council
  • A320 in streets of Tarbes
  • First Green Cargo train en route in Norway
  • Swedish Club says "mind the gap"
  • Axis and Imperial form a partnership
  • Guarulhos to start cargo incentive program
  • Inauguration of maritime knowledge hub
  • Heavy machinery producers cut jobs
  • Facelift for BDP service portal
  • Industry stalwart purchasing for GAC
  • Fledgling haulage company already expanding fleet
  • Biggest ever Boeing widebody order from Spanish carrier
  • CMA CGM steps up West Africa business
  • Orange giant raises turnover in fiscal 2015

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 23, 2016
  • CMA 2016: Shipping guru calls for new industry model
  • CMA 2016: USCG looks to expose oil spill risks
  • South Korean seafarers' union appeals to government to support ship owners
  • Pan Ocean contract is third Vale COA in a week
  • Korean authorities view Polaris Shipping as stable
  • Ship arrests in Australia triple as OW Bunker collapse continues to make waves
  • Woodside shelves USD40 billion Browse FLNG project
  • Top Indian port rejects cabotage opportunity
  • Jakarta terminal penalty scheme set for revision as officials struggle to reduce dwell time
  • India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port gives the go ahead to USD300 million channel deepening plan
  • Seven Chinese ports deny entry of North Korean ships
  • Courage Marine extends deadline for acquisition
  • CMA CGM adds Djibouti, Ethiopia to expanding Africa network

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 23, 2016
  • 'Unprecedented' market conditions bite into Asia-EU air freight rates
  • Has Air France-KLM Cargo appointed a new chief?
  • ANALYSIS - Can CEVA's turnaround plan work in time to save it from debt deadline?
  • Supply chain disruption cost $56bn last year - and there's more risk to come
  • Container shipping consolidation "a route to survival" but not if customers are lost in the process
  • Rolls-Royce reveals vision of shore-based control centres for Unmanned Cargo Ships

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 23, 2016
  • USCG issues warning on electrical deficiencies
  • Panama announces inauguration date of Canal Expansion
  • VIDEO: Future control center for unmanned ships
  • Crowley tests Cat Asset Intelligence solution
  • U.S., Cuba in agreement on navigational safety

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 23, 2016
  • Damage assessment finds fractures to hull of grounded cargo vessel
  • Green vehicle pilot program set for TNCs at Sea-Tac Airport
  • Alaska Airlines taps Shelby as corporate real estate director
  • Panama Canal Authority gives date for inauguration of expanded canal
  • ATA truck tonnage index hits new high mark during February

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 23, 2016
  • MR and LR rates show strength in pre-Easter booking
    Long-haul trades before holiday offer support to product tanker rates
  • Panamax bulker rates down on week, but recovering
    Renewed strength seen in ECSA trades ahead of Easter holiday
  • Pioneer Marine cancels five handysize newbuilding contracts
    Mutually agreed decision to free up to $30m in pre-delivery instalment payments
  • Laliotis emerges as buyer of two auctioned Turkish kamsarmaxes
    Allied Shipbroking says bulker prices now encouraging new 'scavenger' mentality
  • OSG withdraws share offering
    Withdrawal highlights difficulty of raising capital in today's shipping industry through IPOs and public debt transactions
  • CMA hears grim forecast for seaborne dry bulk demand
    Shift towards consumer-driven commodities and LNG as preferred energy source bad omen for dry cargo owners
  • BSM and Optimum team up for third-party passenger vessel management
    Schulte Group company re-enters passenger sector in league with Celestyal Cruises affiliate
  • Charter market slow off the mark
    Overcapacity and soft demand halts spring fixture frenzy
  • Hapag-Lloyd back in black with 2015 net profit of €114m
    Update: German container line now among the top performers, says chief executive Rolf Habben Jansen
  • US owner Tote confirms conversion of two vessels to run off LNG
    West coast Jones Act vessels need to have new dual-fuel engines installed rather than have gas conversion kits for existing engines
  • Stopford: Shipping is facing a fourth revolution and owners will not like it
    Leading analyst outlines upheaval that will emerge in shipping as modern technology is better utilised
  • Courage Marine extends deadline for acquisition of Chinese logistics firm
    Additional time needed to finalise terms of agreement
  • Precious Shipping offloads another handysize bulk carrier
    Vessel sold for $1.51m to company incorporated in Singapore
  • Pan Ocean secures 20-year iron ore shipping contract with Vale
    Company to transport around 32m tonnes of iron ore from Brazil to countries including China and Malaysia
  • China Ocean Industry Group scraps acquisition deal for stake in Jiangxi Gas
    Company decides to terminate acquisition agreements as market conditions in China have deteriorated
  • General Electric, HHI and Lloyd's Register launch project to develop new containership design
    Project aims to explore feasibility of creating gas turbine-driven ship designs for commercial cargo transportation
  • US and Cuba sign pact on maritime navigation safety
    Countries will collaborate in areas such as hydrography, oceanography, geodesy and related services of common interest
  • Australia's Woodside puts Browse floating LNG project on hold
    Decision comes amid sharp drop in LNG prices and massive oversupply

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 23, 2016
  • SOLAS slowly and unevenly takes shape worldwide
  • FMCSA says inspectors will order recalled Volvo trucks off roads
  • Oakland joins West Coast peers with strong February performance
  • Houston container volume inched up in February
  • VIDEO: Rolls-Royce unveils its vision for the future of shipping
  • Scandal forces Brazil terminal operator to consider sale of shares
  • Brussels airport still in lockdown - but cargo flights set to resume
  • ILA's Daggett fires back at Newark mayor over hiring
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts first net profit since 2010
  • India's Shreyas Shipping expands fleet
  • Tanjung Priok reworks dwell time reduction effort after shipper complaints
  • Southeast Asia growth takes edge off slowing China, Kerry Logistics says
  • Djibouti calls boost CMA CGM's growing Africa coverage

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 23, 2016
  • Pangaea Logistics trims quarterly loss
    US bulker operator ends year on positive note, with an annual profit as operating margins improved.
  • Lords take a look at Res Cogitans appeal
    Top UK legal minds review will be closely watched by shipowners facing double jeopardy in OW Bunker case.
  • Panama sets startup date for wider canal
    Inauguration scheduled for 26 June as expansion project reaches 97% completion.
  • Paddy Rodgers: A bull in the tanker shop
    Euronav chief executive rejects analyst predictions of a downward trend in VLCC rates.
  • Lolli-Ghetti and funds join Bugbee in buying
    Three more investors reveal increased interest in the New York-listed Scorpio Bulkers.
  • Pioneer cancels five, talks opportunities
    Chief executive Pankaj Khanna says deal clears runway for years and creates new firepower.
  • Bay Ferries sources ship for US-Canada run
    Sources says operator will bring in government-owned fast ferry Puerto Rico.
  • Hapag in the black after four years
    German boxship owner claims it has returned among top performers with $127.5m profit in 2015.
  • Chateauvieux: no plan to delist Bourbon
    French offshore group's chairman responds to report that he is considering making offer for rest of company.
  • Punctured cargoship refloated off Norway
    Selvaagslund heading to Floro for further damage assessments.
  • Multiple fractures suffered by bulker
    Significant damage reported to Japanese vessel that hit submerged object in Columbia River.
  • Frontline CEO Macleod mops up stock
    Robert Hvide Macleod spends $162,000 on shares in John Fredriksen-backed owner.
  • Pertamina cargoship sinks off Indonesia
    Cargoship goes down on Tagulandang island after running aground on reef.
  • Lolli-Ghetti and GRM join Bugbee in buying
    Two more investors reveal increased interest in the New York-listed Scorpio Bulkers.
  • ER Offshore wins term deal for PSV
    ER Georgina to work on up to three wells for UK's Zennor Petroleum.
  • OSG deletes IPO filing after finding alternate route
    US owner formally brings down the curtain on initial public offering.
  • Eagle Bulk given another week
    US-listed bulker owner misses deadline to finalise debt restructuring.
  • Farstad sends AHTS to Australia
    Norwegian owner moving vessel from Singapore for Woodside on 17-month deal.
  • Petrobras stretches Seadrill drillship contract
    Brazilian oil major will keep Norwegian company's vessel under its umbrella until late 2019.
  • Official: Panama Canal ready in June or July
    Problems surrounding the project now resolved but Seaspan boss doesn't see east US ports benefitting from it.
  • Man stabbed on ship at Marsa yard
    Libyan suffers serious neck injuries in argument on vessel at Maltese shipyard.
  • 'Significant' water ingress in grounding
    Pumps working furiously to keep general cargoship afloat off Norway.
  • Bugbee buys up Scorpio Bulkers stock
    President dips into his own pocket to snap up stock in dry cargo specialist.
  • Ezra seeks to loosen bond covenants
    It wants to make amendments to trust deed to increase operational and financial flexibility.
  • Browse postponement could impact FLNG technology
    Decision suggests costs are not low enough to compete with conventional LNG developments.
  • Woodside Petroleum postpones Browse LNG project
    Current economic and market environment prompts backers to halt floating LNG development.
  • Ezra seeks to loosen bond convenants
    It wants to make amendments to trust deed to increase operational and financial flexibility.
  • Banks' wariness could get even worse
    Alternative lenders say bank lending will be harder to come by in coming years.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 23, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: Expanded Panama Canal to officially open June 26

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 23, 2016
  • EIA says US fuel oil stocks up on large USGC build
    Stocks for the week totaled 45.977 million barrels, a build of 703,000 barrels from the previous week.
  • Singapore bunker fuel supplier Equatorial to offer low sulfur MGO in April
    Demand for low sulfur MGO is expected grow globally as ports implement emission control areas.
  • Panama Canal sets draft restrictions from April 18 due to drought
    In shipping advisory on Monday, the authority set the maximum allowable draft to 11.89 meters (39 feet).
  • US fuel oil prices highest since December despite lukewarm fundamentals
    USAC 1%S fuel oil has weakened to crude since December, as winter fuel oil demand for power generation has evaporated with warmer weather in the USAC.
  • Marine diesel sales in Panama triple in 2015 on ECA regulations
    The AMP also reported that total sales of fuel oil and marine diesel in Panama rose 16% to 3.7 million mt in 2015.

›››File
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
››› Meetings File
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
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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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