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BRIEFS

March 1, 2017

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Hapag-Lloyd 2016 profit up 2.7pc to US$642 million as revenue falls 12.5pc Hapag-Lloyd warns shippers to and from Spain to brace for dock strikes China Cosco and Chery agree to auto shipping partnership China bans coal imports from North Korea in response to missile test CMA CGM to takes slots on two Europe-US 'THE Alliance' services Westports predicts 1-5pc box volume growth as alliances shift DHL to recruit 900 for expanded Americas hub at Cincinnati airport DSV 2016 results show positive impact from UTi's integration RUSCON takes over top Russian logistics company SLG-Operating Zimbabwe grain millers want 40pc tariffs on South African imported corn IAG profit up 8.6pc to US$530 million as revenue declines 6.6pc DHL and Huawei join in 'internet of things' partnership Moscow Sheremetyevo 2016 volumes up 30pc to 231,000 tonnes

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017
"K" Line (India) Shipping Pvt. Ltd becomes member of INSA Bhavani Group organises blood donation camp, renovates adivasi schools as part of CSR activity Cargo Consolidators India Pvt. Ltd announces new facility in Gujarat ZIM launching new India - East-Med/Black Sea string HAROPA ports see increasing maritime trade with India Kandla Port achieves new berthing record Technologically advanced Latin America container terminal open for business Vehicles contracted by govt departments set to mandatorily have electronic toll tags Commerce Minister highlights initiatives to develop strong India-CLMV vertical within ASEAN market India & ADB sign $375 m in loans & grants for first phase of East Coast Economic Corridor India supersedes China in compound growth of locally-made retail & lifestyle exports

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Reinforcing network with new deals Higher cranes for port of Oakland Twofold increase in warehouse space Special Siemens division creates CDO post Virgin Atlantic Cargo strengthening UK/USA ties Inaugurating new storage facility in Mexico ZIM's network ready this April KTZE deploying new GT reefers across Asia Lubeck's voice in Finland Kenya re-awarded top FAA safety category Flourishing in US southeast region Hapag-Lloyd making money in 2016 Cargo-Partner celebrating in Central China India: new inspection cars to increase rail safety FELB launches new Asia-Europe LCL rail service

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017
ABS strengthens vessel cyber safety connections More container consolidation on the cards, Saade tells TPM 2017 Havila Shipping to sell seven ships as it seals restructuring deal Box ships converted to heavy-load ro-ro coasters Golden Ocean cuts loss and sees early signs of market recovery Pacific Basin optimistic despite 2016 loss Maybulk slashes loss for 2016 Frontline cautious on outlook as full-year results released Seadrill may file for bankruptcy protection if restructuring not complete by end of April, company warns Hapag-Lloyd avoids operational loss China eyes port stakes in the Philippines as it seeks to expand influence in the South China Sea Safer and 'greener' ship recycling should be common goal, conference told Losses for Nam Cheong, Miclyn Express Offshore DSME to sell stake in ship finance company HMM on course for financial stability, company says Pan Ocean confirms order for open-hatch cargo ships SK Shipping to split as it aims to restructure

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017
XPO chief shrugs off Teamsters protest and promotes driverless trucks HMM and creditor bank mount PR offensive as carrier restructures American Airlines Cargo gets foothold in Africa with HAE link-up Weak rates in 2016 impact Hapag-Lloyd revenue and profits Pressure for safer container packing and stowage must go global Express cargo's big shift... to lower revenue Kramer Group to set up cold store facility and launch barge shuttle at Rotterdam

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Harley Marine takes delivery of Tier 4-compliant tug President Trump to visit Newport News Shipbuilding Eastern picks Rolls-Royce equipment for OPC program Stena Line signs up for MAN online monitoring 184 shipbuilders graduate from NNS Apprentice School Spurned again by DHT, Frontline goes bargain shopping DOF sells 2001-built UT755L

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Yard Talk \| Trump's (non) impact on US shipbuilders New administration's policies could boost shipbuilding demand, but much needs to go right Rodolphe Saadé forecasts more consolidation as CMA CGM keeps watch for takeover targets Update: French line's chief executive says more to come after unprecedented wave of merger and acquisition activity in 2016 Tanker charter activities for US-bound shipments slow down Benchmark suezmax rates on Baltic Exchange largely stable Improve shipping policies or lose out, Brussels told Deloitte report calls for overarching EU policy on shipping Hong Kong aims to strengthen 'golden era' of UK maritime relations Brexit no barrier to London-Hong Kong maritime services play, says Hong Kong transport minister Digitalisation of shipping industry requires collective action Industry leaders warn that companies need to be proactive in shaping and regulating the digital future, or risk being left behind Frontline made second failed bid for DHT Raised share exchange ratio still not enough to seal the deal Pacific Basin posts steeper losses in 2016 But operating cash flow remains positive at $50m VLCCs slump to five-month low Spot earnings slump to level last seen in October 2016 amid Opec worries and refinery maintenance Go-slows costing Valencia $2.7m per day Vessels on diversion as port bears the brunt of Spanish labour dispute Höegh reaps rewards of record LNG export volumes Oslo-based FSRU company sees bright future in floating import terminals Frontline 2016 net income dragged down by impairments, contract provisions Group expects market will start to improve in 2018 as newbuilding deliveries slow and scrapping picks up Golden Ocean trims full-year 2016 losses New building delays results in aggregate price reductions of $15.3m Maybulk narrows net losses in 2016 Results improved as impairment losses decreased Stronger supramax demand boosts rates Sentiment remains positive in both the Atlantic and Pacific basins The end of an era for ultra large boxships Container shipping now needs to focus on service and stabilising rates Maersk Line digitalisation plan has 'massive cost-saving potential' Important step taken in simplifying the transport process with a trial in Europe-US east coast trades MSI sees encouraging prospects for container shipping Stronger rates expected as the market is reaching a balance Hapag-Lloyd operating profit slumps EBIT down 65.6%in 2016, as ailing freight rates take their toll Forwarder hits back against union complaints XPO Logistics chief defends company's stance as activists disrupt TPM conference Oil refiners cannot produce enough low-sulphur fuel for ships by 2020 High fuel costs will push up Middle East-Japan VLCC rates by $1 per barrel, says Wood Mackenzie

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Carriers: US demurrage-detention proposal could add congestion Ocean overcapacity to continue pricing pressure Regional US LTL truckers outpace larger competitors Contracts about more than price, CMA CGM head tells BCOs Still no agreement on NY-NJ chassis pool JNPT initiative to speed imports gains steam NYK's Nixon: Merger won't impact service contracts Barnhart to move NASA space launch component Maersk: Data digitalization has 'humongous' potential Russian customs to overhaul filing process Higher trans-Pac contracts forecast, but how much? China weighs Belt and Road projects in Philippines APMT's new Mexico terminal handles first vessel Hapag-Lloyd sees strong 2017 start after profit shrank last year Portland sets stage to restore container service

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Tufton Oceanic hunts London stock listing Veteran shipping investor gearing up $150m IPO in diversified play on second-hand assets. Deep Sea refuses to make loss-making deals John Fredriksen-backed offshore vessel owner reveals year-long AHTS charter but reports 19 vessels in layup and a deeper quarterly loss. Study: IMO sulphur rules to cost $60bn Wood Mackenzie sees big changes in bunkering market as sulphur cap looms. Wilbur Ross joins Trump administration Shipping investor sworn in as commerce secretary after 72-27 vote in US Senate. Ship Finance wants its banks in 'balanced solution' for Seadrill Meanwhile, Indonesia's Apexindo handing back jack-up rig though agrees to pay maintenance and crewing. DHT Holdings says second Frontline bid 'wholly inadequate' Takeover target claims latest all-stock offer still understates its potential contribution; executives offer to meet Frontline. Tracking of LNG-tanker collision emerges Indian suezmax collides with LPG ship after striking LNG carrier. Flex LNG: 'strong backing' from Fredriksen Oslo-listed owner evaluating new LNGC deals with wealthy shareholder's help. ECSA urges EU policies to become global Shipowners association says the continent needs to improve its existing maritime framework. Ship Finance profit slumps but edges above analyst estimates Fredriksen-led, New York-listed shipowner sees positive signs in dry-bulk market and looks to increase 'asset exposure'. Golar LNG: cargoes to ramp up by year's end LNG vessel owner notes rates have eased, but spot ship availability is also lower. Frontline calls tanker price floor as DHT interest simmers Robert Hvide Macleod believes DSME resales may mark bottom of cycle and hopes DHT will come to the table. Diana Shipping stretches Cargill bulker deal Greek owner almost doubles its money on post-panamax charter renewal. Tallink passenger volumes hit new record Baltic Sea ro-pax group also raises profit in fourth quarter. EMAS Chiyoda Subsea seeks Chapter 11 Subsea 7 behind new funding package as company seeks protection in Texas courtroom. Green recycling sees little uptake Owners stick with commercial considerations over responsible ship recycling, conference hears. Hoegh MLP follows parent on payout New York-listed Hoegh LNG Partners pledges higher distribution on back of Hoegh LNG's own dividend surprise. Subsea 7 scoops Cooper gas field contract Australian deal valued at up to $150m by offshore vessel company. Oceanteam closes in on refinancing Dutch offshore owner set to reveal new terms of vital deal with bondholders. More crew turn to ISWAN for help Nautilus' Mark Dickinson calls on Europe to protect seafarers' rights from Brussels. BW Offshore climbs on positive guidance BW Catcher progress draws investor gaze amid messy fourth quarter for one-off items. Pac Basin loss widens in bulker doldrums But owner says it out-performed record-low handy and supramax markets. Seadrill sinks on restructuring concern Driller's stock slips amid fresh warning it may file for Chapter 11 if debt deal not struck. Standard Drilling poised for more Oystein Stray Spetalen's PSV venture pledges further acquisitions as profit rises. Dof continues clear out of veteran ships PSV Skandi Waveney sold to company outside Norway as contract expires. Hapag-Lloyd profit up in fourth quarter Annual result weaker, but volumes increased after CSAV merger.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Carriers express opposition to FMC on detention and demurrage petition The World Shipping Council (WSC), the trade association that represents 22 container carriers operating about 90 percent of the industry's ... Blaze lights up Port Arthur Wood pellets went ablaze at the Port of Port Arthur in eastern Texasyesterday afternoon, causing a massive fire on a conveyor belt near the... HMM inks consortium with two Korean carriers Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM)signed a consortium agreement in Seoul on Tuesday with two smaller intra-Asia carriers - Sinokor Merchant Mari... Americold expands Utah distribution center Americold, a warehousing and food logistics company, will add 6.5 million cubic feet of capacity to its Clearfield, Utah distribution cente... APMT Lazaro Cardenas opens for business APM Terminals (APMT) Lazaro Cardenas is officially open for business, and received its first vessel call Monday with the arrival of the 9,6... Commentary: Feds offer tips on port productivity The Commerce Department last month issued a report listing best practices ports should consider adopting to optimize efficiency and improve... XPO's Jacobs: Teamsters 'out of control' Tensions were running high at the Journal of Commerce's annual TPM Conference in Long Beach, Calif. on Monday as the Teamsters organized pr... ICTSI, Port of Portland, Ore. agree to lease termination The Port of Portland and a U.S. subsidiary of Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) said late Monday th...

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017
External: Wired Bunkering Cruise line Carnival completes 60th scrubber installation The company plans to have 85 vessels in total fitted with the technology by the end of 2020 IMO's global sulfur cap rule may cost shippers up to extra $60 bil annually: Wood Mackenzie Costs to compliance will be significant as the huge demand shift from HSFO to MGO will likely increase bunker costs up to four times from the current level REFINERY NEWS: Saudi Aramco to acquire 50% in Petronas' RAPID RAPID is part of Petronas' Pengerang Integrated Complex, or PIC, which is almost 60% complete, with start-up at the refinery on track for 2019 FUTURES: Crude edges higher on supportive supply cut comments INTERVIEW: Gibraltar 'making good headway' with LNG bunkering plans "The global availability and sustained competitive pricing of LNG makes it the potential fuel of choice after the 2020 sulfur cap, in comparison to the other less tried-and-tested options" ANALYSIS: China appetite for OPEC crude robust, N American cargoes make inroads Arbitrage opportunity and weak freight rates have whetted the appetite of refiners in China

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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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