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BRIEFS

December 7, 2017

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CMA CGM to levy Asia-Mideast/Med/ECSA rate increases Maersk still leads as biggest box carrier with Hamburg Sud buyout Japan's trade surplus up 21pc in October, exports up 2pc Containership fleet tops 21 million TEU mark, reports Alphaliner Fall in US scrap paper exports to accelerate on tighter rules Seattle, Tacoma up 6pc to 2.45 million TEU in first 10 months Sino-Canada talks stall, China balks at too many trendy strings attached Container lessors see sellers' market with global shipping upturn ERTMS threatens competitiveness of Dutch railways Bangladesh starts WTO pilot scheme to cut port congestion Forwarders go hi-tech to beat digital logistics disruptors AirBridgeCargo 10-month volume up 15pc to 575,000 tonnes in 2017 Irish-owned Safair and Airlink seek South Africa's okay to unite Air cargo screening expected to grow 6pc a year till 2021: study Asia Pacific airlines cargo grows 5.8pc in October: AAPA

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
GAC wins excellence in logistics award London P&I Club warns of increased risk at congested Chittagong anchorage MOL & others jointly earn AIP for design of LNG-powered coal carrier Latvia's Riga port seeks enhanced cooperation with India India likely to operationalise INSTC next month New Logistics Division created in Department of Commerce FIEO welcomes Mid-Term Review of Foreign Trade Policy Govt revises tariff value of various products RBI maintains status quo on key rates Revised FTP will make Indian exports more competitive, says Minister

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GAC Samudera - 3PL partner for Cussons Estonians first Europeans to operate CRJ200 SF New brand for Swiss headhunting and HR company Major client anchors in Lubeck Logistics for urea and ammonia plant New project in Southampton Massport hires Gleason for business development CMA CGM cashing out in Los Angeles Enhancing rail network to Arctic region From Nigeria to Dubai Changing platforms: from Inttra to Xeneta Three more companies join Daseke China trains ramp up Duisport volumes New rail line opens in Central Asia Iata predicts next cargo record year More hinterland connections for port of Zeebrugge

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
Southeast Asia looks to capitalise on China's Belt and Road East Africa attracts Belt and Road investment Brexit fears prompts P&I European mainland move Lloyd's marine insurer explains US platform launch Port group ABP seeks to boost UK's Brexit economy with launch of 'rejuvenated' property arm How Middle East can benefit from China's Belt and Road initiative Fujian Guohang orders three bulk carriers at Wuchang Shipbuilding MOL wins preliminary approval for LNG-fuelled bulk carrier Sembcorp Marine poised to win Shell FPU project Samsung HI's stock price tumbles on forecast loss, capital increase Polemis tankers get highest scrap price in India in 2017 DSME successfully sues over failed shipyard project

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
Hamburg Süd fleet could be cut as Maersk faces up to takeover conditions Blog alert on the ease of cyber attacks on ships was pure scaremongering The ACID test for air freight safety: successfully sharing incident data ICAO backs new air cargo rules on lithium batteries and other dangerous goods More market-leading brands join the fight against the trade in fake goods APMT backs off from selling facilities at India's Pipavav port UPS, overwhelmed by online orders, warns of delivery delays

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
VIDEO: VT Halter Marine launches second LNG-fueled Crowley ConRo Shell Marine books major COSCO Shipping marine lubricants order Resolve strengthens client services team MOL plans to use LNG to fuel a coal carrier MAN's ME-GI and ME-LGI engines mark operating hour milestone Underwater permanent repair means no delay for chemical tanker De Nora names Kyriacou GM of Balpure BWMS business unit

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
Angelicoussis greenlights first FSRU in new LNG spree Maran Gas adds optional second regas unit to original deal with DSME and orders two more carriers Christmas cheer engulfs dry bulk owners Positivity expected to continue through next year as market is in balance, but participants need to refrain from newbuilding orders BW LPG expects Marcus Hook exports to mainly benefit VLGCs Energy Transfer Partners' Mariner East 2 pipeline widely predicted to boost LPG tanker demand in 2018 Tanker owners optimistic over 2018 earnings prospects Scrapping and falling oil stocks could trigger market recovery, leading owners say DryLog buys two Mitsui supramaxes Peter Livanos-backed company said to have exercised purchase options Ridgebury Tankers confirms deal for four VLCCs Riverstone-backed firm looks at four-year investment span to sidestep regulatory hurdles Asian shipbuilders join the IMO Ninety percent of global shipbuilders now have direct influence in the IMO Period rates for tankers pressured by limited charter interest The S&P market is active, with several sale and leaseback deals seen China consolidates its power in Top 10 box ports 2017 As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at how China's dominance in the... Daily Briefing As our recently published Outlook 2018 series showed, conditions are ripe for a sustained market recovery in many sectors -... Shippers versus carriers: from confrontation to collaboration Relations between carriers and shippers have been strained in the past, but with renewed effort there is scope to bring... Vitol to take Latvian Shipping private Extraordinary shareholders' meeting to be held on December 20 Australia provides $78m to integrate maritime safety services Government funding over a 10-year period to help shipping transition to a national system versus state-specific, with the Australian Maritime... Samsung Heavy Industries to raise $1.4bn through share offering Part of the proceeds will go toward paying off corporate bonds and other debt maturing in 2018 MOL secures approval in principle for LNG-powered bulker Vessel is designed with the LNG fuel tank at the stern to optimise cargo capacity Chinese ports set for boost from robust global trade and sector consolidation Government-driven consolidation of Chinese port sector is nowhere near the end, says OCBC Research Shipping industry groups call for ban on carriage of high-sulphur fuel oil A ban on the carriage of fuel oil with content exceeding 0.5% sulphur will help prepare for the full implementation... Aluminium demand to grow 4% a year over next five years, says Rio Tinto Improved demand scenario likely to continue over a 15-year span and present opportunities for dry bulk vessel owners DSME fined for late issuing of subcontractors' contracts Shipbuilder issued a total of 1,143 contracts only after subcontractors had started work Sembcorp Marine unit inks pact with Shell for floating production facility Vessel will be deployed to the Mississippi Canyon in the US IACS chairman reiterates call for pro-investment rules to boost new technology adoption Association in the process of adapting regulations to new requirements and removing regulatory barriers, says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
NY-NJ truckers wary as chassis depot exits APM Terminals ILA-USMX contract talks break off over automation Truckers step up ELD protests as mandate looms New Russian rail operator set to boost competition Cosco given EU green light for OOIL takeover Air cargo rates soar in peak season frenzy Maersk: Indian reforms put trade on path for growth Latin America tops Maersk's trade lanes after Hamburg Süd takeover

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
Grupo TMM to spin off indebted subsidiary Mexican shipowner to sell 85% of its interest in TMM Division Maritima to remove subsidiary's debt from balance sheet. Solvang shareholders tender to Steensland Latest offer from group backed by chairman receives nominal interest as market price above offer. Pyxis Tankers plots new $4.8m equity raise New York-listed tanker owner looks to offer stock to private investors, possibly to lower debt. China's ICBC sale-leaseback book hits $10bn Popularity of sale-leasebacks is fueling growth of Chinese lessors, says ICBC executive. obensmith shares lessons from bulker market 'depression' Genco Shipping chief guides on the right levels of debt and dividend payments. Crowley realigns shipping and other units Closely held company looks to restructure units to better focus company on different segments. Saverys: 'If you can't stand over ordering, leave shipping' CMB chief Alexander Saverys says continued recovery in dry bulk will depend on demand. GTT gears up for LNG fuelling future French cargo containment system designer buys Singapore-based Ascenz. Craig Stevenson: '2018 is a turnaround year' Financial and then freight markets are set for a comeback, Diamond S chief says. Indian tanker tenders "not workable" Domestic owners say floating rates will deter banks from lending. James Fisher snaps up engineering company UK shipowner spends $12m on wind farm operation EDS HV. Volatility and liquidity key to Burke's VL buys Ridgebury chief executive tells TradeWinds why the company has bought four early 2000-built tankers. Magseis snags third Red Sea extension Oslo owner signs further deal with Saudi Aramco. CNOOC plans to use LNG ships for storage Two on-charter LNG carriers set to provide emergency back-up to prevent gas shortages EU approves CoscoCS's OOCL takeover $6.3bn containership deal clears another major regulatory hurdle. Ro-pax owner Color Group plots IPO Norwegian ferry company eyes Oslo listing to grow operations and cash in on leisure boom. Maersk Line securing higher rates for 2018 CCO Vincent Clerc says a number of renewal increases have been negotiated so far. SMM: three in 10 owners plan new orders in 2018 Maritime survey suggests increasing prospects for fleet renewal investment amid "light at end of tunnel". Cocaine seized from Klaveness boxship $248m Spanish haul hidden in cargo of bananas from Colombia. TNG hurt by spot costs in third quarter Croatian MR owner says profit lower despite higher revenue. Owners tear up three EMAS bareboat charters But Singapore operator trying to negotiate new deals for PSVs and AHTS. Danske Bank cuts Norway's Odfjell Lower rating comes amid the belief tanker market recovery will take some more time. Thorco Projects expands into dry-bulk Danish multi-purpose/projects cargo specialist Thorco Projects is moving into the dry-bulk realm with the launch of a new handysize division. Boa Offshore eyes further layups Two OCVs could be stacked if no new contracts are won next year. Western Shipyard buys Marine Technology BLRT-owned yard takes over cable transport systems supplier. 3 Maj yard wins cruiseship order Croatian builder to construct polar exploration vessel by 2020. Vitol taking Latvian Shipping private Trader and shipowner to delist Riga product carrier company after building stake to 91%. Japanese LNG-powered bulker design secures AIP MOL to forge ahead with the cutting-edge concept, but no timetable for newbuildings. Samsung Heavy Industries plans rights issue South Korean shipbuilder says proceeds from fund raiser will improve its financial status. Glomar Offshore seals charter for standby vessel Dutch shipowner says contract signifies its worldwide capabilities and global approach Maersk-Hamburg Sud tie-up to benefit Singapore Container throughput and flag set to benefit from takeover, says Danish owner's top executive.

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
CBP envisions 'four-lane road' ahead While U.S. Customs and Border Protection's basic responsibilities with regard to cross-border trade-security, enforcement and facilitation-... NLRB: Pasha culpable for shipbuilding labor contract violations The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has upheld a labor union complaint against transportation and logistics company The Pasha Group a... Lineage acquires eight LA-area warehouses International warehousing and cold chain specialist Lineage Logistics, LLC has acquired eight temperature-controlled warehouses from Los An... CBP's next ACE post-release deliverable set for Dec. 9 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will roll out the second deliverable of post-release capabilities in its new umbrella system on De... NCBFAA to FCC: Brokers aren't importers of RF devices The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) has filed a petition with the U.S. Federal Communication Commis... IATA: Air cargo growth expected to continue in 2018 Global airfreight in 2018 is expected to see continued gains in both cargo volumes and profits, according to forecasts from the Internation... Construction crews complete 515-foot towers for new POLB bridge State, local and federal officials, along with construction crews, came together Dec. 5 to mark the milestone completion of two 515-foot-ta... St. Johns Riverkeeper pushes to postpone JaxPort dredging The St. Johns Riverkeeper filed a motion for preliminary injunction on Monday to postpone the first phase of the impending St. Johns River ...

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
Iraq completes new southern export pipeline Iraq's State Company for Oil Projects, of SCOP completed the construction of a new pipeline to transport up to 1.5 million b/d of crude oil from the country's southern oil fields to its export terminals, giving it increased flexibility in exports. Oil market to remain oversupplied despite OPEC rollover: IEA's Atkinson The global oil market will remain oversupplied in the first half of 2018, and on average oil supplies will continue to exceed demand, despite the OPEC-led move to extend production cuts until the end of next year, the International Energy Agency's chief oil analyst told S&P Global Platts Wednesday. Nigerian oil output up marginally in November, trails target for 2017: oil ministry Nigeria's oil production including condensates rose to 2.044 million b/d in November, up from 2.03 million b/d in October, according to estimates Wednesday by the country's petroleum ministry, indicating that the West African country may not be able to meet its 2.2 million b/d output target set for this year. EIA says residual fuel oil stocks hit five-year low US fuel oil stocks ended the week at their lowest levels in more than five years, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. NYMEX cracks weaker after EIA data shows product builds NYMEX product cracks led the oil complex lower Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed larger-than-expected builds in gasoline and distillate stocks last week. Par Petroleum CEO says Hawaii refinery well-positioned ahead of spec changes Par Petroleum has been successful in leveraging the Mid-Pacific location of its 93,500 b/d Hawaii refinery, sourcing crude from multiple locations and seeing higher demand for diesel and octanes going forward, Par Petroleum CEO Joseph Israel said in an interview. Istanbul bunker premium to benchmark at six-week high despite moderate demand The premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over the regional high sulfur fuel oil benchmark has reached its highest point in six weeks amid a soft HSFO market, sources said. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Wired Bunkering France's Total inks deal to supply LNG bunker to CMA CGM's 9 new box ships The deal covers the supply of about 300,000 mt/year of LNG fuel for 10 years starting 2020. TANKERS: Baltic Handysize freight rallies to 3-month high The Baltic-UKC route for 30,000 mt cargoes rose to Worldscale 180 Monday afternoon, up w25 from Friday. FUTURES: Crude falls on higher US gasoline, distillate stocks TRADER NOTE: Vitol's head North Sea trader Rod Crozier to retire Crozier was expected to step down in January.

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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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