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BRIEFS

February 17, 2017

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Hong Kong container throughput rises 3.5pc in January LA Port's busiest January on record handling 826,640 TEU China foreign trade still faces big challenges despite strong Jan results CMA CGM updates India Middle East Gulf to East Africa services CMA CGM does EU northern range, east/west Med in NC Levant loop Port Everglades faces difficulties in targeting Mexico, Asia growth New shipping route between Philippines and Indonesia to open in April CMA CGM inks agreement with Alibaba to provide digitalised services Cathay Pacific combined airfreight volume increases 2.3pc in January Cargo throughput rises at London Heathrow, Gatwick in January Canberra Airport has potential to become an international air freight hub

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
EU member states asked to reject European Parliament's proposal to include global shipping into regional CO2 trading system Growing LPG shipping seen facing oversupply rate pressure Hamburg Süd's improved East-West services launching in April 2017 Liberian Registry launches innovative new website Reliance shipyard in Pipavav to repair US Navy vessels HAROPA ports to hold roadshows across 4 major cities in India to enhance EU-India trade & transhipment volumes through the ports Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon see increased cargo liftings in the new year Fairfax India acquires 51 pc of Saurashtra Freight Pvt. Ltd Gujarat Logistics wins top road transport award for second consecutive year Inventory of bridges on National Highways being carried out Exports rise again in Jan. 2017 Plea to again allow pulses exports Industry leaders to assemble in Gandhidham for Gujarat Junction 2017 - CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2017 tomorrow

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Stable results Secret "eye" prevents HGV accidents Conway and Leible to lead Airport Services Association Contract signed and sealed Class 88 locomotives arrive in UK Medlink Ports emphasises hinterland development Scooping up Kenyan pharmaceutical distributor New Scandinavia-Southeast Europe rail service MD picked for Palletways Poland Expansion work begins at port of Virginia Roll-out of first B787-10 - Trump to watch? Less weight per consignment Cooperation on north-south corridor Hanjin Shipping liquidated, fleet remains YTO orders three B737-300 conversions Europa to augment employees' donations ECS teams up with Canada's Exp-Air

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Viking Line's 2016 results continues downward trend NYK looks to big data to enhance its dry bulk analysis Norwegian Cruise Lines orders four plus two ships at Fincantieri HMM acquires Hanjin Shipping's terminals in Kaohsiung and Tokyo Spanish unions suspend planned dock labour strike Auditor casts doubt on Rickmers Maritime Odfjell unveils plan to expand chemical carrier and terminal businesses STX Corporation sinks deeper into debt World's first LNG bunkering vessel delivered Solid Q4 box volume unable to grow demand for container ships Hyundai HI: Business split-up key to survival Full relaxation of mainland cabotage rules not an imminent threat for Hong Kong Seoul reaffirms commitment to ease fallout from Hanjin Shipping's demise HMM making "positive progress" in negotiations with shippers Private equity pursues more targeted shipping approach Shipping restructuring remains centre stage in New York

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
ATSG thinks big on its future with Amazon and eyes expansion in China Rickmers in plea to creditors for help to escape going under as debts mount With shipping coalitions set for launch, HMM snaps up more Hanjin terminals Up to 200 jobs to go at Toll Group as domestic operations falter Goodman embraces global e-commerce juggernaut Michael Kouri confirmed as new FMC chairman uShip lands $25m investment from DB Schenker as trucking platform launches CSX board to vote on appointment of Hunter Harrison as new CEO next month

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Coast Guard rescues four crew members from lift boat Navy Commander charged in Fat Leonard Affair Winter work, ATB newbuilds keep Fincantieri Bay busy Huntington Ingalls earnings beat analysts' estimates Coast Guard responds to Alaska tug grounding BAE Norfolk wins $42.9 million Navy contract Norwegian Cruise Line orders four ships at Fincantieri Hitachi Zosen books order for SCR systems

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
APMT's new boss sets sights on Maasvlakte2 productivity boost New chief executive admits productivity levels are still way below expectations, but new targets have been set for the end of 2017 Euroseas posts bigger loss after vessel write-downs Bulker and boxship owner keen on further purchases while prices are low BHP deal triggers double-digit recovery in Australia-China cape rate But overall market sentiment remains bearish with weak Brazilian trade Greek owners aim to keep top spot Shipowner's president hails 20% share of world capacity but says success must translate into benefits for struggling homeland LR2 product tanker rates surge on strong naphtha market Daily earnings surge by nearly $8,500 on Middle East-Japan route Spanish ports strikes postponed Unions will not go through with strike after Spanish government delays vote on labour shake-up for another week Claims inflation could push up P&I premiums, American Club warns Rising commodity prices and political risk make 2017 outlook uncertain, says Joe Hughes Consolidation and disruption Are we being hoodwinked by owners that talk publicly about co-operation and cutting fleet strength, then order newbuildings discreetly on the side if the price is right? Cosco Shipping launches $875m logistics fund Fund to target central China overland logistics projects Odfjell sails back into the black but chemtankers are still challenging Growing protectionism adds risk to chemical tanker shipping Ex-Deutsche heavyweight Roos launches ship finance boutique Maritime Asset Partners aimed at mid-caps squeezed out by bankers New financial sanctions in force in the UK Policing and Crime Act changes the UK's system of enforcement of financial sanctions through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation Lord Davies in the frame for Lloyd's chairman Former trade minister reported to be in the frame to succeed John Nelson as nominations committee weighs merits of market outsider Rickmers Maritime losses grow Debt crisis affecting boxship owner's ability to trade MayBulk affiliate refloats grounded vessel Total salvage expenses are estimated at $800,000 DSME wins LNG vessel patent case in China China State Intellectual Property Office dismisses application by Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Port Co gets IPO approval Port operator expects to raise $233m to invest in port expansion project Fincantieri extends Vard offer deadline to March 10 No mention made about any offer price increase in the latest statement LNG shipping rates soften as Asian demand maxes out LNG carrier spot charter rates drop more than 10% to $43,000 per day from January levels South Carolina box volumes rise 8% Port authority handled an all-time record container volume in January, a traditionally slow month German shipowners join chorus against EU ETS Decision will have adverse impact on jointly held discussions within the IMO Dry bulk market buffeted by mixed trade prospects Future earnings will partly be influenced by events beyond the control of shipowners, says MSI Japan inks five dry bulk newbuild export orders Result is a 45% increase over the year-ago month RightShip chief executive Warwick Norman steps down Mr Norman will stay on as a strategic consultant to assist in the transition to a new chief executive HMM's Asia to US west coast volumes double Updated: HMM to buy another terminal operating firm from Hanjin Concrete proposals Shell has started a charm offensive over the decommissioning of its Brent field

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
China's January exports to US and EU get year off to a flying start More Asian imports drip away from US West Coast Textainer CEO: Short-lived container shortage possible FMC set to scrap 30-day service contract amendment rule HMM acquires Algeciras, Kaohsiung, Tokyo terminals 3PLs turn to tech as e-commerce transforms 'middle mile' Trump policies hold short-term risks for intermodal No plans to relax Chinese cabotage laws Indian logistics companies ride trade recovery ILA, USMX aim to beat deadline for new contract Container volume growth absorbed by existing fleet

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Dof sees wider loss at year's end Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner sees slightly worse utilisation in fourth quarter. ER Schiffahrt strengthens focus on shipmanagement Switch from KG-related player to emphasis on third-party management reflects the new market realities Cyprus shipmanager returns to roots for cruise campaign Columbia Cruise Services aims to grow as third-party manager in the 'cruise centre' that is Hamburg German shipping faces ongoing upheaval as slump shakes sector Much of country's shipping heritage is being lost as the industry continues to suffer what could well turn out to be the deepest and longest downturn in its history Economou linked to $210m-worth of tanker and bulker transactions George Economou is being linked with fleet transactions in the tanker and bulker markets in deals that could run to $210m for eight vessels. Greeks test the water for VLCCs at Korean yards Low pricing is tempting major owners to explore newbuilding orders Owners hold the upper hand in pricing clashes with P&I clubs Rate reductions of up to 5% are starting point for many negotiations, with fewer fleets on the move Golar LNG poised to tow veteran Gandria in for FLNG conversion New name revealed for world's first LNG carrier-to-FLNG unit conversion as eyes turn to second job Bad decisions led to 'new normal' of boom-bust: Seacor's Fabrikant Pain has become common for offshore owners as the industry has been littered with over-exuberant belief in 'new paradigms' for 45 years, says head of major US group at the OSJ conference Hyundai Heavy declares VLCC rudder woes solved South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) says it has solved technical issues that had affected the rudders on some of its recently delivered and under construction VLCC newbuildings. El Faro: safety experts question stability rules Logic questioned of 2009 amendments to Solas convention that means older ships face less stringent standards Zeaborn marks 'milestone' by buying loss-making rival German company's acquisition of Rickmers-Linie shines the light on an investor with an 'anti-cyclical' approach to shipping Navibulgar axes options and pushes back deliveries Bulgarian owner and Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine Heavy Industry agree to delay completion of order due to yard's inexperience with unconventional design UK court rejects Teekay Tankers claim over STX Judge rules in favour of yard's argument that agreement over the 12 options was void Navig8 Group closes in on $340m LR2 order in China Deal for up to eight tankers backed by Minsheng and New Times buyers' credit Songa Bulk has cash to double fleet Arne Blystad-backed Songa Bulk has the firepower to more than double its fleet after an over-subscribed private placement last week. Oldendorff buys post-panamax at bargain price Germany's Oldendorff Carriers continues to be active in the sale-and-purchase (S&P) market by buying a Chinese-built, post-panamax bulker from compatriot owner Herm Dauelsberg. MSC holds talks on taking a chunk of Linea Messina Further consolidation is on the cards with Gianluigi Aponte eyeing synergies from buying into family owned Italian conro specialist Wagenborg strengthens fleet with 15 MPP ships Dutch owner adds seven ships from compatriot Feederlines andeight ships from Germany's Liberty One Shipmanagement Citibank to release arrested Toisa tanker Bankrupt shipowner gets back vessel to help fund debt obligations to bank. Diana Shipping finds work for capesize New York-listed owner nets new charter from SwissMarine amid signs of market improvement. Taiwan Nav buys Yang Ming stake Compatriot owner spends $6.5m on container line's shares in private sale. DSME claims victory in patent case Korean yard says Chinese attempt to block LNG fuel system has failed. Morch charts 'Odfjell Compass' growth paths Chief executive explains how 100-ship target can be reached; insists strong balance sheet will not be surrendered. DBS loan provisions jump to $1bn Offshore shipping woes hit annual result at Singapore's biggest bank. HMM in talks with Walmart Korean owner looking to take over US retailer's deal with collapsed Hanjin. Ocean Yield in stop-gap deal with Ezra Oslo-listed owner signs new charter for Lewek Connector; stays at table for EMAS Chiyoda talks. APL Austria damage revealed South Africa says at least 300 boxes to be removed after fire in cargo hold. Salvage plan awaited for holed boxship Danish authorities working with Peter Dohle to patch up grounded Victoria. Hanjin bankruptcy closer than ever Korean liner company removes most online pages and sells remaining terminal business to HMM. PGS expects better 2017 but stays red Seismic vessel operator posts $293.9m loss but gets ready for market recovery. RMT pleads with creditors to take a hit Singapore boxship trust continues survival fight as losses mount. Fincantieri wins $5.1bn order from NCL Cruiseship owner inks deal for four firm vessels, plus options for two more. Odfjell targets fleet of 100 ships as it returns to profit New long-term project will see owner add around 30 vessels as it focuses on chemical tankers. Fugro buys chartered Solstad OSV Dutch owner takes over former Rem ship following long-term lease.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
ILA, USMX say informal contract talks were 'productive and fruitful' The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX), which held informal contract discu... Executive Moves: Alaska Airlines and Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Alaska Airlines has named Charu Jain vice president and chief information officer and Chris Berry vice pr... DP DHL parters with Huawei on IoT supply chain tech Source: AR Pictures/Shutterstock Deutsche Post DHL Group is partnering with information and communications technology solutions provider Hua... SoftBank to acquire Fortress Investment SoftBank Group Corp. said it had entered into an agreement to acquire Fortress Investment Group LLC for approximately $3.3 billion in cash.... HMM acquires two more Hanjin terminals South Korean shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said Thursday it has entered into a contract to acquire Hanjin Shippingterminal... NSC: Motor vehicle-related fatalities jump 6% in 2016 Source: Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock An estimated 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes last year, the most since 2007, according to... Two terminals at Port of Antwerp to offer 24-hour gates Two major container terminals at the Port of Antwerp will be offering 24-hour truck gates during the week starting March 20, 2017, the port... SCPA's box volumes soar in January The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) handled 185,018 TEUs in January, up 27.5 year-over-year. Loaded imports in January stood at 83,09... NRF: U.S. container imports to grow 4.7% in first half 2017 Import volumes at major container ports in the United States are projected to rise 4.7 percent in the first half of 2017 compared with the ...

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
March-April 3.5% barge timespread positive for first time in four weeks The March-April timespread was trading on the Intercontinental Exchange at 50 cents/mt at 1200 GMT Thursday. The last time it was positive was January 17, when the ICE settlement value was also 50 cents/mt. External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Crude steady amid OPEC cut compliance, high US stocks Aframax rates rocket 34% on day on increased activty, fewer ships Rates rise on fundamentals TANKERS: Asia LR2 rates at five-week high on demand surge, supply squeeze The supply squeeze is impacting the key Persian Gulf-Japan LR2 worldscale rates, which have moved up by 32.5 worldscale points in the last two days

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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

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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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