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BRIEFS
January 3, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC has Qingdao yard add 3,000 TEU to eleven 14,000-TEU ships
  • Port of Shanghai again breaks world record lifting its 40 millionth TEU
  • Singapore's role as transshipment port at risk from Belt and Road
  • South Korea seizes 6,500-dwt HK tanker delivering to North Korean ship
  • US ports step up cyber security defences to reduce risk of attack
  • Street's alive with talk: Will Amazon or Home Depot buy XPO?
  • Ocean Alliance to launch its range of worldwide services in April
  • US truck rates to rise as 'spy in the cab' rule increases costs
  • US clamps down on rule enforcement for nations enjoying US preference
  • Riga handles 410,000 TEU from January-November, an increase of 17pc
  • Lomar Shipping continues fleet renewal and sale of older box ships
  • Finland's Cargotec Kalmar acquires Inver Port Services in Melbourne
  • Air cargo means Afghan perishables sell for far more in Indian markets
  • Korean Air takes delivery of first Bombardier C Series Aircraft
  • IT must do better than Atlanta did as there are more breakdowns ahead
  • Nigeria's airport authority conceals thefts from aircraft: report
  • Air freighter sales become part of the online shopping experience

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • 2017 was a year of consolidation, says Ministry of Shipping
  • Maersk Line sees Nepal as a long-term trade partner
  • Sharp Ocean Schedules offers data on global connections
  • Cotton exports estimated at 55 lakh bales for ongoing crop year
  • Cruise tourists arriving with e-visa exempted from requirement of biometric enrolment
  • DP World Subcontinent becomes first container port operator in India to handle 50 m TEUs
  • JN Port handles higher volume, at 4.71 m TEUs in 2017
  • 'Better times are surely ahead of us'

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Handover of 50,000th semitrailer
  • Port of Sete: perishables terminal bears fruit
  • IRU creates new MD post
  • 413 new trucks for New Year
  • CSX: Foote acting CEO after death of Harrison
  • Hoyer focussing on Middle East
  • Basque port extends concession for UECC
  • Thai more frequently to Italy in Q1/2018
  • 40 new locomotives configured for different countries
  • Schröter takes the Rhenus chair
  • New agent for Rickmers-Line in India
  • A new interface to improve GPS tracking
  • Transcargo crosses over to Freja
  • New connection for P400 semitrailer transport
  • Change of executive director at Corpus Christi
  • Container volume growth persisting, says RWI
  • HKIA - healthy air freight volume in November

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • Tanker operator Essberger swoops for Crystal Nordic
  • Saudi Arabia's Ras Al Khair Shipyard opens
  • Yang Ming starts new year with South-east Asia service expansion
  • Seoul approves formation of Korea Maritime Corporation
  • Detained tanker manager silent on alleged North Korean link
  • Cosco's tanker arm places orders as China crude demand set to rise
  • South Korea's 'Big Three' shipbuilders raise 2018 order targets
  • STX O&S falls short of worker 'early retirement' target
  • Outlook 2018: Owners calculate future regulatory costs
  • Outlook 2018: Global economic outlook 'flashing green'
  • Outlook 2018: Oslo capital markets continue growth into 2018
  • Outlook 2018: Tightening the legal net around technology and regulations

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • USCG assists tugs beset by ice in Hudson River
  • South Korea detains second ship suspected of sanctions breaking
  • Matson puts bigger barge on neighbor island service
  • Fishing vessel cited for having "paper captain"
  • GasLog orders LNGC with X-DF propulsion
  • Research vessel renovation includes Valmet systems

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • GasLog confirms LNG tanker order at SHI
    The order without charter back-up reflects the New York-listed owner's market confidence
  • Tanker arrives in Rotterdam after New Year's Eve collision
    The 5,300 dwt chemical tanker was in collision with an unmanned oil platform off The Netherlands
  • Howe Robinson expands dry cargo exposure
    Company's new office in Bergen, Norway, is a sign of plans for expansion, says head of dry cargo
  • ICG orders $200m cruise ferry from FSG
    ICG to use a combination of cash and loans to finance the cruise ferry
  • Essberger acquires Crystal Nordic in expansion of chemical tanker trade
    Nordic Tankers and Embarcadero Maritime to sell 14 ice-class vessels
  • Transpacific rates surge on back of New Year GRIs
    Rates are expected to maintain upward momentum as cargo volumes increase in the lead-up to the Chinese New Year
  • January 2018
    Dry bulkers orders will take the lead, but tankers lack support from freight markets. Dry bulkers orders will take the...
  • Newbuilding market recovery set to continue in 2018
    Dry bulkers orders will take the lead, but tankers lack support from freight markets
  • China link to oil tankers held by South Korea over alleged sanctions breach
    Update: Trafigura denies involvement in illicit oil transfer
  • IMO ramps up seafarer shore leave rights
    New provision mandates that shore leave be granted regardless of the vessel's flag state
  • South Korea to create company to support maritime sector
    A committee will be formed to determine operational details such as its governing structure, management plan and staffing
  • Cosco Shipping Energy orders two tankers worth $160m
    Vessels scheduled for delivery by August 28, 2020 and January 29, 2021 respectively
  • Pankaj Khanna takes the helm at Ocean Rig
    Company also appoints Iraklis Sbarounis as chief financial officer and Anthony Kandylidis as executive vice-chairman

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • Intermodal drayage market tightens more in frigid US cities
  • Maersk adds trains for Nepal import trade
  • US shippers' top challenges for 2018
  • Economic growth fuels carrier pricing power
  • Real-time cargo tech boosts Jawaharlal productivity
  • Container lines aim to break the cycle in 2018
  • Chittagong-Dhaka truck weight limit temporarily suspended

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • Canada hits 13th ship with speed limit fine
    Country's transportation agency imposed vessel speed reductions in wake of whale strikes.
  • Trafigura denies involvement in North Korean oil transfer
    Swiss trader and shipowner said it did not order the shipment of oil to North Korea.
  • Freese ship freed after Great Lakes grounding
    Handysize owned by German-based company reported to have little damage after last week's incident.
  • Dof wins and renews deals with Petrobras
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner sees contract backlog expand after latest deals with Brazil's oil major.
  • Matson replaces Hawaii barge with larger vessel
    Honolulu-based shipowner's newest ship is company's largest barge and is part of harbor improvement project.
  • New Aramco yard IMI names CEO
    $5.2bn JV with Bahri and HHI brings in Fathi Al Saleem as it focuses on 2019 debut.
  • KfW IPEX seals $172bn of deals in first 10 years
    German lender vows to forge ahead with project financing a decade after its spin-off.
  • Hansson sees happier New Year for NAT
    Latest latter to shareholders shows fresh optimism from Nordic American Tankers chief.
  • Quanzhou Ansheng orders 12 boxships
    Chinese owner renewing fleet at three domestic shipyards for $121m.
  • Dry Bulk heads pack as owners raise 50% more equity in 2017
    Growth capital rises increase in prominence amid upturn in capital markets activity, says Fearnley Securities.
  • GasLog heads to Samsung for new LNGC
    Owner says ship is expected to capitalise on what will be a strong market in 2019.
  • Tanker damaged in oil platform collision
    Essberger vessel hits production facility in Dutch North Sea.
  • Howe Robinson opens up in Bergen
    Ex-Joachim Grieg director Sturle Waardal to head new office focused on expanding broker's dry business.
  • Lorentzen & Stemoco: Vitol VLGC order 'smart'
    Brokerage says the price of the newbuildings in weak market supports logic.
  • Mastek clinches ferry double
    Korean yard seals deal for passengerships in Tanzania.
  • Sinotrans: big deal for airline unit under discussion
    Hong Kong company says owner China Merchants plotting asset reorganisation.
  • Morgan Stanley sees $40m in savings from Euronav deal
    Fotis Giannakoulis believes transaction will change the dynamics of the big tanker market.
  • John T Essberger swoops for Crystal Nordic
    Private-equity-backed tanker company has been purchased by German shipowner.
  • Hammer sees seeds of next tanker upturn planted in 2018
    Arctic Securities expects both supply and demand pressures from 2017 to ease off this year.
  • Irish Continental Group in $200m record cruise ferry order
    Flensburger secures contract for the largest cruise ferry in the world in terms of vehicle capacity.
  • Gulf Navigation gives green light to $250m issue
    Timing will be based on the expansion projects fresh cash will support.
  • SolstadFarstad strikes five-year deal in Argentina
    Norwegian owner sending CSV Normand Commander to work for Bahia Grande.
  • Cosco Qingdao orders domestic ro-pax
    State owner picks Tianjin Xingang yard for ferry deal.
  • MOL inks VLGC newbuilding deal
    Japanese owner's Phoenix Tankers heading to KHI for fourth gas carrier.
  • Yang Ming launches sub-continent service
    Taiwanese owner running ships from North China to Pakistan
  • Ezion Holdings carries out management reshuffle
    Singapore-listed liftboat operator undertakes shake-up of top executive positions.
  • Total extends Golden Energy Offshore PSV
    Victor Restis-backed offshore vessel operator sees French major continue to employ vessel off West Africa.
  • LNG ready ships made up 11% of 2017 orders
    Dutch LNG bunkering specialist believes 2018 is set to be breakthrough year for greener fuel.
  • Korean yards aim for more orders in 2018
    Top three yards of Hyundai, Samsung and Daewoo said to be looking at deals worth $26bn.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • WorldACD: November air cargo volumes reach new high
    A record in worldwide air cargo volume that was set in October 2017 has already been broken, according to newly released statistics compile...
  • Port of NY/NJ sets monthly cargo volume record for November
    The Port of New York and New Jersey has set a new monthly record for November for cargo volume activity, the port confirmed Jan. 2, During...
  • Liege Airport to invest $24m in cargo infrastructure
    Liege Airport in Belgium will invest over 20 million euros (U.S. $24.1 million) for new warehouses and handling facilities due to increased...
  • U.S. South Atlantic ports gear up for future growth amid strong demand
    As detailed in this month's feature story "Rising tide" (pg. 35-37), the U.S. port sector is booming. Steady economic growth and a strong...
  • Commerce amends duty rates for Canadian softwood lumber
    The U.S. Commerce Department is amending countervailing (CV) and antidumping duty (AD) orders on certain softwood lumber products from Cana...
  • CMA CGM institutes 'emergency' Greek port congestion surcharge
    Increased operational costs and service disruptions generated by ongoing traffic congestion at one of Greece's largest seaports, the Port o...
  • Sobel Shipping merges with Network Brokers International
    New York-based Sobel Shipping Co., Inc. will merge with Network Brokers International, Inc., to provide international freight forwarding an...
  • CN to acquire 200 new locomotives
    Canadian National Railway (CN) will acquire 200 new locomotives from GE Transportation over the next three years to accommodate future grow...
  • 3PL Team Worldwide opening Indianapolis branch
    Texas-based global freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider Team Worldwide is opening a branch office in Indianapolis, Ind. on ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • US bunker prices down on first trading day of year
    US bunker prices dropped Tuesday, the first trading day of the year, following weakness in the broader oil markets.
  • Crude, ULSD futures edge lower following holiday rally
    Oil futures began 2018 lower as the complex fell Tuesday across the board.
  • OUTLOOK: Oil sector faces rising threat to upstream investment
    Oil majors mostly self-financing.
  • Iran protests raise stakes over US sanctions
    Any escalation of the confrontations and government response seen as overly draconian could have implications if the US decides to cancel the Iran nuclear deal.
  • OUTLOOK 2018: China's product exports set to rise as Beijing eases restrictions
    Some estimates put export growth at 30-40% in 2018.
  • Pakistan restricts fuel oil imports as consumption falls
    Prior government approval needed for fuel oil imports.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Egypt to open new Suez products import terminal by end 2018: report
    Egypt hopes to open its new oil products import terminal at Ain Sokhna on the Gulf of Suez by the end of 2018
  • FUTURES: Oil prices firm, NYMEX crude stays above $60/b

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
PORTS
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
SHIPPING
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
PORTS
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
SHIPPING
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
PORTS
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
SHIPPING
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
PORTS
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
SHIPPING
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
DEFENCE
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
SHIPPING
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
PORTS
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
PORTS
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
PORTS
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
PORTS
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
PORTS
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
LOGISTICS
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
PORTS
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
SHIPPING
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
SHIPPING
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
SHIPPING
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
PORTS
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
ACCIDENTS
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
PORTS
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
PORTS
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
SHIPPING
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
SEAFARERS
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
CRUISES
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
LEGISLATION
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
ASSOCIATIONS
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
LEGISLATION
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
SHIPPING
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
LOGISTICS
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
PORTS
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
SHIPPING
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
PORTS
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
ASSOCIATIONS
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
SEAFARERS
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
PORTS
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
PORTS
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
LAW
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
PORTS
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
PORTS
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
LOGISTICS
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
LOGISTICS
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
COMPANIES
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
PORTS
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
SHIPPING
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PORTS
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
COMPANIES
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
OFFSHORE
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
SHIPPING
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
ASSOCIATIONS
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
FINANCING
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
PORTS
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
PORTS
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
NEWS
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
PORTS
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
PORTS
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
NEWS
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
PORTS
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
MEETINGS
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
LEGISLATION
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
SAFETY & SECURITY
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
PORTS
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
LOGISTICS
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
OFFSHORE
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
SAFETY & SECURITY
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
PORTS
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
COMPANIES
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
PORTS
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
PORTS
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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