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BRIEFS

March 5, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate drops 9.7pc to US$827/TEU, off 11.3pc to USWC US Customs breaks out champagne over ACE, but shippers slow to party China-backed AIIB eyes US$1 billion infrastructure push in India Sales and valuation of panamax boxships make a comeback Navios Containers plans to buy 4,250-TEU ship for US$11.7 million Kohl boss: Big supply chain role yet for brick-and-mortar stores Pakistani seafood wins favour in China since opening of overland route India's private port transshipments grow while public ports slip e-commerce logistics costs set to increase, says new Ti survey ATSG profit up 63pc in 2017 as revenues rise 33pc to US$1.1 billion ESC seeks thorough review of slot allocation for all-cargo services Air freight rates in February higher than 2017 levels Strong start to 2018 with cargo surge for Asia Pacific airlines

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MARCH 4, 2018
A.P. Moller-Maersk receives regulatory approval from Danish Energy Agency for divestment of Maersk Oil Evergreen launches new electronic documentation function Hapag-Lloyd registers higher operating result in 2017 MOL introduces cutting-edge stowage planning system for car carriers Recovery cycle for VLGC shipowners seen from second half of 2018 Sea Freight Shipping and Logistics moves huge Ball Machine of 46 MT from Mundra Port Deendayal Port achieves throughput highs in Feb. 2018 & fiscal thus far JNPT pavilion gets excellent response at Magnetic Maharashtra Convergence 2018 DHL launches first service centre in Goa SAFE Framework of Standards 2018 for enhancing supply chain security & facilitation finalised Cabinet approves establishment of National Financial Reporting Authority India & Jordan agree to cooperate on Customs matters India & Vietnam to ink MoU on boosting economic & trade cooperation Gujarat Junction 2018 - CEO Roundtable & Logistics Awards will see the fraternity gather to deliberate & acclaim in Gandhidham on March 17

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20 new trucks for jumbo shipments Railway improvements in Nebraska and New Mexico UPS introduces drop-off service for clinical trial samples WFS - strong start to 2018 in North America Paperless with Evergreen New job portal for young guns Aligning Madagascar and Mauritius Gramercy investing substantial sum in warehouses Smartron rollout in Germany Offloading loss maker Qatar Airways Cargo adds CSafe active cooling solution NTG scoops up NS Transcargo Air Partner with reinforcement in French market Moderate volume rise at Ports of Auckland Refurbished rail line for rice train Two Japanese carriers joining forces Qatar Airways Cargo adds CSafe active cooling solution NTG scoops up NS Transcargo Air Partner with reinforcement in French market Moderate volume rise at Ports of Auckland Refurbished rail line for rice train Two Japanese carriers joining forces

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MARCH 2, 2018
Giuseppe Bottiglieri 'saved' by creditors' debt restructuring vote BV revenues hit by fall in newbuilding orders UK shipping minister working for 'frictionless' post-Brexit borders Singapore's FSL Trust sold to Prime Marine Corporation Texas crude boom stokes exports TMS Cardiff Gas books up to seven LNG carriers at Samsung HI DSME hails 'golden week' as two more VLCCs ordered BV moves to allay sulphur-cap compliance fears Third tanker contract cancelled at Triyards Port of Houston balks at Trump's steel import tariff

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MARCH 2, 2018
Carriers drop price hike plans as container rates plunge after Chinese holiday Flexport spreads its wings in deal with WGA to gain its own air freight capacity K+N unveils 'unique' Sea Explorer service to broaden customer choice Beast from the east plays havoc with transport, but ports fight back It's the coming of age for wearable technology in logistics Who gains from Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium? China

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MARCH 2, 2018
Two EXMAR Very Large Gas Carriers will be LPG fueled Zukunft delivers his final State of the Coast Guard address R-R waterjets and MTU engines picked for carbon fiber cats Grand Bahama Shipyard names David Skentelbery as CEO WinGD and HHI put their smarts together It's electric: Stena Line to add batteries to car/passenger ferry Polish shipyard cuts first steel for Swedish Navy ship

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MARCH 2, 2018
Dominion confirms first LNG export from Cove Point Shell's Gemmata lifts the cargo produced from the major's natural gas May pledges 'measures' to reduce Brexit risk to ports But industry voices urge clarity on future customs arrangements Validity of LOIs when delivering cargo without bill of lading upheld Ruling in Songa v Navig8 will clarify International Group standard wording, Clyde & Co claims SMEs offered 'big shipper' rates via new platform New 'neutral alliance' to improve terms for small and medium-sized cargo owners Kuehne + Nagel: Box carriers must differentiate to avoid commoditisation Data metrics visibility is key to preventing lines competing on price alone Results round-up: Oil and gas shipping firms in October-December 2017 Latest reporting: D'Amico International Shipping, Bahri, Frontline and Golar LNG The Interview: Peter Sand BIMCO's lead shipping analyst says it's time to face facts, the good old days for container shipping are over Stephenson Harwood arm signs litigation specialist Wang Yun joins from Rolmax Court rejects Lighthouse appeal for Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Court to set date on final vote soon, Bottiglieri Shipping says US tariff threat overshadows smaller dry bulkers Pacific Basin chief Mats Berglund says he is not too worried, but outlying risks exist UK businesses take $175bn productivity hit from discrimination Discrimination in the workplace costs the UK economy $175bn yearly in lost output, according to research from the Centre for... Future of South Korean shipyards to be decided within days Second government-backed study could seal the fate of STX Offshore & Shipbuilding and Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Refiners need cleaner fuels to meet environmental regulations Scrubbers not needed if refiners can provide cleaner bunker fuels, say panellists at the Mare Forum DSME nets order to build two VLCCs worth $170m DSME is scheduled to deliver the very large crude carriers to the European owner by the first half of 2020 Triyards contract terminated amid financial results delay Contract was for a chemical tanker valued at $25.5m Hafnia sees product tanker market turning for owners Second-largest product tanker pool manager identifies favourable fundamentals until 2020 Diana Containerships offloads two more vessels for $25m Vessels to be delivered by the end of April this year Container shipping may face a challenge to remain profitable Uncertainty remains as to whether elevated freight rates can be sustained SM Line, Cosco and OOCL launch new China-India service SM Line, Cosco Shipping, Orient Overseas Container Line, Wan Hai Lines, Interasia Lines and X-Press Feeders will provide 4,300 teu... London may lose maritime law business due to high litigation costs If London is maintain its maritime hub status and central role in international shipping law measures need to be taken...

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MARCH 2, 2018
Charleston begins channel deepening, receives new cranes Buying group aims to cut small, medium BCOs' shipping rates Brazil strike leads to importer delays at Ponta Pora border BCOs warn ILA and USMX to resume talks or risk cargo loss Delayed shippers hope Vancouver rail improvements accelerate US Southeast ports attract new Asia services, larger ships Trump's 'Buy America' rules halt NY-NJ truck replacement program US ports criticize Trump's planned steel, aluminum tariffs Knight Transportation offering monthly bonus for top drivers

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MARCH 2, 2018
SAAM posts increase for the fourth quarter Macario Valdes-led company is 'looking optimistically' toward this year. Eikrem leaves Frontline after 15 years Technical director says he wants to pursue own projects and end long commute. Deltamarin to help engineer DFDS ropaxes AVIC International's ship-design segment signs EUR 5m ($6.2m) deal with Guangzhou Shipyard International to deliver engineering for DFDS' two ro-pax ferries. Grand Bahama Shipyard appoints new chief executive David Skentelbery previously served as acting CEO and chief commercial officer. GripShip sees profit soar in fourth quarter Norwegian wellboat player boosted by currency gains. Stena Line plugging in the batteries Swedish owner takes first step towards new greener propulsion for fleet. EMGS seeks further funds of $44.5m Seismic vessel owner needs more money through bond and share sales. Sinokor sends aframax to breakers Korean owner reportedly offloads 20-year-old tanker. Creditors back Bottiglieri family Restructuring plan wins approval in setback to Oceanbulk and Augustea. Statoil books SolstadFarstad PSV Norwegian ship fixed for four months with options for more. Owners on alert as Trump signals steel tariff hike Will trade patterns change as US president increases import fees? Siem Offshore tries again for $166m bond refinancing Kristian Siem company goes back to bondholders with new proposals after December rejection. SD builds war chest with $13m offering PSV owner prepares for further growth after completing latest share sale. Denmark clears $7.45bn Maersk Oil sale Energy agency approves transfer of oil and gas business to Total. Kim Heng confirms AHTS auction purchase Singapore offshore makes good on its word of further offshore vessel acquisitions. Profit rising at Viktor Lenac Croatian shipyard made more in 2017 on higher revenue. DSME secures orders for two more VLCCs South Korean shipbuilder ends bumper week with orders for more large crude carriers. Triyards sees third tanker order cancelled Meanwhile, lifesaving funds from potential white knight have been delayed due to "technicalities". Malaysian Bulk Carriers trims fourth quarter losses Robert Kuok-listed dry bulk vehicle says it is encouraged by the improving market fundamentals.

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MARCH 2, 2018
Shippers urge ILA, employers to resume contract talks A group of over 110 associations representing shippers and logistics providers are calling on the International Longshoremen's Association ... Senate confirms four trade nominees pending since summer The Senate on Thursday confirmed four trade nominees in an action that will give the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) its fir... CBP chief discusses duty evasion, influx of new cases handled U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in the process of investigating 15 duty evasion cases under the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) ... Global markets tumble on Trump's proposed 'Section 232' tariffs Stock markets around the world took a tumble yesterday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to impose stiff tariffs on... Congressmen seek funding for cleaner drayage trucks in New Jersey Two congressmen from New Jersey with container terminals in their districts are asking N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy to help revive a program to he... CBP advisory committee conceptualizes post-departure filing linkage with export manifest Members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's) Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) have developed a "concept" ... Logistec snaps up Houston-based stevedoring company in $65.7m deal Logistec Corp. said it has acquired Houston-based Gulf Stream Marine for $65.7 million. Madeleine Paquin, president and chief executive of... Canada's Port of Vancouver bolstered by container, grain shipments A record 142.1 million metric tons of cargo moved through Canada's Port of Vancouver in 2017, a 5 percent increase from 2016, the Vancouver... Trump to authorize 'Section 232' tariffs on steel, aluminum next week President Donald Trump told business executives during a meeting open to press on Thursday that he will assess 25 percent tariffs on steel ...

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MARCH 2, 2018
Money managers turn bullish with NYMEX above $60/b Money managers raised net length in NYMEX crude futures the week ending February 27 for the first time in four weeks. Egypt exporting bunker fuel to Europe, using domestic gas for generation: trade Egyptian General Petroleum Corp., which formerly imported high sulfur fuel oil from Europe, is now exporting bunker fuel, adding to oversupply in the European market, as Egypt's generation needs are now met by domestic natural gas. Americas bunker prices plunge since February 1 Bunker prices in the Americas have plunged since February 1, tracking the movements of crude oil futures and high sulfur fuel oil lower. Bank sees 2020 fuel oil weakness after sulfur cap now 'priced in' "We now see limited downside to HSFO cracks, as we believe the current discounts should entice new scrubber and refining investment." Istanbul MGO rises, bucking regional trend, on tight supply Marine gasoil at Istanbul gained ground on Thursday, despite significant decreases across the region, as a shortage of product began to bite. Algeciras suspends bunkering operations on bad weather: Port authority Bunkering operations have been suspended at Algeciras, Spain, the port authority said Thursday night. FEATURE: Bunker fuel buyers face dilemma of spot or contract deals from 2020 Bunker fuel buyers have a dilemma over deciding whether to undertake term contracts or operate on the spot market from 2020 when the International Maritime Organization's 0.5% sulfur cap is introduced. CAO sees traded bunker fuel volume jump amid diversification strategy In 2017, its fuel oil business including bunkering rose significantly by around 34% on the year to 10.7 million mt in 2017. Spot Aframax deals on lucrative Karimun-Singapore route vanishing: sources The higher bunker prices will be reflected in Worldscale flat rates only a year later, but one has to pay them instantly, a source said. INTERVIEW: Analyst sees new deliveries, slower growth keeping tanker rates low VLCC owners currently earn less than $7,000/day on Persian Gulf-North Asia routes, according to broker estimates. BW LPG trims carbon footprint, supports LPG bunkering for IMO 2020 compliance LPG as a marine fuel provides a very strong alternative for the marine bunker industry FEATURE: Ghana takes steps to form regional oil trading hub Looking out to 2020, bunker traders expect activity to pick up in Ghana as the global appetite for sweet crudes increases. Italy's Fratelli Cosulich expands bunker barge fleet in Singapore The recently acquired bunker tanker was previously known as UE Sapphire by Universal Energy. FUTURES: Crude steady amid lack of fresh price drivers Fundamentally oil prices are still supported by rising demand and OPEC compliance.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station

Ancona

The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.

PORTS

In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo

The Spice

In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%

SHIPPING

Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping

London

It could come into force in early 2027

PORTS

Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports

North Bergen/Lyndhurst

Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance

SHIPPING

New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

PORTS

MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project

SHIPPING

Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione

I go to Liguria

The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company

PORTS

In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.

Odessa

Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons

SHIPPING

COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company

Beijing

The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable

Ravenna

Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023

DEFENCE

US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies

SHIPPING

Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%

PORTS

With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic

Joy Taurus

Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport

PORTS

Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing

Rome

Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users

PORTS

The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S

Helsinki/Brussels

NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea

PORTS

In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput

Iskandar Puteri

Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)

PORTS

Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators

LOGISTICS

Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good

Milan

Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for

PORTS

The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme

Cagliari

Almost 52 million euros of works planned

SHIPPING

Arkas Line ships to reach India

Izmir

Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean

SHIPPING

Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal

Ismailia

They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake

SHIPPING

Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars

Cairo

In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%

PORTS

Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth

Valencia

Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors

ACCIDENTS

Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas

Helsinki

Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November

Beijing

Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.

PORTS

TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port

Uran

The new airport is located on the western coast of India

PORTS

Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year

Shanghai

SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships

Keelung

They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old

SEAFARERS

Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today

Geneva

Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships

CRUISES

Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter

Miami

Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period

LEGISLATION

Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council

Washington

Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines

LEGISLATION

"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry

Washington

Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships

SHIPPING

In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%

Hong Kong

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%

LOGISTICS

Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt

Cairo

The affected area is approximately 102 hectares

PORTS

Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work

Rome

D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition

SHIPPING

Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies

Taipei/Keelung

Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone

PORTS

Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto

Taranto

The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan

Leghorn

The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine

London

Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

ASSOCIATIONS

Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa

Genoa

Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)

Padua

SEAFARERS

Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC

Genoa

Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union

PORTS

Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala

Athens

The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen

PORTS

The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun

Bari

Contract worth over 28 million euros

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority

Milan

LAW

Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived

Genoa

Order of the judge for preliminary investigations

PORTS

Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily

Pozzallo

PORTS

Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority

Imperia

This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity

Padua

The market research will end on January 31st

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

LOGISTICS

New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona

Bari

It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%

Vienna

In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%

LOGISTICS

Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good

Rome

Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future

COMPANIES

Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units

Milan

The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros

PORTS

Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted

Durres

The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.

SHIPPING

Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China

Lysaker

The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.

PORTS

PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Singapore

The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th

COMPANIES

US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward

London

London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping

OFFSHORE

American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea

Noted

European company develops technologies for underwater operations

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou

Naples

Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"

Rome

They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years

FINANCING

Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition

The Spice

Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles

PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%

Genoa

In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils

Trieste

A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone

NEWS

Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador

PORTS

Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled

Cagliari

Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor

PORTS

Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users

NEWS

Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia

Sassari

39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Noise

The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase

PORTS

Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant

Ancona

The new concession will last 40 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

MEETINGS

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

Venice

It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic

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PRESS REVIEW

Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development

(Tehran Times)

North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%

Barcelona

Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria

Milan

For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars

LEGISLATION

Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform

Rome

Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system

Milan

SAFETY & SECURITY

Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures

Rome

Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies

PORTS

In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing

LOGISTICS

Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci

Kansas City

It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company

OFFSHORE

Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million

Milan

The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven

Wilhelmshaven

It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech

SAFETY & SECURITY

Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables

Trieste

The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure

PORTS

Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes

Barcelona/The Hague

APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal

COMPANIES

Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix

Helsinki

In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros

PORTS

Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

The Spice

Necessary to implement works and investments

PORTS

Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper

Coper

The works will be completed by the end of 2027

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month

Hong Kong

In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%

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