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BRIEFS
March 6, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • 8,721-TEU CMA CGM ship call starts a China-backed Africa hub
  • Box volumes soar 8pc to 7.2m TEU at HHLA terminals
  • US east coast ports dredge, lift bridges to live in a mega ship world
  • Pressure mounts for delay of UN's ballast water and low-sulphur rules
  • Evergreen e-document function in Bolero International partnership
  • Log-In Polaris opts for Thordon Bearings' Compac shaft bearing
  • NYSHEX names board members and launch of shipper, carrier member council
  • China's upstart Tianjin Cargo Airlines to commence operations in May
  • Brussels Airlines Cargo wins CEIV Certificate for Pharmaceuticals
  • UPS Worldwide Express expands to deliver faster in high growth markets

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 5, 2018
  • Bob Bandos appointed GAC's Group Vice-President - Americas
  • CMA CGM continues its development in Latin America; launches 3 new services between Asia, Mexico & West Coast of South America
  • HMM to launch independent Asia-North Europe service
  • Impact of mega vessel deliveries on Asia-North Europe
  • Maersk Line begins export cargo acceptance at Valsad (ICD Tumb) for Hazira & Nhava Sheva
  • Wan Hai Lines announces new Far East-Red Sea service
  • YM's Korea-Vietnam/Thailand service
  • Port of Antwerp intensifies cooperation with coast of West Africa
  • Two luxury cruise vessels call at New Mangalore Port on March 3
  • AMTOI Day 2018 showcases rising business opportunities & other facets of the North East
  • Milaha inaugurates Phase 1 of Logistics City for cold chain solutions in Qatar
  • Nitin Gadkari chairs review meeting on National Highway projects & ports in Chennai
  • Warehousing space leasing rockets by 85 pc across key Indian markets: Knight Frank Warehousing Report 2018
  • Compliant taxpayers under GST do not run risk of facing punitive action, assures govt
  • Key points/suggestions made during meeting of exporters with Dr Hasmukh Adhia, IAS, Union Finance Secretary at Chennai on March 2, 2018 under the aegis of Federation of Indian Export Organisations (Southern Region)

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The Roaring Twenties
  • Takeover expands railcar business
  • Ports of Niedersachsen outdoes recent years' results
  • Smart glasses for pump manufacturer
  • More B767s for CAM to convert
  • Birte Schulz moves from Hellmann to Kerry
  • 10,000 trailers made from 100% Australian steel
  • Reinforcements for Crane's time critical team
  • Industry squashes logistics centre fee
  • ECA says "no" to mass dismissal of Avianca pilots
  • 35,000 t of plant equipment sent to Siberia
  • Northern Sea route raises more interest
  • Difficult start to year
  • IT know-how for Panalpina board
  • Air transport sector needs more German government support
  • Growth in all segments in port of Vancouver
  • Pakistan enhancing rail connectivity

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 5, 2018
  • US tariffs on steel to hit breakbulk operators
  • Charter appetite for box ships keeps rates heading north
  • Bawat keeps ballast water treatment simple
  • Stronger shipping fundamentals change New York legal landscape
  • Hydrographic survey of straits of Malacca and Singapore enters phase two
  • COSCO appoints new general manager
  • Samsung HI wins LNG carrier order
  • TMS Cardiff Gas exercises option for LNG carrier at Hyundai HI
  • BW Dry Cargo profits from Ultramax ship sale
  • Hyundai HI to use robots in shipbuilding work

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 5, 2018
  • Storm clouds are gathering over box line business in 2018, says Fitch
  • 'Sewbots': the hi-tech revolution with designs on fashion logistics
  • Growing digitisation of sea freight booking will 'move the industry forward'
  • Analysis: Expeditors, by far the best takeover target in freight forwarding
  • Panalpina elects Google's Sandra Emme to board of directors

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 5, 2018
  • Lockheed Martin gets $481 million FMS long-lead contract for MMSC
  • Fincantieri to stretch and upgrade Grimaldi cruise ferry duo
  • Coast Guard issues new NVIC on Ballast Water Manaagement
  • Hyundai Heavy reports breakthrough in shipbuilding robotics
  • Damen merges its Marine Components and Van der Velden units
  • Fjord1 orders seven more battery powered ferries
  • Wärtsilä launches Eniram Mobile

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 5, 2018
  • SeaCube chief bemoans reefer shortage
    Robert Sappio says seasonal and spot shortages of refrigerated containers are increasingly, with insufficient global production to meet demand
  • US urged to focus on exports as remedy for trade imbalances
    Tariffs on imports not in the best interests of consumers, says Maersk North America boss Christian Pedersen as he warns...
  • Logistics sector faces threat of vertical integration
    3PLs see challenges emerging from carriers and shippers moving into their market
  • Axa takeover of XL will see biggest hull insurer change hands
    Combined entity will be a formidable marine insurance force in many mainland European markets, in which Axa traditionally has a...
  • Economou beefs up LNG presence with Korean orders
    Four newbuildings now contracted at Hyundai and Samsung, with multiple options, as group prepares for launch of Gas Ships as...
  • Hapag-Lloyd sees UASC vessel and containers detained in Lebanon
    Court awards $12.6m to shipping agent who lambasts 'unethical and unprofessional' behaviour by carrier
  • Results round-up: Bulker firms in October-December 2017
    Latest reporting: Genco, Songa Bulk, Star Bulk and DryShips
  • HHI rolls out automated formation of vessel head and tail panels
    New machine can form panels three times faster than when the job is done manually, potentially saving $9.2m
  • Pacific Basin sees low-sulphur fuel as the best solution for smaller dry bulk carriers
    Oil companies should also help in working toward a viable solution, says Pacific Basin chief executive Mats Berglund
  • US tariffs 'a danger to international trade'
    Move may prompt retaliation from other economies, says Maersk
  • Warning sounded over blockchain's weakest link
    Humans can corrupt the data that blockchain relies on, says lawyers' white paper
  • Shipyards face mounting profitability pressure amid rising costs
    Only a few vessel types saw price gains outstripping Chinese currency appreciation
  • Samsung Heavy Industries nets order to build an LNG carrier
    The order includes an option for one more vessel
  • Nakilat adds two more vessels to Maran Gas joint venture
    Move boosts vessels deployed in the venture to 15
  • Maersk to rationalise Asia-Europe services
    Reduced port pairs to add resilience to container network
  • Box carriers consider options for low-sulphur rules
    LNG, scrubbers and low-sulphur fuels all remain in contention

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 5, 2018
  • APL takes on air freight with new Shanghai-LA service
  • Chicago rail backlog forces UP to restrict draymen
  • DB Schenker CEO: Forwarders under threat from game-changing tech
  • Economists: Container demand-supply tipping toward carriers
  • New CMA CGM efforts to boost responsiveness to shippers
  • At least 70 Maersk containers damaged, lost on Carolinas sea
  • Economist issues trade, monetary policy warning
  • Port of Koper adds new Med-to-Munich rail link
  • E*DRAY aims to get cargo from terminal to shippers quicker
  • TPM 2018 Tracker: News, insights, analysis
  • Canadian National CEO exits amid service woes
  • Terminals' rail dispute weighs on JNPT's February volume
  • INTTRA adds Evergreen to Top 10 carrier customer list

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 5, 2018
  • Teigen's Lighthouse shines on supramax duo
    Norwegian shipowner picks up pair of supramaxes from Seven Seas Carriers.
  • Global Ship widens loss but sees itself in 'excellent position'
    Chief executive Ian Webber says the New York-listed containership owner's strong ledger allows it to look forward to adding asset value.
  • Hapag-Lloyd goes digital for rate updates
    Fifth largest containership company in the world makes move away from email-based practice.
  • Euroseas keeps consolidation on menu as profit returns
    Discussions with Poseidon and other private companies ongoing, executive says.
  • Blockchain 'only as strong as weakest link'
    Law firm Reed Smith says technology no substitute for human judgement.
  • WEB TV: Boxship bashed by runaway rig
    German vessel breached after platform broke moorings in Canary Islands storm.
  • 2020 Bulkers chairman cool on further newbuilding orders
    Shipowner secures capital from key shareholders but further growth of orderbook looks to be off the table.
  • GOS defaults on Axis Bank loan
    Indian offshore owner says $14m outstanding on financing.
  • Trump car tax threat could dent Wilhelmsen
    DNB Markets says Oslo-listed owner has major exposure to EU to US traffic.
  • Fjord1 orders seven ferries for $140m
    Deals at Havyard and Cemre Shipyard come after big contract win.
  • Clarksons splits dry recovery from 2013 false dawn
    Researcher Sarah Holden's sums suggest bulker rates may finally stay clear of the ground.
  • Logistics restructuring to hit DFDS
    Danish owner will take $2.5m hit from Italian rail closures.
  • STX O&S facing job cuts
    Restructuring plan for yard and compatriot Sungdong expected on Thursday.
  • LNG rates show largest weekly drop in over two years
    Seasonality dents market while Cove Point opening helps fuel longer term view.
  • Reach adds Olympic subsea ship
    Norwegian operator expands with two-year deal for Olympic Challenger.
  • Two top targets for Genco as it sets out on 15 ship renewal
    John Wobensmith says older vessels earmarked for sale will be replaced "dollar for dollar".
  • ADSB posts 70% profit jump for 2017
    Abu Dhabi shipyard posts second-best annual result ever.
  • Expanded fleet boosts Chelsea result
    Dennis Uy's ambitious tanker and ro-pax group sees profit rise in 2017.
  • Court overturns $68m award to Economou firm in charter row
    High court judge admits owner will be disappointed with ruling that China's JSG did not guarantee doomed Shagang Shipping's deal for new capesize in 2008.
  • Maersk warns over threat to global trade from tariffs
    Danish giant's comments come after US president Donald Trump says trade wars are "easy to win"
  • Hyundai and Samsung grab LNG orders
    South Korean shipbuilders win newbuilding deals for two and one gas carrier respectively.
  • Maran Gas expands Nakilat LNG carrier venture
    Angelicoussis adding smaller Woodside chartered gas carriers to Qatar joint venture.
  • Austal firms up Japanese trimaran order
    Deal marks first high-speed trimaran ferry placed into Japan by Australian fast ferry specialist.
  • VLCC newbuilding orderbook hits 100 ships
    Angelicoussis, China Cosco Shipping and China Merchants with the most large tankers on order.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2018
  • Maersk boxship loses dozens of containers off N.C. coast
    The Maersk Shanghai lost about 70-73 cargo containers Saturday night while 17 miles off the coast of Oregon Inlet, N.C., due to high winds ...
  • OOIDA's push against ELD mandate keeps on truckin'
    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has called on the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure to...
  • Top trade officials say steel, aluminum tariffs still on track to be finalized this week
    Top executive branch trade officials on Sunday affirmed that President Donald Trump aims to follow through in assessing broad tariffs on st...
  • How large forwarders, NVOs keep competitive edge
    The global freight forwarding and non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVO) industry is vast and fragmented. But if there's a unifying the...
  • CN's CEO abruptly leaves
    Canadian National Railway Co. revealed Monday that CEO Luc Jobin has resigned, effective immediately. The Class I railway's board has inst...
  • Home Depot exec behind new drayage collaborative platform
    A former international logistics executive with The Home Depot is behind a new technology provider aiming to make drayage operations more e...
  • Hapag-Lloyd digitizes rate dissemination through CargoSphere
    The ocean freight rate management software provider CargoSphere said Monday it has begun providing a direct data feed of global ocean rates...
  • INTTRA adds Evergreen to network
    The liner shipping digital platform INTTRA on Monday said it has added four new carriers to its network, including Evergreen, one of the la...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 5, 2018
  • Demand to outpace supply, but inadequate investment could lead to price volatility: IEA
    Global oil demand will outpace supply over the next five years, but declining or stagnant investment nearly everywhere except for US shale plays could spark a return to volatile crude prices, the International Energy Agency said in a report released Monday.
  • CERAWEEK: Trump's steel tariff to hurt Permian pipeline projects: Plains CEO
    President Donald Trump 25% tariff threat on steel would increase costs for Plains All American Pipeline
  • Oil complex caught between macro themes, fundamentals
    NYMEX crude settled Monday at $62.57/b, up $1.32 and roughly midway between the contract's three-year high in late January above $66/b and subsequent low in mid-February near $58/b.
  • Oil complex strengthens as Dow heads higher day-on-day
    Oil futures rose Monday after US equity indices turned higher calming some nerves frayed by President Donald Trump's vow last week to slap tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum.
  • March loadings of Forties crude to be delayed by two or three days: traders
    Loadings of key North Sea crude grade Forties could be delayed due to past weather disruptions, market participants said, although no specific cargo deferrals were reported Monday afternoon.
  • VLCC freight hits 6-month low on slack Asian crude demand, sending fuel oil east
    VLCC freight has hit a six-month low on fuel oil cargoes loading out of Rotterdam due to weak crude demand from Asian buyers in West Africa, encouraging charterers to move more fuel oil east.
  • Pan Ocean's vessel arrest in Singapore not due to unpaid bunkers: owner
    The Grand Ace12 was arrested in Singapore on February 28.
  • EXMAR opts for LPG bunker fuel for its two VLGC newbuilds
    The carriers are scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2020.
  • FUEL FOR THOUGHT: Peak demand discussion heats up
    Shift to cleaner, renewable energy gathers pace.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher on growing supply concerns
    Market participants will be looking out for the meeting between OPEC and US shale companies to be held later Monday at CERAWeek conference in Houston.
  • Open interest for front-month ICE middle, light distillates contracts rises in Feb
    Open interest for the front-month Singapore gasoil sulfur spread contract on ICE plunged 32.2% for March settlement at the end of February.

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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
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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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