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BRIEFS

June 15, 2018

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Los Angeles May volumes fall 3.4pc as alliances favour Long Beach International Chamber Shipping decries Italy's migrant ban Chinese president blasts protectionism, calls for more open world LA port endorses US$1.3 billion 2018-19 budget Korea provides US$173 million in funding for Cebu port As oil rises, slow steaming returns to MSC and Maersk Kerry offers China-Caucasus-Turkey rail-road service Uber Freight expands throughout US, but thinly so Frebs Marine 'devises way to address feeder shortage' ReCAAP ISC Piracy meets in Hong Kong to widen interest South Asia box trade with Europe outstrips MidEast in Q1 US implements new air cargo security requirements Hactl helps AirBridgeCargo move outsize problem Turkish Airlines in JV with Chinese to become express couriers Cargolux flies solar boat to female-led Arctic trek ST Engineering opens its 3rd US MRO facility at Pensacola

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JUNE 14, 2018
Container volumes between South Asia & Europe showing impressive gains in Q1 MOL takes delivery of state-of-art coal carrier New weekly service connecting China & Australia announced NYK receives SBT Initiative Verification for commitment to greenhouse gas reduction Grape exports see 40 pc drop this year Tea exports to Pakistan see a surge in first four months this year APM Terminals offers new gateway to Iraq Chennai Port aims to become major bunkering hub DPT's efforts rescue crew of sinking tug Air India SATS completes 10 years of service at Kempegowda International Airport Logistics industry projected to grow faster than real GDP in FY19 Ministry of Road Transport & Highways identifies 300 ongoing National Highways projects to be completed by March 2019 Customs asks exporters to resolve errors before their pending refunds can be processed DGAD suggests retaining anti-dumping duty on engineering product from China & Thailand for five more years GST System's new functionality to update email & mobile numbers

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Growing importance Fleet of electric trucks on trial at DB Schenker Air Partner opens new Los Angeles office Topping-out ceremony for logistics centre Launch of new maritime fund in Hamburg K Line shipmaster recognized for rescue Mobile repair service for wagons and tracks Mexicans to serve Madrid more often Evergreen & partners launch CAE service Ports of Indiana names new CEO Panalpina acquires Newport Cargo Latam Cargo launches strategic digital project Canada: railway revitalises grain hopper fleet Davies Turner - all shipshape in Bristol Fresh capital for MPCC Barig representative re-elected to ACCF board Freight station on China-Laos rail corridor Bombardier: demand in Africa and C Series to Airbus The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 14, 2018
Massive crude gain predicted for America's Permian Basin New Schulte fund eyes Handy bulkers and feeders Multipurpose newbuildings resold to new buyer Maj. Gen Scott Spellmon takes over as DCG-CEO at USACE Yang Ming box ship detained in Australia Major associations to join forces for sustainable ports initiative China's Yingkou port slides deeper into debt Greece and Cyprus push for united approach on maritime regulations US sanctions could put Incheon port's ambitions on hold

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JUNE 14, 2018
Schiphol to evict tenants from cargo facilities for passenger aircraft parking Truckers in Argentina in strike threat over pay demand to parry galloping inflation Cascading of bigger box ships brings headaches for vessel planners Ports and their equipment suppliers aim to set standards for a hi-tech future Alibaba picks Emirates to make global 72hr delivery a reality Panalpina swoops for its fourth perishables takeover since September

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JUNE 14, 2018
MSC Cruises orders a further LNG fueled cruise ship at STX France Wight Shipyard delivers 20 m cat to Scottish operator Danos wins coatings contract for Shell deep water platform Norbulk protects raw sea water pipework with ultrasonic antifouling U.S. flag slips into Paris MOU's "Gray List" Royal Caribbean to take majority stake in Silversea Cruises BASS unveils enhancements to fleet management software Accurate CFD simulations key to development of Becker Mewis Duct

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JUNE 14, 2018
International Seaways closes six-VLCC deal with Euronav Acquisition solidifies International Seaways' position in the middle-tier of publicly traded tanker companies in the US Blockchain-based marine insurance platform tries to recruit users Blockchain platform Insurwave claims to streamline processes, but it needs more participants to come on board to see whether it... Political forces curb tanker trades with Iran again Recurring scenes for both crude and product tanker owners as sanctions hit Iran trades, while booming LPG trade could also... ESC condemns emergency bunker surcharges as price signalling A complaint has been made by the European Shippers' Council competition commissioner about emergency bunker charges Rising fuel costs hurting US shippers on land and at sea Surging cost of hinterland connections from ports is increasingly being reflected in 'all-in' ocean freight transpacific contracts 'Political monster' casualties more expensive because of unlimited liability Marine mutual holds annual general meeting in Gothenburg today Brussels calls for input on consortia block exemption The European Commission will hold hearings in the third quarter of the year ahead of a decision on whether to... APL launches new Asia services New loops offered between China and ports in Indonesia and Australia Rolls-Royce restructure will not see jobs cut from marine unit Rolls-Royce is cutting 10% of its workforce but none of the job losses will hit the marine business, which has... US to decide on China tariffs President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on up to $150bn of Chinese goods in response to complaints about Beijing's... Maritime employers showing 'complacency' over pensions provision Undervaluing employee pensions provision could lead to talent gap Daily Briefing Carrier reliability: A day late and a dollar short \| Maersk and MSC plan more speed cuts in punctuality drive... Viewpoint: Buying bio-safety If the Australians guaranteed that box charges would be hypothecated to quarantine services, perhaps there would be less resentment of... Crew member killed in tanker explosion Situation on board was under control and the rest of the crew was reported as safe

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JUNE 14, 2018
LTL 'legends' see technology transforming US trucking India sets deadline for nationwide RFID program rollout Severe Chittagong congestion causing up to 10-day delays US-China container trade accelerating despite tariffs, import bans Duisburg's new ocean, rail services attracting shippers Amazon offers matchbacking to US ag exporters

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JUNE 14, 2018
Dorian investor see 'overdue' consolidation Overbuild in the gas ship industry has given the advantage to charterers, and not to shipowners. Seaways set to surprise New York owner on the verge of rescuing initial deal to buy six VLCCs from Euronav after it had appeared relegated to smaller buy only last week. Shippers call bunker surcharges 'unjustified' Main trade body for cargo interests wants to make anti-competition regulator aware of surcharges. For latest aspiring owners, does the Oslo shuttle still reach New York? What worked for Scorpio Bulkers and Dorian LPG but failed for Navig8 and so far Hafnia Tankers now looms as a conundrum for newest crop of IPO hopefuls Day talks 40 years of change in marine finance But she's quick to point out the change has not all been for the good German innovation widens scope for fresh sources of capital Retrenchment of shipping banks has led to creative thinking designed to put the ship-finance bandwagon on the road again Portugal makes case for place on China's Maritime Silk Road China and Portugal are increasing their cooperation on shipping and maritime issues, and the deepwater port of Sines could be the next and most distant pearl on China's string Hoegh Autoliners aims to put price fixing challenges in rear-view mirror New chief executive discusses efforts to get out from the legal cloud, plans to grow new and existing markets, and the different contributions from the company's Norwegian and Danish backers Bergshav hunts aframax tankers as profit doubles Owner primarily after Asian-built tonnage to boost its 14-strong fleet Vroon offloads third product tanker Deal for VLCC trio up for grabs as pace of Chinese finance slows Lease financing deal for three Landbridge units faces competition from Europe as ship-finance houses in China struggle to meet investment targets Gaps in world trade regulation let China build 'Great Wall at sea' Beijing wields an unhealthy amount of power when it comes to global trade and corporate regulation - not least in shipping, where the conflicts of interest have multiplied Kmarin newbuild plan faces doubt over 'financial muscle' Scrubbers, LNG and compliance defined Posidonia 2018 agenda Threats and opportunities presented by tightening environmental rules proved the most potent talking points at this year's gathering of the shipping world in Athens Alibra Shipping makes a splash with end-of-Posidonia pool party Can shipping's borrower elites hang on to their 'privilege'? Veteran banker says line between 'haves' and 'have-nots' could become blurred if banks adopt sensible repricing of risky shipping debt Regional Japanese banks on pace for ship-finance entry Tokyo 'mega' banks grow wary as local rivals increase liquidity and visibility in domestic ship-finance market Griffiths finds true calling after rebranding Morgan Stanley man is miles away from his former life in Vancouver and the audit books of local owner Teekay London P&I Club opts for new home in the sun P&I mutual, which boasts a strong Greek and Mediterranean membership, is 'satisfied' as it decides to make Cyprus its post-Brexit domicile Pink is the new black - or blue, or grey Braemar's Evans wins bumper £500,000 pay-off Manner in which details of Louise Evans' payout were disclosed has sparked speculation as the reasons for her departure remain unclear Online auction site 'sets benchmark with first sale' Rickmers and MTT opt for scrubbers on newbuildings Owners see the logic of adding exhaust systems to BengalMax containership series Sea Consortium buys its largest vessel ever as spree continues BP clearout continues as Naftomar secures VLGC SCF shows interest in icebreakers and MR tankers Sovcomflot gears up for its first LNG-fuelled aframaxes Charterers showing 'huge interest' in tanker newbuildings, says executive Newbuilds unlikely as LNG Croatia puts price cap on regas unit Qatar finally gets a toehold in FSRU sector Lebanon unveils potential bidders for FSRU trio List includes some unexpected pairings as floating regas project action hots up in the face of fresh LNG volumes coming onstream Sudan issues formal tender for country's first FSRU World's two oldest LNG ships sold for demolition Brunei Gas Carriers sheds the last of the old guard, bumping up LNG carrier scrap sales for this year to three SGMF's LNG bunkering tool set for wider industry roll-out Nineteen OSVs return to North Sea out of long lay-up Ever-fewer North Sea rigs in need of AHTS support A rise in dynamic positioning on rigs partly explains why owners of AHTS vessels are seeing slack demand at the moment, says Westshore Africa adventure success for Augusta Energy Nascent product trader's activity spreads to 20 countries as it makes debut in crude sector with Nigerian exports Indonesian sun begins to set on Japanese aframax trades Shipowners cut back as route that was a pillar of Asian trades continues to shrink Bryggen slims period fleet as profits slump Marinakis cuts $122m Iraqi deal for VLCC trio Long-term charters herald first step in fleet expansion plans for Dubai-based joint venture Aissot Transpetrol sells cash cow MR to IMS Qatari aggregates outfit bulks up with panamax pair Tributes pour in for top Hamburg broker Peter Gast Henning Oldendorff and Heinrich Schoeller speak of a 'very impressive man' and good friend, who passed away on 5 June CBC Holding banks $45m from bulker sale Capesize fetches a very strong price despite being sold with time charter attached.

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JUNE 14, 2018
Is container shipping industry boxed in? During the past several years, shippers have watched containerships grow dramatically in size, mergers and acquisitions rapidly reduce the ... HMM joins New York Shipping Exchange Hyundai Merchant Marine has become a member of exchange board of the New York Shipping Exchange according to a filing with the Federal Mari... Maersk adds Marseilles to Med-Mideast loop Maersk Line is adding its second new call to the Port of Marseilles Fos in as many weeks, according to a statement from the Marseilles port... How to be shipper of choice in carrier market As tight truck capacity across the nation continues to challenge supply chains, it's important for shippers, carriers and 3PLs to work toge... DNB pioneers carrier earnings forecast model DNB Markets has partnered with ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta to develop what it is calling a "cry... SCPA secures $49 million for harbor dredging The South Carolina Ports Authority said it has received $49 million in federal funding for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. Alloca... European shippers protest bunker surcharges The European Shippers' Council has sent a letter to European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager calling emergency bunker surch... Talking Trade with NCBFAA President Amy Magnus A.N. Deringer Director of Customs Affairs and Compliance Amy Magnus took over as president of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders A... Commerce eyes alleged propane cylinders dumping The U.S. Commerce Department will conduct investigations into alleged dumping of steel propane cylinders on the U.S. market by China, Taiwa...

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JUNE 14, 2018
FUTURES 5: Headwinds for ICE Brent as Saudis, Russia eye output boost Crude and product futures held steady throughout much of the US trading day Thursday despite fresh indications that Saudi Arabia and Russia would agree to increase output. ARA fuel oil stocks rise 30% on week amid static arbitrage east: PJK Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 30% to 1,481,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday, according to the latest data from PJK Consulting released late Thursday, with no VLCCs or Suezmaxes leaving Rotterdam for Singapore over the period. TANKERS: Long Range 1 freight on Med-Japan route hits 19-month low Long Range 1 tanker freight rates on the route from the Mediterranean to Japan have dropped to a 19-month low on thin naphtha demand in Asia, while West African demand has been on hold with Nigeria drawing from offshore gasoline supplies over the past two months. Saudi power generation demand surge boosts Europe HSFO draws: traders Fuel oil exports to Saudi Arabia from Europe for air-conditioning requirements have surged over the last six weeks which has helped to make a dent in the previously oversupplied Northwest European market, sources said. Container giants MSC, Maersk eye slow steaming to cut costs amid rising fuel prices Slow steaming is to become a more prominent feature on some routes for container shippers as industry leaders Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk look to cut costs and improve reliability, the companies confirmed Wednesday. Bunkering at Malta faces limitations due to bad weather Bunkering operations at Malta were facing limitations due to bad weather Thursday, a spokesman for the port authority said Thursday. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam) B.V. FUTURES: Crude remains low on record US production Downside risks from slower economic growth and geopolitical tensions have weighed in on current oil prices, analyst at Phillip Futures said. Expected Chinese evasion of US sanctions on Iran clouded by trade, diplomatic talks China would not cooperate with re-imposed sanctions unless it got a big concession from the Trump administration,a former State Department official said. OceanConnect Marine Trading trades for 1st time in S Korea's bunker fuel MOC process The last time bunker fuel changed hands during the South Korean bunker fuel MOC was in December. Iraq restarts pumping through vital 40,000 b/d northern oil pipeline The pipeline can carry up to 40,000 b/d of crude from the Kirkuk oil hub south to the Baiji refinery. US' Trump takes aim at OPEC for 'too high' oil prices An indirect signal to US ally Saudi Arabia to open up the taps.

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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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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

LOGISTICS

New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona

Bari

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

LOGISTICS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units

Milan

The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros

PORTS

Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted

Durres

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.

PORTS

PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Singapore

The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th

COMPANIES

US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward

London

London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping

OFFSHORE

American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea

Noted

European company develops technologies for underwater operations

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"

Rome

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

FINANCING

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

The Spice

Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Genoa

The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor

PORTS

Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

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

NEWS

Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia

Sassari

39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Noise

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

PORTS

Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant

Ancona

The new concession will last 40 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Venice

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

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PRESS REVIEW

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

(Tehran Times)

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

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria

Milan

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

LEGISLATION

Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

SAFETY & SECURITY

Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures

Rome

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Kansas City

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven

Wilhelmshaven

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/The Hague

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

COMPANIES

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

Helsinki

In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros

PORTS

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

The Spice

Necessary to implement works and investments

PORTS

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

Coper

The works will be completed by the end of 2027

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

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