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BRIEFS
September 28, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Shippers slam liner companies' fuel surcharges
  • UK freight forwarders up in arms over sulphur surcharge
  • Container lines co-operate to boost Med-US East Coast services
  • AmFELS builds box ships for Matson and LNG-fueled vessels for Pasha
  • Box volume at Rotterdam up 6pc but total throughput dips 2pc
  • Hutchison Ports Pakistan sets new box handling record
  • India's state ports loose out to cheaper private ports on transshipments
  • APAC airlines post 4.2pc rise in cargo traffic in August
  • FTA welcomes UK government's Brexit 'no-deal notice' for aviation
  • Swissport leases 36,000 sq ft cargo warehouse at London Heathrow

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • Bahri celebrates Saudi National Day in Mumbai
  • Lines in strategic cooperation to enhance Mediterranean-US East Coast service
  • More action needed with regard to cyber security in shipping, shows survey
  • Senior appointments at Britannia Maritime Consultants
  • First consignment of non-basmati rice to be shipped to China today
  • Mumbai Port observing Swachhata Hi Seva programme
  • Abu Dhabi Ports showcases KIZAD Logistics City at FIATA World Congress in New Delhi
  • Tariff hike to support domestic manufacturing: FIEO President

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Debt burden entails risks
  • Aurizon to enhance rail monitoring
  • Arpin picks move coordinator
  • New baby for World Fuel Services
  • Kazakhstan and China plan e-commerce trade
  • Fercam steps up trade fair business
  • Swissport snaps up Apron Stuttgart
  • Final bow for two Swiss logisticians
  • Ukrainian Railways to revamp locomotive fleet
  • Rhenus opens new logistics warehouse in Meerane
  • RWI container handling index marking time
  • Belgians to exit Asia
  • First flying B777 making final touchdown
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Watco expands to Queensland
  • Arkas enlarging West African offering
  • Kerry promotes Kenny
  • Europa goes north

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • Fairplay to cease publication
  • Fledgling project carrier dship secures more MPP resales
  • Taiwan Navigation unfazed by US-China trade war
  • After decades of pioneering spirit, IM Skaugen overwhelmed by two setbacks
  • IRISL transfers vessels to Chinese ally
  • ECSA challenges NGOs' claim that EU has adequate ship recycling capacity
  • Sanoyas Shipbuilding ends three-year order drought

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • Felixstowe box congestion spreads to Southampton, just in time for Xmas rush
  • Cargo-friendly Brescia Airport unveils ambitions to become major Italian hub
  • THE and Ocean alliances team up for Mediterranean-US east coast service
  • Pharma the star performer for Virgin Atlantic Cargo in the first half
  • H&M interim profits hit by blip in supply chain from new logistics system
  • Cheap labour still diverting Indian logistics players from new technology
  • Dachser makes changes at the top as it strengthens Asia network
  • Retire, 'Yoda' is to, while Jansen Stafford takes over at Cathay Pacific cargo

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • ABS grants AIP to innovative Wärtsilä HY hybrid power module
  • NYK containership gets next generation bridge
  • World Maritime Day: Mercy Ships recognizes role of maritime volunteers
  • VIDEO: High Speed Transfers order second Damen Fast Crew Supplier
  • ABB technologies will help Nobiskrug superyacht meet IMO Tier III
  • Barillec to equip LNG hybrid dredge

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • US ports continue rapid volume growth
    Greater volume of traffic caused by strong consumer demand and the upcoming holiday season, says ports spokesperson
  • Capital places aframax order with Daehan
    Company signs with South Korean yard for scrubber-equipped vessels for delivery on cusp of 2020 emissions deadline
  • Pacific Basin CEO joins Ardmore board
    Hong Kong-based dry bulk owner joins US-listed chemical and product tanker company's board of directors
  • Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards winners revealed
    IMC founder Frank Tsao honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary career and the pivotal role...
  • Engine operation in a low-sulphur environment
    Managing the total cost of operation (TCO) is fundamental to any successful shipping operation. In this article, drawing on Lloyd's...
  • NovaAlgoma and Döhle unveil new MPP and mini-grabber pool
    The joint venture, which is expected to start next month, will comprise 26 vessels, including 13 MPP vessels and 13...
  • IM Skaugen successor facing liquidation
    Third generation owner Morits Skaugen pens bitter letter to shareholders, hitting out at former allies
  • BIMCO fast-tracks sulphur cap compliance clause
    There are still several unknowns to factor into the transition to low-sulphur marine fuels, says BIMCO
  • Owners demand 2050 GHG strategy clarity
    Containership and ferry owners question how the 2008 baseline used in the preliminary strategy can be measured
  • Viewpoint: Costing compliance
    The shipping industry, in its compulsory requirements for environmental compliance, is facing a dramatic across-the-board increase in operational costs
  • Atlantic Basin faces compliant fuel shortages in 2020
    Fearnleys' analyst believes that tanker trade driven by arbitrage could even out regional imbalances in HFO and compliant fuels post-2020
  • Zim and MSC join forces on India-Mediterranean trade
    The vessel-sharing agreement between Zim and Mediterranean Shipping Co will start from the second half of October
  • Owners will face higher P&I costs after soft 2019, Gallagher warns
    With hull cover now rising at Lloyd's, prospects grow for a marine insurance double whammy in the medium term
  • Daily Briefing
    Liberia urges early reporting of 2020-compliant fuel availability | Iran sanctions bypass will have no impact on shipping | Dirty...
  • IMO rules 'fantastic' for LNG demand
    LNG carrier owners are riding on the back of expectations of greater demand for LNG in coming years because of...
  • Qatar reveals plans to boost LNG capacity to 110m tonnes a year
    The new mega plant will produce about 32m tonnes per annum of LNG

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • Detention re-enters US truck driver work rules debate
  • Low-sulfur fuel prices won't be clear to BCOs until early to mid-2019
  • Ocean reefer rate increases forecast to keep outpacing dry prices
  • Europe's busiest ports search for answers to barge congestion
  • Fearing no-deal Brexit, Europe shippers add buffer stocks

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • Aegean president to leave, Mercuria man joins board
    Aegean Marine's COO Kostas Polydakis will fulfill the remaining duties of departing president Jonathan McIlroy.
  • Mackey confirms Scorpio scrubber programme
    More than 100 vessels to see modifications, but company is acting with "heavy heart," COO maintains.
  • ICBC Leasing wins $17m ruling against Chinese shipowner
  • Higher bunker prices and weak spot market pushes Sea Tank into slump
  • Market picks up as Nord/LB moves to offload MPP fleet
    Interest in German bank's decision to sell loans on 40 ships may signal light at end of the tunnel for smaller multipurpose vessels
  • Singapore 'needs more company headquarters'
  • Shipping banks bemoan lack of clarity on green standards
  • Sohmen-Pao: shipping is brilliant if you don't mind poor returns
  • Grindrod chief unfazed by halving of share price since IPO
    'We've only just listed. We're comfortable where we are,' Wade says
  • FSRU decision is just a bump in the road for Gunvor juggernaut
    Bangladesh gas import project is left in limbo, but trader has plenty more irons in the fire, including a growing interest in owning ships
  • Confidence is a fragile thing in these uncertain times
    Despite slowly improving fundamentals in dry bulk and container sectors, overall confidence in the business outlook remains paper-thin after a decade of setbacks
  • Massive debt and oversupply 'will cripple OSV owners for years'
    The vast majority of Norwegian offshore shipowners are saddled with too much debt, while all of them face a market with too many vessels, Norwegian analyst says
  • Maritime Asset Partners emerges as Teekay financier
    Transaction with New York-listed tanker owner means financier has passed $100m milestone
  • Outgoing IUMI president warns against 'unthinkable' loss scenarios
  • Shippers react as more container lines talk fuel surcharges
    Shippers blast implementation from 2019 and call for wider use of scrubbers
  • MSC fixes bargain rate neopanamax trio
    Bargain basement relet signals hefty loss for rival carrier
  • IRISL containership quartet emerges under Turkish control
    Istanbul Denizcilik said to own and manage Iranian liner company's largest boxships
  • Gastech forum notches up notable firsts in Barcelona
  • First KC-1 LNG newbuilds set to undergo repairs
    Designer, shipyard and charterer start legal action over technical issues found on first vessels fitted with new South Korean-designed containment system
  • Owners bid for EDP's LNG carrier charter
  • H-Energy may enter shipping market for next LNG deal
  • Gail eyes next move as it assesses LNG ship needs
  • MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant
    Would-be partners concoct pioneering plan using converted LNG carrier and existing powership to supply gas to Mozambique
  • As nightmare fades, sector can dare to dream of better times
  • Dragon star helms maiden voyage of model aframax
    Theo Paphitis is building on his shipping credentials with his appointment as chancellor of one of the UK's leading maritime training centres
  • Zissimatos-led Swiss Carriers linked to Maersk tanker
    Shipowner said to have bought Chinese-built vessel in second acquisition since his re-emergence
  • Zodiac Maritime's tanker swoop signs off $690m Toisa fleet sale
    Eyal Ofer-led company buys final six ships from Callimanopulos fleet, closing book on potentially market-moving disposal
  • Price of Marinakis' aframax duo emerges
    Newbuilding order is second deal for Greek shipowner's Capital Maritime this year
  • Faerder shifts suezmax order to Daehan
    Turid Sorensen-led company's Chevron-backed deal is potentially worth $248m, but casts doubt on earlier order
  • Neda and Premuda take cut in LR2 charter rates
  • Opec 2020 vision bodes well for tanker owners
    The oil cartel's medium-term forecast shows a spike in crude trades due to the IMO 2020 rules, boosting tanker owners when scrapping activity is expected to stay strong
  • Marinakis and NYK Line lock new VLCCs into charters
  • Teekay LNG Partners exits suezmax sector with tanker sales
  • Capital VLCC released by South Korean court
    Greek owner threatens significant counterclaim for 'wrongful arrest', while SK Shipping pursues charter dispute in High Court in London
  • Jebsens poised to sell last two owned vessels
  • Sea Gate Navigation buys third Japanese cape in nine months
    Stefanou brothers' firm emerges as second busiest secondhand capesize buyer in Greece this year
  • Carnival beats estimates, but profit estimates slump
    High fuel prices and a strong dollar sink fourth-quarter estimate, dampening share price.
  • Low in sulphur but high in price?
    ASBA speaker says complaint fuel should be in ample supply, but tanker panelists take aim at cost and quality issues.
  • dship Carriers adds two more newbuildings
    German owner will take delivery of MPP Eco Traders in 2019.
  • Ardmore beefs up boardroom with CEO pair
    Pacific Basin's Mats Berglund and Carisbrooke's Helen Tveitan de Jong join the board.
  • Malaviya Twenty fetches $1.1m at auction
    Crew likely to recover unpaid wages after PSV sold in UK.
  • Qingdao Port International gets a new president
  • Scorpio will say 'yes' to scrubbers
    Emanuele Lauro-led group is about to make a major bet on sulphur-compliance technology after some publicly stated misgivings only three months ago.
  • Fourth tanker crewman arrested in Korea
    Probe continues into alleged unauthorised departure of Russian ship.
  • Tanker market will reach balance in 2020, BTIG analyst says
    Euronav the top pick in Greg Lewis' first basket of tanker stocks.
  • SCI mulls investment in $551m FSRU project
    Indian owner could take a piece of MOL and Swan Energy's LNG action.
  • DCC Bulk Transport liquidated in Singapore
    Bulker operating arm of DCC Maritime and Greece's Halkias group being wound up.
  • Zim and MSC strengthen alliance
    Liner duo team up on Mediterranean to Indian sub-continent trade.
  • Sovcomflot IPO put on the back burner
    Privatisation no longer being actively discussed, according to federal assets management agency.
  • VLGC spot rates jump on rising volumes
  • Hunter keeps optional VLCC trio in its sights
    Oslo-listed tanker newcomer gives itself an extra month to decide on DSME newbuildings.
  • PSV rates spike as utilisation peaks
    North Sea numbers averaging their highest level for four years.
  • Pacific Drilling closes $1bn notes issue
    The New York-listed driller moves further away from bankruptcy.
  • Eidesvik stretches Equinor PSV deals
    Norwegian owner keeps supply ships with oil major through to 2020.
  • Uljanik Plovidba wins debt discount on MRs
    Credit Suisse and other lenders agree to refinancing of tankers after months of talks.
  • Qatar to expand LNG production facilities
    Wood Mackenzie: Economies of scale make what is already the most competitive new LNG project worldwide even cheaper
  • Alliances consolidate Med-US East Coast services
    Yang Ming says industry initiative will result in "increased service quality and efficiency".
  • Bumi Armada names new chief financial officer
    Savy ends two year stint as top finance executive at Malaysian FPSO specialist.
  • India winds down Iranian crude imports
    Indian refiners have not placed orders for Iranian crude for November as US sanctions loom.
  • Knutsen Offshore to charter two suezmaxes
    Norwegian tanker owner will order two ships for the deal with Equinor.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • Products settle at four-week highs amid strong demand
    A robust demand outlook and a bullish decline refinery utilization supported products futures, which settled at four-week highs on Thursday
  • ARA fuel oil stocks build 21% on week, but tight October expected
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 21% to 1.372 million mt in the seven days to Wednesday, but the backwardation on the 3.5% sulfur fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge curve remains pronounced
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise to 6-month high on difficult barge transport
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased 0.8% on the week to 2.911 million mt in the week ended September 26
  • Interview: Pemex's CEO expects FID for four new fields in 2019
    Mexico's state oil company Pemex expects to make a final investment decision (FID) and begin development of its Ixachi, Pokche, Xikin, and Suuk discoveries in 2019
  • Ecuador's Napo July crude exports fall 25% on month; Oriente up 17%
    Exports of Ecuadorean heavy-sour Napo crude fell 25% in July to around 4 million barrels, down from 5.4 million barrels in June
  • Iran sanctions could spur oil to $100/b: Standard Chartered's Horsnell
    Sanctions against Iran could contribute to a "nasty gap" in the market at year-end, with oil prices potentially reaching $100/b
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker supplier Aegean appoints new CEO
    McIlroy will be replaced by Kostas Polydakis, previously the company's chief operating officer.
  • Tanker owner Union Maritime orders scrubbers for up to 16 vessels
    Union Maritime has ordered scrubbers for up to 16 of its vessels
  • Gibraltar bunker operations in Aug at lowest since March: Port Authority
    The number of bunkering operations at the Mediterranean hub of Gibraltar fell to 463 in August, the lowest since March and down from 504 in July
  • FUTURES: Crude shrugs off US stockbuild, rising on supply concerns
  • TRADER NOTE: Trefoil Trading bunker trader leaves, new operator joins
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.

›››File
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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