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January 10, 2019

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Hong Kong container terminal operators form alliance to boost services Search continues for 2 missing seamen after oil tanker explosion in Hong Kong OOCL cancels 14 Trans-Pacific sailings on Chinese New Year lull US-China trade talks extended to unscheduled third day amid signs of progress US Government shut down: So far, so good for air traffic and cargo flow British minister warns of 'very significant' disruption with hard Brexit JNPT in India sees 5m TEU pass through its terminal in 2018 Hong Kong and Brussels airports launch pharma corridor with cool dollies India's private airlines ought to manage their own affairs: aviation minister Finnair increases flights to London from Helsinki for the summer

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Asia to Northern Europe spot rates flat Bahri CEO joins ITOPF Board Boxco Logistics India moves world's largest CCR reactor MOL Chemical Tankers acquires entire shares of Nordic Tankers A/S from Triton Customs Post Clearance Audit Minister stresses on proper implementation of agri export policy Chittagong port ups throughput in 2018 DP World Cochin registering exponential growth JN Port on major drive to be benchmarked with the best in the world, says new Chairman Sanjay Sethi Major Ports handle more coal in first nine months of fiscal Logistics Development Committee makes key recommendations Suresh Prabhu inaugurates new Ahmedabad chapter office of FIEO

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Booking land, air and sea freight in the blink of an eye BMJ Logistics reacts to Russia's new import rules Train covers 1 million km autonomously Fabian Heidl joins software specialist's management team Latam Cargo to serve sixth US destination from February USA: new terminal enhances railfreight flows Averitt launches distribution and order fulfilment service Emirates Skycargo even bigger in 2018 More space for hydrocarbon storage New key account manager for Saudia Cargo Contargo augments rail transport offer ex Basel "Curiosity of the Day" Automotive sector stronger in Hueneme Company founder hands over baton to successor Cargolux opens routes to Mexico and for whales Raben operating new logistics centre near Schwerin

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Port of Ramsgate/Seaborne Freight ferry service 'won't be fit for purpose' Disruption from Brexit and trade wars could mean uplift for air freight Questions on stowage as enquiries begin into how MSC Zoe spilled 281 boxes Container lines prepare for new capacity via new ULCVs and 'ship-jumboisation' 'Impossible' for Belgian port to be ready for Seaborne Brexit service Merz Pharma's Torben Weilmuenster appointed chairman of Poseidon network Amazon Air expansion no threat to major express operators Tijs Derison appointed MD of Delin's Benelux region Atlas Air takes over Nippon Cargo Airlines' 747-400F operations Market insight - is Panalpina readying for acquisitive growth? Supply chain radar: two verticals stand out in the bankers' food chain

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Jensen delivers design for Foss tractor tugs on order at Nichols Navy exercises options at Dakota Creek for two more escort tugs Elliott Bay Design Group opens East Coast office Sea Machines Robotics establishes new dealer program Danfoss Editron and Kongsberg Evotec partner on advanced winch Shipyard cuts steel for Qatar's first offshore living quarters platform MacGregor to supply equipment for T-ATS (X) Maersk Supply wins long term Chevron contract for AHTS duo Polaris Shipping to retrofit seven ships with Langh scrubbers Damen land-based BWMS to be demonstrated in Port of Las Palmas

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JANUARY 9, 2019
MSC making progress in North Sea clean-up MSC says that MSC Zoe lost more than 250 containers overboard during a storm last week in the North Sea Polaris to install seven scrubbers Polaris has an operating fleet of 37 vessels with 18 very large ore carrier newbuilds on order Ports warn extending EU reporting chain will cause throughput delays EU port and shipowner lobbies mobilise ahead of a crucial European Parliament committee vote this week US box imports level off after rush to beat tariffs Volume growth in US box imports was recorded at 2.5% in November, while in December growth was estimated at 3.7%... GasLog on course for 2022 target with Cheniere brace Ordering flurry keeps company on course to double group business by 2022 IMO amends bunker delivery notes ahead of 2020 sulphur cap The changes under the IMO's MARPOL treaty helps prepare the industry for the upcoming 2020 sulphur regulations Timing right for DCT Gdansk sale? Macquarie's infrastructure fund plans to divest its interest in the Polish container terminal DCT Gdansk and already has a suitor... ICTSI secures Sudanese port concession ICTSI Middle East DMCC will operate, manage and develop the South Port Container Terminal Angelicoussis takes up option for FSRU Order for group's LNG shipping arm, Maran Gas, adds a second FSRU to its tally of newbuildings at DSME but... Brightoil link to detained VLCC in China Court says the arrest was requested by a French bank that has provided the shipowner with $45.5m in loans, of... Tsakos Energy Navigation agrees product tanker charters Double 36-month charter with anonymous oil major will generate a minimum of $33m in gross revenues Daily Briefing MOL Chemical Tankers acquires Nordic Tankers \| Singapore to pilot methanol as ship fuel \| London Gateway turns up Brexit... Hong Kong terminal operators agree to collaborate The Hong Kong Shippers' Council says it has 'deep concern over the negative impact on competition' of the alliance. Idan Ofer finalises BW chemical tanker fleet acquisition The deal makes Ace-Quantum the largest player in the chemical tanker shipping sector in the Pacific, creating a fleet of... US Representative Peter DeFazio to take key infrastructure position As chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, DeFazio is positioned to ensure climate considerations are included in US...

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Mega-ships and competition challenge West Coast ports APM Terminals promises NY-NJ relief US shutdown delays Roadrunner's financial revision Infographic: Who will supply polyethylene demand? 'Blue-collar' crisis plagues US trucking UK ports prep for post-Brexit cargo shift APM Terminals Mumbai tops India market share

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Su seeks to move on $2bn claim against Vantage Drilling Taiwanese shipowner continues fight against driller's bankruptcy as he seeks claims against the offshore company Bouchard adds more insurers to $21.5m lawsuit New York-based tug-and-barge owner is pursuing five insurers for claims related to an October 2017 explosion aboard an articulated tug barge MSC set for largest boxship newbuilding intake in 2019 Diego Aponte's Mediterranean Shipping Company is set for the largest newbuilding influx among leading container lines this year, according to data from Alphaliner. MSC is expecting delivery of 20 new ships in 2019, well ahead of rivals Maersk Line, and CMA CGM. Maersk in advanced talks to ink feeder boxship deal AP Moller-Maersk chief strikes takeovers and big boxship orders off the menu for 20 Evergas sale comes amid Jaccar effort to tackle unprofitable lines of business Jacques de Chateauvieux has moved to tackle losses for his Jaccar Holdings with the sale of all eight of its Evergas ethylene carriers. TradeWinds reported on Tuesday that Denmark-based Evergas is selling the octet to partners in the Unigas pool in a deal worth an estimated $204m. Partners Bernhard Schulte, Sloman Neptun and Ultragas are reportedly paying between $25m and $26m for each of the 12 Politics, lobbying and location should not sideline Indian shiprecyclers Europe can play key role in stimulating improvements for subcontinent's shipbreakers Excelerate fires up US offshore terminal with Russian cargo US regasification specialist Excelerate Energy is shipping a cargo of Russian LNG into its underused Northeast Gateway Deepwater Port terminal off the US east coast. The company's 151,072-cbm floating storage and regasification unit Exemplar (built 2010) arrived at the offshore buoy, which is sited 21 kilometres (13 miles) off Massachusetts Bay near Boston. Eight line up for Lebanon FSRU trio T Bimco: EU, China and US must do more to counter piracy Shipowners organisation Bimco has urged the EU, US and China to do more to combat the rising scourge of piracy off West Africa. About 40 ships have been attacked in the Gulf of Guinea in the past 12 months. "We look towards the EU, China and the United States to join forces and deploy naval capacity in the Gulf of Guinea to end this constant threat to seafarers," Jakob Larsen, Bimco head of mari Diana gets buyback go-ahead Diana Containerships has the go-ahead to buyback nearly a third of its shares. The Greek boxship owner said its board of directors had signed off on a plan allowing it to repurchase $6m of its 14.93 million shares. Wednesday, Diana stock closed at $0.79. At current prices, the plan would allow the buyback of 4.7 million shares, or 31.7%. Should the company more forward with buybacks, it will d Clarksons Platou: Hornbeck debt swap a "first step" A $200 debt-swap plan by US OSV owner Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) is a "first step" in addressing maturity issues, according to Clarksons Platou Securities. The company announced an offer on Tuesday to exchange some of its 2020 notes for new loans maturing in 2025 at higher interest rates. Turner Holm, Clarksons Platou Securities' managing director of equity and credit research, said that, Laskaridis' Lavinia Corp makes rare tanker purchase Family flagship replenishes fleet of small product carriers with 18,000-dwt vessel Technomar quitting capesize market with demolition deal Greek owner Technomar Shipping is believed to be selling its only capesize bulker for demolition. Tanker scrapping hits highest level in over 30 years European scrap brokers say the 150,000-dwt Mamitsa XL (built 1995) has been sold as is in Singapore for demolition in Bangladesh. The vessel is reportedly fetching some $420 per ldt or $7.7m. Technomar did not respond to requests for comments. James Fisher linked to $20m Toisa OSV UK shipowner James Fisher has been named as the buyer of an OSV sold by Greece's bankrupt Toisa group. Brokers said the 103-loa laid-up diving support vessel (DSV) Toisa Paladin has gone for $20.3m. Toisa fleet sale cash to go towards settling $542m claims Court documents filed by Toisa as part of its US Chapter 11 restructuring revealed a deal had been agreed at $20.35m, with completion expect Samskip to build two autonomous hydrogen boxships Seashuttle project will see emissions-free vessels partly funded by Norway. Mehrotra: 'I'm the world's most famous shipping face' Move over John Fredriksen, there's a new shipping sheriff in town. Ravi Mehrotra, chairman of expanding London-based Foresight Group, believes he is the most well-known shipowner globally. When asked about his group's worldwide presence during an interview with CNBC in India, he said: "Without trying to blow my own trumpet, but I'm the most famous face in shipping in the world today." Embed: Sh Tidemand appeals Belships resolution with Oslo Stock Exchange The appeal highlights the plight of minority shareholders in mergers in falling markets, argues Kristin Tidemand. Maersk Supply AHTSs win Aussie contract Two of Maersk Supply Service's anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels are going Down Under to work on a new contract for Chevron Australia. Maersk Mariner and Maersk Master (both 23,856 hp, built 2017), will support the Chevron-operated Gorgon Stage Two drilling programme on Western Australia's north-west shelf, commencing in the second quarter. The contract's value and duration were not disc Cyber cover seeks to fill hull insurance loophole Bermuda-based Shipowners Insurance and Guaranty Co (SGICo) is marketing a new product it hopes will help shipowners overcome the cyber risk exclusion added to most hull and machinery cover. Almost all hull cover will not pay out on a claim if the loss is related to cyber-crime. SIGCo president Neil Clemens said he has been developing the product along with shipowners for the past four years. How Zeamarine moves closer to 100-ship goal with newbuilds Fledgling operator charters in Chinese tonnage as it creates modern MPP fleet Shipyards pile in with prices for Repsol LNG bunker vessel Shipyards have submitted their price estimates for an LNG bunker vessel for Spanish energy giant Repsol. Newbuilding players said Repsol has requested indicative price offers on a 7,500-cbm capacity ship, and that all yards with an interest in building this type and size of vessel have now responded to the company. Repsol reignites hunt for LNG bunker vessel One commented that Repsol wants to t Charter row highlights importance of contract clarity A charter row that ended up in London arbitration has highlighted the importance of checking contract wording when a vessel is quickly re-fixed. Financing company C Demurrage said that an unnamed owner had chartered out a ship to the buyer of a cargo of baled straw, for carriage from Varna to Izmir. But the contracts ended when the charterer paid neither the freight nor the sale price and the sh Swissco aims to convene creditors meeting The court-appointed managers of Singapore OSV owner Swissco Holdings are trying to meet with creditors to agree a restructuring plan. A Singapore high court hearing on 14 January will decide whether the meeting will go ahead by 14 April. "The judicial managers will continue to work with and engage creditors and stakeholders," they said. At the end of last year, Allianz Middle East Ship Manageme Bibby Offshore name disappears as it agrees new charter York Capital-controlled owner takes Solstad OSV as it merges into Rever. Jinhui Shipping chairman raises shareholding Siu Fai Ng, chairman of Jinhui Shipping and Transportation, has purchased 6,947 shares in the Hong Kong-based bulker owner. Ng spent around NOK 63,600 ($7,463) in the transaction, in which shares were purchased at an average price of NOK 9.16 each, an Oslo Stock Exchange filing said. Poseidon Global emerges as buyer of Jinhui supramax The acquisition raises Mr Ng's shareholding to 4,788,620 sha Fincantieri shares hit after STX France deal reviewed Shares in Fincantieri dropped on Wednesday after the European Commission said it would review its deal to buy STX France. The Italian shipbuilder's stock fell as much as 6.8%. It was trading at EUR 0.93 later on Wednesday. The Commission said on Tuesday it would closely investigate the proposed acquisition. Ministers from France and Italy had pledged to push through the merger, which would see Cargill profit down as shipping 'lags' due to IMO 2020 Trading and chartering giant Cargill has revealed a 20% drop in earnings as shipping markets "lagged" last year. The company said net earnings for the second quarter ended 30 November were $741m, against $924m a year ago. Banks complete first digital bulker deal for Cargill Adjusted operating profit was $853m in the second quarter to 30 November, versus $948m in 2017. Revenue was down 4% at $2 Teekay Offshore Partners drops distribution payments Move comes as sibling Teekay LNG presses ahead with plans for a larger payout. Transparent, independent research needed to plug data gaps Paul Balcombe's project on methane emissions and shipping is just getting going, with the findings to date identifying where the blanks are. The Imperial College research fellow and his colleagues in the Sustainable Gas Institute, working in collaboration with parties including energy major Shell, utility Enagas and the UK government, have put together a project group for the next stage of their Methane slip and efficiency 'key to getting full benefit of LNG fuelling' Researcher says use of gas improves air quality and lowers fuel costs, but when it comes to its effects on the climate, the results are mixed The costs of shipping going greener can be shared out Following the lead of airlines with fuel supplements can also help boost reputable companies Hull rate fears as former Catlin duo seeks $3bn insurance fund Executives are causing ripples with project that could contribute to overcapacity in marine market Search still on for missing tanker Indonesian authorities launch appeal for sightings of Namse Bangdzod. Idan Ofer completes deal for BW chemical tanker fleet Owner's Eastern Pacific firms up $350m transaction with Singapore group. Creditor pushes for 3 Maj yard bankruptcy A creditor of troubled Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik Group is seeking the bankruptcy of its 3 Maj yard. SeeNews reported that domestic metal and plastic products manufacturer Strojopromet Zagreb said on Tuesday it had requested the launch of bankruptcy proceedings. Fincantieri and Scenic Cruises circle Uljanik It has $893,000 of claims against the yard for goods and services provided, and said t PGS sells survey ship to Japan for $100m Norwegian owner confirms deal with JOGMEC, with delivery in April. TEN charters out tankers for up to $60m Greek owner upbeat on product carrier sector in 2019. Two remain missing after Hong Kong tanker fire Fire department chief says incident took place during bunkering operations. Nomura predicts 31% jump in 2019 Korean yard orders But bank downgrades Hyundai Mipo after share price rallies over 40% since November 2018. Guinea set for greater bauxite exports after mine approval West African nation's Kimbo project could increase volumes by an extra 3mt per year. Poseidon Global emerges as buyer of Jinhui supramax Low-profile Poseidon Global Shipping of Singapore has emerged as the buyer of a Jinhui Shipping & Transportation bulker that was sold at the end of last month. Oslo and Hong Kong-listed Jinhui announced on 2 January that it had sold a supramax for $7.4m but did not disclose the identity of the buyer. The company has now confirmed it unloaded the 50,000-dwt Jin Zhou (built 2001) and that it will Strevens: Critical capacity mass needed to ensure healthy competition Wallenius Wilhelmsen says EU facilities must be capable of meeting ongoing recycling needs of EU-flagged fleet Mitsui & Co lifts bulk carrier order tally at Yangzijiang Mitsui's latest kamsarmax is sistership to the company's earlier eight vessels

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Shutdown could impact ITC's work on USMCA report A partial federal government shutdown entered its 19th day Wednesday as a critical deadline in the congressional consideration process for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement looms ahead. Grassley: Cancel NAFTA if Dems want to reopen USMCA The new Senate Finance chair said he wants to talk with congressional Democrats about what they have in mind for consideration of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Hyundai Merchant Marine prepares for 'quantum leap' HMM said it increased volume 150 percent in two years as it prepares for megaship deliveries in 2020. Container terminals still 'solid, profitable business' But Drewry's senior analyst of ports and terminals cautions growth will slow in 2019. J.B. Hunt picking up Cory for $100 million "This is a strategic investment that will further advance our final-mile delivery capabilities," says President and CEO John Roberts. Crowley's Taino departs on maiden voyage American Shipper was invited to tour the LNG-powered vessel before it joined sister ship El Coqui on the rotation between Florida and Puerto Rico. MSC says 1,200 metric tons of debris collected Cleanup in the North Sea continues following the Jan. 2 incident in which more than 250 containers were washed off the MSC Zoe. House seeks details of Russian sanction decision The Treasury Department agency said it intends to drop sanctions against three Russian companies for reducing oligarch Oleg Deripaska's financial influence. Aluminum production subsidies 'widespread' The American Primary Aluminum Association said an OECD report supports application of Section 232 aluminum tariffs across import sources and countries. OIA Global hires former TRAC CEO Retail imports level off after rush to beat tariffs Executive Moves: Poseidon and ITOPF Private equity firm invests in RoadOne Executive Moves: Softbox, NAM and Hines

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Crude settles higher after Saudi comments halt EIA-driven selloff Reassurances from Saudi officials that OPEC production cuts would balance the market sent crude futures higher. Saudis revise up oil reserves estimate Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday its crude reserves were slightly higher than previously thought. OPEC cuts have oil market on path to rebalancing: UAE energy minister The oil market is on its way to rebalancing UAE energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Wednesday. Military fuel supplier Stonewin enters Mauritius bunker market Latvia-based Stonewin, a provider of fuels to security and defense institutions, has launched a bunker fuel supply operation Bunker delivery notes amendments enter into force ahead of IMO 2020 rule The amendments require suppliers to declare the sulfur content of the marine fuel supplied. OPEC output slumps to six-month low Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the UAE have the most to cut to become compliant with their individual quotas. TANKERS: Crude exporters opt for VLCCs over traditional Aframax USGC-UKC route There have been at least six Suezmaxes and three VLCCs placed on subjects to carry crude from the US to Europe since the market returned from the long holiday weekend January 2. FUTURES: Crude gains on optimism over extended US-China trade talk "Talks with China are going very well!" Trump said in a tweet. SUBSCRIBER NOTE UPDATE: Platts launches Marine Fuel 0.5% sulfur cargo, barge assessments S&P Global Platts has launched daily cargo and barge assessments for "Marine Fuel 0.5%" across the globe starting January 2, 2019.

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PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti marittimi cinesi è aumentato del +3,2%

Pechino

Le merci con l'estero hanno registrato un rialzo del +6,1%. I container sono cresciuti del +4,9%

PORTI

Accordo TIL (gruppo MSC) - JNPA per la realizzazione del porto di Vadhvan

Uran

Il nuovo scalo è situato sulla costa occidentale dell'India

PORTI

Shanghai è il primo porto mondiale a movimentare oltre 50 milioni di container in un anno

Shanghai

SIPG evidenzia il forte incremento di produttività realizzato introducendo una spinta automazione nell'area di Yangshan

MARITTIMI

Oggi entrano in vigore otto emendamenti alla Convenzione internazionale del Lavoro Marittimo

Ginevra

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

Yang Ming acquisirà sino a 13 nuove portacontainer da 8.000-15.000 teu

Keelung

Sostituiranno navi da 5.500-6.500 teu dell'età di oltre vent'anni

CROCIERE

Carnival registra performance record per il trimestre settembre-novembre

Miami

Nel periodo i ricavi sono aumentati del +10,0%

LEGISLAZIONE

Uniport apprezza che la riforma portuale avvenga attraverso una legge delega e confida (!) nella volontà del governo di aprire un confronto con gli operatori

Roma

ASSOCIAZIONI

Søren Toft (MSC) è il nuovo presidente del World Shipping Council

Washington

Vice presidente è Randy Chen della Wan Hai Lines

LEGISLAZIONE

Presentato lo “SHIPS for America Act”, disegno di legge bipartisan per rafforzare l'industria statunitense dello shipping

Washington

Tra le proposte, trasportare sino al 10% delle importazioni dalla Cina su navi di bandiera statunitense, con equipaggio americano e costruite negli USA

PORTI

Istituita a Gioia Tauro l'impresa portuale per la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo

Gioia Tauro

Ai 50 lavoratori attualmente iscritti nelle liste dell'Agenzia portuale se ne aggiungeranno altri 70

CANTIERI NAVALI

Navantia firma l'accordo per acquisire tutti e quattro i cantieri navali della Harland & Wolff

Londra/Madrid

Impegno alla salvaguardia dei mille posti di lavoro, garantendo la tutela dei diritti e delle condizioni di lavoro

PORTI

Nel terzo trimestre il traffico delle merci nei porti francesi è diminuito del -7,3%

Parigi

Robusta crescita dei container (+14,0%). Calo delle altre tipologie di carichi

ASSOCIAZIONI

Thomas Kazakos sarà il prossimo segretario generale dell'International Chamber of Shipping

Londra

Subentrerà a giugno a Guy Platten

PORTI

A tre anni dalla cerimonia inaugurale vengono avviati i lavori di costruzione del nuovo porto senegalese di Ndayane

Dubai

Investimento di 1,2 miliardi di dollari

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A 52-year-old Culmv worker dies and a colleague is injured. A 24-hour strike has been called

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Greek ports increased by +1.4%

PORTS

Container Traffic Growth at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Lineas and Hupac collaborate on intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Brussels

The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss one will take care of intermodal services

PORTS

Report highlights progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports

Leghorn

Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total

LOGISTICS

Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good

Milan

The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek EU authorization

PORTS

An EU Commission study analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports

Brussels

Particular attention to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports

PORTS

Busan Port Set to End 2024 with Record Container Traffic of 24.3 Million TEU (+5.0%)

SHIPPING

HMM to return to transatlantic routes

Seoul

New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Also inaugurated is an India-Northern Europe line

PORTS

CMA CGM to use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at Molo Garibaldi despite the works

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission mandate extended until 28 February 2027

Brussels

Synergies with the Aspides maritime operation will be strengthened

RIVER TRANSPORT

A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the river port of Lyon

LEGISLATION

CLECAT calls for new transport emissions regulation not to include entire life cycle of vehicles

Brussels

The IRU is instead in favour of the "well-to-wheel" approach

PORTS

UNCTAD: Mediterranean ports' connection to global containerized shipping network declines

Geneva

General decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste

PORTS

CMA CGM and AD Ports inaugurate container terminal at Khalifa Port

Abu Dhabi

The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs

COMPANIES

Castor Maritime Acquires Control of MPC Capital

Limassol/Hamburg

Investment worth 182.8 million euros

PORTS

The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at Molo Garibaldi in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

AZIENDE

La statunitense FTV Capital presenta un'offerta per acquisire la Windward

Londra

L'azienda londinese sviluppa soluzioni tecnologiche per lo shipping

OFFSHORE

L'americana Halliburton compra la norvegese Optime Subsea

Notodden

L'azienda europea sviluppa tecnologie per le operazioni subacquee

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

Grimaldi ha preso in consegna la ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou

Napoli

Il prossimo mese sarà immessa in un nuovo servizio del gruppo tra Cina e Nigeria

ASSOCIAZIONI

Federagenti ha nominato 24 “ambasciatori”

Roma

Sono protagonisti da oltre 60 anni nella professione di agente marittimo

FINANZIAMENTI

Porti della Spezia e Marina di Carrara, stanziati oltre cinque milioni per la transizione green

La Spezia

Fondi per l'acquisto di mezzi elettrici o a idrogeno

PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti di Genova e Savona-Vado è cresciuto del +4,3%

Genova

Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 registrato un aumento del +1,1%

PORTI

Nei primi 11 mesi del 2024 il traffico nel porto di Trieste è cresciuto del +6,4% grazie agli oli minerali

Trieste

Nello scalo portuale di Monfalcone registrata una flessione del -8,2%

CRONACA

Sequestrati nel porto di Genova oltre due quintali e mezzo di cocaina

Genova

La droga era all'interno di un contenitore frigo proveniente dall'Ecuador

PORTI

Manca (Regione Sardegna): disattese le promesse di stanziamento di risorse per l'agenzia Kalport

Cagliari

Chiesto un incontro urgente alla ministra del Lavoro

PORTI

Rincari degli importi degli diritti portuali nei porti di Bari e Brindisi

Bari

Leone: ci siamo impegnati per adottare misure che non impattassero su traffico e utenza

CRONACA

Sequestrato un ingente quantitativo di cocaina nel porto di Olbia

Sassari

Scoperti 39 chili di stupefacenti occultati in un minivan

TRASPORTO INTERMODALE

Da gennaio Hupac intensificherà i collegamenti intermodali fra Belgio e Italia

Chiasso

Aumenterà anche la frequenza del treno shuttle fra Busto Arsizio e Padova

PORTI

Porto di Ancona, rilascio della concessione provvisoria allo stabilimento della Fincantieri

Ancona

La nuova concessione avrà una durata di 40 anni

SAILING LIST

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PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nel porto di Barcellona è calato del -3,7%

Barcellona

In crescita la movimentazione di container (+6,3%), ma non il peso dei carichi containerizzati (-6,9%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem si è aggiudicata un nuovo contratto offshore da Shell in Nigeria

Milano

Per l'azienda italiana ha un valore di circa 900 milioni di dollari

LEGISLAZIONE

Rixi illustra per sommi capi la riforma portuale

Roma

Creazione di una società a controllo pubblico per gestire gli investimenti e rappresentare il sistema portuale italiano

TRASPORTO FERROVIARIO

Accordo tra RFI e RSE per lo studio di un sistema di trasporto merci a levitazione magnetica

Milano

SAFETY & SECURITY

Sicurezza marittima, firmato al MIT un accordo per semplificare le procedure di verifica

Roma

Attività ispettive e di certificazione potranno essere svolte da organismi appositamente accreditati

PORTI

Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 il traffico delle merci nei porti russi è diminuito del -2,0%

San Pietroburgo

In calo sia le merci secche (-2,1%) che le rinfuse liquide (-2,0%)

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%

ACCIDENTS

Two Russian oil tankers crash near Kerch Strait

Fly

One of the 27 sailors of the two crews died

PORTS

Monthly Container Traffic Declines at Port of Singapore

Singapore

Over 3.3 million TEUs were handled in November (-0.4%)

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

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

MEETINGS

Conference for the 30th anniversary of WISTA Italy

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow at Palazzo San Giorgio in Genoa

››› 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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

COMPANIES

Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello

Melzo

The special livery commemorates his life and career

FINANCING

EBRD loan for the enhancement of multipurpose terminals at the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar

London

Funds up to 65 million euros

PORTS

Zero Emission Port Alliance Report on Future Port Electricity Demand

The Hague

The importance of strengthening port electrical infrastructures was highlighted

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI

Rome

Vice Presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra

LAW

Criminal proceedings filed against the heads of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

Joy Taurus

The absolute groundlessness of the crime report was recognized

CRUISES

In the July-September quarter, revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%

Hanover

In the entire financial year 2024, the increase in turnover was +28.1%

SHIPPING

MSC orders ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry

Dalian

Contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars

INDUSTRY

RINA to conduct pre-FEED study for carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia

Genoa

Assigned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions

ASSOCIATIONS

European Network of Maritime Clusters Board of Directors Renewed

Rome

Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta

PORTS

New step for the establishment of the port company ex art. 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Local Advisory Committee Meeting

PORTI

PSA Italy chiuderà il 2024 con una crescita del +3% del traffico dei container nei porti di Genova e Venezia

Genova

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

A novembre è proseguito il trend congiunturale negativo dei ricavi di Evergreen, Yang Ming e WHL

Taipei

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

InRail has expanded its operating area to include French territory

Genoa

The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor

MEETINGS

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

Venice

Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues

TRADE

Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues

Geneva

The increase for the whole of 2024 should be around +2.7%

PORTS

47% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg

Hamburg

The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045

MARITIME SERVICES

Methanol delivery from land to a ship was performed for the first time in China

Beijing

79.5 tons of fuel loaded in 2.5 hours

AVIATION

MSC Air Cargo Pilots Sign Contract

Rome

Uiltrasporti gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages

ENVIRONMENT

Importance of cold ironing highlighted for emission reduction in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant

PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%

Ravenna

Cruise passengers down by -46.8%

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