BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

12 January 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

July 18, 2019

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China exports and imports fall, but less precipitously than expected US-China trade dispute drags down box volumes at Port of Long Beach KMTC feeder ship ravaged by chemical fire is sold for scrap Venezuela makes oil transfers in waters off Malaysia as Iran does Nike supplier quits Vietnam after quitting China - finding tariffs inescapable Huawei Technologies to invest US$3.1 billion in Italy in 5G upgrade China re-shuffless trade team, agrees to buy US produce, but doesn't Hapag-Lloyd and ONE announce Mideast-India-Africa Express service Eco-regulations and tough market drive 30-truck carrier to the wall China's approval clears last hurdle to MacGregor buying TTS Group Nippon Paint Marine reflects cool tones on ship coatings in darker hues Weekly rail freight traffic for week ending July 6 down 5.3 per cent FedEx still world's top cargo carrier, Emirates is in 2nd place, says IATA Hard hit Korean Air Cargo halts cargo handling at three terminals Arbitration panel rules it has jurisdiction over Agility's dispute with Iraq

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JULY 17, 2019
CMA CGM India receives ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management System Container Owners Association publishes "Guide to Container Tracking & Telematics Technology" Germany accedes to ship recycling convention Persian Gulf designated high-risk region for ships Exemption from charges for late filing of Bill of Entry Sharp fall in foodgrains imports, says Agriculture Minister 'Capacity expansion, enhanced capacity utilisation of anchor customers & significant increase in third-party cargo handling has helped Essar Ports consolidate its position' Iron ore traffic surges year-on-year during April-June Allcargo Logistics' Kolkata CFS shows promise to boost ex-im trade through West Bengal Lactalis India signs on DHL SmarTrucking as logistics partner Govt to reduce licencing time for sensitive, dual-use exports: Additional DGFT

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JULY 17, 2019
BAF calculator may help ease uncertainty over looming IMO 2020 fuel rule ANA Cargo looks to first B777F to lift its spirits as trade war impacts demand Marken expansion pushes UPS to forefront of pharma clinical trials sector A tale of two railroads: CSX and CP report contrasting results Multiple offers lodged for Prestwick Airport, government reveals Supply chain radar: Mr Market is betting on Hapag-Lloyd + Evergreen, or... not Shippers bemoan liner capacity cuts this peak season On the wires: CSX hammered - 'Thank you, folks' Supply chain Q&A: 'people, not technology, make or break a business' Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics execs' emoluments under the spotlight

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JULY 17, 2019
Cook Inlet puts newly acquired tugs to work Cook Inlet Tug & Barge (CITB), an independently managed subsidiary of Foss Maritime Company, reports that operations on Alaska's North Slope are officially underway for the 2019 ice-free season. Three newly acquired Crowley promotes Peter Sutton Crowley Maritime Corp. has promoted Peter Sutton to vice president of health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) and operations integrity for the company's Shipping business unit. In his role, he will lead Arrest in illegal charter boat case A Michigan man has been arrested on federal criminal charges for allegedly conducting illegal charter boat operations on Chicago waterways. According to a criminal complaint and affidavit filed in U.S. District Court Canada awards Davie, Seaspan frigate maintenance contracts Canada has unveiled plans to invest C$7.5 billion (about US$5.74 billion) in maintaining the Royal Canadian Navy's fleet of 12 Halifax-class guided missile frigates between now and their planned retirement in the

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JULY 17, 2019
Diverted Iranian tanker's trading patterns raise suspicion Iranian forces towed the tanker Riah into Iran's waters after receiving a request for help, Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi... Top Ships seals $25.6m deal with Chinese financier Nasdaq-listed tanker owner Top Ships is using a Chinese financier to reduce the costs of its debt on three ships Oil tanker investments at risk from decarbonisation A new report by MSI foresees that the number of oil tankers is likely to decline by a third between... HSFO bunker demand to more than halve after 2020 The forecast of a more than halving of demand is based on 90-95% compliance with IMO 2020, which will undermine... Germany accedes to Hong Kong convention on ship recycling International Maritime Organization convention now supported by 13 countries, but ship-recycling nations still lacking Unifeeder to offer eight weekly sailings from Sweden New service is said to be aimed at providing multimodal routing options for Swedish exporters in a country that has... Maritime Intermodal starts new rail services from London Gateway Additional trains at London Gateway will provide greater scale as container volumes at the port continue to grow Overcapacity still putting pressure on container rates Scrubber refits will take out some capacity ahead of IMO 2020, but pressure will remain in charter rates for smaller... Indonesia to divert more LNG cargoes before demand ramps up Energy consultant WoodMac predicts that Indonesia will require LNG imports only from the 2030s. That would predispose the country's national... Logistics firms face risks in adopting new technology Logistics firms are still struggling to implement established technology and services Digital ship funding platform brings on board Greek consultancy Greek shipping finance consultantancy will handle 'part of the analytics' for new electronic platform founded by Dagfinn Lunde, Marina Tzoutzouraki... Daily Briefing British-flagged ships avoid Gulf amid Iranian threats \| Legal bid to block release of seized Iranian tanker \| China LNG... FortisBC secures first-term sales of Canada LNG to China FortisBC looks set to ramp up LNG exports from the Tilbury project, which underwent expansion to boost its liquefaction and... Iran says missing tanker was rescued and towed for repairs The Riah had been regularly shuttling between United Arab Emirates and Gulf of Oman for months before it deviated off...

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JULY 17, 2019
US truckload pricing battle heats up Seasonal project cargo reaches Russia's Amur gas plant PierPass fee increase takes effect Aug. 1 CSX says lower truck rates hurting intermodal Funding to fuel Traxens' container line orders Maersk taps into Indian fruit export growth Private terminal operators decry India's coastal incentives Still no timeline for ILWU election do-over

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JULY 17, 2019
Pioneering LNG bunker vessel prepares for key gas trials Test of KC-1 system's performance will be carefully watched by two other firms embroiled in row over the technology 'Wing in a box' trials go deeper for wind-assisted propulsion eConowind makes first sale of retrofit system to Dutch shortsea operator Van Dam Asian buyers shun Iranian crude as US sanctions kick in Iranian oil sales to Asia have all but dried up as sanctions waivers expire Sun Enterprises books aframax tanker newbuildings at Daehan Two-ship deal at South Korean shipyard marks Greek owner's return to the sector China cracks down on stealth ships calling at Yangtze ports River patrols target foreign-flag general cargoships that turn off transponders to avoid entry formalities The dark trade of 'hijacked' product tanker Riah Tanker caught in Middle East Gulf hijack scare spent a lot of time hiding its location, so what was it up to? Wellard gets $22m in finance deal for livestock carrier Australian livestock exporter is selling vessel to pay bank and bondholders First LNG freight swap executed, ushered along by Affinity Total Gas & Power and Glencore executed the trade, facilitated by shipbroker Affinity Germany ratifies Hong Kong Convention Hong Kong Convention moves 'a step closer to its entry into force' First Ship Lease converts $7.25m in bonds First Ship Lease Trust (FSL) has almost 175 million more shares on the Singapore Exchange. FSL Trustee Management, acting as trustee-manager of the Roger Woods-led diversified owner, has exercised its right to turn $7.25m in redeemable 7% convertible bonds into stock at $0.04157 per share. Topouzoglou move to up stake in First Ship Lease Trust The new units shall be equal to FSL's issued shares Diana Shipping fixes panamax on period as spot rates hit six-year highs Diana Shipping has fixed one of its panamax bulkers on a short-term period contract as the spot market reached its best levels in almost six years. Panamax bulker market posts massive gains but correction looms The 75,700-dwt Selina (built 2010) was fixed to Hong Kong-based Ausca Shipping for a period of seven to nine months. The gross rate is reported at $11,750 daily, minus 5% commission for Shanghai and Dubai add to squeeze on London as leading shipping hub London's position as a top three maritime city globally is coming under pressure from both Shanghai and Dubai, according to the latest rankings. While still the dominant shipbroking hub, London was pushed out of second spot on the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index by Hong Kong last year and now the two other cities in the top five are closing in. London falling: UK sh Attica in €175m bond sale to roll over debt, buy scrubbers Greece's biggest ferry company to spend up to €26m on marine exhaust gas cleaning systems Eimskip bids to halt competition probe Icelandic owner goes to court to stop "illegal" investigation. Royal Caribbean cancels Puerto Rico call amid political strife Royal Caribbean Cruises has cancelled a planned call to San Juan, Puerto Rico, amid political strife in the US territory's capital city. Thousands of protesters on Monday marched the city's streets, calling for governor Ricardo Rossello to step down two days after the reported discovery of inappropriate emails with closest aides. "In light of current unrest in San Juan, Puerto Rico, we have canc Svitzer strikes end as tug crews agree pay deal The long-running dispute has caused 11 strikes by members of the Nautilus trade union. LPG and tanker stocks race ahead of S&P 500 as recovery unfolds Tanker and LPG shipping stocks are outperforming the S&P 500 this year despite the wider industry being out of fashion on Wall Street. While LNG, car carrier and chemical tanker shares have struggled to date in 2019, overall shipping equities are up 15%, according to data from Clarksons. The LPG peer group has been the shipping world's top performer this year, with John Fredriksen and Stolt Niel Hyundai Heavy workers vote to strike South Korean shipbuilder faces more disruption over wages. Havyard Group bondholders sign off on waivers Havyard Group's bondholders have joined other creditors in providing covenants waivers for the company. The move means the Norwegian shipbuilder now has waivers in place for all its key financial arrangements, after uncovering "significant accounting deviations" that sparked the breach. Havyard faces covenant breach after accounting 'deviations' Canadian owner behind Havyard PSV resale Just Russian cargoship crew running out of food Master also says seafarers on detained cargoship have not been paid. Liberalisation will do little for China's struggling port agencies 'Chaotic' competition and thin margins make it unlikely new players will rush in Rising US energy exports set to spark demand for both large tankers and LPG carriers Hike in output anticipated to drive the need for 50 extra large tankers and a similar number of big gas carriers JGC to build LNG ship-fuel plants Japanese engineering company wins contract for Total refinery in Oman. Energy transition to have 'radical' impact on shipping markets and asset values Tanker and bulker owners could see asset values plunge as a global energy transition slices demand for their vessels and the world fleet shrinks, Maritime Strategies International has warned. While containership owners will escape largely unscathed in the doomsday scenario as coal and oil become increasingly sidelined, shipping lenders will also be caught in the fall-out, MSI predicted. Shell a Swedbank cuts dividend to strengthen capital Swedish owner chops payout from 75% to 50% of profit. Idle boxship fleet grows as scrubbers fitted Alphaliner identifies 118 vessels out of action due to yard calls. MSC cracks down on shark fin trade Swiss liner giant clarifies zero-tolerance policy. Clyde & Co shipping lawyers suspended for alleged financial misconduct Two shipping lawyers have been suspended from Clyde & Co's London office while the law firm investigates suspected financial misconduct by the pair. Ince quartet head to Clyde & Co The pair include a partner at the firm and an associate, TradeWinds has learned. Clyde & Co told TradeWinds: "We can confirm that we have referred two solicitors to the Solicitors Regulatory Authority of England & Wa The debates that could reshape climate rules and the IMO itself Empowering developing economies while lifting restrictions on the press and lobby groups will likely change how the regulator makes decisions Standard Club turns P&I focus on mega-boxship blazes P&I insurer warns members of problems linked to ultra large boxship fires after run of recent incidents Spar Shipping posts doubling of annual profit But Norwegian bulker owner is not optimistic about 2019 and is now pursuing a spot-oriented charter policy due to prevailing weak markets Hunter Group hires Swedbank executive as new finance chief Arne Fredly's Hunter Group has hired Swedbank corporate finance executive Lars M Brynildsrud as its new chief financial officer. Charters behind double VLCC strike by SK Shipping emerge as price focus intensifies Koch strikes VLCC charter that raises questions over Hunter sale Brynildsrud will work alongside chief executive Erik Frydendal who had previously held both positions. Hunter has ma Khamenei: UK will pay for "wickedness" Iranian supreme leader reiterates retaliation threat after Grace 1 seizure. Drugs ship released after MSC pays $50m MSC Gayane goes free after security deposit and surety bond handed over to US authorities. Differing fortunes for capes and handies in post IMO 2020 world Capesizes set to fair better in post 1 January, with handies set to suffer, says analyst. Keppel bags dredger and FPSO contracts worth $95m Deals mark third time respective customers have placed contracts with Singapore group

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JULY 17, 2019
'Clear line in the sand' on Huawei A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation that would require congressional approval to remove Huawei from the Commerce Department's Entity List. Mexico marks vehicle export record A record number of Mexican-made vehicles cross the borders to be sold in North American and Asian markets. CBP making gains on fentanyl trafficking A House subcommittee told Tuesday CBP fentanyl seizures thus far in FY19 equal all of FY18. WTO: US violated trade rules The World Trade Organization Appellate Body finds against prior U.S. CV duties on China. Executive Moves Canadian Pacific's Q2 profit jumps Cambodia port finds 83 containers of rubbish CSX lowers revenue outlook Long Beach gets 'Texas U-turn' Mexico eyes new Manzanillo terminals Iranian auto parts execs fined

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JULY 17, 2019
FUTURES 5: Oil prices ease following steep US refined-product build Oil futures settled lower Wednesday after US Energy Information administration data showed a surge in US refined product inventories in the wake of Hurricane Barry last week. Tight HSFO supply in Singapore boosts arbitrage opportunities Tight supply of high sulfur fuel oil in Singapore is boosting arbitrage economics for deliveries to Asia from Europe and Russia, but the timeframe for opportunities may be limited, market sources said this week. Bunkering operations curtailed at Spanish port of Las Palmas Bunkering operations at the Spanish port of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands have been reduced due to bad weather, sources said Wednesday. Unerco Petroleum launches as new bunker fuel supplier in Turkey Iran claims missing small tanker in Strait of Hormuz has been taken for repairs Iran's exports nosedive as it starts to build oil flotilla China is continuing to import Iranian crude, much of it in the form of debt repayment. ANALYSIS: Strong gasoil EFS fails to dent newbuild VLCC East-West fixtures "The arbs are now shut but I have the impression that there is a rather good amount of product here," a Europe-based trader said. State oil giants raise trading game in battle for global flows Middle Eastern, North African NOCs are going head to head with independent oil traders and integrated oil majors to capture a larger slice of the global energy commodities market. US readies plan for escorting oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz "We do need to internationalize an operation to enhance maritime security," Hook said. TRADER NOTE: Fuel oil trader Hsieh Dean Horng leaves PetroChina Hsieh had worked at the company since 2007. Measures to transition to IMO 2020 to gain pace in Q3: Fratelli Cosulich CEO Come 2020, another issue will be who will control the supply chain, Cosulich said. DUBAI FUTURES: Sour crude resists Brent crude slide on US-Iran rhetoric "The possibility of US-Iran rapprochement seems to be deflating geopolitical risk right now," Tradition Energy analyst Gene McGillian said. Singapore 380CST HSFO Aug/Sep rebounds as focus shifts back to supply tightness "The market has stabilized after the plunge," a Singapore-based trader said. New EU Commission president plans 2050 EU net-zero CO2 law "Emissions must have a price that changes behavior," Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament earlier on Tuesday. Compliance with IMO 2020 likely around 90%-95% in initial years: consultant "There will be a lot of whistle-blowing activity. But there will be non-compliance for sure," Tolson said. Japan 'not considering' sending forces to defend Strait of Hormuz: minister "At present, we are not considering sending the Self-Defense Forces," Iwaya said at a press conference in Tokyo. TRADER NOTE: Marco Perassolo joins Gunvor as LSFO trader Perassolo previously worked as a fuel oil trader at Totsa.

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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
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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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