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BRIEFS

July 25, 2019

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UK-flagged ship assisted by Royal Navy through troubled waters UK-flagged ships consider switching registration to avoid seizure in Gulf IMF cuts global growth forecast amid trade tensions and no-deal Brexit Box volumes on China's Yangtze River rise 5.3pc in H1 to 9.4m TEU Chinese companies pour US$1.7b in Khalifa industrial zone DP World in Chile automates reefer monitoring, energy consumption King Abdullah port's new 28 cranes to boost capacity to 5m TEU Incidents of piracy, armed robbery in Asia plunge 32pc in H1 2019 National Air Cargo buys three former Cathay freighters Air China renews cargo handling deal with Menzies at San Francisco Virgin Atlantic Cargo awarded Cargo iQ certificate

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JULY 24, 2019
Bahri registers growth in revenues & operating income in H1 2019 China maintains prime position in global shipbuilding in H1 Egyptian govt announces Suez Canal incentives IMO Council urges flag States & shipowners, operators to review maritime security plans India to have greater voice at forums like IMO: Mansukh Mandaviya Smart devices seen having potential to transform utility & value of shipping container equipment assets Sixteen projects identified for modernisation of VOC Port GST invoice not required if goods taken abroad for export promotion events are brought back in 6 months Support measures for the sugar sector do not have any trade-distorting effect, India tells WTO

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Fewer car parts, more lavatory paper

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JULY 24, 2019
CMA CGM pulls another Asia-North Europe sailing as demand weakens further Spades finally get dirty as Elbe deepening gets under way after 13 years As the game changes, FIATA pledges to step up to lead forwarders into a new age Opposition to EU-Mercosur trade deal sees logistics plans stay on drawing boards Railroads north of the border steam ahead of US counterparts UPS forms drone delivery subsidiary for commercial flights Maersk Honam renamed and ready to sail again On the wires: Kuehne + Nagel beats DSV (down $1bn in value in a week) to the punch, but... Market Insight: Q&A with Eternity's Nicolas Portenza - 'it is a natural race for survival' On the wires: With all eyes on FedEx's troubles, UPS gets away with it Tusks from 300 elephants and stash of pangolin scales found in container at Singapore

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JULY 24, 2019
River cleanup group reaches new milestone Illinois-based environmental organization Living Lands & Waters has nearly doubled the amount of garbage removed from U.S. inland rivers compared to this time last year. So far in 2019, the group, established Marie Curie joins Baleària LNG fueled fleet Spanish ferry operator Baleària reports that the Marie Curie, its fourth LNG fueled smart ship will enter service on its Valencia-Ibiza-Palma route from Friday, July 26. The ship is a twin of Sea Machines and MARAD to trial autonomous tech on MSRC skimming vessel Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has entered into a cooperative agreement with MARAD to demonstrate the ability of Sea Machines' autonomous technology in increasing the safety, response time and productivity of marine oil-spill Seaspan again picks Schottel for newbuild LNG hybrid ferry duo Spay, Germany, headquartered Schottel has been chosen as propulsion supplier for the two newbuild Liquid Natural Gas (LNG)- battery hybrid ferries on order at Damen Shipyards Mangalia, Romania for Canada's Canadian Seaspan Stena Bulk in direct contact with crew of Stena Impero Stena Bulk said today that it has had direct communication with the crew of the Stena Impero since late yesterday. The Master advised that everyone was safe with good cooperation with the

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JULY 24, 2019
GasLog halts Hormuz passages on UK and Bermudan advice Changing flag could be 'one option' for owner's large liquefied natural gas carrier fleet, which is overwhelmingly flagged in Bermuda Correction - UK Chamber of Shipping OUR story 'Royal Navy 'shadows' UK-flagged ship through Hormuz as transits continue' (Lloyd's List, July 23) said the UK Chamber... British flag tankers facing six-figure extra hit on war risk premiums One UK flag owner is said to have been quoted as much as 0.8% of hull value for a single... Teaching change for an era of transformation IAMU, the maritime universities' association, is anticipating transformation in shipping and creating a syllabus for leaders of an industry that... TechnipFMC wins Arctic LNG 2 contract worth $7.6bn Project majority owner Novatek locks down stake sales to Chinese, Japanese and French interests HPH volumes little changed as Hong Kong terminals slide HPH Trust warned of a challenging global external environment ahead, with heightened Sino-US trade tensions in recent months and a... Two British-flagged tankers tracked through Hormuz Strait Since Iran captured the UK-flagged product tanker Stena Impero on July 19, British-flagged vessels have been advised by the UK government to... Seafarers should not be used as 'pawns' in geopolitical conflicts With restricted or no access to communications and without really knowing the extent and consequences of their detention by military... Vale resumes partial operations at Vargem Grande The resumption in activities will see about 5m tonnes of additional iron ore production this year, Vale said Universities' association launches Global Maritime Professional initiative In an effort to get maritime universities to respond more rapidly to the changing maritime world, the IAMU has launched... Autonomous shipping boost for Zhuhai The duo will apply the technology on ships serving the domestic trade on the Xijiang River in southern China Ministry confirms Indian crew on board Grace 1 and Stena Impero are safe Officials from the Indian High Commission in London will meet the crew of Iranian tanker Grace 1 on Wednesday Stena Bulk says seized crew are safe after Iran allows contact 'We do of course appreciate this step of development and that this is a first sign that we will soon... ICTSI Manila terminal completes post-panamax quay crane upgrade Capacity upgrades are also ongoing with the construction of Berths 7 and 8, and back-up areas for the future Berths 9... Daily Briefing UK-flagged ship makes first Hormuz transit since tanker seizure \| When can a state seize a vessel? \| Beijing accuses... China issues plan for 2020 sulphur cap implementation China Maritime Safety Administration is also to establish an integrated ship fuel reporting system across the country APM Terminals steps up LA automation effort after quarantine flag alert Six straddle carriers were eventually unloaded at the Port of Los Angeles to enable APMT to start its automation of...

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JULY 24, 2019
US truckload carriers still short drivers: ATA NY to launch Northeast barge viability study UPS targets low-cost, e-commerce shippers with deferred delivery LA port advances cyber resilience project Freight coalition calls for US freight grant reform Elbe dredging serves notice to Hamburg rivals Forest products carriers dominate global breakbulk fleet Norfolk Southern bullish on second half intermodal 1847 Holdings acquires Chicago-based trucker 2M keeps Asia-Europe sailings while rivals cut Yilport vision for Gulfport gaining momentum

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JULY 24, 2019
Fincantieri's profit falls amid asbestos lawsuits Fincantieri saw a fall in earnings have after paying for litigation related to asbestos claims and a hefty tax bill. The Italian shipbuilder posted €12m in net profit for the year's first half versus €15m during the same period last year. Adjusted net profit came in at €34m, down from $39m. Lines splash out billions on mega-makeovers for cruiseship giants The company paid $18m to settle lawsui Eagle nosedives on convertible debt offer for ultramax swoop Shares of Gary Vogel-led bulker player plummet during morning trading. Order-starved Mitsubishi to build Navios VLCC contracted at Imabari Imabari subcontracts compatriot to build one of four VLCCs ordered by Greek owner Susesea Holdings plots growth in handysize bulker sector Shipowner also fixes first vessel and plans a few more China Navigation pays $13.8m for Leonhardt & Blumberg boxship Singapore-based shipowner takes feeder-sized vessel from the Leonhardt & Blumberg stable SailCargo carves out fresh future in Costa Rica with sailing ship On Watch: TradeWinds' weekly column taking a sideways look at shipping news John Fredriksen ups his stake in debt buyer Axactor John Fredriksen has raised his stake in a company that isn't directly related to the maritime world but specialises in one of its core issues: debt. Tanker king Fredriksen injecting $100m into Norwegian Air Shuttle Geveran Trading, which is indirectly controlled by Fredriksen family trusts, has bought an additional NOK 15.6m ($1.8m) stake in Axactor, a multinational debt buyer. The company acq Middle East tension and falling oil demand in tanker 'tug-of-war' Evercore ISI weighs up the negative headlines and their contrasting impact on tanker rates at a time investors have already claimed the 'easy money' for this cycle China hints at tighter restriction on open-loop scrubbers Transport ministry seeking industry opinions on whether to extend the current restriction beyond the coastline from next year Fire-ravaged Maersk boxship ready to return Renamed Maersk Honam back with new bow section from Hyundai Heavy. HHI seeks Chinese okay for mega-merger South Korean shipbuilder takes another step towards tie-up with DSME. Capesize rates take a big hit as dry bulk market takes a break Is this the start of a sustained bearish trend or just a market correction? UK's top court fills shipping gap with new trio Supreme Court appoints maritime expert Lord Hamblen and two other judges with strong commercial experience Eagle Bulk Shipping in six-strong ultramax swoop backed by notes issue New York-listed shipowner raises up to $115m in latest multi-ship transaction Seafarers caught in crossfire in hostile Strait of Hormuz Forget trade disruption and rising insurance premiums it's seafarers, not shipowners, that are really feeling the heat of the Gulf crisis Court launches auction of $160m cancelled dredger Former Jan de Nul newbuilding could be sold by the end of September. Polarcus returns to profit as seismic sector turns up Firm oil prices, increasing E&P and an expanding client base are all reasons to be bullish GEV could lease $1bn-plus gas carrier fleet Australian group considering financing options as big CNG vessel order takes shape Uljanik Plovidba turns red as it eyes ship sales Croatian owner posts second quarter loss, but cash on hand rises. Palmali director faces tax evasion case Executive at tanker owner's Russian unit accused of undervaluing profit. British Strait of Hormuz protection plan wins initial backing despite Brexit European nations are setting aside Brexit rivalries with initial support for a British-inspired mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign minister Jeremy Hunt proposed the plan this week after Iran's seizure of the 50,000-dwt Stena Impero (built 2018) in retaliation to the detention of a VLCC in Gibraltar. BW LPG gas carrier completes Strait of Hormuz transit Iran keeps Stena ReCAAP in the dark over China's Malacca Strait warning Asian piracy watchdog says no explanation has been offered by China despite incidents across Asia being at a record low HFW strikes $25m litigation funding deal Legal firm seals agreement with Augusta Ventures to support clients. NGM Energy buys capesize following VLCC asset play Secondhand buyers' attention shifts to large bulkers as dry bulk activity rises German shipping 'royalty' rallies to back digital start-up ShipStock Oetker, Oldendorff, Offen, Rickmers and Hinneberg family members involved in 'first purely online maritime network' Subsea 7 banking up to $150m from Orsted deal Kristian Siem-backed company to install 420km of cables for UK wind farm. TechnipFMC scoops $7.6bn Arctic LNG 2 contract French offshore engineering group lands major deal to help construct Novatek's new gas platforms. BW LPG gas carrier completes Strait of Hormuz transit Singapore shipowner's VLGC reportedly sails through disputed waterway without incident China to surpass Japan as top LNG importer by 2022 Decline in Japanese imports will be driven by competition from coal, nuclear and renewables. West of England recruits Tobin to drive offshore expansion Insurer taps fellow International Group Club to recruit someone who brings a "wealth of experience"

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JULY 24, 2019
CBP grappling with 'unprecedented crisis' The deployment of Customs and Border Protection officers to the U.S. southern border with Mexico has caused "real resource challenges," says Acting CBP Commissioner Mark Morgan. E-commerce pilot 'not a data grab' Nine participants from the e-commerce sector will provide Customs and Border Protection certain data elements in advance of shipments arriving in the U.S. during the yearlong pilot. McAleenan welcomes advice on migrant influx Trade advisory committee tasked with proposing ways to improve economic conditions in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador will submit report at Aug. 21 meeting. House shows support for Israel A nonbinding resolution opposing the global boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel passed the lower chamber by a landslide. Port of Virginia finishes terminal expansion BIS issues first decision on Section 232 exclusion requests in new portal Lowenthal to lead harbor commission DP World building terminal in Indonesia

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JULY 24, 2019
Iran rebuffs UK plan for European force to police the Strait of Hormuz Iran has rejected UK plans to coordinate a European force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil price calm amid Gulf tanker storm seen as overly cautious Despite escalating tanker threats in the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices have remained stubbornly stable in recent weeks. Crude stocks crater as exports pick up post-Barry US crude stocks fell sharply last week as US Gulf Coast operations began to normalize in the wake of Hurricane Barry. FUTURES 5: Oil pulls back as demand growth concerns come into focus Oil settled lower Wednesday as demand growth concerns overshadowed a large US crude draw and simmering tensions in the Middle East. Uneconomical long-haul voyages dampen appetite for HSFO ahead of 2020 HSFO prices in Singapore are rising against European prices, making the arbitrage window look good on paper. External: Global Risk Management FEATURE: Bunker market looks for extended credit lines as IMO 2020 nears Shipowners are under pressure to evaluate existing credit lines and or even expand their supplier network. China likely to allot 6 mil mt product export quotas to four oil majors: source "Those [state-owned] oil companies have been finalizing the volumes for each product and are going to submit the application," a source said. FUJAIRAH DATA: Light distillates stockpiles fall for first time in 4 weeks Stockpiles of middle distillates, such as gasoil, diesel, marine gasoil, jet fuel and kerosene, slipped 9% to 2.101 million barrels, a three-week low. FUTURES: Crude higher on US stock draw, US-China trade talks "Optimism from a restart in US-China talks also lifted energy prices," OCBC analysts said in a note. Oil-product barges start to shortload on falling Rhine levels This shortloading of barges, combined with demand for barges to take product inland before logistical issues worsen has driven barge freight rates upwards.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station

Ancona

The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.

PORTS

In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo

The Spice

In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%

SHIPPING

Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping

London

It could come into force in early 2027

PORTS

Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports

North Bergen/Lyndhurst

Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance

SHIPPING

New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

PORTS

MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project

SHIPPING

Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione

I go to Liguria

The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company

PORTS

In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.

Odessa

Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons

SHIPPING

COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company

Beijing

The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable

Ravenna

Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023

DEFENCE

US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies

SHIPPING

Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%

PORTS

With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic

Joy Taurus

Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport

PORTS

Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing

Rome

Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users

PORTS

The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S

Helsinki/Brussels

NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea

PORTS

In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput

Iskandar Puteri

Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)

PORTS

Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators

LOGISTICS

Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good

Milan

Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for

PORTS

The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme

Cagliari

Almost 52 million euros of works planned

SHIPPING

Arkas Line ships to reach India

Izmir

Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean

SHIPPING

Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal

Ismailia

They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake

SHIPPING

Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars

Cairo

In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%

PORTS

Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth

Valencia

Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors

ACCIDENTS

Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas

Helsinki

Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November

Beijing

Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.

PORTS

TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port

Uran

The new airport is located on the western coast of India

PORTS

Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year

Shanghai

SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships

Keelung

They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old

SEAFARERS

Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today

Geneva

Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships

CRUISES

Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter

Miami

Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period

LEGISLATION

Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council

Washington

Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines

LEGISLATION

"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry

Washington

Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships

SHIPPING

In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%

Hong Kong

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%

LOGISTICS

Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt

Cairo

The affected area is approximately 102 hectares

PORTS

Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work

Rome

D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition

SHIPPING

Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies

Taipei/Keelung

Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone

PORTS

Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto

Taranto

The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan

Leghorn

The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine

London

Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa

Genoa

Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)

Padua

SEAFARERS

Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC

Genoa

Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union

PORTS

Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala

Athens

The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen

PORTS

The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun

Bari

Contract worth over 28 million euros

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority

Milan

LAW

Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived

Genoa

Order of the judge for preliminary investigations

PORTS

Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily

Pozzallo

PORTS

Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority

Imperia

This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity

Padua

The market research will end on January 31st

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

LOGISTICS

New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona

Bari

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

LOGISTICS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units

Milan

The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros

PORTS

Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted

Durres

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.

PORTS

PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Singapore

The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th

COMPANIES

US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward

London

London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping

OFFSHORE

American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea

Noted

European company develops technologies for underwater operations

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"

Rome

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

FINANCING

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

The Spice

Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Genoa

The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor

PORTS

Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

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

NEWS

Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia

Sassari

39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Noise

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

PORTS

Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant

Ancona

The new concession will last 40 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Venice

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

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PRESS REVIEW

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

(Tehran Times)

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

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria

Milan

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

LEGISLATION

Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

SAFETY & SECURITY

Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures

Rome

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Kansas City

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven

Wilhelmshaven

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/The Hague

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

COMPANIES

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

Helsinki

In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros

PORTS

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

The Spice

Necessary to implement works and investments

PORTS

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

Coper

The works will be completed by the end of 2027

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

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