BRIEFS

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12 January 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

July 26, 2019

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Global trade tensions drag down HPH Trust H1 net profit by 26pc to US$30m DP World's Q2 box traffic up 1.6pc, despite dip in M-East East cargo Global fleet grows to 22.7 million TEU as big ship demand rises FMC keeps tabs on low-sulphur fuel surcharges Genoa port handles record 241,466 TEU in June West Virginia may sell unprofitable Heartland Intermodal Gateway Malaysia stands to benefit from increased ASEAN-China trade Amazon to construct major cargo complex at Lakeland Linder airport Airlines to manage capacity tightly to boost H2 peak season rates Geodis expands at Schiphol to cope with growing demand

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JULY 25, 2019
'Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet' is the World Maritime theme for 2020 NYK establishes 'MarCoPay', an electronic money platform business Skeiron Logistics successfully completes coastal movement of one of India's largest windmill blades Transworld Group launches WhatsApp service for customers KPSAA elects office-bearers for 2019-21 Rotterdam port handles more cargo in H1 thanks to containers India ranked 52nd in Global Innovation Index 2019 Iron ore prices seen rising 15-20 pc in FY21 after expiry of mining leases Perspective Plan for Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor completed Trade-restrictive measures continue at historically high level, says report

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JULY 25, 2019
Failure of WGA aircraft caused 'our business to suffer', Flexport tells court Kuehne + Nagel can boost overland services with acquisition of Jöbstl More trade war tariffs could mean 'double-digit' import declines at US ports Strong second quarter, as UPS reports profit growth in all divisions Flexport head-hunts IT specialist James Chen from Amazon Grayling out, Shapps in - but is the new transport minister any sharper? Metro Shipping puts staff development on the freight front line Supply chain radar: The Panalpina air freight fiasco - 'who pays for it'?

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JULY 25, 2019
Carlyle Group to be majority owner of new merged Vigor and MHI Ship Repair The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) and private equity firm Stellex Capital Management have reached announced a definitive agreement to acquire and merge Portland, Ore., headquartered Vigor Industrial LLC and Norfolk, Va., based Fast underwater stern tube seal replacement avoids need to drydock Underwater repair specialist Hydrex reports that last month one of its diver/technician teams carried out underwater stern tube seal repairs on a 192 meter RO/RO vessel in Rotterdam. The vessel was suffering Austal and Cerberus said to be eyeing acquisition of former HHIC Philippines yard Nikkei Asian Review reports that a consortium of U.S. private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management and Australian shipbuilder Austal is in exclusive talks to acquire the strategically located Cebu, Philippines, shipyard formerly West of England P&I strengthens its fixed premium team The West of England P&I Club reports that Tom Davies has joined its fixed premium P&I underwriting team. Davies joins the club from Lodestar where he serviced European, Middle East and South Island Tug & Barge puts second new ATB tug into operation Island Tug and Barge Ltd.'s second new ATB push tug Island Regent entered service at the end of June pushing the double hulled refined petroleum products barge, ITB Reliant. The vessel was Kirby to spend $20 million on BWTS America's largest tank barge operator, Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) expects to spend approximately $20 million this year on ballast water treatments for it coastal fleet. That's good news for ballast water management

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JULY 25, 2019
New UK prime minister pledges to prioritise free ports 'Let us begin work now to create free ports that will drive growth from thousands of high-skilled jobs in left-behind... Royal Navy will escort UK shipping through Strait of Hormuz The offer of naval escorts, if requested, is a significant escalation in aid to British shipping Kirby Corp lowers outlook Reduced oilfield exploration and production activity has meant a 'more pronounced than expected' downturn in Kirby's distribution and services, a... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why the bulk bull run could last to 2021 Dry bulk spot markets are verging upon the strongest levels witnessed in a decade, while capesize bulker earnings have soared... One dead at Bangladeshi ship-recycling yard NGO Shipbreaking Platform reports one worker died while helping to cut up a former Evergreen-owned containership Red ensign is a symbol of peace and prosperity - not a target 'The red ensign that adorns Britain's ships evokes peace and prosperity. We must protect that reputation,' says the chief executive... Iran tells UN that seized Stena Bulk vessel was in a collision 'We can confirm that we are not aware of, and nor is there any evidence of a collision involving Stena... Eagle Bulk to purchase six ultramax ships Major shareholders Oaktree and Golden Tree have agreed to buy $69.1m of Eagle Bulk's $100m convertible notes offering, which will... Yard Talk \| The rise of state power in shipbuilding Policy-driven consolidation has made states an increasingly important participant in the market Low-sulphur transition target for November, says SSA president The SSA has appealed for support for information on fuel specifications and available quantities to mitigate disruptions in the shift... Viewpoint: Towards the self-parking ship You can have all the electronics, clever sensors and automatic aids you like, but you will, from time to time... Daily Briefing British flag tankers facing six-figure extra hit on war risk premiums \| GasLog halts Hormuz passages \| UK-flagged tankers tracked... Costamare doubles profits for second quarter of the year A majority of the shorter spot charters clinched by the company were at sharply higher rates than the vessels were... LNG tanker count to surpass VLCCs by 2026, says Clarksons Some $17bn of newbuilding orders have been placed for LNG tankers since the start of 2018, driven by trade expansion... Australia's Prelude FLNG begins first LPG export The cargo is expected to reach Yeosu on August 1, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence's vessel tracking system Vaca Muerta gas field boosts Argentina's LNG export potential Argentinian LNG liquefaction plants have lower shipping costs to reach Asian markets than US Gulf Coast facilities, presenting an overall...

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JULY 25, 2019
Daggett re-elected to third term as head of ILA DOT awards $856 million in infrastructure grants ODFL speeds past weak US LTL market 3PLs: When will US truckload market turn? Rotterdam's record run extends into H1 2019 Enhanced enforcement of ISPM 15 costing US importers millions India digital port platform gains users after government push Catapult-Xeneta pact out the gate with forwarder win

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JULY 25, 2019
Royal Caribbean reflects on Great Recession with 'regret' Chief executive Richard Fain halted newbuild orders in 2008 in response to the worst recession in several decades. Stena Bulk looks to secure release of captive crew Stena Bulk is in direct talks with Iranian authorities as it looks to free the crew of the Stena Impero, held captive since Friday. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard seized the 49,638-dwt MR2 tanker (built 2018) while it was sailing international waters in the Strait of Hormuz at the hands of 23 seamen. "Stena Bulk and Northern Marine Management continue to hold dialogue with all the governments China's ship financing machine is still going strong under the radar Although big lease financing deals have faded from the headlines, transactions are being done China Minsheng Trust expects 'quiet year' after one-off sale The formerly aggressive buyer is taking a pause to study the market after boss' departure Eagle to scoop Nautical quartet in first sale of scrubber-fitted bulkers Transaction will see second deal of the year between public dry cargo shipowner and private equity seller GasLog Partners sees quarterly profit drop by one third The partnership managed to beat the analysts' earnings target by just $0.01 during an underwhelming quarter. Twin upgrade for shipowners as Wells Fargo ends time on sidelines of LPG market Rising US exports have convinced Wells Fargo Securities to end a near half decade on the sidelines of the LPG market and upgrade stock in VLGC giant Dorian LPG and Navigator Holdings. Avance Gas eyes Fredriksen-driven fleet growth and a possible US listing Hadjipateras hopeful of VLGC recovery as rates reach three-year highs Analyst Mike Webber raised both of the New York-listed shipowners fr Kirby lowers 2019 outlook, posts higher third-quarter profit Kirby Corp has tempered forecasts for the rest of this year as it expects less demand for pressure pumping equipment and maintenance work for various sectors, including oil drilling. The Houston US Jones Act shipowner has lowered its full-year guidance to $2.80 from $3.20 per share but remains "positive" toward the longterm. Kirby sues K Line over spill in Houston Ship Channel "Although the low MOL LNG carrier sets Arctic transit record Novatek says Vladimir Rusanov transited ice-covered part of Northern Sea Route in six days. Electromagnetic Geoservices contract wins help cut loss A big boost in revenue has helped Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) cut its loss for the second quarter 2019. Equinor and EMGS sign lucrative North Sea data deal The offshore survey company saw its loss shrink to $2.0m during the past quarter from $6.2m this time last year. Revenue for the period totalled $14.5m - almost double the level seen at this point last year - thanks to $9.3m booked in Royal Caribbean 'elated' with results, beats Wall Street's take Richard Fain-led cruise major sees 10.5% upswing in profit on improved revenue. UK commits to escorting ships through Hormuz Vessels will be protected individually or in groups, ministry of defence says. New PB Tankers boss fights to untie hands to free arrested ships Italian tanker owner working to implement a restructuring plan Gordon Dadds secures price cut on Ince & Co deal The pricetag for Ince & Co's takeover has shrunk again by around £6m, according to a Gordon Dadds report. Judge orders Petrobras to refuel Iranian bulkers Supreme Court president Dias Toffoli rules that two vessels must be bunkered by Petrobras. Major investors Oaktree and GoldenTree provide $70m lift to Eagle Bulk offering Eagle Bulk Shipping's two largest shareholders are injecting almost $70m into a notes offering which will support a six-ship ultramax swoop. Eagle Bulk Shipping in six-strong ultramax swoop backed by notes issue Eagle Bulk Shipping sells supramax as liquidity returns to S&P market Oaktree Capital Management and GoldenTree Asset Management are both putting cash into the new convertible, the ship NYK goes cashless with new crew app Japanese owner teams with Accenture, Citi and TDG for new venture. Hyundai Heavy posts strong quarterly numbers under new guise Hyundai Heavy Industries has banked stronger than forecast earnings in its first quarter under a new umbrella. HHI seeks Chinese okay for mega-merger Politics, price and succession shape Hyundai Heavy and Daewoo mega-merger The Seoul-listed company today wheeled out a second quarter profit under the new name of Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, which reflects its pending merger with DS Iran: Grace 1 to be released 'soon' National security committee head says legal and diplomatic efforts have begun to free VLCC. Star Bulk fleet sale nets Delphin quick buck it cannot yet cash in Private New York owner is already $15m up on May deal, but has to hold on to shares for a while Panamax rates surge to year high as scrubber retrofits boost demand CMB ship takes classic boxship charter market to new level as scrapping also cuts into supply MMA Offshore seals $13m subsea takeover Australian OSV owner buys compatriot Neptune Marine Services. Hapag-Lloyd eyes opportunities as Hamburg opens up Biggest boxships will be able to berth as $868m dredging project begins. Contact made with Turkish crew's captors Shipowner Kadioglu Maritime continuing attempts to free 10 men from Paksoy-1 in Nigeria. Fujairah troubles send bunker prices soaring in Singapore Prompt delivery of bunkers comes at a premium in Asia's busiest bunkering port Crew safety must come first amid UK-Iran tanker standoff Middle East Gulf may become a no-go zone for operators of vessels with British interests because the government has too much on its plate and too few resources to offer protection Japan P&I Club buoyed by investment income to post profit Positive news from the last P&I mutual to post earnings for 2018 as it announces a small gain despite tough market Kristian Jebsens Rederi logs loss but has positive outlook Losses in 2018 sent Norwegian shipowner Kristian Jebsens Rederi into negative equity, according to a newly released annual report. The privately-owned, Bergen-based company logged a pre-tax loss of NOK 17m ($2m) last year, against a NOK 15m loss in 2017. Jebsens poised to sell last two owned vessels The result means Jebsens had a negative book equity of NOK 16m at the end of 2018. Controlling Subsea 7 launches $200m buyback Repurchase launched as company says cable-laying demand to increase in double digits. Deutsche Bank provisions rise as loss hits $3.45bn Restructuring charges wipe €3.4bn off the bank's bottom line. Hyundai Glovis trims tanker and bulker fleets as profit surges South Korean car carrier operator also in line to win fresh business shipping car kits to India Brazil caught in standoff between US and Iran Bunker dispute could potentially damage a long-standing commercial relationship Trade tensions continue to weigh on HPH Trust results Terminal operator expects US bound cargo volumes to remain volatile in second half of 2019

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JULY 25, 2019
Representing the whole spectrum of ports Chris Connor, the new president and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities, is enthusiastic about advocating for the varied needs of its members. Tanker rates adrift as Iran tensions simmer Rates are not as volatile as one might expect - at least not yet. Bill to revive US shipbuilding, shipping Legislators have reintroduced federal legislation aimed at reinvigorating U.S. shipyards and merchant marine. Commentary: Tariff war dramatically changing US supply chains Producers of U.S. agriculture and forest products for Asian markets are not only witnessing changes to container shipping volumes but also vessel routings. E-comm keeps CBP leaders awake at night Customs and Border Protection will ramp up technology to give the agency's frontline officers better insight into which small package imports to target. House Dem optimistic on USMCA passage Fall has been cited by some as a realistic timeline for the NAFTA reboot to advance through Congress. New CBP scanning equipment 'game changer' Nonintrusive cargo inspections will allow a look inside 50 trucks an hour instead of seven. Port of Mobile lands reefer warehouse Hiring of ag specialists clears committee

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JULY 25, 2019
Alberta producers push government to approve incremental crude-by-rail scheme Canadian upstream producers are working with the Alberta provincial government on an agreement to allow for production beyond individual curtailment quotas if the output is matched by incremental crude-by-rail volumes. FUTURES 5: RBOB jumps as lower imports stoke supply concerns RBOB futures led the oil complex higher Thursday amid US Atlantic coast gasoline supply concerns. CRUDE MOC: Sour crude spreads move up amid tightening fuel oil supply Premiums for September cash Dubai and September cash Oman rose sharply day on day with tightening fuel oil supplies ahead of IMO 2020. FUTURES: Crude rises on EIA data, geopolitical tensions The draw was concentrated in the US Gulf Coast, and was mainly due to a normalization of operations in the wake of Hurricane Barry. Japan's JXTG seeks around 8% Jul-Sep HSFO price cut on lower oil price The stronger Japanese yen against the US dollar had also prompted the cut in HSFO prices over the July-September. Rare crude fixture reported on Norway-India route: sources "Brazos looks like volumes destined for PES that end up going to India," a trader speculated. Fuel oil blending demand continues to support Australian heavy crudes Japan's Inpex was heard to have sold a September-loading Van Gogh crude cargo to a Western trading house at a premium of around $13/b to Platts Dated Brent. INTERVIEW: Oman expects to discover more gas amid $20 bil of projects with Shell, Total "LNG bunkering, it will be a longish buildup because it is a new concept in the world of shipping." ANALYSIS: North Asian bunker markets revel, then reel on Singapore's tight fuel oil supply "Singapore prices have been very high this month, so some demand has shifted over," a trader said. North Asian refiners increase fuel oil supply on higher crack spread "I am sure refiners are increasing fuel oil supply with the current crack spread," a trade source said. Looming refinery maintenance threatens WAF, N Sea arbitrage east: trade Since Friday, at least 10 vessels -- one Suezmax and the rest VLCCs -- have been put on subjects to load crude in West Africa. LNG Shipping Weekly: Pacific and Atlantic shipping and ballast rates steady In the Atlantic, three to four modern tankers were heard available for loading until early-September.

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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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

LOGISTICS

New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona

Bari

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

LOGISTICS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units

Milan

The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros

PORTS

Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted

Durres

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.

PORTS

PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Singapore

The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th

COMPANIES

US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward

London

London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping

OFFSHORE

American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea

Noted

European company develops technologies for underwater operations

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"

Rome

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

FINANCING

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

The Spice

Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Genoa

The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor

PORTS

Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

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

NEWS

Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia

Sassari

39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Noise

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

PORTS

Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant

Ancona

The new concession will last 40 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

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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