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August 7, 2020
Sched Netweb site
AUGUST 6, 2020
  • Casualties mount as Beirut blast linked to small arrested cargo ship
  • ONE posts second quarter profit despite revenue, volume declines
  • Hapag-Lloyd diverts 3,800-TEU ship from Montreal dock strife
  • DP World blames Covid for 3.9pc in first half fall in box volume
  • Port of Rotterdam cargo volumes suffer 9.1pc drop in first half
  • 5,600-TEU Cap Jackson's engine room catches fire in Panama
  • Half of Australia's exports go to China Canberra statistics reveal
  • South Carolina opens first new US container terminal in 11 years
  • XPO Logistics revenues hit by Covid, but stays upbeat and bullish
  • Houston sees big decline as Covid-19 continues to affect industry
  • Air Canada renews fight with PM over Covid flight, travel restrictions
  • Virgin Atlantic tells court it expects to run out of cash by next month
  • Experts say 'preighters'- all-cargo pax planes - are here to stay
  • Covid-19 scare continues to slow airlines from adding capacity

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 6, 2020
  • Coal imports seen dropping this year
  • APM Terminals Pipavav reports net profit decline in Q1
  • Beirut port officials reportedly under house arrest following devastating explosion
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • JN Port resumes operations
  • New Mangalore Port permissible draught
  • New productivity norms for bagged cargo at Deendayal Port
  • Port authorities come together for autonomous ships/ports interface
  • Davies Turner's Express China rail freight service now goes direct to UK regions
  • ICRA revises outlook for Indian logistics sector
  • Railways notifies discount in freight rates for container traffic
  • Transhipment of Cargo to Nepal under Electronic Cargo Tracking System (Amendment) Regulations, 2020
  • RBI keeps repo rate unchanged; debt restructuring for MSMEs

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 6, 2020
  • Maersk and MSC upgrade Asia-Europe sweeper to a weekly service
  • Cargo flights boost Korean Air results, but are 'a rare bright spot' for Lufthansa
  • Air Canada on course with cargo flights, but more cost-cutting on the cards
  • Logistics protests as Melbourne lockdown puts the brakes on supply chains
  • Despite legal wrangles, Volga-Dnepr takes delivery of first 777F at last
  • Strong winds cause container cranes to collapse at JNPT, Mumbai
  • Japan Post looks to sell Toll?
  • Supply chain radar: Elvis is (almost) in the building - Part I

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 6, 2020
  • Norwegian Cruise Line has no plans to shed any ships
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. The company's second-quarter GAAP net loss was $715.2 million or $2.99 per share
  • Tasmanian tour boat operator orders its eighth Incat Crowther vessel
    Tasmanian tour boat operator World Heritage Cruises has ordered its eighth Incat Crowther designed vessel. Currently under construction at the Richardson Devine Marine shipyard in Hobart, the 220 passenger, 35 meter long
  • Sandy Hook pilot dies after fall while boarding tanker
    The Sandy Hook Pilots Association says that at approximately 10.30 p.m. yesterday, pilot Captain Timothy M. Murray was involved in an incident while boarding a tanker vessel inbound to the Port of
  • Alaska Marine Lines upgrades four rail barges
    Four Alaska Marine Lines rail barges are getting upgrades that include new piping and ballast systems designed by Glosten with installation by Meridian Marine Industries. Using a patented rack system, the rail
  • Ecochlor receives IMO BWMS Code Type Approval
    North Haven, Conn., headquartered Ecochlor has received Type Approval from the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) in accordance with the IMO BWMS Code (MEPC.300(72) / revised 2016 G8) standards. The new certification applies
  • Three ships idled in Australian ports as over-contract crew seek repatriation
    Crews on at least three ships in Australian waters have stopped working their ships following expiration of their contracts. The seafarers are bidding for repatriation as the crew change crisis caused by
  • Mike Ellis named American Commercial Barge Line CEO
    American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) and its board of directors have named Mike Ellis, as the company's new CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective August 17, 2020. The
  • Japan's first dual LNG/VLSFO bunkering tanker launched
    Yokohama headquartered Ecobunker Shipping yesterday held a naming and launching ceremony for Japan's first bunkering tanker capable of ship-to-ship deliveries of both LNG and VLSFO (very low sulfur fuel oil).' Being built
  • NASSCO Norfolk awarded Navy contract worth potential $130.8 million
    General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company - Norfolk (NASSCO Norfolk), Norfolk, Va., has been awarded a $106,923,080 contract for the execution of the USS Bataan (LHD 5) fiscal 2020 selected restricted

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 6, 2020
  • Fuel oil leaking from grounded bulker off Mauritius
    The capesize's owner Nagashiki Shipping says an oil boom has been deployed around the vessel
  • Genco makes strides in repatriation of seafarers
    The company has a favourable outlook for the dry bulk market due to an all-time low orderbook to fleet ratio...
  • Incidents of shipping detention in decline
    Comoros, Moldova, Tanzania and Togo recorded the highest number of bannings for the 2017-19 period
  • Weekly briefing: Beirut blast to impact containers; dry bulk sentiment rises
    The devastating explosion that destroyed much of the port infrastructure in Beirut is expected to have a lasting effect on...
  • Charterers lambasted for indifference to crews' plight
    Hajioannou is one of the first major shipowners to publicly call out charterers for being part of the problem rather...
  • Seafarers stop ships as crew crisis worsens
    ITF calls for action as ship crews begin to take up rights to stop working beyond contracted period
  • North's Yiacoumis to join Skuld in Piraeus
    Yiacoumis spent almost 18 years at the North of England P&I Association
  • Gulf of Mexico now a major piracy hotspot
    Budget cuts have led to slow navy responses and underreporting, a World Maritime University paper says.
  • Dry bulk market expects little impact from Beirut blast
    Lebanon imports 1.5m tonnes of dry bulk commodities per year, the bulk of which is grains, says Braemar
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding profit drops 17% in second quarter
    Chief executive Ren Letian says his company will stay close with clients 'in the seemingly darkest of times'
  • Beirut port officials detained as blast death toll rises
    Lebanon's government announced that a number of Beirut port officials were placed under house arrest within hours of the huge...
  • Emissions data point to bigger role for governments
    The study is the first to separate domestic and international shipping emissions
  • ICTSI first-half volumes plunge 11% on coronavirus impact
    Chairman and president Enrique Razon Jr sees Covid-19 as the major challenge for most businesses globally and expects that the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Blast may have devastating impact on Lebanon's trade flows | Beirut explosion hits container links | Stored...
  • LNG shipping demand up in the air as traders enter market
    Many inquiries have come in for winter shipping requirements but charterers want shorter tenors than what shipowners desire, says Poten...
  • Pacific Basin chief urges governments to allow crew changes
    The onus is now on governments, which need to take some concrete steps amid constantly changing quarantine measures and lack...
  • OOIL's former chief executive makes comeback
    Huang, also a vice-president at Cosco Shipping, has nearly 40 years of experience in container shipping
  • Baseball team's lawsuit aims to 'dismantle the port of Oakland'
    A broad coalition of members of Oakland's maritime community claim the proposed ballpark and housing development is incompatible with a...
  • FSL Trust agrees sale of remaining container fleet
    FSL Trust did not disclose the price achieved for the ships but said it has received the initial 10% deposit...
  • Japan launches first LNG-VLSFO bunker tanker
    Tanker is owned by a joint venture of Sumitomo Corp, Yokohama-Kawasaki International Port Corp and Uyeno Transtech

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 6, 2020
  • Houston first-half steel imports down sharply amid energy sector freeze
  • JOC Research Note: Rail the better economic bet for shippers in Q3
  • Amazon vet Feitzinger bolsters ClearMetal's visibility plan
  • Strike exposes Montreal to more competition for cargo
  • Trailer-on-flatcar usage rebounds on e-commerce surge

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 6, 2020
  • Carnival offers debt investors swap for $1.39bn in equity
  • Norwegian suffers $715m loss amid Covid-19 overhang
  • EuroDry talks to lenders to push back loans after worst quarter since inception
  • Grounded bulker leaks fuel oil off Mauritius
  • Scorpio Tankers beats analyst projections while trimming debt
  • Vintage VLCCs are no longer popular amid waning demand for floating storage
  • Scorpio Bulkers likely to go big on wind order and ditch the dry ships it now owns
  • Mitsui E&S winds down shipbuilding production in Japan
  • In a time of pandemic and sanctions it pays to get to know your vessels
  • Euronav predicts weak tanker rates ahead despite strong quarterly result
  • Scorpio Tankers beats analyst projections while trimming debt
  • Vintage VLCCs are no longer popular amid waning demand for floating storage
  • Scorpio Bulkers likely to go big on wind order and ditch the dry ships it now owns
  • Mitsui E&S winds down shipbuilding production in Japan
  • In a time of pandemic and sanctions it pays to get to know your vessels
  • Euronav predicts weak tanker rates ahead despite strong quarterly result
  • Goldenport snaps up unwanted Eastern Pacific ultramax
  • Capital Product sticking with MLP status as analyst questions structure
  • Intentional or unintentional? US reliance on AIS creates pitfalls for shipping
  • Sovcomflot LNG carrier road tests new Kildin Island transfer site
  • Minions make it onto Bernhard Schulte LPG carrier
  • Carbon study's shock findings set to shift IMO greenhouse gas debate
  • Genco slashes red ink as revenue edges above expectations
  • Coronavirus fallout hits bunker quality but helps dodge fuel shortage
  • Crude diversification pays off for Union Maritime as profits climb
  • Diamlemos fleet shrinks further after family split
  • Bodouroglou makes dry bulk comeback, picking up last Delta ships
  • Beirut port officials under house arrest as death toll rises
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding sees profit shrink just 17% despite virus setbacks
  • Rocktree reveals details on post-panamax bulker conversion
  • Explosive cargo brought to Beirut by abandoned ship, report says
  • Mixed results for maritime in Singapore governance and transparency index
  • Star Bulk to sell and lease back 16 vessels for $274m

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2020
  • Airbus orders in 2020 cut in half by COVID-19
    Airlines are saving every penny possible and with so few people traveling they don't need more airplanes. That's hurting sales at Airbus and Boeing.
  • How are tankers coping with floating-storage hangover?
    Euronav and Scorpio Tankers highlight attractive fundamentals after floating storage wraps up.
  • Sandy Hook Pilots captain dies in fall
    Timothy M. Murray had guided vessels in and out of the Port of New York and New Jersey for more than eight years.
  • Cargo planes head to Beirut with relief supplies
    Beirut is in a state of emergency following a giant chemical blast. Governments are sending cargo planes with basic necessities to help the survivors.
  • Port of Beirut explosion forces diversion of vessels
    Container carriers are rerouting goods and assessing damage following Tuesday's blast.
  • Atlas Air capitalizes on transport shortages for big Q2 profit gain
    Atlas Air Worldwide's big cargo planes have been in flying full tilt since the novel coronavirus metastasized in March. Combine that with high rates and...
  • Enstructure acquires bulk terminal at Port Canaveral
    Multipurpose marine terminal operator Enstructure says the purchase of Ambassador Services in Port Canaveral establishes its presence in U.S. Southeast.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 6, 2020
  • US Crude exports to Asia set to grow amid flurry of fixture activity
    US crude exports to Asia have climbed over the past two weeks, and are expected to remain strong as low tanker rates have helped spark a flurry of VLCC fixtures, S&P Global Platts data showed Aug. 5.
  • Naphtha East-West spread surges to 2-month high on weaker market in Europe
    The September naphtha East-West spread - the premium of the CFR Japan naphtha cargo swap over the CIF NWE equivalent - rose $2.75/mt day on day to a two-month high of $22/mt at the Aug. 5 Asian close as a weak European market and a balanced Asian market widened the spread and opened up opportunities for more European naphtha to head eastwards.
  • After nearly 20 years, India oil demand slipping into the red
    Hopes India's oil demand will recover in the second half of the year is fading fast as provinces implement partial lockdowns to battle the coronavirus pandemic, prompting refiners to start planning for lower crude runs to prevent a problem of plenty at home.
  • Weaker dollar, US crude draw push oil higher despite economic headwinds
    Oil futures settled higher Aug. 5 as a weakened US dollar and large US crude draw offset weak US employment data.
  • Crude slips from five-month high as demand outlook remains uncertain
    Crude oil futures were seen falling from five-month highs in European late morning Aug. 6 as sentiment was weighed down by the realization that oil products demand remained weak and the easing of OPEC+ cuts may have been premature.
  • HSFO Baltic Sea exports to US near 50% of total in July
    Nearly half of all HSFO product from the Baltic Sea has been making its way across the Atlantic, according to new data.
  • Crude rallies on US jobless data
    Oil futures rallied in early US trading Aug. 6 on the heels of lower-than-expected US weekly unemployment data.
  • Lufthansa eyes return to 70% of long-haul flight capacity by end-2020
    Lufthansa Group plans to return to 95% of the prior-year capacity for short- and medium-haul routes and to 70% of capacity for long-haul routes by the end of the year, while looking forward it doesn't expect demand for air travel to return to pre-crisis levels before 2024 at the earliest, the company said on its website Aug. 6.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • April-July container volumes at 12 major Indian ports fall 28% on year
    For the month of July, cumulative container volumes at 12 major Indian ports fell 15.4% year on year to 750,000 TEU.
  • Ecobunker launches new LNG bunker vessel in Japan
    Ecobunker Tokyo Bay is a multi-bunkering vessel capable of both ship-to-ship LNG and VLSFO bunkering.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
PORTS
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
SHIPPING
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
PORTS
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
SHIPPING
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
PORTS
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
SHIPPING
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
PORTS
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
SHIPPING
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
DEFENCE
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
SHIPPING
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
PORTS
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
PORTS
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
PORTS
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
PORTS
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
PORTS
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
LOGISTICS
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
PORTS
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
SHIPPING
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
SHIPPING
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
SHIPPING
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
PORTS
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
ACCIDENTS
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
PORTS
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
PORTS
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
SHIPPING
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
SEAFARERS
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
CRUISES
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
LEGISLATION
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
ASSOCIATIONS
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
LEGISLATION
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
SHIPPING
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
LOGISTICS
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
PORTS
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
SHIPPING
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
PORTS
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
ASSOCIATIONS
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
SEAFARERS
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
PORTS
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
PORTS
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
LAW
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
PORTS
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
PORTS
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
LOGISTICS
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
LOGISTICS
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
COMPANIES
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
PORTS
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
SHIPPING
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PORTS
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
COMPANIES
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
OFFSHORE
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
SHIPPING
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
ASSOCIATIONS
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
FINANCING
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
PORTS
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
PORTS
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
NEWS
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
PORTS
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
PORTS
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
NEWS
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
PORTS
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
MEETINGS
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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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