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BRIEFS
February 21, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Seaspan 2019 profit up 77.3pc to US$368 million as revenue rises 3.6pc
  • Move to ban scrubbers afoot because they pump pollutants into the sea
  • White House opens China trade deal surveillance unit in USTR office
  • SITC orders 2,400-TEU feeder vessel from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
  • Reefer cargo diverted from China ports as virus restricts movement
  • DP World delists from Nasdaq Dubai to fit acquisitions into network
  • GS Express oversaw incinerator plant revival project in Malaysia
  • Hapag-Lloyd, HHLA extend collaboration on hinterland links, pollution
  • White gloves style, Schenker goes upmarket with its La Conciergerie
  • Engine trouble gets Russia's new mega icebreaker stuck in sea trials
  • Cathay flies 151,964 tonnes of cargo and mail in January, down 8.9pc
  • LATAM Cargo's launch services from US to Panama, Bogota and Cali
  • IATA meets at 14th World Cargo Symposium March 10-12 in Istanbul
  • Dreamlifts no longer acting as a GSA for Antonov Airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
  • GAC awarded as top handler of dry bulk vessels at Tuticorin
  • Restructuring of ZEAMARINE Group ongoing
  • Import of veg. oils declines by 6 pc in Jan. 2020
  • E-invoicing a step towards improving ease of doing business & reporting for GST
  • Finance Commission constitutes high-level expert group on agriculture exports
  • Govt focusing on 12 or 13 sectors with competitive edge to export more, says Piyush Goyal
  • Govt of Odisha approves eight investment proposals worth INR 1,609 cr.
  • Eminent trainer & consultant Shashi Kallada to conduct Hazchem & IMDG Code Training Seminar during CTL BHP 2020

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Consistency at the top
  • New transload hub for US short line railroad
  • Hamburg Süd becomes more Mediterranean
  • Railfreight services to move cars between Germany and Spain
  • Csafe Global names Patrick Schafer CEO
  • Quadient sets its sights on the German-speaking market
  • Volga-Dnepr Group: hygienically clean charters from China
  • HMM shortly before friendly takeover
  • Green light for trains to haul heavy duty loads in Italy
  • Prague logistics centre gains new certification
  • Hutchison Port appoints non-executive director
  • Korean Air starts double service to Budapest
  • Port of Hamburg back on track
  • New managing director for Miebach Consulting
  • New hopper car model certified
  • Siemens supports the expansion of Kumming Airport
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Two more converted MD-83 for Mexican cargo carrier

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
  • Atlas Air trims fleet and implements cost cuts in bid to stem losses
  • Against the odds: DSV hits new high as K+N goes back to the future
  • China starts getting its logistics back on the move - but in a low gear
  • Maersk group sails into the red and warns that Q1 20 will be 'really weak'
  • HNA Group bankrupt? Swissport sale may be back on the agenda
  • Maersk doubles US warehouse footprint with Performance Team takeover
  • Road freight still the mode most vulnerable to crime - parking must be safer
  • AF-KLM blames overcapacity for poor cargo results - and warns of 2020 costs
  • Gefco appoints Alan Fawzy as its new finance director for the UK

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
  • Ray Fitzgerald returns to Crowley as COO
    Crowley Maritime Corp. reports that Ray Fitzgerald will rejoin the company March 1 as chief operating officer. Fitzgerald, who began his career with Crowley, most recently served as president and chief operating
  • Work Plan increases USACE Vicksburg District funding for FY 2020
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District reports that its Work Plan for the 2020 fiscal year includes $102 million in funding for its civil works program, the largest amount
  • ABS to class Pacific Gas 99,000 cu.m VLEC duo
    Two of the largest Very Large Ethane Carriers ever ordered are now under construction to ABS class for Pacific Gas (Hong Kong) Holdings Limited at China's Jiangnan Shipyard. The two 99,000 cu.m
  • KVH supports seafarer wellbeing with free VoIP calls to ISWAN hotline
    Seafarers on any vessel with KVH VSAT service can now place free VoIP calls to the ISWAN SeafarerHelp hotline while at sea. The confidential 24-hour hotline is an initiative by ISWAN (the
  • Pilots seek action on unsafe "trapdoor" arrangements
    The American Pilots' Association has written state pilotage authorities calling them to take action on the use of dangerous "trapdoor" pilot-access arrangements. The letter follows the December 30, 2019 incident in which

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
  • GoodBulk pays out higher dividend for fourth quarter as capes deliver
    Chief executive John Michael Radziwill sees 'coiled spring' effect later in the year after coronavirus is brought under control
  • Go private, 5G smart port hopefuls told
    5G will cut container port costs, but uneven access and vulnerability to hacking are causes for concern
  • Ten crew kidnapped in West Africa pirate attack
    The hijack of the product tanker Alpine Penelope brings the total number of crew kidnapped to 64 over six separate...
  • German official pitches for EU Maritime Co-ordinator to raise sector's profile
    Germany's federal maritime co-ordinator wants to establish an EU position with an office that will help co-ordinate related activities in...
  • Coronavirus: Chinese owners seek sulphur cap reprieve
    CSOA vice-chairman Zhang Shouguo says the advice also factors in the possible shortage of low-sulphur fuel supply amid the impact...
  • Maersk sets sights on recovery after lowering expectations over coronavirus
    A return to normal factory production levels in China will not be felt by carriers until the second quarter
  • Polemis company leaves American Club as P&I providers confirm firmer pricing
    'The reduction in rates seen over recent years has been arrested and reversed, as planned, this being an important step...
  • Ukraine eyes four further port concessions following Qatari tie-up
    Infrastructure minister outlines vision to make Ukraine a global transport hub at Qatari Maritime and Logistics Summit
  • Sembmarine flags ups and downs from coronavirus outbreak
    The outbreak has no immediate impact on ground operations but discussion is under way to mitigate supply chain disruption, Sembmarine...
  • Carnival cruiseships trial on-time arrival system
    Hamburg Vessel Co-ordination Centre and Wärtsilä have successfully trialled an ECDIS-based system designed to improve efficiency
  • Greek owners sound alarm on looming compliance crisis
    Flag states and class urged to recognise force majeure and extend validity of certificates wherever applicable
  • The Interview: Claes Berglund
    Claes Berglund took over as president of the European Community Shipowners' Associations last October. His in-tray includes the aftermath of...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: P&I renewal round sees 7.5% 'going rate' fail to stick | Venezuela crude exports going 'dark' as...
  • Maersk warns of uncertain outlook for 2020
    Lower costs help Maersk report better earnings in 2019 despite lower revenues and liftings
  • Seaspan shrugs off coronavirus impact
    Chief executive Bing Chen says Seaspan's business model, which focuses on long-term charters, should insulate the company from any short-term...
  • Maersk doubles its US warehouse holdings with $545m purchase
    The deal accords with new directions outlined by Maersk chief executive Søren Skou late last year: 'We need to grow in...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
  • Rail blockade forces Halifax ship diversions
  • Big ships, alliances limit growth of 'free flow' drayage on West Coast
  • DCLI to leave Chicago cooperative chassis pool
  • Maersk evolution on track despite slowing non-ocean growth: Skou
  • Lufthansa speeds booking connectivity with digital forwarder API
  • Mongla expansion to boost Bangladesh container capacity 10 percent
  • Water scarcity driving Panama Canal effort to ensure full drafts
  • Coronavirus-hit China volumes may not rebound until Q2: Maersk

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
  • 'Big Three' expect coronavirus impact to reach $555m
  • Bouchard settles one lawsuit, but effort to sell barge continues
  • Hunter Group secures financing for newbuildings
  • Floating storage talks just 'noise' in tanker markets, says Alphatanker
  • Diana loses capesize sale, finds higher rate for panamax
  • Jellicoe Tankers chiefs jump ship to Navig8 in management buyout
  • Staff exodus and losses prompts closure of Star Bulk logistics arm
  • Jefferies lowers dry bulk outlook amid 'confluence of short-term events'
  • Trafigura seen severing ties with Rosneft Trading amid sanctions fallout
  • Owners turning to eastern European crew as virus spreads
  • GEV brings in Clarksons Platou to raise cash for CNG project
  • Maersk cancels 50 boxship sailings, expects market recovery from next quarter
  • Gard and North report renewal gains as loyalty stays high
  • Norwegian newcomer takes kamsarmax from BW Dry Cargo
  • Claus-Peter Offen bullish on big boxships, but bearish on smaller vessels
  • Shipyards jostle as lines mull $2.4bn mega-ship orders
  • Shipyards jostle as lines mull $2.4bn mega-ship orders
  • Adam Polemis and Rodolphe Saade on the move in P&I renewal shake-up
  • Maersk still paying ex-CFO Stausholm two years after he quit
  • 'Handful' of Scorpio Tankers retrofits delayed in China
  • Ghost ship 'owner' emerges as locals warned away from wreck
  • Heidmar pools hit by first defections since Signal deal
  • Low-carbon fuels are inevitable, so which will you likely choose?
  • Shell gives bullish forecast on LNG demand as gas prices tank
  • Ferry sinks yacht after confused master steered the wrong way
  • Sovcomflot turns to MR tankers as clear-out gathers pace
  • Pirates abduct 10 crew from Oceangold tanker in violent attack
  • Coronavirus may spark huge damages claims, warn lawyers
  • Clarksons buys Spanish broker Martankers to boost tanker and gas reach
  • South East Asian shipyards get busy as vessels avoid China
  • Shanghai police step in to help close sale of handysize bulker
  • Navigare Capital fund splashes the cash in boxship move
  • Maersk turns red as it adjusts capacity to protect margins
  • North Sea dam plan forgets to mention the ships
  • Alfred Hartmann calls for level field to give chance to compete
  • Tanker owners and brokers cry foul play on charterers that 'fix and fail'
  • Star Bulk shifts commercial arm to Singapore from Geneva
  • UK Diamond Princess repatriation flight set to leave Tokyo Friday
  • Star Bulk defies weak markets to fix capes at $20,000 per day

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
  • Atlas Air offers optimistic outlook despite 4Q operating loss
    Atlas Air had a difficult year in 2019, but has made some tactical decisions to turn around its financial performance.
  • DEA targets nation's meth 'transportation hubs'
    The Justice Department said eight U.S. cities account for 75% of the methamphetamine seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
  • CargoMetrics data reveals depth of China cargo collapse
    Big data confirms China trade volumes fell off a cliff in the wake of the coronavirus.
  • FMC implements OTI oversight rule changes
    The 2018 Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act clarified and enhanced the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission's authority over licensed ocean transportation intermediaries.
  • State Department bans exports to 13 weapons proliferators
    The Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation ordered the revocation of export licenses linked to violators of the Iran, North Korea and Syria Nonproliferation Act.
  • Maersk holds out hope for V-shaped coronavirus recovery
    Outlook of world's largest container line hinges on timing of coronavirus containment.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
  • Kuwait to begin producing LSFO from Q3; ends HSFO bunker supply
    LSFO volumes from Kuwait would be a sizable addition to Middle Eastern supply.
  • Brazil's Petrobras extends binding-bid period for refinery sales
    CEO of Brazilian major cites "more interest than expected" during Q4 earnings call.
  • Product futures retreat, weigh on complex after weaker-than-expected US stock draws
  • Container lines implement surcharges amid slowdown on COVID-19, Lunar holidays
    "There have been hiccups since the beginning of this month," a shipowner said Thursday.
  • Big oil 'missing the point' on renewable energy returns
    "The biggest block on these companies moving into renewables is the so-called profitability gap," Lewis said.
  • India's Jan gasoil imports hits record high on firm domestic refinery demand
    The record high gasoil inflow into India over January reflects the country's strong appetite for the middle distillate.
  • Harvest Energy Marine appoints Martin Olesen as senior trader
    Olesen has 15 years operational experience and previously worked at V-Marine Fuels.
  • Shanghai bunker fuel prices drop to parity with S Korea and Japan for the first time
    "Due to the drop in vessels calling at the ports, no matter how we drastically lower prices, demand remains poor," a supplier said.
  • LSFOs accounted for 80% of Portuguese refiner Galp's total Q4 fuel oil output
    As for other products, middle distillates -- diesel and jet -- accounted for 47% of production, and gasoline for 23%

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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 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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