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BRIEFS

January 27, 2012

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*Shipping News* ICT said to be ready to receive Voyager in May ROYAL Caribbean Cruises chairman and CEO Richard Fain has taken a look around the new but yet-to-be-launched International Cruise Terminal (ICT), and he likes what he saw. Container lines running out of options to lower costs Container ships can't go any slower. Shipping lines are running out of options to stop losses as sailing speeds reach their lower limit, exhausting a solution that helped restore profitability in 2010.

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OOCL revenue falls 1.5pc to $5.53 billion in 2011, declines 11.2pc in Q4 Carriers remove 10pc of eastbound transpacific capacity in Q4 DP World and ABP sell London's Tilbury CT to Forth Ports for US$149 million LNG-powered 9,000-TEUer wins DNV classification society approval Internal rift appears in China's attitude on validity of global warming threat Hebei ports volume in 2011 up 17pc to record-breaking 700 million tonnes Guangdong's expressways to reach 5,500 kilometres in next four years Solar powered ferry comes to carry Hong Kong Jockey Club golfers PSA, local partner, refuse to pay surprise tax for at Mumbai's JNPT Thailand's RCL to commence container service to Eilat via Colombo in April Ireland's Cork Harbour export growth reaches pre-recession levels DB Schenker Logistics to warehouse Coca-Cola in Poland Shipping Hong Kong week conference convenes February 28 to March 1 Hong Kong Airport cargo volume down 4.6 in 2011 to 3.9 million tonnes Changi cargo up 2.8pc to 1.87 million tonnes, back to 2008 highs HNA Group invests another US$20 million in JV air carrier MyCargo Fuzhou airport to spend US$3.17 million to become cross-strait air hub Swissport International revenues up 7pc to US$1.8 billion in 2011

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Ashok Janakiram elected Chairman of FEDSAI Asian shipping expected to ride out stormy downturn Bureau Veritas approves LNG-powered ultra-large containership Dry bulk demolitions reach 10-yr high in 2011 Essar to ship coal from own Indonesian mine APSEZ's West Basin terminal handles record 67,153 tonnes of coal in less than 24 hours Govt slightly alters Major Port corporatisation plan P. D. Rathi highlights pay, pension anomalies during interaction with Shipping Minister Centre presses states to implement Carriage by Road Act New National Permit System for goods carriage implemented Duty hike likely on power gear imports A 12-step guide to managing your money in 2012 - II Letter of Credit explained through appropriate case study

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Three more airlines award contracts to WFS in the Virgin Islands Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded ground handling contracts with JetAirFly Airlines, Air Canada and JetBlue Airlines in the US Virgin Islands. As one of the world's ... ACG opts for Traxon EDI Traxon Europe, the international provider of value-added services to the airfreight industry in the area of e-communication and automation, has attracted a new customer in Germany.... Thailand and China agree to Bangkok-Chiang Mai rail link Thailand and China have signed a memorandum of understanding covering the development of a high-speed train system linking Bangkok to Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. Construct... CN completes merger of DMIR, DWP into Wisconsin Central Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is completing the merger of three of its US operating subsidiaries. The merger of Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Company (DMIR), Dulu... Suez Environment Group adopts Renault Trucks urban vehicles The Suez Environment Group (SEG), a global operator dedicated to activities associated with water and waste, has been won over by the variety of vehicles available in Renault Truck... France transport association concerned about 2012 prospects The French road transport association FNTR said that «2012 will be a year of no growth and numerous worrying problems.» At the trade body's traditional New Year's meeting, its pres... FAA announces safety ratings for Curaçao and Sint Maarten The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Curaçao and Sint Maarten do not comply with international safety standards set by the In... Ceva: new managing director in Iberia Ceva Logistics appointed Marco Galbusera as managing director for its operations in Iberia, effective 1 January 2012. He assumed the role from Giuseppe Chiellino. Galbusero, who wa... Transnet Port Terminals Durban buys Liebherr port mobile cranes Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), a South African port terminal operator, has signed a contract with Liebherr of Neuzing (Austria) for the supply of six Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbou... New joint marketing of Paris, Le Havre and Rouen ports The French ports of Paris, Le Havre and Rouen will be jointly marketed in the domestic and international markets under their new brand name Haropa. The ports recently launched the ... Meyer & Meyer purchases Haase Transport Meyer & Meyer, a logistics company headquartered in Osnabrück (Germany), took over Haase Transport GmbH with retroactive effect from 1 January 2012. Haase Transport, a medium-s... Swiss Post International opens branch in Norway Swiss Post International has expanded its presence in Scandinavia by opening a branch in Norway at the beginning of the year. This provides Swiss online dealers with the possibilit... Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics opens office in Moscow To support its growing business in Russia, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a new office in Moscow in addition to its current presence in St Petersburg. Moscow is the cent...

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JANUARY 26, 2012
AAPA names Rep. John Mica "Port Person of the Year" Bollinger Shipyards President and CEO honored by Signal Mutual Strikes at Fincantieri delay delivery of Oceania Cruises m/s Riviera Resolve hires veteran marine fire fighting expert Manager and owner of M/V Aquarosa cop pleas in magic pipe case

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Agricultural exports fuel rise in Port of Tacoma totals for 2011 Port of Newport powering down marina dock for improvement project Music Initiative to entertain Sea-Tac Airport passengers Port of Port Angeles releases fourth quarter Work Plan update SSA Mexico on-line with Tideworks terminal software

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JANUARY 26, 2012
'Stupid ship owners' must stop ordering 'stupid ships' Restricted lending should help reduce overcapacity A false sense of security? Giant cruiseships look like floating hotels but ignore the dangers of the ocean at their peril Montoir joins LNG re-export club Ports in Belgium, Spain and the US reship gas to Asia for a premium price Offshore construction on a high Morgan Stanley analyst points to 226 outstanding floating production platform installations, some 30% more than 18 months ago Seadrill $1bn spin-off set to take pipelay support vessels Joint venture between Seabras and Malaysia-based SapuraCrest Petroleum will offer services to Brazilian state giant Petrobras Star Reefers presses on with JFC case UK setback will not close other legal avenues New fall in product tanker rates from Europe to US No signs of a reversal yet, say brokers Eredene Capital reduces stake in Indian box freight station Sale of 10% stake in Sattva CFS & Logistics raises $1.7m P&I brokers question value of S&P public information ratings Motives for the West of England downgrade questioned Washington hits Aquarosa owner and manager with $2.4m magic pipe fine Bilge dumped from newbuilding's maiden voyage Dry bulk deals available for those with cash, says Frangou Prices 'justified' even by current long-term charter rates Rina facing class action Lawyers behind Al Salam Boccaccio claim prepare Costa Concordia case Shipping firms use Chapter 11 threat to buy time 'Tactical' restructuring waits for improving markets Media's speculation over Costa Concordia jeopardises a fair trial Evidence which should be in the hands of official investigators is being paraded in newspapers and television programmes A truth darker than fiction Costa Concordia highlights how we handle fear and courage and funk German shipowners threaten flag exodus in new anti-piracy row VDR demands urgent legal reform to allow owners to deploy private security firms South Sudan slashes oil output as tensions mount with north New price fears as country halves its output Iron ore trade set for boost in February Futures trade indicates restocking of Chinese mills is imminent after new year celebrations Simatech to order two 3,000 teu feeders Dubai-based operator diversifying its fleet by adding larger vessels DFDS and Louis Dreyfus launch Dover-Calais ferry service Former SeaFrance bidders plan February launch for two-vessel service Penning rejects Liverpool proposal No turnaround calls for Liverpool Cruise Terminal A legal wake-up call Check every contract ruthlessly, then check it again Supramax lay-ups imminent if rates slump continues Shipowners ballast across the Atlantic in opposite directions in search of cargo BG Group signs second US LNG deal Contract boosts prospects for US exports Iran retaliates to EU sanctions with threat to halt oil exports early Price hike fears as countries would struggle to source alternative supplies German charter tonnage co-operatives arouse strong interest Almost 300 ships are already members of two new groups for feederships and small bulkers Tonnage glut weakens Stolt Tankers Tanker owner admits it was over-optimistic about 2012 'turnaround' Zodiac lets 16,000 teu newbuilding options expire Depressed freight markets dampen demand for largest box tonnage Developing-world demand boosts dry bulk operators Tanker players are more exposed to recession-bound economies

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Libya now just 20% from pre-war oil level LIBYA'S National Oil Corp's daily production has reached 1.3M barrels per day, more than 80% of its pre-revolution total, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Efploia fined for pollution GREEK ship manager Efploia Shipping has been fined $1.2M after pleading guilty to illegally dumping oil and plastic waste in US waters Chapter 11 option touted RESTRUCTURING via bankruptcy has its advantages for shipowners, the London Marine Money conference heard today Strikers to disrupt Corsica ferry services FRENCH ferry operator SNCM told Fairplay it expects "heavy disruption" to Marseilles/Corsica services today as union members begin a two-day strike Profits fall 35% at India's Sesa Goa SESA GOA, India's largest exporter of iron ore, has reported a 35% fall in net profits year on year over the October-December period Concordia calls scrutinised COSTA Crociere chairman Pier Luigi Foschi has told Italian senators that Costa Concordia's captain had assured that he had control of the cruise ship - just two minutes before warning he must order its evacuation Stolt-Nielsen: don't be optimistic on upturn STOLT-Nielsen today reported a fall in profits in 2011's final quarter and warned that continued weakness in Western economies might prevent a chemical carrier upturn this year Ship financing 'involves sensibility and pain' EQUITY and debt capital is still "sufficient" to fulfil orderbook funding "needs", London's Marine Money conference was assured today Rise seen in Rotterdam port market share ROTTERDAM port's market share among northern European ports might expand to 45% of total capacity by 2017, a report has predicted Keppel's profits jump 14% SINGAPORE'S Keppel Corp today said its net profits rose 14% in 2011 year on year, to S$1.49Bn ($1.19Bn) CSAV inches towards goal CHILEAN box liner CSAV today announced the sale of an additional $129M in shares, leaving it well short of its $1.2Bn capital-raising goal Deconstructing disaster takes time COMPLEX internal architecture of modern cruise ships will make it extremely difficult to identify the exact causes of casualties such as the Costa Concordia disaster, a stability expert has warned Fairplay BLT's shares suspended SHARES in Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker are suspended today, which has sparked a rating agency downgrade Indian players take up VLCC slack INDIAN oil companies have picked up the slack while their Chinese counterparts celebrate Lunar New Year this week

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Michigan to Build Ambassador Bridge Ramp Within Months The Michigan Department of Transportation said it will build an off-ramp connecting the Ambassador Bridge, the busiest U.S.-Canada crossing, to... J.B. Hunt Transport Revenue Reaches $4.5 Billion Higher rates and volumes boosted fourth-quarter net profit 25.4 percent to $72.6 million at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, the nation's... Maersk to Use Greener Fuel in Virginia Ports Maersk Line containerships will switch to burning low-sulfur fuel while at berth in the Port of Virginia starting in February.... NYK Line US Imports Grow 7 Percent Japan's NYK Line saw a 7 percent year-over-year surge in imports into the United States from Asia in December in... Transport Secretary LaHood's Son Barred From Leaving Egypt Sam LaHood, son of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, is being detained in Egypt as part of a crackdown on... Truckload Spot Market Slows in January Spot market truckloads dropped 14 percent in December from the previous month but were still 25 percent higher than in... NY-NJ Port Authority to Crack Down on 'Discrimination' The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's new executive director said the agency will use its leases as... Knight Expects Truck Rates to Rise 3 to 4 Percent Knight Transportation plans to add capacity in 2012, expanding its fleet and services while raising truckload rates 3 to 4... LaHood Doubts Congress Will Pass Transport Plan in 2012 Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Congress doesn't expect Congress to pass a comprehensive surface transportation bill this year. The differences... CP Directors, Activist Investor on Collision Course The time to switch the tracks and prevent Canadian Pacific Railway from barreling toward a proxy fight is over. ... CP Profitability Worsens Amid Proxy Fight Canadian Pacific Railway saw fourth-quarter profit rise 19 percent year-over-year to $221 million, but the railroad's operating ratio worsened as... Hapag-Lloyd Hike Rates on Far East Services Hapag-Lloyd will impose a series of general rate increases on Far East services in March, as part of the German... Celadon Group Profit Jumps 86.2 Percent Tight capacity, rate hikes and acquisitions helped Celadon Group boost net profit 86.2 percent in the last quarter despite a... NYSA's Curto Urges NY-NJ Port to Improve Productivity The Port of New York and New Jersey's various factions must work together to improve a port that is "not... Durable Goods Orders Rose 3 Percent in December Orders for long-lasting goods rose 3 percent in December, a sign the manufacturing sector continues to bolster a slow economic... Forth Ports Takes Control of London Tilbury Terminal Forth Ports acquired full ownership of Tilbury Container Services, paying $147 million for the remaining 67 percent share of the... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Fall 2.6 Percent Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade lane fell this week after increasing week-over-week in the previous five weeks as... Hapag-Lloyd to Open Shipping Agency in Dubai Hapag-Lloyd will open its own shipping agency in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in a joint venture with its existing third... MSC Hikes Piracy Surcharge Between African Ports Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will put a new piracy surcharge into effect on containers it transports between ports in... Asian Air Carriers Saw Cargo Traffic Fall 5.4 Percent Asian air carriers shipped 5.4 percent less freight last month than in December 2010, as the traditional end of the... MSC Imposes Surcharge on Port of Mombasa Cargo Mediterranean Shipping Company imposed a port congestion surcharge on all cargo moving to the Port of Mombasa, Kenya, starting Feb.... Hong Kong Air Freight Fell 4.3 Percent Last Month Throughput at Kong Kong International Airport in December fell 4.3 percent year-over-year, pulling annual traffic down 4.6 percent at the... MSC Shuffles US East Coast Port Calls on Far East Service Mediterranean Shipping plans to shuffle the U.S. East Coast port rotation of its Golden Gate Service from the Far East...

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Daikin sells first Zestia units to Cronos Daikin Reefer, which is one of the largest manufacturers of reefer machinery for the container shipping industry, has sold the first of its innovative Zestia-designed ... Davos debates global growth challenges In a World Economic Forum [WEF] moderated-panel session at the Swiss resort of Davos yesterday - which included contributions from the chairman and ceo of Coca-Cola ... Italy stymied by striking truckers Day-4 of the Italian truck drivers' strike against Prime Minister Mario Monti's aggressive tax-increasing austerity measures is taking its toll, with acute fuel ... KPA to destroy cargo The Kenya Port Authority (KPA), which is desperate to free up space and improve on its poor productivity levels, has issued an ultimatum to importers/receivers ... TS Lines exits transpac Taiwan headquartered TS Lines is leaving the transpacific trade as it is exiting the China-America East Coast Express string that it runs with partner Hainan POS.Gavin ... IMF: Iran oil embargo could result in 30% spike The International Monetary Fund [IMF] has flagged-up the risk that sanctions against the nuclear-experimenting Iran could force up the price of a barrel of oil ... Forth takes control of Tilbury box terminal In a USD95 (USD148) million deal, Scottish ports operator, Forth Ports has bought out the 67% of shares that it did not already own of the London, River Thames-located ... CSAV raises further USD129 million Santiago-based CSAV has made further progress in its plans to raise USD1.2 billion in fresh capital with the group announcing that its second-stage plan in the ...

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Transpetro tied to spill Petrobras tanker wing issues alert as authorities race to contain oil leak at floating transfer station off Brazil. Chembulk dodges BLT bullet CEO of Berlian Laju's Connecticut chemical arm claims its "business as usual" despite cash crunch at Indonesian parent. Saipem enlists Fairstar duo Oslo-listed heavylift specialist poised to sail to the North Sea after lining up $15m transport pact with Italian energy giant. Alam wins Samsung gig Malaysian offshore vessel owner to bank $37m from a deal with Korean engineering firm. Maersk Tankers crowns CEO Danish shipping dynasty's tanker division trades king for a queen as Maersk Line lieutenant shifts gears. Ezion scoops big charter deal Singapore-listed offshore owner seals $93.5m contract for a service rig in North America. Scrap record to be toppled Macquarie Capital predicts dry-cargo demolition will shoot up by 50% in 2012. BLT battles debt disaster Tanker giant in dangerous territory as it prepares to freeze trading and repayment of $418m owed on loans and ship leases. Farstad joins bond flood Oslo-listed offshore owner rakes in nearly $70m from a trip to the bond market. Kuznik judges the Judges Former HSH Nordbank boss lets rip at US bankruptcy courts' ridiculous knowledge of shipping. Partners in pact with parent New York-listed owner secures two-year supramax charter with Navios Maritime Partners. EU in new Polish yard probe Competition authority accuses two buyers of Poland's Gydnia of receiving illegal state aid to complete their deals. Navios Partners on the mark Angeliki Frangou-led owner sees fourth quarter profit measure up favourably against Street bets. Stolt slips in fourth quarter Oslo-listed shipowner looks to 2013 for tanker market recovery after drop in its fourth quarter bottom line.

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JANUARY 26, 2012
FP0117aaMaersk slows ECUBEX, adds Bremerhaven CSAV adds $129 million for recapitalization CMA CGM raises rates on number of trades Maersk names new tanker chief IMF dials back 2012 growth forecast Maersk cuts back on AE2 NYK's December headhaul up marginally Cronos adds 500 new Daikin reefers Labor nears ratifying freight rail deal CP improves profit in 4Q Swift reports turnaround in 2011 MIQ opens new Dutch logistics center Curto calls for NY port unity

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Dr. Kassinger sets up consulting firm Industry veteran announces formation of own firm after 26 years as Senior Consultant for DNVPS. Europe: Markets firm across the board Good demand in Rotterdam. Prices firm in Fujairah Gains of more than $1 in early trading on NYMEX. Pipeline opening could be delayed to September ADNOC and Chinese construction group debate quality. EU regulators renew focus on sulphur caps Environment committee being asked to clarify 'implementation and monitoring' of sulphur regulations. Fuel oil stocks at five-week high Singapore's on-shore fuel oil inventories climb 18% week-on-week. Bulker's fuel tank 'damaged' at Pohang port Fuel tank of 29,753 gross tonne bulk carrier Global Legacy 'damaged', says NYK Line. Prices firming at Asian ports Demand mixed on Thursday. Turkey issues new marine pollution tariff Fine settled within 30 calendar days will be valid for a 25% discount, noted Vitsan. Fresh leaks from Rena wreck spotted Silver sheen stretches south of Rena for about four kilometres on Thursday, says MNZ. Petroplus files for insolvency Move follows unsuccessful negotiations with lenders, says Petroplus. EMMA to manage energy and resources of LNG-fuelled ferry EMMA 'as easy to operate as a traffic light,' says project manager at Viking Line. Challenge to French calls for delay to 0.10% sulphur cap 'Yet another cry to avoid necessary steps into the future,' says maritime consultant. Salvors prepare Costa Concordia for debunkering Second line of booms placed around the wrecked cruise ship.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

Maersk estimates that in the third quarter, its revenues grew by 30% percent.

Copenhagen

Sharp gains in EBITDA values and quarterly EBIT

COMPANIES

MSC expands the network of port terminals and technical-nautical services with the acquisition of control of Wilson Sons

Rio de Janeiro

It will acquire 56.47% of the share capital for about 764 million

PORTS

New historic record of quarterly container traffic in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In the April-June period of this year, almost 2.9 million teu (+ 26.3%) were handled.

TRANSPORTATION

Letter to the EU to urge the abolition of the tax exemption for fossil fuels used by aircraft and ships

Brussels

Twenty-one organizations list the reasons for cancelling it and the benefits that would result in it

MARITIME SERVICES

Spain's Boluda buys Finnish towing company Yxpila Hinaus-Bogsering

Valencia

The Scandinavian company has a fleet of six tugboats

INDUSTRY

Konecranes expands its presence in the Dutch market for port and intermodal means

Hoogvliet / Helsinki

The group will acquire two branches of the Peinemann

Two new ship-to-shore cranes for the container terminal of the port of Rijeka

PORTS

Two new ship-to-shore cranes for the container terminal of the port of Rijeka

Rijeka

They are part of an investment of 200 million euros in the first phase of the project

SHIPPING

New ro-ro service between the Turkish port of Matras and the port of Trieste

Istanbul

Made by DFDS, it provides for two weekly rotations

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS doubles the frequency of the intermodal link Piacenza-Nola

Rome

From Monday it will rise from three to six weekly rotations

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean collaborates on a project to realize a cruise terminal in Juneau

Juneau

It is expected to be completed in the crucieristic season 2027

PORTS

New historical record of quarterly traffic of containers in the port of Long Beach

Long Beach

In September the growth stopped

PORTS

Genovese AdSP does not rule out the appeal of the ruling by the Council of State on the concession to Spinelli

Genoa

The institution will ask for clarification of State Advation

PORTS

Spinelli will propose a decision to revoke the ruling of the Council of State which cancelled the concession to Genoa Port Terminal

Genoa

SHIPPING

Adopted the delegated act for the inclusion of ships in service of the offshore industry in the European MRV Regulation

Brussels

The application of the standard is planned at the beginning of next year

PORTS

The State Council has upheld the appeal of SECH against Spinelli's "full container" activity in the port of Genoa

Rome

The ruling notes "an obvious distortion of the competitive attitude as regulated by the port plan".

CUSTOMS

Fedespec calls for changes to customs reform

Milan

The risk is a strong negative impact on the national import and export business and the efficiency and competitiveness of the logistics system

PORTS

Oriental Liguria's AdSP lists the benefits of passing Carrara's port under its jurisdiction

The Spezia

PORTS

New historical record of quarterly container traffic in the port of Singapore

Singapore

In the July-September period of 2024, almost 10.5 million teu (+ 5.1%) were handled.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2024, freight traffic in Russian ports fell by -3.5% percent.

St. Petersburg

In the third quarter alone, 218.8 million tonnes were handled (-1%)

In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno marked increases of 9.2% percent and 0.2% percent.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno marked increases of 9.2% percent and 0.2% percent.

Naples

13.3%-year-old Cruserists in the capital's capital span and down -21.2% percent in the Salernitan scalp.

SHIPYARDS

Spain's Navantia in talks to acquire British shipbuilding company Harland & Wolff

London

Expected deal by the end of November

Le Aziende informano

ITS Costruttori, il futuro dei cantieri inizia in Accademia

Oltre 420 posizioni aperte in 17 corsi totali, con un tasso di occupazione post diploma di circa il 95% in media

PORTS

The Montenegrin port of Bar plans to buy two new mobile cranes

Bar

They are needed to replace the means of lifting damaged by the storm last July

PORTS

Work at the cruise terminal in Calata Paita, in the port of Spezia, prevents the arrival of cruise ships

The Spezia

SHIPPING

By the end of the year the Grimaldi group will order nine more new ro-pax ships

Athens

They will be employed in the Mediterranean and the Baltic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal link between the port of Venice and Montyone (Brescia)

Venice

With a load capacity of 46 containers, the initial programming provides for 50 rotations per year

PORTS

In the third quarter the container traffic handled by Trieste Marine Terminal grew by 7.5%

Trieste

In the first nine months of this year, a decline of -3.0% percent

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova, new Customs office and the entire intermodal terminal will become customs area

Padova

Agreement to develop further fast customs arrangements with ports in addition to those already active with Genoa, La Spezia and Gioia Tauro

In the first nine months of 2024, the number of piracy acts against ships was the least high since 1994.

PIRACY

In the first nine months of 2024, the number of piracy acts against ships was the least high since 1994.

London

In the July-September period, only 19 have occurred.

SHIPPING

Switzerland to ease rules for the enrollment of ocean vessels at the national naval register

Bern

The aim is to increase the number of ships flying the Swiss flag.

Four new ship-to-shore cranes have arrived in the harbor of Gioia Tauro

PORTS

Four new ship-to-shore cranes have arrived in the harbor of Gioia Tauro

Joy Tauro

Two more will arrive at the end of the month. In the first nine months of 2024, container traffic in the Calabrian climbed increased by 10.4% percent.

MEETINGS

Next year the world's coast guard organizations will meet in Rome.

Rome

In 2025 the Italian Coast Guard will preside over the three international forums : European, Mediterranean and global

Last August, shipping traffic in the Suez Canal declined by -49.1% percent.

SHIPPING

Last August, shipping traffic in the Suez Canal declined by -49.1% percent.

The Cairo

In the first eight months of 2024, the decline of the transits was -48.4% percent.

PORTS

Satisfaction of Assoports, Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltransport for the assumption of agreement on the contract of port workers

Rome

It allows-they stress unions-the recovery of the purchasing power of the wage

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2024, FS Italiane's Logistic Pole posted record operating revenues and rising 13.0%

Rome

Net profit of 65 million euros, down from 22 million euros

Initiates the agreement for the renewal of the contract of port workers

PORTS

Initiates the agreement for the renewal of the contract of port workers

Genoa

Assiterminal, in the end the responsibility of all of them prevailed

Turkey's METAG Holding has signed an agreement for the construction of the Somali port of Hobyo

PORTS

Turkey's METAG Holding has signed an agreement for the construction of the Somali port of Hobyo

Mogadishu

It is located near the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb

CRUISES

Fincantieri, cutting off the first sheet of the first of two ultra-luxury cruise ships for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Venice

It will be delivered in 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail starts transport of the new Frecciarossa 1000 of Trenitalia from Pistoia to the Czech Republic

Pistoia

They are headed to the Velim Test Center

PORTS

New ro-ro traffic at the San Cataldo Container Terminal in the port of Taranto

Istanbul

Two ships have landed more than 1,500 vehicles

PORTS

Uiltransport urges the Venice AdSP to review the ban on temporary port work

Rome

Verzari : umpteenth attempt to unload the current balance in the national port system

PORTS

Concluded the first start-up phase of the Port Community System of the AdSP of the Straits

Messina

On 23 and October 24 meetings with stakeholders for the further development of the system

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Grimaldi confirmed president of the Logistics Association of Sustainable Intermodality

Rome

ALIS celebrates eight years of life

NEWS

File the charges against four employees of the AdSP of the South Tyrreno and Ionian

Joy Tauro

The Gip of the Palmi Tribunal in Palmi has been definitively established.

INDUSTRY

In the third quarter, new orders to the ABB group grew by 1.8% percent.

Zurich

Revenue up 2.3%

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Visit by Giani, Guerrieri and Macii to the Darsena Europe shipyard in the port of Livorno

Livorno / Florence

In the port of Piombino inaugurated the new plaza in front of the quay of the regasification ship

LOGISTICS

Gruber Logistics opens its own first headquarters in the Middle East

Time

Initially the new Dubai branch will focus on cargo project and air and sea transport.

PORTS

Delivery of works for the completion of the port of Tremestieri

Messina

They are expected to be completed in two years

MEETINGS

Spediporto has organized a two-day trip on the Green Logistic Valley and Italy-China trade

Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2024, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -7.1%

Hong Kong

In the first nine months of the year, the decline was -5.7% percent.

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics constitutes a joint venture with Saudi Almajdouie Logistics

Riyad

It will operate the transport-related and logistical activities carried out by the two companies in Saudi Arabia

PORTS

Concern of the Spezia's maritime agents for the possible curb to cruise traffic in port

The Spezia

PORTS

APSEZ completes the acquisition of 95% of the company that operates the Indian port of Gopalpur

Mumbai

The port climber has a traffic capacity of 20 million tonnes per year

PORTS

Fit Cisl La Spezia, no to the passing of the Carrara port management at the AdSP of the Northern Tirreno Northern

The Spezia

The Tuscan port has benefited from substantial financial resources from the Via del Molo.

COMPANIES

Changed Risso enters the capital of Maritime Maritime Agency Ravennate

Ravenna / Genoa

Established a joint venture joint venture

MARITIME SERVICES

Minerva Bunkering has purchased the US Bomin Bunker Oil

Singapore

The American company has been ceded by Germany's Mabanaft

PORTS

Approved the new safety regulation of the port of Genoa

Genoa

Processed by the Capitaneria in Porto with the involvement of port operators, it will enter into force on the first November

SHIPPING

Evergreen's trend of revenue growth continues, Yang Ming and WHL

Taipei / Keelung

In September 2024, however, a double-digit percentage decline was recorded compared to the previous month.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ferfreight's proposals for the infrastructural development of the last mile and for the resolution of criticalities

Padova

FREIGHT TERMINALS

High-automation drones to surveil the areas of Interporto Padua

Padova

They take off and land in a "robotic hangar"

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto has organized a two-day trip on the Green Logistic Valley and Italy-China trade

Genoa

It is scheduled on 22 and October 23

RIVER TRANSPORT

In Mantua the annual meeting of the European Federation of Inland Ports

Mantova

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PRESS REVIEW

Russia and India join forces in the Arctic, leaving China aside

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››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

TRUCKING

Rexi : Financial will not introduce increases in the cost of diesel for self-transport

Rome

They are not expected-he assured-changes to the current tariffs

RIVER TRANSPORT

In Mantua the annual meeting of the European Federation of Inland Ports

Mantova

Tomorrow the international workshop "HyMantoValley project Creation of the Hydrogen Valley in the Valdaro inland Port"

PORTS

Joy Tauro, possible further extension of the Agency for the administration of labour in port

Joy Tauro

Agostinelli : It will be required in the event of failure of the next meeting for the establishment of the ex art enterprise. 17

NEWS

In the port of Gioia Tauro, 280 kilos of cocaine were seized

Reggio Calabria

More than 40 million euros could have been made in the market.

PORTS

Baker Hughes to renounce industrial settlement in the port of Corigliano Calabro

Joy Tauro

Agostinelli : who did not want this project to enjoy this tragic victory!

SHIPYARDS

VARD will build a Commissioning Service Vessel to Navigate Capital Partners

Trieste / Ålesund

It will be delivered in the second quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Liguria, Piedmont, Lombardy, Apulia, Calabria and Liguria have signed up to the Mit.

Rome

The Regions integrate with own resources the state appropriation

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Naples

Naples

A worker lost his life overwhelmed by a mechanical means

ENVIRONMENT

Partnership of Magellan Circle and EETRA to promote sustainability in the port and logistics sectors

INFRASTRUCTURE

Agreement for the design and realization of a new maritime railway station in Savona

Savona

The link between the Savona Parco Doria station and the new plant is expected to be adapted.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the revenues generated by the OOCL container business grew by 73.7%

Hong Kong

Volumes of truckloads transported increased by 3.6%

MEETINGS

On Wednesday, Padova will take over the third edition of Green Logistics Expo

Padova

Among the appointments, the States Generals of the Logistics of the North East and Mercintrain

COMPANIES

Three new appointments to top executives of TESYA group companies

Milan

Pierre-Nicola Fsheep new general manager of group, Flavio Castelli new CEO of CLS E Vincent Albasini new CEO of CGTE

PORTS

Rixi : winning idea for a maritime country is the possibility of having foreign shareholdings with concessions in extra-European ports

Naples

They would be useful-he explains-to stabilize the logistical lines in every geopolitical condition

PORTS

Port of Spezia, in mid-2025 the electrification of the Molo Garibaldi will be completed

The Spezia

In recent days in Estonia the test of the robot from the quay will connect the power grid to the ship.

EDUCATION

New training project of Assologistics in collaboration with Randstad Italia

Milan

Creation of a digital platform to facilitate management and fruition of training courses

COMPANIES

A Vietnamese delegation in Geneva to increase cooperation with MSC

Hanoi

Proposal participation in the project of the new deep-water port in Lien Chieu (Da Nang)

PORTS

A strike blocks the ports and airports of Corsica

Ajaccio

Protest against the assumption of entrusting its management through a contest

TRANSPORTATION

The Transport Regulatory Authorities of Italy and France have started a cooperation

Paris / Rome

SHIPPING

T&E, the only system based on a Global Fuel Standard is not enough to decarbonize shipping

Brussels

The organization highlights the need for it to be accompanied by the application of a global tax on emissions

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The AdSP of the East Ligurian Sea completes acquisition of 2.4% of the capital of CEPIM-Parma Interport

The Spezia

Buy the share of the Municipality of La Spezia and of the Riviere Chamber of Commerce in Liguria

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