ICS is deeply concerned about the apparent new policy of the Italian Government to close its ports to migrants rescued by vessels operated by humanitarian NGOs. The refusal by Italy to allow rescued persons to be disembarked could have serious implications for the safety and welfare of these distressed people, including children and pregnant women…. Read more »
Interporto Bologna SpA, a logistics hub, is to cooperate with Remind Logistics to establish a new service running from Chieti (Region Abruzzo and around 2o km from Pescara port) via the Bologna to Wuppertal (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany). The new connection will start at the beginning of September 2018 and will be operated by DB Cargo… Read more »
Combalia Agencia Maritima has set up a direct monthly service for vehicle shipments from Europe to South America with ro-ro provider NYK. The first departure left Bremerhaven, Germany, on May 19 before calling at Zeebrugge. Cargo from Spain is also being taken on-board by NYK through several regular port calls in Barcelona, Sagunto and Vigo…. Read more »
Under the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the European Commission is proposing €6.14 billion ($7.21 billion) under a simpler, more flexible fund for European fisheries and the maritime economy. The fund will continue to support the European fisheries sector towards more sustainable fishing practices, with a focus on supporting small-scale fishermen, and develop the… Read more »
The chief executive of Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has described digitalisation as “even more important than automation”. Speaking at container supply chain event TOC Asia, Marco Neelsen said: “I honestly believe that digitalisation is one of the biggest leaps that we will see on the container industry. “It’s about how efficient you are,… Read more »
Samskip is embracing the benefits of LNG thanks to its new LNG powered vessels which are both cutting carbon emissions and opening up new markets for the operator. Delivered to Nor Lines in 2015, which was acquired by Samskip in 2017, the 5,000 dwt MV Kvitbjorn and MV Kvitnos are closely aligned with Samskip’s… Read more »
Finish technology group Wärtsilä will provide the engines, propellers, and control system for a new hopper dredger being built by Damen. The vessel has been ordered by Cemex UK, a leading supplier of building materials. Wärtsilä will prepare the engines ready for use with IMO Tier III compliant selective catalytic reduction technology to reduce emissions…. Read more »
The recent reform of Italy’s national port system (Autorita’ di Sistema Portuale – AdSP) does just affect the operations of the ports themselves, but also of port work and training for workers. “These changes envisage new tools to allow the retraining and redeployment of port workers, where necessary, and ensure adequate training paths, a chapter… Read more »
At the recent 52nd General Assembly of the association of Mediterranean cruise ports (MedCruise), in Valletta, Malta on May 23–26, 2018, Black Sea ports signed an action plan of the revival of cruise shipping over the next three years. The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) was represented by the deputy chief of the Odessa port for operating the activities… Read more »
The port of Marseille-Fos organized on May 31, 2018, a forum on the theme of “Marseille and its port on the new Silk Roads”. The event was held under the patronage and in the presence of Jean-Pierre Raffarin, former Prime Minister and Special Representative of the Government for China, in the presence of Zhai Jun… Read more »
