Centralog, shipping and transport logistics agency, Ltd.

Ferrarska ulica 30
P.O.Box 20
SI - 6000 Koper
Slovenia

Phone: +386 5 61 06 000
Fax: +386 5 63 98 264
E-mail: info@centralog.si
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Turkey to extend co-operation with the Port of Koper
23.07.2010 13:10
Luka Koper d.d., which manages and operates the Port of Koper, was on 15th July visited by Turkey’s Minister of Transport, Mr. Binali Yildirim. Mr. Yildirim met with Luka Koper Management Board President Dr. Gregor Veselko, and Dr. Janez Požar, State Undersecretary for Maritime Transport, who presented him the port’s development plans as well as emphasized the geostrategic advantages of the Northern Adriatic route in Europe’s maritime trade with Turkey. 60% of Turkey’s foreign trade is conducted with EU states, thus Slovenia provides and excellent distribution locus for Turkish goods intended for Central and Eastern European markets; likewise, Turkey enjoys a strategically significant position in Europe’s trade with the Near East.

Source: Port of Koper website
 
 
Rising Sun under Centralog agency
06.10.2008 14:12
On Friday 3rd October motor yacht Rising Sun dropped anchor at Portorož under Centralog agency. She is the longest private yacht to have ever entered into Slovenian waters. With its 138 meters in lenght and 19 meters breadth it was too large to fit in any Slovenian marina.
The vessel remained on anchor till Sunday when she, its crew and passengers sailed towards Italy.
 
 
New Facilities at the Fruit Terminal of Koper Port
13.03.2008 15:59

The largest investment in the upgrade of fruit terminal capacities was completed in March 2008. It encompasses a renovated banana ripening facility, the handling capability of which has increased from 1,500 to 1,800 tonnes per month. The Terminal's recent acquisitions also encompass facilities aimed at the distribution of fruit and vegetables from warehouses which until now were used for various general cargos.
Over recent years, an increasing amount of fruit and vegetables originating from the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean pass through Koper on their way to European markets. The total throughput of perishable goods, which in recent years amounted to about 100,000 tonnes per annum, is anticipated to increase considerably this year. The mere throughput of bananas during the first two months of 2008 amounted to 25,000 tonnes, which is the same as last year's annual total. In addition to the Slovene market, bananas from the Port of Koper are supplied to Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Italy and Romania.

 

Source and photo: Port of Koper

 
 
Extension of first pier in the Port of Koper
05.10.2007 14:12

On the 50th anniversary of Luka Koper it was announced the extension of the first pier (container terminal). The extension is of vital importance for the further development of the port as the average annual growth rate of 19%. The total throughput in 2007 is expected to reach 300.000 TEUs.

According to initial estimates, Luka Koper handled 11.2 million tones in the first 9 months of 2007 compared to 10.5 million of last year.

 
 
First call of MV Discovery at Koper
02.10.2007 15:23
On Monday 1st October passenger vessel Discovery dropped anchor in front of Koper.
The "Charming Lady" how it is called brought 673 passengers and 309 crew members. With a length of 168,73 meters and breadth of 24,6 it cruises with a speed of 20 knots, which would be impossible without a total of 18.000 horsepower engines.
According to the master Michael Cavaghan they were very satisfied with the warm welcome and will definitely visit Koper again.
 
 
High ranking Japanese official visited Centralog
12.07.2007 15:22

Mr. Kazumasa Miyazaki Counsellor of Japan at the Japanese Embassy in Ljubljana visited Centralog today. The visit of the high Japanese representative was a great opportunity to discuss about the future development of the Port of Koper and the role of K Line which Centralog represents in Slovenia in the trade between the two countries.

Mr. Miyazaki expressed his desire to further expand the trade between Japan and Slovenia and sees great potential in the Port of Koper as the most northern point in the Adriatic.

 
 
Peter Dohle gained control of Splosna Plovba
26.06.2007 16:45
German shipowner Peter Dohle today acquired on auction 29,65% shares of Splosna Plovba and became the major shareholder. Peter Dohle outbid the Port of Koper and Mercata with 55,5 mil EUR. The German shipowner already had Plovba's fleet under commercial management and with today's acquirement will strengthen its position in the company.
 
 
Kuehne + Nagel to strenghten it's presence in Slovenia
22.06.2007 16:45
Swiss logistical company Kuehne + Nagel intends to further strengthen its presence on the Slovenian market. After acquiring Censped a Koper based forwarding company they are already planning to acquire offices in Koper and warehousing facilities in Ljubljana. Furthermore according to some rumors Kuehne + Nagel would be one of the possible acquisitors of the largest Slovenian logisitcal company Intereuropa. This rumors were already denied today by the company representative.
 
 
Upcoming holidays
20.06.2007 09:05

As per Bimco calendar upcoming holidays are as follows:

Slovenia - 25 June - National day
Croatia - 22 June - Resistance memorial day
Croatia - 25 June - Statehood day

 
 

Source: Port of Koper website

Malaysian visit at Port of Koper
19.06.2007 16:32
According to the Port of Koper website a delegation of various partners from Malaysia visited the management board of the port. Among the guests were the representatives of Port Klang Port Authority with which the Port of Koper signed a sister port agreement last year.
 
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