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October 25, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMO seeks bigger role in regulating shipping
    [SINGAPORE] The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has called for an expanded role for itself to ensure that governments meet the obligations under their conventions.
  • ITF drive against problem ships in Asia a success
Air and Land Transport
  • Taiwan moves to increase transport links with China
    [TAIPEI] Taiwan's civil aviation authorities yesterday approved applications for an increase in domestic flights to the outlying Kinmen Island, officials said.
  • Impulse Airlines aims to sell shares in early 2002
  • Dubai gives nod to airport expansion
  • Railtrack to blame for Hatfield train accident: UK regulator
  • BMW in talks to sell 2 UK plants
  • US passes law to improve airport security
  • Airlines urged to warn passengers of blood clot risks
  • Log Book

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMO seeks bigger role in regulating shipping
    [SINGAPORE] The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has called for an expanded role for itself to ensure that governments meet the obligations under their conventions.
  • ITF drive against problem ships in Asia a success
Air and Land Transport
  • Taiwan moves to increase transport links with China
    [TAIPEI] Taiwan's civil aviation authorities yesterday approved applications for an increase in domestic flights to the outlying Kinmen Island, officials said.
  • Impulse Airlines aims to sell shares in early 2002
  • Dubai gives nod to airport expansion
  • Railtrack to blame for Hatfield train accident: UK regulator
  • BMW in talks to sell 2 UK plants
  • US passes law to improve airport security
  • Airlines urged to warn passengers of blood clot risks
  • Log Book

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • ILWU's Spinosa leaves door open to boosting port technology
    Union president James Spinosa said opening the contract with the Pacific Maritime Association to discuss technology-based productivity measures at West Coast ports "is not out of the question by any means." Waterfront employers are eager to implement computer-based technology already in use overseas.
  • TACA to raise West Coast-Europe rates on Jan. 1
    The Trans Atlantic Conference Agreement is planning a general ocean rate increase of $240 per TEU and $300 per FEU. A similar rate increase was implemented on Sept. 1.
  • A look at the 'other' China
    Despite the lack of normal relations, Taiwan remains a U.S. trade bellwether.
  • Canadian conferences raising freight rates
  • Overnite expands into Mexico
  • Fesco to boost service to Russian Far East
  • Oakland takes delivery of four post-Panamax cranes
  • Celarix names Pieri VP of product management
  • CN's third quarter earnings increase 9%
  • Sale of logistics unit lifts CSX Corp. into the black
  • High fuel prices, slumping grain and coal traffic hurt BNSF earnings
  • Canadian owner-operators reach agreement on fuel surcharges

Sched Netweb site
  • Safari no longer suits P&ON
  • Le Havre investment in logistics
  • LA ends summer in style
  • DCL export services
  • Boeing purchase for Polar
  • Pole position for Maersk
  • Worldbid.com moves into Africa with TradeWorld.net

Cargowebweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2000
  • Haulage companies sue oil cartel
  • Excel, UPS jointly in service for Ford
  • Malaysia and KLM to expand codeshare agreement
  • Bad result Consolidated Freightways
  • UPS e-Logistics to expand in Elizabethtown
  • More money for Railtrack's safety
  • TNT Post with joint venture in China
  • Companies outrageus about Customs publication
  • Former Wisconsin central ceo to fight against directors

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Inter-state water transport terminal at Bandra on anvil
  • International Containers, Nepal, bestowed with 2 major awards
  • Move to relax Cabotage Law to allow foreign flags entry
  • AEPC panel suggests opening up of more quotas to US, EU markets
  • Panel favours import parity for naphtha
  • 'Oilseeds development fund' from higher import duty called for
  • Outgoing Texprocil chief warns of growing trade regionalisation
  • PDEXCIL may form disputes settlement forum
  • SRTEPC for increased textiles trade with Jordan
  • Concor to set up ICD in Vizag Port land
  • Apex chambers moot customs duty hike
  • Expedite core sector projects to revive economy: CII
  • Coffee Board asked to work out likely impact of retention plan
  • Dept of Posts hikes International Speed Post, parcel rates
  • Concor pays Rs 14.34 cr. dividend to govt

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2000
  • Argentina: San Lorenzo/Rosario bunker barge temporarily out of service
  • Mexican price indications
  • Istanbul: IFO380 falls below $200 - first time in 3 weeks
  • Brazilian market: Bunker deliveries suspended this week in Sepetiba
  • Brazilian price indications
  • Crude oil up again as Mideast tension rises
  • Argentina bunker price update
  • Crude could get worse before it gets better
  • ExxonMobil to integrate lubricants businesses in Europe
  • OPEC's price band mechanism should be triggered Friday

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2000
  • Vanguard Logistics Services opens in New Zealand
  • IATA: most bullish passenger/cargo market outlook for three years
  • Inland shipping freight market, week 42, 16th/20th October, 2000

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2000
  • Graykowski leaves MarAd
    Acting U.S. Maritime Administrator John Graykowski will resign his position on November 4.
  • London and New York stock market launch for P&O Princess Cruises
    P&O Princess Cruises plc ("P&O Princess") yesterday saw the launch of its shares on the London Stock Exchange and of its ADRs on the New York Stock Exchange ("POC"). This move follows the demerger of the company from the P&O Group.
  • Sale-leaseback for Aker seismic ships
    Aker Maritime has sold its two seismic ships for NOK 900 million and entered a lease-back arrangement. This frees up NOK 750 million in capital which will mainly replace short-term financing established in connection with the buy out of its partner's 49 per cent in Aker Gulf Marine.

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • New airline launches Europe service
  • Shippers hand Portnet their tariff reform imperatives
  • Renfreight links with unions in distribution venture
  • Vehicle export potential attracts Hyundai's interest
  • 'Coega will generate new business'
  • Safety first as new navigation system is launched
  • New sea transport bill will usher in welcome changes
  • Icon Carriers is alive and well
  • Rail and road cosy up
  • Zimbabwe slaps on road user fee
  • Cargo Info helps plan a business trip
  • Chamber demands port decision
  • Spoornet goes direct from Durban to SACD

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • VLCC tanker giant rises in the east
    JAPANESE oil majors Nippon Mitsubishi Oil and Cosmo Oil have finalised the tie-up of their fleets into a VLCC giant with some 33 ships as rates for large tankers surge through the $100,000 per day mark for the second time this year.
  • Plight of 'forgotten' Premier crew
    THE 280-strong crew of the cruiseship Seawind Crown claim they have been abandoned without pay, food and water in the wake of the Premier Cruises bankruptcy.
  • CP Ships buys boxships to cut rates exposure
    CP SHIPS has bought seven secondhand containerships in recent months in order to lessen exposure to high short-term charter rates.
  • Antonov ferries Bridgestone tyres
    Antonov Airlines has flown more than 540 tonnes of tyres on special charter for Japanese manufacturer Bridgestone, whose US subsidiary is at the centre of one of the biggest product recalls in business history.
  • Cosco Net sale flop sinks values hopes
    A FAILED attempt to spin off Cosco's internet logistics arm for US$128m in Hong Kong has dealt a sobering blow to hopes for high market valuations of internet maritime players.
  • The Ming Plum pictured making her maiden call at the Port of Felixstowe
    The Ming Plum pictured making her maiden call at the Port of Felixstowe's Trinity Terminal. The 5,551 teu vessel operates on Yang Ming's Asia Express Service calling at Felixstowe, Antwerp, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Rotterdam and Hamburg.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2000
  • Consolidation is key, says Saverys
  • Ports minister talks tough
  • Transparency urged in CSA election
  • DFDS and Dutch firm buy up LISCO
  • Shareholders scuttle Cosco e-plan
  • Japanese refiners to merge fleets
  • Color wants tax-free ferry crews
  • Knock Dun took no hard knocks
  • GNV to raise $80M
  • Hit-and-run bulker held
  • Patrick in dock on safety
  • Cebu stevedores under threat
  • EU probes Tirrenia allegations
  • E. German yard limits 'to go'
  • Kuwaiti bulker in trouble
  • Matson ups Hawaiian capacity

Marine Linkweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • Shipbuilders Complain About S. Korean Shipbuilding Aid
Breaking News
  • Japanese To Combine Tanker Ops
  • Report: Deepwater Development Will Outpace Equipment Supply
  • Chevron Announces Strong 3Q Results

Marine Linkweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • Shipbuilders Complain About S. Korean Shipbuilding Aid
Breaking News
  • Japanese To Combine Tanker Ops
  • Report: Deepwater Development Will Outpace Equipment Supply
  • Chevron Announces Strong 3Q Results

TradeWindsweb site
  • Nigeria poised to confirm third LNG newbuilding
    Nigeria LNG is bumping up its LNG newbuilding orderbook to cover export cargo requirements.
  • CESA files complaint over Korean subsidies
    Europe's shipbuilders have lost patience with diplomatic efforts to combat alleged subsidies to Korean yards.
  • Stolt-Nielsen teams up with Tokyo Marine
    Chemical shipping players Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group and Tokyo Marine are to operate a joint service between Europe and Asia.
  • KOGAS ponders newbuilding
    Korean LNG importers are facing a stark choice as they find themselves short of tonnage and charter rates hit six figure sums.
  • Gorthon mulls reflagging fleet
    High costs and reduced profits are prompting forestry products shipper Gorthon Lines to consider taking its ships offshore.
  • Japanese oil refiners to pool VLCCs
    Nippon Mitsubishi Oil and Cosmo Oil are combining their VLCC fleets in a cost cutting drive.
  • Ugland Nordic's profits soar
    Norwegian shuttle tanker operator Ugland Nordic Shipping has announced vastly improved figures for the first nine months, as speculation mounts over the identity of the buyer of an 8% stake.
  • Further trouble brewing for Neptune Dorado
    Class society DNV is recommending that the Polembros tanker's safety management certificate be considered invalid.
  • NITC pushes for privatisation
    National Iranian Tanker Co boss Mohammad Souri has been outlining privatisation plans for the company.
  • ITF claws back Premier crew cash
    Union officials are on the case to recover up to $2.5m for crew of collapsed Premier Cruise Line, and they have already had some success.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
New historical record of monthly container traffic in the port of Long Beach
Long Beach / Los Angeles
In October, strong growth in Los Angeles climbing activity.
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
SHIPPING
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
Haifa
The fleet transported a record number of containers
CRUISES
In the third quarter, the Viking cruise group's revenues grew by 11.4% percent.
Los Angeles
Increase of 14.3% of turnover generated by ocean cruises
PORTS
Signed the final agreement on the contract of port workers
Rome
COMPETITION
Italian Antitrust initiates an investigation into SAS (MSC group), Moby and Large Navi Fast
Rome
According to the AGCM, competition restrictions may have occurred as a result of the 49% acquisition of Moby's capital by SAS.
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
ENVIRONMENT
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
Brussels
Total greenhouse gases produced would be more than 30% higher than those considered by the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
COMPANIES
DFDS and Ekol are rethinking and agreeing on the sale of the Turkish company's international network to the Danish group
Copenhagen / Istanbul
Revised the terms of the deal expired on the first November
PORTS
Slight downturn in freight traffic in the port of Hamburg in the third quarter
Hamburg
Stable container traffic
The Companies inform
Accelleron initiates partnership with Geislinger to expand service business in the Mediterranean region
INDUSTRY
Cargotec agrees to the sale of MacGregor to funds managed by Triton
Helsinki
Sale of the value of 480 million that is expected to be completed by the first half of 2025
PORTS
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Koper increased by 8.3%
Lubiana
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 3.2% percent.
COMPETITION
Ok of Ukraine's antitrust enforcement at the entrance of MSC in the capital of HHLA terminalist company
Kiev
The company operates the CTO terminal of the port of Odessa
PORTS
Inaugurated the new Peruvian port of Chancay operated by China's COSCO Shipping Ports
Lima
Has 1,500 linear metres of docks
SHIPYARDS
More than doubling the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri in the first nine months of 2024
Trieste
The sunshine committed for shipbuilding grew by +154,3 percent.
ENVIRONMENT
Established the Ship Recycling Alliance to speed up the recycling of safe and environmentally friendly ships
Copenhagen
The initiative in view of the entry into force on June 26 of the Hong Kong International Convention
LOGISTICS
Kuehne + Nagel will acquire 51% percent of the capital of American IMC Logistics
Schindellegi / Collierville
US company mainly operates drayage services
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
Hamburg
Increase of 3.8% of containers carried by the fleet. Average value of nils up 22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter freight traffic in the port of Genoa decreased by -4.9% percent while in Savona-I went up by 15.7% percent.
Genoa
Decided increase in transshipment containers determined by the Red Sea crisis. Down the cruises
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
Seoul
+116% increase in the value of the average nole per container transported
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
SHIPPING
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
Taipei
Taiwanese company invests 186.8 million to buy new shipping containers
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
PORTS
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
Hamburg
In Germany (Eurogate) the increase was 13.6% percent. In Italy (Contship Italy) of 6.8%). Slowing growth at Tanger Med. Damietta terminal will become operational in April
SHIPPING
Danaos reports a new drop in quarterly revenue generated by fleet of container carriers
Athens
Coustas : With the Trump administration, which has promised new duties, a future reduction in container traffic is possible
PORTS
In the first ten months of 2024, the traffic of goods in Russian ports decreased by -3.2%
St. Petersburg
The dry goods amounted to 370.8 million tonnes (-3.5%), those liquids at 372.2 million tonnes (-2.9%)
SHIPYARDS
Mr vard will build five support ships in the offshore industry.
Trieste
Designed to accommodate up to 190 people, they will be carried out in Vietnam
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Alpe Adria activates new rail service between the port of Trieste and the Malpensa Intermodal terminal in Sacconago
Trieste
SHIPPING
Euroseas order in China the construction of two 4,300-teu feeder container
Athens
Quarterly revenue from rentals inj growth of 5.8%
STUDIES AND RESEARCH
The Analysis of the Fedespea Studies Centre on economic and operational performance of Italian container terminals
Milan
COMPANIES
GNV strengthens its business department with two nominees
Genoa
New business manager and new general manager of the company in Spain
PORTS
On the former Carbonyl of the Port of Genoa, the yards of the foranea dam and the subport tunnel
Genoa
The AdSP Management Committee deliberated it yesterday.
EDUCATION
In Genoa, the Graduation Day of the Italian Academy of Mercantile
Genoa
Delivered 50 diplomas at the end of the biennial and three-year formative course
MEETINGS
On November 27 in Rome, the public assembly of UNIPORT will be held
Rome
Meeting on the theme "Italian Ports, a network of businesses in the service of the country and of Europe"
MOURNING
Roberto Nappi, founder and director for 40 years of "Corriere Marittimo", has died.
Genoa
His career had begun at the writing of the Telegraph in 1958
NEWS
New EU sanctions to prohibit the use of ships and ports for the transportation of drones and missiles produced by Iran
Brussels
ASSOCIATIONS
Masucci confirmed president of Italian Propeller Clubs
Genoa
New mandate for the three years 2024-2027
NEWS
The seamen of the Galaxy Leader have been hostage for a year
London / Hong Kong
Platten (ICS) : It is unacceptable ; humanity prevails and they are immediately released
SHIPPING
MSC will implement a markup of noli for maritime transport from the Far East to the Mediterranean
Geneva
Increases of 25% and 18% for containers from 20 'and 40' direct in the western Mediterranean and Adriatic
SHIPPING
Completed the dual-fuel retrofit of a large container ship in Maersk
Copenhagen
He will be able to navigate methanol. Increased the hold capacity
PORTS
Environmental authorization of the Region to dredging the quays from 19 to 26 of the port of Ancona
Ancona
The intervention will cost a total of 16.5 million euros.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
MEETINGS
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal shipments between the port of Trieste and Slovakia are growing
Trieste
PORTS
In the third quarter the container traffic handled by HHLA dropped by -2%
Hamburg
In Trieste the volumes processed by PLT Italy in the first nine months of 2024 have decreased
PORTS
In October container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.7%
Hong Kong
In the first ten months of 2024, a decline of -5.2%
PORTS
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia fell by -11.8%
Cyvitavecchia
The Cruserists increased by 2.7%
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+ 8.1%)
Singapore
In the first ten months of 2024, growth was 6.2% percent.
LOGISTICS
MSC has completed the acquisition of the majority of logistics company MVN
Geneva / Milan
The Milanese business plans to close 2024 percent with a turnover of 100 million euros.
MEETINGS
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
COMPANIES
In the summer quarter passenger traffic in the cruise terminals of Global Ports Holding grew by 27.5%
Istanbul
Revenue up 23%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
SDC freight forwarder introduced artificial intelligence in the management of customs practices
Venice
Annually the practices followed exceed 15mila units
COMPANIES
The sale of the shipping company Santandrea from the Pacorini to Aprile
Trieste
The company was founded in 1989 in Trieste
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro, the memorandum of understanding for security in working environments and port operations
Joy Tauro
Will have a duration of three 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
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
MEETINGS
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Sudan govt scraps $6bn Red Sea port deal with UAE
(The North Africa Post)
Argentina enfrenta tarifas portuarias hasta 500% más altas que otros países de la región
(Pescare)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
COMPANIES
Paola Piraccini appointed as Legal Technical Collaborator of Spininvest
Genoa
Joined in magistrate in 1981, he is a retired cassation adviser
PORTS
The meeting in Rome between the representatives of Italian ports and ports in Florida
Rome
Expect a comparison to find common themes on which to set up a benchmarking task
PORTS
This year the Cruserists in the port of Ancona have grown by 18.9%
Ancona
25.1% increase in transits and drop by -5.1% of landings and embarkation
COMPANIES
Changed Risso constitutes a joint venture in Cagliari
Cagliari / Genoa
Partnership at 50% with Fausto Saba and Riccardo Vargiu
PORTS
Ok to the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Sea Centre North
Cyvitavecchia
It presents a surplus of more than 2.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
In Palermo, the first sheet of the new ferry for the Sicilian region was cut off.
Trieste / Palermo
The delivery of the ship is scheduled for 2026
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease's quarterly revenue records show the first decrease since the end of 2018
Athens
The company believes that its container fleet has very good future prospects of employment
COMPANIES
DP World signs an agreement to buy Australian Silk Logistics
Dubai / Melbourne
The expected value of the transaction is approximately 115 million
PORTS
A worker has passed away in the port of Crotone
Joy Tauro
He would suddenly go down to the ground while talking to some colleagues
PORTS
Torbianelli : well the ok of CIPESS in financing the future Molo VIII of the port of Trieste
Trieste
Of the estimated 315 million euros, 206.9 are expected by the state
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