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August 13, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • P&O seals deal to privatise, manage Chennai terminal
    P&O Ports sealed its long-delayed deal to manage, redevelop and privatise Chennai Container Terminal on Thursday, in its fourth Indian port venture.
  • Tanker spot freight rates up in July
  • Court ruling on land prices puts Batangas project in danger
  • Tauranga shareholders to get NZ$67m as bonus
  • Lankans urge Lloyd's to revoke war risk surcharges
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas' full-year net earnings seen falling 24% to A$330m
    AUSTRALIA's leading airline, Qantas Airways, is this week expected to post a substantial drop in full-year net profit, analysts said yesterday.
  • UK watchdog approached on BA, AA alliance
  • Airlines must reduce capacity, costs: IATA
  • US Airways expects US$160m loss in Q3
  • PAL to stop in Melbourne, merge two US services
  • Air France hires 500 staff from AOM-Air Liberte

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • P&O seals deal to privatise, manage Chennai terminal
    P&O Ports sealed its long-delayed deal to manage, redevelop and privatise Chennai Container Terminal on Thursday, in its fourth Indian port venture.
  • Tanker spot freight rates up in July
  • Court ruling on land prices puts Batangas project in danger
  • Tauranga shareholders to get NZ$67m as bonus
  • Lankans urge Lloyd's to revoke war risk surcharges
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas' full-year net earnings seen falling 24% to A$330m
    AUSTRALIA's leading airline, Qantas Airways, is this week expected to post a substantial drop in full-year net profit, analysts said yesterday.
  • UK watchdog approached on BA, AA alliance
  • Airlines must reduce capacity, costs: IATA
  • US Airways expects US$160m loss in Q3
  • PAL to stop in Melbourne, merge two US services
  • Air France hires 500 staff from AOM-Air Liberte

Sched Netweb site
  • Seatrade Awards invitation
  • Samsung rolls out 3,800-TEU ships
  • Wal-Mart nods to Maersk Sealand
  • PSA, iPlanet bring Dalian competency
  • SMISME signs strategic partnership
  • Haeco announces first half results
  • Delta codeshare with Aerormexico

Cargowebweb site
AUGUST 10, 2001
  • Once again actions against Sabena
  • NOL profit expected to fall deeply
  • Judgment in favor of Universal Express
  • Fares United Airlines down

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Dumping duty mooted on Chinese phosphoric acid
  • India now net exporter of steel: Minister
  • Trade surplus with China
  • Move for PTA with Chile, Colombia & Brazil: Maran
  • Meat exports set to rise further
  • South Africa now ripe for investments: Envoy
  • Consistent growth in value-added spices export
  • Economic bridge from Asia to Africa formed - To channelise technologies, trade & investment...
  • Garment exports to US, Europe picking up once again
  • NMPT clears Rs 38-cr. plan to set up new berth
  • Transport Corpn negotiating with potential partner for China venture
  • Rlys to invest over Rs 300 cr. in tech upgradation
  • Canada 3000 pact with IA for airport handling
  • GATI posts higher profit, turnover
  • SAS prepares for September 1 landing in New Delhi
  • British Airways, American Airlines announce new alliance
  • Cargolux vies for Kuala Lumpur pie
  • Evergreen International Airlines expands in Asia
  • European Airlines Post Positive Growth In June
  • ANA to start Boeing 767 freighter
  • Inttra alliance with Tradevision
  • SRTEPC chief outlines 3-pronged strategy for export boost
  • Exim Bank pays Rs 38 cr dividend
  • State govt to establish tripartite consultative committee to resolve industrial problems
  • Millers list advantages of wheat flour export
  • Rana: Ready-made garments will drive textile growth
  • DGFT: Blank year for export units in quake-hit areas
  • Assocham seeks shift in IT export focus
  • Nigeria keen on Indian farm expertise
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 10, 2001
  • Is this goodbye to Smartbunkers.com?
  • New weekly global averages
  • IEA: Oil demand to rise after all in 2001
  • Crude oil firms again on ME tension, IEA demand forecast
  • British Columbia: Tax dropped on bunker fuel
  • Seattle prices firmer while Portland stays flat
  • Short term congestion on the US West Coast
  • Killingholme refinery restarted
  • Saudis likely to cut September loadings
  • Mixed opinions over oil market growth

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 10, 2001
  • TRISTAN spills 12,000 gallons of fuel 40 miles off of Oregon coast
  • Port of Portland commission cuts field of executive director candidates to two
  • Rail freight numbers down again for first full week of August
  • Transportation representatives from three nations will share ideas at Denver summit meeting
  • Coast Guard calls off search for fishermen missing from capsized boat

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Loose lips sink ships
    SHARES in P&O will open trading at their lowest level for almost a year today after 5% was wiped off the company's value on Friday as investors woke up to the serious problems afflicting...
  • ITF lodges $1m backpay claim for 240 stranded crew of the Ocean Glory I
    A CLAIM for more than $1m for the payment of the 240 seafarers stranded in Dover aboard the cruiseship Ocean Glory Iwill be lodged today by the International Transport Workers' Federation. ...

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 10, 2001
  • St Petersburg pilots still out
  • Ocean Glory saga - Day 39
  • Turkish exporters seek boost
  • Sea Containers hit by trade decline
  • Tanker prime suspect in sinking
  • Diversion imposed in Nigeria ports
  • Arcadia under arrest in Montreal
  • ATI to operate PNOC port
  • TMN privatisation 'almost complete'
  • Ukraine opens private port
  • Call for Thailand shipping fund
  • Colombian road blockades lifted
  • Brazil again looks North for wheat
  • Pakistan to boost oil shipments
  • Caribbean energy body kicks off
  • Crisis meeting held in Colombo
  • Cruise ships to test for pollution
  • Fire-damaged Eider heads for B+V
  • 'IMO should see cruise fire report'
  • Loser challenges Hellenic decision
  • NOL seeks suspension explanation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 10, 2001
  • US sets hefty duty on Canadian lumber
    The Commerce Department on Friday slapped a 19.3% penalty on Canadian softwood lumber imports in response to what it said were unfair provincial subsidies.
  • ILWU back at Calif. breakbulk terminals
    Union workers angered by a government-mandated training program had disrupted operations in Los Angeles-Long Beach.
  • Hapag-Lloyd charters four box ships
    The carrier will add the vessels to the Grand Alliance's Europe-Asia service.
  • Heat wave hits Seaway
    High temperatures have lowered water levels in the St. Lawrence Seaway-Great Lakes system to near-minimum draft.
  • Hitachi to build excavator plant at Rotterdam
  • Sea Containers earnings dive
  • No ill wind: Wilmington gets turbine blade shipment
  • Dog, cat fur won't fly for Customs
  • Shield Pack offers humidity indicators
  • Deringer to open Houston center
  • KAL starts refrigerated service
  • Kuehne & Nagel acquires software maker
  • Kitty Hawk on death watch
  • Deadline nears for Cho Yang creditors

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 10, 2001
  • Cammell Laird gets yet another takeover bid
    The third bid for all the shipyard assets is submitted by A&P Group Holdings.
  • Busan port hastens container berth opening
    The earlier-than-expected opening of three berths is to cater to busier container traffic.
  • UN, US clear LISCR of allegations
    The Liberian ship registry is not financially aiding the Sierra Leone rebels.
  • Hapag-Lloyd boosts boxships' play
    Germany's Hapag-Lloyd is growing its fleet of containerships by chartering some more monster newbuildings.
  • Port sales boost Sea Containers
    Passengership operator Sea Containers survives UK foot and mouth outbreak to increase profits.
  • General Dynamics to hold off Newport takeover
    The US Department of Defense and Department of Justice will continue to review the shipyard takeover bid.
  • Silja slides further into the red
    The Finnish cruise and ferry company is hoping for better things in the second half of 2001.
  • Precious swings into profit
    Thai bulk shipowner Precious Shipping has reversed its fortunes.
  • Roths move for Seacon
    Founding fathers want to take UK-listed shipping firm private with a management buy-out.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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