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July 31, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Klang users look at S'pore again
    MAINLINE shipping companies will abandon Port Klang and return to Singapore if transhipment charges are doubled as planned next month, the port's key customers have threatened.
  • Pelepas operator to get RM1b loan from KL govt
  • Crewman charged with drug smuggling
  • Melbourne port starts expansion work
  • SSA welcomes port dues concession
Air and Land Transport
  • British victims of DVT to sue major airlines
    MAJOR airlines will be served with a multi-million pound lawsuit this week from British victims of 'economy class syndrome', Britain's Observer newspaper reported.
  • BA under pressure on venture with American Airlines
  • Boeing falsely billed US Air Force for work on 777
  • China Eastern may post H1 loss
  • SkyTeam airlines see revenue up as Alitalia joins alliance

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Klang users look at S'pore again
    MAINLINE shipping companies will abandon Port Klang and return to Singapore if transhipment charges are doubled as planned next month, the port's key customers have threatened.
  • Pelepas operator to get RM1b loan from KL govt
  • Crewman charged with drug smuggling
  • Melbourne port starts expansion work
  • SSA welcomes port dues concession
Air and Land Transport
  • British victims of DVT to sue major airlines
    MAJOR airlines will be served with a multi-million pound lawsuit this week from British victims of 'economy class syndrome', Britain's Observer newspaper reported.
  • BA under pressure on venture with American Airlines
  • Boeing falsely billed US Air Force for work on 777
  • China Eastern may post H1 loss
  • SkyTeam airlines see revenue up as Alitalia joins alliance

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 30, 2001
  • Four bids for Zim
    The Israeli government is disposing of its 48.6% stake in the carrier.
  • Seaway interests seek regular container service
    An industry group is targeting automakers in an attempt to bring regularly scheduled container service to the St. Lawrence Seaway-Great Lakes system.
  • Shanghai boosts logistics support
    A new joint venture will focus on improving supply chain management for China's main port.
  • MC Shipping posts turnaround
  • Swift 2Q net off
  • Commerce closes export bank office
  • Emery makes 'em wait
  • FMC slates Port Everglades hearings
  • Safmarine launches Sri Lanka-US service
  • Marine Transport Corp. opens Shanghai office
  • Carriers try N.A.-Europe hike - again
  • Terminal shuffle in So. Cal.
  • Anniversary finds ILWU facing more challenges

Sched Netweb site
  • Guangdong-HK border speed-up
  • Lianyungang Port EDI centre back to normal
  • Shanghai smooths micro-electronics belt
  • MPA extends port dues concession for box ships
  • APL expects Vietnam-US bilateral trade agreement
  • Haba-Sped opens Asia offices
  • TFM buys Mexican railway stake
  • ValuShip appoints The Commonwealth Group
  • China Airlines launches cargo service to Nashville
  • DHL-Sinotrans opens gateway at Pudong Airport
  • AFAM in call to change Malaysian cargo checks
  • Hong Kong connected to Lhasa

Cargowebweb site
JULY 30, 2001
  • Conference give higher tariffs a try
  • Washington blocks US Airways acquistion
  • British Airport result without surprises
  • More pressure against BA/AA alliance
  • Excellent result Iberia
  • UPS purchases 30 acre near Atlanta
  • Terminal shuffle in Long Beach
  • KLM ground engineeers wildcat strike

Exim Indiaweb site
  • HMM launches 'cyber customer service centre'
  • Trimethoprim dumping probe begun
  • 6 electronics cos for German fair
  • Chinese threat in several sectors seen
  • India, Swiss working on fortified wheat
  • Spices, cashewnut exports decline in first quarter
  • FMC eases trading norms for comexes
  • French market holds vast promise for Indian IT cos
  • Exporters prefer transport of cargo by sea - US slowdown, higher cost hit airfreight business
  • Forex reserves down by $ 37 million to $ 43,559 million
  • NID opens satellite centre at Kinfra Park
  • CAG clears Investor Education & Protection Fund
  • Gujarat IT entrepreneurs unruffled by US slowdown
  • Hectic activity on NBOT resumes
  • Cotton trade bodies estimate output lower at 140.25 lakh bales
  • Forex reserves increase by $ 45 m
  • Inflation falls to 5.1 per cent
  • Business pulse in July-Sept. to improve: D&B survey
  • IOC proposes to build gas pipeline with Bangla, seeks Ministry's nod
  • Task force sees scope to save Rs 17 cr. by better handling of fruits, vegetables - Pvt sector entry in procurement, transport sought
  • Rubber MSP soon, but govt may not buy
  • IIM-C, Yale Varsity team up on i2i
  • CII, TN govt organising CONNECT-2001 in Sept.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 30, 2001
  • Bearish week-start in Singapore bunker market, Fujairah steady
  • Korean avails expected to remain good despite refinery turnarounds
  • Mostly firm start to the week in the Mediterranean
  • St Petersburg fuel oil prices go up with tighter avails
  • Operating rates at S-Oil refinery remain reduced
  • Mexico vows to support OPEC in efforts to maintain stable oil market
  • Increase planned for offshore oil production in Iran
  • Marine Bunkering to be revived in Rotterdam this week
  • Severe weather hits Taiwan and Sydney

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Marine Transport Corp.
  • TNT Post Group and Poste Italiane form strategic alliance
  • Aveiro is poised to take off
  • EU fines SAS and Maersk Air
  • Cemat continues to grow
  • 100 years Transsib
  • Rosner goes Austria-Poland
  • BAX and Siemens continue partnership
  • KN: Usco Logistics definitively taken over
  • APL Direct Logistics has a new partner

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2001
  • Ports plan joint meetings on August 6 and 7
  • US port group members voice concern over Port and Maritime Security Act of 2001
  • U.S. Rail freight traffic was down slightly for week ended July 21st
  • Coast Guard siezes Russian trawler for illegally fishing inside EEZ
  • MARAD makes financing commitment for TOTE's new Roll-on/Roll-off Orca Class ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Conservation group calls for return to limited whaling
    The conservation group World Wide Fund for Nature said yesterday a return to limited whaling might be necessary to stop the collapse of the International Whaling Commission and prevent a return to...
  • Seafarers facing papers scramble
    FEARS are growing that vast numbers of seafarers may not have all the paperwork legally required to work at sea after the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping convention comes into...
  • Frontline stirred but not shaken
    SHARES in Peter Georgiopoulos's New York-listed General Maritime have sunk to new lows, just before John Fredriksen's Frontline graduates to a New York Stock Exchange quote on Monday. ...
  • Panama clears Ocean Glory 1 but bills remain
    THE Panama Maritime Authority has inspected and cleared the Ocean Glory I, the cruise ship that was detained early in July in Dover by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency with 35 deficiencies. ...

Fairplayweb site
JULY 30, 2001
  • Engineer arrested in tanker bust
  • American Classic retains its cash
  • Thais offer warships for charter
  • Malta safety claim might be protest
  • SuperCat hit by 'freak wave'
  • Hong Kong signal caught in storm
  • New Gulf ferry routes planned
  • Karachi ports to build dredger
  • Port chief makes funding plea
  • Bergen builder goes under
  • Marine Atlantic subsidies stay
  • Eagle faces Coast Guard probe
  • Wild weather closes Sydney Harbour
  • Princess ships powered from shore
  • Rotterdam repairer seeks rescue
  • Seaport consortium wins Montevideo
  • EC to probe Dutch yard sale
  • Bush loses two maritime House votes

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 30, 2001
  • Bocimar linked to Waigaoqiao capesize talks
    Belgian bulker player Bocimar is rumoured to be eyeing up berth space at China's newest shipyard.
  • World Tankers snap up two VLCCs
    Polys Haji-Ioannou has cashed in on the slight drop in VLCC prices to snatch two single-skin vessels.
  • Split to launch second phase of upgrade
    The Croatian yard is looking to improve its facilities with a $30m investment.
  • Bidders line up for Zim
    The race for a $400m stake in containership player Zim is hotting up as the bid deadline passes.
  • China to build ships for Sudan
    Wuchang Shipyard has clinched a deal for 17 inland vessels for export to Sudan.
  • Lloyd's test spill message sets markets spinning
    An LG Caltex tanker is reported to be unscathed after agency reports picked up a test message naming the ship.
  • Shipping boosts Keppel T&T
    The reluctant Singapore shipowner saw its dwindling fleet perform better in the first half of 2001.
  • Cosco eyes New York listing
    The Chinese shipping giant could raise funds by selling shares in the US.
  • Fitch places P&O Princess on negative watch
    The UK ratings agency has raised concerns over future oversupply in the cruise market.
  • OMI linked to Split tankers
    US owner is at it again, picking up three 45,000-dwt products tanker resales for $93m.
  • Crew threaten to torch bulker
    Unpaid seafarers are under guard in India after saying they will set fire to a ship.
  • Wuhu eyes ro-ro and tanker tonnage
    Chinese shipyard is upgrading its facility in bid to build more sophisticated ship types.
  • Tsakos crew member on drugs charge
    US authorities have charged one man in connection with a cocaine cache found on a Tsakos tanker.
  • Pacific Sky buffeted by rough seas
    P&O liner's Sydney docking delayed as rough weather closes port.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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