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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.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 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 annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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