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August 1, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore fully complies with STCW 95 deadline today
    AN early start ensured Singapore met today's international deadline for compliance with heightened seafarer training standards, but vessels which do not will be detained here, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore .
  • Keppel Smit Towage wins Shell contract
Air and Land Transport
  • Sydney Airport sale a 'public policy disaster'
    THE privatisation of Sydney Airport is turning into a public policy disaster run by a 'monopolistic price gouger', the part owner of domestic airline Virgin Blue said yesterday.
  • JetBlue asks Airbus to build bigger A320 jet
  • Delta Air, United extend interline e-ticketing
  • Fiji's Air Pacific workers ordered back to work
  • Dragonair airliner returns to HK safely
  • Log Book
Features
  • Owners must take due care in hiring crew
    WHILE shipowners are fully aware that they are required by law to employ suitably qualified, competent and experienced seafarers to man their ships, most however delegate the recruitment of their crew to their manning agents without sufficient supervision.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore fully complies with STCW 95 deadline today
    AN early start ensured Singapore met today's international deadline for compliance with heightened seafarer training standards, but vessels which do not will be detained here, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore .
  • Keppel Smit Towage wins Shell contract
Air and Land Transport
  • Sydney Airport sale a 'public policy disaster'
    THE privatisation of Sydney Airport is turning into a public policy disaster run by a 'monopolistic price gouger', the part owner of domestic airline Virgin Blue said yesterday.
  • JetBlue asks Airbus to build bigger A320 jet
  • Delta Air, United extend interline e-ticketing
  • Fiji's Air Pacific workers ordered back to work
  • Dragonair airliner returns to HK safely
  • Log Book
Features
  • Owners must take due care in hiring crew
    WHILE shipowners are fully aware that they are required by law to employ suitably qualified, competent and experienced seafarers to man their ships, most however delegate the recruitment of their crew to their manning agents without sufficient supervision.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore fully complies with STCW 95 deadline today
    AN early start ensured Singapore met today's international deadline for compliance with heightened seafarer training standards, but vessels which do not will be detained here, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore .
  • Keppel Smit Towage wins Shell contract
Air and Land Transport
  • Sydney Airport sale a 'public policy disaster'
    THE privatisation of Sydney Airport is turning into a public policy disaster run by a 'monopolistic price gouger', the part owner of domestic airline Virgin Blue said yesterday.
  • JetBlue asks Airbus to build bigger A320 jet
  • Delta Air, United extend interline e-ticketing
  • Fiji's Air Pacific workers ordered back to work
  • Dragonair airliner returns to HK safely
  • Log Book
Features
  • Owners must take due care in hiring crew
    WHILE shipowners are fully aware that they are required by law to employ suitably qualified, competent and experienced seafarers to man their ships, most however delegate the recruitment of their crew to their manning agents without sufficient supervision.

Sched Netweb site
  • FEFC carriers implement peak season surcharge
  • China displaces Japan as No. 1 in Vancouver box volume
  • FS Mackenzie names new head for Europe operations
  • Sea Trade gets licence, Sealink on trial run
  • Grupo posts net Q2 loss, but Manzanillo's volume rises
  • OTAL appoints Isamar as new Spain agent
  • China Eastern, JAL ink code-sharing deal
  • Air France prepares for privatisation, reassures union
  • UPS Q2 profit slides, revenue rises, Asia trade soars

Cargowebweb site
JULY 31, 2002
  • Lufthansa: 25 per cent higher profit 2002
    Lufthansa's shares rose 6 per cent to 12.66 euro after the company raised its operating profit outlook for 2002 from 400 till 500 million euro.
  • Atlas Air posts narrower loss
    Atlas Air second-quarter net loss narrowed from a year earlier, and the air-cargo carrier said it was optimistic about revenue prospects heading into the peak flying season.
  • RBG fraud shows need for paperless trading
    Four executives at New Jersey-based metal companies Allied Deals Inc., Hampton Lane Inc. and SAI Commodity Inc, conducted the fraud through London based RBG Resources, now under Serious Fraud Office investigation.
  • Operating profit Deutsche Post down 6 per cent
    In the first half of 2002, profit from operating activities (Ebita) of Deutsche Post fell by approximately six per cent year-on-year to 1.3 billion euro. Deutsche Post World Net will file a complaint with the European Court of Justice.
  • Singapore port recovering
    PSA and Jurong Port operations showed good results for the six months to June 2002. The two ports handled 8.26 million Teu, up 9.7 per cent on the period to June 2001, but 4.4 per cent shy of 2000.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India buys 40,000 t. crude palm oil
  • Cup that cheers lifts Darjeeling traders' spirits high
  • Flower exports likely to register 25 pc growth on Aussie demand
  • Dumping duty on acrylic yarn from Nepal
  • CSL may diversify into oil hunt sector too
  • Govt may ease curbs on importing rubber only through Vizag, Kolkata Ports
  • Cabinet clears new railway zones
  • CWC's Vizag container freight station begins reefer cargo services
  • Rudy sees exports registering 18 pc growth in 2002-03
  • Working groups recommend tariff reduction on textile imports
  • Five textile clusters to come up in TN
  • Sunflower may yield rubber!
  • IIJS 2002 will boost export figures-GJEPC chief
  • Indo-Afghan Business Forum to be formed in September
  • 40 FDI proposals worth Rs 76 cr. cleared
  • Task force seeks apex chambers' views on textile sector
  • Coir Board set to introduce cheaper packaging material
  • Coal royalty increased

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 31, 2002
  • Little demand for Montreal, Halifax better
  • Some see tight avails on US East Coast, firmer trend in prices
  • Russia challenges OPEC's market share in the US and Asia
  • DOE figures give bulls more inspiration
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • African market report from GAC
  • Little price movement in African bunker markets
  • Tallinn prices rise in line with market gains
  • War premium returns to crude, APIs provide some inspiration
  • IFO380 avails remain tight in Hong Kong
  • Rotterdam opens firm on crude gains
  • Small changes means Saudi posted prices look competitive

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 31, 2002
  • Port and City of Charleston agree on boundary line to share former navy base
  • CP Ships exercises option to purchase four ice-strengthened ships
  • ICECORP acquires THL International Forwarding of Vancouver
  • Dragonair records solid numbers in June 2002
  • Salerno's throughput grows
  • Lufthansa orders ten A330-300s from Airbus

Marine Logweb site
JULY 31, 2002
  • NCL to pay $1.5 million in pollution case
    Norwegian Cruise Line has reached an agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. Department to pay a fine of $1 million, be placed on probation, and maintain a comprehensive environmental compliance plan.
  • GD to operate sub base dry dock
    Electric Boat has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract worth up to $61.1 million to maintain and operate the Shippingport drydock at the Naval Submarine Base New London.
  • $171 million award for LPD 21 advance procurement
    Northrop Grumman is being awarded a $171,050,850 modification to previously awarded letter contract for long-lead time materials for the LPD 21
  • CP Ships buys four
    CP Ships Limited has exercised options to purchase for approximately $180 million four ice- strengthened containerships

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 31, 2002
  • Crowley adding RESPONSE to Puget Sound tug lineup
  • CP Ships will purchase four chartered container ships
  • Mitsui car carrier delivers classis Citroens to auto rally
  • Port of Seattle nets federal go-ahead for Sea-Tac Airport noise program
  • NYK moving to in-house agency for western Canada container operations

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Foschi saves Genoa football club
    "HALLELUJAH!" reads the front page of the Secolo XIX, Genoa's most influential newspaper. Genoa football club has been saved at the eleventh hour, writes Justin Stares.
  • Europe and Japan clash with Bush on terror law
    Japan, the European Commission and other maritime allies have detailed to Washington their concerns about maritime security legislation before US lawmakers.
  • Brussels to lobby US on CSI
    Brussels is taking its fears about Washington's bilateral stance on maritime container security straight to the heart of influential US policy-makers, writes Roger Hailey.
  • Møller in talks on Shanghai berths
    AP Møller's container terminal division is well advanced in talks to take over four new berths in the rapidly expanding port of Shanghai.
  • Hanjin president bows out
    HANJIN Shipping president and chief executive Kim Chan-gil has resigned for medical reasons, writes Matthew Flynn in Hong Kong.
  • Lloyd's List Focus- Maritime security under the spotlight
    LLOYD'S List has made the whole maritime security issue one of its highest priorities, and you will find below a number of the articles that tackle this crucial issue.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 31, 2002
  • Liners support US security scheme
  • Senate vote will end trade debate
  • Maersk renews talks with GPPL
  • Chinese ready to fight on THC
  • Chinese steel shows its metal
  • Baffled Torm bids to try again
  • Magdalena to over-winter in ice
  • SA casualty pollution fears subside
  • Food aid arrives in Durban
  • China restricts logistics ventures
  • P&O snubs Carnival invitation
  • Zim officers call strike over sale
  • India Steam changes course
  • Spanish cat cut short
  • German yards get subsidy go-ahead
  • Bidders sought for Geraldton scheme
  • Hanjin boss resigns
  • Greek terrorists targeted shipping
  • Korea unveils port expansion plans
  • Fincantieri fails to attract trainees
  • Acciona wins Trasmediterranea prize

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 31, 2002
  • UPS: Volume up from intra-Asia hub
    United Parcel Service said that volume has risen 20 percent from countries directly linked to its new intra-Asia hub in the Philippines.
  • Deutsche Post cuts 2002 estimate
    The German mail and logistics giant said lower volumes and softer rates led it to revise 2002 revenue downward by nearly $1 billion.
  • New China NVO proposal
    Two trade groups have proposed that the U.S. and China consider reciprocal licensing requirements for non-vessel-operating common carriers.
  • Britain to re-start U.S. open-skies talks?
  • UPS, Chicago locals in agreement
  • Hanjin chief resigns
  • CP Ships buys four box ships
  • Malaysia port readies box berth
  • Kuehne & Nagel pre-tax income falls
  • Dragonair cargo jumps in June
  • Menzies plans Sydney facility
  • NSCSA net slides

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • CSCL va adapter son service Europe-Far East à l’échelle de huit PC de 5.450 TEU
    Au début de l’année, l’armement China Shipping Container Line (CSCL) annonçait son intention de mettre son loop européen à l’échelle de PC de 5.450 TEU. Le processus d’adaptation devait se faire en deux phases. La première consistait à remplacer des unités de 2.500 à 2.700 TEU par des unités de 4.000/4.500 TEU. La seconde impliquait un remplacement par des unités plus grandes. L’armement a cependant décidé de précipiter les choses et d’aller d’emblée vers la génération supérieure de PC.
  • Deutsche Post annonce un programme de redressement en cinq points
    Klaus Zumwinkel, le CEO de Deutsche Post World Net (DP), a annoncé un plan de redressement en cinq points, destiné à restaurer la confiance de la bourse. L’opérateur postal allemand a en effet annoncé que le bénéfice net pour le premier semestre s’est effondré à 155 mio. d’EUR (contre plus de 1 mia. d’EUR il y a un an), essentiellement du au provisionnement de 850 mio. d’EUR pour faire face à l’obligation, imposée par la Commission européenne, de rembourser 850 mio. d’aides d’Etat illicites. Le chiffre d’affaires, quant à lui, a augmenté de 15% à 19,4 mia. d’EUR, en grande partie grâce à l’intégration des chiffres de DHL dans ceux de DP, depuis que ce dernier détient 76% des parts du transporteur express.
  • Norbert Dentressangle a vu son CA progresser de 8,3% au premier semestre 2002
    Le groupe français de transport routier et de logistique Norbert Dentressangle a annoncé que son chiffre d’affaires consolidé pour le premier semestre de 2002 s’est établi à 521 mio. d’EUR, en progression de 8,3 % par rapport au CA de 482 mio. d’EUR au 1er semestre 2001. Cette hausse s’est principalement manifestée dans la logistique, le chiffre d’affaires de la branche “transport” n’évoluant guère par rapport à il y a un an.

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 31, 2002
  • Royal Caribbean hits back at Carnival
    Cruiseship owner defends itself against claims from rival that it is trying to torpedo tie-up with P&O Princess.
  • Aboitiz family linked to WG&A buyout
    Philippine family reportedly poised to make an offer to fellow shareholders of ferry owner.
  • BP Shipping bunks up with Imarex
    Oil major backs freight futures trading through Oslo-based exchange.
  • Hanjin Shipping CEO in surprise exit
    Boss of the world's fourth largest container line has quit with immediate effect.
  • Trico sinks into the red
    Offshore vessel operator hit by weaker rates and vessel utilization.
  • Lithuanian Shipping boosted by weaker dollar
    State-owned cargoship operator posts big pre-tax profit in first half.
  • Korean shipbuilding orders fall
    A 15% contraction on year-end newbuilding order tonnage totals predicted for yards.
  • SembCorp's Jurong wins FPSO deal
    Singapore marine group sees first half profit rise as new work rolls in.
  • Revenues up by a third at Taiwan Navigation
    Bulker and tanker owner on target to surpass forecast of 20% rise in 2002.
  • Co-op Venture clean-up to end this week
    Fuel oil spill from wrecked Tschudi & Eitzen bulker off Japan limited to 175 tonnes.
  • P&O Princess stays loyal to Royal suitor
    Cruise firm sticks to deal with Royal Caribbean, despite Carnival's attack on US rival.
  • Pan Ocean prepared for sale
    Potential bidders named as 64% stake in Korean owner comes up for grabs.
  • Essar profit plummets
    Indian owner hit by slack conditions in tanker and bulker markets.
  • Oldendorff bulker set to stay put
    Magdalena Oldendorff to stay in Antarctica for the winter as escape effort fails.
  • CP Ships to buy SLCS boxships
    Canadian owner exercises option to buy St Lawrence Co-ordinated Service container vessels.
  • Doric Chariot refloating effort fails
    Insufficient high tide leaves ship still stranded as salvage crews race to the scene.
  • DSME looks to boost investor interest
    Korean shipbuilder is to brief investors next month in a bid to boost its shareholder base.
  • Marketing shake-up at Celebrity
    Ares Michaelides makes way at US-Greek cruise line for ex-banking marketing guru.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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