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September 2, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Jurong Port secures two liner services
    JURONG Port has secured two new liner services, including a brand new alliance container operation, in its ongoing challenge to build box traffic.
  • Hapag-Lloyd interim profit dives 90%
  • Samudera's H1 container business dives into the red
  • Ship ploughs into Istanbul restaurant
Air and Land Transport
  • Virgin Blue plans multibillion dollar expansion: Branson
    BUDGET carrier Virgin Blue is mulling a major expansion involving 40 new aircraft and new international routes.
  • THAI to spend US$523m to buy 3 planes by 2005
  • Asian airlines check fuel pumps after US warning
  • Cathay expects to start China flights in Q1 2003
  • US air marshals detain unruly passenger
  • Swissair '98 crash draft report out next year

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Jurong Port secures two liner services
    JURONG Port has secured two new liner services, including a brand new alliance container operation, in its ongoing challenge to build box traffic.
  • Hapag-Lloyd interim profit dives 90%
  • Samudera's H1 container business dives into the red
  • Ship ploughs into Istanbul restaurant
Air and Land Transport
  • Virgin Blue plans multibillion dollar expansion: Branson
    BUDGET carrier Virgin Blue is mulling a major expansion involving 40 new aircraft and new international routes.
  • THAI to spend US$523m to buy 3 planes by 2005
  • Asian airlines check fuel pumps after US warning
  • Cathay expects to start China flights in Q1 2003
  • US air marshals detain unruly passenger
  • Swissair '98 crash draft report out next year

Sched Netweb site
  • TSA carriers extend peak season surcharge to October
  • Rickmers names new MD ahead of Pearl String service rollout
  • CP Ships completes deal on ice-strengthened box ships
  • UPS redefines box shipments, launches ocean service
  • ANA drums up business with receipt of first all-cargo aircraft

Cargowebweb site
AUGUST 30, 2002
  • NYK might buy Amsterdam terminal
    Japan's NYK Line has expressed interest in Ceres container terminal in Amsterdam.
  • CP Ships purchase of 4 ships
    CP Ships closed on its purchase of four ice-strengthened containerships, which were previously bareboat chartered. The closing price was $181.5 million.
  • Intermodal Traffic US high
    Intermodal traffic on U.S. railroads reached its highest level in almost two years during the week ended August 24, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) said.
  • British mail license for Deutsche Post
    Deutsche Post Global Mail, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post World Net, was granted a license for the delivery of mail in the UK by the British regulator, Postcomm.
  • 'Final offer', United said
    United Airlines has made a 'final offer' to the unions to accept sweeping wage cuts as part of its efforts to gain a $1.8 billion loan guarantee from the US government.
  • UPS-employees approve contract
    UPS employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have approved by a wide margin the new six-year contract negotiated in July 2002.
  • Loss for Evergreen, recovery predicted
    Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan) Ltd has revealed a post-tax loss of NT$377,054,000 for the first half of 2002, largely as a result of the depressed state of the global container shipping market.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Essar Shipping to partner AMA in SCI stake bid
  • Change of guard at Maersk India - Hans-Ole Madsen takes berth as Tomas Dyrbye sails out
  • Concerted global response needed to tackle ballast water problem: Vedprakash Goyal
  • United Liner Agencies wins coveted ISO 9001:2000 Certification - Award simultaneously for all shipping-related activities
  • Vanaspati, acrylic yarn from Nepal exempted from extra customs duty
  • TPT may go in for JVs to draw more cargo traffic
  • Record was set in monsoon month - Capt. Ramesh Khare
  • NSICT handles 1,03,846 TEUs in August '02 - Saga of success continues with yet another record & benchmark
  • 50-kg jute bags for sugar packing
  • RBI relaxes bidding norms for export firms
  • Export strategy for services sector on anvil, says Commerce Ministry official
  • IMF projects slightly higher growth at 5.4 pc for India
  • Ranganathan committee formed to get Navi Mumbai SEZ going
  • Synthetic, rayon textiles exports up by 27 pc in Q1
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures
  • IMC-MEDC to hold meet on core sector policy

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 30, 2002
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • ExxonMobil warns on challenge facing bunker barge industry
  • Temporary bunker berth closures in Durban
  • Richards Bay replenishment on its way
  • Saudi Arabia vs rest of OPEC at September meeting?
  • All quiet in Africa
  • Rotterdam firmer after strong crude close last night
  • Conoco-Phillips merger approval close
  • Norway refinery unrest
  • US West Coast and Pacific Northwest market review
  • US Gulf avails a little squeezed ahead of holiday

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 30, 2002
  • C-TRAT opens to intermediaries
  • BNSF goes online
  • APL Logistics expands European management team
  • Scania boom in Syria - 100 trucks delivered since January
  • IPBCC lines to increase BAF
  • Gulf Air transfers London Heathrow cargo department to Pace Airline Management
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen increases CAT investment to 40%
  • Frans Maas reports net profit of EUR 5.7 million in first half year 2002
  • Airbus A318 performs first flight with CFM International Engines
  • Sloman Neptun's profits fall
  • Inland shipping freight market, week 34, 19th/23rd August, 2002

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 31, 2002
  • Bollinger/Incat vessel shows its paces
    An innovative cat proved its worth in recent war games
  • Ingalls negotiating for rig job
    Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking a dredging permit to allow it to work on an offshore rig project
  • VLCC commended for rescue
    The Marshall Islands flag VLCC Osprey has been commended for a courageous and successful rescue

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Bow Eagle officer 'hushed up' fatal collision
    An inquiry has heard how an officer on the bridge of the Bow Eagle thought "everything was okay" after the Odfjell-operated chemical tanker was in collision with a French trawler.
  • Stolt-Nielsen in major fleet renewal exercise
    The stainless steel vessels will be between 19,500 dwt and 32,000 dwt and, in terms of capacity, essentially represent a like-for-like replacement exercise.
  • ABP's Dibden Bay sums do not add up, claims industry study
    THE economics of building a new container terminal at Southampton are being challenged in a major study of Britain's ports industry, published at the weekend.
  • First-half losses turn Evergreen a deep shade of red
    Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corp has, as expected, joined the ranks of container shipping giants reporting a first-half awash in red ink.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 30, 2002
  • Trouble flares again in Venezuela
  • Louis moves towards management
  • Jessica case crawls on
  • Customs detains bulk honey cargo
  • SCI bids in by end-September
  • Short-sea benefit from glass plant
  • Shanghai bids to stay competitive
  • Russia to sell state holdings
  • AWB talks to W Australian ports
  • Rail boost for Italian ports
  • Algerians assess liner launch
  • Korea tackles ship deficiencies
  • Zimbabwe refuses food aid shipment
  • MISC considers Pelepas calls
  • Call to guard ships with troops

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 30, 2002
  • Capacity crisis as Asia demand soars
    Ocean carriers are turning away cargo bookings for United States and Europe destinations amid strong peak season demand.
  • Evergreen Marine loss in first half
    The Taiwan carrier became the latest casualty of the weak global container shipping market, reporting a post-tax loss of $11.04 million for the first six months of 2002.
  • Hapag-Lloyd expects later recovery
    The German container shipping line forecasts better second-half results on strengthening freight rates for cargo shipped out of Asia.
  • WTO trade penalties could hit carriers
  • Teamsters ratify UPS pact
  • Air cargo share up for U.S. carriers
  • Wan Hai, Trans-Pacific Lines in talks
  • Cathay files for China flights
  • Suit alleges misuse of maritime union funds
  • Danzas launches Hong Kong charters
  • Volga-Dnepr flies trains across Atlantic
  • Petrobras appoints Africa hub agent
  • India House hosts Manhattan exhibit

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 30, 2002
  • ABC offloads another four capesize
    Sammy Ofer's Zodiac cleans up outstanding stakes in more P&O bulkers.
  • Eidsiva sinks into the red
    Norwegian owner hopes to turnaround business with new car carrier deals.
  • Box woes devour Evergreen's profits
    Taiwanese giant becomes latest container line to post weak results in first half.
  • New York ferry victory for Lighthouse
    Ferry operator wins right to use site for new service between Stamford and Manhattan.
  • Stolt Offshore receives accounting boost
    Shipowner's first half net profit increased by $1.4m after tax rejig.
  • Louis Cruise Lines nudges losses lower
    Cyprus-based cruise company still finding the post-September 11 climate tough going.
  • Hapag-Lloyd profits plunge
    Volumes up at German container line, but bottom line slashed in weak market.
  • Hoegh-MOL confirm final Snohvit LNG ship
    Companies hook up TotalFinaElf charter for project's fourth vessel.
  • Austral buys New Zealand broker
    Clarkson's Australia arm expands its interests and coverage down under.
  • Stolt inks seven ships on charter
    Chemical tanker giant is replacing elderly fleet units with chartered in Japanese newbuildings.
  • Adsteam pulls through
    New UK operation boosts Australian towage giant, which is facing increased domestic competition.
  • CP Ships completes boxship purchase
    Canadian owner finalises deal to acquire four St Lawrence Co-ordinated Service containerships.
  • Incat inks TranzRail repair deal
    Troubled Tasmanian fast ferry specialist has just begun work to overhaul Cook Strait catamaran.

›››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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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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