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BRIEFS
April 3, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Beware of pirates, Balikpapan-bound ships warned
    AN armed robbery hotspot warning has been issued to vessels calling at Balikpapan in Indonesia after three ships were attacked in just three days.
  • Indian shipowners call for tax changes
  • Industry sees signs of pickup on major trade lanes
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas to launch budget carrier on Oct 27
    QANTAS Airways will start Australian Airlines, a budget airline that will offer services to Asia, from Oct 27 as the Australia's biggest airline tries to boost sales on overseas routes.
  • US troops at airports to be replaced by police
  • Korean Air's Jan-March sales up on higher demand
  • KLM buys 11 Boeing planes worth US$2b
  • Pilots union opposes grounding Airbus after Nov US crash
  • FedEx pilots vote to rejoin larger union to boost bargaining power
  • Log Book

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Beware of pirates, Balikpapan-bound ships warned
    AN armed robbery hotspot warning has been issued to vessels calling at Balikpapan in Indonesia after three ships were attacked in just three days.
  • Indian shipowners call for tax changes
  • Industry sees signs of pickup on major trade lanes
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas to launch budget carrier on Oct 27
    QANTAS Airways will start Australian Airlines, a budget airline that will offer services to Asia, from Oct 27 as the Australia's biggest airline tries to boost sales on overseas routes.
  • US troops at airports to be replaced by police
  • Korean Air's Jan-March sales up on higher demand
  • KLM buys 11 Boeing planes worth US$2b
  • Pilots union opposes grounding Airbus after Nov US crash
  • FedEx pilots vote to rejoin larger union to boost bargaining power
  • Log Book

Sched Netweb site
  • CSC forges Asia-US links
  • New HK-Korea service with Pan
  • New rules in line with IMO: China
  • BTL takes bite out of India trade
  • Wallenius moves Shanghai office
  • Thai Airways extends cover
  • China, France make progress in airport co-operation
  • Jinan linked to Bangkok
  • Manugistics gets DHL nod

Cargowebweb site
APRIL 2, 2002
  • TPG talks with British Post ended
    TPG confirmed that it has had exploratory discussions with Consignia about a broad alliance, built negotiations are ended without any result.
  • Lucky Swiss take-off
    'When there is luck passing by, you have to grab it,' says Pieter Bouw, chairman of Swiss, Switzerland's new national airline, which took off on Sunday.
  • Bid for Railtrack's Channel Tunnel stake
    London & Continental Railways offered Railtrack Group 295 million pound (USD 424 million) for section 1 of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link.
  • Alitalia needs to restructure after huge loss
    Alitalia reported a 907 million euro loss for 2001 and the Board of Directors presented a plan to raise 1.43 billion euro needed to restructure.
  • Air cargo US carriers down 9,6 per cent
    American air cargo carriers saw a decline in volume in February 2002, compared to February 2001, by 9.6 per cent.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Teledata Info gets major export orders for installation of ship management software
  • S. Africa invites partnerships in metals, chemical sectors
  • Exports to African subcontinent post highest growth: Trade data
  • Anti-dumping duty slapped on pentaerythritol
  • Electrical gear units target at doubling of exports by 2003
  • KCCI to seek lower user costs at NM Port
  • Vizag Port bucks the odds to emerge the winner again - Chairman S. R. Rao explains how VPT did it
  • Chennai Port handles 36.11 m tonnes cargo in 2001-02
  • Paradip Port sets record in cargo handling
  • JN Port handles record 22.65 million tonnes of cargo in 2001-02 - Bongirwar outlines ambitious plans
  • DGFT: Policy notifications by April 10
  • Lifting QRs on onion exports will draw tears: Maran
  • DGFT may allow export invoicing in Re terms
  • Paltry 0.06 pc export growth rate logged in April-February 2001-02
  • Now, get on with your task, Maran tells exporters
  • High air freight charges irk textile exporters
  • RBI boon for exporters with proven track record
  • Leather exporters all praise for Maran's manna
  • Separate package for services exports coming
  • Zonal Jt DGFT to attend EMI seminar on April 6

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 2, 2002
  • Chile market report
  • Avails still tight in major ports in Argentina
  • Prices steady in Montevideo, some availability problems remain for IFOs
  • OPEC crude basket hits desired $25 per barrel
  • Oil hits new highs as Iraq calls for oil embargo, Iran hints at halting oil sales
  • Bunker prices from Russian ports this week
  • Brazil market update
  • Rotterdam morning market report

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 2, 2002
  • MSC in Abidjan
  • CTN: ISO 9002
  • APL: «Best in Class Maritime Service Provider»
  • «K» Line: ISO 14001
  • ESM-2 for Zeeland and Rotterdam
  • Three carriers between Asia and South Africa
  • China Shipping and ZIM cooperate
  • Evergreen/CMA CGM Asia-North America
  • ALACAT 2002 - ATLANTA, LLC
  • DFDS Lys-Line Rederi SA

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Shell shows Enterprise with surprise $5bn bid
    OIL multinational Royal Dutch Shell yesterday wrongfooted analysts with a $5bn swoop on Enterprise Oil that has put an end to the UK explorer and producer's efforts to maintain its independence. Shell swallowed up Britain's largest remaining independent oil company with a strong 725p cash offer that should keep at bay further rival offers.
  • New Humber pilotage concerns as ferry collides with jetty at Immingham
    CONCERNS about maritime safety on the Humber estuary re-surfaced yesterday after a ferry carrying a recently authorised pilot collided with a jetty in Immingham and sustained a 1.5 m gash below the waterline.
  • Investor to fight HDW stake sale
    US-investor Guy Wyser-Pratte said yesterday that he was preparing to file for an extraordinary general meeting at Babcock Borsig to oppose last month's sale of a majority stake in German shipyard Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) to One Equity Partners.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 2, 2002
  • Vietnam liberalises sea-borne trade
  • Pakistani ship jumper arrested
  • Black list plans denied
  • Shipyard saved by oilfield contract
  • UK inquiry will delay Bathside Bay
  • DFDS ro-ro gashed in collision
  • EU adopts maritime safety package
  • Romanian yard deadline extended
  • Further H&W talks this week
  • Santos depth now critical issue
  • Brazil replaces maritime director
  • Major Canadian stevedores for sale
  • French relaunch owners' group
  • Dubai toll now 34 as news blocked
  • Korea confident of taking on EU
  • Antwerp project given approval
  • Transmanche registers ferry in UK
  • Bank to tie Greenfield loose ends
  • Saudi plans port-rail privatisation
  • PSA completes Belgian acquisition
  • Star resumes Taiwan cruises
  • US wants rates to be confidential

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 2, 2002
  • Holt Group sells Navieras to Sea Star
    The deal is worth $32 million and includes Holt's terminal in San Juan.
  • Domestic air freight up in Feb.
    Domestic shipments posted the lone segment increase for U.S. air cargo carriers in February as international freight continued to struggle.
  • Singapore rules out price war
  • MOL expands trans-Atlantic services
  • Shanghai readies new deepwater port
  • Qiva gets $17M in funding
  • PIA adds trans-Atlantic air cargo capacity
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquires Aussie rail unit
  • Mitsubishi chooses Open Harbor for chem ex-im compliance
  • ASI's software attracts non-transport customer
  • JFK Air Cargo Assn.: Cargo security charges could rise
  • Chinese will delay new ocean rules: Report

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 2, 2002
  • Dubai Drydocks death toll rises
    World's biggest shiprepair dock should be back in business in two weeks.
  • ASE issues listing framework for shipping
    The new framework has so far failed to elicit any interest in the market.
  • Sea Star expands Puerto Rican market share
    Sea Star will take over New Jersey-based container shipping firm Navieras/NPR at end of April.
  • Cruise stock outlook remains strong
    This is despite recent price drop caused by the Middle East tensions.
  • Korea targets higher ship export sales
    Korean industry minister hopes to chalk up $10bn in new ship sales in 2002.
  • Swedish Club's half-price deal
    Comprehensive cover helps save $2.7m on Greek containership collision.
  • Cosco limbers up for share sale
    Shipping unit shares to go on sale Wednesday in Shanghai float of almost CNY 1bn.
  • Atteshlis returns inch up
    Cypriot owner and agent boost sales but sees little profit movement.
  • Awilco returns to offshore sector
    Cash rich shipowner buys $45m floatel as it reinvests proceeds of shuttle tanker sale.
  • Szczecin talks rumble on
    Yard officials say mood is optimistic as banks thrash out final compromise deal for Polish yard.
  • Owners line up VLCCs for ExxonMobil
    At least six newbuildings are among the vessels being offered to oil major.
  • SCI hunts two VLCCs
    Indian giant steps up acquisition plan in face of deregulation competition.
  • Stena ferry slams UK lock wall
    Vessel loaded with passengers and hazardous cargo sustains port side hull damage at northeast port.
  • US authorities arrest Pakistani crewman
    Immigration officers have tracked down one of the four seamen who absconded from their ship.

›››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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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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