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April 11, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Batam ports seeking transhipment roles
    ADDING to the regional port competition, Indonesia has announced plans to turn three existing ports on Batam island into transhipment hubs in a bid to 'lessen the dependence on Singapore'.
  • PSA will not be drawn into a price war to keep customers
  • GlobalSantaFe sees merger savings higher than planned
  • Mitsubishi in e-logistics deal
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ doesn't need NZ$1.7b to survive: govt
    THE government yesterday dismissed reports Air New Zealand needs a further NZ$670 million, on top of the NZ$1.035 billion already committed, to shore up its balance sheet.
  • Boeing, Siemens unit eye US$4b deal
  • FAA orders action on some Airbus planes
  • JAL, ANA offer World Cup discounts
  • ANA to tie up with two China airlines
  • Hawker to help develop Sonic Cruiser
Features
  • Expanding to stay ahead
    CREEPING between the jungle and crowds of eager tourists, the oil tanker slides along a ribbon of murky water in the Panama Canal.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Batam ports seeking transhipment roles
    ADDING to the regional port competition, Indonesia has announced plans to turn three existing ports on Batam island into transhipment hubs in a bid to 'lessen the dependence on Singapore'.
  • PSA will not be drawn into a price war to keep customers
  • GlobalSantaFe sees merger savings higher than planned
  • Mitsubishi in e-logistics deal
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ doesn't need NZ$1.7b to survive: govt
    THE government yesterday dismissed reports Air New Zealand needs a further NZ$670 million, on top of the NZ$1.035 billion already committed, to shore up its balance sheet.
  • Boeing, Siemens unit eye US$4b deal
  • FAA orders action on some Airbus planes
  • JAL, ANA offer World Cup discounts
  • ANA to tie up with two China airlines
  • Hawker to help develop Sonic Cruiser
Features
  • Expanding to stay ahead
    CREEPING between the jungle and crowds of eager tourists, the oil tanker slides along a ribbon of murky water in the Panama Canal.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Batam ports seeking transhipment roles
    ADDING to the regional port competition, Indonesia has announced plans to turn three existing ports on Batam island into transhipment hubs in a bid to 'lessen the dependence on Singapore'.
  • PSA will not be drawn into a price war to keep customers
  • GlobalSantaFe sees merger savings higher than planned
  • Mitsubishi in e-logistics deal
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ doesn't need NZ$1.7b to survive: govt
    THE government yesterday dismissed reports Air New Zealand needs a further NZ$670 million, on top of the NZ$1.035 billion already committed, to shore up its balance sheet.
  • Boeing, Siemens unit eye US$4b deal
  • FAA orders action on some Airbus planes
  • JAL, ANA offer World Cup discounts
  • ANA to tie up with two China airlines
  • Hawker to help develop Sonic Cruiser
Features
  • Expanding to stay ahead
    CREEPING between the jungle and crowds of eager tourists, the oil tanker slides along a ribbon of murky water in the Panama Canal.

Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai transpacific newbuild deployment almost complete
  • Yangtze mouth navigability boosts Shanghai Port
  • OOCL, Wan Hai enhance China/Middle East service
  • Haffa elects Mok chairman for 2002/2003
  • PSA Singapore achieves highest throughput In 17 months
  • Establishment of MOL (Chile)
  • Jardine Logistics moves Heathrow office
  • DOT approves antitrust immunity for United and bmi
  • Air Canada starts non-stop flights to Madrid

Cargowebweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • Result Danzas up 40 percent
    The Danzas Group in Switzerland, logistics pillar of Deutsche Post World Net, improved its performance in 2001. Net sales rose by 10.4 percent to 9.153 billion euro. Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (Ebitda) rose from 113 million to 159 million euro in 2001, an improvement of 40.7 percent.
  • Roadway first quarter down
    Roadway Corp. reported that revenues for its first quarter, which ended March 23, 2002, were $637 million, down 2 per cent when compared to revenues of $650 million for the first quarter of 2001.
  • Still aircraft inspection problems
    The US government's program to oversee airline safety is plagued by poor training, inconsistent management and inadequate analysis of the data it collects, a report obtained by USA Today stated.
  • European customs system slowly coming
    By the end of June all Dutch customs offices must be connected to the New Computerized Transit System (NCTS), known in short as Transit.
  • Cathay sees slow recovery
    Cathay Pacific Airways plans to bring some of its mothballed aircraft back into service by mid-year as it gradually restores services cut after September 11, but it does not see a full recovery in air travel until next year.
  • United Airlines Cargo fuel surcharge
    The Cargo Division of United Airlines announced for all domestic and international shipments tendered on or after April 19, 2002, a fuel surcharge will be assessed to offset escalating costs of jet fuel.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • P&O Nedlloyd/LNL jointly launch improved direct E./S. Africa service - Transit time to be faster
  • SCI mulling two new direct box services with partners - Far East/China ex-Chennai, Africa/Gulf ex-JNP
  • Auto-parts trade aims at 25 pc rise in exports
  • Malaysia, India sign contracts involving $ 1.32bn
  • Diamond traders set up base in China
  • Anti-dumping duty mooted on battery imports
  • 7,000 tonnes of rubber exported
  • Good scope for drug exports to LatAm countries
  • Oilmeal exporters seek transport subsidy
  • Gopalpur port works to begin in May
  • Tuticorin Port surpasses MoS target in 2001-02 - Handles 13.02 million tonnes H Container traffic up by 36 pc
  • NSICT notches up new record in container handling - Registers 153.5 moves per ship hour
  • Sanath Nagar ICD posts impressive 23 pc growth in box traffic during 2001-02
  • Another Jet Air flight on Delhi-Mumbai route
  • Duty drawback rates for garment exporters will be fixed by June, indicates Mohapatra
  • ADB envisages 6 pc growth rate for India
  • Good scope for expanding trade with South Africa envisaged
  • Forex reserves exceed $ 54 bn
  • Fresh govt bid to revive textile industry
  • CMIE puts GDP growth at 4.5 pc
  • Gist of public notices/circulars/notifications
  • IMC organises interactive meet with Customs' chief
  • Indo-Brazil trade body formed
  • Trade mission leaving for Australia on Saturday

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • Oil little changed as bearish AIs are counteracted by current bullish factors
  • Montreal and Halifax market report
  • Strong demand in steady US East Coast market
  • Chile market report from PMC
  • Steady prices in the Arab Gulf after last week's gains
  • African market report from GAC
  • African East and West coast price update
  • Tight avails prevail in Egypt, Suez awaits resupply
  • Rotterdam morning market report
  • EIA cuts oil demand growth forecast
  • US senator wants ban on imports of Iraqi oil
  • Big gains in Jeddah, moderate Dammam gains from tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • New World Alliance to bring 9th transpacific service back
  • Danzas' Intercontinental and logistics arms record double-digit growth
  • Alameda Corridor ready for service on April 15
  • Georgia Ports Authority sees rise in tonnage throughput
  • Stinnes and Cargo Express International open new base in Pakistan
  • CP Ships participates in transatlantic rationalisation
  • UPS opens new intra-Asia hub in the Philippines
  • Ryder Systems Inc. wins new contract from Wheatland Tube Company
  • Lykes Lines voted best carrier to Africa
  • Indian Airlines makes Airbus choice

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • Telenor makes Inmarsat Fleet service available
    Telenor Satellite Services announced today that Inmarsat's new Fleet service is now available to customers globally.
  • Box lines cut string
    CP Ships and its partners in the Grand Alliance have reached agreement with Cosco, K Line and Yang Ming to form the Atlantic Space Charter Agreement.
  • Klaveness takes over Maersk Bulk geared Panamax activities
    A.P. Møller is looking to reduce its exposure in the dry bulk sector,

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Portland looks at tighter budget
  • Columbus Line boosting Latin America to Asia service
  • Ivar's opening Seattle Maritime Festival with new salmon torch relay race
  • Port of Bellingham helps fund economic analysis of local economy
  • Port of Olympia gearing up for annual chowder/boatswap event

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • P&O Princess targets 'dress-down Friday' generation
    P&O Princess Cruises is upgrading several ships, bringing new ones into service, and introducing a fourth brand designed specifically for the UK market as part of a major expansion programme unveiled yesterday, writes Janet Porter.
  • Asian lines pull five boxships off Atlantic
    FIVE boxships are to be pulled off the North Atlantic as part of a concerted effort by four Asian container lines to remove surplus capacity and cut costs.
  • Lloyd's fears for its ratings as new look at accounts reveals loss of $4.43bn
    LLOYD'S faces a fight to shore up its credibility after unveiling more disappointing financial results, including for the first time what it would be reporting if it produced its accounts in the way a 'normal' insurance business does. Likely outcome on that basis for 2001 was a huge loss of £3.11bn ($4.43bn).

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • Venezuela oil major assures clients
  • Further Caribbean consolidation
  • Klaveness takes over Maersk bulkers
  • US tightens visitor conditions
  • Euro-builders 'are still smiling'
  • Japanese frustrated by deadlock
  • Iraqi oil move may hit South Africa
  • Zimbabwe appeals to Libya for oil
  • US firm on Chinese steel concerns
  • Senate moves on port security
  • Honduras fines non-reporting bulker
  • Cheju open registry gets first ship
  • Iscomar breaks Trasmed monopoly
  • P&O launches Ocean Village
  • Ashdod surcharge angers shippers
  • SCI plans new liner services
  • Lines pull Atlantic string
  • Halim Mazmin swoops on GMV
  • FMC charges HK forwarder
  • New merger murmurs in Greece
  • Bourbon to build port in Vietnam
  • Tasmania to aid ferry purchase
  • Cotunav rethinks liner link
  • Repairs force cruise cancellations
  • Tankers in Venezuela still held up

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • Cargo up at Port of NY/NJ in 2001
    The port handled 19.8 million metric tons of general cargo as containers, bulk and breakbulk freight all showed gains.
  • Trans-Atlantic lines pull capacity
    Major carriers have reached a new space-sharing agreement that will result in one weekly string of ships being withdrawn from the trade. Weblog: Malaysian port next great transport hub
  • India line plans direct China service
    Shipping Corp. of India is planning to launch a new direct service from Chennai to north China ports, a company source said.
  • Carriers want PSA to cut Singapore handling fees
  • Companies fighting Port of Houston's pipe appeal
  • Krauter nominated for Port Everglades post
  • Railcar builder Greenbrier sees 2Q loss
  • Bangkok will speed cargo entry
  • UPS opens Malmo air service
  • Beijing hub gets $160M loan
  • Daewoo wins $80M product tanker order
  • Volume, wages declined at West Coast ports
  • Tropical acquires Tecmarine Caribe services

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • Cruise stock seen buoyant
    Expected higher consumer spending boosts Carnival shares by $1.26.
  • Millenium Seacarriers to retain auditors
    US Bankruptcy Court has to approve the appointment of Deloitte & Touche.
  • Liberty seeks waiver transfer
    This may be the last of cargo preferential act waiver transfer applications.
  • Norden bulks up at Oshima
    Danish owner signs for handymax in Japan after selling Nord Cecilie.
  • Bidders close on Enron LNG ships
    Market waits to see how charter periods and rates will compare with original deals.
  • Lithuania moves ahead with two shipping sell-offs
    Advisor sought to manage sale of reefer owner Klaipeda Transport and tramp outfit Lithuanian Shipping.
  • OMI elects new director
    Philip Shapiro is president and CEO of Liberty Maritime Corporation.
  • Klaveness gears up with AP Moller
    Bulkhandling pool set for growth from takeover of Maersk's geared bulkers.
  • USM signs with MarineProvider
    E-procurement service adds Hong Kong ship manager to client list including OMI, AP Moller and Golar LNG.
  • Box carriers cut capacity on Atlantic trades
    Grand Alliance, CP Ships reach agreement with Cosco, K Line and Yang Ming group.
  • P&O Princess juggles UK fleet
    Cruise operator redeploys ships to launch new brand targeted at "dress-down" market.
  • Daewoo wins aframax deal
    Unique Shipping splashes out $80m for two expensive tankers.

›››File
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
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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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