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May 22, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shippers, not lines, reaping benefits of global shipping
    GLOBALISATION has a 'dark side' for container shipping, contributing to the weakening of conference agreements, over-tonnage and security problems, according to Mitsui OSK Lines senior managing director Hiroyuki Sato.
  • Major revamp in next 2 years
  • Jurong Port to up capacity to 660,000 TEUs
  • Melbourne port not ready for 3rd box terminal: Victoria govt
Air and Land Transport
  • AMR chief wants labour law overhaul to avoid strikes
    THE head of the world's largest air carrier, American Airlines, said on Monday he wants a radical change in a decades-old labour law so that mandatory arbitration would take place when contract negotiations reach a standstill.
  • Continental to improve meals at drinkers' expense
  • HK-Taipei deal to expand flights seen by June
  • Qantas flies more passengers in March
  • Toxic suit: jury clears Boeing, Honeywell
  • Bigger maintenance facility in Brisbane
  • Finnair forecasts 2002 profit

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shippers, not lines, reaping benefits of global shipping
    GLOBALISATION has a 'dark side' for container shipping, contributing to the weakening of conference agreements, over-tonnage and security problems, according to Mitsui OSK Lines senior managing director Hiroyuki Sato.
  • Major revamp in next 2 years
  • Jurong Port to up capacity to 660,000 TEUs
  • Melbourne port not ready for 3rd box terminal: Victoria govt
Air and Land Transport
  • AMR chief wants labour law overhaul to avoid strikes
    THE head of the world's largest air carrier, American Airlines, said on Monday he wants a radical change in a decades-old labour law so that mandatory arbitration would take place when contract negotiations reach a standstill.
  • Continental to improve meals at drinkers' expense
  • HK-Taipei deal to expand flights seen by June
  • Qantas flies more passengers in March
  • Toxic suit: jury clears Boeing, Honeywell
  • Bigger maintenance facility in Brisbane
  • Finnair forecasts 2002 profit

Sched Netweb site
  • INDFEX makes second India-PRC connection
  • Unease at ECT, CEO leaves, no replacement yet
  • Westport shortlists bidders for Terminal Three online
  • Alitalia says cargo load factors steady, yields improving
  • Delta and Korean Air to share Atlanta and Seoul service
  • Air New Zealand ups Fiji flights
  • Qantas tops up Queensland stops

Cargowebweb site
MAY 21, 2002
  • Loss BA: 200 million pound
    British Airways today posted a pre-tax loss of 200 million (2001: 150 million profit) for the full year to March 31, 2002, ahead of market expectations. There was a pre-tax loss for the fourth quarter of 85 million (2001:65 million loss).
  • Australian member of Inttra
    Inttra, provider of business-to-business (B2B) ocean freight services, announced that Modiano Australia Pty. Ltd. named Inttra its worldwide ocean freight services portal of choice.
  • K-Line with US logistics unit
    K-Line America formed a new company, K-Line Total Logistics, LLC (KLTL) to promote K-Line group companies' logistics capabilities and enhance quality services of the K-Line Group.
  • Teamsters to strike at UPS
    The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced that members who work at United Parcel Service (UPS) voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike should a job action become necessary to obtain a fair and decent contract.
  • New World Alliance to stay in Rotterdam
    The New World Alliance (NWA) decided that three of its services will continue their sailings to Rotterdam: Japan Express Service (JEX), Asia Europe Express (AEX) and Atlantic Pacific Express (APX).

Exim Indiaweb site
  • D-G Shipping empowered to direct Indian merchant fleet - Vessels required to transmit position report everyday
  • WTO to hear India's plea on EU's move against bed-linen today
  • CII team in Egypt to explore market
  • India adopts WTO policy in grain exports; freight costs to be reimbursed
  • Increase in garment quota premia baffles exporters
  • PM urged to take steps to stop imports of GM soya oil
  • Ficci lays down 10-point formula to do business with China
  • Coir Board asks exporters to join in brand building
  • Tea exports may rise by 11 pc
  • 6 remain in fray for Paradip coal handling tender
  • KoPT takes first step towards privatisation - ISPL to construct Haldia berth
  • India, Iran, Russia transport corridor pact in force
  • Forex reserves rise by only $ 92 m
  • Commercial credit grows Rs 32,153 cr. to Rs 45,456 cr.
  • Kerala plans to offer special incentive package to attract investors
  • India, Iran may discuss gas pipeline
  • Karnataka to have an apparel park
  • YES seminar on 'Transition to New Technologies' today

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 21, 2002
  • Argentina weekly market update: Bunkers exempted from Government taxes on oil exports
  • Some very keen selling reported in the ARA today
  • Tight prompt avails in St Eustatius
  • Panama bunker market update: Lock works may create delays
  • Chile market report from PMC
  • Bunker prices from ports across Russia and Ukraine
  • Panama Canal: Lock works June 3-13, 2002
  • Bulgaria: Bourgas operations suspended due to strike
  • Bunker prices for Brazilian ports
  • How long will OPEC stick with cuts as Norway and Russia raise oil output?
  • Rotterdam market report from Marine Bunkering

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games appoints Schenker as provider of freight forwarding services
  • Shenzhen-Hong Kong bridge plan approved
  • Sargeant terminals in Botlek (Rotterdam, NL)
  • PetroLesPort JSC (St. Petersburg) takes delivery of RTG crane
  • EWS goes to Strasbourg
  • Modiano Australia shares transportation costs with INTTRA

Marine Logweb site
MAY 21, 2002
  • Helen Bentley makes comeback attempt
    One of the U.S.maritime industry's most fervent defenders on Capitol Hill, Helen Delich Bentley, is making a comeback attempt.
  • Keppel wins orders for swamp barge, tugs
    Keppel Corporation says the integration of its offshore and marine businesses has helped it win two significant recent orders
  • Gulf of Mexico SCORE picks up
    GlobalSantaFe's Gulf of Mexico SCORE hit its inflection point in April, reversing a 10-month downturn
  • Wärtsilä wins production platform power contract
    Wärtsilä has been awarded a contract from BP to deliver an integrated package of auxiliary diesel generators totalling 15.3 MW for the Thunder Horse offshore project

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Greenpeace brings ExxonMobil plant to a halt
    GREENPEACE activists blocked land and river access to ExxonMobil Corp's largest refinery in France yesterday, dubbing the world's biggest oil company 'Climate Enemy No. 1'.
  • Cheng back in tanker big time
    FRED Cheng is officially back in the VLCC game, locking in a charter with Taiwan's Formosa Petrochemical for a 1991-built VLCC he bought from Nippon Yusen Kaisha. The ship was delivered to Mr Cheng on Friday and the charter deal was sealed the very next day.
  • Liner man Woods takes charge of P&O Ports
    P&O has appointed Robert Woods, group managing director of containership operator P&O Nedlloyd, to the position of executive chairman at P&O Ports.
  • Hamburg in deepsea port U-turn
    the city-state of Hamburg has decided to bow out of the E 800m ($737m) deepsea container terminal project at the port of Wilhelmshaven, which is set to get underway at the end of this month and go onstream in 2008.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 21, 2002
  • Customs strike hits Brazil hard
  • Operators may be charged for spill
  • New plan to clean up Canadian yards
  • Bunker suppliers fear for survival
  • Demurrage schemes for Caribbean
  • Japan offers funding for Caribbean
  • Guatemala plans for dry canal
  • UK cruise sector still expanding
  • Bulk export berth for Vancouver
  • New board for relocated P&O Ports
  • Philippine ferry partners split up
  • US port security bill stalls
  • Temasek beefs up executive team
  • Sri Lanka Ports unveils new rebates
  • Port bureaucrats to be replaced
  • Partek to link with Konecranes
  • Frontline 1Q profit slumps
  • UAE to get Gwadar land on lease
  • Analyst upbeat on Stelmar
  • Chilean ferry towed to shore
  • India puts cargo ships on alert

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 21, 2002
  • Coast Guard moves LA-Long Beach Captain after security remarks
    The captain who spearheaded development of the nation's first port security plan was reassigned after he discussed the contents of a security report with JoC Online. Weblog: More details emerge about CG report
  • Dramatic rally for supertanker rates
    Rates for the largest crude carriers have tripled in the past two weeks as the resumption of Iraqi exports creates a temporary shortage of ships to haul crude to the United States, Asia and Europe. Weblog: Shippers brace for port contract talks
  • Woods to lead P&O Ports
    Robert Woods, the group managing director of P&O Nedlloyd, has been named to the additional job of executive chairman of P&O Ports.
  • Bentley declares for Congress
  • Airline group unveils war-risk insurance plan
  • India puts shipping under military command
  • Malaysia rail connects PTP
  • New York Regional Rail loss narrows
  • Modiano Australia signs up with Inttra portal
  • Teamsters vote to OK UPS strike
  • Broström, Rigel order tankers
  • New Zealand port operator will pay dividend
  • Air cargo group calls for global security rules

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Superfast: Zeebrugge entrerait en ligne de compte pour la desserte de Great Yarmouth
    “Nous sommes à Zeebrugge pour y rester. Nous allons voir comment va évoluer notre nouveau service direct sur l’Ecosse, sur le port de Rosyth. Il nous faut stabiliser cette opération avant d’explorer d’autres options, mais nous venons également de remporter la soumission internationale pour l’exploitation d’un nouveau service ferry passagers-fret entre East Port Great Yarmouth au UK, et le port néerlandais Ijmuiden, mais rien ne permet de conclure que ce sera effectivement ce port continental qui sera touché. Nous pourrions toucher deux ports sur le continent, et Zeebrugge peut entrer en ligne de compte”. C’est ce que nous a déclaré Alexander P. Panagopulos, président & managing director de l’armement Superfast Ferries, filiale du groupe grec Attica Enterprises s.a., lors de l’inauguration du service ferry passagers-fret entre Zeebrugge et le port écossais de Rosyth (Edimbourg).
  • L’ECG apporte son soutien au Livre Blanc sur la politique des transports
    Le lobby européen des transporteurs de véhicules (European Car-transport Group of interest, ECG) soutient dans une très large mesure les propositions du Livre Blanc de Loyola de Palacio, et plus particulièrement sa volonté qu’on fasse un plus grand usage du transport intermodal. Il soutient également la proposition de la Commission d’harmoniser les clauses minimum dans les contrats de transport routier. Mais l’ECG fait également remarquer à la Commission que la fiscalité n’est pas un moyen de promouvoir le transfert modal. Et elle rappelle qu’il est urgent qu’on harmonise les dimensions des porte-véhicules chargés.
  • UPS met en service l’A300F pour certaines opérations régionales en Europe
    United Parcel Service a officiellement présenté un de ses deux nouveaux Airbus A300F4-622R sur son hub européen de Cologne hier. Les Airbus sont alignés sur les routes européennes depuis avril dernier et remplacent les B757. Leur capacité - 50 tonnes - est à peu près comparable à celle des Boeing (40 tonnes). L’un des appareils assure la route Cologne-Madrid et retrour les jours de semaine. Le second relie Cologne, Malmö et Oslo et intègre de la sorte trois anciens vols scandinaves en un seul.

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 21, 2002
  • Todd Shipyard shares soar
    Takeover rumours helped push up the shares by 70% in past two months.
  • Fassa rescues five sailors
    The Maltese-flagged bulk carrier responded to a distressed signal off Cape Hatteras on Sunday.
  • Poland seeks funds for shipyard rescue
    The Polish government plans to sell telecommunications shares in order to buy Stocznia stock.
  • Frontline frustrates VLCC watchers
    Management refuses to talk on pool split and plays dumb on rate returns.
  • Irving Oil peddles VLCCs
    Owners eye up five-year-old tankers, while rumours circulate on 1989-built unit sale.
  • Claims outlive spill convention
    Bid to settle claims as tanker industry says farewell to compensation scheme.
  • Clarksons flags up weak first quarter
    Lower profits on the horizon but broker birthday bucks the blues.
  • Greenpeace blocks Esso refinery
    Two oil tankers are prevented from leaving Port Jerome refinery in France.
  • DNV ethics chief lashes out at Midttun
    Beleagured class boss comes under fresh fire for share dealings.
  • Evergeen chief to snub government role
    Chang Yung-fa hoping to turn down advisory position to concentrate on shipping business.
  • India puts merchant fleet under military command
    Rising tension with Pakistan leads to Indian Navy getting key role in commercial shipping.
  • Brostrom extends deal with Rigel
    Confirmation of Chinese tanker newbuildings shows chemistry is right.
  • Russia-India box route moves ahead
    North-South corridor through Iran offers shorter transit times than sea route.
  • Frontline keeps head above the waves
    John Fredriksen's tanker giant vows to continue industry consolidation moves.
  • Reinsurance woes hit Swedish Club
    Non-renewal of stop loss policy set to cost Gothenburg mutual this year.
  • Pertamina pulls in VLCC offers
    But without Fred Cheng's Shinyo Alliance that is tied up to a Taiwanese charter.
  • Halim Mazmin on the up
    Halim Mohammad's company has faith in long-term charters as it posts increased profits in first quarter.
  • Freight volumes boost Patrick
    Australia's biggest cargo handler saw first-half profits rise by 10%.
  • Pacific westbound containers surge 10%
    More tentative signs of transpacific recovery as US to Asia trade sees second consecutive increase.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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
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Visual Sailing List
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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