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July 24, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hanjin: A very, very, very good deal
    CHAMPAGNE flowed at PSA Corporation's headquarters yesterday as key customer Hanjin Shipping and the port operator ceremoniously signed a 'long term' terminal agreement and pledged future 'business cooperation'.
  • Indonesia still world's leading piracy hotspot
  • Antwerp port's box volumes up 13.7%
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing says aviation sector hit by worst-ever fall
    BOEING, the world's leading plane manufacturer, warned on Monday that the aviation industry, still reeling after the Sept 11 attacks, was suffering its worst fall of all time.
  • Branson provides the high spirits amid gloom
  • UK businesses echo calls for greater airport capacity
  • Jet Airways expects sales growth to slow this year
  • Asiana bounces back in the black in first half

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hanjin: A very, very, very good deal
    CHAMPAGNE flowed at PSA Corporation's headquarters yesterday as key customer Hanjin Shipping and the port operator ceremoniously signed a 'long term' terminal agreement and pledged future 'business cooperation'.
  • Indonesia still world's leading piracy hotspot
  • Antwerp port's box volumes up 13.7%
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing says aviation sector hit by worst-ever fall
    BOEING, the world's leading plane manufacturer, warned on Monday that the aviation industry, still reeling after the Sept 11 attacks, was suffering its worst fall of all time.
  • Branson provides the high spirits amid gloom
  • UK businesses echo calls for greater airport capacity
  • Jet Airways expects sales growth to slow this year
  • Asiana bounces back in the black in first half

Sched Netweb site
  • ADB approves $10m spend for Colombo port
  • Five safe customers receive BNSF accolades
  • Wong Shek Pier site of marine investigation
  • New York $1.9 b AirTrain nearing completion
  • US Airways names Prestifilippo new executive
  • GeoLogistics Italy signs 3 year deal with Air Liquide

Cargowebweb site
JULY 23, 2002
  • Eurotunnel optimistic despite problems
    Eurotunnel there is a real chance of achieving cash break even in 2002 as it reported a 7 per cent rise in shuttle service and car revenues and a 3 per cent rise of operating profit in the first half, although the company saw sharp declines in traffic volume.
  • APL automotive operations in China
    APL Logistics entered into a joint venture agreement with three other parties to help meet the needs of the automotive industry in China.
  • Exel also with Inttra
    Logistics operator Exel selected Inttra for Web-based and integrated solutions to enhance its global sea freight operations.
  • NYK with GT Nexus and Inttra
    NYK said it reached the integration of NYK's Pegasus e-commerce system with GT-Nexus and INTTRA.
  • NOL cooperates with Rotterdam university
    NOL, together with a prominent Dutch Erasmus University Rotterdam, launched a Masters degree designed specifically for the management trainees of this global transportation and logistics company.
  • Maersk Logistics facility in New Jersey
    Maersk Logistics today announced that its US subsidiary Hudd Distribution Services opened a new distribution centre in Avenel, New Jersey on the East Coast of the United States.
  • NOL cheaper home with PSA
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) is yet to extend its terminal contract with PSA Corporation but hopes to wrap up negotiations soon, according to president and chief executive Flemming Jacobs who wants lower tariffs.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Hanjin upgrades China-America Express service by adding Ningbo, Portland
  • P&O Nedlloyd improves W. Africa service
  • Hapag-Lloyd to launch new north-south service
  • Kwai Chung's June box traffic up
  • New box terminal for Shekou
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine expands Asia-Australia service
  • APL Logistics joint venture to strengthen operations in China
  • OOCL appoints agents in Mexico, Russia
  • Klang signs sister port pact with Chilean port
  • Shipping line eyes Pontianak box traffic
  • Evergreen appoints agents in E.Med/Adriatic to enhance services
  • Jan B. Steffens appointed MD of Rickmers-Linie
  • OTAL names new vessel Kanilai after Gambian President's home town
  • Panalpina registers as NVOCC in the mainland
  • PSA Chairman retires after 8 years of service; appointed senior advisor
  • PSA in box security initiative with 2 rivals
  • Japanese yards working on 10,000-TEU ship
  • Maersk Sealand to pull out of westbound trade group
  • PIL adds calls to Asia-South/West Africa service
  • BIMCO warns of officer shortage
  • Fourth addition to NOL fleet this year
  • Should ships be referred to as 'she' or 'it'? - Gender debate sets the industry alight
  • Iran to purchase 40,000 tonnes sugar
  • No move to cut exports, says Coffee Board chief
  • ISEC awaits RBI clearance to set up sugar warehouse in Lanka
  • Tuticorin Port sets new wheat loading record
  • Mumbai Port sets new record in quick handling of steel cargo
  • NM Port logs 13 pc rise in cargo handling in Q1
  • US lifts travel curbs on India
  • Soyabean processors optimistic about good crop
  • CII council meet to discuss disclosure norms, VAT issue
  • Rs 12,000 cr. dyestuff exports in 10 years planned
  • Ficci wants loopholes in anti-dumping law plugged
  • Core industries post 5.7 pc growth during April-June 2002
  • BCHAA's 6-day refresher course for Customs Category-I Exams opened - It's a boon for CHAs, avers Customs chief
  • The Inner Light - Cosmic Meditation released - 'Every word is pregnant with meaning & wisdom'

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 23, 2002
  • Venezuela oil exports up and up
  • MGO replenishments coming in Panama Canal
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • Avails alert from Durban as refinery shuts down for maintenance
  • Bunker market update from Argentina
  • Bunker prices from Russia and Ukraine
  • Fluctuating markets knock demand in Suez
  • African market scan
  • Avails somewhat limited in South African ports
  • Crude steadies after yesterday's plunge
  • Montevideo and Alpha Zone market update
  • Rotterdam barge market opens softer again
  • Russian supplier starts marine distillate supply on Russian/Finnish border

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Eurogate orders new ship-to-shore crane from Kalmar to deal with increased throughput
  • Tibbett & Britten and Unilever test "chipping of goods"
  • Kuehne & Nagel opens handling terminal in Dartford, UK

Marine Logweb site
JULY 23, 2002
  • U.S. fast ferry design
    Bristol Harbor Marine Design (BHMD), Bristol Harbor, R.I. has completed the advanced concept phase of a new fast ferry design targeted for construction by small to medium size U.S. shipyards.
  • Possible U.S. port security fees
    A House-Senate conference is considering how to fund various maritime and port security initiatives
  • Torch Offshore gets bank facility, loses CFO
    In separate announcements,Torch Offshore, Inc. says it has entered into a new $35 million bank facility and has accepted the resignation of its CFO

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Panama Canal chiefs defiant as toll hike row escalates
    PANAMA Canal officials have strongly defended their proposed price hikes for canal transits in the face of harsh criticism from cruise and merchant shipping industry leaders.
  • K Line clinches deal to run EnerSea gas ships
    K LINE has signed on as the owner/operator for as-yet-untested compressed natural gas carriers to be built at Hyundai Heavy Industries for the American market.
  • Hanjin Shipping extends agreement with PSA Corp
    HANJIN Shipping has signed a long-term agreement with PSA Corp in Singapore putting an end to speculation that the South Korean line would be the next to shift to Malaysia.
  • Lloyd's List Focus- Maritime security under the spotlight
    LLOYD'S List has made the whole maritime security issue one of its highest priorities, and you will find below a number of the articles that tackle this crucial issue.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 23, 2002
  • UK backtracks on ferry information
  • EC warns against bi-lateral deals
  • Vanuatu questions crew medicals
  • Jamaica to import sugar
  • Sunken Montevideo tug refloated
  • Plate dredgers demand payment
  • Sagitarius refloating delayed
  • Nino discharge later this week
  • PMA proposal bids for union peace
  • Malaysia stands firm on STCW95
  • Jawaharlal Nehru at loggerheads
  • Cruise crew scam hits Vietnam
  • Fujairah plans tanker berths
  • ITOPF warns against complacency
  • Greenpeace claims floating victory
  • Ferry grounding prompts twin probes
  • Majors seek easing of bureaucracy
  • Newbuilding sector to remain slow

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 23, 2002
  • Carriers plan Trans-Pacific rate hikes
    Lines want mid-term increases on stronger-than-expected eastbound cargo volumes.
  • ILWU will rally for new contract
    Dockworkers will be joined by the AFL-CIO and California unions in calling for a quick settlement to their West Coast contract talks.
  • BNSF net holds on cost controls
    Profits were flat at Burlington Northern Santa Fe as freight revenues skidded in the second quarter.
  • UPS expects to regain diverted freight
  • Holts still dominant Phil. stevedore
  • NY waterfront will add more than 700 jobs
  • Inttra signs Exel for portal
  • Box gain at Port of Houston
  • GATX net off in 2Q
  • New director at Port of Palm Beach
  • ClearCross closes ex-im compliance unit
  • Strachan stevedore shuts after 116 years
  • Another day, another buy for Meridian IQ
  • Railworks names CEO, president

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 23, 2002
  • Teekay's net income nosedives
    Slow global economy and lower OPEC output continue pressuring down tanker rates.
  • Weak tanker stock rated "Buy"
    US investment bank Fahnestock begins coverage of OMI, Frontline, Stelmar and Teekay.
  • ACP reviewing canal toll hike
    Implementation date may be postponed if approvals are not secured from ACP board and government.
  • Better margins lift Oglebay Norton
    US bulk carrier operator benefits from effective cost controls and higher margins.
  • Weak US demand hits Tidewater
    Net earnings in April-June fell by 41% from a year ago to $23m.
  • Great Eastern shuts the door on investment house
    Indian owner has reduced stake in former subsidiary Prime Securities to less than 1%.
  • Hanjin sticks with Singapore
    Reduced port dues will bring big savings to South Korean line.
  • Trinity Industries to sell stock
    Largest US barge builder will use net proceeds for debt repayment and acquisitions.
  • Keppel T&T still resisting boxship "firesale"
    Two years after putting fleet up for sale, Singapore owner still has 10 1990s-built vessels.
  • Kiriacoulis wins arson case
    Appeal court orders insurers to pay for loss of passengership in mystery fire.
  • USCG moves against rusty ships
    Corroded vessels are still trading to the US despite the detention risk.
  • Nino cargo transfer expected later this week
    Weather is key to lightering and refloating of Columbia Shipmanagement's tanker off South Africa.
  • Q Ship denies SCI pull-out
    But Qatar owner's bid in question after Indian partner quits race for state shipping company.
  • Inactive tankers - a dark cloud on the horizon
    Laid-up or inactive tanker tonnage has risen to its highest level since late 1998.
  • Beacon Shipping affiliate misses claims deadline
    "Thwarted" bidder for Latvian Shipping has not filed any claims against stock exchange or privatisation agency.
  • Eastbound box volumes remain resilient
    Asia to US cargo movements have seen double-digit growth in three out of the last four months.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the third quarter the port of Koper has handled 287,410 containers (+ 11.8%)
Koper
In the first nine months of 2024, it was 835,506 (+ 2.9%)
PORTS
New historical record of monthly container traffic in the port of Long Beach
Long Beach / Los Angeles
In October, strong growth in Los Angeles climbing activity.
PORTS
Italian Port Days initiative obtains EMD certification of the European Union
Rome
The attestation for contributing to the valorisation of sustainability in the Blue Economy with concrete actions
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
SHIPPING
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
Haifa
The fleet transported a record number of containers
CRUISES
In the third quarter, the Viking cruise group's revenues grew by 11.4% percent.
Los Angeles
Increase of 14.3% of turnover generated by ocean cruises
PORTS
Signed the final agreement on the contract of port workers
Rome
COMPETITION
Italian Antitrust initiates an investigation into SAS (MSC group), Moby and Large Navi Fast
Rome
According to the AGCM, competition restrictions may have occurred as a result of the 49% acquisition of Moby's capital by SAS.
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
ENVIRONMENT
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
Brussels
Total greenhouse gases produced would be more than 30% higher than those considered by the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
COMPANIES
DFDS and Ekol are rethinking and agreeing on the sale of the Turkish company's international network to the Danish group
Copenhagen / Istanbul
Revised the terms of the deal expired on the first November
PORTS
Slight downturn in freight traffic in the port of Hamburg in the third quarter
Hamburg
Stable container traffic
The Companies inform
Accelleron initiates partnership with Geislinger to expand service business in the Mediterranean region
INDUSTRY
Cargotec agrees to the sale of MacGregor to funds managed by Triton
Helsinki
Sale of the value of 480 million that is expected to be completed by the first half of 2025
PORTS
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Koper increased by 8.3%
Lubiana
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 3.2% percent.
COMPETITION
Ok of Ukraine's antitrust enforcement at the entrance of MSC in the capital of HHLA terminalist company
Kiev
The company operates the CTO terminal of the port of Odessa
PORTS
Inaugurated the new Peruvian port of Chancay operated by China's COSCO Shipping Ports
Lima
Has 1,500 linear metres of docks
SHIPYARDS
More than doubling the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri in the first nine months of 2024
Trieste
The sunshine committed for shipbuilding grew by +154,3 percent.
ENVIRONMENT
Established the Ship Recycling Alliance to speed up the recycling of safe and environmentally friendly ships
Copenhagen
The initiative in view of the entry into force on June 26 of the Hong Kong International Convention
LOGISTICS
Kuehne + Nagel will acquire 51% percent of the capital of American IMC Logistics
Schindellegi / Collierville
US company mainly operates drayage services
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
Hamburg
Increase of 3.8% of containers carried by the fleet. Average value of nils up 22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter freight traffic in the port of Genoa decreased by -4.9% percent while in Savona-I went up by 15.7% percent.
Genoa
Decided increase in transshipment containers determined by the Red Sea crisis. Down the cruises
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
Seoul
+116% increase in the value of the average nole per container transported
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
SHIPPING
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
Taipei
Taiwanese company invests 186.8 million to buy new shipping containers
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
PORTS
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
Hamburg
In Germany (Eurogate) the increase was 13.6% percent. In Italy (Contship Italy) of 6.8%). Slowing growth at Tanger Med. Damietta terminal will become operational in April
SHIPYARDS
Ok of the Rovigo Tribunal to the Restructuring Plan of Shipbuilding Victory plan
Adria
On the completion of the sale of the company to CNV Srl
PORTS
Port of Ancona, in 2023, underlines the AdSP-container traffic grew by 5%
Ancona
The Port Authority disputes the data released by the Fedespedi Studies Center
SHIPYARDS
Mr vard will build five support ships in the offshore industry.
Trieste
Designed to accommodate up to 190 people, they will be carried out in Vietnam
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Alpe Adria activates new rail service between the port of Trieste and the Malpensa Intermodal terminal in Sacconago
Trieste
SHIPPING
Euroseas order in China the construction of two 4,300-teu feeder container
Athens
Quarterly revenue from rentals inj growth of 5.8%
STUDIES AND RESEARCH
The Analysis of the Fedespea Studies Centre on economic and operational performance of Italian container terminals
Milan
COMPANIES
GNV strengthens its business department with two nominees
Genoa
New business manager and new general manager of the company in Spain
PORTS
On the former Carbonyl of the Port of Genoa, the yards of the foranea dam and the subport tunnel
Genoa
The AdSP Management Committee deliberated it yesterday.
EDUCATION
In Genoa, the Graduation Day of the Italian Academy of Mercantile
Genoa
Delivered 50 diplomas at the end of the biennial and three-year formative course
MEETINGS
On November 27 in Rome, the public assembly of UNIPORT will be held
Rome
Meeting on the theme "Italian Ports, a network of businesses in the service of the country and of Europe"
MOURNING
Roberto Nappi, founder and director for 40 years of "Corriere Marittimo", has died.
Genoa
His career had begun at the writing of the Telegraph in 1958
NEWS
New EU sanctions to prohibit the use of ships and ports for the transportation of drones and missiles produced by Iran
Brussels
ASSOCIATIONS
Masucci confirmed president of Italian Propeller Clubs
Genoa
New mandate for the three years 2024-2027
NEWS
The seamen of the Galaxy Leader have been hostage for a year
London / Hong Kong
Platten (ICS) : It is unacceptable ; humanity prevails and they are immediately released
SHIPPING
MSC will implement a markup of noli for maritime transport from the Far East to the Mediterranean
Geneva
Increases of 25% and 18% for containers from 20 'and 40' direct in the western Mediterranean and Adriatic
SHIPPING
Completed the dual-fuel retrofit of a large container ship in Maersk
Copenhagen
He will be able to navigate methanol. Increased the hold capacity
PORTS
Environmental authorization of the Region to dredging the quays from 19 to 26 of the port of Ancona
Ancona
The intervention will cost a total of 16.5 million euros.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
MEETINGS
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal shipments between the port of Trieste and Slovakia are growing
Trieste
PORTS
In the third quarter the container traffic handled by HHLA dropped by -2%
Hamburg
In Trieste the volumes processed by PLT Italy in the first nine months of 2024 have decreased
PORTS
In October container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.7%
Hong Kong
In the first ten months of 2024, a decline of -5.2%
PORTS
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia fell by -11.8%
Cyvitavecchia
The Cruserists increased by 2.7%
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+ 8.1%)
Singapore
In the first ten months of 2024, growth was 6.2% percent.
LOGISTICS
MSC has completed the acquisition of the majority of logistics company MVN
Geneva / Milan
The Milanese business plans to close 2024 percent with a turnover of 100 million euros.
MEETINGS
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
COMPANIES
In the summer quarter passenger traffic in the cruise terminals of Global Ports Holding grew by 27.5%
Istanbul
Revenue up 23%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
SDC freight forwarder introduced artificial intelligence in the management of customs practices
Venice
Annually the practices followed exceed 15mila units
COMPANIES
The sale of the shipping company Santandrea from the Pacorini to Aprile
Trieste
The company was founded in 1989 in Trieste
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro, the memorandum of understanding for security in working environments and port operations
Joy Tauro
Will have a duration of three years
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
MEETINGS
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
MEETINGS
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Sudan govt scraps $6bn Red Sea port deal with UAE
(The North Africa Post)
Argentina enfrenta tarifas portuarias hasta 500% más altas que otros países de la región
(Pescare)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
COMPANIES
Paola Piraccini appointed as Legal Technical Collaborator of Spininvest
Genoa
Joined in magistrate in 1981, he is a retired cassation adviser
PORTS
The meeting in Rome between the representatives of Italian ports and ports in Florida
Rome
Expect a comparison to find common themes on which to set up a benchmarking task
PORTS
This year the Cruserists in the port of Ancona have grown by 18.9%
Ancona
25.1% increase in transits and drop by -5.1% of landings and embarkation
COMPANIES
Changed Risso constitutes a joint venture in Cagliari
Cagliari / Genoa
Partnership at 50% with Fausto Saba and Riccardo Vargiu
PORTS
Ok to the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Sea Centre North
Cyvitavecchia
It presents a surplus of more than 2.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
In Palermo, the first sheet of the new ferry for the Sicilian region was cut off.
Trieste / Palermo
The delivery of the ship is scheduled for 2026
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease's quarterly revenue records show the first decrease since the end of 2018
Athens
The company believes that its container fleet has very good future prospects of employment
COMPANIES
DP World signs an agreement to buy Australian Silk Logistics
Dubai / Melbourne
The expected value of the transaction is approximately 115 million
PORTS
A worker has passed away in the port of Crotone
Joy Tauro
He would suddenly go down to the ground while talking to some colleagues
PORTS
Torbianelli : well the ok of CIPESS in financing the future Molo VIII of the port of Trieste
Trieste
Of the estimated 315 million euros, 206.9 are expected by the state
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