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November 28, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UN pressed to act against substandard shipping
    THREE global labour and environmental groups have demanded United Nations action to end what they call the 'web of secrecy' which allows substandard shipping to flourish as the European Union vows to speed up its blacklisting of substandard ships from its ports.
  • Chinese official boards gas tanker as blaze dies down
  • More passengers contract virus on Disney ship
  • Luxury liner condo offers cut-price rentals
  • South Korean shipbuilders expect record sales
  • Auckland port's box throughput up
Air and Land Transport
  • French strikes draw 30,000 to Paris for protest marches
    THOUSANDS of workers at Air France SA, France Telecom SA and other state-controlled companies have joined a strike by air traffic managers to protest against government plans to privatise many of their businesses and change their retirement benefits.
  • China to allow indirect charter flights to Taiwan
  • Beijing to let domestic airlines offer more discounts
  • Pre-cleared passenger system a double-edged sword
  • Korean Air fills more seats
  • Exel doing well despite tough trading conditions
  • Kuehne & Nagel logistics services for Airbus
  • Send a gift from Changi Airport
  • Law to arm US airline pilots still many months away
  • United details US$14.1b rescue plan
  • Aeroflot decision to buy Airbus planes slammed

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UN pressed to act against substandard shipping
    THREE global labour and environmental groups have demanded United Nations action to end what they call the 'web of secrecy' which allows substandard shipping to flourish as the European Union vows to speed up its blacklisting of substandard ships from its ports.
  • Chinese official boards gas tanker as blaze dies down
  • More passengers contract virus on Disney ship
  • Luxury liner condo offers cut-price rentals
  • South Korean shipbuilders expect record sales
  • Auckland port's box throughput up
Air and Land Transport
  • French strikes draw 30,000 to Paris for protest marches
    THOUSANDS of workers at Air France SA, France Telecom SA and other state-controlled companies have joined a strike by air traffic managers to protest against government plans to privatise many of their businesses and change their retirement benefits.
  • China to allow indirect charter flights to Taiwan
  • Beijing to let domestic airlines offer more discounts
  • Pre-cleared passenger system a double-edged sword
  • Korean Air fills more seats
  • Exel doing well despite tough trading conditions
  • Kuehne & Nagel logistics services for Airbus
  • Send a gift from Changi Airport
  • Law to arm US airline pilots still many months away
  • United details US$14.1b rescue plan
  • Aeroflot decision to buy Airbus planes slammed

Sched Netweb site
  • Fire breaks out on grounded vessel off Japan
  • P&ON Logistics seek to open three more offices in China
  • Inttra supports US Customs Container Security Initiative
  • Global Logistics Council convenes in Shanghai
  • Transit time for Panama Canal cut by over 16 per cent
  • Australasian services to shake up industry, says CP Ships VP
  • K&N picked to manage Hamburg logistics centre for Airbus
  • United unveils union, non-union savings plans
  • Airborne Express named Simon Property Group's carrier

Cargowebweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2002
  • New York gained from West Coast shutdown
    The Port of New York/New Jersey is benefiting from 'long term' shifts of strings from Asia, on top of temporary volumes gained during the US West Coast port shutdown and subsequent backlog, according to port commerce department director Richard Larrabee.
  • Kuehne university institute for logistics
    An agreement was signed between the Kuehne-Foundation, based in Switzerland, and the University of St. Gallen to establish a "Kuehne-Institute for Logistics at the University of St Gallen."
  • BA Cargo S-E Asia up 4 per cent
    More effective use of capacity has enabled British Airways Cargo (BAC) to boost South-east Asian volumes by almost 4 per cent despite the severe 25-30 percent cut in its mainline capacity in this region.
  • Cargo agreements China and LA
    Mayor James Hahn of Los Angeles returned from a 10-day trip to Asia after signing nearly a dozen agreements to boost tourism and commerce.
  • US Airways will furlough another 2,500
    US Airways, which filed for bankruptcy protection in August 2002, is to furlough 2,500 more employees and seek work rule and pension changes.
  • More cargo China Air because of port shutdown
    Taiwan's largest air carrier, China Airlines Ltd. said today its revenue grew 11 per cent on year in October to NT$6.49 billion (US$1=NT$34.75).

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI to delink from Maritime Institute
  • AMTOI Trade Meet on "New US Customs Security Regulations" today
  • IIMS to be converted into maritime university
  • Minister wants Indian cos to invest in UK
  • India-Singapore trade highest among Asean countries
  • Sugar trade considering barter deal to raise exports
  • OVL eyeing Kazakhstan oil reserves
  • Major Ports' modernisation in 9th Plan creates additional capacity of 124.40 mtpa
  • 5 cos submit tenders for Vallarpadam project
  • Mega bulk carrier calls at CoPT
  • IA, Jet fares under special schemes to go up by 10 pc
  • Govt to spend Rs 786 cr. to build sugar buffer stock of 2 mt
  • Fin. Ministry asked to lower yarn duty structure
  • Funds flow in biotech sector seen
  • Bengal govt to develop potato, fruit export zones
  • Regional trade pacts not a threat to multilateral system: WTO Director
  • Govt increases base import price of palm oils by 10 per cent
  • More funds for science & technology in Tenth Plan
  • Govt clears 41 FDI proposals worth Rs 206 cr.
  • Fieo urges Kelkar panel to continue export promotion schemes
  • Goa to host seafood fair on February 7-9
  • Interactive meeting on WTO issues on Sat.
  • Mumbai to host Fastner Expo on Dec 12-15
  • Go for scampi farming: MPEDA chief

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2002
  • Pacific North West: Plentiful Portland is problematic
  • Mexico: Frequent weather port closures on Gulf side
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • Oil-for-food extension dispute could spell trouble
  • US Gulf suppliers give thanks for strong demand
  • Promising start for UN inspectors in Iraq
  • DOE figures give oil market bulls more ammunition
  • Brazil: New bunker buying procedures for cruise vessels
  • Congestion in the Canary Islands
  • Gibraltar Straits: Soft-steady with healthy demand
  • African market report from GAC
  • Suez: Demand weak, Port Said still dry
  • Cautious Korean indications little changed
  • API delivers US oil inventory surprises
  • Saudi posted price gains and market report
  • Market uncertainty stalls Piraeus price movement
  • Rotterdam steady this morning

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2002
  • EWS container investment breaks into traditional road freight market
  • Transamerica names Per Schmeltz as Danish vice president
  • Inland shipping freight market, week 47, 18th/22nd November, 2002
  • GeoLogistics UK adds further strength to projects team
  • UK Ministry Of Defence awards major GBP 8.5 Million contract to DFDS Transport
  • Chronopost International opens office in Niger
  • Swisslog wins another contract in Shanghai

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2002
  • France, Spain target ships for EEZ expulsion
    Controls put in place on single hull ships over 15 years old carrying certain cargoes

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2002
  • Grain vessel sailing on Thanksgiving with Mercy Corps' cargo for needy countries
  • Washington governor and Boeing exec head to China for partnership celebration
  • Portland Airport passenger counts make advances during October
  • Matson adding terminal charge for West Coast/Hawaii cargo
  • Boeing sells Spokane plant to Triumph Group Inc.

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • France and Spain slap no-go zone on tankers
    FRANCE and Spain have increased the pressure on the owners and charterers of older tankers, pledging stringent checks on such tonnage sailing within 200 miles of their coasts.
  • Lords turn out to honour Grammenos
    LORD Howe, the former UK chancellor of the exchequer, was among the many guests who attended a surprise reception at London's Goldsmith's Hall on Tuesday evening held in honour of Professor Costas Grammenos, Pro-vice Chancellor at London's City University and one of the best-known figures on the maritime world.
  • Prestige master tells judge: 'Everything I did was to avoid pollution'
    APOSTOLOS Mangouras, the master of the Prestige, has presented his account of the sinking to a Spanish judge.
  • Aegean Shipping hits back over Byzantio 'half-truths'
    AEGEAN Shipping Management, managers of the tanker Byzantio, yesterday sought to counter what it called "insinuations and half-truths" being attached to its ship.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2002
  • Spanish keep Mangouras locked up
  • Cruise line sanitation 'inadequate'
  • Sovcomflot to maintain Kiel service
  • Salvador welcomes Island Escape
  • Estonia refuses French request
  • Qatar invests to add value
  • Rice price hike turns ships away
  • Indian cadets targeted by scam
  • Grimaldi warns on European prices
  • Europe 'is not a dumping ground'
  • HK operator signs LA agreement
  • Cambodians seek to salvage image
  • Container ship officers attacked
  • Japan yards turn to sub-contractors
  • Philippines extends tax benefits
  • US wants elimination of all tariffs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2002
  • U.S. carriers see surge in air cargo
    Peak-season traffic, diverted ocean freight due to West Coast port congestion boosts October volume.
  • Mexican truckers to get U.S. access
    Feds will move on applications from Mexico-based truck companies under Nafta access guidelines.
  • Conferences leave surcharges alone
    Carriers hold the line on currency, bunker charges heading into 2003.
  • Bush signs terror insurance measure
  • Containers choking West Coast terminals
  • SSA Bangladesh project blocked
  • TMM unveils Europe-S. America service
  • Rate hike on India-Europe shipments
  • DHL Americas names CFO
  • UPS debuts credit card for small businesses
  • Trailer Bridge to join C-TPAT
  • FMCSA chief leaving
  • FedEx, Motorola in mini-PC deal

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • MBO chez United Transport Tankcontainers
    L’entreprise United Transport Tankcontainers (UTT) a rompu les liens avec sa société-mère britannique United Transport International, qui fait partie du groupe britannique Yardbrace, via un management buy-out d’une valeur de 100 mio. d’EUR. Alors que United Transport International continuera de se concentrer sur les vracs secs, UTT s’orientera vers le transport de vracs liquides.
  • La Grande-Bretagne limite le cabotage à 30 jours
    A partir du 1er décembre prochain, les autorités britanniques limiteront les opérations de cabotage sur leur territoire à un mois. Il appartiendra au conducteur de prouver par tout moyen qu’il n’a pas dépassé cette durée. Pour ce faire, il pourra utiliser des documents prouvant la date de livraison du chargement, des documents d’entrée sur le territoire, la feuille de route CMR, etc. C’est ce qu’annonce l’AFTRI dans un communiqué. Elle estime qu’il s’agit d’un exemple de plus du manque d’harmonisation européenne.
  • Gefco meilleur logisticien paneuropéen selon les chargeurs
    Le groupe français Gefco - la branche logistique du constructeur automobile français PSA Peugeot-Citroën - est considéré par les chargeurs comme le meilleur logisticien paneuropéen. C’est ce qui ressort d’une enquête réalisée auprès d’un millier de grandes entreprises commerciales et industrielles par le bureau d’analyse de marché indépendant Datamonitor. Cette enquête avait pour but de désigner les benchmarks pour les divers aspects de la prestation de services. Trois résultats intéressants en sont ressortis: ABX Logistics est considéré comme le quatrième meilleur logisticien d’Europe (alors que les politiciens belges parlent toujours du “service colis” de la SNCB), le numéro deux est GeoLogistics et Frans Maas, le numéro trois, arrive en première position en ce qui concerne la couverture géographique de l’Europe.

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2002
  • US expects big things from Russia
    Brokers say Murmansk port project should produce first direct VLCC cargoes.
  • Dry Aussies turn to UK for relief
    Wheat cargo confirmed for December shipment.
  • Iran Shipping in the money
    National line gets $62m from foreign exchange surplus fund for new boxships.
  • Sovcomflot steps in at Kiel
    Russian owner to start ferry service to St Petersburg as Finnlines relocates to Lubeck.
  • Captain and chief officer "stabbed" on K Line boxship
    Two Indian seafarers taken to hospital after incident on James River Bridge off Kochi.
  • Korea aiming for shipbuilding record
    Yard output should reach new high in 2002, as ships ordered in 2000 near completion.
  • China's southern yards rejig structure
    World's number three shipbuilder focuses interests to up competition stakes.
  • Russia progresses Murmansk oil terminal plan
    Novorossiysk Shipping Co advises on crude movement from Russia's northern waters.
  • Salvors close in on smouldering LPG ship
    Chinese rescue teams make tentative exploration of fire-ravaged, laden gas carrier.
  • Matson puts prices up again
    A month after passing on fuel cost rises, US to Hawaii container line adds terminal surcharge.
  • Yard says newbuilding prices have "bottomed out"
    Hyundai Heavy Industries says the worst looks to be over, but prices are still at a three-year low.
  • Aussies suspect four in Townsville spill
    Samples being studied to identify possible offending polluter of northeast Australian port.
  • Sasebo slumps to heavy loss
    Scandal-hit Japanese yard has further bad news in 2002.
  • Hual Europe burns on
    But Japanese coast guard expects to bring car carrier fire under control today.
  • Atlantic Spirit master full of too much spirit
    Car carrier master found to be one over the eight at San Diego, and not for the first time.

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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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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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