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July 31, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore port activity recovering
    SINGAPORE's overall port activity for the first half of 2002 shows a definite recovery from last year, but container handling has not yet threatened to beat records set in 2000.
  • S Korean yards to build 15 post-panamax vessels despite overcapacity trend
  • Grief on the great reef again
  • Q2 profit at Royal Caribbean falls less than forecast
Air and Land Transport
  • French govt planning to give up majority stake in Air France
    FRANCE announced on Monday it would give up its majority stake in state-controlled airline Air France, in what could be the start of a sweeping effort to sell off government holdings.
  • Test flight of scramjet seems a success: Aussie scientist
  • Qantas staff plan strike on Friday
  • Alitalia's capital hike: airlines complain to EU
  • Log Book

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore port activity recovering
    SINGAPORE's overall port activity for the first half of 2002 shows a definite recovery from last year, but container handling has not yet threatened to beat records set in 2000.
  • S Korean yards to build 15 post-panamax vessels despite overcapacity trend
  • Grief on the great reef again
  • Q2 profit at Royal Caribbean falls less than forecast
Air and Land Transport
  • French govt planning to give up majority stake in Air France
    FRANCE announced on Monday it would give up its majority stake in state-controlled airline Air France, in what could be the start of a sweeping effort to sell off government holdings.
  • Test flight of scramjet seems a success: Aussie scientist
  • Qantas staff plan strike on Friday
  • Alitalia's capital hike: airlines complain to EU
  • Log Book

Sched Netweb site
  • Kuantan to open new dedicated container berth
  • CMA CGM buys new ships
  • Jinan City to build world-class cargo centre
  • Air China aims to build largest air freight company
  • Taiwan okays direct Taipei-Moscow flights
  • French government to cut Air France equity stake
  • Martinair turns a profit as cargo business soars

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 30, 2002
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • Latest bunker prices from Chile
  • Weekly bunker market update from Argentina
  • Nigeria statement regarding OPEC
  • Keen buying in St Eustatius, avails getting tight
  • Panama mixed on demand, avails fine
  • Montevideo and Alpha Zone market update
  • Singapore avails tighten further
  • Kenya: New Company Licensed for Bunkering in Mombasa
  • Some price changes overnight in Brazil
  • Piraeus market update: IFO380 avails a bit of a lottery
  • Rotterdam opens steady then firms with crude
  • Oil prices out of the doldrums on API forecasts
  • Slight IFO gains in Suez
  • Emulsions in bunker fuels: How do they form and what to do with them?

Marine Logweb site
JULY 30, 2002
  • Pilot fatigue concern in Australian grounding
    Authorities investigating a ship aground on the Great Barrier Reef are expected to examine the pilot's work schedule
  • Technip Coflexip sells U.K. yard
    Technip-Coflexip has sold McNulty Offshore Ltd to managing director Steve Keyworth.

The East Africanweb site
JULY 29, 2002
  • Djibouti Oil Spill: UK Promises to Get Tough
  • Work on Mafia Port Ro-Ro Jetty Begins

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Welder Kim is among trio of workers to join Kvaerner board
    IN what is claimed to be a groundbreaking development at a commercial US shipyard, three rank-and-file employees of Kvaerner Philadelphia have been inducted onto the yard's board of directors.
  • Weak dollar spurs bumper P&O Nedlloyd boxship order
    P&O Nedlloyd is poised to place an order for four of the world's largest containerships, in a move spurred by the prospect of the further appreciation of the won against the US dollar.
  • Paris MoU releases class table
    A NEW table on class performance, included in the Paris MoU's Blue Book for 2001, shows that 2.1% of all vessels inspected in the region between 1999 and 2001 were detained with class-related deficiencies.
  • Numast study reveals cadet crisis
    ONLY a quarter of current UK cadets are committed to a long-term career at sea, according to a new study conducted by Warsash Maritime Centre, writes David Osler.
  • 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 30, 2002
  • Carnival confident of growth
  • Amer reaches deal with creditors
  • Gangavaram will be high-tech port
  • GE profits slashed
  • Santos retains top port title
  • K Line shifts to Rotterdam - for now
  • Iran private sector seeks support
  • Cochin aims for top bunker slot
  • Ferry operators' head steps down
  • Dutch green rules 'too strict'
  • Uno engineer found dead
  • Russia plans major Iran ro-ro boost
  • Scandinavians near HMM car accord
  • Norden chairman offers talks
  • Torm bid fails
  • Asia-US box rates to rocket
  • Frawley leaves P&O Cruises
  • Doric Chariot salvage talks open
  • Piraeus/MSC strike new deal
  • Lukoil seeks US funding
  • SCI slips into the red

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 30, 2002
  • Atlas Air has $34.2 million loss
    The carrier's parent said it had a net loss of $34.2 million, or 89 cents a share, in the second quarter, compared to a loss of $49 million, or $1.28 a share, in the same period a year ago.
  • Taiwan outlines free-port rules
    The island moves ahead with its ambitious plan to become a regional transport and logistics hub.
  • Carriers hike India-Europe rates
    Increasing cargo volume has led carriers to increase rates by $300 per TEU and $600 per FEU, effective Sept. 1.
  • Air cargo volume up in June
  • Stronger results for Wilh. Wilhelmsen
  • Crane collapse won't slow Baltimore port
  • Rebuffed, TORM pursues Norden
  • ILA's Holland steps down
  • Florida East Coast profits off
  • Zim board approves new ship orders
  • Equity deal for Mexican railroad
  • Maersk units win systems contract
  • CN in deal with UTU
  • Savi, Greybox in Australia/NZ deal

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Record de faillites dans le transport routier belge en 2001
    L’année 2001 a été caractérisée en Belgique par une progression du taux de faillites dans le transport routier de marchandises par rapport à 2000. Cette progression a été beaucop plus nette dans ce secteur que dans l’économie belge en général. Le taux de faillites a été le plus élevé à Bruxelles-Capitale, le plus faible en Flandre. Et il se confirme au fil des ans que les entreprises de transport de création récente sont les plus vulnérables, surtout si elles ont de faibles capitaux de départ. Telles sont les conclusions d’une étude que vient de publier l’Institut du Transport routier (ITR), l’observatoire économique de ce secteur en Belgique.
  • Exel dépasse les prévisions de bénéfice pour le premier semestre
    Le groupe logistique britannique Exel a enregistré des résultats supérieurs aux prévisions au cours de la première moitié de l’année. Le bénéfice avant impôts s’est élevé à 100,3 mio. de GBP contre 88,6 mio. de GBP voici un an, soit une augmentation de 13,2%. Des analystes avaient prévu 98,5 mio. de GBP, tenant compte du faible dollar. Exel vient d’être retenu par Goodyear pour être son “lead logistics provider” en Amérique du Nord. Le groupe britannique a également conclu un contrat avec la division espagnole de la chaîne de bricolage AKI pour la gestion d’un nouveau centre de distribution.
  • K Line opterait temporairement pour une double escale à Rotterdam
    La semaine prochaine l’armement K Line va diriger un navire du service pendulaire “Asie Express Service” vers Rotterdam, plus précisément au terminal de Hanno-Uniport, en lieu et place d’une escale anversoise directe chez Hesse Noord Natie. Rotterdam bénéficiera donc d’une double escale compte tenu de l’autre service AES 2 déjà axé sur le port néerlandais (1).

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 30, 2002
  • Mehrotra settles Amer Reefer dispute
    Ravi Mehrotra will keep control of reefer fleet after upping offer to bondholders Vroon and Kristian Siem.
  • Torm fights on for Norden
    Klaus Kjaerulff warns compelling industrial logic makes a merger imperative.
  • Trasmediterranea sold to Acciona
    Spanish contractor emerges victorious with $256m bid for domestic ferry operator.
  • Jaisu Shipping teams with Miller
    Indian tanker owner forms joint venture with Canadian group to pursue international dredging business.
  • VLCC rates slump back
    Gloom returns to large tanker sector as work dries up in summer downturn.
  • Nino fuel oil transfer "progressing well"
    More than half of grounded tanker's bunker fuel has been pumped on to tug off coast of South Africa.
  • Torm offer shunned
    Norden shareholders send decisive message but bidder refuses to take no for an answer.
  • Fulford steps down from Clarksons board
    S&P supremo steps back into daily limelight to fulfill shipbroking "passion"?
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen talks car carriers
    Norwegian owner says more time needed to conclude HMM buyout deal.
  • Great Eastern profit shrinks
    Indian tanker and bulk carrier owner hit by falling revenues.
  • HDW share sale injunction refused
    US firm fails in bid to block Babcock Borsig's disposal of 25% of German yard.
  • Riga Shipyard moves into profit
    Stronger second quarter leaves Latvian shipbuilder and repairer in the black in first half.
  • Torm bid for Norden fails
    Takeover bid misses target but Klaus Kjaerulff is not giving up just yet.
  • ABP offloads aviation unit
    Sale of US business brings UK port operator's non-core disposals to $390m since 2000.
  • Portek inks triple container crane contract
    Singapore listed firm has chalked up nearly $7m worth of work from Vietnam, Indonesia and China.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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