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December 2, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UN-mandated patrol of Malacca Straits urged
    SECURITY in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore - now among the most dangerous waterways in the world - needs to be 'internationalised' under a United Nations umbrella, if the ongoing piracy problem is to be stemmed, says a senior tanker industry executive.
  • Australia wants Kuwait assurance on tainted sheep
    AUSTRALIA will not export 70,000 sheep fed illegal pork by animal activists unless they clear veterinary checks and Kuwait provides a written assurance it will allow the animals to be unloaded, the government said yesterday.
  • MOL to order 30 bulkers
    MITSUI OSK Lines , Japan's second-largest shipping company, said it will order 30 bulk carriers to be built between 2004 and the first half of 2007, as demand for raw materials for steel production rises in Asia.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas unveils Jetstar for cut-price war with Virgin
    AUSTRALIAN flag carrier Qantas announced yesterday its new budget airline, named Jetstar, will take off in May in a challenge to upstart airline Virgin Blue, which has grabbed 28 per cent of the domestic market since it was launched in 2000.
  • SAESL completes overhaul of 100th Trent engine
  • Carrier, Australia Post eye freight venture
  • 5 air safety breaches under new rules: Canberra
  • Six major US airlines expect robust growth in 2004
  • Myanmar carrier to launch flights to HK, India

Features
  • Small rescue outpost with worldwide reach
    THE infamous cruise ship Achille Lauro catches fire off Africa.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EFTHIMIOS Mitropoulos has been confirmed as the new International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General.
Port Shots
  • Daewoo wins US$586m orders
    SOUTH Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co said yesterday it had secured orders for seven vessels worth US$586 million.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UN-mandated patrol of Malacca Straits urged
    SECURITY in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore - now among the most dangerous waterways in the world - needs to be 'internationalised' under a United Nations umbrella, if the ongoing piracy problem is to be stemmed, says a senior tanker industry executive.
  • Australia wants Kuwait assurance on tainted sheep
    AUSTRALIA will not export 70,000 sheep fed illegal pork by animal activists unless they clear veterinary checks and Kuwait provides a written assurance it will allow the animals to be unloaded, the government said yesterday.
  • MOL to order 30 bulkers
    MITSUI OSK Lines , Japan's second-largest shipping company, said it will order 30 bulk carriers to be built between 2004 and the first half of 2007, as demand for raw materials for steel production rises in Asia.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas unveils Jetstar for cut-price war with Virgin
    AUSTRALIAN flag carrier Qantas announced yesterday its new budget airline, named Jetstar, will take off in May in a challenge to upstart airline Virgin Blue, which has grabbed 28 per cent of the domestic market since it was launched in 2000.
  • SAESL completes overhaul of 100th Trent engine
  • Carrier, Australia Post eye freight venture
  • 5 air safety breaches under new rules: Canberra
  • Six major US airlines expect robust growth in 2004
  • Myanmar carrier to launch flights to HK, India

Features
  • Small rescue outpost with worldwide reach
    THE infamous cruise ship Achille Lauro catches fire off Africa.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EFTHIMIOS Mitropoulos has been confirmed as the new International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General.
Port Shots
  • Daewoo wins US$586m orders
    SOUTH Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co said yesterday it had secured orders for seven vessels worth US$586 million.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UN-mandated patrol of Malacca Straits urged
    SECURITY in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore - now among the most dangerous waterways in the world - needs to be 'internationalised' under a United Nations umbrella, if the ongoing piracy problem is to be stemmed, says a senior tanker industry executive.
  • Australia wants Kuwait assurance on tainted sheep
    AUSTRALIA will not export 70,000 sheep fed illegal pork by animal activists unless they clear veterinary checks and Kuwait provides a written assurance it will allow the animals to be unloaded, the government said yesterday.
  • MOL to order 30 bulkers
    MITSUI OSK Lines , Japan's second-largest shipping company, said it will order 30 bulk carriers to be built between 2004 and the first half of 2007, as demand for raw materials for steel production rises in Asia.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas unveils Jetstar for cut-price war with Virgin
    AUSTRALIAN flag carrier Qantas announced yesterday its new budget airline, named Jetstar, will take off in May in a challenge to upstart airline Virgin Blue, which has grabbed 28 per cent of the domestic market since it was launched in 2000.
  • SAESL completes overhaul of 100th Trent engine
  • Carrier, Australia Post eye freight venture
  • 5 air safety breaches under new rules: Canberra
  • Six major US airlines expect robust growth in 2004
  • Myanmar carrier to launch flights to HK, India

Features
  • Small rescue outpost with worldwide reach
    THE infamous cruise ship Achille Lauro catches fire off Africa.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EFTHIMIOS Mitropoulos has been confirmed as the new International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General.
Port Shots
  • Daewoo wins US$586m orders
    SOUTH Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co said yesterday it had secured orders for seven vessels worth US$586 million.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UN-mandated patrol of Malacca Straits urged
    SECURITY in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore - now among the most dangerous waterways in the world - needs to be 'internationalised' under a United Nations umbrella, if the ongoing piracy problem is to be stemmed, says a senior tanker industry executive.
  • Australia wants Kuwait assurance on tainted sheep
    AUSTRALIA will not export 70,000 sheep fed illegal pork by animal activists unless they clear veterinary checks and Kuwait provides a written assurance it will allow the animals to be unloaded, the government said yesterday.
  • MOL to order 30 bulkers
    MITSUI OSK Lines , Japan's second-largest shipping company, said it will order 30 bulk carriers to be built between 2004 and the first half of 2007, as demand for raw materials for steel production rises in Asia.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas unveils Jetstar for cut-price war with Virgin
    AUSTRALIAN flag carrier Qantas announced yesterday its new budget airline, named Jetstar, will take off in May in a challenge to upstart airline Virgin Blue, which has grabbed 28 per cent of the domestic market since it was launched in 2000.
  • SAESL completes overhaul of 100th Trent engine
  • Carrier, Australia Post eye freight venture
  • 5 air safety breaches under new rules: Canberra
  • Six major US airlines expect robust growth in 2004
  • Myanmar carrier to launch flights to HK, India

Features
  • Small rescue outpost with worldwide reach
    THE infamous cruise ship Achille Lauro catches fire off Africa.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EFTHIMIOS Mitropoulos has been confirmed as the new International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General.
Port Shots
  • Daewoo wins US$586m orders
    SOUTH Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co said yesterday it had secured orders for seven vessels worth US$586 million.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UN-mandated patrol of Malacca Straits urged
    SECURITY in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore - now among the most dangerous waterways in the world - needs to be 'internationalised' under a United Nations umbrella, if the ongoing piracy problem is to be stemmed, says a senior tanker industry executive.
  • Australia wants Kuwait assurance on tainted sheep
    AUSTRALIA will not export 70,000 sheep fed illegal pork by animal activists unless they clear veterinary checks and Kuwait provides a written assurance it will allow the animals to be unloaded, the government said yesterday.
  • MOL to order 30 bulkers
    MITSUI OSK Lines , Japan's second-largest shipping company, said it will order 30 bulk carriers to be built between 2004 and the first half of 2007, as demand for raw materials for steel production rises in Asia.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas unveils Jetstar for cut-price war with Virgin
    AUSTRALIAN flag carrier Qantas announced yesterday its new budget airline, named Jetstar, will take off in May in a challenge to upstart airline Virgin Blue, which has grabbed 28 per cent of the domestic market since it was launched in 2000.
  • SAESL completes overhaul of 100th Trent engine
  • Carrier, Australia Post eye freight venture
  • 5 air safety breaches under new rules: Canberra
  • Six major US airlines expect robust growth in 2004
  • Myanmar carrier to launch flights to HK, India

Features
  • Small rescue outpost with worldwide reach
    THE infamous cruise ship Achille Lauro catches fire off Africa.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EFTHIMIOS Mitropoulos has been confirmed as the new International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General.
Port Shots
  • Daewoo wins US$586m orders
    SOUTH Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co said yesterday it had secured orders for seven vessels worth US$586 million.

Sched Netweb site
  • Dow Chemical sues shippers over bid-rigging, conspiracy
  • Unite call to Canadian ports
  • K Line, China Shipping Group form joint venture
  • TGAX Logistics granted China NVOCC licence
  • Efthimios Mitropoulos to be new IMO secretary-general
  • US Customs chief praises New Zealand's security efforts
  • Korea to offer new incentives to foreign shippers
  • China Southern, Air France sign codeshare agreement
  • Garuda profits expected to dive by 80 per cent this year
  • Qantas hopes for green light on Shanghai-London route
  • Air cargo conference to examine forecast trends

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Surging freight rates perk up shipping industry
  • US still major buyer of value-added marine products
  • JNP loads Thermax's biggest heavy lift export cargo at SB-3
  • Latvia Deputy PM visits Mumbai Port
  • CoPT withdraws incentive scheme for port users with retrospective effect
  • Vizag Port sets national record by tippling 334 rakes in 29 days
  • Making EDI work in India
  • Amingaon ICD begins receiving imports in rakes
  • Virgin Atlantic may operate flights to Hyderabad, Bangalore & Mumbai
  • Wagon shortage affects soyameal exports
  • Forex reserves swelled to $ 93,663 million
  • 23 FDI proposals cleared by Jaswant
  • Indo-German trade grows on weak rupee
  • Karnataka to set up bank for weavers
  • ECGC settles guarantee claims worth Rs 31.10 cr.
  • Rs 250-cr. worth biotech park at Pune planned
  • Govt prepays $ 1.4 bn loans to WB, ADB
  • India will become major world economic power in a decade: Jaswant Singh
  • IT units in special zones seek service tax cut
  • Cement, steel sectors growth of over 6 pc in Oct.
  • Karnataka's proposal for coastal SEZ gets govt approval
  • Fieo buyer-seller meet in S. Africa from Jan. 13 to 21
  • Cuban Minister seeks Indian investments

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • US markets: Post holiday round-up
  • ARA markets plunge with crude and barges
  • Still business as usual in Falmouth
    It looks like Fuel and Marine Marketing Ltd. (FAMM) will continue to supply ships calling at the southern UK deep water port of Falmouth for another couple of weeks based on the amount of product still left in the oil tank space operated by local supplier and terminal operator Falmouth Oil Services (FOS).
  • Gibraltar IFOs keep falling
  • Little support expected for change of OPEC price band
    The Venezuelan proposal has received a fair amount of attention after OPEC chose to ignore its so-called price-band mechanism in recent months, a mechanism which is based on the current price band.
  • Istanbul bears still in evidence as holidays end
  • Great Belt buyers hold back
  • Oil prices fall as OPEC hints at no quota change
    Oil prices fell sharply today as funds led the way in a selling spree bases on early indications that OPEC has no plans to cut production quotas again at their December 4th meeting.
  • Rotterdam opens soft
  • Dover presents detailed study of shipping SO2 emissions - Part 2
    A detailed study of local air quality and its sources for Dover District Council leaves no doubt that the port of Dover's busy ferry activity is the main contributor to local concentration of SO2. The study also used model scenarios to asses how the introduction of lower sulphur fuel used by all the ferries, or abatement technology used on a portion of the ferries, would affect SO2 concentrations.

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Exel Germany appoints new divisional head
  • CSX World Terminals and Jacksonville Port Authority sign agreement
  • Swiss WorldCargo's Zurich/Frankfurt/Brussels offices Cargo 2000-certified
  • Yellow-Roadway to go forward
  • Usco Logistics manages warehousing for Hard Rock Café
  • Menlo launches PLM

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Marcus Petterson wanted "Thjelvar"
  • UK competition authority oppose P&O - Stena ferry transfer
  • Umoe to built five FPBs

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • MOL announces massive bulker expansion
    Will add 30 ships to meet growing need for ore transportation
  • New job for Kvaerner Masa chief
    Jorma Eloranta to move to Metso
  • New line-up at IMO
    Mitropoulos to take pesronal charge of flag-state clean-up effort
  • Liberia issues first ISPS security audit certificate
    Says fleet on course to meet ISPS deadline

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Port of Bellingham partners with expanding wood oven firm
  • Steel imports head down during month of October
  • Portland Airport noise team slates December 4, meeting
  • Alaska/Seattle make mark on MarAd cruise industry report
  • Washington State Ferries floats new wider range RFP

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • MOL launches $900m capesize newbuild plan
    The world's largest capesize operator has set its sights, amid the Asian iron ore frenzy, on even greater bulk glory, with a stunning 30-ship newbuild battleplan.
  • Daewoo in hold back coup
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering's deliberate tactic to hold back plenty of 2006 berths while its competitors were cramming in orders earlier this year is paying off, with seven ship orders announced yesterday for a total price of $586m, writes Sam Chambers in Shanghai.
  • Owners suffer 'document harassment' off Singapore
    SHIPOWNERS claim ships sailing in Singapore waters have been stopped by officials, allegedly from neighbouring states, demanding the vessels' documents which will be returned only at a price.
  • Bond helps Frontline to restructure
    Frontline is to raise $580m through a high-yield bond as a key step in the group's plans to split into two companies, one focused on ownership and the other on operations and chartering.
  • Nominate the best for a Lloyd's List Award
    NOMINATIONS are now open to all our readers for your choice to honour outstanding achievement in shipping over the past year in the prestigious Lloyd's List Awards 2004.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Rift opens at IMO over oil types
    A potentially dangerous rift opened at the IMO today as international disagreement over the technical definition of oil types overshadowed make-or-break discussions on the banning of single-hull tankers carrying heavy fuel oil
  • Kapitan Koziar leakage repaired
    AN OBO vessel that was denied entry to New York harbour last month was repaired over the weekend and will sail into New York after a final survey by the US Coast Guard
  • Scandlines full of eastern promise
    DANISH-German ferry operator Scandlines is upgrading its service between Rostock and Helsinki as part of its strategy of expanding eastwards within the Baltic Sea
  • Vervat discusses Hanno future
    ROTTERDAM container stevedore Hans Vervat is locked in talks with Hutchison Port Holdings-owned ECT regarding the future of his company Hanno/Uniport
  • Numbers mount in DR Congo tragedy
    SOME 120 bodies have been pulled from Lake Mayi Ndombe, DR Congo, after a ferry went down in rough weather last Thursday
  • P&I club rides freak wave research
    OWNERS' chances of defending cargo claims after their ships encountered freak waves of over 30m in height appear brighter as a result of recent research and publicity
  • French pollution law threatens flag
  • Bush to repeal steel tariffs
  • Fumes halt Namibia dredging project
  • Boost for Israeli reefer trade
  • PSA wins approval for restructure
  • MOL adds to massive Capesize order
  • Eloranta to leave Kv'rner Masa
  • Ofer denies Zim sale rumours
  • Samsung agrees wage hike
  • Cosco profits from bulk rate rise

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Delays for NVO e-bill of lading
    Glitches stall release of Customs' special bill of lading for NVO-shipped containers.
  • Boxship volume to grow by 10%
    Capacity of global fleet forecast to increase to 9 million TEUs by 2007, according to broker.
  • Hapag Lloyd profit soars
    Earnings nearly triple in third quarter as sharp rise in volumes, rates offset higher fuel prices and weaker dollar.
  • Higher rates for U.S. exports to Asia
  • Express carriers lobby China on postal law
  • UPS Store expects record holiday shipping
  • Quarterly rate hikes for India-Europe
  • Malaysia port opens Thai rail service
  • China Airlines to ship second satellite
  • London Stansted to expand: Report
  • U.S. signs global rail security pact
  • Express carriers, USPS gear up for peak season

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • CP Ships says PONL deal is a zero sum game
    CP Ships CEO Ray Miles told analysts last week that he wants an 'all-or-nothing' deal for P&O Nedlloyd, tacitly admitting his company's interest in the Anglo/Dutch company for the first time.
  • Port CEO sees Canada's West Coast as China's gateway to North America
    Canada's West Coast could become 'the central hub for China's burgeoning trade with North America,' but British Columbia (BC) ports must co-ordinate.
  • Hatsu sets its cap at Asia-Europe
  • Dedicated PTP - Haadyai boxtrain service begins
  • Teesport boxtrain a Christmas bonus
  • Jinghang Canal's first feeder service swings into operation
  • New company to promote German intermodal transport
  • Shipping Federation of Canada names new president
  • Seattle Port approves 2004 budget
  • Hapag-Lloyd shipping riding high
  • V Ships warns of approaching ISPS deadline

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Stelmar takes first of eleven newbuilds
    New York-listed company on way to becoming largest owner of modern panamax tankers.
  • Carnival declares dividend
    Company announces exchange rate for UK shareholders.
  • Marine insurer changes hands
    Brown & Brown picks up Energy and Marine Underwriters.
  • China Shipping pays FMC $1.85m
    Carrier agrees to settlement over service contract allegations.
  • Scrap buyers trawl for tonnage
    India talks tough on new rules but players are scraping the barrel in their search for ships.
  • No takers for Zim?
    Local papers say Idan Ofer thinking of selling up Israel Corp interests.
  • Frontline to raise cash for new subsidiary
    John Fredriksen pushes ahead with tanker giant carve up.
  • Masa Yards boss moves to Metso
    Yard chief Jorma Eloranta poached for takeover and big project experience.
  • Golar LNG profits shift up a gear
    John Fredriksen's gas shipping venture eyes up where to put its cash next.
  • Daewoo confirms newbuilding deals
    Korean yard tops $2bn order target for 2003 with contracts for seven ships.
  • Bosporus delays bump up tanker rates
    Russian oil giant Transneft cuts pumping to Novorossiisk as tanks fill.
  • MOL details big bulker plans
    Japanese giant lays bare its capesize strategy.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Carriers raise westbound transpacific rates
  • British shippers, consumers urge U.K. government to end conference immunity
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine continues profit recovery
  • Mitsui O.S.K. orders 30 dry bulk ships to meet Asian cargo boom
  • Maersk Sealand introduces more powerful reefer containers
  • Census to conduct annual retail trade survey
  • Railroad infrastructure bill arrives in Senate
  • RailAmerica completes Michigan acquisition
  • Bonner praises New Zealand Customs for security measures
  • FMC reviews 8 OTI applications, revokes 14 licenses
  • Vancouver, B.C. aspires to become "central hub" for China's trade with North America
  • Cranes arrive as Suez Canal container terminal prepares opening
  • Baltimore Coast Guard port captain to hold security meeting

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› 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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