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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
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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