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April 3, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore may tighten port quarantine procedures
    SINGAPORE's cargo seaports may follow other Asian ports and tighten crew quarantine procedures in the wake of fears of the first case of severe acute respiratory syndrome on board a ship.
  • US steps up checks on foreign ships
    THE American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new precautions for commercial shipping and cruise ships entering the US from Sars hot-spots, including Singapore.
  • Flat liner trade no excuse for profit problems
    DESPITE a lacklustre liner business during the last year, many shipping companies are simply using this as an excuse for their 'profitability problems', said the head of Mitsui OSK Lines .
  • Iraqi port not ready for commercial use
    RESPONDING to what it says have been numerous inquiries on the status of the Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, the US Fifth Fleet's Maritime Liaison Office in Bahrain confirmed the port is now in coalition hands, but is not ready for commercial operations.
  • Bangladesh cargo rates to Europe rise 14% after war
    FREIGHT rates for Bangladeshi cargoes bound for ports in Europe have risen more than 14 per cent since the start of the Iraq war, shippers said.
  • No collision in Daya Bay incident
    THE owner of a Singapore-flagged tanker said yesterday that it was not involved in a collision with another tanker in an incident off China's southern coast in which a Filipino crewman died.
Air and Land Transport
  • US lawmakers propose aid for airlines, workers
    US House and Senate spending panels approved separate proposals for over US$3 billion in airline relief on Tuesday, that included help for unemployed workers and tied aid to limits on executive pay.
  • Delta, Northwest, Continental get alliance approval
  • Boeing plans to launch 7E7 by end '04
  • Air Canada seeks bankruptcy protection
  • French parliament gives nod to Air France privatisation
  • KLM slashes jobs to cut costs
Newbuilds
  • Confident owners continue container ship ordering spree
    ALTHOUGH there have not been many publicised contracts in the past fortnight, the newbuilding market is a busy place right now.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore may tighten port quarantine procedures
    SINGAPORE's cargo seaports may follow other Asian ports and tighten crew quarantine procedures in the wake of fears of the first case of severe acute respiratory syndrome on board a ship.
  • US steps up checks on foreign ships
    THE American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new precautions for commercial shipping and cruise ships entering the US from Sars hot-spots, including Singapore.
  • Flat liner trade no excuse for profit problems
    DESPITE a lacklustre liner business during the last year, many shipping companies are simply using this as an excuse for their 'profitability problems', said the head of Mitsui OSK Lines .
  • Iraqi port not ready for commercial use
    RESPONDING to what it says have been numerous inquiries on the status of the Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, the US Fifth Fleet's Maritime Liaison Office in Bahrain confirmed the port is now in coalition hands, but is not ready for commercial operations.
  • Bangladesh cargo rates to Europe rise 14% after war
    FREIGHT rates for Bangladeshi cargoes bound for ports in Europe have risen more than 14 per cent since the start of the Iraq war, shippers said.
  • No collision in Daya Bay incident
    THE owner of a Singapore-flagged tanker said yesterday that it was not involved in a collision with another tanker in an incident off China's southern coast in which a Filipino crewman died.
Air and Land Transport
  • US lawmakers propose aid for airlines, workers
    US House and Senate spending panels approved separate proposals for over US$3 billion in airline relief on Tuesday, that included help for unemployed workers and tied aid to limits on executive pay.
  • Delta, Northwest, Continental get alliance approval
  • Boeing plans to launch 7E7 by end '04
  • Air Canada seeks bankruptcy protection
  • French parliament gives nod to Air France privatisation
  • KLM slashes jobs to cut costs
Newbuilds
  • Confident owners continue container ship ordering spree
    ALTHOUGH there have not been many publicised contracts in the past fortnight, the newbuilding market is a busy place right now.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore may tighten port quarantine procedures
    SINGAPORE's cargo seaports may follow other Asian ports and tighten crew quarantine procedures in the wake of fears of the first case of severe acute respiratory syndrome on board a ship.
  • US steps up checks on foreign ships
    THE American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new precautions for commercial shipping and cruise ships entering the US from Sars hot-spots, including Singapore.
  • Flat liner trade no excuse for profit problems
    DESPITE a lacklustre liner business during the last year, many shipping companies are simply using this as an excuse for their 'profitability problems', said the head of Mitsui OSK Lines .
  • Iraqi port not ready for commercial use
    RESPONDING to what it says have been numerous inquiries on the status of the Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, the US Fifth Fleet's Maritime Liaison Office in Bahrain confirmed the port is now in coalition hands, but is not ready for commercial operations.
  • Bangladesh cargo rates to Europe rise 14% after war
    FREIGHT rates for Bangladeshi cargoes bound for ports in Europe have risen more than 14 per cent since the start of the Iraq war, shippers said.
  • No collision in Daya Bay incident
    THE owner of a Singapore-flagged tanker said yesterday that it was not involved in a collision with another tanker in an incident off China's southern coast in which a Filipino crewman died.
Air and Land Transport
  • US lawmakers propose aid for airlines, workers
    US House and Senate spending panels approved separate proposals for over US$3 billion in airline relief on Tuesday, that included help for unemployed workers and tied aid to limits on executive pay.
  • Delta, Northwest, Continental get alliance approval
  • Boeing plans to launch 7E7 by end '04
  • Air Canada seeks bankruptcy protection
  • French parliament gives nod to Air France privatisation
  • KLM slashes jobs to cut costs
Newbuilds
  • Confident owners continue container ship ordering spree
    ALTHOUGH there have not been many publicised contracts in the past fortnight, the newbuilding market is a busy place right now.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong sees trade value rise in February
  • Hong Kong, Ukraine ink maritime agreement
  • UTT betting on growth of China's chemical market
  • San Pedro raises terrorist threat level up a notch
  • TACA to raise reefer tariff
  • EGL buys MIF to aid expansion into apparel, Latin America
  • American to slash costs by US$1.8b to stave off bankruptcy
  • US carriers get DOT's blessing for alliance
  • Mick Fountain elected vice chairman of Cargo 2000

Exim Indiaweb site
  • IPBCC issues circular on addl WRP
  • Maersk Logistics named 'Best Logistics Service Provider-Sea freight' in Asia
  • India against RTAs raising trade barriers
  • Tracking system to ensure quality of seafood
  • India offers drugs to Rwanda
  • Icra report recommends corporatisation of Chennai Port
  • Coffee exports via Cochin Port up
  • 2 gantry cranes for VCTPL arriving on April 4
  • JN Port's scorecard: Over 1.9 million TEUs - Record performances by JNPCT and NSICT
  • Arvind Bhatnagar takes over as CGM, CONCOR, W. Region
  • Forex reserves fall by $ 97 million
  • Exim Policy neutralised by war uncertainties-IMC
  • Apply incentive to status holders with effect from April 1, 2002, urges Fieo chief - ...welcomes revised Exim Policy measures
  • Dollar account brings the glitter to gem, jewellery exporters' eyes
  • Export sops will cushion war impact: AIAI
  • Leather sector sees growth prospects
  • Keys to excelling in business explained
  • Exim Management Institute to hold workshop on Exim Policy on April 7
  • 3-day CII Banking Summit begins today

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • US distillate draw may halt slide in gasoil prices
  • Bears get more ammunition from US inventory data
  • African bunker market report from GAC
  • Montreal maintains meagre demand, prices steady
  • Suez soft to steady, limited gasoil avails
  • Cargo crash continues to affect Piraeus' numbers
  • Korean avails balk South East Asian trend
  • Nigerian oil output still shut in
  • US stock builds expected
  • New Saudi posted prices: Markets firm, ports busy
  • Bears return to take a chunk out of oil prices
  • Slack demand in soft Istanbul
  • Spring thaw sends gasoil prices tumbling
  • Rotterdam market falls with crude and barges
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents (Tuesday)

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Klaus-Dieter Peters is the new head of HHLA
  • «K» Line to order new car carriers
  • Air Canada files for bankruptcy protection
  • Pension fund provision affects Swiss Federal Railway results
  • Kühne & Nagel exceed previous year's figures

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Cruise tourists chose Norway
  • Northern Offshore saved for now
  • Record loss for Actinor


World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Lufthansa begins Frankfurt flights from Portland International Airport
  • Mitsui completing arrangements for leasing new LNG carrier
  • DOT reminds clock watchers to spring ahead on April 6
  • Seattle Tacoma Airport continues to ace FAA exam
  • Port Orchard, Washington firm nets $145 million Coast Guard contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Lloyd's battles reinsurers as it bounces back into profit
    A ROW has broken out between Lloyd's and six of the world's top reinsurers who have halted payouts on a policy that protects part of the central fund - the ultimate guarantee the market will honour its policies even if an insurer runs out of money.
  • Bonner reveals US seized guns in box security swoop
    A CONSIGNMENT of "automatic weapons" was intercepted and seized a few months ago as a result of anti-terrorist initiatives introduced in the aftermath of September 11, the US commissioner for customs and border protection has revealed, writes Rajesh Joshi.
  • Aid grain ships waiting for Umm Qasr all clear
    TWO bulkers loaded with grain are waiting to berth at Umm Qasr, the first commercial vessels to call at the Iraqi port since British forces took control, writes Janet Porter.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Fire at MHI Nagasaki
  • SARS: Cruise line skips Singapore
  • Thai cabinet endorses P&O award
  • SARS: Hanjin distributes masks
  • Korean shipping cos. earn less
  • SARS scare as seaman dies

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Growth for U.S. third-party market
    U.S. third-party, contract logistics business grew at a faster rate than the domestic economy in 2002 for the eighth consecutive year, according to an industry consultant.
  • S. Korea steps up hub port projects
    More berths to be added at the country's largest ports as part of a logistics hub plan.
  • Customs probes '24-hour' evasion
    Bonner: US Customs is investigating allegations that at least one steamship line is rerouting cargo to Canadian ports.
  • Collins to chair Port Security Caucus
  • KLM Cargo trims fuel surcharge
  • Credit upgrade for TPG
  • Schenker to open facility at Port of Tanjung Pelepas
  • June open for East Indian box terminal
  • Vector SCM chooses Descartes
  • RCT names Shea president
  • Emirates boosts Mid-East services
  • Hollings to ask for $1 billion for port security
  • U.S., Britain cooperate on Homeland Security

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Sustained weekly charter gains sees recovery spread to nearly all sectors
    Charter market momentum continues apace with all but two sectors strengthening in what is one of the largest weekly increases that the index has sustained since its inception.
  • Government mulls barriers for NZ coastal trade
    New Zealand Transport Minister Paul Swain has asked opponents of international carriers' involvement in NZ coastal trade to provide evidence for an investigation.
  • Israel Shipper's Council turns on sole detractor
  • Schenker opens PTP unit just-in-time
  • Grimaldi avoids Brazil woes, adds Euro/S.America capacity
  • Productivity slumps as Australian port volumes surge
  • Northport parent's profits soar 39%
  • Hanjin acts over SARS infection fears
  • Malaysia to tighten port security

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Mystery deepens over African storage tanker
    Nigerian firm claims responsibility for missing tanker, but no word on fate of crude onboard.
  • Weather blights Mulheim salvage
    Grounded vessel loses more cargo as weather hampers salvors' efforts.
  • FMC fines shipping $2.4m in 2002
    Commission penalizes 30 companies, ranging from small nvoccs up to the largest liner operators.
  • Cambodian-flag ship sinks
    Five crew missing after vessel goes down in Black Sea.
  • Bleak start for Stolt Offshore
    Losses continue at Stolt group's offshore shipping arm in first quarter.
  • Malaysian LNG newbuilding suffers fire at MHI
    Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries back in the spotlight with another vessel blaze.
  • Repsol due to get Prestige oil removal work
    Spanish ministers move to reassure on spill clean up and prevention.
  • Israel terminal handling charge on hold
    EMTA container lines defer extra cargo costs until further notice, pending anti-trust report.
  • Independence day dawns for BC Ferries
    Canadian ferry owner throws off state shackles and changes name to mark new era.
  • Washington Marine mulls options for PacifiCats
    Buyer of BC Ferries' unwanted ships has inside track on the vessels - it helped build them.
  • Ray Shipping in finance talks on Gdynia
    Meetings taking place Wednesday on loan and finance provision for Polish yard.
  • Taharoa Express to be towed to Japan
    Repairs to the NYK iron sand carrier disabled off New Zealand will be carried out back home.
  • Fisher tanker safe in Falmouth after engine failure
    UK owner's Forth Fisher was adrift off Cornwall until limited power restored.
  • Asian Progress II awaits further lightering
    ULCC will discharge in Taiwan before heading for permanent repairs.
  • Suez to stay open
    Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak has quashed any fears of traffic disruption at the Canal.
  • Interim profits ease at ASL Marine
    Recently listed Singaporean shipbuilder and charterer also sees big drop in first half revenue.
  • Heads role in PSA reshuffle
    Two high profile executive casualties as Singapore port operator unveils new top management.


American Shipperweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Daewoo begins second 4,100-TEU Canada Maritime vessel
  • Forwarders, shippers struggle with Atlantic space shortages
  • Senate bill targets gaps in maritime, supply chain security
  • U.S. DOT releases report on international freight moves
  • FMC reviews six OTI applications
  • Prologis names Sahling first VP
  • Schenker opens operations in malaysia's port of Tanjung Pelepas
  • Elvis undergoes change for Pakistani textile imports
  • Southern California ports go to higher alert level
  • Canada extends port divestiture program for three years

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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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