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BRIEFS

October 3, 2003

Shipping Times

Shipping News

NYK chief upbeat about year ahead
A favourable year lies ahead for shipping despite global uncertainties, according to an upbeat assessment by the president of Japan's largest shipping line, Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
Exxon may have to pay more for Valdez spill
EXXON Mobil Corp may have to pay further damages of up to US$100 million as the oil spill from its Exxon Valdez tanker in Alaska 14 years ago continues to harm the environment, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Navigational aids need replacing: Fuzhou officials
CHINESE port officials claim all navigational aids in the south eastern port of Fuzhou, where Singapore's PSA Corporation operates two terminals, have broken down.
P&O Nedlloyd to withdraw from Europe-W Africa trade
ANGLO-Dutch container shipping line P&O Nedlloyd has announced it will withdraw from the Europe-West Africa trade by the end of this year to focus on the Asia-West Africa trade.
New Gold Star service
INTRA-Asia carrier Gold Star Line will launch a new direct service from Indonesia via Singapore and Port Klang to Bombay next week.

Air and Land Transport

Accord fails to address European overcapacity
AIR France's acquisition of the Dutch carrier KLM marks a milestone in the consolidation of European civil aviation, but a reduction of the sector's chronic overcapacity is unlikely without major restructuring, analysts say.
Asian airlines' recovery in full swing: Abacus
US panel clears unscreened cargo in passenger flights
jetBlue to start services at Boston's Logan airport
S Korea, Qatar sign air services accord
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Seller of oil cargo wins suit against buyer
A recent judgment in England is a timely reminder to buyers of cargoes of oil to take a closer look at the terms of their sale and purchase contracts or risk having their defence thrown out.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE first vessel in Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corp 103-strong containership fleet has achieved compliance with the new strict International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

NYK chief upbeat about year ahead
A favourable year lies ahead for shipping despite global uncertainties, according to an upbeat assessment by the president of Japan's largest shipping line, Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
Exxon may have to pay more for Valdez spill
EXXON Mobil Corp may have to pay further damages of up to US$100 million as the oil spill from its Exxon Valdez tanker in Alaska 14 years ago continues to harm the environment, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Navigational aids need replacing: Fuzhou officials
CHINESE port officials claim all navigational aids in the south eastern port of Fuzhou, where Singapore's PSA Corporation operates two terminals, have broken down.
P&O Nedlloyd to withdraw from Europe-W Africa trade
ANGLO-Dutch container shipping line P&O Nedlloyd has announced it will withdraw from the Europe-West Africa trade by the end of this year to focus on the Asia-West Africa trade.
New Gold Star service
INTRA-Asia carrier Gold Star Line will launch a new direct service from Indonesia via Singapore and Port Klang to Bombay next week.

Air and Land Transport

Accord fails to address European overcapacity
AIR France's acquisition of the Dutch carrier KLM marks a milestone in the consolidation of European civil aviation, but a reduction of the sector's chronic overcapacity is unlikely without major restructuring, analysts say.
Asian airlines' recovery in full swing: Abacus
US panel clears unscreened cargo in passenger flights
jetBlue to start services at Boston's Logan airport
S Korea, Qatar sign air services accord
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Seller of oil cargo wins suit against buyer
A recent judgment in England is a timely reminder to buyers of cargoes of oil to take a closer look at the terms of their sale and purchase contracts or risk having their defence thrown out.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE first vessel in Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corp 103-strong containership fleet has achieved compliance with the new strict International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

NYK chief upbeat about year ahead
A favourable year lies ahead for shipping despite global uncertainties, according to an upbeat assessment by the president of Japan's largest shipping line, Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
Exxon may have to pay more for Valdez spill
EXXON Mobil Corp may have to pay further damages of up to US$100 million as the oil spill from its Exxon Valdez tanker in Alaska 14 years ago continues to harm the environment, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Navigational aids need replacing: Fuzhou officials
CHINESE port officials claim all navigational aids in the south eastern port of Fuzhou, where Singapore's PSA Corporation operates two terminals, have broken down.
P&O Nedlloyd to withdraw from Europe-W Africa trade
ANGLO-Dutch container shipping line P&O Nedlloyd has announced it will withdraw from the Europe-West Africa trade by the end of this year to focus on the Asia-West Africa trade.
New Gold Star service
INTRA-Asia carrier Gold Star Line will launch a new direct service from Indonesia via Singapore and Port Klang to Bombay next week.

Air and Land Transport

Accord fails to address European overcapacity
AIR France's acquisition of the Dutch carrier KLM marks a milestone in the consolidation of European civil aviation, but a reduction of the sector's chronic overcapacity is unlikely without major restructuring, analysts say.
Asian airlines' recovery in full swing: Abacus
US panel clears unscreened cargo in passenger flights
jetBlue to start services at Boston's Logan airport
S Korea, Qatar sign air services accord
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Seller of oil cargo wins suit against buyer
A recent judgment in England is a timely reminder to buyers of cargoes of oil to take a closer look at the terms of their sale and purchase contracts or risk having their defence thrown out.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE first vessel in Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corp 103-strong containership fleet has achieved compliance with the new strict International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

NYK chief upbeat about year ahead
A favourable year lies ahead for shipping despite global uncertainties, according to an upbeat assessment by the president of Japan's largest shipping line, Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
Exxon may have to pay more for Valdez spill
EXXON Mobil Corp may have to pay further damages of up to US$100 million as the oil spill from its Exxon Valdez tanker in Alaska 14 years ago continues to harm the environment, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Navigational aids need replacing: Fuzhou officials
CHINESE port officials claim all navigational aids in the south eastern port of Fuzhou, where Singapore's PSA Corporation operates two terminals, have broken down.
P&O Nedlloyd to withdraw from Europe-W Africa trade
ANGLO-Dutch container shipping line P&O Nedlloyd has announced it will withdraw from the Europe-West Africa trade by the end of this year to focus on the Asia-West Africa trade.
New Gold Star service
INTRA-Asia carrier Gold Star Line will launch a new direct service from Indonesia via Singapore and Port Klang to Bombay next week.

Air and Land Transport

Accord fails to address European overcapacity
AIR France's acquisition of the Dutch carrier KLM marks a milestone in the consolidation of European civil aviation, but a reduction of the sector's chronic overcapacity is unlikely without major restructuring, analysts say.
Asian airlines' recovery in full swing: Abacus
US panel clears unscreened cargo in passenger flights
jetBlue to start services at Boston's Logan airport
S Korea, Qatar sign air services accord
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Seller of oil cargo wins suit against buyer
A recent judgment in England is a timely reminder to buyers of cargoes of oil to take a closer look at the terms of their sale and purchase contracts or risk having their defence thrown out.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE first vessel in Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corp 103-strong containership fleet has achieved compliance with the new strict International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

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MOL opens office in Hangzhou Evergreen ship first to receive ISSC from China's CR HK maritime industry promoted in Japan Kintetsu enters into SA partnership with Kuehne and Nagel Hamburg Sud to supplant Columbus and Crowley American brands Eimskip buys into Greybox to control costs Additional security funding required at US ports, says Oakland Menlo appoints new South America ocean manager Menzies wins more contracts in Australia Polar names Globe Air Cargo as GSA in Belgium and Luxembourg Newark notches up 75th anniversary IATA rolls out worldwide safety audit programme Eagle standardises salesforce.com to fraction of CRM cost

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Pakistan wants to import more Indian tea: PTA Throughput at Vizag Port rises to 23.93 m tonnes in H1 - Ore Handling Complex sets 2 new records Retired piece-rated port workers to get higher pension Kolkata Port can become a hub for inland water transport: KoPT Chairman Seaports-highways interface sought CII survey sees sustained growth of manufacturing sector in Q 3 Jaitley okays 15 technical collaboration deals Finance Ministry eases term loan repayment rules for textile industry Depreciation of dollar may affect exports: RBI Dy Governor Tirupur knitwear exporters' move draws Minister's attention Policy on laying of gas pipelines ready: Naik BG Group drops plan to supply LNG into India DCI registers 59.36 pc growth in net profit, highest ever income RBI data reveals 12 pc rise in exports during Q1 Bhavin Kadakia appointed SEO of Maharashtra govt

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Vancouver firm but still competitive Lukoil-FTS/Hofftrans to develop Rotterdam terminal A partnership between Lukoil Benelux, a subsidiary of the Russian oil major Lukoil and FTS/Hofftrans, one of the biggest barge operators in the ARA region, has been selected to be the new operator of the former SITA-terminal in Rotterdam Botlek. The new operators have plans that should improve and expand bunkering infrastructure. ARA markets firm since this morning Electricity and sentiment keep Japan buoyant Singapore traders bullish despite high fuel oil stocks There has been no let-up in Singapore this week as the market has traded higher day by day, taking its lead from a firm crude market. Local suppliers and traders reported another rise in cargo and bunker prices today, seemingly little affected by the fact that on-shore stocks of fuel oil rose again over the past week to stand at a 2-year high. Italian gas oil responds to regional gains as IFOs fall off Brazilian market update Rotterdam: Fuel oil steady, distillates firm

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Basel EuroAirport: Gion-Pieder Pfister to head cargo business Ecu-Line in Casablanca Menzies wins two more contracts in Australia EWS poised for Chunnel service Kintetsu World Express to partner Kuehne & Nagel

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Russian icebreaker to assist in Great Belt Commission propose massive infrastructure venture on land and at sea ResidenSea to sell "The World"

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Fuel cell research contract FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) reports that it has received a new $954,000 contract award for participation in the U.S. Navy Marine Fuel Cell Technology Verification--Trainer Program. EU tanker ban enacted Rules take effect October 21

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Corps evaluating Port Astoria bid to fill wetlands for new construction Oregon governor names pair to state economic development board Foreign Trade Zone seminar set for October 16, in Tumwater NASSCO begins work on first T-AKE ship for MSC Evergreen gains ISSC registry for container vessel UNI ACTIVE

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VLCCs slip out of shipping's bull run CHARTER rates for very large crude carriers have plummeted this week to half their value as demand for cargoes dries up and Middle East production falls. Drewery predicts grim times for tanker market "THE BEST is behind us and the correction in the freight markets is here to stay." Containership rates still have room to grow CONTAINERSHIP charter rates have plenty more upside potential, brokers believe, despite the huge orderbook which now stands at around a third of the existing fleet. No let-up expected in rise of dry bulk freight market AThere appears no end in sight for record dry bulk freight rates, say analysts, writes Namrata Nadkarni.

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Bush signs maritime security budget PRESIDENT Bush yesterday signed the first budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which will receive $37.6Bn for 2004. For port security, the budget includes $14M for the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT, more than doubling the DHS's partnerships with foreign manufacturers and importers to protect their supply chains from potential terrorist threats. Santos contract under investigation THE former head of Brazil's largest port authority has been fined for his role in an "off the books" contract.... Full story Chennai digs deeper THE Indian east-coast port of Chennai is being dredged after a gap of 17 years to deepen the draught in the century-old inner harbour to improve vessel manoeuvring.... Full story Cooks start strait talking A wildcat strike by cooks and stewards on the Cook Strait ferry Arahura this week disrupted travel plans for hundreds of passengers.... Full story NYK head calls for decentralisation NYK president Takao Kusakari has called on his staff to support the decentralisation of the company.... Full story Operators angry over bunker delays A sudden surge in demand for bunkers at Durban has left ship operators angry at delays or having to divert vessels to Richards Bay and elsewhere.... Full story Jordan turns down Israeli request Emeraude files for bankruptcy Israel faces long weekend of strikes UK agency approves ghost ship move Single-hull ban just 20 days away Dry freight rate records tumble Tsavliris pessimistic over Pappas Human element in the spotlight P&O insists its ships are safe No threat to Kuehne & Nagel tie-up

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Industry group gives TSA air-cargo security recommendations But airlines, freight forwarders, and security companies don't want screening of cargo on passenger aircraft. ILA, employers recess talks Union leaders turned down an initial wage proposal by employers at Atlantic and Gulf ports, but don't foresee a strike. Netherlands looks to head off more longshore protests at Rotterdam The Dutch government seeks talks with union dockworkers in a bid to head off further protests at the Port of Rotterdam over European Union plans to deregulate port labor. Alitalia to join cargo sales joint venture FedEx Express upgrades Tokyo service Puzzling China move on Qingdao expansion Lloyd Triestino adds third China sailing India reviewing port tariffs U.S. Corps of Engineers reorganizing Hassett Air Express appoints Halkerston Polar shifts India flights to Liege Target Logistics reverses loss Teekay completes Skaugen buy

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Hauliers say Maut to be delayed until April at the earliest Hauliers and logistics companies operating in Germany expect the truck road toll system, Maut, will be further delayed after the transport minister meets with the toll collector this weekend. Vessel shortage eats into feeder operators' profits Increasing charter rates and a shortage of ships will hit the profits of feeder operators who are unlikely to own the vessels they operate according to one Asian carrier. Claims of Jordan snub to Israel 'not correct' says Shippers' Council Transport for all in the new Europe Deregulation lets publicly-owned Mizushima award container terminal lease Strike at JNPT leaves containers stranded Confusion as two bidders claim Qingdao Phase IV victory SembCorp denys Kuehne & Nagel split Docenave sees Buenos Aires-Fortaleza route growing Lykes enters ANZ-North America trade

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Stena backs ice-class fever Swedish owner confirms details of aframax newbuildings. Skaugen set for $60m boost Lightering joint venture with Teekay set to prove seriously lucrative. IST builds stake in Baltic Shipyard Investor's control of St Petersburg yard is first step to forming Russian shipbuilding holding company. Samudera in for the long haul Indonesian owner wants a bigger slice of Chinese, Indian and Middle East box business. Mahart sell off imminent Hungarian national line expected to fetch at least $35m in privatisation sale. BP ditches Nordic American charters But other owners said to be circling suezmax trio. Krasnoye on the up Russian shipbuilder building revenues and profits in 2003. Total buys into Shell LNG terminal Oil majors mucking in together as battle for first gas into Mexico intensifies. Cyprus and Malta ship-shape by 2004 Transport ministers say fleets will be up to scratch when countries join EU next May. Arisons sell Carnival shares Micky and Ted pocket $3.75m from latest disposal of cruise group's stock. Aker MTW adds four more boxships German yard to split domestic order with sister shipbuilder Aker Warnow. Imabari family homes raked by gunfire Shipyard chief Toshiyuki Higaki and son get menacing wake-up call. Residents to buy floating resort vessel The World's wealthy apartment owners like it so much they're buying the company. Precious pays off bondholders Thai bulker owner books profit by striking deal with investors. Court beckons for Navstar 1 crew Crew of tanker suspected of smuggling Iraq crude face potential life sentences. NOL bolsters management Temasek director Gan Chee Yen (right) joins board of Singapore flagship carrier.

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OCTOBER 2, 2003
Evergreen, Lloyd Triestino and partner to launch new Asia/Med link First Evergreen group complies with IMO security code Ship's engineer pleads guilty to criminal dumping charges U.S. State Department issues "caution" with maritime citation Sea Star Line promotes Semko to VP administration U.S. Customs raises airport fees EC issues blueprint for 222-billion-euro transport network EU Parliament adopts rail liberalization measures TMM buys Mexrail stake back from Kansas City Southern Bush enacts temporary transportation funding measure Cleaner locomotive to move rail cars at Chevron site C.H. Robinson acquires German forwarder Customs fees extended six months Kuehne & Nagel partners with Kintetsu in Latin America Menlo Worldwide Forwarding names ocean manager, South America Homeland Security receives 2004 funding FDA readies shippers for new food safety import rules Doornink retires from MTMC Dole Packaged Foods picks INTTRA-Link software for Asian units EGL picks salesforce.com software to manage customer data

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Haifa

The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%

Hong Kong

Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)

EDITORIAL

Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform

Genoa

The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre

CRUISES

NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas

Miami

The agreements include options to purchase the naval units

CRUISES

Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand

Miami/Trieste

Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

SHIPPING

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

Ismailia

In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

TRADE

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.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

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

LOGISTICS

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Leghorn

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

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

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

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%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems

SHIPPING

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

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

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

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

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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.

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

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

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

"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

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

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

COMPANIES

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

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

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