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November 3, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MPA issues new circular on piracy
    COINCIDING with record high pirate attacks in the Malacca and Singapore Straits, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has issued a new circular on piracy and armed robbery against ships.
  • EU relaxes state-aid rules for shipping
    THE European Union eased state-aid rules for shipping to prevent companies relocating outside the EU and protect the region's 33 per cent hold on the world's fleet.
  • British 'infected' cruise ship due to arrive in Gibraltar
    A cruise ship on which up to 500 British passengers have been struck down with a highly contagious stomach virus is expected to dock in Gibraltar today, a senior official from the P&O shipping company said on Saturday.
  • UK withdraws docking nod for polluted US fleet
    A controversial plan to dismantle polluted US ships in Britain was thrown into confusion on Friday after Britain's Environment Agency withdrew permission for them to dock.
  • 8 feared dead after ship sinks off Syria
    TWO major shipping casualties were reported last week with one seaman killed and another injured and at least eight people missing, presumed drowned.
Air and Land Transport
  • S-EA seeing pick-up in air traffic amid economic recovery
    SOUTH-east Asia, which bore the brunt of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, is seeing a strong pick-up in air traffic on the back of a regional economic recovery, according to Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
  • Regional airlines have role: Iata
  • All Nippon Airways back in the black
  • Log Book
Dockyard
  • Ageing tanker market to keep yards busy
    AS ever American Bureau of Shipping president and CEO Robert Somerville gave a typically outspoken address at the First Annual Tanker Operator Conference in Piraeus, Greece.
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    IT is no surprise that the prices for dry bulk tonnage have continued to rise with a couple of 1995 built panamax bulkers reported sold.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MPA issues new circular on piracy
    COINCIDING with record high pirate attacks in the Malacca and Singapore Straits, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has issued a new circular on piracy and armed robbery against ships.
  • EU relaxes state-aid rules for shipping
    THE European Union eased state-aid rules for shipping to prevent companies relocating outside the EU and protect the region's 33 per cent hold on the world's fleet.
  • British 'infected' cruise ship due to arrive in Gibraltar
    A cruise ship on which up to 500 British passengers have been struck down with a highly contagious stomach virus is expected to dock in Gibraltar today, a senior official from the P&O shipping company said on Saturday.
  • UK withdraws docking nod for polluted US fleet
    A controversial plan to dismantle polluted US ships in Britain was thrown into confusion on Friday after Britain's Environment Agency withdrew permission for them to dock.
  • 8 feared dead after ship sinks off Syria
    TWO major shipping casualties were reported last week with one seaman killed and another injured and at least eight people missing, presumed drowned.
Air and Land Transport
  • S-EA seeing pick-up in air traffic amid economic recovery
    SOUTH-east Asia, which bore the brunt of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, is seeing a strong pick-up in air traffic on the back of a regional economic recovery, according to Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
  • Regional airlines have role: Iata
  • All Nippon Airways back in the black
  • Log Book
Dockyard
  • Ageing tanker market to keep yards busy
    AS ever American Bureau of Shipping president and CEO Robert Somerville gave a typically outspoken address at the First Annual Tanker Operator Conference in Piraeus, Greece.
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    IT is no surprise that the prices for dry bulk tonnage have continued to rise with a couple of 1995 built panamax bulkers reported sold.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MPA issues new circular on piracy
    COINCIDING with record high pirate attacks in the Malacca and Singapore Straits, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has issued a new circular on piracy and armed robbery against ships.
  • EU relaxes state-aid rules for shipping
    THE European Union eased state-aid rules for shipping to prevent companies relocating outside the EU and protect the region's 33 per cent hold on the world's fleet.
  • British 'infected' cruise ship due to arrive in Gibraltar
    A cruise ship on which up to 500 British passengers have been struck down with a highly contagious stomach virus is expected to dock in Gibraltar today, a senior official from the P&O shipping company said on Saturday.
  • UK withdraws docking nod for polluted US fleet
    A controversial plan to dismantle polluted US ships in Britain was thrown into confusion on Friday after Britain's Environment Agency withdrew permission for them to dock.
  • 8 feared dead after ship sinks off Syria
    TWO major shipping casualties were reported last week with one seaman killed and another injured and at least eight people missing, presumed drowned.
Air and Land Transport
  • S-EA seeing pick-up in air traffic amid economic recovery
    SOUTH-east Asia, which bore the brunt of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, is seeing a strong pick-up in air traffic on the back of a regional economic recovery, according to Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
  • Regional airlines have role: Iata
  • All Nippon Airways back in the black
  • Log Book
Dockyard
  • Ageing tanker market to keep yards busy
    AS ever American Bureau of Shipping president and CEO Robert Somerville gave a typically outspoken address at the First Annual Tanker Operator Conference in Piraeus, Greece.
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    IT is no surprise that the prices for dry bulk tonnage have continued to rise with a couple of 1995 built panamax bulkers reported sold.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MPA issues new circular on piracy
    COINCIDING with record high pirate attacks in the Malacca and Singapore Straits, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has issued a new circular on piracy and armed robbery against ships.
  • EU relaxes state-aid rules for shipping
    THE European Union eased state-aid rules for shipping to prevent companies relocating outside the EU and protect the region's 33 per cent hold on the world's fleet.
  • British 'infected' cruise ship due to arrive in Gibraltar
    A cruise ship on which up to 500 British passengers have been struck down with a highly contagious stomach virus is expected to dock in Gibraltar today, a senior official from the P&O shipping company said on Saturday.
  • UK withdraws docking nod for polluted US fleet
    A controversial plan to dismantle polluted US ships in Britain was thrown into confusion on Friday after Britain's Environment Agency withdrew permission for them to dock.
  • 8 feared dead after ship sinks off Syria
    TWO major shipping casualties were reported last week with one seaman killed and another injured and at least eight people missing, presumed drowned.
Air and Land Transport
  • S-EA seeing pick-up in air traffic amid economic recovery
    SOUTH-east Asia, which bore the brunt of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, is seeing a strong pick-up in air traffic on the back of a regional economic recovery, according to Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
  • Regional airlines have role: Iata
  • All Nippon Airways back in the black
  • Log Book
Dockyard
  • Ageing tanker market to keep yards busy
    AS ever American Bureau of Shipping president and CEO Robert Somerville gave a typically outspoken address at the First Annual Tanker Operator Conference in Piraeus, Greece.
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    IT is no surprise that the prices for dry bulk tonnage have continued to rise with a couple of 1995 built panamax bulkers reported sold.

Sched Netweb site
  • SITC begins new southern China services
  • Asia/West Coast SA discussion Forum to increase rates
  • Chengdu to develop logistics centres
  • Italian job for Kuehne and Nagel
  • ICTSI calls for tenders to expand Polish operation
  • IRA Far East, Middle East rate hike in December
  • New containers get smart over security
  • Cargo steady as SIA returns to profit
  • Polar ties up Swiss WorldCargo in capacity deal
  • Changi facelift aimed at boosting hub status
  • Emirates signs finance deal for two more planes

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MoS proposes slew of fiscal & policy sops to develop coastal shipping
  • Funds will be no constraint, assures Sinha
  • GAC India launches direct consolidation service to East Mediterranean - Direct weekly sailing from Nhava Sheva significantly reduces transit time & cost
  • Exporters will have to upgrade supply chain management systems: IIFT Dean - Conforming to US Bio-terrorism Act
  • Dubai's e-warehouse receipts system to benefit Indian commodity traders
  • Bangalore-based software exports to grow by 35 per cent
  • India several notches above China in business competitiveness: Report
  • STC in talks with Egypt for sale of 60,000 tonnes of wheat
  • Ports sector may soon open up for insurance firms
  • Vizag Port's traffic target for 2003-04 revised to 46.5 m tonnes
  • 5-man panel to suggest steps to improve Kolkata Port's performance
  • RCT-Vadodara receives 1st MSC-dedicated import container train from MICT
  • Concessional export credit for 6 months more
  • Aluminium production up in April-Sept. 2003
  • Minimum support price for wheat may be frozen
  • New DG (Safeguards) appointed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2003
  • Brazilian market update
  • New Bominflot Office in Shanghai
  • Korean buyers and suppliers play chicken
  • The Rock shuts down as high winds make deliveries impossible
  • Rotterdam steady since yesterday PM
  • DNVPS hits back at bunker alert criticism

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2003
  • DHL appoints new senior management team
  • IRISL takes delivery of first of six boxships from Akers
  • Swiss WorldCargo Announces Extensive Agreement with Polar Air Cargo
  • Kaindl: Transferring timber from trucks to trains
  • Frans Maas extends network to Tunisia

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2003
  • ISPS action needed now
  • Waxholm order to Norway
  • Tonnage tax important for Swedish shipping

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2003
  • MARAD scrap ships hit snag on way to U.K.
    British Environmental Agency says authorizations are invalid
  • PVA security plan approved
    Alternative way to meet MTSA requirements
  • Tenix Defense delivers SAR vessel to Phillipines
    Fifth of six vessel series

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2003
  • Port of Portland marks arrival of new car carrying vessel
  • Rail intermodal traffic continues record-breaking ways
  • Top Hanjin Shipping employees earn visit to home office
  • New rules mean more for oil pollution victims
  • Concorde supersonic aircraft heading to Seattle museum

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Virus attacks 400 on board P&O cruiseship
    ABOUT 400 Britons on board P&O Cruises' Aurora have been hit by an outbreak of gastroenteritis, threatening to disrupt the three-year-old vessel's 17-night Mediterranean cruise.
  • Lloyd's axes Goshawk syndicate 102
    LLOYD'S franchise board has acted dramatically to underline its commitment to a profitable market by calling a halt to business at the lossmaking syndicate managed by the Goshawk group.
  • Sudden block on ghost ships coming to UK
    PLANS to scrap 13 contaminated US naval reserve vessels at a Teesside breaking yard were thrown into turmoil on Friday, after a government U-turn saw it withdraw the licence that made the deal possible.
  • Petrobulk ship cleared after Korean search
    SOUTH Korea has given the all-clear to Petrobulk-managed bulk carrier Athena , which was boarded on Thursday on suspicion of carrying Islamic terrorists, write David Osler and Nigel Lowry.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2003
  • Massive investment for Shenzhen
    CHINA Merchants Holdings International of Hong Kong is planning to spend CNY8Bn ($966M) over the next four years to upgrade its container terminals in western Shenzhen in the Pearl River Delta in south China. The move follows Beijing's approval to dredge the 20km Tonggu Channel leading from Hong Kong waters
  • UK ports scheme combats accidents
    SIX northern UK ports - Teesport, Hartlepool, Tyne, Sunderland, Blyth and Seaham - are partners in a new safety initiative aimed at reducing the number of major injuries by 10%.... Full story
  • Kirchner opens Madryn cruise dream
    ARGENTINE president N'stor Kirchner officially opened the refurbished and expanded cruise vessel facilities at the Patagonian city of Puerto Madryn this afternoon.... Full story
  • DFDS gives Immingham a $200M boost
    THE first of five large ro-ros for DFDS's North Sea services has entered service as part of a $200M investment being made by the group to upgrade its routes.... Full story
  • Ghost ships may not arrive
    THE UK's Environment Agency has admitted that modification of an existing Able UK licence to break up ships is invalid, meaning the ghost ships may have to go back.... Full story
  • Liberia confirms LISCR contract
    THE transitional government of Liberia does not plan to alter its contract with the US-based managers of its shipping register.... Full story
  • Accident probes 'a mess': de Ruiter
  • Malta's yards hope for fresh start
  • Aurora passengers' slow recovery
  • W African consolidation continues
  • Clémenceau mess to end soon
  • Ship finance through the local bank
  • Senegal gives Emeraude ultimatum
  • Samho concludes wage agreement
  • Piracy attacks claim more lives
  • Bunker executives found guilty

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2003
  • 'Smart' container, or dumb idea?
    While U.S. Customs chief Robert C. Bonner calls for containers that can outsmart terrorists, a new in-box sensor system challenges low-cost solutions now favored by shippers, carriers.
  • U.S. international air cargo falls
    Dismal results in trans-Atlantic and Latin American markets offset modest growth on domestic and trans-Pacific routes.
  • Northbound Latin America rates rise
    Importers pinched by capacity shortage as perishable season heats up.
  • Customs chief wants containers to outsmart terrorists
  • Electronic filing rules still pending
  • Indonesia leads record piracy attacks
  • Coast Guard sets AIS meetings
  • At Air Cargo Americas: Security roils Miami trade role
  • London airfreight hub braces for strike
  • USF Corp. operating income flat
  • Miami bidding for Latin free-trade hub
  • 'Rare' strike threat at Indian port
  • Merger for Canadian project forwarders

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2003
  • Return to EU flags to continue, says ECSA
    EU guidelines on state aid adopted in 1997 have already encouraged a significant transfer of tonnage to EU flags, but new guidelines will continue the process, developing member-states' 'maritime clusters'.
  • Bulker rates drive Australian grain into boxes
    Australian grain exporters have flagged a huge shift to containerised shipments, as runaway dry-bulk charter rates price their favoured Panamax, Handmax and Handysize tonnage out of reach.
  • Canada's Coast Guard called to arms
    A Canadian Senate committee has called for an armed, 'muscular' Coast Guard to protect Canada's three coastlines and key inland shipping corridors like the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
  • Toll torpedoes Mainfreight's Owens takeover
  • Overnight intermodal service to start between Rotterdam and Worms
  • Wilhelmshaven deepwater port advances a stage
  • TT Club says Typhoon Maemi claims will not exceed US$25 million
  • Container manifests becoming US political issue
  • West Coast imports boost Canadian Pacific Railway intermodal revenues

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2003
  • Pushing the problem
    New Bimco boss Tung sees EU reforms as wrong blueprint.
  • Smooth sailing on Maracaibo
    Key Venezuelan shipping lane back in business after lost anchor recovered.
  • Halloween hold-up for ghost fleet
    New UK red-tape threat to scrapping of US ships.
  • Varun on the up
    Indian tanker and gas carrier owner has increased profits in first half, despite higher costs.
  • NY ferry captain stressed out
    Lawyer says focus problems nix help with death probe.
  • Angelicoussis bags second LNG ship
    Greek owner ups gas newbuilding tally at Daewoo.
  • BP orders first VLGCs
    Oil major feeds its $3bn newbuilding habit with $240m deal with Mitsubishi.
  • Sembcorp suffers from repair slump
    Singapore group blames SARS and boom for keeping ships away from drydocks.
  • Precious buys again
    Thai bulker owner purchases only its second ship in six years from Japanese company.
  • Virus strikes P&O Cruises' Aurora
    Piraeus ban on passengers coming ashore as one quarter suffer symptoms of mystery illness.
  • Strong rates boost Coscol
    Ro-ro and heavy lift arm of China's Cosco ups nine-month profit in healthy market.
  • Scottish unions slam Superfast
    Greek ferry operator faces campaign against lack of British jobs.
  • Crewman dead in collision near Shanghai
    North Korean cargo vessel and Chinese tanker clash in lower Yangtze.
  • Evergreen bang on target
    Boxship giant will easily surpass last year's profit despite struggling on an operating level.
  • Petrobulk ship caught in Al Qaeda sting
    Greek owner's Athena inspected in New Zealand and South Korea over suspected terror links.
  • Boxship costs dent Samudera
    Extra costs at containership operations sees third quarter net profits soften at Indonesian owner.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2003
  • Asia/Europe carriers confirm four-step rate increases next year
  • Tropical Shipping report lower profit, rates
  • New World Alliance considers suspending Pacific loop
  • U.S. international air freight traffic down for sixth consecutive month
  • Swiss WorldCargo takes space on Polar Air's Asia, U.S. freighters
  • USDA seeks comments on proposed origin rules for meat, produce
  • Yantian terminal tests secure container program
  • Steel coalition calls for elimination of tariffs

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
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
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 informanoSponsored Article
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
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
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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 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
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
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
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
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
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
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
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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