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April 4, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Gulf Agency gets massive UN food aid contract
    GEARING up for what the United Nations World Food Programme says will likely be the largest humanitarian operation in history, the Gulf Agency Company is awaiting the first of what will be an onslaught of ships carrying humanitarian aid for Iraq.
  • Nurses posted at cruise centre to screen arrivals
    SINGAPORE's health authority has officially expanded passenger screening to include cruise arrivals in its battle to contain the alarming spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome .
  • PTP free trade zone gets new tenant
    MALAYSIA's Port of Tanjung Pelepas free trade zone will get a boost in the next week, with the opening of a new facility for German third party logistics company Schenker.
  • 5 missing after ship sinks in Black Sea
    FIVE Russian and Ukrainian sailors were missing in the Black Sea off Turkey's northern coast on Wednesday after their ship capsized and sank in bad weather, Anatolia news agency reported.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airlines urge EU to ease rules for them to cut flights
    AIRLINES are stepping up pressure on the European Union to allow them more flexibility in slashing services as the outbreak of a deadly virus spurs deeper cost-cutting, global airline body Iata said on Wednesday.
  • THAI may reschedule night flights
  • Qantas crew can refuse flights to hotspots
  • US$3.2b aid to airlines too much: White House
  • Boeing deliveries down 35% in Q1
  • KLM to decide on French or British partner this year
Admiralty Casebook
  • Importer not liable for carrier's unpaid freight, demurrage
    THE English Commercial Court last week ruled that a local importer's liability to pay freight and demurrage turned on whether it was a party to the bill of lading contracts and not a special agreement between it and the carrier for reduced freight and demurrage rates.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    WHARF Holdings, the parent of Hong Kong container terminal operator Modern Terminals, posted a one-fifth decline in second-half profit, dragged down by provisions for a decline in the value of its properties.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Gulf Agency gets massive UN food aid contract
    GEARING up for what the United Nations World Food Programme says will likely be the largest humanitarian operation in history, the Gulf Agency Company is awaiting the first of what will be an onslaught of ships carrying humanitarian aid for Iraq.
  • Nurses posted at cruise centre to screen arrivals
    SINGAPORE's health authority has officially expanded passenger screening to include cruise arrivals in its battle to contain the alarming spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome .
  • PTP free trade zone gets new tenant
    MALAYSIA's Port of Tanjung Pelepas free trade zone will get a boost in the next week, with the opening of a new facility for German third party logistics company Schenker.
  • 5 missing after ship sinks in Black Sea
    FIVE Russian and Ukrainian sailors were missing in the Black Sea off Turkey's northern coast on Wednesday after their ship capsized and sank in bad weather, Anatolia news agency reported.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airlines urge EU to ease rules for them to cut flights
    AIRLINES are stepping up pressure on the European Union to allow them more flexibility in slashing services as the outbreak of a deadly virus spurs deeper cost-cutting, global airline body Iata said on Wednesday.
  • THAI may reschedule night flights
  • Qantas crew can refuse flights to hotspots
  • US$3.2b aid to airlines too much: White House
  • Boeing deliveries down 35% in Q1
  • KLM to decide on French or British partner this year
Admiralty Casebook
  • Importer not liable for carrier's unpaid freight, demurrage
    THE English Commercial Court last week ruled that a local importer's liability to pay freight and demurrage turned on whether it was a party to the bill of lading contracts and not a special agreement between it and the carrier for reduced freight and demurrage rates.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    WHARF Holdings, the parent of Hong Kong container terminal operator Modern Terminals, posted a one-fifth decline in second-half profit, dragged down by provisions for a decline in the value of its properties.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Gulf Agency gets massive UN food aid contract
    GEARING up for what the United Nations World Food Programme says will likely be the largest humanitarian operation in history, the Gulf Agency Company is awaiting the first of what will be an onslaught of ships carrying humanitarian aid for Iraq.
  • Nurses posted at cruise centre to screen arrivals
    SINGAPORE's health authority has officially expanded passenger screening to include cruise arrivals in its battle to contain the alarming spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome .
  • PTP free trade zone gets new tenant
    MALAYSIA's Port of Tanjung Pelepas free trade zone will get a boost in the next week, with the opening of a new facility for German third party logistics company Schenker.
  • 5 missing after ship sinks in Black Sea
    FIVE Russian and Ukrainian sailors were missing in the Black Sea off Turkey's northern coast on Wednesday after their ship capsized and sank in bad weather, Anatolia news agency reported.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airlines urge EU to ease rules for them to cut flights
    AIRLINES are stepping up pressure on the European Union to allow them more flexibility in slashing services as the outbreak of a deadly virus spurs deeper cost-cutting, global airline body Iata said on Wednesday.
  • THAI may reschedule night flights
  • Qantas crew can refuse flights to hotspots
  • US$3.2b aid to airlines too much: White House
  • Boeing deliveries down 35% in Q1
  • KLM to decide on French or British partner this year
Admiralty Casebook
  • Importer not liable for carrier's unpaid freight, demurrage
    THE English Commercial Court last week ruled that a local importer's liability to pay freight and demurrage turned on whether it was a party to the bill of lading contracts and not a special agreement between it and the carrier for reduced freight and demurrage rates.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    WHARF Holdings, the parent of Hong Kong container terminal operator Modern Terminals, posted a one-fifth decline in second-half profit, dragged down by provisions for a decline in the value of its properties.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Gulf Agency gets massive UN food aid contract
    GEARING up for what the United Nations World Food Programme says will likely be the largest humanitarian operation in history, the Gulf Agency Company is awaiting the first of what will be an onslaught of ships carrying humanitarian aid for Iraq.
  • Nurses posted at cruise centre to screen arrivals
    SINGAPORE's health authority has officially expanded passenger screening to include cruise arrivals in its battle to contain the alarming spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome .
  • PTP free trade zone gets new tenant
    MALAYSIA's Port of Tanjung Pelepas free trade zone will get a boost in the next week, with the opening of a new facility for German third party logistics company Schenker.
  • 5 missing after ship sinks in Black Sea
    FIVE Russian and Ukrainian sailors were missing in the Black Sea off Turkey's northern coast on Wednesday after their ship capsized and sank in bad weather, Anatolia news agency reported.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airlines urge EU to ease rules for them to cut flights
    AIRLINES are stepping up pressure on the European Union to allow them more flexibility in slashing services as the outbreak of a deadly virus spurs deeper cost-cutting, global airline body Iata said on Wednesday.
  • THAI may reschedule night flights
  • Qantas crew can refuse flights to hotspots
  • US$3.2b aid to airlines too much: White House
  • Boeing deliveries down 35% in Q1
  • KLM to decide on French or British partner this year
Admiralty Casebook
  • Importer not liable for carrier's unpaid freight, demurrage
    THE English Commercial Court last week ruled that a local importer's liability to pay freight and demurrage turned on whether it was a party to the bill of lading contracts and not a special agreement between it and the carrier for reduced freight and demurrage rates.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    WHARF Holdings, the parent of Hong Kong container terminal operator Modern Terminals, posted a one-fifth decline in second-half profit, dragged down by provisions for a decline in the value of its properties.

Sched Netweb site
  • Japanese carrier launches new Japan/South China service
  • Keel laying for Canada Maritime's newest ships begins
  • Dachser becomes sole owner of Zust Ambrosetti Far East
  • Schenker to open another facility at Port of Tanjung Pelepas
  • Port of Los Angeles gets four new fireboats
  • P&O Nedlloyd develops local talent in South Africa
  • Leonard Sahling to head ProLogis global research
  • KLM Cargo cuts fuel surcharge, group to clip costs in '03
  • Virgin Express, CMA CGM back out of Air Lib deal over slots
  • Emirates increases Middle East services to meet demand
  • GAC completes office relocation

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cargo traffic at ports unaffected by Iraq war, says DG Shipping
  • Shahi Shipping chief concerned over high cost at Indian ports
  • Feasibility reports on inter-linking of rivers ready
  • SCI acquires new crude tanker
  • Advance licence facility will facilitate yearly imports
  • States to get more funds for export promotion
  • Exports post robust 17 pc growth in April-Feb 2002-03
  • Fused magnesia dumping duty under review
  • CBEC chief: Revenue loss in sops negligible
  • VPT notches up 46 m tonnes throughput in 2002-03
  • Kandla Port handles record 40.5 m tonnes cargo in 2002-03
  • Chennai Port exceeds target, handles 33.68 m tonnes cargo in 2002-03
  • TPT posts 2.13 pc rise in cargo handling
  • Rare feat for JNP's Marine Dept - A 'behind-the-scenes' look at Maersk Kolkata's visit to NSICT
  • Capacity of ore handling complex to be raised to 14 m tonnes-VPT chief
  • Paradip Port handles record 23.82 m tonnes traffic, earns 30 pc more in 2002-03
  • Kakinada Port performs well
  • MNC branches allowed to conduct business in SEZs
  • Drawback rates on 403 items to be pruned from April 7
  • RBI lifts curb on realisation of SEZ export proceeds
  • Lower DEPB rates for bulk of 2,000-odd items under tax neutralisation scheme
  • Rupee appreciation not to hinder export growth, says Jaitley
  • Classroom lessons for new exporters - 15
  • Sun-control film: Probe begins

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 3, 2003
  • Low flash point temperatures in Mexico
  • Venezuela: New bunker unit set to resume international sales
  • New delivery and pricing policy in Jamaica
  • Singapore suppliers struggle to peg falling market
  • ARA makes gains after soft start this morning
  • Italian prices plummet
  • OPEC output up in March
  • Continued crude slide in doubt after 2 days of heavy selling
  • Mbanefo gathers support as IMO Secretary-General
  • Further falls in Rotterdam prices

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 3, 2003
  • Bode Chemie extends contract with ABX Contract Logistics
  • Eurotunnel applies for freight license
  • Japanese airlines affected by Sars epidemic
  • MSC's fleet growing
  • Taïeb Cherif appointed secretary general of ICAO

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 3, 2003
  • No illegal aid to Dragados
  • VLCC market gone all quiet
  • Capacity increase on Karlshamn - Balticum

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 3, 2003
  • Mbanefo lobbies for IMO top job
    Nigerian barrister Monica Mbanefo is hoping to succeeed William A. O'Neil as Secretary General of IMO
  • Northrop Grumman gets Deepwater contracts
    Detail design and long lead material procurement for first new National Security Cutter
  • VT Halter Marine to complete PCTC
    $47 million contract with Pasha
  • USCG makes huge response boat buy
    President announces acquisition of up to 700 homeland security boats

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 3, 2003
  • "K" Line America taps Suzuki as president and CEO
  • Carload count can't keep pace with weekly rail intermodal gains
  • Port of Astoria Cruise Committee looking for a few good bands
  • Department of Transportation report eyes international freight movement
  • Union Pacific Railroad testing new low emissions locomotives

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Umm Qasr cleared but dredging concerns linger
    UMM Qasr has finally been given the go-ahead to accept aid shipments, a British army spokesman in the captured Iraqi city confirmed yesterday, writes David Osler.
  • Fury over French flag plans
    A PROPOSAL to set up a new French international register which would virtually eliminate the French nationality requirement aboard French flag vessels has stirred up controversy between French owners and seafarers' unions even before the government has had a chance to take up a position on the issue.
  • Daewoo enjoys $846m bonanza thanks to oil platform and tanker orders
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering has snared its largest contract, winning a $703m oil platform order in addition to $143m in tanker orders.
  • Shipowners back Lloyd's war agency
    INTERNATIONAL shipowners have lent financial backing to what is said to be the first dedicated marine war risks underwriting agency to be established at Lloyd's - and the agency has already signed deals to cover ships taking food aid to Iraq.
  • JP Morgan Chase takes over three Pegasus tankers
    JP Morgan Chase is understood to have taken over three Pegasus Shipping group tankers as mortgagee in possession over alleged debt servicing issues, writes Nigel Lowry and Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 3, 2003
  • ITOPF's Ian White to stand down
  • Capesize to be towed to Japan
  • US Senate rejects security addition
  • Senator calls for new French flag
  • Volga snaps up North-Western
  • Brostrom, Vroon buy up Iver Ships
  • Detentions cause anger in Mumbai
  • Valparaiso move splits Chile majors
  • Gulf ferry operators add sailings
  • Saxony PM supports Meyer Werft
  • Ferry terminal blast kills 16
  • Richards Bay gears up for chrome
  • Ageing cruise ships find work
  • Tougher ice measures for Petersburg
  • Panama Canal alert on fever
  • Title XI defaults in the spotlight
  • Fairplay e-mail news resumes
  • Gulf: wheat discharge in Kuwait

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 3, 2003
  • Shipper concern over airline cutbacks
    Concern is deepening among airfreight shippers, forwarders and airline executives over the impact of the Asian virus SARS and the war in Iraq.
  • New maritime security bill introduced
    Sen. Diane Feinstein of California this week introduced the Anti-Terrorism and Port Security Act of 2003 to bolster port security efforts that began last year with the Maritime Transportation Security Act and the Trade Act of 2002.
  • Senate turns down Hollings port proposal
  • Border Protection Bureau misses budget hearing
  • Hong Kong frets over possible air-cargo security proposals
  • DHL, Airborne expect business to grow at hubs
  • Atlas misses 10-K filing, cuts staff
  • KLM cargo up for 3rd straight month
  • Canada railroads sign border security agreement
  • Lufthansa Cargo earnings rise
  • Thailand signing on to CSI
  • Pasha resumes ship construction
  • Correction: Maersk Logistics results top 2001

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 3, 2003
  • Busan New Port gets early berths
    Three container berths at Busan New port will be built two years earlier than originally planned The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MOMAF) reported.
  • Dongnama aims for Pacific service within three years
  • Australian trade decline hits earlier than anticipated
  • Russia and Kazakhstan enter intermodal joint venture
  • US report reveals shipping and rail suffered least following Al Qaeda attacks
  • Unsafe bridge disrupts Melbourne/Sydney rail services
  • India monitors crews for 'Asian Flu'
  • K Line America appoints new president and CEO

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 3, 2003
  • Stolt loss widens
    Chemical tanker giant sets its fleet up with time-charter business.
  • IMO election hots up
    Spin doctor hired for Monica Mbanefo's bid to gain top job.
  • Shipping companies warning on SARS
    Measures intensified to combat severe acute respiratory syndrome as cases rise.
  • India to consider opening up SCI sell-off
    Ceiling on foreign ownership could be removed to attract more bidders for state shipping giant.
  • Prisco aframaxes delayed at Split Shipyard
    Fire on Russian owner's first newbuilding means steel earmarked for the second needed for repairs.
  • Limarko lines up offer for KTF shares
    Lithuanian owner must acquire 100% of reefer operator after winning privatisation battle.
  • New chief for spill federation
    Tosh Moller takes the helm from Ian White at pioneering tanker pollution body.
  • SSY's research director defects to FIS
    Ian Staples goes over to join former colleague John Banaszkiewicz's new venture.
  • Korean yards upbeat amid gloomy economy
    Low won value plus surge in enquiry levels see shipbuilders shine in otherwise dour domestic economy.
  • Fortum pays EUR 262m in dividends
    Finnish energy and tanker company in generous mood after big profits in 2002.
  • Oak and Chandris ink Daewoo deals
    Hong Kong and Greek owners book tanker newbuilding contracts at South Korean yard worth $143m.
  • China yards face steel price crunch
    Growing demand from other major users is having knock-on effect on shipbuilders' competitiveness.
  • Renewed threat of terror attack
    Fears of a Limburg-style incident have resurfaced after the discovery of explosive-packed speedboats.
  • Taharoa Express tow underway
    New Zealand authorities have started to tow the disabled NYK iron sand carrier away from the coast.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 3, 2003
  • WSC: FDA's proposed food safety rule "impractical" for carriers
  • CP Ships "counters tough market conditions"
  • ICC urges Indonesia to act against pirate attacks
  • Asian SARS illness hits Dragonair's services
  • UPS promotes McDevitt to management committee
  • ACI reports slight boost for air cargo in 2002
  • Atlas Air misses SEC deadline, stock exchange requirements
  • GAO continues to hammer air-cargo security weaknesses
  • Usfreightways seeks name change
  • Railroads, customs agencies coordinate northern border security
  • Metropolitan Logistics picks NTE planning solution
  • Vector SCM selects Descartes solution to manage ocean contracts
  • Transcore buys Carrierpoint software, assets
  • Shane approved for senior DOT policy position
  • Commerce tightens export controls for explosive detection equipment

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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