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December 5, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Marine SMEs get help to venture overseas
    SMALL and medium enterprises trying to navigate their way into the competitive regional markets are getting a leg up from larger companies here with the unveiling of a new marine industry initiative yesterday.
  • Fortunes of yards, SMEs are interlinked
    WITH 70 per cent of marine work outsourced by Singapore's big shipyards to about 300 specialised small and medium-sized local marine enterprises , it is clear the fortunes of both ends of the industry are interlinked.
  • S'pore port's volumes up in first 10 months
    THE port of Singapore has handled 7.8 per cent more containers and 2.6 per cent more cargo tonnage overall in the first 10 months of this year, as fewer but significantly larger vessels called the port.
  • S'pore, Japan in anti-piracy exercise
    THE coast guards of Singapore and Japan joined forces in the waters off Singapore's eastern coastline yesterday to conduct a joint anti-piracy exercise.
  • Spanish Navy on alert to keep away ageing tanker
    SPAIN said on Wednesday it was prepared to deploy its navy to stop an ageing, single-hulled tanker from entering its waters, a year after a similar tanker on the same route sank and caused vast ecological damage.
  • General Dynamics in talks to build 3 tankers
    GENERAL Dynamics Corp, the second-largest shipbuilder for the US Navy, is in talks with undisclosed commercial oil companies to build as many as three oil tankers, chief executive Nicholas Chabraja said.
  • Move to check food imports at US ports
    THE US Food and Drug Administration will commission customs officers to conduct inspections of imported food under an agreement it signed.
Air and Land Transport
  • Virgin Blue IPO seen fetching top prices
    THE float of Richard Branson's discount Australian airline Virgin Blue was heavily oversubscribed yesterday and is likely to be priced at the top end of the range, an industry source said.
  • Australian Air to launch S'pore-Darwin service
  • Qantas ups HK flights
  • Australia announces tighter security at regional airports
  • Near-miss sparks row over new Aussie airspace regulations
  • Court upholds takeover of land for Narita airport
Admiralty Casebook
  • Tanker owners fail in duty to disclose nature of cargo
    THE owners of a slop tanker that was used to collect contaminated substances for disposal have successfully sued the owners of a chemical tanker for negligently failing to disclose the dangerous nature of the cargo that was transferred to it.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Marine SMEs get help to venture overseas
    SMALL and medium enterprises trying to navigate their way into the competitive regional markets are getting a leg up from larger companies here with the unveiling of a new marine industry initiative yesterday.
  • Fortunes of yards, SMEs are interlinked
    WITH 70 per cent of marine work outsourced by Singapore's big shipyards to about 300 specialised small and medium-sized local marine enterprises , it is clear the fortunes of both ends of the industry are interlinked.
  • S'pore port's volumes up in first 10 months
    THE port of Singapore has handled 7.8 per cent more containers and 2.6 per cent more cargo tonnage overall in the first 10 months of this year, as fewer but significantly larger vessels called the port.
  • S'pore, Japan in anti-piracy exercise
    THE coast guards of Singapore and Japan joined forces in the waters off Singapore's eastern coastline yesterday to conduct a joint anti-piracy exercise.
  • Spanish Navy on alert to keep away ageing tanker
    SPAIN said on Wednesday it was prepared to deploy its navy to stop an ageing, single-hulled tanker from entering its waters, a year after a similar tanker on the same route sank and caused vast ecological damage.
  • General Dynamics in talks to build 3 tankers
    GENERAL Dynamics Corp, the second-largest shipbuilder for the US Navy, is in talks with undisclosed commercial oil companies to build as many as three oil tankers, chief executive Nicholas Chabraja said.
  • Move to check food imports at US ports
    THE US Food and Drug Administration will commission customs officers to conduct inspections of imported food under an agreement it signed.
Air and Land Transport
  • Virgin Blue IPO seen fetching top prices
    THE float of Richard Branson's discount Australian airline Virgin Blue was heavily oversubscribed yesterday and is likely to be priced at the top end of the range, an industry source said.
  • Australian Air to launch S'pore-Darwin service
  • Qantas ups HK flights
  • Australia announces tighter security at regional airports
  • Near-miss sparks row over new Aussie airspace regulations
  • Court upholds takeover of land for Narita airport
Admiralty Casebook
  • Tanker owners fail in duty to disclose nature of cargo
    THE owners of a slop tanker that was used to collect contaminated substances for disposal have successfully sued the owners of a chemical tanker for negligently failing to disclose the dangerous nature of the cargo that was transferred to it.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Marine SMEs get help to venture overseas
    SMALL and medium enterprises trying to navigate their way into the competitive regional markets are getting a leg up from larger companies here with the unveiling of a new marine industry initiative yesterday.
  • Fortunes of yards, SMEs are interlinked
    WITH 70 per cent of marine work outsourced by Singapore's big shipyards to about 300 specialised small and medium-sized local marine enterprises , it is clear the fortunes of both ends of the industry are interlinked.
  • S'pore port's volumes up in first 10 months
    THE port of Singapore has handled 7.8 per cent more containers and 2.6 per cent more cargo tonnage overall in the first 10 months of this year, as fewer but significantly larger vessels called the port.
  • S'pore, Japan in anti-piracy exercise
    THE coast guards of Singapore and Japan joined forces in the waters off Singapore's eastern coastline yesterday to conduct a joint anti-piracy exercise.
  • Spanish Navy on alert to keep away ageing tanker
    SPAIN said on Wednesday it was prepared to deploy its navy to stop an ageing, single-hulled tanker from entering its waters, a year after a similar tanker on the same route sank and caused vast ecological damage.
  • General Dynamics in talks to build 3 tankers
    GENERAL Dynamics Corp, the second-largest shipbuilder for the US Navy, is in talks with undisclosed commercial oil companies to build as many as three oil tankers, chief executive Nicholas Chabraja said.
  • Move to check food imports at US ports
    THE US Food and Drug Administration will commission customs officers to conduct inspections of imported food under an agreement it signed.
Air and Land Transport
  • Virgin Blue IPO seen fetching top prices
    THE float of Richard Branson's discount Australian airline Virgin Blue was heavily oversubscribed yesterday and is likely to be priced at the top end of the range, an industry source said.
  • Australian Air to launch S'pore-Darwin service
  • Qantas ups HK flights
  • Australia announces tighter security at regional airports
  • Near-miss sparks row over new Aussie airspace regulations
  • Court upholds takeover of land for Narita airport
Admiralty Casebook
  • Tanker owners fail in duty to disclose nature of cargo
    THE owners of a slop tanker that was used to collect contaminated substances for disposal have successfully sued the owners of a chemical tanker for negligently failing to disclose the dangerous nature of the cargo that was transferred to it.

Sched Netweb site
  • Dongguan company obtains right to operate Guangdong port
  • AADA to reduce bunker surcharge
  • HK government to seek ways to lower THCs: Ip
  • Port seminar convenes in Shanghai
  • ICTSI promotes accounting officers
  • Deal sees GAC extend port agency reach to South Korea
  • U-Freight subsidiary gains quality target
  • Qantas to add flights to Hong Kong from Australia
  • US, Vietnam sign aviation agreement
  • DHL facilities in Taiwan receive `A' certification from TAPA
  • SDV deploys 25 aircraft to deliver Beaujolais Nouveau
  • PIA expected to fly 747s to India

Exim Indiaweb site
  • UASC to call at MICT
  • India, EC talks on comprehensive maritime pact from next month
  • Exports from SEZs up by 29 pc in April-September
  • Fresh exports of foodgrains only after January 2004
  • 6 Major Ports achieve traffic target set for April-November
  • Making EDI work in India-IV
  • Ahoy! JN Port all set to cross 2-million TEU mark today!! - Calendar year 2003... Countdown begins...
  • Rlys-CWC combine to develop warehouse complexes
  • Jaitley okays 15 foreign technology proposals
  • Green channel facility for genuine exporters on anvil

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2003
  • Oil rebounds on report of US natgas stock decline
  • IMO: Ban on small single-hull tankers proves tricky subject
    The outcome is of critical importance to the world's bunker markets, as it will seriously impact the availability of suitable tonnage for regional and local transport of fuel oil. If the EU-proposal is favoured above Asian counterproposals, bunker suppliers around the globe could face a 2008 deadline to upgrade all bunker barges of more than 600 dwt to double hull by 2008, in line with European suppliers.
  • Singapore distillate stocks plummet, residuals rise
  • More Chinese fuel oil buying on the cards?
  • Turkey: Personnel announcement from Oiltrade Marine
  • Korean numbers up with the rest of the region
  • Oil prices fall as OPEC delays cut
    Oil prices were softer this afternoon on news that OPEC ministers have decided to leave current quotas unchanged. However the cartel looks set to cut production at an extraordinary meeting in February in a bid to prevent a supply glut forming in the second quarter.
  • Soft numbers bring renewed interest to Japan
    With the Japanese - Singapore premium gap starting to close, players are getting a little bit more attention from potential buyers. | In Full |
  • Saudi Arabia: Yanbu MGO supply about to resume
  • Singapore market largely sidelined before OPEC
    Bunker prices were reported firmer in Singapore today following a 2nd day of gains in cargo prices. Buyers were holding back until after today's OPEC meeting has produced a result. Oil prices are expected to ease if OPEC decides to leave production quotas unchanged.
  • Crude pumping resumes at Novorossiysk
    Transneft had to halt pumping of oil to the port on Saturday due to a tank-top situation, as the huge delays for tankers waiting to transfer through the Bosphorous strait delayed arrivals at the port.
  • Rotterdam little changed, some weekend congestion

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2003
  • Chronopost International names new director
  • Chinese ports: record 32.3 million teu handled in first 9 months 2003
  • Egypt Air commences scheduled flights to Moscow
  • Kombiverkehr: 100,000th load unit lifted at Cologne this year
  • Militzer & M'nch and Exel cement relationship
  • New bridges and roads in Southern China
  • DHL helps exporters through red tape

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2003
  • Russian oil production forges ahead
  • Increased VLCC newbuilding prices
  • Primorsk Ice Dues by mid month

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2003
  • Boeing shakes up management following resignation of Condit
  • MOL adding three more VLCCs to newbuild list
  • Seattle Coast Guard association looking for stocking stuffer donations
  • Clipper Group closes deal for Lasco Shipping in Portland
  • PDX noise committee meeting rescheduled for January 8

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Shippers 'ready for freight free market'
    EUROPEAN shippers insisted yesterday they are fully prepared to accept the consequences of a market free-for-all rather than continue with the conference system, even if that means higher freight rates.
  • IMO hammers out single hull compromise
    THE International Maritime Organisation's Marine Environment Protection Committee pulled off a difficult global compromise on single-hull tanker phase-out last night, through a deal requiring exceptional leeway for regional interests.
  • Maritime Asia awards Cosco's Wei for lifetime achievement
    WEI Jaifu, president and chief executive of China Ocean Shipping Co Group, has been awarded Asian shipping's lifetime achievement award.
  • Metrostar and Ceres win Niarchos tankers with $306m bid
    THEODORE Angelopoulos' Metrostar group has continued to bolster its tonnage, this time joining forces with Peter Livanos' Ceres Hellenic to acquire five double-hull tankers belonging to the legendary Niarchos group for a reported $306m, Athens shipping sources said yesterday.
  • Nominate the best for a Lloyd's List Award
    NOMINATIONS are now open to all our readers for your choice to honour outstanding achievement in shipping over the past year in the prestigious Lloyd's List Awards 2004.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2003
  • IMO prepares for compromise
    THE IMO celebrated the 50th session of its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) today with a special commemorative session at its London headquarters
  • AP Møller concludes Shanghai deal
    AP Møller, the world's largest transport group, has finalised a joint venture with Shanghai International Port Group to operate Shanghai's newest container terminal
  • DFDS signs major steel contract
    A four-year contract involving the movement of 650,000 tonnes a year of semi-manufactured stainless steel products has been signed by DFDS Tor Line
  • Seawheel lifts off from Goole
    UK operator Seawheel is to relocate its UK-Hamburg/Esbjerg service and transferred from ro-ro to lo-lo operation from next January
  • Ipswich fined over port accident
    THE UK port of Ipswich has been fined '100,000 ($172,340) for an accident on 8 November last year in which a contract worker sustained serious head injuries
  • French flag launch delayed
    THE launch of the controversial French International Register has been delayed until May or June next year, as seafarers' union draw up plans for strike action
  • Hamburg lawyer keeps SSW alive
  • Nenaco discrepancies queried
  • US Customs to inspect food imports
  • Metrostar/Ceres take Niarchos ships
  • Counter-terror co-operation urged
  • Bulgarian held after killing two
  • More patrols needed to fight piracy
  • Aegean rivals reach agreement
  • Bitumen spilled at Auckland
  • Tanjung Pelepas pushes north

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2003
  • FDA, Customs to cooperate
    The Food and Drug Administration will be able to commission officers from the Bureau of Customs and Border Patrol to help speed food inspections at ports of entry to secure a safe food supply.
  • Bush lifts steel tariffs
    The move eliminates the threat of a trade war. To soften the blow to steel states, the administration is beefing up a monitoring program to guard against a sudden flood of foreign steel entering the country.
  • Rakkenes, Scioscia receive 'Connies'
    The Containerization and Intermodal Institute honored the former CEO of Atlantic Container Line and the president of APM Terminals North America at a Thursday luncheon.
  • American Stevedoring head says he's negotiating to extend Brooklyn lease
  • APL moves Mediterranean headquarters to Barcelona
  • Richard Rebolledo, NY forwarder, dies
  • EPIC 3 shipping alliance adds Mundra to rotation
  • Emirates SkyCargo launches Dubai-Shanghai service
  • Zim earnings soared in third quarter
  • MOL orders double-hull tankers, bulk ships
  • Arkansas Best unit sells LTL division

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2003
  • Shippers change tack over Regulation 4056/86
    Feedback in the public hearing on the review of Regulation 4056/86 today marked a radical departure to past policy on the part of shippers, while carrier representatives maintained their stance.
  • Chinese box industry threatened by 'malignant freight reductions'
    China Ocean Shipping Co (Cosco) Group president and CEO Wei Jia Fu has warned that 'malignant freight reductions' could block the development of China's container shipping industry.
  • FDA flexes legal and manpower muscle
  • Shanghai container throughput to exceed 10million TEU
  • EPIC 3 expands to access northern Indian hinterland
  • Panama Canal container throughput could triple by 2025
  • Antwerp celebrates as it breaks through 5m TEU barrier
  • APM Terminals finalises Shanghai terminal JV
  • More ground slots for reefers at Cape Town
  • Hefty price increases threatened for intermodal traffic in Austria
  • APL moves to Barcelona, citing passenger links
  • HMM credit rating upgraded
  • Canadian Pacific Railway outsources IT infrastructure for US$153.94million

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2003
  • Moody's doubts Ultrapetrol's prospects
    Credit agency slashes ratings for owner of aging South American fleet.
  • Teekay swings the axe
    Closure of OBO venture leads to termination of 107 Scandinavian officers.
  • No news good news for tanker market
    OPEC inaction should keep status quo through key winter season.
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen converts option
    Norwegian owner presses ahead with further $50m car carrier deal with MHI.
  • IMO agrees new phase-out timetable
    Drop-dead date of 2010 for single-hull tankers, but younger ships may be spared the axe until 2015.
  • Outlook good in NY Harbor spill
    Week-long cleanup should leave no damage, Coast Guard says.
  • Algoma takes tax hit on chin
    Canadian owner makes provision for higher state taxes next year.
  • Novoship pumps up earnings
    Ambitious Russian tanker owner improves figures in first half of 2003.
  • Mundra to get a call from Epic lines
    P&O Nedlloyd, Contship and CMA CGM add Indian port to Europe to Asia route.
  • Ship shooting kills two
    Police investigate alleged murder and hostage taking on Bulgarian cargoship.
  • DFDS steels itself for ro-ro business
    Three of Danish owner's new ro-ros clinch deal for Swedish metal exports.
  • Precious adds another bulker to fleet
    Thai owner continues recent buying spree by snapping up Japanese-owned handysize.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2003
  • Alliance switches ports on two Asia/Indian Subcontinent/Europe services
  • EPIC consortium move to Mundra
  • U.S., Vietnam to sign deal for direct flights
  • UP, Ferromex launch Los Angeles/Mexico intermodal service
  • FMC reviews 4 OTI license applications
  • TGAX names Padduck to head New England operations
  • California olive growers seek trade adjustment assistance
  • DOT revises hazmat reporting requirements
  • U.S. Bank PowerTrack widens government coverage with GSA contract
  • Avalon Risk Management has new address
  • CSX World Terminals promotes Hoag go GM

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
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
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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