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October 7, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Busan port consolidation plans shelved for now
    ADDING to the Port of Busan's woes, container terminal operators at its Gamman terminal - including Hutchison Port Holdings, Hanjin Shipping and two others - have at least temporarily escaped a forced merger following the sacking last week of South Korea's maritime affairs minister.
  • Sydney Harbour to ban box ships
    CONTAINER ships will be banned from Sydney Harbour under a government plan to free up valuable land along the foreshore of Australia's oldest port and one of its biggest tourist attractions.
  • M'sian fleet, ports' security to be shipshape
    MALAYSIA's 700-strong fleet and 50 terminals will meet the International Maritime Organisation's International Ship and Port Facility Security Code deadline in July 2004, according to Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
  • Singapore, UK hold navigation conference
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office are jointly organising another conference here to promote the use of electronic navigational charts and data globally.
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA to add flights in anticipation of demand surge
    SINGAPORE Airlines will boost its flights between late October and the end of January to cater for the upcoming holiday season demand surge, the carrier announced yesterday.
  • Closer ties with Iberia possible: BA chief
  • Cathay Pacific to enhance winter flight schedule
  • Cathay offering ferry links to Chinese cities near HK
  • Air NZ may give CEO 1.1m share options
  • Continental to raise ticket prices
Features
  • A taxicab at 30,000 feet
    AVIATION mavericks are trying to mint a new class of airplane - and air travel.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Jean-Louis Pinson has been appointed Air France's senior vice-president for Asia and the Pacific.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Busan port consolidation plans shelved for now
    ADDING to the Port of Busan's woes, container terminal operators at its Gamman terminal - including Hutchison Port Holdings, Hanjin Shipping and two others - have at least temporarily escaped a forced merger following the sacking last week of South Korea's maritime affairs minister.
  • Sydney Harbour to ban box ships
    CONTAINER ships will be banned from Sydney Harbour under a government plan to free up valuable land along the foreshore of Australia's oldest port and one of its biggest tourist attractions.
  • M'sian fleet, ports' security to be shipshape
    MALAYSIA's 700-strong fleet and 50 terminals will meet the International Maritime Organisation's International Ship and Port Facility Security Code deadline in July 2004, according to Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
  • Singapore, UK hold navigation conference
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office are jointly organising another conference here to promote the use of electronic navigational charts and data globally.
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA to add flights in anticipation of demand surge
    SINGAPORE Airlines will boost its flights between late October and the end of January to cater for the upcoming holiday season demand surge, the carrier announced yesterday.
  • Closer ties with Iberia possible: BA chief
  • Cathay Pacific to enhance winter flight schedule
  • Cathay offering ferry links to Chinese cities near HK
  • Air NZ may give CEO 1.1m share options
  • Continental to raise ticket prices
Features
  • A taxicab at 30,000 feet
    AVIATION mavericks are trying to mint a new class of airplane - and air travel.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Jean-Louis Pinson has been appointed Air France's senior vice-president for Asia and the Pacific.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Busan port consolidation plans shelved for now
    ADDING to the Port of Busan's woes, container terminal operators at its Gamman terminal - including Hutchison Port Holdings, Hanjin Shipping and two others - have at least temporarily escaped a forced merger following the sacking last week of South Korea's maritime affairs minister.
  • Sydney Harbour to ban box ships
    CONTAINER ships will be banned from Sydney Harbour under a government plan to free up valuable land along the foreshore of Australia's oldest port and one of its biggest tourist attractions.
  • M'sian fleet, ports' security to be shipshape
    MALAYSIA's 700-strong fleet and 50 terminals will meet the International Maritime Organisation's International Ship and Port Facility Security Code deadline in July 2004, according to Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
  • Singapore, UK hold navigation conference
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office are jointly organising another conference here to promote the use of electronic navigational charts and data globally.
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA to add flights in anticipation of demand surge
    SINGAPORE Airlines will boost its flights between late October and the end of January to cater for the upcoming holiday season demand surge, the carrier announced yesterday.
  • Closer ties with Iberia possible: BA chief
  • Cathay Pacific to enhance winter flight schedule
  • Cathay offering ferry links to Chinese cities near HK
  • Air NZ may give CEO 1.1m share options
  • Continental to raise ticket prices
Features
  • A taxicab at 30,000 feet
    AVIATION mavericks are trying to mint a new class of airplane - and air travel.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Jean-Louis Pinson has been appointed Air France's senior vice-president for Asia and the Pacific.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Busan port consolidation plans shelved for now
    ADDING to the Port of Busan's woes, container terminal operators at its Gamman terminal - including Hutchison Port Holdings, Hanjin Shipping and two others - have at least temporarily escaped a forced merger following the sacking last week of South Korea's maritime affairs minister.
  • Sydney Harbour to ban box ships
    CONTAINER ships will be banned from Sydney Harbour under a government plan to free up valuable land along the foreshore of Australia's oldest port and one of its biggest tourist attractions.
  • M'sian fleet, ports' security to be shipshape
    MALAYSIA's 700-strong fleet and 50 terminals will meet the International Maritime Organisation's International Ship and Port Facility Security Code deadline in July 2004, according to Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
  • Singapore, UK hold navigation conference
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office are jointly organising another conference here to promote the use of electronic navigational charts and data globally.
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA to add flights in anticipation of demand surge
    SINGAPORE Airlines will boost its flights between late October and the end of January to cater for the upcoming holiday season demand surge, the carrier announced yesterday.
  • Closer ties with Iberia possible: BA chief
  • Cathay Pacific to enhance winter flight schedule
  • Cathay offering ferry links to Chinese cities near HK
  • Air NZ may give CEO 1.1m share options
  • Continental to raise ticket prices
Features
  • A taxicab at 30,000 feet
    AVIATION mavericks are trying to mint a new class of airplane - and air travel.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Jean-Louis Pinson has been appointed Air France's senior vice-president for Asia and the Pacific.

Sched Netweb site
  • China digging longest canal in the world
  • Zim calling at Xiamen
  • Zhuhai sets new throughput record in August
  • Lykes launches South Pacific sprint services
  • CPR to increase freight tariffs by 4pc
  • New Zealand Customs nail down export timeframe
  • Hactl, AA to open air cargo consolidation centre in Shenzhen
  • FedEx Express shortens transit times to Tokyo
  • SAS Cargo increases services to Italy
  • New president for Hassett Air

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI to pay 170 pc special interim dividend
  • IWAI gets going on integrating waterways
  • INSA puts out a clarification of its views on IRS
  • Dumping duty on caustic soda imports
  • DCI bags Rs 15-cr. dredging deal from ChPT
  • 33,000 t iron ore fines exported to China from New Mangalore Port
  • TAMP holds lively interactive consultative meets with port officials, users
  • Govt plans to amend MPT Act to make privatised ports autonomous bodies
  • ICD-Dadri will have most modern equipment, says CONCOR chief - ... pays 110 pc dividend
  • CONCOR's VCT-TKD ISO service to commence from Oct. 8 - 45 APL import boxes on maiden run
  • Forex reserves up by $ 700 million to $ 88,556 million
  • Exports clock 9 pc growth during April-Aug.
  • Centre okays more special economic zones
  • AILBIEA to hold press meet today
  • DCI technical seminar today
  • INMEX 2003 to focus on emerging business opportunities in maritime sector

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2003
  • OPEC crude basket set to breach $28 ceiling again
    The strength of the oil market could see OPEC's crude basket rise above its $22 to $28 target range today. If it remains above $28 for the rest of the month, OPEC's so-called price band mechanism would call for a rise in output just as its announced November cut is due to come into force. Could OPEC be planning a revision of its target range to reflect actual policy decisions over the past year?
  • The Baltic in brief
  • Unitor and BP Marine Agree to Dissolve The Marine Alliance
    Unitor ASA and BP Marine, who co-founded The Marine Alliance B.V. joint venture three years ago, have now decided to dissolve this partnership and focus individually on their respective customers' requirements.
  • Tallinn ticks lower despite regional bullishness
  • Fujairah takes bulls by the horns
  • Great Belt firm and quiet
  • No holiday for Hong Kong bunker price increases
    OPEC's supply cut spur continues to saddle Hong Kong's numbers with galloping inflation.
  • Rotterdam continues firm in line with crude
  • Multiple factors push crude higher
  • Brazilian market update

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2003
  • M&M Militzer & Münch: High level changes
  • HNN and P&O Ports get concessions for new Antwerp terminal
  • Al Rais Cargo and Iran Aseman Airlines launch freighter service
  • DHL: New vehicle logistics centre for BMW in South Korea
  • More trains for the Brenner "piggyback" truck service

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2003
  • German suppliers involved in the Gotland bribery case
  • Waterfront sells product fleet
  • YukosSibneft stake likely for ExxonMobil

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2003
  • HSV WestPac Express hoists U.S. flag
    The 101 m Austal catamaran WestPac Express has achieved another distinction. It has become the first large high speed vessel to be registered and flagged as a commercial ship in the United States.
  • First Evergreen ship gets ISPS certification
    ABS has certified the first Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan) Ltd. containership to IMO's International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code).

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2003
  • US/Australasia Discussion Agreement plans general rate increase for November
  • Lewis and Clark sculpture making stop in Longview
  • World Trade Center Tacoma moving to new office in downtown area
  • International Trade Commission finds Canadian wheat harms US
  • Portland Airport noise team holding meeting in Vancouver, WA

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Seaspan breaks the 9,500 teu barrier with eight-ship order
    THE world's first 9,500 teu containerships are to be built in South Korea, with Seaspan Container Lines placing an eight-ship order on Friday.
  • Single-hull crackdown 'will send timebombs into Asian waters'
    THE Malaysian government has slammed the European Union over unilateral action on single-hulled tankers, saying it will send "ecological time bombs" into Asian waters.
  • Association hears warning on rules
    TOO much regulation of the shipping industry could drive out quality players who would seek to invest elsewhere, Bureau Veritas chairman Frank Piedelievre has warned, writes Marcus Hand.
  • 'Just another order filling a few more slots'
    SEASPAN may break the containership mould, but analysts say it may not necessarily break the market, writes Hugh O'Mahony.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2003
  • US unions support Maersk
    THE presidents of the three largest US seagoing unions have asked their members to support the operational transfer of 15 militarily-useful cargo ships to Maersk Line (ML), rejecting nationalist arguments from the current operator, US Ship Management (USSM).
  • Skaugen ponders three options
    IM Skaugen might try to consolidate the small LPG tanker sector following the sale of 50% of Skaugen Petro Trans lighterage division to Teekay, observers say
  • Have your say!
    What should the salvage industry expect from government? Why hasn't the IMO spoken out against injustice? Who now will bid to remove the Tasman Spirit? Have your say!
  • Greece calls for support on Pappas
    CONCERN in Greece over the arrested seafarers from the Tasman Spirit and the Tsavliris salvage master Nikos Pappas has become a national issue
  • Bid for Star Reefers rejected
    A bid to acquire almost three-quarters of the shares of Anglo-Norwegian group Star Reefers from Siem Industries has been rejected, Fairplay has been told
  • Van Oord buys dredging rival
    DUTCH dredging group Van Oord has taken over rival Ballast Ham Dredging from building contractor Royal BAM for €457M ($529M)
  • Bullish STX goes for listing
  • Ghost twins to depart tomorrow
  • Sydney port's future under debate
  • HHI fined for insider trading
  • Tasman Spirit crew get bail
  • Carnival stumbles in Mexico
  • Appledore advert sparks interest
  • Ghost ships can leave the US
  • Prison for Gotland bribery men
  • Emeraude wins three month reprieve

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2003
  • Bulk rates aiming for record highs
    Demand by steel mills in China and Japan spur charterers to snap up scarce tonnage.
  • Malaysia port to join box security program
    Port Kelang's Northport terminals will implement the U.S. Container Security Initiative by the end of this year, an official said. ' Weblog: Australia to close Sydney to containers
  • UPS, FedEx urge U.S. to drop Astar deadline
    Express giants ask DOT to lift Dec. 1 deadline for judge's recommendations on the ownership of former DHL Airways, while Deutsche Post asks EU probe of UPS alliance.
  • Chile bright spot for LatAm trade: Analyst
  • India region gets new services
  • Scioscia, Rakkenes to receive 2003 Connie Awards
  • Evergreen unit now shipowner
  • K&N acquires Hapag-Lloyd logistics unit
  • Polar begins weekly Halifax service
  • Yellow expects Dec. close for Roadway merger
  • End of war risk charges for sub-continent
  • Evergreen adviser Kleist dies
  • Union Pacific to limit some executive severance

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2003
  • German government explores financial liability of truck toll consortium in delays
    Germany's controversial truck toll has been delayed again, prompting the transport ministry to explore how far Toll Collect is liable for '156million a month in lost revenues to the government.
  • EIA warns EU may choke on 'bottlenecks'
  • Shipping lines wait for decision over Thursday strike in Nigeria
  • Services disrupted by go-slow at JNPT
  • Hapag-Lloyd sells off Pracht Spedition, expects 12% growth this year
  • Gwangyang City supports its port in China
  • Canadian Pacific Railway raises rates
  • Ulsan keeps popularity gains from Busan
  • SBB Cargo teams up with ERS Railways
  • Concor chairman reports good results to AGM

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2003
  • Algoma and Upper Lakes come closer
    Great Lakes owners merge fleet operations under SMT joint venture.
  • Unitor and BP to divorce
    Top ship suppliers pull the plug on ambitious Marine Alliance project.
  • Star Reefers bid rejected
    "Bottom feeder's" $70m bid rebuffed but Kristian Siem interested in a merger.
  • Parley Augustsson dreams again
    Norwegian shipowning legend wants to make a comeback at the age of 66.
  • Gdynia details workforce reforms
    Polish yard plans to axe 200 staff and shift others to affiliates.
  • Nigeria and Benin congestion surcharges fall
    Box cargoes to get more expensive into Equatorial Guinea, however, as EWATA thinks again.
  • Durres bites the dust
    Albanian shipyard has gone bankrupt after seven months of inactivity.
  • Skaugen looks for further growth
    Norwegian owner books exceptional gain as it awaits Teekay and Maersk alliance benefits.
  • Hapag-Lloyd hoping for bumper profit
    Market rebound should make 2003 a big year for container line, as it prepares to sell off storage unit.
  • Tasman Spirit crew arrested
    Tanker's master and crew charged with negligence by Pakistan.
  • Tough times for Dutch shipbuilder
    IHC Caland says profits will be well short of forecast as buyers circle two remaining yards.
  • Livanos buys more Odfjell stock
    Chemical tanker partner slides up stake while stock remains at a low ebb.
  • Deadline set for 'ship of shame'
    Aussie government set to decide fate of 50,000 sheep tomorrow, as Cormo Express docks in Kuwait.
  • NYK invests in airship firm
    Shipowner sticking by concept despite earlier pitfalls, but will its plans get off the ground?
  • Choi Lark-jung sacked
    Ex-Korean maritime minister potential contender for shortest ever political tenure
  • USCG detains two
    Stowaways from Haiti detained by vessel master as vehicle carrier calls at Fort Lauderdale.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2003
  • "K" Line, SITC in joint Japan/North China service
  • Evergreen transfers ship ownership to Hong Kong company
  • Memorial services held for former Matson chairman Pfeiffer
  • Kuehne & Nagel acquires Pracht logistics arm of Hapag-Lloyd
  • Dumping duties approved for Canadian spring wheat imports
  • United Nations promotes legitimate trade in aquarium fish
  • Ryder System names Leinbach CFO
  • Coast Guard asks input for ship ballast water discharge standards
  • Port of Corpus Christi starts loading grain for Cuba
  • Seaway leaders head for trade mission to Belgium, the Netherlands

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
PORTS
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
SHIPPING
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
PORTS
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
MARITIME SERVICES
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
SHIPPING
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
PORTS
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
PORTS
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
PORTS
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
PORTS
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
SHIPPING
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you
SHIPYARDS
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
PORTS
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
DEFENCE
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
ENVIRONMENT
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
SHIPPING
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
PORTS
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
SHIPPING
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
MARITIME SERVICES
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
SHIPPING
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
PORTS
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
SHIPPING
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
PORTS
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
JOBS
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
SEAFARERS
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
MOURNING
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
PORTS
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
PORTS
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
PORTS
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
SHIPPING
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
PORTS
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
PORTS
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
MEETINGS
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
MARITIME SERVICES
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
PORTS
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
SHIPPING
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
PORTS
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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