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October 9, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cut charges to help logistics industry compete: SLA
    THE Singapore Logistics Association has called on the government to slash statutory charges and cargo handling rates to help local logistics companies fight off competition from neighbouring countries.
  • Shipping sector vulnerable to terrorist acts
    THE worldwide container shipping industry is 'wide open' to the threat of terrorism and no one is taking responsibility for tackling the problem, according to an independent report.
  • Australia may slaughter or dump stranded sheep
    FIFTY thousand Australian sheep may be slaughtered or left on an island if Australia fails this week to find a buyer for the animals, which have been stranded for two months on a ship in the Middle East, the government said on Tuesday.
  • PSA's Sept global volumes up 7%, local up 8.5%
    PSA Corporation saw both its global and local throughput volumes rise in September year-on-year, on the back of buoyant container trades fuelled by surging China exports to North America and Europe.
  • A blow for nature lovers
    A Star Ferry sails past pilings sunk into the water at a reclamation project in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA's Asia-Pac load factors beat pre-Sars averages
    BRITISH Airways said its Asia-Pacific passenger load factors have surpassed pre-Sars averages, but the airline has ruled out any plans of adding any new Asia destinations to its network for at least two years.
  • EU acts on unfair airline pricing
  • Air India to restore all services to S'pore, HK
  • United's comeback
  • US, Vietnam hold talks on air services pact
  • US Airways to contract out Airbus heavy maintenance
Features
  • Tougher rules deter foreign fliers to the US
    FOUR times a week a Japan Airlines 747 from Sao Paulo, Brazil, lands in New York City on the way to Tokyo, but since August the planes have each been carrying 100 fewer passengers because of hastily imposed new rules, introduced in early August, to deal with threats from Al-Qaeda and other terrorist organisations.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    EVERGREEN's Italian subsidiary Lloyd Triestino and French carrier CMA CGM have launched a new joint China-Adriatic express service via the Port of Tanjung Pelepas.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cut charges to help logistics industry compete: SLA
    THE Singapore Logistics Association has called on the government to slash statutory charges and cargo handling rates to help local logistics companies fight off competition from neighbouring countries.
  • Shipping sector vulnerable to terrorist acts
    THE worldwide container shipping industry is 'wide open' to the threat of terrorism and no one is taking responsibility for tackling the problem, according to an independent report.
  • Australia may slaughter or dump stranded sheep
    FIFTY thousand Australian sheep may be slaughtered or left on an island if Australia fails this week to find a buyer for the animals, which have been stranded for two months on a ship in the Middle East, the government said on Tuesday.
  • PSA's Sept global volumes up 7%, local up 8.5%
    PSA Corporation saw both its global and local throughput volumes rise in September year-on-year, on the back of buoyant container trades fuelled by surging China exports to North America and Europe.
  • A blow for nature lovers
    A Star Ferry sails past pilings sunk into the water at a reclamation project in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA's Asia-Pac load factors beat pre-Sars averages
    BRITISH Airways said its Asia-Pacific passenger load factors have surpassed pre-Sars averages, but the airline has ruled out any plans of adding any new Asia destinations to its network for at least two years.
  • EU acts on unfair airline pricing
  • Air India to restore all services to S'pore, HK
  • United's comeback
  • US, Vietnam hold talks on air services pact
  • US Airways to contract out Airbus heavy maintenance
Features
  • Tougher rules deter foreign fliers to the US
    FOUR times a week a Japan Airlines 747 from Sao Paulo, Brazil, lands in New York City on the way to Tokyo, but since August the planes have each been carrying 100 fewer passengers because of hastily imposed new rules, introduced in early August, to deal with threats from Al-Qaeda and other terrorist organisations.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    EVERGREEN's Italian subsidiary Lloyd Triestino and French carrier CMA CGM have launched a new joint China-Adriatic express service via the Port of Tanjung Pelepas.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cut charges to help logistics industry compete: SLA
    THE Singapore Logistics Association has called on the government to slash statutory charges and cargo handling rates to help local logistics companies fight off competition from neighbouring countries.
  • Shipping sector vulnerable to terrorist acts
    THE worldwide container shipping industry is 'wide open' to the threat of terrorism and no one is taking responsibility for tackling the problem, according to an independent report.
  • Australia may slaughter or dump stranded sheep
    FIFTY thousand Australian sheep may be slaughtered or left on an island if Australia fails this week to find a buyer for the animals, which have been stranded for two months on a ship in the Middle East, the government said on Tuesday.
  • PSA's Sept global volumes up 7%, local up 8.5%
    PSA Corporation saw both its global and local throughput volumes rise in September year-on-year, on the back of buoyant container trades fuelled by surging China exports to North America and Europe.
  • A blow for nature lovers
    A Star Ferry sails past pilings sunk into the water at a reclamation project in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA's Asia-Pac load factors beat pre-Sars averages
    BRITISH Airways said its Asia-Pacific passenger load factors have surpassed pre-Sars averages, but the airline has ruled out any plans of adding any new Asia destinations to its network for at least two years.
  • EU acts on unfair airline pricing
  • Air India to restore all services to S'pore, HK
  • United's comeback
  • US, Vietnam hold talks on air services pact
  • US Airways to contract out Airbus heavy maintenance
Features
  • Tougher rules deter foreign fliers to the US
    FOUR times a week a Japan Airlines 747 from Sao Paulo, Brazil, lands in New York City on the way to Tokyo, but since August the planes have each been carrying 100 fewer passengers because of hastily imposed new rules, introduced in early August, to deal with threats from Al-Qaeda and other terrorist organisations.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    EVERGREEN's Italian subsidiary Lloyd Triestino and French carrier CMA CGM have launched a new joint China-Adriatic express service via the Port of Tanjung Pelepas.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cut charges to help logistics industry compete: SLA
    THE Singapore Logistics Association has called on the government to slash statutory charges and cargo handling rates to help local logistics companies fight off competition from neighbouring countries.
  • Shipping sector vulnerable to terrorist acts
    THE worldwide container shipping industry is 'wide open' to the threat of terrorism and no one is taking responsibility for tackling the problem, according to an independent report.
  • Australia may slaughter or dump stranded sheep
    FIFTY thousand Australian sheep may be slaughtered or left on an island if Australia fails this week to find a buyer for the animals, which have been stranded for two months on a ship in the Middle East, the government said on Tuesday.
  • PSA's Sept global volumes up 7%, local up 8.5%
    PSA Corporation saw both its global and local throughput volumes rise in September year-on-year, on the back of buoyant container trades fuelled by surging China exports to North America and Europe.
  • A blow for nature lovers
    A Star Ferry sails past pilings sunk into the water at a reclamation project in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA's Asia-Pac load factors beat pre-Sars averages
    BRITISH Airways said its Asia-Pacific passenger load factors have surpassed pre-Sars averages, but the airline has ruled out any plans of adding any new Asia destinations to its network for at least two years.
  • EU acts on unfair airline pricing
  • Air India to restore all services to S'pore, HK
  • United's comeback
  • US, Vietnam hold talks on air services pact
  • US Airways to contract out Airbus heavy maintenance
Features
  • Tougher rules deter foreign fliers to the US
    FOUR times a week a Japan Airlines 747 from Sao Paulo, Brazil, lands in New York City on the way to Tokyo, but since August the planes have each been carrying 100 fewer passengers because of hastily imposed new rules, introduced in early August, to deal with threats from Al-Qaeda and other terrorist organisations.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    EVERGREEN's Italian subsidiary Lloyd Triestino and French carrier CMA CGM have launched a new joint China-Adriatic express service via the Port of Tanjung Pelepas.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen Star awarded first ABS certificate
  • Modern Terminals receiving computer upgrade
  • China Shipping picks up sixth 5,668 TEU vessel
  • Qianwan Terminal sees completion of four berths
  • Lykes extends Europe, Africa trade with feeder service
  • Singapore MPA to boost SMEs with technology fund
  • Visak service offers increased efficiency and capacity: APL
  • MTG sells ECL logistics business
  • Great Plains Transportation sees revenue increase
  • China Southern inks pact to operate Beijing terminal
  • Dragonair sees increase in cargo and passenger numbers
  • Construction materials for Siberia transported by Volga-Dnepr
  • KLM freight figures on the rise in September

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MoS urges Finance Ministry to include dredging firms in tonnage tax ambit
  • Sagar Mala a reaffirmation of govt's commitment to maritime sector-Dilipkumar Gandhi - INMEX 2003 off to rousing start
  • October 20 last date for SCI bids
  • 8 US states seek probe into shrimp dumping by 16 nations
  • Iraq to buy 1 m tonnes of Indian wheat
  • Sharp rise in steel exports to China
  • WTO panel rules against EU sops for Pakistan - Ruling may benefit Indian textile exports
  • Alliance Air to start night cargo services
  • UPS to come out with new systems to expedite payment for shippers soon
  • CONCOR plans direct rail services to Bangla, Nepal by March 2004
  • India poised to export groundnut oil
  • Centre-Texprocil rejoinder to EU likely by Oct. 10: Bedlinen exports
  • Task forces set up for pharmaceuticals, agriculture & food processing
  • India now a paradise for investors, Vajpayee tells Asean
  • Asean agrees on FTA by 2020
  • Nalco bags 'Niryat Shree' award for 2 years
  • New site allotted for apparel park
  • Centre may review Oman gas pipeline project: Minister
  • Meeting with Saudi team at IMC on October 16
  • IMC engagements
  • MTNL chief to speak at IMC on Oct. 23

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2003
  • US East Coast:Markets quiet, buyers anticipate bearishness
  • Firm Vancouver still enjoying healthy demand
  • Crude drops sharply after big US stock build
    Weekly figures from the DOE and API took the market by surprise again today when they both reported a crude build way above expectations.
  • Strong winds threaten delivery possibilities in Istanbul
  • Saudi Arabia: Refinery upgrade reduces fuel oil output
    Global supply of fuel oil is diminishing as refineries throughout the world undergo upgrades.
  • Japan stays well stocked and out-priced
    Plenty of avails (for the time being) remain to be sold in Japan, but at the prices being forced on the majority of suppliers, will anybody buy them?
  • New Saudi posted prices
  • California: Dismay as bunker tax exemption faces delay
    SB 808 is still in the hands of California's ousted Governor Davis, who has until midnight on Sunday to either sign or veto the bill. Unfortunately, bureaucratic procedures could mean that the bunker sales tax exemption may not become effective immediately.
  • Fine avails continue in Italy as numbers drop off somewhat
  • Rotterdam market softens this morning

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2003
  • Otto G. Niederhofer is new head of Stinnes' Montan marketing division
  • MOL shows up on FTSE 4 Good Global Index
  • Uzbekistan Airways flies home a new Boeing 767
  • Vienna-Duisburg "South East European Shuttle" started
  • Kuehne & Nagel to acquire Pracht, a forwarder and logistics provider

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2003
  • Seawind considering flag change in Tallinn traffic
  • Norwegian net wage system reduced
  • Tordenskjold CEO may be charged

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2003
  • Seaspan Containerlines orders 9,500 TEU box ships
    Washington Marine Group's Seaspan Container Lines confirms that it has ordered up to eight (4 +4) 9,500 TEU containerships from South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • Teekay ups dividend
    boost reflects growth in long-term, fixed rate business

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2003
  • Port of Tacoma breaks record with $46.2 million ICON contract
  • Port of Olympia holds meeting to discuss East Bay property use
  • Corps plans more closures for John Day navigation lock
  • Port of Seattle offers customers electronic bill payment option
  • Anthony Scioscia, Olav Rakkenes named 2004 Connie Award winners

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • First Ship sets up $500m lease finance fund
    A NEW commercial finance company, backed by a mainly German set of principals, hopes to popularise the "lease not own" mindset in the shipping industry.
  • ECSA looking for boost from EU newcomers
    SHIPOWNERS are set to gain much more collective muscle when 10 new countries join the European Union next year.
  • Aegean Insurance launches first Greek P&I cover for shipping
    ATHENS-based Aegean Insurance is set to become the first Greek insurer offering protection and indemnity cover for shipping.
  • Oslo wages blow for maritime Norway
    OSLO yesterday dealt a further blow to the Norwegian shipping and offshore industry's battle for a net-wage system with a national budget that failed to hit the mark.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2003
  • US law cannot protect seafarers
    THE US government is unable to order private terminals to allow foreign seafarers leave their ships, even if they have a visa permitting them to go ashore, says the US Coast Guard's chief of port and vessel security, Captain Kevin Dale
  • Bulkers in uncharted territory
    THE surge in dry bulk rates in recent weeks has taken on a life of its own, says this week's Fairplay Cover Story
  • Hapag-Lloyd to sell inland fleet
    HAPAG-Lloyd is seeking a buyer for its inland waterways shipping and land transport subsidiary VTG-Lehnkering
  • Work resumes at India's JNPT
    THE 380 striking transport workers have called off the five-day strike at JNPT's container terminal, and operations are limping back to normal
  • Emeraude employees' plea for help
    EMPLOYEES of French ferry operator Emeraude Lines, which was placed in receivership last week, have asked Brittany Ferries to rescue the company
  • Karachi to invite Tasman bids
    KARACHI Port Trust (KPT) is about to invite bids from local parties to remove the wreck of the tanker Tasman Spirit
  • Lys-Line prepares for log deal
  • Snails halt Philippine box exports
  • Syria, Lebanon in tariff talks
  • Haifa strikers widen action
  • WG&A converts ferries

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2003
  • More profits for carriers in '04: Drewry
    Sustained profitability forecast for container carriers on higher growth and vessel utilization, according to a new report.
  • Dual objectives in Marad strategic plan
    Five-year strategy to make optimal use of maritime assets for commerce and support homeland security, military preparedness objectives.
  • Korea plans Incheon logistics hub
    Seoul plans $40 million advanced logistics base at Incheon airport.
  • Annan urges business support for UN
  • Germany postpones truck toll again
  • TPG eyeing stake in Belgian Post
  • Zim-Lloyd Triestino service adds Qingdao call
  • Analysts: Dell switching back to UPS from FedEx
  • ShipGuide.com to shut down
  • Israeli firm installs readers at U.S. ports
  • Lufthansa, DHL Danzas in pharma deal
  • Israel pushes for port privatization
  • Oracle tabs DHL for domestic shipping
  • Teekay increases dividend

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2003
  • High charter costs set starving feeders on course for rate binge
    A looming shortage of feeder ships could see a significant increase in feeder freight rates, of up to 50%, says Howe Robinson, as charter costs soar but available tonnage contracts.
  • Israel's shippers up their demands in call for end to port closures
    Israel's shippers are threatening legal action over port closures, the Israeli Shippers' Council (ISC) told ci-online, but the Israeli Institute of Export (IIE) hopes for a government-labour compromise.
  • Carriers tell Busan to cut box taxes
  • SA Port Operations offers berthing slots to improve efficiency
  • Giant Seaspan box ships earmarked for Far East-Europe trades
  • Zim and LT desert Busan for Chinese competitor port
  • Simatech starts Southeast Asia to Middle East via India
  • Allink offers LCL service to north-Brazil shippers
  • Taiwanese carrier Evergreen ISPS-certifies two ships: 101 to go

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2003
  • Skaugen investors in $10m payout
    Norwegian owner showers shareholders with special dividend after deal with Teekay.
  • Chang taking the long view
    Evergreen chief Chang Yung-fa predicts stronger world economy after 2005.
  • Green Reefers in ship conversion profit
    Company nets NOK 17m in sale and charter back of reefership converted to carry aluminium.
  • Odfjell in talks with contract customers
    Norwegian owner embroiled in price-fixing scandal is building bridges with major charterers.
  • DFDS puts money into paper
    Danish owner and subsidiary Lys-Line plan to expand capacity of sideport paper carriers.
  • TEN frees cash with suezmax sales
    Greek owner confirms charter-back deal for two 2002-built ships.
  • Samskip opens up in Larvik
    Expanding Icelandic container line boosts Norwegian presence.
  • Coscol gives green light to bond issue
    Cosco Shipping's efforts to raise funds for its fleet acquisition have moved a step nearer fruition.
  • Teekay ups dividend
    Aframax giant breaks payment policy of last eight years on back of growth in long-term business.
  • Samudera expands tanker fleet
    Indonesian owner bolsters industrial ship division with acquisition of a tanker from Korean owner.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2003
  • ACL, Mediterranean Shipping stop transatlantic slot exchange
  • Carriers switch to Qingdao on Asia/U.S. East Coast service
  • Hyundai sets up regional headquarters in China
  • Drewry sees "sustained profitability" for container carriers
  • EU governments discuss maritime pollution, EU/U.S. air agreement
  • U.S. Maritime Administration releases strategic plan
  • ILO study: Women seafarers often face harassment on ships
  • de Gunten to head Latin airline trade group
  • FIATA elects Issa Baluch president
  • FIATA awaits U.S. Customs' advanced air freight rules
  • U.S. Customs CIO retires
  • Trane pays fines for U.S. export violations
  • Volkswagen picks Exel to manage two German parts facilities
  • Caille heads ABX Logistics France
  • Meaby appointed commercial manager of ABP

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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