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