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October 10, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dubai-based feeder starts S'pore-India-M East service
    COMPETITION on the Singapore to India/Middle East trade lane increased a notch this week with the entry of Dubai-based common feeder carrier Simatech Shipping.
  • Ruling next week on where seamen's case is to be heard
    A Miami federal judge is expected to rule next week whether the damages complaints of 10 Filipino seamen injured or killed in Norwegian Cruise Line's SS Norway boiler blast last May will be tried in the US or the Philippines.
  • Indonesia to get buoy tender vessel
    CONTINUING its ongoing commitment to the safety of navigation in the vital straits of Malacca and Singapore, the Japan-based Malacca Strait Council will hand over a new buoy tender vessel to Indonesia in a ceremony on Batam later today.
  • Award for pure economic loss won't result in rash of negligence claims
    A recent damages award of almost US$3 million to a shipowner against the manufacturer of an engine should not be seen as an opening of the floodgates for negligence claims for pure economic loss, the High Court has said.
Air and Land Transport
  • US, Vietnam ink bilateral air accord
    THE United States and Vietnam reached an agreement yesterday to allow direct passenger and cargo flights between the two former military foes but they failed to conclude an 'open skies' accord.
  • Boeing planning lighter version of 7E7
  • 'Critical defects' found in training of US airport baggage screeners
  • Basra airport's reopening postponed
  • Delta execs to meet pilots' union leaders on Oct 17
  • Austrian Air pilots, cabin crew plan strike
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipowner wins damages for pure economic loss
    THE successful claim by Indonesian shipowner PT Bumi International Tankers for damages in tort for pure economic loss might raise some eyebrows in England but it sends a strong signal to engine manufacturers to take reasonable care or risk damages for negligence, even if their defective engine does not cause any physical damage or injury.
Port Shots
  • portshots
    KUEHNE & Nagel International, the world's biggest sea-freight company, said it plans to buy Hapag-Lloyd AG's Pracht Spedition + Logistik GmbH unit to boost its contract logistics business in Germany.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dubai-based feeder starts S'pore-India-M East service
    COMPETITION on the Singapore to India/Middle East trade lane increased a notch this week with the entry of Dubai-based common feeder carrier Simatech Shipping.
  • Ruling next week on where seamen's case is to be heard
    A Miami federal judge is expected to rule next week whether the damages complaints of 10 Filipino seamen injured or killed in Norwegian Cruise Line's SS Norway boiler blast last May will be tried in the US or the Philippines.
  • Indonesia to get buoy tender vessel
    CONTINUING its ongoing commitment to the safety of navigation in the vital straits of Malacca and Singapore, the Japan-based Malacca Strait Council will hand over a new buoy tender vessel to Indonesia in a ceremony on Batam later today.
  • Award for pure economic loss won't result in rash of negligence claims
    A recent damages award of almost US$3 million to a shipowner against the manufacturer of an engine should not be seen as an opening of the floodgates for negligence claims for pure economic loss, the High Court has said.
Air and Land Transport
  • US, Vietnam ink bilateral air accord
    THE United States and Vietnam reached an agreement yesterday to allow direct passenger and cargo flights between the two former military foes but they failed to conclude an 'open skies' accord.
  • Boeing planning lighter version of 7E7
  • 'Critical defects' found in training of US airport baggage screeners
  • Basra airport's reopening postponed
  • Delta execs to meet pilots' union leaders on Oct 17
  • Austrian Air pilots, cabin crew plan strike
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipowner wins damages for pure economic loss
    THE successful claim by Indonesian shipowner PT Bumi International Tankers for damages in tort for pure economic loss might raise some eyebrows in England but it sends a strong signal to engine manufacturers to take reasonable care or risk damages for negligence, even if their defective engine does not cause any physical damage or injury.
Port Shots
  • portshots
    KUEHNE & Nagel International, the world's biggest sea-freight company, said it plans to buy Hapag-Lloyd AG's Pracht Spedition + Logistik GmbH unit to boost its contract logistics business in Germany.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dubai-based feeder starts S'pore-India-M East service
    COMPETITION on the Singapore to India/Middle East trade lane increased a notch this week with the entry of Dubai-based common feeder carrier Simatech Shipping.
  • Ruling next week on where seamen's case is to be heard
    A Miami federal judge is expected to rule next week whether the damages complaints of 10 Filipino seamen injured or killed in Norwegian Cruise Line's SS Norway boiler blast last May will be tried in the US or the Philippines.
  • Indonesia to get buoy tender vessel
    CONTINUING its ongoing commitment to the safety of navigation in the vital straits of Malacca and Singapore, the Japan-based Malacca Strait Council will hand over a new buoy tender vessel to Indonesia in a ceremony on Batam later today.
  • Award for pure economic loss won't result in rash of negligence claims
    A recent damages award of almost US$3 million to a shipowner against the manufacturer of an engine should not be seen as an opening of the floodgates for negligence claims for pure economic loss, the High Court has said.
Air and Land Transport
  • US, Vietnam ink bilateral air accord
    THE United States and Vietnam reached an agreement yesterday to allow direct passenger and cargo flights between the two former military foes but they failed to conclude an 'open skies' accord.
  • Boeing planning lighter version of 7E7
  • 'Critical defects' found in training of US airport baggage screeners
  • Basra airport's reopening postponed
  • Delta execs to meet pilots' union leaders on Oct 17
  • Austrian Air pilots, cabin crew plan strike
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipowner wins damages for pure economic loss
    THE successful claim by Indonesian shipowner PT Bumi International Tankers for damages in tort for pure economic loss might raise some eyebrows in England but it sends a strong signal to engine manufacturers to take reasonable care or risk damages for negligence, even if their defective engine does not cause any physical damage or injury.
Port Shots
  • portshots
    KUEHNE & Nagel International, the world's biggest sea-freight company, said it plans to buy Hapag-Lloyd AG's Pracht Spedition + Logistik GmbH unit to boost its contract logistics business in Germany.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dubai-based feeder starts S'pore-India-M East service
    COMPETITION on the Singapore to India/Middle East trade lane increased a notch this week with the entry of Dubai-based common feeder carrier Simatech Shipping.
  • Ruling next week on where seamen's case is to be heard
    A Miami federal judge is expected to rule next week whether the damages complaints of 10 Filipino seamen injured or killed in Norwegian Cruise Line's SS Norway boiler blast last May will be tried in the US or the Philippines.
  • Indonesia to get buoy tender vessel
    CONTINUING its ongoing commitment to the safety of navigation in the vital straits of Malacca and Singapore, the Japan-based Malacca Strait Council will hand over a new buoy tender vessel to Indonesia in a ceremony on Batam later today.
  • Award for pure economic loss won't result in rash of negligence claims
    A recent damages award of almost US$3 million to a shipowner against the manufacturer of an engine should not be seen as an opening of the floodgates for negligence claims for pure economic loss, the High Court has said.
Air and Land Transport
  • US, Vietnam ink bilateral air accord
    THE United States and Vietnam reached an agreement yesterday to allow direct passenger and cargo flights between the two former military foes but they failed to conclude an 'open skies' accord.
  • Boeing planning lighter version of 7E7
  • 'Critical defects' found in training of US airport baggage screeners
  • Basra airport's reopening postponed
  • Delta execs to meet pilots' union leaders on Oct 17
  • Austrian Air pilots, cabin crew plan strike
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipowner wins damages for pure economic loss
    THE successful claim by Indonesian shipowner PT Bumi International Tankers for damages in tort for pure economic loss might raise some eyebrows in England but it sends a strong signal to engine manufacturers to take reasonable care or risk damages for negligence, even if their defective engine does not cause any physical damage or injury.
Port Shots
  • portshots
    KUEHNE & Nagel International, the world's biggest sea-freight company, said it plans to buy Hapag-Lloyd AG's Pracht Spedition + Logistik GmbH unit to boost its contract logistics business in Germany.

Sched Netweb site
  • Exel expands in Japan
  • Zhangzhou sees 60 per cent growth through August
  • Port directors unvieled across US
  • 'Maritime Week' to highlight industry in Hong Kong
  • Evergreen veteran Kleist dies
  • New India service launched
  • UPS makes fast US moves
  • NACA Logistics gets C-TPAT certification
  • Goodrich's global cargo systems presence increases
  • United cargo takes a dip as passenger numbers nudge up
  • SIA to operate more flights in coming months
  • Polar Air begins weekly Halifax service
  • Emirates to start Brisbane, Auckland services

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Market forces to determine type of cargo for coastal shipping: D. T. Joseph
  • Govt to release more textiles quota for US, EU
  • Auto majors eyeing exports market
  • Second-hand textile imports cause concern
  • Sugar exports record 75 pc growth
  • GCC entry opens new doors for India
  • Kolkata Port to get more jetties to boost IWT traffic volume
  • Rlys roping in pvt. players to expand infrastructure
  • CONCOR's maiden ISO cargo special from Vizag to ICD-TKD flagged off
  • AILBIEA plea to simplify state tax structure
  • Ahoy! Asean FTA ahead!!
  • ...and sky is no limit either!
  • Capexil rubber products team to visit US
  • Fresh embargo on grains exports
  • GDP growth projected to touch 8 pc
  • Fiscal experts question VAT regime's utility
  • IMC, BCC&I organise seminar on economic ties between India, Romania on Oct. 13
  • High-level Saudi trade team to visit India soon

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2003
  • Gulf Coast: Higher prices spark heavy demand
  • Crude makes U-turn and races higher
    A closer inspection of the DOE distillate data sparked renewed support across the energy complex today.
  • Late recovery seen in bearish ARA markets
    ARA markets today continued the bearish tack which began early this week. However, a late rally in crude prices brought on higher numbers in the ARA barge market too.
  • Singapore slips reluctantly lower after stock build
    Singapore on-shore stocks of residual fuels are considered high whenever they top 10 million barrels, but so far the high inventory level has not led to any "dumping sale" into the local bunker market.
  • Rotterdam market softer
  • Crude extends losses as Nigerian strike is called off
    We might see the market consolidate around current levels before more news headlines or signals about market fundamentals give the market a new incentive to trade higher or lower.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2003
  • DFDS invests in Lys-Line vessels and port terminal
  • Budget leaves Norwegian shipping worse off
  • HHLA into St. Petersburg

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2003
  • Port of Portland agrees to begin Terminal 4 cleanup process
  • Daniel Pearson takes post on International Trade Commission
  • Corps of Engineers slates meeting to discuss Columbia River sediment
  • Matson's new container ship makes arrival in Honolulu
  • New restaurant set to open at Bellingham's Squalicum Harbor

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • La sicurezza entra in porto
  • Arrivano sulle navi i marinai in «rosa»

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Rocketingpanamax rates hit $48,000 and are set to last
    PANAMAXES in the Pacific have gone through the roof this week, hitting $48,000 a day for a voyage from Western Australia to China, and there seems to be no stopping them.
  • Wan Hai and PIL eye Asia-Europe route
    PACIFIC International Lines is planning to join the premier division of container shipping, launching a joint Asia-Europe service with Wan Hai Lines next year, write Marcus Hand and Janet Porter.
  • High freight rates are padding container carriers' pockets
    HIGHER freight rates are having a dramatic impact on container lines' cash flow, with collective income forecast to be up by almost a fifth this year.
  • Borgschulte takes over as ThyssenKrupp chief
    THERE is new chief executive at ThyssenKrupp shipyards, writes Herbert Fromme in Hamburg.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2003
  • Israel prepares for 'mega-strike'
    ALTHOUGH the first convoy of trucks carrying Israeli exports crossed the Egyptian border heading to Port Said yesterday afternoon, shippers agree the operation was little more than symbolic
  • New Orleans bids for larger vessels
    THE Port of New Orleans' new Napoleon Container Terminal will begin operations on 11 November and will accommodate vessels of 6,300-TEU capacity.... Full story
  • India ponders extending tonnage tax
    INDIA'S shipping ministry has urged the finance ministry to include dredging companies in the proposed tonnage tax regime..... Full story
  • Compromise on US food import rules
    THE Bush administration has agreed to a compromise on proposed rules designed to prevent terrorists from tampering with food exported to the US market.... Full story
  • Iraq plans to buy Indian wheat
    IRAQ is planning to buy 1M tonnes of wheat from India over the coming months, the chairman of the country's trade ministry has confirmed.... Full story
  • Russia develops Caspian sector
    RUSSIA has begun merging two state-owned enterprises, the Northern Caspian Shipping Company and the Caspian port of Olya.... Full story
  • Cabinet to discuss Cormo sheep
  • Lys-Line prepares for log deal
  • New ferry link for Algerians
  • Singapore reclamation to go ahead
  • Siberian rail hikes security levy
  • Hanjin Heavy plant re-opened
  • End of the lines for Hamburg Sud
  • Jordan shifts cargo to regional ports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2003
  • FDA sets food import security rules
    The Food and Drug Administration has issued long-awaited rules for reporting data on imported foods under the Bioterrorism Preparedness Act of 2002.
  • Schwarzenegger good for California trucking, says CTA vice president
    Expectations that Republican will boost worker compensation reform, other business-friendly initiatives.
  • Astar COO: No DHL influence here
    Airline chief tells DOT hearing that DHL Worldwide Express has no control despite strong business ties.
  • FDA issues food facility registration rules
  • Cargo slumps at U.K. airports
  • EU approves plan to penalize subsidized foreign airlines
  • Railroads, locomotive engineers reach agreement
  • US, Vietnam reach air services agreement
  • Union threatens to expand Israel port strike
  • Envirotainer expects to benefit from DHL Danzas-Lufthansa deal
  • Trinity, ACF reach barge settlement
  • Commercial, military goals focus of Marad strategic plan

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2003
  • Vessels delayed as Rotterdam pilot's helicopter is grounded
    Up to ten post-panamax vessels suffered major delays entering Rotterdam Port on Monday after heavy winds and technical problems to a helicopter prevented pilots from boarding ships.
  • Point of principle could be EC spur for TACA appeal
    An appeal of last week's court ruling on the Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement (TACA) case became more likely when an EC source suggested a point of principle could be applied to other industries.
  • Freight rates unlikely to cease growing strains soon, says report
  • Projected US growth will lead to cargo logjams warns MARAD
  • Feport joins 'Ports of Convenience' battle late, says ITF
  • Nigeria strike postponed, but compromise must be kept, warns union
  • Russian rail rises may cost S. Korean exporters US$40million extra

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2003
  • CSAV confirms $204m boxship splash
    Chileans team with Peter Dohle on Hyundai newbuildings.
  • Tidewater warns on earnings
    Giant offshore operator cites weakness in US, foreign markets.
  • Stuve flouts travel ban
    Tor Johan Stuve, chairman of bankrupt Tordenskjold, has left Norway without telling court.
  • Revenues continue to climb at Evergreen
    September saw Taiwanese box giant pulling further away from 2002's more modest total.
  • DFDS in double charterback deal
    Two more sales lift disposals to a dozen with four more ships due to go.
  • ITF blasts UN over arrest
    Federation hits out over "trumped-up" charges against unionist in East Timor.
  • Navstar Shipping protests seizure
    Company at centre of Iraqi tanker smuggling trial professes innocence.
  • Estonians go head-to-head for ferry contract
    Saaremaa Shipping and Tallink could bid for lucrative state deal to serve Baltic islands.
  • Toll falling short on Tranz Rail bid
    Australian group's takeover of New Zealand rail and ferry operator on knife-edge ahead of deadline.
  • Posco weighs up need for LNG ship
    Korean steel giant negotiates terms with Indonesian gas supplier.
  • CSBC inks Yang Ming monsters
    Taiwanese liner giant confirms orders for quartet of 8,200-teu boxships at domestic yard.
  • Tallink raises cash for newbuilding
    Estonian ferry owner welcomes Citigroup onboad after share issue.
  • Shipping does its bit for Rugby World Cup
    Industry could be unlikely hero as suppliers ship in aviation fuel to overcome aircraft fuel shortages.
  • Remote island option for stranded sheep
    Australian government considering shipping unwanted sheep to remote island for mass slaughter.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2003
  • FMC formally closes case on TSA contract practices
  • Yang Ming confirms order for four 8,200-TEU ships
  • Kleist, Evergreen advisor, dies at 86
  • GeoLogistics forms alliance with C. Hartwig, Polish forwarder
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI applications, revokes 16 licenses
  • UNCTAD Latin American conference to discuss trade facilitation
  • Sen. Grassley urges China to meet WTO commitments
  • Pearson sworn in as U.S. international trade commissioner
  • Panalpina names Arba as senior VP for Canada
  • U.S. Customs cites Hong Kong textile manufacturers for violations
  • USDA spends $1.5 million on grants to combat invasive pests
  • U.S. catfish farmers petition USDA for trade relief
  • USDA, FDA prepare for international food safety meeting
  • Bremen ports report 11% jump in first-half box traffic

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
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.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
TRADE
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.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
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
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
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%)
INDUSTRY
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
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
INSTITUTIONS
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
RIVER TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
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
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
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
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
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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