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BRIEFS

November 10, 2003

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Consult us first, Asian shipowners urge govts
ASIAN shipowners have expressed their 'deep concern' over the slew of security rules and regulations that continue to confront the industry and 'strongly urged' governments to consult shipowner's groups before introducing additional requirements. 10/11/03
Terrorists may target M-E ports, ships
SHIPS and ports in the Middle East and North Africa have been highlighted as potential terrorist targets by the US State Department, based on the latest 'credible information'.
Shanghai's Yangshan may become free port
SHANGHAI's massive deep-water port under construction at Yangshan may be granted free port status, if lobbying by local authorities succeeds.
Nightmare finally ends for Aurora passengers
THE British luxury cruise ship Aurora returned to its home port last week after a nightmare cruise during which hundreds of passengers became ill from a severe stomach virus and were caught in a diplomatic spat between Madrid and London.
Sumitomo's H1 profit soars
SUMITOMO Heavy Industries, a Japanese shipbuilding and heavy machinery maker, said first-half profit surged to 4.59 billion yen.

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue can turn NZ profit in 2-3 years: Branson
BRITISH entrepreneur Richard Branson says he expects his discount Australian airline Virgin Blue to turn a profit within two to three years from its proposed New Zealand operations.
Hainan Airlines to buy 8 Boeing 737 planes
Aeroflot eyes bold expansion as rivals crowd the skies
easyJet's passenger count up 18%
UPS on guard after US warns of al-Qaeda plot

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
THERE is no sign of any let up in the very firm dry bulk market and whilst there are various sales reported at strong price levels, there has been a large undercurrent of rumours and counter rumours regarding possible transactions, which have later been denied, with the owners almost invariably saying that the prices being mentioned were 'too low' to persuade them to sell.

Liner Scene

Stand by for the 18,000 TEU boxboat
JUST how big could container ships become? The answer could be 18,000 TEU or Malacca-max.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Consult us first, Asian shipowners urge govts
ASIAN shipowners have expressed their 'deep concern' over the slew of security rules and regulations that continue to confront the industry and 'strongly urged' governments to consult shipowner's groups before introducing additional requirements. 10/11/03
Terrorists may target M-E ports, ships
SHIPS and ports in the Middle East and North Africa have been highlighted as potential terrorist targets by the US State Department, based on the latest 'credible information'.
Shanghai's Yangshan may become free port
SHANGHAI's massive deep-water port under construction at Yangshan may be granted free port status, if lobbying by local authorities succeeds.
Nightmare finally ends for Aurora passengers
THE British luxury cruise ship Aurora returned to its home port last week after a nightmare cruise during which hundreds of passengers became ill from a severe stomach virus and were caught in a diplomatic spat between Madrid and London.
Sumitomo's H1 profit soars
SUMITOMO Heavy Industries, a Japanese shipbuilding and heavy machinery maker, said first-half profit surged to 4.59 billion yen.

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue can turn NZ profit in 2-3 years: Branson
BRITISH entrepreneur Richard Branson says he expects his discount Australian airline Virgin Blue to turn a profit within two to three years from its proposed New Zealand operations.
Hainan Airlines to buy 8 Boeing 737 planes
Aeroflot eyes bold expansion as rivals crowd the skies
easyJet's passenger count up 18%
UPS on guard after US warns of al-Qaeda plot

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
THERE is no sign of any let up in the very firm dry bulk market and whilst there are various sales reported at strong price levels, there has been a large undercurrent of rumours and counter rumours regarding possible transactions, which have later been denied, with the owners almost invariably saying that the prices being mentioned were 'too low' to persuade them to sell.

Liner Scene

Stand by for the 18,000 TEU boxboat
JUST how big could container ships become? The answer could be 18,000 TEU or Malacca-max.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Consult us first, Asian shipowners urge govts
ASIAN shipowners have expressed their 'deep concern' over the slew of security rules and regulations that continue to confront the industry and 'strongly urged' governments to consult shipowner's groups before introducing additional requirements. 10/11/03
Terrorists may target M-E ports, ships
SHIPS and ports in the Middle East and North Africa have been highlighted as potential terrorist targets by the US State Department, based on the latest 'credible information'.
Shanghai's Yangshan may become free port
SHANGHAI's massive deep-water port under construction at Yangshan may be granted free port status, if lobbying by local authorities succeeds.
Nightmare finally ends for Aurora passengers
THE British luxury cruise ship Aurora returned to its home port last week after a nightmare cruise during which hundreds of passengers became ill from a severe stomach virus and were caught in a diplomatic spat between Madrid and London.
Sumitomo's H1 profit soars
SUMITOMO Heavy Industries, a Japanese shipbuilding and heavy machinery maker, said first-half profit surged to 4.59 billion yen.

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue can turn NZ profit in 2-3 years: Branson
BRITISH entrepreneur Richard Branson says he expects his discount Australian airline Virgin Blue to turn a profit within two to three years from its proposed New Zealand operations.
Hainan Airlines to buy 8 Boeing 737 planes
Aeroflot eyes bold expansion as rivals crowd the skies
easyJet's passenger count up 18%
UPS on guard after US warns of al-Qaeda plot

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
THERE is no sign of any let up in the very firm dry bulk market and whilst there are various sales reported at strong price levels, there has been a large undercurrent of rumours and counter rumours regarding possible transactions, which have later been denied, with the owners almost invariably saying that the prices being mentioned were 'too low' to persuade them to sell.

Liner Scene

Stand by for the 18,000 TEU boxboat
JUST how big could container ships become? The answer could be 18,000 TEU or Malacca-max.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Consult us first, Asian shipowners urge govts
ASIAN shipowners have expressed their 'deep concern' over the slew of security rules and regulations that continue to confront the industry and 'strongly urged' governments to consult shipowner's groups before introducing additional requirements. 10/11/03
Terrorists may target M-E ports, ships
SHIPS and ports in the Middle East and North Africa have been highlighted as potential terrorist targets by the US State Department, based on the latest 'credible information'.
Shanghai's Yangshan may become free port
SHANGHAI's massive deep-water port under construction at Yangshan may be granted free port status, if lobbying by local authorities succeeds.
Nightmare finally ends for Aurora passengers
THE British luxury cruise ship Aurora returned to its home port last week after a nightmare cruise during which hundreds of passengers became ill from a severe stomach virus and were caught in a diplomatic spat between Madrid and London.
Sumitomo's H1 profit soars
SUMITOMO Heavy Industries, a Japanese shipbuilding and heavy machinery maker, said first-half profit surged to 4.59 billion yen.

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue can turn NZ profit in 2-3 years: Branson
BRITISH entrepreneur Richard Branson says he expects his discount Australian airline Virgin Blue to turn a profit within two to three years from its proposed New Zealand operations.
Hainan Airlines to buy 8 Boeing 737 planes
Aeroflot eyes bold expansion as rivals crowd the skies
easyJet's passenger count up 18%
UPS on guard after US warns of al-Qaeda plot

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
THERE is no sign of any let up in the very firm dry bulk market and whilst there are various sales reported at strong price levels, there has been a large undercurrent of rumours and counter rumours regarding possible transactions, which have later been denied, with the owners almost invariably saying that the prices being mentioned were 'too low' to persuade them to sell.

Liner Scene

Stand by for the 18,000 TEU boxboat
JUST how big could container ships become? The answer could be 18,000 TEU or Malacca-max.

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Big orders lift bottom line of Daewoo Shipbuilding Qianwan Port handles 100m tonnes Hanjin ranked fifth largest in global container shipping Port of Oakland invites ideas for distribution centre project KLM loads up more Asia Pacific goods Gulf Air pares losses to US$5.4 million Customs paper work online for DHL customers Deutsche Post World Net profits double to US$1b Norfolk Southern engineers tie annual bonus to results Silk packages herald birth of air cargo

	web site

Shipping Ministry proposes Rs 50 per tonne maritime cess to finance Sagar Mala projects GE Shipping to acquire Aframax crude carrier Curbs likely on pepper imports under advance licence plan VCTPL commences container handling operations from its own terminal Mundra Port deftly handles 66,000 tonnes of liquid cargo from Panamax-class vessel As JNP races towards 2-m TEU mark, run-up to the final is an uphill task Exports via Cochin Port pick up in Sept. Centre may not restart grains' exports soon Rs 675 cr. sanctioned for infrastructure development in industrial areas Term of textile TUF scheme extended till March 31, 2007 Govt to amend CHA licensing rules to streamline operations, says Shripad Naik India bags gold medal for protection of marine environment

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NOVEMBER 7, 2003
FAMM may exit major UK bunkering port by month-end Fuel and Marine Marketing Ltd. is currently re-negotiating the contract with local oil terminal operator Falmouth Oil Services. If FAMM withdraws, an opportunity is there for another player to enter what is possibly the UK's most famous bunkering destination. Japanese barge premiums could take a year to disappear Respite from barge premiums could take up to 12 months for the beleaguered Japanese bunker market. Shipping company fined again for Port Angeles bunker spill A Greek shipping company has been fined $75,500 for an oil spill that occurred during a bunkering operation in Port Angeles harbour back in May 2002. The ship spilled 1,188 gallons of fuel oil when its tanks overfilled while refueling.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2003
Atlant Soyuz gets into heavylift Giancarlo Cimoli, CEO Of Ferrovie dello Stato, re-elected chairman of CER U.S. Postal Service wants to save money with Siemens' help Fercam and Dachser launch "Entargo" Intertanko: Need to "walk the talk"

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NOVEMBER 7, 2003
Zero agreement for Norwegian seafarers MPs in favour of punishment of oil sinners Modern hull policy launched

	web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2003
BMI buyer will reopen yard plans to start with barge construction LISCR seeks UN audit gets endorsement of new Liberian Government Cat completes sea trials Schooner Creek delivers Hawaii cruise boat

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NOVEMBER 7, 2003
Washington Ecology Department fines shipowner for fuel spill Rail freight traffic posts gains across the board for week Portland Shipping Club prepares for annual children's shopping spree Anniversary of Big Sky flights celebrated at Olympia Airport Port of Olympia slates second East Bay property planning session

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Knee-jerk rules no answer to pollution says Moorhouse QUICK-fix shipping regulations such as mandatory double-hulls for tankers may be politically expedient but will do little to further reduce marine pollution, David Moorhouse has warned. I don't know why I am being held, says 'hostage' Pappas DETAINED salvage master Nikos Pappas remains baffled as to why he is being held in Karachi facing possible charges stemming from the Tasman Spirit pollution affair. Lloyd's joins the BRAT pack as 'cornerstone' of market reforms makes its debut MODERNISERS at Lloyd's of London have put in place the "cornerstone" of coming reforms with the introduction from the beginning of the new year of a standardised and compulsory slip for writing risks across the whole market, writes Jerry Frank.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2003
Augustea to act over carrier losses ITALIAN towage operator Augustea has told the Spanish company Gijonesa de Desguaces that it would be forced to take action by this evening if the impasse over the French aircraft carrier Cl'menceau was not resolved Kvaerner Philly under scrutiny A state senator in Pennsylvania has asked Governor Ed Rendell to tighten supervision of Aker Kvaerner shipyard after a report urged a review of a 2000 audit.... Full story Furious hauliers block Genoa port HAULIERS have today blocked access to Genoa's VTE terminal after queuing for three days because high winds had halted operations at the port.... Full story Spain pushes through port law THE Spanish government pushed the new ports law through parliament yesterday despite widespread criticism from opposition politicians.... Full story LISCR angry over UN errors LISCR, the US-based operator of the Liberian Registry, has renewed its call for a full United Nations audit of the funds received by the Liberian government.... Full story Cook Strait rival turns up the heat THE battle for passengers crossing New Zealand's Cook Strait has entered another phase with Cook Strait Shipping's refurbished ferry Santa Regina.... Full story SSA clarifies Umm Qasr position Russia's Tatneft turns to White Sea Les Landes to sue Prestige minister SSW bullish about its future Panama port to break records Evergreen boss slams government

	web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2003
Jacksonville reopens after accident The Coast Guard closed the port to commercial vessel traffic for about 12 hours Friday after a 55-foot-dredge capsized and spilled about 600 feet of dredge pipe into the St. Johns River. Astar seeks sanctions on FedEx, UPS Astar Air Cargo is seeking sanctions againstits rivals for making what it described as "unsupported and deceptive claims" in a recent motion they filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation. Deutsche Post profit soars Express, delivery divisions lead the way as earnings more than double in the first nine months of 2003. Norfolk Southern, engineers union reach pact Vastera names Davenport president, CEO Evergreen chief slams Taiwan government Rotterdam to raise port dues Martinair Cargo to add flights UPS, FedEx turn to U.S. post office Hanjin posts profit, volume gains BAA cargo off in first half Malaysia expects 10M boxes this year

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NOVEMBER 7, 2003
Canadians shippers call for US 24-hour rule exemption Responding to recent complaints by freight forwarders, Canada's federal government has made formal representations in Washington for Canadian commercial information to be exempt from disclosure. Felixstowe plans 1.5m TEU deepwater terminal Redevelopments at the Port of Felixstowe, including the Trinity III extension and a new 1.5m TEU deepwater container terminal could boost the port's capacity to 5.2m TEU. Fremantle blockade costing A$10mn a day Dutch rail union issues ultimatum over pay claim Algeciras terminal thinks deep and thinks big No conclusion to HK THC spat as 'constructive' talks end Baltic feeder floats direct-call threat Evergreen denies Hatsu and Lloyd Triestino are 'bargaining chips' Delhi considers regulating private agencies that 'fleece' shippers Hamburg Sud places Asian services under regional office Norfolk Southern takes US$107million charge for voluntary redundancy programme

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NOVEMBER 7, 2003
Court excludes legal costs from limitation fund Australian judge says claimants' expenses should be treated as a separate matter. Naftomar fined $75,000 for spill But ship's clean-up contractor fingered for much of the blame. No lien for surety providers Fifth Circuit issues significant ruling in Commodore Cruises case. TEN sees higher numbers Fleet growth in strong tanker market gives Nikolas Tsakos a boost. "Dead ships" scandal Unions claim ships without flags are used for people smuggling. Croatia chips in for 3 Maj order Transport Ministry will pay 10% of the costs of building Uljanik Plovidba tanker. LISCR calls for UN audit Register's managers want "full transparency" as UN keeps sanctions. Daewoo on course for record profit South Korean yard group reaps reward for spate of LNG carrier and boxship orders. PNSC picks up Tankerska Plovidba pair Pakistan's national flag carrier has acquired two aframax tankers from the Croatian owner. Teekay cuts debt Cash-rich tanker operator pays off $58m. Costs hold key for Nenaco Philippine ferry owner comes through lean third quarter with bigger nine-month profit. Srab remains in the black Small Swedish tanker owner boosts profits and revenues in first three quarters. Mongolian-flagged cargoship held outside Dublin Customs officials trying to establish reason for vessel calling at port. Mystery investor stalks Hyundai Private equity fund becomes third-largest shareholder prompting speculation of a takeover bid. Manitowoc completes bond sale US marine engineering group to use fresh funds of $150m to refinance its existing debt. Ferry firm looks to eBay to sell ship Washington State Ferries is using online marketplace to dispose of catamaran.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2003
COSCO adds South Pacific connections Eimskip Holding to split into transportation and investment companies Greybox sees widening container imbalances Report: "Prestige" spill will impact Spain for 10 years Kiribati joins IMO UP successful in Overnite spinoff Vexure names Martinez sales director for TRT Carriers SEKO Worldwide opens London office U.S. House approves $7.1 billion Coast Guard authorization

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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 informano

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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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