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May 15, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 'Historic' forum for seafarer wages formed
    AN international bargaining forum has been put in place to negotiate the wages of seamen on open register ships.
  • More compensation for oil spill victims soon
    ADDITIONAL compensation for victims of tanker oil spills is set to be made available when the International Maritime Organisation adds a third tier to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund this week.
  • Korean truckers threaten to paralyse Busan
    SOUTH Korean truckers threatened yesterday to paralyse cargo flows at the country's biggest port as their strike entered a sixth day, but officials said help from the army was keeping the port functioning.
  • Cosco Pacific to spend US$200m on containers
    COSCO Pacific, the world's fifth-largest container-leasing company, plans to spend about US$200 million this year to buy as many as 130,000 standard- size container boxes, financial controller Francis Li said yesterday.
  • Shanghai port handles record boxes
    THE Port Authority of Shanghai has reported that the biggest port on the Chinese mainland handled a record 912,000 TEUs in April, up 35 per cent year on year.
  • RCL to buy 2 new ships from Mitsubishi
    THAILAND's Regional Container Lines said yesterday it would buy two new vessels from Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd for US$60 million to expand business in North Asia, India and Australia.
  • Collision causes oil spill in Busan
    A police patrol ship spreading an emulsifier on the sea covered with fuel oil near the port of Pusan, about 450km south-east of Seoul.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France posts 98m euro loss, better outlook seen
    AIR France SA, Europe's second-biggest airline, had a 98 million-euro fiscal fourth-quarter net loss after pilots strikes, the Iraq war and the spread of a deadly pneumonia reduced air traffic while the carrier took steps to retire its Concorde supersonic planes.
  • Cathay Pacific may seek capital injection
  • Discount carrier jetBlue plans to fly to 3 more cities
  • Lufthansa expects to fly into the red
  • Air Zimbabwe has limited fuel supply
Newbuilds
  • Bulletin Board
    Leading global supply chain services provider APL Logistics , has appointed Vincent F Gulisano to the position of senior vice-president of global sales, marketing and solutions engineering, based in its Oakland, California headquarters.'Having completed our regional senior management reorganization, we are set to meet our extended global needs with the appointment of Vin Gulisano to this important position,' said APLL chief Hans Hickler.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 'Historic' forum for seafarer wages formed
    AN international bargaining forum has been put in place to negotiate the wages of seamen on open register ships.
  • More compensation for oil spill victims soon
    ADDITIONAL compensation for victims of tanker oil spills is set to be made available when the International Maritime Organisation adds a third tier to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund this week.
  • Korean truckers threaten to paralyse Busan
    SOUTH Korean truckers threatened yesterday to paralyse cargo flows at the country's biggest port as their strike entered a sixth day, but officials said help from the army was keeping the port functioning.
  • Cosco Pacific to spend US$200m on containers
    COSCO Pacific, the world's fifth-largest container-leasing company, plans to spend about US$200 million this year to buy as many as 130,000 standard- size container boxes, financial controller Francis Li said yesterday.
  • Shanghai port handles record boxes
    THE Port Authority of Shanghai has reported that the biggest port on the Chinese mainland handled a record 912,000 TEUs in April, up 35 per cent year on year.
  • RCL to buy 2 new ships from Mitsubishi
    THAILAND's Regional Container Lines said yesterday it would buy two new vessels from Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd for US$60 million to expand business in North Asia, India and Australia.
  • Collision causes oil spill in Busan
    A police patrol ship spreading an emulsifier on the sea covered with fuel oil near the port of Pusan, about 450km south-east of Seoul.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France posts 98m euro loss, better outlook seen
    AIR France SA, Europe's second-biggest airline, had a 98 million-euro fiscal fourth-quarter net loss after pilots strikes, the Iraq war and the spread of a deadly pneumonia reduced air traffic while the carrier took steps to retire its Concorde supersonic planes.
  • Cathay Pacific may seek capital injection
  • Discount carrier jetBlue plans to fly to 3 more cities
  • Lufthansa expects to fly into the red
  • Air Zimbabwe has limited fuel supply
Newbuilds
  • Bulletin Board
    Leading global supply chain services provider APL Logistics , has appointed Vincent F Gulisano to the position of senior vice-president of global sales, marketing and solutions engineering, based in its Oakland, California headquarters.'Having completed our regional senior management reorganization, we are set to meet our extended global needs with the appointment of Vin Gulisano to this important position,' said APLL chief Hans Hickler.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 'Historic' forum for seafarer wages formed
    AN international bargaining forum has been put in place to negotiate the wages of seamen on open register ships.
  • More compensation for oil spill victims soon
    ADDITIONAL compensation for victims of tanker oil spills is set to be made available when the International Maritime Organisation adds a third tier to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund this week.
  • Korean truckers threaten to paralyse Busan
    SOUTH Korean truckers threatened yesterday to paralyse cargo flows at the country's biggest port as their strike entered a sixth day, but officials said help from the army was keeping the port functioning.
  • Cosco Pacific to spend US$200m on containers
    COSCO Pacific, the world's fifth-largest container-leasing company, plans to spend about US$200 million this year to buy as many as 130,000 standard- size container boxes, financial controller Francis Li said yesterday.
  • Shanghai port handles record boxes
    THE Port Authority of Shanghai has reported that the biggest port on the Chinese mainland handled a record 912,000 TEUs in April, up 35 per cent year on year.
  • RCL to buy 2 new ships from Mitsubishi
    THAILAND's Regional Container Lines said yesterday it would buy two new vessels from Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd for US$60 million to expand business in North Asia, India and Australia.
  • Collision causes oil spill in Busan
    A police patrol ship spreading an emulsifier on the sea covered with fuel oil near the port of Pusan, about 450km south-east of Seoul.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France posts 98m euro loss, better outlook seen
    AIR France SA, Europe's second-biggest airline, had a 98 million-euro fiscal fourth-quarter net loss after pilots strikes, the Iraq war and the spread of a deadly pneumonia reduced air traffic while the carrier took steps to retire its Concorde supersonic planes.
  • Cathay Pacific may seek capital injection
  • Discount carrier jetBlue plans to fly to 3 more cities
  • Lufthansa expects to fly into the red
  • Air Zimbabwe has limited fuel supply
Newbuilds
  • Bulletin Board
    Leading global supply chain services provider APL Logistics , has appointed Vincent F Gulisano to the position of senior vice-president of global sales, marketing and solutions engineering, based in its Oakland, California headquarters.'Having completed our regional senior management reorganization, we are set to meet our extended global needs with the appointment of Vin Gulisano to this important position,' said APLL chief Hans Hickler.

Sched Netweb site
  • Korean truck strike heats up as police, army called upon in Pusan
  • Latest Maersk Sealand vessel launched off Norway
  • HIT receives two new cranes ahead of opening of CT9
  • Lloyd Triestino offers first service to US
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts US$232m operating profit in 2002
  • U-Freight opens logistics centre in Dubai
  • Rick Kessler becomes head of Horizon Services
  • China Southern flies cows from New York to Guangdong
  • SAS Group to centralise maintenance operation
  • Air Methods reports net loss in first quarter
  • Kitty Hawk begins new service from Buffalo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • UAE imposes 15-day advance notice for Indian ships' entry
  • m.v. 'Wan Hai 262' calls at Tuticorin Port: SRX Service
  • Karnataka pharma industry sees export boom
  • Farm exports up by 17 pc
  • TAMP directive to introduce hourly berth hire rates from June 1 - Move to arm Major Ports for competitive edge
  • Seahorse Group's BCT bags 'Area Depot of Year 2002'
  • ChPT invites EoIs to develop cruise terminal
  • Deepest-draughted vessel berthed safely at Mumbai Port
  • Shatrughan assures early decision on port workers' bonus issue
  • GMB-run ports handle record 84.12 m tonnes cargo in 2002-03
  • Conware CFS sell-off talks making headway
  • Passengers to pay ADF for Hyderabad airport project
  • 75 items from SSI sector to be dereserved
  • Inflation declines to 6.14 pc
  • IIP study finds 5.8 pc growth in industrial output in 2002-03
  • TUFS coverage extended to NSIC's hire purchase scheme
  • Govt to withdraw BIS norms for jute bags above 50 kg
  • CBEC chief: Educate assessees
  • Stress on India-Pakistan-Bangla axis to give region economic clout

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Soft trend does nothing to spur demand on US East Coast
  • Oil major studying impact of change in Platts price assessment
  • US Gulf: Drastic price drops bolster demand
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • US crude stock down on higher refinery runs and lower imports
  • Premiums wiped out of Singapore bunker market as prices fall
  • Piraeus indications slip back amid increased demand
  • New Saudi posted prices
  • Korea: Bunker spill after tanker collision off Busan
  • All India port strike announced for May 21, 2003
  • SARS and strikes depress Korea's flagging market
  • Weekly African market report from GAC
  • Rotterdam continues bullish trend
  • EMMF warns that fuel sulphur cap alternatives must be developed

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • MBO at Bargelink
  • GeoPost and DPD show good results for 2002
  • TSA and DoT to secure transport of dangerous goods
  • All Nippon Airways records net loss in 2002
  • Container vessel capacity has increased by 100% in six years
  • CEO of Dachser retires

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Paris MOU closes in on substandard shipping
  • EU approves French tonnage tax
  • VLCC rates soar after terror attack

Marine Logweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • VT Halter Marine gets ferry contract
    VT Halter Marine Inc., has been selected by the Puerto Rico Port Authority (PRPA) to design and build a $2.8 million sea-going 272 passenger ferry.
  • NORSHIPCO buys Metro's Old Dominion
    Floating dock to be moved to NORSHIPCO
  • Fuel sulfur cap proposals pose hazards
    EMFF warns of dangers in present EC proposals

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Port of Olympia expands rail service with new Tri-City and Olympia short-line
  • Schnitzer president announces pair of management changes
  • Lewis and Clark encampment re-created at Chittenden Locks
  • Spokane International Airport will soon offer nonstop Maui flights
  • Command of Coast Guard cutter changes during Astoria ceremony

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Ex-Alstom chairman Bilger charged with misusing funds
    FORMER Alstom group chairman Pierre Bilger (above) has been charged with misuse of corporate funds and placed under judicial control for his role in the payment of a FFrs5m ($5.5m) commission on a construction project carried out by the group in 1994.
  • Do not let terror stop trade warns Bimco's Everard
    THE world has changed irrevocably since September 11, Bimco president Michael Everard told a conference in London yesterday, writes David Osler.
  • Spain to sue ABS for $5bn over Prestige
    THE Spanish government was poised yesterday afternoon to file a $5bn suit in the federal court in New York against ABS, alleging that the classification society's "negligent, reckless, wilful and wanton conduct" led directly to the loss of the Prestige and the massive environmental damage that followed.
  • O'Neil urges IMO flag power
    THE International Maritime Organisation should have the authority to make sure that flag states really do implement conventions properly, secretary-general William O'Neil told a London audience yesterday.
  • VLCC rates double as demand soars
    TANKER rates are back on the up and demand is rising with very large crude carriers leading the charge, writes Martyn Wingrove.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Indian owners want higher depreciation
  • Congestion charge for Kuwait/UAE
  • Seafarers' card calls on US
  • WTSA lines set new minimum rates
  • UK Customs boost 'dirty bomb' protection
  • Sea Containers hit by weak Silja
  • US hosts first Prestige claim
  • Honeymoon cruise death probe
  • Iran, India sign LNG deal
  • Shipyards strike for shorter hours
  • Hapag Lloyd sets its goals
  • EU plans oppose MARPOL, warns ICS
  • P&O Ports opening at Mundra
  • EC again blames Korea on order fall
  • Liner lobby tests the water
  • MOL and Oman sign support deal
  • Busan fights oil spill
  • Aqaba disruption avoided
  • Korean strike spreads to Ulsan port

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Proposal budgets $247B for highways
    Bill's provisions shifts funding, would allow states to use their Surface Transportation Programs to support publicly-owned intermodal freight facilities.
  • Intel shipping via ocean to cut costs
    The chip maker has been using ocean freight as part of a broader move to cut transport costs, an executive said.
  • Cargo spurs Air France profits
    Air freight outperformed passenger business over the past year.
  • Westbound fruit market ripe for rate hikes
  • Lufthansa loss widens to $477 million
  • GRI for Canada lines
  • Hartigan: Integres on growth track
  • Troops readied to break Busan strike
  • Africa-Europe lines upgrade vessels
  • Frankfurt air cargo drives profits
  • Arms, explosives seized at U.S.-Canada border
  • Pakistan port raises box charges
  • Hapag-Lloyd profit falls

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Zim 'pays high price' for reduced China/Australia capacity
    COZ outcast Zim is likely to have paid a high price for the China/Australia slots it has secured with COSCO, after being unable to finalise deals with several carriers.
  • US Customs, NVOCCs to remedy 24-hour rule confusion
  • New Brussels liner lobby outlines priorities
  • South Africa: SAPO confirms suspension of Thursday strike
  • New S.Africa strike talks reveal knife-edge labour relations
  • Mixed messages as charter market closes on yr2000 high
  • Busan truck strike spreads to new S.Korea port
  • Grand Alliance set to announce new China links
  • New SAECS agreement clears way for fleet uprgade
  • Surging Itajai volumes prompt fresh capacity investment

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Carnival latest under labour spotlight
    Board rejects AFL-CIO pressure to switch incorporation from Panama to US.
  • TMM takes it down to the wire
    Mexican transportation group extends deadline to bondholders one last time.
  • Dickinson picks up Carnival CEO title
    Cruise line head honcho adds second role.
  • Silja drags down Sea Containers
    Treble trouble for Finnish ferry group helps push parent into the red.
  • Ships upsized on South Africa boxship route
    SAECS to boost capacity with panamax containership newbuildings.
  • Russia eyes nuke subs as tankers
    All hands to the pumps in effort to boost lucratative crude exports.
  • Korean yards come under fresh fire
    EU shipbuilders want LNG carrier price dumping investigation.
  • Oman moves ahead with shipowning
    New contract gives Mitsui OSK Lines lead role in Gulf state shipping.
  • Exchange losses dent RCL's profit
    Regional Container Lines expects "moderate" rate upswing later this year.
  • K Line inks Hyundai options
    Japanese owner takes panamax boxship tally at South Korean yard to eight.
  • MHI turns in a profit
    Cruiseship newbuilding fire cost company $112m.
  • Lee takes helm at Korean Register
    Ex-civil servant has been appointed new president and chairman of classification society.
  • Hong Kong hauls in 25
    SARS epidemic has not prevented authorities from cracking down on sub-standard shipping.
  • Star restores some Singapore sailings
    After a month-long drydocking the SuperStar Aries will begin Malaysia-bound cruises.
  • VT Halter Marine inks ferry deal
    ST Engineering's US yard buy starts to pay off as it makes further inroads into regional market.
  • Cosco makes SARS donation
    China giant contributes to fund for domestic medical workers battling killer virus.
  • Zim and Lloyd Triestino start AUX service
    Israeli and Italian container line's new Far East-Americas service makes maiden US call.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Rice departs P&O Board, Group
  • Sultanate of Oman completes contract with MOL
  • Correction: Hapag-Lloyd Group may sell part of VTG-Lehnkering
  • AMC-MEBA form joint labor-management partnership
  • Maersk Sealand amends transpacific services
  • "K" Line orders another three 4,013-teu ships
  • EC approves French tonnage tax regime
  • Lykes adds Florida/Caribbean link
  • Pacific carriers to reverse fall in U.S.-to-Asia rates on fruit
  • Europe/South Africa carriers to deploy 4,300-teu ships
  • CCNI, Maruba, Lykes submit pacific cooperation to FMC
  • House Subcommittee approves air-cargo security enhancements bill
  • FAA bill sets aip entitlement increase for cargo airports
  • LTL carriers better positioned to frame 2008 labor negotiations
  • U.S. tax breaks proposed for highway, freight transfer stations
  • Wesccon 2003 slated for Oct. 30-Nov. 2
  • FMC considers 14 OTI applications, revokes two licenses
  • Census plans to continue phase-out of AES filing option 3
  • Three times increases shareholding in ABX Logistics (Australia)
  • Brazil disputes Florida tax on processed orange, grapefruit imports
  • House bill promotes lifting Cuba travel ban for U.S. businesses
  • WTO to determine Canadian softwood lumber's threat to U.S. producers
  • Agriculture exporters applaud Bash's case against EU
  • Congressional support sought for FTAA
  • Olympia port signs agreement with Short Line
  • Panama Canal Authority clarifies 96-hour pre-arrival rule

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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
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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
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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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