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BRIEFS

December 15, 2003

Shipping Times

Shipping News

P&O Ports, HNN face volume deadline
PSA Corporation's Belgium subsidiary Hesse Noord Natie and its rival P&O Ports will be forced to relinquish some of their new terminal concessions at Antwerp port to Maersk Sealand if they fail to fill as much as 45 per cent of the new capacity by mid-2005.
All-water trend boosts Panama Canal's business
CONTAINER shipping's accelerating embrace of the all-water route helped boost the Panama Canal's transits and tonnage to record levels in fiscal 2003.
APL ships taking part in global weather project
NEPTUNE Orient Lines' liner division, APL, is doing its part in helping scientists better understand global climate change by taking part in a pilot programme to collect north pacific weather data.
Box volumes at HK's key terminals slid further
CONTAINER throughput at Hong Kong's main container terminals of Kwai Chung have slid for the sixth consecutive month with a 1.9 per cent drop in November throughput over the same period last year.
Vessels sink off Estonia, Philippines
THREE seamen were missing and 22 rescued after a Philippine trawler sank following a collision with a cargo vessel in southern Philippine seas yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

Boeing board likely to approve 7E7: analysts
BOEING Co's board of directors is almost certain to go ahead with the new 7E7 commercial jet, mostly because the aerospace company desperately needs a new plane to sell, analysts and company sources say.
Emirates interested in new Boeing 7E7 jet: report
America celebrates Wright Brothers flight centenary
Korean Air raises domestic fares
Atlas Air delays filing for bankruptcy
Delta frequent-fliers top in aiding US soldiers in Iraq

Dockyard

Is conversion of single-hull tankers economically viable?
IT is probably safe to say the single-hull tanker phase-out debate has been settled once and for all at the International Maritime Organisation .

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
MODERN tankers have taken pride of place in this week's sales list, with a number of 'multiple ship' deals, the most notable of which being the sale of the Niarchos Tanker fleet of 3 Modern VLCC's and 2 x 2003 built aframaxes.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

P&O Ports, HNN face volume deadline
PSA Corporation's Belgium subsidiary Hesse Noord Natie and its rival P&O Ports will be forced to relinquish some of their new terminal concessions at Antwerp port to Maersk Sealand if they fail to fill as much as 45 per cent of the new capacity by mid-2005.
All-water trend boosts Panama Canal's business
CONTAINER shipping's accelerating embrace of the all-water route helped boost the Panama Canal's transits and tonnage to record levels in fiscal 2003.
APL ships taking part in global weather project
NEPTUNE Orient Lines' liner division, APL, is doing its part in helping scientists better understand global climate change by taking part in a pilot programme to collect north pacific weather data.
Box volumes at HK's key terminals slid further
CONTAINER throughput at Hong Kong's main container terminals of Kwai Chung have slid for the sixth consecutive month with a 1.9 per cent drop in November throughput over the same period last year.
Vessels sink off Estonia, Philippines
THREE seamen were missing and 22 rescued after a Philippine trawler sank following a collision with a cargo vessel in southern Philippine seas yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

Boeing board likely to approve 7E7: analysts
BOEING Co's board of directors is almost certain to go ahead with the new 7E7 commercial jet, mostly because the aerospace company desperately needs a new plane to sell, analysts and company sources say.
Emirates interested in new Boeing 7E7 jet: report
America celebrates Wright Brothers flight centenary
Korean Air raises domestic fares
Atlas Air delays filing for bankruptcy
Delta frequent-fliers top in aiding US soldiers in Iraq

Dockyard

Is conversion of single-hull tankers economically viable?
IT is probably safe to say the single-hull tanker phase-out debate has been settled once and for all at the International Maritime Organisation .

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
MODERN tankers have taken pride of place in this week's sales list, with a number of 'multiple ship' deals, the most notable of which being the sale of the Niarchos Tanker fleet of 3 Modern VLCC's and 2 x 2003 built aframaxes.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

P&O Ports, HNN face volume deadline
PSA Corporation's Belgium subsidiary Hesse Noord Natie and its rival P&O Ports will be forced to relinquish some of their new terminal concessions at Antwerp port to Maersk Sealand if they fail to fill as much as 45 per cent of the new capacity by mid-2005.
All-water trend boosts Panama Canal's business
CONTAINER shipping's accelerating embrace of the all-water route helped boost the Panama Canal's transits and tonnage to record levels in fiscal 2003.
APL ships taking part in global weather project
NEPTUNE Orient Lines' liner division, APL, is doing its part in helping scientists better understand global climate change by taking part in a pilot programme to collect north pacific weather data.
Box volumes at HK's key terminals slid further
CONTAINER throughput at Hong Kong's main container terminals of Kwai Chung have slid for the sixth consecutive month with a 1.9 per cent drop in November throughput over the same period last year.
Vessels sink off Estonia, Philippines
THREE seamen were missing and 22 rescued after a Philippine trawler sank following a collision with a cargo vessel in southern Philippine seas yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

Boeing board likely to approve 7E7: analysts
BOEING Co's board of directors is almost certain to go ahead with the new 7E7 commercial jet, mostly because the aerospace company desperately needs a new plane to sell, analysts and company sources say.
Emirates interested in new Boeing 7E7 jet: report
America celebrates Wright Brothers flight centenary
Korean Air raises domestic fares
Atlas Air delays filing for bankruptcy
Delta frequent-fliers top in aiding US soldiers in Iraq

Dockyard

Is conversion of single-hull tankers economically viable?
IT is probably safe to say the single-hull tanker phase-out debate has been settled once and for all at the International Maritime Organisation .

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
MODERN tankers have taken pride of place in this week's sales list, with a number of 'multiple ship' deals, the most notable of which being the sale of the Niarchos Tanker fleet of 3 Modern VLCC's and 2 x 2003 built aframaxes.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

P&O Ports, HNN face volume deadline
PSA Corporation's Belgium subsidiary Hesse Noord Natie and its rival P&O Ports will be forced to relinquish some of their new terminal concessions at Antwerp port to Maersk Sealand if they fail to fill as much as 45 per cent of the new capacity by mid-2005.
All-water trend boosts Panama Canal's business
CONTAINER shipping's accelerating embrace of the all-water route helped boost the Panama Canal's transits and tonnage to record levels in fiscal 2003.
APL ships taking part in global weather project
NEPTUNE Orient Lines' liner division, APL, is doing its part in helping scientists better understand global climate change by taking part in a pilot programme to collect north pacific weather data.
Box volumes at HK's key terminals slid further
CONTAINER throughput at Hong Kong's main container terminals of Kwai Chung have slid for the sixth consecutive month with a 1.9 per cent drop in November throughput over the same period last year.
Vessels sink off Estonia, Philippines
THREE seamen were missing and 22 rescued after a Philippine trawler sank following a collision with a cargo vessel in southern Philippine seas yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

Boeing board likely to approve 7E7: analysts
BOEING Co's board of directors is almost certain to go ahead with the new 7E7 commercial jet, mostly because the aerospace company desperately needs a new plane to sell, analysts and company sources say.
Emirates interested in new Boeing 7E7 jet: report
America celebrates Wright Brothers flight centenary
Korean Air raises domestic fares
Atlas Air delays filing for bankruptcy
Delta frequent-fliers top in aiding US soldiers in Iraq

Dockyard

Is conversion of single-hull tankers economically viable?
IT is probably safe to say the single-hull tanker phase-out debate has been settled once and for all at the International Maritime Organisation .

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
MODERN tankers have taken pride of place in this week's sales list, with a number of 'multiple ship' deals, the most notable of which being the sale of the Niarchos Tanker fleet of 3 Modern VLCC's and 2 x 2003 built aframaxes.

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Kwai Chung throughput falls in November China logistic firms unable to meet foreign requirements TT Club upgraded to B++ by AM Best OOCL orders two new 8,000 TEU containerships FS Mackenzie expands trailer services to Balkans SAS to offer direct service to Shanghai Air France cargo figures increase British Airways World Cargo to raise fuel surcharge Lufthansa Cargo appoints Betenia to key US sales post Luludis joins DF Young as vice president for IT Frankfurt throughput rises

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Sagar Mala project to bring about sea change in Indian maritime sector Charter hire payments made to foreign shipping lines taxable, rules CBDT India seeks extension of proposed trade pact with Bangladesh Soyameal exports rise by 97 pc in Nov. India not to give additional access to entry of farm products Ministries to review food export rejects Railways may raise freight rates on some goods Concor declares 110 pc dividend for 2002-03 7 highway stretches to be four-laned on BOT basis this fiscal CONCOR plans to haul cars too Govt approves setting up rail tariff regulatory body Centre to take up norms fulfilment issue for apparel exporters ADB sees India achieving higher GDP growth Target for engg goods exports raised KASEZ gets 300 acres more land for expansion IOC allowed to make shipping arrangements Customs duty on 20 plantation equipment reduced to 5 pc Kolkata to host industrial trade fair from Dec.19 BCC&I signs MoU with Belgian & Luxembourg Chambers to foster trade

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DECEMBER 12, 2003
US and European winter freeze push crude prices higher Barge trouble in Abidjan, off-Nigeria IFOs tighten Bearish end to a bullish week in the Baltic The Baltic is seeing a bearish end to what has otherwise been quite a bullish week, with the majority of IFO and gas oil indications across the region falling off this afternoon. FSU November fuel oil exports up 18.8% on last year Large Med fuel oil cargo volumes booked to Singapore Traders have leapt on an arbitrage opportunity opening this week between the Mediterranean and Singapore, resulting in about 700,000 metric tonnes of HSFO being booked to go East. OPEC quota cheating at more than 1 million bpd last month Rotterdam bunker prices spread widens

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DECEMBER 12, 2003
Bulker order likely to Masa Yards Frontline bond issue finally priced Stolt will try new convertible bond issue

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DECEMBER 12, 2003
CMMC to buy Charleston shipyard property $9 million purchase price More orders for RT-flex 96 C engines Most powerful diesel thus far announced with electronically-controlled common-rail fuel injection

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Canada's Martin is sworn in CANADA'S Paul Martin became the world's fourth major political leader with maritime industry links serving in high office when he was sworn in as Canada's 21st prime minister on Friday, write Leo Ryan and Rob McKay. Westport hits back over Geroi Sevastopolya THE charterer of the single-hulled tanker Geroi Sevastopolya , whose projected passage through the Bay of Biscay touched off an international furore last week, has broken its silence in a strong defence of its choice of vessel on this occasion as well as its wider safety and environmental record. Niarchos exits with a bang as bulker pair fetches $68m NIARCHOS has bid its final farewell to the shipping sector after selling its last bulk carriers for a market-beating $34m each, writes Martyn Wingrove. Frontline bond gains high price FRONTLINE'S $580m high yield bond has been priced at a higher coupon than achieved by other recent tanker company issues.

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DECEMBER 12, 2003
Dry markets hitting record levels THE Baltic Dry Index (BDI) cruised past a new record high this week, hitting 4,468 today and outstripping the previous record high set at the end of October. Neither Capesize nor Panamax markets have regained their October levels yet but both look set to do so next week if their current pace is maintained Channel ferries back to normal FERRY operations across the English channel returned to normal this afternoon after two separate delays on successive days Spain confirms extraction plan SPAIN has officially adopted a shuttle bag technique as the definitive solution to extract fuel oil remaining in the submerged tanks of the tanker Prestige Sri Lanka port flouts its rules SRI Lanka Port Authority has allowed a detained barge and tug to bring in another shipment of LPG despite the owner not providing insurance or safety guaruntees Frontline raise $580M before split FRONTLINE is about to raise $580M for Ship Finance International Ltd, an owned subsidiary that will take over the ownership of 47 ships in the planned split of the group Greenpeace unwelcome in India GREENPEACE campaign vessel Rainbow Warrior departed from Mumbai, India today after being denied permission to call at the port Nenaco denies bad accounting Izar union warns of 'black future' ITF slams Spain's gun boat policy BC Ferries bid to impose strike rule Confitarma applauds Rome over tax French Senate votes for new flag Atlantic Ro-Ro in Bayonne launch US partner for ship valuation team Angry forwarders warn Genoa

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DECEMBER 12, 2003
FDA: Sign-ups lag new bioterror rules Little more than one-quarter of food facilities that do business in the U.S. have registered as required by the Bioterrorism Act. Frankfurt caps Europe's bullish week Long-haul increases spur 3.2 percent monthly gain in air-cargo throughput, in line with growth by airlines. NY/NJ sets 2004 port budget Port Authority board approves $4.5 billion budget including $1.8 billion in capital expenditures. TACA extends fuel charge N.Y. rail freight tunnel gains congressional support Terminal exec killed at Port Everglades U.S. retailers oppose Canada lumber deal Malaysia plans Kelang FTZ OOCL orders two more 8,000-TEU vessels Rail woes snarl Canada grain transport Pakistan's Qasim cuts charges New reefers for Horizon Lines West Coast terminals to deploy wireless ID for trucks

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DECEMBER 12, 2003
'MarCo will die but Hannibal will fly'. Upbeat Eurogate plans to resurrect Alpine intermodal joint venture Contship Italia has confirmed that it will dissolve MarCo, its intermodal partnership with Railion, at the end of the year but will not give details of the replacement service. Busan's typhoon ravaged Jasungae returns to full operational capacity Jasungdae Terminal - part of Hutchison Korea Terminals (HKT) - has celebrated its return to full operations with the commissioning of three new quay cranes. Montreal returning to normal as strikers return to work South Stevedoring VP killed OOCL orders two more SX Class ships Samskip expands into North-East European market via Van Dieren Maritime Horizon Lines adds new reefer containers to fleet TT Club's AM Best rating gets better

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DECEMBER 12, 2003
A strong vote, by George How are George Bush and Georgiopoulos connected? Second Novoship single-hull booked for Europe passage Fixture comes one week after Spain warning. Chandris shells out for Niarchos newbuildings Stunning $10m premium paid for panamax bulkers resales. Lloyd's Register hits the rocks Classification society in the red as survey activity falls. Fearnleys chief quits Morten Riis (left) takes the helm at new Johan Benad Ugland venture. Varna eyes six newbuildings Bulgarian yard in talks for Canadian contract that could be worth $120m. Sakhalin Energy confirms LNG tender Shell-led export project outlines shipping requirments. Saaremaa could fall off gravy train Estonian owner stays out of lucrative tender battle for subsidised services it currently runs. TACA pushes up westbound rates Container lines adding $400 per teu from Europe to the US. HMM hopeful of big gain Korean boxship owner says operating profit could be up 30% next year. Lithuanian Shipping rejigs debt Klaipeda-based owner uses four dry cargoships as collateral for new loan. OOCL ups Samsung SX tally Hong Kong boxship player orders two more 8,063-teu ships at Korean yard. BC Ferries heads for Supreme Court over strike "Illegal action" by Canadian owner's staff continues, suspending services for second day. Court blocks Hyundai rights issue Youngest brother of Hyundai founder wins latest round in battle to control Korean chaebol. Second Good Faith bulker held Greek owner falls foul of Aussies in same month Hong Kong detains one of its ships. Labroy boosts China trade Singapore owner takes majority control of tanker barge operation in the People's Republic.

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DECEMBER 12, 2003
OOCL orders another two 8,000-TEU ships COSCO welcomes U.S./China maritime agreement U.S./India carriers add Indian call at Mundra Europe/South America lines plan three rate rises for 2004 Frontline sells $580 million notes to refinance tanker fleet Horizon Lines adds 900 reefer containers U.S.-flag lines prepare for major military equipment moves to Iraq MarAd asks for fresh proposals for vessel disposal Airports Council assembly refuses to bail out airlines GeoLogistics names Blaufuss to direct air freight for 3 regions Yellow Roadway Corp. is born FMC reviews 4 OTI applications, revokes 10 licenses UTi reports higher profits, revenues for August-October ICC wants government leaders to jumpstart Doha round African businesses support adoption of "AGOA III" Mali to take advantage of AGOA for textile shipments to U.S. Ex-Im Bank backs $69 million loan for Gulfstream's Saudi jet deal Textile importers run into common visa problem at end of year Shanghai to surpass 11-million-TEU traffic in 2003 Port of Tacoma invests for expected "steady growth" Wolfe named to head Port of Olympia

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

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

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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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

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

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

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

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