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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

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

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

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

SAILING LIST

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› 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

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

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

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