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April 16, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises revenue, stock take a beating from Sars
    STAR Cruises, like many of its travel industry counterparts, is taking a beating at the hands of the Sars virus as it sees its revenue stream bleed and share price plummet nearly 8 per cent in recent trading on the Hong Kong and Singapore mainboards.
  • NCL buys 2 historic US ships
    STAR Cruises US-based subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Lines has continued its fleet expansion, saving from the scrap yard the historic S/S United States for its intra-American business, and a second classic, the S/S Independence for possible cruise deployment.
  • Canada to have 24-hour cargo rule from next April
    CANADA will require 24-hour advance cargo notification from next April in a move that mirrors that of the US which came into effect earlier this year.
  • Kwai Chung port's throughput surges in first quarter
    HONG Kong's dominant Kwai Chung port enjoyed strong growth in the first quarter, handling 2.85 million TEUs .
  • Saudi shipping firm strikes 3-year deal with Chevron
    THE National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia said it has signed a three-year contract with Chevron Shipping of the United States to transport its crude oil worldwide.
Air and Land Transport
  • Taiwan cuts landing fees to aid Sars-hit airlines
    TAIWAN has become the first Asian authority to cut landing fees as airline groupings urged governments to share the financial consequences of the Sars outbreak.
  • American Airlines lines up bankruptcy financing plan
  • US Airways' gain from United deal better than thought: source
  • Log Book
Strait Talk
  • Rational IMO response needed to EC tanker proposals
    AS expected all 15 European Union states have put their names to a set of formal proposals, formulated by the European Commission following the Prestige casualty, to change the International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises revenue, stock take a beating from Sars
    STAR Cruises, like many of its travel industry counterparts, is taking a beating at the hands of the Sars virus as it sees its revenue stream bleed and share price plummet nearly 8 per cent in recent trading on the Hong Kong and Singapore mainboards.
  • NCL buys 2 historic US ships
    STAR Cruises US-based subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Lines has continued its fleet expansion, saving from the scrap yard the historic S/S United States for its intra-American business, and a second classic, the S/S Independence for possible cruise deployment.
  • Canada to have 24-hour cargo rule from next April
    CANADA will require 24-hour advance cargo notification from next April in a move that mirrors that of the US which came into effect earlier this year.
  • Kwai Chung port's throughput surges in first quarter
    HONG Kong's dominant Kwai Chung port enjoyed strong growth in the first quarter, handling 2.85 million TEUs .
  • Saudi shipping firm strikes 3-year deal with Chevron
    THE National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia said it has signed a three-year contract with Chevron Shipping of the United States to transport its crude oil worldwide.
Air and Land Transport
  • Taiwan cuts landing fees to aid Sars-hit airlines
    TAIWAN has become the first Asian authority to cut landing fees as airline groupings urged governments to share the financial consequences of the Sars outbreak.
  • American Airlines lines up bankruptcy financing plan
  • US Airways' gain from United deal better than thought: source
  • Log Book
Strait Talk
  • Rational IMO response needed to EC tanker proposals
    AS expected all 15 European Union states have put their names to a set of formal proposals, formulated by the European Commission following the Prestige casualty, to change the International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises revenue, stock take a beating from Sars
    STAR Cruises, like many of its travel industry counterparts, is taking a beating at the hands of the Sars virus as it sees its revenue stream bleed and share price plummet nearly 8 per cent in recent trading on the Hong Kong and Singapore mainboards.
  • NCL buys 2 historic US ships
    STAR Cruises US-based subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Lines has continued its fleet expansion, saving from the scrap yard the historic S/S United States for its intra-American business, and a second classic, the S/S Independence for possible cruise deployment.
  • Canada to have 24-hour cargo rule from next April
    CANADA will require 24-hour advance cargo notification from next April in a move that mirrors that of the US which came into effect earlier this year.
  • Kwai Chung port's throughput surges in first quarter
    HONG Kong's dominant Kwai Chung port enjoyed strong growth in the first quarter, handling 2.85 million TEUs .
  • Saudi shipping firm strikes 3-year deal with Chevron
    THE National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia said it has signed a three-year contract with Chevron Shipping of the United States to transport its crude oil worldwide.
Air and Land Transport
  • Taiwan cuts landing fees to aid Sars-hit airlines
    TAIWAN has become the first Asian authority to cut landing fees as airline groupings urged governments to share the financial consequences of the Sars outbreak.
  • American Airlines lines up bankruptcy financing plan
  • US Airways' gain from United deal better than thought: source
  • Log Book
Strait Talk
  • Rational IMO response needed to EC tanker proposals
    AS expected all 15 European Union states have put their names to a set of formal proposals, formulated by the European Commission following the Prestige casualty, to change the International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships.

Sched Netweb site
  • Disinfection certificates required by Spain from Sars zones
  • Customs clearance restored for HK to Israel parcel deliveries
  • OrderPro hired to build national logistics database for Pakistan
  • Schenker receives Q1 Certification from Ford
  • Golden Sparrow named Singapore agent by Maruba/Clan
  • Ryder appoints Greg Greene as senior vice president
  • Haffa appeals to Hong Kong government for help on Sars
  • Maersk Logistics opens airfreight office in Dubai
  • SAS credit downgraded by rating agency
  • Cargolux lowers fuel surcharge

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SRX Service commences with LT Power's maiden call at Tuticorin Port
  • UK Club's poster campaign on safety of ships
  • Parliamentary Committee moots formulation of comprehensive policy on coastal shipping
  • IWAI to construct cargo terminals, jetties
  • Ukraine smelter may prefer to buy Indian bauxite
  • Egypt to import wheat from India
  • Steel exports jump 36.8 pc in 2002-03
  • Korean envoy sees vast scope for tie-ups with India to rebuild Iraq
  • Kolkata Port Trust handles 5.3 m tonnes more traffic in 2002-03 - ER to revamp rail connectivity to boost KoPT traffic
  • Shell developing all-weather port, LNG terminal at Hazira
  • Waltair rly division moves record 29.40 m tonnes cargo
  • Atlas De Cargo wins Nepal Chamber's award for 5th consecutive year - 'First & Best Cargo Forwarder'
  • S. Rly introduces refrigerated vans
  • All-India truckers' strike hits exim cargo movement
  • Forex reserves swelled by $ 984 million to $ 74,805 million
  • Forex reserves cross $ 75-bn mark
  • Jaitley sees scope for doubling seafood exports
  • AIAI's plea to bring down crude oil prices
  • Inflation rate rises to 2-year high of 6.24 pc
  • All Exim Policy notifications issued
  • Gems, jewellery exporters may get credit insurance
  • Simplified excise procedure for small garment exporters
  • IDFC assistance for 2 key infrastructure projects
  • New wheat, rice export regime on anvil
  • Edible oil importers seek simplified, time-bound clearance procedures
  • IMC: Implement VAT expeditiously
  • Vandrevala elected CII Chairman, Western Region
  • 3 foreign delegations visit WTC, Mumbai

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 15, 2003
  • New York steady to firm after month-long fall
  • Tight Panama market waits for Easter replenishments
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • Oil prices turn from loss to gain as OPEC meeting confirmed
  • Oil market bears and bulls maintain equal strength
  • Fujairah market quietens as buyers watch and wait
  • Suez rebounds after month's lowest prices, MGO still tight
  • Hong Kong's tight avails irrelevant as demand stays low
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents (Monday)
  • Uruguay: Last chance for Easter nominations
  • Another slow morning in Rotterdam

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 15, 2003
  • "K" Line orders new panamax containerships
  • Hamburg Süd Group confirms Kien Hung deal and improves Mediterranean service
  • Eva Air signs up with Plane Handling
  • Militzer & Münch: New airfreight boss in Moscow
  • Intermodal trains via Wels to Slovakia and Hungary

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 15, 2003
  • Rasmussen in legal wrangle over Torm shares
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen orders new car carriers
  • NCL buys "United States"

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 15, 2003
  • Battle for LCS program heats up
    Rival teams led by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin unveil proposals
  • South Korean shipbuilding orders reach an all-time high
    Shipbuilding orders awarded South Korean shipbuilders in the first quarter of 2003 reached 4.03 million compensated gross tons (CGT)
  • CEO appointment at V.Ships
    V.Ships has appointed Richard Hext as CEO of its Marine Services Division.
  • Jurong completes FPSO
    Singapore's Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd has completed construction of the 356,400 dwt Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) Fluminense on schedule

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Levene urged to sort out Salvage Association pension 'catastrophe'
    LORD Levene (above), chairman of Lloyd's, has been asked to intervene in the Salvage Association pensions row, writes James Brewer.
  • Carnival says merger will see it through tough times
    WITH completion of its hard fought merger with P&O Princess close at hand, Carnival has said that present economic uncertainties offer even more compelling reasons to link with its UK rival.
  • Stelios to launch easyCruise
    STELIOS Haji-Ioannou - the tanker shipping heir who helped revolutionise European air travel through his firm easyJet - will next month reveal how he plans to do the same for the cruise industry.
  • EGL ready to sail into Umm Qasr
    WITH post-war Iraq clearly in its sights, US freight forwarder EGL has announced plans to launch scheduled commercial-cargo sailings into the port of Umm Qasr.
  • Coup for NCL as it bags legendary liner United States
    NORWEGIAN Cruise Line has bought two venerable cruise liners, including the legendary SS United States, which it intends to add to its US-flag fleet after substantial refurbishment, writes John McLaughlin in New York.
  • US 'trading with the enemy' cases settled
    ExxonMobil, ChevronTexaco, Barwil Agencies and Zim Israel are among a list of 59 prominent corporations who recently reached financial settlements with the US Treasury Department, or were assessed fines, related to charges of 'trading with the enemy', writes John McLaughlin in New York.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 15, 2003
  • LR-F provides IMO company numbers
  • US Treasury fines sanction busters
  • Japan/Brazil venture set to sail
  • TMM sells port stake to clear debt
  • NCL buys vintage cruise ships
  • Maputo port handed over
  • Philippines tightens ferry safety
  • Carnival awaits Princess approval
  • IMO vulnerable over Marpol battle
  • Double downgrade for Tranz Rail
  • Eastland (Gisborne) starts dredging
  • Star repositions to Australia
  • Paris court launches Le Joola probe
  • No delay to Costa Fortuna schedule
  • NSCSA secures shift of focus
  • SARS: cruise ships to be screened
  • Korean yards set for bonanza

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 15, 2003
  • Grocery logistics costs rising: Study
    Trade group: As consumers demand faster services, retailers are pushing more responsibility down the supply chain to manufacturers while demanding shorter order-to-delivery cycles.
  • Trade bolsters Sinotrans profit
    Booming trade spurred a 26.5 percent increase in profits for China's state-owned freight forwarder.
  • TACA lowers fuel surcharge
    Trans Atlantic Conference Agreement cuts bunker fee for traffic to and from Atlantic/Gulf Coast and Pacific Coast ports.
  • No virus ills for HK cargo
  • American Airlines bankruptcy looms after union rejects concessions
  • Lufthansa lifts war surcharge
  • U-turn for Roadway results
  • Pols push for NY rail freight tunnel
  • Sri Lanka, India ports step up virus screening
  • Mercedes-Benz signs with Port of Baltimore
  • Reed to lead U.S. sales for TNT International Express
  • Maersk Logistics expands in U.A.E.
  • Panalpina chooses Freightgate for ocean contracts

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 15, 2003
  • Durban concession: state seeks to protect fragile SA liner competition
    South Africa is determined that Durban container terminal's concessioning will not further 'skew' competition in the SA liner market, but terminal operators' independence from lines will remain a secondary criterion.
  • SSA gains new terminal business as TMM founders
  • Ratings downgrades see Tranz Rail struggle to remain on track
  • Santos threatened with 'operational collapse'
  • Capacity restrictions to limit Yantian volumes this year
  • Multi-million dollar losses claim, as Australian cargo abandons key intermodal artery
  • Zim's North America agency falls foul of US sanctions
  • Conferences cleared of predatory pricing
  • Kombiverkehr extends Mozart services into Eastern Europe

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 15, 2003
  • Cuba costs Zim
    Barwil joins list of sanction breakers, as Zim pays the price for dealing with Cuba.
  • Moody's cuts Carnival rating
    Tie-up with Princess Cruises results in downgrade.
  • Zim hit by sanctions-busting
    Israeli line receives largest fine in US sanctions crackdown.
  • Sinotrans unveils first results
    Chinese shipowner that listed in Hong Kong in February made a healthy profit in 2002.
  • Varna attracts four bids
    Bulgarian yard sell-off rolls onwards as potential buyers declare their interest.
  • Minoan Lines to sell Forthnet holding to raise cash
    Debt-saddled Greek ferry owner could pocket EUR 17m from shares in phone company.
  • Rasmussen rejects Sanyo ultimatum
    Norwegian owner threatens Greek group with costly legal battle over disputed purchase of Torm stock.
  • Stena Bulk lines up big tanker order
    Swedish owner eyes deal for up to eight products carriers in Croatia.
  • Star Cruises ship leaves Singapore
    Asian giant eyeing Australia as alternative to SARS-stricken Asia.
  • Troubled Polish yards detail sales targets
    Gdynia and Stocznia Szczecinska Nowa plan to deliver 21 ships in 2003.
  • US Coast Guard bars Iraqi ships
    Iraqi-controlled vessels will not be allowed to enter US ports or waters.
  • Costa cruiseship damaged by fire
    Nine workers hospitalised after blaze on newbuilding at Fincantieri's Genoa yard.
  • JNSL slips into loss
    Sale of Arab Bridge Maritime stake pushed Jordanese company into the red during 2002.
  • Korean yard orders rocket to record highs
    But Ministry says yards will face "downward correction" from here.
  • Grupo TMM sells ports to reduce debt
    Mexican shipowner raises $120m from sell-off, but still cannot repay bonds due in May.
  • World-Wide opens in Shanghai
    Fresh from its acquisition of Bergesen the Hong Kong owner joins the rush for China.
  • NCL acquires vintage cruise couple
    In a surprise move the US-based Star Cruises subsidiary picks up United States and Independence.
  • Umm Qasr still closed
    Despite being under allied control for several weeks Iraq's only deepwater port remains shut.
  • Genmar and Columbia in crew tie-up
    New York-listed tanker firm inks crewing strategic alliance with Cyprus-based shipmanager.
  • Japan halts shipmanagement visits
    SARS outbreak prompts delay in fact-finding trips to Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 15, 2003
  • Norwegian Cruise Line buys "United States"
  • TACA carriers lower bunker surcharges
  • U.S./Brazil carrier grouping plans additional container service
  • Maersk to take Florida/Caribbean/South America slots on Crowley ships
  • Magistral upgrades Russian Far East/Korea service
  • Short Line to use federal loan for track rehabilitation
  • "Captive" rail customers back SENATE's rail competition bill
  • Econocaribe appoints Coello Puerto Rico manager
  • NCBFAA adopts contract management system
  • FSA to push non-fat powdered milk aid shipments in 2003
  • Panalpina picks freightgate software to manage full loads
  • Land O'Lakes picks G-Log to handle agricultural services
  • Exel starts independent service centers in England
  • Geologistics wins Spanish contract to move disposal units
  • Food aid agencies feel crunch from African famine, Iraqi war
  • Mercedes signs lease with port of Baltimore
  • Long Beach explores use of electricity to power ships at berth
  • Grupo TMM sells stakes in Mexican ports to SSA to lower debts

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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
SAILING LIST
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
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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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