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BRIEFS

May 20, 2003

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Nations urged to prevent spread of Sars via sea trade
THE International Maritime Organisation has warned of the 'potential danger' of the spread of Sars through the global maritime network and the need for appropriate action in a circular to its 162 member states.
RCL promotes 5 executives
THAI-listed intra-Asia operator Regional Container Lines has promoted five executives in a series of management changes.
NYK's profit drops 19%
NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, said full-year profit fell 19 per cent as lower freight rates and higher fuel costs eroded earnings.
K Line's full-year profit doubles
KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said full-year profit more than doubled because of increased demand for container shipments on North American and European routes.
Set to recreate history
IN the industrial outskirts of Sweden's southern seaport of Gothenburg craftsmen on scaffolding, sprinkled with sawdust, work against time to finish a US$30 million ship set to sail into history.

Air and Land Transport

BA back in the black with pre-tax profit of 135m
SLASHING costs helped British Airways plc top market forecasts for annual profit yesterday but Europe's biggest airline warned that first-quarter revenues would be weaker than a year ago in a tough aviation market.
India's Jet Airways aims to fly int'l routes
United and Delta to restore flights in June
Dragonair sees bright spot in cargo
Vietnam Air, US Ex-Im Bank in plane financing deal
China Eastern's traffic down 30%

Features

Cheap cruises on the cards
FAR from being a once-in-a-lifetime luxury, taking a cruise on the high seas might soon become little more expensive than staying at home if easyJet founder and self-professed 'serial entrepreneur' Stelios Haji-Ioannou has his way.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
EMIRATES SkyCargo, the freight operation of the Dubai-based international airline, walked away with the highest number of awards at the recent Cargo Airline of the Year ceremony, held annually by Air Cargo News for the air cargo industry.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Nations urged to prevent spread of Sars via sea trade
THE International Maritime Organisation has warned of the 'potential danger' of the spread of Sars through the global maritime network and the need for appropriate action in a circular to its 162 member states.
RCL promotes 5 executives
THAI-listed intra-Asia operator Regional Container Lines has promoted five executives in a series of management changes.
NYK's profit drops 19%
NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, said full-year profit fell 19 per cent as lower freight rates and higher fuel costs eroded earnings.
K Line's full-year profit doubles
KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said full-year profit more than doubled because of increased demand for container shipments on North American and European routes.
Set to recreate history
IN the industrial outskirts of Sweden's southern seaport of Gothenburg craftsmen on scaffolding, sprinkled with sawdust, work against time to finish a US$30 million ship set to sail into history.

Air and Land Transport

BA back in the black with pre-tax profit of 135m
SLASHING costs helped British Airways plc top market forecasts for annual profit yesterday but Europe's biggest airline warned that first-quarter revenues would be weaker than a year ago in a tough aviation market.
India's Jet Airways aims to fly int'l routes
United and Delta to restore flights in June
Dragonair sees bright spot in cargo
Vietnam Air, US Ex-Im Bank in plane financing deal
China Eastern's traffic down 30%

Features

Cheap cruises on the cards
FAR from being a once-in-a-lifetime luxury, taking a cruise on the high seas might soon become little more expensive than staying at home if easyJet founder and self-professed 'serial entrepreneur' Stelios Haji-Ioannou has his way.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
EMIRATES SkyCargo, the freight operation of the Dubai-based international airline, walked away with the highest number of awards at the recent Cargo Airline of the Year ceremony, held annually by Air Cargo News for the air cargo industry.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Nations urged to prevent spread of Sars via sea trade
THE International Maritime Organisation has warned of the 'potential danger' of the spread of Sars through the global maritime network and the need for appropriate action in a circular to its 162 member states.
RCL promotes 5 executives
THAI-listed intra-Asia operator Regional Container Lines has promoted five executives in a series of management changes.
NYK's profit drops 19%
NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, said full-year profit fell 19 per cent as lower freight rates and higher fuel costs eroded earnings.
K Line's full-year profit doubles
KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said full-year profit more than doubled because of increased demand for container shipments on North American and European routes.
Set to recreate history
IN the industrial outskirts of Sweden's southern seaport of Gothenburg craftsmen on scaffolding, sprinkled with sawdust, work against time to finish a US$30 million ship set to sail into history.

Air and Land Transport

BA back in the black with pre-tax profit of 135m
SLASHING costs helped British Airways plc top market forecasts for annual profit yesterday but Europe's biggest airline warned that first-quarter revenues would be weaker than a year ago in a tough aviation market.
India's Jet Airways aims to fly int'l routes
United and Delta to restore flights in June
Dragonair sees bright spot in cargo
Vietnam Air, US Ex-Im Bank in plane financing deal
China Eastern's traffic down 30%

Features

Cheap cruises on the cards
FAR from being a once-in-a-lifetime luxury, taking a cruise on the high seas might soon become little more expensive than staying at home if easyJet founder and self-professed 'serial entrepreneur' Stelios Haji-Ioannou has his way.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
EMIRATES SkyCargo, the freight operation of the Dubai-based international airline, walked away with the highest number of awards at the recent Cargo Airline of the Year ceremony, held annually by Air Cargo News for the air cargo industry.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Nations urged to prevent spread of Sars via sea trade
THE International Maritime Organisation has warned of the 'potential danger' of the spread of Sars through the global maritime network and the need for appropriate action in a circular to its 162 member states.
RCL promotes 5 executives
THAI-listed intra-Asia operator Regional Container Lines has promoted five executives in a series of management changes.
NYK's profit drops 19%
NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, said full-year profit fell 19 per cent as lower freight rates and higher fuel costs eroded earnings.
K Line's full-year profit doubles
KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said full-year profit more than doubled because of increased demand for container shipments on North American and European routes.
Set to recreate history
IN the industrial outskirts of Sweden's southern seaport of Gothenburg craftsmen on scaffolding, sprinkled with sawdust, work against time to finish a US$30 million ship set to sail into history.

Air and Land Transport

BA back in the black with pre-tax profit of 135m
SLASHING costs helped British Airways plc top market forecasts for annual profit yesterday but Europe's biggest airline warned that first-quarter revenues would be weaker than a year ago in a tough aviation market.
India's Jet Airways aims to fly int'l routes
United and Delta to restore flights in June
Dragonair sees bright spot in cargo
Vietnam Air, US Ex-Im Bank in plane financing deal
China Eastern's traffic down 30%

Features

Cheap cruises on the cards
FAR from being a once-in-a-lifetime luxury, taking a cruise on the high seas might soon become little more expensive than staying at home if easyJet founder and self-professed 'serial entrepreneur' Stelios Haji-Ioannou has his way.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
EMIRATES SkyCargo, the freight operation of the Dubai-based international airline, walked away with the highest number of awards at the recent Cargo Airline of the Year ceremony, held annually by Air Cargo News for the air cargo industry.

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MOL net income grows despite difficult liner environment in 2002 Magistral to start service between Shanghai, Vostochny OOCL vessel stops in Hong Kong on maiden voyage Saecs to upgrade Europe to South Africa Service Cronos Group net income rises in first quarter of 2003 Menlo named top service provider by Trench Thai Airways net profit gains altitude in second quarter Hawaiian reaches new plane lease deal with Ansett Praetorian Aviation chosen as Martinair GSA in Pakistan FAA names air traffic directors

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CIWTC looks for shipbuilding orders CIWTC plea to post-date revival package to April 2002 High freight rates affecting ex-im trade: TERI study Ficci signs memorandum of understanding with Kuwaiti trade body with eye on Iraq Electronics exports register 28 pc growth in 2002-03 Indian firms investing in UK total 441: Study Jewellery exports may cross $ 11 bn in 2005-06 China begins probe into 'dumping' of Indian chloroform Rana leads carpets team to New Zealand 1.93 lakh truck, bus tyres exported in March 2003 87,500 t rice to be exported to Asian, African nations Port workers to join May 21 'Bharat bandh' Alumina from Balco exported to Iran through Vizag Port Emirates SkyCargo adds Boeing to its freighter fleet IA to increase cargo capacity by 25 per cent Air Sahara to begin Kolkata-Mumbai service Forex reserves up by $ 588 million to $ 77,598 million NCAER favours abolition of EPCG policy Forex reserves rise to $ 78.559 bn Adani group earmarks Rs 2,000 cr. for Mundra SEZ development Changes in DEPB scheme to comply with WTO rules mooted Tirupur exporters launch portal CAIT hails govt move on VAT Inflation rate falls to 6.03 pc ADB gives nod for $ 75-m loan to Petronet LNG MIDC signs MoU with Kolkata firm to set up biotech park CII sending 20 trade missions abroad to tap markets Rs 55 cr. granted to N-E states for export boost ITPO postpones Kuala Lumpur expo AIAI reception to honour Djibouti President on May 22 Bangalore int'l airport work to begin in June Private capital flows to emerging markets poised to spurt: IIF

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MAY 19, 2003
Recovery of Iraqi oil production taking longer than expected New-comers keep Panama market low Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents US official suggests Iraq could break OPEC ranks Next generation Lemag Premet Performance Analyser announced The Baltic in brief Great Belt: Market firm and quiet Singapore market spurred on by bullish trade Oil stays firm as US supplies look set to remain tight New bunker supplier set to bring down prices in Colombo Rotterdam recovers Friday's losses Brazilian market update from Petrobras

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MAY 19, 2003
Geodis with new board members Wagenborg takes delivery of first multipurpose vessel Introduction of thumbprint signature at UK airports Strasbourg inland port defends its position APL Logistics signs contract with Parragon Books

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MAY 19, 2003
New subway system online at Seattle-Tacoma Airport Commerce Department creates team to help firms interested in trade with Iraq Port of Portland sponsors first Lewis & Clark Explorer Train Washington Governor vows to bring Boeing jobs to state Railroad safety organization wins $1,025,000 federal grant

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Christiane names latest Oldendorff containerships CHRISTIANE Oldendorff (above), chairman and managing director of Reederei 'Nord' Klaus E Oldendorff, has named the company's latest two newbuildings, writes Eric Watkins in Nicosia. PDV Marina gets back to business with fleet upgrade PDV Marina, the shipping arm of Venezuela's state oil giant Petroleos de Venezuela SA, is beginning to contemplate fleet modernisation as the impact of the nation's general strike fades. Barbados register begins vessel profile check-ups EXPERIENCED inspectors are to be asked for their general impressions of a ship's condition under a new scheme launched by the Barbados register, writes Janet Porter. Trades slowdown forces OT Africa Line to pull ship OT AFRICA Line is withdrawing a ship from its service between Europe and West Africa because of a slowdown in trade over the past couple of months. Terrorist probe surrounds ship arrested in Italy Suspected al-Qa'eda attacks in Saudi Arabia and Morocco have led to heightened security at ports around the globe but up to now terrorists have not used the maritime industry as expected to ship bombs.

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MAY 19, 2003
Panama: don't rush accident reports Prestige damage claim 'will rise' Former minister takes Sovbunker RCCL faces overcharging suit RN warns on Mid East piracy China buys into NW Shelf project Pakistan terminal wins funding Diamond fire cost $250M Wreck removed from Haldia channel P&O Ports seals largest India deal Grounding report blames laptop Mystery investor eyes Wilhelmshaven BMT move 'good news' for Australia Mid East port rivalry on the agenda Pacifica forced to cut capacity EU ministers tackle quality issues Daewoo to attract foreign investors Adsteam announces restructure

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MAY 19, 2003
NYK profits rise but fall short of target Japan's largest shipping line said operating income rose 5.4 percent to $575 million on revenue of $10.4 billion. Cargo spurs British Airways profit Europe's biggest airline posted a pre-tax profit of $219 million compared to a $324 million loss the previous year. Deutsche Post boss confident on Airborne takeover Grand Alliance adds Asia-Europe loop P&O Ports buys private India terminal DHL Danzas Air & Ocean opens Wash. border-crossing facility Wheat crop on Georgia port's table Exel in C-TPAT program Zim acquires stake in Russian agency UPS to test hydrogen vehicles in U.S. Schenker opens Volkswagen logistics center

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MAY 19, 2003
Small ships feature in latest GA Asia/Europe loop The Grand Alliance's (GA) long-expected sixth Asia/North Europe loop was announced this morning with smaller than expected ships and a Cagliari port call under discussion. HPH excluded from Nhava Sheva bid on security grounds India's Defence Ministry has shot down Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH)'s bid for Jawaharlal Nehru Port's new proposed Nhava Sheva container terminal on grounds of security. South Africa: 'Liner operators to blame for congestion' US remains 'susceptible to acts of terrorism' warn Senators Will Fesco's ANZ/ECNA ambitions be hard to realise? Vitoria's TVV terminal to receive $6m cash injection Pilot error grounded 3,424TEU ANL vessel US Customs seeks more cash for container security role MOL seeks reasons for optimism as operating income falls P&O Ports' new Indian terminal to handle first vessel Industry moves to standardise box technology and procedures

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MAY 19, 2003
Huge cost hike hits Carnival plc Profit falls at renamed P&O Princess despite increase in passenger cruise days. CMB approves Exmar demerger Shareholders to vote on plan on 20 June. Cosco orders two VLCCs Chinese giant ups tanker tally as it squares up to rival. Ship sale hunger strike Jugoceanija workers in coma as wage famine bites. Greenpeace blocks passage for elderly tanker Environmentalists call in class society to inspect 1980s-built aframax bulk oiler. Essar in buying mood But sparkling fourth quarter fails to compensate for full year downturn. RCCL accused of $150m fraud Class action lawsuit claims cruise line charged bogus tax. Daewoo goes out to woo investors Korea's second largest shipbuilder hits the road to assess investor interest. Spain sues ABS Spill hit Spaniards seek damages payout from class. NSCSA profit soars Tankers boost income for Saudi Arabian owner. Jutha slims loss Improved market helps Thai owner clean up first quarter figures. IHI bleeds red ink Machinery sales slump and share value falls hit Japanese shipbuilder.

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MAY 19, 2003
Zim acquires 50% stake in Russian agency company New World Alliance starts second Asia/U.S. East Coast all-water service Grand Alliance adds 6th Asia/north Europe weekly service Menzies Aviation starts venture with Macau Logistics Portland designated USDA air export livestock facility South Korea works to clear cargo backlog following strike USDA to hold animal and poultry disease meeting DHL Danzas Air & Ocean opens brokerage facility in Blaine, Wash. DHS streamlines immigration, customs enforcement operations ABX Logistics picks Management Dynamics software Volkswagen picks Exel for parts collection in Mexico Schenker opens auto logistics center in Hanover, Germany MOL reorganizes logistics activities Twelve U.S. ports share security grants Regulatory progress for port of Houston's Bayport project

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive

London

Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April

PORTS

In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%

Venice

In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%

Rotterdam

A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.

SHIPPING

HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion

SHIPPING

Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping

Brussels

PORTS

The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI

MARITIME SERVICES

Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply

Singapore

Seascale Energy formed

SHIPPING

Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships

Rome

Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines

PORTS

Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med

Casablanca

50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company

PORTS

Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa

Genoa

Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%

Barcelona

Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again

Luxembourg

The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports

PORTS

Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group

Hamburg

Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%

PORTS

788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro

The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions

SHIPPING

GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early

Palermo

Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

SHIPYARDS

Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program

Mumbai

The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025

PORTS

Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities

Rome

Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution

DEFENCE

Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

The order is worth 500 million euros

ENVIRONMENT

T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops

Brussels

Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels

SHIPPING

ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%

Genoa

Cruise passengers down by -11%

PORTS

Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%

Ljubljana

Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good

Rome

Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods

Casablanca

Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation

Brussels

Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline

Helsinki

Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%

Cairo

Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.

SHIPPING

Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships

Taipei/Keelung

Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue

MARITIME SERVICES

Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine

Rome

Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.

Zagreb

Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers

SHIPPING

MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast

Geneva

Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024

Athens

Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%

PORTS

Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona

Ancona

Research presented on the potential of the Marche port

SHIPPING

HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024

Seoul

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%

PORTS

AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America

Kongens Lyngby/Madrid

Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company

JOBS

HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di

Hamburg

The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees

Leghorn

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep

Lugano

The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%

Algeciras/Valencia

The negative trend continued last month

SEAFARERS

Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing

Rome

MOURNING

Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83

Naples

Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector

PORTS

The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea

Rome

The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January

Los Angeles

PORTS

Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%

Leghorn

Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%

PORTS

Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana

Ancona

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West

Genoa

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%

Podgorica

Passengers increased by +16.1%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group

Rome

Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

SHIPPING

Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India

Naples

On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"

PORTS

One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal

PORTS

The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara

The Spice

Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra

MEETINGS

Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"

Genoa

It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa

MARITIME SERVICES

Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker

Genoa

It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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FREIGHT TERMINALS

Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%

Nola

Road freight traffic stable

PORTS

MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational

Barcelona

It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months

PORTS

In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore/HongKong

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%

PORTS

The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa

Genoa

It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth

Long Beach

In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)

SHIPPING

Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons

Rome

Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system

SHIPPING

Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt

Marseille

Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria

PORTS

Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector

Rome

Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

SHIPPING

First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened

Singapore

It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs

PORTS

Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector

Rome

Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System

LOGISTICS

UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi

Milan

The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949

LOGISTICS

New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland

London/Milan

Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%

Valencia

Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express

Milan

The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services

COMPANIES

Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck

Genoa

Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari

ASSOCIATIONS

This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary

Genoa

A series of celebratory events are planned

MARITIME SERVICES

MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip

Hamburg

The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels

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

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

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PRESS REVIEW

Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits

(Türkiye Today)

Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy

(The News International, Pakistan)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published

Venice

The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units

SHIPPING

Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels

Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo

Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

SHIPPING

Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively

Reykjavik

PORTS

Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year

Singapore

Revenues up +8.8%

INDUSTRY

Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%

PORTS

AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire

ASSOCIATIONS

The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions

Rome

Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua

The Spice

The frequency is weekly

PORTS

CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia

Beirut

New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports

SHIPPING

Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Monk

Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa

Genoa

Immediate strike by workers in the sector

PORTS

The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly

The Spice

CUSTOMS

Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results

Helsinki

The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%

LOGISTICS

DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits

Hedehouse

Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%

PORTS

Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera

Venice

25-year contract

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January

Ravenna

Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January

Joy Taurus

347,917 TEUs were handled

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti

Rome

The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association

CUSTOMS

Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified

FINANCING

Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships

Hamburg

The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market

Singapore/Seoul

Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US

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