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May 20, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
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 Timesweb site
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 Timesweb site
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 Timesweb site
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.

Sched Netweb site
  • 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

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 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

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
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

International Transport Journalweb site
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

World Wide Shipperweb site
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

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • 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.

Fairplayweb site
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

The Journal of Commerceweb site
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

Containerisation Internationalweb site
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

TradeWindsweb site
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.


American Shipperweb site
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
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
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.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
TRADE
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.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
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
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
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%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
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
INSTITUTIONS
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
RIVER TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
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
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
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
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
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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