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BRIEFS
August 21, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises chalks up US$31m loss in first half
    MALAYSIA's Star Cruises loss ballooned to US$31.2 million in the first half of 2003 - battered by the Sars-related tourism fallout in Asia in the second quarter.
  • Aussie-US naval exercises may be postponed
    JOINT Australian and US naval exercises planned for next month as part of the controversial Proliferation Security Initiative may be postponed after whipping up a political storm in North Korea, believed to be the target of the operation.
  • Last of Sars-related measures lifted
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has lifted health declaration requirements for vessel crew in the final easing of Sars-related maritime precautions.
  • Maersk ship beached near Cape Town
    SALVAGE experts worked through gusting winds and squally rain to rescue a giant container ship which was beached near Cape Town on Tuesday after storms dragged the anchored vessel ashore.
  • Rare turtles safe from spill
    THE oil slick from a grounded Greek- flagged tanker that broke up last week outside Pakistan's main port of Karachi missed the beaches of Sandspit and Hawkes Bay, nesting grounds for two species of endangered marine turtles.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas may report first loss since selling shares in 1995
    QANTAS Airways, Australia's biggest airline, may report its first loss since selling shares in 1995 because war in Iraq and the Sars outbreak forced it to cancel flights and sack more than 1,400 workers.
  • Strike causes chaos at Aussie airports
  • Sydney airport's July traffic up
  • Swiss Int'l narrows Q2 losses to 133m francs
  • Airbus on track to deliver 555-seat A380 by 2006
  • LOG Book
Newbuilds
  • China's yards expanding rapidly
    IT JUST so happens that no contract at a Chinese yard is featured in this week's new orders list.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises chalks up US$31m loss in first half
    MALAYSIA's Star Cruises loss ballooned to US$31.2 million in the first half of 2003 - battered by the Sars-related tourism fallout in Asia in the second quarter.
  • Aussie-US naval exercises may be postponed
    JOINT Australian and US naval exercises planned for next month as part of the controversial Proliferation Security Initiative may be postponed after whipping up a political storm in North Korea, believed to be the target of the operation.
  • Last of Sars-related measures lifted
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has lifted health declaration requirements for vessel crew in the final easing of Sars-related maritime precautions.
  • Maersk ship beached near Cape Town
    SALVAGE experts worked through gusting winds and squally rain to rescue a giant container ship which was beached near Cape Town on Tuesday after storms dragged the anchored vessel ashore.
  • Rare turtles safe from spill
    THE oil slick from a grounded Greek- flagged tanker that broke up last week outside Pakistan's main port of Karachi missed the beaches of Sandspit and Hawkes Bay, nesting grounds for two species of endangered marine turtles.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas may report first loss since selling shares in 1995
    QANTAS Airways, Australia's biggest airline, may report its first loss since selling shares in 1995 because war in Iraq and the Sars outbreak forced it to cancel flights and sack more than 1,400 workers.
  • Strike causes chaos at Aussie airports
  • Sydney airport's July traffic up
  • Swiss Int'l narrows Q2 losses to 133m francs
  • Airbus on track to deliver 555-seat A380 by 2006
  • LOG Book
Newbuilds
  • China's yards expanding rapidly
    IT JUST so happens that no contract at a Chinese yard is featured in this week's new orders list.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises chalks up US$31m loss in first half
    MALAYSIA's Star Cruises loss ballooned to US$31.2 million in the first half of 2003 - battered by the Sars-related tourism fallout in Asia in the second quarter.
  • Aussie-US naval exercises may be postponed
    JOINT Australian and US naval exercises planned for next month as part of the controversial Proliferation Security Initiative may be postponed after whipping up a political storm in North Korea, believed to be the target of the operation.
  • Last of Sars-related measures lifted
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has lifted health declaration requirements for vessel crew in the final easing of Sars-related maritime precautions.
  • Maersk ship beached near Cape Town
    SALVAGE experts worked through gusting winds and squally rain to rescue a giant container ship which was beached near Cape Town on Tuesday after storms dragged the anchored vessel ashore.
  • Rare turtles safe from spill
    THE oil slick from a grounded Greek- flagged tanker that broke up last week outside Pakistan's main port of Karachi missed the beaches of Sandspit and Hawkes Bay, nesting grounds for two species of endangered marine turtles.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas may report first loss since selling shares in 1995
    QANTAS Airways, Australia's biggest airline, may report its first loss since selling shares in 1995 because war in Iraq and the Sars outbreak forced it to cancel flights and sack more than 1,400 workers.
  • Strike causes chaos at Aussie airports
  • Sydney airport's July traffic up
  • Swiss Int'l narrows Q2 losses to 133m francs
  • Airbus on track to deliver 555-seat A380 by 2006
  • LOG Book
Newbuilds
  • China's yards expanding rapidly
    IT JUST so happens that no contract at a Chinese yard is featured in this week's new orders list.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hamburg sees Asia trade grow as throughput rockets
  • Shanghai Rainbow Logisitics to shine with Descartes
  • Oakland appoints old boy Wong
  • Singapore and India closer on trade ties after summit
  • New West Africa feeder service to be launched
  • Panama plugs in to safety code
  • Danzas Air and Ocean to relocate HK operations
  • New Singapore home for NY/NJ
  • Cathay jets in 1,000 VIPs for HK `recovery' spectacular
  • Continental and Emirates to begin codeshare
  • New air cargo buildings and offices to boost JFK

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DGS orders bulk carriers, tankers to carry survey reports
  • Auto giants find India a haven for ancillary outsourcing
  • Steel exports hit by anti-dumping moves
  • Dumping duty on non-brass flashlights from China
  • Global apparel makers may shift base to India
  • Flour millers seek duty-free wheat import
  • Senegal imposes curbs on used vehicles import
  • ITA team to visit Russia next month
  • Karnataka seeks Central funds to develop Karwar port
  • TAMP asks VCTPL to submit final revised tariff rates
  • FedEx network spreads to Iraq
  • CONCOR, Kolkata Port Trust join hands to offer cheaper rates for Nepal cargo
  • Cut in infrastructure finance cost can lead to growth, feels Planner
  • Andhra to provide Rs 293 cr. for airport project
  • Make arbitration cost-effective: HC Judge
  • Ministries differ on repealing cotton import duty
  • Better know-how needed in chilli production: Experts
  • GDP growth expected to cross 6.5 pc: CII study
  • GIDC invites EoIs to develop Dahej SEZ
  • Govt not to reduce customs duty on SSI goods: Jaitley
  • AAI shortlists 10 consultants for leasing out non-metro airports
  • Meeting on Technology & Spirituality at IMC on Aug. 22
  • IMC engagements - Talks on Export Strategy on Aug 25
  • WTO expert to speak on anti-dumping duty
  • Interactive session on service tax
  • Vizag Customs House is a model one: Official
  • 20-nation trade team to meet Shinde on Sept. 19

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 20, 2003
  • MDO continues to surge in Vancouver
  • MDO back-tracks in US East Coast ports
  • Canada: Montreal steady, Halifax softer
  • Surprise US crude draw encourage bulls back into the market
    The unexpected fall in US stocks of crude served to cheer up the bulls, who have been tired over the past week after chasing the market solidly up during the summer. On the other hand, a solid rise in US stocks of heating oil could likewise convince bears that it is too early for them to retire into winter hibernation.
  • Romania: New bunker location on the Danube
    Unicom Holding SA announced today that the company has started offering Marine Gas Oil (MGO) with 0.2% sulphur to river vessels on the Danube at the port of Turnu Severin.
  • Greek numbers not quite as bearish as the rest of the region
  • New Saudi posted prices, market softens
  • Crude still soft as market bets on US crude build
    Bombs in Iraq and a flaring up of ethnic violence in Nigeria's main oil producing region were not enough to turn sentiment around in a market that looks positively lethargic after trading steadfastly firmer in recent weeks.
  • Brazilian market update, IFOs soften
  • Korea's situation unchanged as buyers wait for best deals
    Buyers are still waiting for Korean suppliers to dump thier product in a market with too much product and very little demand.
  • Day 13 and 6 cents lets OPEC off the hook

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 20, 2003
  • Snagfa: New president of board
  • Ports still driving P&O Group
  • Cargo traffic up for KLM in July
  • Final decision on takeover of TFM by Nafta Rail expected
  • Deutsche Post will definitely acquire Airborne
  • Portland seaport gets gamma ray scanner

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 20, 2003
  • Salvage of Sea-Land Express frustrated by weather
  • Growth and decline in the Swedish controlled fleet
  • Gorthon result reduced by high bunker costs

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 20, 2003
  • Floating resort community visiting Portland today
  • Mitsui research finds shop primer helps combat VLCC tank corrosion
  • DOT plan calls for motor carriers to carry hazmat safety permits
  • Corps eyes breakwater repairs requested by Port of Astoria
  • Public meeting will cover Troutdale Airport master plan

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • BG takes up Korean LNG ship options
    UK GAS group BG is understood to have converted several options on LNG carriers at Samsung Heavy Industries into firm orders worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the South Korean yard.
  • Buoyant liner freight rates propel AP Møller-Maersk shares to new heights
    Shares in AP Møller-Maersk, the Danish shipping and oil giant, yesterday touched new highs as buoyant freight rates continued to lift the stock market value of liner firms.
  • Search continues for chairman of liner association
    LINER shipping bosses will meet in Hamburg today to decide who should spearhead their campaign to save the conference system, writes Janet Porter.
  • Van Westenbrugge quits Jo Tankers over 'differences'
    ANOTHER top executive with a leading chemical tanker operator is leaving his job, write Tony Gray and Helen Hill.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 20, 2003
  • OOIL posts record interim profit
  • Asia-US exports slip
  • TMM survival struggle tilts
  • AMP approves charge for ISPS cert
  • Customs strike clogs key Brazil port
  • Milford Haven surviving Sea Empress
  • No EC link in Westwenbrugge move
  • India launches cruise incentive
  • Car-handling combo for Bremerhaven?
  • James Fisher appoints ex-MCA chief
  • French shrimp cull angers India
  • Swedish People back Finnish flag
  • Damen yard deal salvaged
  • Military disciplined over Le Joola
  • Prestige cost could outstrip Valdez
  • Syria to upgrade Banias port
  • Officials blamed for ship escape
  • SK Shipping told to sack CEO
  • SARS batters Star Cruises

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 20, 2003
  • Security's impact changing supply chain fundamentals, say importers
    Security requirements are changing the way shippers do business, how they choose overseas vendors, and with whom they ship.
  • Asia spurs Charleston box record
    Riding a wave of imports from Asia, the port handled a record 1.68 million TEUs in fiscal 2002, up 11 percent from the previous year.
  • Box boom propels OOIL profit
    The parent of OOCL earned $88.7 million before taxes in the first six months of the year, compared with $4.1 million a year ago.
  • CFOs: Logistics strategy, operations still not linked
  • Bangladesh drops cargo preference rule
  • DiStasio new president, CEO of USF Corp.
  • Chemical maker buys stake in HMM
  • Georgia ports, schools establish logistics think tank
  • Datatrac names Hogue CEO
  • Samuel Shapiro hires ex-UPS exec

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 20, 2003
  • Mammoth cargo increases send OOCL profits soaring
    Booming volumes and vastly improved freight rates on its major trades were the reasons for OOCL's parent, Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL), better than expected second half volumes.
  • Sealand Express salvage operations fail
    Salvage tugs have failed in their attempts to re-float the Maersk Sealand chartered vessel, Sealand Express, which dragged its anchor planting the ship firmly aground outside Cape Town yesterday.
  • Tight charter market sees owners riding high through the silly season
  • Cross-trader CSAV profits from global trade expansion
  • Electronic security tag technology stalled
  • Expectations of NOL recovery are riding high
  • Concor and Maersk to enter joint bid for Nhava Sheva's T3
  • Exchange costs prove a drag RCL profits

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 20, 2003
  • Costs curtail Gorthon
    Higher revenues not enough to boost profits for Swedish owner in first six months.
  • Daesun slips back
    Medium-sized Korean shipbuilder racks up losses in first half of 2003.
  • Shell and Sempra get LNG terminal permits
    Battle lines are drawn as race to be first in Baja begins.
  • Tschudi & Eitzen set up down under
    Rival bulker player wins over Western Bulk boss.
  • Jo Tankers' MD exits
    Rick van Westenbrugge is leaving chemical tanker player.
  • Fundamentals strong at Green Reefers
    Norwegian owner's ships make operating profit in first half, but financial costs drag it into red.
  • Damen sells Hoogezand yard
    Dutch builder hands over cargoship facility to Waterhuizen, but workers can move to other group yards.
  • Belships continues on up
    Norwegian owner enjoys strong tanker and bulker markets, but gas ships stuggle.
  • Fears mount for Sea-Land Express
    Efforts continue to refloat stranded, storm-lashed Moller boxship.
  • OOIL cashes in on boxship boom
    Returns rocket for Hong Kong player as China exports surge.
  • Strong start for Shreyas
    Indian feedership operator continued last year's profitable run in the first quarter.
  • Shipping is bright spot for Vopak
    Dutch tanker and terminals group sees profits fall, but coastal oil shipping improves.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 20, 2003
  • "Sealand Express" runs aground in South Africa
  • Asian shipowners to meet Aug. 25-27 in Hong Kong
  • Clipper Elite Carriers adds West Africa feeder
  • MarAd requests 3-year extension of Voluntary Tanker Agreement
  • Menzies World Cargo picks Goovaerts to run Schiphol office
  • Schneider National commits to wireless trailer tracking
  • FMC takes comments on NCBFAA tariff publishing exemption petition
  • U.S. request for WTO to consider European biotech bans heats up
  • ITC to study economic effect of free trade with Dominican Republic
  • CFO survey underscores logistics disconnect
  • USTR sets sugar import quota for fiscal year 2004
  • U.S. donates 50,000 metric tons of wheat to Georgia
  • Goodyear picks Exel to manage Wingfoot tire fleet
  • Meridian IQ names Fain accounts VP
  • Jamaica to buy container x-ray machine
  • PMI to provide fast rescue boat training

›››File
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
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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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