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March 25, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japan helping Indonesia to set up coast guard
    SENIOR Indonesian officials held talks with the Japan Coast Guard in Tokyo last week as they work towards creating their own coast guard for the vast archipelago.
  • Japan may provide escort for its tankers sailing M-E
    THE Japanese Government may deploy some of its Coast Guard vessels to escort tankers to and from the Middle East.
  • Cargo insurance may jump 11 times: NOL
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines , which runs the world's seventh-largest liner fleet, said war-risk insurance for cargo between North America and the Middle East may rise as much as 11 times starting March 29.
  • Carnival's profit down 2.1% in Q1 on lower prices
    CARNIVAL Corp, the world's largest cruise line, said first-quarter profit fell 2.1 per cent as costs rose and the company cut prices amid a travel slump.
Air and Land Transport
  • More airlines seen slashing flights as war takes toll
    MORE major airlines are expected to cut flight schedules and jobs this week as the slump in travel bookings because of the war in Iraq takes a toll on the battered industry, analysts said on Sunday.
  • KLM halts Israel flights
  • DHL in talks to buy US rival's assets for US$1b
  • KLM rules out merger with BA
  • More Sino-European flights
  • Shandong Airlines to acquire 9 Boeings
Features
  • Airlines feeling shock waves of Iraqi conflict
    AMERICA'S military plan in Iraq is to 'shock and awe' the enemy into quick submission.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EDWARD Yau has been appointed the Port of Rotterdam's representative in Hong Kong and Southern China, replacing Pieter Bruls.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japan helping Indonesia to set up coast guard
    SENIOR Indonesian officials held talks with the Japan Coast Guard in Tokyo last week as they work towards creating their own coast guard for the vast archipelago.
  • Japan may provide escort for its tankers sailing M-E
    THE Japanese Government may deploy some of its Coast Guard vessels to escort tankers to and from the Middle East.
  • Cargo insurance may jump 11 times: NOL
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines , which runs the world's seventh-largest liner fleet, said war-risk insurance for cargo between North America and the Middle East may rise as much as 11 times starting March 29.
  • Carnival's profit down 2.1% in Q1 on lower prices
    CARNIVAL Corp, the world's largest cruise line, said first-quarter profit fell 2.1 per cent as costs rose and the company cut prices amid a travel slump.
Air and Land Transport
  • More airlines seen slashing flights as war takes toll
    MORE major airlines are expected to cut flight schedules and jobs this week as the slump in travel bookings because of the war in Iraq takes a toll on the battered industry, analysts said on Sunday.
  • KLM halts Israel flights
  • DHL in talks to buy US rival's assets for US$1b
  • KLM rules out merger with BA
  • More Sino-European flights
  • Shandong Airlines to acquire 9 Boeings
Features
  • Airlines feeling shock waves of Iraqi conflict
    AMERICA'S military plan in Iraq is to 'shock and awe' the enemy into quick submission.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EDWARD Yau has been appointed the Port of Rotterdam's representative in Hong Kong and Southern China, replacing Pieter Bruls.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japan helping Indonesia to set up coast guard
    SENIOR Indonesian officials held talks with the Japan Coast Guard in Tokyo last week as they work towards creating their own coast guard for the vast archipelago.
  • Japan may provide escort for its tankers sailing M-E
    THE Japanese Government may deploy some of its Coast Guard vessels to escort tankers to and from the Middle East.
  • Cargo insurance may jump 11 times: NOL
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines , which runs the world's seventh-largest liner fleet, said war-risk insurance for cargo between North America and the Middle East may rise as much as 11 times starting March 29.
  • Carnival's profit down 2.1% in Q1 on lower prices
    CARNIVAL Corp, the world's largest cruise line, said first-quarter profit fell 2.1 per cent as costs rose and the company cut prices amid a travel slump.
Air and Land Transport
  • More airlines seen slashing flights as war takes toll
    MORE major airlines are expected to cut flight schedules and jobs this week as the slump in travel bookings because of the war in Iraq takes a toll on the battered industry, analysts said on Sunday.
  • KLM halts Israel flights
  • DHL in talks to buy US rival's assets for US$1b
  • KLM rules out merger with BA
  • More Sino-European flights
  • Shandong Airlines to acquire 9 Boeings
Features
  • Airlines feeling shock waves of Iraqi conflict
    AMERICA'S military plan in Iraq is to 'shock and awe' the enemy into quick submission.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EDWARD Yau has been appointed the Port of Rotterdam's representative in Hong Kong and Southern China, replacing Pieter Bruls.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japan helping Indonesia to set up coast guard
    SENIOR Indonesian officials held talks with the Japan Coast Guard in Tokyo last week as they work towards creating their own coast guard for the vast archipelago.
  • Japan may provide escort for its tankers sailing M-E
    THE Japanese Government may deploy some of its Coast Guard vessels to escort tankers to and from the Middle East.
  • Cargo insurance may jump 11 times: NOL
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines , which runs the world's seventh-largest liner fleet, said war-risk insurance for cargo between North America and the Middle East may rise as much as 11 times starting March 29.
  • Carnival's profit down 2.1% in Q1 on lower prices
    CARNIVAL Corp, the world's largest cruise line, said first-quarter profit fell 2.1 per cent as costs rose and the company cut prices amid a travel slump.
Air and Land Transport
  • More airlines seen slashing flights as war takes toll
    MORE major airlines are expected to cut flight schedules and jobs this week as the slump in travel bookings because of the war in Iraq takes a toll on the battered industry, analysts said on Sunday.
  • KLM halts Israel flights
  • DHL in talks to buy US rival's assets for US$1b
  • KLM rules out merger with BA
  • More Sino-European flights
  • Shandong Airlines to acquire 9 Boeings
Features
  • Airlines feeling shock waves of Iraqi conflict
    AMERICA'S military plan in Iraq is to 'shock and awe' the enemy into quick submission.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EDWARD Yau has been appointed the Port of Rotterdam's representative in Hong Kong and Southern China, replacing Pieter Bruls.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison 2002 profit up 19pc, port turnover rises 33pc
  • Singamas takes majority stake in Qingdao Pacific
  • MOL launches new aerodynamic carrier
  • K Line expands Chiangmai Express to six times per week
  • New hub port for Jakarta
  • Pacer to hold first annual shareholder meeting
  • Northwest Airlines rolls back service, aircraft and staff
  • Hawaiian Airlines seeks Chapter 11 protection
  • KLM cancels flights to Middle East destinations, elsewhere

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Coastal shipping operators meet Minister, seek incentives
  • Minister of State for Shipping, Dilip Gandhi visits JNP
  • Ray Miles to head Box Club
  • US Navy warns commercial vessels to identify themselves accurately
  • Shipping activity restrained - War fallout
  • Higher cost of shipments, freight traffic disruption worry Fieo
  • US freeze on steel exports may push up Indian exports
  • Future of exports to Iraq uncertain: Ficci
  • No impact on Indian project exports: Govt
  • Exports will depend on duration of war: Jaitley
  • Concor commences regular container service on Pune-JNP route
  • CHA staff stir ends-Jawahar Customs - Work to resume today
  • Forex reserves surged by $ 863 million to $ 73,740 million
  • Better deal for exporters on anvil
  • RBI gives nod to temporary forex accounts for global meets
  • ASCON study finds robust growth in industrial output, exports in 2002-03
  • Intensive training module on Customs valuation today
  • IMC website on Indian diaspora launched
  • Governor presents Bajaj Award to Mukesh Ambani, Juran Medal to Mashelkar

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • EU: Container ships next in line for double hull requirements
  • OPEC basket price slips to mid-range
  • Nigerian troubles add to oil market uncertainty
  • Return of war-premium as troops face Iraqi resistance
  • Suriname price update
  • Market rebound begins in Rotterdam

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • Sharp drop in oil and bunker prices
  • Agreement to remove "Tricolor"
  • Business as usual in the Gulf

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • Brits seize Iraqui anti-ship missiles
    In hidden bunker near Basra
  • USCG detains ship with two Iraqui crew members
    Held in Delaware Bay
  • Senate would add $2 billion to port security funding
    Voice vote approves budget change
  • NASSCO lays tanker keel
    Erects first structural block of BP tanker

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • Washington State Ferries goes ahead with rate increases
  • Japanese port of Yokohama joins Customs' security program
  • Portland International Airport offering special spring discounts
  • Liberty Ship will receive honor during Maritime Memorial cruise
  • Transportation Security Administration looking for airport help in Alaska/Saipan

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • US firm to win Umm Qasr port reconstruction deal
    NON-AMERICAN companies are being locked out of US-backed Iraq reconstruction tenders worth an estimated $1bn, it was confirmed yesterday, even as a huge tranche of food aid was being readied for Iraq and the winner of a key seaport administration contract was scheduled to be announced.
  • Japan Energy Corp pulls plug on Kuwait calls
    LEADING trader Japan Energy Corp has ordered tankers it charters not to call on Kuwait, in view of the military situation in the northern Gulf.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • End of the line at Harland & Wolff
  • Mulheim salvage meeting tonight
  • Silversea disputes insurance ruling
  • Cruise security scam uncovered
  • Nhava Sheva port at a standstill
  • No buyers for UK port operator
  • Sea Containers to sell ferry line
  • Guayaquil port manager on trial
  • Nine injured in tanker incident
  • Gulf ferry links continue
  • Umm Qasr contract awarded today
  • Foreign lines awarded US contracts
  • Prestige operator awaits lawsuit
  • Australia warned on import reliance
  • Hackers attack IMO website
  • HMM shares fall as trading resumes
  • Gulf: voyage information required
  • Mombasa cruise calls cancelled
  • Mulheim salvage 'a long operation'
  • Indonesia launches hub port
  • Gulf: China advises operators
  • Gulf: Jordan strikes oil deal
  • Gulf: ship repair activity slumps
  • Gulf: Umm Qasr escapes damage

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • Airborne in talks to sell ground delivery unit to Deutsche Post
    Airborne Inc. said that it is negotiations to sell its US ground operations to DHL Worldwide Express, a unit of German-based Deutsche Post World Net, for a reported $1 billion.
  • DOT, FedEx in dispute over 9-11 funds
    Express carrier disputing government claim that it refund $31.6 million that it received for disruption of services after September 11 attacks.
  • Canada border crossings fluid
    Despite heightened security, for commercial traffic the border has never seemed more open.
  • Senate approves port security funding
  • AAPA: Military cargo moving faster than in Desert Storm
  • EU gets go-ahead for U.S. open-skies
  • India, region braces for war's effects
  • Evergreen, Wan Hai in Japan-China slot charter
  • CSX World Terminals appoints VP - South Korea
  • ILA wins ruling on N.J. carrier offices
  • Rickmers-Linie gets fourth new vessel
  • Lufthansa Cargo names passenger-cargo chief
  • American Airlines revamps cargo Web site

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • Rotterdam fears budget cuts could spike Maasvlakte II
    Rotterdam municipality made an offer to loan the Dutch federal government '600 (US$638.5) million in a bid to secure the green light for the Maasvlakte II today.
  • Shanghai forwarders to protest at MSL commission cuts
    Shanghai International Freight Forwarders' Association (SIFFA) is planning to boycott Maersk Sealand next month in protest at its decision to cut forwarder's commission.
  • Cross-party security debate could release federal funds for US port security
  • Resumption of share trading brings little respite to HMM
  • Panama Canal Railway benefits from MSL volumes
  • Higher premiums ensures TT Club's revival
  • Wan Hai and Evergreen extend intra-Asia partnership
  • HPH and PELINDO II launch JICT hub

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • OMI sees Total package
    Tanker owner confirms third charter deal with oil major in flurry of activity.
  • Iraq uncertainty pumps up oil, deflates stocks
    Tanker shares join moderate decline on Wall Street.
  • Heartache in DR Congo
    150 feared dead in sinking of overcrowded ferry on Lake Tanganyika.
  • Iraqi crewmen replaced at Philly
    Coast Guard says AMPTC suezmax clear to sail after offloading cargo.
  • Takeover defence costs $1m
    Fight to repel Torm contributes to weaker Norden result.
  • TT Club returns to surplus
    Top container shipping insurer back on course after huge losses.
  • Fabricius in the money
    Danish owner's fleet of smaller ships produced a sharp increase in profits during 2002.
  • Sea Containers turns it around
    Company homing in on paying down debt and getting shot of unprofitable units.
  • Higher freight rates boost Torm
    Danish tanker and bulker owner upgrades profit forecast by 60%.
  • Insurance hike passed on by EWATA lines
    Europe and West Africa container group raises prices at "risky" Ivory Coast ports.
  • DNV backs single hull bulkers
    Tor Svensen warns safety argument against fleet "workhorses" false.
  • Revenues rise at Nenaco
    Philippine ferry owner increases freight carryings by 7% in 2002.
  • Samskip splits its focus
    Icelandic line reorganises its operations into domestic and overseas companies.
  • P&O loses out on Umm Qasr port contract
    UK group says unnamed US operator will run Iraqi port if Saddam ousted.
  • Japan Energy opts for STS Gulf loadings
    Kuwait Petroleum Corp offers transshipment to VLCC to calm owners' nerves.
  • Second half revival spurs Forth Ports to record
    UK ports operator made biggest profit yet in 2002, despite "challenging conditions."
  • Fire damages Prisco aframax at Split yard
    Extent of destruction or cause of fire not yet known, but no shipyard staff injured.
  • Blast rocks methanol carrier
    Nine injured onboard Mitsui OSK Lines' ship following explosion in Italian port.
  • Allies seize Iraqi mining vessels
    Shipping's worst fears are confirmed after several minelayers captured.
  • Salvors mull options for stranded cargoship
    All diesel oil lost from ship after grounding but other pollutants remain.
  • Singapore tightens tanker security
    Pleasure craft and bunker barges prohibited from entering gas and chemical carrier anchorage.
  • ASRY counts the cost of war
    Repair yard sees dramatic drop in business despite insurance offer and distance from war.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 24, 2003
  • Coast Guard allows detained tanker to off-load oil
  • Grand Alliance resumes Transpacific service FEX
  • Evergreen and Wan Hai join on Japan/China/Southeast Asia route
  • MOL launches more "aerodynamic" car-carrier
  • Higher premiums help TT Club resume profitability
  • Delta reacts to war with schedule reductions
  • KLM Cargo cancels Middle East flights, picks Syntegra software
  • IATA sees "last chance" for removal of regulatory obstacles
  • Auto transporter agrees to contract terms with Canadian workers
  • MTMC raises motor carriers' fuel surcharge
  • Kuehne & Nagel names Russo VP, fairs
  • Best Buy picks Stonepath for time-definite distribution
  • Geologistics names Egbers to head Benelux units
  • Hellmann Worldwide Logistics starts Miami-based division
  • Sears contracts with Exel for home-delivery operations
  • U.S. drops 295 steel products from enhanced tariff measures
  • Zoellick: pressing forward with U.S. bilateral free-trade agreements
  • Deutsche Post in talks to acquire Airborne's U.S. ground network
  • CSX World Terminals names Walker VP, South Korea
  • Port of Savannah tops 1 million TEUs

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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