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BRIEFS
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
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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