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November 27, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hual eyes Asian car export market
    RO-ro specialist Hual is keeping a close eye on the potential expansion of the Asian car export market as the region's free trade regime inches closer, coinciding with PSA Corporation's ambition to make Singapore the region's vehicle transhipment hub.
  • Pirates rob tanker close to S'pore eastern port limits
    SEVEN armed pirates boarded and robbed a tanker just outside Singapore's eastern port limits last week in one of the closest incidents on recent record.
  • NOL sells Jersey City building for US$24m
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines has sold a US office building in Jersey City for a higher-than-expected US$24 million in the latest divestment of its non-shipping and logistics assets.
  • Megaliner's arrival a major headache for Sydney
    AUSTRALIA's draconian quarantine regime faced one of its biggest challenges ever yesterday with the arrival in Sydney of the megaliner Star Princess and its 3,800 passengers and crew.
  • Council members unhappy with Barberi crash inquiry
    FRUSTRATION that the cause of last month's fatal Staten Island ferry crash remains unexplained boiled over at a City Council hearing on Tuesday, as some council members complained city and federal officials were keeping the public in the dark.
  • Russian tanker again denied entry to NY port
    THE US Coast Guard said a tanker carrying Russian fuel is undergoing repairs after being denied entry to New York harbour for a second time.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas' discount airline to offer lowest fares
    QANTAS Airways, Australia's biggest airline, said its new domestic discount carrier would be based in Melbourne and would offer cheaper fares than rival Virgin Blue Holdings.
  • Air Canada seeks nod for Victor Li plan
  • American's parent may issue more stock
  • 25 arrested for drug smuggling at JFK airport
  • Israel asks Lufthansa, 3 other carriers to cut flights
  • Swiss Int'l CEO certain of reaching financing deal
Newbuilds
  • Double-hull bulkers seem inevitable
    IF you ask those in the classification societies who know about such things as whether there is an absolutely solid case for making double hulls mandatory for bulk carriers the answer is usually, 'No'.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hual eyes Asian car export market
    RO-ro specialist Hual is keeping a close eye on the potential expansion of the Asian car export market as the region's free trade regime inches closer, coinciding with PSA Corporation's ambition to make Singapore the region's vehicle transhipment hub.
  • Pirates rob tanker close to S'pore eastern port limits
    SEVEN armed pirates boarded and robbed a tanker just outside Singapore's eastern port limits last week in one of the closest incidents on recent record.
  • NOL sells Jersey City building for US$24m
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines has sold a US office building in Jersey City for a higher-than-expected US$24 million in the latest divestment of its non-shipping and logistics assets.
  • Megaliner's arrival a major headache for Sydney
    AUSTRALIA's draconian quarantine regime faced one of its biggest challenges ever yesterday with the arrival in Sydney of the megaliner Star Princess and its 3,800 passengers and crew.
  • Council members unhappy with Barberi crash inquiry
    FRUSTRATION that the cause of last month's fatal Staten Island ferry crash remains unexplained boiled over at a City Council hearing on Tuesday, as some council members complained city and federal officials were keeping the public in the dark.
  • Russian tanker again denied entry to NY port
    THE US Coast Guard said a tanker carrying Russian fuel is undergoing repairs after being denied entry to New York harbour for a second time.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas' discount airline to offer lowest fares
    QANTAS Airways, Australia's biggest airline, said its new domestic discount carrier would be based in Melbourne and would offer cheaper fares than rival Virgin Blue Holdings.
  • Air Canada seeks nod for Victor Li plan
  • American's parent may issue more stock
  • 25 arrested for drug smuggling at JFK airport
  • Israel asks Lufthansa, 3 other carriers to cut flights
  • Swiss Int'l CEO certain of reaching financing deal
Newbuilds
  • Double-hull bulkers seem inevitable
    IF you ask those in the classification societies who know about such things as whether there is an absolutely solid case for making double hulls mandatory for bulk carriers the answer is usually, 'No'.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hual eyes Asian car export market
    RO-ro specialist Hual is keeping a close eye on the potential expansion of the Asian car export market as the region's free trade regime inches closer, coinciding with PSA Corporation's ambition to make Singapore the region's vehicle transhipment hub.
  • Pirates rob tanker close to S'pore eastern port limits
    SEVEN armed pirates boarded and robbed a tanker just outside Singapore's eastern port limits last week in one of the closest incidents on recent record.
  • NOL sells Jersey City building for US$24m
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines has sold a US office building in Jersey City for a higher-than-expected US$24 million in the latest divestment of its non-shipping and logistics assets.
  • Megaliner's arrival a major headache for Sydney
    AUSTRALIA's draconian quarantine regime faced one of its biggest challenges ever yesterday with the arrival in Sydney of the megaliner Star Princess and its 3,800 passengers and crew.
  • Council members unhappy with Barberi crash inquiry
    FRUSTRATION that the cause of last month's fatal Staten Island ferry crash remains unexplained boiled over at a City Council hearing on Tuesday, as some council members complained city and federal officials were keeping the public in the dark.
  • Russian tanker again denied entry to NY port
    THE US Coast Guard said a tanker carrying Russian fuel is undergoing repairs after being denied entry to New York harbour for a second time.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas' discount airline to offer lowest fares
    QANTAS Airways, Australia's biggest airline, said its new domestic discount carrier would be based in Melbourne and would offer cheaper fares than rival Virgin Blue Holdings.
  • Air Canada seeks nod for Victor Li plan
  • American's parent may issue more stock
  • 25 arrested for drug smuggling at JFK airport
  • Israel asks Lufthansa, 3 other carriers to cut flights
  • Swiss Int'l CEO certain of reaching financing deal
Newbuilds
  • Double-hull bulkers seem inevitable
    IF you ask those in the classification societies who know about such things as whether there is an absolutely solid case for making double hulls mandatory for bulk carriers the answer is usually, 'No'.

Sched Netweb site
  • Yang Ming to order 12 vessels
  • Shanghai to become shipping centre
  • Thailand's Precious sees 30 per cent rise in future revenue
  • Lloyd Triestino, CMA CGM to launch new China-Black Sea service
  • CSXWT signs terminal agreement with Jacksonville
  • PAL and EVA Air sign joint cargo pact
  • Qantas new low cost airline to be based in Melbourne
  • American Airlines making prime moves towards future sale

Exim Indiaweb site
  • TNWA deploys larger, faster vessels on NYX service
  • Lloyd Triestino set to launch new Med-US East Coast service
  • A.P. Moller Board elects new Chairman
  • P&O Nedlloyd posts $ 41 m Q3 profit
  • Yantian box throughput hits record
  • SA rate hikes set for 2004
  • Slot exchange deal
  • Zim climbs ratings
  • OOCL chief picks up top Long Beach award
  • SPM policy may spark rush to acquire VLCCs
  • Time to become AMS-compliant, stresses Textainer Services Director
  • US renews plea to open up farm market in India
  • Fedex plans express clearing facility in Mumbai
  • 1 pc cut in logistics costs can save Rs 25,000 cr. a year, estimates Council for Logistics Management
  • CWC's D'Node CFS proceeds towards normalcy with stir called off
  • No service tax on payments received in foreign exchange
  • Maintain reform momentum in port, road sectors: Economic Forum
  • Consumer electronics body seeks differential duty rate
  • IMC meeting on pharma sector
  • World Bank official to address Exim Bank seminar today
  • Israeli farm team to visit AP next week
  • Fieo workshop to discuss forex issues tomorrow
  • Deadlocked global talks should continue: WTO

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2003
  • US Gulf sees heavy demand ahead of holidays
  • US inventory data gives bullish impetus to oil market
    Weekly figures from the DOE and the API gave traders cause for pushing crude prices higher. The two reports were in line with regards to deep cuts in stocks of crude.
  • Korean avails better but buyers still deterred
  • Piraeus weathers heavily bearish numbers
  • Single-hull proposals set to dominate IMO Assembly
    In addition to the early phase out proposal, the MEPC is due to discuss the EU's suggestion to ban the transport of heavy grades of oil on single-hull tankers with immediate effect. In the light of counterproposals from Intertanko and several IMO member countries, the outcome of the MEPC meeting is expected to be a watered down version of the EU proposals that have been put forwards.
  • Rotterdam market little changed

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2003
  • Risto Näsi is new President of Fortum Shipping
  • Hatsu Marine Ltd makes its European debut
  • DHL suspends Iraqi flights after attack
  • HGK expands in Cologne/Godorf
  • Seven contractors bid for Durrat Al Bahrain road link

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2003
  • Jutta Rabe's "Estonia" movie to be shown by Swedish maritime museum?
  • Dow Chemical sues chem tanker operators after cartel revelation
  • Iver Ships to increase fleet

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2003
  • EC eases shipyard subsidy rules
    More aid allowed for "innovation"

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2003
  • Seattle Port Commissioners adopt new budget for 2004
  • Panama Canal Authority investing in pair of projects
  • Settlement with Uncle Sam brings $1.1 Billion to Boeing
  • Port of Vancouver, USA honored for 90th Anniversary efforts
  • Report finds recreation activities brings millions to Oregon ports

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Lapthorn targets container feeder trades
    UK SHORTSEA operator R Lapthorn & Co is likely to diversify into the container feeder trades, following the completion of its financial restructuring and the appointment of a new managing director.
  • Shot in the arm for EU shipbuilders
    European Union shipbuilders will from next year benefit from workable state aid guidelines following the approval of a major policy document yesterday.
  • Netherlands in legal battle over EC tug tax allowances ruling
    The Dutch government has started legal proceedings in Luxembourg against the European Commission's ruling concerning tax allowances the government gave its tug owners.
  • Odfjell says Dow lawsuit damages assessment is wrong
    ODFJELL has blasted the media for reporting a "grossly incorrect" market assessment of the potential damages that could ensue out of Dow Chemical's lawsuit against it and three of its fellow tanker companies.
  • Japan owners call for tonnage tax
    THE Japanese Ship Owners' Association has called on the government to reform the taxation system for shipping lines to reduce their burden and allow them to compete with overseas rivals, said Takao Kusakari, the head of the industry group, Bloomberg reports.
  • Pleas at IMO for release of Tasman Spirit crew
    MALTA and Greece made a fresh appeal to Pakistan for the release of the crew of the Tasman Spirit at the International Maritime Organisation yesterday.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2003
  • Innovation aid for EU yards
    EUROPEAN Shipbuilders have welcomed the introduction of new aid allowances for innovative shipbuilding projects, announced today by the European Commission
  • Breaking under discussion in the UK
    FRIENDS of the Earth campaigns director Mike Childs says he is "happy to be a champion of shipbreaking in the UK" - as long as it's safe
  • Commercial pressure taking its toll
    INCREASING commercial pressures are being blamed on the recent spate of large ship groundings in New Zealand's harbours, a conference heard yesterday
  • Asbestos removal ordered in India
    A Gujarat, India pollution control authority has ordered Gujarat Maritime Board to remove asbestos and other hazardous waste from the ro-ro Genova Bridge before scrapping
  • Strong demand for vehicle carriers
    STRONG demand for pure car and truck carriers to carry vehicles from Europe and the Far East to the Middle East has tightened the charter market for available vessels
  • Germans finance East Timor ferry
    GERMANY'S state-owned bank Kreditanstalt f'r Wiederaubau is financing East Timor's first ferry newbuilding
  • Lines claim against Rotterdam pilots
  • NOL continues pruning
  • Union demands action on ID costs
  • Simon Group lands Cobelfret deal
  • Search resumes for missing seafarer
  • Yemen arrests al-Qaeda suspect
  • Star Reefers records strong Q3
  • Sapphire to be sent down under
  • Korean ports match Chinese rivals
  • Dalian stakes hub port claim

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2003
  • Holiday peak arrives for carriers
    Thanksgiving holiday marks arrival of peak shipping season for express carriers, postal service.
  • Wal-Mart commits to non-peak boxes
    Retailer commits thousands of containers to extended-gate hours at terminals in LA-Long Beach.
  • Hays sells logistics to U.S. investor
    Platinum Equity of Los Angeles will buy most of the British business services company's logistics operations for $175 million.
  • Defense bill re-ups MSP
  • Korea cuts transshipment fees
  • FMC collects $2.13 million in penalties
  • Stolt-Nielsen: No merit to Dow lawsuit
  • Cathay pitches for Beijing cargo
  • Rickmers' U.S. chief steps down
  • FMC orders NVO show-cause
  • PBB offers FDA import guidelines
  • Volga-Dnepr appoints Asia sales agents
  • Wells joins OMSA

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2003
  • CN beefs up port, intermodal connections with BC Rail deal
    Canadian National Railway's (CN) is to use BC Rail (BCR) to enhance its port and West Coast of North America (WCNA) network.
  • S.Korea targets growth through rate incentives
  • Korea/Australia rates on the rise
  • Unfixed ships struggle in cold winter spot-light
  • Russia pledges official maritime co-operation
  • Shippers warned of supply-chain consequences of purchasing decisions
  • Inchon/Weihai service to be resumed
  • Savannah investment sees truck volumes increase and handling times fall

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2003
  • PDVSA, traders feel the heat
    Companies under scrutiny in US, Venezuela for oil trades.
  • EU doubles yards' allotted state aid
    New rules are aimed at improving industry's competitiveness.
  • Pacifica under pressure
    New Zealand boxship owner has withdrawn another vessel in the face of overseas competition.
  • Dalian bags tanker quartet
    China Changjiang Oil Transportation signs for two aframaxes, with two options, at Chinese yard.
  • China Shipping, K Line rev up car carriers
    New joint venture set to rival Cosco and NYK's vehicle operation.
  • Tankers owners knew of price-fixing lawsuit
    Stolt-Nielsen and Odfjell "felt no need" to inform banks of big legal threat from Dow and Union Carbide.
  • Sanoyas on downward slide
    First half profitable, but Japanese yard expects tough second six months.
  • Star Reefers slumps to third quarter loss
    Norwegian owner battles costs but is bullish on market prospects for 2004.
  • NOL sells off real estate
    Singapore shipowner claws back cash from American Eagle Tankers US office.
  • Daewoo confirms offshore job
    Korean yard bumps up orderbook with gas production platform business.
  • Charters hold back Jinhui
    Deals agreed in 2002 have stopped bulker owner capitalising on soaring spot market.
  • Martin dogged by scrap scandal
    Ex-head of CSL and Canada's prime minister-designate faces probe over sale of asbestos contaminated ship.
  • Sheep ship off limits
    Australian authorities are taking no chances with its latest livestock shipment to the Middle East.
  • Nel Lines holds firm
    No change in pre-tax profit for Greek ferry owner in first three quarters.
  • Kiwis hold IMC bulker
    New Zealand holds Hong Kong-flagged Maritime Friendship in Port Chalmers over safety concerns.
  • Western Bulk turns it around
    Norwegian shipowner eases into the black in third quarter on the back of booming bulker market.
  • Alleged Limburg mastermind captured
    Mohammed Hamdi al-Ahdal, the man suspected of plotting attack, is arrested in Yemen.
  • Dex to quit Lloyd's
    Swiss Re pulls capital from UK Club linked hull underwriter.
  • Bahamas Fast Ferries books Rodriquez cat
    Italian high-speed ferry builder has inked its second newbuilding deal for catamaran tonnage in a month.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2003
  • China Shipping, "K" Line form ro-ro joint venture
  • NOL sells Jersey City building for $24 million
  • Marine insurance conference to be held in Singapore next September
  • President Bush signs MSP legislation into law
  • FMC collects $2.13 million from compromise agreements
  • Europe East Coast South America Conference plans rate hike
  • CN to acquire BC Rail
  • Schneider National introduces new pay package for drivers
  • OECD predicts world trade rebound in 2004-2005
  • Soybean shippers ask U.S. government to take action against EU
  • Bonner promotes container seals, says CSI to start in Durban
  • WCO to hold supply chain security meeting in Africa
  • Catfish farmers receive USDA trade adjustment assistance
  • Port of Seattle freezes staff salaries for 2004
  • Second large container berth at Yantian
  • CSX World Terminals, port of Jacksonville reach terminal agreement
  • Georgia ports boost gate productivity

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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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