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June 8, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Jurong Shipyard wins $1.1b contract
    JURONG Shipyard has won a $1.066 billion contract to convert a crude carrier into one of the world's largest oil rigs for a unit of the Brazilian state oil company Petrobras.
  • Trial of Cole attack suspects adjourned
    THE trial of 11 suspects charged with bombing the US destroyer Cole opened on Sunday but was immediately adjourned for one month to allow further investigations.
  • US Navy protecting ME oil sites
    THE United States Navy said it's working more closely with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to protect offshore oil loading facilities in the Persian Gulf after suicide bombers tried to attack Iraq's oil export terminals in April.
  • Indian ship scrap prices dive as local steel prices fall
    THE prices offered by buyers of ships for demolition and conversion into recycled steel in India, the world's biggest market for shipbreaking, fell as much as a quarter as local steel prices plunged, shipbrokers and cash buyers, including Maryland-based GMS Inc, said.
  • Freight Rates
    OIL tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East, unchanged near four-month highs, may rise this week as oil companies and traders book vessels for July before producers confirm details of export programmes for the month.
Air and Land Transport
  • United to add flights and capacity in Asia-Pacific
    UNITED Airlines, the world's second largest carrier, is set to expand its routes in the Asia-Pacific region beyond pre-Sars levels as it weathers the surge in jet fuel prices which has delayed its return to profitability.
  • Star Alliance accuses BAA of bias
  • JAL on track to return to the black in FY2005
  • Austrian Air wants to go big in Asia with daily services
  • Canberra unveils new road, rail project
  • Log Book
Features
  • SPT and the key role of biometrics in air travel
    BIOMETRICS has taken centrestage in the effort to provide expedited passenger travel and enhanced security of all passengers.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Jurong Shipyard wins $1.1b contract
    JURONG Shipyard has won a $1.066 billion contract to convert a crude carrier into one of the world's largest oil rigs for a unit of the Brazilian state oil company Petrobras.
  • Trial of Cole attack suspects adjourned
    THE trial of 11 suspects charged with bombing the US destroyer Cole opened on Sunday but was immediately adjourned for one month to allow further investigations.
  • US Navy protecting ME oil sites
    THE United States Navy said it's working more closely with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to protect offshore oil loading facilities in the Persian Gulf after suicide bombers tried to attack Iraq's oil export terminals in April.
  • Indian ship scrap prices dive as local steel prices fall
    THE prices offered by buyers of ships for demolition and conversion into recycled steel in India, the world's biggest market for shipbreaking, fell as much as a quarter as local steel prices plunged, shipbrokers and cash buyers, including Maryland-based GMS Inc, said.
  • Freight Rates
    OIL tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East, unchanged near four-month highs, may rise this week as oil companies and traders book vessels for July before producers confirm details of export programmes for the month.
Air and Land Transport
  • United to add flights and capacity in Asia-Pacific
    UNITED Airlines, the world's second largest carrier, is set to expand its routes in the Asia-Pacific region beyond pre-Sars levels as it weathers the surge in jet fuel prices which has delayed its return to profitability.
  • Star Alliance accuses BAA of bias
  • JAL on track to return to the black in FY2005
  • Austrian Air wants to go big in Asia with daily services
  • Canberra unveils new road, rail project
  • Log Book
Features
  • SPT and the key role of biometrics in air travel
    BIOMETRICS has taken centrestage in the effort to provide expedited passenger travel and enhanced security of all passengers.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Jurong Shipyard wins $1.1b contract
    JURONG Shipyard has won a $1.066 billion contract to convert a crude carrier into one of the world's largest oil rigs for a unit of the Brazilian state oil company Petrobras.
  • Trial of Cole attack suspects adjourned
    THE trial of 11 suspects charged with bombing the US destroyer Cole opened on Sunday but was immediately adjourned for one month to allow further investigations.
  • US Navy protecting ME oil sites
    THE United States Navy said it's working more closely with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to protect offshore oil loading facilities in the Persian Gulf after suicide bombers tried to attack Iraq's oil export terminals in April.
  • Indian ship scrap prices dive as local steel prices fall
    THE prices offered by buyers of ships for demolition and conversion into recycled steel in India, the world's biggest market for shipbreaking, fell as much as a quarter as local steel prices plunged, shipbrokers and cash buyers, including Maryland-based GMS Inc, said.
  • Freight Rates
    OIL tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East, unchanged near four-month highs, may rise this week as oil companies and traders book vessels for July before producers confirm details of export programmes for the month.
Air and Land Transport
  • United to add flights and capacity in Asia-Pacific
    UNITED Airlines, the world's second largest carrier, is set to expand its routes in the Asia-Pacific region beyond pre-Sars levels as it weathers the surge in jet fuel prices which has delayed its return to profitability.
  • Star Alliance accuses BAA of bias
  • JAL on track to return to the black in FY2005
  • Austrian Air wants to go big in Asia with daily services
  • Canberra unveils new road, rail project
  • Log Book
Features
  • SPT and the key role of biometrics in air travel
    BIOMETRICS has taken centrestage in the effort to provide expedited passenger travel and enhanced security of all passengers.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL Logistics to lease Waigaoqiao warehouse
  • MOL recurring profit up in FY2003
  • Malaysia turns down foreign help to fight terror
  • SCIPSI starts transshipment service
  • Panama Canal receives ISPS certification
  • Thai Airways announces higher profits
  • Boeing, Japan Transocean Air sign maintenance contract
  • UA resumes Chicago to Honolulu service
  • Lynden Air Freight opens Puerto Rico office

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd Group to focus on shipping
  • MOL links up with SITC to provide upgraded JHC service
  • OOCL introduces third KTX service
  • ECU-Line provides services to South Africa
  • Channel deepening project in Port of NY/NJ
  • NOL appointments
  • New Med call for Italia Line
  • Lower demand pulls down bulk shipping freight rates
  • Baalu: Cess to part-finance Sagar Mala project will be unfair burden on trade
  • Exim Bank to extend lines of credit to Mozambique and Mongolia
  • Plexconcil's initiatives to boost exports ready - Warehouses, display centres on launch-pad
  • A dash of chillies makes spices a hot commodity abroad
  • Software, services exports post 30.5 pc growth in 2003-04
  • Operations at SWPL-developed berths in Mormugao harbour may begin this week
  • VCT fast becoming an alternative, attractive transhipment hub
  • Strike at Chennai container terminal comes to an end
  • JNP's sterling performance leads to robust financial results - New Records: Operating income Rs 580 cr; net surplus Rs 258 cr.
  • Foreign exchange reserves down by $ 56 million to $ 1,18,572 million
  • EPCG norms for import of used capital goods in for review
  • CBEC praises Vizag Customs for exceeding revenue target
  • Inflation rises to 5.02 pc
  • Forex reserves near $ 120-bn mark
  • Fieo renews demand for I-T exemption till 2010
  • Kamal Nath hints at better deal for special economic zones & export-oriented units - ...to pitch for retaining I-T sops beyond 2010
  • Korea to open Mumbai trade office on June 10
  • IMC meeting to discuss official harassment

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 7, 2004
  • Much work remains on EU bunker barge fleet
    Poll reveals a majority feeling unconvinced about EU readiness for double-hull deadline, with many suppliers still considering their options.
  • Suppliers see 'little impact' from Rome refinery reopening
    Italian suppliers play down importance of refinery turnarounds on bunker market, blaming high freight rates and lack of transportation vessels for any supply hiccups.
  • Gibraltar numbers continue region-wide downturn
  • International Energy Agency 'stockpiles could keep prices down'
    The IEA has said that should a significant supply disruption occur, it would be able to trigger a release of stocks to keep prices down.
  • Quiet start in Rotterdam

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 7, 2004
  • One day workshop on VAT in Switzerland
  • ICTSI launches online payment facility links
  • IFC loan for Sokhna Port (Egypt)
  • Koreans open distribution centre in Rotterdam
  • New European transport and distribution network
  • Airports Company SA says African potential is immense
  • Two new super postpanamax gantries for Le Havre
  • Appointments to KLM supervisory board announced

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 7, 2004
  • Stelmar board rejects OMI
  • US ships and ports "99% ISPS compliant"
  • MOL-fs Indonesia-Thailand service
  • EC unveils new inland waterways rules
  • Panama Canal modernisation row
  • Fatal blast on Odfjell-run tanker
  • Stelios tells Stelmar to hurry up
  • US to share ship information with Malacca Strait countries

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 7, 2004
  • Bender opens Mexico yard
    Astilleros Bender is open for business in Tampico
  • Fatality follows chemical tanker explosion
    Odfjell reports death of crew man following blast aboard NTT MEKKA

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2004
  • Sea-Tac Airport to celebrate Concourse A grand opening
  • Coast Guard on lookout for boaters at rough river bars
  • Two executives retire from Union Pacific Corp.
  • Jim Van der Veen wins Thomas Crowley Trophy
  • Royal Olympic Cruise Lines asks for more time from SEC

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Stelmar rejects OMI merger offer
    STELMAR Shipping has unceremoniously rebuffed OMI's merger offer that would have led to the two New York listed tanker firms joining forces. Nick Hartley, chairman of the Athens-based tanker operator, yesterday wrote to OMI chairman and chief executive
  • Mitropoulos nails nations on ISPS Code delays
    GOVERNMENTS are largely to blame for the almost certain failure of many ships and ports to meet the fast approaching deadline for meeting new
  • US Navy beefs up Iraq oil security
    THE US Navy is to boost security arrangements at Iraqi oil terminals in response to recent insurgent attacks, writes David Osler.
  • Embiricos launches blistering attack on 'misguided' de Palacio
    A BLISTERING attack on European Transport Commissioner Loyola de Palacio's "misguided policies" in shipping has been unleashed by a leading Greek shipowner, writes Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 7, 2004
  • Stelmar turns down OMI offer
    THE board of Stelmar Shipping has formally turned down the merger offer by OMI Corp today, despite the urgings of its founder
  • Boxship spotlight on newbuildings
    THE dash to secure container ship tonnage seen earlier this year appears to have waned, although noteworthy deals are still being made
  • Embiricos rounds on EC's Loyola
    GREEK ship owner Epaminondas Embiricos was roundly applauded at today's Posidonia Maritime Policy when he lambasted the European Commission
  • One dead in tanker blast
    ONE seafarer has died and another is in a critical condition after an explosion on board the Odfjell-managed tanker NCC Mekka off the coast of Brazil
  • Manila acts on document forgery
    A SPECIAL task force has been formed in the Philippines aimed at stamping out the proliferation of fake seafarer certificates and documents
  • New Sam-Link services
    SAM-LINK plans to deploy a cruise vessel on the Mumbai-Goa-Cochin-Colombo route as well as a new ferry service to interconnect Bhavnagar and Bharuch
  • Sunken trawler to be re-floated
  • Peel Ports to launch feeder facility
  • Empty boxes 'a more likely threat'
  • Felixstowe extension delayed
  • Cruise ports outpace cargo on ISPS
  • French detain another LPG tanker
  • Resentment hinders ISPS planning
  • Hess joins US LNG project
  • Chennai strike over

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 7, 2004
  • Shippers support So. Cal. peak fees
    The nation's largest shippers throw support behind proposal by marine terminal operators to charge shippers a premium fee at LA-Long Beach.
  • More East Coast all-water services
    Shipping lines are expected to add three new all-water services from Asia to the U.S. East Coast by early 2005.
  • ILA to vote on port pact
  • High court gives green light to Mexican truckers
  • Logistics costs fall to 8.5% of GDP
  • Ways and Means to act on trade tax bill
  • Marad approves Maersk for MSP charters
  • Backlog remains after Chennai strike ends
  • Malaysia rejects U.S. patrols for Malacca Strait
  • Intermodal powers rail carloads
  • P&O moves to scuttle Maersk India terminal bid: Report
  • MOL Logistics opens China office
  • More headlines

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 7, 2004
  • Container storage 'free period' reduced for Malaysian shippers
    Global container shortages are forcing carriers to reduce shippers' container free time at Malaysian ports from seven to five days beginning July 1.
  • Rotterdam cargo faces delays through union action
    Rotterdam will see the first of a series of trade union led labour actions today with unions protesting at the deterioration of workers' rights to early retirement.
  • Chennai operations resume as fourth worker is reinstated
  • Santos congestion sees terminals cut dwell time
  • Volumes tempt MOL into new intra-Asia service
  • CIMC secures US$100million loan for further expansion
  • Mumbai reduces cost of box movements within port
  • Xijiang river deepening opens way for bigger vessels

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 7, 2004
  • Swoon over Miami
    Tanker Pacific considered more traditional locales before finding Miami nice for its new Americas headquarters.
  • OMI 'disappointed' at Stelmar
    Stevenson blasts target's board as anti-shareholder, but doesn't sound ready for a fight.
  • Posidonia parades Mitropoulos
    Greek owners back their new IMO boss to provide global leadership, while the man himself warns on low ISPS compliance.
  • Did OMI make fair offer?
    Industry analyst says there's more than one way to measure.
  • Caribbean security worry
    Fears grow over trade between islands and US ports in run-up to 1 July deadline.
  • Stelmar shares plunge
    OMI stock nudges above 52-week high on word of snub from Greek owner's board.
  • Pandy pursues the enemy
    Embiricos launches into reasoned rant at Posidonia against "misguided" EC shipping moves.
  • Metrostar nabs VLCC resale
    Greek owner splashes out big bucks on 2005 delivery ship.
  • Stelmar says no thanks
    Tanker owner rejects takeover offer from rival US operator OMI Corp.
  • Tsakos confirms loss of Liberty
    Greek owner's old single-skin tanker sold for scrap, while big profits loom for 2004.
  • NITC plans huge tanker spend
    National Iranian Oil Tanker Co needs forty newbuildings over the next 10 years.
  • First oil pumped off Prestige
    Challenging wreck clean-up operation sees results off Spanish coast.
  • Mekka blast kills crewman
    One man is dead and another is in critical condition after explosion on Odfjell-managed tanker.
  • Green light for Hawaii ro-pax
    Aussie fast ferry specialist Austal is to start on first vessel despite the majority of the funding still lacking.
  • US plays down Malacca presence
    Americans promote "information sharing" initiative in effort to combat Malacca terror threats.
  • Keppel blaze probe begins
    Singapore's Ministry of Manpower names three-man committee to investigate Almudaina tragedy.
  • Jurong doubles boxes
    Singapore port operator sees container boom lift throughput at expanding terminal.
  • Labroy inks newbuilding
    Singapore-based shipbuilder seals newbuilding deal for $14.8m anchor handling tug supply vessel.
  • Horizon seals bumper Navy deal
    Deal to operate and maintain US oceanographic ships could net container line potential windfall.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2004
  • U.S. agricultural shippers deplore Pacific rate increases
  • Pierce cautious about recovery of U.S.-to-Asia beef market
  • Air Asia outsources cargo business to Lufthansa
  • United adds direct Washington/Zurich route
  • Port of Oakland works to find answers for frustrated truck drivers
  • UP execs retire
  • U.S. sets provisional antidumping rates for Canadian lumber
  • ITC prepares sunset reviews for Chinese products
  • Missile shipment seized in Turkey
  • Trade investigators initiate 3 cases
  • Smiths introduces new screening device
  • MOL Logistics opens Guangzhou office
  • L.A./Long Beach terminals push for daytime gate user fee
  • Cargoes, ships stranded at port of Chennai
  • Port accident in Antwerp

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 7, 2004
  • Norway's minister of shipping highlighted quality shipping in Piraeus
    Posidonia Maritime Policy Forum gathered around 500 delegates in Piraeus during Monday, including the Greek and the Norwegian shipping ministers ...
  • Authority handling of ISPS disappoints IMO chief
    In a speech at the Posidonia Maritime Policy Forum in Piraeus, The IMO secretary-general Efthymios Mitropoulos voiced sharp critique ...
  • Explosion on chemical tanker
    One Philippino seaman died and another was critically injured when the Odfjell managed chemical tanker "NCC Mekka" of 37,272 DWT ...

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
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Bonn/Nashville
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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