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BRIEFS

August 9, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

HK-listed lines post robust profits
HONG Kong-listed shipping companies have been turning in sharply stronger first-half profits after China-led global trade pushed freight rates higher - a trend several industry watchers say could carry into 2005.
Hanjin Shipping's Q2 earnings rise 13%
HANJIN Shipping Co, South Korea's largest shipping line, said profit rose 13 per cent in the second quarter because it carried more cargo and raised freight rates.
US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as new rival, fuel prices hit earnings
AUSTRALIAN discount airline Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as an aggressive fightback by rival Qantas and rising fuel prices hit its bottom line, analysts say.
BA seen flying back into the black in Q1
EasyJet says fares, yield fell
Thailand's mega-airport still struggling to materialise
Swiss wins back blocked funds

Admiralty Casebook

US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Dockyard

Calling at US ports? Make sure oil record book is in order
LAST week, tanker owners' group Intertanko took up its cudgel when it found out that two US oil terminals had simply banned anybody at all, other than agent, pilot and surveyor, from visiting vessels at their facilities.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

HK-listed lines post robust profits
HONG Kong-listed shipping companies have been turning in sharply stronger first-half profits after China-led global trade pushed freight rates higher - a trend several industry watchers say could carry into 2005.
Hanjin Shipping's Q2 earnings rise 13%
HANJIN Shipping Co, South Korea's largest shipping line, said profit rose 13 per cent in the second quarter because it carried more cargo and raised freight rates.
US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as new rival, fuel prices hit earnings
AUSTRALIAN discount airline Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as an aggressive fightback by rival Qantas and rising fuel prices hit its bottom line, analysts say.
BA seen flying back into the black in Q1
EasyJet says fares, yield fell
Thailand's mega-airport still struggling to materialise
Swiss wins back blocked funds

Admiralty Casebook

US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Dockyard

Calling at US ports? Make sure oil record book is in order
LAST week, tanker owners' group Intertanko took up its cudgel when it found out that two US oil terminals had simply banned anybody at all, other than agent, pilot and surveyor, from visiting vessels at their facilities.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

HK-listed lines post robust profits
HONG Kong-listed shipping companies have been turning in sharply stronger first-half profits after China-led global trade pushed freight rates higher - a trend several industry watchers say could carry into 2005.
Hanjin Shipping's Q2 earnings rise 13%
HANJIN Shipping Co, South Korea's largest shipping line, said profit rose 13 per cent in the second quarter because it carried more cargo and raised freight rates.
US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as new rival, fuel prices hit earnings
AUSTRALIAN discount airline Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as an aggressive fightback by rival Qantas and rising fuel prices hit its bottom line, analysts say.
BA seen flying back into the black in Q1
EasyJet says fares, yield fell
Thailand's mega-airport still struggling to materialise
Swiss wins back blocked funds

Admiralty Casebook

US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Dockyard

Calling at US ports? Make sure oil record book is in order
LAST week, tanker owners' group Intertanko took up its cudgel when it found out that two US oil terminals had simply banned anybody at all, other than agent, pilot and surveyor, from visiting vessels at their facilities.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

HK-listed lines post robust profits
HONG Kong-listed shipping companies have been turning in sharply stronger first-half profits after China-led global trade pushed freight rates higher - a trend several industry watchers say could carry into 2005.
Hanjin Shipping's Q2 earnings rise 13%
HANJIN Shipping Co, South Korea's largest shipping line, said profit rose 13 per cent in the second quarter because it carried more cargo and raised freight rates.
US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as new rival, fuel prices hit earnings
AUSTRALIAN discount airline Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as an aggressive fightback by rival Qantas and rising fuel prices hit its bottom line, analysts say.
BA seen flying back into the black in Q1
EasyJet says fares, yield fell
Thailand's mega-airport still struggling to materialise
Swiss wins back blocked funds

Admiralty Casebook

US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Dockyard

Calling at US ports? Make sure oil record book is in order
LAST week, tanker owners' group Intertanko took up its cudgel when it found out that two US oil terminals had simply banned anybody at all, other than agent, pilot and surveyor, from visiting vessels at their facilities.

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Shenzhen to set up 3-PL base Mainland rail network under flood pressure MacAndrews enters India-America trade "K" Line aims to promote stability, says president Sakinaga Congo river surcharge to be imposed Port of Rotterdam appoints new representative in Austria Maersk establishes branch in Chongqing Hactl cargo volumes grow 16.2pc over first seven months Korean Air Cargo launches service to Calgary Net income doubles for EGL in second quarter Delta names Supply Chain Management VP

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Thoresen to start Mumbai-Sharjah break-bulk service MacAndrews joins Indamex consortium MoS drafts new policy paper for maritime sector Shipping Ministry unfolds new package deal for ship-building, repairs industry India, China sign agreement to set up country's largest silk reeling facility Oilmeal exports rise by 50 pc in July Tea industry urged to aim for exports of 200 million kg Kolkata Port sets new records in container and bulk cargo-handling Development & privatisation go together'VPT Chairman Govt fixes 2004-05 export target at 16 pc Steel prices hiked by Rs 500-1,000 a tonne CBEC draws up new format for filing Cenvat returns GMB identifies five potential intermediate ports in Gujarat Commerce Ministry's annual report projects better export performance in 2004-05 Fieo to organise global congress on trade in services next month Ex-im traffic, small units hit most by torrential rains'AIAI chief DGS, IGNOU join hands to upgrade sea cadets courses

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AUGUST 6, 2004
China: Commercial oil products tankage to double in 2 years Independents lead the way in tankage investment in China as surging fuel oil imports demand more space. Baltic sees calmer end to busy week Heavy demand in St. Petersburg exception to the rule today. Crude oil scales new heights in 'runaway' market Analysts predict $50 oil on fears that supply side will fail to keep pace with demand growth. Indonesia: Sunken ship spills oil waste cargo Titan sees first half profits quadruple China-backed shipowner, oil trader and bunker company sees policy for rapid investment and growth pay dividends. Call to boost European energy security as oil surges The EU commissioner for Energy and Transport renews calls for bigger European oil reserves as soaring prices highlight supply vulnerability. Rotterdam fuel oil steady despite crude surge MPA: 'Bunker surveyors pleaded guilty' Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) says that the three bunker surveyors accused of corruption pleaded guilty today. Surveyors suspended as new scandal erupts Three surveyors in Singapore, one of of which was under contract with DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS), are under investigation in the latest corruption probe by Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB). Xiamen: The next port for rapid bunker growth Chimbusco eye rapid bunker market growth as south-eastern Chinese port is earmarked for massive investment in container terminals.

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AUGUST 6, 2004
Roadway adds new tools to its website EIB loan for Prague ring road BLG Logistics stays on course for growth New India-Nepal rail link now in service Dragonair extends freighter network CP Ships postpones Q2/2004 report to 16 August Railion names Freytag new board member for finance

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AUGUST 6, 2004
$2.1 million for whistleblower in OMI case "Regional pockets" lag in ISPS compliance

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AUGUST 6, 2004
Sea-Tac Airport sees gains in freight volume for half year Rail intermodal numbers return to record setting ways Coast Guard enforcing Seafair security zones MarAd publishes report on ship calls to U.S. ports Washington ports exhibit on display at Cowlitz County Fair

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Lawyers attack EU moves to criminalise sea polluters LAW firm Ince & Co has slammed the latest draft of European Union proposals which criminalise maritime pollution offences, rejecting the notion that amendments made by the Council of Transport Ministers represent a compromise solution. Ports lag on ISPS regime MORE than 10% of ports that need to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code have still to meet the necessary standards more than one month after the implementation deadline. ABP faces strike threat after pay offer is rejected ASSOCIATED British Ports employees are to be balloted on industrial action, in a move that could spark the first national ports strike since the Thatcher government scrapped the National Dock Labour Scheme in 1989, writes David Osler. DNVPS surveyors plead guilty to corruption in Singapore THREE bunker surveyors subcontracted by DNV Petroleum Services in Singapore have pleaded guilty to corruption charges. Lloyd's List Bunker 60 is launched LLOYD'S List has strengthened its markets coverage with the addition of Bunker 60 to its range of maritime news services.

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AUGUST 6, 2004
Joint cruise ops at Civitavecchia CARNIVAL Corp, through its Italian subsidiary Costa Crociere, and Royal Caribbean Cruises have agreed to jointly manage cruise operations at Civitavecchia, Italy, under the terms of a multi-year concession to be granted by the local port authority New Argentine flagging requirements ARGENTINA is introducing new policy to attract domestic owners back to the Argentine flag by severely cutting the advantages of being flagged out OOIL reports tripling of profits A COCKTAIL of strong container volumes combined with a solid level of freight rates has resulted in a more than tripling of profits for Hong Kong's Orient Overseas International Caspian box trade starts RUSSIAN maritime sources have reported the first customs clearance of containers through Iran transported on the expanding Caspian route between Iran and Russia More congestion seen for LA-LB PORT users and workers this week painted a pessimistic picture concerning plans for congestion relief for the Ports of LA-LB Weaver's Coves passes EIS hurdle PLANS for a $250M LNG facility in Massachusetts are moving closer to fruition with the completion of the environmental impact statement and the scheduling of public hearings Ghost Fleet getting smaller Sea Containers ' mixed profits Ro-ro fire off Sardinia coast Freight rise for Stena Coscon to readjust capacity Singapore cancels surveyor licences Industry supports WMD interception Singapore launches maritime degrees Sri Lankan bunker battle New Alaskan deepwater port

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AUGUST 6, 2004
W. Wilhelmsen expands S. A. service Ro-ro carrier introducing two new service rotations in its South America trade lane. Japan curbs on U.S. apples probed International trade body investigates Tokyo's health checks on American imports. Improved ISPS compliance, says IMO Dominican Republic joins CAFTA Canal work won't delay Maersk trans-Pac Congestion hitting India textile exports Customs lists AMS-compliant Miami airlines New U.S.-Canada bridge proposed Philadelphia volume gains Oakland hires maritime director FedEx extends exchange offer NWA Cargo adds EDI charge

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AUGUST 6, 2004
Guangzhou and Xiamen expansionists seek foreign investment Ambitious port and free trade zone expansion plans at Guangzhou and Xiamen has been announced, with the port-cities seeking foreign investment to add to promised state-sector funding. Canadian ports mull free trade zones Canada should seriously consider establishing free trade zones (FTZs) at its major ports to cut red tape, attract investment and improve competitiveness with US ports. Israeli docks action continuing, despite union agreement Coscon enhances transpacific and Asia/Europe service Korea/China rates to go up Hamburg anticipates 150,00TEU annual windfall from South China Express Gotthard base tunnel not before 2015 Northport hauliers agreed to a grace period for the new data entry practice Asian and Indian exporters help boost Virginia fiscal-year growth 9.3% Tianjin Port box-volumes continue to grow

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AUGUST 6, 2004
OMI whistleblower wins $2.1m Third engineer aboard Guadalupe helped feds learn of pollution trail, takes half of OMI's $4.2m fine in New Jersey sentencing. Ferguson in the red Glasgow shipbuilder loses cash in 2003, but is more optimistic about this year. Oaktree dumps Genmar stock Largest stakeholder's 19% cut said to further drop in tanker owner's share price this week. Black Sea tensions rising Georgian threat to ships visiting separatist state of Abkhazia. Tug and barge rip up El Paso platform The charterer of a JJ Ugland barge is being accused of tearing up a US natural-gas facility with it. MOL wins Sakhalin deal Japanese giant to haul equipment for Russian LNG/oil terminal. It's over! TMM finally persuades investors to exchange bond debt, avoiding Chapter XI filing. OOIL triples profit Shareholders rewarded as company hikes interim dividend. Nordea says no thanks Banks are leery of financing a Stena shipbuilding project in Norway. Sea Containers in $10m loss First-half disappoints despite box boom and solid Silja result. Ro-lo engine burns off Sardinia Another Navibulgar ship has run into operational trouble. Polnocna expects to double profit Gdansk yard will complete 18 ships this year as it plots growth path. Flensburger in pole position German shipyard tops list for BC Ferries' CAD 500m three-ship deal. Yen bites Mitsui Japanese shipbuilder pushed to first quarter loss by stronger currency. Death bulker back in court Greed caused the death of 12 seafarers, say German prosecutors. Tankers shine at Titan Crude transportation arm chips in over 60% of interim profits at China-backed owner and oil trader. CSDC in profit surge China Shipping's tanker arm sees profits soar on back of import boom. Adsteam gets UK tug cuts British trade union agrees to Aussie towage and ports group's plans for reduced crewing levels. Toei and Kyoei in the black Smaller Japanese owners make positive start to financial year. TOP takes Doubtless Newly listed shipowner takes delivery of first in a series of ten tankers acquired from Sovcomflot. Wartsila powers forward Record shipbuilding activity lifts results for engine-maker but market cooling as yards full-to-capacity.

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AUGUST 6, 2004
Profits surge at Japanese shipping lines OOCL parent triples its half-year net profit CP Ships delays publication of 2nd quarter results CKYH alliance to phase in 7,500-TEU boxships in Pacific MOL predicts full ships until end of 2005 IMO reports late compliance of ports with ISPS code Shippers evaluate pre-buying fuel for carriers Citizens Trust secures $15 million credit line for CSX Corp. Support builds for NVO contracting proposal FMC reviews 5 OTI applications, revokes 4 licenses Small railroad gets $25 million to overhaul track Texas university to study freight transport for Congress

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AUGUST 6, 2004
Fosen secures three orders Fosen Mek. Verksteder has secured orders for three ro-ro vessels, of which two are for Stena. However, all the ... DNV contracted bunker surveyor charged A bunker quality surveyor contracted by DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) appeared in court in Singapore today charged with corruption. The ... London's maritime position threatened London's position as the world's pre-eminent provider of maritime services in threatened, according to a new report published by ...

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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 informano

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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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