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BRIEFS

June 10, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Pan United eyes more China port mgt deals
SHIPBUILDER Pan United Corporation's foray into port management - near Suzhou - has been a success and it is exploring more of such investments in China.
Automatic check for first US port call from July 1
ALMOST 45 per cent of tankers and other cargo ships that call on US ports meet new United Nations anti-terrorism security rules, Jolie Shifflet, a Washington-based spokeswoman for the US coast guard, said.
China Shipping to boost retail portion of IPO
CHINA Shipping Container Lines, which is raising up to US$1.3 billion in an IPO, will boost the size of the retail tranche of the deal as it is over 20 times covered, a source familiar with the situation said yesterday.
MOL launches new liner service
JAPANESE shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines has launched a new Thai-Indonesia Liner Service .
Hazardous occupation
TWO Bangladeshi men working at a shipbreaking yard in the port city of Chittagong.
FREIGHT RATES
OIL tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East were little changed for a fifth day at near four-month highs as charterers waited for suppliers to release details of July export plans and a shipping event in Greece limited demand for vessels.

Air and Land Transport

Airbus gets US$1.8b jetBlue order for 30 planes
AIRBUS SAS, the world's biggest commercial-aircraft maker, will provide jetBlue Airways Corp with 30 more planes valued at US$1.8 billion as the growing low-cost carrier exercised options to expand its fleet.
EU warned not to wait for US poll to sign pact
US airports still vulnerable to terrorists
G-8 to boost airline security: US officials
Tragedy in West Africa
LOG Book

Features

Lost luggage still a problem for business travellers
EVEN for business-travel lore, which is rich in horror stories about lost luggage, Valerie Bent's ordeal stands out.

Port Shots

port shots
HONG Kong-based conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Ltd said yesterday it has decided to buy a 12 per cent stake in Korean shipping firm Hyundai Merchant Marine Co Ltd.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Pan United eyes more China port mgt deals
SHIPBUILDER Pan United Corporation's foray into port management - near Suzhou - has been a success and it is exploring more of such investments in China.
Automatic check for first US port call from July 1
ALMOST 45 per cent of tankers and other cargo ships that call on US ports meet new United Nations anti-terrorism security rules, Jolie Shifflet, a Washington-based spokeswoman for the US coast guard, said.
China Shipping to boost retail portion of IPO
CHINA Shipping Container Lines, which is raising up to US$1.3 billion in an IPO, will boost the size of the retail tranche of the deal as it is over 20 times covered, a source familiar with the situation said yesterday.
MOL launches new liner service
JAPANESE shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines has launched a new Thai-Indonesia Liner Service .
Hazardous occupation
TWO Bangladeshi men working at a shipbreaking yard in the port city of Chittagong.
FREIGHT RATES
OIL tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East were little changed for a fifth day at near four-month highs as charterers waited for suppliers to release details of July export plans and a shipping event in Greece limited demand for vessels.

Air and Land Transport

Airbus gets US$1.8b jetBlue order for 30 planes
AIRBUS SAS, the world's biggest commercial-aircraft maker, will provide jetBlue Airways Corp with 30 more planes valued at US$1.8 billion as the growing low-cost carrier exercised options to expand its fleet.
EU warned not to wait for US poll to sign pact
US airports still vulnerable to terrorists
G-8 to boost airline security: US officials
Tragedy in West Africa
LOG Book

Features

Lost luggage still a problem for business travellers
EVEN for business-travel lore, which is rich in horror stories about lost luggage, Valerie Bent's ordeal stands out.

Port Shots

port shots
HONG Kong-based conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Ltd said yesterday it has decided to buy a 12 per cent stake in Korean shipping firm Hyundai Merchant Marine Co Ltd.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Pan United eyes more China port mgt deals
SHIPBUILDER Pan United Corporation's foray into port management - near Suzhou - has been a success and it is exploring more of such investments in China.
Automatic check for first US port call from July 1
ALMOST 45 per cent of tankers and other cargo ships that call on US ports meet new United Nations anti-terrorism security rules, Jolie Shifflet, a Washington-based spokeswoman for the US coast guard, said.
China Shipping to boost retail portion of IPO
CHINA Shipping Container Lines, which is raising up to US$1.3 billion in an IPO, will boost the size of the retail tranche of the deal as it is over 20 times covered, a source familiar with the situation said yesterday.
MOL launches new liner service
JAPANESE shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines has launched a new Thai-Indonesia Liner Service .
Hazardous occupation
TWO Bangladeshi men working at a shipbreaking yard in the port city of Chittagong.
FREIGHT RATES
OIL tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East were little changed for a fifth day at near four-month highs as charterers waited for suppliers to release details of July export plans and a shipping event in Greece limited demand for vessels.

Air and Land Transport

Airbus gets US$1.8b jetBlue order for 30 planes
AIRBUS SAS, the world's biggest commercial-aircraft maker, will provide jetBlue Airways Corp with 30 more planes valued at US$1.8 billion as the growing low-cost carrier exercised options to expand its fleet.
EU warned not to wait for US poll to sign pact
US airports still vulnerable to terrorists
G-8 to boost airline security: US officials
Tragedy in West Africa
LOG Book

Features

Lost luggage still a problem for business travellers
EVEN for business-travel lore, which is rich in horror stories about lost luggage, Valerie Bent's ordeal stands out.

Port Shots

port shots
HONG Kong-based conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Ltd said yesterday it has decided to buy a 12 per cent stake in Korean shipping firm Hyundai Merchant Marine Co Ltd.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Pan United eyes more China port mgt deals
SHIPBUILDER Pan United Corporation's foray into port management - near Suzhou - has been a success and it is exploring more of such investments in China.
Automatic check for first US port call from July 1
ALMOST 45 per cent of tankers and other cargo ships that call on US ports meet new United Nations anti-terrorism security rules, Jolie Shifflet, a Washington-based spokeswoman for the US coast guard, said.
China Shipping to boost retail portion of IPO
CHINA Shipping Container Lines, which is raising up to US$1.3 billion in an IPO, will boost the size of the retail tranche of the deal as it is over 20 times covered, a source familiar with the situation said yesterday.
MOL launches new liner service
JAPANESE shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines has launched a new Thai-Indonesia Liner Service .
Hazardous occupation
TWO Bangladeshi men working at a shipbreaking yard in the port city of Chittagong.
FREIGHT RATES
OIL tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East were little changed for a fifth day at near four-month highs as charterers waited for suppliers to release details of July export plans and a shipping event in Greece limited demand for vessels.

Air and Land Transport

Airbus gets US$1.8b jetBlue order for 30 planes
AIRBUS SAS, the world's biggest commercial-aircraft maker, will provide jetBlue Airways Corp with 30 more planes valued at US$1.8 billion as the growing low-cost carrier exercised options to expand its fleet.
EU warned not to wait for US poll to sign pact
US airports still vulnerable to terrorists
G-8 to boost airline security: US officials
Tragedy in West Africa
LOG Book

Features

Lost luggage still a problem for business travellers
EVEN for business-travel lore, which is rich in horror stories about lost luggage, Valerie Bent's ordeal stands out.

Port Shots

port shots
HONG Kong-based conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Ltd said yesterday it has decided to buy a 12 per cent stake in Korean shipping firm Hyundai Merchant Marine Co Ltd.

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APL secures terminal rights at Chiwan Container Terminal New managing director takes over at NYK Line Hong Kong Exel's vehicle tracking system extended to China Greek PM opens Posidonia 2004 Dragonair appoints new GSA in Switzerland Menzies invests US$3 million in MW1 terminal upgrade Air France boss to chair IATA Kuehne + Nagel buys out Dutch Nether Cargo Services

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Baalu apprises Chidambaram of need for tonnage tax ...but 5 pc import duty move worries shipowners Stable grains export policy sought Exim Bank to raise funds through ECB route too Tuticorin Port imposes extra levy on ships calling at Berth 8 Ennore Port's move to build container terminal Global air fares set to rise Kamal Nath taking fresh look at FTAs, Rules of Origin Easier procedure for exporters to renew status holder certificates BCHAA holds 3-day training programme on CHALR 2004

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JUNE 9, 2004
US oil inventories: DOE & API figures at a glance New barge operator to launch world's biggest bunker tanker A new independent barge operator is active in the ARA-range, and will introduce what is probably the world's biggest newbuild double-hulled bunker tanker shortly. Fujairah avails tighten as prices soften Gas oil replenishment expected soon in Suez Japan owners and government at odds over single-hull exit Japanese authorities want early phase-out of single-hull tankers while owners push for later Marpol date. Rotterdam market sees fuel prices slide with crude New Saudi posted prices sharply down Black Sea supplier expands barge fleet A Black Sea supplier announces the introduction of a new barge to their fleet, bringing the number of vessels in service to three. Bunker spill causes havoc on Sydney highway Crude futures plummet as traders eye stocks

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JUNE 9, 2004
APL wins Chiwan terminal rights K Line orders third 300,000 dwt ore carrier IAS completes 1000th depot connection Oakland renames terminal Panama Canal transits up 15%

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JUNE 9, 2004
Tsakos Energy orders LNG carrier says it's still in negotiations for two more OMI withdraws Stelmar offer Wants to avoid "long and costly process" Coordinated security crackdown planned The Coast Guard and three regional MOU's plan a CIC (Coordinated Inspection Campaign) on security

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JUNE 9, 2004
Stalled talks kill food service onboard Washington State Ferries Panama Canal maintenance work closes one lane for vessel traffic Corps holding meeting today to discuss Columbia mouth dredging NCL America re-flags cruise ship to U.S. colors FedEx Freight announces general rate increase

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Furious Stelios lashes out at Stelmar board A FURIOUS Stelios Haji-Ioannou has pledged to "take whatever action necessary to protect his investment in Stelmar" after OMI withdrew its merger offer for the tanker company that Mr Haji-Ioannou founded but does not manage or control. Hutchison Whampoa stays on box line trail with 12% purchase of HMM The Korean government has initiated grand plans to become a logistics hub for northeast Asia, which involve the construction of 22 extra container berths by 2010 ' something Mr Li will no doubt be keen to get involved in. Mr Lau, referring to the Korean government's port intentions, said: 'We have noticed the situation in Korea.' Commenting on the purchase, Hutchison Whampoa group managing director Canning Fok said: "We believe this strategic investment will further build on the synergies and links between two companies that have worked closely together for more than a decade." Iran's state tanker firm to raise $3bn to expand fleet IRAN'S state-owned tanker company has said that it plans to raise $3bn to order as many as 40 ships over the next five years to cover projected growth in the export of oil, petrochemicals and liquefied natural gas. Greece taking 'all steps' on ship security GREECE'S Minister for Mercantile Marine, Manolis Kefaloyiannis, yesterday insisted that the Karamanlis government had taken every possible step to safeguard the security of cruiseships and passengers in Piraeus this summer for the Olympic Games.

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JUNE 9, 2004
Stelios outraged as OMI walks away OMI officially backed out of its merger with Stelmar Shipping today, leaving Stelmar founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou "outraged" at his board's behaviour Offshore LNG facility planned NEW Orleans-based Freeport-McMoRan Energy has asked permission to build an offshore LNG facility 16n-miles off the Louisiana coast Paraná port to be relocated THE government of the Argentine province of Santa Fé is inviting offers for the eventual relocation of Santa Fé city's port on the Paran' river ISPS cruise impact 'minimal' DESPITE a recent report pointing to potential ISPS shortfalls in the Caribbean, the cruise industry expects only limited disruptions post-1 July, says an industry association chief US longshoreman agree contract LONGSHOREMEN from ports along the US east and gulf coasts ratified a six-year master contract in a "close" vote, but some local agreements were voted down Koreas conclude ship agreement REPUBLIC of Korea (South Korea) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) have concluded the South-North Korean Shipping Agreement and Annexes Another cruise jobs scam Hundreds suffer from release of gas Hutchison Whampoa takes HMM stake Medmar closes Balearic link Strintzis quits to lead ferry fight Dakar embarks on expansion plan Tension mounts at BC Ferries Ports urged to cut free time

	web site
JUNE 9, 2004
Let CG enforce box seal checks: Dems Members of House subcommittee tell hearing Coast Guard should enforce federal regulations that require U.S. port operators to inspect security seals on imported containers. ILA contract narrowly approved Union dockworkers ratify six-year master contract, despite rejection of the agreement by rank-and-file members of local unions in several ports. Seaspan buying stake in China Shipping Container Lines G8 leaders vow trade talk recovery Trade tax markup rescheduled Vancouver to expand capacity by 30% Beatson to keynote 15th Annual JoC BreakBulk conference Schneider using wireless to track trailers Union Pacific earnings to fall Hutchison to buy 12% of Hyundai Merchant Marine NWA Cargo opens Portland-Tokyo flight China woos foreign air cargo

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JUNE 9, 2004
Unions put Suape dispute on international stage The International Transport Workers' Federation's (ITF) Asian affiliated unions adopted a motion today backing dockers in Suape in their battle with the terminal operator. HWL to purchase 12% HMM shares Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) to purchase 12% of the shares of HMM at a consideration of approximately HK$606 (US$77) million. Old ships keep charter index ticking over Seaspan invests in CSCL as second biggest shareholder TS Line launches Japan-China-Korea string PYNPC to build four container berths in Pohang APL Logistics opened flow centre in Shenzhen

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JUNE 9, 2004
Stelios rips Stelmar board "I am outraged," Stelmar's founder fumes, suggesting "breach of the board's fiduciary duties." Philippines mulls CNG Compressed Natural Gas consortium makes headway towards first commercial application. MarAd sides with Maersk US agency allows Danish owner to transfer operating agreements for 15 ships from third-party manager to its own US subsidiary. TEN talks up LNG orders Tsakos signs with Hyundai and says still discussing orders for two more with another shipyard. OMI withdraws Stelmar bid Connecticut owner will 'evaluate other options' Anne speaks on standards BV's Bernard Anne is ready to meet owners and yards this month to talk through new rules on tanker and bulker safety. Polish Register shoots for safety Non-IACS class society calls for revolution in ship construction at Posidonia, as it puts forward proactive approach to defining safety standards. Stanley Ho eyes VLCC Dalian could net another large tanker order for the account of Portuguese company Portline. BV books big profit French class society Bureau Veritas chalked up eighth year of growth in 2003. Li Ka-shing seals HMM stake Asia's richest man, already linked to China Shipping IPO, is buying 12% of South Korean shipowner. Nigerians strike, oil flows Some ports closed by industrial action but vital oil exports appear unaffected. Gas leaks from scrap ship Locals forced out of homes as demolition work starts on ex Naftomar vessel in Chittagong. Pod people get it together ABB, Rolls Royce and Siemens sign quality agreement for propulsion systems at Posidonia. China hits new FPSO record Shanghai shipyard delivers biggest FPSO to CNOOC and plans even bigger. Bulkers in Mediterranean prang Greek-owned handymax sustains damage after colliding with Turkish-flagged Hakki Deval. Blue Star boss steps down Michalis Sakellis steps up to the board as Gerasimos Strintzis calls it a day. Teigens slim Thoresen stake Norwegian family founders sell down holding as share price sinks. Singapore sees strong growth Strong oil price and China's cooling economy fail to dampen Lion Republic's maritime scene.

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JUNE 9, 2004
Maersk Sealand adds Asia/Europe loop China Shipping spells out terms of public offering MOL (Americas) appoints Kelly VP of operations Supreme Court decision opens the door to Mexican trucks, again Mulvey becomes STB commissioner Kuehne + Nagel acquires Dutch forwarder U.S. logistics costs held in check during 2003, study says ITC investigates overseas competition to U.S. foundry products U.S./Morocco free trade agreement signing delayed Hutchison buys stake in Hyundai Merchant Marine SSA terminal renamed Oakland International Container Terminal

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JUNE 9, 2004
Flag promotion by UK in Piraeus Among all open registers promoting their services at Posidonia, stands a classic shipping flag, UK's Red Ensign. The British Maritime ... WWL and BMW in 5-year pilot logitics project Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines (WWL) and the car producer BMW has made the first car shipments under a 5-year "door ... WWL to set up new ro-ro service Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines (WWL) is ready to start a new fortnightly ro- ro service between two base ports in Japan ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende 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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