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January 13, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Plan for box terminal at Kochi port revived again
    THE on and off plans for the building of a container transhipment terminal at India's Kochi port is on again, but this time with more reasonable terms and concessions for global investors.
  • IRI opens branch in S'pore
    INTERNATIONAL Registries Ltd, the Asian unit of the administrator of the Marshall Islands ship registry, has opened a branch office in Singapore, adding to the growing number of branch offices of the world's ship registries.
  • NYK plans China port expansion
    NIPPON Yusen KK , Japan's largest shipping line, plans to expand its port loading operations in China as automakers including Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co start to export vehicles from there around Asia.
  • Myanmar and Thailand to build deep seaport
    MYANMAR and Thailand will start building a deep seaport at Dawei, southern Myanmar's Tanintharyi division, later this month under an economic cooperation strategy of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, the local Business Tank reported in its latest issue.
  • Installing defences against human errors
    THE scale and frequency of major maritime incidents has long been a concern to ship operators and their P&I Clubs.
Air and Land Transport
  • US may use Europe's data to test plane security system
    STYMIED by the domestic airlines in trying to test a massive new computer system meant to identify people who are risks to civil aviation, the government is thinking of using data collected by European airlines instead, an official said on Sunday night.
  • THAI cuts domestic fares by up to 40%
  • Global air traffic likely to rise 4% this year: ICAO
  • China considers setting up budget airlines: report
  • SIA to fly to Shenzhen
  • Log Book
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's biggest shipbuilder, and its affiliate won an order to build five container ships from South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co for US$348 million.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Plan for box terminal at Kochi port revived again
    THE on and off plans for the building of a container transhipment terminal at India's Kochi port is on again, but this time with more reasonable terms and concessions for global investors.
  • IRI opens branch in S'pore
    INTERNATIONAL Registries Ltd, the Asian unit of the administrator of the Marshall Islands ship registry, has opened a branch office in Singapore, adding to the growing number of branch offices of the world's ship registries.
  • NYK plans China port expansion
    NIPPON Yusen KK , Japan's largest shipping line, plans to expand its port loading operations in China as automakers including Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co start to export vehicles from there around Asia.
  • Myanmar and Thailand to build deep seaport
    MYANMAR and Thailand will start building a deep seaport at Dawei, southern Myanmar's Tanintharyi division, later this month under an economic cooperation strategy of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, the local Business Tank reported in its latest issue.
  • Installing defences against human errors
    THE scale and frequency of major maritime incidents has long been a concern to ship operators and their P&I Clubs.
Air and Land Transport
  • US may use Europe's data to test plane security system
    STYMIED by the domestic airlines in trying to test a massive new computer system meant to identify people who are risks to civil aviation, the government is thinking of using data collected by European airlines instead, an official said on Sunday night.
  • THAI cuts domestic fares by up to 40%
  • Global air traffic likely to rise 4% this year: ICAO
  • China considers setting up budget airlines: report
  • SIA to fly to Shenzhen
  • Log Book
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's biggest shipbuilder, and its affiliate won an order to build five container ships from South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co for US$348 million.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Plan for box terminal at Kochi port revived again
    THE on and off plans for the building of a container transhipment terminal at India's Kochi port is on again, but this time with more reasonable terms and concessions for global investors.
  • IRI opens branch in S'pore
    INTERNATIONAL Registries Ltd, the Asian unit of the administrator of the Marshall Islands ship registry, has opened a branch office in Singapore, adding to the growing number of branch offices of the world's ship registries.
  • NYK plans China port expansion
    NIPPON Yusen KK , Japan's largest shipping line, plans to expand its port loading operations in China as automakers including Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co start to export vehicles from there around Asia.
  • Myanmar and Thailand to build deep seaport
    MYANMAR and Thailand will start building a deep seaport at Dawei, southern Myanmar's Tanintharyi division, later this month under an economic cooperation strategy of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, the local Business Tank reported in its latest issue.
  • Installing defences against human errors
    THE scale and frequency of major maritime incidents has long been a concern to ship operators and their P&I Clubs.
Air and Land Transport
  • US may use Europe's data to test plane security system
    STYMIED by the domestic airlines in trying to test a massive new computer system meant to identify people who are risks to civil aviation, the government is thinking of using data collected by European airlines instead, an official said on Sunday night.
  • THAI cuts domestic fares by up to 40%
  • Global air traffic likely to rise 4% this year: ICAO
  • China considers setting up budget airlines: report
  • SIA to fly to Shenzhen
  • Log Book
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's biggest shipbuilder, and its affiliate won an order to build five container ships from South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co for US$348 million.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hamburg Sud revises US/Asia services
  • New CEO for CSX World Terminals
  • First zero-tariff goods cross the border
  • SeaSecure chosen for anti-terrorism training
  • Singapore and ICAO sign aviation training pact
  • New Airbus president in China
  • Martinair founder elected to Tiaca's Hall of Fame

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 1st LNG tanker for India, SS Disha delivered
  • Cosco now in complete charge of agency operations in India - Takes over Eastern region functions from Jan. 1
  • Gross registered tonnage up by 7.68 pc in 2003, reveals DGs data
  • Mittals sell 4 pc stake in Mercator Lines
  • MoS presents blueprint on Sagar Mala project to Prime Minister
  • S. India auto parts makers foresee Rs 3,400-cr. orders
  • Export of auto parts may total $ 1 bn by March 2004
  • US shrimp importers on buying spree to avoid payment of dumping duty
  • Sesame seed exports surge with Chinese demand
  • India, Gulf nations identify areas for closer business ties
  • Seafood exporters get ready to fight anti-dumping case
  • India, UK set to enhance bilateral trade
  • Customs chief lauds CONCOR's role in development of ICD-Nagpur - ...suggests panel of ICD-users to resolve Customs-related woes
  • Forex reserves up by $ 541 million to $ 1,00,590 million
  • Duty rebate claims can be filed at any Central Excise commissionerate
  • Surge in commercial credit in third quarter indicates healthy growth of economy
  • All 121 plots in AP apparel export park sold out
  • Apeda to train producers of organic honey to boost exports
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 1.513 bn

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 12, 2004
  • Gulf Coast firm, RME in short supply
  • Stena Oil takes new bunker tanker on T/C to support growth
    Gothenburg-based bunker supplier Stena Oil AB announced today that it has signed a two-year charter agreement with a local tanker operator. The company said the new charter will support further growth and meet client demand in a growing market.
  • GAC signs global network agreement with Wilford & McKay
  • Istanbul MGO feels the cold
  • Operational issues dominate Egyptian market
    Operational issues are rife in Egypt at the moment. In Port Suez, good avails were reported, however extreme weather conditions are hampering deliveries...
  • Bearish sentiment sees demand slow down on the rock
  • New owners for UK bunkering venture, launch due this summer
    The Greek owners of Portland Bunkers International Limited (PBI), a venture that is in the process of setting up a bunkering facility at Portland on the south coast of England, have entered an agreement to sell 100% of its shares in PBI to a UK registered downstream energy company. PBI plans to offer a convenient and competitively priced bunkering stop for vessels trading in Europe.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 12, 2004
  • Odfjell executive start jail sentence
  • Norwegian orderbook lowest ever
  • All time high in Trelleborg

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 12, 2004
  • ISPS Code "could lead to charter party disputes"
  • Singapore box capacity to get 20% boost
  • UAE ports volumes soar
  • Anglo Eastern gets Dockwise management contract

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 12, 2004
  • P&I claims set to soar
    Increased freight rates, tougher conventions and softer dollar don't help
  • MAN B&W offers new LNG ship engine
    ME-GI engine design builds on experience from the earlier MC-GI combined with developments in the latest electronically controlled ME engines

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 12, 2004
  • Corps issues decision on Columbia channel project
  • CAir Force taps Boeing for GPS III study contract
  • Air cargo association names Schr'der to hall of fame
  • Port of Portland terminals back on line following ice storm
  • Ampac service partners boost vessel count to 11

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Political pressure piles on shipping chiefs to hit ISPS deadline
    BRITAIN'S shipping authorities are under political pressure to secure 100% compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility code by the July 1 deadline, according to sources in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
  • Only two tankers for sale, says Prisco
    PRIMORSK Shipping Corp has confirmed that it plans to sell two product tankers, but has denied that the offering represents the fag end of a bid to offload up to 12 ships, writes Hugh O'Mahony.
  • Willis warns of stress caused by QM2-type super-risks
    A WARNING that new risks on the scale of the Queen Mary 2 could place extra strains on the marine insurance market has come from experts at broking group Willis, writes James Brewer.
  • Owners fear greater losses arising from new cargo regime
    THE world's shipowners risk being dangerously exposed to financial loss under an emerging new cargo liability regime currently being debated at the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 12, 2004
  • Erika warrants turn diplomatic
    MALTA has insisted that as state officials, Malta Maritime Authority's Dr. Marc Bonello and Lino Vasselo, enjoy state immunity after a French judge threatened warrants for their arrest
  • New EU demands for VDRs
    DEADLINES for fitting voyage data recorders (VDRs) to ships should be brought forward to help bring "criminal sanctions" against maritime polluters, says a Finnish MEP
  • V.Ships Agency opens Fujairah facility
    V.SHIPS Agency today opened its 2,800 m' purpose-built storage, warehousing and office facility in Fujairah port, underlining its increased presence in the UAE
  • New contract benefits Glasgow
    ANGLO-Eastern Group today announced the signing of a contract for the technical and crew management of Dockwise' heavy lift fleet of 19 ships
  • Jamnagar prepares for ISPS
    THE Reliance Terminal at Jamnagar, India is urging ships to send pre-arrival information in the new standard format at least 24 hours in advance of arrival, says GAC India
  • Baltic port seeks more cash
    UST-Luga, Russia's newest Baltic port, is seeking to raise fresh capital to expand its burgeoning coal shipments
  • MCA issues security plan reminder
  • Shrimpers battle anti-dumping claim
  • Fallen containers clog Port Kelang
  • Baltimore in record tonnage
  • Norwegian yards still suffering
  • Nigeria moves on port security
  • Coalition changes Iraq trade regs
  • Hutchison imposes security charge
  • Transport security forum in Cairo
  • Crew need better 'crisis' training

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 12, 2004
  • Trade outlines 'principles' for FMC
    Groups hope checklist will guide agency as it considers OSRA relief for non-vessel-operating common carriers.
  • West Coast truck waits reduced
    Truck lines vanish since Calif. idling law took effect last year; employers, labor spar over reasons.
  • Short-sea shipping faces obstacles
    Coastwise transport has array of commercial, regulatory obstacles to overcome before it's a viable alternative to trucking, experts say.
  • UPS names new Europe chief
  • Record China shipbuilding in 2003
  • No change for TACA surcharges
  • APL moves to private Sri Lanka terminal
  • New terminal opens in New Orleans
  • New U.S. CEO for GeoLogistics
  • Larson named FMC General Counsel
  • More restructuring help for Mexico's TMM
  • Schneider National hiring 400 drivers
  • Management Dynamics tabs Cooke for sales

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 12, 2004
  • Sale of Uniport drastically changes face of Rotterdam box-handling scene
    Uniport is to be sold to Steinweg Handelsveem, a move which implies Hans Vervat will completely quit Rotterdam maritime container transhipment, having recently sold Uniport's sister-terminal Hanno.
  • Carriers refused to pay Hutchison UK's security charge
    Shipping lines have refused to pay Hutchison Ports UK's security charge, to be levied on February 1, and so the operator decided to direct the charge at forwarders and agents.
  • Cochin Port goes ahead with re-bidding Vallarpadam transhipment terminal
  • AADA prolongs peak season surcharge
  • EWS 2003 freight figures up, on end to 'clandestine entrants' disruption
  • Port of Portland clears three-day ice-storm backlog

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 12, 2004
  • Seaway goes after new business
    Great Lakes manager creates new marketing position in bid for more traffic.
  • Queen Mary 2 sets sail
    World's largest cruise ship begins maiden voyage from Southampton.
  • Rates soar in Bosporus traffic jam
    Oil supplies through Turkish straits hit by triple-whammy of problems.
  • TMM a step closer to restructuring
    Company wins two-thirds support for bond swap plan.
  • Master slated over grounding
    Senior officers of Sealand Express held responsible for avoidable casualty.
  • Kristian Gerhard Jebsen "wins Tordenskjold battle"
    Norwegian owner reportedly signs up to buy 20 cement carriers from bankrupt compatriot.
  • Large tanker rates surge
    First of World-Wide VLCC newbuilding duo commands three-figure Worldscale level.
  • Motia orders at STX
    Italian owner could add up to six tankers to fleet from Korean yard.
  • Second body found from newbuilding blast
    Italian authorities recover missing crewman from Clipper tanker explosion.
  • Nigeria LNG pencils in shipping contracts
    But deals cannot be confirmed until train investment finalised.
  • India imposes tanker age restrictions
    But brokers say country is simply following lead of load ports and industry trends.
  • Gdynia trusts in revenue jump
    Polish yard aiming to rake in cash this year after building orderbook.
  • Bergesen scraps LPG ship
    Owner nets top dollar in sale to Chinese breakers.
  • Hanjin gets a bargain
    Price for five Hyundai ships comes in lower than expectations.
  • Anglo-Eastern to run Dockwise ships
    Industry competition prompts heavy lift specialist to concentrate fleet management with single firm.
  • SK Group chief jailed
    Son Kil-Sung behind bars in embezzlement case, accused of siphoning funds from shipping unit.
  • Montenegro aims to relaunch shipping industry
    State-owned company to start buying ships this year, government says.
  • James Fisher names new recruit
    Former project director of AWSR consortium joins UK shipowner as it targets more military work.
  • Israel Corp aims for 100% of Zim
    Holding company to buy out government stake and minority shareholders in container line.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 12, 2004
  • CKYH alliance to add 14th transpacific West Coast link
  • Hanjin orders five 6,500-TEU ships for Asia-Europe
  • Americas West Coast carriers expand AmPac service
  • Cathay Pacific may double freighter fleet by 2007
  • Bush administration sets goals for Iraqi transportation system
  • DFDS gets "A license" in China
  • U.S. manufacturing inventories down as orders remain slow
  • U.S. Treasury Department warns against cooperating with Arab boycott
  • Iraqis plan first trade fair since overthrow of regime
  • U.S. International Trade Commission tackles Chinese wooden bedroom furniture
  • Millers' association to step-up lobbying for food-aid programs
  • Jones named chairman of cargo security group
  • Alameda Corridor board expands role to other freight projects
  • Napoleon box terminal opens in New Orleans
  • Sharjah ports' box traffic up 15% in 2003
  • Alabama port loses intermodal director

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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