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August 13, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Congestion delays linger at PSA's S'pore terminals
    SURGING China volumes continue to strain port facilities around the globe with sporadic congestion delays still afflicting PSA Corporation's Singapore terminals, according to shipping lines.
  • MISC to boost LNG fleet to 28 by 2008
    MALAYSIA International Shipping Corp is to raise its LNG tanker fleet to 28 from 17 by 2008, strengthening its position as the world's largest carrier of liquefied natural gas.
  • P&O Nedlloyd cruises into the black
    SHIPPING group Royal P&O Nedlloyd turned to a strong first-half net profit yesterday as growing demand outpaced supply, and said favourable conditions would continue for the next 12 to 18 months.
  • Mary comes to the Olympics
    THE world's largest luxury liner, the Queen Mary 2, arrived at Athens' main port of Piraeus on early Wednesday, one of eight cruise ships that will be home to thousands of dignitaries, world leaders and officials during the Athens Olympic Games.
Air and Land Transport
  • Lufthansa's loss in Q2 narrows to 23m euros
    DEUTSCHE Lufthansa AG, Europe's third-biggest airline, said its second-quarter loss narrowed as the carrier sold more tickets and cut costs.
  • Indian oil firm plans to buy into Mumbai, New Delhi airports
  • Anti-static shoes spark airport evacuation in Rome
  • Cambodia plans to start national carrier
  • United pilots vow to keep pensions
  • Miscommunication triggered 9/11-style terror scare
Admiralty Casebook
  • Signing on shipper's letter of indemnity makes bank liable
    THE High Court of Australia last week overruled a decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales that a bank that also signed a shipper's letters of indemnity for the release of goods without the bills of lading was not liable to the carrier.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Congestion delays linger at PSA's S'pore terminals
    SURGING China volumes continue to strain port facilities around the globe with sporadic congestion delays still afflicting PSA Corporation's Singapore terminals, according to shipping lines.
  • MISC to boost LNG fleet to 28 by 2008
    MALAYSIA International Shipping Corp is to raise its LNG tanker fleet to 28 from 17 by 2008, strengthening its position as the world's largest carrier of liquefied natural gas.
  • P&O Nedlloyd cruises into the black
    SHIPPING group Royal P&O Nedlloyd turned to a strong first-half net profit yesterday as growing demand outpaced supply, and said favourable conditions would continue for the next 12 to 18 months.
  • Mary comes to the Olympics
    THE world's largest luxury liner, the Queen Mary 2, arrived at Athens' main port of Piraeus on early Wednesday, one of eight cruise ships that will be home to thousands of dignitaries, world leaders and officials during the Athens Olympic Games.
Air and Land Transport
  • Lufthansa's loss in Q2 narrows to 23m euros
    DEUTSCHE Lufthansa AG, Europe's third-biggest airline, said its second-quarter loss narrowed as the carrier sold more tickets and cut costs.
  • Indian oil firm plans to buy into Mumbai, New Delhi airports
  • Anti-static shoes spark airport evacuation in Rome
  • Cambodia plans to start national carrier
  • United pilots vow to keep pensions
  • Miscommunication triggered 9/11-style terror scare
Admiralty Casebook
  • Signing on shipper's letter of indemnity makes bank liable
    THE High Court of Australia last week overruled a decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales that a bank that also signed a shipper's letters of indemnity for the release of goods without the bills of lading was not liable to the carrier.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Congestion delays linger at PSA's S'pore terminals
    SURGING China volumes continue to strain port facilities around the globe with sporadic congestion delays still afflicting PSA Corporation's Singapore terminals, according to shipping lines.
  • MISC to boost LNG fleet to 28 by 2008
    MALAYSIA International Shipping Corp is to raise its LNG tanker fleet to 28 from 17 by 2008, strengthening its position as the world's largest carrier of liquefied natural gas.
  • P&O Nedlloyd cruises into the black
    SHIPPING group Royal P&O Nedlloyd turned to a strong first-half net profit yesterday as growing demand outpaced supply, and said favourable conditions would continue for the next 12 to 18 months.
  • Mary comes to the Olympics
    THE world's largest luxury liner, the Queen Mary 2, arrived at Athens' main port of Piraeus on early Wednesday, one of eight cruise ships that will be home to thousands of dignitaries, world leaders and officials during the Athens Olympic Games.
Air and Land Transport
  • Lufthansa's loss in Q2 narrows to 23m euros
    DEUTSCHE Lufthansa AG, Europe's third-biggest airline, said its second-quarter loss narrowed as the carrier sold more tickets and cut costs.
  • Indian oil firm plans to buy into Mumbai, New Delhi airports
  • Anti-static shoes spark airport evacuation in Rome
  • Cambodia plans to start national carrier
  • United pilots vow to keep pensions
  • Miscommunication triggered 9/11-style terror scare
Admiralty Casebook
  • Signing on shipper's letter of indemnity makes bank liable
    THE High Court of Australia last week overruled a decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales that a bank that also signed a shipper's letters of indemnity for the release of goods without the bills of lading was not liable to the carrier.

Sched Netweb site
  • Sino-Africa trade set to rise
  • No easy way to resolve disparity between HK, Shenzhen handling charges: report
  • Handling record set in Wenzhou Port
  • P&O given go ahead to invest in Bengal Port
  • Singapore throughput up over first seven months
  • FedEx to acquire parcel consolidator
  • Surge in Cathay first half profit
  • Hainan Airlines may assist with MAL's bid to return to profitability
  • UPS launches Trade Direct Air

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Balaji Shipping (UK) Ltd facilitates humanitarian mission
  • GE Shipping, first Indian tanker company to induct a lady 4th engineer
  • Govt eases ban on import of poultry products
  • P&O Ports to develop Kulpi port, SEZ
  • 10 pc of ports yet to comply with ISPS
  • ADB aid for rail reforms
  • New ex-im policy may exempt exporters from service tax, CST
  • Finance Ministry mulls import duty reductions on nine commodities
  • Pawar rules out grain exports for a year
  • MbPT Sports Club organises cultural programme
  • CII session on securing India's information value chain & launch of information risk management service on Aug. 16
  • Letter to the Editor

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • Lawyers: EU Pollution legislation goes against international law
    Lawyers have criticised the latest amendments to EU proposals for their lack of compromise, obscurity of wording and the fact that the proposed legislation is in contravention of the internationally recognised Marpol convention.
  • Mexican customs 'endanger ships' by delaying bunkers
    Supplier calls on international organisations to resolve Mexican bunkering impasse, as worsening bureaucracy cause unacceptable delays.
  • Fuel oil glut pushes Singapore/Dubai crack to 13-year low
    Bunker buyers are being spared the worst effects of record-high crude prices as a glut of fuel oil has depressed spot market.
  • Domestic demand keeping Tokyo players busy
  • Singapore fuel oil inventories rise as buyers shun market
    Singapore stocks of fuel and gas oil rose over the past week amid falling exports to China.
  • Italian IFOs staying squeezed till September
    The fuel oil shortages which had been seen primarily in Genoa, and to a lesser extent in Augusta, have now become endemic in ports across Italy.
  • Rotterdam stable to firm this morning
  • IEA: $45 oil price is unjustified
    The International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a report yesterday that current high oil prices of around $45 per barrel are not justifiable.
  • Five more surveyors brought up on corruption charges
    A further five bunker surveyors have been brought up on corruption charges in Singapore for accepting bribes from a bunker supplier. Three are set to appear in court tomorrow.
  • Prestige: Oil recovery reaches half-way mark
    Reports today said that the fuel oil removal operation from the wreck of the Prestige has reached the half-way stage.

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • EC Logistics enhances website
  • Indian railway budget
  • Fischer & Rechsteiner ship steel plant to Mexico
  • Major road works start in Bulgaria
  • Iberia to offer direct Madrid-Costa Rica flights
  • Ecu-Line direct to Izmir
  • Ryder appoints Tyrone Cross vice-president of maintenance

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • Pertamina board sacked
  • P&O operating profit soars
  • P&O's new Indian port venture
  • Fewer UK pollution incidents
  • US pays over US$1m a ship to scrap redundant vessels

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • New European Commission line up
  • Buffalo Marine Services gets $1.89 million NOX reduction grant
  • Contract signed for first Chinese-built LNG tankers

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • Port of Vancouver, USA sees first scrap metal shipment
  • PMA works deal with ILWU to boost LA/Long Beach labor
  • Coast Guard cutter receives new commanding officer
  • Portland Port board Oks new corridor for PDX
  • Pollution penalty dollars available for conservation projects

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Barrot handed Brussels transport baton
    FRENCH commissioner Jacques Barrot was yesterday handed responsibility for transport, including maritime affairs, as part of a wide-ranging reorganisation of the European Commission.
  • P&O Nedlloyd back on course with record
    NEWLY listed Royal P&O Nedlloyd powered back into the black in the first half of this year with record earnings and the promise of even better to come.
  • Sea takes centre stage as Greece prepares for Olympic spectacular
    THE sea, and Greeks' affinity with it, will be to the fore in the pageantry of tonight's opening ceremony in Athens for the 28th modern Olym- piad, writes Nigel Lowry in Athens.
  • MISC keeps foot on the gas with newbuild programme
    MALAYSIA International Shipping Corporation aims to retain its position the world's largest owner and operator of LNG tankers, with a fleet of 28 vessels within four years.
  • 80 charged in Petromin corruption investigation
    SOME 80 senior Romanian officials face corruption charges over the sale of 16 ships owned by state carrier Petromin to Torvald Klaveness of Norway, according to Romanian media reports.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • EC Transport Commissioner named
    THE European Commission's incoming president, José Manuel Barroso, has named France's Jacques Barrot as the next European transport commissioner
  • US cruise alert for hurricane
    TWO Florida ports closed this morning and numerous cruise ship itineraries have been altered, in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Charley.... Full story
  • Athens liabilities 'unrealistic'
    ATTEMPTS by governments to impose unrealistically high passenger liability limits could result in cruise and ferry operators being unable to obtain insurance cover.... Full story
  • Milford Haven crucial to import contract
    A £250M ($457M) LNG terminal being developed in Milford Haven, UK, will be an integral part of a new 15-year contract worth about '4Bn announced by the owner of British Gas.... Full story
  • Moby to sue Wärtsilä
    MOBY of Italy will sue Finnish engine supplier Wärtsilä for the damages suffered as a result of machinery installed on the cruise-ferry Moby Wonder and Moby Freedom.... Full story
  • Ferries cause P&O Group loss
    CONTINUING difficult trading conditions for P&O's ferry division caused the group to report a pre-tax loss of 6.1M for the six month period to end June 2004.... Full story
  • Two dead after boxship collision
  • Canadian LNG Terminal approvals
  • US tests new port worker ID card
  • Terror alert does not alarm CPC
  • Royal P&O Ned profit turnround
  • US fines another polluter
  • Yemen-Lebanon agreement
  • Cochin strike threat
  • P&O Ports to develop Indian river port
  • New Jersey rail links upgraded

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • Hurricane threat closes Port of Tampa
    Coast Guard could shut Miami-area ports as Hurricane Charley heads for land.
  • P&ONL gains on higher rates, volumes
    Increased freight rates and surging container volumes strengthen carrier's turnaround, full-year profit expectations.
  • Results at ports unit better despite P&O loss
  • FDA delays some food-security enforcement
  • MacAndrews opens U.S. office
  • Customs enforcing air-cargo security
  • U.S. builders want end to cement duties
  • Comments asked in U.S. apple export tiff
  • New tool for AMS data access
  • Labor forces change to Australia trade deal
  • APL launches Vietnam feeder
  • NOL names takeover advisor
  • China logistics zones draw business

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • PONL on target to bridge the profitability gap
    Yield management and cost control measures are the key to sustaining the profitability of the company according to P&O Nedlloyd (PONL) CEO Philip Green today.
  • Maersk's focus on Asia/Europe sees Pacific trade share slip
    Significant growth on the Pacific trades has failed to prevent the world's biggest carrier, Maersk Sealand losing market share for the second consecutive quarter.
  • George Bush approves security bill
  • Vessel sales boost MISC returns
  • Under fire French railways see Volumes fall

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • Friday the 13th -- a day early
    Bad luck for tanker stocks on Wall Street as losses exceed overall market droop.
  • 'The devil we know'
    Shipping figures, however reluctantly, send some love to Hugo Chavez ahead of Sunday's recall referendum in Venezuela.
  • Nassco delivers first BP tanker
    High-spec suezmax, with pricetag of $280m, will be first of four to serve in Alaskan trade.
  • Solitaire hits SembCorp
    Shiprepair group's share price hurt by renewed concern over bulk carrier conversion that went awry.
  • Ship sales boost MISC
    Fast changing Malaysian shipowner reports doubled first quarter profit.
  • Attica eyes HFD slice
    Superfast owner wants to invest in fellow Greek ferry operator Hellas Flying Dolphins.
  • Pont-Aven heads for repair
    Meyer Werft-built ferry leaves for Brest Shipyard after faulty valve floods engineroom.
  • Brunei eyes direct link
    Asian state wants to cut out Singapore for shipments from the Philippines.
  • Nedlloyd on crest of wave
    Massive turnaround for Dutch containership giant in first half as box market proves lucrative at last.
  • TACA hikes rates again
    Transatlantic lines up tariff to counter equipment squeeze.
  • Torm cooks up a storm
    Half-year numbers beat expectations, leading to forecasts of a $145m-$150m pre-tax profit for 2004.
  • Inui quick off the blocks
    Japanese bulker owner beats last year's annual profit in the first quarter.
  • APL feeds Vietnam growth
    Container line links Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong and beyond.
  • Daewoo surprises
    Korean shipbuilder beats analysts' forecasts to post strong first half profits.
  • Swedish Club outlook brightens
    S&P predicts sustained growth in profit on back of tighter underwriting discipline.
  • NATS looks to raise funds
    Suezmax owner files $500m shelf registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Ferry woes continue at P&O
    UK group pushed to first half loss by poor ferry performance and cost of selling Nedlloyd stake.
  • Vanguard goes to TOP
    Newly listed Greek operator TOP Tankers takes delivery of the second of Sovcomflot series.
  • NOL appoints HSBC
    Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp named as independent financial advisor to Temasek bid.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • TACA plans further rate increases
  • Carriers report further rate increases
  • P&O Nedlloyd continues profit recovery
  • P&O's losses widen
  • NOL appoints financial adviser to assess Temasek bid
  • APL starts Vietnam feeder link
  • Crowley Liner Services to handle railcars for Panama Canal Railway
  • Coast Guard reopens comment period for barge numbering rulemaking
  • Perkins to emphasize role of U.S. merchant marine at naval war school
  • UPS executive named chairman of IECC
  • Coors brewery to reduce freight costs
  • Genovese appointed CFO of Savi Technology

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • New transport commissioner from France
    The present commissioner for regional affairs, Jacques Barrot, will take over as commissioner for Transport in the new EU-commission ...
  • Concordia raises profit expectations
    Concordia Maritime reports a SEK 100.2 million profit after tax for the first six months. SEK 44.7 million in gains ...

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