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June 14, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ISPS deadline seems an uphill task
    WITH the clock ticking on the July 1 ISPS Code deadline, as much as three quarters of the world's shipping fleet and 90 per cent of world port facilities have not yet been certified, according to the International Maritime Organisation.
  • Malaysia seeks closer cooperation to boost straits security
    MALAYSIA hopes to work more closely with Indonesia and Singapore to boost anti-terrorist security in Straits of Malacca, the country's No 2 leader said.
  • Indon navy storms tanker, kills 3 pirates
    THE Indonesian navy said yesterday it had stormed an oil tanker held by separatists from Aceh province for a week and shot dead three of the hijackers.
  • US rights plan gives Maersk US$32m subsidies a year
    THE US Maritime Administration has granted Danish shipping group Maersk operating rights for 15 ships, securing the firm US$31.5 million a year in subsidies.
  • Yemeni court adjourns trial in tanker bombing case
    A Yemeni court adjourned the trial of 15 people accused of a raft of terrorism offences, including the October 2002 bombing of the French supertanker Limburg, for another week for want of defence lawyers, court officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • EU rejects US offer for 'open skies' deal
    EUROPEAN Union transport ministers have rejected a current United States offer for a landmark aviation agreement and want further negotiations, European Transport Commissioner Loyola de Palacio said on Friday.
  • Virgin eyes Asia but in no rush to catch Qantas
  • British Air overnights Saudi-bound crew in Kuwait on safety concerns
  • Airbus wins US$2b order for 20 planes from China Eastern
  • Boeing signs deal with China parts suppliers
  • Athens airport readies plan for Olympics
Dockyard
  • Time to think about enforcing limits on sulphur emissions
    RATIFICATION of International Maritime Organisation conventions can take a long time, even to the extent that regulations never come into force.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ISPS deadline seems an uphill task
    WITH the clock ticking on the July 1 ISPS Code deadline, as much as three quarters of the world's shipping fleet and 90 per cent of world port facilities have not yet been certified, according to the International Maritime Organisation.
  • Malaysia seeks closer cooperation to boost straits security
    MALAYSIA hopes to work more closely with Indonesia and Singapore to boost anti-terrorist security in Straits of Malacca, the country's No 2 leader said.
  • Indon navy storms tanker, kills 3 pirates
    THE Indonesian navy said yesterday it had stormed an oil tanker held by separatists from Aceh province for a week and shot dead three of the hijackers.
  • US rights plan gives Maersk US$32m subsidies a year
    THE US Maritime Administration has granted Danish shipping group Maersk operating rights for 15 ships, securing the firm US$31.5 million a year in subsidies.
  • Yemeni court adjourns trial in tanker bombing case
    A Yemeni court adjourned the trial of 15 people accused of a raft of terrorism offences, including the October 2002 bombing of the French supertanker Limburg, for another week for want of defence lawyers, court officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • EU rejects US offer for 'open skies' deal
    EUROPEAN Union transport ministers have rejected a current United States offer for a landmark aviation agreement and want further negotiations, European Transport Commissioner Loyola de Palacio said on Friday.
  • Virgin eyes Asia but in no rush to catch Qantas
  • British Air overnights Saudi-bound crew in Kuwait on safety concerns
  • Airbus wins US$2b order for 20 planes from China Eastern
  • Boeing signs deal with China parts suppliers
  • Athens airport readies plan for Olympics
Dockyard
  • Time to think about enforcing limits on sulphur emissions
    RATIFICATION of International Maritime Organisation conventions can take a long time, even to the extent that regulations never come into force.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ISPS deadline seems an uphill task
    WITH the clock ticking on the July 1 ISPS Code deadline, as much as three quarters of the world's shipping fleet and 90 per cent of world port facilities have not yet been certified, according to the International Maritime Organisation.
  • Malaysia seeks closer cooperation to boost straits security
    MALAYSIA hopes to work more closely with Indonesia and Singapore to boost anti-terrorist security in Straits of Malacca, the country's No 2 leader said.
  • Indon navy storms tanker, kills 3 pirates
    THE Indonesian navy said yesterday it had stormed an oil tanker held by separatists from Aceh province for a week and shot dead three of the hijackers.
  • US rights plan gives Maersk US$32m subsidies a year
    THE US Maritime Administration has granted Danish shipping group Maersk operating rights for 15 ships, securing the firm US$31.5 million a year in subsidies.
  • Yemeni court adjourns trial in tanker bombing case
    A Yemeni court adjourned the trial of 15 people accused of a raft of terrorism offences, including the October 2002 bombing of the French supertanker Limburg, for another week for want of defence lawyers, court officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • EU rejects US offer for 'open skies' deal
    EUROPEAN Union transport ministers have rejected a current United States offer for a landmark aviation agreement and want further negotiations, European Transport Commissioner Loyola de Palacio said on Friday.
  • Virgin eyes Asia but in no rush to catch Qantas
  • British Air overnights Saudi-bound crew in Kuwait on safety concerns
  • Airbus wins US$2b order for 20 planes from China Eastern
  • Boeing signs deal with China parts suppliers
  • Athens airport readies plan for Olympics
Dockyard
  • Time to think about enforcing limits on sulphur emissions
    RATIFICATION of International Maritime Organisation conventions can take a long time, even to the extent that regulations never come into force.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL HK IPO raises US$985 million
  • New bonded warehouse in Chongqing Port
  • HIT handles 80 millionth container
  • M+R Spedag receives `A-Class' licence
  • Hong Kong, Shenzhen, PRD port facilities under review
  • Hingorani to head Americas Systems' new product strategy
  • Tradeport and Elcoteq sign `landmark' deal
  • China Eastern to buy 20 A330s
  • Delta to test new turbulence technology
  • Austrian Airlines, Fair Inc to code share on ANA from Tokyo Narita

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India well on way to conforming to ISPS code before deadline - Port users express reservations about certain minor requisites
  • Rescue of stranded ship gets 'green' signal
  • DGS asks seafarers to sharpen their skills
  • India to seek greater market access at WTO meeting
  • Gems export body aims higher
  • Indian car parts for the Iranian market
  • Libya lists areas for investment
  • India enjoys $ 1.1 bn surplus in trade with China
  • UNCTAD Secy-Gen sees major significance in India-Mercosur agreement
  • Oilmeals exports surge by 160 pc
  • Kerala draws up action plan to export flowers
  • Port community EDI update
  • E-filing of excise returns at Vizag Customs soon
  • Penicillin manufacturers urge govt to regulate imports
  • Commerce Secy to meet export councils' chiefs tomorrow - 2004-05 target to be fixed
  • National Calamity Contingency Duty remains in operation, clarifies CBEC
  • AIAI chief opens handicraft fair at WTC, sees vast scope to market artefacts
  • Interactive meeting with Taiwan team today
  • Korea Trade Center office opened

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Settlement reached in New Carissa saga
    The frustrating and often unconventional efforts involved in preventing an even bigger bunker spill from the cargo vessel New Carissa took on comical qualities.
  • Asia's biggest refinery to produce more HSFO in Q3
  • South Korea's June HSFO exports seen dwindling
    Refiners set to cut fuel oil exports this month due to turnarounds and weak regional margins, while persistent oversupply benefits bunker buyers.
  • Baltic rises see demand fall slightly
    EU tax regulations are causing some headaches for newcomers to the union, but Baltic suppliers have otherwise enjoyed a week of healthy demand.
  • Raised demand growth forecast sparks new crude rally
    Crude oil futures were showing significant strength yesterday as markets again rose sharply on news that the International Energy Agency (IEA) had raised its forecast for demand in 2004.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • One day workshop on VAT in Switzerland
  • TMM Lines upgrades website
  • Australia releases new funding for transport
  • FedEx instead of DHL to deliver for US Postal Service
  • Railion Nederland says "open Betuwe Line sooner"
  • No frills AirAsia closes contract with Cargo Counts
  • A 7,500-teu newbuilding for Cosco
  • Nova Traffic AG announces promotions

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Spain gives UK 3 months grace on cruise ban
  • First Olsen Tanker sales fail
  • New Carissa saga neds
  • CSCL public offering misses target

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Another death in Mekka accident
    Odfjell reports second fatality in NCC Mekka accident
  • EC moves ahead on tougher marine pollution sanctions
    The European Council has moved forward on a draft directive on ship-source pollution
  • IMO stats shows ISPS compliance improving
    But latest returns indicate there's still a long way to go
  • JV orders Medmax LNG tankers for Sonatrach
    One firm plus one option 75,000 cu.m vessels awarded to Universal Shipbuilding


World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Publishing firm first tenant at Kalama River Industrial Park
  • Railroads close month of May with intermodal, carload gains
  • Portland Spirit jet boat adding Astoria, Bonneville runs
  • Carriers Ok tariff rule for scrap shipments to China
  • Portland port commission Oks purchase of new reach stackers

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • MISC seeks $1bn to bolster takeover of American Eagle
    MALAYSIA International Ship-ping Corp is launching a $1bn bond issue to refinance its purchase of American Eagle Tankers.
  • MSC pays '1m bond in first for Spanish rules on places of refuge
    SPAIN has put the most controversial element of its new rules on places of refuge into practice, asking for a financial guarantee as a pre-requisite to granting shelter to a ship in a Galician port.
  • US Coast Guard takes hard line on class ISPS statements
    THE US Coast Guard will not accept class society statements of compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, according to communications seen by Lloyd's List, writes David Osler.
  • Slater slams Stelios as 'out of line' over Stelmar criticisms
    This has caused OMI's share price to be "fluffed up" in the recent tanker market boom, Mr Slater pointed out, adding that the price was half its present level a year ago.
  • Pertamina cashes in on VLCC boom
    PERTAMINA is cashing in on the high rates available for very large crude carriers and has reportedly struck a resale deal on two 260,000 dwt tankers now undergoing construction, with delivery due in the third quarter, writes David Osler.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Dredging ban threatens German yard
    DETLEF Hegemann, owner of the Hegemann shipyard group in Germany, has threatened to close Peene-Werft in Wolgast unless the river Peene is deepened from 6.5m to 7.5m to allow the building of larger container vessels
  • Government liable for PSC decision
    THE Federal Court of Canada ruled that the country's government is liable for the negligent Port State Control inspection and detention of a foreign vessel
  • Spanish port of refuge bond
    Spanish authorities ordered a container vessel to pay a '1M ($1.2M) guarantee sum under its royal decree on ports of refuge
  • P&O Ports opposes JNP contract
    P&O Ports have urged the Indian government not to award the contract for construction of a third container terminal at JNP to Maersk-Concor
  • Security help for poorer nations
    AN Australian government report recommends developed countries help poorer nations adopt anti-terrorism measures to cut the public and private costs to individual economies
  • Chennai strike exposes flaw
    THE strike at P&O Ports-operated Chennai Container terminal, which ended a week ago, appears to have exposed a flaw in the India government's port privatisation policy
  • LNG fuels Bureau Veritas growth
  • More cranes for ECT Rotterdam
  • New ferry terminal for Marseilles
  • Prestige fuel extraction begins
  • Containerships signs Teesport deal
  • New Carissa settlement reached
  • Guidelines for China scrap adopted
  • Sea-Sentinel wins award
  • GNV denies delisting

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Jobs bill provisions could boost new investment in U.S. shipping
    Ways and Means to consider legislation that includes tonnage tax, other options to help revive U.S. shipping.
  • EU rejects U.S. open-skies pact
    Transport ministers turn down U.S. offer that fell short of their goals for greater access to American market, the world's largest.
  • New vessel largest-ever for Cosco
  • Higher fuel charge for TACA lines
  • Shanghai offers tax breaks to forwarders
  • MSC's Florida port deal on rocks: Report
  • MOL opens Manila training center
  • Cocaine found on Stelmar tanker
  • Malaysia Shipping plans $1B bond sale
  • Port of Wilmington adds executives
  • TPG buys Swedish logistics group

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Investors are unimpressed by CSCL share offer
    China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) will only raise US$985million even though a number of tycoons will invest in it and initially the line had hoped to raise US2billion.
  • Virginia seals three-year contract with CSCL
  • Penang Port ready to go public
  • German port rail shuttle takes aim at Central European truck cargo
  • Cosco is first Chinese line to join super post-panamax club
  • Port of Vancouver expanding box capacity
  • Two German shipowners take delivery of panamaxes
  • Singapore aims for rigorous application of security regulations

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Remembering Reagan
    Shipping stocks, Wall Street take time off on day of mourning for former US president.
  • Second Mekka victim dies
    Odfjell announces second fatality and says inquiry into tanker blast found "nothing wrong".
  • Seabulk behind Bender-3 Maj deal
    But prospects of US-backed tanker programme highly uncertain.
  • Malacca Strait bypass plan
    Thais revive idea of pipeline to cut sailing time and reduce risk of terrorism.
  • Slater slams Stelios
    Veteran shipping man says Stelmar board was right to reject 'overvalued' OMI, avoiding shipping version of AOL-TimeWarner fiasco.
  • Sonatrach opts for Universal
    Algerian oil-and-gas company orders one-plus-one Medmax LNG carriers at Japanese yard.
  • Club walks from asbestos claims
    American P&I mutual in controversial move to deny old occupational disease cover.
  • Precious acquires more stock
    Expanding Thai bulker owner has now spent just over $4m in share buyback programme.
  • Statoil ups US LNG capacity
    But ships for Norwegian LNG export project Snohvit could be looking for work as delays and costs mount.
  • Pacific Basin listing to go ahead
    Mark two version of dry bulk operator to hit the Hong Kong stock market this month.
  • Stelmar faces pollution payout
    Greek tanker owner ordered to pay $6,000 fine for spilling fuel in Los Angeles Harbour in 2003.
  • New Carissa settlement
    Owners of infamous ship agree to pay $6.5m in latest round of claim and counter-claim.
  • MISC to kick off bond issue
    Malaysia International Shipping Corp to start on roadshow in Singapore next week.
  • Fire ravages Fair Mare
    Three crew missing after fire breaks out in engine room of Greek handymax tanker off Oman.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • China Shipping IPO raises less than expected
  • Grand Alliance to reinstate Asia/U.S. East Coast service
  • TACA's bunker charges take off
  • U.S./Asia lines to require shipper certificates for scrap metal
  • SEC to review Swift insider trading
  • TPG moves into global forwarding with Wilson Logistics takeover
  • USDA provides $36 million in food aid to Yemen
  • FKI Logistex North America promotes Causey, Legg
  • Americas Systems names Hingorani as general manager, products

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • No "Viking" submarines to the Danish Navy
    The Danish Navy will terminate its participation in the inter-nordic submarine project "Viking". That became clear yesterday, when a ...
  • Eleven LPG carriers taken over from Japan
    Danish Lauritzen Kosan and Belgian Exmar have now worked out the terms of the purchase of the entire fleet of ...
  • WWL/UECC cooperation possible
    Closer cooperation between the global car carrier owner/operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines (WWL) in Oslo and the shortsea operator United ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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