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May 17, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL cashes in on fleet repositioning
    INNOVATIVE equipment repositioning was key to Neptune Orient Lines' stellar first quarter results which saw a seven-fold jump in net profit on the back of APL's surging liner business which contributed 79 per cent of total turnover.
  • Port Klang's massive distriparks plan set to attract investors, lines
    PORT Klang is set to attract interest from foreign investors, shipping lines and exporters when some 3,300 distribution parks are set up at the port by 2007.
  • Wan Hai sees 31% rise in Asian rates
    ASIA's biggest intra-regional shipper, Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines, expects freight rates to rise 31 per cent in 2004 due to soaring demand and a shortage of container capacity.
  • US$850m revamp plan for Bayonne Port
    NEW Jersey is spending as much as US$850 million to improve the Bayonne Military Ocean Terminal to accommodate a new port for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, Governor James McGreevey said.
  • SHIP SALES
    DRY CARGO: THE Far Eastern Holidays have had a serious impact on this week's activity, although all the dry bulk sales reported have been to Chinese buyers.
Air and Land Transport
  • High oil prices may hurt Asian airlines
    ESCALATING jet fuel prices are threatening to clip the wings of Asian carriers just as they recover from last year's unprecedented travel slump brought on by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak, analysts said.
  • US Airways plans staff cut to avoid another bankruptcy
  • Boeing settles part of sex discrimination suit
  • Fraport's Q1 profit of 99m euros misses expectations
  • Former US air base in Vietnam set to open to tourists flights
Dockyard
  • Arab shipyard Asry gets into competitive mood
    THE general mood from shiprepairers worldwide seems fairly upbeat now, which is as it should be when freight rates are generally buoyant.
Port Shots
  • portshots
    RESCUERS evacuated all 32 crew as a Chinese ship carrying fertiliser sank after it hit a shoal near Bangladesh's Chittagong port, officials said.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL cashes in on fleet repositioning
    INNOVATIVE equipment repositioning was key to Neptune Orient Lines' stellar first quarter results which saw a seven-fold jump in net profit on the back of APL's surging liner business which contributed 79 per cent of total turnover.
  • Port Klang's massive distriparks plan set to attract investors, lines
    PORT Klang is set to attract interest from foreign investors, shipping lines and exporters when some 3,300 distribution parks are set up at the port by 2007.
  • Wan Hai sees 31% rise in Asian rates
    ASIA's biggest intra-regional shipper, Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines, expects freight rates to rise 31 per cent in 2004 due to soaring demand and a shortage of container capacity.
  • US$850m revamp plan for Bayonne Port
    NEW Jersey is spending as much as US$850 million to improve the Bayonne Military Ocean Terminal to accommodate a new port for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, Governor James McGreevey said.
  • SHIP SALES
    DRY CARGO: THE Far Eastern Holidays have had a serious impact on this week's activity, although all the dry bulk sales reported have been to Chinese buyers.
Air and Land Transport
  • High oil prices may hurt Asian airlines
    ESCALATING jet fuel prices are threatening to clip the wings of Asian carriers just as they recover from last year's unprecedented travel slump brought on by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak, analysts said.
  • US Airways plans staff cut to avoid another bankruptcy
  • Boeing settles part of sex discrimination suit
  • Fraport's Q1 profit of 99m euros misses expectations
  • Former US air base in Vietnam set to open to tourists flights
Dockyard
  • Arab shipyard Asry gets into competitive mood
    THE general mood from shiprepairers worldwide seems fairly upbeat now, which is as it should be when freight rates are generally buoyant.
Port Shots
  • portshots
    RESCUERS evacuated all 32 crew as a Chinese ship carrying fertiliser sank after it hit a shoal near Bangladesh's Chittagong port, officials said.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL cashes in on fleet repositioning
    INNOVATIVE equipment repositioning was key to Neptune Orient Lines' stellar first quarter results which saw a seven-fold jump in net profit on the back of APL's surging liner business which contributed 79 per cent of total turnover.
  • Port Klang's massive distriparks plan set to attract investors, lines
    PORT Klang is set to attract interest from foreign investors, shipping lines and exporters when some 3,300 distribution parks are set up at the port by 2007.
  • Wan Hai sees 31% rise in Asian rates
    ASIA's biggest intra-regional shipper, Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines, expects freight rates to rise 31 per cent in 2004 due to soaring demand and a shortage of container capacity.
  • US$850m revamp plan for Bayonne Port
    NEW Jersey is spending as much as US$850 million to improve the Bayonne Military Ocean Terminal to accommodate a new port for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, Governor James McGreevey said.
  • SHIP SALES
    DRY CARGO: THE Far Eastern Holidays have had a serious impact on this week's activity, although all the dry bulk sales reported have been to Chinese buyers.
Air and Land Transport
  • High oil prices may hurt Asian airlines
    ESCALATING jet fuel prices are threatening to clip the wings of Asian carriers just as they recover from last year's unprecedented travel slump brought on by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak, analysts said.
  • US Airways plans staff cut to avoid another bankruptcy
  • Boeing settles part of sex discrimination suit
  • Fraport's Q1 profit of 99m euros misses expectations
  • Former US air base in Vietnam set to open to tourists flights
Dockyard
  • Arab shipyard Asry gets into competitive mood
    THE general mood from shiprepairers worldwide seems fairly upbeat now, which is as it should be when freight rates are generally buoyant.
Port Shots
  • portshots
    RESCUERS evacuated all 32 crew as a Chinese ship carrying fertiliser sank after it hit a shoal near Bangladesh's Chittagong port, officials said.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL cashes in on fleet repositioning
    INNOVATIVE equipment repositioning was key to Neptune Orient Lines' stellar first quarter results which saw a seven-fold jump in net profit on the back of APL's surging liner business which contributed 79 per cent of total turnover.
  • Port Klang's massive distriparks plan set to attract investors, lines
    PORT Klang is set to attract interest from foreign investors, shipping lines and exporters when some 3,300 distribution parks are set up at the port by 2007.
  • Wan Hai sees 31% rise in Asian rates
    ASIA's biggest intra-regional shipper, Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines, expects freight rates to rise 31 per cent in 2004 due to soaring demand and a shortage of container capacity.
  • US$850m revamp plan for Bayonne Port
    NEW Jersey is spending as much as US$850 million to improve the Bayonne Military Ocean Terminal to accommodate a new port for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, Governor James McGreevey said.
  • SHIP SALES
    DRY CARGO: THE Far Eastern Holidays have had a serious impact on this week's activity, although all the dry bulk sales reported have been to Chinese buyers.
Air and Land Transport
  • High oil prices may hurt Asian airlines
    ESCALATING jet fuel prices are threatening to clip the wings of Asian carriers just as they recover from last year's unprecedented travel slump brought on by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak, analysts said.
  • US Airways plans staff cut to avoid another bankruptcy
  • Boeing settles part of sex discrimination suit
  • Fraport's Q1 profit of 99m euros misses expectations
  • Former US air base in Vietnam set to open to tourists flights
Dockyard
  • Arab shipyard Asry gets into competitive mood
    THE general mood from shiprepairers worldwide seems fairly upbeat now, which is as it should be when freight rates are generally buoyant.
Port Shots
  • portshots
    RESCUERS evacuated all 32 crew as a Chinese ship carrying fertiliser sank after it hit a shoal near Bangladesh's Chittagong port, officials said.

Sched Netweb site
  • Norasia offers Shanghai Express service
  • Tianjin sets new freight handling records in April
  • OOCL Ningbo named at Port of Ningbo in China
  • IFLN hosts seventh conference
  • Perishable conference scheduled for October in Dubai
  • Exel appoints two Asia Pacific COOs
  • PSA voted best container terminal operator in Asia
  • Shandong expands fleet
  • Korean Air net profit soars `spectacularly' in Q1
  • Qatar Airlines to fly to 70 destinations by 2005
  • Delta may file for bankruptcy as possible ploy: Utah airport officials

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Globelink WW India consolidates position - 4 fruitful years completed
  • Gold jewellery set to yield exporters a richer haul - US turning out to be a treasure trove
  • Hazardous cargo: MbPT tells handling agents to be careful
  • CONCOR, Transworld Group ink JV to set up state-of-the-art CFS at Dadri, UP
  • Samarth Lifters awarded iso 9001:2000 quality certificate
  • SEZ units' subcontracting norms revised - Drawback, DEPB schemes operationalised
  • Engineering exports grow by 28 pc
  • Industrial production index registers 7 pc growth in 2003-04, reveals CSO figures
  • AEPC may become full-fledged export facilitation body
  • Mumbai Customs set a 'clear' example!

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 14, 2004
  • Claims of false bunker consumption dismissed by court
    Charterer fails to provide sufficient evidence to prove case against ship owner of 'mis-described' bunker fuel costs.
  • Lintec aims for routine screening of organic components
    Testing company says it is looking at ways to routinely screen fuel samples for the types of contaminants which recently forced several vessels to debunker.
  • High Baltic numbers still deterring buyers
  • St. Petersburg prices sharply higher on jump in resupply cost
    Fuel oil prices up as much as $35, making double-digit prices a fading memory.
  • IFO380/IFO180 spread hits eight-year record premium
    Requirement for cutter stocks sees IFO180 demand soar.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Quintiq saves costs for Hydro Aluminium
  • DBAG claims railway liberalisation is flagging
  • Thiel Logistik grows revenue and profit in Q1/04
  • Rail4chem hauls trains to Great Britain
  • China Airlines orders two additional Boeing freighters
  • Vopak to construct terminal on Jurong Island
  • Prioglio President of Utenti Operatori Portuali

Marine Logweb site
MAY 14, 2004
  • Seabulk posts profit
    Tankers and towing offset offshore
  • Lintec confirms Fujairah bunker problems
    Testing firm finds samples contaminated by chlorinated cleaning products
  • International hikes coatings prices
    Hit by soaring costs of copper and other raw materials
  • Bill aims to boost port security
    The Secure COAST Act, aims "to ensure the security of the American coastline from terrorist attack."
  • Move to curb Nvy foreign-built ship leases
    House panel votes for one-year limit

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2004
  • Panama Canal Authority to build barge in-house
  • Rail carload numbers jump to five year high
  • Crowley takes home six TMCA 'Tranny Awards'
  • Sea-Tac Airport tips given for reducing traffic bottleneck
  • P&O Nedlloyd sees turnaround in first fiscal quarter numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Sea-Land Express master may face negligence charges
    US AUTHORITIES may bring charges against the master of the Sea-Land Express, plus two other crewmembers, over the grounding of the containership near Cape Town last August.
  • Terra Marique is fit for the job in every sense
    THE Terra Marique, the Robert Wynn & Sons vessel built to transfer abnormal indivisible loads from the UK's road network and onto the water, squeezed through the Gainsborough road bridge last week, whose clearances determined the vessel's design, writes Hugh O'Mahony.
  • Bulk carrier losses at lowest level in almost a decade, says Intercargo
    BULK carrier losses declined to their lowest level in almost a decade last year, according to the annual casualty report published by trade association Intercargo.
  • Drift from EU flags worries Irish minister
    THE Irish minister for the marine, Dermot Ahern, in his role as president of the European Commission in relation to maritime matters, has expressed concern about what he termed "the steady drift" of the European Union fleet towards "flags of convenience".

Fairplayweb site
MAY 14, 2004
  • Metro seeks ways to spin off Nenaco
    METRO Pacific Corp, the Philippines-based property conglomerate, is exploring ways to 'reposition' its investment in troubled ferry operator Negros Navigation Co (Nenaco)
  • Rough start for Spirit of Ontario
    CANADIAN American Transportation System's new high speed superferry Spirit of Ontario is having a rough start
  • Litigation gain keeps Seabulk ahead
    SEABULK International continues to report "weak" performance in its US trades, offset by strong results internationally
  • Bergesen LPG carrier in collision
    BERGESEN-operated LPG tanker Berge Nice was hit on Wednesday by a supply vessel in the eastern mouth of the Strait of Magellan
  • Fuel removed from grounded LeConte
    A salvage team has successfully offloaded 77 tonnes of diesel fuel from the grounded Alaska Marine Highway ferry LeConte
  • Sterling reassures P&O shareholders
    P&O Group chairman Lord Sterling told shareholders today that the company is "dealing with those areas where returns need to be improved"
  • Corsica Ferries hit by massive fine
  • Chantiers gangway 'badly designed'
  • Tanjung Pelepas already in profit
  • Greece: new ferry bomb threat
  • Busan dredges, offers inducements
  • Work starts on Taipei box terminal
  • Capes bring profit for Keoyang
  • Vessel sinks after collision
  • Communists push for policy change
  • China completes giant tanker berth

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 14, 2004
  • Port of L.A. to greet first 'cold iron' call
    China Shipping Container Line vessel slated to plug into shoreside electrical power at opening of Los Angeles terminal Monday, ending long legal battle.
  • Mail, acquisition costs hit Deutsche Post net
  • Taiwan port free-trade zone courts investment
  • Record earnings for MOL
  • "K" Line profit soars
  • Democrats propose rail, mass transit security bill
  • NJ legislators plan chassis safety hearing
  • Pakistan says it will meet maritime security deadline
  • Another fuel charge hike for Lufthansa?
  • U.S. lags as Panalpina boosts sales
  • New delays for Trailer Bridge results
  • Menlo to manage IBM North America logistics

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 14, 2004
  • Baltic/Moscow rail link fails to draw cargo
    The Riga-Moscow scheduled box-train, launched late last year, has been suspended through lack of cargo, ci-online has learned.
  • China's Communications' minister opens Log's event
  • Growing demand brings favourable Q1 profit to CIMC
  • Heung-A sees surge in net profit
  • OOCL name latest super-post panamax vessel
  • Med/Canada Freight Conference raises rates

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 14, 2004
  • Kyoei up, Taiheiyo down
    Two smaller Japanese shipowners, controlled by NYK, experienced mixed fortunes in the year to 31 March.
  • Petronet to seek more LNG ships
    India's first LNG importer is to go out to the market for up to four ships in next few months.
  • Tricolor wreck removal resumes
    Salvors in the red as they prepare to finish disposal of Wilhelmsen car carrier.
  • Transneft talks ice-class
    President says 27 new vessels will be available to back Primorsk terminal growth.
  • Hanjin, Samsung profits fall
    Weak ships prices in 2001 again blamed for dip in Korean yards' first quarter result.
  • UK nabs corroded bulker
    UK port state control inspectors detain 20 ships during March.
  • P&O warns on tough ferry market
    Lord Sterling cautions AGM on ferry outlook but is upbeat on core port business.
  • Birka reconsiders Riga calls
    Finnish ferry line may scrap Latvian stops in port fee row.
  • ExxonMobil in tanker fraud row
    Oil major denies wrongdoing as Argentina investigates oil shipment.
  • Daewoo plans stock boost
    Korean yard in share buy-back and trend-bucking profit in first quarter.
  • Hyundai Heavy rues price slide
    Korean yard sees first quarter profit slump as payments for ships ordered in weak 2001 market take toll.
  • CSDC defends charter record
    Hong Kong-listed owner hits back at allegations of "below-market-rate" group deals.
  • CMA-CGM takes Kuwaiti partner
    French boxship giant forms new Gulf company with ship agency Bahar.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2004
  • Report: China Shipping IPO to raise lower proceeds
  • Med/Canada carriers raise rates
  • Deutsche Post results down despite higher logistics, express figures
  • U.S. DOT says Astar not under foreign influence
  • Teamsters back New Jersey bill on safe chassis
  • e2e Logistics offers freight forwarding software
  • FCL Carriers enters Pacific trade, offers rate match system
  • Customs to change shipper definition, seek more info from importers
  • Democrats introduce container security bill

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 14, 2004
  • New DFDS-name to the first Swedish Flower-class vessel
    "Tor Begonia" was the name to Flensburg Schiffsbau Ges newbuilding number 724, which was launched today. The newbuilding it the ...
  • DFDS increases capacity on EuroBridge
    The Germany road tax that will be imposed from 1 January 2005 is expected to increase demand for sea transportation ...
  • Cruising keeps growing
    A total of 13,687,761 passengers travelled on cruise ships last year. This is the first time the 13-million mark ...

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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