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January 20, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang's 2003 box throughput up 6.6%
    RIDING the wave of regional container growth Port Klang chalked up a 6.6 per cent rise in volumes for 2003 over the previous year, on the back of both rising local and transhipment volumes.
  • M'sian haulage groups agree to stop giving price rebates
    TWO major haulage industry associations in Malaysia have put aside their differences to try and end a price war that saw haulage rates slashed by up to 40 per cent, the Malaysian Business Times reported.
  • P&I clubs still making losses
    LLOYD's broker and P&I specialist HSBC Insurance Brokers warns that most P&I clubs are still making underwriting losses and relying on dwindling reserves, despite
Air and Land Transport
  • China Airlines posts 49% rise in Q4 earnings
    CHINA Airlines, Taiwan's largest carrier, had a 49 per cent gain in fourth-quarter profit after demand for travel recovered from the Sars virus and exports of consumer electronic components increased.
  • United to recall up to 600 flight attendants
  • Northwest CEO's earlier denials were wrong
  • Sydney Airport security under govt review
  • New Samui airport may cost 600m baht
  • Japan Airlines cancels 120 flights for emergency checks
Features
  • KLM's loss may shrink to 5m euros
    KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the first European airline to release results for the three months through December, may report a smaller loss on cost cuts and improved demand for travel, according to a survey of analysts.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    ExxonMobil Marine Fuels has promoted Singapore-based Asia Pacific general manager Yeo Ek-Thoe to manager of marketing and supply, EMMF Asia Pacific.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang's 2003 box throughput up 6.6%
    RIDING the wave of regional container growth Port Klang chalked up a 6.6 per cent rise in volumes for 2003 over the previous year, on the back of both rising local and transhipment volumes.
  • M'sian haulage groups agree to stop giving price rebates
    TWO major haulage industry associations in Malaysia have put aside their differences to try and end a price war that saw haulage rates slashed by up to 40 per cent, the Malaysian Business Times reported.
  • P&I clubs still making losses
    LLOYD's broker and P&I specialist HSBC Insurance Brokers warns that most P&I clubs are still making underwriting losses and relying on dwindling reserves, despite
Air and Land Transport
  • China Airlines posts 49% rise in Q4 earnings
    CHINA Airlines, Taiwan's largest carrier, had a 49 per cent gain in fourth-quarter profit after demand for travel recovered from the Sars virus and exports of consumer electronic components increased.
  • United to recall up to 600 flight attendants
  • Northwest CEO's earlier denials were wrong
  • Sydney Airport security under govt review
  • New Samui airport may cost 600m baht
  • Japan Airlines cancels 120 flights for emergency checks
Features
  • KLM's loss may shrink to 5m euros
    KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the first European airline to release results for the three months through December, may report a smaller loss on cost cuts and improved demand for travel, according to a survey of analysts.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    ExxonMobil Marine Fuels has promoted Singapore-based Asia Pacific general manager Yeo Ek-Thoe to manager of marketing and supply, EMMF Asia Pacific.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang's 2003 box throughput up 6.6%
    RIDING the wave of regional container growth Port Klang chalked up a 6.6 per cent rise in volumes for 2003 over the previous year, on the back of both rising local and transhipment volumes.
  • M'sian haulage groups agree to stop giving price rebates
    TWO major haulage industry associations in Malaysia have put aside their differences to try and end a price war that saw haulage rates slashed by up to 40 per cent, the Malaysian Business Times reported.
  • P&I clubs still making losses
    LLOYD's broker and P&I specialist HSBC Insurance Brokers warns that most P&I clubs are still making underwriting losses and relying on dwindling reserves, despite
Air and Land Transport
  • China Airlines posts 49% rise in Q4 earnings
    CHINA Airlines, Taiwan's largest carrier, had a 49 per cent gain in fourth-quarter profit after demand for travel recovered from the Sars virus and exports of consumer electronic components increased.
  • United to recall up to 600 flight attendants
  • Northwest CEO's earlier denials were wrong
  • Sydney Airport security under govt review
  • New Samui airport may cost 600m baht
  • Japan Airlines cancels 120 flights for emergency checks
Features
  • KLM's loss may shrink to 5m euros
    KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the first European airline to release results for the three months through December, may report a smaller loss on cost cuts and improved demand for travel, according to a survey of analysts.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    ExxonMobil Marine Fuels has promoted Singapore-based Asia Pacific general manager Yeo Ek-Thoe to manager of marketing and supply, EMMF Asia Pacific.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang's 2003 box throughput up 6.6%
    RIDING the wave of regional container growth Port Klang chalked up a 6.6 per cent rise in volumes for 2003 over the previous year, on the back of both rising local and transhipment volumes.
  • M'sian haulage groups agree to stop giving price rebates
    TWO major haulage industry associations in Malaysia have put aside their differences to try and end a price war that saw haulage rates slashed by up to 40 per cent, the Malaysian Business Times reported.
  • P&I clubs still making losses
    LLOYD's broker and P&I specialist HSBC Insurance Brokers warns that most P&I clubs are still making underwriting losses and relying on dwindling reserves, despite
Air and Land Transport
  • China Airlines posts 49% rise in Q4 earnings
    CHINA Airlines, Taiwan's largest carrier, had a 49 per cent gain in fourth-quarter profit after demand for travel recovered from the Sars virus and exports of consumer electronic components increased.
  • United to recall up to 600 flight attendants
  • Northwest CEO's earlier denials were wrong
  • Sydney Airport security under govt review
  • New Samui airport may cost 600m baht
  • Japan Airlines cancels 120 flights for emergency checks
Features
  • KLM's loss may shrink to 5m euros
    KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the first European airline to release results for the three months through December, may report a smaller loss on cost cuts and improved demand for travel, according to a survey of analysts.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    ExxonMobil Marine Fuels has promoted Singapore-based Asia Pacific general manager Yeo Ek-Thoe to manager of marketing and supply, EMMF Asia Pacific.

Sched Netweb site
  • Guangxi looking to woo foreign investors for highway projects
  • USL ships makes timely maiden docking at Long Beach
  • China announces Three Gorges vessel standards
  • CLS rated 'Top' in survey
  • Southern African trade predicted to grow 60pc
  • Rickmers appoints Baron as director, adviser
  • DHL granted phase 2 Cargo 2000 accreditation
  • US DOT official to give keynote speech at airfreight conference
  • Continental Airlines chief to retire

Exim Indiaweb site
  • APL, PIL & Zim in talks for tie-up - ...eyeing joint venture service between Australia & Asia
  • Hong Kong proposes new container terminals
  • Shanghai & Shenzhen now among world's top 4 ports
  • Cosco Pacific's box volumes soar by 45 pc
  • ECU-Line resumes service to Monrovia
  • Hamburg Sud revises US/Asia services
  • 9th Aframax crude carrier sails into GE Shipping fleet
  • Auto components outsourcing to yield $ 1.3 bn by 2005
  • Exports of meat likely to touch 4-lakh tonne mark
  • Indian corn has many takers in S-E Asia
  • Iron ore exporters likely to raise prices from April
  • P&O Ports-led consortium angling to develop box terminal, SEZ at Kulpi
  • KoPT Chairman favours midstream handling of ships
  • KoPT to commission Saugor facility in March
  • CoPT holds talks with trade unions on int'l container transhipment terminal project
  • Mini port becomes operational at Koodankulam
  • Forex reserves surged by $ 1,513 million to cross $ 102-billion mark
  • I-T Dept may reopen cases of deduction claims on export profits
  • Tobacco farmers urge govt to ban entry of global cigarette brands
  • Upasi asks govt to continue rubber export incentives in 10th Plan
  • India, China to drive region's growth in 2004: UN report
  • Shourie assures zero duty regime for electronics next year
  • Govt to evaluate impact of trade liberalisation
  • Delhi exporters' body demands more incentives
  • Govt in favour of smaller SEZs
  • Reserve Bank allows foreign companies to set up branches in SEZs
  • Lok Sabha to pass interim Budget on Feb. 3
  • Inflation crosses 6-pc mark
  • Singapore to open trade office in Mumbai to help investors
  • IMC team to visit Australia and New Zealand next month

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 19, 2004
  • Brazil: Barge service expanded at Salvador
  • Rock numbers stimulate buyers
  • Week-long bear run in Istanbul
  • Rotterdam: Vopak fuel jetty out this week as work progresses
  • Suez soft, Port Said back on track
  • Brazilian market update
  • Singapore aims higher again, off-spec may limit supply
    With the gyrations of prices last week and today, it is starting to look like the market has found an upper level for now, with 380cst butting against resistance when the price approaches $175 in the bunker market.
  • Rotterdam firming again in line with crude

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 19, 2004
  • 7th International Transport Exhibition of Russia
  • Romania receives major loan from World Bank
  • Honold to distribute for Wap Alto
  • Swift Transportation acquires remainder of Trans-Mex stock
  • Qatar Airways launches new service to Africa and Philippines
  • Cocoa bean exports from San Pedro down
  • Peter Somers KLM's newly appointed CIO

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 19, 2004
  • Rosneft to ship crude from Archangel
  • Aker Kvaerner considering new split-up
  • Change in dues in Swedish fairways

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 19, 2004
  • Tankers almost offset CMB's dry bulk losses
  • Record year for Marseilles
  • Yang Ming rejigs US East Coast service
  • Singapore exempts shipping loans from withholding tax
  • EU and US "on verge" of Galileo

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 19, 2004
  • Pratt & Whitney power for Skjold
    Royal Norwegian Navy picks all-gas-turbine system for its stealthy fast patrol boats
  • Costa signs LOI for 112,000 gt cruise ship
    Euro 450 million newbuild to be delivered from Fincantieri in 2006
  • OSV order for Bollinger
    Two 191 ft boats for Cheramie family's L&M Botruc
  • NCL does U.S.-flag ship shuffle
    Reflagged Norwegian Sky will become Pride of Aloha and take over itinerary of Pride of America

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 19, 2004
  • Corps reports oil spill from The Dalles Dam transformer
  • South Korean company relocating to Lacey, Washington
  • NCL will use remodeled vessel to fill in for damaged newbuild
  • Mt. Hood Chemical buying Port of Portland land
  • American Airlines brings back surcharge to meet rising fuel costs

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Alstom arrests three Festival ships claiming payment default
    FRENCH shipbuilding group Alstom looks to have fallen prey for a second time to its past vendor financing practices after announcing yesterday that it was taking steps to repossess three Festival Cruises ships following a payments default by the cruise operator.
  • Start-up First Ship Lease sets sights on deals worth $500m
    SEVERAL longer-term avenues, including an initial public offering or a merger with a larger commercial finance company active in transport, are expected to open up for the start-up First Ship Lease once its initial business plan comes to fruition, top officials from the firm have said.
  • Huge demand sends suezmax rates to 20-year high
    SUEZMAX rates have jumped to 20-year highs as tanker owners see their share prices soaring with investors keen to grab their part of the profits.
  • Search for 19 crew of capsized bulker
    NORWEGIAN coast guards were searching for 19 missing crew as Lloyd's List went to press yesterday after a German-owned bulk carrier capsized off Bergen, writes Jerry Frank.
  • Canada box charge to hit European shippers
    EUROPEAN shippers face a new charge on containers bound for Canada from April, writes Janet Porter.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 19, 2004
  • Festival Cruises ships under arrest
    THREE Festival Cruises ships were arrested at separate ports last night. The Mistral was arrested in Marseilles, the European Vision in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, and the European Stars in Barcelona, where passengers were forced to disembark
  • DFDS offloads more tonnage
    COPENHAGEN-based DFDS is continuing to dispose of old freight ferries with the sale of two small ships belonging to its Lithuanian subsidiary Lisco Baltic Service
  • Svitzer boosts Mersey fleet
    SVITZER Marine will complete its '15M ($26.7M) upgrade of its UK tug fleet with the delivery of the Svitzer Bidston to Merseyside in February
  • IRISL to find a home in Italy
    IRAN'S state shipping company IRISL is looking to establish a hub port in Italy, and a government official has visited Genoa with a view to negotiating a concession
  • Security tie-up for Manila, Jakarta
    THE Philippines and Indonesia plan to set up direct contacts to increase ship and port security against regional terrorists
  • Ridge rallies port users on security
    US Homeland Security secretary Tom Ridge wants the private sector to help fund increased security measures at Californian ports
  • Ferguson wants Appledore workers
  • Iran cancels Bandar Abbas tender
  • Tirrenia ends Balkan services
  • Aker quiet on refinancing plans
  • Emden port closes to the public
  • Superfast sells fourth ferry
  • NCL's Aloha to cover Pride cruises
  • Transhipment boxes boost Westport
  • HMM boosted by China's oil imports
  • Lloyd Werft blocks Pride news

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 19, 2004
  • Shippers urge FMC decision on NVOs
    National Industrial Transportation League calls on agency to determine if it has the authority to grant non-vessel-operating common carriers the ability to enter confidential contracts.
  • China weighs bonded zones revamp
    Government plans tax rebate changes to help spur foreign investment.
  • Two dead as vessel capsizes off Norway
  • Group protests New Orleans ship channel
  • Choi to head Korean Air cargo
  • FedEx breaks ground on N.C. hub
  • N.J. towns take rail line fight to Washington
  • U-Freight sets-up Sri Lanka operation
  • RailAmerica sells Chile railroad stake
  • World Airways, pilots in pact
  • Browning to leave Customs
  • LA ports mulling premium box-handling fees

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 19, 2004
  • Asia/Australia trades head for more turmoil
    News of a proposed new APL/Zim/PIL consortium for the East Asia/Australia route has been followed by rumours of the implosion of the NAX group in the North Asia/Australia trade.
  • Retailers boosting US East Coast links
    Retailers are pushing hard to improve connections with US East Coast (USEC) ports, seeking to ease the dominance of the West Coast, which retailers feel is congested and lacks competition.
  • Blame flies over containers 'stranded' at Ipoh Cargo Terminal
  • Canadian marine industry clarifies security demands
  • Lane closures threaten Panama canal transits without reservation
  • Chittagong Chamber: start operations at terminal to ease port pressure
  • HK talks tough line on ISPS
  • Private investment proposed for Pyeongtaek berths
  • Portland fulfils November throughput promise

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 19, 2004
  • Jebsen bulker tragedy
    Two dead but battle continues to try to rescue 18 other crewmen who may be trapped in hull.
  • Alstom arrests Festival ships
    European cruise line hopeful of solution to financial crisis.
  • EC to extend shipbuilding aid
    Temporary subsidies to be renewed for yards until 31 March 2005.
  • Alstom yard orders collapse
    No new ship deals but power turbine orders keep group afloat.
  • China tops $400 mark for scrap tanker
    Bangladesh buyers cut tax and duty, and India outlines new beaching guidelines.
  • Lucey to chair FFABA
    New head of Baltic's Forward Freight Agreement Brokers' group says these are "exciting times."
  • Buyer steps in for Stellamare
    Heavy-lift vessel that capsized in US port killing three crew will be sold by Dutch owner.
  • Costa signs up at Fincantieri again
    Italian unit of Carnival seals deal for 112,000-gt cruiseship, its fifth at Italian yard.
  • Fortum disposes of Vikla
    Newbuildings lead to elderly chemical carrier being sold to Poland.
  • Blasco rebirth on the cards
    Former liner operator could be the vehicle for Ukrainian government to create national cargo fleet.
  • Changes afoot at Aker Kvaerner
    Norwegian oil, gas and shipyard group mulls refinancing as rumours emerge of business spin-offs.
  • New P&I club ready to sail
    Neil Bell launches South of England Club ahead of February renewal.
  • NCL details Hawaiian cruiseship swap
    Delay to Pride of America newbuilding will run to months.
  • DFDS sells two small ro-ros
    Dutch buyers snap up two sisterships controlled by Lisco Baltic Service arm.
  • Interorient makes it seven at Mipo
    Cyprus owner returns to Korean shipbuilder for four more chemical tankers.
  • CMB slides back into the black
    But bulker arm Bocimar turns in a loss despite roaring markets.
  • Varun seeks LPG carriers
    Indian owner says elderly vessels need replacing, but newbuildings unlikely.
  • Three dead after tanker blaze
    Chinese authorities rescue 12 other crew in incident onboard small vessel off Dalian.
  • Ship sinks off Spain
    All crew rescued as 30-year old cargoship goes down off Bilbao in rough weather.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 19, 2004
  • Round-the-world container service commences
  • Tanker profits boost CMB's results
  • Teekay orders six tankers
  • Continental sets transition plan
  • Coyne Airways offers Baghdad service
  • Boeing financing company looks to exit market
  • A sea of red in Zanesville
  • CORRECTION: FMC to discuss NCBFAA's petition on China
  • U.S. officials reaffirm commitment to WTO agricultural trade goals
  • Report: Stronger enforcement sought for U.S. trade agreements
  • U.S. food groups develop origin labeling program for consumers
  • Stallman re-elected president of American Farm Bureau
  • Marine Terminals tests computer recovery plan

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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