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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
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
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.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
TRADE
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.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
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
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
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%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
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
INSTITUTIONS
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
RIVER TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
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
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
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
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
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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