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BRIEFS

February 23, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Star Cruises Q4 loss widens on write-offs
STAR Cruises, the world's No 4 cruise line operator, said 2003 fourth-quarter losses widened after it wrote off the values of some of its older ships.
Portal lets logistics firms submit data to US Customs
SINGAPORE's logistics companies can now submit US Customs declarations cheaply without revealing sensitive commercial data to shipping groups, thanks to a joint initiative of the Singapore Logistics Association and local IT group CrimsonLogic.
Semco Salvage completes ocean tug
SEMCO Salvage & Marine has completed the building of another 13,500 bhp tug as part of a series of new ocean-going salvage/towing tugs the company is building under its fleet renewal programme.
Slide in VLCC rates due to seasonal dip in demand
GLOBAL freight prices on the main crude shipping routes to world markets continued to fall through last week though a fresh round of bookings for VLCCs saw rates for voyages from the Middle East Gulf to Asia and US Gulf edging off the lows on Friday.

Air and Land Transport

Low-cost airlines will drive 'radical change': consultant
THE emergence of low-cost airlines in Asia will greatly accelerate moves to harmonise aviation policies across the region and drive 'radical change', the Asia Pacific Low Cost Airline symposium in Singapore was told earlier this month.
Air passenger traffic in China seen rising 20%
Budget airlines to appeal against EU law
Virgin Express, Belgian airline back in merger talks
Air India may make profit despite early losses of US$10m
Air Canada aims to block access to Toronto terminal

Dockyard

New ballast convention pins hope on new technology
LAST week's adoption by a diplomatic conference of the International Maritime Organization of the new International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments can be viewed in two ways.

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
WITH no let up in interest for purchasing, especially for modern tonnage, competition is growing stronger for the few ships that can be considered 'seriously' for sale.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Star Cruises Q4 loss widens on write-offs
STAR Cruises, the world's No 4 cruise line operator, said 2003 fourth-quarter losses widened after it wrote off the values of some of its older ships.
Portal lets logistics firms submit data to US Customs
SINGAPORE's logistics companies can now submit US Customs declarations cheaply without revealing sensitive commercial data to shipping groups, thanks to a joint initiative of the Singapore Logistics Association and local IT group CrimsonLogic.
Semco Salvage completes ocean tug
SEMCO Salvage & Marine has completed the building of another 13,500 bhp tug as part of a series of new ocean-going salvage/towing tugs the company is building under its fleet renewal programme.
Slide in VLCC rates due to seasonal dip in demand
GLOBAL freight prices on the main crude shipping routes to world markets continued to fall through last week though a fresh round of bookings for VLCCs saw rates for voyages from the Middle East Gulf to Asia and US Gulf edging off the lows on Friday.

Air and Land Transport

Low-cost airlines will drive 'radical change': consultant
THE emergence of low-cost airlines in Asia will greatly accelerate moves to harmonise aviation policies across the region and drive 'radical change', the Asia Pacific Low Cost Airline symposium in Singapore was told earlier this month.
Air passenger traffic in China seen rising 20%
Budget airlines to appeal against EU law
Virgin Express, Belgian airline back in merger talks
Air India may make profit despite early losses of US$10m
Air Canada aims to block access to Toronto terminal

Dockyard

New ballast convention pins hope on new technology
LAST week's adoption by a diplomatic conference of the International Maritime Organization of the new International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments can be viewed in two ways.

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
WITH no let up in interest for purchasing, especially for modern tonnage, competition is growing stronger for the few ships that can be considered 'seriously' for sale.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Star Cruises Q4 loss widens on write-offs
STAR Cruises, the world's No 4 cruise line operator, said 2003 fourth-quarter losses widened after it wrote off the values of some of its older ships.
Portal lets logistics firms submit data to US Customs
SINGAPORE's logistics companies can now submit US Customs declarations cheaply without revealing sensitive commercial data to shipping groups, thanks to a joint initiative of the Singapore Logistics Association and local IT group CrimsonLogic.
Semco Salvage completes ocean tug
SEMCO Salvage & Marine has completed the building of another 13,500 bhp tug as part of a series of new ocean-going salvage/towing tugs the company is building under its fleet renewal programme.
Slide in VLCC rates due to seasonal dip in demand
GLOBAL freight prices on the main crude shipping routes to world markets continued to fall through last week though a fresh round of bookings for VLCCs saw rates for voyages from the Middle East Gulf to Asia and US Gulf edging off the lows on Friday.

Air and Land Transport

Low-cost airlines will drive 'radical change': consultant
THE emergence of low-cost airlines in Asia will greatly accelerate moves to harmonise aviation policies across the region and drive 'radical change', the Asia Pacific Low Cost Airline symposium in Singapore was told earlier this month.
Air passenger traffic in China seen rising 20%
Budget airlines to appeal against EU law
Virgin Express, Belgian airline back in merger talks
Air India may make profit despite early losses of US$10m
Air Canada aims to block access to Toronto terminal

Dockyard

New ballast convention pins hope on new technology
LAST week's adoption by a diplomatic conference of the International Maritime Organization of the new International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments can be viewed in two ways.

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
WITH no let up in interest for purchasing, especially for modern tonnage, competition is growing stronger for the few ships that can be considered 'seriously' for sale.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Star Cruises Q4 loss widens on write-offs
STAR Cruises, the world's No 4 cruise line operator, said 2003 fourth-quarter losses widened after it wrote off the values of some of its older ships.
Portal lets logistics firms submit data to US Customs
SINGAPORE's logistics companies can now submit US Customs declarations cheaply without revealing sensitive commercial data to shipping groups, thanks to a joint initiative of the Singapore Logistics Association and local IT group CrimsonLogic.
Semco Salvage completes ocean tug
SEMCO Salvage & Marine has completed the building of another 13,500 bhp tug as part of a series of new ocean-going salvage/towing tugs the company is building under its fleet renewal programme.
Slide in VLCC rates due to seasonal dip in demand
GLOBAL freight prices on the main crude shipping routes to world markets continued to fall through last week though a fresh round of bookings for VLCCs saw rates for voyages from the Middle East Gulf to Asia and US Gulf edging off the lows on Friday.

Air and Land Transport

Low-cost airlines will drive 'radical change': consultant
THE emergence of low-cost airlines in Asia will greatly accelerate moves to harmonise aviation policies across the region and drive 'radical change', the Asia Pacific Low Cost Airline symposium in Singapore was told earlier this month.
Air passenger traffic in China seen rising 20%
Budget airlines to appeal against EU law
Virgin Express, Belgian airline back in merger talks
Air India may make profit despite early losses of US$10m
Air Canada aims to block access to Toronto terminal

Dockyard

New ballast convention pins hope on new technology
LAST week's adoption by a diplomatic conference of the International Maritime Organization of the new International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments can be viewed in two ways.

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
WITH no let up in interest for purchasing, especially for modern tonnage, competition is growing stronger for the few ships that can be considered 'seriously' for sale.

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CCNI launches enhanced Asia-Central-South America services Maersk, K Line jointly lease Kobe terminals CP Ships announces leadership shuffle CMA CGM launches West Mediterranean-Tunisia service Schenker provides logistic services for Sail Melbourne Thai to set up cargo hub at new Bangkok airport UA to expand US-China service AF handles less cargo in Q3 Avnet turns to FedEx for global shipments

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NOL Group exits tanker business with sale of NAS CMA-CGM launches South Korea-Russia service New cooperation to offer unique 3-string service from June - Europe-E. Coast S. America Lykes to offer new Sprint across the Pacific MOL may exceed profit forecast CMA-CGM to buy Chinese vessels Hapag-Lloyd establishes Investor Relations USCO Logistics to be renamed USF Logistics Services receives ISO certification 'K' Line to expand India services Hamburg Port Authority now ULA's equity partner in bid for JNP box terminal project Transworld Group's musical event enthralls audience Sinha to commission Haldia dry bulk cargo berth today Nepal vanaspati imports at zero duty for 3 more months allowed US panel approves imposition of dumping duty on Indian shrimps Govt to contest US panel ruling Curbs on high-grade iron ore exports JNP attains 2 m TEUs 39 days before close of fiscal year - JNPCT set to cross 1 m TEUs by March-end All 5 consortia submit revised technical bids - JNPT's third box terminal project Minister lays stone for LPG cavern at Vizag - Another at New Mangalore Port proposed DCI set to divest 20 pc stake through IPO route Exporters may be taxed for selling DEPB licences Nabard to launch Rs 50,000 cr. farm infrastructure fund Cabinet meeting skips Sagar Mala project

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FEBRUARY 20, 2004
Spill halts ships exiting Mississippi Bunker players in Houston said today that a fuel oil spill of around 3,000 metric tonnes (mt) in the Mississippi River last night was preventing ships from heading downstream but wasn't affecting barge movements. Q&A with DNVPS about Busan bunker alert A 'Bunker Alert' issued this week by DNVPS for the South Korean port of Busan, and the subsequent reporting of it on Bunkerworld, caused quite a commotion. The bunker alert put a question mark on the fuel quality in a country with a near impeccable record. We put a few questions to DNVPS about this particular alert. Korean 'Bunker Alert' causes commotion A 'Bunker Alert' issued this week by DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) for the South Korean port of Busan has stirred up a range of reactions. The most prominent market feedback was surprise and a degree of disbelief, because South Korea is known for its high quality straight run fuel oil and has never seen a bunker quality dispute or claim. African market snapshots Ice problem rears its head in a generally bullish Baltic IFO prices have been gradually rising all week at the majority of ports across the Baltic region. In most cases demand has risen in sympathy as well. FAL purchases fourth large vessel A FAL spokesman told Bunkerworld today that the comapany had bought the 93,000 deadweight tonne (dwt) LMZ Christiana (built 1981) for a reported $7.5 million. Indonesia: 'Big interest' in liberalised bunker market One of the last remaining 'closed' markets to the bunkering industry is poised to grant private companies permission to import marine fuel, as international bunker players wait in the wings. Rotterdam firmer again, still no congestion

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FEBRUARY 20, 2004
EuroAirport - Aviation "swop shop" on February 21 Horizon Services for Span Alaska EU seeks to extend aviation talks with non-EU states USCO Logistics to trade under Kuehne & Nagel brand BNSF leases Texas Line to TIBR Naples Airport inaugurates new airfreight terminal Giant carriers form new cooperation Deutsche Post World Net appoints new Chairman for "Mail International"

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FEBRUARY 20, 2004
Tug/barge missing, feared hijacked Indonesian tug/barge missing in possible second hijacking after failed initial attempt Rolls-Royce MT30 passes development milestone Gains DNV approval New presence in Korean coatings market Samsung Fine Chemicals (SFC) and SigmaKalonhave put their Korean coatings operations together into a Joint Venture Company to be known as Sigma Samsung Coatings (SSC). South Carolina ports plan security charge $1 a foot of ship's length from July 1, says newspaper Finnlines goes to Fincantieri for world's largest RoPax ships 4,200 lane meters and 500 passengers

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Stelios has easyCruise launch in sight after buying ex-Renaissance cruiseship ENTREPRENEUR Stelios Haji-Ioannou has bought a cruiseship previously operated by bankrupt US company Renaissance Cruises as Renaissance Two. MSC will boycott Felixstowe security surcharge MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Co will refuse to pay the security surcharge imposed by Hutchison Ports at Felixstowe. Sino-German first as Rickmers orders four boxships at Dalian BERTRAM Rickmers has signed a groundbreaking order for four 4,250 teu newbuildings with Dalian New Shipbuilding, with an option for another four. Quartet shines in P&I renewals round BRITANNIA, Gard, UK and Shipowners clubs will emerge as the main winners of the latest P&I renewals, sources in London said, writes James Brewer. Frontline's Ship Finance International poised for first half market listing A SEPARATE stock market listing for Frontline's new subsidiary, Ship Finance International, looks set to be implemented by the end of the first half of this year, writes Tony Gray.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2004
IMO deny ISPS white list A FORMAL 'white list' of ISPS code compliant ports will not be drawn up by the IMO or US Coast Guard (USCG), according to officials, however "problem" ports will be subject to higher levels of scrutiny Star and NCL profits plummet A $95.5M "impairment charge" for Star Cruises has resulted in a $101.4M loss for the group in 2003, compared to a profit of $82.6M in 2002 Universe called to court Michael Margretis, director of operations at Universe Maritime, the operator of the Prestige has been summoned to give evidence at the Prestige court case in Spain WSC rejects e-seal tracking LINER shipping's World Shipping Council has come out against the dual use of electronic security seals as cargo tracking devices as well as a deterrent measure Maersk backs away from Falklands MAERSK Sealand has said its postponement a plan to call at the Falkland Islands for had nothing to do with the political situation in Argentina Subsidy battle overshadows port plan BATTLE lines are being drawn over the use of subsidies to develop UK's Great Yarmouth as a base for Ro-Ro passenger and freight services to the Netherlands Marad seeks tanker proposals Santos strike to last past carnival Stelios sells shares for cruise Fourth good year for Grindrod Case closed says Seattle charterer PNSC's first half profit up Saudis unveil Dammam-Dubai ferry Stolt hopeful after grim 2003 Leaking tanker enters Sydney Inchon sign MOU for six box berths

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FEBRUARY 20, 2004
Hearing scheduled in Evergreen case In a victory for the ocean carrier, a federal judge will hear witnesses' testimony before deciding whether Evergreen America must bargain with the ILA on a contract for 115 office workers who rejected ILA representation in a disputed election. Charleston plans security surcharge The South Carolina State Ports Authority, frustrated by increased security costs, wants to charge shipping lines an extra dollar per foot of vessel length every time a ship or barge uses the state's terminals. Corps to study Charleston proposal 5,000 workers strike CN The railroad said it is adhering to normal train schedules using management staff, but warns that delays are possible. BAX presses FMC for NVO decision BIS publishes guide on Export Administration Regulations Homeland Security introduces new anti-terrorism program US: EU must scrap farm subsidies ABX Logistics signs software agreement with DCS Transport Wal-Mart plans distribution center in Houston Kuehne & Nagel strengthens commitment to GF-X SEKO Global Logistics Network appoints Stephen Russell president EU unveils new security measures Tropical Shipping raises bunker, security surcharges

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FEBRUARY 20, 2004
Five thousand CN staff join pay strike Some 5,000 intermodal, shopcraft and clerical workers went on strike early today after last minute talks with Canadian National Railway (CN) ended without an agreement. NZ court fines failed South Pacific Shipping director US$7m A New Zealand court has fined a director of South Pacific Shipping (SPS) - which collapsed in 1998, owing NZ$20 million (US$14.02million) - some NZ$10million (US$7.01million) for 'reckless trading'. All five bidders back in JNPT bidding ring Final CSX payments concludes four-year dispute New World Alliance and Yang Ming boost Pacific capacity CORRECTION: GA service keeps ports covered New radiation equipment to be installed at Oakland Rickmers panamax deal opens Dalian's export account Spring reefer rail service planned for Central Asia K Line and Maersk KK sign joint lease at Kobe Port's Rokko Terminals

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FEBRUARY 20, 2004
Past not 'Bright' for Cosco in New Orleans Bulker in Genmar crash is sister of infamous Bright Field. Genmar tanker holed on Mississippi Double-hull aframax spills bunkers after crash with Cosco bulk carrier at terminal. OSG closes out $150m bond issue Flotation gets high marks in finance circles. Shipowner was "reckless" Klaus Lower ordered to pay $4.8m to victims of collapsed company. Newbuilding sinking threatens Star's loans Cruise company seeking waiver from lenders to stave off default snowball. Tanker and crew missing in Caspian Air and sea search in progress for 10 seafarers missing after ship sinks in storm. Fjord Line falls behind Norwegian ferry operator pleased with passenger numbers, but profits slump in 2003. Stelios' boat comes in Life afloat at $55 a night as no frills easyCruise is launched. Caspian Shipping sell-off denied Azeri government has no immediate plans to privatise national shipowner. Star losses escalate Fleet renewal moves and legal expense cost Asian cruise giant dear. Korea Line turns coal to gold Korean owner signs lucrative 18-year bulker deal with Korea Southern Power Co. Norway's TFDS saved by sales Disposal of two ships boosts ferry owner's pre-tax income for 2003 beyond that of previous year. Ro-ro collides with fishing boat Nine missing after accident in South China Sea off Basuo in Hainan. Singapore Shipping sees profit crash back But company expects higher charter rates to buoy up its figures in next financial year. Dollar drives down Bourbon turnover French group fails to see benefit of bulker boom because of weak US currency. Al-Salam International dips Jordanian cargoship operator sees slight fall in net profits in 2003. Dubai targets Iraqi ports Gulf state wants a slice of the multi-million dollar reconstruction work to restore facilities. Eurydice docks in Sydney A Shell-chartered aframax at the centre of a potential pollution scare has begun unloading cargo. Profits triple at Precious Thai bulker owner powers ahead on back of stronger freight rates and sizeable exchange gains.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2004
Stolt-Nielsen's losses widen MarAd seeks bids to build U.S.-flag product tank vessels FEFC westbound rate increase amount confirmed Homeland Security detains Chinese stowaways FedEx signs up big tech shipper Erickson solidifies role as Atlas chief CN says shippers may experience "some delays" from CAW strike Schneider taps Velocity for auto parts distribution Auto delivery companies team up MarAd finds no environmental impact for Anchorage intermodal work FMC extends NVO financial proof comment period to Feb. 27 SEKO Global Logistics Network names Russell president U.S. issues watch list of transshipment violators Sao Tome & Principe receive U.S. grants for seaport and airport studies IWLA, OSHA form alliance to promote warehouse safety

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FEBRUARY 20, 2004
Shipping White Paper hits snag The eagerly awaited White Paper on Norwegian shipping has already hit a snag with disagreement within the minority centre-right ... "Stena Nautica" to be moved after the weekend "Stena Nautica" will probably stay at the present berth until the beginning of next week. "Everything seems to be under ... Latvian Shipping buys ice-strengthened tanker trio JSC Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has bought three 37,000-DWT ice-strenghtened tankers from Monaco based International Andromeda Shipping. The ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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 informano

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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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