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June 28, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US seeks to tighten control on boxes
    THE United States is developing hi-tech methods to monitor cargo freight in a bid to limit the risk of terrorists using weapons of mass destruction, US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security James Loy said.
  • Call for consolidation in European shipbuilding
    A French parliamentary report has urged a consolidation in the European shipbuilding sector in order to confront competition from Asia.
  • Queen Mary 2 bathrooms fail fire safety test
    SOME of the bathrooms aboard the Queen Mary 2, the world's largest and most expensive cruise liner, do not fully meet fire regulation standards and its owner plans to fix them, said officials.
Air and Land Transport
  • Which is better - federal or private baggage screeners?
    IN remarkably short order, the US government hired 45,000 workers and took over passenger screening at virtually all airports in response to Sept 11.
  • Asia-Pacific airlines' traffic, loads surge in May
  • JetBlue to fly out of La Guardia from Sept
  • Southwest in tentative deal with union
  • Indian Railways to offer Internet access to passengers
  • Log Book
Dockyard
  • ISPS could affect delivery of ship supplies
    JUST when I thought the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code couldn't get any more complicated, I got a press release that made me think again.
Port Shots
  • Asian goods surge spur Canada curbs
    CANADIAN Pacific Railway Ltd, the country's second-biggest railroad, said it set limits on container shipments from Vancouver's port because surges in Asian imports led to first-quarter backlogs.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US seeks to tighten control on boxes
    THE United States is developing hi-tech methods to monitor cargo freight in a bid to limit the risk of terrorists using weapons of mass destruction, US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security James Loy said.
  • Call for consolidation in European shipbuilding
    A French parliamentary report has urged a consolidation in the European shipbuilding sector in order to confront competition from Asia.
  • Queen Mary 2 bathrooms fail fire safety test
    SOME of the bathrooms aboard the Queen Mary 2, the world's largest and most expensive cruise liner, do not fully meet fire regulation standards and its owner plans to fix them, said officials.
Air and Land Transport
  • Which is better - federal or private baggage screeners?
    IN remarkably short order, the US government hired 45,000 workers and took over passenger screening at virtually all airports in response to Sept 11.
  • Asia-Pacific airlines' traffic, loads surge in May
  • JetBlue to fly out of La Guardia from Sept
  • Southwest in tentative deal with union
  • Indian Railways to offer Internet access to passengers
  • Log Book
Dockyard
  • ISPS could affect delivery of ship supplies
    JUST when I thought the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code couldn't get any more complicated, I got a press release that made me think again.
Port Shots
  • Asian goods surge spur Canada curbs
    CANADIAN Pacific Railway Ltd, the country's second-biggest railroad, said it set limits on container shipments from Vancouver's port because surges in Asian imports led to first-quarter backlogs.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US seeks to tighten control on boxes
    THE United States is developing hi-tech methods to monitor cargo freight in a bid to limit the risk of terrorists using weapons of mass destruction, US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security James Loy said.
  • Call for consolidation in European shipbuilding
    A French parliamentary report has urged a consolidation in the European shipbuilding sector in order to confront competition from Asia.
  • Queen Mary 2 bathrooms fail fire safety test
    SOME of the bathrooms aboard the Queen Mary 2, the world's largest and most expensive cruise liner, do not fully meet fire regulation standards and its owner plans to fix them, said officials.
Air and Land Transport
  • Which is better - federal or private baggage screeners?
    IN remarkably short order, the US government hired 45,000 workers and took over passenger screening at virtually all airports in response to Sept 11.
  • Asia-Pacific airlines' traffic, loads surge in May
  • JetBlue to fly out of La Guardia from Sept
  • Southwest in tentative deal with union
  • Indian Railways to offer Internet access to passengers
  • Log Book
Dockyard
  • ISPS could affect delivery of ship supplies
    JUST when I thought the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code couldn't get any more complicated, I got a press release that made me think again.
Port Shots
  • Asian goods surge spur Canada curbs
    CANADIAN Pacific Railway Ltd, the country's second-biggest railroad, said it set limits on container shipments from Vancouver's port because surges in Asian imports led to first-quarter backlogs.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US seeks to tighten control on boxes
    THE United States is developing hi-tech methods to monitor cargo freight in a bid to limit the risk of terrorists using weapons of mass destruction, US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security James Loy said.
  • Call for consolidation in European shipbuilding
    A French parliamentary report has urged a consolidation in the European shipbuilding sector in order to confront competition from Asia.
  • Queen Mary 2 bathrooms fail fire safety test
    SOME of the bathrooms aboard the Queen Mary 2, the world's largest and most expensive cruise liner, do not fully meet fire regulation standards and its owner plans to fix them, said officials.
Air and Land Transport
  • Which is better - federal or private baggage screeners?
    IN remarkably short order, the US government hired 45,000 workers and took over passenger screening at virtually all airports in response to Sept 11.
  • Asia-Pacific airlines' traffic, loads surge in May
  • JetBlue to fly out of La Guardia from Sept
  • Southwest in tentative deal with union
  • Indian Railways to offer Internet access to passengers
  • Log Book
Dockyard
  • ISPS could affect delivery of ship supplies
    JUST when I thought the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code couldn't get any more complicated, I got a press release that made me think again.
Port Shots
  • Asian goods surge spur Canada curbs
    CANADIAN Pacific Railway Ltd, the country's second-biggest railroad, said it set limits on container shipments from Vancouver's port because surges in Asian imports led to first-quarter backlogs.

Sched Netweb site
  • China road charges to be reduced
  • NYK allocates accounting arm more responsibility
  • Chang elected Evergreen chairman
  • Exel forecasts growth in business
  • APM Terminals, Concor named preferred bidder for JNPT project
  • Coscon to launch China-Australia service
  • Port of LA adds two police patrol boats to fleet
  • Korean Air to convert up to 20 747s into freighters
  • Lufthansa Cargo receives C-TPAT certification
  • JFK Airport to build infrared radiant deicing facility

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Safmarine to introduce new Indian Ocean Service
  • CP Ships strengthens executive team
  • Seaways Shipping plans to operate multi-purpose vessel on Vizag-Chittagong route
  • GE Shipping sells sole mini bulk carrier
  • ONGC negotiating for overseas LNG supplies
  • Exim Bank extends credit facility for business with more Asian countries
  • Thar dry port to upgrade facilities
  • CoPT takes recourse to bank loans for debt refinancing
  • 3 more offices of Albatross Shipping bag coveted ISO 9001:2000 certification
  • Saturn Shipping Agencies opens own office, starts operations at ICD-Nagpur
  • Reliance Industries Ltd strikes gas off Orissa coast, to pump in Rs 2,500 cr. for development
  • Uma Bharti seeks investments in MP
  • Package deal for SSI sector likely: Minister
  • ADB upbeat on India's economic growth
  • Core sector registers impressive growth in May
  • RBI offices to remain closed on June 30
  • GIFT inaugurates Eighth Masters Programme in International Business

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 25, 2004
  • Panama backlog good news for suppliers
    More than 100 ships were today waiting to transit the Panama Canal following essential maintenance work.
  • South African troubles boost other regional markets
    As bunker fuel dried up in South Africa this week, suppliers in West Africa reported rising demand and fuel oil prices.
  • Baltic bunker market ends week on mixed note
    Demand was good today after many countries returned from a two-day holiday, while price movements were mixed.
  • Glencore fixes VLCC for cargo arbitrage
    Favourable west-east price differential prompts trader to take-up two July loading options for HSFO arbitrage.
  • FTS-Hofftrans adds another double-hull to ARA fleet
    Today's celebrations in Rotterdam come just a day after the company launched a double-hulled bunker barge in Antwerp, and takes it halfway through its newbuilding programme.
  • Record bunker sales for Singapore
    Preliminary estimates from MPA show bunker sales edge close to 2 million tonne per month barrier.
  • Little initial uplift from FAMM's Seattle exit
    Tough competition on prices from Asia and tight avails have made it difficult to assess any uplift in business since major's departure in May, say remaining players.
  • Rotterdam little changed in quiet morning market
  • Singapore: First the milkshake, now the cappuccino
    Bunkerworld reported practices of degrading fuel earlier this week, now sources reveal how delivery volumes can be artificially inflated. Singapore's authorities have gone a long way to clean up the market...but malpractice continues to be a problem in some other ports.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 25, 2004
  • FleetOnline launches mobile tracking service in Germany
  • GCC and Syria to sign free trade deal
  • Geodis BM is merging three sites in Alsace, France
  • NeCOSS extends blocktrain services
  • Qatar Airways announces new Doha-Johannesburg service
  • Atlantic Container Line receives ISS certificates
  • Swiss director offers resignation

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 25, 2004
  • QM2 fire safety problem
  • Odfjell in China terminal JV
  • Pertamina VLCC row rumbles on
  • UK ferry passenger figures down as Chunnel get busier

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 25, 2004
  • Deepwater program accelerated
    Preliminary design work on Offshore Patrol Cutter
  • QM2 bathrooms get rapid safety fix
    Urgent work in Southampton after BBC investigation

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 25, 2004
  • PDX business program wins award for Port of Portland
  • Royal Olympic Cruise Lines expects to be booted from Nasdaq
  • Hundreds already sign up for IICL container examination
  • Helenic Republic new member of Customs' CSI program
  • Rail freight traffic rebounds during week ending June 12

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Hamworthy to list on AIM
    MARINE equipment major Hamworthy KSE, which was acquired by venture capital business Nikko Principal Investors in 2000, is to be listed on London's Alternative Investment Market, writes Tony Gray.
  • Loeb calls for Stelmar auction after OMI failure
    ONE of Stelmar Shipping's largest institutional shareholders has called for the tanker company to auction itself following its failure to negotiate with bidder OMI.
  • Self-assessment plan to let tanker operators wow with best practices
    THE Oil Companies International Marine Forum has devised a programme that will assist ship operators measure and improve their management systems.
  • IMO reports surge in ISPS Code compliance
    THE International Maritime Organization has reported a sharp upturn in the levels of compliance with the International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code in the run up to its July 1 deadline, also releasing what are considered its most accurate assessment to date.
  • Bankrupt ONE sues chemical carriers over alleged cartel
    THE bankruptcy trustee of a small New Jersey shipping company has sued several leading chemical carriers in the US seeking triple damages for losses caused by alleged cartel activity on the part of the accused, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 25, 2004
  • No ISSC - no entry: official
    MARITIME commerce will not stop next week when ISPS and MTSA rules are implemented "aggressively" by the US Coast Guard, Admiral Thomas H Collins told Fairplay in an exclusive interview this morning
  • Probe into QM2 fire safety
    AN investigation is under way into how material that failed fire safety tests had been used for making bathroom units fitted to Queen Mary 2
  • Odfjell in China terminal venture
    NORWEGIAN operator Odfjell and the Garson group of China have signed a joint venture agreement to build a tank terminal at Jiangyin on the Yangtze River in China
  • MSC Crociere unveils expansion plan
    MSC Crociere has disclosed it is likely to order two newbuilding cruise ships in addition to the two plus one option already placed at Chantiers de l'Atlantique
  • Ghost ships head for Texas
    THREE 'ghost ships' originally destined for the UK left Virginia's James River yesterday for demolition in Texas
  • Lorenzo to clear debts quickly
    LORENZO Shipping, the Philippine coastal operator, believes it will be able to clear all its debts in three years from reserves
  • Insurers pay full Pride damage
  • APM/Concor win Indian concession
  • Owners anger unions over officers
  • Busan berths to open early
  • Doric Chariot pilot cleared
  • China issues grains import warning
  • Pan Ocean share sale moves closer
  • Shareholder slams Stelmar board

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 25, 2004
  • West Coast ports post mixed results
    Some gateways experienced strong growth in containerized imports and others showed a drop in activity compared with a year earlier.
  • DHL plans $1.2 billion expansion
    The Deutsche Post subsidiary said it plans to build seven new package sorting centers by the end of the year and boost its ground-delivery capacity by 60 percent as part of its plan to become more competitive with FedEx and UPS.
  • Coast Guard warns of stricter notice-of-arrival enforcement
  • House panel approves Customs budget
  • Greece joins Container Security Initiative
  • Boeing wins freighter-conversion pact from KAL
  • Lufthansa Cargo receives C-TPAT certification
  • Border Patrol tests unmanned aircraft
  • Canadian election a dead heat
  • APM Terminals gets letter of intent for Nehru box terminal
  • Sophia Loren to christen new MSC cruise ship
  • Security rules could disrupt Europe ports
  • US presses Malacca Strait security

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 25, 2004
  • US Truckers send call to action via CB radio
    Angered by a host of issues, among them a spike in gasoline prices and long lines at the terminals, independent truckers are calling for a nationwide strike from Monday.
  • Berlin expects Maut to cover infrastructure budget cuts
  • Concor/APMT joint JNPT bid gets government green light
  • Gunsan lures feeder operators with rate cuts
  • Early opening for first New Busan berths
  • US gets into step on hazardous goods rules
  • Canada's intermodal traffic shows strong growth
  • EMC elects new chairman

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 25, 2004
  • Stolt says lawsuit ONE-sided
    Company disputes claims by defunct New Jersey chemical carrier seeking "tens of millions" in damages.
  • OMI buys two suezmaxes from Arcadia
    Greek owner may have cleared $50m on sale of two 2003-built units at $70m each.
  • Navigator Gas shareholders slapped with $1.2m fine
    US bankruptcy judge flags Cambridge and directors for flouting his orders with Isle of Man challenge.
  • Atlantska orders duo
    Croatian owner picks Romanian yard for two multipurpose vessels.
  • Call to auction Stelmar
    Outraged shareholder demands that tanker company is put under the hammer.
  • Bonyad bulks up
    Expanding Iranian owner goes for newbuildings in Greece and UAE.
  • Sembawang seizes cruiseship
    World Discoverer is chained up by Singapore yard after loss of faith in expedition cruising.
  • Thoresen ship aground
    Thai shipowner's general cargo vessel Thor Traveller runs aground shortly after clearing Suez Canal.
  • Teekay gets connected
    Top shipowner to test broadband internet access for tankers during Atlantic voyages.
  • HHI revs up finances
    Korean yard raises $113m by selling some of its holding in Hyundai Motor Co.
  • Shipping on the up at MDHC
    UK group Mersey Docks' container lines improve volumes in first half.
  • QM2 in fire safety breach
    Materials in certain cabin bathrooms aboard Carnival flagship found to not conform to fire regulations.
  • GE offloads last mini-bulker
    Great Eastern looks forward to bigger things after exiting bottom end of bulk market.
  • Marad scraps more ghosts
    US Maritime Administration has agreed contracts to dismantle three more James River ships.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 25, 2004
  • K.C. Chang takes the helm at Evergreen Marine Corp.
  • COSCO starts North China/Australia service
  • Hamburg Sud's Polish agent takes on Ellerman services
  • Three more ships leave MarAd's James River Reserve Fleet
  • Korean Air makes plans for large freighter fleet
  • Freight delays lead CN to raise demurrage charges in Ontario
  • U.S. tries to narrow EU advantage in free trade agreements
  • Greece agrees to help U.S. screen containers
  • WCO reports 15% increase in drug seizures between 2002 and 2003
  • House bill authorizes money for trade agencies
  • EAN to pilot WCO's UCR on Australian meat shipments to U.S.
  • Hong Kong port enforces ISPS rules
  • Filipino box terminal tightens security, access
  • Long Beach port director joins Marine Terminals Corp.
  • Hakala appointed to run new Ceres terminal in New Orleans

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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