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March 29, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asia terminal expansions need of the hour
    A shortfall in container handling capacity of nearly 14 million TEUs across East Asian ports by 2007 means there is an 'immediate need' to invest in terminal expansion, particularly in China, the head of Drewry Shipping Consultants said recently.
  • Liner role in S'pore terminal ops to rise
    THE strategy of shipping lines becoming involved in terminal operations will become more prevalent in Singapore, as this trend intensifies across Asia, according to a senior shipping consultant.
  • Old warship scuttled to create Europe's first artificial reef
    AFTER nearly a quarter century of loyal service, the Royal Navy's warship Scylla was redeployed to the bottom of the ocean to become what organisers said would be Europe's first artificial reef.
Air and Land Transport
  • US airports facing over-crowding: study
    MORE than 40 US airports will be unable to handle their air traffic by 2020 unless they are expanded, the Federal Aviation Administration says.
  • Kuwait Airways privatisation plan gets House panel nod
  • More US airlines raise fares to offset rising fuel prices
  • Air Canada asked to revise pension plan
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    THERE is no let-up in the activity in the dry bulk market, especially for handy/handymax tonnage, with plenty of sales and on-going transactions to report.
Liner Scene
  • Box imbalance at the heart of liner shipping's troubles
    AT last week's Asia Pacific Maritime 2004 Summit, three speakers made convincing cases on the general theme that the imbalance of container flows between Asia and its main trading partners presents the liner shipping industry with one of its biggest challenges.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asia terminal expansions need of the hour
    A shortfall in container handling capacity of nearly 14 million TEUs across East Asian ports by 2007 means there is an 'immediate need' to invest in terminal expansion, particularly in China, the head of Drewry Shipping Consultants said recently.
  • Liner role in S'pore terminal ops to rise
    THE strategy of shipping lines becoming involved in terminal operations will become more prevalent in Singapore, as this trend intensifies across Asia, according to a senior shipping consultant.
  • Old warship scuttled to create Europe's first artificial reef
    AFTER nearly a quarter century of loyal service, the Royal Navy's warship Scylla was redeployed to the bottom of the ocean to become what organisers said would be Europe's first artificial reef.
Air and Land Transport
  • US airports facing over-crowding: study
    MORE than 40 US airports will be unable to handle their air traffic by 2020 unless they are expanded, the Federal Aviation Administration says.
  • Kuwait Airways privatisation plan gets House panel nod
  • More US airlines raise fares to offset rising fuel prices
  • Air Canada asked to revise pension plan
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    THERE is no let-up in the activity in the dry bulk market, especially for handy/handymax tonnage, with plenty of sales and on-going transactions to report.
Liner Scene
  • Box imbalance at the heart of liner shipping's troubles
    AT last week's Asia Pacific Maritime 2004 Summit, three speakers made convincing cases on the general theme that the imbalance of container flows between Asia and its main trading partners presents the liner shipping industry with one of its biggest challenges.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asia terminal expansions need of the hour
    A shortfall in container handling capacity of nearly 14 million TEUs across East Asian ports by 2007 means there is an 'immediate need' to invest in terminal expansion, particularly in China, the head of Drewry Shipping Consultants said recently.
  • Liner role in S'pore terminal ops to rise
    THE strategy of shipping lines becoming involved in terminal operations will become more prevalent in Singapore, as this trend intensifies across Asia, according to a senior shipping consultant.
  • Old warship scuttled to create Europe's first artificial reef
    AFTER nearly a quarter century of loyal service, the Royal Navy's warship Scylla was redeployed to the bottom of the ocean to become what organisers said would be Europe's first artificial reef.
Air and Land Transport
  • US airports facing over-crowding: study
    MORE than 40 US airports will be unable to handle their air traffic by 2020 unless they are expanded, the Federal Aviation Administration says.
  • Kuwait Airways privatisation plan gets House panel nod
  • More US airlines raise fares to offset rising fuel prices
  • Air Canada asked to revise pension plan
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    THERE is no let-up in the activity in the dry bulk market, especially for handy/handymax tonnage, with plenty of sales and on-going transactions to report.
Liner Scene
  • Box imbalance at the heart of liner shipping's troubles
    AT last week's Asia Pacific Maritime 2004 Summit, three speakers made convincing cases on the general theme that the imbalance of container flows between Asia and its main trading partners presents the liner shipping industry with one of its biggest challenges.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asia terminal expansions need of the hour
    A shortfall in container handling capacity of nearly 14 million TEUs across East Asian ports by 2007 means there is an 'immediate need' to invest in terminal expansion, particularly in China, the head of Drewry Shipping Consultants said recently.
  • Liner role in S'pore terminal ops to rise
    THE strategy of shipping lines becoming involved in terminal operations will become more prevalent in Singapore, as this trend intensifies across Asia, according to a senior shipping consultant.
  • Old warship scuttled to create Europe's first artificial reef
    AFTER nearly a quarter century of loyal service, the Royal Navy's warship Scylla was redeployed to the bottom of the ocean to become what organisers said would be Europe's first artificial reef.
Air and Land Transport
  • US airports facing over-crowding: study
    MORE than 40 US airports will be unable to handle their air traffic by 2020 unless they are expanded, the Federal Aviation Administration says.
  • Kuwait Airways privatisation plan gets House panel nod
  • More US airlines raise fares to offset rising fuel prices
  • Air Canada asked to revise pension plan
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    THERE is no let-up in the activity in the dry bulk market, especially for handy/handymax tonnage, with plenty of sales and on-going transactions to report.
Liner Scene
  • Box imbalance at the heart of liner shipping's troubles
    AT last week's Asia Pacific Maritime 2004 Summit, three speakers made convincing cases on the general theme that the imbalance of container flows between Asia and its main trading partners presents the liner shipping industry with one of its biggest challenges.

Sched Netweb site
  • Container unit helps drive robust Maersk 2003 performance
  • Yuhuai railway to open for business in 2005
  • MOL names new president, chairman
  • TT Club surplus rises in 2003
  • Bailey changes track at Pacer Stacktrain
  • CNAC sees cargo growth in 2003
  • China Southern's flying college celebrates 10th anniversary
  • Menzies lands Lan Peru contract in Venezuela

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Essar Shipping partly insures VLCC abroad
  • EEPC-backed Afro-Indian trade meet yields orders worth $ 7 million
  • Indo-Chinese JSG holds meeting on economic cooperation
  • Anti-dumping duty on ball bearings withdrawn
  • Exports of soyameal may total 3 m tonnes
  • Dumping duty on imports of Chinese titanium dioxide proposed
  • Dumping duty on ammonium nitrate may be withdrawn
  • Indo-Lankan trade a record $ 1.3 billion in 2003-04
  • BHEL commissions advanced gas turbine in Oman
  • India, 3 Saarc members plan uniform food standards
  • KoPT introduces concessional wharfage for inland water transport
  • Ripley & Co. set to bag Berth No. 5 at Haldia Dock
  • Crescent Shipping's Mumbai office awarded ISO 9001:2000 certificate
  • Capexil wants Petrapole LCS converted into land port
  • Inflation comes down to 4.78 pc
  • 12 pc annual export growth can get India 1 pc share in world trade by 2007: DGFT
  • Arun Shourie to speak at BSE today
  • Centre alone can enact legislation on LNG, rules Supreme Court
  • Strong rupee may hit exports: PHDCCI

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 26, 2004
  • Brazilian market update
  • AP Moeller profits up but shares dive on forecasts
    Weak dollar and higher bunker cost predictions for 2004 cast shadow over strong results.
  • Matrix to launch Guatemalan supply operation
    Houston-based supplier aiming to offer viable alterntive to established ports with offshore SBM deliveries.
  • Baltic continues to endure slump in demand
    Low demand continues to plague most suppliers in the Baltic region
  • New Wilhelmsen Bunkers office up and running
    The global bunker broker and trading company Wilhelmsen Bunkers AS has confirmed that its new office in South Africa is up and running.
  • Indian market update
  • Blending hold-ups push Singapore delivery dates into April
    More congestion expected as cargo blending prevents suppliers' smooth terminal access.
  • Rotterdam still strong despite bearish crude movements
  • FBI: US Gulf refineries terrorist targets
    Texas Coastal Regional Advisory System advised of 'uncorroborated' reports.

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 26, 2004
  • New online service by the Port of London
  • F.S. Mackenzie opens office in St Petersburg
  • New Zealand's Tranz Rail confirms Huntly coal delivery deal
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo to add new USA services
  • New vessel for Gorthon Lines
  • SAS Group: New structure prerequisite for successful future

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 26, 2004
  • London Club fleet expands
  • MEPC set to adopt ship sewage rules
  • American Club in Ukraine medical check scheme
  • CP Ships' US$525m credit facility
  • TT's premium earnings slip

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 26, 2004
  • General Maritime swoops on Soponata
    Buying fleet , newbuildings and technical operations in $415 million deal
  • Perfect summer for Austal medium speed catamaran
    Spirit of Kangaroo Island completes its first season

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 26, 2004
  • Oregon congressman helps find federal cash for Portland projects
  • Crews report oil sheen in water near The Dalles Dam
  • Princess set to christen newest 'Love Boat' vessel
  • APL will open own offices serving Russia/CIS
  • Construction work changing Port of Tacoma Road traffic pattern

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Box boom fuels Møller-Maersk profit rise but flat outlook hits shares
    NET profit growth of 43% achieved by AP Møller-Maersk last year as container shipping recovered failed to satisfy the stock market on Friday, with the dollar's fall and heavy writedowns leaving the bottom line figure below some expectations.
  • Majority of Asian ports 'will fail to meet ISPS Code deadline'
    THE mass of ports in Asia will not meet the deadline for the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, warns the executive director of P&O Ports Asia operations headquarters, Bryan Smith.
  • P&O Ports follows Hutchison surcharge
    A SECOND terminal operator, P&O Ports, is to follow Hutchison Port Holdings in its controversial decision to charge customers for additional security measures introduced for the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
  • General Maritime buys Soponata tanker fleet
    PETER Georgiopoulos' General Maritime has confirmed it is purchasing the tanker fleet of Portugal's Soponata in a deal worth more than $400m, writes Tony Gray.
  • Mangouras lawyers file plea for bail to Human Rights court
    LAWYERS acting for Apostolos Mangouras, master of the Prestige, have filed a case with the European Court of Human Rights in a bid to have his strict bail conditions eased, writes Brian Reyes in Gibraltar.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 26, 2004
  • Soponata falls to GenMar
    GENERAL Maritime Corp (GenMar) is to take over Portuguese operator Soponata for $415M
  • Gdynia restructure approval Monday
    THE revised restructuring programme for Gdynia Shipyard, Poland's largest shipbuilder, has been given the go-ahead by the Agency for Industry Development
  • OMI flags up another MARPOL concern
    US-based OMI Corp has admitted there may be further trouble ahead
  • Van der Giessen yard site take-over
    RUMOURS in the Netherlands this evening suggest that the Van der Giessen-De Noord site is to be taken over by the steel manufacturer Hollandia
  • US Northeast truck disruption
    TRUCK traffic between Boston and New York will be badly disrupted following a serious accident on Thursday night that could close the busy I-95 for two weeks
  • New hope for Karachi Eight
    PAKISTAN'S new communications minister says he will treat the case of the 'Karachi Eight' sympathetically
  • Mangouras lawyers go to Strasbourg
  • Bulker aground off Ft Lauderdale
  • CMA CGM confirms Montreal link
  • AP Møller posts $4Bn pre-tax profit
  • Nenaco fears ferry seizure fall-out
  • Senior promotions at MOL
  • P&O doubles Vancouver capacity
  • Chinese builders blaze new trail
  • Courageous officers found guilty
  • China tax boost for scrap yards

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 26, 2004
  • Moller profit soars on Maersk results
    The parent of the world's biggest container shipping fleet credited rising rates on key liner trade routes.
  • MOL names new president
    Ashida, 37-year company veteran, takes over for Suzuki, who becomes chairman.
  • Tanker crash closes I-95 in Conn.
  • Bulker grounded off south Florida
  • British Airways plans China expansion
  • Lloyd Triestino to launch Euro-Canada service
  • S. Korea port gets free-trade zone
  • APL security czar urges coordinated anti-terror efforts
  • LaGrange new chairman of AAPA
  • U.S. developer plans Tokyo air-cargo complex
  • Pacer Stacktrain names Bailey as EVP
  • USSEC lines hold fuel charge

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 26, 2004
  • Dollar slide fails to check AP Moller-Maersk's box profits
    AP Moller Maersk shares have fallen by 10% following the group's announcement of a DKr12.96billion net result for last year, up from DKr10.45billion in 2002.
  • P&O Ports to blend security costs with terminal charges
  • Pondicherry live ammunition discovery raises smuggling fears
  • Hanjin Shipping shuffles China-USWC services
  • Maersk rides the tide as returns boom
  • Malaysian carriers ask for electronic manifest deferral
  • Cosco Pacific terminals and containers positioned for 2003 success
  • Ex-PONL director joins US IT team
  • MOL managers move up

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 26, 2004
  • Stolt-Nielsen launches bond offering
    Observers ask if company can achieve desired price a week after ejection from amnesty program.
  • Eastwind grounded outside Port Everglades
    Salvors fail in first attempt to refloat bulker stuck outside port.
  • Genmar seals Soponata deal
    Peter Georgiopoulos' growth-minded New York company will boast 51 tankers after $415m cash deal for venerable Portugese owner.
  • Simon still in red
    Slimmed-down UK ports group posts loss for 2003, following sale of Seawheel ro-ro arm.
  • Seabulk racks up full-year loss
    But company bullish about new prospects in foreign-flag business.
  • Shipping boosts AP Moller
    But shares plunge as adverse exchange rates and weaker offshore rates lead to lower than expected result.
  • Kiwi union blasts FOCs
    Maritime Union of New Zealand claims bulk carriers could become weapons of mass destruction.
  • TI time-charters in VLCCs
    Pool player takes Saudi tonnage at very strong rate.
  • TMT swoops on two more VLCCs
    Taiwan buyer on prowl again as company moves in on tanker and LNG tonnage.
  • Petronet LNG sinks on debut
    Market twitchy over Indian LNG importer's gap in sales.
  • Crowley hit by higher costs
    US liner and tanker operator increased operating profit in 2003, but expenses rose.
  • Ashida steps up at MOL
    Deputy president (right) becomes the boss, as Kunio Suzuki takes chairmanship.
  • Tosmare moves into shipbuilding
    Latvian yard hoping to finish first two fully equipped vessels this summer.
  • NOL to sell ship chandler firm
    Singapore shipowner offloading Orient Marine as it looks to concentrate on liner and logistics.
  • Price is right for Hornbeck
    US offshore shipowner prepares to pocket $78m from IPO on New York exchange.
  • CP Ships confirms new credit
    Five-year loan facility to fund possible acquisitions at boxship group.
  • DSME lifts profit
    February proves to be better month for Korean shipbuilder Daewoo's earnings.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 26, 2004
  • Maersk sees $2.9 billion profit as container shipping earnings soar
  • Hanjin adds transpacific service, reshuffles links
  • MOL appoints Ashida group president
  • Bush Administration urges Senate approval of Law of Sea treaty
  • CMA CGM, Lloyd Triestino enter Montreal/North Europe trade
  • Lloyd Triestino, CMA CGM amend Adriatic Express service
  • Nordana leaves joint Mediterranean/Caribbean/South America link
  • Neptune Orient Lines sells stake in Singaporean ship agent
  • U.S.-flag Great Lakes carriers oppose IMO ballast convention
  • Pacer names Rossi to lead sales
  • U.S. defense transport planners look 3 years out for Iraq, Afghanistan
  • U.S. millers want continued use of methyl bromide
  • ILA, U.S. Maritime Alliance agree on six-year pact
  • USTDA awards $525,000 grant for Honduras port modernization

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 26, 2004
  • Profit up - shares down for Møller-Maersk
    The shares in A.P. Møller-Mærsk Limited fell today in the minutes after the account for 2003 was send to ...
  • Wärtsilä MD still detained
    Yesterday, the West Sweden appeal court ruled against an appeal from the MD of Wärtsilä Sweden. He is suspected of ...
  • J. Lauritzens show first black figures in years
    J. Lauritzen Group came out of 2003 with black figures for the first time in five years! The group logged ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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