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August 30, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Johor Port chalks up 11% rise in cargo handling
    JOHOR Port Bhd continued to show steady growth for its half-year performance, recording an overall 11 per cent increase in cargo handling or 13.9 million tonnes of cargo handled for the period of January to June 2004.
  • Maersk-Sealand's profit soars
    THE world's largest shipping group, AP Moller-Maersk, has benefited from the container industry's rising volumes and higher freight rates which more than doubled the net profits from its container division as it reported a 6.8 per cent rise in overall 2004 interim profits.
  • Cosco mega-ship calls at Long Beach
    CHINA's largest container vessel, Cosco Long Beach, has arrived at the Port of Long Beach, the biggest on the western US coast, after a 17-day maiden trans-Pacific voyage starting from Xiamen city, south-eastern China.
  • Peru aims to be a major Pacific trade hub
    PERU aims to unveil a US$250 million container terminal by 2009 to revamp its ageing, congested ports and become a major trade hub in the Pacific, the National Port Authority said last week.
  • Tauranga's profit up
    PORT of Tauranga, New Zealand's biggest export port, increased its full-year profit 8 per cent as it shifted more containers and coal.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing-Airbus rivalry in Asia-Pacific heating up
    THE rivalry over Asian skies between US giant Boeing Co and European rival Airbus is heating up as premium airlines boost their long-range fleets and prepare for the arrival of super jumbos.
  • Explosives on board: air security's weakest link
  • BA launches inquiry into flight cancellation chaos
  • THAI to take delivery of Airbus planes
  • EVA Air shares rise on Q2 profit, fall in fuel prices
  • China Southern makes first move to joining SkyTeam
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    PRICES continue to move upwards, especially for modern tonnage, and a couple of Aframax tankers which are reported sold illustrate the point.
Liner Scene
  • Tell-tale warning signs in boxship results
    INTERNATIONAL container shipping carrier CP Ship's misfortunes turned out to be somewhat worse than expected with its restated financial results, trimming some US$41 million off profits.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Johor Port chalks up 11% rise in cargo handling
    JOHOR Port Bhd continued to show steady growth for its half-year performance, recording an overall 11 per cent increase in cargo handling or 13.9 million tonnes of cargo handled for the period of January to June 2004.
  • Maersk-Sealand's profit soars
    THE world's largest shipping group, AP Moller-Maersk, has benefited from the container industry's rising volumes and higher freight rates which more than doubled the net profits from its container division as it reported a 6.8 per cent rise in overall 2004 interim profits.
  • Cosco mega-ship calls at Long Beach
    CHINA's largest container vessel, Cosco Long Beach, has arrived at the Port of Long Beach, the biggest on the western US coast, after a 17-day maiden trans-Pacific voyage starting from Xiamen city, south-eastern China.
  • Peru aims to be a major Pacific trade hub
    PERU aims to unveil a US$250 million container terminal by 2009 to revamp its ageing, congested ports and become a major trade hub in the Pacific, the National Port Authority said last week.
  • Tauranga's profit up
    PORT of Tauranga, New Zealand's biggest export port, increased its full-year profit 8 per cent as it shifted more containers and coal.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing-Airbus rivalry in Asia-Pacific heating up
    THE rivalry over Asian skies between US giant Boeing Co and European rival Airbus is heating up as premium airlines boost their long-range fleets and prepare for the arrival of super jumbos.
  • Explosives on board: air security's weakest link
  • BA launches inquiry into flight cancellation chaos
  • THAI to take delivery of Airbus planes
  • EVA Air shares rise on Q2 profit, fall in fuel prices
  • China Southern makes first move to joining SkyTeam
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    PRICES continue to move upwards, especially for modern tonnage, and a couple of Aframax tankers which are reported sold illustrate the point.
Liner Scene
  • Tell-tale warning signs in boxship results
    INTERNATIONAL container shipping carrier CP Ship's misfortunes turned out to be somewhat worse than expected with its restated financial results, trimming some US$41 million off profits.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Johor Port chalks up 11% rise in cargo handling
    JOHOR Port Bhd continued to show steady growth for its half-year performance, recording an overall 11 per cent increase in cargo handling or 13.9 million tonnes of cargo handled for the period of January to June 2004.
  • Maersk-Sealand's profit soars
    THE world's largest shipping group, AP Moller-Maersk, has benefited from the container industry's rising volumes and higher freight rates which more than doubled the net profits from its container division as it reported a 6.8 per cent rise in overall 2004 interim profits.
  • Cosco mega-ship calls at Long Beach
    CHINA's largest container vessel, Cosco Long Beach, has arrived at the Port of Long Beach, the biggest on the western US coast, after a 17-day maiden trans-Pacific voyage starting from Xiamen city, south-eastern China.
  • Peru aims to be a major Pacific trade hub
    PERU aims to unveil a US$250 million container terminal by 2009 to revamp its ageing, congested ports and become a major trade hub in the Pacific, the National Port Authority said last week.
  • Tauranga's profit up
    PORT of Tauranga, New Zealand's biggest export port, increased its full-year profit 8 per cent as it shifted more containers and coal.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing-Airbus rivalry in Asia-Pacific heating up
    THE rivalry over Asian skies between US giant Boeing Co and European rival Airbus is heating up as premium airlines boost their long-range fleets and prepare for the arrival of super jumbos.
  • Explosives on board: air security's weakest link
  • BA launches inquiry into flight cancellation chaos
  • THAI to take delivery of Airbus planes
  • EVA Air shares rise on Q2 profit, fall in fuel prices
  • China Southern makes first move to joining SkyTeam
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    PRICES continue to move upwards, especially for modern tonnage, and a couple of Aframax tankers which are reported sold illustrate the point.
Liner Scene
  • Tell-tale warning signs in boxship results
    INTERNATIONAL container shipping carrier CP Ship's misfortunes turned out to be somewhat worse than expected with its restated financial results, trimming some US$41 million off profits.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Johor Port chalks up 11% rise in cargo handling
    JOHOR Port Bhd continued to show steady growth for its half-year performance, recording an overall 11 per cent increase in cargo handling or 13.9 million tonnes of cargo handled for the period of January to June 2004.
  • Maersk-Sealand's profit soars
    THE world's largest shipping group, AP Moller-Maersk, has benefited from the container industry's rising volumes and higher freight rates which more than doubled the net profits from its container division as it reported a 6.8 per cent rise in overall 2004 interim profits.
  • Cosco mega-ship calls at Long Beach
    CHINA's largest container vessel, Cosco Long Beach, has arrived at the Port of Long Beach, the biggest on the western US coast, after a 17-day maiden trans-Pacific voyage starting from Xiamen city, south-eastern China.
  • Peru aims to be a major Pacific trade hub
    PERU aims to unveil a US$250 million container terminal by 2009 to revamp its ageing, congested ports and become a major trade hub in the Pacific, the National Port Authority said last week.
  • Tauranga's profit up
    PORT of Tauranga, New Zealand's biggest export port, increased its full-year profit 8 per cent as it shifted more containers and coal.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing-Airbus rivalry in Asia-Pacific heating up
    THE rivalry over Asian skies between US giant Boeing Co and European rival Airbus is heating up as premium airlines boost their long-range fleets and prepare for the arrival of super jumbos.
  • Explosives on board: air security's weakest link
  • BA launches inquiry into flight cancellation chaos
  • THAI to take delivery of Airbus planes
  • EVA Air shares rise on Q2 profit, fall in fuel prices
  • China Southern makes first move to joining SkyTeam
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    PRICES continue to move upwards, especially for modern tonnage, and a couple of Aframax tankers which are reported sold illustrate the point.
Liner Scene
  • Tell-tale warning signs in boxship results
    INTERNATIONAL container shipping carrier CP Ship's misfortunes turned out to be somewhat worse than expected with its restated financial results, trimming some US$41 million off profits.

Sched Netweb site
  • G8 to impose rate increases starting October
  • Chinese government outlines plans for Yangtze River Delta
  • Port of Tauranga profit and volume up
  • Houston names head of new environment division
  • Truck strike in India worsens
  • Piracy alert raised in SE Asian seas
  • PPC provides wireless access to customers
  • Cargo traffic continues to grow despite fuel prices: IATA
  • Energy prices effect UAL's results
  • Dragonair names new marketing manager
  • TSA tests explosives detection systems
  • AA, Swiss to co-ordinate NY-Zurich schedules

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Singapore sees scope for India Incorporated's investments, tie-ups in clinical fields
  • Exim Bank LoC to Hungary
  • Exports are full of spice & everything that's nice
  • TEA, SFS join hands to set up warehouse in Antwerp
  • Tuticorin-Colombo ferry service MoU deferred
  • Road transporters end strike
  • Textile export bodies re-positioning for post-quota regime
  • Subsidies on rubber exports to be cut by 50 pc
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures
  • CII organising seminar on 'Indo-Latin America - Emerging Business Opportunities' on September 1
  • Meeting on 'Sales tax amnesty scheme' tomorrow
  • Fieo to hold more awareness programmes for exporters in western region
  • PM to lay foundation stone for ICTT at Cochin Port

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Asia-bound arbitrage bookings reach 4 million tonnes
  • Calyon to offer hedging out of Singapore
    French investment bank outlines plans to establish Singapore-based team to trade and hedge Asian oil and oil products.
  • Bominflot MD announces retirement
  • ULCC delay spells trouble for bunker market
    Delay of ULCC TI Europe's 420,000 mt arbitrage cargo into Singapore set to prolong gloomy fundamentals in Singapore's bunker market.
  • Singapore: New double-hull to be operational by year-end
    Singapore independent expectes new-build double hull to be operational before the end of the year.
  • Tasman Spirit report: Karachi depths are wrong
    An independent report into the Tasman Spirit accident which resulted in Pakistan's worst oil spill, has alleged that the declared depth measurements in the port of Karachi are wrong and are a danger to shipping.
  • PMSA calls for support over emissions bill
    The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), has called for support in lobbying California state governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger to veto Assembly Bill (AB) 2042, which would place a limit on air emissions in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Unisys installs operations systems at Guangzhou Airport
  • KZN budgets ZAR 1.38 billion for road network
  • Barloworld Logistics announces major Illovo Sugar deal
  • M&M China: new blocktrain from Xingang to West
  • Tiger Airways to start flights to Thailand in September
  • Oeresund bridge more traffic -but still in the red
  • Nggula to head SAA?

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • "K" Line orders LNG ship
  • NYK lands Baoshan contract
  • NYK tests wind power on PCTC
  • Russian order for Aker

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Navy seeks CJR vessel
  • $27 million Navy contract for Electric Boat
  • Kvaerner Masa wins order for Arctic box ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Corps has new guidelines for wetlands mitigation
  • Run of positive weeks continues for U.S. rail freight
  • Spokane International Airport has good passenger month in July
  • Port of Olympia holding tours as part of Harbor Days celebration
  • Electric Boat wins modification of Navy submarine contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • US ports in security cash crisis
    UNITED States ports have no strategic plan or threat analysis and there is not enough funding to protect US maritime infrastructure from terrorist attacks, John Lehman, a member of the federal September 11 Commission has warned.
  • Sea marshals on standby for Malacca Strait
    SINGAPORE and Malaysia are holding talks on placing sea marshals on merchant ships transiting the Malacca Strait, to guard against the threat of maritime terror.
  • Profits power AP Møller-Maersk towards record year
    DANISH shipping and energy giant AP MMøller-Maersk is powering towards a record year on the strength of bumper profits from container transport and the very robust tanker market over the summer, writes Janet Porter.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Transnet board replaced after loss
    THE entire management board of Transnet, South Africa's state-owned transport organisation, was swept aside and replaced this afternoon after reporting a loss of R6.3Bn ($940M) for the year
  • Iraq's oil industry in confusion
    CONFUSION, often as thick as the black smoke from a blazing pipeline, surrounds the state of Iraq's beleaguered oil industry
  • Miniace sues PMA over payments
    JOSEPH Miniace, the former CEO and president of the Pacific Maritime Association, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that his employment was terminated without cause
  • Samskip looks to expand in Scotland
    SAMSKIP, the Icelandic shipping and logistics group, has opened a Scottish office and is looking to introduce a direct port call, possibly at Aberdeen
  • More boxes leaving port by rail
    FREIGHTLINER, the UK's largest mover of marine containers by rail, has given a clear sign that an increasing number of containers are being transported by rail
  • DFDS back in the black
    DANISH ferry operator DFDS posted a strong performance in the first half, with pre-tax profit up by DK41M to DK22M ($3.5M)
  • AP Moller raises forecast
  • Ferry traffic worries Cherbourg
  • Dubai Ports strengthens position
  • ASA identifies coastal freight haemorrhage
  • Gas release under investigation
  • SCI ship cleared of charges
  • Politicians express merger fears
  • India to set up new ports directorate
  • China extends bonded zones to ports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • PMA turns tables, sues Miniace
    Two days after the former president sued the employers group, the Pacific Maritime Association fired back with a suit alleging a conspiracy to commit insurance fraud.
  • A.P. Moller profit rises
    The world's largest shipping company said earnings increased 6.8 percent in the first half.
  • FMC proposes fee changes
  • NYK Line debuts all-water Asia-Gulf service
  • Taiwanese port wins right to mainland China shipping
  • Conference to raise eastbound rates to India
  • KLM venture targets Indian pharmaceutical shippers
  • Hong Kong, China expand free-trade pact
  • UPS to use hydrogen fuel cells in trucks
  • Rising fuel costs hit American Airlines
  • Flynn again hammers away at port security
  • South Carolina refocuses port plans
  • China Shipping profit quadruples
  • Dubai Ports wins bid for terminal at Cochin
  • Feds to retain control of ILA local
  • 8,000-TEU Cosco ship calls Long Beach
  • Cuban woman ships self in crate to US
  • Sea Containers sells UK port

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Investments will see APM move to a higher plane
    A conservative AP Moller could be under-estimating its projected full year returns according to one analyst who expects the company to drive on to a higher level.
  • ISPS charges hit ANZ trade
    The first International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code charges in the Australasian trades will be levied by the Europe to Australia and New Zealand Conference and its northbound equivalent.
  • First half returns steer AP Moller towards bumper year
  • Jurong benefits as UASC talks with PSA Corp fail
  • Japan to spend more to raise competitiveness
  • Tauranga boosted by rising volumes
  • German cities sign intermodal collaboration deal
  • K Line seals Tacoma terminal switch
  • Sacked Miniace sues PMA

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Boxes boost AP Moller
    Danish giant has increased first-half profit as its containerships brought home the bacon.
  • V Ships KG firm picks up fifth ship
    Italian owner Marnavi finances chemical tanker with AL Ships.
  • DFDS turns it around
    Danish ferry and ro-ro operator survives price pressure to pull out of red in first half.
  • Blystad buys again
    Norwegian owner Arne Blystad has snapped up a 133,000-dwt bulker from a Korean owner.
  • Nepline plans shopping spree
    Malaysian tanker and bulker owner will look to buy vessels at the end of the year after racking up a profit.
  • Back in the USSR
    Arctic ship for Norilsk could be springboard back into Russian market, says Aker Yards.
  • Kenya scraps ferry tender
    Review board finds irregularities in bidding process for yards to build two coastal ships.
  • Tokai stuck in red
    But Japanese ferry owner manages to reduce losses in first half of 2004.
  • K Line inks LNG newbuilding
    Japanese owner orders gas carrier on back of decade-long charter from US energy trader.
  • Fjord Line solves Lygra problem
    Norwegian owner sells and charters back ro-ro after failing to win state tax break.
  • Cash tills ring at U-Ming
    Taiwan's bulker owner ups first half profit by 460% in a strong market.
  • Sasebo rebounds
    Japanese yard puts last year's losses behind it with profitable start to fiscal year.
  • NYK seals Baosteel deal
    Japanese owner concludes second long-term iron ore transportation deal with China steel giant.
  • About face at Global Carriers
    Excluding exceptionals Malaysian shipowner sees major improvement in underlying performance.
  • Adsteam inches ahead
    Profits improve at Aussie towage and ports group despite competition and currency pressures.
  • TOP gets Restless
    It's six down and four to go as Greek owner takes delivery of another Sovcomflot handymax.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Grand Alliance restructures pendulum service
  • NYK signs 12-year bulk transport contract with Baoshan Iron & Steel
  • WITASS carriers plan rate increase
  • DHS whittles contractors developing missile defense for airliners
  • Menzies names Fordree GM commercial U.K. cargo
  • Menlo Worldwide to expand presence in India
  • GAO blasts Navy for inadequate parts supply management
  • COAC to meet in Buffalo
  • TNT Logistics names manager for automotive logistics
  • North Carolina ports authority names Eager CEO

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Oil transport in Barents Sea worries the UN
    The increased exploration activities in the Barents Sea is a potential threat to the Arctic ecosystem, according to the United ...
  • Higher profit and upgrade for the whole year in Maersk group
    A.P. M'ller-M'rsk managed to earn more money the first six months this year than during the corresponding period last ...
  • Notice of strike on Öresund passenger vessel
    The Swedish Merchant Marine Officers' Association has filed a notice of strike from 6 September to the shipping company Rederiet ...

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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.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
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
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
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
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.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
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
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
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
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
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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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
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
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
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
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
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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
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
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
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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