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BRIEFS

March 31, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Transpacific carriers bullish on freight rates
MAJOR carriers on the Asia-US trade lane say the ship capacity squeeze will continue this year after a 'buoyant' first quarter, in a strong push for significant freight rate increases in the lead up to new contract negotiations.
Rate hikes not linked to tanker accidents, single hull phase-out: AET chief
CONTRARY to popular thinking, high-profile tanker accidents and the early phase-out of single-hulled tankers have no bearing on VLCC tanker spot rates, according to the head of American Eagle Tankers .
Cargo ship sinks off Sentosa Island
A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship, the Thanh Da, sank yesterday in Singapore port waters off Sentosa Island, according to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
China Merchants' H2 profit doubles to HK$849m
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port operating arm of China's Communications Ministry, more than doubled its second-half profit as soaring exports boosted business at its container terminals.
Aussie shipping chief slams Canberra
AN Australian shipping industry leader has described his country as having a vacuous approach to shipping policy.
Let radio officer be in charge of security
I READ your article 'Rethink security job issue after ISPS compliance' with interest.

Air and Land Transport

Berlin faces EU action over airport expansion
THE European Commission is likely to launch legal action against Germany for violating EU environmental laws with its planned expansion of the Frankfurt airport, European Union sources said on Monday.
Virgin Express posts 19.6m euro loss due to price war
Victor Li to decide on Air Canada by April
Watchdog clears Pentagon plan to buy Boeing refuelling planes
S Korea launches high-speed train
LOG Book

Strait Talk

IMO's voluntary audit scheme to usher in sea changes
THERE is a quiet revolution going on behind the scenes at the International Maritime Organisation.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
INDEPENDENT shipping and transport service group Gulf Agency Company has appointed Guillaume Gilleron as route development manager to strengthen its logistics business between Europe and Asia Pacific/India.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Transpacific carriers bullish on freight rates
MAJOR carriers on the Asia-US trade lane say the ship capacity squeeze will continue this year after a 'buoyant' first quarter, in a strong push for significant freight rate increases in the lead up to new contract negotiations.
Rate hikes not linked to tanker accidents, single hull phase-out: AET chief
CONTRARY to popular thinking, high-profile tanker accidents and the early phase-out of single-hulled tankers have no bearing on VLCC tanker spot rates, according to the head of American Eagle Tankers .
Cargo ship sinks off Sentosa Island
A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship, the Thanh Da, sank yesterday in Singapore port waters off Sentosa Island, according to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
China Merchants' H2 profit doubles to HK$849m
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port operating arm of China's Communications Ministry, more than doubled its second-half profit as soaring exports boosted business at its container terminals.
Aussie shipping chief slams Canberra
AN Australian shipping industry leader has described his country as having a vacuous approach to shipping policy.
Let radio officer be in charge of security
I READ your article 'Rethink security job issue after ISPS compliance' with interest.

Air and Land Transport

Berlin faces EU action over airport expansion
THE European Commission is likely to launch legal action against Germany for violating EU environmental laws with its planned expansion of the Frankfurt airport, European Union sources said on Monday.
Virgin Express posts 19.6m euro loss due to price war
Victor Li to decide on Air Canada by April
Watchdog clears Pentagon plan to buy Boeing refuelling planes
S Korea launches high-speed train
LOG Book

Strait Talk

IMO's voluntary audit scheme to usher in sea changes
THERE is a quiet revolution going on behind the scenes at the International Maritime Organisation.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
INDEPENDENT shipping and transport service group Gulf Agency Company has appointed Guillaume Gilleron as route development manager to strengthen its logistics business between Europe and Asia Pacific/India.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Transpacific carriers bullish on freight rates
MAJOR carriers on the Asia-US trade lane say the ship capacity squeeze will continue this year after a 'buoyant' first quarter, in a strong push for significant freight rate increases in the lead up to new contract negotiations.
Rate hikes not linked to tanker accidents, single hull phase-out: AET chief
CONTRARY to popular thinking, high-profile tanker accidents and the early phase-out of single-hulled tankers have no bearing on VLCC tanker spot rates, according to the head of American Eagle Tankers .
Cargo ship sinks off Sentosa Island
A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship, the Thanh Da, sank yesterday in Singapore port waters off Sentosa Island, according to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
China Merchants' H2 profit doubles to HK$849m
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port operating arm of China's Communications Ministry, more than doubled its second-half profit as soaring exports boosted business at its container terminals.
Aussie shipping chief slams Canberra
AN Australian shipping industry leader has described his country as having a vacuous approach to shipping policy.
Let radio officer be in charge of security
I READ your article 'Rethink security job issue after ISPS compliance' with interest.

Air and Land Transport

Berlin faces EU action over airport expansion
THE European Commission is likely to launch legal action against Germany for violating EU environmental laws with its planned expansion of the Frankfurt airport, European Union sources said on Monday.
Virgin Express posts 19.6m euro loss due to price war
Victor Li to decide on Air Canada by April
Watchdog clears Pentagon plan to buy Boeing refuelling planes
S Korea launches high-speed train
LOG Book

Strait Talk

IMO's voluntary audit scheme to usher in sea changes
THERE is a quiet revolution going on behind the scenes at the International Maritime Organisation.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
INDEPENDENT shipping and transport service group Gulf Agency Company has appointed Guillaume Gilleron as route development manager to strengthen its logistics business between Europe and Asia Pacific/India.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Transpacific carriers bullish on freight rates
MAJOR carriers on the Asia-US trade lane say the ship capacity squeeze will continue this year after a 'buoyant' first quarter, in a strong push for significant freight rate increases in the lead up to new contract negotiations.
Rate hikes not linked to tanker accidents, single hull phase-out: AET chief
CONTRARY to popular thinking, high-profile tanker accidents and the early phase-out of single-hulled tankers have no bearing on VLCC tanker spot rates, according to the head of American Eagle Tankers .
Cargo ship sinks off Sentosa Island
A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship, the Thanh Da, sank yesterday in Singapore port waters off Sentosa Island, according to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
China Merchants' H2 profit doubles to HK$849m
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port operating arm of China's Communications Ministry, more than doubled its second-half profit as soaring exports boosted business at its container terminals.
Aussie shipping chief slams Canberra
AN Australian shipping industry leader has described his country as having a vacuous approach to shipping policy.
Let radio officer be in charge of security
I READ your article 'Rethink security job issue after ISPS compliance' with interest.

Air and Land Transport

Berlin faces EU action over airport expansion
THE European Commission is likely to launch legal action against Germany for violating EU environmental laws with its planned expansion of the Frankfurt airport, European Union sources said on Monday.
Virgin Express posts 19.6m euro loss due to price war
Victor Li to decide on Air Canada by April
Watchdog clears Pentagon plan to buy Boeing refuelling planes
S Korea launches high-speed train
LOG Book

Strait Talk

IMO's voluntary audit scheme to usher in sea changes
THERE is a quiet revolution going on behind the scenes at the International Maritime Organisation.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
INDEPENDENT shipping and transport service group Gulf Agency Company has appointed Guillaume Gilleron as route development manager to strengthen its logistics business between Europe and Asia Pacific/India.

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Sinotrans 2003 net profits up 23.2pc P&O Nedlloyd listing to go ahead CSXWT names Rufin Mak Hong Kong MD Container terminal to be built on Jingtang island TSA bullish about 2004 Pacific cargo market Alianca to launch Andes service DHL more than doubles Taipei-HK capacity Work on air cargo logistics park starts at Chendu airport Lufthansa Cargo introduces Brussels-New York service Qantas to acquire five Boeing 737-800s

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APM Terminals to manage Jordanian port Hatsu Marine to become ELS service operator Two newbuildings for Hapag-Lloyd Technical survey clearance for Polish Register of Shipping AADA to increase rates from April Lykes Lines appoints agent in Iraq New Indon-Philippines route to cut transit time to US FinMin tells MoS to seek private investment for dredging activities Exim Bank grants $ 5 m credit line to Angola Exports of chilli likely to pick up Iron ore shipment from Kakinada begins Kandla Port handles 40.73 m tonnes; crosses last year's throughput OHC at Vizag Port set to handle 10 m tonnes this fiscal Forex reserves swell by $ 464 million to $ 109,596 million Jurong, Parsons appointed consultants to develop integrated Navi Mumbai SEZ Traders ready to resume rice exports without govt support Reforms vital for growth of Maharashtra: CII summit Functioning of AEZs under review IMC, China council sign MoU Advantages of Sharjah's ports highlighted Nithin Menon is MD, Indotrans, S. Asia and Middle East

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MARCH 30, 2004
Panama: Fuel oil supply improved, gas oil now tight While fuel oil supply on the Panama canal has improved, gas oil inventories are now low and affecting the IFO180 market. US tug owners fined record $10 million for HFO spill Prompt supply still tight as Fujairah awaits replenishment Earliest supply dates still dictated by resupply cargoes as most players continue tight. Singapore sales hint at another record year Ocean Energy announces team expansion Saudi supports April cut but OPEC still split Influential OPEC member Saudi Arabia today hinted that April cuts would go ahead, while Kuwait called for the quota cut to be postponed. Shanghai futures exchange 'two or three months' away Restart of fuel oil exchange approved but requires more preparation. Rotterdam marginally softer this morning Dubai group wins bid for Cochin terminal share Plans for international bunkering terminal and other facilities pressing ahead, says Cochin Port Trust chairman. Competitive numbers fuel demand in Hong Kong and Taiwan Steady numbers creating good demand and a lack of avails are pushing prompt dates back in Hong Kong and Taiwan

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MARCH 30, 2004
DHL selects NCR Teradata's Data Warehouse EU Parliament wants stricter controls for truck operators and drivers Kuehne & Nagel: net earnings at a record level in 2003 Russian Railways invests heavily in rolling stock Brussels Airport operator posts improved profitability in 2003 Klaus-Michael Kühne shows interest in Hapag-Lloyd's future MOL names new president and chairman

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MARCH 30, 2004
NYK's new aframax deal ILO approves biometric IDs and scrapping code UK imposes blood alcohol limits US docks deal

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MARCH 30, 2004
Philippines to reopen Superferry 14 probe following terror arrests Arrested suspect claims he planted bomb Bouchard agrees $10 million fine in Buzzard's Bay case Clean Water Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act violations alleged Bay State Cruises orders cat Incat Designs--Sydney vessel will be built at Gladding-Hearn

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Boxship and LPG carrier collide The liquefied petroleum gas carrier Maingas and the containership MSC Mee May (above) collided on the river Seine on Friday, after a blackout hit the gas carrier, which was en route for the port of Rouen, writes Eric Houri . IMO rejects sensitive sea areas freeze THE guidelines governing Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas may be the subject of a future review, but for the time being the International Maritime Organization considers the designation of whole seas compatible with the PSSA concept. Mutuals start free partial cover against 'bio-chem' attacks SHIPOWNER mutual insurers have stepped in to help plug a commercial market gap that left most operators without any cover against biological or chemical attack by terrorists, writes James Brewer. KfW bank buys Royal Olympic cruiseships GERMANY'S publicly-owned reconstruction bank, KfW, has bought two Royal Olympic cruiseships auctioned off in the US, writes Katrin Berkenkopf in Cologne.

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MARCH 30, 2004
Canberra unveils livestock rules LIVE animal exports will not be banned from Australia's southern ports in winter months but all livestock shipments to the Middle East will require an onboard vet who reports to the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) Have your say! This week the MEPC will probably approve measures to reclassify vegetable oils so they are treated as chemicals but is there really a danger from a vegetable oil spill? 'Record' fine for barge oil spill THE US Department of Justice has levied a $10M fine on New York-based towage company Bouchard Transportation Company (BTC) for its role in a 27 April 2003 spill Mayflower fights for survival UK ENGINEERING group Mayflower Plc, which owns a specially built jack-up vessel to install offshore wind farm turbines, is fighting to solve significant financial problems. Tanzania plans port privatisation A DELEGATION from Tanzania is visiting a number of UK ports this week as part of their port privatisation programme, which is to be implemented over the next 18 months. St Petersburg doubles cruise calls ACCORDING to St Petersburg Port Authority spokesman, Andrei Markelov, advance berth bookings for this years cruise season indicate that 520 port calls are planned. IHC Caland sells shipyards New bomber linked to Superferry 14 Washington signs cruise waste accord GenMar creates ripple effect Second tug case settlement reached Smit to lighter crude from Everton CMA CGM announces another service Vital US link to re-open Bow Mariner search called off SSA launches complaint in port row

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MARCH 30, 2004
NOL rates, volume up in Feb. Carrier says strong cargo flow on key Asia-Europe, trans-Pacific and intra-Asia long-haul routes boosted average rates by 16 percent. China gets new inland box hub Longtan, largest inland container depot, will boost capacity at Port of Nanjing. FedEx China sales up 40% Malacca Straits could be terrorist nuke target: Report Airbus sees strong cargo market Canada proposed ship safety rules Dragonair expands fleet, cargo service MOL to transfer LNG ship management Kochi box hub bid approved RailAmerica sells off last of overseas holdings MOL launches Web track-and-trace New York wants to drive truckers to non-peak hours

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MARCH 30, 2004
Dredging protocol alarms Greens Environmentalists are gearing up for a battle with the government and ports industry, following the development of a maintenance dredging protocol which, they fear, will circumvent the Birds and Habitats Directive. FMC revokes nine NVOCC licenses Freight Australia succumbs to Pacific National's advances Northport reviews growth strategies SNCF Fret deficit grows Canadian transport minister stresses intermodal co-operation Malaysian railway to introduce second rail service Danes seek growth in key markets Containerships Oy test Amsterdam's Ceres Paragon Terminal TSA predicts dynamic 2004, but warns of cost-pressures Competition Commission waves through Nedlloyd's PONL acquisition

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MARCH 30, 2004
Stolt-Nielsen seals new loan New deal with Deutsche Bank will pay off previous facility led by DnB. Zim back in the shekels But honeymoon appears to be over as Ofer owing group face seafarer strike over ship sales. Todd cuts 500 on failed deal US Navy opts not to modernise supply ship, forcing redundancies. Ship sinks off Singapore Seven crew rescued after freighter capsizes near ferry terminal. Aker Ostsee yards extend orders German owners stack up boxships at home yards. Europe yards spend on research Seven-strong consortium and EC to plough $46m into R&D. NYK orders China-built VLCCs Shipowner looks outside Japan as it continues very large crude carrier replacement programme. Bourbon firmly in black Booming bulk business boosted French owner's 2003 profits. Legal bills rise for Odfjell Lawyers fees add millions to the cost of the chemical tanker owner's antitrust settlement. Rieber reaps sale cash Norwegian owner sells research ship to book gain in second quarter. MHI to set up Mexican office Japanese shipbuilder and engineering group seeks handle in Central America. Canada tightens safety rules Government proposes higher standards for shipping to match SOLAS requirements. MBC seals NYK bulker tie-up Parties to share income from Malaysian Bulk Carriers' panamax newbuild chartered to Japan owner. Nedlloyd deal cleared by EC Dutch takeover of P&O Nedlloyd raises no competition issues in Europe. Van der Giessen may live on New steel-making owner of Dutch yard does not rule out restarting shipbuilding. ANL ups Kiwi costs Container line blames increasing charter costs for need to increase rates on New Zealand cargoes. MOL beefs up LNG arm Japanese giant funnels all its LNG carriers off into one management company. Strong start for bunker sales Singapore's January bunker sales reached the second highest level seen in the past thirteen months. Record fine for Bouchard US owner admits guilt in barge spill last April, which released 98,000 gallons of oil. Profits triple at Titan VLCC charters boost results at owner and oil trader as shipping chips in over 80% of profits. Baosteel deal prompts VLOC order Mitsu OSK Lines has signed a fourth long-term contract to ship iron ore for Chinese steel giant. Second credit agency will review Genmar's ratings Moody's joins S&P in scrutiny of Soponata deal, but Genmar shares register 11% rise in New York in heavy trading. Ex-official claims Al Qaeda used LNG ships Former aid says terrorists entered Boston on Algerian gas carriers, though FBI refutes claims.

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MARCH 30, 2004
Transpacific carriers say trade volumes remain strong EC approves Nedlloyd's buyout of P&O Nedlloyd Sinotrans boosts shipping profits CKYH Alliance alters rotation on China/Europe link Casjens to run German non-operating owner Nordcapital Bill seeks to protect commercial jets from portable missiles Grocery distributors face possible delivery delays in Mid-Atlantic Sinotrans tops $2 billion in group revenue Kuehne & Nagel renews with profit High-tech group promotes necessity of outsourcing Boxer bill would increase federal grant making for port security

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MARCH 30, 2004
Small amounts of oil from wrecked barge So far only small amounts of heavy fuel oil has been localised on the shores in the Swedish archipelago south ... Higher state of alert in case of environmental accidents Safe and reliable handling of dangerous waste related to environmental accidents ashore. This is the basis of the collaboration agreement ... New contracts for cargo access equipment TTS Ships Equipment in G'teborg has received two new orders for cargo access equipment. The company will supply cargo access ...

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In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

Genoa

In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› 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

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

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