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December 31, 2004
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises may be hit by travel cancellations
    ANALYSTS have expressed concerns that the operations of Malaysian cruise operator Star Cruises could be hit by travel cancellations in the aftermath of Sunday's deadly tsunami.
  • India shuts Chennai's port, puts it on 'high alert'
    CHENNAI's container port, India's second-largest, was shut down and put on 'high alert' after the government warned that fresh tsunamis may hit the country's coastal states and islands.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Cruise liners liable for off-ship assault by staff
    A US appeals court ruled last week that cruise liners are, under federal maritime laws, strictly liable for any assault by a crewmember on passengers during a cruise, even if the assault occurs outside the ship while the crewmember was off duty.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises may be hit by travel cancellations
    ANALYSTS have expressed concerns that the operations of Malaysian cruise operator Star Cruises could be hit by travel cancellations in the aftermath of Sunday's deadly tsunami.
  • India shuts Chennai's port, puts it on 'high alert'
    CHENNAI's container port, India's second-largest, was shut down and put on 'high alert' after the government warned that fresh tsunamis may hit the country's coastal states and islands.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Cruise liners liable for off-ship assault by staff
    A US appeals court ruled last week that cruise liners are, under federal maritime laws, strictly liable for any assault by a crewmember on passengers during a cruise, even if the assault occurs outside the ship while the crewmember was off duty.

Sched Netweb site
  • World's largest ship propeller built in China
  • ECT, PONL given go-ahead to build new Rotterdam terminal
  • SITC becomes MICT client
  • Administrative changes needed in China to boost logistics development
  • DHL moves relief supplies to tsunami victims in Asia
  • Evergreen Group announces management changes
  • Qatar Airways becomes 1st ME airline to fly to Beijing
  • American Airlines cargo division cuts fuel surcharge

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Petronet gives bidders 15 more days to submit RFQs
  • Essar Shipping to spend $ 1 bn to expand capacity
  • Cabinet clears way for seamen to seek jobs abroad
  • Cashew export industry poised to register phenomenal growth
  • Vietnam sets $ 1-bn trade target by 2006
  • Exports to Pakistan shoot up by 257 pc in April-August
  • China emerges India's fifth largest export market
  • Baalu announces wall against future tsunamis
  • Bharati Shipyard shares listed at premium of 97 pc
  • Chennai, Tuticorin ports placed on high alert as sea swells menacingly
  • Gati wing offers free transport of relief materials to the Andamans
  • Unshredded metallic scrap imports at Ludhiana & Dadri ICDs to ease JNP pendency further
  • Integrated food law to give thrust to agri-reforms on anvil
  • $ 500 m hedge funds coming in'IMC chief
  • No tsunami wave on fiscal front, says Chidambaram
  • Kamal Nath promises to correct inverted duty structure
  • PM rules out calamity cess
  • Cabinet clears way for private airlines to fly abroad

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2004
  • Port of Rotterdam sees cargo growth at 8%
    Oil and oil products see significant growth as does container throughput, according to provisional figures released by the Port of Rotterdam.
  • Japan: Product shipments to continue despite refinery fire
    No immediate threat to bunker supply unless refinery restart is slow, but market already seen tightening.
  • New bunker team member at Curoil
  • China to double port capacity in five years
    Chinese authorities develop strategic plan to double the country's port capacity by 2010.
  • Singapore fuel oil inventories reach 13-week low
    Onshore stocks of residual fuels fall to their lowest level in thirteen weeks.
  • Rotterdam firm ahead of midday
  • Singapore: Two bunker alerts issued in two days
    Two bunker alerts have been issued in Singapore in the last two days. Market sources however play down the significance, one parameter is not included in the ISO 8217 specification.

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2004
  • Evergreen boss prepares succession
  • American Club shrugs off difficult year
  • Aker orders boom continues with ferries deal

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2004
  • Port of Vancouver, USA taking over terminal operations
  • Port of Los Angeles takes top freight gateway spot
  • Continental Airlines becomes first major US airline to order Boeing 7E7
  • Port of Tacoma taps Dorsett as governmental affairs manager
  • Evergreen Group making changes to top management positions

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Samudera bulker capsize leaves 15 missing off Aceh
    FIFTEEN crew of a Samudera Shipping Line cement carrier were missing yesterday after it capsized off Aceh, Indonesia, in the disaster that swept the Bay of Bengal.
  • Clubs expecting tsunami claims
    SEVERAL of the big mutuals providing shipowner liability cover are likely to face claims resulting from the killer tsunami.
  • Industry warned of ever-growing cost of counter-terrorism measures
    SHIPPING companies have been warned of potential mounting costs and business disruption from the multiplicity of anti- terrorism measures.
  • Marine hull renewals to stay static
    MARINE hull rates are likely to emerge from the January renewal season little changed, say market analysts, writes James Brewer.
  • Izar will 'find private investors'
    ENRIQUE Mart'nez Robles, president of Izar's state shareholder, Sepi, this week said he was confident that private investors would be found for the troubled shipbuilder's merchant facilities, writes Brian Reyes in Gibraltar.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2004
  • Summary of port conditions
    FOLLOWING Sunday's catastrophe in the Indian Ocean, most ports are returning to normal
  • Chennai, Tuticorin ports on tsunami alert
    CHENNAI and Tuticorin ports have been placed on high alert and operations at both ports are at a standstill following a government warning about a possible new tsunami
  • Even Phuket port escapes
    OFFICIALS at Phuket in Thailand have confirmed to Fairplay that the port suffered no damage from Sunday's tidal wave and is still operating normally
  • India: New tsunami warning
    CHENNAI port authorities today advised all port users that another tsunami wave was likely to hit the coast near Chennai in the immediate future

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2004
  • Intermodal strong for U.S. railroads
    Carriers moved more freight than any other year on record through mid-December.
  • Interpool seeking re-listing
    Container lessor applies to NYSE as revenues improve.
  • Wave warning roils India ports
  • Buoy transmitters to extend U.S. port security
  • Hanjin: $15B in '05 sales
  • NWA Cargo reduces fuel surcharge
  • Korean airline boosts freight
  • Security group elects Harrison
  • Continental first U.S. buyer for 7E7
  • Record China ag deficit
  • Ningbo capacity nearly doubles

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2004
  • 'Transport is too cheap,' says record-breaker Rotterdam
    Rotterdam has reported a record cargo-year, with container-growth outstripping almost all sectors, but success has a price, and transport is 'too cheap', according to a Port of Rotterdam (PoR) spokesman.
  • Another tsunami warning alert for EC India, but Chennai counts opportunities
    India's east coast ports are on high alert, following today's fresh tsunami warning across Kerala, Tamilnadu, Pondicherry, Lakshaweep and the Andaman-Nicobar Islands, while Chennai, though hardest-hit, is examining opportunities.
  • Roelf de Boer quits Rotterdam Port Authority board
  • Port of LA discusses 73 ways of cutting pollution
  • NYK mixes up Asia-Latin American services, trimming transit-times
  • Hauliers protest at Penang Port service
  • Germanischer Lloyd accelerates container-inspection market-share
  • CMICT adds three post-panamax cranes for next-generation ships

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2004
  • Holiday stocking
    New Orleans dry operator ISH will devote $40m shares proceeds to 'projects.'
  • Tsunami claims ship
    Fifteen seafarers missing from Samudera cement carrier that sank in Indonesian port.
  • Waterman flags in P&O Nedloyd boxships
    Newly acquired vessels put on long-term charter to Farrell Lines under MSP.
  • Eitzen raises Sigloo stake
    Norwegian shipowning group gains majority ownership of gas carrier partnership.
  • Hefty fine for Schlussel
    German container ship owner in plea bargain over pollution offences in Hawaiian waters.
  • Erik Eik gets a gift
    Chairman of IM Skaugen gets a belated Christmas present from conversion of newbuilding bond to shares.
  • Seatrans starts the giving
    Bergen shipowner's donation gets wave of aid going to victims of tsunami.
  • More ghosts sent for scrap
    Two more ships from the US James River Reserve Fleet are heading for domestic scrap facilities.
  • Florida eyes anchorage limits
    USCG to restrict Fort Lauderdale anchorage in effort to stop ships running aground on reefs.
  • Concerns over tug and crew
    Anti-piracy watchdog fears Singapore registered vessel is latest victim of new piracy trend.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2004
  • Ocean carriers win another legal case against EC
  • Two Waterman vessels enter U.S. security program
  • Zim, China Shipping confirm Asia-Eastern Med direct link
  • Survey predicts DHL parcel gains in U.S. market
  • Continental orders 7E7
  • China Southern diverts cargo flights to relief effort
  • FedEx donates services to relief effort
  • State Department reviews addition of cargo lanes at Nogales, Ariz.
  • Maersk Logistics promotes Ramskov
  • Congress considers single committee on homeland security
  • USDA to allow live cattle and beef imports with strict BSE controls
  • U.S. reviews dumping of Japanese outboard engines
  • ITC administrative law judge Terrill retires
  • BKA Logistics ships dried milk to Angola to fund landmine clearing
  • Port of Shanghai opens capital to China Merchants

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