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August 3, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Teledata first in the world to offer online marine training
    AN Indian software company, which is setting up its global headquarters for its marine initiatives here, has become the first to launch a programme to provide online education for marine professionals.
  • 'Eye in the Sky' over the Malacca Strait
    MALAYSIA, Indonesia and Singapore agreed yesterday to start coordinated air patrols over the pirate-infested Malacca Strait by September to quell foreign jitters about security in the key shipping lane.
  • Freight levels worldwide to see decline in 2005
    SHIPYARDS worldwide will receive fewer orders this year as falling earnings from operating vessels discourages owners from buying new ships, Oslo-based broker RS Platou said in a note to clients.
  • Taiwan allows ship to sail direct to China
  • Pirates fire at ship off Somalia
Strait Talk
  • What's happened to the Maritime Museum?
    AT first sight, it may seem that London, or more broadly the UK, and Singapore are in very different situations as maritime centres, and maritime economies.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Teledata first in the world to offer online marine training
    AN Indian software company, which is setting up its global headquarters for its marine initiatives here, has become the first to launch a programme to provide online education for marine professionals.
  • 'Eye in the Sky' over the Malacca Strait
    MALAYSIA, Indonesia and Singapore agreed yesterday to start coordinated air patrols over the pirate-infested Malacca Strait by September to quell foreign jitters about security in the key shipping lane.
  • Freight levels worldwide to see decline in 2005
    SHIPYARDS worldwide will receive fewer orders this year as falling earnings from operating vessels discourages owners from buying new ships, Oslo-based broker RS Platou said in a note to clients.
  • Taiwan allows ship to sail direct to China
  • Pirates fire at ship off Somalia
Strait Talk
  • What's happened to the Maritime Museum?
    AT first sight, it may seem that London, or more broadly the UK, and Singapore are in very different situations as maritime centres, and maritime economies.

Sched Netweb site
  • Swire sells stake in Modern Terminals
  • Vancouver container truck drivers may return to work
  • U-Freight names new general manager in Hong Kong
  • AADA to introduce peak season surcharge in September
  • NY World Trade Centre transportation hub project gets nod
  • UPS drivers in Asia receive new wireless computers
  • Asiana pilots snub carrier's offer so strike continues
  • Eva receives new plane
  • Emirates to launch second daily non-stop service to New York
  • Envirotainer begins container leasing and cold management service in Japan

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CP Ships confirms talks about possible transaction
  • Direct Logistics opens branch office in China
  • Far Shipping launches service between Chennai & Jebel Ali
  • Containers pile up at JNP, Mumbai Port
  • Paradip Port feels the rain pain
  • Chennai Port sets new pellet loading record
  • CONCOR suspends services between ICD-Nagpur & JNP/DRT/Mumbai Port
  • CONCOR's ICD-Mandideep (Bhopal) to start operations this month
  • ... in talks to transport cars

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 2, 2005
  • Constellation Energy 's Smith elected to Ryder Systems board
  • More cargo in Malta Freeport
  • Air Canada to serve Delhi via Zurich
  • Sernam sold to directors
  • UPS takes over Lynx Express

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 2, 2005
  • Tallink orders at Aker
  • Japanese Leonhardt & Blumberg protest
  • Qatar Petroleum in US$2.9bn LNG spending spree
  • Box boom boosts Rotterdam
  • Mitropoulos lays foundation stone for Egyptian LNG centre

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 2, 2005
  • Aker Yards wins Ropax order
  • Qatar on LNG ship spending spree
  • MAN B&W broadens LNG diesel propulsion options
  • Awilco Offshore orders second rig at Keppel

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Joint War Committee urged to review Malacca terror risk status
    MALAYSIA, Singapore and Indonesia called on the Joint War Committee yesterday to review its position on the Malacca Strait while detailing their response to the security threat on the waterway.
  • Brussels curbs on P&O Nedlloyd takeover delight UK shippers
    UK SHIPPERS have welcomed the conditions attached by the European Commission to the P&O Nedlloyd takeover .
  • EC highlights problems of enforcing Basel Convention
    THE Basel Convention ban on exporting hazardous waste can be applied to ships only when they become waste in European waters, which rarely happens, according to the European Commission.
  • TOP shelf registration of $250m
    NASDAQ listed TOP Tankers has followed up its recent increase in authorised common stock with a shelf registration for up to $250m with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Ford strike may put brakes on UK ports
    PORTS that handle Ford cars in the UK could be hit by the fall out from a strike involving a logistics contractor to the motor multinational.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 2, 2005
  • Star Cruises to pay ex-shareholders
    A COURT of appeals in Oslo has increased the redemption price minority shareholders in NCL Holding are entitled to after Star Cruises acquired NCLH five years ago
  • Japanese in Prestige protest
    ONE hundred Japanese seafarers, dockers, and union supporters protested against the port call of containership NYK Prestige at Osaka over the weekend
  • Indian monsoon hits ports
    MONSOON rains continue to wreak havoc in the state of Maharashtra on India's west coast, with the ports of Mumbai, Jawaharlal Nehru and Nhava Sheva suffering disruption
  • Energy Bill spurs refinery fears
    US refinery sources predict that the Energy Bill could lead to a sudden drop in capacity next summer and create a spike in demand for imported MTBE-free gasoline
  • Fresh interest in UK repair site
    THERE has been some development in the saga over the Birkenhead, UK, repair site once run by Cammell Laird
  • Asian shippers combat immunity
  • Piracy: Guyana
  • Indian owners split by flag moves
  • French minister backs 'motorways'
  • ebay? ebroker
  • Report reveals misuse of ISPS Code
  • Melbourne protesters go to court
  • Maritrans doubles Jones Act profits
  • Vancouver steps into strike impasse
  • US demands safe intermodal chassis

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 2, 2005
  • Port moves to end Vancouver strike
    Decision by port authority to enforce higher rates for 90 days will send truckers back to work while two sides work on permanent deal.
  • GAO warns on short-sea
  • APL using RFID to track boxes at Port of Los Angeles
  • Virginia box volume booms
  • U.S. loses lumber ruling
  • UPS: China top priority
  • Money for Va.-Ohio stacktrain
  • Japan targets U.S. steel
  • Delay for United re-org
  • Union Pacific revives merger colors

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 2, 2005
  • Vancouver trucking firms balk at port solution
    A bold attempt by Vancouver Port to get 1,200 striking truckers back to work has won only partial support from trucking firms, leaving the six-week old conflict still largely unresolved.
  • Another shareholder withdraws from Kwai Chung
    Hong Kong saw another conglomerate withdrawing from Kwai Chung Port when Swire Pacific announced that it had sold its minority share in Modern Terminals (MTL).
  • In demand Slovakian railfreight group is up for sale
  • Concor seeks JV for container berth at Chennai
  • China abolishes textile export tariffs
  • New tonnage lifts RCL growth
  • SIPG sets new monthly throughput record
  • FEFC sets Amsterdam THC
  • Co-ordination needed for NW Russia investment, says rail head
  • SITC and Gold Star Line to add Inchon to CPX
  • 'Mercury' train sets date for scheduled departures
  • FTA backs EC over AP Moeller's PONL acquisition
  • Rotterdam incorrectly reported growth, reveals port spokesman
  • Port of Los Angeles H1 spreadsheet error

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 2, 2005
  • MC profits rise
    Result bumped up by ship sales, though company cuts operating expenses.
  • Strikes bite Finnlines
    Higher bunker costs and labour troubles cut profit of ro-ro operator by two thirds.
  • Maritrans posts record results
    Jonathan Whitworth is mum on a rumoured order for three big ATB tankers.
  • Sabine Eagle flies again
    Maritrans has chartered a single-skin US-flag tanker from Fairfield-Maxwell until its drop-dead date.
  • Heat turned up on L&B
    Pressure grows on German owner to sign crew agreements as NYK Prestige targeted.
  • It's a lottery for RCCL
    Cruise line will hold sweepstake for bond repurchase after trustee gets it wrong.
  • GO Carriers meets its Public
    Ship arrives late, but with compensation, for Vassilis Vintiadis' London listed operation.
  • Reckless owner penalised
    New Zealand court upholds landmark penalty against failed German entrepreneur.
  • Cosco Corp on a roll
    Newly enlarged repair and bulk group reports another strong set of results.
  • Diana sees profits jump 60%
    Bigger fleet helps recently-listed Greek owner ramp up profits as Clio goes out on another short fix.
  • Light lift for Dockwise
    Dutch heavy transport specialist faces lighter than air challenge.
  • TOP eyes fresh funds
    Evangelos Pistiolis' tanker firm files $250m shelf registration with US regulatory authorities.
  • Sumitomo sees improvement
    Less tax plus reductions in costs help Japanese shipbuilder to modest first quarter increase.
  • Seacor inks MR tanker sales
    Seabulk parent confirms Seabulk Trust and Seabulk Reliant have gone to two separate owners.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 2, 2005
  • British shippers back EC conditions for Maersk-P&O Nedlloyd takeover
  • GAO: Short-sea shipping worth more study
  • NYK to open Russian office
  • China summit to be held November
  • "K" Line to open 17th China office
  • Airbus names Eccleston North American CEO
  • Continental Airlines' July cargo down 1.2%
  • American Airlines Cargo adds online advance shipment booking tool
  • North American Airlines to end Hawaii flights
  • CP Railway to cut 10 low-volume branch lines
  • CITA delays more China quota decisions, accepts new petitions
  • Ford Motor Co. fined $20 million by trade court
  • Japan hits U.S. steel imports with 15 percent tariffs
  • USDA revises quality standards for domestic, imported peanuts
  • Exel opens office in Uruguay for "South Cone" business
  • U-Freight names Wong, Tomonaga to posts in Hong Kong, Japan
  • Masters to head USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service
  • Vancouver implements interim licenses for container truckers
  • Port of Rotterdam boosts box traffic, gains share

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 2, 2005
  • Yet an order to Aker Finnyards
    Brittany Ferries has ordered a ro-pax ferry from Aker Finnyards. The 2,200 lane metre vessel has 120 cabins. The ...
  • Chief engineer sentenced for oil spill
    A Danish citizen that served as chief engineer on the LPG-tanker "Jane Mærsk" has been given a conditional sentence ...
  • 15 per cent container growth in Rotterdam
    Container throughput in Rotterdam reached 2.4 million TEUs in the first half of 2005, up by 15 per cent compared ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 2, 2005
  • Transmontaigne acquisition deal gets green light
    Transmontaigne's purchase of US petroleum products company Radcliff/Economy Marine Services sees Florida's largest bunker supplier expand its terminal and barge capacity in US Gulf.
  • Panama bunker forum dubbed a 'big success'
    Bunker industry forum considers operational and supply issues in Panama as the market looks forward to improving infrastructure.
  • Peru: New details for Van Oil SA
  • Rotterdam H1 figures show solid growth for oil products trade
    The Port of Rotterdam handled 185 million tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2005, with exceptional container throughput and solid gains in oil product trade contributing to overall growth.
  • Fujairah: ADNOC tight-lipped about bunker market re-entry
    Despite earlier reports indicating that ADNOC would re-enter the Fujairah bunker market in the second quarter of this year, the company remains tight-lipped about when it will resume operations in key bunkering hub.
  • Asia: Supply overhang compounds European fuel oil glut
    Weak Chinese buying interest and an already heavily supplied Asian market have kept prices depressed and the arbitrage from Europe closed.
  • DNVPS reminds owners of MARPOL pitfalls
    With ship operators still struggling to unravel the demands of MARPOL Annex VI, DNV Petroleum Services issues advice on what to do if a fuel tests above the MARPOL 4.5% sulphur limit.
  • Rotterdam steady at Midday
  • Seacor to establish oil spill response centre in the Gulf
    Fujairah-based Seacor Environmental Services Middle East (SESME) will begin a development programme to setup a fully operational oil spill response centre in the Persian Gulf.
  • Singapore: New details for Standard Oil & Marine Services
  • New King ascends, Saudi pledges oil production
    Saudi Arabia pledges to carry on pumping oil at a reasonable price to satisfy market demand under its new leader King Abdullah.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
At the end of the year Fret SCNF will cease to exist and the activity will be detected by the new companies Hexafret and Technis
St. -Ouen
The deal is aimed at averting the payment of 5.3 billion euros.
Tzitzikostas : At the beginning of my mandate I will present a strategy for European ports
Tzitzikostas : At the beginning of my mandate I will present a strategy for European ports
Brussels
"The competitiveness of the transport sector must be based on sustainability," the European Commission said.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings records record quarterly revenue
Miami
In the July-September period of this year, the group's ships have embarked on 812mila passengers (+ 9.7%)
The intermodal hubs of Melzo and Milan Smistamento will be retaken in the ZLS of the port and retroport of Genoa
Milan
Deliberation approved by the regional junta of Lombardy
It amounts to 39 billion euros per year the public investment needed to decarbonize European transport.
It amounts to 39 billion euros per year the public investment needed to decarbonize European transport.
Brussels
The estimate in a new study of Transport & Environment
The crisis in the Red Sea has caused a hole of six billion dollars in Egypt's coffers
The crisis in the Red Sea has caused a hole of six billion dollars in Egypt's coffers
Cairo / Alexandria
Scali at the Egyptian port of El Dekheila of the services of Vuxx Shipping between China and Russia
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 1.7% percent
Beijing
The only volumes to and from abroad have increased by 5.0%
In the July-September quarter, naval traffic in the Bosphorus Strait grew by 6.4%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 7.1%
DFDS will not acquire the international transport network of Ekol Logistics
Copenhagen / Istanbul
Exchange of allegations : The Danish group claims that certain contract conditions have not been met ; the Turkish company replies that it has received a discount request in the last 24 hours
In the first quarter of this year, traffic in European Union ports fell by -3.2% percent.
In the first quarter of this year, traffic in European Union ports fell by -3.2% percent.
Luxembourg
The only traffic in containers (+ 5.2%) is growing. Still doubts about the figures attributed to Italy
ECSA and T&E are calling for the Clean Industrial Deal to support the energy transition of shipping
Brussels
Among the demands, make ecological naval fuels available in ports
In the July-September quarter, ONE revenue grew by 65.2% percent.
In the July-September quarter, ONE revenue grew by 65.2% percent.
Singapore
The volumes of containers carried by the fleet increased by 6.6%
In the third quarter, the financial and operational results of COSCO were substantially increased.
In the third quarter, the financial and operational results of COSCO were substantially increased.
Shanghai
The volumes of containers carried by the fleet increased by 8.6%
Maersk records glowing quarterly results
Maersk records glowing quarterly results
Copenhagen
A strong performance in the containerized shipping industry has been decided. Also growing terminal and logistics
Confitarma lists actions to increase the contribution of shipping to the Italian System
Naples
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Oltre 420 posizioni aperte in 17 corsi totali, con un tasso di occupazione post diploma di circa il 95% in media
In the third quarter the traffic in goods in Turkish ports decreased by -1.8%
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy have increased by 2.9%
The Court of Appeal in Reggio Calabria gives reason to the AdSP of Gioia Tauro in the litigation that juxtaposes it to the Corap
A litigant remains pending in front of the Court of Cassation
Maersk signs an agreement with Chinese LONGi to supply its own dual-fuel vessels of methanol
Copenhagen
The Danish group already has agreements in place to meet more than 50% percent of its demand for methanol planned for 2027
Royal Caribbean again records financial results and record quarterly operating
Royal Caribbean again records financial results and record quarterly operating
Miami
In the July-September period, revenues increased by 17.4%
The association of European ports is alarmed for the planned reform of EU funding to transport infrastructure
Brussels
Transport policy and transport funding must be based on a European approach.
In the third quarter of this year, the transits of large vessels in the Panama Canal were down -38.3% percent.
In the third quarter of this year, the transits of large vessels in the Panama Canal were down -38.3% percent.
Balboa
-36.9% reduction in the volumes of goods transported through the Central American waterway
CMA CGM associates with Marsa Maroc for the management of a container terminal in the port of Nador
Marseille
Expected an investment of 280 million
Maersk confirms participation in service between Turkey and East Coast USA with scallops in Salerno, Livorno and Tanger Med
Copenhagen
Will be activated on 1st February 2025
Hapag-Lloyd will introduce shots at Italian ports in two services between the Mediterranean and East Coast USA
Hamburg / Haifa
Touches in Genoa, Livorno and Salerno in collaboration with ZIM
In the third quarter the terminals of COSCO Shipping Ports handled 29.1 million containers (+ 4.8%)
Hong Kong
Wan Hai Lines orders eight new container ships from 16,000 teu
Taipei
Committed to South Koreans HD Hyundai Samho and Samsung Heavy Industries
Fincantieri-EDGE agreement for the development of solutions for the underwater needs of military navies
Abu Dhabi / Trieste / Paris
The joint venture Maestral will deal with the design, development and construction of underwater systems
WSC, crucial mandate of new European commissioner for transport to ensure decarbonisation of shipping
Brussels
The shipowner association indicates some other priorities to be addressed
Federagents ready to illustrate to institutions the priorities of Italian ports
Rome
Pessina : available to our know-how to suggest the measures to be taken
Sébastien Romani is the new CEO of Forship Spa
Go Ligure
Subenters to Giuseppe Scognamiglio
Restyling of the landing area of the Cruserists in the port of Catania
Catania
In 2023 the traffic of cruises in the Sicilian stopover increased by 43.7% percent.
Resume work for the completion of the commercial docks of the Milazzo Port
Messina
The realization of 18,000 square metres of new aprons is planned.
In the third quarter, Kalmar's turnover fell by -16% percent.
Helsinki
New orders increased by 6%
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the West Liguria AdSP
Genoa
Ok also at the annual review of the Triennale Operating Plan 2023-2025
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the Central Adriatic System Authority of the Central Adriatic
Ancona
The first crane arrived to make Giammoro's pontile operating near Milazzo.
Messina
Will be installed by end of year
Green light to the forecast budget and the three-year plan of the work of the Eastern Liguria's AdSP
The Spezia
In the first nine months of 2024 the traffic of containers at Spezia grew by 8.1% percent. On 14 and November 15 the event "A Bridge To Africa"
Approved the forecast budget 2025 and the POT 2025-2027 of the AdSP of the Southern Tirreno and Ionian
Joy Tauro
Port of Livorno, seized a 40-pound load of cocaine
Livorno
Tracts under arrest three people
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Northern Tirreno
Livorno
Ok unanimous also at the Triennale Operating Plan 2024-2026
Rail Cargo Group activates a rail service between Belgrade and the port of Rijeka
Vienna
Two weekly rotations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
HHLA reaps upward forecasts for the full financial year 2024
Hamburg
Also expected to be a slight increase in the volumes of container traffic handled by port terminals
In the third quarter, the revenues of COSCO Shipping Ports grew 11.2%
Hong Kong
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 5.8%
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Sardinia Sea
Cagliari
Also free from the three-year programme of works
Savino Del Bene has acquired the Seabridge Transport in Hamburg
Hamburg / Florence
The company was already acting as the administrative headquarters for the German operations of the Italian group.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by 14.0% percent.
Tirana
In the first nine months of this year, the increase was 14.3%
In 2026, for the first time, MSC Cruciere ships will reach Alaska
Geneva
"MSC Poetry" will carry out weekly itineraries from Seattle
COSCO Shipping Lines orders six new container ships from 13,600 teu to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Shanghai
They will be taken in delivery by 2027
Wärtsilä records a robust uptickdown in quarterly turnover
Helsinki
In the July-September period, the value of new orders rose by 1% percent.
Unified concession for formal act for the Intergroup terminal in Gaeta port
Cyvitavecchia
Has a duration of 12 years
Arrive in the port of Gioia Tauro the last two of the 13 new quay cranes of the MCT
Joy Tauro
They can work on capacity container carriers up to 25mila teu
Assologistic has published a practical guide to customs reform
Milan
Illustrated and analyzed the novelties and critiques of the new legislative plant
In the third quarter, shipping containers in Spanish ports increased by 9.9% percent.
Transhipment traffic grew by 13.2% percent, the import-export trade of 6.4% percent.
USB Mare and Porti criticizes the agreement for the renewal of the contract of port workers
Rome
Signed the voluntary agreement "Ancona blue agreement"
Ancona
The aim is to reduce the impact of emissions from cruise ships, ro-ro and ferries that climb the dorsal port.
Italian Coast Guard and the Italian Academy of Mercantile Academy in support of the Maritime Administration of Ukraine
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
On Friday, the public assembly of Federagents will be held in Rome.
Rome
The Federation celebrates the 75 years since its founding
Spediporto has organized a two-day trip on the Green Logistic Valley and Italy-China trade
Genoa
It is scheduled on 22 and October 23
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Argentina enfrenta tarifas portuarias hasta 500% más altas que otros países de la región
(Pescare)
Russia and India join forces in the Arctic, leaving China aside
(News.Az)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Fincantieri opens in San Francisco a center for the development of dual-use technologies applicable both in civilian and military sectors
Trieste / San Francisco
It is housed at the Mind the Bridge Innovation Center
Japan's MHI-MME initiates a license agreement with Chinese Jiangsu Masada
Nagasaki
The aim is the development of the production and sale in China of turbochargers for two-stroke marine engines
By November the ownership of the Victory Shipyard will go to CNV
Venice
Mantovan (Veneto Region) : A new trade union agreement will be built that will cover the 48 workers in organic
In the third quarter, the commercial activity and financial performance of Konecranes grew
Helsinki
The value of new orders for the supply of port means increased by 44.1%
In 2025, a 3.9% increase in cruising traffic in Adriatic ports is expected
Ravenna
Responses Tourism believes that the traffic of ferries, catamarans and aliscafi will record further slight growth
COSCO Shipping Ports acquires stakes in the two port terminals of Hutchison Ports in Laem Chabang
Hong Kong
Investment of 110 million
GNV has taken delivery of the new ferry GNV Polaris
Genoa
First of four new ro-pax units built in China, it will enter service by January
John Xylas will be the new president of Intercargo.
John Xylas will be the new president of Intercargo.
London
He will subordinate to Dimitrios Fafalios, who has been named honorary president
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