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BRIEFS
May 4, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA Int'l makes fresh foray into Indian port market
    PSA International has made another foray into India - this time for the northern port of Kandla and via its Italian terminal venture, Voltri Terminal Europa.
  • Kuwait invites bids for US$2b mega-port project
    EYEING a slice of the expected rise in container cargo movements in the region, Kuwait is the latest country to jump on the mega-container port bandwagon with the acceptance of bids for the first phase of a US$2 billion project.
  • Liner industry expected to steam ahead
    THE liner shipping industry is on a roll. Ocean carriers are currently enjoying a boom, which started towards the end of 2002, when a shift of manufacturing to China - initially from North America and then Europe - produced double-digit growth in cargo volumes and with it, a rise in what shipping lines could charge their customers.
  • NOL box volume up 11% in four weeks to April 8
  • Greek navy probing incident on Norwegian vessel

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL MD warns of higher freight rates on the horizon
  • Kuehne + Nagel is tops in logistics: chairman
  • NYK trains Chinese cadets for life out at sea
  • Fedex says costs are pushing up freight charges in US
  • TT Club Australia agent moves to new office
  • TNT receives logistics, road haulier gongs
  • Japanese carrier ships 600-TEU of aid supplies to tsunami victims
  • Cathay Pacific freighter conversion underway
  • China Southern boosts frequency of Singapore-Guangzhou service
  • Alaska Airlines able to cut pilots wages: arbitrator

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ACL to launch PIX service
  • MPs' panel wants coastal vessels to come under tonnage tax
  • Nile Dutch Africa Line appoints Ahlers India as general agent in India
  • DGS directs PSCOs to detain only 'substantially substandard' ships
  • Burgeoning Chinese economy helps Indian shipping cos earn more
  • Efforts under way to develop modern, model port within Mormugao Port
  • VSPL registers single-day unloading record
  • Logistics providers to make inroads into the dragon's domain
  • FIF reaffirms resolve to withdraw support to A. P. Moller Group
  • Duty drawback rates to cover 2,620 products
  • A billion dollars more in forex kitty
  • Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill
  • PM constitutes Trade & Economic Relations Committee
  • SEZ units may get I-T exemption
  • Pakistan sub-committee declares Gwadar tax-free zone for 30 years

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • Lubrizol corporation posts 29% net income growth for Q1
    Lubricants additives supplier shows solid growth through the first quarter despite higher raw material costs and lower shipment volume.
  • No spill reported after detained ro-ro vessel runs aground
  • Rotterdam: Prompt enquiries carry large premium
  • PTP bunker terminal operator acquires four shipping companies
    Sumatec Resources consolidates its position in the bunker market at Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas with the acquisition of four coastal tanker operators in a move that may ward off potential competitors.
  • Fuel Cell power for ships may prove viable
    As the shipping industry faces increasingly stringent emission regulations around the world, new technology is being developed that offers huge environmental benefits. Speaking at the International Bunker Conference in Rotterdam, W'rtsil' proposed that fuel cells can become a viable power source for ships.
  • Port of Fujairah thrives on active bunkering market
    Fujairah's burgeoning bunker market attracts major companies to set up ship building and repair centre in the region.
  • Singapore: MPA confirms appointment
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore officially announced today the new Head of Marine Services Department.
  • OPEC: No immediate need to raise oil output
    OPEC president said yesterday that oil production level was already above the official quota and there was no immediate need to pump more oil.
  • Oil tanker rates likely to fall again
    Oil tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East to refineries worldwide are expected to fall again for a second week.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • Woodfield selects Network Enterprise software
  • Germany: EUR 2 billion for transport infrastructure
  • Gefco: cross-docking logistics for PSA Peugeot Citroën in Slovakia
  • Antwerp/Rotterdam: long waits for container barges
  • Lufthansa offers daily non-stop Munich-Washington flights
  • Aberdeen reports record growth in 2004
  • NOL appoints deputy president

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • ESPO: "EC could harm port investment"
  • MOL exec says shippers will pay more
  • Seatrade buys 15 reefers
  • London Club highlights access way dangers
  • BV extends Health Onboard management programme

Marine Logweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • U.S. Shipping Partners reports increased income
  • ChevronTexaco orders two LNG carriers
  • Adriatic offshore LNG terminal plans move head
  • Panama Canal gets tougher on on-deck container counts
  • Tougher maritime terror treaties on the way

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • ChevronTexaco orders LNG pair against 'planned growth'
    CHEVRONTEXACO has announced that it has ordered two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from Samsung Heavy Industries of South Korea to support the planned growth in the company's LNG business.
  • ChevronTexaco in Samsung $384m double gas carrier deal
    CHEVRONTEXACO, the second largest US oil major, yesterday confirmed it had ordered two 154,800 cu m liquefied natural gas carriers at Samsung Heavy Industries of South Korea in a deal priced by the shipyard at $384.2m.
  • Libya enters big league with Shell LNG export pact
    LIBYA's ambition to reclaim a more prominent place at the table of liquefied natural gas exporters is set to become a reality following a deal with Shell.
  • Carnival Liberty is put through its paces
    CARNIVAL Cruise Lines' new 110,000-ton Carnival Liberty is shown here in the Adriatic Sea during ongoing sea trials.
  • Scandlines acts to halt scrapping
    BALTIC ferry company Scandlines is reported to be trying to stop its two former ferries from being scrapped in India.
  • Master's mistake sets off Greek piracy alert
    A SHIP master's gaffe was responsible for triggering a hijack alert off the Peloponnese on Monday afternoon, Greece's ministry of merchant marine has said.
  • Koreans lift the lid on coatings crisis
    Korean shipbuilders have appealed for more time to consider the economic and practical implications of measures which will specify the performance standards of protective coatings for ballast tank spaces in double-hulled ships.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • California backs Baja plan
    PLANS to build a new container port on Mexico's Baja peninsula are being welcomed in Southern California by industry insiders who say there is plenty of cargo to go around
  • Nice little earner from Stelios
    EASYCRUISE will break even in three years and become profitable in five, and there are no plans at present for a second ship, says Stelios Haji-Ioannou
  • Carriers seek US relief
    THE strain on US inland transport services has spurred international carriers to seek government support, but it is unclear whether anyone is listening
  • Hapag-Lloyd trims management
  • 'Huge potential' for UK cruising
  • Hamburg box focus slammed
  • AP Moller controls 47% of Pipavav
  • Norovirus outbreak redefined
  • Spanish LNG ventures combine
  • Atlantic carriers, shippers clash
  • Boundary links to boost Hong Kong
  • One killed as ferry, launch collide

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • No illusion: LA-Long Beach all clear
  • Big box ship orders slow
  • Royster to lead Port of Baltimore
  • U.S., EU push for Doha progress
  • Panama Canal tonnage up
  • Indian port adds box terminal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • Mandelson calls for feasibility study on EU-ASEAN trade agreement
    European Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson has called for a feasibility study of an EU-Association of SouthEast Asian Nations (ASEAN) trade-agreement, stressing the EU's need to co-operate with Asia.
  • Revised MSC Capricorn service debuts
  • HMM weighs into Samudera-Evergreen service
  • Deadline nears for Australian Customs makeover
  • Cosco orders four more 10,000TEU giants
  • Railion brand rolls south into Italy
  • APMM Group increases share at Pipavav after ownership restructure
  • Oakland radiation detectors up and running
  • Dutch NVO to make Impect with 45ft multifunctional containers
  • Rotterdam accommodates largest container-vessel
  • NYK opens NYK Logistics UK organisation

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • Hess ships in first public profit
    New York-listed US Shipping Partners back in the black after previous quarter's loss.
  • Silja lines up ro-paxes
    Aker Finnyards to build duo for Finnish ferry operator modernising its fleet.
  • Bharati on the rise
    Busier Indian shipbuilder more than quadruples earnings in year to 31 March.
  • Yard deal spins cash for Cosco
    Profits soar for Singapore-listed bulk owner as it expands shipyard empire.
  • Solvang soars
    But Norwegian gas carrier owner reliant on financial items to boost profit in first quarter.
  • BC Ferries boss sued
    Canadian shipyard union chief takes David Hahn to court over verbal attacks.
  • Profits double for Q-Ship
    Doha operator on track to trounce last year's record result.
  • Expansion pays for Varun
    Indian tanker and gas carrier owner builds profit on back of bigger fleet.
  • Neglected Emma grounds
    Cargoship detained for 15 months in Canada gashes hull after breaking mooring line.
  • Humpuss bumps up profit
    Indonesian tanker owner racks up first quarter improvements in earnings and revenues.
  • Earnings surge at Evergreen
    Taiwanese liner giant sees first quarter net income jump 52% on increased demand from US market.
  • Taca plans rate rise
    Container conference announces new round of increases for westbound transatlantic cargoes.
  • Bluebridge back in the spotlight
    One person killed and another injured after ferry already under investigation collides with boat.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • MarAd opens VISA enrollment
  • After capacity cuts, rates rise on Europe/Canada route
  • COSCO orders four more 10,000-TEU ships
  • Nordana switches Spain calls
  • Hyundai jumps Far East/India services
  • Coast Guard will impose entry conditions on certain ships
  • Regional Container Lines appoints Mitsui-Soko as Japan agent
  • American Airlines joins Unisys' cargo portal
  • Delta starts daily non-stop New York/Berlin flights
  • Continental Airlines' cargo drops 4% in April
  • BNSF to acquire Core railroad line for $41.64 million
  • New USTR chief in Paris for global trade meetings
  • USDA meeting to cover proposed new import category for nursery stock
  • European port lobby proposes dropping "self-handling" proposal
  • CN doubles new Prince Rupert terminal contribution
  • Port of New York and New Jersey opens 45-foot channels
  • Delaware port signs 5-year agreement with Chilean fruit importer

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • Silja and Aker signs LoI for ropaxes
    Silja Line and Aker Finnyards have signed a Letter of Intent covering two ropax vessels. An order is worth EUR ...
  • Inadvertant distress signal from Norwegian vessel
    Norwegian cement carrier KCL "Banner" sent out a distress signal by mistake on Monday off Greece leading the Greek Coast ...
  • Passengers on forced cruise
    Twelve passengers on Smyril Line's MS 'Norr'na' were more or less forced to take an extra cruise to Shetland, the ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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