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March 22, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Pirates release kidnapped Japanese tugboat crew
    PIRATES have released three sailors, two Japanese and one Filipino, kidnapped a week ago in the busy shipping lane between Malaysia and Indonesia, Japan's Foreign Ministry said yesterday.
  • Steam rises over Aussie coal export bottlenecks
    TWENTY-three ships sit off Australia's Port Waratah, the world's largest coal export port, while further to the north another 40 are queued up at Dalrymple Bay as rail wagons bring in coal from mines.
  • Salvors may block aid to vessels over EU stand
    A salvors' group has warned that it may hold back from intervening in EU waters if there is a potential pollution incident, following the European Parliament's recent decision in favour of criminalising marine accidents.
  • Titan Petrochem buys 2 tankers for US$104m
  • Persian Gulf oil tanker rates to rise

Sched Netweb site
  • T S Lines unveils new Japan service
  • Auckland throughput decreases
  • PM to examine `bottlenecks' at Aussie ports
  • Long Beach hires ex-Boeing security chief
  • APM Terminals set to operate Nigerian terminal
  • More can be done to fight maritime terrorism, book says
  • Continental to start China service in mid-June
  • FedEx 3Q net profit surges 53 per cent
  • Dragonair takes delivery of Airbus

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Coscon to make changes in S-E Asia/Europe services
  • Closer maritime ties between India, Belgium explored
  • Major boon for shipping companies
  • Feeder operators roll back congestion surcharge at CCT
  • P&O group to invest $ 1.92 bn in port business over 5 years
  • Fesco launches direct service between Korea & Russia
  • P&O Nedlloyd christens new ship
  • China Shipbuilding delivers 2nd 5,500-TEU vessel to CSAV
  • AADA to raise rates in April
  • Kalmar acquires Netherlands-based port equipment firm
  • US Navy contract for Maersk Line Ltd
  • GTI signs contract with Kalmar for supply of 29 E-One RTGs
  • Bengal Minister holds talks with Baalu on developing deep draught port
  • Export incentives, schemes sought to make deeper inroads into vast Chinese market
  • Chidambaram may abandon move to impose cash withdrawal tax
  • Fieo, CIS nations explore scope to boost trade & investment

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 21, 2005
  • Europe: MEPs favour stricter sulphur limits
    The European Parliament's Environment Committee (EPEC) has voted overwhelmingly in favour of even stricter sulphur contents in shipping fuels.
  • Vopak reveals plans for Algeciras bunkering facilities
    Vopak is undertaking a feasibility study for setting up an independent terminal incorporating bunkering services in Algeciras Bay, which could come into direct competition with a current Algeciras port authority tender for the construction of a bunkering centre.
  • Rotterdam market seen steady at noon
  • Hong Kong supplier adds barge for increased market share
    Another Hong Kong supplier expands fleet with double-hulled barge.
  • Singapore: Oil-related company directors reap huge gains
    The high price tag on crude oil have allowed Singapore oil industry directors and executives to procure handsome gains from exercising their stock options.

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 21, 2005
  • Tele Atlas pioneers navigation maps for Russia
  • Deepening of Scheldt to start in 2007
  • Target Logistics acquires Air Cargo International and Domestic
  • The end for Ökombi?
  • South Winds Cargo introduces daily Iquique freighter service
  • New NVOCC founded in Rouen
  • Changing of the guard at Natco Switzerland

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 21, 2005
  • Pirates release hostages
  • Fisher buys Fender Care
  • Clarkson buys Ferrobulk

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 21, 2005
  • Navy places $10.7 million RIB order
  • Carnival reports record first quarter

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 21, 2005
  • Runaway oil barge grounds near Columbia Bar
  • Marcon sells tug for Western Towboat
  • Schools teaching German benefit from PDX recycling program
  • Port of Tacoma taps Emerson as real estate/development director
  • Odyssey center in Seattle adding new exhibits

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Pirates release kidnapped seafarers
    FIVE seafarers kidnapped by pirates from two different vessels in the Malacca Strait last week have been released, with a ransom paid in at least one case, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
  • Congestion charges upset Asian shippers
    ASIAN shippers have lashed out at congestion surcharges for US west coast ports, demanding that they should be compensated for delays due to port congestion.
  • Talks over changes to oil spill compensation end in stalemate
    DISCUSSION on revisions to the Civil Liability and Fund Conventions covering oil spill compensation have ended in stalemate with states evenly split between those for and against changes, writes Sandra Speares.
  • Connexion by Boeing comes up with aggressive on-demand price package
    MARITIME communications newcomer Connexion by Boeing has announced an aggressive pricing package for the service it plans to launch in the last quarter of this year.
  • Rolls-Royce snaps up £137m support deal
    A SINGLE deal orchestrated by the UK's Ministry of Defence has netted Rolls-Royce Marine a £137m ($260m), 12-year service and support contract covering engines aboard 27 ships operated by four navies.
  • Verdict due on pension shortfall
    A COURT decision on allocating the large deficit of the UK Merchant Navy Officers' Pension Fund among employers is expected to be delivered today, writes Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 21, 2005
  • Carnival bookings offset fuel
    FUEL costs "have spiked up significantly" in recent weeks, according to Carnival Corp, but the impact will be more than offset by very strong booking performance
  • New repair yard coming up in China
    DIVERSIFIED conglomerate China Merchants Group is building a large ship repair facility in Zhizhou Island off Shenzhen in southern China
  • E Europeans distort truck pattern
    EAST European truck drivers have changed the traditional trans-European haulage pattern over the past six to nine months, a ferry operator has claimed
  • Imabari takes struggling Watanabe
    JAPAN'S struggling Watanabe Shipbuilding has been saved from closure by take-over by Imabari, the acquisitive independent group
  • Hamburg to start truck pre-booking
    HAMBURG container terminal operator HHLA plans to introduce an appointment system for trucks to address the bottlenecks at the terminal gates
  • California port eyes navy facility
    HARBOUR officials at Port Hueneme, California, are meeting opposition to their efforts to convert under-used military docks to commercial terminals
  • EC slaps down Gozo kickback
  • Gibraltar plans new cruise terminal
  • Owners to sue weather bureau
  • Jobs lost as Euroferrys flags out
  • Maasvlakte 2 delays confirmed
  • Seatrans tanker held for polluting
  • Ferryways to expand from Ipswich
  • Chantiers cuts back
  • Crew released unharmed

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 21, 2005
  • Grand Alliance to call Port of Amsterdam
    Ceres terminal, without tenant since it was built five years ago, about to land its first regular shipping service.
  • Bulk shipments power N.C. port gains
  • Rail intermodal up 10%
  • Tonnage mark at Panama Canal
  • W. Wilhelmsen to Mid-East
  • IPO buoys Diana Shipping
  • German logistics buy for D. Post
  • Customs' Browning joins S&TTAS
  • U.S. school aids Algeria security

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 21, 2005
  • Bottlenecks and draught in Yangtze River limits growth
    Shanghai Port Container Company (SPCC) said the lack of container terminal handling capacity and deepwater ports in the Yangtze River region has remained a problem for the company's development.
  • China/Europe rail link hailed a success
  • Far sighted Rhenus offer shortsea option to customers
  • Low tariff feeder and transhipment dents MTL profits
  • Hanjin February freight index up
  • DPI in Cochin resolves outstanding labour issues
  • Inchon container throughput up 4%
  • Kalmar establishes Shekou training centre

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 21, 2005
  • Full wind for Imarex
    Shares in Oslo based freight futures exchange are 23 times oversubscribed.
  • Carnival cruises to record opening
    US cruiseship giant posts highest ever first quarter earnings as fleet grows and ticket prices rise.
  • Brostrom sells Bro Tony
    Disposal takes Swedish tanker owner out of European small chemical carrier sector.
  • Titan buy two VLCCs
    Hong Kong petrochemical group splashes out $104m on World-Wide tankers.
  • Hellenic Seaways spots gap
    Greek ferry operator deploys highspeed ferry to Crete after Blue Star pulls ship.
  • Tanker seized in Georgia
    Coast Guard arrests Volgotanker ship after it lowered boat in restricted area off Adzharia.
  • Aker makes it four
    Thien & Heyenga confirms outstanding vessels to lift order package to $158m.
  • Navibulgar sets record
    Bulgarian national owner racked up biggest ever profit last year, ahead of sell-off.
  • Tug crew freed
    Japanese captain and two crewmen released by Malacca Strait pirates off Thailand
  • Net fall for Forth Ports
    UK terminals group's earnings dip in 2004, although second-half comeback was strong.
  • Double for Vietnamese yard
    Bao Tin in Ho Chi Minh City has won an order for two small cargoships.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 21, 2005
  • Seaboard Marine's operating income rises 11-fold
  • Horizon Lines increases U.S./Puerto Rico rates
  • Jacob joins PMSA
  • INTTRA appoints Schoeman African sales director
  • Rickmers' collision ship anchors near Shanghai
  • Hamburg Sud moves San Francisco office
  • U.S. blames EU for reneging on aircraft subsidy talks
  • DOT approves China rights for Continental
  • Grupo TFM claim rejected
  • New and improved Tecate checkpoint ready to handle more traffic
  • Pacer Distribution Services appoints three executives
  • CBP seeks ACE assessment
  • Web site to provide ACE news
  • Sea Box provides prototype containers to U.S. military unit
  • Port Manatee to build warehouse

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 21, 2005
  • Fosen begins work on Stena RoPax vessels
    Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder (FMV) has began work on the superstructures for the two new ro-ro vessels to be delivered ...
  • Positive start for B&N ' considers sale of Transbulk
    Swedish shipowner B&N Nordsjöfrakt's divisions Transatlantic Services and European Services has started the new year according to plan, said ...

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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
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
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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