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August 23, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Australia's Toll group in A$4.9b bid for Patrick
    AUSTRALIA's largest land transport group, Toll Holdings Ltd, made a hostile A$4.9 billion bid for port operator Patrick Corp to boost its rail, road transport and air freight businesses.
  • Call for urgent review of Malacca Strait risk assessment
    AN 'urgent and thorough' review of the risk assessment of the Malacca Strait by London marine underwriters is needed, said the Federation of Asean Shipowners' Associations following the underwriters' refusal to back down on the issue last week.

Sched Netweb site
  • CP Ships accepts TUI's US$2b cash offer
  • Shallow dip forecast for box trade in 2006: report
  • MISC explores link with foreign lines
  • US trucking industry in danger of infiltration by terrorists: consultant
  • BAX Global appoints new corporate director in India
  • Northwest to keep flying despite mechanics strike
  • Indian airlines looking for international tie-ups
  • Arabian Airlines gains IATA security certification

Exim Indiaweb site
  • TUI AG offers to buy CP Ships for $ 2 bn
  • Insurers maintain high-risk grading on Malacca Strait
  • ABG Shipyard takes IPO route to raise funds
  • Shipping industry apprehensive about Admiralty Bill
  • BIMCO's 14th Masterclass Workshop on Nov. 2-4
  • Enticed by Indian leather goods, MNCs eyeing stake in manufacturing cos
  • Garment fair nets Rs 325-cr. business deals
  • Sethusamudram dredging works evoke excellent response from bidders
  • MoS clears decks for TPT's 2nd box terminal
  • Gujarat govt sounds British Gas, IOC on development of 2 LNG terminals
  • Scrap discharge record set by Vizag Seaport
  • Vizhinjam port project draws just 2 bidders
  • Forex reserves up by $ 2,037 million to $ 1,42,637 million
  • India can gain $ 40-60 bn annually from outsourcing-UNCTAD
  • Anti-dumping duty on PTFE from China mooted
  • Textile Committee to figure it out
  • Most SMEs on expansion track, finds CII survey
  • Ficci lays out agenda for tax laws review
  • Over a billion flows into forex kitty
  • Investors see roadblocks in draft BOT pact

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 22, 2005
  • A. P Møller'Mærsk reorganises executive team after PONL acquisition
  • Tui/Hapag-Lloyd to acquire CP Ships
  • PortGround takes on ramp handling for DHL in Leipzig
  • Fréjus tunnel reopens ahead of schedule
  • Schenker wins logistics tender from Metro for the Ukraine

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 22, 2005
  • IPBCC announces rate increase
  • Camillo Eitzen & Co sees profits drop
  • Golden Ocean enjoys good second quarter
  • Asian shipowners disappointed with war risk meeting

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 22, 2005
  • ASL to expand Batam and Singapore shipyards

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2005
  • CP Ships' board backs buyout offer
  • Western states set record for lumber production during year
  • Portland Women's Shipping Club calling for Boss of the Year nominations
  • Department of Transportation lays down new trucker rules
  • Tall Ship LADY WASHINGTON stops in Everett for public tours

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Tui trumps rival bids for CP Ships but CMA CGM may yet up ante
    GERMAN container line Hapag-Lloyd has pulled off a stunning coup after topping rival bids for CP Ships with an offer that values the UK-headquartered company at $2.3bn.
  • Toll confirms hostile bid for Patrick - then gets rejected
    AUSTRALIAN logistics group Toll Holdings has confirmed a A$4.6bn (US$3.5bn) hostile cash and scrip offer for Patrick Corp, just days after calling initial reports of the bid "old news", write Rob McKay and Lloyd's List DCN.
  • NYK-Lauritzen reefer merger approved
    JAPAN'S NYK and Denmark's J Lauritzen have received the go-ahead to merge their refrigerated cargo activities, writes Janet Porter.
  • New talk shop marks closer co-operation between Lloyd's and the company market
    CLOSER ties in London between Lloyd's and the company market ' once renowned for their mutual indifference ' deepened yesterday with the creation of a joint marine claims talk shop.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 22, 2005
  • Hapag parent wins CP Ships
    TUI AG, the parent of German container line Hapag-Lloyd, has agreed a Euro1.7Bn ($2Bn) takeover deal with CP Ships
  • Shell out of Venezuela gas
    VENEZUELA has confirmed that Royal Dutch Shell will not be a partner in its $2.7Bn Mariscal Sucre natural gas project, ending years of negotiations
  • Ecuador truce declared
    ECUADOR'S oil production rebounded yesterday after an end to protests that had severely disrupted exports last week
  • Lakes ferry 'curse' continues
    THE Great Lakes fast ferry Spirit of Ontario has experienced yet another mishap, crashing into the Toronto terminal in Canada while under the control of a master trainee
  • New bill to hit Indian breakers
    SHIPBREAKERS in India are protesting against the newly proposed Admiralty Bill 2005 which amends admiralty jurisdiction of courts and ship arrest, detention and sale rules
  • Hamburg applauds Hapag deal
    HAMBURG state government has welcomed the planned takeover of CP Ships by Hapag Lloyd's parent TUI
  • Tokyo MoU looks to operations
  • Trindad blast: 'Human error'
  • Toll bids for Patrick
  • India takes 1.25M tonnes of LNG
  • GE Shipping denies split rumours
  • French coast guard too expensive

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 22, 2005
  • Hapag-Lloyd parent to buy CP Ships
    TUI, Germany's largest tourism company, agrees to $2.1 billion cash deal that will create world's fifth-largest container carrier.
  • July warms to West Coast imports
  • NOL volumes rise
  • Security fee for New York terminals
  • Customs tests FTZ e-reportng
  • Northwest flying despite strike
  • New hours-of-service rules issued
  • China Shipping profit rises
  • NYK, Lauritzen merge reefers
  • Panama Canal waits decline

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 22, 2005
  • Offer to CP Ships likely trumps other bidders, says Canadian bank
    National Bank Financial (NBF) today said the US$2.3bn offer from Germany's TUI AG for CP Ships likely trumps any other bidders who have been lurking in the weeds.
  • Toll in hostile bid for Patrick
    Australia's leading broad-spectrum transport group, Toll Holdings, has launched a A$4.6bn (US3.45bn) takeover bid for the nation's number two, Patrick Corporation.
  • HK Port efficiency beats China cost gap, says shipper
  • HK shippers say documentation charge hike unreasonable
  • TUI swoop for CP Ships
  • APL sees revenue/FEU hit 13-year peak
  • Russian Railways confirm $1.22bn rouble-only bond issue
  • India and Pakistan to review shipping protocol
  • Dubai Port Phase I expansion begins

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 22, 2005
  • Hapag's Hanseatic holed
    German passengers are being flown home after a cruiseship grounded off Spitzbergen.
  • CSCL keeps it coming
    China Shipping Group's boxship unit builds first half profit on back of bigger volumes.
  • Bogazzi buys out V.Ships
    Italian owner's Navalmar takes sole control of New York-listed MC Shipping.
  • Can Gio can go
    Vietnamese cargoship held in Tanzania for more than a year is on its way home.
  • NYK, Lauritzen get green light
    Japanese and Danish owners' reefer tie-up cleared by European Union.
  • TUI shares slide
    German group's stock price takes a dip in early Monday trading, in reaction to CP Ships takeover bid.
  • MBC milks second-hand market
    Six ship sales send Malaysian owner's profit soaring in first six months.
  • Taiwan Navigation rises again
    Taiwanese bulker and tanker player builds profit once more in first half.
  • ABG files for offering
    Indian shipbuilder outlines plan for IPO as it seeks to boost capacity.
  • Toll bids for Patrick
    Australian logistics and transportation group makes $3.5bn unsolicited bid for domestic rival.
  • Take the money
    CP Ships' board of directors have recommended that shareholders accept TUI's $2bn offer.
  • Aussies arrest livestock ship
    Authorities in Adelaide hold Mawashi Al-Gasseem over alleged $600,000 in unpaid debts.
  • SSC sells VLCC stake
    Singapore Shipping Corp has sold its 20% stake in the MOL single-hulled Bright Artemis.
  • ASL plans to expand
    Singapore firm plans to introduce capesize drydock to Batam facility plus infrastructure investments.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2005
  • CP Ships agrees to TUI's $2.3 billion offer
  • MISC's pre-tax profit down 5%
  • China Shipping adds calls at Halifax, Miami
  • Asian ship owners disappointed with Malacca Strait ruling
  • Maritime attorney Fred Fisher dies in California
  • TNT adds 757 to Western Europe route
  • Freightliner takes delivery of all-new box handling equipment fleet
  • Hong Kong shippers protest $125 documentation fee
  • PWC Logistics wins third U.S. military contract in three months
  • Ensenda names Smith CEO
  • PMSA lauds California legislature for passing SECA resolution
  • Dubai Ports starts Jebel Ali expansion project
  • Bristol Port Co. orders post-Panamax crane from Kalmar

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 22, 2005
  • New European container gigant formed
    German TUI has launched an offer worth USD 2.3 billion for Canadian CP Ships. The deal includes assumption of net ...
  • The EU Commission gives green light to reefer merger
    The EU Commission has approved the merger of Lauritzen Cool's and NYK Reefers' reefer activities. The new company, owned on ...
  • Fjord Line suffers from competition
    Bergen-based passenger ferry operator Fjord Line is increasingly exposed to competition from Color Line to Denmark and generally from ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 22, 2005
  • Panama prices close gap on Houston
    Prices in Panama softened today with suppliers shrugging off reports of tight avails on the Caribbean coast.
  • US markets firm to record levels
    Bunker markets quiet in the US, but tight avails see New York prices at record levels.
  • DMCC: Newly appointed Energy Director forging industry links
    Newly appointed energy director to develop regional market and product development for the energy sector, including a fuel oil futures contract on the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange.
  • Ventspils: Bunkering resumes after extended barge absence
    Normal supply capacity resumes but annual sales volume could suffer.
  • Few fixtures despite open arb, record high Asian prices
    Despite benchmark fuel oil prices in Asia reaching record highs and the opening of the arbitrage window from Europe, Asia-bound fixtures remain few and far between.
  • Shipping lines introduce US to Asia fuel surcharges
    Surcharges only partially successful in defraying extra fuel costs.
  • Rotterdam firm this afternoon
  • Japan: Poor demand hits bunker market
    Poor bunker demand has hit the Japanese market and several bunker traders report zero enquiries.
  • Lanka IOC explores bunkering services off Trincomalee
    Lanka IOC confident Trincomalee can be developed into a regional bunkering hub.

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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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