testata inforMARE
Cerca
22 November 2024 - Year XXVIII
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
00:50 GMT+1
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
April 28, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New Malaysian coast guard to start patrolling in June
    MALAYSIA's new coast guard will hit the water in June, just as pirates in the region began staging increasingly daring attacks, including a hijacking and bungled million-dollar-cargo theft over the weekend.
  • M'sia warns private armed escorts
    ANY ship providing private armed escort services to merchant vessels in the pirate-infested Malacca Strait will be detained, a top Malaysian security official said in remarks published yesterday.
  • Canada port gets go-ahead for new C$530m terminal
    CANADA has given the go-ahead for a new C$530 million container terminal at its northern-most port city of Prince Rupert, as container terminals up and down the lengthy North American coastline literally burst at the seams with surging Asian imports.
  • Asian dry bulk rates dip to 3-month low

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA-CGM doubles profit in 2004
  • Sinotrans, Wan Hai to launch China-Taiwan services
  • Anti-terror measures pay cargo crime dividend, says TT Club
  • Mandelson reaffirms EU support for Asean
  • PHA commission delivers Bayport, environmental, real estate matters
  • MOL to expand Japan-Thailand service to 3rd loop
  • OOCL to establish office in Italy
  • DFDS Transport acquires Haring Aircargo
  • Saudi Arabian Airlines orders Embraers
  • QantasLink expands Canberra services
  • Hactl wins International Transport Award

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India & Montenegro to identify areas for maritime cooperation
  • Steering group formulating cruise tourism policy'Minister
  • Used Aframax tanker joins Mercator fleet
  • Ginger exports total 13,000 tonnes in 2004-05
  • US not to impose anti-dumping duty on Indian PET
  • Handicrafts exports register 25 pc growth in 2004-05
  • Seminar speakers suggest wider role for TAMP
  • Bombay Natural History Society seeks detailed studies on Sethusamudram project
  • Rail, road link sought to improve Chennai Port's performance
  • 10 pc capital subsidy scheme for textile processors may be notified by May
  • Maharashtra seeks Centre's nod to export 17.5 lakh bales of cotton
  • 12.5 pc VAT on sale of DEPB licences likely
  • Exim Bank makes Rs 258-cr. profit in 2004-05
  • Kamal Nath releases book in Hindi dealing with international business
  • Fieo to hold interactive meet with envoys of cis countries on Sat.
  • Draft accounting standards for companies ready
  • Workshop on ex-im financing on April 30
  • L. B. Singhal appointed ED of Services Export Promotion Council
  • Seminar on VAT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • New record highs on USEC, resupply dates uncertain
    Tight avails force prices up to record levels.
  • Russia: Shipyard bid could mean new terminal
    The auction of a stake in Russian shipyard Baltiyskiy Shipbuilding Plant could mean the construction of a new bunker terminal on the site.
  • Rotterdam market soft late morning
  • Hong Kong: Barge capacity insufficient for demand
    Good avails and strong demand reported in Hong Kong, but barge availability insufficient.
  • Reports: IBIA says too little research into low-sulphur fuels
    While most would agree that more research is needed on the economic and technical impacts of the use of low-sulphur fuels, experience will be the best test, reports said today.
  • BP net profit surges
    Net profit at BP surged 29% for the first quarter of this year, riding on soaring crude oil prices.
  • Hefty penalties on late delivery of tankers
    Failure to deliver five tankers on time costs an Indian shipping company $6.8 million in cash compensation.
  • Bunkerworld Americas team welcomes new member
    Bunkerworld has further strengthened its dedicated global news and price coverage with the addition of Guy Wilson-Roberts to its editorial team in Vancouver, Canada.
  • Vancouver: Two suppliers with barges in drydock
    Tight barge scheduling, with two barges out of action until at least the end of the week.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Hogan Transport selects Trip Alert from IDSC
  • Part privatisation of Bulgaria's inland shipping industry
  • Kuehne + Nagel reports good start to 2005
  • Single wagon transport Germany-Czech Republic: Brno terminal closed
  • JAL Cargo withdraws J Freight from WOW network
  • Conferences increasing IFP
  • Aer Lingus appoints new chief executive

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Crew assaulted in Iraq robbery
  • LPG ships boost Exmar
  • SSY pulls out of Singapore JV
  • TEN sells two handymaxes
  • MOL links with RCL and SITC in new service

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Study finds Port of Vancouver, BC economic engine for region
  • CBP set to enforce new rules for truckers
  • Car explosion in Iraq claims Coast Guard Auxiliarist
  • FMC putting end to Chinese shipping restrictions
  • MarAd releases latest cruise statistics

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • B&H targets Oslo listing to raise $110m for expansion
    B&H Ocean Carriers could raise up to $110m through a share issue as the American Stock Exchange-listed company plots further expansion of its fleet of product tankers and combination carriers.
  • Seatrade ousts United Reefers Pool founders in 15-ship buyout
    Seatrade Reefer Chartering has snapped up 15 ships in the United Reefers Pool in a surprise move which also sees the two original pool founders out of the reefer business, writes Helen Hill.
  • Industry group savages ISO over 'discredited' security standards
    IN AN unusual display of cross-industry unity, six leading shipowner and shipper associations have issued a withering critique of the International Standards Organisation technical committee's approach to crafting new standards for supply chain security, writes John McLaughlin in New York.
  • Genmar shields its US staff with 'change control' scheme
    GENERAL Maritime, the New York tanker specialist that has attracted the takeover attentions of John Fredriksen's Frontline, has taken steps to protect its employees in the event of a change of control of the company, writes Tony Gray.
  • Danish ferry scrapping scandal deepens
    DENMARK'S Kong Frederik IXdemolition scandal deepened yesterday with reports that two more aged Danish ferries were headed for the the scrap yards of India, writes Andrew Draper.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • India frames guidelines for pilotage
    THE Indian government has framed guidelines to ensure navigational safety and greater competency in pilotage services, in response to an acute shortage of pilots
  • Lloyd Triestino gets China license
    LLOYD Triestino, the Italian affiliate of Taiwan's Evergreen Group, has been granted a licence to open a fully fledged branch office in Mainland China's Shenzhen city
  • China to build new box terminal
    CHINA is planning to build a new deep-water terminal at Sandu Au in the south-eastern Fujian province to take in the biggest container ships
  • Tug mate facing criminal charges
    CRIMINAL charges were lodged yesterday against the first mate of the tug Evening Tide following the spill in April 2003 of 327 tonnes of oil in Buzzard's Bay in the US
  • Fluvia buys Vopak barges
    FLUVIA Holding has acquired all the shares in Vopak Vegoil Barging, Vopak Vegoil Barging Germany and Vopak Mineral Oil Barging Hamburg
  • Samudera, Evergreen extend link
    SAMUDERA Shipping and Evergreen will extend their joint China Shuttle Service, which links Shanghai and Hong Kong with South-East Asia, to the Indian Sub-continent
  • SCT calls on box importers to help
  • Coatings costs rise yet again
  • Samskip increases reefer facilities
  • Renewed interest in Murmansk
  • Feeder ship operators vulnerable
  • Bush-Chavez relations deteriorating
  • SNCM 'being brought to its knees'
  • Gas carrier released after 17 days
  • Top predicts strong market in 2006
  • Security breach feared at Pasir Gudang

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • NS earnings jump
    First-quarter net income increased 23 percent to $194 million from $158 million a year earlier.
  • MOL's Hayashi to retire
  • Shippers, carriers protest ISO process
  • NY-NJ port speeds up ExpressRail timetable
  • Court lifts injunction on China safeguard petitions
  • Port-security bill advances in California
  • PMA promotes Hennessey
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen to launch direct service to Mideast
  • Earnings surge at International Shipholding
  • Taiwan lifts ban on US apples

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Grand Alliance denies Europe port calls debate is stalling VTE deal
    A Grand Alliance source has denied that P&O Nedlloyd's (PONL) failure to conclude a deal with PSA Corp in Genoa is due to its inability to deliver on promises regarding Ceres Paragon.
  • EU urges self-restraint from Beijing over surging textile exports
    EC trade commissioner Peter Mandelson has urged China to adopt self-restraint to prevent any retaliatory actions taken by the EU countries against its low-priced textile exports.
  • Feeder drought to put squeeze on mainline operators and fuel charter market
  • CMA CGM eyes entry into South American cabotage market
  • Bonner gives details 'fast track' cargo security lanes
  • Yantian Port Group and ProLogis develop Yantian logistics park
  • MOL launches third loop to Japan-Thailand service
  • Kuala Lumpur may revive postponed rail upgrades
  • China and GCC FTA talks make positive start
  • Heung-A increases shares in overseas affiliates
  • Li Kelin first Shanghai Shipowners' Association president

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • DryShips profits bulk up
    Earnings leap on higher charter rates and better fleet utilisation.
  • Brostrom remains on the prowl
    Swedish tanker owner eyes more consolidation in products sector after announcing bigger first quarter profits.
  • $1.77!
    New York's General Maritime unveils first 'full-payout' dividend to shareholders while making $68.5m in first quarter.
  • Arlington underperforms
    Analyst lowers forecasts for Stena vehicle after first-quarter numbers disappoint.
  • Strait talking
    Malaysia forms new enforcement team to fight piracy and terrorism in the Malacca Straits.
  • Sale saves Concordia
    Profit from tanker disposal lifts first quarter result for Swedish owner.
  • MOL ups dividend
    Company revises annual payout after pledging to distribute 20% of earnings.
  • Srab turns it around
    Small Swedish tanker owner moves out of the red in first quarter.
  • Bergen Yards eyes Varna
    Norwegian yard group needs Black Sea shipbuilder for hull construction.
  • Belships battered by bulkers
    Freight rate decline chops Oslo-listed owner's first quarter earnings.
  • Concessions for SNCM
    Government suspends job cuts at French ferry owner after strike action.
  • MMM interims jump 50%
    But figures would have been better but for the off-hire of two ships in second quarter due to repairs.
  • SembCorp justifies share hike
    Marine group posts another rise in profits as share price continues to flourish.
  • U-Ming invests for success
    Taiwanese owner boosted by soaring investment returns and healthy bulker market in 2004.
  • TEN confirms ship sales
    Tsakos Energy Navigation expects to book profit of $8m on disposal of product tankers Pella and Dion.
  • Profits jump at Exmar
    LPG brings home the bacon for Belgian gas carrier owner as LNG continued to suffer lack of cargoes.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Asia/U.S. alternative route via Suez gains support
  • CMA CGM unveils growth plans, investments
  • Hayashi steps down as senior executive of MOL
  • Döhle Group buys Swan Container Line outright
  • CNF names Stotlar CEO, Williford leaves Menlo
  • Airbus "superjumbo" makes maiden test flight
  • Continental applies to start Houston/Buenos Aires flights
  • FMC reviews 7 OTI license applications
  • C.H. Robinson profits surge
  • TNT Logistics signs with AT&T for voice networking
  • AMA changes name, hires Dockman as head of transportation group
  • Port of Vancouver, B.C. moved C$43 billion worth of goods in 2004

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Broström reports profit boost
    The Göteborg-based tanker owner/operator Broström reports a SEK 136 million (EUR 14.9 million) after-tax profit for the ...
  • Two ex-Scandlines ferries to Alang
    Friday last week two ferries was sold from the Dubai-based Marwan Shipping & Trading to an Indian shipbreaker. That is ...
  • Samskip acquires cold stores
    Icelandic Samskip acquires seven cold stores companies from one of Europe's leading specialists in reefer logistics, Dutch Kloosterbroer Group. This ...

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the third quarter the port of Koper has handled 287,410 containers (+ 11.8%)
Koper
In the first nine months of 2024, it was 835,506 (+ 2.9%)
PORTS
New historical record of monthly container traffic in the port of Long Beach
Long Beach / Los Angeles
In October, strong growth in Los Angeles climbing activity.
PORTS
Italian Port Days initiative obtains EMD certification of the European Union
Rome
The attestation for contributing to the valorisation of sustainability in the Blue Economy with concrete actions
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
SHIPPING
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
Haifa
The fleet transported a record number of containers
CRUISES
In the third quarter, the Viking cruise group's revenues grew by 11.4% percent.
Los Angeles
Increase of 14.3% of turnover generated by ocean cruises
PORTS
Signed the final agreement on the contract of port workers
Rome
COMPETITION
Italian Antitrust initiates an investigation into SAS (MSC group), Moby and Large Navi Fast
Rome
According to the AGCM, competition restrictions may have occurred as a result of the 49% acquisition of Moby's capital by SAS.
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
ENVIRONMENT
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
Brussels
Total greenhouse gases produced would be more than 30% higher than those considered by the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
COMPANIES
DFDS and Ekol are rethinking and agreeing on the sale of the Turkish company's international network to the Danish group
Copenhagen / Istanbul
Revised the terms of the deal expired on the first November
PORTS
Slight downturn in freight traffic in the port of Hamburg in the third quarter
Hamburg
Stable container traffic
The Companies inform
Accelleron initiates partnership with Geislinger to expand service business in the Mediterranean region
INDUSTRY
Cargotec agrees to the sale of MacGregor to funds managed by Triton
Helsinki
Sale of the value of 480 million that is expected to be completed by the first half of 2025
PORTS
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Koper increased by 8.3%
Lubiana
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 3.2% percent.
COMPETITION
Ok of Ukraine's antitrust enforcement at the entrance of MSC in the capital of HHLA terminalist company
Kiev
The company operates the CTO terminal of the port of Odessa
PORTS
Inaugurated the new Peruvian port of Chancay operated by China's COSCO Shipping Ports
Lima
Has 1,500 linear metres of docks
SHIPYARDS
More than doubling the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri in the first nine months of 2024
Trieste
The sunshine committed for shipbuilding grew by +154,3 percent.
ENVIRONMENT
Established the Ship Recycling Alliance to speed up the recycling of safe and environmentally friendly ships
Copenhagen
The initiative in view of the entry into force on June 26 of the Hong Kong International Convention
LOGISTICS
Kuehne + Nagel will acquire 51% percent of the capital of American IMC Logistics
Schindellegi / Collierville
US company mainly operates drayage services
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
Hamburg
Increase of 3.8% of containers carried by the fleet. Average value of nils up 22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter freight traffic in the port of Genoa decreased by -4.9% percent while in Savona-I went up by 15.7% percent.
Genoa
Decided increase in transshipment containers determined by the Red Sea crisis. Down the cruises
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
Seoul
+116% increase in the value of the average nole per container transported
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
SHIPPING
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
Taipei
Taiwanese company invests 186.8 million to buy new shipping containers
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
PORTS
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
Hamburg
In Germany (Eurogate) the increase was 13.6% percent. In Italy (Contship Italy) of 6.8%). Slowing growth at Tanger Med. Damietta terminal will become operational in April
SHIPYARDS
Ok of the Rovigo Tribunal to the Restructuring Plan of Shipbuilding Victory plan
Adria
On the completion of the sale of the company to CNV Srl
PORTS
Port of Ancona, in 2023, underlines the AdSP-container traffic grew by 5%
Ancona
The Port Authority disputes the data released by the Fedespedi Studies Center
SHIPYARDS
Mr vard will build five support ships in the offshore industry.
Trieste
Designed to accommodate up to 190 people, they will be carried out in Vietnam
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Alpe Adria activates new rail service between the port of Trieste and the Malpensa Intermodal terminal in Sacconago
Trieste
SHIPPING
Euroseas order in China the construction of two 4,300-teu feeder container
Athens
Quarterly revenue from rentals inj growth of 5.8%
STUDIES AND RESEARCH
The Analysis of the Fedespea Studies Centre on economic and operational performance of Italian container terminals
Milan
COMPANIES
GNV strengthens its business department with two nominees
Genoa
New business manager and new general manager of the company in Spain
PORTS
On the former Carbonyl of the Port of Genoa, the yards of the foranea dam and the subport tunnel
Genoa
The AdSP Management Committee deliberated it yesterday.
EDUCATION
In Genoa, the Graduation Day of the Italian Academy of Mercantile
Genoa
Delivered 50 diplomas at the end of the biennial and three-year formative course
MEETINGS
On November 27 in Rome, the public assembly of UNIPORT will be held
Rome
Meeting on the theme "Italian Ports, a network of businesses in the service of the country and of Europe"
MOURNING
Roberto Nappi, founder and director for 40 years of "Corriere Marittimo", has died.
Genoa
His career had begun at the writing of the Telegraph in 1958
NEWS
New EU sanctions to prohibit the use of ships and ports for the transportation of drones and missiles produced by Iran
Brussels
ASSOCIATIONS
Masucci confirmed president of Italian Propeller Clubs
Genoa
New mandate for the three years 2024-2027
NEWS
The seamen of the Galaxy Leader have been hostage for a year
London / Hong Kong
Platten (ICS) : It is unacceptable ; humanity prevails and they are immediately released
SHIPPING
MSC will implement a markup of noli for maritime transport from the Far East to the Mediterranean
Geneva
Increases of 25% and 18% for containers from 20 'and 40' direct in the western Mediterranean and Adriatic
SHIPPING
Completed the dual-fuel retrofit of a large container ship in Maersk
Copenhagen
He will be able to navigate methanol. Increased the hold capacity
PORTS
Environmental authorization of the Region to dredging the quays from 19 to 26 of the port of Ancona
Ancona
The intervention will cost a total of 16.5 million euros.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
MEETINGS
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal shipments between the port of Trieste and Slovakia are growing
Trieste
PORTS
In the third quarter the container traffic handled by HHLA dropped by -2%
Hamburg
In Trieste the volumes processed by PLT Italy in the first nine months of 2024 have decreased
PORTS
In October container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.7%
Hong Kong
In the first ten months of 2024, a decline of -5.2%
PORTS
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia fell by -11.8%
Cyvitavecchia
The Cruserists increased by 2.7%
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+ 8.1%)
Singapore
In the first ten months of 2024, growth was 6.2% percent.
LOGISTICS
MSC has completed the acquisition of the majority of logistics company MVN
Geneva / Milan
The Milanese business plans to close 2024 percent with a turnover of 100 million euros.
MEETINGS
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
COMPANIES
In the summer quarter passenger traffic in the cruise terminals of Global Ports Holding grew by 27.5%
Istanbul
Revenue up 23%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
SDC freight forwarder introduced artificial intelligence in the management of customs practices
Venice
Annually the practices followed exceed 15mila units
COMPANIES
The sale of the shipping company Santandrea from the Pacorini to Aprile
Trieste
The company was founded in 1989 in Trieste
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro, the memorandum of understanding for security in working environments and port operations
Joy Tauro
Will have a duration of three 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
MEETINGS
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
MEETINGS
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Sudan govt scraps $6bn Red Sea port deal with UAE
(The North Africa Post)
Argentina enfrenta tarifas portuarias hasta 500% más altas que otros países de la región
(Pescare)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
COMPANIES
Paola Piraccini appointed as Legal Technical Collaborator of Spininvest
Genoa
Joined in magistrate in 1981, he is a retired cassation adviser
PORTS
The meeting in Rome between the representatives of Italian ports and ports in Florida
Rome
Expect a comparison to find common themes on which to set up a benchmarking task
PORTS
This year the Cruserists in the port of Ancona have grown by 18.9%
Ancona
25.1% increase in transits and drop by -5.1% of landings and embarkation
COMPANIES
Changed Risso constitutes a joint venture in Cagliari
Cagliari / Genoa
Partnership at 50% with Fausto Saba and Riccardo Vargiu
PORTS
Ok to the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Sea Centre North
Cyvitavecchia
It presents a surplus of more than 2.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
In Palermo, the first sheet of the new ferry for the Sicilian region was cut off.
Trieste / Palermo
The delivery of the ship is scheduled for 2026
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease's quarterly revenue records show the first decrease since the end of 2018
Athens
The company believes that its container fleet has very good future prospects of employment
COMPANIES
DP World signs an agreement to buy Australian Silk Logistics
Dubai / Melbourne
The expected value of the transaction is approximately 115 million
PORTS
A worker has passed away in the port of Crotone
Joy Tauro
He would suddenly go down to the ground while talking to some colleagues
PORTS
Torbianelli : well the ok of CIPESS in financing the future Molo VIII of the port of Trieste
Trieste
Of the estimated 315 million euros, 206.9 are expected by the state
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail
VAT number: 03532950106
Press Reg.: nr 33/96 Genoa Court
Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio
No part may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher
Search on inforMARE Presentation
Feed RSS Advertising spaces

inforMARE in Pdf
Mobile