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BRIEFS
March 29, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL on the lookout for possible acquisitions
    SINGAPORE's Neptune Orient Lines , the world's sixth-biggest container shipping line, is looking at possible acquisitions to expand its operations, the Financial Times reported yesterday.
  • S'pore rig-builders seen riding higher on oil rally
    SINGAPORE's rig-builders, whose share gains have dwarfed the rise in the broader market so far this year, could rally further as high oil prices revive exploration and production, analysts said.
  • Adelaide port to start channel deepening job
    AUSTRALIA'S Port Adelaide has been given the state government go-ahead for the A$45 million channel deepening project.
  • Collisions in Hong Kong harbour as fog reduces visibility
  • Jinzhou port's profit more than quadruples

Sched Netweb site
  • CMHI acquires controlling interest in Shekou
  • NYK to spend mega bucks on fleet expansion
  • FEFC to increase westbound box rate in April
  • Shenzhen plans to invest in additional terminals
  • Schenker starts new service in Russia
  • Lufthansa to absorb Swiss
  • Airline industry may face heavy taxes for environmental damage says Eddington

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC Agency (India) Exec. Dir retires on April 1
  • WISA hails ASF invitation to ASC for Penang meet
  • IPBCC to increase freight rates on westbound trade w.e.f. April 1
  • MacAndrews makes Dar-es Salaam the hub for Indian Ocean trade
  • Good show by MSC in 2004
  • Spectacular turnaround by Hanjin shipping
  • Asian shippers criticise lines for rate hikes
  • ...upgrading services in cooperation with Cosco
  • Mitsubishi launches Hatsu Shine for Evergreen Group
  • Port of NY/NJ sets cargo records
  • India, Asean deadlocked over rules of origin
  • Mundra Port turning out to be major gateway for vehicle exports
  • 12 operators vying for Mumbai Port Trust's offshore box terminal project
  • India joins elite club of aircraft carrier makers
  • Mumbai-Delhi rail freight corridor estimated to cost Rs 6,400 cr.
  • SC upholds service tax levy on clients of road transporters
  • Dubai setting up world's first integrated Logistics City
  • Concor to ply 2 trains a month to Kandla Port
  • Core sector index slips by 0.6 per cent in February 2005
  • Commercial vehicle exports zoom by 75.6 pc in April-Feb.
  • National Foreign Trade Policy announcement may be deferred
  • Engineering exports surge comes up against wall of high freight costs
  • Export order proof being insisted on for raw sugar imports against AL
  • Kamal Nath unveils Rs 5,000-cr. package for tea sector
  • Commerce Ministry to unveil omnibus scheme in place of DEPB
  • ECGC aims to earn premium income of Rs 560 cr. in 2005-06
  • US to adopt new system to monitor apparel imports

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 28, 2005
  • Maldives: Fuel oil supply to commence from Malé in May
    IFO supply expected to begin from port of Malé from May as government changes fuel policy.
  • Virgin Islands: Grounded ship sparks environmental fears
  • Research shows VLCC tonnage insufficient in 2005
    The global fleet of very large crude carriers (VLCCs) is likely to be insufficient to meet demand over the coming year according to research by maritime transport consultant.
  • Coastguard reports New Jersey spill under control
    Protective booms in New Jersey waterway limit effects of diesel oil spill.

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 28, 2005
  • Alion to acquire JJMA
  • World Navigation exercises options at ST Marine
  • $29 million jackup order for Keppel

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2005
  • TriStar Transload expanding at Port of Vancouver, USA
  • City of Portland looking for contractors for CSO system
  • Fingerprint-reading lockers available at Portland Airport
  • Washington State Ferries expanding fare comment period
  • Seattle insurance firm celebrates 30 years of service

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • French union plan to scupper register Bill
    FRENCH seafarers' unions are to try to have the Bill creating a new French international register ruled unconstitutional following last week's vote by the National Assembly in favour of a 25% European Union crewing quota.
  • High Court ruling on MNOPF pension deficit spreads the liability load
    A SHAFT of light has at last pierced the fog surrounding the issue of liability for the large deficit in the UK Merchant Navy Officers' Pension Fund.
  • AMA spreads its wings with new name and key appointment
    AMERICAN Marine Advisors has acted on its desire to spread its influence on territory beyond shipping, with a fundamental change in the firm's identity, a key new appointment, the opening of a Baltimore office and the prospective launch of a $100m investment fund, writes Rajesh Joshi in Stamford.
  • Eni gets go-ahead for second Damietta LNG train
    ENI has gained government approval to plan a second production train at the Damietta liquefied natural gas plant in Egypt to double output by 2010, writes Martyn Wingrove.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 28, 2005
  • Customs releases final C-TPAT rules
    New deadlines set for importers to upgrade to tougher anti-terror guidelines as part of Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism.
  • MOL upgrades India services
  • Pols: CAFTA not certain
  • Canadian National averts strike
  • Ortiz to speak at JoC Trans-Atlantic Maritime Conference
  • Ceres acquires Fla. stevedore
  • Norfolk Southern, CN in track pact
  • Frisco move for Hamburg Süd
  • U.S.-Mex. trans-Pac corridor deal

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 28, 2005
  • At last!
    Bondholders see victory in sight in battle to take control of Navigator Gas.
  • Shreyas firms options
    Indian feedership specialist tags on another two containerships to its order at ST Marine.
  • MBC sells Alam Sentosa
    Profits pile up from ship sales as Malaysian Bulk Carriers divests another handymax.
  • Looking to buy?
    NOL says purchasing another shipping line could be the best way to grow its trans-Pacific services but rules out shift into Atlantic.
  • Varun spends $100m
    Indian owner will add aframax tanker and 1990-built lpg carrier to fleet, while Shreyas orders new boxship.
  • Fredriksen orders jackup
    Norwegian tanker king moves further into the offshore market contracting a drilling rig at Keppel.
  • Ezra in sale and leaseback deal
    Singapore offshore shipowner agrees $78m four-ship deal with group of Norwegian investors.
  • Montanari confirms 60% leap in profits
    Final post-tax figures show Italian owner made $44m in net profit in 2004.
  • Boxship aground off St Croix
    The 907-teu Sea Cloud (built 1996) runs into trouble off US Virgin Islands sparking fears of pollution.
  • USSEC set for rate rise
    Higher oil prices prompt US-South Europe conference to lift bunker adjustment factor (BAF) by 35%.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2005
  • United kicks off San Francisco/Nagoya service
  • Russian cargo plane crashes in Africa
  • USDA names four Mexican states free of swine fever
  • New C-TPAT criteria take effect
  • Ceres Terminals acquires Florida stevedore

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
PORTS
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
MARITIME SERVICES
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
SHIPPING
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
PORTS
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
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ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
DEFENCE
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
ENVIRONMENT
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
SHIPPING
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
SEAFARERS
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
PORTS
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)
TRANSPORTATION
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
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
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%.
SHIPPING
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
PORTS
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
JOBS
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
SEAFARERS
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
MOURNING
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
PORTS
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
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"
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
PORTS
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
PORTS
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
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"
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
MARITIME SERVICES
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
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
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
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
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"
MEETINGS
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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
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%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
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
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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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