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October 4, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Global shippers applaud EU's banning of liner conferences
    GLOBAL shippers have applauded last week's announcement by the European Union that it is withdrawing the anti-trust exemptions for the liner shipping industry, hailing the decision as a boon for transport stakeholders and consumers alike.
  • MISC unit eyes partnership with local shipyards
    MALAYSIA Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd , a wholly-owned unit of MISC Bhd, is seeking to collaborate with other shipyards in the country in the construction of deepwater facilities for the oil and gas industry.
  • Suez units, French firm to dismantle French naval frigate
    TWO Suez subsidiaries and another French company will dismantle a 64-year-old French warship in a deal announced on Monday that they hope will lay the groundwork for a new European shipbreaking industry.
  • Persian Gulf tanker rates hit 8-week low 04/10/06

Strait Talk
  • Life after the conferences
    THE timing of last week's decision by the EU's Competitiveness Council to ban liner conferences from October 2008 took the industry slightly by surprise.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Global shippers applaud EU's banning of liner conferences
    GLOBAL shippers have applauded last week's announcement by the European Union that it is withdrawing the anti-trust exemptions for the liner shipping industry, hailing the decision as a boon for transport stakeholders and consumers alike.
  • MISC unit eyes partnership with local shipyards
    MALAYSIA Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd , a wholly-owned unit of MISC Bhd, is seeking to collaborate with other shipyards in the country in the construction of deepwater facilities for the oil and gas industry.
  • Suez units, French firm to dismantle French naval frigate
    TWO Suez subsidiaries and another French company will dismantle a 64-year-old French warship in a deal announced on Monday that they hope will lay the groundwork for a new European shipbreaking industry.
  • Persian Gulf tanker rates hit 8-week low 04/10/06

Strait Talk
  • Life after the conferences
    THE timing of last week's decision by the EU's Competitiveness Council to ban liner conferences from October 2008 took the industry slightly by surprise.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL launches Singapore Chennai Express service
  • CMA CGM vessel christened in Le Havre
  • GAC Marine Logistics doubles Asian logistics team
  • Vancouver wins eco clearance for 3rd Deltaport berth
  • Value of Fujian's Jan-Aug trade rises 13.69pc
  • ELAA welcomes EC consultative document on liner conference replacement
  • Asian airlines benefiting from softening fuel prices
  • Northwest Airlines issues profit warning
  • Wireless technology upgrades Hactl's security system

International Transport Journalweb site
  • European Car Transport Group appoints new executive director
  • NYK approves acquisition of ro-ro terminals in Belgium
  • Volga-Dnepr delivers Chinese satellite on time
  • Russian Railways to invest more in TSR
  • Wincanton sole logistics services provider for Somerfield
  • Green light for Czech state aid for inland waterway operators

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2006
  • P&I man warns on "market gossip"
  • MOL, Cosco in training initiative
  • MOL, Sea Consortium launch new India-Straits service
  • LR keeps Alert! going

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2006
  • Maritime measures in FY07 Defense Authorization Act
  • Odyssea Marine acquires AMT OSV fleet
  • Aker Yards starts construction of Viking XPRS
  • Eidesvik orders X-bow

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Maersk on course for takeovers and $30bn investment
    AP Moller-Maersk is in the throes of a $30bn-plus investment programme which could help to double the share price of the world's largest shipping group by 2010.
  • CMA CGM boss leaves big boxship race to Big Blue
    CMA CGM chairman Jacques Saadé has denied joining market leader Maersk in the race for larger boxships following the group's recent $1.2bn order for eight 11,400 teu vessels for the Asia-Europe trades, writes Andrew Spurrier in Paris.
  • Crewing agents fear stitch-up over disability court ruling
    THE Philippines crewing industry is fighting a Supreme Court ruling that Filipino seafarers will be considered 100% disabled after 120 consecutive days of medical treatment, resulting in possible compensation payouts of up to $250,000.
  • Euroseas listing
    EUROSEAS, the Athens-based owner and operator of drybulk and container vessels, has announced a reverse stock split this week as it plans for a listing on the Nasdaq exchange, writes Nigel Lowry in Athens.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2006
  • Not so SAFE ports
    A requirement that would have blocked dockers with a felony criminal record from employment in sensitive areas in US ports has been dropped as part of the SAFE Ports debate
  • HHI buys into Chinese steelmaker
    HHI has moved to secure a stable supply of steel by acquiring a 20% stake in China Qinhuangdao Shouqin Metal Materials Co for won491Bn ($51.9M)
  • US port operator in sale speculation
    MARINE Terminals Corp may be the third major US terminal operator to be put in play in the past two years and could fetch as much as $2Bn on the open market
  • Hawaiians slam insensitive Celebrity
    CELEBRITY Cruises is publicly apologising and has agreed to send its marketing staff to "cultural awareness" training after publishing an ad that enraged Hawaiians
  • Indian owners' threat successful
  • Pertamina to acquire six tankers
  • China Cosco raises cash for growth
  • MOL targets China cadets
  • Nicaragua dreams of its own canal
  • Chittagong delays continue

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2006
  • Western Canada ports need to 're-brand'
    As Canada embarks on a sweeping logistics upgrade, the trade urges western gateway ports to "re-brand" themselves and erase perception that region is plagued by congestion, labor problems.
  • DHS to target terminals for cargo search enforcement
  • Cosco sets shares for ships
  • Senate confirms Peters
  • Sea Containers de-listed
  • RCL adds Asia-India service
  • Box jam at Chennai port
  • APL joins Seattle security test
  • Euroseas sets reverse stock split
  • Nehru seeks dredging funds

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2006
  • Dutch parliament greenlights Maasvlakte-2 repair package
    The Dutch parliament is expected to rubber-stamp the second Maasvlakte compromise package next week, after it was accepted by Maasvlakte rapporteurs from all coalition and major opposition parties yesterday.
  • China's MoC bans zero and negative rates
    International liner operators are not allowed to offer zero or negative freight rates, said China's Ministry of Communications on Saturday.
  • Santos Brasil puts 36.7m shares up for sale
  • South Korea's September trade surplus reaches US$2bn
  • Updated: DFDS and Norfolkline become DFDS Container Line
  • First blocktrain for TCB Barcelona rail venture
  • Nicaragua presents Pacific-Caribbean Canal plan
  • Toll to continue Asian push
  • Fourth Vancouver terminal gets green light
  • Emma Maersk's sister delivered to Maersk Line
  • South Pacific pioneer dies

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2006
  • Fesco to buy rail company
    Russia's Fesco has acquired 50% of shares in compatriot rail company Transgarant and plans to issue stock for the rest.
  • Stuck again
    An Egyptian bulker in its fourth month at Charleston has been re-arrested over unpaid insurance premia.
  • Maersk's bank: 'Buy Maersk'
    Danske Bank reckons the weakened share of Maersk -- its main shareholder -- should double in value by 2010.
  • Aboitiz offloads number 19
    Philippines ferry group responds to cut-price airline competition by chartering out Superferry 19.
  • Euroseas plots share sale
    US-listed Greek bulker and boxship player wants more cash for acquisitions.
  • DOF and Solstad part ways
    Norwegian offshore vessel operators call a halt to their Brazil and Singapore joint ventures.
  • ASL adds five more
    Singapore shipyard wins deal for tugs and a maintenance ship from European owner.
  • CSG scraps another
    China Shipping Group continues tonnage clear out as another older tanker is sold for demolition.
  • DFDS deal approved
    German competition authorities give green light to Danish owner's takeover of Maersk's Norfolk Line.
  • Ivory Coast seeks Koala talks
    Police want to interview crew of ship embroiled in fatal "toxic slops" dumping case.
  • Norway cancels ship debt
    Repayment of loans used to promote marine equipment sales to poor countries is written off.
  • MISC seeks collaborators
    Malaysian shipowner wants its MMHE shipyard to work with other domestic yards on deepwater projects.
  • RCL offloads oldie
    Thai-based intra-Asian player Regional Container Lines sells feeder ship to Indonesian agent.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2006
  • Sea Containers' shares suspended
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk gives "Emma Maersk" a sister
  • One man's Kia is another man's Benz
  • Asia/Canada carriers to lift rates
  • Samskip switches to single brand
  • China COSCO to issue shares
  • IATA: August air freight up 4.7%
  • Continental's cargo up 9% in September
  • TNT's purchase of Hoau takes another step forward
  • Civil penalty rises to deter inadmissible agriculture items
  • SAIC unveils next-generation VACIS
  • TNT Logistics North America appoints two business development managers
  • Nicaraguan President plans rival waterway to Panama Canal
  • Jacksonville port promotes Massa

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2006
  • Norway admits failure of maritime aid
    Norway's leftist government has finally admitted that the country's ship and maritime export campaign to 21 developing countries in the ...
  • Viking Line plans newbuilding for &Arign;land service
    Viking Line is planning for a newbuilding to be deployed on the Mariehamn-Kapellskär service in summer 2009. The service ...
  • Tallink shows interest for Swedish domestic service
    The board of the Swedish National Public Transport Agency has decided on the principles for the tender for the ferry ...

›››File
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
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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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