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June 26, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Supply chain security now more important than ever
    A major issue in the future for the ports of the world, which have become more security and safety conscious nowadays, is how to secure the entire logistics chain from beginning to end.
  • Demand for million-barrel tanker to rise: broker
    DEMAND for suezmax-class tankers, which carry about a million barrels of crude oil, will increase amid changes in the flow of oil exports around the globe, shipbroker EA Gibson said.
  • Daewoo's Romania yard wins US$280m in orders
    SOUTH Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering yesterday said its shipyard in Romania had secured US$280 million in new orders to build four container ships for two German clients.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai January-June throughput to reach 10 million TEU
  • Shippers reiterate call for conference elimination in Europe
  • Beijing urges neighbours to ramp up road investments
  • N American west coast ports lag behind Asian counterparts development-wise, says group
  • Cathay Pacific clinches biggest freighter deal in its history
  • Haeko to expand China capacity
  • EU, New Zealand agree to open skies

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 23, 2006
  • Georgia Ports Authority names trade development director
  • Shippers' response to ELAA proposal
  • China Southern expands Sino/American services
  • Bridgestone Europe to build truck tire plant in Poland
  • Haiti company joins Worldwide Project Consortium
  • Fed "Beige Book" sees growth as well as economic deceleration
  • Dakosy launches SAP-integrated AES solution for Germany
  • SITL South China 2006 trade fair opening soon

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 23, 2006
  • Golden Ocean adds panamax
  • Bergesen's Yara fleet buyout put back
  • ESPO praises Euro ports moves

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 25, 2006
  • USCG awards Response Boat contract
  • Matson's Andrasick to keynote Global Greenship

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 23, 2006
  • Matson plans to add bi-weekly service to Guam
  • Weekly rail freight traffic sees gains in intermodal/carloads
  • Union Pacific bucking trend with continued call for workers
  • Port of Tacoma nets awards for 2006 Budget Document
  • NASSCO makes delivery of new T-AKE vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Goldman Sachs bid lifts stakes in battle for ABP
    GOLDMAN Sachs has raised the stakes in the battle for control of Associated British Ports with an increased bid of almost £2.8bn ($5bn) as it attempts to blow the opposition out of the water.
  • Forth Ports shares leap after upbeat statement
    SHARES in Forth Ports, which is set to be the sole surviving port company on the London Stock Exchange, moved ahead on Friday, boosted by an upbeat trading statement and the increased bid for rival ABP, writes Tony Gray.
  • Eagle Bulk bolsters market with $105m supramax deal
    EAGLE Bulk Shipping has given the dormant US shipping equity market a fillip by uncorking a private placement designed partly to bankroll a three- supramax expansion worth $105m.
  • Aker adds chemical expertise with Kleven
    AKER Yards has once more demonstrated its appetite for acquisition, snapping up the Kleven Flor' yard in a bold move into specialised chemical carrier construction.
  • Venezuela adds Panama to list of energy cooperation partners
    VENEZUELAN president Hugo Chavez has signed broad energy cooperation deals with Panama, including an agreement to build an oil refinery with a capacity of at least 150,000 barrels per day.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 23, 2006
  • Ministers oppose Novoship merger
    A multi-billion dollar proposal to merge Russia's two state-controlled shipping companies has been opposed by senior Russian government officials
  • US beef heading back to Japan
    WESTBOUND Pacific reefer interests have received good news that Japan will soon begin allowing US beef imports ' following a tiff over mad cow disease
  • UK marine response group test
  • Buenos Aires improvements unveiled
  • NOAA proposal to protect whales
  • Aker buys Kleven tanker expertise
  • Indians challenge unfair tax hit
  • No second chance for yards: Robles
  • Stolt-Nielsen goes to the very top
  • Heidmar confirms Morgan Stanley bid
  • Cannon gives pilots an ultimatum
  • Condo Cruise Lines claims progress

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 23, 2006
  • DOT Secretary Mineta to step down
    Two-time cabinet member who supervised overhaul of nationwide transportation security after 9/11 has submitted his resignation, effective July 7.
  • Goldman Sachs raises ABP bid
  • PSA sells $1B in bonds to fund Hutchison stake
  • GAO hits U.S. pest checks
  • JoC to hold C-TPAT teleconference
  • Heat victory parade to block Miami port access
  • Egypt joining CSI
  • Japan agrees to resume imports of U.S. beef
  • Railroads set service forum
  • LA port awards contract for box inspection facility
  • Eagle Bulk plans stock offering
  • India airport plans separate express terminal
  • Russia will cut alcohol tariffs for WTO

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 23, 2006
  • Update2: Admiral puts into ABPorts, though rivals not ready to relinquish their Quarry
    An increased offer for Associated British Ports Holdings, by Goldman Sachs International-backed Admiral Acquisitions UK, has prompted an immediate retort from rivals Macquarie, urging shareholders to await a possible counter-offer.
  • MSC, Maersk allowed to work as Noumean talks continue
    MSC and Maersk vessels at the centre of a New Caledonia dispute have been allowed to work through Noumea port as negotiations between local unions and French Government representatives continue.
  • Gas leak hits PIL ship in Brisbane
  • US Secretary of Transportation Mineta resigns
  • Automators ECT to drive Euromax
  • Tahiti turmoil afflicts shipping
  • Negotiation 'marathon' of WTO trade and tariff talks continuing
  • Kandla Port signs agreement for container terminal
  • Busan to test electricity-driven cranes
  • Shippers call for global ban on anti-trust immunity
  • German owners order four panamaxes from Daewoo

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 23, 2006
  • Eagle swoops for three
    US-listed supramax specialist Eagle Bulk Shipping keeps vessel details under wraps in $105m three-unit purchase.
  • US lease fund buys eight
    Lease financier Icon is paying $254m for four products carriers from Oceanbulk and four Zim boxships from KS owners.
  • Coast Guard bill set for vote
    US Coast Guard funding and other maritime legislation can go forward after a senatorial squabble over a wind farm has been resolved.
  • Correction on Crowley
    TradeWinds regrets errors in an article on Crowley Maritime Corp's share price as published in today's print edition.
  • Blue Star to talk pay
    Maersk's German containership manager to discuss new crew deal with union after boycott.
  • ABP bid hits $5.1bn
    Share price of British ports group soars as Goldman Sachs raises takeover offer.
  • Golden Ocean adds another
    Fast growing bulker owner confirms purchase - and sale - of Kingston Trader.
  • Aker swoops on Kleven
    Norwegian shipbuilding giant snaps up Floro yard as it readies assault on chemical tanker market.
  • MCA holds ten
    UK detentions triple in May with white-listed flag states providing a third of the total.
  • GO!
    Vassilis Vintiadis and Konstantinos Dimitriou given their cards by new owners of Global Oceanic Carriers.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 23, 2006
  • Tripartite Shippers' Group repeats call for conference abolition
  • Morgan Stanley looking to buy tanker specialist
  • Hamburg Sud to take over FESCO ships
  • Sea Star Line vessel heading to Middle East for summer
  • Coast Guard continues oil clean up in Calcasieu Ship Channel
  • CLARIFICATION: USAID urges PVOs to get serious on late vessel arrivals
  • Kitty Hawk completes purchase of trucking company
  • RailAmerica culls 20 management jobs as part of organization restructure
  • Shippers, industry groups press Congress to pass three trade agreements
  • Weber completes acquisition of TaB Warehouse & Transportation
  • TNT gets contract to operate Ford tire and wheel logistics
  • Schenker opens Swiss logistics terminal
  • Goldman Sachs consortium raises ABP bid again to $5.1 billion
  • PierPass tweaks export fee payment process
  • Port of L.A. approves design contract for container inspection facility
  • Port of Portland joins diesel emission reduction group

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 23, 2006
  • New barge boosts Argentina fleet
    Risler introducing additional capacity with locally-built double-hulled vessel.
  • Ship channel closure disrupts US Gulf barge traffic
    Lake Charles channel and intercoastal waterway closure keeping ships out and barges in until next week.
  • India: Bunker pollution danger over
    Bunkers removed from bulk carrier wreck, earlier pollution reports dismissed.
  • New bunker trader for O.W. Bunker in Asia
  • NYMEX to introduce Singapore 380 cst futures
    The contract is expected to be launched in September 2006 and will be the first to offer physically delivered 380 cst products in Singapore.
  • Rotterdam braced for gains after soft start
  • The testing businesses of bunker fuel management
    Viswa Lab has been working to promote Total Fuel Management and other new concepts as the bunker testing industry expands its scope.
  • Australian government wins legal contest for bunkers
    Court rules in favour of the Australian government to seize a vessel's bunkers, leaving supplier with no right to the fuel.
  • MPA urges the use of Material Safety Data Sheets
    Singapore's port authority urges the shipping community to provide Material Safety Data Sheets for MARPOL Annex I cargoes and marine fuel oils.

›››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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