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November 28, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore to host first meeting of regional anti-piracy body
    THE world's first inter-governmental agency focused on the problem of maritime piracy will officially open here tomorrow with the inaugural meeting of the organisation's 14-member governing council.
  • China's top port builder 'plans HK$16.1b IPO'
    CHINA Communications Construction Co, the country's largest port builder, plans to sell HK$16.1 billion of shares in an initial public offering , two people with knowledge of the plan said.
  • HK's Airport Authority plans ferry service to woo China visitors
    AIRPORT Authority Hong Kong, operator of Asia's third busiest airfield, said that a ferry service linking the airport to four cities in southern China will help it attract more passengers from the mainland.
  • Hanjin shares surge 8% on takeover talk

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk's value to rise with OOIL terminal sales: analysts
  • Hanjin Shipping chairman and CEO Sooho Cho dies at 53
  • DHL sets new industry benchmark for TAPA1 certified premises in Asia Pacific
  • Shipments to strike-bound Chittagong face 80pc surcharge
  • Horizon puts up rates for boxes to Hawaii
  • India Supply Chain Council summit in Delhi March 1
  • Crowley offers contract to Singapore shipyard
  • Airbus says next 20 years look prosperous for aircraft sales
  • US$8.5 billion buyout bid for Qantas mooted
  • Russian airlines consider buying A-380 cargo aircraft

Exim Indiaweb site
  • UASC, Transworld announce launch of SINA service
  • Zim to further shorten transit times on transpacific express service
  • Hapag-LLoyd signs pact with Germanischer Lloyd
  • Maersk Line makes schedule changes to NZ, North Island port calls
  • Ship financiers flock to Shanghai to meet China's private shipowners
  • Senior appointment at TT Club
  • Maersk Line adds environmental charge to North Europe-China BAF
  • Luka Koper signs pact with Port Klang
  • TNWA to cut capacity in slack season
  • CSCL to set up box JV at Yangshan
  • Ybarra Sud to become Hamburg Sud
  • APM buys 61 pc share in Dunkirk box facility
  • Transwide connects with INTTRA
  • India, Brazil & S. Africa sign pact on tax, Customs duty administration
  • India, China to form joint venture for acquisition of oil assets
  • Poland keen on JVs, technology transfers
  • KoPT adds splash of radiance to aesthetic marvel
  • Global players keen on stake in Rlys' dedicated freight corridors
  • KRCL's Gandhidham-Samakhiali BG line dedicated to nation
  • FDI flows doubled to $ 4.4 bn in this fiscal
  • 1st metal-based SEZ in Orissa approved
  • Rs 4,000-cr. investments imperative to boost seafood exports: MPEDA
  • SEZs' jobs generation matters more than revenue implications-Kamal Nath
  • Interactive meeting at IMC tomorrow

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
  • OOIL sells N American terminals for US$2.4bn
  • ICTSI signs Tartous deal
  • "K" Line switches LNG carrier management
  • Reefer gun row meeting postponed

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
  • Sember to head ABS Europe

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
  • Canadian citizen nabbed for sneaking cash across border
  • Insurance club names Foster to position of claims director
  • JD White scientists qualify to perform WSDOT assessments
  • New rules one year away for North Sea emissions
  • Hyundai joins SAmerican trades with SAMCO Service slot charter

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • White knight DNV rides to rescue of GL
    DET Norske Veritas yesterday confirmed that it is ready to play white knight to Germanischer Lloyd, the German classification society targeted by a takeover offer from Bureau Veritas.
  • BV bid 'was a total surprise'
    Germanischer Lloyd is currently studying the DNV invitation, writes Herbert Fromme .
  • Brussels seeks to silence 'abusive' whistleblowers
    ANONYMOUS whistleblowers whose complaints about onboard ship safety are considered "abusive", risk having their name forwarded to the shipowner, if the European Parliament has its way, writes Justin Stares in Brussels.
  • Hanjin Shipping's chairman Cho dies
    SOUTH Korea's maritime industries are mourning the passing of Hanjin Shipping chairman and chief executive Sooho Cho, who died on Sunday aged 52.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
  • Venice opens dedicated cruise terminal
    A DEDICATED cruise facility, Terminal 117, opened at the Italian port of Venice on Friday
  • Grand Bahama battle escalates
    RECEIVERS have been appointed for Grand Bahama Port Authority and Port Group Ltd, and chairman Hannes Babak is temporarily barred from management, local media say
  • DNV invites GL in for talks
    Det Norske Veritas has invited its German counterpart Germanischer Lloyd into talks over possible closer co-operation between the two societies
  • Ushant: navigation hazard
  • AWB slammed by Cole report
  • Ferry sinking leaves 14 dead, 19 missing
  • Chemoil cuts IPO to just $100M
  • Hanjin chairman Cho dies

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
  • Shipping treaty talks near completion
    An end to negotiations may be in sight for a new international shipping agreement to replace the antiquated Carriage of Goods by Sea treaty.
  • OOIL sells terminals to pension fund for $2.4 billion
  • Hanjin Shipping shares climb on takeover rumor
  • Maersk raising rates, restructuring trans-Pacific service
  • Export ABCs: BIS Update
  • Record for Nafta freight
  • DHL expands in Charlotte
  • Loss for Air France-KLM cargo
  • Russia, EU in air pact
  • Kuehne & Nagel acquires HSBC Export Services
  • Mazur to lead strategic planning for Norfolk Southern
  • New CEO for Lufthansa Cargo

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
  • Maersk takes a firm grip on transpacific cost recovery measures
    Maersk Line said it would seek a general rate increase of at least US$300/feu to the US West Coast and US$500/feu to the East Coast for next year's contracts.
  • Updated: Hanjin Shipping Chairman Sooho Cho passes away
    Hanjin Shipping Chairman & CEO Sooho Cho died of a chronic disease at a hospital in Seoul yesterday morning, at the age of 53.
  • M&A speculation sparked by death of Hanjin chairman Cho
  • NYK foresees a comeback of container shipping
  • Extra trains and rolling stock to ease South African inland bottlenecks
  • Maasvlakte-based reclamation to give Rotterdam more terminal space
  • Government clears Tuticorin plan for second container terminal
  • WTO anti-dumping cases decline, but China remains focus

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
  • Torm in play again
    Gabriel Panayotides will decide within two weeks what to do about a fresh bid for his holding in Danish shipowner Torm.
  • TEN sells panamax
    The Tsakos group's listed vehicle has netted $5m on the sale of the last 1980s vintage ship in its fleet.
  • Exxon enigma
    Angelicoussis in notable VLCC time chartering deal with Standard Tankers Bahamas.
  • Belden sale closes
    Bergen's Jebsen has closed its purchase of cement-carrier owner Belden for $236m less debt.
  • Diana fills warchest
    Drybulk owner has $500m on hand for acquisitions as it confirms money-spinning Pacific Carrier charter.
  • Grimaldi green light
    Finnlines takeover offer cleared by competition regulators but hedge funds complicate final outcome.
  • Global Carriers confirms orders
    China's Ningbo Shipyard nets orders for two product tankers from Malaysian owner beginning fleet renewal.
  • Seven bid for Spanish LNG ships
    Clearer picture emerges on which owners are offering in for Repsol-Gas Natural LNG newbuildings.
  • Keppel hits a high
    Share price surges on rumours of $3bn rig order from Gulf Drilling.
  • DNV rides to GL rescue
    Norwegian classification society makes white knight overture to save Germanisher Lloyd from commercial takeover.
  • Boskalis orders dredgers
    Dutch dredger firm books two trailing suction hopper units at compatriot yard IHC Holland.
  • Snow White back from the dead
    Chemical tanker reported stolen by crew off Oman last month turns up for sale in Singapore.
  • Bumi returns to Pan United
    Singapore group wins further newbuilding business from Malaysian offshore vessel operator.
  • SeaCon derailed
    London-based group in Chapter XI cover set to lose lucrative UK rail franchise within two years.
  • Hanjin CEO dies
    South Korean shipowner says Soo-ho Cho passed away early on Saturday morning in Seoul.
  • Philippine ferry sinks
    At least 14 are dead and 19 missing after ferry capsizes in rough waters in south of country.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
  • Maersk Line to cut transpacific capacity, seeks rate hikes
  • Hanjin chairman's death sparks takeover speculation
  • Maersk names latest 14,800-TEU leviathan
  • Team Lines to open own Poland office
  • Jade Cargo receives second 747 freighter, adds three destinations
  • New Canadian National facility serves specialty grain farmers
  • C-TPAT survey gives members chance to sound off
  • Kuehne + Nagel to buy HSBC Export Services
  • UK thieves target XBox video games

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
  • New fast ferry Drammen'Strømstad
    A new fast ferry route is established between Drammen in Norway and Strömstad/Smögen/Ellös in Sweden with two departures ...
  • DNV in friendly takeover bid for GL
    Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has reopened takeover talks with Germanischer Lloyd (GL), but will not mount a hostile takeover bid ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
  • Crude jumps but bunkers stay calm
    US prices reacting slowly following holiday break as fuel oil resists bullish crude.
  • Fuel costs behind Maersk service cut
    Extra costs driving capacity reduction in Pacific routes and increased freight charges.
  • BunkerSEACURE offers suppliers bespoke credit insurance
    New trade credit risk insurance for bunker suppliers offers protection from bad debts and late payments.
  • Oil price and environment drive development of another wind ship
    German firm to build prototype freight ship powered by wind turbines.
  • Bearish fundamentals continue to weigh on Singapore
    Singapore bunker market tries to shake off third week of discounted prices.
  • Aegean lowers price on second IPO attempt
    Second IPO attempt in New York sees a higher number of shares at a lower price range.
  • Singapore could tap potential of underground oil storage
    Singapore's prime minister says Saudi companies can tap on its infrastructure to set up oil refineries.
  • Rotterdam market stable, prompt tight

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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