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July 2, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Boston Harbor shifts lanes to protect whales
    FOR the first time in US history, shipping lanes are being changed to protect wildlife.
  • Panama drums up US$460m to expand canal
    PANAMANIAN lawmakers on Saturday approved a US$460 million budget increase for 2008 as part of a US$5.25 billion plan to expand the Panama Canal.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Tata Power may buy ships to transport coal
  • US revokes duty benefits on gold jewellery, brass lamps
  • 'Some form' of relief to exporters likely
  • 32 pc rise in software, ITeS exports in 2006-07
  • GJEPC aims at rough diamond imports worth $ 1-bn a year
  • Ahlers opens office in Pune
  • AI's first dedicated cargo aircraft flagged off to Frankfurt
  • CII hopes for better trade ties under new UK PM
  • GLS to focus on Northern region now

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 29, 2007
  • Carlsberg head to become Moller-Maersk CEO
  • APM Terminals in Shenzhen JV
  • Miami airport upbeat
  • DB to go ahead with EWS and Transfesa takeovers
  • Rohde and Liesenfeld signs 5-year BP contract

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 29, 2007
  • Fred Olsen Cruises to stretch Braemar
  • SEACOR and Nabors in OSV venture
  • Hornblower wins Statue of Liberty ferry franchise

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 29, 2007
  • Port of Seattle taps Wilson as chief of police department
  • Trade between NAFTA partners up during month of April
  • Washington State Ferries bringing back summer concerts
  • Corps set to begin dredging on Oregon coast
  • US rail freight numbers continue on negative side

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 29, 2007
  • Freight crime on the rise in Europe
    LOGISTICS executive says European Union has been "dead and blind" to a huge increase in organised freight crime.
  • Flaws revealed in Bourbon Dolphin auditing
    NEW data by Norwegian body suggests vessel's ISM Code certification auditing was too lenient.
  • Race is on for next-generation LNG carriers
    HYUNDAI Heavy to deliver first dual-fuel diesel electric driven LNG carrier to energy giant BP.
  • Feelers out in hunt for new energy sources
    THE search for fresh hydrocarbons reserves has increased demand for seismic survey ships.
  • Why piracy matters
    PIRACY needs to be stopped but we first need to recognise the illness before effecting the cure.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 29, 2007
  • Nautilus launches fatigue campaign
    Anglo-Dutch seafarer union Nautilus is soon to launch a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of fatigue among EU member states, shipping lines and other interested parties
  • Popp, Ponomarev awarded
    IN an unusual departure from tradition, the IMO Council has awarded the International Maritime Prize to two recipients this year
  • Petrobras considers LNG import to Uruguay
    BRAZILIAN state-owned oil major Petrobras is 'evaluating' construction of an LNG regasification plant in Uruguay, according to news sourced from regional newspapers
  • OEL boosts Bangla feeder route
    ORIENT Express Lines has brought its newly-delivered 850-teu OEL Singapore onto the lucrative Bangladesh-Singapore-Malaysia feeder service
  • Compromise needed in green/growth debate
    WILDLIFE protection measures are good in principle, but may be bad news for port expansion projects, EC Maritime Commissioner Joe Borg acknowledged yesterday
  • Sulpicio ferry towed to port
    SULPICIO Lines-owned and -operated ferry Princess of the Ocean is under tow to port after encountering engine problems
  • Vinashin to build new yard
  • Indonesia's THC policy not working
  • Fred Olsen to lengthen Braemar
  • Ex-maritime minister faces jail for graft
  • Wärtsilä opens second China plant
  • Glacial relations make good business

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 29, 2007
  • Boston-bound ships to avoid whales
    Rerouting represents the first time shipping lanes have been changed for an endangered species.
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk forms new forwarding division
  • Protests block CN mainline, Canadian highways
  • House panel votes to reclassify FedEx workers
  • NAM presses for fast-track extension
  • OOCL receives last of eight 5,888-TEU ships
  • JAL to hike cargo rates
  • Private equity firm buys stake in Chennai terminal
  • DHL completes Polar Air deal
  • ABX Air to consider ASTAR offer
  • World Shipping Council backs emissions plan

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 29, 2007
  • Potentially the best shipping line in the world?
    It takes a brave and gutsy person to admit things are wrong and take corrective and radical action. But, Danish container giant AP Moller ' Maersk's, 93 year-old majority shareholder, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller has proved once again that he has those qualities and more.
  • WSC supports vessel clear air edict
  • Brazil agricultural strike suspended?
  • Congestion free 'Ports of the Future'?
  • CN shuts down Montreal-Toronto freight operations

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 29, 2007
  • Bulker resale action
    A capesize and a quartet of panamaxes have changed hands years ahead of delivery from Chinese yards.
  • Cape rates buoy George
    How to sell a contradiction? Spot-market player DryShips doesn't need to ask as bulk rates carry its share to new highs.
  • Euroseas goes shopping
    Aristides Pittas-led Euroseas is looking to buy up to seven bulkers and boxships with fresh share proceeds.
  • Concordia nets Total charters
    French oil major snaps up Swedish product tanker newbuilding for five years and extends charters on two others.
  • Dynacom plays it again
    George Procopiou doubles his money by selling two modern suezmaxes.
  • Siremar ferry damaged
    Italian owner's ship has 90-centimetre rip in hull after hitting dock at Panarea.
  • Bravery award for Searose G officers
    Heroism of two B+H crew recognised after they saved 12 stranded seafarers.
  • Vanished ship begs questions
    North Korea-flagged vessel 'disappears' off Somalia with no word from manager on whereabouts.
  • Lucky 13 for Euroseas
    Greek owner revealed as buyer behind sale of two Cosco containerships.
  • STX takes German pair
    Thien & Heyenga sells two 1,700-teu boxships it has on order in China to STX Pan Ocean.
  • Crew rescued off India
    Coast guard takes 20 men from two Ocim Shipping vessels adrift off Gujarat.
  • Sealink signs for supply ship
    Malaysian owner strikes $12.9m deal with domestic shipyard group PSC.
  • MNP names new chief
    Russian shipbuilding group creates new chief executive officer role for Vadim Malov.
  • Torghatten goes offshore
    Norwegian ferry company Torghatten Trafikkselskap is planning a move into offshore shipping.
  • Torm delays buyback
    "Technical reasons" cited for postponement of share buyback programme until third quarter.
  • Philippine ferry under tow
    Almost 500 passengers and crew stranded for hours as auxiliary engines fail on vessel bound for Cebu.
  • Phoenix flies to Jinling
    Expanding Chinese owner signs for more bulkers, this time at sister yard.
  • TFDS Offshore inks duo
    Norwegian owner signs for two new supply ships at Hellesoy Shipyard.
  • Toll wants 100%
    Australian logistics giant to take full control of New Zealand rail and ferry subsidiary.
  • Seacor adds 20
    US tanker and offshore vessel player forms new venture to own rig company Nabors' supply ships.
  • APL inks last Danaos ship
    Container line exercises purchase option on the last of four ships chartered from US-listed owner.
  • B+V to stretch Balmoral
    Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is sending a second ship to Hamburg conversion yard for lengthening.
  • Maersk lifts BAF again
    Owner increases bunker surcharge on Mediterranean ' US route for second time in two months.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 29, 2007
  • World Shipping Council backs EPA ocean vessel emission plan
  • OOCL names 5,888-TEU ship
  • Euroseas buying two containerships
  • Aker Philadelphia completes second tanker
  • Matson parent promotes Ching
  • ASTAR Air Cargo opens takeover talks with ABX Air
  • Partners investing C$300 million in Roberts Bank rail corridor
  • English smoking ban affects truckers
  • TSN convinces CBP to stagger ACE start-up for entries
  • U.S. bans imports of certain farm-raised seafood from China
  • Latin trade agreements move forward
  • Savi launches RFID security system in South America
  • Fitzgerald named president of American Shipping and Logistics
  • Equity investors buy stake in Indian terminal
  • Mediterranean Shipping plans Charleston expansion
  • Global extending berth at Jersey City Terminal
  • Staten Island terminal launches intermodal rail service
  • Jacksonville port selling two cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 29, 2007
  • 63 people evacuated from Bourbon ship
    Less than three months after the ill-fated Bourbon Dolphin, a second Bourbon offshore vessel is in trouble. The multipurpose ...
  • IMO call for Security council to help against somali pirates
    The IMO council has on its 98:th meeting, held in London this week, decided to urge the UN Secretary ...
  • Jo Tankers to take Norwegian water to the US
    Bergen-based chemical/product tanker owner/operator Jo Tankers is to take glacial water as backhaul cargoes from Hardanger in ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 29, 2007
  • Arbitrage volumes set to fall
    But Singapore-based traders say lower volumes are matched by weak demand.
  • End in sight for Uruguay fuel drought
    Refinery restart brings hope of market improvement, though regional fuel squeeze is set to continue.
  • Launch of new barges delayed
    Kuwait supplier asks for 'enhancements' on original design.
  • Jury still out on new Rotterdam pricing service
    Platts dominance continues, but Argus Director says the Fuel Oil Bulletin Board is on track in delivering a solid market index.
  • Shipping industry hears claims of 'bunker fraud'
    'Unscrupulous shipmangers' misreporting bunker levels in ships' bunker tanks.
  • Algeria: Barge out of service at Bejaia
    Only MGO available until barge returns.
  • Rotterdam market stable
  • Titan Ocean sells bunker tankers
    Six bunker tankers and four chemical tankers will be returned to Titan on charter.
  • First refloat attempt fails as tow lines snap
    Australian crew plans second bid to float beached Pasha Bulker.

›››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
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
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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