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June 11, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japanese govt to propose tax cuts for shipowners
    JAPAN's transport ministry will submit a plan to cut taxes of shipowners in a bid to increase the number of domestically registered ships.

Sched Netweb site
  • Survey shows world containerships can carry 11 million TEU
  • China well behind the west in logistics savvy: FIATA executive
  • First China-made very large containership - 8,530 TEU - has been built
  • China ports summit held in Tianjin
  • NYK to commence two distinct Asia- Mediterranean services
  • Unifeeder to deploy 1,000-TEU ship on North Sea and Baltic
  • DPWorld wins US$134m deal to upgrade and operate Senegal terminal
  • Schenker, Bax complete merger in HK and Macau
  • UAL experiences 4.2pc cargo ton miles drop in May
  • Kerry Logistics and Lynden International extend JV to Australia
  • Kronos solution to optimise crew management for AAWW airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI earmarks $ 960 m to acquire a dozen ships by 2010
  • Cochin Shipyard proves capability to make double-hull bulk carriers
  • Yamato Logistics makes Capital entry with Wilson Sandhu as collaborator
  • Nath seeks increased farm goods trade with UAE
  • ...to meet exporters on Wednesday
  • Stringent wheat import norms upset US
  • Duty-free cement imports attract few takers
  • India-China trade booms by 56.8 pc to exceed $ 11.4 bn in Jan-April 2007
  • MbPT & JNPT to switch over to web-based PCS by September-end, other Ports by year-end
  • KDS handles all-time high container traffic in May
  • Sheer cargo volumes put KPT a notch aheads
  • CONCOR aiming at 20 pc growth in North-Western region
  • Rly revenue earnings up by 10.97 pc in April- May
  • SEZ developers want more time to acquire land
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 3.439 billion

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 8, 2007
  • New BAWC director of sales USA
  • Maersk Line Scan Med service to call at Piraeus
  • Emirates Sky Cargo launches more flights
  • Naviland Cargo to connect Rotterdam to France
  • Construction of Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway to start
  • Menlo acquiring Cougar Holdings and Cougar Express Logistics
  • A warm welcome from the ITJ at transport logistic

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 8, 2007
  • Montagu Private Equity to buy Unifeeder
  • Bajpaee blasts owners
  • Atlas project celebrates
  • Fortuna 1 sale bid

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 8, 2007
  • Rábago named Deepwater PEO
  • Cosco Zhousan Shipyard adds $1.2 billion to order book

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 8, 2007
  • Touring vessel runs aground near Whidbey Island, Washington
  • Paving project forcing changes to Washington ferry schedules
  • Three transportation industry executives to receive Admiral of the Ocean Sea honors
  • All sides of rail freight traffic post declines during week
  • IMO marks anniversary of UN Atlas of the Oceans

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 8, 2007
  • European ministers water down Erika 3 directives
    TRANSPORT ministers attempt to exert some control over proposed maritime safety laws.
  • Blow for European Commission as Erika 3 package is broken up
  • Indonesia struggles to meet double hull rules
    MALAYSIA bans two Indonesian palm oil shipments after they were transported in single hull vessels.
  • Salvors board grounded Pasha Bulker
    PLANS being made to safely float the 76,781 dwt bulker battered by storms off Newcastle, Australia.
  • Why Turkey's maritime star is in ascendancy
    TURKEY'S shipping strength is becoming more powerful, a development that could deepen its rivalry with Greece.
  • Flag states fail the test
    THE persistent failure of many flag states to investigate incidents involving their ships remains a scandal.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 8, 2007
  • Longer contracts for Brazil dredging
    Brazilian dredging companies, and international operators prepared to enter what used to be a closed market, will soon be offered five-year dredging contracts instead of piecemeal 3-6 month contracts
  • Norfolkline reaches union agreement
    UK seafarer union RMT's general secretary Bob Crow has described Norfolkline's agreement on deck, engine and catering ratings as a 'massive step forward'
  • Row breaks out over Bunge strength
    A row has broken out in the Brazilian port community over the appointment of Italino Stanicia Filho as the new president of the Santos port operators' association
  • Vijay wins Great Offshore control
    AN informal scheme of arrangement will see Great Offshore managing director Vijay Sheth acquire a majority stake in the company
  • Jumbo oversights led to capsize
    The USCG has asked Jumbo Shipping to review its safety systems after it found a series of oversights to be the cause of a heavy lift vessel capsize in 2003
  • Insiders core of Big Apple thefts
    CARGO Theft problems at the ports of New York and New Jersey is being blamed on an organized conspiracy in the docks
  • SNCM/CMN confirmed on Corsica
  • Indian alert after tug sinking
  • Sold: New York box terminal
  • Passport applicants given more time
  • Fears grow for grounded bulker
  • German president backs roads plan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 8, 2007
  • U.S. ag exporters face service issues
    Exporters say they are losing market share overseas due to rail equipment shortages and reduced service to seaports.
  • TWIC delayed again
  • U.S. narrows trade deficit
  • NYSA cuts box charges
  • CMA CGM (Caribbean) revamps Caribbean services
  • Westbound rate hike set by India lines
  • Canada wraps trade accords
  • DHL expands in Japan
  • UTi revenue surges
  • Drop-off in rail traffic accelerates in May
  • Leading European feeder line sold

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 8, 2007
  • Are Northern European ports ready for Christmas?
    There is growing concern about the ability of container terminals in Northern Europe to cope with this year's expected peak season cargo rush.
  • Arkas adds more ships
  • EP opposes longer trucks in EU
  • ICTSI concludes deal in Guayaquil, Ecuador
  • DCT Gdansk opens on time

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 8, 2007
  • Pick the winners
    Predict the shipping industry shares that are going to be the star performers and win a multimedia player.
  • Score one for Stolt
    Philly magistrate excludes O'Brien documents, but court's word may not be final.
  • Bulkers to Vietnam
    Vietnam is continuing to be active in the secondhand purchase market as brokers report two bulker buys.
  • Bulky orders at Cosco
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) bags 30-ship orders totalling $1.2bn from various owners including parent Cosco.
  • Irish sale for Latvian ship
    Vessel held in Ireland since March could be sold by ITF for $2m as talks with owner break down.
  • ITF hits FOC ships
    Unions claim more German flag-of-convenience containerships have signed up to crew agreements.
  • Cegielski to the rescue
    Polish engine maker could transfer its surplus of skilled welders to Szczecin yard.
  • Pasha crew safe
    But authorities call off tugs after extreme weather conditions worsen in Newcastle.
  • Danica White crew 'safe'
    Danish foreign ministry says no reason to believe crew of ship taken off Somalia are not doing well.
  • BLRT in Finnish raid
    Estonian yard group snaps up Turku Repair Yard, bagging Baltic's biggest drydock.
  • NYK nails double bond issue
    Japanese owner raises $500m to kickstart 50-vessel shopping list.
  • Strike averted
    Danish union settles dispute over pay on Scandlines and Mols-Linien ferries.
  • Lifeboat injures three
    One hospitalised after crew members hit by falling lifeboat on bulker in Chinese port.
  • Azeri tanker plan scrapped
    Azerbaijan state knocks back scheme to buy ships to carry crude exports following Palmali deal.
  • BC boosted by Queen of North
    Canadian ferry owner's annual profit rises because of insurance pay-out from fatal ferry sinking.
  • Scandlines sold this month?
    Danish minister expects Baltic ferry operator to be privatised by end of June.
  • Oman terminal to re-open
    Mina al Fahal crude exports to resume after three-day closure due to Cyclone Gonu.
  • Union row at HSL
    Strike action possible at Indian yard after two union leaders suspended for protest over restructuring.
  • Goldenport buys again
    London-listed Greek shipowner to buy 1985-built feeder ship from compatriot Dioryx Maritime.
  • 21 still on grounded panamax
    Severe weather has grounded the queued Pasha Bulker on rocks at Newcastle, Australia.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 8, 2007
  • MarAd: Agreement will create LNG jobs for U.S. seafarers
  • Jury acquits Greek tanker crew of obstruction, lying charges
  • Shaerf leaves Trailer Bridge board
  • Horizon Lines names directors
  • Swift appointment at the Maritime Industry Foundation
  • Lufthansa, Jet discussing Indian cargo venture, says report
  • Pilots cite separation anxiety over LAX runways
  • United starts San Francisco/Taipei flights
  • Continental launching New York/Athens flights
  • McKrell to head operations for WFS in U.K., Ireland
  • Norfolk Southern reveals plans for new rail corridor
  • Ag inspectors detain rail car with invasive weed
  • China plans to "blacklist" unsafe food shippers
  • CBP slaps large fine on importer of fake purses
  • USDA proposes allowing blueberry imports from South Africa, Uruguay
  • CBP prepared to name Winkowski to head field operations
  • Globe Express opening offices in Vietnam, India
  • Menlo agrees to buy Southeast Asian 3PL for $34 million
  • FMC receives 13 OTI license applications
  • Miami port director bemoans security costs
  • CMA CGM first global carrier at DCT Gdansk
  • Sale of New York Container Terminal completed
  • Port of Tacoma promotes Mannelly to terminal planning manager

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 8, 2007
  • DFSD Lisco vessel taken for oil spill
    The DFDS Lisco owned Vytautas flying Lithuanian flag has been taken into Brest in France after a oil spill during ...
  • Common organisation hamper Dutch shipping
    In spite of the good times in Dutch economy and global shipping growth in Dutch shipping has stagnated, says the ...
  • Unifeeder sold to UK-based equity fund
    Danish feeder operator Unifeeder is sold to the British based equity fund Montagu for a sum reported to be around ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 8, 2007
  • US Gulf avails tight, Houston prices up
    Suppliers still hunting for resupply as cargoes head for South America.
  • COPEC to expand storage
    Chilean bunker supplier seeking approval for new terminal project.
  • Canada levies oil pollution fine
  • Bulker damaged but not leaking
    Initial reports of oil spill off Australian coast are not backed up, but pollution fears remain.
  • South Africa's bunker markets still struggling
    No early end to the product shortages that have disrupted bunker operations.
  • Latest barge congestion 'extreme' in Rotterdam
    Loading delays frustrate bunker players. 60,000 mt of product waiting to be loaded.
  • Oil leaking from grounded bulker, says report
    Bulker driven onto rocks while waiting to enter Australian coal port.
  • Congestion persists in Rotterdam
  • Firm fined for bunkering spill
    Fishing firm fined NZ$50,000 for two bunker spills in one day.
  • India grants bunker sales tax reduction
    Cochin Port presses ahead with bunkering project.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
New historical record of monthly container traffic in the port of Long Beach
Long Beach / Los Angeles
In October, strong growth in Los Angeles climbing activity.
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
SHIPPING
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
Haifa
The fleet transported a record number of containers
CRUISES
In the third quarter, the Viking cruise group's revenues grew by 11.4% percent.
Los Angeles
Increase of 14.3% of turnover generated by ocean cruises
PORTS
Signed the final agreement on the contract of port workers
Rome
COMPETITION
Italian Antitrust initiates an investigation into SAS (MSC group), Moby and Large Navi Fast
Rome
According to the AGCM, competition restrictions may have occurred as a result of the 49% acquisition of Moby's capital by SAS.
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
ENVIRONMENT
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
Brussels
Total greenhouse gases produced would be more than 30% higher than those considered by the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
COMPANIES
DFDS and Ekol are rethinking and agreeing on the sale of the Turkish company's international network to the Danish group
Copenhagen / Istanbul
Revised the terms of the deal expired on the first November
PORTS
Slight downturn in freight traffic in the port of Hamburg in the third quarter
Hamburg
Stable container traffic
The Companies inform
Accelleron initiates partnership with Geislinger to expand service business in the Mediterranean region
INDUSTRY
Cargotec agrees to the sale of MacGregor to funds managed by Triton
Helsinki
Sale of the value of 480 million that is expected to be completed by the first half of 2025
PORTS
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Koper increased by 8.3%
Lubiana
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 3.2% percent.
COMPETITION
Ok of Ukraine's antitrust enforcement at the entrance of MSC in the capital of HHLA terminalist company
Kiev
The company operates the CTO terminal of the port of Odessa
PORTS
Inaugurated the new Peruvian port of Chancay operated by China's COSCO Shipping Ports
Lima
Has 1,500 linear metres of docks
SHIPYARDS
More than doubling the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri in the first nine months of 2024
Trieste
The sunshine committed for shipbuilding grew by +154,3 percent.
ENVIRONMENT
Established the Ship Recycling Alliance to speed up the recycling of safe and environmentally friendly ships
Copenhagen
The initiative in view of the entry into force on June 26 of the Hong Kong International Convention
LOGISTICS
Kuehne + Nagel will acquire 51% percent of the capital of American IMC Logistics
Schindellegi / Collierville
US company mainly operates drayage services
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
Hamburg
Increase of 3.8% of containers carried by the fleet. Average value of nils up 22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter freight traffic in the port of Genoa decreased by -4.9% percent while in Savona-I went up by 15.7% percent.
Genoa
Decided increase in transshipment containers determined by the Red Sea crisis. Down the cruises
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
Seoul
+116% increase in the value of the average nole per container transported
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
SHIPPING
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
Taipei
Taiwanese company invests 186.8 million to buy new shipping containers
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
PORTS
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
Hamburg
In Germany (Eurogate) the increase was 13.6% percent. In Italy (Contship Italy) of 6.8%). Slowing growth at Tanger Med. Damietta terminal will become operational in April
SHIPPING
Danaos reports a new drop in quarterly revenue generated by fleet of container carriers
Athens
Coustas : With the Trump administration, which has promised new duties, a future reduction in container traffic is possible
PORTS
In the first ten months of 2024, the traffic of goods in Russian ports decreased by -3.2%
St. Petersburg
The dry goods amounted to 370.8 million tonnes (-3.5%), those liquids at 372.2 million tonnes (-2.9%)
PORTS
Port of Ancona, in 2023, underlines the AdSP-container traffic grew by 5%
Ancona
The Port Authority disputes the data released by the Fedespedi Studies Center
SHIPYARDS
Mr vard will build five support ships in the offshore industry.
Trieste
Designed to accommodate up to 190 people, they will be carried out in Vietnam
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Alpe Adria activates new rail service between the port of Trieste and the Malpensa Intermodal terminal in Sacconago
Trieste
SHIPPING
Euroseas order in China the construction of two 4,300-teu feeder container
Athens
Quarterly revenue from rentals inj growth of 5.8%
STUDIES AND RESEARCH
The Analysis of the Fedespea Studies Centre on economic and operational performance of Italian container terminals
Milan
COMPANIES
GNV strengthens its business department with two nominees
Genoa
New business manager and new general manager of the company in Spain
PORTS
On the former Carbonyl of the Port of Genoa, the yards of the foranea dam and the subport tunnel
Genoa
The AdSP Management Committee deliberated it yesterday.
EDUCATION
In Genoa, the Graduation Day of the Italian Academy of Mercantile
Genoa
Delivered 50 diplomas at the end of the biennial and three-year formative course
MEETINGS
On November 27 in Rome, the public assembly of UNIPORT will be held
Rome
Meeting on the theme "Italian Ports, a network of businesses in the service of the country and of Europe"
MOURNING
Roberto Nappi, founder and director for 40 years of "Corriere Marittimo", has died.
Genoa
His career had begun at the writing of the Telegraph in 1958
NEWS
New EU sanctions to prohibit the use of ships and ports for the transportation of drones and missiles produced by Iran
Brussels
ASSOCIATIONS
Masucci confirmed president of Italian Propeller Clubs
Genoa
New mandate for the three years 2024-2027
NEWS
The seamen of the Galaxy Leader have been hostage for a year
London / Hong Kong
Platten (ICS) : It is unacceptable ; humanity prevails and they are immediately released
SHIPPING
MSC will implement a markup of noli for maritime transport from the Far East to the Mediterranean
Geneva
Increases of 25% and 18% for containers from 20 'and 40' direct in the western Mediterranean and Adriatic
SHIPPING
Completed the dual-fuel retrofit of a large container ship in Maersk
Copenhagen
He will be able to navigate methanol. Increased the hold capacity
PORTS
Environmental authorization of the Region to dredging the quays from 19 to 26 of the port of Ancona
Ancona
The intervention will cost a total of 16.5 million euros.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
MEETINGS
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal shipments between the port of Trieste and Slovakia are growing
Trieste
PORTS
In the third quarter the container traffic handled by HHLA dropped by -2%
Hamburg
In Trieste the volumes processed by PLT Italy in the first nine months of 2024 have decreased
PORTS
In October container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.7%
Hong Kong
In the first ten months of 2024, a decline of -5.2%
PORTS
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia fell by -11.8%
Cyvitavecchia
The Cruserists increased by 2.7%
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+ 8.1%)
Singapore
In the first ten months of 2024, growth was 6.2% percent.
LOGISTICS
MSC has completed the acquisition of the majority of logistics company MVN
Geneva / Milan
The Milanese business plans to close 2024 percent with a turnover of 100 million euros.
MEETINGS
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
COMPANIES
In the summer quarter passenger traffic in the cruise terminals of Global Ports Holding grew by 27.5%
Istanbul
Revenue up 23%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
SDC freight forwarder introduced artificial intelligence in the management of customs practices
Venice
Annually the practices followed exceed 15mila units
COMPANIES
The sale of the shipping company Santandrea from the Pacorini to Aprile
Trieste
The company was founded in 1989 in Trieste
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro, the memorandum of understanding for security in working environments and port operations
Joy Tauro
Will have a duration of three 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
MEETINGS
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
MEETINGS
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Sudan govt scraps $6bn Red Sea port deal with UAE
(The North Africa Post)
Argentina enfrenta tarifas portuarias hasta 500% más altas que otros países de la región
(Pescare)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
COMPANIES
Paola Piraccini appointed as Legal Technical Collaborator of Spininvest
Genoa
Joined in magistrate in 1981, he is a retired cassation adviser
PORTS
The meeting in Rome between the representatives of Italian ports and ports in Florida
Rome
Expect a comparison to find common themes on which to set up a benchmarking task
PORTS
This year the Cruserists in the port of Ancona have grown by 18.9%
Ancona
25.1% increase in transits and drop by -5.1% of landings and embarkation
COMPANIES
Changed Risso constitutes a joint venture in Cagliari
Cagliari / Genoa
Partnership at 50% with Fausto Saba and Riccardo Vargiu
PORTS
Ok to the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Sea Centre North
Cyvitavecchia
It presents a surplus of more than 2.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
In Palermo, the first sheet of the new ferry for the Sicilian region was cut off.
Trieste / Palermo
The delivery of the ship is scheduled for 2026
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease's quarterly revenue records show the first decrease since the end of 2018
Athens
The company believes that its container fleet has very good future prospects of employment
COMPANIES
DP World signs an agreement to buy Australian Silk Logistics
Dubai / Melbourne
The expected value of the transaction is approximately 115 million
PORTS
A worker has passed away in the port of Crotone
Joy Tauro
He would suddenly go down to the ground while talking to some colleagues
PORTS
Torbianelli : well the ok of CIPESS in financing the future Molo VIII of the port of Trieste
Trieste
Of the estimated 315 million euros, 206.9 are expected by the state
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