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December 11, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Indian shipyards find it hard to meet demand
    INDIAN shipyards have registered a hike in orders from eight billion rupees to 155 billion rupees (S$5.7 billion) over the last five years, as per industry estimates.
  • Westports on track for 4.3m box throughput
    Westports Malaysia became the first port in Port Klang to hit 4 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) on Sunday, which firmly places the port on the road to achieve a total container throughput of 4.3 million TEUs for fiscal 2007.
  • Pirates threaten to kill crew if ransom not met
    Pirates holding a Japanese chemical tanker off the northeastern coast of Somalia are demanding a million-dollar ransom or they threaten to kill its crew members, the United Nations said yesterday.
  • South Korea's worst oil spill spreads along coast
  • Govt will not tighten tanker hull regulations

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin adds capacity replacing two smaller ships with bigger newbuilds
  • Evergreen said to be moving to mega ships despite its overcapacity fear
  • Rongcheng ports handle 35pc more TEU in first 10 months
  • Guangxi Wulin port adds US$5.4 million container terminal
  • Decentralised expansion counters rising EU container congestion
  • Hanoi's Bien Dong Shipping appoints WM Logistics in HK as agent
  • Foshan to build RFID production base
  • CCAS honours DHL as the 'Best Contact Centre of the Year'
  • Hactl's November throughput sets new monthly record
  • Korean Air named best airline in Asia, best transpacific business class
  • New advisory board to guide Singapore Aviation Academy
  • Air China starts twice weekly Beijing-Athens service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Seahorse proves of IMMENSE help to Cochin Shipyard
  • Tanker shortage pushes up Asian aframax rates to eight-month high
  • Essar Group orders 6 new bulk carriers
  • Maersk Line scales back Asia-Europe network
  • ...switches Caribbean hub, drops Jamaica for Panama
  • ...uncouples main service from Angola
  • Air Sea, Weihai port to jointly operate feeder service to Qingdao
  • CMA CGM group to acquire US Lines
  • Evergreen Marine to open dock in China
  • Wan Hai joins Maersk Line on transpacific
  • Inchcape Shipping Services' strengthens team with key Asia-Pacific appointment
  • Automated terminal destuffing system developed
  • CTSA hikes rates due to higher costs, fuel prices & weak dollar
  • Teekay announces IPO
  • GJEPC team visits Saudi Arabia
  • Baltic trade mission courts investors
  • Tri-nation alliance on cashew trade
  • DP World Cochin (IGTPL) bags Lloyd's List 'Innovation Award'
  • Kerala formulates policy to develop 6 ports
  • L&T may tie up with Dolphin Offshore for shipbuilding project in TN
  • IndiaLinx runs dedicated rice train from ICD-Loni to JNP
  • Govt invested Rs 1,38,355 cr. in CPSEs in 2006-07
  • FinMin may have to extend DEPB scheme in fiscal 2008-09 too
  • Dollar loans vital for exporters-Fieo chief
  • Meet on 'Austria-Maharashtra- Partners in Progress'

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • S Korea cleans up after VLCC spill
  • MOL cuts capacity on Asia-USEC trade
  • EMSA buys Korean rules software
  • IMB calls for investigation into Nigeria attack

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Apollo Management to acquire Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Danaos orders three at Hyundai Samho
  • TUI AG and Royal Caribbean plan German cruise JV

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • MOL plans to cut capacity on US East Coast/Panama Canal run
  • Inspection of WSF ferries finds additional pitting
  • Crowley picking up tab for worker ID cards
  • Vancouver, USA port board will discuss 14 action items tomorrow
  • Portland Port Commission holding public PTIP meeting

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Row over Hebei Spirit discharge
    WRANGLE breaks out between operator of the stricken VLCC Spirit and South Korean officials over how to discharge remaining crude oil.
  • Tanker leaks 11,000 tonnes of crude in Korea's worst oil spill
  • Pacific lines cut more box capacity
    THE latest victim of the slowdown is a service operated jointly by CMA CGM plus three members of the New World Alliance.
  • Cardiff Marine swoops for Ocean Rig stake
    GEORGE Economou's bulk shipping company acquires around 34% of Norwegian drilling outfit.
  • Eyes and ears on the coast
    The National Coastwatch Institution is a modern day national treasure ' a true friend in need
  • How very kind of them
    PEOPLE who have not a shred of comprehension about the responsibilities of a shipmaster are able to pass judgement on professionals.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Apollo seals Regent deal
    PRIVATE equity powerhouse Apollo has confirmed a deal to acquire Regent Seven Seas Cruises from Carlson
  • Sea motorways deal for Italy, Spain
    ITALY'S and Spain's prime ministers have signed an agreement to develop a common policy on sea motorways during a summit at the Royal Palace in Naples
  • Galp signs €6bn deal with Libya
    PORTUGUESE energy company Galp Energia has signed a new agreement with Libya to develop gas and petrol reserves
  • RCCL and TUI go Deutsch
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises and the German tourism and shipping group TUI have unveiled a 50:50 joint venture called TUI Cruises that will target the German-speaking market
  • SSAS found to be almost useless
    CONCERNS have been raised, and some possible solutions identified, on whether Ship Security Alert Systems can help to prevent acts of terrorism
  • Master praised, Samsung slammed over spill
  • USCG strips pilot of licence
  • Dubai forecasts cruise hordes
  • Lines slash more capacity
  • Korea spill declared 'a disaster'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • NY-NJ probe of Waterfront Commission
    New York, New Jersey launch investigation into watchdog agency responsible for curtailing mob influence at the bistate port.
  • NYK starts Baltic feeder
  • MOL cuts more capacity to U.S. East Coast
  • FreightDesk in Jordan pact
  • GOP blocks Senate energy bill, short sea
  • APL revenue climbs 12%
  • Truck strike jams Italy boxes
  • Ebeling, Devine get Connie awards
  • Yang Ming, OOCL plan joint China-India service
  • Lines protest Tuticorin box rule
  • Calif. board approves emissions limits for ships, trucks

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Port of Le Havre breaks in new terminal
  • TraPac expansion project approved by LA commissioners
  • PSA gets agreement for Panama box terminal
  • New World Alliance and CMA CGM cut further US capacity
  • Dredging a priority for Brazilian ports

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Korean spill a 'disaster'
    Minister declares Taean a disaster area following South Korea's worst ever oil spill.
  • Danaos orders three
    US-listed containership player goes to Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries for three 10,100-teu boxships.
  • Ram is a bull
    Greek owner Aries Maritime among US-listed dry-bulk players to see a day of gains as Wall Street preps for good news.
  • Mini-capes confirmed
    India's Essar Shipping and Logistics confirms $390m deal for six 104,000-dwt bulkers at STX Shipbuilding.
  • Argentine barge bash
    A bulker and a tank-barge collide in Argentina's Parana River, causing a fuel oil spill.
  • Pirates demand $1m ransom
    The gang who evaded US warships after seizing the Golden Nori (built 1997) have named their price for the release of the 22-crew onboard.
  • Box carriers pull back
    Four container line companies pull back capacity between Asia and the US east coast.
  • Red ink for FreeSeas
    Ion Varouxakis-led bulker player sees third quarter losses widen despite increase in revenue.
  • Pilot 'not competent'
    Coast Guard asks Cosco Busan pilot to turn in his federal license for alleged physical incompetence.
  • PV Trans worth $430m
    PetroVietnam's shipping arm tips the scales at VND 6.91 trillion after joining the Ho Chi Minh stock exchange.
  • Vyborg buys Dutch
    Oslo Marine's new shipping company has its first vessel, with more to come.
  • VLCC and boxship clash
    Samco tanker involved in collision in Red Sea, but no spill or injuries reported.
  • No rule change for Korea
    Maritime ministry says regulations on single-hulled tankers to remain the same following Hebei Spirit spill.
  • Cardiff Marine ups the stakes
    The tanker and bulker player increases its holding in Norway's Ocean Rig.
  • BC ferry waylaid by weather
    New Canadian vessel takes shelter in storms off California on its way from Germany's Flensburg yard.
  • Korea battles crude spill
    Thousands of workers tackling slick from Hebei Spirit VLCC as 10,500 tonnes of oil wash up on shore.
  • Fugro grows
    Dutch seismic outfit signs for two units at Norway's BMV with option for third vessel.
  • Ro-ro hits wharf in Jersey
    Bahamas-flagged vessel escapes undamaged after bump while docking in Channel Islands.
  • Lorenzo letting one go
    Philippine owner starts fleet renewal by putting 35-year-old multipurpose up for sale.
  • Greeks bulk up
    Hellenic shipowners continue to bet on the dry cargo market despite suggestions of turbulent times ahead.
  • Hosco crew "tried everything"
    Hebei Spirit tried desperately to avoid crane clash that spilled 10,500 tonnes of crude into Korean waters.
  • Japan holds 14
    November list includes Wan Hai boxship pulled up for oily water separator deficiency.
  • Second time lucky for TUI
    German giant teams up with Royal Caribbean to form cruise joint-venture led by Richard Vogel.
  • Governor kicks up Hanjin stink
    Philippine official believes he was snubbed by "superior" Koreans at Subic Bay shipyard opening ceremony.
  • Attack off Lagos
    Product tanker master dives for cover after men wearing army fatigues board ship and open fire.
  • Mermaid orders at Jaya
    Recent Thoresen Thai spin-off wastes little time expanding, as it books new offshore support vessel.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • MOL names very large iron ore carrier
  • Tanker spills oil off South Korea
  • ESPMC-WITASS announces northbound rate increases
  • Hapag-Lloyd parent in cruise venture
  • Crowley to reimburse workers for TWIC
  • Short sea provisions in energy bill
  • GAO: TPA must include more Congressional input
  • Sauceda honored for import safety work
  • Vanguard Logistics starts guaranteed expedited LCL ocean import service
  • L.A. port commission breaks moratorium on development
  • Brown, L.A. port agree to greenhouse gas inventory, solar power plant
  • Miami port tunnel hinges on city vote
  • Dredging begins on channel in New York Harbor
  • Aussies buy port operator ICS

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Fantaasia trail run successful
    Kystlink took Fantaasia through a successful trail run between Hirtshals, Strømstad and Langesund over the weekend. A few adjustments are required to fit into the different ports. The passenger ferry is currently in Langesund and the final decision on when ...
  • Eckerö wants to buy the rest of the Birka Line shares
    Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö now holds 96.1 per cent of the shares of Birka Line Abp. The intention of the company is to use its legal right to take over the rest of the shares too. During spring 2008 Birka Line ...
  • Göteborg becomes European headquarter in Maersk Line
    Göteborg will play a more imported role in the new Maersk Line organisation, which has been worked out by the Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding. In the new organisation Göteborg will be the European headquarter of Maersk Lines operation. The ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • FNSA expands team
  • Shipping's SOx emissions '97 times' aviation
    New study also claims shipping industry emits 213 times more SOx than all cars.
  • Oil terminal planned for St. Kitts and Nevis
    Project is part of Venezuelan scheme to help its neighbours cope with high fuel prices.
  • Rotterdam still tight for prompt
  • Fuel oil tender withdrawn
    Sources say bids were lower than expected and market is 'over-supplied'.
  • Maersk Line announces profits
    Asia-Europe routes see growth in volumes, but Asia-US routes in decline
  • South Korea oil spill cleanup needs 'two months'
    Oil has stopped leaking from the stricken oil tanker.
  • Monthly Japanese bunker price breaks record
    Monthly retroactive 180 cst bunker price up more than 80% year-on-year.
  • Singapore bunker fuels show 'consistent quality'
    Testing agency says Singapore remains one of the 'very few ports' which has successfully introduced a quality management system.
  • Hong Kong supplier moves to new office

›››File
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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