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November 23, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Mexico struggles to control month-old platform leak
    Workers were still battling a nightmarish combination of gas and crude leaks, fires and oil slicks at a damaged Gulf of Mexico oil platform on Wednesday, almost a month after it was damaged in an accident that killed at least 21, an official said.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Safety advisory after boiler blasts
    AUSTRALIA'S Transport Safety Bureau last week issued an advisory calling on all vessel owners and operators to urgently notify their ships' crews of the dangers associated with servicing the Osaka OECV2 boiler.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Mexico struggles to control month-old platform leak
    Workers were still battling a nightmarish combination of gas and crude leaks, fires and oil slicks at a damaged Gulf of Mexico oil platform on Wednesday, almost a month after it was damaged in an accident that killed at least 21, an official said.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Safety advisory after boiler blasts
    AUSTRALIA'S Transport Safety Bureau last week issued an advisory calling on all vessel owners and operators to urgently notify their ships' crews of the dangers associated with servicing the Osaka OECV2 boiler.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL to join Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement
  • Cosco Pacific plans to raise US$241 million in big container sale
  • China to impose new controls on textile exports to Europe
  • Ningbo volume up 33pc in first 10 months to 7.7 million TEU
  • Shenzhen company starts work on logistics park in Tianjin
  • Port of Le Havre volume up 26pc to 2.22 million TEU
  • Smart card enrolment centre for US port workers extends to Savannah
  • IATA chief slams EU emissions trading scheme as 'hot air'
  • Airbus readies A320 passenger-to-freighter conversion service
  • Boeing's Jeppesen to supply Volga-Dnepr with latest IT package

Exim Indiaweb site
  • VLCC rates climb
  • GGL Line launches direct Singapore-Bangalore groupage service
  • India-Asean FTA likely by May 2008
  • PM targets $ 50-bn trade between India, Asean
  • Full ICD train loaded in just 12 minutes at JNPCT
  • Tuticorin Port achieves single day cargo handling record
  • DP World raises $ 4.96 bn from Middle East's biggest IPO
  • STC, nafed, Spices Board form SPV for agri services zone
  • Govt may not impose export obligation on SEZ units
  • India to become one of three biggest economies in a decade-London Mayor

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2007
  • Fishing boat released
  • New box leasing company

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2007
  • EU parliament stands firm over places of refuge
    EUROPEAN parliament seeks to force member states to put in place independent authorities to deal with ships in distress.
  • Hold firm over places of refuge, Euro MPs told
  • Maersk Tankers return bolsters Intertanko
    DANISH tanker operator rejoins Intertanko after leaving at least 14 years ago.
  • Soros grabs stake in Navios Maritime Partners
    BILLIONAIRE investor George Soros buys 5.71% stake in Navios new dry bulk unit.
  • Past lessons prompt Neapolitan prudence
    DESPITE soaring freight rates and newbuilding prices, the port city's powers believe their conservatism will save them from a fall out.
  • Fear of the unknown
    NEW yards may be a blessing for desperate owners but there is a case for caution as parties press further into unknown territory.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2007
  • EC ports policy sticks in the mud
    Port authorities in Europe have called on the European Commission to tighten up the environmental elements of its new proposed port directive, announced earlier this month
  • Genoa helps Imarex go wet and dry
    IMAREX and Genoa Sea Brokers are to take over FFA brokerage Bravo Futures
  • UN warns India over Alang hazard
    The UN's Basel Secretariat has contacted the Indian government warning of dangerous material on board the Aqaba Express, anchored at Alang
  • CSC backs rule change on disputes
    CYPRUS Shipping Council is backing a proposal in the Philippines to replace bond placements with an escrow account for seafarer-employer disputes
  • Stricken ships lacked management
    IT has emerged that the former management of Volgotanker has no liability for the Volgoneft-139 and Volgoneft-123, and had nothing to do with their ill-fated voyages
  • Kerch sulphur pollution unlikely
    GRANULATED sulphur released from sunken vessels in the Kerch Strait is not expected to have an adverse affect on the environment, a Russian official has claimed
  • ITF speaks out on weighty issue
  • North Sea SECA now in force
  • Torm sees softening products market
  • Asian shipbuilders target IMO seat
  • Jurong Shipyard asked to pay up

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2007
  • HPH appoint Westerhoud as north Europe supremo
  • Port of Le Havre October volume up 29%
  • Thamesport wins new Asia/Europe service
  • EWS announces new Channel Tunnel services
  • Full SECA North Sea now in effect

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2007
  • EC in pole position
    Commission is en route to victory in ship-source pollution case and is likely to follow advocate general's lead, lawyer says.
  • Bankers in the lead
    Fortis finance chief, Svein Engh, is out in front in TradeWinds' freight rate challenge as capesize index falls for fifth consecutive day.
  • Shipmanagers need a shake
    Leading industry figures including Barber's Geir Sekkesaerter call for change in fee structure and more transparency.
  • MISC slips
    Kuala Lumpur-listed owner sees profits slide due to weak tanker rates but it still banks healthy returns.
  • Scan faces ABG delay
    Norwegian owner to take delivery of survey ships three months late due to problems at Indian yard.
  • Eckero finally sells Roslagen
    Finnish owner offloads veteran ferry after previous deal fell through.
  • Tazaki: 'Ditch the dollar'
    Chairman of the Shipbuilders' Association of Japan pushes the yen as it hits two-year high against US rival.
  • Cosco bulker holed
    Karachi clash with general cargoship results in minor damage to both vessels.
  • OOIL bags brace
    Big-spending owner returns to China State Shipbuilding for two more boxships in $241.4m spree.
  • Pleasant surprise for Torm
    Danish tanker owner's nine-month profit better than expected, but still weaker than 2006 on operating basis.
  • Navibulgar offer accepted?
    Reports in Bulgaria suggest Martrade-led group will succeed in buying national owner.
  • UK holds back five
    Among ships detained in October was general cargoship inspected due to unexplained death of crewman.
  • Dean denies cover up
    University of Miami chief says captain of research ship never intended to hide grounding despite slow reporting.
  • Hanjin expands Subic
    Korean shipbuilder confirms second $485m dock at its Philippines base.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2007
  • Bad watch keeping on the Danica White
    The outlook and watch keeping was too slack on board the Danica White, when it was on the voyage from Sharjah to Mombasa in June. That was the main reason for the capture is the conclusion from the Danish Maritime ...
  • Ulstein acquires MMT
    Ulstein Group has signed an agreement to acquire the engineering company MMT (Maritime and Mechanical Technology). MMT is based in Norway and employs around 20 people. MMT owns engineering companies in Croatia and has partnerships with similar companies in India ...
  • SECA in full effect from November 22
    Ships operating in the North Sea must comply with new exhaust standards from November 22, as the full implementation of SECA (Sulphur Emissions Control Area) enters. This means that all ships entering the area must run on bunker fuel with ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2007
  • Ship carbon emission index launched
    Germanischer Lloyd says CO2 data will encourage development of more efficient ships.
  • Aegean founder eyes $245m windfall
    Melisanidis to sell 6.5 million Aegean shares in secondary offering.
  • Flow meter undergoes sea trials
    UK company says commercial trials show flow meter can defeat 'cappuccino effect'.
  • Rotterdam market quiet
  • Kerch Strait spill could hit fuel oil movements
    Russian authorities considering new restrictions on aging river tankers.
  • Singapore fuel oil inventories at 9 week high
    Middle distillate stocks fell from a week ago.
  • Las Palmas storage project 'back on track'
    Talks underway for a single facility to store all fuel types.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
PORTS
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
MARITIME SERVICES
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
SHIPPING
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
PORTS
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
DEFENCE
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
ENVIRONMENT
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
SHIPPING
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
SEAFARERS
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
PORTS
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)
TRANSPORTATION
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
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
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%.
SHIPPING
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
PORTS
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
JOBS
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
SEAFARERS
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
MOURNING
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
PORTS
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
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"
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
PORTS
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
PORTS
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
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"
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
MARITIME SERVICES
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
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
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
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
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"
MEETINGS
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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
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%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
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
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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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