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July 24, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keppel unit clinches four orders worth $350m
    The marine sector remains buoyant as orders continue to pour in.
  • Japanese shipyard June orders up 3%
    New ship construction orders at Japanese yards rose more than 3 per cent in June versus the previous month, but a lack of dockyard capacity continues to cap orders.
  • Exxon, Shell hire tankers to ship Saudi oil to Asia
    ExxonMobil Corp, the world's biggest oil company by market value, and Royal Dutch Shell Group's Asian oil trading unit are hiring one tanker each to ship fuel oil from Saudi Arabia to the Far East, a shipbroker said.
  • Rates of Panamax vessels may slip
  • Kuehne & Nagel posts 27% jump in Q2 profit
  • NOL moves 12% more cargo in June
  • Fire-damaged Saudi pier resumes ops

Sched Netweb site
  • Shenzhen up 13.69pc in first half, sees 20m TEU by 2008
  • OOCL names 4,578-TEU ship, second of 16 from Samsung
  • First half Fujian foreign trade rises 16.7 per cent
  • Yingkou posts 38.8pc increase in TEU volume
  • Port of Tacoma Commissioners approve massive infrastructure package
  • APL Logistics wins US$8.9 billion in Pentagon business
  • Infor to provide warehouse management solution for M+R Spedag
  • Yiwu to hold logistics exhibition in November
  • China Postal Airlines relocates hub to Nanjing Lukou Airport
  • East African horticulturalists protest eco-lobby's war on airfreight
  • Envirotainer contracts Continental for temperature-controlled cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Grand Alliance upgrades Central China Express (CCX) service
  • Maersk Line announces service enhancements
  • ZIM to quit Port of Portland on Sept. 2
  • NileDutch adds Qingdao to China-West Africa service
  • Spate of newbuild deliveries
  • Evergreen Line drops Taranto on CEM service
  • OOCL Yokohama named at Geoje Shipyard, Korea
  • Maersk's average ship capacity up by 24 pc
  • ICTSI finalises deal for Colombia port
  • 1st Tianjin-USEC service launched
  • Davies Turner channels investment into Bristol
  • Agility acquisition connects NZ to global network
  • Shipping cos ride the boom
  • Varun Shipping plunging into oil exploration, drilling
  • Amfico Agencies adds strength by aligning with D1 Oils PLC
  • Irani advises against high quality iron ore export
  • FDI from Bangladesh may be allowed
  • Now, Kandla Port to lead from the front
  • PRCL successfully test-runs 2-stack box train in electrified sections
  • Early Q1 results show a slowdown
  • Forex reserves held abroad may fetch $ 8 bn as interest
  • Defence Ministry wants security clause included while accepting FDI in SEZs
  • Chidambaram announces Rs 100-cr. corpus to help states push core PPP projects
  • More private funds from abroad may pour in-Minister

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 23, 2007
  • Change in management of Hamburg Port Authority
  • Fesco enters Baltic Sea feeder trade
  • DHL launches Airport-to-Door in Asia-Pacific region
  • Huettemann Logistik establishes company in Bulgaria

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 23, 2007
  • MEPC agrees air pollution study
  • EC welcomes Polish yard cuts
  • Skaugen and Lyse Gass in LNG venture
  • MSC Napoli split in two
  • Keppel clinches specialised ship contracts totalling US$230m

Marine Logweb site
JULY 23, 2007
  • Scorpion is low bidder on Petrobras jackup tender
  • Transocean and GlobalSantaFe to merge
  • DeepOcean to add newbuild construction vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 23, 2007
  • Matson to boost fuel charge for Hawaii/Guam services
  • New 4578TEU vessel joining OOCL fleet
  • Genco expanding fleet with purchase of nine ships
  • Panama Canal Authority Oks expansion project contract
  • Trainees begin education onboard SPIRIT OF MOL

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 23, 2007
  • Nippon Foundation maps out Malacca funding
    NIPPON Foundation to set up fund of up to $2.5m annually to pay for navigational aids in the Malacca Straits.
  • Strait fund talks sought
  • Offshore rig giant plans billion dollar merger
    OFFSHORE drilling rig owners Transocean and GlobalSantaFe merge to form a $53bn capitalised company.
  • Lisbon holds back EU safety proposals
    THE Portuguese European Union presidency puts the brakes on the adoption of three new maritime safety laws.
  • Why managing risk is not easy
    WHY is it the case that a few seafarers frightened out of their wits, or even murdered, don't make many waves?
  • Light fantastic
    PEOPLE who built lighthouses never thought of simply sticking a light on top of a pole.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 23, 2007
  • RCI snuffs cruise cabin smoking
    Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is dramatically expanding smoke-free zones aboard its fleet in response to customer demand
  • Turkey votes for more of the same
    MEASURES to remove restrictions on shipping and the drive for higher standards are expected to continue in Turkey after the AKP party was returned to power
  • Star shares unloaded
    GAMBLING magnate KT Lim has reduced his effective ownership in Star Cruises following severe losses by Star's Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) brand
  • Pirates want $1.5M for Danica White
    SOMALI pirates are reported to be demanding payment of $1.5M to release the Danish cargo ship Danica White and its five crew
  • Fesco adds 15% to share capital
    FAR Eastern Shipping Co is issuing 305M new shares today, with a target fund-raising of just over $200M
  • Stolt-Nielsen to be split
    STOLT-Nielsen, the chemical carrier and logistics group, has decided to split its Stolt Nielsen Transportation Group (SNTG) business unit into two separate units
  • Skaugen in Nordic LNG venture
  • Indian yards seek subsidy extension
  • CPC shareholders hit with tax demand

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 23, 2007
  • Rule change proposed for OTIs
    New rule would sharply limit time that ocean transportation intermediary licensees will have to prove financial responsibility.
  • Offers exchanged in S. California union talks
  • Canadian National net weaker
  • ILA Convention: Reporter's Notebook
  • APL rate recovery continues
  • GAO: DOT should do more for intermodal
  • APM opens Tangier terminal
  • Matson increases fuel charge
  • Lines launch Korea-India service
  • FedEx Freight cuts surcharge
  • Fesco sells more shares

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 23, 2007
  • OOCL opens own agency office in Pakistan
  • Bayport's clerical workers negotiations deferred until Tuesday
  • Carriers withdraw capacity in transpacific
  • Danaos reflects market requirement as it upgrades ships on order
  • Hong Kong's June cargo surges by 18.5% but it still loses ground to Shanghai

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 23, 2007
  • ABG bags large Precious order
    Thai owner signs for a dozen bulk/log carriers at Indian yard after proposed $1bn bond offering gets the nod.
  • New highs for dry
    Excel Maritime soars above $40 while TBS continues week-long rampage.
  • Iran - China LNG shipping deal
    Mohammad Souri in talks on joint venture shipping company to carry Pars gas.
  • Irish eyes not smiling
    Independent directors of Irish Continental Group lose patience with rival bidders and set high-noon deadline.
  • Minoan expects strong half
    Greek ferry owner estimates net loss cut to EUR 1.8m in first six months as vessel sale boosts bottom line.
  • Rates, volumes up at NOL
    Singaporean liner giant reports positive figures for June but year-to-date average feu rates still lag behind.
  • Skaugen inks gas JV
    Norwegian tanker owner to take 40% stake in LNG production and sale joint-venture with utilities firm.
  • Keppel reels them in
    Singapore shipbuilding group wins raft of offshore vessel newbuilding deals worth $230m.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 23, 2007
  • NOL names HHI, Daewoo as builders of 10,000-TEU ships
  • SCI embarks on vessel acquisition spree
  • APL's box revenue up again
  • Matson bumps up fuel surcharge
  • OOCL opens agency office in Pakistan
  • OOCL names another Samsung 4,578-TEU vessel
  • MOL training ship begins operations
  • FedEx Freight slashes fuel surcharge 25%
  • Chertoff: Progress made on advanced radiation detection systems
  • Cotton prices driven high by Chinese demand
  • U.S. arrests man for exporting jet parts
  • CEVA names Riordan North American managing director
  • Kuehne + Nagel's first half profit up 28%
  • Bhalla: Expansion, small ports' performance key to India cargo growth
  • Bowers expected to retire at ILA convention
  • APM Terminals, Akwa open Tangiers container terminal

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 23, 2007
  • Russia wants oil products to move through Russian terminals
    Transport minister says refined products should be considered a 'strategic material'.
  • European markets falling back
    Bunker hubs see prices come off last week's record highs.
  • Fresh warning on crude oil prices
    Centre for Global Energy Studies urges OPEC to increase production, saying supply and demand are out of balance.
  • ARA market down Monday morning
  • Singapore's bunker market begins to soften
    Some regional hubs see prices fall, but players say the outlook remains 'firm'.
  • S Korean bunker trading firm incorporates new name
  • AZRB to buy stake in storage and port operator
    Malaysian firm doing well in its bunkering operation and looks to further expansion.
  • Matson raises bunker surcharge
    Bunker fuel surcharge to increase by 1.5% due to higher bunker prices.
  • Record bonded bunker sales for Chimbusco
    Chinese state-owned supplier says it wants to bring prices closer to regional levels.

›››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
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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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