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June 25, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Daewoo Shipbuilding deals set new record
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world's third-largest shipyard, has received new orders worth US$3 billion so far this month, a record for monthly new contracts won by a single shipbuilder.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk dumps CEO, hires Carlsberg chief to replace him
  • Mainland official tells HK to abort container terminal expansion
  • Vladivostok's new container terminal to be operational mid-2008
  • German logistic consultancy sets up in Hong Kong
  • APL ships first to win accreditation for hull maintenance
  • Monday mornings on Liverpool docks start at 10pm Sunday
  • Whistle blowers cash in after logistics firm caught cheating US Army
  • Universal Travel cargo/passenger operator to buy Xian Golden
  • Lufthansa Cargo named best airline for customer care
  • Korean Air retains top spot as world's busiest cargo carrier

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Andersen to take over as A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO
  • Top global dredging equipment maker scouting for JV partner in India
  • MANSA offers Conference Room on hire for longer hours
  • Asia may become dumping ground for single-hull tankers, fears shipping CEO
  • IPBCC to implement westbound rate restoration from July 1
  • US, EU stand on farm subsidies stalls WTO talks
  • Electronics exports earn 35 pc more in 2006-07
  • FTA with Thailand will boost exports-Ficci study
  • KPT lays foundation to develop 40 hectares more
  • Service tax exemption on Dhamra port dredging sought
  • CCTVs installed at New Mangalore Port
  • OSL instals mechanical fertiliser handling system at Paradip Port
  • Railways firms up norms, rates for use of terminals by private container operators
  • PHCT Whitefield holds trade meet
  • Forex reserves touch $ 211 bn
  • 36 SEZ proposals given in-principle approval
  • Certificate Course on Global Logistics from today

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 22, 2007
  • DB Logistics seeking to grow in UK and Spain
  • Eurasia Rail Logistics in the pipeline
  • Ewals Cargo Care acquires intermodal activities from Crossrail
  • FedEx profits and revenues up

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 22, 2007
  • GloBallast project set for next phase
  • Australia confirms tough line on single hulls
  • Epic orders six more ro-ros
  • Multraship adds newbuildings

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 22, 2007
  • VT Halter gets FMS award
  • Another Røkke shocker
  • K-Sea orders tank barges at Jeffboat
  • Another jack-up for Jurong

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 22, 2007
  • Port of Olympia planning board adds Riley Moore as new member
  • Overseas Shipholding sentenced in vessel oil pollution case
  • Celebration marks keel laying of pair of NOAA vessels
  • US Barge taps Lackey as VP/general manager
  • US rail freight totals lower during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 22, 2007
  • Carlsberg chief to take over at AP Moller-Maersk
    AP MOLLER-MAERSK has appointed an outsider to take charge of the huge Danish group after Jess S'derberg(left)steps down earlier than expected.
  • Bertram Rickmers signs for 12,500 teu tonnage
    GERMAN shipowner is lining up a huge containership order that includes 12,500 teu tonnage.
  • Investors see potential in Chinese maritime
    IS it hardly surprising China's maritime sector is on a roll when it comes to seeking bourse listings?
  • When hopes are dashed
    ARE the assumptions made by shippers when they blithely contract for their cargo to be delivered on a certain date unrealistic?

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 24, 2007
  • APM's Rasmussen ends power struggle
    A power struggle between Maersk Line CEO Knud Stubkjaer and APM Terminals CEO Tommy Thomsen that threatened to seriously damage AP Møller-Mærsk group is believed to have brought about today's seismic developments
  • Louis asks for fine to be dropped
    LOUIS Cruises has responded to this week's €1.17M ($1.57M) fine for polluting the waters off Santorini by describing the punishment as "entirely unfair and unfounded."
  • Shipping banks forced to evolve
    SHIPPING banks are broadening their portfolios and pushing into more non-pure debt functions to counter weakened margins caused by the explosion of finance volumes
  • Cheap money inflates shipping assets
    THE sharp disconnect between vessel asset values and their income-generating potential is being fuelled by readily available cheap financing, bankers said this week
  • ICG bidding in the balance
    THE fight for control of Irish Continental Group lies in the balance after the management buyout team raised its bid to match the offer from Doyle/One51
  • Salvaged tanker heading home
    A salvaged Indonesian edible oil tanker that was stranded for nearly a year on a sandbank off the Myanmar coast is finally on its way home
  • Dredging Corp to add new vessels
  • Massachusetts given another chance
  • Putin allows Russian consolidation
  • Yacht crew claim to be smugglers' dupes
  • Russia begins work on ports code
  • Judges squash Lloyd's 'names' bid
  • Beluga heavy lifters to be lengthened
  • Carlsberg's Andersen appointed at APM
  • Indonesian ferry lines disappointed
  • US short-sea funding moves forward

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 22, 2007
  • Major shake-up at A.P. Moller-Maersk
    Parent of Maersk Line tabs outsider Nils Andersen (left) to succeed outgoing CEO.
  • Proposal promotes 100% scanning of containers
  • China slashes export rebates
  • G4 urged to keep Doha talks alive
  • EGL settles Iraq case
  • New rule guarantees rates for Vancouver box truckers
  • Weekly rail traffic dips
  • Diana charters Panamax bulker
  • Hankyu opens Utah office
  • Martinair restructures, looks to sell to KLM
  • Eagle gets Supramax bulker

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 22, 2007
  • Carbon footprints across the oceans
    Stronger and more compelling evidence of an advancement of global warming and a less-selfish attitude towards the planet's resources has encouraged us to recycle waste, turn out lights, check that our energy usage is as efficient as practical and generally think 'green' thus ensuring our 'carbon footprint' is responsible.
  • Heads roll at Maersk
  • ICG fight ' not over until the fat lady sings?
  • ESPMC-WITASS members impose northbound rate restoration
  • Shippers warned over new EU customs procedures
  • Liverpool extends gate hours

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 22, 2007
  • Stolt nears landmark win
    Federal judge will take his time in antitrust ruling, but there's little doubt Stolt-Nielsen has convinced him US erred in banishing parcel owner from amnesty programme.
  • Asleep on the job
    Ferguson Transport cargoship grounded after sleeping watch officer failed to detect anchor dragging.
  • OSG sells out of DHT
    Final 10% of shareholding in spin-off Double Hull Tankers put up for sale to net $9m.
  • Louis fights 'unfair' fine
    Cypriot owner of Sea Diamond will look to have $1.57m fine from Greece cancelled.
  • BW sells $500m of bonds
    Singapore tankers to LNG group's debt issue oversubscribed more than three times.
  • Indonesia plots ports splurge
    Sea transport chief wants to develop 25 international terminals to boost trade.
  • Speed limit for Sydney
    Fatal accident probe identifies speed as main cause of tragic collision between ferry and dinghy.
  • Sovcomflot strikes repair deal
    Novorossiysk Repair Yard to win more of Russian tanker owner's Black Sea and Med business.
  • Irish sale for Russian ship?
    ITF could sell off vessel held in Ireland as crew go unpaid and charterer receives damaged goods.
  • Belships fixes
    Norwegian owner finds employment for two of five supramaxes ordered in China last month.
  • Soderberg retires early
    Maersk chief stepping down after 37 years as Danish shipping giant rings the changes, bringing in Carlsberg's top man Nils Andersen.
  • GO buys handymax
    London-listed Global Oceanic Carriers lifts fleet to six with acquisition of Turkish owned bulker.
  • Accident or murder?
    Discovery of body of missing Thai girl on Japanese bulker leads to speculation and denial of foul play.
  • FreeSeas ekes out a profit
    US-listed handysize bulker operator turns it around from a year ago to move into the black.
  • Hudong Heavy gets go-ahead
    Chinese ship engine maker wins approval for share sale to buy Shanghai yard from parent CSSC.
  • Ratcliffe to retire
    Princess chief executive set to step down on 60th birthday after 34 year career.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 22, 2007
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk calls on lager boss to lead group
  • Shipping companies raise $6.5 billion in U.S. since 2005
  • Investors clamor for COSCO shares
  • Green groups threaten EPA with legal action
  • Open sea lanes essential says Military Sealift Commander
  • Airbus gets more A330Freighters orders
  • House Bill proposes $2 billion for short sea shipping
  • Chamber urges approval of U.S.-Korea free trade agreement
  • USDA, USTR chiefs disappointed by Doha negotiations outcome
  • Coffee group offers consolidated C-TPAT information
  • GES forms partnership in Brazilian duty-free zone
  • Economy takes toll on U.S. container traffic

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 22, 2007
  • Shore power consultation continues
    Draft regulations for California to be considered at latest workgroup meeting announced today.
  • Venezuela fuel oil flowing to China
    Record cargo volumes for May amid rising demand and high Singapore prices.
  • Crude oil market 'stunned into silence'
    Crude oil traders say changes to Platts benchmark calculations could produce 'huge distortions'.
  • Greek market remains 'tight'
    Supplier expects shortages to ease at the end of next week.
  • ARA: Prompt supplies tight
  • Sea Diamond's operators to fight bunker spill fine
    Statement says the Greek Merchant Marine Ministry decision was 'unfair and unfounded'.
  • Chinese firm gets bonded bunker storage licence
    Subsidiary of China Shipping Sinopec will be able to operate a bonded bunker fuel storage in Hainan.
  • Oil spill under control
    Vietnamese river could have suffered 'serious pollution' says oil recovery company.
  • OPEC insists oil supply is sufficient
    Increasing supply would only add to already ample oil stocks in consumer nations, says cartel official.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 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
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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