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August 28, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Daewoo to build biggest floating dock
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world's third-biggest shipbuilder, said it will build the world's largest floating dock to accelerate production of container vessels as ship orders soar to a record.
  • Dalian may up container rates on China trade
    Dalian Port (PDA) Co, operator of northern China's second-busiest container harbour, may raise rates this year because government initiatives are fuelling trade in the region.
  • China Cosco H1 profit drops 8.4% to 968m yuan
    China Cosco Holdings Co Ltd, the listed flagship of the country's premier shipping conglomerate, late on Sunday posted an 8.4 per cent fall in first-half earnings, as higher operating costs outweighed revenues from improved shipping rates.
  • Hawaii's 1st passenger ferry service sets sail
  • No injuries in fire at Jebel Ali port
  • Newcastle ship queues lowest since Jan

Sched Netweb site
  • China Shipping, `K' Line, Yang Ming, Zim to start new Asia-Black Sea service
  • Cosco Pacific's H1 net profit rises 9pc
  • Evergreen, Wan Hai Lines to offer Japan-Thailand service
  • Dalian expands port area
  • CMA CGM boosts bamboo-floored container fleet
  • LA extends comment period for box terminal expansion project
  • Cargolux adds sixth flight to Mexico City
  • ACT Airlines orders two A330-200 freighters
  • Volga-Dnepr, Motor Sich, ADB agree to resume production of AN-124-100F

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Sarjak Container Lines appoints Tiger Logistics as agent for entire N. India
  • Govt modernising Mercantile Marine depts
  • With spate of orders in hand, HSL upgrades design centre
  • DGS may allow inland vessels to ply coastal routes
  • Hamburg-Sud upgrades Asia-Australia/NZ service
  • COSCO wins orders worth $ 708 m
  • GGL Line launches Singapore to Europe groupage services
  • Fesco purchases Vladivostok port operator for $ 180 m
  • Hutchison Port H1 earnings rise by 10 pc
  • Cosco Pacific H1 net profit rises by 9 pc
  • UASC newbuild construction begins
  • INTTRA joins Deloitte's Tech list
  • CMB acquires stake in Anglo-Eastern Group
  • MOL car carrier earns Washington environmental honour
  • WTSA lines to increase rates for forest products
  • Penang Port target of three takeover bids
  • Tianjin signs cooperation deal with Sinotrans
  • NYK Line Pakistan opens for business
  • Panalpina Pearl River Delta wins ISO 9001 accreditation
  • Bear Stearns unit to acquire MC Shipping
  • ASF appoints top Cosco official as Secretary-General
  • Only BIS certified tyre imports to be allowed
  • No decision yet on milk powder export ban
  • India, Japan to aim at $ 20-bn trade by 2010
  • STC floats tender for wheat import
  • Europeans take a fancy to yellow onions
  • High MEP may hit exports
  • FTA with Asean in sight
  • Indian post forays into airfreight
  • Delhi-Mumbai freight corridor awaits Japanese push
  • With European freighter service a success, AI eyes new destinations
  • Robust growth in direct tax collection
  • Govt may allow states to acquire 50 pc land for SEZ developers
  • FinMin seeks Law Ministry's view on currency swap pact with Japan
  • FinMin may put extra drawback claims on automatic route
  • Corporate India feels tremors of political instability

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2007
  • SBB Cargo management reshuffled again
  • Antwerp introduces electronic access pass
  • Lufthansa confirms interest in bmi
  • AN 124-100 production restart in sight
  • Face-lift for Maschen marshalling yard
  • Hellmann offers new 48 h service to UK
  • India Summit, 3-5 September 2007 in Mumbai (India)

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 27, 2007
  • Samsung wins $1.34 billion containership order
  • Daewoo to build $149 million floating dock
  • Austal sues Incat

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2007
  • Washington State sees small gain in imports for first half of year
  • Evergreen/Wan Hai come together on enhanced Japan to Thailand service
  • Dr. Riley Moore named to Port Olympia planning board
  • Harmful insect intercepted at Blaine port of entry
  • FIDELIO chief engineer hit with pollution charge

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 27, 2007
  • Genco prepares 'war chest' with shelf filing
    DRY bulk operator files with US regulators to raise up to $525m in the capital and debt markets.
  • Genco buys six bulkers for $336m
  • Platou eyes IPO
    NORWEGIAN shipbroker looks set to persevere with plans to become the first of Norway's leading shipbroking houses to seek a stock market listing.
  • Mercator Singapore plans stock listing
    SUBSIDIARY of India's second largest private owner plans to raise $150-200m through an initial public offering.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 27, 2007
  • Alaska accident cause disputed
    IMC Shipping has agreed to pay $10M in fines and fees over the grounding of the Selendang Ayu, but disagreement persists on the cause of the accident
  • Port Klang scores $1Bn bailout
    A billion-dollar government bailout will provide Malaysia's Port Klang Authority (PKA) with a 'reprieve' from its financial woes
  • Three dead at Kawasaki Kobe
    THREE workers were killed at the Kobe yard of Kawasaki Shipbuilding this weekend when part of a crane collapsed
  • PT Arpeni unveils mega-yard plan
    PT Arpeni, one of Indonesia's largest shipping majors, plans to build Southeast Asia's 'largest' shipyard
  • Heart pills ignite bomb scare
    CARNIVAL Cruise Line's Celebration was delayed six hours on Friday after a passenger's heart medication alerted bomb-sniffing dogs
  • Union warns on Puerto Rico plan
    STEVEDORES are objecting to the Puerto Rico government's plan to shift general cargo terminals from San Juan to Ponce
  • Hawaiian surfers block ferry
  • Engineer faces 'magic pipe' charge
  • 'Ghost ship' quintuplet exorcised

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2007
  • TraPac terminal in Port of Los Angeles loses ocean carriers to Long Beach
    China Shipping, CMA CGM and consortium of ocean carriers depart over delay in plans for on-dock rail.
  • Washington state voters reject port development tax
  • Customs urged to emphasize ag inspections
  • Pilots' strike at Antwerp port
  • Vessel engineer charged in 'magic pipe' case
  • Maersk adds another 11,000-TEU container ship
  • WTSA hiking wastepaper rates a second time
  • Carrier pays spill fine
  • DHL expands Baltimore air hub
  • Nehru port terminal to bar transship boxes
  • Japan, Asean nations reach free-trade deal

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2007
  • All rosy at U-Ming
    Nothing off about Taiwanese bulker owner's first-half result as profit and revenues soar.
  • Four score for STX
    Korean builder wins $215m order for a quarter of bulker from unidentified European owner.
  • Eidsiva earnings punctured
    Norwegian car-carrier and ro-ro owner sees second-quarter profit deflate due to technical problems and upgrading work.
  • Eight more for Samsung
    Korean shipbuilder grabs another $1.3bn order for a boxship octet from a mystery European owner.
  • Japan police probe crane deaths
    Investigation into suspected 'professional negligence' underway at Kawasaki Heavy Industries as three killed.
  • Genco seeks cash
    US-listed Greek bulker owner files $525m shelf registration with US regulatory authorities.
  • Cat fight
    Aussie ferry builder Austal Ships sues rival over 'false performance reports' sent to ferry operator.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2007
  • Four liner carriers start Black Sea/Asia service
  • Seaway draft restriction set between Montreal and Lake Ontario
  • American announces future flights to Milan, Barcelona
  • Aeroflot Cargo to add MD-11s
  • Pennsylvania seeks tolls on I-80
  • More recalls have China, importers scrambling to shore up consumer confidence
  • Commerce's Mancuso discusses high-tech trade with Israel
  • U.S. exporters seek more time to comment on CCL review
  • USDA 2008 raw sugar import quotas released
  • Diseased plants discovered at JFK
  • Panalpina opens new Columbus, Ohio office
  • Los Angeles port loses three shipping lines to Long Beach
  • Crows Landing details set to be reviewed
  • Vancouver Wash. port regroups after development tax measure fails
  • COSCO Pacific disposes shares in Hong Kong bank
  • Indonesian businessman to build shipyard

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 27, 2007
  • Norwegian owners to get new tax package
    Norway's leftist government contemplate a move to annul NOK 20.0 billion worth of deferred taxes due from ship owners based ...
  • Worry of over-ordering of offshore vessels
    There is a growing worry that over-ordering of offshore vessels will lead to a weaker market. A number of ...
  • Better winds for DFDS in the first half of 2007
    DFDS had a better first half of 2007 than expected. The turnover increased with some 15 per cent to a ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2007
  • Shipowner receives bunkering praise
    MOL singled out for 'high marks' for its eco-friendly operations.
  • Fuel oil tax to rise
    Russia increases export duty to around $97 per metric tonne.
  • Bunker costs eat into profits
    China Cosco Holdings expects high fuel and transhipment costs to continue for the rest of the year.
  • Fall in fuel oil exports from Iran
    Less product arriving in Fujairah bunker hub.
  • Rotterdam market firming in line with crude
  • Malaysian company sees growth in cargo handling and bunker operations
    Results show 100% growth in turnover for port operations and bunkering.
  • Ibiza oil leak resurfaces
    Sunken ferry leaking oil again after more than six weeks under water.
  • September Asian fuel oil influx at 10-month low
    West-to-East arbitrage window still closed; September fuel oil influx down from August.
  • Singapore keeps its competitive edge
    Singapore is well placed to defend its position as the world's leading marine fuel market, according to bunker players.

›››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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