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December 12, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New training schemes for shipping staff
    The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) yesterday took a bold step to try and retain staff through collaborating with the Singapore Industrial and Service Employees' Union by announcing new training schemes and financial incentives for companies and staff in the shipping industry.
  • S Korean jailing of tanker chiefs slammed
    Managers of a Hong Kong supertanker whose crew chiefs were jailed over South Korea's worst oil spill have blasted the decision as a 'disgrace and insult' to the world shipping community.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen makes Savannah first US port on Asia-EC run
  • Hanjin's new Subic shipyard launches two 4,300-TEUers
  • Beijing and Shanghai offers direct customs clearance
  • Subic Bay authority seeks operator for NCT-2
  • MOL's New TraPac terminal to open in January in Jaxport
  • World shipping protests Korean jailing of tanker and tug officers
  • India cuts import duty 4pc to buck trend in world slump
  • Charleston port defended from WSJ's 'floundering' charge
  • South Africa's state-owned Transnet announces major improvements
  • Tacoma tests Canadian GPS to track inland supply chain visibility
  • Hactl cargo falls 19pc in November, transhipments up 9pc over year
  • Cathay suffers 15.4 per cent airfreight fall in November
  • China announces cross-strait regular chartered flight scheme
  • IATA sees cargo in slide in 2009, but not in North America

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CTL-IMEX 2009 is back anew with renewed focus on the cargo, logistics and maritime sector
  • Korea oil spill case: 2 Indian crew jailed
  • Awareness seminar on maritime industry on Dec. 19
  • Worldwide protests against ruling
  • Govt to sell six lakh tonnes wheat to Afghanistan
  • Mundra Port makes history in coal handling
  • CII Logistics Institute to hold 2-day programme
  • Work on dedicated rail freight corridor to begin in Jan.
  • Rlys devises new policy to lure private entities to build tracks
  • W. Rly moves record cargo in Nov.
  • Sabari personnel excel in IICL exam
  • More needs to be done for growth in 2009-10-Ahluwalia
  • Govt guarantee to ECGC may bring in more textile orders
  • Cement cos cut prices
  • FTP to stay till new govt is in place
  • Fieo chief hails RBI's stimulus package
  • Apparel exporters disappointed
  • Let's come together to tackle terrorism, CII chief tells businesses
  • AIAI, ITPO ink MoU
  • Naming new FM may take time

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Maersk Line emphasises intra Asia through MCC
  • KLM to serve Calgary
  • SBB: pension scheme in a poor state
  • Hermes and DPD may collaborate

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Global outrage at Hebei Spirit "horror story"
  • Piracy cover for charterers
  • EC go-ahead for German port
  • Euro Parliament and Council agree on third maritime package
  • K Line and PIL to launch South Africa service in March

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Tokyo hose exec cops plea

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Expansion work brings shutdown of Airport Way traffic signals
  • Financial deal inked for Panama Canal expansion
  • US furniture retailer taps MOL as Asia consolidator
  • Survey finds US industry shipped $12 trillion in goods in '07
  • MarAd program funding cleanup of National Defense Reserve Fleet ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Boardley to join Lloyd's Register as marine director
    LINER industry high-flyer Tom Boardley to leave CMA CGM after less than a year.
  • Boardley quits NYK for role at CMA CGM
  • Vulnerable vessels may get EU armed guards
    EU Navfor counterpiracy taskforce could offer service to protect vulnerable merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden.
  • SHI offered Hebei crew gifts
    SAMSUNG Heavy Industries sent emissaries with gifts and promises of jobs to at least two Hebei Spirit crew members, it has been alleged.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • UK takes step to settle pirate legal limbo
    BRITAIN has today signed a landmark deal with Kenya to prosecute pirates captured by the UK frigate Cumberland, a step toward ironing out legal uncertainty, the government told Fairplay
  • Speed blamed in death near SF
    A BAHAMAS-flagged general cargo ship that caused the death of a fisherman when it struck his vessel in 2007 was steaming too fast, the US Coast Guard has determined
  • Panama Canal tonnage falls
    THE PANAMA Canal Authority said it expects tonnage to fall to 303M UMS tonnes in 2008-9, down from 310M last year
  • Greek riots force P&O port pullout
    THE P&O cruise ship Oriana has today skipped a call at Piraeus because of the continuing political violence in Greece, the company confirmed today to Fairplay
  • Analysts caution on DryShips
    SHIPPING analysts are questioning the terms of the cancellation by Dryships of four Panamaxes announced on Wednesday
  • Why not just outrun pirates?
    COSTA Crociere and Aida told Fairplay today that they intend to outrun pirates rather than adopt new passenger drop-off procedures

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Evergreen readies first direct China trip
    Voyage of Taiwanese container ship Dec. 15 from Kaohsiung directly to Tianjin will inaugurate first direct sea link between cross-strait countries in 59 years
  • California rules will slash highway truck emissions
  • NOL restructures in Asia
  • Lawsuit over Gulfport plan
  • As China exports fall, U.S. trade deficit grows
  • Northwest Marine Terminals set general rate increases
  • UN adopts liability rules
  • MISC Berhad launches new Asia-South Africa service
  • Above-average hurricane season forecast for 2009
  • Security shouldn't hinder trade, says air-cargo group
  • US to take plans for anti-piracy strategy to UN

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • LA survey: up to 30% drop in Q1
  • Samskip adds web-based e-service
  • Yang Ming strikes automated terminal deal for Kaohsiung
  • Panama Canal USD2.3 billion expansion finance deal signed-off
  • Bollore Africa Logistics to manage Pointe Noire

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • DryShips debate
    Analyst slams "punitive" terms of quartet cancellation, but shipowner says deal would have been "suicide".
  • Staff rebellion
    Employees at Atle Jacobsen-led Wavefield speak out against CGG Veritas takeover.
  • Double freeze
    New York and New Jersey Port Authority puts brakes on recruitment and spending in 2009 budget.
  • Going cheaper
    Pacific Basin reportedly offloads two modern handysize bulkers for 58% less than a similar deal in February.
  • Run down
    Eva Danielsen had only one on bridge, was travelling at 11.5 knots in fog when it sank fishing vessel.
  • Duo detained
    Hong Kong port state inspectors held Maruba bulker and Tschudi tug during November.
  • Rieber nets loan
    DnB NOR coughs up $16.70m to GC Rieber to pay for seismic research ship.
  • Pittas sells FFAs
    Euroseas sells off panamax FFA contracts to increase cash flow visibility during challenging times, chairman says.
  • Black box boob
    Another voyage data recorder foul-up after P&O ferry bashes terminal in Calais.
  • Blower blown
    Northern Ireland government revealed identity of Rathlin Island ferry whistleblower to employer in "error of judgement."
  • Feeding pharaoh
    Cosco Pacific pays nearly $10m as part of a $50m capital call by the Suez Canal Container Terminal.
  • Longer queue
    Tanker backlog grows again at France's Fos-Lavera as industrial action continues.
  • Atlantic rescue
    Seafarer lifted off Reederei Rickmers bulker after suffering spinal and head injuries in fall.
  • MBC goes POSH
    Malaysian bulker owner wins shareholder approval to take stake in Singapore offshore player.
  • Piraeus misses out
    P&O Cruises ship said to be avoiding call at Greek port as unrest continues over shooting dead of teenager.
  • MISC pulls out
    K Line and PIL to continue South Africa-Asia service after Malaysian shipowner calls it quits.
  • Lay-offs likely
    STX Europe's Rauma yard in Finland could chop 130 more jobs on a temporary basis through the winter.
  • Cheeky!
    It's hunks and hulls as Australian shipyard Incat's 2009 calendar promises workers' "bare flesh against bare aluminium."
  • Sydney shake-up
    New South Wales government invites bids for Sydney's harbour ferries after accident-strewn few years for state's Sydney Ferries.
  • SapuraCrest soars
    Third quarter profits jump 70% at Malaysian offshore contractor and long-term Fredriksen target.
  • Stena says yes
    Arlington Tankers' largest investor to back merger with General Maritime in 16 December vote.
  • Train tie-up
    France's CMA CGM in talks over partnership with German rail giant Deutsche Bahn.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • NOL melds Asia operations into 2 regions
  • Outrage over tanker officers' jail terms
  • "K" Line, PIL plan Asia/South Africa link
  • Evergreen swaps Asia service's first U.S. call
  • Hoegh will call in Ghana
  • Cathay volume drops 15.4% in November
  • Virginia transport budget under stress
  • China trade sinks in gloomy economy
  • DHL reups with Sandvik
  • Loffel named to new position at OHL
  • Weber hires Ng from APL
  • Jacksonville port, Hanjin sign lease deal
  • L.A. port tightens belt
  • Advocates aim to block Port of Gulfport aid
  • Seattle port accepts resignations
  • Thamesport offers information alerts

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • NSA says no to arm seamen
    Seamen serving on Norwegian-flagged vessels will not be armed as defence against piracy, states the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. "Piracy has exploded since the summer and is truly an increasing problem, however, the Shipowners' Association advises the shipping companies to ...
  • USA wants to fight piracy on land
    The US has submitted a proposal to the United Nations Security Council to chase pirates also in Somalia itself. "There is a consensus in the council in dealing with the piracy problem, using every tool at our disposal. This implies ...
  • Road and port investments ignored in new government plan
    The ambitious investment plan proposed by the Association Danish Ports received a lukewarm reception from the politicians as only two of 20 proposals found their way into the national plan for infrastructure investments the coming years. The Danish Ports' plan ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Fishermen 'fearful about the need to optimise fuel'
    Organisation says bunker prices pose a problem in some Alaskan communities.
  • French strike 'threat to refineries'
    Plants could be shut as early as next week.
  • Onshore fuel oil stocks down
    Singapore inventories at six-week low.
  • Chinese fuel oil tax could hit demand
    Analyst says Chinese fuel oil consumption is likely to fall.
  • Isle of Man highlights need for Bunker Convention Certificates
    Ships that fail to carry the certificate may be subject to detention in the ports of ratified states.
  • Russia accedes to IMO bunker convention
    Law signed by the president this month.
  • Rosneft eyes Mediterranean bunker market
    Latest report says Russian company also wants to supply fishing fleets.
  • Busan prices top other Asian hubs
    Bunker markets firming across the region.
  • Deutsche Bank sees oil at $80 in 2011
    Analyst says price needs to be close to that level 'to sustain production'.
  • Brightoil details Hong Kong plans
    The company now targets starting bunker operations in HK in January

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
At the end of the year Fret SCNF will cease to exist and the activity will be detected by the new companies Hexafret and Technis
St. -Ouen
The deal is aimed at averting the payment of 5.3 billion euros.
Tzitzikostas : At the beginning of my mandate I will present a strategy for European ports
Tzitzikostas : At the beginning of my mandate I will present a strategy for European ports
Brussels
"The competitiveness of the transport sector must be based on sustainability," the European Commission said.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings records record quarterly revenue
Miami
In the July-September period of this year, the group's ships have embarked on 812mila passengers (+ 9.7%)
The intermodal hubs of Melzo and Milan Smistamento will be retaken in the ZLS of the port and retroport of Genoa
Milan
Deliberation approved by the regional junta of Lombardy
It amounts to 39 billion euros per year the public investment needed to decarbonize European transport.
It amounts to 39 billion euros per year the public investment needed to decarbonize European transport.
Brussels
The estimate in a new study of Transport & Environment
The crisis in the Red Sea has caused a hole of six billion dollars in Egypt's coffers
The crisis in the Red Sea has caused a hole of six billion dollars in Egypt's coffers
Cairo / Alexandria
Scali at the Egyptian port of El Dekheila of the services of Vuxx Shipping between China and Russia
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 1.7% percent
Beijing
The only volumes to and from abroad have increased by 5.0%
In the July-September quarter, naval traffic in the Bosphorus Strait grew by 6.4%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 7.1%
DFDS will not acquire the international transport network of Ekol Logistics
Copenhagen / Istanbul
Exchange of allegations : The Danish group claims that certain contract conditions have not been met ; the Turkish company replies that it has received a discount request in the last 24 hours
In the first quarter of this year, traffic in European Union ports fell by -3.2% percent.
In the first quarter of this year, traffic in European Union ports fell by -3.2% percent.
Luxembourg
The only traffic in containers (+ 5.2%) is growing. Still doubts about the figures attributed to Italy
ECSA and T&E are calling for the Clean Industrial Deal to support the energy transition of shipping
Brussels
Among the demands, make ecological naval fuels available in ports
In the July-September quarter, ONE revenue grew by 65.2% percent.
In the July-September quarter, ONE revenue grew by 65.2% percent.
Singapore
The volumes of containers carried by the fleet increased by 6.6%
In the third quarter, the financial and operational results of COSCO were substantially increased.
In the third quarter, the financial and operational results of COSCO were substantially increased.
Shanghai
The volumes of containers carried by the fleet increased by 8.6%
Maersk records glowing quarterly results
Maersk records glowing quarterly results
Copenhagen
A strong performance in the containerized shipping industry has been decided. Also growing terminal and logistics
Confitarma lists actions to increase the contribution of shipping to the Italian System
Naples
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In the third quarter the traffic in goods in Turkish ports decreased by -1.8%
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy have increased by 2.9%
The Court of Appeal in Reggio Calabria gives reason to the AdSP of Gioia Tauro in the litigation that juxtaposes it to the Corap
A litigant remains pending in front of the Court of Cassation
Maersk signs an agreement with Chinese LONGi to supply its own dual-fuel vessels of methanol
Copenhagen
The Danish group already has agreements in place to meet more than 50% percent of its demand for methanol planned for 2027
Royal Caribbean again records financial results and record quarterly operating
Royal Caribbean again records financial results and record quarterly operating
Miami
In the July-September period, revenues increased by 17.4%
The association of European ports is alarmed for the planned reform of EU funding to transport infrastructure
Brussels
Transport policy and transport funding must be based on a European approach.
In the third quarter of this year, the transits of large vessels in the Panama Canal were down -38.3% percent.
In the third quarter of this year, the transits of large vessels in the Panama Canal were down -38.3% percent.
Balboa
-36.9% reduction in the volumes of goods transported through the Central American waterway
CMA CGM associates with Marsa Maroc for the management of a container terminal in the port of Nador
Marseille
Expected an investment of 280 million
Maersk confirms participation in service between Turkey and East Coast USA with scallops in Salerno, Livorno and Tanger Med
Copenhagen
Will be activated on 1st February 2025
Hapag-Lloyd will introduce shots at Italian ports in two services between the Mediterranean and East Coast USA
Hamburg / Haifa
Touches in Genoa, Livorno and Salerno in collaboration with ZIM
In the third quarter the terminals of COSCO Shipping Ports handled 29.1 million containers (+ 4.8%)
Hong Kong
Wan Hai Lines orders eight new container ships from 16,000 teu
Taipei
Committed to South Koreans HD Hyundai Samho and Samsung Heavy Industries
Fincantieri-EDGE agreement for the development of solutions for the underwater needs of military navies
Abu Dhabi / Trieste / Paris
The joint venture Maestral will deal with the design, development and construction of underwater systems
WSC, crucial mandate of new European commissioner for transport to ensure decarbonisation of shipping
Brussels
The shipowner association indicates some other priorities to be addressed
Federagents ready to illustrate to institutions the priorities of Italian ports
Rome
Pessina : available to our know-how to suggest the measures to be taken
Sébastien Romani is the new CEO of Forship Spa
Go Ligure
Subenters to Giuseppe Scognamiglio
Restyling of the landing area of the Cruserists in the port of Catania
Catania
In 2023 the traffic of cruises in the Sicilian stopover increased by 43.7% percent.
Resume work for the completion of the commercial docks of the Milazzo Port
Messina
The realization of 18,000 square metres of new aprons is planned.
In the third quarter, Kalmar's turnover fell by -16% percent.
Helsinki
New orders increased by 6%
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the West Liguria AdSP
Genoa
Ok also at the annual review of the Triennale Operating Plan 2023-2025
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the Central Adriatic System Authority of the Central Adriatic
Ancona
The first crane arrived to make Giammoro's pontile operating near Milazzo.
Messina
Will be installed by end of year
Green light to the forecast budget and the three-year plan of the work of the Eastern Liguria's AdSP
The Spezia
In the first nine months of 2024 the traffic of containers at Spezia grew by 8.1% percent. On 14 and November 15 the event "A Bridge To Africa"
Approved the forecast budget 2025 and the POT 2025-2027 of the AdSP of the Southern Tirreno and Ionian
Joy Tauro
Port of Livorno, seized a 40-pound load of cocaine
Livorno
Tracts under arrest three people
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Northern Tirreno
Livorno
Ok unanimous also at the Triennale Operating Plan 2024-2026
Rail Cargo Group activates a rail service between Belgrade and the port of Rijeka
Vienna
Two weekly rotations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
HHLA reaps upward forecasts for the full financial year 2024
Hamburg
Also expected to be a slight increase in the volumes of container traffic handled by port terminals
In the third quarter, the revenues of COSCO Shipping Ports grew 11.2%
Hong Kong
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 5.8%
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Sardinia Sea
Cagliari
Also free from the three-year programme of works
Savino Del Bene has acquired the Seabridge Transport in Hamburg
Hamburg / Florence
The company was already acting as the administrative headquarters for the German operations of the Italian group.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by 14.0% percent.
Tirana
In the first nine months of this year, the increase was 14.3%
In 2026, for the first time, MSC Cruciere ships will reach Alaska
Geneva
"MSC Poetry" will carry out weekly itineraries from Seattle
COSCO Shipping Lines orders six new container ships from 13,600 teu to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Shanghai
They will be taken in delivery by 2027
Wärtsilä records a robust uptickdown in quarterly turnover
Helsinki
In the July-September period, the value of new orders rose by 1% percent.
Unified concession for formal act for the Intergroup terminal in Gaeta port
Cyvitavecchia
Has a duration of 12 years
Arrive in the port of Gioia Tauro the last two of the 13 new quay cranes of the MCT
Joy Tauro
They can work on capacity container carriers up to 25mila teu
Assologistic has published a practical guide to customs reform
Milan
Illustrated and analyzed the novelties and critiques of the new legislative plant
In the third quarter, shipping containers in Spanish ports increased by 9.9% percent.
Transhipment traffic grew by 13.2% percent, the import-export trade of 6.4% percent.
USB Mare and Porti criticizes the agreement for the renewal of the contract of port workers
Rome
Signed the voluntary agreement "Ancona blue agreement"
Ancona
The aim is to reduce the impact of emissions from cruise ships, ro-ro and ferries that climb the dorsal port.
Italian Coast Guard and the Italian Academy of Mercantile Academy in support of the Maritime Administration of Ukraine
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
On Friday, the public assembly of Federagents will be held in Rome.
Rome
The Federation celebrates the 75 years since its founding
Spediporto has organized a two-day trip on the Green Logistic Valley and Italy-China trade
Genoa
It is scheduled on 22 and October 23
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Argentina enfrenta tarifas portuarias hasta 500% más altas que otros países de la región
(Pescare)
Russia and India join forces in the Arctic, leaving China aside
(News.Az)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Fincantieri opens in San Francisco a center for the development of dual-use technologies applicable both in civilian and military sectors
Trieste / San Francisco
It is housed at the Mind the Bridge Innovation Center
Japan's MHI-MME initiates a license agreement with Chinese Jiangsu Masada
Nagasaki
The aim is the development of the production and sale in China of turbochargers for two-stroke marine engines
By November the ownership of the Victory Shipyard will go to CNV
Venice
Mantovan (Veneto Region) : A new trade union agreement will be built that will cover the 48 workers in organic
In the third quarter, the commercial activity and financial performance of Konecranes grew
Helsinki
The value of new orders for the supply of port means increased by 44.1%
In 2025, a 3.9% increase in cruising traffic in Adriatic ports is expected
Ravenna
Responses Tourism believes that the traffic of ferries, catamarans and aliscafi will record further slight growth
COSCO Shipping Ports acquires stakes in the two port terminals of Hutchison Ports in Laem Chabang
Hong Kong
Investment of 110 million
GNV has taken delivery of the new ferry GNV Polaris
Genoa
First of four new ro-pax units built in China, it will enter service by January
John Xylas will be the new president of Intercargo.
John Xylas will be the new president of Intercargo.
London
He will subordinate to Dimitrios Fafalios, who has been named honorary president
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