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January 23, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Larsen & Toubro wins port deal: report
    Larsen & Toubro Ltd, India's biggest engineering company, may have won approval to build a 30 billion rupee (S$1.1 billion) shipyard and port in southern India, according to a report published yesterday.
  • Gulf tanker rates may fall again on ship oversupply
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude to Asia, the world's busiest route for supertankers, may drop for a 19th day as the supply of ships increases.
  • STX Group to set up US$150m unit in Vietnam
    South Korea's STX Group said yesterday it would set up a manufacturing base in Vietnam, investing US$150 million by 2015, to expand its offshore plant business.
  • Commodity ship values fall the most in 3 1/2 years
Strait Talk
  • Tougher times for charterers, classifiers
    A FRENCH court has convicted oil company Total, classification society Rina and Italian tanker owner Giuseppe Savarese and manager Antonio Pollara of negligence leading to the loss of the tanker, the Erika, which went down off France's Atlantic coast.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Larsen & Toubro wins port deal: report
    Larsen & Toubro Ltd, India's biggest engineering company, may have won approval to build a 30 billion rupee (S$1.1 billion) shipyard and port in southern India, according to a report published yesterday.
  • Gulf tanker rates may fall again on ship oversupply
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude to Asia, the world's busiest route for supertankers, may drop for a 19th day as the supply of ships increases.
  • STX Group to set up US$150m unit in Vietnam
    South Korea's STX Group said yesterday it would set up a manufacturing base in Vietnam, investing US$150 million by 2015, to expand its offshore plant business.
  • Commodity ship values fall the most in 3 1/2 years
Strait Talk
  • Tougher times for charterers, classifiers
    A FRENCH court has convicted oil company Total, classification society Rina and Italian tanker owner Giuseppe Savarese and manager Antonio Pollara of negligence leading to the loss of the tanker, the Erika, which went down off France's Atlantic coast.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shenzhen retains No 4 box port spot behind Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong
  • China experienced double-digit growth in EU, US and Japan trade
  • Maersk Line joins container shipping PR campaign
  • Agility unveils acquisition of Starfreight Logistics in Kenya
  • FPS Sri Lanka to handle logistics for mega plant construction
  • Zim Integrated Shipping issues statement to shipping press
  • CAAS to spend US$2 million to upgrade air traffic control
  • Grand China Express Airlines launches Yantai-Tianjin service
  • Continental Airlines up 53pc, posts US$566 million pre-tax profit
  • Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association holds conference in Washington in May

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line introduces new BAF formula
  • Shipbuilding subsidy hinges on MoS convincing MoF
  • Modest Infrastructure to be busy with newbuilding orders
  • Pipavav Shipyard files draft red herring prospectus with SEBI for IPO
  • TSA chief sees no scope to trim rates in 2008 despite US slowdown
  • Pulses imports may total 3 m tonnes
  • Oman slams door on Indian poultry
  • GCC optimistic of signing FTAs this year
  • Mormugao Port makes marvellous mark
  • Rlys to ride on Chinese sophistication
  • Sindhu Cargo & Sical CFS jointly ship apparel FCL to Italy ex-VCT
  • Nath invites UK investments in infrastructure
  • DMIC DC now incorporated
  • BoA clears 11 SEZ proposals
  • Re. invoicing no panacea, believes EEPC

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Merged VVWL chooses board of directors
  • Port of San Francisco seeks investors
  • Air India Cargo to expand freighter operations
  • Berkshire Hathaway buys more BNSF stock
  • Bifa freight service award winners

Maritime Global Netweb site
  • Lloyd's vs Lloyds: court battle looms
  • Poor Q4 for Euronav
  • Golden Ocean fixes kamsarmax duo
  • ESPO welcomes Brussels' plans

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • DHS releases National Response Framework
  • NASSCO starts second product tanker
  • Crowley completes Angola delivery
  • Awilco Offshore secures financing for semi
  • MAN Diesel adds another China two-stroke licensee
  • Hanjin buys Aveva for Subic shipyard

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • US Federal Reserve slashes interest rates
    SURPRISE move fails to calm markets and shipping shares remain vulnerable to volatility.
  • Shares plunge Dry bulk worst hit
  • Quintana-Excel deal falls apart as dry bulk bites
    QUINTANA terminates sale process, blaming weak freight rates, plunging share prices and the credit crunch.
  • Ramunia accepts MISC reverse takeover offer
    MISC strengthens position in international offshore sector after striking $969m fabrication yard deal.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • Drybulk major admits failed sale
    Dry bulk player Quintana Maritime has confirmed that its long-anticipated fleet sale has been sunk by a lack of acceptable offers
  • Pipavav IPO to fund yard
    PIPAVAV Shipyard is planning an (IPO) to part-finance the construction of a new shipyard for Rs 28,880M
  • Flu outbreak leaves chickens at sea
    QATAR and Oman have closed their ports to Indian poultry imports on news of avian flu in West Bengal, leaving millions of chickens stranded at sea
  • Tanker explosion injures three
    THREE crew members were injured after an explosion aboard a small domestic chemical tanker in Batangas port today
  • GT Nexus expands in Europe
    US logistics company GT Nexus has broadened its presence in Europe with the acquisition of Metaship, a German specialist in logistics management technology
  • ABG to rent out yard
    ABG Shipyard in India has a new job on its hands ' the development of 50-hectare maritime industrial park in Subic Bay
  • Technology key to Vinashin success
  • IMO welcomes scrap safety standards
  • Cargo tax sought for infrastructure
  • Congestion forces Oz-China ore cut
  • Shipping battered in Asian slump
  • V.Ships dismayed at criminal charge
  • STX to build yard in Vietnam
  • Marco Polo ties up with Glencore

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • Political, environmental interests threatening S. California port projects
    Port environment never more "vicious, more adversarial," says McLaurin of Pacific Merchant Shipping Association.
  • Truckers proposing measures to cut diesel emissions
  • CSX gains in Q4
  • DHL exec to lead NFTC
  • CN net declines
  • Shippers support report on transportation policy
  • TGA, Zim to upgrade ATX
  • GT Nexus acquires Metaship
  • Cargo could be hit by British Airways strike vote
  • DHL demands $93M from ABX
  • Lowe's CEO to head RILA

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • GA to upgrade ATX service as Zim joins in
  • GT Nexus buys to expand European activities
  • Boston's box boom
  • Bandar Abbas goes from strength to strength
  • FEFC suspends 'highly criticised' UK congestion surcharge

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • $3m bonuses slated
    Carnival Corp prepares big performance-based bonuses for top executives, including chief executive Micky Arison.
  • Shipyard head named
    After the departure of Astillero Rio Santiago's president, the provincial governor names his replacement.
  • Oldie sells for $25.5m
    A 23-year-old handymax bulker goes to undisclosed buyers with a charter attached.
  • New CFO at Euronav
    Ludwig Criel replaced by deputy finance chief at Belgian tanker owner Euronav.
  • Lazard upgrades tankers
    US-listed tanker owners Overseas Shipholding Group and Teekay get an upgrade from Lazard Capital Markets.
  • Euronav still red
    Fourth-quarter results are negative at the Euronext-listed tanker owner, which blamed a depressed tanker market.
  • Shipping stocks plunge
    US-listed shipping companies follow world markets in a share-price plunge.
  • Canada hails own efforts
    Canadian transport ministry report identifies early successes in five years of marine security initiatives.
  • Pearl under negotiation
    Owner says the deal for the hadymax bulker Fortune Pearl is still under negotiation.
  • CSDC readies bulker tie-up
    Hong Kong-listed giant poised to complete a dry-cargo joint venture with Shanghai Puyuan Shipping.
  • Lonrho brings in reefer boxes
    Six-ship South African liner fleet boosted by increase in refrigerated capacity.
  • Bishop backs under-fire Chalwa
    V.Ships CEO says he will do everything in his power to ensure unbiased justice for master indicted for his role in South Korean oil spill.
  • Novoship recommends offer
    Russian tanker owner's board tells minority shareholders to sell up to new partner Sovcomflot.
  • Quintana sale collapses
    Excel Maritime fails in its bid for control of the Nasdaq-listed bulker owner.
  • Ramunia plays ball with MISC
    Malaysian shipping group completes "reverse take-over" of shipyard after sale to compatriot engineering firm.
  • Todd takes in Everett
    New York-listed shipyard agrees to take control of compatriot and slashes quarterly dividend to free up cash.
  • Europe follows Asia's lead
    Shipping shares show plenty of red ink across the continent as fears of a global slowdown continue.
  • Ship grounds off Italy
    Class inspectors expected to give the all-clear to chemical carrier which grounded in Ancona.
  • Heavyweight for Dockwise
    Wagenborg fleet chief Rob Strijland jumps ship to run Dutch owner Dockwise Transport.
  • Rescue act for KSEW
    Pakistan outlines revamp for Karachi shipyard as it seeks to bring in overseas orders.
  • Strike escalation threat
    Greek port workers plan to step up action to stop privatisation of state-controlled terminals.
  • Unicorn finds partner
    South African owner teams up with Calulo to expand domestic tanker and bunker operations.
  • Qatar Nav wins port deal
    Feedership player signs with Qatar Petroleum to provide workers and equipment for Umm Said.
  • Two injured in Philippines blast
    No leak reported from chemical tanker docked near site of explosion in Batangas.
  • STX in Vietnam venture
    South Korean shipbuilder will splash out $150m to build a new yard.
  • Asian markets plunge
    Shipping shares a sea of red as stock sell-off continues into second day over US recession worries.
  • Odfjell buys Odfjell
    Laurence Odfjell takes advantage of share price slump in Oslo to build up stock holding.
  • Trio to boost Asia-ME links
    Emirates Shipping, OOCL and TS Lines to launch new service linking China, India and Middle East.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • Maersk will seek fuel recovery from all customers
  • FEFC lines lifting United Kingdom congestion charge
  • Zim ending transatlantic service to join one from Grand Alliance
  • Emirates joins service between West Med/Middle East/Indian sub
  • Vietnam government wants crackdown on container pilferage
  • SeaFreight will increase bunker surcharge
  • Evergreen says ship did not run aground in Savannah
  • Lufthansa Cargo to use sister company's IT platform
  • Fed makes major rate cut
  • Schwab continues to press for Colombia FTA
  • Korea Express subject of Kumho-Asiana bid
  • DP World throughput up 18% in 2007

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • Rem Offshore in asset play ' Siem buys PSV
    Rem Offshore, which just placed on of its newbuildings on six-year time charter to Cisca of Mexico from delivery by Kleven Yard in April, has sold another of its newbuildings and netted NOK 36.0 million profit on the ...
  • Russian product tanker collide with FSO
    The Russian, Lukoil-owned product tanker Usinsk, 20,000 DWT, built 2002, was late last week involved in a collision with Russian floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel Belokamenka in the Kolskiy Bay off Murmansk. The FSO suffered a three metres ...
  • Erika master awarded damages
    The Indian master of the tanker Erika, Karun Mathur who was jailed after the sinking of the vessel and who didn't participate in the trial in Paris, has been awarded damages by the court. The defence had claimed EUR 50,000 ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • SEACARD gets nod with government award
    Recognition for exemplary innovation as online system receiving prestigious Packard honour.
  • Chairman of IBIA task force has resigned
    IBIA officials say task force reform-proposals will be up for consideration in February.
  • Bunkering JV formed in South Africa
    Company to own and operate 'sophisticated bunker barges' in South African ports.
  • Bunker Holdings adds to Ukraine supply network
    MGO offered at Black Sea - Danube meeting point, lubes to follow.
  • Bunker prices plummet as crude oil dips
    380 cst material down by more than $20 pmt in key Asian markets, European markets open with fresh falls.
  • Rotterdam market falls further
  • Showa Shell cuts bunker volume
    Japan's oil refiner to reduce bunker supply by 25% from February.
  • Ceypetco buys gasoil parcel
  • Five charged over South Korea's worst spill
    Captains of tanker, barge and tugboats involved in the Hebei Spirit spill face prosecution.

›››File
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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Oltre 420 posizioni aperte in 17 corsi totali, con un tasso di occupazione post diploma di circa il 95% in media
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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