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June 23, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index falls on less China iron ore imports
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, had its first decline in three days on reduced demand for iron ore in China, the world's largest buyer of the material.
  • Britain to study major rail network expansion
    Britain will consider building five new main rail lines in a strategic review that could lead to the biggest railway expansion in more than a century to try to cope with booming demand, Network Rail said on Saturday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hamburg Sud offers new Asia, India, Pakistan service
  • Eurogate enters into cooperation agreement with Shenzhen's SCT
  • HK's May up 1.6pc to 2.1 million TEU year on year, Singapore up 12.3pc to June 1
  • Panama forecasts 10pc box throughput growth in 2009
  • Growing Brazilian box availability prompts sugar exports by container
  • CMA CGM installs BASSnet Fleet Management Systems
  • Liepaja Port to build two container terminals by 2017
  • Qantas drops loss-making flights, withdraws old planes to meet fuel crisis
  • IATA announces top international air cargo carrier rankings
  • MASkargo sees fuel, business climate flattening China revenue this year
  • Air T sees record profit rise of 37pc in fiscal 2008

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 50 pc DA merged with SCI employees' basic pay
  • GE Shipping draws up Rs 3,000-cr. fleet expansion plan
  • Essar Shipping's Q4 net skyrockets by 190 pc!
  • Space crunch to keep bulk shipping freight rates high till 2012
  • MMTC floats tender for 18,000 t. of palmolein import
  • SEAI against duty-free imports from Lanka
  • Pulses export ban may be relaxed
  • Textile markets in US, Europe shrinking
  • China's port plans ring India
  • Delhi-Mumbai rail freight corridor via Rajasthan reopens
  • Rlys to set up global management institute
  • Hind Terminals to operate CWC's CFS at Mundra
  • NOL joins hands with CII in major community initiative in TN

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Star Shipping splits
  • "Cautious optimism" at American Club
  • Denholm launches specialist cable arm
  • Canada's ATBA protects whales

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 22, 2008
  • Death toll in ferry tragedy could top 800

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • New wind cargo equipment heading through Port of Longview
  • US rail freight traffic on negative side during week
  • Coast Guard Commander retiring from Air Station Port Angeles
  • Repair work forces changes at Chittenden Locks in Ballard
  • CShara Aranoff named chairman of International Trade Commission

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Arroyo orders Coast Guard review after ferry capsized
    PHILIPPINES president Gloria Arroyo has ordered a review of Coast Guard procedures.
  • Singapore launches shipyard safety crackdown
    SINGAPORE have launched a crackdown on shipyard safety after two fatal accidents.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Zim boxship fire extinguished
    THE engine-room fire aboard the Zim containership India Lotus has been extinguished with no injuries, but the vessel is dead in the water 1,300km south of Dutch Harbor, Alaska
  • Force Majeure follows Bonga attack
    SHELL has declared Force Majeure on deliveries from Bonga, offshore Nigeria, for the rest of June and July, after the militant attack yesterday in which at least three workers were injured
  • Daehan completes first ship
    DAEHAN Shipbuilding in South Korea has completed its first ship at its Haenam premises
  • Australian bill ups compensation
    THE AUSTRALIAN government has introduced legislation into parliament that will increase the maximum amount of financial compensation available in the event of a major oil spill
  • Shipping share volatility mystery
    THE price movements of shipping stocks appear to be uncorrelated with the underlying markets and company strategies, said speakers at the Marine Money conference.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 22, 2008
  • $80M to expand Charleston capacity
    Biggest share of capital spending planned by South Carolina State Ports Authority in fiscal 2009 aims to boost capacity at Charleston.
  • McCain stumps for NAFTA
  • FMC progress praised
  • German rival Hamburg Sud won't bid for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Houston port board to vote on Bayport expansion
  • Ports join TWIC sign-ups
  • New cranes for Jaxport
  • FMC to meet June 25
  • Highway fund rescue urged
  • Canada ports funding boost
  • NYK axes Panama units

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 22, 2008
  • Is the US 100% scanning law dead in the water?
    As US presidential candidates, Democrat, Barack Obama and Republican, John McCain get ready to slug it out in a four-month contest to become the most powerful human being on the planet, the issue of national security will be extensively debated. But do either of the senators have the vision to suggest a review of the unworkable 100% scanning law?
  • Thamesport re-brands
  • Scrutiny for Adelaide DP World deal
  • MISC sets up own NZ agency
  • 100 up for Portonave

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Zim fire out
    Crew reports engineroom blaze on Ofer containership brought under control with no injuries or serious damage.
  • STX goes for Aker
    Koreans ready mandatory offer for European yard group less than two weeks after ruling out move for more stock.
  • Maltese cross
    Bidders line up for island's shipyards that are facing subsidy cut-off by end of year.
  • Hands off, Solstad
    Brotherly love prevails as Age Remoy (pictured) finds friendly buyer in the shape of his brother, Stig.
  • Not many takers
    Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen Group's share offer shifts only 8.5% of stock.
  • It's quotes time
    Someone's sowing the seeds for the crew of tomorrow and the ITF is up to its old tricks.
  • Zim ship burns
    Israeli line's boxship India Lotus alerts USCG to fire onboard with Maersk vessel en route to help.
  • Awilco jacked up
    Takeover talk fuels surge in Norwegian rig owner's stock.
  • Ships for sale
    US-listed Arlington confirms eight tankers up for grabs after denying market rumours earlier this week.
  • Sun sets on Jens
    Norwegian owner sells out of shuttle tanker player Knutsen to devote energy to solar power venture.
  • Clipper hits out
    Guilty plea in Clipper Trojan pollution case leads to $4.75m fine as Clipper attacks crewing agent.
  • Star splits
    Spat over future direction forces Westfal-Larsen and Grieg to head in separate directions.
  • Titanic2.0
    Plans to build a scaled-down replica of iconic liner in Belfast, but no word yet on an iceberg.
  • Prosafe sells out
    Prosafe Production exits Teekay Petrojarl with sale 30% of stake to Teekay's TPO Investments.
  • Bjorn backs sale
    Prosafe Production CEO Bjorn Henriksen says $55m book loss is down to accounting issue.
  • Essar on roll
    Tankers and bulkers boost Indian owner's result in year to 31 March.
  • American progress
    New York based P&I club claims business is looking positive as it rings up $2.4m surplus.
  • Denholm spreads
    UK shipowner and manager eyes renewable energy move after setting up offshore unit.
  • Vinashin upgrades
    Vietnamese state giant readies $60m to turn Hon Gai into international ro-ro port.
  • Eidesvik ups stake
    NOK 1bn ($193m) charter allows Jan Fredrik Meling-led offshore owner to buy Ulstein Group's interest in newbuilding.
  • Zim says 'Si'
    Israeli liner owner snaps up remaining 40% in Spanish terminal which DP bought into this week.
  • Output falling
    Disappointment for tanker owners as analyst predicts Opec will load 230,000 bpd less in four weeks to 5 July.
  • Chinese feast
    AP Moller fires $1bn into China with ports and infrastructure top of the hit list.
  • Death at Bender
    US yard worker killed after becoming trapped by large sheet of metal.
  • CSC settles
    Strike at Keppel Fels' Azerbaijan shipyard wins workers 6% pay hike.
  • Solstad set for hit
    Oslo-listed offshore owner set for "significant loss" from MPU cost overruns.
  • Danes in at ISP
    Denmark's Clipper Group has bought half of Miami-based passenger ship manager.
  • Exports rise
    Weak US dollar helps drive up outbound container volumes at Long Beach.
  • Capital idea
    Say goodbye to Thamesport (London) and hello to London Thamesport.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Congress urged to review shipping regulation
  • Report: Hapag-Lloyd forecasts big boost in earnings
  • Maersk adjusts Europe/Morocco service
  • FedEx stumbles to $241 million 4th quarter loss
  • ATA warns Congress on impacts of greenhouse gas policy
  • UP cancels embargoes
  • Companies will make rail cars in India
  • Senate committee adds money for DHS budget
  • U.S. provides nearly $1 million to WTO technical assistance fund
  • U.S., Greece discuss trade
  • South Carolina budgets $80 million for port expansion

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Future of some marine research unstable
    Fierce fuel prices put a stop to even more scientific research trips.
  • Chemoil gains software subsidiary
    Latest share purchase in Calsoft lifts stake above 50%.
  • Study helps measure ship-generated emissions
    New formula shows that larger vessels travelling at slower speeds are the least polluting.
  • Carnival: Fuel prices to hit 08 earnings
    Cruise line seeing Q2 fuel costs up 59% and expecting more bottom-line impact later in the year.
  • 'Only IMO' should deal with ship emissions
    Industry leaders say post-Kyoto deal and regional regulations are not suited to control shipping's CO2 output.
  • WFS: 'Acquisition talks' break-down
    Report says moves by WFS to acquire tanker brokerage have fallen through.
  • Global bunker market report
  • Shipping emissions focus of new concern
    EU report says CO2 emissions from shipping and aviation causing 'particular concern'.
  • Rotterdam barge market very quiet
  • Singapore prices fall from record high
    Bunker prices drop following crude oil prices, traders say.
  • 'Sock on a stack' cuts 95% of emissions
    New emissions control system billed as 'cost effective' alternative to cold-ironing.
  • Bunker firm opens Singapore office
  • Shipyards must 'play their part' in fuel efficiency drive
    Leading shipping executive says yards currently charge more for environmentally friendly designs.
  • Aegean welcomes new CFO
    Spyros Gianniotis steps in as Nakhleh leaves to 'pursue other interests'.
  • Preparatory work completed at Malaysian bunker hub
    Multi-purpose complex will support the construction of the country's landmark bunker project.
  • Hong Kong mulls cleaner fuel for ferries
    Talks are underway for ferry operators to try switching to using ultra-low sulphur diesel.

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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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