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August 27, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SMA ties up with Japan's top maritime college
    THE Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) of Singapore Polytechnic took a step eastward in its expanding network of tie-ups with maritime training institutes around the world when it yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with top Japanese maritime college Toba National College of Maritime Technology.
  • 21 poly graduates obtain degree from UK universities
    THE maritime industry yesterday gained another batch of fresh recruits as 21 students were awarded the naval architecture and marine engineering degree by the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde (UGS).
  • Toll Holdings' profit from ongoing operations up 24%
    Toll Holdings Ltd, Australia's top logistics group, reported a 24 per cent rise in profit from continuing operations yesterday and flagged strong profit growth in fiscal 2009.
  • Lorry drivers end strike at Karachi port
  • Inpex to build LNG import terminal for 100b yen
Strait Talk
  • Firm action on piracy needed now
    LAST week's column dwelt on the subject of war pay, which had been highlighted by the Georgia/Russia conflict. That issue is still very much alive but there has been a most unwelcome reminder of another unacceptable danger facing today's seafarers - piracy.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SMA ties up with Japan's top maritime college
    THE Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) of Singapore Polytechnic took a step eastward in its expanding network of tie-ups with maritime training institutes around the world when it yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with top Japanese maritime college Toba National College of Maritime Technology.
  • 21 poly graduates obtain degree from UK universities
    THE maritime industry yesterday gained another batch of fresh recruits as 21 students were awarded the naval architecture and marine engineering degree by the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde (UGS).
  • Toll Holdings' profit from ongoing operations up 24%
    Toll Holdings Ltd, Australia's top logistics group, reported a 24 per cent rise in profit from continuing operations yesterday and flagged strong profit growth in fiscal 2009.
  • Lorry drivers end strike at Karachi port
  • Inpex to build LNG import terminal for 100b yen
Strait Talk
  • Firm action on piracy needed now
    LAST week's column dwelt on the subject of war pay, which had been highlighted by the Georgia/Russia conflict. That issue is still very much alive but there has been a most unwelcome reminder of another unacceptable danger facing today's seafarers - piracy.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line unveils Boomerang service for Asia-Australia
  • CMA CGM to build box terminal at Tianjin Port through JV
  • MISC operational costs bring down Q1 profit 2.6pc
  • NOL's APL July box volumes up 14pc, revenues rise 9pc
  • Hike in Indian Railways charges hit domestic container train operator
  • Great Lakes Cleveland Port may be linked to new deep-water port in Nova Scotia
  • Fraport first airport operator to join IATA's Cargo 2000
  • Bifa supports breakup of BAA to boost competition
  • Emirates SkyCargo gains new manager

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Workshop stresses need for better deal to coastal shipping
  • Panlloyd adroitly executes two intricate shipments at Mumbai Port
  • Steel imports now more than exports!
  • Dockers wage panel to meet IPA tomorrow
  • GPL walling off sea erosion of villages
  • Vizag Port excels in breaking records again
  • Freightstar launches train service from Dhappar near Chandigarh to JNP
  • NBHC to build over 300 modern warehouses near major mandis
  • ...to commence regular service between ICD-Loni & ABGKCTL next week
  • Planner feels 9-10 pc economic growth to be 'achievable'
  • Fiscal's FDI target will be exceeded, believes DIPP Secy
  • Export zones to attract phenomenal investments & generate lakhs of jobs-Pillai
  • Tender for yellow peas floated
  • Exim Bank's 100th LoC goes to Uzbekistan
  • 2-day Fieo workshop on 'Export Incentives & Procedures' this weekend

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Benge joins port of Tacoma as contracts manager
  • Eurogate Tanger welcomes regular feeder services
  • The race for AUA is on
  • Leimgruber building new headquarters
  • University of St Gallen logistics management event on 16 September

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Coalition navy begins Somali patrols
  • Frontline subsidiary cancels Indian order
  • CSSC sees profits soar
  • Polarcus orders 6 Ulstein

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Pride orders fourth drillship at Samsung
  • Todd gets Nimitz class maintenance contract
  • USCG enforces nontank vessel response plan rule
  • Hyundai Heavy to bid for Daewoo Shipbuilding

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • NOL will not pay over the odds for Hapag
    NOL chief Ron Widdows sends signal to Tui not to expect too much from a possible final bid.
  • Widdows says Hapag-Lloyd name should be preserved
  • Jinhui warns of dry bulk slowdown
    BULKER operator cautious amid dampening demand for raw materials from China, India and other emerging economies.
  • Oceanaut in last gasp deal to buy Irika bulkers
    OCEANAUT unveils deal to acquire four bulk carriers for $352m after collapse of earlier agreement with Restis.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • US yards win foreign allowance
    NASSCO's yardA FEDERAL judge has ruled that foreign components can be tapped by US yards for construction of Jones Act newbuilds, a key victory for Aker Philadelphia and NASSCO
  • DFDS signs up for longer ro-ros
    COPENHAGEN's DFDS has signed a contract with MWB in Germany to lengthen three ro-ros by 30m in a deal worth DK400M
  • The right speed for right whales?
    VESSEL speed limits could be imposed near US East Coast ports and in cetacean breeding and feeding areas under a proposal
  • Coast Guard calls Rush verdict fair
    THE US Coast Guard insists it got no special treatment in a prosecution for bypassing an oily water separator
  • Coast Guard's bitter bilge lesson
    THE US Coast Guard has used an embarrassing pollution case to spur an update of its environmental policies ' and to underline the penalties for failure to comply with them
  • Hyundai leaps in for Daewoo
    THE WORLD'S biggest shipbuilder Hyundai HI has jumped into the bidding fray for Daewoo Shipbuilding

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Record fuel surcharge for TSA lines
    Transpacific Stabilization Agreement says floating bunker fuel surcharge will hit record level as of Sept.
  • China Shipping net plunges
  • Schenker parent investigating possible fraud
  • Legal victory for Aker shipyard in Jones Act lawsuit
  • Zim expands US links
  • Customs schedules Trade Symposium
  • US investors cry foul over Poland bulk project
  • RedPrairie adds yard RFID
  • World adds Lufthansa 747
  • Canada inks trade accord
  • ILWU caucus approves pact

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Eredene Capital to set up ICD in Gujarat
  • Poti crisis sparks Black Sea tension
  • Karachi truck strike ends
  • Zim adds Genoa
  • TSA hikes 'deferred' fuel surcharge to record level

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Seanergy says yes
    Shareholders approve black-cheque company's deal to buy six bulkers from the Restis family.
  • Soros big on GSL
    Following Marathon takeover of Global Ship Lease, billionaire US investor emerges with a more than 10% stake in the newly-merged boxship owner.
  • ETF launched
    Claymore Securities launches an exchange-traded fund for the US-listed shipping sector.
  • Ropax crashes
    At least 15 people are injured when a Buquebus ferry suffers an accident in the port of Buenos Aires.
  • Aker Philly spared
    Union challenge to Jones Act tankers is defeated in a federal court.
  • Bad hand
    The US Coast Guard investigates why casino ship Sun Cruz grounded during Tropical Storm Fay.
  • Kathrine in Golar
    Fredriksen's daughter takes director role at Nasdaq- and Oslo-listed owner.
  • DFDS dives
    Soaring bunker costs send second-quarter profit falling at Niels Smedegaard-led ferry and ro-ro owner.
  • Bright spark
    Koji Miyahara's NYK to launch world's first solar powered merchant ship as it firms up $640m green drive.
  • Forex flop
    Croatian bulker and boxship owner Jadroplov sees earnings shrink in first half as dollar weakens.
  • Ferry stuck
    GA Ferries' Dimitroula stranded at Aegean islet with serious engine trouble.
  • Dry bonanza
    Croatian owner Atlantska Plovidba continues to make small forturne from bulker fleet in first half.
  • CSCL sells six
    China Shipping unit books tidy profit following sale of feeder sextet to sibling company.
  • CSCL slips on oil
    Steep fuel price rise and economic downturn lead to 43% profit drop at China Shipping Container Lines.
  • MPC burdened
    Axel Schroeder-led fund manager held back by negative showing at HCI Capital as bottom line and ship investment suffer.
  • Posco plots
    Korean steel group looking at yard assets in Ukraine and Middle East as well as bidding for Daewoo.
  • HHI U-turn
    Korean yard giant will bid for controlling stake in rival Daewoo, four months after saying it hadn't even considered a move.
  • Mermaid gets CFO
    Thoresen Thai Agencies offshore unit promotes from within to replace outgoing finance chief.
  • Asian aid
    Bulgaria's Rousse Shipyard looking to bring in another 70 Vietnamese welders to fill skills gap.
  • Tankerska on up
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner pushes up first-half profit as costs fall.
  • Jinhui piles it on
    "Record high" profit toasted at Hong Kong bulker owner in second quarter as dry rates balloon.
  • Macro meltdown?
    Jinhui warns that tough global economic conditions could eat up demand, with even China "not immune".
  • Finnlines sued
    Pension fund Ilmarinen taking Finnish ro-ro player to court over size of dividend payments.
  • Gains lift Omega
    Net profits double at US-listed product tanker specialist on back of derivatives gains.
  • Four tankers axed
    John Fredriksen ends order for four chemical tankers at India's AAGL by mutual consent.
  • Fire at H&W
    Workers evacuated after blaze engulfs ship under repair at Belfast shipyard.
  • PDZ sees red
    Malaysian intra-Asian liner operator has slipped to a loss in the second quarter.
  • NYK rejigs
    Japanese liner company is restructuring its services between North and South America.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • TSA to raise bunker surcharge to record level Monday
  • NYK vessel will put solar to the test
  • SAS's future uncertain as shippers threaten suits over price fixing
  • TAM Cargo expands freight terminal in Manaus
  • UPS improves transit times on routes
  • Report: Schenker Belgium accounting fraud
  • Pakistan truck strike hamstrings exports
  • APL rail service in India connects Delhi to Mundra
  • Meat exporters say Russia is growth market
  • U.S. Marines sign logistics deal with Agility
  • Dachser moves Swiss sea freight operations to Basle
  • Trade symposium scheduled Oct. 29-31
  • Hommel brought in as time:matters new spare parts logistics head
  • Pest stopped at border
  • Amsterdam's first half cargo up 6.6%
  • Port of Tauranga expanding container terminal
  • Ports of Indiana awards $500,000 in infrastructure projects

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Barge companies adapting to lessen costs
    Increasing bunker prices and fuel surcharges encourage marine companies serving Alaska to consider cost-saving alternatives.
  • South African bunker sales on the mend
    Sales slightly up in 2007 after 2006 decline. Outlook 'positive' due to new barges.
  • Global bunker market report
  • Fuel oil parcel goes to Indian supplier
    Adani Group secures 30,000 mt cargo.
  • DFDS adjusting to 'difficult market conditions'
    Capacity reductions planned on several routes, while three ro-ro ships will have capacity extended with no increase in bunker consumption.
  • Shipyard delays keep freight rates high
    Bulker operator reports 60-fold increase in profits.
  • Asian bunker markets flat
    Little change in price in Singapore and other key ports.
  • ARA - barges with some suppliers tight
  • Rescue service cuts speeds as fuel costs rise
    UK-based lifeboat institution sees fuel costs double.
  • Malaysia-listed firm plans floating storage services
    Baneng Holdings acquires STS transfer and floating storage capabilities.
  • Singapore takes new double hull tanker
    Difficulty in securing crew work permits could delay start of operations.

›››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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