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May 19, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Drydocks World adds 2 berths for FPSOs
    Drydocks World-Dubai is signalling its rising strength in the shiprepair and conversion space with the addition of two new berths capable of doing large floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel conversions.
  • M-East tanker supply drops on unexpected Asian ship demand
    The supply of supertankers competing to ship Middle East oil shrank for a second week after an unexpected increase in demand last week for vessels to collect the region's oil.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong to cut ship fees at annual cost of US$2.2 million to itself
  • ICTSI sees net earnings fall 44pc to US$20 million
  • Singapore's Asia Shippers Council blame cartels for boom, bust cycle
  • Budget prompts Canberra to cut customs inspections from July 1
  • NYK, India's CONCOR join in railway service for containerised cars
  • APM Terminals joins Bollore Group to build new Congo terminal
  • Japan leads this years Marshall Islands fleet growth
  • Dachser raises turnover 12pc globally, increases China revenue 20pc
  • International Freight & Logistics Network conference May 31
  • Lufthansa posts US$58 million quarterly loss after cargo fall
  • Dallas/FW Airport gets air cargo service from Shanghai May 22
  • Emirates Airline sees bottom in air cargo decline
  • OAG teams up with IBS for air freight application

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line announces rate restoration programme between Asia & S. America EC
  • With head well above water, Mercator braces for challenges ahead
  • Britannia Steam Ship seminars draw excellent response
  • IFLN's 4-day conference from May 31 drawing keen interest
  • OOCL features in guide to cut carbon footprints
  • Less than $1,000 to move an FEU from Hong Kong to LA!
  • MISC to withdraw from Grand Alliance's Far East services
  • CMA CGM & Maersk Line to launch joint service between North Asia & Black Sea
  • Hyundai to join Maersk Line, CMA CGM & APL on Asia-USEC services
  • Maersk Line starts TP10 all-water China-USEC service
  • Cosco's new S-E Asia service calls at SICT
  • CSCL's AAE1 all-water service starts calling at Shenzhen
  • MSC to call at Charleston until 2017
  • DCT Gdansk shows off heavylift cargo handling capabilities
  • Chinese ports post 10 pc March gains after months of decline
  • IMCL launches Gdansk-Rotterdam/Hamburg weekly feeder
  • Chinese logistics & port reps keen on Hamburg
  • Zhangzhou Terminal offers weekly service with Wan Hai
  • DP WORLD & Flinders Ports in new partnership for Adelaide box terminal operations
  • Seafood exports swim against tide to net 10 pc more
  • 5 berths among Paradip Port's expansion plans
  • Inflation rate eases to 0.48 pc
  • India now 3rd-largest steelmaker
  • Forex reserves swell by $4 bn
  • Commerce Ministry ready with action plan to bail out exporters in Budget
  • Nafed buying 3,000 tonnes of onions
  • New govt should kickstart core sector development quickly-economists
  • It's a vote for development, asserts AEPC
  • 3 ex-chiefs of RBI say right policy decisions sheltered economy from global gloom

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 18, 2009
  • Piracy "insider" claims dismissed
  • MOL launches Vietnam - US West Coast service
  • Anglo-Dutch seafarers' union formed
  • Nordic American raises $130m

Marine Logweb site
MAY 18, 2009
  • Conrad Industries wins new barge contracts
  • Drydocks World Dubai adds FPSO Quay
  • New leadership at VT Halter Marine
  • STX Europe has new President & CEO

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 18, 2009
  • Port of Seattle marks dedication of Terminal 30
  • Carnival cruise vessels heading back to Mexico
  • New Armed Forces display unveiled at Portland Airport
  • Port of Bremerton names new CEO
  • Horizon Lines earns Walmart top carrier honor

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 18, 2009
  • Asia-Europe cargo slump shows signs of slowing
    BOX lines serving the shell-shocked Asia-Europe trades enjoyed some respite in March as the pace of decline slowed.
  • MISC to quit Asia-Europe trades
  • Suez Canal Authority stands firm on transit tolls
    LINER firms prepare to divert more services around the Cape of Good Hope after failing to secure concessions.
  • Steamship warns claims costs reduction will not last
    RECENT reduction in claims costs might not last into 2010, despite the shipping downturn, says chief James Stockdale.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 18, 2009
  • FESCO cancels credit rating
    RUSSIAN fleet operator FESCO today cancelled Moody's credit ratings for the company until further notice
  • Oz navy drives pirates away
    AUSTRALIAN warships have foiled a pirate attack on a UAE tanker and a box ship in the Gulf of Aden
  • Szczecin yard sold to Gdynia buyer
    UNITED International Trust, the investor that acquired the most important assets of Poland's Gdynia yard last week, has also bought those of its counterpart in Szczecin
  • German ports lose ground
    HAMBURG and Bremerhaven shed market share in northern Europe's box handling in this year's first quarter
  • Two sought after Singapore sinking
    TWO PEOPLE are reportedly missing and several injured after a fire broke out this morning on a tanker off Singapore
  • 22-day Cochin strike ended
    A STRIKE at Cochin's port over manning issues was called off today after a deal was struck between trade union leaders and management

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 18, 2009
  • Shipper Ties YRC Bailout to Lower Rates
  • Diesel Climbs 1.5 Cents to $2.231
  • Illinois Aims at STB, CN-EJ&E
  • Brazil, China Negotiate Trade Pacts
  • AutoInfo Profit Plunges on Lower Revenue
  • ANL Announces General Rate Increase
  • Grand Alliance to Replace MISC Vessels
  • Japanese Ship 0rders Sink 74 percent
  • India's Container Traffic Dives
  • Logistics Merger Activity Plummets
  • Truckers Challenge Court on Clean Trucks
  • Waterway Groups Blast Lock User Fees
  • Consumer Product Labeling Must Proceed
  • YRC Gets Reprieve
  • Steel Exports Sink 34 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 18, 2009
  • Indian stocks surge after Congress victory
  • South Africa port volumes show modest rise in 2008
  • GA plays down MISC's departure
  • Cold ironing in Antwerp
  • Soerensen goes at UASC

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 18, 2009
  • Wilson Sons gains
    Profits grow at Brazil's Wilson Sons, despite 14.5% slump in revenue at the offshore vessel and terminal player.
  • Off the rocks
    Cash call allows James Stockdale led Steamship Mutual to steer way through portfolio peril.
  • Close call
    Emarat Maritime confirms aframax attack and releases pictures showing pirates at close quarters.
  • Flu costs millions
    As it prepares to return to Mexico, Carnival Corp says the swine flu itinerary changes slashes an estimated $0.05 per share from earnings.
  • MEND blockade
    Nigerian militant group threatens to block waterways used by vessels serving the country's oil industry.
  • TEN tumbles
    Nikolas Tsakos-led company sees bottom line slump but figures measure up well against Wall Street expectations.
  • Losses shrink
    Windstar Cruises parent Ambassadors International trims its losses in first quarter as it sheds non-cruise assets.
  • Attack pictured
    Escape from pirates by new aframax and MSC-chartered boxship snapped by Australian Navy.
  • Ire at 'evil police'
    Somali piracy commentator Andrew Mwangura hits out after Kenyan authorities drop charges.
  • Second death
    For the second time in recent days, a Ukrainian seafarer was found dead in a cargoship in Brazil's Bahia state.
  • Costly for Essar
    Indian tanker, bulker and ports group's annual profit slashed as expenses rise.
  • On the mend?
    Indian shiprepairer WIS cut its losses in year to 31 March, but raw materials and interest costs rise.
  • Sjotveit quits
    STX Europe CEO makes hasty exit and is replaced by Sang-Ho Shin.
  • Sembcorp sued
    Singapore-listed shipyard faces legal battle over cancelled newbuilding order.
  • Port's profit up
    Aberdeen Harbour sees full-year bottom line rise on the back on increased traffic figures.
  • Fesco prospers
    Russian box line's first quarter profit soars as it scraps Moody's ratings on debt.
  • Rig deal binned
    Great Offshore sees $150,000 per day jack-up contract with ONGC torn up after five-month delay to newbuilding.
  • Jaya jaded
    Singapore-listed offshore owner sees bottom line tumble following currency losses and lower sales gains.
  • Reef run-in
    Accident report reveals Cosco boxship grounded off Hong Kong after avoiding posse of fishing vessels.
  • Pole position
    United International Trust follows up purchase of Poland's Gdynia shipyard with capture of Szczecin.
  • Still exploring
    GX Technology will keep hold of the Geo Explorer for another four months, GC Rieber says.
  • RCL sinks into red
    Weak rates, slumping volumes, weak Bhat and no disposals sends Thai carrier to firs-quarter loss.
  • MBC backed
    Analyst rates Malaysian bulker company's stock as a cheap buy due to well-managed fleet.
  • Breakers busier
    Scrapping sales increase as Pakistan leads the way and prices rise.
  • Davie loses less
    Struggling Canadian shipyard has cut losses in first quarter, despite shutting down for more than a month.
  • JES takes a hit
    Substantial foreign exchange losses take their toll at Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder.
  • Vietnam direct
    Japanese container line MOL launches run from Cai Mep to US west coast.
  • Sorensen to go
    Former Maersk man Ken Bloch Sorensen leaving top job at United Arab Shipping Co.
  • APL goes direct
    Singapore liner operator to offer direct container service between Vietnam and the US west coast.
  • Fast rescue
    P&O ferry crew drag man from the ocean after he went overboard at the weekend.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 18, 2009
  • MISC to depart Asia/Europe trade
  • UASC CEO steps down
  • IMO adopts ship-recycling treaty
  • Delta Cargo moves into new JFK facility
  • Lenders lift covenant for YRC
  • NCBFAA objects to ACE funding cut
  • CII, American Shipper start logistics job portal
  • Dascher subsidiary to be rebranded
  • NCBFAA weighs in on broker filer code lawsuit
  • Broker association speaks out
  • ICTSI first quarter profit down 44%
  • COSCO: Terminal figures show no uptick

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 18, 2009
  • Torm sells two bulk carriers
    Dampskibsselskabet Torm has sold two of its Panamax bulk carriers to an undisclosed buyer. The sale has been announced in a statement to the OMX Stock Exchange in Copenhagen saying
  • Scrapping convention adopted
    An IMO diplomatic conference has adopted the International Convention on Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. The convention has been heavily criticised by several lobby organisations for not regulating
  • New Russian steps toward shipping protectionism
    The maritime department of the Russian Transport Ministry wants to replace the Norwegian barge UR-91 with a Russian barge for the transportation of two drilling rig modules to the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 18, 2009
  • IMO report: GHG reductions can be profitable
    New GHG study identifies potential for 25-75% efficiency improvements, cutting industry's costs and emissions.
  • Prices start week mixed
    Prices softening in Southern Europe
  • Bunkering continues as normal following earthquake
    Port operations unaffected after tremor shakes California.
  • Plans could create more bunkering capacity
    Gibraltar studying options for expanding port services to Eastern Anchorage.
  • $70 million Q1 loss for STX Pan Ocean
    43% decrease in bunker fuel cost, but sales drop 66%.
  • Fuel removal starts on sunken cruise ship
    Louis Hellenic Cruises to pick up bill for operation two years after vessel went down.
  • Bunker prices fall
    Similar price drops seen in Singapore and Hong Kong on Monday.
  • Pakistan supplier moves beyond domestic market
    Local barge operator starts offering bunkers to international vessels.
  • Scientists design new method to detect oil spills
    Scientists base technique on electrical conductivity.
  • Saudi Aramco in oil spill exercise
    Countries in the Arabian Gulf conduct regional oil spill drill.
  • Shipbuilding contract disputes need 'open dialogue'
    Defaulters should approach yards with 'clear proposals', lawyer says.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the third quarter the port of Koper has handled 287,410 containers (+ 11.8%)
Koper
In the first nine months of 2024, it was 835,506 (+ 2.9%)
PORTS
New historical record of monthly container traffic in the port of Long Beach
Long Beach / Los Angeles
In October, strong growth in Los Angeles climbing activity.
PORTS
Italian Port Days initiative obtains EMD certification of the European Union
Rome
The attestation for contributing to the valorisation of sustainability in the Blue Economy with concrete actions
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
SHIPPING
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
Haifa
The fleet transported a record number of containers
CRUISES
In the third quarter, the Viking cruise group's revenues grew by 11.4% percent.
Los Angeles
Increase of 14.3% of turnover generated by ocean cruises
PORTS
Signed the final agreement on the contract of port workers
Rome
COMPETITION
Italian Antitrust initiates an investigation into SAS (MSC group), Moby and Large Navi Fast
Rome
According to the AGCM, competition restrictions may have occurred as a result of the 49% acquisition of Moby's capital by SAS.
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
ENVIRONMENT
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
Brussels
Total greenhouse gases produced would be more than 30% higher than those considered by the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
COMPANIES
DFDS and Ekol are rethinking and agreeing on the sale of the Turkish company's international network to the Danish group
Copenhagen / Istanbul
Revised the terms of the deal expired on the first November
PORTS
Slight downturn in freight traffic in the port of Hamburg in the third quarter
Hamburg
Stable container traffic
The Companies inform
Accelleron initiates partnership with Geislinger to expand service business in the Mediterranean region
INDUSTRY
Cargotec agrees to the sale of MacGregor to funds managed by Triton
Helsinki
Sale of the value of 480 million that is expected to be completed by the first half of 2025
PORTS
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Koper increased by 8.3%
Lubiana
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 3.2% percent.
COMPETITION
Ok of Ukraine's antitrust enforcement at the entrance of MSC in the capital of HHLA terminalist company
Kiev
The company operates the CTO terminal of the port of Odessa
PORTS
Inaugurated the new Peruvian port of Chancay operated by China's COSCO Shipping Ports
Lima
Has 1,500 linear metres of docks
SHIPYARDS
More than doubling the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri in the first nine months of 2024
Trieste
The sunshine committed for shipbuilding grew by +154,3 percent.
ENVIRONMENT
Established the Ship Recycling Alliance to speed up the recycling of safe and environmentally friendly ships
Copenhagen
The initiative in view of the entry into force on June 26 of the Hong Kong International Convention
LOGISTICS
Kuehne + Nagel will acquire 51% percent of the capital of American IMC Logistics
Schindellegi / Collierville
US company mainly operates drayage services
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
Hamburg
Increase of 3.8% of containers carried by the fleet. Average value of nils up 22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter freight traffic in the port of Genoa decreased by -4.9% percent while in Savona-I went up by 15.7% percent.
Genoa
Decided increase in transshipment containers determined by the Red Sea crisis. Down the cruises
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
Seoul
+116% increase in the value of the average nole per container transported
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
SHIPPING
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
Taipei
Taiwanese company invests 186.8 million to buy new shipping containers
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
PORTS
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
Hamburg
In Germany (Eurogate) the increase was 13.6% percent. In Italy (Contship Italy) of 6.8%). Slowing growth at Tanger Med. Damietta terminal will become operational in April
SHIPYARDS
Ok of the Rovigo Tribunal to the Restructuring Plan of Shipbuilding Victory plan
Adria
On the completion of the sale of the company to CNV Srl
PORTS
Port of Ancona, in 2023, underlines the AdSP-container traffic grew by 5%
Ancona
The Port Authority disputes the data released by the Fedespedi Studies Center
SHIPYARDS
Mr vard will build five support ships in the offshore industry.
Trieste
Designed to accommodate up to 190 people, they will be carried out in Vietnam
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Alpe Adria activates new rail service between the port of Trieste and the Malpensa Intermodal terminal in Sacconago
Trieste
SHIPPING
Euroseas order in China the construction of two 4,300-teu feeder container
Athens
Quarterly revenue from rentals inj growth of 5.8%
STUDIES AND RESEARCH
The Analysis of the Fedespea Studies Centre on economic and operational performance of Italian container terminals
Milan
COMPANIES
GNV strengthens its business department with two nominees
Genoa
New business manager and new general manager of the company in Spain
PORTS
On the former Carbonyl of the Port of Genoa, the yards of the foranea dam and the subport tunnel
Genoa
The AdSP Management Committee deliberated it yesterday.
EDUCATION
In Genoa, the Graduation Day of the Italian Academy of Mercantile
Genoa
Delivered 50 diplomas at the end of the biennial and three-year formative course
MEETINGS
On November 27 in Rome, the public assembly of UNIPORT will be held
Rome
Meeting on the theme "Italian Ports, a network of businesses in the service of the country and of Europe"
MOURNING
Roberto Nappi, founder and director for 40 years of "Corriere Marittimo", has died.
Genoa
His career had begun at the writing of the Telegraph in 1958
NEWS
New EU sanctions to prohibit the use of ships and ports for the transportation of drones and missiles produced by Iran
Brussels
ASSOCIATIONS
Masucci confirmed president of Italian Propeller Clubs
Genoa
New mandate for the three years 2024-2027
NEWS
The seamen of the Galaxy Leader have been hostage for a year
London / Hong Kong
Platten (ICS) : It is unacceptable ; humanity prevails and they are immediately released
SHIPPING
MSC will implement a markup of noli for maritime transport from the Far East to the Mediterranean
Geneva
Increases of 25% and 18% for containers from 20 'and 40' direct in the western Mediterranean and Adriatic
SHIPPING
Completed the dual-fuel retrofit of a large container ship in Maersk
Copenhagen
He will be able to navigate methanol. Increased the hold capacity
PORTS
Environmental authorization of the Region to dredging the quays from 19 to 26 of the port of Ancona
Ancona
The intervention will cost a total of 16.5 million euros.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
MEETINGS
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal shipments between the port of Trieste and Slovakia are growing
Trieste
PORTS
In the third quarter the container traffic handled by HHLA dropped by -2%
Hamburg
In Trieste the volumes processed by PLT Italy in the first nine months of 2024 have decreased
PORTS
In October container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.7%
Hong Kong
In the first ten months of 2024, a decline of -5.2%
PORTS
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia fell by -11.8%
Cyvitavecchia
The Cruserists increased by 2.7%
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+ 8.1%)
Singapore
In the first ten months of 2024, growth was 6.2% percent.
LOGISTICS
MSC has completed the acquisition of the majority of logistics company MVN
Geneva / Milan
The Milanese business plans to close 2024 percent with a turnover of 100 million euros.
MEETINGS
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
COMPANIES
In the summer quarter passenger traffic in the cruise terminals of Global Ports Holding grew by 27.5%
Istanbul
Revenue up 23%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
SDC freight forwarder introduced artificial intelligence in the management of customs practices
Venice
Annually the practices followed exceed 15mila units
COMPANIES
The sale of the shipping company Santandrea from the Pacorini to Aprile
Trieste
The company was founded in 1989 in Trieste
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro, the memorandum of understanding for security in working environments and port operations
Joy Tauro
Will have a duration of three 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
MEETINGS
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
MEETINGS
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Sudan govt scraps $6bn Red Sea port deal with UAE
(The North Africa Post)
Argentina enfrenta tarifas portuarias hasta 500% más altas que otros países de la región
(Pescare)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
COMPANIES
Paola Piraccini appointed as Legal Technical Collaborator of Spininvest
Genoa
Joined in magistrate in 1981, he is a retired cassation adviser
PORTS
The meeting in Rome between the representatives of Italian ports and ports in Florida
Rome
Expect a comparison to find common themes on which to set up a benchmarking task
PORTS
This year the Cruserists in the port of Ancona have grown by 18.9%
Ancona
25.1% increase in transits and drop by -5.1% of landings and embarkation
COMPANIES
Changed Risso constitutes a joint venture in Cagliari
Cagliari / Genoa
Partnership at 50% with Fausto Saba and Riccardo Vargiu
PORTS
Ok to the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Sea Centre North
Cyvitavecchia
It presents a surplus of more than 2.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
In Palermo, the first sheet of the new ferry for the Sicilian region was cut off.
Trieste / Palermo
The delivery of the ship is scheduled for 2026
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease's quarterly revenue records show the first decrease since the end of 2018
Athens
The company believes that its container fleet has very good future prospects of employment
COMPANIES
DP World signs an agreement to buy Australian Silk Logistics
Dubai / Melbourne
The expected value of the transaction is approximately 115 million
PORTS
A worker has passed away in the port of Crotone
Joy Tauro
He would suddenly go down to the ground while talking to some colleagues
PORTS
Torbianelli : well the ok of CIPESS in financing the future Molo VIII of the port of Trieste
Trieste
Of the estimated 315 million euros, 206.9 are expected by the state
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