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February 2000
29/02/2000E&Y consultants in £7bn deal
(BBC News)
29/02/2000BRIEFS
29/02/2000TACA Unveils Rate Increase Schedules
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
29/02/2000China's Economy To Grow At Least Seven Percent In 2000
(Inside China Today)
29/02/2000Airport logistics centre in wind
(South China Morning Post)
29/02/2000Developers reveal bold plans for new Mozambique port
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
29/02/2000Grindrod Unicorn posts massive loss
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
29/02/2000SEPI y sindicatos logran un acuerdo para la integración de los Astilleros
(El Mundo)
28/02/2000Environmentalists sue to force EPA to regulate emissions from seagoing ships
(Marine Log)
28/02/2000BRIEFS
28/02/2000Seoul on alert over rising trade deficit
(The Korea Herald)
28/02/2000Port states to develop ship inspection system
(Shipping Times)
28/02/2000Rates rising for modern Aframax tankers in Mediterranean sector
(Shipping Times)
28/02/2000New model concession document for port projects cleared
(Exim India)
28/02/2000UGT respalda la fusión de los astilleros públicos con los militares
(El Mundo)
25/02/2000BRIEFS
25/02/2000US, China to Negotiate New Maritime Pact
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
25/02/2000WTO slams US trade subsidy
(BBC News)
25/02/2000Kandla Port continues to achieve highest performance levels
(Exim India)
25/02/2000Singapore Registry of Ships reaches 24 million gt
(Sched Net)
25/02/2000M'sian shipping firms forecast record profits
(Shipping Times)
25/02/2000Gobierno y transportistas acuerdan unas compensaciones de 30.000 millones
(ABC.es)
24/02/2000Two candidates for Antwerp terminal
(Cargoweb)
24/02/2000BRIEFS
24/02/2000BOT Revises Export Growth Forecast Upward to Over 9%
(Business Day)
24/02/2000Port State Control changes to be finalised today
(Shipping Times)
24/02/2000Surplus of chemical tankers to hit earnings
(Shipping Times)
24/02/2000Kuwait Is Said to Be Opposed to U.S. Effort to Cut Oil Prices
(The New York Times)
24/02/2000Antwerp port lures South
(The Hindu Business Line)
23/02/2000BRIEFS
23/02/2000Mitsubishi Heavy to scale back shipbuilding activity
(Shipping Times)
23/02/2000Panama terminal completes third-phase expansion
(Shipping Times)
23/02/2000SafBank and Lykes split
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
23/02/2000First phase of Swazi dry port completed
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
22/02/2000Taiwan Tells China To Be Flexible
(The New York Times)
22/02/2000China and India sign trade deal
(BBC News)
22/02/2000Lufthansa, Deutsche Post logistics merger talks
(Financial Times)
22/02/2000BRIEFS
22/02/2000Hyundai Heavy to scale back shipbuilding
(Shipping Times)
22/02/2000Gates buys 8% stake in US shipyard
(The Times)
21/02/2000Penske must take over Schenker-BTL
(Cargoweb)
21/02/2000BRIEFS
21/02/2000Opec set to resist US calls to lift oil output
(The Times)
21/02/2000China seeks WTO deal with Europe
(BBC News)
21/02/2000Shippers warned of new trend in stowaway trade
(Shipping Times)
21/02/2000Kelang Container to see earnings boost
(The Star Online)
17/02/2000BRIEFS
17/02/2000Saudi Oil Minister Hints OPEC May Feel Compelled to Raise Output
(The New York Times)
17/02/2000WTO Talks Could End In 2004
(Inside China Today)
17/02/2000China/Korea Box Traffic Sets Records in 1999
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
17/02/2000Chinese co may bag Vizag dock tender
(The Hindu Business Line)
16/02/2000Airtours in millennium trouble
(BBC News)
16/02/2000BRIEFS
16/02/2000Chennai terminal: India begins talks with bidders
(Shipping Times)
16/02/2000EC asked to look into aviation fuel surcharge
(Shipping Times)
16/02/2000El Gobierno amenaza con la quiebra de los astilleros si no se fusionan con Bazán
(El Mundo)
16/02/2000Waters Around Somalia Most Dangerous - IMB
(The East African)
15/02/2000Minoan in new cooperation
(Cyber Thesis Daily Journal)
15/02/2000Closure of Hamburg container terminal
(Cargoweb)
15/02/2000BRIEFS
15/02/2000Oil Price Exceeds $30 a Barrel for First Time Since 1991
(The New York Times)
15/02/2000JNP nominated hub port on west coast; Chennai on the east
(Exim India)
15/02/2000ICTSI consortium wins Subic Bay port deal
(Shipping Times)
15/02/2000Dredging of Walvis Bay begins this month
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
14/02/2000BRIEFS
14/02/2000Banks wary of ship finance
(Shipping Times)
14/02/2000Shipowners may miss LNG bus again
(The Hindu Business Line)
14/02/2000Major port upgrade construction to start this month
(The Korea Herald)
14/02/2000China To Up Crude Oil Imports From Mideast, Asia
(Inside China Today)
14/02/2000NASA, shipyard will study how to make better ships
(The Nando Times)
14/02/2000P&O Nedlloyd wants dedicated terminal in Antwerp
(Cargoweb)
11/02/2000BRIEFS
11/02/2000Shell signs MoU to develop LNG terminal at Hazira
(The Hindu Business Line)
11/02/2000P200-M suit set vs oil spill culprit
(The Manila Times)
11/02/2000Dredging to turn WB port into world-class operation
(The Namibia Economist)
11/02/2000EU firms interested in Kwangyang Port project
(The Korea Herald)
10/02/2000BRIEFS
10/02/2000Fracasó la privatización del puerto de Rosario
(La Nación On Line)
10/02/2000EU shipbuilding delegation visits Seoul for talks
(The Korea Herald)
10/02/2000Korean Firms Get Orders for 16 Vessels
(The Korea Times)
09/02/2000Threat of lay-offs at ECT
(Cargoweb)
09/02/2000BRIEFS
09/02/2000Freight rates on Europe-Asia trade to rise by US$200
(Shipping Times)
09/02/2000Shipping firms ready to bulk up fleets: Korean cargo industry to increase number of large-sized container vessels
(The Korea Herald)
09/02/2000NYK Opens Logistics Hub in Barcelona
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
08/02/2000BRIEFS
08/02/2000Airport deadlock forces cost cuts
(Financial Times)
08/02/2000Alitalia reconsiders strategy
(Financial Times)
08/02/2000Port operators see 26% growth in cargo throughput
(The Star Online)
08/02/2000Breakbulk lines band together to confront Portnet over delays
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
08/02/2000SAECS awaits Portnet answer on compensation
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
08/02/2000Cosco wants improved slot agreement with Evergreen
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
08/02/2000Ro-ro service suspended
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
07/02/2000BRIEFS
07/02/2000Enron, MOL & SCI conclude joint venture deal
(Exim India)
07/02/2000Ship finance: Venturing into calm waters
(The Hindu Business Line)
07/02/2000Airline considers fresh industrial plan
(Financial Times)
07/02/2000Marad attacks planned Chinese rules
(Shipping Times)
04/02/2000BRIEFS
04/02/2000Panama Canal Traffic Drops in First Trimester
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
04/02/2000Evergreen bullish as new ships arrive
(Cargonews Asia)
04/02/2000UAE terminals see throughput jump
(Cargonews Asia)
04/02/2000Container focus for Gulf of Mexico
(Cargonews Asia)
04/02/2000American Airlines to cut capacity
(Financial Times)
04/02/2000Calcutta ranks fifth in absolute traffic growth
(The Hindu Business Line)
04/02/2000Special purpose solutions for ChPT box terminal expansion cleared
(Exim India)
03/02/2000Stolt-Nielsen sees end to parcel tanker glut
(Marine Log)
03/02/2000BRIEFS
03/02/2000KLM plans to axe up to 3,000 jobs
(Financial Times)
02/02/2000Kvaerner says it won't have to repay Warnow yard subsidies
(Marine Log)
02/02/2000BRIEFS
02/02/2000Japan Poised to Support Carrier Exemption
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
02/02/2000Rise in container traffic at Tuticorin port
(The Hindu Business Line)
01/02/2000Fruitport Rotterdam: more capacity, smaller units
(Cargoweb)
01/02/2000Strike slows French transport, traffic as shorter work week takes effect
(The Nando Times)
01/02/2000BRIEFS
01/02/2000Lines carry much more for much less
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
01/02/2000Three ships add muscle on Med route
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
01/02/2000China's shipbuilding industry bounces back
(Sched Net)
01/02/2000Hyundai launches oil container ship
(The Korea Herald)
01/02/2000Shipping firms to deploy LNG vessels
(The Korea Herald)
FROM THE HOME PAGE
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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