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Press Review Index
April 2000
28/04/2000BRIEFS
28/04/2000Royal Caribbean unlikely to raise prices much
(Shipping Times)
28/04/2000Regional demand at heart of rise
(South China Morning Post)
27/04/2000Proposed ports strike withdrawn
(Exim India)
27/04/2000Rail and inland shipping growth Rotterdam
(Cargoweb)
27/04/2000BRIEFS
27/04/2000Spring event seals outlook for exports
(South China Morning Post)
27/04/2000Cargo volumes, not port depth will keep 'superships' out of SA
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
27/04/2000Proposed trans-Swaziland line will shorten route for SA cargo
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
27/04/2000Shippers bleat at peak season surcharge
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
27/04/2000La tercera parte de las importaciones españolas se paga en dólares
(El Mundo)
26/04/2000BRIEFS
26/04/2000Sector prospers on strong export growth
(South China Morning Post)
26/04/2000Crucial meeting between MoST and port union leaders today
(Exim India)
26/04/2000Primer paso hacia el ferrocaril europeo
(El Mundo)
26/04/2000Post earthquake record for Osaka
(Sched Net)
26/04/2000MPA puts out its roadmap for port safety and efficiency
(Shipping Times)
26/04/2000Penang port in danger of losing southern Thai cargo
(Shipping Times)
25/04/2000Volvo to join forces with Renault
(Cargoweb)
21/04/2000BRIEFS
21/04/2000Growth on track as exports keep pace
(South China Morning Post)
21/04/2000CT9 wins $3.4b bank backing
(South China Morning Post)
21/04/2000KCT expects another strong performance this year
(The Star Online)
21/04/2000Cargo: Impressive growth for Sabah, Sarawak ports
(New Straits Times)
21/04/2000China Invites EU To Beijing For More WTO Talks
(Inside China Today)
20/04/2000ECT reorganizes after loss
(Cargoweb)
20/04/2000BRIEFS
20/04/2000Puerto Rico hopes global cargo 'megaport' will boost development
(Financial Times)
20/04/2000More than one Asian hub for Royal Caribbean?
(Shipping Times)
20/04/2000Oil spill fears loom large
(Daily Nation on the Web)
20/04/2000Loss up as value of ships plunges
(South China Morning Post)
19/04/2000Kavala's port is to be export route to the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea for Romania and Bulgaria
(Cyber Thesis Daily Journal)
19/04/2000New record US trade deficit
(BBC News)
19/04/2000Daewoo Motor to Ship 500 Matizes to China From Romania in July
(The Korea Times)
18/04/2000BRIEFS
18/04/2000Portnet agrees to share lines' pain
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
18/04/2000New RB jetty bulks up export capacity
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
18/04/2000Saldanha embarks on 3-phase project to upgrade iron ore terminal
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
18/04/2000Kenya, Uganda Seek Cargo Haul Solution
(The East African)
18/04/2000Bollore Seeks Stake in Mombasa Port, KR
(The East African)
18/04/2000Canadian Pacific may go off the rails
(Financial Times)
18/04/2000Contract helps shipbuilder stay afloat
(The Times)
17/04/2000BRIEFS
17/04/2000Demand for Asian goods boosting container traffic
(Shipping Times)
17/04/2000Major Port workers strike from April 30 likely
(Exim India)
17/04/2000Island defends existing tax regime
(Financial Times)
17/04/2000Safety talks for Antarctic
(BBC News)
16/04/2000Death Toll in Philippines at 133
(The New York Times)
16/04/2000Coastal pilots refuse overtime - Shipping delayed
(The Norway Post)
14/04/2000BRIEFS
14/04/2000Australian diggers face shipping threat
(Financial Times)
14/04/2000Job losses feared as Germans bid for ferries deal
(Financial Times)
14/04/2000Green light for BP-Arco merger
(BBC News)
14/04/2000Plan: Ships To Treat Ballast Water
(The New York Times)
14/04/2000Ports draw upon 90.15 pc of Plan outlay
(The Hindu Business Line)
13/04/2000BRIEFS
13/04/2000Beijing confident talks to resume soon on accession
(South China Morning Post)
13/04/2000Stelmar aims for Dollars 54m Cyprus
(Financial Times)
13/04/2000China Oil Imports Surge as Demand Rises
(Inside China Today)
12/04/2000BRIEFS
12/04/2000Cruise hub idea floated
(South China Morning Post)
12/04/2000Korea, EU settle shipbuilding dispute
(The Korea Herald)
12/04/2000Piqué considera insuficiente el acuerdo UE-Corea sobre astilleros
(ABC.es)
12/04/2000China shipbuilding firm to expand capacity, raise sales
(Shipping Times)
12/04/2000Warning on shipping rules enforcement
(Financial Times)
11/04/2000New ownership for Davie
(Marine Log)
11/04/2000OPEC must raise output again, says IEA
(The Bunker Bulletin)
11/04/2000BRIEFS
11/04/2000Five major port workers' unions threaten stir
(The Hindu Business Line)
11/04/2000Oil Price Falls Nearly Enough for OPEC to Cut Production
(The New York Times)
11/04/2000118 million pass through BAA UK airports
(Independent)
11/04/2000Kleven won contract to build NOK 500 mill. Tanker
(The Norway Post)
10/04/2000Mitsubishi Heavy talking tie-up with Boeing
(The Nando Times)
10/04/2000BRIEFS
10/04/2000Tankers passing through Philippine waters may have to pay fee
(Shipping Times)
10/04/2000Kandla remains No.1 Port for third consecutive year
(Exim India)
10/04/2000China, Russia To Boost Border River Shipping
(Russia Today)
06/04/2000BRIEFS
06/04/2000UE-Mercosur se sientan a negociar
(La Nación On Line)
06/04/2000Plan for second cruise centre needs scrutiny: PSA chief
(Shipping Times)
06/04/2000Norwegian company in giant Taiwaneese harbour project
(The Norway Post)
06/04/2000Finnish group pulls Kværner-Masa bid
(Aftenposten Interaktiv)
05/04/2000BRIEFS
05/04/2000Korean shipbuilders decide to stop announcing new orders
(The Korea Herald)
05/04/2000Star Cruises to close down NCL's Aussie unit
(Shipping Times)
05/04/2000Mainland air growth seen at twice world rate over 20 years
(South China Morning Post)
04/04/2000Verbrugge buys port of Flushing company
(Cargoweb)
04/04/2000BRIEFS
04/04/2000Port sale faces political storm
(Shipping Times)
04/04/2000SA to join South American trade bloc
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
04/04/2000EU Says More WTO Talks With China Likely "In Weeks"
(Inside China Today)
04/04/2000Tanker ban may threaten Europe crude supply
(Gulf News)
03/04/2000Les dockers de la Rochelle confrontés à un revers judiciaire
(La Tribune)
03/04/2000Local rage at passing trade
(Financial Times)
03/04/2000BRIEFS
03/04/2000PSA sees double-digit growth in first quarter
(Shipping Times)
03/04/2000Dubai set to trade on Iraq rehab
(Cargonews Asia)
03/04/2000Thailand would dig deep for canal
(Cargonews Asia)
03/04/2000Star Cruises moves NCL vessel to Asian waters
(The Star Online)
03/04/2000Russia Starts Work On New Baltic Oil Port
(Russia Today)
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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ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you
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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