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April 2003
30/04/2003BRIEFS
30/04/2003Airline and travel-related stocks lead rally in Asian markets
(The Star Online)
30/04/2003Qantas down, then up
(The Sydney Morning Herald)
29/04/2003Indiana legislature approves changes at public ports
(Business First)
29/04/2003Purchase of 4 cranes for Ctg Port being delayed
(The Independent)
29/04/2003Threats on Cruise Ship Prompt Federal Investigation
(MaritimeToday.com)
29/04/2003Maersk Line eligible as MSP operator
(Marine Log)
29/04/2003BRIEFS
29/04/2003Asia economic outlook still world's brightest
(The Star Online)
28/04/2003La huelga de estibadores paraliza la actividad de los puertos valencianos
(Panorama Actual)
28/04/2003Brazil, Venezuela plan ambitious oil and gas partnerships
(Oil & Gas Journal)
28/04/2003Fraud on the rise in shipping industry
(Gulf News)
28/04/2003BRIEFS
28/04/2003Bintulu Port begins work on second basin
(Malay Mail)
27/04/2003Dubai's ports rank 13th in the world
(Gulf News)
27/04/2003Workers start dredging for new cruise ship port in Grenada harbor
(CNN)
24/04/2003BRIEFS
24/04/2003Without privatization, El Al faces inevitable layoffs, official says
(Ha'aretz)
24/04/2003Threatening notes prompt cruise ship diversion
(CNN)
24/04/2003EOX to buy stake in Thai port operator going for IPO
(The Star Online)
24/04/2003Opec faces uncertain future
(BBC News)
24/04/2003Seaway pins hopes on better grain year
(The Western Producer)
23/04/2003Cruising to new Iraq, Jebel Ali is afloat
(Gulf News)
23/04/2003Firm won't turn over site to Ports Authority
(TheState.com)
23/04/2003Finland can do little to prevent deliberate oil spills at sea
(Helsingin Sanomat)
23/04/2003BRIEFS
23/04/2003Industry Grinding To A Halt As Truckers' Strike Continues
(The Financial Express)
23/04/2003Ennore Port plans Rs 1000-crore spread; turnover soars 89 pc
(Business Standard)
23/04/2003SARS affects airline seat load factors
(Gulf News)
22/04/2003Singapore offers SARS aid to aviation
(Cargonews Asia)
22/04/2003American cruise line bars Toronto residents
(National Post Online)
22/04/2003Turbulent tanker phase-out good news for Scandinavian shipowners
(The Scandinavian Shipping Gazette)
22/04/2003BRIEFS
22/04/2003Twister horror on Buriganga
(The Daily Star)
22/04/2003New York on the horizon: Port booms as cruise ships stay closer to home
(Boston Herald)
22/04/2003South Korean unions halt rail sell-off
(BBC News)
22/04/2003New BD79.95m port work is reviewed
(Gulf Daily News)
22/04/2003Bintulu Port urged to lower tanker charges
(The Star Online)
22/04/2003Truckers strike: Import cargo piles up at Mumbai Port
(Exim India)
22/04/2003SARS alert sounded at Kandla port
(The Times of India)
22/04/200312 dead in Brazil capsizing
(ONE News NZOOM)
22/04/2003Cross-Channel ferry hits harbour wall, injuring 18 passengers and 10 crew
(Independent)
18/04/2003BRIEFS
18/04/2003Indian airline sale delayed again
(BBC News)
18/04/2003South Korean shipbuilders may raise prices
(Shipping Times)
18/04/2003Shipping firms gear up for Iraq services
(Gulf News)
17/04/2003SW China border port plays pivotal economic role
(Xinhua News Agency)
17/04/2003Shanghai to expand rail lines
(China Daily)
17/04/2003Labour must be brought on board in privatisation of ports
(Business Day)
17/04/2003BRIEFS
17/04/2003'One 20 ft container per trailer' controversy at NSICT rages on
(Exim India)
17/04/2003New port to bolster Iraqi aid supplies
(Gulf Daily News)
17/04/2003Port wants to buy riverfront land
(Green Bay Press-Gazette)
16/04/2003Fatigue failure blamed for loss of "Prestige"
(The Scandinavian Shipping Gazette)
16/04/2003RORO Port management set for increase in cargo traffic
(Vanguard)
16/04/2003Crude Season Opens on the Volga
(TheMoscowTimes.com)
16/04/2003Diversification is all port of the service
(ic Newcastle)
16/04/2003Beirut Port set to tender for container station
(The Daily Star On line)
16/04/2003BRIEFS
16/04/2003Troubled waters
(Warsaw Business Journal)
16/04/2003Siberian Airline Takes Control of Armenian Sky
(TheMoscowTimes.com)
16/04/2003Airlines sound mayday call
(The Star Online)
16/04/2003Kolkata Port Trust handles 5.3 m tonnes more traffic in 2002-03 - ER to revamp rail connectivity to boost KoPT traffic
(Exim India)
15/04/2003Port of Tallinn Posts Throughput
(SeaNews)
15/04/2003Independents to get preference in Durban terminal concession
(Business Report)
15/04/2003BRIEFS
15/04/2003Shipping Giant Sets up Mainland China Office in Shanghai
(People's Daily)
14/04/2003Aeroflot reduces passenger traffic due to SARS
(Pravda)
14/04/2003Baltimore port lands Mercedes contract
(Baltimore Business Journal)
14/04/2003Regional Crisis Having No Impact on Goods Handled at Iranian Ports
(Tehran Times)
14/04/2003$25 million for Title XI
(Marine Log)
14/04/2003Norway to introduce 12 mile limit
(The Scandinavian Shipping Gazette)
14/04/2003BRIEFS
14/04/2003Cathay will keep its planes flying
(Taipei Times)
14/04/2003Shippers urged to pool cargoes to cut costs
(Sun Star Daily)
14/04/2003Throughput of Sea Port of St. Petersburg
(SeaNews)
14/04/2003Hong Kong airline dives on Sars fears
(BBC News)
14/04/2003Vallarpadam Container Terminal - Date for submission of price bids extended to July 15
(Exim India)
14/04/2003Demand for higher hull premiums
(The Scandinavian Shipping Gazette)
13/04/2003Chennai Port To Hit 5 L TEU Container Target Before Time
(The Financial Express)
11/04/2003BRIEFS
11/04/2003Shipping Corp, A-I, IA Selloff: CCD Meet On April 15
(The Financial Express)
11/04/2003Qantas-Air NZ alliance knocked down
(The Star Online)
11/04/2003Ship groups seek help for crew medical checks
(Shipping Times)
11/04/2003Exports to Asia help account surplus grow
(The Japan Times Online)
11/04/2003Maritime Safety Authority to oversee port and ship security
(Scoop)
10/04/2003Roekke rakes in new financing
(Aftenposten Interaktiv)
10/04/2003Chemical carrier case could drag on
(Marine Log)
10/04/2003BRIEFS
10/04/2003Concorde to fly off into the sunset
(The Times)
10/04/2003Local ports expected to enjoy continuous throughput growth
(Business Times - Malaysia)
10/04/2003Quarantine increased at Australian ports
(ABC Online)
09/04/2003BRIEFS
09/04/2003Mumbai Port exceeds traffic target, posts Rs 1.5-cr. operating surplus in 2002-03
(Exim India)
09/04/2003Crisis over withdrawal of waiver for foreign ships
(The Independent)
09/04/2003Transport sector reports losses since onset of hostilities
(The Jordan Times)
08/04/2003Bergesen out of Norway within two years
(The Scandinavian Shipping Gazette)
08/04/2003BRIEFS
08/04/2003Cochin Port earns Rs 14.08 cr. profit in 2002-03
(Exim India)
08/04/2003DPA container throughput up 24pc
(Khaleej Times)
07/04/2003Ships dump sludge at sea, then falsify records
(azcentral.com)
07/04/2003BRIEFS
07/04/2003Post-War Iraq Could Force OPEC's Collapse: Analysts
(Tehran Times)
07/04/2003Gulf Air to add 60 aircraft
(Gulf News)
07/04/2003Shipping agents boycott
(eastday.com)
07/04/2003War in Iraq Drives TransSiberean Traffic Up
(SeaNews)
04/04/2003BRIEFS
04/04/2003Congress approves airline aid
(BBC News)
04/04/2003Maritime insurance falls victim to Iraq war
(The Daily Star On line)
03/04/2003BRIEFS
03/04/2003Singapore tightens screening at seaports
(The Straits Times)
03/04/2003Flight quarantined over SARS scare
(The Japan Times Online)
02/04/2003MHI Suffers Another Fire
(MaritimeToday.com)
02/04/2003BRIEFS
02/04/2003It's business as usual at two Kuwaiti ports
(Gulf News)
01/04/2003China to drive Asian exports
(China Daily)
01/04/2003BRIEFS
01/04/2003Taiwan temporarily bans ships sailing between an outlying island and China
(The Star Online)
01/04/2003Ships on the alert for pirates
(Malay Mail)
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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