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Press Review Index
October 2003
31/10/2003BRIEFS
31/10/2003South Korea finds no Al Qaeda evidence on cargo ship
(The New Zealand Herald)
31/10/2003Hundreds struck by cruise liner bug
(BBC News)
31/10/2003Making local ports more efficient
(The Star Online)
30/10/2003Japanese company offers to aid state
(Anchorage Daily News)
30/10/2003ISPS certification crisis ahead?
(Marine Log)
30/10/2003BRIEFS
30/10/2003Average efficiency of ports increases
(Business Standard)
29/10/2003BRIEFS
29/10/2003Ports set to achieve container load target
(The Star Online)
29/10/2003SCI sell-off plan put off indefinitely
(Exim India)
28/10/2003BRIEFS
28/10/2003Russian Railway experts depart for North Korea
(Vladivostok News)
28/10/2003Air Asia secures $46m loan for expansion
(The Straits Times)
28/10/2003Agreement at Aden Free Zone brought to end
(Yemen Times)
27/10/2003Global shipping sector will need $450b for vessel acquisitions
(Gulf News)
24/10/2003BRIEFS
24/10/2003Smugglers use tankers to steal Nigerian oil
(The Guardian)
24/10/2003Megapuerto Mejillones supera obstáculos y prepara su debut
(El Diario)
23/10/2003Faster flow of goods at Durban harbour
(Business Day)
23/10/2003The Port of Basel: Low water reduces throughput
(International Transport Journal)
23/10/2003BRIEFS
23/10/2003No anti-terror system, no entry for ships
(The Straits Times)
23/10/2003New Suezmax tanker set to navigate Suez Canal
(Exim India)
22/10/2003Port of Beirut lowers hurdle for potential operators
(The Daily Star On line)
22/10/2003Mammoth crane may leave shipyard
(The Boston Globe)
22/10/2003Ibicuy port concession attracts sole bidder
(Business News Americas)
22/10/2003Ferry Captain Issued Subpoena
(MaritimeToday.com)
22/10/2003BRIEFS
22/10/2003Wanted container port or broad gauge line for Dahej
(The Times of India)
22/10/2003Judgment on ships' arrest reserved
(DAWN)
21/10/200350.000 barcos con carga peligrosa pasaron frente a Galicia desde 1998
(FARO DE VIGO)
21/10/2003BRIEFS
21/10/2003Supreme Court issues safety norms for ship-breakers
(Exim India)
20/10/2003BRIEFS
20/10/2003Youth cleared of crashing American port's computer
(The Guardian)
20/10/2003Deadlock looms over shipyards talks
(timesofmalta.com)
20/10/2003Shanghai shipyard has no equal
(People's Daily)
19/10/2003Bulgaria's Shipyard Launches 1st New Ship in Years
(novinite.com)
17/10/2003BRIEFS
17/10/2003PNSC to buy two more oil tankers
(Daily Times)
17/10/2003Shipping stocks ride news wave
(The Straits Times)
17/10/2003IAI privatization move sprouts wings
(Ha'aretz)
16/10/2003Full throttle to disaster
(New York Post)
16/10/2003BRIEFS
16/10/2003San Antonio port to kick off container terminal tender
(Business News Americas)
15/10/2003Aeroflot Gives Sheremetyevo-3 Wings
(TheMoscowTimes.com)
15/10/2003BRIEFS
15/10/2003China demand boosts coffers of shipowners
(The Standard)
14/10/2003Revised rules for ship-dismantling
(The Times of India)
14/10/2003Odessa Port: Results of 9 Months
(SeaNews)
14/10/2003Russian sea-going ships may be extinct within 14 years
(Pravda)
14/10/2003BRIEFS
14/10/2003Shenzhen throughput closing in on Hong Kong's
(Sched Net)
14/10/2003Winds sink two ships, 44 feared lost in Bohai Straits
(People's Daily)
13/10/2003Ports Authority to pay compensation for strike damage
(Globes - Israel's Business Arena)
13/10/2003BRIEFS
13/10/2003Tasman Spirit crew released, not allowed to leave Pakistan
(Daily Times)
13/10/2003Upcoming report reveals huge port pay stubs in detail
(Ha'aretz)
13/10/2003Container traffic in Hong Kong contracts in September
(Sched Net)
13/10/2003Cochin hub port plan to be delayed
(Business Standard)
13/10/2003Death of giant tanker brings jobs and risks
(The New Zealand Herald)
10/10/2003India to boost cruise tourism
(Business Standard)
10/10/2003BRIEFS
10/10/2003Beijing nod for next phase of all-weather port
(The Standard)
10/10/2003Container Cranes Boost Port Capacity
(The St. Petersburg Times)
10/10/2003Labor court orders port laborers to return to work
(Ha'aretz)
09/10/2003En operaciones Puerto Quellón, primer puerto privado de Chiloé
(Chile Portuario)
09/10/2003BRIEFS
09/10/2003Temporary detour will not affect Aqaba Port
(The Jordan Times)
09/10/2003Dockers plan sit-in over port move
(The Sydney Morning Herald)
09/10/2003MoS urges Finance Ministry to include dredging firms in tonnage tax ambit
(Exim India)
09/10/2003Shipowners under fire for Liberian flags
(Aftenposten Interaktiv)
08/10/2003La Ley de Puertos entra en su recta final en el Senado
(Europa Sur DIGITAL)
08/10/2003BRIEFS
08/10/2003Port of Beirut makes final preparations for operating tender
(The Daily Star On line)
08/10/2003'Shenzhen in 5 years to outcontainer HK'
(China Daily)
08/10/2003Port throughput set to grow 4pc
(The Standard)
08/10/2003Mumbai Port handles 6 pc more cargo during April-Sept.
(Exim India)
07/10/2003BRIEFS
07/10/2003Evergreen plans NT$200 billion investment program
(Taipei Times)
07/10/2003British Airways shows interest in Spain's Iberia
(The Straits Times)
07/10/2003Asia's view on maritime not taken heed
(The Star Online)
07/10/2003Iran to Build Middle East's Largest Passenger Terminal in Tehran
(Tehran Times)
07/10/2003With port talks stalled, Sharon weighs back-to-work orders
(Ha'aretz)
07/10/2003AirAsia may set up Thai hub
(The Star Online)
06/10/2003Hacker 'attacked port in revenge bid'
(Ananova)
06/10/2003BRIEFS
06/10/2003Rally ahead of ruling on HK harbour reclamation
(New Straits Times)
06/10/2003Union vows fight over Sydney port closure
(ABC Online)
06/10/2003Closing harbour to shipping 'should enhance security'
(The Sydney Morning Herald)
03/10/2003BRIEFS
03/10/2003Four 'Toxic' Ships Free to Sail to UK
(The Scotsman)
03/10/2003ExxonMobil set to invest in Yukos
(Independent)
02/10/2003President Bush Signs Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
(MaritimeToday.com)
02/10/2003Lukoil-FTS/Hofftrans to develop Rotterdam terminal
(The Bunker Bulletin)
02/10/2003BRIEFS
02/10/2003State shipping assets
(The Budapest Sun Online)
02/10/2003Amman refuses to let Tel Aviv use its port: Strike paralyses Israeli coast
(DAWN)
02/10/2003SembLog takes legal action against PwC India
(The Straits Times)
02/10/2003Gas de Camisea ya tiene exportador a México
(El Comercio Perú)
01/10/2003EU single-hull legislation offers only partial protection
(The Bunker Bulletin)
01/10/2003Gov't to break port strike via Jordan, Egypt
(Ha'aretz)
01/10/2003BRIEFS
01/10/2003Anderson admits port security challenge
(The Australian)
01/10/2003JAL and ANA get emergency loans from state bank
(The Star Online)
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
PORTS
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
MARITIME SERVICES
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
SHIPPING
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
PORTS
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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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SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
DEFENCE
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
ENVIRONMENT
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
SHIPPING
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
SEAFARERS
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
PORTS
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)
TRANSPORTATION
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
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
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%.
SHIPPING
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
PORTS
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
JOBS
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
SEAFARERS
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
MOURNING
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
PORTS
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
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"
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
PORTS
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
PORTS
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
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"
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
MARITIME SERVICES
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
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
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
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
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"
MEETINGS
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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
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%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
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
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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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