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December 12, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore law firm lays anchor in Greek shipping hub
    A Singapore law firm has established a shipping practice in Greece and is at the same time flying the flag for Singapore in the Greek port city of Piraeus.
  • Inmarsat's new Crew Phone a big help to seafarers
    SEAFARERS' access to international voice communication aboard ships has been given a boost by global satellite communications company Inmarsat, through its Crew Phone technology.
  • Japan urges Asean to crack down on pirates
    JAPAN and Southeast Asian nations need to increase their efforts to thwart piracy and keep weapons of mass destruction from reaching terrorists, Japan's trade minister said yesterday.
  • US don next MPA Distinguished Visitor
    A leading US maritime law expert will give a public lecture on post Sept 11 security initiatives here on Monday as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Distinguished Visitor programme.
  • Shenzhen port project won't be delayed: Modern Terminals
    MODERN Terminals, Hong Kong's second-largest port operator, denied a report that construction of its new port in western Shenzhen is being delayed.
  • Teekay to write down tanker values
    TEEKAY Shipping, the world's largest tanker owner by market value, said it will write down the value of its fleet by about US$50-US$60 million in the current quarter because of a required phase-out of some single-hull tankers.
  • Norway gas project turns up sunken ship
    A sunken 18th-century ship laden with artefacts has been found off Norway's coast during a gas pipeline project, archaeologists said.
  • Vessel capsizes in Philippines; crew saved
    A cargo vessel loaded with cement had capsized in central Philippine waters, coast guard officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • MAS orders 6 Airbus A380 superjets for US$1.6b
    MALAYSIA Airlines joined the world's top airlines and its regional rivals in the superjet league when it finally announced yesterday a US$1.6-billion deal to buy six A380 Airbus aircraft.
  • Changi passenger volume shows first rise since Feb
  • Lufthansa threatens to end link
  • Cerberus submits new bid to Air Canada
  • Iberia and BA salute EU green light for alliance
  • India to allow daily flights by Asean airlines
Admiralty Casebook
  • US Coast Guard not liable for loss of fishing vessel
    THE US Coast Guard is not liable for the loss of a vessel after forcibly evacuating the master of a sinking ship, but this does not mean that it may not be liable for negligently preventing a commercial salvor from coming to the vessel's aid, a US appeals court ruled last month.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore law firm lays anchor in Greek shipping hub
    A Singapore law firm has established a shipping practice in Greece and is at the same time flying the flag for Singapore in the Greek port city of Piraeus.
  • Inmarsat's new Crew Phone a big help to seafarers
    SEAFARERS' access to international voice communication aboard ships has been given a boost by global satellite communications company Inmarsat, through its Crew Phone technology.
  • Japan urges Asean to crack down on pirates
    JAPAN and Southeast Asian nations need to increase their efforts to thwart piracy and keep weapons of mass destruction from reaching terrorists, Japan's trade minister said yesterday.
  • US don next MPA Distinguished Visitor
    A leading US maritime law expert will give a public lecture on post Sept 11 security initiatives here on Monday as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Distinguished Visitor programme.
  • Shenzhen port project won't be delayed: Modern Terminals
    MODERN Terminals, Hong Kong's second-largest port operator, denied a report that construction of its new port in western Shenzhen is being delayed.
  • Teekay to write down tanker values
    TEEKAY Shipping, the world's largest tanker owner by market value, said it will write down the value of its fleet by about US$50-US$60 million in the current quarter because of a required phase-out of some single-hull tankers.
  • Norway gas project turns up sunken ship
    A sunken 18th-century ship laden with artefacts has been found off Norway's coast during a gas pipeline project, archaeologists said.
  • Vessel capsizes in Philippines; crew saved
    A cargo vessel loaded with cement had capsized in central Philippine waters, coast guard officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • MAS orders 6 Airbus A380 superjets for US$1.6b
    MALAYSIA Airlines joined the world's top airlines and its regional rivals in the superjet league when it finally announced yesterday a US$1.6-billion deal to buy six A380 Airbus aircraft.
  • Changi passenger volume shows first rise since Feb
  • Lufthansa threatens to end link
  • Cerberus submits new bid to Air Canada
  • Iberia and BA salute EU green light for alliance
  • India to allow daily flights by Asean airlines
Admiralty Casebook
  • US Coast Guard not liable for loss of fishing vessel
    THE US Coast Guard is not liable for the loss of a vessel after forcibly evacuating the master of a sinking ship, but this does not mean that it may not be liable for negligently preventing a commercial salvor from coming to the vessel's aid, a US appeals court ruled last month.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore law firm lays anchor in Greek shipping hub
    A Singapore law firm has established a shipping practice in Greece and is at the same time flying the flag for Singapore in the Greek port city of Piraeus.
  • Inmarsat's new Crew Phone a big help to seafarers
    SEAFARERS' access to international voice communication aboard ships has been given a boost by global satellite communications company Inmarsat, through its Crew Phone technology.
  • Japan urges Asean to crack down on pirates
    JAPAN and Southeast Asian nations need to increase their efforts to thwart piracy and keep weapons of mass destruction from reaching terrorists, Japan's trade minister said yesterday.
  • US don next MPA Distinguished Visitor
    A leading US maritime law expert will give a public lecture on post Sept 11 security initiatives here on Monday as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Distinguished Visitor programme.
  • Shenzhen port project won't be delayed: Modern Terminals
    MODERN Terminals, Hong Kong's second-largest port operator, denied a report that construction of its new port in western Shenzhen is being delayed.
  • Teekay to write down tanker values
    TEEKAY Shipping, the world's largest tanker owner by market value, said it will write down the value of its fleet by about US$50-US$60 million in the current quarter because of a required phase-out of some single-hull tankers.
  • Norway gas project turns up sunken ship
    A sunken 18th-century ship laden with artefacts has been found off Norway's coast during a gas pipeline project, archaeologists said.
  • Vessel capsizes in Philippines; crew saved
    A cargo vessel loaded with cement had capsized in central Philippine waters, coast guard officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • MAS orders 6 Airbus A380 superjets for US$1.6b
    MALAYSIA Airlines joined the world's top airlines and its regional rivals in the superjet league when it finally announced yesterday a US$1.6-billion deal to buy six A380 Airbus aircraft.
  • Changi passenger volume shows first rise since Feb
  • Lufthansa threatens to end link
  • Cerberus submits new bid to Air Canada
  • Iberia and BA salute EU green light for alliance
  • India to allow daily flights by Asean airlines
Admiralty Casebook
  • US Coast Guard not liable for loss of fishing vessel
    THE US Coast Guard is not liable for the loss of a vessel after forcibly evacuating the master of a sinking ship, but this does not mean that it may not be liable for negligently preventing a commercial salvor from coming to the vessel's aid, a US appeals court ruled last month.

Sched Netweb site
  • Qingdao's throughput surpasses NY/NJ 2002 numbers
  • HKSTLA wins approval for SME project funding
  • Exel, M&M extend partnership to Central Asia
  • Menlo conducts import seminars in China
  • Cathay cargo figures remain strong in November
  • Singapore throughput up in November
  • ICTSI, SG CIB win best port deal of the year award
  • Malaysian Airlines parent finalises aircraft deal
  • K Line Air Service to open Suzhou representative office
  • New Airbus takes to the sky
  • Lufthansa Cargo flies snow leopard to Salzburg

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Zim places order for 850 40' reefer high-cube containers
  • GE Shipping contracts Suezmax crude carrier
  • GRT celebrates 5th foundation day with fanfare
  • Shipping Ministry studying feasibility of reopening Mumbai-Karachi sea link for trade
  • Refined palm oil to attract more import duty
  • JNPT bond issue oversubscribed on very first day
  • Govt plans more dry ports: Minister
  • Study on double stack containers movement in progress
  • Mundra-Adipur rail link, box terminal to be dedicated to nation tomorrow
  • India's FDI policy liberal, says Jaitley
  • L&T, Dredging Int'l bag dredging order at Shell's Hazira terminal
  • Biotech sector poised for 10 pc growth in global share: Expert
  • Reserve Bank revises forex cover norms for exporters
  • Centre releases Rs 24,176 crore as food subsidy
  • DGFT chief suggests state-level export-import policies
  • Essar Steel Ltd hosts int'l meet on shipping
  • Joint Fieo-ECGC forum to settle exporters' problems proposed
  • Multiport sports the brand of guaranteed professionalism
  • EU experts to speak at Amtoi meet today

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • End of the line for FAMM's bunker supply in Falmouth
    After a few months of speculation about the future of bunker supply at the UK port of Falmouth, it seems that the involvement in the port from Fuel and Marine Marketing Ltd (FAMM) has come to an end. The company has now sold out remaining stocks held at the oil terminal of Falmouth Oil Services, and is unlikely to bring in any new cargoes.
  • Singapore distillate stocks at record low, residuals fall too
    "Middle distillates have never been lower since we started the records in 1995," a spokeswoman for International Enterprise (IE) said about the inventory data.
  • Dates to look out for over the New Year in Japan
  • Singapore steadies, outlook may be firmer
    There was a large degree of price consensus among suppliers in Singapore today with prices seen largely steady to a bit softer compared to Wednesday. Overall avails seem adequate but there is no aggressive selling, and most suppliers are fully committed till early or the middle of next week, some even beyond that.
  • Rotterdam bunker prices in wide range depending on date
  • Weather gives some Italian ports' IFO avails a battering
    Bad weather on the Italian west coast is affecting IFO avails in Genoa, while a sheduled customs strike could affect deliveries in Venice

International Transport Journalweb site
  • ICTSI promotes accounting officers
  • P&O sells remaining bulk shipping stake to Ofer Brothers
  • FedEx Express to hike up rates
  • BASF teams up with rail4chem and Hoyer for intermodal transport
  • Matson finalises acquisition of TTS
  • World Bank urges Egypt to speed up reforms
  • Free toll calculator in the internet

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Conversion contracts to Fosen Mek
  • Large dividend proposed in Norden - increases order by two
  • Ship sales boosts Gotland result

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • TSA announces $179 million in port security grants
    But AAPA calls for $400 million in FY05

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Port of Olympia selects John Wolf for executive director
  • Port of Seattle takes in over $2 million in federal grants
  • First Washington Potato shipment heads from Seattle to South Korea
  • Property exchange with Metro considered by Port of Portland
  • Port of Vancouver, USA selects Columbia Gateway option

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Shipbuilders' cover to soar after $370m yard losses
    SHIPYARDS are being set rigorous new conditions by underwriters after a series of catastrophes has piled massive losses - possibly as high as $370m - on to the marine book.
  • China tells shipyards to prepare for increase in tanker capacity
    UNDERLINING the massive need for tankers in China, Zhang Goufa, deputy director of the water transport department at the ministry of transport, has earmarked a national tanker capacity of 50m tonnes by 2005.
  • Scrap rates go into orbit as tonnage supply dries up
    DEMOLITION records have tumbled as breakers around the world are forced to pay up to $300 per ldt to fill rapidly emptying beaches, write Brian Reyes and Martyn Wingrove.
  • Lloyd's Register slips back into red
    LLOYD'S Register is back in the red, as the year to June saw the British classification society clock up a pre-tax loss of £6.5m ($10.8m), writes David Osler.
  • Numast boss blasts Labour on seafarer jobs
    NUMAST leader Brian Orrell has blasted Labour's shipping policies for "failing to deliver" on seafarer employment, in a strongly worded letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Lloyd's Register results disappoint
    LLOYD'S Register, the independent risk management organisation, has posted a pre-tax loss of '6.5M ($11.3M) for the year to 30 June, compared with a profit of '32.6M in the year to 30 June 2002
  • Further W Australia ore expansion
    ROBE River Iron Associates is expanding its port as part of a huge development of its West Angelas mine in Western Australia for the Chinese and Korean market
  • BC ferry workers firm on strike
    STRIKING ferry workers in British Columbia have been told by the province's government to return to work, but the union is planning to stand firm
  • 15 injured in shipyard unrest
    AT least 15 striking Spanish shipyard workers were injured today in Seville, southern Spain when police used rubber bullets in demonstration
  • Philippines tighten pilot fees
    PILOTAGE services in Philippine ports have been tightened, with new standards set and restrictions placed on fees charged by pilots after complaints from carriers
  • Norden shares leap
    NORDEN shares jumped after its board unveiled a bullish outlook for next year and promised a huge increase in dividend on back of the group's strong performance
  • Skuld increases its premiums
  • Delayed icebreaker ready by 2005
  • France paralysed over new flag
  • Recruits put off by crew treatment
  • US awards $179M for port security
  • Search goes on for heavy lift three
  • Philippines, Korea in security pact
  • Euro ports have 'unfair advantage'
  • Geroi inspector 'changed his mind'
  • Spanish block Mangouras testimony

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • West Coast terminals plan to deploy wireless identification for trucks
    Stevedoring companies plan to install a wireless truck identification system that will expedite the movement of traffic at container terminals.
  • Bid for Hays mail and parcel unit
    The $500 million-plus offer could signal more consolidation for European express market.
  • Quebec protestors snarl shipping
  • S.C., Georgia ports reveal plans for security funds
  • British airports post first cargo gains since March
  • Plans move ahead on Asia-Europe rail link
  • ICC: Revive Doha round
  • Intermodal up for U.S., Canadian railroads
  • Yellow Roadway announces management
  • Barge builder Trinity declares quarterly dividend

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Union's protest blocks the Montreal Gateway
    Access to the Port of Montreal and other Quebec ports was blocked today when thousands of trade unionists launched a one-day protest against provincial government labour policy.
  • Electronic tags to cut US West Coast truck idling times
    Major US terminal operators plan to solicit proposals from technology companies to provide a comprehensive electronic identification system for around 30,000 trucks operating on the Pacific Coast.
  • AAPA calls for more state aid
  • Concor net profits up 9%, 110% dividend paid back to government
  • UK Freight threatened by road and rail 'highway' congestion
  • China's central government wants to delay Shenzhen Terminal development
  • Booming economy prompts $15m Zim reefer order
  • Mumbai crane repairs slows container handling

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Frontline issue prices at 8.5%
    New company Ship Finance International launches $580m in senior notes.
  • CMB ups Bocimar loss predictions
    Dry bulk subsidiary now expected to post EUR 60m deficit for 2003.
  • China crashes $300 mark on scrap buy
    European Navigation creams close to $5m on aframax tanker demolition deal.
  • MarAd launches search for scrap solutions
    Agency appeals for ship disposal bids in wake of Able UK fiasco.
  • Carnival expands CFO position
    Gerry Cahill gets additional title of executive vice president.
  • Norden plans bulky dividend
    Strong dry cargo market to lead to record shareholder payout.
  • Finnish ferry design fault identified
    Report says bow door problem went unnoticed for years.
  • Greek and Italian ferry cartel fines cut
    Ventouris and Adriatica see penalties fall, but Minoan, Marlines and others stuck with original amount.
  • China plans to up tanker fleet capacity
    Local owners may collaborate in push to increase carriage of crude imports.
  • Skuld confirms reserve revival
    Norwegian P&I club's nine month figures beat positive predictions.
  • Strike hits BC Ferries
    Canadian owner fuming over "illegal job action" that has suspended all its services.
  • Gotland ups profit
    Swedish owner 'still considering' options for two China ropax newbuildings.
  • Carnival ties up river cruiseship sale
    US giant offloads German ships to Deutsche Seereederei unit Arkona, which is planning fleet expansion.
  • Evergreen and Wan Hai continue to grow
    Taiwanese containership giants increased revenues again last month.
  • Crewman killed in hail of bullets
    Brutal piracy attack on offshore vessel in Malacca Straits leaves Philippine seafarer dead.
  • Thoresen Thai confirms bulker buy
    Expanding Thai dry cargo player takes secondhand buying spree close to $30m since September.
  • Gadot eyes secondhand purchase
    Tel Aviv-based owner will look to acquire MR chemical carrier if it succeeds in winning tanker tender.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • APL's average rates show decline since summer
  • APL ships join U.S. weather pilot program
  • Three crewmen still missing after Dutch ship capsizes in Albany
  • IMO elects Diaz-Monclus chairman
  • IATA: Air transport "powerful factor" for Africa's development
  • Wincanton reshuffles board of directors
  • Bush administration keeps pressure on China's WTO commitments
  • Steel is trade issue in Canada, too
  • Consumer group urges Canada not to sign softwood lumber deal
  • U.S. port officials concerned over $179-million security grants
  • OSHA extends comment period for vertical tandem lift rules
  • First ship calls at CSX World Terminals' Caucedo facility

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Transaction valued at $440 million
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
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US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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
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MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
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