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February 13, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Problem-free loading of US-bound cargo in S'pore
    DEFYING expectations of quay-side chaos as a result of a new US Customs requirement to submit cargo manifest lists 24 hours in advance, it has been smooth sailing for the loading of US-bound boxes in Singapore since enforcement of the rule began on Feb 2.
  • More ships passing through Panama Canal
    THE Panama Canal is moving more ships through safer, faster and more lucratively, its first quarter figures show.
  • Hyundai Heavy banned from securities sales
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's largest shipbuilder, will be banned from selling bonds and shares for three months because it failed to provide sufficient information on its financial statements.
  • China's Jinzhou port inflated sales figures for 6 years
    JINZHOU Port Co Ltd yesterday said it had mistakenly inflated annual sales for six years, the latest listed firm in China's murky corporate sector to own up to poor disclosure.
  • Butterworth terminal expands capacity
    RISING volumes have prompted Penang's North Butterworth Container Terminal to push ahead with its planned expansion, lengthening its quayside to 900m in an effort to boost capacity to one million TEUS.
Air and Land Transport
  • NZ govt gives nod to Qantas' offer to buy Air NZ stake
    THE New Zealand government has approved Qantas Airways' proposal to buy a stake in Air New Zealand, clearing a hurdle for the alliance which still needs antitrust approval in both countries.
  • Virgin Blue plans to start flights to NZ
  • Taipei, US to ink aviation safety pact in Sept
  • Cathay, union pilots meet
  • China Southern unit buys stake in Fuzhou airport
  • LOG Book
Features
  • Help fund security efforts, US govt urged
    LEADERS of the maritime industry told federal officials gathered in Los Angeles that they applaud plans to protect the country's 361 ports from terrorism, but they questioned who will pay for the security efforts.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Problem-free loading of US-bound cargo in S'pore
    DEFYING expectations of quay-side chaos as a result of a new US Customs requirement to submit cargo manifest lists 24 hours in advance, it has been smooth sailing for the loading of US-bound boxes in Singapore since enforcement of the rule began on Feb 2.
  • More ships passing through Panama Canal
    THE Panama Canal is moving more ships through safer, faster and more lucratively, its first quarter figures show.
  • Hyundai Heavy banned from securities sales
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's largest shipbuilder, will be banned from selling bonds and shares for three months because it failed to provide sufficient information on its financial statements.
  • China's Jinzhou port inflated sales figures for 6 years
    JINZHOU Port Co Ltd yesterday said it had mistakenly inflated annual sales for six years, the latest listed firm in China's murky corporate sector to own up to poor disclosure.
  • Butterworth terminal expands capacity
    RISING volumes have prompted Penang's North Butterworth Container Terminal to push ahead with its planned expansion, lengthening its quayside to 900m in an effort to boost capacity to one million TEUS.
Air and Land Transport
  • NZ govt gives nod to Qantas' offer to buy Air NZ stake
    THE New Zealand government has approved Qantas Airways' proposal to buy a stake in Air New Zealand, clearing a hurdle for the alliance which still needs antitrust approval in both countries.
  • Virgin Blue plans to start flights to NZ
  • Taipei, US to ink aviation safety pact in Sept
  • Cathay, union pilots meet
  • China Southern unit buys stake in Fuzhou airport
  • LOG Book
Features
  • Help fund security efforts, US govt urged
    LEADERS of the maritime industry told federal officials gathered in Los Angeles that they applaud plans to protect the country's 361 ports from terrorism, but they questioned who will pay for the security efforts.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Problem-free loading of US-bound cargo in S'pore
    DEFYING expectations of quay-side chaos as a result of a new US Customs requirement to submit cargo manifest lists 24 hours in advance, it has been smooth sailing for the loading of US-bound boxes in Singapore since enforcement of the rule began on Feb 2.
  • More ships passing through Panama Canal
    THE Panama Canal is moving more ships through safer, faster and more lucratively, its first quarter figures show.
  • Hyundai Heavy banned from securities sales
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's largest shipbuilder, will be banned from selling bonds and shares for three months because it failed to provide sufficient information on its financial statements.
  • China's Jinzhou port inflated sales figures for 6 years
    JINZHOU Port Co Ltd yesterday said it had mistakenly inflated annual sales for six years, the latest listed firm in China's murky corporate sector to own up to poor disclosure.
  • Butterworth terminal expands capacity
    RISING volumes have prompted Penang's North Butterworth Container Terminal to push ahead with its planned expansion, lengthening its quayside to 900m in an effort to boost capacity to one million TEUS.
Air and Land Transport
  • NZ govt gives nod to Qantas' offer to buy Air NZ stake
    THE New Zealand government has approved Qantas Airways' proposal to buy a stake in Air New Zealand, clearing a hurdle for the alliance which still needs antitrust approval in both countries.
  • Virgin Blue plans to start flights to NZ
  • Taipei, US to ink aviation safety pact in Sept
  • Cathay, union pilots meet
  • China Southern unit buys stake in Fuzhou airport
  • LOG Book
Features
  • Help fund security efforts, US govt urged
    LEADERS of the maritime industry told federal officials gathered in Los Angeles that they applaud plans to protect the country's 361 ports from terrorism, but they questioned who will pay for the security efforts.

Sched Netweb site
  • Exel puts US$10m on table for Sinotrans H offering
  • WTS appoints greater China distributors for AMS product
  • Penang's North Butterworth Terminal to undergo expansion
  • Singapore's Yeo to go to WTO meet in Tokyo
  • Wallenius improves North Atlantic and RTW services
  • EMTA to introduce BAF, restores rates
  • Syntegra, HP to develop air, logistics sectors in China
  • World air freight traffic rises in December, says IATA
  • Delta begins taking online bookings via GF-X

Cargowebweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
  • Atlantic rates higher from April 1st
    The Trans-Atlantic Shipping conference (TACA) gave notice that it will be publishing a Westbound two part general tariff rate increase programme during 2003, the first phase effective April 1st and the second, effective 1st October.
  • Geodis signs with Alstom transport
    On 16 January, Geodis signed a European-scale logistics contract with Alstom Transport SA.
  • New CEO for Roadway
    Roadway Corp. announced today that Michael W. Wickham, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, will step down as Chief Executive Officer and continue in the position of Chairman of the Board effective with his retirement on March 26, 2003.
  • US Airways federal loan guarantee approved
    The Air Transportation Stabilization Board (ATSB) unanimously approved its $900 million federal guarantee of a $1 billion loan for US Airways.
  • Less loss for SAS
    SAS, the joint carrier of Sweden, Denmark and Norway, lost 284 million kronor ($33.2 million) for the three months ended Dec. 31 in contrast to a loss of 997 million kronor a year ago.
  • TNT to takeover warehousing Pirelli
    TNT Logistics is significantly extending its partnership with tyre manufacturer Pirelli. TNT Logistics will immediately take over the entire warehousing activities at the German-based Hochst/Odenwald production site, which until now had been carried out by the manufacturer.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
  • US Gulf markets 'dead as a doornail'
  • Argentina market update
  • Uruguay: Avails to improve soon
  • Big jump in prices as Brazil plays catch-up
  • Panama: New terminal near Balboa improves stock situation
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • Saudi and Russian oil output up in January
  • Oil slips slightly after US oil inventory statistics
  • Canary Islands: Las Palmas awaits replenishment
  • Piraeus levels drop as slight bad weather delays evaporate
  • Istanbul: Market quiet, few suppliers quoting this week
  • Israel: New tanker age restrictions
  • Gibraltar indications maintain high levels despite no real gains
  • Crude firms as Iraq rejects peacekeepers, tug of war continues
  • Weekly African market report from GAC
  • New Saudi posted prices, market firm
  • Taiwan: OPL bunkering resumed at Kaohsiung
  • Rotterdam firm, barge market very active

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
  • Deutsche BA grounds 500 aircraft
  • F.S. Mackenzie foresees increased traffic to the Balkans
  • Geodis signs logistics contract with Alstom Transport SA
  • Norfolk Southern names Moorman as its senior VP corporate services

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
  • Interaction the cause behind collisions between Swedish and Finnish vessels
  • De Ruiter criticised by Bimco
  • 11,000 risky vessels in the world

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
  • Panama Canal sees gains for first fiscal quarter of 2003
  • Stelmar buying half-a-dozen double-hull Handymax vessels
  • MARAD adds two more RRF ships to Operation Enduring Freedom lineup
  • Port of Tacoma looks to join Customs C-TPAT program
  • Puget Sound ports present second annual China Conference

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Parker's lifetime award crowns industry tribute
    A LIFETIME achievement accolade for Julian Parker, who retires this year after serving as inaugural secretary of the Nautical Institute since 1973, brought the Lloyd's List Maritime Excellence Awards 2003 to a fitting finale in London last night.
  • P&O Nedlloyd says opentop overhaul is way forward
    MOVES to revise the method of measuring the size of opentop containerships has been welcomed by P&O Nedlloyd, which has several ships of this design in its fleet, writes Janet Porter.
  • Transparency has industry leaders at loggerheads
    SHIPOWNER heavyweights took opposing views yesterday over transparency, an issue that continues to vex the industry.
  • Jinzhou Port Co sued in first foreign-related China lawsuit
    JINZHOU Port Company in northeast China stands accused of seriously accountin irregularities, after it was revealed that it reported Yuan487.44m ($58.88m) in non-existent revenue from 1994 to 2000.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
  • Tarrgona goes for Sante Fé
  • EU tidies seafarer visa legislation
  • Oil export boost for Venezuela
  • Bunkerers welcome EC proposal
  • Black Sea-Baltic rail link launched
  • Ecuador banana exports restricted
  • Frustrated Guatemala challenges US
  • Arklow ship 'possibly' in collision
  • ISPS threat to substandard flags
  • Intelligence co-operation revealed
  • Balearia adds to fast ferry fleet
  • GL to research double hull blasts
  • UECC breaks Spanish monopoly
  • Ballast bugs now Lakes' priority
  • Koreans bullish about building
  • Icebreakers ease Petersburg flow
  • Stena, Finnlines switch ships
  • Maersk bids to solve Genoa friction
  • Algeria responds to safety request
  • HDW yard in surprise cutback

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
  • Higher alert status gets attention
    The elevated terror alert status is leading to tighter security at ports of entry for people and cargo and among potential industry targets.
  • Love is in the air-cargo for holiday
    Air-cargo carriers are scrambling to ensure that flowers, chocolates and other expressions of love reach that special person by Valentine's Day.
  • Cargo boosts BAA January results
    The world's biggest airports operator posted a 3.9 percent rise at its seven U.K. hubs.
  • Carriers, NVOCCs take sides on confidentiality rule changes
  • CMA CGM enters breakbulk trade
  • Volga-Dnepr launching cargo airline
  • Schenker acquires U.S. 3PL
  • Pakistan introduces simplified shipping document
  • TNT Logistics to handle Pirelli warehousing
  • Mississippi port to expand cold storage
  • Hot dog! Phoenix gets Townsend forwarding
  • Teekay will raise $125M
  • NAL appoints new supply chain director

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
  • Over-stretched Shenzhen banks on new berths
    A Shenzhen port official admitted today that the southern Chinese port is handling far more cargo than the original design capacity of the terminals.
  • Streamlined MSL moves closer to big customers
    Maersk Sealand (MSL) is breaking up its six regional offices, in a bid to increase efficiency, and especially to free senior managers to win business from larger customers.
  • Shock resignation hints at Dutch port infighting
  • Owners take the helm as charter rates climb
  • New Klang 'free zone' to boost transhipment business
  • ICF streamlines Swiss services
  • Safmarine launches US Gulf/West Africa MPV service
  • Panama Canal terminals have mixed year

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
  • Investors offer up 31% of TMM bonds
    TMM swaps a third of junk bonds due in May for new paper, but still needs more to avoid default.
  • Fixture sends VLCC rates soaring
    Brokers say Vela fixes eight for US Gulf, as loading begins and talk of war intensifies.
  • Big-name boxships held in Hong Kong
    Another Evergreen vessel among culprits detained in January.
  • Belgian demands asbestos removal on scrap ship
    Environment campaigners Greenpeace highlight plight of demolition ships.
  • Navibulgar needs cash injection
    Director of Bulgarian owner says German loan is vital to survival.
  • Refloated B+H tanker sails for US
    Danish authorities stopped Novoship tanker with motor and steering problems last month.
  • Prestige oil removal favoured
    Advisory committee narrows down options for wreck's cargo.
  • Hyundai Heavy banned from selling shares
    Korean financial watchdog clamps down on shipbuilder over accounts changes.
  • HDW to cut a fifth of workforce
    German shipyard axing 750 jobs as a result of increased competition for cruiseship and ferry orders.
  • NYK targets Chinese bulk business
    Japanese giant's new unit opens offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai to boost non-liner trade.
  • Primorsk gives glimpse of 2002 figures
    Russian tanker owner expands interests as it grows tanker fleet with newbuildings.
  • Israel tightens up on tankers
    Crude tankers over 20 years of age banned from Gulf of Eilat, according to transport ministry.
  • Torch terminates ship charter
    US offshore operator calls a halt to deal after vessel fails to live up to specifications.
  • Australia hauls in five capesizes
    Inspectors detain 22 ships during January, several with oil pollution prevention gear defects.
  • Maritrans posts rise in profits
    US tanker operator sees increase in full year results but its main markets remain depressed.
  • Numbers up for Suez Canal
    Ship numbers and revenue at the strategic waterway have seen significant increases on 12 months ago.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
  • Safmarine launches multipurpose U.S. Gulf/West Africa service
  • U.S. Maritime Administration calls more ships to support the military
  • NYK moves into China's non-liner business
  • Delta customers begin booking cargo reservations on GF-X portal
  • Intermodal traffic picked up in 2002
  • Roadway CEO Wickham steps down, leadership transition set in motion
  • Ecu-Line starts weekly Rio Haina/Antwerp service
  • Fourth-quarter revenues, profits soar at expeditors
  • UTI joins freightforward Europe association
  • Exel creates Nordic business group
  • Manhattan Associates says 2002 net income rose 56%
  • Schenker acquires CCW Group
  • New York-New Jersey terminals refute truckers' complaint to fmc

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Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
New orders value growth slows
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
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%)
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
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The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
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 the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
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
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%
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
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
››› 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
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
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
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
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
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
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