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BRIEFS

March 31, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Transpacific carriers bullish on freight rates
MAJOR carriers on the Asia-US trade lane say the ship capacity squeeze will continue this year after a 'buoyant' first quarter, in a strong push for significant freight rate increases in the lead up to new contract negotiations.
Rate hikes not linked to tanker accidents, single hull phase-out: AET chief
CONTRARY to popular thinking, high-profile tanker accidents and the early phase-out of single-hulled tankers have no bearing on VLCC tanker spot rates, according to the head of American Eagle Tankers .
Cargo ship sinks off Sentosa Island
A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship, the Thanh Da, sank yesterday in Singapore port waters off Sentosa Island, according to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
China Merchants' H2 profit doubles to HK$849m
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port operating arm of China's Communications Ministry, more than doubled its second-half profit as soaring exports boosted business at its container terminals.
Aussie shipping chief slams Canberra
AN Australian shipping industry leader has described his country as having a vacuous approach to shipping policy.
Let radio officer be in charge of security
I READ your article 'Rethink security job issue after ISPS compliance' with interest.

Air and Land Transport

Berlin faces EU action over airport expansion
THE European Commission is likely to launch legal action against Germany for violating EU environmental laws with its planned expansion of the Frankfurt airport, European Union sources said on Monday.
Virgin Express posts 19.6m euro loss due to price war
Victor Li to decide on Air Canada by April
Watchdog clears Pentagon plan to buy Boeing refuelling planes
S Korea launches high-speed train
LOG Book

Strait Talk

IMO's voluntary audit scheme to usher in sea changes
THERE is a quiet revolution going on behind the scenes at the International Maritime Organisation.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
INDEPENDENT shipping and transport service group Gulf Agency Company has appointed Guillaume Gilleron as route development manager to strengthen its logistics business between Europe and Asia Pacific/India.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Transpacific carriers bullish on freight rates
MAJOR carriers on the Asia-US trade lane say the ship capacity squeeze will continue this year after a 'buoyant' first quarter, in a strong push for significant freight rate increases in the lead up to new contract negotiations.
Rate hikes not linked to tanker accidents, single hull phase-out: AET chief
CONTRARY to popular thinking, high-profile tanker accidents and the early phase-out of single-hulled tankers have no bearing on VLCC tanker spot rates, according to the head of American Eagle Tankers .
Cargo ship sinks off Sentosa Island
A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship, the Thanh Da, sank yesterday in Singapore port waters off Sentosa Island, according to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
China Merchants' H2 profit doubles to HK$849m
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port operating arm of China's Communications Ministry, more than doubled its second-half profit as soaring exports boosted business at its container terminals.
Aussie shipping chief slams Canberra
AN Australian shipping industry leader has described his country as having a vacuous approach to shipping policy.
Let radio officer be in charge of security
I READ your article 'Rethink security job issue after ISPS compliance' with interest.

Air and Land Transport

Berlin faces EU action over airport expansion
THE European Commission is likely to launch legal action against Germany for violating EU environmental laws with its planned expansion of the Frankfurt airport, European Union sources said on Monday.
Virgin Express posts 19.6m euro loss due to price war
Victor Li to decide on Air Canada by April
Watchdog clears Pentagon plan to buy Boeing refuelling planes
S Korea launches high-speed train
LOG Book

Strait Talk

IMO's voluntary audit scheme to usher in sea changes
THERE is a quiet revolution going on behind the scenes at the International Maritime Organisation.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
INDEPENDENT shipping and transport service group Gulf Agency Company has appointed Guillaume Gilleron as route development manager to strengthen its logistics business between Europe and Asia Pacific/India.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Transpacific carriers bullish on freight rates
MAJOR carriers on the Asia-US trade lane say the ship capacity squeeze will continue this year after a 'buoyant' first quarter, in a strong push for significant freight rate increases in the lead up to new contract negotiations.
Rate hikes not linked to tanker accidents, single hull phase-out: AET chief
CONTRARY to popular thinking, high-profile tanker accidents and the early phase-out of single-hulled tankers have no bearing on VLCC tanker spot rates, according to the head of American Eagle Tankers .
Cargo ship sinks off Sentosa Island
A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship, the Thanh Da, sank yesterday in Singapore port waters off Sentosa Island, according to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
China Merchants' H2 profit doubles to HK$849m
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port operating arm of China's Communications Ministry, more than doubled its second-half profit as soaring exports boosted business at its container terminals.
Aussie shipping chief slams Canberra
AN Australian shipping industry leader has described his country as having a vacuous approach to shipping policy.
Let radio officer be in charge of security
I READ your article 'Rethink security job issue after ISPS compliance' with interest.

Air and Land Transport

Berlin faces EU action over airport expansion
THE European Commission is likely to launch legal action against Germany for violating EU environmental laws with its planned expansion of the Frankfurt airport, European Union sources said on Monday.
Virgin Express posts 19.6m euro loss due to price war
Victor Li to decide on Air Canada by April
Watchdog clears Pentagon plan to buy Boeing refuelling planes
S Korea launches high-speed train
LOG Book

Strait Talk

IMO's voluntary audit scheme to usher in sea changes
THERE is a quiet revolution going on behind the scenes at the International Maritime Organisation.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
INDEPENDENT shipping and transport service group Gulf Agency Company has appointed Guillaume Gilleron as route development manager to strengthen its logistics business between Europe and Asia Pacific/India.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Transpacific carriers bullish on freight rates
MAJOR carriers on the Asia-US trade lane say the ship capacity squeeze will continue this year after a 'buoyant' first quarter, in a strong push for significant freight rate increases in the lead up to new contract negotiations.
Rate hikes not linked to tanker accidents, single hull phase-out: AET chief
CONTRARY to popular thinking, high-profile tanker accidents and the early phase-out of single-hulled tankers have no bearing on VLCC tanker spot rates, according to the head of American Eagle Tankers .
Cargo ship sinks off Sentosa Island
A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship, the Thanh Da, sank yesterday in Singapore port waters off Sentosa Island, according to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
China Merchants' H2 profit doubles to HK$849m
CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port operating arm of China's Communications Ministry, more than doubled its second-half profit as soaring exports boosted business at its container terminals.
Aussie shipping chief slams Canberra
AN Australian shipping industry leader has described his country as having a vacuous approach to shipping policy.
Let radio officer be in charge of security
I READ your article 'Rethink security job issue after ISPS compliance' with interest.

Air and Land Transport

Berlin faces EU action over airport expansion
THE European Commission is likely to launch legal action against Germany for violating EU environmental laws with its planned expansion of the Frankfurt airport, European Union sources said on Monday.
Virgin Express posts 19.6m euro loss due to price war
Victor Li to decide on Air Canada by April
Watchdog clears Pentagon plan to buy Boeing refuelling planes
S Korea launches high-speed train
LOG Book

Strait Talk

IMO's voluntary audit scheme to usher in sea changes
THERE is a quiet revolution going on behind the scenes at the International Maritime Organisation.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
INDEPENDENT shipping and transport service group Gulf Agency Company has appointed Guillaume Gilleron as route development manager to strengthen its logistics business between Europe and Asia Pacific/India.

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Sinotrans 2003 net profits up 23.2pc P&O Nedlloyd listing to go ahead CSXWT names Rufin Mak Hong Kong MD Container terminal to be built on Jingtang island TSA bullish about 2004 Pacific cargo market Alianca to launch Andes service DHL more than doubles Taipei-HK capacity Work on air cargo logistics park starts at Chendu airport Lufthansa Cargo introduces Brussels-New York service Qantas to acquire five Boeing 737-800s

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APM Terminals to manage Jordanian port Hatsu Marine to become ELS service operator Two newbuildings for Hapag-Lloyd Technical survey clearance for Polish Register of Shipping AADA to increase rates from April Lykes Lines appoints agent in Iraq New Indon-Philippines route to cut transit time to US FinMin tells MoS to seek private investment for dredging activities Exim Bank grants $ 5 m credit line to Angola Exports of chilli likely to pick up Iron ore shipment from Kakinada begins Kandla Port handles 40.73 m tonnes; crosses last year's throughput OHC at Vizag Port set to handle 10 m tonnes this fiscal Forex reserves swell by $ 464 million to $ 109,596 million Jurong, Parsons appointed consultants to develop integrated Navi Mumbai SEZ Traders ready to resume rice exports without govt support Reforms vital for growth of Maharashtra: CII summit Functioning of AEZs under review IMC, China council sign MoU Advantages of Sharjah's ports highlighted Nithin Menon is MD, Indotrans, S. Asia and Middle East

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MARCH 30, 2004
Panama: Fuel oil supply improved, gas oil now tight While fuel oil supply on the Panama canal has improved, gas oil inventories are now low and affecting the IFO180 market. US tug owners fined record $10 million for HFO spill Prompt supply still tight as Fujairah awaits replenishment Earliest supply dates still dictated by resupply cargoes as most players continue tight. Singapore sales hint at another record year Ocean Energy announces team expansion Saudi supports April cut but OPEC still split Influential OPEC member Saudi Arabia today hinted that April cuts would go ahead, while Kuwait called for the quota cut to be postponed. Shanghai futures exchange 'two or three months' away Restart of fuel oil exchange approved but requires more preparation. Rotterdam marginally softer this morning Dubai group wins bid for Cochin terminal share Plans for international bunkering terminal and other facilities pressing ahead, says Cochin Port Trust chairman. Competitive numbers fuel demand in Hong Kong and Taiwan Steady numbers creating good demand and a lack of avails are pushing prompt dates back in Hong Kong and Taiwan

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MARCH 30, 2004
DHL selects NCR Teradata's Data Warehouse EU Parliament wants stricter controls for truck operators and drivers Kuehne & Nagel: net earnings at a record level in 2003 Russian Railways invests heavily in rolling stock Brussels Airport operator posts improved profitability in 2003 Klaus-Michael Kühne shows interest in Hapag-Lloyd's future MOL names new president and chairman

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MARCH 30, 2004
NYK's new aframax deal ILO approves biometric IDs and scrapping code UK imposes blood alcohol limits US docks deal

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MARCH 30, 2004
Philippines to reopen Superferry 14 probe following terror arrests Arrested suspect claims he planted bomb Bouchard agrees $10 million fine in Buzzard's Bay case Clean Water Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act violations alleged Bay State Cruises orders cat Incat Designs--Sydney vessel will be built at Gladding-Hearn

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Boxship and LPG carrier collide The liquefied petroleum gas carrier Maingas and the containership MSC Mee May (above) collided on the river Seine on Friday, after a blackout hit the gas carrier, which was en route for the port of Rouen, writes Eric Houri . IMO rejects sensitive sea areas freeze THE guidelines governing Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas may be the subject of a future review, but for the time being the International Maritime Organization considers the designation of whole seas compatible with the PSSA concept. Mutuals start free partial cover against 'bio-chem' attacks SHIPOWNER mutual insurers have stepped in to help plug a commercial market gap that left most operators without any cover against biological or chemical attack by terrorists, writes James Brewer. KfW bank buys Royal Olympic cruiseships GERMANY'S publicly-owned reconstruction bank, KfW, has bought two Royal Olympic cruiseships auctioned off in the US, writes Katrin Berkenkopf in Cologne.

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MARCH 30, 2004
Canberra unveils livestock rules LIVE animal exports will not be banned from Australia's southern ports in winter months but all livestock shipments to the Middle East will require an onboard vet who reports to the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) Have your say! This week the MEPC will probably approve measures to reclassify vegetable oils so they are treated as chemicals but is there really a danger from a vegetable oil spill? 'Record' fine for barge oil spill THE US Department of Justice has levied a $10M fine on New York-based towage company Bouchard Transportation Company (BTC) for its role in a 27 April 2003 spill Mayflower fights for survival UK ENGINEERING group Mayflower Plc, which owns a specially built jack-up vessel to install offshore wind farm turbines, is fighting to solve significant financial problems. Tanzania plans port privatisation A DELEGATION from Tanzania is visiting a number of UK ports this week as part of their port privatisation programme, which is to be implemented over the next 18 months. St Petersburg doubles cruise calls ACCORDING to St Petersburg Port Authority spokesman, Andrei Markelov, advance berth bookings for this years cruise season indicate that 520 port calls are planned. IHC Caland sells shipyards New bomber linked to Superferry 14 Washington signs cruise waste accord GenMar creates ripple effect Second tug case settlement reached Smit to lighter crude from Everton CMA CGM announces another service Vital US link to re-open Bow Mariner search called off SSA launches complaint in port row

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MARCH 30, 2004
NOL rates, volume up in Feb. Carrier says strong cargo flow on key Asia-Europe, trans-Pacific and intra-Asia long-haul routes boosted average rates by 16 percent. China gets new inland box hub Longtan, largest inland container depot, will boost capacity at Port of Nanjing. FedEx China sales up 40% Malacca Straits could be terrorist nuke target: Report Airbus sees strong cargo market Canada proposed ship safety rules Dragonair expands fleet, cargo service MOL to transfer LNG ship management Kochi box hub bid approved RailAmerica sells off last of overseas holdings MOL launches Web track-and-trace New York wants to drive truckers to non-peak hours

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MARCH 30, 2004
Dredging protocol alarms Greens Environmentalists are gearing up for a battle with the government and ports industry, following the development of a maintenance dredging protocol which, they fear, will circumvent the Birds and Habitats Directive. FMC revokes nine NVOCC licenses Freight Australia succumbs to Pacific National's advances Northport reviews growth strategies SNCF Fret deficit grows Canadian transport minister stresses intermodal co-operation Malaysian railway to introduce second rail service Danes seek growth in key markets Containerships Oy test Amsterdam's Ceres Paragon Terminal TSA predicts dynamic 2004, but warns of cost-pressures Competition Commission waves through Nedlloyd's PONL acquisition

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MARCH 30, 2004
Stolt-Nielsen seals new loan New deal with Deutsche Bank will pay off previous facility led by DnB. Zim back in the shekels But honeymoon appears to be over as Ofer owing group face seafarer strike over ship sales. Todd cuts 500 on failed deal US Navy opts not to modernise supply ship, forcing redundancies. Ship sinks off Singapore Seven crew rescued after freighter capsizes near ferry terminal. Aker Ostsee yards extend orders German owners stack up boxships at home yards. Europe yards spend on research Seven-strong consortium and EC to plough $46m into R&D. NYK orders China-built VLCCs Shipowner looks outside Japan as it continues very large crude carrier replacement programme. Bourbon firmly in black Booming bulk business boosted French owner's 2003 profits. Legal bills rise for Odfjell Lawyers fees add millions to the cost of the chemical tanker owner's antitrust settlement. Rieber reaps sale cash Norwegian owner sells research ship to book gain in second quarter. MHI to set up Mexican office Japanese shipbuilder and engineering group seeks handle in Central America. Canada tightens safety rules Government proposes higher standards for shipping to match SOLAS requirements. MBC seals NYK bulker tie-up Parties to share income from Malaysian Bulk Carriers' panamax newbuild chartered to Japan owner. Nedlloyd deal cleared by EC Dutch takeover of P&O Nedlloyd raises no competition issues in Europe. Van der Giessen may live on New steel-making owner of Dutch yard does not rule out restarting shipbuilding. ANL ups Kiwi costs Container line blames increasing charter costs for need to increase rates on New Zealand cargoes. MOL beefs up LNG arm Japanese giant funnels all its LNG carriers off into one management company. Strong start for bunker sales Singapore's January bunker sales reached the second highest level seen in the past thirteen months. Record fine for Bouchard US owner admits guilt in barge spill last April, which released 98,000 gallons of oil. Profits triple at Titan VLCC charters boost results at owner and oil trader as shipping chips in over 80% of profits. Baosteel deal prompts VLOC order Mitsu OSK Lines has signed a fourth long-term contract to ship iron ore for Chinese steel giant. Second credit agency will review Genmar's ratings Moody's joins S&P in scrutiny of Soponata deal, but Genmar shares register 11% rise in New York in heavy trading. Ex-official claims Al Qaeda used LNG ships Former aid says terrorists entered Boston on Algerian gas carriers, though FBI refutes claims.

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MARCH 30, 2004
Transpacific carriers say trade volumes remain strong EC approves Nedlloyd's buyout of P&O Nedlloyd Sinotrans boosts shipping profits CKYH Alliance alters rotation on China/Europe link Casjens to run German non-operating owner Nordcapital Bill seeks to protect commercial jets from portable missiles Grocery distributors face possible delivery delays in Mid-Atlantic Sinotrans tops $2 billion in group revenue Kuehne & Nagel renews with profit High-tech group promotes necessity of outsourcing Boxer bill would increase federal grant making for port security

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MARCH 30, 2004
Small amounts of oil from wrecked barge So far only small amounts of heavy fuel oil has been localised on the shores in the Swedish archipelago south ... Higher state of alert in case of environmental accidents Safe and reliable handling of dangerous waste related to environmental accidents ashore. This is the basis of the collaboration agreement ... New contracts for cargo access equipment TTS Ships Equipment in G'teborg has received two new orders for cargo access equipment. The company will supply cargo access ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

Maersk estimates that in the third quarter, its revenues grew by 30% percent.

Copenhagen

Sharp gains in EBITDA values and quarterly EBIT

COMPANIES

MSC expands the network of port terminals and technical-nautical services with the acquisition of control of Wilson Sons

Rio de Janeiro

It will acquire 56.47% of the share capital for about 764 million

PORTS

New historic record of quarterly container traffic in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In the April-June period of this year, almost 2.9 million teu (+ 26.3%) were handled.

TRANSPORTATION

Letter to the EU to urge the abolition of the tax exemption for fossil fuels used by aircraft and ships

Brussels

Twenty-one organizations list the reasons for cancelling it and the benefits that would result in it

MARITIME SERVICES

Spain's Boluda buys Finnish towing company Yxpila Hinaus-Bogsering

Valencia

The Scandinavian company has a fleet of six tugboats

INDUSTRY

Konecranes expands its presence in the Dutch market for port and intermodal means

Hoogvliet / Helsinki

The group will acquire two branches of the Peinemann

Two new ship-to-shore cranes for the container terminal of the port of Rijeka

PORTS

Two new ship-to-shore cranes for the container terminal of the port of Rijeka

Rijeka

They are part of an investment of 200 million euros in the first phase of the project

SHIPPING

New ro-ro service between the Turkish port of Matras and the port of Trieste

Istanbul

Made by DFDS, it provides for two weekly rotations

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS doubles the frequency of the intermodal link Piacenza-Nola

Rome

From Monday it will rise from three to six weekly rotations

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean collaborates on a project to realize a cruise terminal in Juneau

Juneau

It is expected to be completed in the crucieristic season 2027

PORTS

New historical record of quarterly traffic of containers in the port of Long Beach

Long Beach

In September the growth stopped

PORTS

Genovese AdSP does not rule out the appeal of the ruling by the Council of State on the concession to Spinelli

Genoa

The institution will ask for clarification of State Advation

PORTS

Spinelli will propose a decision to revoke the ruling of the Council of State which cancelled the concession to Genoa Port Terminal

Genoa

SHIPPING

Adopted the delegated act for the inclusion of ships in service of the offshore industry in the European MRV Regulation

Brussels

The application of the standard is planned at the beginning of next year

PORTS

The State Council has upheld the appeal of SECH against Spinelli's "full container" activity in the port of Genoa

Rome

The ruling notes "an obvious distortion of the competitive attitude as regulated by the port plan".

CUSTOMS

Fedespec calls for changes to customs reform

Milan

The risk is a strong negative impact on the national import and export business and the efficiency and competitiveness of the logistics system

PORTS

Oriental Liguria's AdSP lists the benefits of passing Carrara's port under its jurisdiction

The Spezia

PORTS

New historical record of quarterly container traffic in the port of Singapore

Singapore

In the July-September period of 2024, almost 10.5 million teu (+ 5.1%) were handled.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2024, freight traffic in Russian ports fell by -3.5% percent.

St. Petersburg

In the third quarter alone, 218.8 million tonnes were handled (-1%)

In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno marked increases of 9.2% percent and 0.2% percent.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno marked increases of 9.2% percent and 0.2% percent.

Naples

13.3%-year-old Cruserists in the capital's capital span and down -21.2% percent in the Salernitan scalp.

SHIPYARDS

Spain's Navantia in talks to acquire British shipbuilding company Harland & Wolff

London

Expected deal by the end of November

Le Aziende informano

ITS Costruttori, il futuro dei cantieri inizia in Accademia

Oltre 420 posizioni aperte in 17 corsi totali, con un tasso di occupazione post diploma di circa il 95% in media

PORTS

The Montenegrin port of Bar plans to buy two new mobile cranes

Bar

They are needed to replace the means of lifting damaged by the storm last July

PORTS

Work at the cruise terminal in Calata Paita, in the port of Spezia, prevents the arrival of cruise ships

The Spezia

SHIPPING

By the end of the year the Grimaldi group will order nine more new ro-pax ships

Athens

They will be employed in the Mediterranean and the Baltic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal link between the port of Venice and Montyone (Brescia)

Venice

With a load capacity of 46 containers, the initial programming provides for 50 rotations per year

PORTS

In the third quarter the container traffic handled by Trieste Marine Terminal grew by 7.5%

Trieste

In the first nine months of this year, a decline of -3.0% percent

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova, new Customs office and the entire intermodal terminal will become customs area

Padova

Agreement to develop further fast customs arrangements with ports in addition to those already active with Genoa, La Spezia and Gioia Tauro

In the first nine months of 2024, the number of piracy acts against ships was the least high since 1994.

PIRACY

In the first nine months of 2024, the number of piracy acts against ships was the least high since 1994.

London

In the July-September period, only 19 have occurred.

SHIPPING

Switzerland to ease rules for the enrollment of ocean vessels at the national naval register

Bern

The aim is to increase the number of ships flying the Swiss flag.

Four new ship-to-shore cranes have arrived in the harbor of Gioia Tauro

PORTS

Four new ship-to-shore cranes have arrived in the harbor of Gioia Tauro

Joy Tauro

Two more will arrive at the end of the month. In the first nine months of 2024, container traffic in the Calabrian climbed increased by 10.4% percent.

MEETINGS

Next year the world's coast guard organizations will meet in Rome.

Rome

In 2025 the Italian Coast Guard will preside over the three international forums : European, Mediterranean and global

Last August, shipping traffic in the Suez Canal declined by -49.1% percent.

SHIPPING

Last August, shipping traffic in the Suez Canal declined by -49.1% percent.

The Cairo

In the first eight months of 2024, the decline of the transits was -48.4% percent.

PORTS

Satisfaction of Assoports, Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltransport for the assumption of agreement on the contract of port workers

Rome

It allows-they stress unions-the recovery of the purchasing power of the wage

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2024, FS Italiane's Logistic Pole posted record operating revenues and rising 13.0%

Rome

Net profit of 65 million euros, down from 22 million euros

Initiates the agreement for the renewal of the contract of port workers

PORTS

Initiates the agreement for the renewal of the contract of port workers

Genoa

Assiterminal, in the end the responsibility of all of them prevailed

Turkey's METAG Holding has signed an agreement for the construction of the Somali port of Hobyo

PORTS

Turkey's METAG Holding has signed an agreement for the construction of the Somali port of Hobyo

Mogadishu

It is located near the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb

CRUISES

Fincantieri, cutting off the first sheet of the first of two ultra-luxury cruise ships for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Venice

It will be delivered in 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail starts transport of the new Frecciarossa 1000 of Trenitalia from Pistoia to the Czech Republic

Pistoia

They are headed to the Velim Test Center

PORTS

New ro-ro traffic at the San Cataldo Container Terminal in the port of Taranto

Istanbul

Two ships have landed more than 1,500 vehicles

PORTS

Uiltransport urges the Venice AdSP to review the ban on temporary port work

Rome

Verzari : umpteenth attempt to unload the current balance in the national port system

PORTS

Concluded the first start-up phase of the Port Community System of the AdSP of the Straits

Messina

On 23 and October 24 meetings with stakeholders for the further development of the system

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Grimaldi confirmed president of the Logistics Association of Sustainable Intermodality

Rome

ALIS celebrates eight years of life

NEWS

File the charges against four employees of the AdSP of the South Tyrreno and Ionian

Joy Tauro

The Gip of the Palmi Tribunal in Palmi has been definitively established.

INDUSTRY

In the third quarter, new orders to the ABB group grew by 1.8% percent.

Zurich

Revenue up 2.3%

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Visit by Giani, Guerrieri and Macii to the Darsena Europe shipyard in the port of Livorno

Livorno / Florence

In the port of Piombino inaugurated the new plaza in front of the quay of the regasification ship

LOGISTICS

Gruber Logistics opens its own first headquarters in the Middle East

Time

Initially the new Dubai branch will focus on cargo project and air and sea transport.

PORTS

Delivery of works for the completion of the port of Tremestieri

Messina

They are expected to be completed in two years

MEETINGS

Spediporto has organized a two-day trip on the Green Logistic Valley and Italy-China trade

Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2024, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -7.1%

Hong Kong

In the first nine months of the year, the decline was -5.7% percent.

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics constitutes a joint venture with Saudi Almajdouie Logistics

Riyad

It will operate the transport-related and logistical activities carried out by the two companies in Saudi Arabia

PORTS

Concern of the Spezia's maritime agents for the possible curb to cruise traffic in port

The Spezia

PORTS

APSEZ completes the acquisition of 95% of the company that operates the Indian port of Gopalpur

Mumbai

The port climber has a traffic capacity of 20 million tonnes per year

PORTS

Fit Cisl La Spezia, no to the passing of the Carrara port management at the AdSP of the Northern Tirreno Northern

The Spezia

The Tuscan port has benefited from substantial financial resources from the Via del Molo.

COMPANIES

Changed Risso enters the capital of Maritime Maritime Agency Ravennate

Ravenna / Genoa

Established a joint venture joint venture

MARITIME SERVICES

Minerva Bunkering has purchased the US Bomin Bunker Oil

Singapore

The American company has been ceded by Germany's Mabanaft

PORTS

Approved the new safety regulation of the port of Genoa

Genoa

Processed by the Capitaneria in Porto with the involvement of port operators, it will enter into force on the first November

SHIPPING

Evergreen's trend of revenue growth continues, Yang Ming and WHL

Taipei / Keelung

In September 2024, however, a double-digit percentage decline was recorded compared to the previous month.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ferfreight's proposals for the infrastructural development of the last mile and for the resolution of criticalities

Padova

FREIGHT TERMINALS

High-automation drones to surveil the areas of Interporto Padua

Padova

They take off and land in a "robotic hangar"

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto has organized a two-day trip on the Green Logistic Valley and Italy-China trade

Genoa

It is scheduled on 22 and October 23

RIVER TRANSPORT

In Mantua the annual meeting of the European Federation of Inland Ports

Mantova

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PRESS REVIEW

Russia and India join forces in the Arctic, leaving China aside

The Overlooked Legacy of Black Dockworkers: Forging Justice On America's Waterfronts

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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TRUCKING

Rexi : Financial will not introduce increases in the cost of diesel for self-transport

Rome

They are not expected-he assured-changes to the current tariffs

RIVER TRANSPORT

In Mantua the annual meeting of the European Federation of Inland Ports

Mantova

Tomorrow the international workshop "HyMantoValley project Creation of the Hydrogen Valley in the Valdaro inland Port"

PORTS

Joy Tauro, possible further extension of the Agency for the administration of labour in port

Joy Tauro

Agostinelli : It will be required in the event of failure of the next meeting for the establishment of the ex art enterprise. 17

NEWS

In the port of Gioia Tauro, 280 kilos of cocaine were seized

Reggio Calabria

More than 40 million euros could have been made in the market.

PORTS

Baker Hughes to renounce industrial settlement in the port of Corigliano Calabro

Joy Tauro

Agostinelli : who did not want this project to enjoy this tragic victory!

SHIPYARDS

VARD will build a Commissioning Service Vessel to Navigate Capital Partners

Trieste / Ålesund

It will be delivered in the second quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Liguria, Piedmont, Lombardy, Apulia, Calabria and Liguria have signed up to the Mit.

Rome

The Regions integrate with own resources the state appropriation

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Naples

Naples

A worker lost his life overwhelmed by a mechanical means

ENVIRONMENT

Partnership of Magellan Circle and EETRA to promote sustainability in the port and logistics sectors

INFRASTRUCTURE

Agreement for the design and realization of a new maritime railway station in Savona

Savona

The link between the Savona Parco Doria station and the new plant is expected to be adapted.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the revenues generated by the OOCL container business grew by 73.7%

Hong Kong

Volumes of truckloads transported increased by 3.6%

MEETINGS

On Wednesday, Padova will take over the third edition of Green Logistics Expo

Padova

Among the appointments, the States Generals of the Logistics of the North East and Mercintrain

COMPANIES

Three new appointments to top executives of TESYA group companies

Milan

Pierre-Nicola Fsheep new general manager of group, Flavio Castelli new CEO of CLS E Vincent Albasini new CEO of CGTE

PORTS

Rixi : winning idea for a maritime country is the possibility of having foreign shareholdings with concessions in extra-European ports

Naples

They would be useful-he explains-to stabilize the logistical lines in every geopolitical condition

PORTS

Port of Spezia, in mid-2025 the electrification of the Molo Garibaldi will be completed

The Spezia

In recent days in Estonia the test of the robot from the quay will connect the power grid to the ship.

EDUCATION

New training project of Assologistics in collaboration with Randstad Italia

Milan

Creation of a digital platform to facilitate management and fruition of training courses

COMPANIES

A Vietnamese delegation in Geneva to increase cooperation with MSC

Hanoi

Proposal participation in the project of the new deep-water port in Lien Chieu (Da Nang)

PORTS

A strike blocks the ports and airports of Corsica

Ajaccio

Protest against the assumption of entrusting its management through a contest

TRANSPORTATION

The Transport Regulatory Authorities of Italy and France have started a cooperation

Paris / Rome

SHIPPING

T&E, the only system based on a Global Fuel Standard is not enough to decarbonize shipping

Brussels

The organization highlights the need for it to be accompanied by the application of a global tax on emissions

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The AdSP of the East Ligurian Sea completes acquisition of 2.4% of the capital of CEPIM-Parma Interport

The Spezia

Buy the share of the Municipality of La Spezia and of the Riviere Chamber of Commerce in Liguria

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