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June 1, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Gulf Coast leak may drag on until August: officials
    The US government and BP officials are warning that the blown-out oil well causing an environmental disaster on the Gulf Coast may not be stopped until August as the company begins preparations on a new attempt to capture the leaking crude.
  • Hurricane season heightens fears of disaster
    As oil continues to gush from a broken well into the Gulf of Mexico, officials and scientists are worrying that the environmental disaster could be compounded later this year by a natural one.
  • BP: No evidence of underwater plumes
    BP plc CEO Tony Hayward on Sunday disputed claims by scientists that large undersea plumes have been set adrift by the Gulf oil spill and said the cleanup fight has narrowed to surface slicks rolling into Louisiana's coastal marshes.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL to levy US$250/TEU hike from SE Asia/Mideast to Australia
  • AADA to levy escalating rate increases, peak season surcharges
  • ANZDA to levy escalating rate hikes, peak season surcharges
  • China's port throughput up 23.2pc in April
  • Pearl River ports April box throughput up 18pc
  • China's largest road logistics facility built in Suzhou
  • Fuzhou terminal box volume surges 48pc in first four months
  • Australia trade to grow 4.7pc, containers by 4.2pc in 2010
  • Vietnam to spend US$18 billion on roads as trade recovers
  • Transport Corp of India's profit up 52pc for fiscal 2009-10
  • Second larger volcano threatens to erupt, air cargo at risk
  • Air cargo eco protest 'stupid' as facts don't back claims
  • TNT and Con-way Freight open LA and Miami air hubs

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • Fiata set to go ahead with annual congress in Bangkok
    The top executive of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders' Associations (Fiata) established contact with all levels of authority to assess political developments in T...
  • K+N manages spare parts distribution centre for John Deere in China
    The John Deere (China) Investment Co, one of the leading manufacturers of farm equipment worldwide, recently awarded Kuehne + Nagel a contract to manage its national service parts ...
  • NYK Logistics opens Belgian facility
    NYK Logistics has opened a new cross-dock warehouse in Herentals, in the Flanders region of Belgium. NYK Logistics North Continent's night distribution division started cross-dock ...
  • Pascal Sainson appointed chairman of Europorte
    Pascal Sainson, who was previously operations director of Channel Tunnel, has been appointed chairman of Europorte, the holding company for Eurotunnel's five railfreight subsidiari...
  • Stena launches world's largest superferry
    Sweden's Stena Line has launched the world's largest superferry, the "Stena Hollandica". The new vessel will sail between Harwich and the Hook of Holland. It will be join...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 31, 2010
  • Gunderson cuts barge production rates
  • Metro Machine wins $114 million Navy award

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 31, 2010
  • Brussels steps away from north Europe ECA protest
    EU set to enforce IMO sulphur rules as planned
  • Industry fury over planned SOx cuts
  • Brussels strips Kallas of key competition powers
  • Sulphur rules will bring boom for scrubber makers
  • Jade-Weser terminal faces further delays
    Eurogate and APM Terminals agree with the states of Lower Saxony and Bremen to postpone the start of operations at the terminal from late 2011 to August 2012
  • Jade-Weser launch delayed further
  • Greek government voices frustration with 'irresponsible' seafarers' strike
    The ministry broke a tradition of remaining silent during brief strikes in the sector in order to avoid antagonising seafarer's unions
  • Seafarers strike to protest Greek cruise liberalisation
  • Seadrill to make offer for Scorpion
    Oslo-listed Seadrill is set to make a new mandatory offer for Scorpion Offshore Services after spending over $56.9m in new shares in the company
  • Seadrill to spend $350m on new rig

Fairplayweb site
MAY 31, 2010
  • Oil spill cleared from Strait
    A 2,500 tonne oil spill in the Singapore Strait has now largely been cleaned up, according to the latest update from the country's Maritime & Port Authority
  • Viet minister to slash coal exports
    Vietnam's Minister for Trade and Industry has signalled that coal export volumes will be reduced
  • Yen strengthens on Euro woes
    Japan's yen has once again strengthened to around 90 per Dollar over the past week, buoyed in its customary role as a safe haven by the weakness of the Euro and the heightened state of tension on the Korean peninsula
  • Viet threat to curb coal exports
    Vietnamese politicians are threatening to curtail coal exports
  • Thailand grows despite strife
    Thailand's economy grew 12% in the first quarter of 2010 and will likely expand by 3.5% to 4.5% by the year's end
  • Japan imposes new safety rules
    Japan's Coast Guard has revised regulations concerning maritime traffic safety, which will come into effect tomorrow (01 July 2010).

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 31, 2010
  • Filing Tariffs
  • Payment Terms: Stick to the B/L
  • Ambivalence Comes to a Railhead
  • Filed Doctrine
  • Engines of Fuel Economy
  • No Mileage Gain Without Pain
  • ABF, Teamsters Seek New Route
  • Self-Inflicted Wounds
  • Clear Skies to Develop
  • Withstand, Respond, Rebuild
  • Customs' Balancing Act
  • A Reprieve From Tariff Filing?
  • Cat Caught for Exports
  • Transport's Money Scramble
  • Scrap Proves Its Mettle
  • Cushioning the Blow
  • Baby Steps
  • Chemicals See a Better Mix
  • Demand Pulls at Cotton Market
  • Seeds of Growth
  • Knock on Wood
  • A Toast to Good Value
  • Revving Toward Recovery
  • Building Bridges
  • Meat Makes a Comeback
  • Toy Story
  • Electronics Plugging Back In
  • Return of the Consumer
  • About the Top 100
  • Discovering a Recovery
  • Home Improvement on the Supply Chain
  • The Year Head

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 31, 2010
  • APL's Widdows calls for private investment in infrastructure
  • ASDA nets Netto from Maersk
  • Antwerp takes minority stake in BCT 'transferium'
  • Sines and Santos collaborate
  • SIPG acquires 25% of APM T Zeebrugge

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 31, 2010
  • Sealink may list offshore yards
    Malaysian offshore operator hopes to gain separate stock exchange listing for Sarawak shipbuilding division.
  • Turkish bulker in Aden escape
    Atlas-owned handysize Avenue Beauty manages to avoid seizure by pirates in IRTC.
  • MMM waves white flag after loss
    Malaysian Merchant Marine "not confident of any reversal" of dire situation as huge loss develops.
  • Awilco fights US ship ban
    Norwegian comes out swinging over Wilmina detention claiming allegations "totally unfounded".
  • At least 10 dead as Israel storms ships
    Campaigners on merchant ship convoy carrying aid to Palestine killed as commandos board ships.
  • Global gloomy on tankers
    Malaysian owner Global Carriers warns of tough year ahead as first quarter opens with loss.
  • Anek battered by bunkers
    Soaring fuel costs erode higher revenues to send Greek ferry owner to larger quarterly loss.
  • Seadrill plans Scorpion bid
    John Fredriksen-controlled company set to make mandatory offer after lifting stake above 50%.
  • Bulkers bash SCI profit
    Indian shipping giant sees share price drop as poor dry-bulk rates sink full-year result.
  • Wilh wilts on derivatives
    Large negative swing in derivatives sends Thomas Wilhelmsen-led IPO hopeful Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA into the red.
  • Pipavav sinks to loss
    Indian shipbuilder returns full-year deficit as costs soar and delivery delays bite.
  • Eidsiva sell Tor Belgia
    Axed DFDS charter sees Norwegian sell ro-ro with write-down and soft market painting first quarter red.
  • Iran seals China LNG ships
    Mohammad Souri-led NITC said to have booked six gas carriers at unnamed Chinese shipbuilder.
  • New spill inspection site
    US authorities begin work to survey a new anchorage for ships to undergo inspection and oil cleaning.
  • Northern makes strong start
    John Fredriksen-backed driller Northern Offshore sees profits jump over six-fold compared to a year ago.
  • Ensco ditches Scorpion bid
    Lackluster response to partial tender offer prompts US drilling company to end bid to buy rig owner.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 31, 2010
  • Stena adds one Suezmax tanker
    Stena Bulk has added one more Suezmax tanker to its series at Samsung in South Korea, bringing it to seven vessels, six ordered by Stena Bulk and one by the
  • World record for Ebba Mærsk
    Maersk Line's E-class container vessel Ebba Mærsk has set an unofficial world record by carrying the largest load of containers ever. According to the Danish magazine Ingeni'ren (The Engineer
  • New failure for BP
    The top kill operation to close the leaking well in the Gulf of Mexico failed. The procedure was intended to stem the flow of oil and gas and ultimately "kill

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 31, 2010
  • US Coast Guard decision challenged by tanker owner
    Banning vessels from US ports, instead of criminal prosecution, can be extremely effective in protecting the environment.
  • Ferry operator sees bunker bill climb $11 million
    Anek blames 'adverse market conditions' and rising fuel costs for latest losses.
  • European bunker prices lack direction
    Greek players warn of possible disruption due to strikes by tug crews.
  • IFO prices firming in Fujairah
    Distillate prices weaken in Middle East ports.
  • More resignations from BP's fuel oil trading team
    Reports say 14 traders have now resigned from the trading team worldwide.
  • Authorities find 'deficiencies' on vessel that ran out of fuel
    Ship detained for 12 days after embarking on voyage with 'insufficient' bunkers.
  • Iran targets 50% of Gulf bunker market
    Transport minister says Iran has potential to become regional bunker hub.
  • IFO prices up, supplies above average at key ports
    Bunker prices take on a general upward trend after market resumes trading in Singapore on Monday.
  • South China's fuel oil imports to surge 31% in May
    75% of the total fuel oil imports to flow into the bonded bunker market.
  • SinoBunker set to launch Dalian operations in June
    Supplier will have 10,000 mt of bonded product in early-mid June.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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