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April 1, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japan rebuilding may boost dry-bulk shipping lines
    Reconstruction in Japan following a tsunami and earthquake that destroyed or damaged more than 150,000 buildings may boost volumes for dry-bulk shipping lines struggling with global overcapacity.
  • 30% of S'pore LNG terminal completed
    Singapore has completed 30 per cent of its first liquefied natural gas import facility and is on track to open in the second quarter of 2013, according to the chief executive of the company operating the terminal.

Sched Netweb site
  • Japan rises from the ruins as transport systems revive
  • Grand Alliance, Zim, HMM offer all-water ECUS string from May 12
  • CSCL's profit increases 6.9pc to US$646 million in 2010
  • Zim back in black with US$54 million net profit in 2010
  • Hutchison Port Holdings 2010 profit up 12pc to US$205.7 million
  • Hamburg Sud: Expect Tokyo, Yokohama port calls cut on short notice
  • Maersk to put the 13,092-TEU Erving to work on Asia-Europe route
  • Hanjin takes delivery of second 9,954-TEU vessel in 5-ship series
  • Yangtze shipping continues to enjoy rapid steady growth
  • Biggest ship to dock in Vietnam first to call at Cai Mep terminal
  • MSC to charter 8,540-TEU Bunga Seroja Lima from MISC
  • St Petersburg ice conditions to hamper navigation till May
  • Construction of Chinese financed Phnom Penh container terminal begins
  • FedEx opens third international facility in Suzhou
  • UPS flies fake bomb in wedding cake box from UK to Turkey
  • Beijing Capital Airport sisters with Thai airports

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DHL delivers fast-lane logistics to Formula 1™
  • NYK's Hercules service, its fastest from Japan, makes Pipavav first Indian port of call
  • Sundeep Sibal given additional charge as MOL Regional Director for Asean South region
  • AILBIEA gets Customs' word on rectifying regulatory issues
  • Seafood exports to Japan may take 4-6 months to recover
  • Singapore-based Indian & Chinese business chambers sign MoU
  • Japan's Pacific coast ports functional, though radiation fears keep some lines away
  • Decision on SEZ proposals put off in states going to polls
  • Govt hints at diesel price decontrol this fiscal

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • German postal service body re-elects Wolfhard Bender as chairman
    The members of Germany's federal association of postal service providers (Bundesverband Deutscher Postdienstleister BvDP) unanimously elected Wolfhard Bender to a further two-year ...
  • Box volumes up in the Moby Dik terminal
    Container traffic in the Moby Dik terminal in Kronstadt on Kotlin Island increased by 55% to 25,700 teu in January and February 2011, compared with the first two months of 2010. Th...
  • Liebherr presents new mobile harbour crane model
    Liebherr has expanded its range of mobile harbour cranes, adding the LHM 420 model to its range of offers. The new heavyweight crane is the successor of the LHM 400 and bridges the...
  • Maersk introduces new vessels to West Africa service
    A.P. Moller-Maersk recently named the first in a series of 22 so-called wafmax container vessels currently being built by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. The "Maersk ...
  • Ethiopian receives loan from African Development Bank
    The African Development Bank has approved a USD 40 million second lien corporate loan to Ethiopian Airlines, to support the purchase of five Boeing B777-200LR passenger jets. The a...
  • Unitpool signs for five more years with Air Transat
    Unitpool, a Swiss asset management company that specialises in supplying and managing a fleet of 40,000 ULDs at more than 300 airports for 20 customers, has signed a second five-ye...
  • JF Hillebrand acquires Ferry International in Italy
    JF Hillebrand, which has been serving the drinks industry with its specialist logistics services for more than 160 years, has strengthened its dedicated wine and beverage logistics...
  • SBB Cargo is on course
    The Swiss railfreight operator SBB Cargo improved its transport performance to around 13 billion ntk last year, or 12% more than in 2009. The company nevertheless made a loss of CH...
  • TNT Express celebrates 20 years of collaboration with Motorola
    TNT Express, a leading global B2B express service provider, and Motorola celebrated the 20th anniversary of their cooperation recently. The premium service provider transports 80% ...
  • DHL Freight signs contract with Skanska
    Skanska Stomsystem, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, has signed a new contract with DHL Freight, a top provider of road haulage services in E...
  • Polish railfreight firm carries 10 million t of freight in February
    The Polish railfreight operator PKP Cargo carried a total of EUR 9.8 million t of cargo in February, or 20% more than in the like-for-like period last year. This brought total volu...
  • Transnet to buy 32 more locomotives from Mitsui
    Transnet has signed an agreement for the supply of an additional 32 new 15E locomotives with Venus Railway Solutions, a subsidiary of Japan's Mitsui & Co, and local BEE investo...
  • FedEx Express launches B777F to South Korea
    FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the FedEx Corporation, is launching a new dedicated B777F service between its global hub in Memphis TN (USA) and South Korea, with four nonstop fligh...
  • New Jersey to spend millions on road projects
    Approximately USD 175 million has been earmarked for 20 Middlesex county projects in the state of New Jersey (USA), according to governor Chris Christie's administration, whilst US...
  • New Swiss partner for Kögel trailers
    The company Fankhauser Fahrzeugbau, headquartered in Rohrbach near Bern, now offers Kögel trailers in Switzerland. Fankhauser sells Kögel's products through its own distribution ch...
  • Net-Log Lojistik and Akg'n chose Mercedes-Benz Axor trucks
    Aksaray-based Mercedes-Benz T'rk has completed delivery of 20 MBT Axor 1840 LS Euro 5 units to the Net-Log Logistik group, which runs 36 distribution centres in Turkey and employs ...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • Fincantieri moves to acquire Davie
  • Kirby places $47 million AT/B order at Signal International
  • Stena and Austal settle patent dispute
  • Inmarsat swoops on VSAT specialist Ship Equip
  • Northrop Grumman completes Huntington Ingalls spin off
  • STX OSV books order for PSV 09
  • Otto Marine sells under-construction AHTS duo

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • Portland Airport runway work to start up on April 4
  • Pair of Mitsui companies to merge into one unit
  • Crowley taps Suz Michel as People Development VP
  • Sea-Tac Airport road closures reschuled to begin next week
  • Nasdaq warns TOP Ships of plan to drop company's stock

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • BRS merges freight derivatives trading platform with Cleartrade
    Collaboration will cover over-the-counter trading in FFAs, iron ore, container, steel and fertiliser swaps
  • Genmar staves off bankruptcy with $200m Oaktree loan
    Cash-strapped tanker company gets elbow room to negotiate loan refinancing with banks
  • Private investor rides to Georgiopoulos' rescue again
    Genmar chairman and Oaktree Capital Management have a long-standing connection
  • MR owners add premium as tankers battle ice at Primorsk
    A daily charge of $2,600 is being imposed as 'dozens' of ships struggle with winter conditions
  • Supramax rates tumble as US Gulf grain cargoes dry up
    Fewer grains cargoes for shipment from the US Gulf saw supramax bulk carrier rates to Asia and Europe tumble by as much as 16% in two days, according to shipbrokers surveyed by Lloyd's List
  • Oaktree spearheads $200m General Maritime bailout
    Company confident infusion would roll back immediate cash need of $800m
  • New warning for TOP Ships
    Nasdaq-listed Greek shipping companies could now have a greater incentive to get their share prices back up
  • Over the worst
    At a time when Japan needs sea trade more than ever to bolster its attempts to recover from the recent crisis, its many friends in shipping will want to continue to serve it
  • HSH Nordbank returns to profit in 2010
    Bank reports '48m ($68m) after-tax profit, reversing €743m a year earlier
  • UK Chamber of Shipping to push for better business climate
    New president to ensure business climate is favourable for British shipping
  • DryShips strikes deal with Korea Line receivers
    Three embroiled bulkers now listed as back on spot market
  • Anek tumbles to record $127m loss
    Books huge provision for a lost investment in shares in affiliated company
  • Total drilling plans to boost Barents Sea exploration
  • Seven reveals April drilling IPO to raise up to $350m
  • Investor appetite for drilling rig exposure prompts spin-offs
    With demand for shares still strong, the offshore sector looks likely to see a variety of fresh public offerings
  • Could Japan's lines be outclassing Maersk?
    Maersk has stolen the show with its Triple-E class, but surely Japan's carriers could team up with the nation's yards to order a mega series of new panamax ships
  • Japan factory closures leave car carriers waiting
    Japan is the starting point for most vehicle carriers. But with output badly disrupted, how are shipping lines to ensure they position enough tonnage in the right locations?
  • Fall in sailings dents seasonal cargo surge
  • Box lessors could face heightened US scrutiny
    US Federal Maritime Commission wants box leasing sector to be regulated in view of recent bumper profits
  • Navios plots $185m bond for South American logistics unit
    Aims to raise amount via private placement of senior notes due in 2019
  • TOP Ships receives Nasdaq share price warning
    Management claims company is current with all debt obligations, without having recourse to debt restructuring or raising equity funds since 2008
  • NYK sets aside $22bn for fleet growth
    Japanese carrier unveils investment plan to beef-up fleet between now and 2017.
  • Grand Alliance, Zim and HMM in joint service
    To launch all-water service between Asia and the US east coast in May
  • Brussels antitrust squad raids Deutsche Bahn offices
    Allegations over potential rail freight competition infringements
  • US sets Iran sanctions premium limit
    Thresholds apply to premium with "fair market value of at least $1m or aggregate of at least $5m"
  • NEL Lines' losses double
    After-tax losses grow to '43.4m ($61.6m) for full year 2010 from €20.5m in 2009
  • Japan's marine insurance bill may hit $3bn
    Estimate includes losses to ships, cargo, piers and wharves
  • Lidinsky urges caution over Japan nuclear threat
    Shipping must ensure supply chain is not needlessly affected by overreaction
  • Box rebound boosts HHLA
    Volumes up 19% while operating profits rise 21.8%

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • Frangou returns to bond market
    ANGELIKI Frangou-led Navios Holdings today confirmed plans for a high-yield bond offering by its South American logistics arm
  • Quake reveals US deficiencies
    TERMINAL operators and government agencies are ill-prepared for a major earthquake in the US, according to a terminal official
  • Chamber warns on tonnage tax change
    THE UK'S tonnage tax regime has kept the country's shipping industry afloat, according to the British Chamber of Shipping
  • GenMar prices follow-on
    THE FINANCING flurry at General Maritime continued today with a secondary offering priced to cover next week's Suezmax delivery
  • Shipping loans boost HSH Nordbank
    EARNINGS from ship lending played a pivotal role in the turnaround in HSH Nordbank's results last year, the bank said today
  • Weak VLCC rates expected to persist
    SPOT RATES for VLCCs are likely to experience further downward pressure due to excess supply of tonnage in the Middle East and other factors, analysts said today
  • HHLA earnings jump 20%
    HAMBURG container terminal operator HHLA is lifting its dividend by over one third to €0.55 ($0.78) per share after a 20% increase in pre-tax profits (EBIT) to '193M last year
  • Danaos concludes major restructuring
    BOX SHIP lessor Danaos Corp confirmed today that it has formally completed its comprehensive plan to restructure newbuild finance obligations
  • Libya rebels oil plan falters
    BARRIERS have emerged to the plan by Libyan rebels to begin exporting oil from facilities captured during recent conflict, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Four start China/Long Beach service
    FOUR operators are joining forces to start a new service connecting central China with Long Beach from next week, Fairplay has been told
  • Transatlantic sells ro-ro vessels
    SWEDEN'S Rederi AB Transatlantic has announced that it has sold three ro-ro vessels to the forestry products group Svensk Cellulosa (SCA)
  • DryShips renegotiates KL bulkers
    DRYSHIPS has settled new terms with Korea Line's receivers for charters of three bulkers, the company confirmed today
  • Overcapacity, falling demand hit VLCCs
    RATES on the benchmark VLCC route from Middle East Gulf-Japan have been softening on overcapacity and falling crude demand in Japan
  • Singapore rejects forced form use
    EVEN as Singapore is persuading shipowners to use the Singapore Ship Sale Form for S&P, it says it does not intend to make the form compulsory for transactions in the country
  • North Oz storm intensifies
    A TROPICAL low that has been moving across the Arafura Sea north of Australia all week is now expected to reach cyclone strength over the next two days

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • LA-LB Terminals Reduce Off-Peak Gates
    Eight of the 14 container terminals at the Los Angeles-Long Beach ports, pointing to slow cargo volume since the Chinese...
  • US Claims Victory in WTO Ruling Against Boeing
    The World Trade Organization on Thursday ruled Boeing was the beneficiary of some $2.7 billion in illegal subsidies from the...
  • MSC Raises Trans-Atlantic Rates May 1
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding $240 to $400 per container to its rates from North America to Europe, the carrier's...
  • DHL, Ryder Expand Green Truck Fleets
    Deutsche Post DHL and Ryder System are rolling out electric, hybrid and natural gas trucks, from delivery vans to heavy...
  • Illinois Rail Project Begins $685 Million Phase
    A major rail corridor project in Illinois gets under way this weekend, as crews begin the biggest upgrade of tracks...
  • EU Trust Busters Raid Deutsche Bahn Offices
    European Union trust busters raided the offices of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn in an investigation into allegations it is...
  • Antwerp On Alert on Ships From Japan
    The port of Antwerp, Europe's second largest container hub, said it is taking "heightened precautions" over ships arriving from Japan...
  • Horizon Calls Bankruptcy Report 'Speculation'
    Horizon Lines said it is trying to refinance its debt to avoid an expected default and would not comment on...
  • CN Sheds Some Toronto Track to Commuter Agency
    Canadian National Railway sold a section of track in and around Toronto to the Ontario agency Metrolinx for about $308...
  • Zim, Evergreen, CSCL Launch Asia-Europe Service
    Evergreen, Zim Integrated Shipping Services and China Shipping Container Lines will launch a joint Asia-Europe service at the end of...
  • Kenworth Rolls Out 'Regional' Heavy Truck
    Truck maker Kenworth unveiled a heavy truck this week designed for regional use, taking advantage of a shift from long-haul...
  • HHLA Forecasts 10 Percent Growth
    HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, forecast 10 percent growth in container traffic this year following a 19 percent increase in 2010. ...
  • Daimler Truck Raises 2011 Truck Sales Forecast
    Daimler Trucks North America is raising its sales projections 10 to 15 percent for 2011 as demand for its Freightliner...
  • Conference in Yokohama to Focus on Radiation
    Japanese government officials and shipping industry representatives will meet Friday in a bid to step up their fight against what...
  • Anti-Trust Probe to Cut Kintetsu Profit
    Kintetsu World Express, Japan's second-largest international forwarder, said it will set aside $13.86 million to cover estimated costs related to...
  • Radiant to Buy Distribution by Air
    Radiant Logistics will purchase Distribution by Air under a $12 million transaction that will extend the consolidation among mid-sized U.S.-based...
  • LA-Long Beach Ports Plan Expansion
    Having weathered seven years of environmental challenges and the worst economic downturn in the history of containerization, the ports of...
  • Four Carriers to Start Trans-Pacific Loop
    Four Asian carriers are teaming up in a joint service from North Asia to Long Beach in early April. ...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • Japan under pressure to widen nuclear evacuation zone
  • Zim finally back in profit
  • Fifty-Eighth boxship for Seaspan
  • PIL and Wan Hai back together on new transpac sling
  • China's carriers emerge from the red

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • DryLog and ISC split
    Livanos clan scoops bulker pair as New York-listed company takes control of dry shipowning alliance.
  • Broadband buyout
    Satellite communications powerhouse bets on maritime broadband business with $159m acquisition of VSAT group.
  • Fairmount beats Fairstar
    Arbitration panel rules in favour of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs wing in $72m shipyard dispute with heavy-lift owner.
  • DryShips claims KLC coup
    Nasdaq-listed owner's deal with ailing Korean firm is the best anybody has achieved, chief operating officer claims.
  • Otto Marine sells duo
    Shipbuilding affiliate of Singapore-listed offshore group poised to pocket $43m from sale of anchor-handlers.
  • Navios wing in bond blitz
    It's no spin-off but South American arm of Angeliki Frangou's Navios Holdings is oiling note press for a $185m offering.
  • Nordic suffers loss
    Danish owner reveals $28m full year loss as weaker tanker market continues to hit bottom line.
  • Green sells terminals
    Norwegian reefer owner reaches deal with main shareholder Kristian Eidesvik for five port facilities.
  • Genmar targets $53m
    Analysts raise dilution concerns as ailing tanker owner taps public market for cash under massive restructuring package.
  • Baltic blues hurt U-Sea
    Per Lange-led company says its 2010 figures are below expectations after dry rates failed to spring back in fourth quarter.
  • Diana cape takes a cut
    Simeon Palios-led owner fixes out capesize to Cargill at almost half what BHP Billiton has been paying for the same ship.
  • Austal in payout to Stena
    Australian fast ferry builder to pay substantial compensation to Swedish shipowner over hull design infringement.
  • MOL merges crew companies
    Japanese shipowner creates MOL Ocean Expert to handle its seafarers more efficiently.
  • Support vessel hit by fire
    Firefighters bring blaze under control on Ocean Dragon in Ramsgate, UK.
  • Wan Hai readies issue
    Taiwanese liner company could raise more than $400m for new ships through notes sale.
  • TransAtlantic sells trio
    Christen Sveaas' TransAtlantic offloads three ships to compatriot SCA Transforest.
  • NYK lines up spree
    Japanese shipowner plans to splash another $6bn on vessels to 2017, as it sees profits rising.
  • Topaz cans London IPO
    Fazel Fazelbhoy-led offshore owner blames an increasingly uncertain investment climate as it shelves float.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • FMC urges measured response to Japan crisis
  • Evergreen, CSCL, ZIM start new Asia-Europe service
  • Hyundai joins Grand Alliance, Zim in transpacific
  • U.S., Israel open skies enters force
  • House approves 60-day FAA funding extension
  • UPS adds 4 weekly Hong Kong/Europe flights
  • Truckers feel pump pain as Obama unveils energy policy
  • Weiss Röhlig starts trans-Siberian service
  • House committee has watchful eye on HOS rule
  • New COAC committee includes former Customs commissioners
  • Colombia, Canada near FTA
  • Citi, Syncada enter partnership
  • OWL to hold Incoterms seminar
  • Broker Self-Assessment pilot ends
  • DB Schenker centralizes in Philippines
  • Ports want bigger infrastructure funding share
  • U.S. court upholds California vessel fuel law
  • DP World 2010 profit rebounds from 2009

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • Maersk Line with new type of container carriers
    A. P. Møller-Mærsk is about to take delivery of the first container carrier in a series of 22 so called Wafmax-type. Wafmax is short form for West Africa

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • Bunker prices fall in Fujairah
    In Cape Town, deliveries available for supply up to and including April 14.
  • Bunker costs and economic turmoil hit Greek ferry operator
    Minoan Lines says fuel costs 'negatively affecting operating profitability'.
  • Rotterdam market firms
    Prompt avails a 'bit on the tight side'.
  • Fuel oil inventories almost unchanged for second week
    Arbitrage volumes balanced by 'robust' bunker demand.
  • Flow meters 'shut down' by Weights and Measures Agency
    Tanzania authorities find meters designed for bunkering being used to measure fuel imports.
  • US Defense Logistics Agency awards bunker contract
    Florida-based Port Consolidated Inc engaged to supply 'fuel for ships.'
  • Asian bunker prices on the rise
    Slack demand at key Asian bunkering ports on Thursday, according to traders.
  • Non-executive director leaves Chemoil
    Masanobu Takagi's position will be filled another representative of Itochu Corporation.
  • Omani oil firm posts record profit
    Attributes increase in profit to rapid expansion which includes a JV bunkering firm at the port of Sohar.
  • Rising oil prices boost Andatee's revenues
    Nasdaq-listed marine fuel supplier doubles bunker sales volume in Q4 of 2010.
  • 'Long road ahead' for market-based measures
    Working group reviewing market-based measures to curb shippings' GHG emissions.
  • Ventbunkers: Litasco 'playing games' at Ventspils storage terminal
    Litasco caused losses of $10-14 million, says VBU's chairman of supervisory board.
  • Brightoil in $153 million upstream deal
    The marine fuel supplier agrees to appoint CNPC's subsidiary to work on its Tuzi gas field in China.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
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
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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