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August 4, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Boom seen for US ports catering to Japan
    Longshoremen at ports in Washington state and Vancouver are set to load more timber and lumber onto vessels destined for Japan as the world's third-biggest economy rebuilds from a US$220 billion natural disaster.
  • Anchor Ship may double its fleet
    Anchor Ship Investment Co, Japan's largest ship-fund manager, may more than double its fleet to as many as 50 vessels because of rising imports of coal and iron ore in China and India.
  • Owners pay clients to hire supertankers
    Supertanker owners paid clients for a second day to charter vessels on the industry's benchmark route as vessel supply continued to outpace demand.
  • India probes 'ghost ship' grounding on Mumbai beach

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL transpac, Asia-Europe on-time rates slip, but improve to US east coast
  • US west coast imports increase 3pc with LA-Long Beach up 6pc in first half
  • Advent of super megaships spark fear of coming shortage of European feeders
  • Shanghai's seven-kilometre six-lane Chong-qi Bridge has been completed
  • CAI International container leasing profits rise 92pc in second quarter
  • Twice-listed DP World delays US listing until market mood brightens: CEO
  • Hong Kong retail sales increase 30pc in June to US$4.01 billion
  • CMA CGM increases rates on westbound cargo from India to Europe
  • CEVA gains ISO, OHSAS accreditation in Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary
  • BIFA says new EU Customs Code is delayed beyond June 2013 target date
  • Hong Kong air cargo volume slips in response to slack global economy
  • Association of Asia Pacific Airlines collective cargo falls 6pc in June
  • Malaysia's chief minister wants rates cut to boost Sarawak development
  • Korean Air orders 10 Bombardier Cseries with options on 10 more
  • St Louis and Missouri chambers of commerce blast China air cargo hub critics

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AMET University holds first convocation
  • Shreyas Shipping & Logistics achieves improved top line in Q1
  • India-EU free trade pact talks in advanced stage
  • Japan eliminates duties on 87pc of export items
  • JNPT Chairman outlines his long-term vision
  • KPT setting up marine engineering college under IMU
  • Making Mormugao Port pharma hub could cut huge expenses: GPMA
  • Mundra Port's AMCT handles highest-ever overall & ICD monthly throughput
  • National SC Commission lends ear to relevant issues at Kandla Port
  • Sri Lanka aiming at Asian hub status
  • Nationwide banks' strike likely on Aug. 5

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Schiphol cargo growth continues in first half
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has continued to post healthy cargo growth throughout the first six months of 2011. Overall cargo tonnage handled through the airport stood at 753,073 to...
  • Bangkok Flight Services awarded IATA ISAGO certificate
    Following the successful completion of its corporate and station audit in Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok Flight Services (BFS), a joint venture between Bangkok Airways and Worldwide Fl...
  • Wim Bosman lauches Eco service
    Within the context of sustainable logistics, Dutch logistics group Wim Bosman, based in 's-Heerenberg, aims to support customers in achieving their sustainability goals. This means...
  • Norfolk Southern post all-time net income high in Q2
    Southern Corporation reported record second-quarter net income of USD 557 million, 42% up on the same quarter in 2010. Railway operating revenues rose 18% to USD 2.9 billion, a sec...
  • Hungary's Budapest-Székesfehérvár railway line to be equipped with ETCS
    The Budapest-Kelenföld to Székesfehérvár railway line is part of pan-European railway corridor V and is to be equipped with the ETCS train control system. Nemezeti Infrastrukt'ra...
  • Samskip ratchets up activities and invests in Duisburg
    The international logistics company Samskip with its subsidiary Van Dieren has been committed to the Port of Duisburg for many years. Now duisport is building a new combined transp...
  • MOL: on-time arrival performance results for April-June 2011
    MOL recently updated on-time arrival performance results for April-June 2011 for the major east-west trade lanes for its quarterly report in an effort to upgrade and improve the qu...
  • Mandatory advance booking for Estonia-Russia border crossing
    As of 1 August, all vehicles travelling from Estonia to Russia require a mandatory advance electronic booking of a place in the queue at the border crossing. The new rule applies f...
  • 2010 cargo volumes hit record high
    Airports Council International (ACI World), the global association of airports, this week released its World Airport Traffic Report 2010, presenting data from more than 1,300 airpo...
  • DP World: excellent Q2 2011
    Dubai Ports World has announced that its global portfolio of container terminals continued to build on its excellent start to 2011, with the momentum carrying over into the second ...
  • Newly listed TNT Express reports lower operating income
    Recently listed Amsterdam-based TNT Express has reported strong performance in the EMEA region. The company's earnings in Brazil are on track to meet the 2012 half-year target desp...
  • Toll Group acquires German ocean forwarder Andree & Wilkerling
    Australian transport and logistics giant Toll Group has added to its global forwarding business with the purchase in Germany of ocean forwarder Andree & Wilkerling (AWG). The b...
  • BBA Aviation appoints David Best as president of Asia Pacific
    BBA Aviation, the leading aviation support and aftermarket services provider, has announced the appointment of David Best as president, Asia Pacific. In his new role, he will be re...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Converteam to supply IPS for Mobile Landing Platform ships
  • Prospector Offshore orders two more jack-ups at Shanghai Waigaoqiao
  • Carnival agrees construction of three new cruise ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Port of Seattle income up during second quarter
  • Evergreen teaming with Mitsui for new Asia/Southeast Africa service
  • Crowley logistics group earns top 3PL honor
  • Trade between NAFTA partners rises during month of May
  • Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach present clean air award to Evergreen

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Middle East-Asia VLCC earnings plummet to fresh lows
    Brokers question whether owners can survive as the sheer volume of ships overshadows growing cargo demand
  • Transpacific freight rates dive as lines chase cargo
    Freight rates on the transpacific trade lane nosedived this week
  • Platou forecasts boxship market will improve in 2012
    Charter rates at present still under pressure as multiple owners make offers for business
  • CMA CGM transforms Marseilles' skyline
    Jacques Saadé has trumped industry peers with the view from his office eyrie
  • US Bill could bar class from blacklisted countries
    Surprise move could see classification societies being banned from working in the US
  • Cost of emissions tax will be passed on to customers, says shipper groups
    ESC's Nicolette van der Jagt says incentives and rewards scheme would be more effective
  • German owners edge closer to use of onboard armed guards
    Security experts say step is two to three months away, but cautious shipowners would prefer federal forces onboard
  • Disillusion grows over anti-piracy measures
    Four percent of owners admit to paying ransoms
  • Life is too complicated for the God Complex
    Decisions should be made and strategies built the way that life itself has evolved, through a process of trial and error
  • Credit Agricole guns for Seaarland companies
    Revelations emerge of ship arrests and unpaid crew as Marco Polo gets eight-day window to continue as a going concern
  • A miner's view of quality shipping
    We should applaud influential mining companies that are building a solid presence in shipowning for all the best reasons
  • Sovcomflot boss joins alarm over crude tankers
    Russian owner is well placed to weather the storm, but others may not be so fortunate
  • Diamond S purchase signals market confidence
    Investors express backing for the investment decision and its timing
  • Narrow escape from US debt default will not stop rot
    Trade and shipping capacity will still be hit, despite deal by US Congressional leaders to raise the debt ceiling
  • Europe's grip on cruiseships
    Aida Cruises has ordered two cruiseships in Japan, but European yards possess so much fit-out expertise that any migration of shipbuilding eastwards is likely to be drawn-out
  • IRISL leads second EU sanctions challenge and denies Iran nuclear link
    Group of 36 'affiliates' of Iranian line attempt to lift assets freeze and restrictive measures
  • Stella Marine and Albis Shipping in joint commercial management deal
    Blue Sea Tankers will focus on product tankers in handysize and medium-range
  • Diana Containerships draws close to acquiring sixth vessel
    Executives say more boxships seen for sale but no notable softening of prices
  • Dover welcomes fresh guidelines on sale of UK trust ports
    Department for Transport declares four "essential criteria" covering local participation, fair competition, fair price and future investment
  • Dry bulk value writedowns hit TOP Ships
    Below breakeven rates and gloomy market outlook prodded owner to sell ships
  • Aida orders cruiseships from Japan
    Germany's shipbuilding flagship Meyer Werft loses out as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries wins its first order from German operator
  • Pacific Basin profits plummet on lacklustre market and ro-ro loss
    Operator says handysize daily net of $13,660 compares favourably with $10,530 spot rates
  • The proper course
    Ship masters are the best judges of whether they need and can benefit from using a deepsea pilot, and companies should leave the decision in their hands
  • Costa Crociere puts in another order at Fincantieri's Venice yard
    Vessel will be cruise operator's largest and is intended to replace existing older vessels
  • Containerport operators face shake-up in rankings
    Drewry forecasts Asian companies and Turkey's Yildirim to break into top 20
  • Waigaoqiao back-ends contract to win jack-up entry
    Chinese yard accepts nominal 1% deposit to gain a foothold in high end of market
  • Ship runs aground for second time
    Karin Schepers refloated after going aground in Cornwall
  • SembCorp Marine bullish despite lower second-quarter profit
    Profits down 15% to $125m due to revenue recognition

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • IRISL lawyer predicts a 'speedy' EU trial
    A LONDON lawyer representing IRISL told Fairplay today that the company expects a "speedy" decision in its favour in its court challenge to EU sanctions
  • Don't pass the buck on ship emissions
    THE GLOBAL Shippers Forum urged the maritime sector today to pick up the dinner check when it comes to cutting emissions
  • Why bank lost faith in tankers
    SHIPPING analyst Doug Mavrinac told Fairplay today the IEA's release of crude from strategic reserves was a key factor in an investment bank's decision to revoke 'buy' guidance on shares of OSG and Frontline
  • UK's biggest cocaine haul found at port
    BRITAIN'S biggest cocaine haul has been seized at Southampton's docks, the UK Border Agency revealed today
  • Sell-offs sink TOP
    EVANGELOS Pistiolis-led Top Ships said today it lost $103.5M in 2Q11, mainly because of impairment charges on three bulkers
  • HPH Trust posts profits
    HPH TRUST today posted after-tax profits of a HK$1Bn ($128.3M) for the period from 25 February to 30 June, with HK$653.7M in profits attributable to unit holders
  • Pacific Basin's profits drop
    HONG KONG drybulk and ro-ro carrier Pacific Basin today blamed tough market conditions for a steep drop in net profits in first half
  • US court grants shield
    MARCO Polo Seatrade has been granted interim relief by a New York bankruptcy court, allowing the company to operate while it reorganises
  • Suitors seen for German turbine terminal
    BREMEN'S port management group Bremenports today predicted "solid competition" among private investors for a €200M ($286.1M) wind turbine terminal planned for Bremerhaven
  • Diana Containerships reduces net losses
    DIANA Shipping's box unit today announced that its net losses were reduced year on year in the second quarter
  • Noble signs LNG deal
    HONG KONG's Noble has signed an deal in which the group would buy 1M tonnes of LNG per year from the Gulf LNG project in Papua New Guinea, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Rio Tinto offers higher Capesize rates
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that Australian miner Rio Tinto has been offering higher Capesize rates for the Western Australia/Qingdao route to boost FFA rates for the segment
  • Court grants ONE relief
    OMEGA Navigation Enterprises has announced that a US court has given it a lifeline by granting "all of the additional relief" requested by the company
  • Oz port waits climb
    WAITS AT Newcastle's coal ports are nearing year-high levels today because of wet-weather backlogs
  • China's coal imports wane
    BUYERS of coal in China are turning away from international suppliers in favour of cheaper domestic supplies, IHS McCloskey reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Trucker Estes Express to Raise Rates 6.9 Percent
    Estes Express Lines will raise less-than-truckload rates an average 6.9 percent effective Aug. 8, matching rate hikes by many of...
  • CMA CGM's Low Liquidity Troubles Bond Investors
    CMA CGM high-yield bonds dropped sharply in Europewan trading on Wednesday after it reported a lower-than-expected liquidity figure, and reports...
  • LaHood Blasts Congress for FAA Impasse
    U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood blasted the U.S. Congress for taking a summer recess before failing to resolve an impasse...
  • CN Spends $165 Million to Expand Yard Near Chicago
    Canadian National Railway will spend $165 million to expand a freight yard in Gary, Ind., that it uses to build...
  • US Container Imports Rise 4 Percent
    Growth in U.S. containerized imports slowed to 4 percent in the second quarter after rising 9 percent in the first...
  • MIQ Logistics Buys British-Based TLC
    MIQ Logistics acquired British third-party logistics provider The Logistics Corporation to expand its operations in the U.K. and Europe. ...
  • Freight Shipments Down 3.7 Percent in July
    Freight shipments declined 3.7 percent in July from the previous month, a sign the sluggish economy is slipping, Cass Information...
  • US Factory Orders Dipped 0.8 Percent in June
    Orders to U.S. factories fell 0.8 percent in June, according to the Commerce Department, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing, which...
  • Yang Ming, OOCL to Combine China-India Service
    Yang Ming and OOCL plan to merge their two China-India-Pakistan services (CPX and CIS 2) into a single loop called...
  • Entrants Challenge Old Guard Terminal Operators
    Several financially strong companies, mainly in Asia, are poised to break into the global container terminal market, challenging the established...
  • Seaspan Takes Delivery of 63rd Ship
    Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan took delivery of its 63rd vessel, a 4,500 twenty-foot-equivalent unit ship chartered to "K" Line. ...
  • Diana Containerships Loss Narrows, Revenue Triples
    Vessel owner-charterer Diana Containerships said its second-quarter loss narrowed to $600,000 from $1.7 million a year ago, as time-charter revenue...
  • Bremen-Bremerhaven Container, Auto Traffic Soars
    The German twin ports of Bremen-Bremerhaven boosted first half container traffic by 25 percent from a year ago, outpacing growth...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hit 20-Month Low
    The average spot rate for shipping a container from China to the U.S. West Coast fell 6.8 percent to its...
  • JAL Posts $162.8 million Net Profit
    Japan Airlines posted a net profit of $162.8 million on a consolidated basis in its fiscal first quarter ending June...
  • India Shippers Blast Congestion Surcharges
    The Western India Shippers Association says shipping lines and the Indian government share responsibility for the congestion and delays blighting...
  • Zim Sets Asia-Europe Peak Season Surcharge
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services imposed a peak season surcharge on westbound cargo moving from Asia and the Indian subcontinent to...
  • Arkansas Best Swings to $5.3 Million Profit
    Arkansas Best, parent of ABF Freight System, returned to the black for the first time in nearly three years with...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Terminal investment bounces back, but is it enough?
  • Liners paying the price of 12% y-o-y Far East - Europe capacity explosion
  • 'Ugly' contest shifts to the eurozone
  • BGF feeder in grounding mystery
  • Hutchison appointed operator of Port Botany ILC

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Eagle on point
    Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner says it still has access to the cash it needs to ride out the downturn despite second-quarter loss.
  • Bank battles Marco motion
    Credit Agricole calls US bankruptcies of Antonio Zacchello-led shipping trio a "sham" during attack on use of cash.
  • Arctic sea ice on the move
    Scientists are endorsing the likelihood that the Northern Route will be traversed without icebreaker assistance.
  • MOL in short sea splash
    Tokyo-based shipping syndicate forges partnership with Hoegh Autoliners in 13-vessel venture.
  • German boxship 'grounds'
    Coastguard says HS Schiffahrts vessel struck Cornish beach in the early hours of Wednesday.
  • Benin joins war risks list
    Hijackings lead to a widening of area where shipowners have to pay additional insurance premium.
  • DCIX poised to pounce
    Simeon Palios talks S&P as Diana Containerships zeros in on $150m credit facility and another acquisition.
  • Fund plans bulker blitz
    Anchor Ship Investment looking to double its overall fleet to 50 vessels, president says.
  • Kiss of life for Maui
    A rescue effort is being mounted to resuscitate the Maui gas field off New Zealand.
  • Sales scar Top Ships
    Hits on bulker trio shove Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner deep into the red in Q2 as CEO turns banker.
  • Barclays bleak on dry
    Owners looking for an uptick in dry-cargo rates in 2011 will be disappointed, suggests Barclays Capital.
  • German pair in tanker pact
    Stella Marine and Albis Shipping get together in products tanker commercial management venture.
  • Pac Basin's 1H profit woe
    Klaus Nyborg-led bulker owner reports sharply reduced bottom line.
  • Tanker titans downed
    Frontline and OSG stripped of buy tags at Jefferies after one-two from IEA and global economy.
  • Carnival pens $2bn order
    Micky Arison-led cruiseship owner books three newbuildings in Italy and Japan.
  • Noble first for Papua LNG
    Noble Clean Energy has signed a Heads of Agreement with InterOil and Pacific LNG for the supply of liquid gas from a new facility in the Gulf of Papua.
  • Qatar Nav nets port deal
    Unit seals $500m contract with Qatar Petroleum to operate harbour vessels in port Mesaieed.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Scaled back economic forecasts
  • Mixed 2nd quarter results
    Arkansas Best in the blackArkansas Best Corp. said Tuesday it had second quarter net profit of $5.3 million, compared to a net loss in the same 2010 period. Tropical reports 2nd quarter operating lossTropical Shipping recorded a $300,000 operating ...
  • August Feature
  • Tropical reports 2nd quarter operating loss
    Tropical Shipping recorded a $300,000 operating loss in the second quarter compared to a $4.2 million operating profit in the same 2010 period. Revenue for the quarter ending June 30 fell to $79.9 from $86 million in the second quarter of 2010. "C...
  • OOCL, Yang Ming rationalize China/India loops
    Liner carriers OOCL and Yang Ming have merged two jointly operated China/India loops into one, according to a report this week fromAlphalinerand confirmed by American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The two lines have folded their joint CIS service...
  • Nhava Sheva snarls North America/India service
    Hapag-Lloyd said Wednesday a vessel on its Indamex service was unable to complete its unloading and loading operations on Monday at the government-run terminal in Nhava Sheva, India's biggest container port, due to the replacement of rail mounted c...
  • Crowley service to call Tampa
    Tampa Port Authority said last week a Crowley Liner Services vessel will begin calling the port. It said theCrowley Americaswill offer service to Rio Haina in the Dominican Republic, Port au Prince in Haiti, Manzanillo in Panama, Puerto Limon in Co...
  • New alliance takes aim at CSA system
    Sanderson Tom Sanderson, chief executive officer of logistics provider Transplace, has been named chairman of the Alliance for Safe, Efficient and Competitive Truck Transportation. The nonprofit corporation, composed of carriers, shippers, brokers ...
  • Arkansas Best in the black
    Arkansas Best Corp. said Tuesday it had second quarter net profit of $5.3 million, compared to a net loss in the same 2010 period. Revenue was $498.6 million for the quarter compared to $411.3 million in 2010's second quarter. The company said it...
  • OmniTRAX buys California short-line railroad
    OmniTRAX said Tuesday it had purchased the Stockton Terminal & Eastern Railroad. The 25-mile ST&E is located in California's Central Valley and is linked to the Port of Stockton via the Union Pacific and BNSF railroads. It is located near Intersta...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • IFO prices down in Fujairah
    In Durban, deliveries available for supply between August 5-13.
  • Bunkers International offering LSFO in Colombia
    Product available in Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg markets soft
    In Piraeus, it was quiet early in the day but the market picked up later as prices started to fall.
  • Coastal shipping '40%' cheaper than rail
    Domestic feeder service benefit from focus on hubs.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A.
  • Shipping firm gains interim bankruptcy protection
    Dutch company believes Chapter 11 filing will help 'restore the company to long-term financial health'.
  • Opposition to bunker levy grows
    'The depth of anti-bunker levy feeling' from shippers' organisations 'too strong to ignore.'
  • Bulgarian competition watchdog to investigate Lukoil
    Commission on Protection of Competition to decide if energy sector is operating as a free market.
  • High viscosity cargoes heading to Singapore
    Arbitrage volumes to remain low for third month in a row.
  • STX Europe unveils LNG fuelled cruise ship concept
    Ship design meets target to reduce GHG emissions by 50%.
  • Mid-week bunker prices continue to soften
    Avails of bunker fuel generally sufficient in Asian ports.
  • 'Oil-water' emulsion system lowers fuel consumption by 15%
    Study reports greater energy output with water emulsion than with straight fuel oil.
  • Tanker firm continues losses after 'sharp' rise in bunker prices
    Spot TCE rates for suezmaxes, aframaxes and panamaxes lower by 62%, 47% and 28% respectively, says OSG.
  • WFS closes Q2 with record performance
    Company 'excited about prospects for further expansion,' says chief.
  • Bunker prices mixed as crude falls for third straight day
    Demand strong on the West Coast, while the East experiences a quiet day of trading.

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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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