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October 4, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US-listed shipping firms in danger of going under
    At least four US-listed shipping companies are likely to face restructuring or declare bankruptcy over the next 12 months as the long downturn in the freight market forces further consolidation, an industry executive told Reuters.
  • Container shipping rates dive in Q3
    The world's container shipping market may remain bleak for the rest of the year, after seeing shipping rates halved in the third quarter as Western buyers tighten their purse strings amid growing fears of a global recession, a specialist said yesterday.
  • Shipping emissions targeted by environmental groups
    Ships emit more carbon dioxide and should be taxed to help poorer nations adapt to climate change, environmental groups said.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin, Cosco cut two transpacific routes for the rest of the year
  • NOL accelerates promotion of Lieutenant General Ng Yat Chung as CEO
  • Evergreen joins MOL, NYK and 'K' Line's joint Asia-Oceania loop
  • Yang Ming puts 6,600-TEU vessel on Taiwan-US east coast service via Suez
  • Hit by bad times, MOL lowers first half outlook to a loss of US$221 million
  • Piracy, political unrest threaten Mideast ports, says Salalah port manager
  • Agri containerisation: Bulk-to-box transloading starts in Charleston
  • Nigerian ports up 19.3pc to record 64,188 TEU in July, dredging credited
  • Maersk tests scrubber onboard, hopes cut use of costly low sulphur fuel
  • America's NAFTA trade value increases 18.1pc in July to US$72.4 billion
  • Qantas workers threaten more go-slows and strikes from October 7
  • EU emissions trading usurps UN authority, airline lawyer tells Euro court
  • IATA expects airline profits to fall 19pc to US$4.9 billion in 2012
  • Shenzhen working on plan for logistics 'aero area' centred on the airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cheng Lie adds Korea, China, Thailand to service
  • DAMCO thanks customers in South India for support
  • Hutchisons Felixstowe continues to be UKs biggest port
  • ICES 1.5 (Customs EDI) commences at ICD-Loni for imports
  • ICS stresses importance of treaty ratification
  • MAERSK's LINE fuel switch in Singapore lowers sulphur emissions
  • MOL to raise capacity of Japan-Korea-Thailand CBE service this month
  • Ship operating costs increase again, but insurance costs plummet
  • Shipping companies seek the PE alternative to financing
  • Transpacific rates fall as demand dries up, capacity remains high
  • Wan Hai, Interasia launch revised Japan-Singapore NS3 service
  • MbPT conducts Hindi quiz contest, tree plantation drive
  • Port of Antwerp building largest lock in the world
  • Core sector growth slowest in 11 months
  • Ajit Shah honoured with SME Excellence Award

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2011
  • Aerologic to cooperate with TFC Käufer
    Aerologic, a joint company of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, will cooperate with the TFC Käufer flight schools in training young pilots as of next month. In doing so, the German ...
  • USD 31 million to improve rail services in Washington State
    The US Department of Transportation is investing 31.1 million in the State of Washington to improve intercity passenger and freight rail services on the Cascades line. A highlight ...
  • Second mark V ro-ro vessel delivered to Wallenius Wilhelmsen
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has taken delivery of MV Parsifal, its second mark V ro-ro vessel. The Parsifal is a sister vessel to MV Tonsberg, delivered to Wallenius Wilhelmsen ...
  • Universal Africa Lines with new vessels and routes
    Starting in early October Universal Africa Lines will sail from west Africa to south and east Africa using the UAL Cyprus. The following ports will be served: port Harcourt (Onne),...
  • Devereux Transport invests in Volvo trucks in UK
    Family-owned freight forwarder Devereux Transport of Billingham (UK) has put six new Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units into service. All trucks were supplied by the Stockton-on-Tees Deale...
  • MAN plant in Brazil hits 500,000 vehicles mark
    MAN Latin America has produced its 500,000th vehicle at its Resende plant, which has been in operation for almost 15 years. MAN plans to increase its sales in Brazil over the next ...
  • Transport sector to go on strike in Italy
    The TransportoUnito union has called on drivers to take industrial action as of today, Monday, until Saturday. The reason for this is the discontent over the legal framework condit...
  • Union Pacific Railroad invests in track improvements
    Union Pacific Railroad will continue improving the transportation infrastructure in Iowa by investing nearly USD 10.5 million in the rail line that runs from Des Moines to Iowa Fal...
  • Kuehne + Nagel appoints William Rooney seafreight transpacific VP
    Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world's leading logistics companies, has named William F. Rooney vice president of seafreight transpacific. In line with Kuehne + Nagel's transpacific Go...
  • Upgraded shipping service to boost African trade
    The addition of Beira and an eastbound Toamasina call on Safmarine's weekly shipping service between southern Africa and Asia, the Safari 3 service, will help boost trade between t...
  • DSM Dyneema finalises acquisition of IP rights
    DSM Dyneema, a global company active in health, nutrition and materials, has finalised the outright purchase of IP rights related to the manufacture of light weight air cargo palle...
  • Gefco boosts sales in first six months of 2011
    In the first six months of 2011, the French transport and logistics group Gefco improved sales on the prior year's same period by 17.5% to approximately EUR 2 billion. The operatin...
  • Imperial Group acquires Lehnkering
    Imperial Holdings has taken over of German Lehnkering Holding. The acquisition is subject to merger clearance by the European Commission. The South African logistics corporate Impe...
  • Norbert Dentressangle expands in South America
    French transport and logistics services provider Norbert Dentressangle has opened offices in Chile and Brazil as part the continued development of its freight forwarding business. ...
  • Turkish Cargo launches Sharjah route today
    Fresh off the back of launching new destinations in Saudi Arabia (see ITJ Daily 20 September), Turkish Cargo is now adding new destination in UAE. The company already operates frei...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2011
  • Hercules Offshore liftboat capsizes after being hit by waterspouts
  • Richard McCreary joins BAE Systems Ship Repair
  • Maersk Line, Limited names ice-classed U.S.-flag tanker
  • MEBA pickets Liberty Maritime as AMO mans bulkers
  • Keppel FELS books $199 million contract for refurbished and upgraded jack-up rig
  • Rolls-Royce wins first Environship order
  • Ultrapetrol reports new contracts

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2011
  • Panama Canal sets new tonnage mark during 2011
  • Top ships selling M/V CYCLADES
  • Chuck Jones art on display at Portland International Airport
  • Crowley Maritime adding 400 new high-cube containers
  • Coast Guard sets contract for Ediz Hook erosion project

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2011
  • Asian storms drive VLGC rate to fresh highs
    Cargo discharge delays cut the number of available ships, driving up freight rates
  • Shell fire set to hit tanker market if shutdowns continue
    Oil and products taken off the market after Singapore refinery is closed
  • Grimaldi offers way out of Tunisian stalemate
    Fear of competition thought to be behind the problems the Italian company has encountered since it launched a new service to Tunis in July
  • P&O Ferries chief tells inquiry of 'total lack of trust' with Dover
    Helen Deeble tells of dispute over tariff that raised cash for second ferry terminal that is still not built
  • What's next for China Shipping 'plc'?
    The world's dominant shipping market is evolving, but don't look for an easy ride
  • Weighing a China slowdown
    The world's second largest economy may be undergoing a manufacturing contraction. Is it temporary?
  • TBS International gets delisting notice
    Joins growing queue as share prices refuse to rise
  • Nor Lines orders two gas-powered vessels
    Ro-ro operator opts for pure gas engines over dual fuel system
  • Economic balance to be restored
    It will take at least two years for equilibrium to return. There are signs suggesting shipping may be able to handle the transition period well
  • Panama must come clean on the Danny FII tragedy
    Panama should take its responsibilities seriously and come clean on the Danny FII tragedy
  • Age of the iPad pilots arrives
    Trials of enhanced portable pilot unit are completed in Dublin Port by Safeport/EGNOS
  • EEDI is based on 'lousy' maths and should be scrapped
    Findings come ahead of IMO talks on applying index to ro-ro and passenger vessels
  • Call for co-ordination as marine LNG fuel projects increase
    Too many projects addressing obstacles of LNG as bunker fuel could lead to confusion
  • Denmark's ballast water convention ratification reports 'wrong'
    Bill has been passed but some small legal issues still need to be resolved
  • First seismic vessel transits northern sea route
    Route saved eight days on Panama transit and 13 on Suez
  • Safmarine to be merged into Maersk Line
    Up to 240 jobs to go with closure of Antwerp office
  • Eurotunnel buys back $132m of bonds at 11% discount
    Move will reduce total debt of $4.8bn
  • Politicians unmoved by piracy plague despite 'nightmare' risks
    Maritime leaders lament continuing paucity of resources deployed to fight off hijackers
  • Seafarer morale sinking, claims ITF
    More attention must be given to meeting needs of profession beset by host of negatives
  • Weak market hits logistics giants
    Full-year earnings estimates cut at Panalpina and Kuehne+Nagel
  • Supramax values drop to handysize level
    Smaller tonnage is selling for the same price as larger bulkers in secondhand market
  • Cypriot leader targets growth for flag despite Turkish ports ban
    Third-largest European registry complains it has been held back by 'hostile' Turkey
  • SAMI hits back at conflict of interest claim
    Trade body says it is 'completely removed' from vetting process of armed guards
  • Theochari sees industry vulnerable as banks weaken and new money holds back
    We've never seen anything as atomic as this, Norton Rose transport head warns
  • Small victories
    The UK government's latest U-turn on tonnage tax is an entirely logical and welcome concession based on sound argument and reasoned debate
  • Bureau Veritas urges stronger links between class and insurance
    Insurers could benefit greatly from reservoir of knowledge, says BV chief Bernard Anne
  • Eagle Bulk lays groundwork for reverse stock split
    Pact with lenders includes possible sale of ships as executive incentive package also proposed
  • Falling scrap prices hit cash buyers in India
    Re-sale prices drop
  • Rongsheng nabs shuttle tanker order and tows the party line
    Two vessels for Shanghai Northsea Shipping will support CNOOC offshore projects

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2011
  • Panama Canal sets record
    THE ACP is doubling the Panama Canal's capacity by 2014 with a huge expansion - but it won't need to wait until then for a new throughput record
  • NASDAQ warns TBS on listing
    NASDAQ has sent a warning on a potential delisting to shipowner TBS International, the company confirmed today
  • ESA: Italian flag could be targeted
    A SHIP management leader warned today Italy's flag could be a target if Rome makes further austerity steps to cut its vulnerability to international markets
  • Top sell-off continues
    DEBT-LADEN Top Ships has sold yet another bulker for a huge book loss as it seeks to raise cash to cover its loan obligations
  • Wadan suspect dies after Moscow attack
    A SHIPPING figure charged with embezzlement in the Russian takeover of Wadan Yards has reportedly died in hospital after being shot. Wadan suspect dies after Moscow attack
  • 'K' Line sees far worse losses
    'K' LINE said today it expects losses to be 15 times worse than earlier predicted for the financial year ending 31 March 2012
  • Golar LNG shares hailed
    FIRST Securities, the Oslo investment bank, has opened its coverage of Golar LNG with a 'buy' recommendation
  • FESCO lifts liner revenues
    FESCO said its net income was $38M in the six months to 30 June, from $31M in losses a year ago
  • Stainless-steel S&Ps firm
    TANKER broker EA Gibson said today secondhand prices for stainless-steel chemical tankers are firming on short supply
  • Appeal court frees Ashika boss
    A FORMER New Zealand shipping leader jailed over Tonga's Princess Ashika ferry disaster has returned home after succeeding in getting his sentence reduced
  • Early NOL switch sparks box reactions
    MARKET watchers were reacting today to Ng Yat Chung's weekend succession of Ron Widdows as CEO of NOL
  • Spill owners to plead guilty
    THE OWNERS of the general cargo ship Pacific Adventurer has agreed to plead guilty to discharging oil in Queensland's coastal waters, the state's government said
  • UK tonnage tax hailed
    THE UK Chamber of Shipping has welcomed the British government's decision to keep its tonnage tax regime
  • Chinese prices seen boosting coal imports
    BULKER exports to China are expected to resume in earnest after this week's Golden Week holidays, following last week's surge in domestic steam coal prices
  • Shell refinery fire sparks force majeure
    SHELL Singapore chairman Lee Tzu Yang said force majeure is continuing today for some customers, after a serious fire at its Pulau Bukom refinery last week

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2011
  • Obama Sends Trade Pacts to Congress for Approval
    President Obama sent Congress long-pending free trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia and Panama on Monday afternoon. The...
  • Panama Canal Sets 2011 Tonnage Record
    Cargo shipped through the Panama Canal increased by 7.1 percent in the fiscal year 2011 ended Sept. 30, to set...
  • South Carolina Blocks Savannah Dredging Permit
    South Carolina environmental regulators on Friday blocked a permit sought by the Army Corps of Engineers to deepen the Savannah...
  • Manufacturing Index Climbed in September
    The Institute of Supply Management's closely watched manufacturing index defied downbeat expectations on Monday by growing one percentage point in...
  • Shippers Step Up Campaign for Heavier Trucks
    A coalition of about 200 shippers backing the use of heavier trucks launched a video campaign to build support for...
  • Kerry Logistics To Open Singapore Hub Late 2012
    The opening of Kerry Logistics' regional hub in Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2012 will position the company for growing...
  • Southeast Chinese Port Traffic Up 8.3 Percent
    Throughput at ports in the southeast Chinese province of Fujian from January to August rose 8.3 percent year-over-year to 6.1...
  • Safmarine Merger Into Maersk Cuts 240 Jobs
    Container line Safmarine said Monday it will merge its operations into larger sister carrier Maersk Line, a move that cut...
  • Cargolux Settles Boeing Freighter Dispute
    Cargolux is expected to take delivery this month of its first 747-8 freighter after settling a contract dispute with Boeing...
  • South Korea Projects Export Slowdown
    Weak demand for exports from Europe and the U.S. will slow South Korea's trade growth in the fourth quarter as...
  • Laboring Globally, Acting Locally
    When the International Longshore and Warehouse Union violently protested the hiring of non-ILWU workers at a Pacific Northwest grain elevator,...
  • Congested Indian Port Appeals For Aid
    India's Port of Chennai appealed to container terminal operators, shipping lines and shippers to help ease congestion at the congested...
  • St. Lawrence Seaway Strike Averted
    A tentative agreement between nearly 500 Canadian Auto Workers and Canada's St. Lawrence Seaway Management was reached early Monday morning,...
  • Global Air Cargo Slowdown Accelerates
    The downturn in the global air cargo market accelerated sharply in August with traffic shrinking 3.8 percent from a year...
  • Galborg, MACS Share Durban Berth
    Galborg Line, which operates a regularly scheduled multipurpose liner service from the U.S. Gulf to southern Africa, shares a dedicated...
  • River of Dreams
    The Yangtze River is the world's third-longest river after the Amazon and Nile, stretching 3,914 miles from the Tibetan Plateau...
  • A Hazardous Disconnect
    Ten years after the September 11 terror attacks, the United States has a spectacularly inexcusable problem regulating motor carriers that...
  • Schneider Dedicated to Sharing
    Shippers looking to lock down capacity are turning not just to carriers, but to each other, and logistics providers are...
  • FedEx Freight Priced for Profit
    The FedEx trucking division, and the largest U.S. less-than-truckload carrier, reported a $42 million operating profit in the fiscal quarter...
  • FedEx Ground Delivers Profits
    Express air shipments may provide heavy lift for FedEx when it comes to revenue, but ground freight is delivering the...
  • What's Propping Up Rail Lumber?
    At a time when the U.S. housing market is in its worst condition since home ownership began to boom after...
  • Beef on Export Menu
    The record drought in the Southwest this year caused $5.2 billion in agricultural losses in Texas, the Texas AgriLife Extension...
  • US Box Loss Is Canada's Gain
    A U.S.-Canada cross-border dispute simmering since last spring may be on the verge of boiling over. Six West...
  • Gulf Ports Building for Future
    With container and general cargo volume steady and rising across the Gulf of Mexico, ports are spending much of their...
  • Lone Star Rebound
    The Texas industrial real estate market is booming as shifting global trade patterns and demographic trends make Dallas, Fort Worth...
  • Crossing the Border
    When industrial equipment giant Caterpillar announced plans in June to expand into an 850,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Victoria, Texas, the...
  • Hardly a Winged Victory
    The arrival late last month of a China Cargo Airlines freighter at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport was supposed to launch...
  • Cargo Security 2.0
    A large container ship is slowly transiting the Kill van Kull channel on its way to a berth at Port...
  • ILA, ILWU Not Going Away
    With the International Longshoremen's Association contract expiration a year away, some shippers already are starting to explore contingency plans. Possible...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2011
  • Certain Safmarine functions to be integrated into Maersk
  • K Line downgrades its fiscal prospects
  • Carriers' losses in Asia-Europe greater than expected

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2011
  • Liberty opts for AMO
    Philip Shapiro-led bulker and PCTC operator clips ties with Marine Engineers Beneficial Association as labour dispute escalates.
  • ULTR mum on Vale link
    Brazilian mining giant rumoured to be patron behind Nasdaq-listed owner's freshly minted sale and transport contracts.
  • TBS on notice
    Stock split may be on the horizon for US-listed owner as it races to cure Nasdaq deficiency.
  • LD locks up Diana panamax
    Commodities giant pens two-year time charter pact with Simeon Palios-led bulker owner.
  • Platou pins turnaround
    Erik Andersen fingers 2013 as the year the VLCC market will brighten.
  • Fincantieri occupied
    Workers at Sestri Ponente in Genoa start protest over possible jobs losses.
  • Oceanteam becomes one
    Norwegian offshore operator and two subsidiaries to form one unit.
  • Pirates back in business
    UCAA, Good Faith and Rickmers vessels attacked as pirates spread their efforts far and wide following end to monsoon.
  • Neste goes arctic
    Two Finnish tankers have successfully made it through the North-east Passage from Russia to Asia.
  • Courage in scrapping move
    Asian shipowner nets $5m by putting another old lag out to grass.
  • Crew beaten in raid
    Robbers spend 40 minutes on board Danish multipurpose Thor Light off Guinea.
  • Tanjung orders PSV pair
    Kuala Lumpur-listed offshore owner orders two platform supply vessels for $62m.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2011
  • Joining forces
  • October Cover story
  • Maersk integrates Safmarine management
    Maersk Line will integrate the internal support and management functions of its subsidiary line Safmarine, including closing Safmarine's Antwerp headquarters and other offices Shanghai, Dubai, Cape Town, and Mumbai. "Safmarine currently operates a...
  • Liberty Maritime switches unions
    Liberty Maritime Corp. of Lake Success, N.Y. on Monday said it has entered into a new collective bargaining agreement with the American Maritime Officers (AMO) union. Under the agreement, AMO will provide U.S. citizen licensed deck officers and en...
  • U.S. flag interests push cargo preference enforcement
    In advance of a hearing Monday by the Maritime Administration, USA Maritime, a trade association for the U.S.-flag shipping industry, issued a statement calling for strong support of cargo preference laws reserving government subsidized and guarant...
  • Maersk adds East Africa calls on Asia loop
    Maersk Line is adding two calls to a service connecting its Southeast Asia hub of Tanjung Pelepas with southeastern Africa. The line's Safari 2 service, which it jointly runs with subsidiary line Safmarine, will add a call at Beira and a second cal...
  • MSC raises U.S. export rates to Asia
    The liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Friday it will raise U.S. export rates to the Far East beginning Nov. 1. The increases are $100 per 20-foot and $200 per 40-foot dry container, port-to-port, and $150 per 20-foot and $250 per 40-foo...
  • India worries over SCI's finances
    India's shipping ministry is concerned the country's state-owned shipping line is treading on dangerous financial territory, according to an internal ministry document obtained by theEconomic Timesof India. According to the document, the Shipping ...
  • MOL Logistics pays $1.84 million for fee fixing
    Japanese freight forwarder MOL Logistics (Japan) Co. Ltd. on Friday agreed to plead guilty and pay a $1.84 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix certain fees in connection with the provision of forwarding services for air cargo...
  • U.S. agencies join import safety targeting center
    The Environmental Protection Agency and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration have joined the Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center operated by U.S. Customs to coordinate inter-agency inspection decisions related to import s...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2011
  • Market jittery as crude pushes bunker prices lower
    Both buyers and suppliers playing a waiting game on Monday after crude futures fall to one-year low.
  • Bunker levy could help developing countries, says ICS
    Developed nations must 'not end up keeping the lions' share' of funds raised from shipping.
  • Durban resumes supply as Cape Town halts spot market quotes
    Fujairah starts week with nearly $20 pmt price drop for IFOs.
  • Two US refineries change ownership
    Murphy Oil 'repositioning' itself.
  • Engine builder wins orders for 'Environship' concept
    Vessels will be 18% more fuel efficient and will cut emissions of SOx, NOx and CO2, says Rolls-Royce.
  • Surge in Russian fuel oil exports
    Players move to beat tax increases.
  • Week opens with falling bunker prices
    Demand mostly above average at key Asian bunker hubs.
  • Indian shipping ministry to 'regulate movements' of old vessels
    India to tighten monitoring of ships more than 25 years old.
  • Bunker spill in US port
    Fuel tank 'overfilled' during bunker operations.
  • BP buys 380 cSt parcel at strong premiums
    Premium among highest levels in the market.
  • Russian port operator sees 141% increase in net profits
    Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group sees increase in revenue from its bunker services.
  • Shell confirms 'force majeure' on products from Singapore plant
    Singapore Civil Defence Force formally hands back Pulau Bukom plant to Shell.
  • Hong Kong bunkering suspended on adverse weather
    Bunker supplies to be 'squeezed' as typhoon delays bunker cargo unloading schedules.

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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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