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August 5, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk, others seek Asia-US peak-season surcharge
    AP Moeller-Maersk A/S, owner of the world's biggest container shipping line, and 14 other carriers will seek a peak-season surcharge two months later than previously scheduled amid weaker-than-expected demand.
  • Thousands of Afghan-bound boxes stuck at Karachi port
    Nearly 2,500 shipping containers bound for war-ravaged Afghanistan are stuck at Pakistan's Karachi port, officials said on Wednesday, in a wrangle over financial guarantees for the goods as part of a transit trade deal brokered by the United States.
  • SINSPEC and CCSC sign cooperation deal
    SINSPEC Marine Services Pte Ltd (SINSPEC) - a container technical services company based in Singapore - has announced the formation of a joint cooperation with the China Classification Society Certification Company (CCSC).

Sched Netweb site
  • TSA warns of unspecified peak season surcharge to be applied August 15
  • Transpacific rates hit lowest point in 19 months at US$1,525/FEU
  • Hutchison to run Sydney's Enfield inland depot, bringing more rail use
  • Global terminal operator rankings stand, but Chinese challengers loom
  • Ship sinks after holds flooded in collision at Siam Seaport Harbour
  • International Register of Shipping wins nod to operate in China
  • Chongqing to invest US$24.85 billion into rail-related projects
  • South Africa puts forces on red alert as Somali pirates menace trade lanes
  • Deutsche Post-DHL triples quarterly net profit from flat revenue base
  • TNT Express second quarter net profit plunges 85pc to US$5.7 million
  • European Shippers' Council say green taxes will fail to reduce emissions
  • NAFTA surface trade value up 15.7pc, hit pre-recession levels in May
  • Amazon distributes from Tennessee to escape sales taxes in other states
  • Royal Mail sell-off faces European Commission competition scrutiny
  • US haulage company Old Dominion surpasses second quarter estimates
  • Hactl air freight throughput declines 7.7pc to 237,739 tonnes in July
  • Protectionism, strong yuan weaken demand for Chinese air cargo services
  • Air freight urged to slim down or lose trade to other forms of transport
  • Houston Airport System cargo increases 7pc in first half of 2011

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A night of glitter & glory in Chennai
  • LNG tanker rents hit 8-yr high on Qatar export surge
  • Yet another vessel found adrift near Mumbai
  • MPSEZ net up 20 pc in Q1
  • MPT Chairman urges ore exporters to remain within the bounds of law
  • Govt planning pumping in Rs 2.64 lakh cr. into highways
  • PMEAC lowers GDP forecast to 8.2 pc
  • Talks with 16 countries for tax info finalised
  • With domestic demand flagging, steelmakers eye global markets
  • DIESL receives appreciation from Titan
  • EEPC India event discusses foreign trade policy, procedures
  • Financial institution needed to fund infra sector: Ficci

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 4, 2011
  • Lehnkering invests in sustainability
    The European logistics provider Lehnkering, which specialisis in the petrochemical and steel industries, is boosting its green credentials. The company is currently upgrading its f...
  • JAL Group Subsidiary allots new shares to Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation
    Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL), JAL Group subsidiary Jupiter Global Limited (JPT) and Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation (Mitsubishi Logistics) today concluded an agreement to cooper...
  • LANCO offers Latin America's most modern warehouse
    LANCO, the Columbian subsidiary of LAN CARGO, is now equipped with the most modern warehouse in the region. At a cost of USD 7 million, the 6,050-sqm facility on the premises of El...
  • Own trucks at Wolfurt/Austria location
    IMS Cargo now has its own truck fleet and container chassis in Vorarlberg at the Wolfurt location. The Austrian company can therefore offer local and international container trucki...
  • Russian Railways invest in rail reconstruction to boost Russia-EU trade
    In the first half of 2011, Russian Railways invested more than RUB 4.3 billion (about EUR 108.6 million) in the project for the comprehensive reconstruction of the section between ...
  • Deutsche Post DHL posts higher posts in Q2 2011
    Deutsche Post DHL, the post and logistics group, continued its positive performance of the first three months in Q2 2011 and successfully maintained its growth trajectory. Group sa...
  • TNT Innight establishes new branch near Hamburg
    TNT Innight, which specialises in night-time express transport in Germany, recently completed a new branch with warehouse space of 4,500 m2 and office space of 1,000 m2 in Glinde n...
  • Singapore airport enhancing perimeter security
    Singapore's Changi Airport Group (CAG) and ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) Pte Ltd, ST Electronics' wholly owned subsidiary, yesterday announced a collaboration to imp...
  • DSV Solutions to operate global warehouse for Danone division
    DSV Solutions in the Netherlands has won a five-year contract to operate a global distribution hub for Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition (NAMN), a division of Danone. The new 30,...
  • IPP Logipal appoints new European Operations Director
    IPP Logipal, Europe's leading pallet pooling specialist, has appointed Pascale Dagnaud to the new position of European Operations Director as part of the company's continued strate...
  • GAC USA and Wightman Shipping join forces
    GAC USA has formed an alliance with Wightman Shipping Co in US. Operating as GAC-Wightman Shipping, the collaboration offers shipping services across North-Eastern and Mid-Atlantic...
  • CMA CGM Group launches new direct Asia to West Africa service
    CMA CGM Group recently announced the launch of a new direct service linking Asia to West Africa, which started operating on 3 August 2011. Named WAX II, this new service will be pr...
  • Evergreen Line to join MOL service between Asia and Southeast Africa
    Evergreen Line will join Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) in a slot-charter agreement linking Asia to Southeast Africa. The weekly service, called MZX (Mozambique Zuid Africa Express Serv...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 4, 2011
  • Harvey Gulf poised to order first U.S.-flag LNG-fueled OSV's
  • Donjon Marine wins Navy contract worth a potential $251 million
  • BIW gets contract mod for second and third Zumwalt class destroyers
  • Rolls-Royce to design and equp Farstad AHTS newbuilds
  • ThyssenKrupp: No German-French naval shipbuilding merger in works
  • Tidewater reports lower first quarter earnings
  • Keppel Shipyard secures more FPSO contracts
  • Marco Polo Batam shipyard gets $3.8 million newbuilding order

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2011
  • Greenbrier nets orders for 3,700 new railcars
  • TSA member carriers adding peak season surcharges
  • Parsons Brinkerhoff taps Tanberg as new vice president in Tampa
  • Port Metro Vancouver releases mid-year numbers
  • Boeing holds final tests of new 747-8 freighter

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 4, 2011
  • Owners hope for repeat of June chartering spike
    Product tankers owners will be looking to build on improving rates for long range one vessels
  • OSG eyes casualties of tanker downturn
    If today's market fundamentals continue for six to 12 months, many distressed sale opportunities should arise
  • Rio Tinto charters lifts Pacific capesize earnings
    Increased chartering activity in the Pacific capesize market boosted earnings for larger bulk carriers
  • Arntzen decides not to subsidise oil major costs
    OSG has declined to make offers on Middle East VLCC cargoes at loss-making rates
  • Scan-Trans seals Canada Feeder Lines alliance with issue of new shares
    We wanted a heavy commitment and CFL was willing to buy into that, says chief executive
  • Diana favours individual ship acquisitions to corporate takeovers
    Chief executive Simeon Palios warns that market bottom has not yet been reached
  • News in Brief
    Clarksons, the world's largest shipbroking and services company, has appointed Ronny Kilian as the new managing director of its Australian subsidiary within the group's Melbourne office
  • Bumi Armada's $890m fundraising shows strength of offshore sectors
    Vessel operator's appeal to investors stems from having an important role in a favoured region
  • Vietnamese waters a magnet for foreign operators
    Bumi Armada and EOC have ordered FPSOs from Keppel for the region
  • Seaspan and Carlyle in first joint order
    Hanjin Shipping to charter seven 10,000 teu newbuildings from partners
  • Petronas to use mobile unit expertise closer to home
    Small production units reduce lead times for moving from development to production of hydrocarbons
  • Japan LNG imports surge 10%
    Japan's spot purchases of LNG hit 33-month high in June
  • Stena Bulk blasts speculative ordering in LNG sector
    Order for up to four liquefied natural gas carriers will go ahead only if charter contracts are secured first, says chief executive Ryder
  • Shipowners keen to jump on board LNG bandwagon
    But is shipping seeing just another example of the herd instinct that creates swollen orderbooks and dismal rates?
  • Vessels reactivated from cold lay up as market rides high
    Few LNG carriers lie idle as day rates soar to more than double that of one year ago
  • Oiling the wheels of African transport
    A new Road Traffic Code about to enter into force in Mozambique is set to boost the country's intermodal system
  • Boom time for Indonesian coal exports
    Chinese and Indian demand is fuelling strong growth in panamax sailings
  • Yemen unrest sets alarm bells ringing
    If Aden fell under control of the wrong hands, there is a serious danger that international shipping could find itself caught in a pincer between Somali pirates and al-Qaeda
  • DryShips pledges $50m Ocean Rig shares dividend
    Long-awaited US listing for drilling subsidiary now set for autumn
  • India's Mundra Port posts 20% rise in net profit in first quarter
    Container volumes grew 23%, while total growth across the country up only 6%
  • Panalpina posts 5.2% increase in gross profit in first half
    But logistics giant predicts absence of peak season and lowers seafreight expectations
  • The kill Bill
    Tightening the noose on Iranian shipping may give business to Chinese insurers
  • New kids in the harbour
    The rise of a new generation of would-be global players in the ports industry is to be welcomed
  • Ro-ro deliveries may drag Pacific Basin down further
    Ro-ro division is $5.3m in the red as two 3,663 lane metre capacity vessels are set to join fleet
  • Hutchison Port Holdings Trust likely to miss 2011 volume targets
    Throughput lags in first half of the year but brokers are unconcerned
  • Keppel wins FPSO conversion from SBM Offshore
    Work on 1989-built, 265,316 dwt very large crude carrier Concorde Spirit to include topside modules from Dyna-mac, in which Keppel holds a 28% stake
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries orders show modest growth in first quarter
    Figures do not include latest cruiseships order
  • Transpacific lines poised to impose peak season levy
    Surcharges from middle of this month as TSA members say retailers are re-stocking and businesses resuming global sourcing of materials and components
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries thought to be in merger talks with Hitachi
    Companies deny media reports, but executives from both sides are understood have set up merger preparation committee

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 4, 2011
  • Ice loss opens Arctic
    SEA ICE retreat in Siberia and Eurasia over the past few weeks has opened up much of the Northern Sea Route, according to a US government agency
  • Pouring cold water on surcharge
    BOX LINES in the trans-Pacific trade are seeking a peak season surcharge of $400 per feu, but a derivatives broker in the sector told Fairplay today he expects the move to fail
  • China plans free port
    BEIJING has approved the construction of a free port near Hong Kong and Macau in Guangdong province, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Arctic treaty seen as ineffective, late
    THE GREEN group Robin des Bois told Fairplay today that an Arctic treaty falls short of protecting the region
  • BBC braves Pacific slump
    GERMAN breakbulk and project carrier BBC Chartering said today it has introduced a new trans-Pacific liner service despite challenging markets
  • Mundra's profits grow 20%
    MUNDRA'S port complex today reported net profits growth of 20% during its April-June quarter
  • Israeli planners approve floating LNG terminal
    ISRAEL'S National Planning Council has approved a scheme for a floating LNG terminal off Hadera, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Keppel wins FPSO contracts
    SINGAPORE'S Keppel Shipyard, a subsidiary of the world's biggest rig builder, has secured two FPSO contracts worth S$146M ($120.5M)
  • Yangzijiang unveils incentives
    CHINESE shipbuilder Yangzijiang has said it has received 139.5M yuan ($21.67M) this year in tax subsidies and incentives from Jinjiang's and Jiangyin's city governments
  • UK 'breaching' pollution law
    MARITIME union Nautilus has accused the UK government of breaching a key pollution agreement by withdrawing its ETVs, Fairplay was told today
  • IMB, flag states join on welfare
    THE IMB is hoping a new database on the experiences of seafarers who have been held by pirates will improve their welfare after they're released
  • Russia targets safety offenders
    RUSSIAN prosecutors are taking action against hundreds of people after a review of vessel security and navigation safety on the country's waterways
  • London ferry crewman killed
    A YOUNG crew member on London's Woolwich ferry has died after falling off the vessel
  • VLCCs sink to new low
    VLCC RATES on the benchmark Persian Gulf/Japan route dived to a new-low average of Worldscale 47.5 this week, down from W48.5 last week
  • Emily diverts cruises
    HIGH WINDS and rain caused by Tropical Storm Emily have forced Royal Caribbean to cancel port stops and divert a cruise vessel

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 4, 2011
  • Con-way Doubles Profit on Strong Pricing Gains
    Con-way increased its net profit 111 percent to $29.4 million in the second quarter, as the company's revenue increased 3.2...
  • Prince Rupert Container Traffic Soars 33.1 Percent
    Canada's Port of Prince Rupert reported loaded container volume soared 33.1 percent in July on Thursday, an unusually strong expansion...
  • Reid Announces End to FAA Impasse
    U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced a compromise agreement Thursday to end the partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation...
  • Analysts, Forwarders Doubt Peak Surcharge Enforcement
    Lines will be hard-pressed to enforce peak season surcharges from Aug. 15 on Asia-U.S. lanes, said analysts and forwarders based...
  • Weekly Intermodal Traffic Jumps to New 2011 High
    North American rail shipments of intermodal containers and trailers threw off a slowdown in the final week of July, rising...
  • JOC Survey Finds Truckload Capacity Stable
    Capacity at a group of six large U.S. truckload carriers rose slightly from the first quarter to the second quarter...
  • Short Line Rail Freight Rises in Final July Week
    Freight traffic for most North American short lines increased 3.1 percent in the week ending July 30 from a week...
  • Port Tracker Sees Slowing North Europe Container Trade
    Total container volumes handled by the six major ports in Northern Europe continue to decline from their March high, largely...
  • Maersk to Hike India-Europe Cargo Rates
    Maersk Line will seek a general rate increase on cargo shipped from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East to Europe,...
  • Panalpina Returns to Profit, Lowers Forecast
    Panalpina returned to profit in the second quarter from a year earlier loss by ending high-volume low-margin contracts across its...
  • Hutchison Ports' Operating Profit Drops 20 Percent
    Hutchison Port Holdings' operating profit declined 20 percent in the first six months of 2011 ended June 30 to $462.5...
  • Nehru Port Refutes Poor Planning Charges
    India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) refuted media reports that crane replacement at the port-run terminal was done proper...
  • Refrigerated Trucker FFE Industries Narrows Loss
    Refrigerated trucking operator Frozen Food Express Industries cut its net loss by 25 percent from a year ago to $3.3...
  • FreightCar Cites "Mixed Signals" in Rail Market
    FreightCar America, an equipment builder that specializes in coal-hauling railcars, reported improved earnings for the second quarter but pointed to...
  • Bulk Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Mumbai Coast
    A Panama-flag bulk cargo vessel sank in early morning Thursday about 25 nautical miles off the Mumbai coast, Indian maritime...
  • Roadrunner Transportation Posts $7.4 Million Profit
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems reported a $7.4 million net profit in the second quarter, as the trucker's total revenue leaped 30.4...
  • Greenbrier Books Railcar Orders for $285 Million
    Railcar builder Greenbrier said it has booked orders in June and July to build another 3,700 railcars valued around $285...
  • Cargo High Drives Fraport Profit up 22 Percent
    Fraport AG, the operator of Frankfurt airport, reported 22 percent profit growth in the second quarter from a year ago,...
  • TSA Carriers Announce New Peak Surcharges Date
    After a two-month delay, the 15 container lines that belong to the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement announced peak season surcharges as...
  • Nippon Express Reports $69.7 Million Profit
    Nippon Express, Japan's largest international freight forwarder, posted a net profit of $69.7 million on a consolidated basis in its...
  • Seaspan Cuts Loss to $34.9 Million
    Seaspan cut its loss to $34.9 million in the second quarter from the $121.8 million loss the independent ship-owner and...
  • Air Freight Rate Index Slips 2.6 Percent
    Spot market air freight rates out of Asia slipped back to the lowest level in three months in June, falling...
  • DOT Finalizes $336 Million for State Trains
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Missouri will receive $336.2 million under to buy trains for...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 4, 2011
  • CINSO gets to work on the 'dark side' of containerisation
  • TSA's delayed PSS to go ahead on back of 'stronger demand'
  • IRISL fights EU sanctions
  • Panalpina's profit push working to some extent
  • Hutchison's new trust fails to hit volume targets

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 4, 2011
  • Floatel eyes overhaul
    Oslo-listed offshore accommodation specialist hires new CFO and financial advisors as it grapples with $260m order.
  • Rebels seize tanker
    General National Maritime Transport lashes out against 'armed pirates' as NATO escorts Libyan products tanker to port.
  • Eagle's $1bn question
    Shares of Eagle Bulk Shipping plummet 14% following update on covenant battle with banks and broader market sell-off.
  • DryShips sets spin clock
    George Economou says dividends and buybacks may follow $50m payday as drilling wing closes in on autumn listing.
  • Bigger is better for Algoma
    Canadian owner books stronger second quarter as Seaways Marine Transport purchase pays off.
  • Marco Polo bags four
    Singapore-listed Marco Polo wins a newbuilding order worth nearly $4m.
  • TDW in line despite slip
    US offshore giant looking to torch 11 vessels following dip in asset values and first-quarter profit.
  • Seaspan chases growth
    Gerry Wang seeks to capitalise on compelling ship acquisition environment as loss falls.
  • Diana just short
    New York-listed bulker owner sees Q2 profit drop further than forecast.
  • Sale to set new mark
    Eyes fixed on Lion City as double VLCC deal promises to establish new price level in the sector.
  • Moratorium hits Hornbeck
    Hornbeck Offshore was pulled into the red again in the second quarter of this year.
  • Kilian back at Clarksons
    Ronny Kilian takes over from David Oakley as broker's Australian MD as it starts to rebuild Down Under.
  • Keppel bags FPSO work
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder scoops another conversion job from SBM Offshore.
  • Top issue on hold
    Evangelos Pistiolis-led shipowner blames low appetite across the board for its decision to delay $100m fundraiser.
  • Crew saved as bulker sinks
    Indian Coast Guard mounts rescue mission after elderly vessel hit by hull cracking.
  • Mitsubishi net falls
    Japanese shipbuilder sees its first quarter bottom line dip as it cools talk of Hitachi merger.
  • Yard alliance ruled out
    Continuing reports of a developing Franco-German shipbuilding partnership spark denial.
  • Trans-Asia shut down
    Filipino ferry and cargoship operator closed for business while inspections are carried out following sinking.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2011
  • TSA peak season plans return
    Liner carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said Wednesday they plan to assess peak season surcharges on the eastbound transpacific trade from Aug. 15 through Nov. 30. The surcharge was originally planned from mid-June, but w...
  • Seaspan orders three ships for Hanjin
    Containership charterer Seaspan Corp. had a second quarter net loss of $34.9 million compared to a loss of $121.8 million in the same 2010 period. Revenue was $133.7 million in the second quarter compared to $97.5 million in the same 2010 period. S...
  • MOL, Hoegh Autoliners form joint venture
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (Tokyo) and Höegh Autoliners AS (Oslo) have set up a 50-50 joint venture in Europe, integrating their existing European short sea and logistics activities and that of Euro Marine Carrier BV. The new company, named Euro Mari...
  • China/Mideast service adds Dammam call
    A China Shipping-CMA CGM operated Far East/Middle East loop has undergone recent rotation changes, American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data has confirmed. The service, dubbed AMA by China Shipping and CIMEX by CMA CGM, has added a call at Dammam, Sa...
  • Jumbo names Tecnoil Brazilian agent
    Dutch heavy lift shipping and offshore installation company Jumbo has picked Tecnoil Comercio e Representacoes Ltda. as its agent in Brazil. Tecnoil has been active in the energy market since 1973. Together with Tecnoil, Jumbo aims to further stren...
  • CN expanding yard in Gary, Ind.
    Canadian National Railway Co. announced plans Wednesday to spend $165 million to expand its Kirk Yard in Gary, Ind., and relocate its Chicago area locomotive repair shop to an upgraded freight car classification facility in Northwest Indiana. CN s...
  • Greenbrier gets orders for 3,700 railcars
    The Greenbrier Cos. said Thursday it has received orders for 3,700 new railcar platforms valued at about $285 million. The orders are primarily for double-stack intermodal platforms, boxcars, covered hopper cars and tank cars for the North American...
  • Barge companies change leaders
    Two of the nation's largest barge companies are changing leadership. Mark Knoy, 52, is leaving AEP River Operations to become president and chief executive officer of American Commercial Lines, based in Jeffersonville, Ind. David Huls has been nam...
  • Upcoming COAC meeting to be webcast
    When the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Commercial Operations Advisory Committee convenes in Long Beach, Calif., on Aug. 18 it will mark the first time the group's quarterly meeting has been webcast. Officials at Customs and Border Protect...
  • MIQ Logistics acquires U.K. logistics firm
    MIQ Logistics said Wednesday it has acquired The Logistics Corp. Ltd. (TLC), a U.K.-based provider of logistics to the retail industry. Overland Park, Kan.,-based MIQ said the purchase will complement its existing services in Europe by offering cus...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 4, 2011
  • Fuel oil stocks remain below 20 million barrels
    Singapore bunker demand could 'pick up' on the back of weaker prices.
  • Fujairah prices soft
    Deliveries available for supply up to and including August 18 in Cape Town.
  • Markets continue downward slide
    "If you are a buyer, life is great," a player told Bunkerworld.
  • Cargoes to head for 'tight' Middle East market
    Trader reports supply tightness, 'particularly of on-specification bunkers grade 380 cSt material.'
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A.
  • Rotterdam Q2 bunker sales show continued increase
    Overall sales up compared to last year and Q1, led by higher fuel oil sales.
  • West Coast emissions reduction programmes under attack
    'Business-strangling regulations' are threatening the future of shipping in Los Angeles.
  • Market has 'lost confidence' in Marco Polo Seatrade
    'Bankruptcy proceedings are a sham,' says Credit Agricole.
  • IFO prices drop for third straight day in Asian ports
    Demand for bunker fuel average on Thursday, according to traders.
  • Bominflot starts supplying bunkers in Valencia
    Deploys bunker barge Besiktas Pera to support operations at the port.
  • More management changes at Bominflot
    Henny de Goede leaves role as managing director of Bominflot Group's London office.
  • Canada's first hybrid fuel cell ship receives funding
    Western Economic Diversification Canada contributes $1.19 million in funds to retrofit Tsekoa II.
  • Authorities stop Cebu-based company's shipping operations
    Operations of Trans-Asia Shipping Lines halted after sinking of Asia Malaysia.

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Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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