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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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MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 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 annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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