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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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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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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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