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November 8, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ships looking to anti-piracy measures beyond bullets
    Pirates may encounter a skunk-smelling water curtain or propeller-tangling ropes the next time they approach a US merchant ship. A warning to turn away may be accompanied by an ear-splitting squeal, if not rounds from an AK-47.
  • Yang Ming plans US$700m order of mega ships
    Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp plans to order five 'mega' containerships despite being hit by the global slowdown as it looks to keep up with rivals, media and an official said yesterday.
  • Japan nabs another Chinese fishing boat
    The Chinese skipper of a fishing boat has been arrested in waters off south-western Japan after fleeing the coast guard and being chased down, Japanese authorities said.

Sched Netweb site
  • US fines Kuehne + Nagel US$9.9 million for fixing surcharges with rivals
  • Each TEU shipped Shanghai-north Europe costs carriers US$141, study says
  • Gas mixing suspected in reefer explosions, search underway for killer boxes
  • Union: Armed guards no substitute for on-board soldiers to fight pirates
  • Hefei port box volume tops 30,000 TEU, beating annual target
  • Germanischer Lloyd out to prove feasibility of LNG-fuelled box ships
  • Insurance: Hellenic War Risks Club celebrates its 50th anniversary
  • INTTRA offers OceanMetrics platform that measures performance
  • French wine floods into China as 30 million join middle class every year
  • Schiphol cargo falls 6pc in September, but stays ahead of 2010 count
  • International Airlines Group profit declines 31pc as revenue rises 2.2pc
  • Air cargo exec guilty of air cargo kickbacks, faces possible 20 years plus
  • Singapore's Flight Safety Foundation gains new board member from CAAS

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
  • Basel logistics cluster officially inaugurated
    The Basel region logistics cluster project, which started two years ago with the publication of a study by the logistics chair of the University of St Gallen (Switzerland) was rece...
  • Toll Group appoints Grant Devonport as CFO
    The Toll Group, a leading Asian supplier of integrated logistics services, has appointed Grant Devonport, who has been acting chief financial officer since September, as its CFO. D...
  • DSV Air & Sea starts short sea services
    The global logistics services provider DSV Air & Sea, based in Br'ndby (Denmark), recently launched new coastal shipping services. DSV Short Sea offers links between all major ...
  • Port of Hamilton adds CAD 5.9 billion to Canadian economy
    Cargo shipments to and from the port of Hamilton (Canada) contribute CAD 5.9 billion to the Canadian economy and support 38,000 jobs in Ontario, according to a new study. The analy...
  • 11% increase in C.H. Robinson revenue in Q3
    C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a third-party logistics service provider based in Eden Prairie (USA), has reported its results for the third quarter, which ended on 30 September. Revenues...
  • Swiss Post opens logistics centre in Pratteln
    Swiss Post officially opened a new 16,000 sqm logistics centre in Pratteln near Basel (Switzerland) recently. Swiss Post previously had two warehouses in the region, in Muttenz and...
  • Railfreight volumes in CIS increase
    The railway network in Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) shipped more than 1.5 billion t of freight in the first nine months of 2011, 4% more than the same period last year....
  • Singapore airport seeks to expand in Russia
    Changi Airports International (CAI), the Basic Element Group, which currently owns a number of airports in the Krasnodar region, and Sberbank Investments, have signed a memorandum ...
  • Fewer fatal heavy vehicle crashes in Australia
    231 people died in 198 crashes involving heavy trucks or buses in Australia in the 12 months to the end of March, including 140 deaths in 120 crashes involving articulated trucks a...
  • DB Schenker Rail UK locomotives upgraded for HS1
    DB Schenker Rail UK is to upgrade five class 92 locomotives for railfreight operations on the high speed 1 line (HS1), as it continues with plans to introduce regular services on B...
  • Daimler Trucks expanding production capacities
    Daimler Trucks expects to post significant growth in unit sales in 2011. The need to catch up in the European and Nafta markets is the main reason for the strong revival of demand ...
  • Europe Airpost launches Paris-Tunis airfreight link
    The French airfreight company Europe Airpost has launched a new scheduled service from Paris CDG to Tunis. Up to 15 t of airfreight can be taken on the twice-weekly route, which wi...
  • Southern Air and Centurion Cargo sign ACMI agreement
    Southern Air Holdings, a leading worldwide provider of ACMI outsourced aircraft, has signed a multi-year Boeing B747 ACMI agreement with Centurion Air Cargo, a Miami-based all-carg...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
  • Marcon brokers sale of giant hover barge
  • ACL appoints Paul Tobin as senior VP and COO
  • ABS releases ballast water treatment guide
  • Dockwise to sell yacht transport subsidiary
  • Damen Shipyards introduces first vessel in new PSV series
  • Austal completes acquisition of Philippines shipyard
  • Fujairah shipyard launches second wave-piercing crew boat

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
  • Vancouver, USA Port Board to discuss proposed 2012 budget
  • Ports of Long Beach/LA to discontinue Clean Truck Fee
  • Boeing marks delivery of Atlas Air 747-8 Freighter
  • Foss Maritime taps Wolff as new engineering director
  • Horizon Lines reports loss for third fiscal quarter 2011

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
  • Goodwill impairment sends Horizon spinning to $127m loss
    Bolt from the blue is distinct from $105m-$110m to be written off separately in fourth quarter
  • Yildirim aims to be global ports player
    Company looks to add to portfolio outside native Turkey
  • UN Ro-Ro builds on Balkans war beginnings
    Company has grown rapidly since 1990s services bypassing war-torn region
  • Fast-growing Turkey boosts interest in shipping
    The rising importance of maritime trade to Turkey's economy is reflected in plans to create a ministry that incorporates shipping in its title
  • Call for international crane regulation
    Industry bodies club together to issue guidance
  • A global industry requires global rules
    The European Union must work with IMO to agree market-based measures
  • Watching Greece implode
    It is not Greek shipowners I feel most sorry for, but the local people who will now have to pick up the bill for a mess they did not create
  • Tata takes advantage of low prices by ordering dry bulk newbuildings
    Steel manufacturer's joint venture with NYK expands self-owned tonnage
  • Laskaridis takes over first Atlantic Wind units
    Doubts over finality of deal dispersed as Greek owner adds freezer ships to fish transportation operation
  • VLGC rates predicted to stay above $70 per tonne until the end of 2011
    Prices set to be supported by healthy market fundamentals despite recent dips
  • Eid sees demolition sales activity settled in India amid weak sentiment
    Majority of ships now selling in the high $400s per ldt range in South Asia
  • Another partner quits BLG's marine team
    Jeb Clulow jumps ship following merger with Clyde & Co
  • EBRD backs Black Sea ballast water training
    Programme set up to increase awareness of ballast water convention
  • Inmarsat on track for Global Xpress launch
    Fifth-generation satellites set for 2013 start as maritime revenues remain flat
  • Is it time to think big on gas powered shipping?
    Shipowners should be learning lessons in the emission control area SOx debate and looking at net asset value when thinking about gas fuel
  • Eitzen US-Asia chemical trade fizzes in fourth quarter
    Chinese moves to build chemical stockpiles before New Year boost tanker demand
  • Appenship in insolvency proceedings
    Hamburg-based ship operator runs monthly liner service from Europe to Southeast Asia
  • Federal Maritime Commission to update rules
    Retrospective review is a result of President Barack Obama's executive order to federal agencies in January to ease the burden of US government rules
  • Greek buyers continue capesize buying spree
    Interest remains and prices hold at stable levels despite fall in charter rates
  • Nordic American and Frontline launch Orion Tankers suezmax pool
    Vessel partnership to debut as $8,000 a day spot rate sends Nordic American spinning to $22m loss
  • Asia-Europe container trade to be dragged down further by overcapacity
    Global freight rates down 12% last month but other routes benefit from capacity removal
  • NYK Group rumoured to be selling another VLCC in secondhand market
    Brokers report 1999-built Tokachi could be up for sale
  • Cheap substitute refrigerant could have led to reefer explosions
    Cambridge Refrigeration Technology tests found material corroded by a chlorinated compound
  • Royal Oasis
    Correction from Sanko Steamship
  • Turkey's economy is leaving EU countries behind
    Turkey's investment in ports and terminals is set to make it a major player
  • Action not talk of action
    The IMO has proved it can deal with climate change issues, not the overburdened UNFCCC
  • Ferguson Shipbuilders in the frame for Scottish hybrid propulsion ferries
    Vessels claimed to be the world's first seagoing ro-ro passenger hybrid ferries
  • Cosco confirms bulk carrier arrest
    Chinese state-owned company claims unnamed client fails to make freight payments
  • Noatum seals Bilbao alliance with SLP
    Deal consolidates existing links
  • UK minister flies to Dubai for talks over DP World's London Gateway
    Discussions on project's progress follows earlier visit by UK trade minister

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
  • Bank's 'hold' for Frontline 'really hurts'
    DEUTSCHE Bank analyst Justin Yagerman today cut Frontline to 'hold', admitting that he should have pulled his 'buy' recommendation earlier
  • Poles help pile price pressure on Gazprom
    PRICE pressure from shipborne LNG is continuing to plague Russia's Gazprom
  • Fairstar wins two lifelines
    FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport has reached two agreements to secure the Dutch company's future
  • Malta approves Freeport deal
    THE MALTESE government has today authorised CMA CGM to sell its half-share in Malta Freeport to Turkey's Yildirim
  • Cargo ship nearly sinks
    A PANAMA-flagged general cargo ship is being assisted to Subic Bay in the Philippines after the navies of three countries were called to help its crew this weekend
  • NAT switches pools
    SPOT tanker player Nordic American Tankers today reported widening losses in its latest quarter and unveiled a new pooling arrangement with Frontline
  • Thai floods alarm vehicle transport sector
    TOYOTA has suspended production of about 20 vehicle models in Japan because of supply chain disruption in flood-stricken Thailand, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • PGS launches $300M note
    PETROLEUM Geo-Services has launched a $300M senior note due in 2018
  • 'Brisk' growth predicted for inter-Asia boxes
    ASIA'S shipping leaders have been told to expect "relatively brisk" intra-Asia trade growth, even while trans-Pacific business falls off
  • BBC adds trans-Atlantic liner service
    LEADING German breakbulk and project cargo carrier BBC Chartering said today it plans a new monthly Med/EC South America liner service
  • VLCC sentiment rising
    ASIAN refiners are returning to action this week and the number of VLCCs open for fixing in the Persian Gulf is thinning, sector analysts said today
  • Japan eyes Canadian coal
    A JAPAN-Hong Kong shipping partnership has resulted in a deal to transport up to 3.5M tonnes of coal from Canada to Japan
  • Dockwise sells yacht transport
    DOCKWISE, the Dutch heavy-lift vessel specialist has today agreed to sell its yacht transport unit DYT to Coby Enterprises in the US for an undisclosed cash sum
  • Eitzen Chemical cuts losses
    EITZEN Chemical cuts its net losses in 3Q11 relative to both the previous quarter and year on

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
  • Domestic Intermodal Surge Offsets Ocean Slump
    Domestic intermodal traffic spiked upward 6.3 percent in the third quarter, an industry group said, offsetting weaker marine container business...
  • ILA Files Labor Charge Against Yang Ming
    An International Longshoremen's Association local has accused Yang Ming (America) of engaging in an unfair labor practice by refusing to...
  • Freight Index Slides 9.9 Percent in October
    The Cass Freight Index for U.S. domestic shipments took a steep 9.9 percent dive in October from the month, cutting...
  • Federal Rail Board Seeks to Avoid Labor Shutdown
    President Obama's team trying to head off a nationwide rail strike or lockout offered new recommendations on contract terms, triggering...
  • Hub Logistics Unit Acquires Drayage Trucker
    Intermodal provider Hub Group said its Comtrak Logistics unit acquired assets of intermodal drayage trucker Challenge Transportation. Newark, N.J.-based...
  • LA-LB Clean-Truck Fee Phases Out at End of 2011
    The Los Angeles-Long Beach clean-truck fee, a much maligned but effective tool for reducing pollution, will no longer be assessed...
  • UPS Projects Late 6 Percent Surge in Holiday Shipments
    Displaying confidence in U.S. consumers and e-commerce, UPS is hiring more seasonal workers and preparing for a 6 percent increase...
  • Shipments Spike 30 Percent at Echo Global Logistics
    A 30 percent increase in shipments pushed third-quarter gross revenue up 40 percent year-over-year to $159 million at Echo Global...
  • Transport, Logisitics M&A Activity Dips
    Mergers and acquisitions in the global transport and logistics sectors dipped slightly in the third quarter on fewer deals in...
  • Railcar Owners Place 1,378 More in Storage
    North American owners of freight railcars trucked 1,378 more into storage lots and track sidings during October, as traffic slowed...
  • Trailer Bridge Given One Week to Refinance Debt
    Trailer Bridge's lenders have given the domestic carrier until Nov. 14 to refinance its $82.5 million in bond debt. ...
  • XPO Logistics Sales Rise to $47.4 Million
    Profits tightened at XPO Logistics, formerly Express-1Expedited Solutions, as operating revenue rose 6.6 percent in the third quarter to $47.4...
  • Felixstowe Breaks Weekly Rail Traffic Record
    Felixstowe's container rail traffic hit a record 11,019 containers in a single week, as the UK's largest box port reaps...
  • Russia's Fesco Sees Container, Intermodal Traffic Soar
    Fesco reported strong gains in international ocean container traffic and intermodal shipments in the first nine months of the year,...
  • Economist Walter Kemmsies on Agricultural Exports in the Next Cycle (Video)
    Walter Kemmsies, chief economist at port consultancy Moffatt & Nichol, says global market changes are enhancing prospects for U.S. agricultural...
  • Drewry Global Rate Index Down 35 Percent This Year
    Global container freight rates fell for the fourth straight month in September and are down 35 percent in the last...
  • Horizon Loses $126.4 Million, Expects Stabilization
    Horizon Lines lost $126.5 million from continuing operations in the third quarter, compared with a $8.2 million net profit a...
  • Exporting a Path to Growth
    Something scary happened on Halloween this year. On that day, a child was born somewhere in the world who brought...
  • Japan's Kobe Sees Container Traffic Rise 5.4 Percent
    The Port of Kobe in western Japan saw container traffic rise 5.4 percent year-over-year in the first half of 2011,...
  • Slicing Into Management
    A new management style is becoming evident at YRC Worldwide and its long-haul subsidiary YRC, as new CEO James L....
  • Rogers Shifts Gears at YRC
    Less than two months after being named president of YRC, Jeff Rogers is cutting away layers of management and consolidating...
  • Going Postal
    The intermodal industry gathers next week in Atlanta for the Intermodal Expo, hosted by the Intermodal Association of North America....
  • No Playtime for Shipping
    No one's suggesting there will be nothing under Christmas trees this year, but container ship lines are finding little to...
  • Cutting Rates, Raising Efficiency
    Amid projections the shipping industry in 2012 will face another year of weak cargo growth and overcapacity, APL does not...
  • Seeking On-Dock Overhaul
    To port planner John Vickerman, the questions over the size of new vessels coming to U.S. marine terminals disregard the...
  • Vision Quest
    Over the past few weeks, I've had the opportunity to attend the National Association of Corporate Directors Annual Meeting in...
  • Bersin's Last Stand
    Alan D. Bersin's past year must seem like a blur: The commissioner of Customs and Border Protection is in a...
  • Should the HMT Rest in Peace?
    The Cape Cod Canal seemed like a promising private venture when it was built in 1914, but Boston-bound ships preferred...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
  • Chennai is 'less-congested' but surcharge is still on
    After various interventions from the Chennai port authority, container operations at the southern Indian port are reported to be 'less-congested'; nonetheless the ...
  • GA suspends Asia/Europe service
    The Grand Alliance is to suspend its Loop D service between Asia and Northern Europe from this week (westbound) until further notice. The service is the smallest ...
  • Tanger-Med in turmoil
    Months of industrial disruption have finally taken their toll on the port complex of Tanger-Med, Morocco, with practically all transhipment cargo having been shifted ...
  • Freightliner and CMA CGM sign deal for Asda
    Freightliner and CMA CGM have extended their rail contract agreement to include traffic for the major UK retailer Asda from Southampton to Cleveland. Cleveland ...
  • APM T's Trenchard says people and ships will shape Mediterranean port development
    The changing demographics of the Mediterranean region plus the continual upsizing of ships by mainline operators will be the main factors influencing future port ...
  • Rena box salvage will be a slow process
    The removal of the 1,280 containers from the stricken boxship Rena stuck fast on the Astolabe Reef off the coast of Tauranga, New Zealand, will be a painstaking ...
  • Textainer enjoys healthy Q3 11 result
    A combination of high equipment utilisation levels, firm rates and the completion of a capital restructuring programme contributed to a very strong performance ...
  • Slow speed steaming courts further controversy
  • FMC sets December deadline for 'cargo diversion' inquiry comments
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in Washington has announced a December 22 deadline for interested parties to comment on its inquiry into 'factors that may ...
  • WTSA/TSA 'take to heart' FMC warning
    The Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) and Westbound Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (WTSA) have 'taken to heart' the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
  • Russia boosts yards
    President Dmitry Medvedev offers tax breaks to shipbuilders and shipowners to increase output.
  • Heartland slices OSG holding
    Investment advisor's stake in New York-listed tanker owner was halved ahead of third quarter results.
  • Dockwise sells and waives
    Dutch heavy-lift owner offloads three-ship yacht transport arm while easing banks' lending conditions.
  • Make mine a double
    Clarksons Capital analyst says scrapping of double-hulled VLCCs in becoming "more desirable".
  • Signs not good for Gemini
    Teekay suezmax pool expected to burn up as star names Nordic American and Frontline go it alone.
  • Hopes fade for officer
    Indian seafarer believed to have fallen from containership in South China Sea.
  • Fesco volumes fall
    Russian shipowner carries 28% fewer boxes in nine-month downturn.
  • Inui in profit wipe out
    Japanese handysisze bulker feeling the pain as bottom line soaks up red ink.
  • Cargoship hits bottom
    Zorbey partly submerged after grounding in storm off Turkey; crew safe.
  • Eitzen Chemical sells tanker
    Oslo-listed owner to shoulder a small loss in the fourth quarter after disposing of a ship set for special survey.
  • Cargoship crew safe
    Oceanic Union still afloat after reports of its sinking off the Philippines proved unfounded.
  • Eitzen assesses its options
    Oslo-listed owner looking at a "broad range of initiatives" as it continues to burn cash on a quarterly basis.
  • NAT keeps on paying
    Herbjorn Hansson-led tanker owner maintains dividends despite loss mounting to $38.69m in first nine months.
  • Fairstar off the hook on bonds
    Heavy lift operator gets bondholders on side while signing up to new lending facility.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
  • Maersk using "fully automatic" twistlocks
    A system tested over eight years allows containers to be released by the vertical pull of cranes, eliminating time-consuming unlocking done by stevedores. Discharge begins as ships berth.
  • FMC Chairman tongue lashes carriers
    The two major carrier discussion agreements in the transpacific were called on the carpet last week by the chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Transcripts "shockingly tardy".
  • Exploding reefer contaminant may be methyl chloride
    Refrigeration experts believe they have discovered with "near certainty" the cause of several explosions in the cooling systems of refrigerated containers, explosions that have killed three workers worldwide.
  • Transpacific graveyard
  • Horizon reports $126 million loss in 3Q
    I may have an late add for this
  • Yang Ming ponders huge vessel order

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
  • Mandatory 'cold-ironing' could hit calls
    European port exploring tighter rules for cruise ships at berth.
  • Fujairah market firm
    MGO deliveries in Cape Town available for supply up to and including November 21.
  • IFO prices stable in Rotterdam
    Congestion reported in Gibraltar.
  • FTA warns against singling out UK ship emissions
    Anything but global measures could push business to 'less environmentally efficient countries'.
  • Iran repeats calls for larger bunker sector
    Official says country's private sector will provide the investment.
  • G20 leaders 'committed to success' of Durban climate talks
    Call for progress 'in all areas of negotiation', including ways to raise funds to fight climate change.
  • Modal shift 'doubtful' says EU official
    Studies on the impact of tougher sulphur limits offer different conclusions.
  • Consultancy launches ship emissions management programme
    Three-pronged approach designed to help measure, then reduce CO2 emissions and prepare for carbon trading and offsetting in the longer term.
  • IBIA to be 'more closely engaged' in LNG discussions
    'The time has come' for the bunker industry to be involved in the development of gas powered ships.
  • Asian markets firm on Monday
    Enquiries mixed at key Asian bunker hubs on Monday.
  • Third tanker passes through Northern Sea Route
    Mar Adriana took seven days, at 12.5 knots, to complete voyage.
  • Salvors set to transfer oil from Rena's submerged tank
    Submerged tank holds around 358 mt of bunker fuel.
  • Chinese player starts bunkering operations at Dalian
    Rents total of 15,000 m3 storage capacity and 1,000 dwt barge to support operations.
  • Hanjin Shipping reports losses in Q3
    To reduce bunker fuel cost through 'further reinforcement of eco-steaming.'

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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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