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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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At the end of the year Fret SCNF will cease to exist and the activity will be detected by the new companies Hexafret and Technis
St. -Ouen
The deal is aimed at averting the payment of 5.3 billion euros.
Tzitzikostas : At the beginning of my mandate I will present a strategy for European ports
Tzitzikostas : At the beginning of my mandate I will present a strategy for European ports
Brussels
"The competitiveness of the transport sector must be based on sustainability," the European Commission said.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings records record quarterly revenue
Miami
In the July-September period of this year, the group's ships have embarked on 812mila passengers (+ 9.7%)
The intermodal hubs of Melzo and Milan Smistamento will be retaken in the ZLS of the port and retroport of Genoa
Milan
Deliberation approved by the regional junta of Lombardy
It amounts to 39 billion euros per year the public investment needed to decarbonize European transport.
It amounts to 39 billion euros per year the public investment needed to decarbonize European transport.
Brussels
The estimate in a new study of Transport & Environment
The crisis in the Red Sea has caused a hole of six billion dollars in Egypt's coffers
The crisis in the Red Sea has caused a hole of six billion dollars in Egypt's coffers
Cairo / Alexandria
Scali at the Egyptian port of El Dekheila of the services of Vuxx Shipping between China and Russia
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 1.7% percent
Beijing
The only volumes to and from abroad have increased by 5.0%
In the July-September quarter, naval traffic in the Bosphorus Strait grew by 6.4%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 7.1%
DFDS will not acquire the international transport network of Ekol Logistics
Copenhagen / Istanbul
Exchange of allegations : The Danish group claims that certain contract conditions have not been met ; the Turkish company replies that it has received a discount request in the last 24 hours
In the first quarter of this year, traffic in European Union ports fell by -3.2% percent.
In the first quarter of this year, traffic in European Union ports fell by -3.2% percent.
Luxembourg
The only traffic in containers (+ 5.2%) is growing. Still doubts about the figures attributed to Italy
ECSA and T&E are calling for the Clean Industrial Deal to support the energy transition of shipping
Brussels
Among the demands, make ecological naval fuels available in ports
In the July-September quarter, ONE revenue grew by 65.2% percent.
In the July-September quarter, ONE revenue grew by 65.2% percent.
Singapore
The volumes of containers carried by the fleet increased by 6.6%
In the third quarter, the financial and operational results of COSCO were substantially increased.
In the third quarter, the financial and operational results of COSCO were substantially increased.
Shanghai
The volumes of containers carried by the fleet increased by 8.6%
Maersk records glowing quarterly results
Maersk records glowing quarterly results
Copenhagen
A strong performance in the containerized shipping industry has been decided. Also growing terminal and logistics
Confitarma lists actions to increase the contribution of shipping to the Italian System
Naples
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In the third quarter the traffic in goods in Turkish ports decreased by -1.8%
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy have increased by 2.9%
The Court of Appeal in Reggio Calabria gives reason to the AdSP of Gioia Tauro in the litigation that juxtaposes it to the Corap
A litigant remains pending in front of the Court of Cassation
Maersk signs an agreement with Chinese LONGi to supply its own dual-fuel vessels of methanol
Copenhagen
The Danish group already has agreements in place to meet more than 50% percent of its demand for methanol planned for 2027
Royal Caribbean again records financial results and record quarterly operating
Royal Caribbean again records financial results and record quarterly operating
Miami
In the July-September period, revenues increased by 17.4%
The association of European ports is alarmed for the planned reform of EU funding to transport infrastructure
Brussels
Transport policy and transport funding must be based on a European approach.
In the third quarter of this year, the transits of large vessels in the Panama Canal were down -38.3% percent.
In the third quarter of this year, the transits of large vessels in the Panama Canal were down -38.3% percent.
Balboa
-36.9% reduction in the volumes of goods transported through the Central American waterway
CMA CGM associates with Marsa Maroc for the management of a container terminal in the port of Nador
Marseille
Expected an investment of 280 million
Maersk confirms participation in service between Turkey and East Coast USA with scallops in Salerno, Livorno and Tanger Med
Copenhagen
Will be activated on 1st February 2025
Hapag-Lloyd will introduce shots at Italian ports in two services between the Mediterranean and East Coast USA
Hamburg / Haifa
Touches in Genoa, Livorno and Salerno in collaboration with ZIM
In the third quarter the terminals of COSCO Shipping Ports handled 29.1 million containers (+ 4.8%)
Hong Kong
Wan Hai Lines orders eight new container ships from 16,000 teu
Taipei
Committed to South Koreans HD Hyundai Samho and Samsung Heavy Industries
Fincantieri-EDGE agreement for the development of solutions for the underwater needs of military navies
Abu Dhabi / Trieste / Paris
The joint venture Maestral will deal with the design, development and construction of underwater systems
WSC, crucial mandate of new European commissioner for transport to ensure decarbonisation of shipping
Brussels
The shipowner association indicates some other priorities to be addressed
Federagents ready to illustrate to institutions the priorities of Italian ports
Rome
Pessina : available to our know-how to suggest the measures to be taken
Sébastien Romani is the new CEO of Forship Spa
Go Ligure
Subenters to Giuseppe Scognamiglio
Restyling of the landing area of the Cruserists in the port of Catania
Catania
In 2023 the traffic of cruises in the Sicilian stopover increased by 43.7% percent.
Resume work for the completion of the commercial docks of the Milazzo Port
Messina
The realization of 18,000 square metres of new aprons is planned.
In the third quarter, Kalmar's turnover fell by -16% percent.
Helsinki
New orders increased by 6%
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the West Liguria AdSP
Genoa
Ok also at the annual review of the Triennale Operating Plan 2023-2025
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the Central Adriatic System Authority of the Central Adriatic
Ancona
The first crane arrived to make Giammoro's pontile operating near Milazzo.
Messina
Will be installed by end of year
Green light to the forecast budget and the three-year plan of the work of the Eastern Liguria's AdSP
The Spezia
In the first nine months of 2024 the traffic of containers at Spezia grew by 8.1% percent. On 14 and November 15 the event "A Bridge To Africa"
Approved the forecast budget 2025 and the POT 2025-2027 of the AdSP of the Southern Tirreno and Ionian
Joy Tauro
Port of Livorno, seized a 40-pound load of cocaine
Livorno
Tracts under arrest three people
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Northern Tirreno
Livorno
Ok unanimous also at the Triennale Operating Plan 2024-2026
Rail Cargo Group activates a rail service between Belgrade and the port of Rijeka
Vienna
Two weekly rotations
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HHLA reaps upward forecasts for the full financial year 2024
Hamburg
Also expected to be a slight increase in the volumes of container traffic handled by port terminals
In the third quarter, the revenues of COSCO Shipping Ports grew 11.2%
Hong Kong
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 5.8%
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Sardinia Sea
Cagliari
Also free from the three-year programme of works
Savino Del Bene has acquired the Seabridge Transport in Hamburg
Hamburg / Florence
The company was already acting as the administrative headquarters for the German operations of the Italian group.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by 14.0% percent.
Tirana
In the first nine months of this year, the increase was 14.3%
In 2026, for the first time, MSC Cruciere ships will reach Alaska
Geneva
"MSC Poetry" will carry out weekly itineraries from Seattle
COSCO Shipping Lines orders six new container ships from 13,600 teu to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Shanghai
They will be taken in delivery by 2027
Wärtsilä records a robust uptickdown in quarterly turnover
Helsinki
In the July-September period, the value of new orders rose by 1% percent.
Unified concession for formal act for the Intergroup terminal in Gaeta port
Cyvitavecchia
Has a duration of 12 years
Arrive in the port of Gioia Tauro the last two of the 13 new quay cranes of the MCT
Joy Tauro
They can work on capacity container carriers up to 25mila teu
Assologistic has published a practical guide to customs reform
Milan
Illustrated and analyzed the novelties and critiques of the new legislative plant
In the third quarter, shipping containers in Spanish ports increased by 9.9% percent.
Transhipment traffic grew by 13.2% percent, the import-export trade of 6.4% percent.
USB Mare and Porti criticizes the agreement for the renewal of the contract of port workers
Rome
Signed the voluntary agreement "Ancona blue agreement"
Ancona
The aim is to reduce the impact of emissions from cruise ships, ro-ro and ferries that climb the dorsal port.
Italian Coast Guard and the Italian Academy of Mercantile Academy in support of the Maritime Administration of Ukraine
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
On Friday, the public assembly of Federagents will be held in Rome.
Rome
The Federation celebrates the 75 years since its founding
Spediporto has organized a two-day trip on the Green Logistic Valley and Italy-China trade
Genoa
It is scheduled on 22 and October 23
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Argentina enfrenta tarifas portuarias hasta 500% más altas que otros países de la región
(Pescare)
Russia and India join forces in the Arctic, leaving China aside
(News.Az)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Fincantieri opens in San Francisco a center for the development of dual-use technologies applicable both in civilian and military sectors
Trieste / San Francisco
It is housed at the Mind the Bridge Innovation Center
Japan's MHI-MME initiates a license agreement with Chinese Jiangsu Masada
Nagasaki
The aim is the development of the production and sale in China of turbochargers for two-stroke marine engines
By November the ownership of the Victory Shipyard will go to CNV
Venice
Mantovan (Veneto Region) : A new trade union agreement will be built that will cover the 48 workers in organic
In the third quarter, the commercial activity and financial performance of Konecranes grew
Helsinki
The value of new orders for the supply of port means increased by 44.1%
In 2025, a 3.9% increase in cruising traffic in Adriatic ports is expected
Ravenna
Responses Tourism believes that the traffic of ferries, catamarans and aliscafi will record further slight growth
COSCO Shipping Ports acquires stakes in the two port terminals of Hutchison Ports in Laem Chabang
Hong Kong
Investment of 110 million
GNV has taken delivery of the new ferry GNV Polaris
Genoa
First of four new ro-pax units built in China, it will enter service by January
John Xylas will be the new president of Intercargo.
John Xylas will be the new president of Intercargo.
London
He will subordinate to Dimitrios Fafalios, who has been named honorary president
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