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December 12, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index up again; capesize earnings soar
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea-freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for a third day on Friday helped by firm iron ore trade to China, with earnings for the larger capesizes jumping to their highest in over a year.
  • China joins Mekong River patrols
    China says its armed police began joint Mekong River security patrols on Saturday with forces from Myanmar, Laos and Thailand, a development likely to deepen Beijing's influence in an unstable region on its southern flank.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai index continues to fall, Asia-Europe rate slips below US$500/TEU
  • Dockers union, truckers snub today's Occupy shutdown of US west coast ports
  • United States appeals to WTO to adjudicate chicken war with China
  • Mega vessels hold key to survival as rates sink, says MSC vice-president
  • Singapore analyst sees reason for transpacific rate rebound in January
  • Taiwan shipbuilder CSBC has plump box ship order book in year ahead
  • DP World's Jebel Ali expansion to up capacity to 19 million TEU by 2014
  • Shandong ports' throughput growth slows down
  • MSC launches transpacific US west coast to Australia, New Zealand
  • Thai flood disaster will slow PC hard drive shipments into late 2012
  • Hamburg picks Dubai as transit point to Mideast, Asian, African markets
  • Asian banks are only untapped resource left for shipping finance
  • Vanguard Logistics Services opens Valencia, Spain's big box base
  • IATA says Eurozone crisis risks US$8 billion loss for world aviation
  • 2 Cargolux execs jailed 13 months after pleading guilty to price fixing
  • Singapore's SIA Cargo joins other carriers with Chongqing service
  • Lufthansa Cargo opens Frankfurt hub for temperature sensitive freight

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Freight forwarders face increasing liabilities as global supply chain expands
  • Need for policy impetus stressed
  • Report projects container rates may climb following alliance
  • India, Israel close to finalising FTA; trade to hit $ 15 billion
  • India, Nepal petro pipeline project advances to next stage
  • Rajeev Gupta is new MbPT Chairman
  • Essar group plans to invest $ 4 bn towards infrastructure development
  • Trade deficit with China hits $ 12.6-bn mark
  • US third largest FDI in India, investment to grow further
  • 'Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya...'- Great for your ears, terrible for your finances

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Air Uganda to launch Mombasa and Zanzibar service
    Starting Sunday, 11 December, Air Uganda is introducing a new service from Entebbe to Mombasa in Kenya and Zanzibar in Tanzania. Overall frequency to Mombasa is twice weekly, but i...
  • SNCF timetable change brings hurdles for rail cargo
    SNCF's planned switch to the winter timetable on 11 December will see rail cargo transport negatively affected in France, as infrastructure work worth EUR 13 billion will be carri...
  • TX Logistik certified as railway waste disposal expert
    TX Logistik in Germany has again been certified as a waste disposal expert. The technical requirements for correct transport operations, the expertise of employees, comprehensive ...
  • FleetPride acquires Greeley Truck Parts
    FleetPride, the USA's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, has acquired Greeley Truck Parts, an independent heavy-duty parts store bas...
  • Toyota launches Pixis van and truck in Japan
    Toyota has launched the Pixis van and truck in Japan, two vehicles that are the first economical mini vehicles to be launched under the Toyota brand. They will be sold through mor...
  • Changes at European inland waterways body
    Dr Philippe Grulois, the president of the Association for European Inland Navigation and Waterways (AEINW), welcomed new members to the executive committee and advisory body follo...
  • Demag Cranes supplies first mobile units to Papua New Guinea
    Demag Cranes has supplied its first-ever mobile harbour cranes to Papua New Guinea. Two Gottwald Model 6 units were recently commissioned in the third-largest island state in the ...
  • Port of Hamburg office in Mumbai officially opened
    The Hamburg joint representative office in Mumbai, supported by the port of Hamburg's marketing unit, the government of the state of Hamburg and the Hamburg chamber of commerce, wa...
  • Icao offers online global safety report
    The International Civil Aviation Organisation (Icao) has released a snapshot of worldwide aviation safety performance and collaborative efforts among international air transport s...
  • Eurozone crisis biggest risk to airline profits
    Iata has revised its industry outlook, with profitability for 2011 remaining weak but unchanged at USD 6.9 billion, for a net margin of 1.2%. Looking ahead to 2012, Iata downgrade...
  • Rhenus cooperating with Balnak in Turkey
    The Spanish subsidiary of the German logistics company Rhenus is now cooperating with the Turkish transport provider Balnak Logistics. Rhenus is creating a new weekly internationa...
  • Joint DB Schenker Logistics and Khimji Ramdas venture in Oman
    DB Schenker Logistics is establishing a joint venture in the sultanate of Oman with the Khimji Ramdas Group, its long-standing partner. From spring 2012 the new company Schenker K...
  • Greiwing expanding in Germany
    The transport and logistics enterprise Greiwing is expanding its activities in southern Germany. An administrative centre and two logistics halls for food and non-food products, a ...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Navy completes final alternative fuel demo for the year, achieves record speed
  • $9.98 million in federal funding available for small U.S. shipyards
  • New Indonesian patrol boats to combat smuggling and crime
  • BSEE issues additional set of Deepwater Horizon violations

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Commerce Department report finds drop in exports during October
  • US rail freight traffic numbers roll to positive side during week
  • Bellingham holiday festival raises thousands for Red Cross
  • Horizon Lines shareholders Ok 1 for 25 reverse stock split
  • K Line adding service calling China, Vietnam

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Chinese iron ore demand pushes capesize rates to 21-month highs
    Fresh 2011 high prices reported as China estimates 20% growth in ore demand to 2015
  • Aframax earnings spike as charterers compete for ships
    Average earnings of all reported routes rise fivefold in a week
  • UK maritime training needs support
    The funding of cadets has been one of the recent UK success stories
  • Tanker pools: because every little helps
    Tanker owners eye pool agreements in unsteady waters
  • Suezmax owners must make the most of aframax Black Sea rally
    Price spike to ship 80,000 tonne cargoes should see cheaper and larger suezmaxes become preferred choice for charterers
  • Qingdao iron ore price up 20% over the last six weeks
    Price reaches $141 per tonne, a level that Vale director says should stick for a while
  • Machine-readers reject thousands of transport workers' biometric ID cards
    26,000 TWICs missing a digit,TSA admits
  • Navios Partners has edge in cost-sensitive era
    Analyst views company's yield as 'secure' for next two years, but underlying conditions facing dry bulk remain difficult
  • Brazil's gasoline imports hit record high
    Rising demand and reduced ethanol output boosts product tanker shipments
  • Daily LNG shipping rates to soar to $170,000 by 2013
    Charterers to pay a higher percentage of cargo value in freight costs
  • Security trade body raises funds for commercial off-shoot
    SAMI founders tight-lipped over £5m venture
  • Nordic American boss stands by company's lucrative dividend policy
    Suezmax spot market specialist is 'fundamentally different' from listed peers, says Herbjørn Hansson
  • Unmasking the mystery buyer
    The scale of the Rongsheng order narrows it down to a handful of Chinese state players
  • NewLead notches fifth arbitration triumph against TMT
    Two awards so far paid but total outstanding is $9.7m, says Greek owner
  • China to source domestic iron ore
    Self-sufficiency drive threatens dry bulk trade
  • Syria declared war risk area
    But no attacks yet seen against shipping, says LMA
  • Increase in new oil suppliers offers hope for tanker sector
    Growth over the next 25 years will change trade patterns, keeping carriers on the water for longer
  • US shale oil changes energy market
    Discoveries help to reduce reliance on Middle Eastern crude
  • Brazil's pre-salt boom faces 'considerable challenges'
    Recoverable oil and natural gas from reserves in areas such as the Santos, Campos and Espirito Santo basins could come to more than 50bn barrels of oil equivalent
  • Kazakhstan comes of age
    Landlocked nation plans to raise oil exports from 1.3m barrels per day to 3m bpd by 2020
  • Canada eyes oil exports to Asia
    Tankers set for employment boost from new oil trade route
  • Rotterdam freezes 2012 port dues to 'stimulate volumes'
    Rate structure offers transhipment discount
  • China, Japan and South Korea top export markets
    Australia and New Zealand target Asia trade
  • New Zealand ports lag behind Australia
    Terminals turn in an average performance in terms of crane rates
  • German owners poised for switch to EU flags
    Members of shipowners' association VDR will act to protect favourable German tonnage tax
  • US delays to E15 gasoline bring relief to product tanker owners
    Higher ethanol content in fuel will reduce shipments from Europe to US
  • No respite for embattled box trades
    Indices on the slide again
  • Riding on China's coat tails
    Australia's economic and maritime future is becoming increasingly focused on Chinese growth
  • Interferry and IMO push southeast Asia ferry safety plan
    Move follows inaugural forum in Indonesia

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • VDR, Berlin agree to €30M compromise
    MEMBERS of the Germany's VDR shipowners' association have adopted a €30M qualification and employment scheme in return for Berlin's resumption of government aid
  • Asian LNG shortage warned
    CREDIT Suisse has predicted Asia will be short of LNG until 2017
  • SEC lifts IPO veil
    A SUDDEN SEC rule change could lift the confidentiality of shipping IPO hopefuls
  • Savannah dredging challenged
    A COALITION of green groups is challenging a key regulatory permit that would allow Savannah to deepen its channel to accommodate larger box ships
  • Owner fined for UK dumping
    A TANKER owner has been fined £95,000 ($148,000) for fouling UK beaches with palm oil
  • Estonian boxes gain 29%
    CONTAINER volumes rose by 29% in first 11 months of 2011 in Estonia, according to Tallinn Sadam, administrator of its ports
  • Ferry safety plan agreed
    A PLAN for safer ferry operations in developing nations has been drawn up by the IMO and the trade group INTERFERRY
  • China takes 322% more Newcastle coal
    CHINA was the only major importer to raise coal cargoes from Newcastle in November, reported IHS McCloskey
  • $170,000/day LNG ahead?
    LNG RATES could hit $170,000 per day within two years after exceeding $100,000/day this summer, a key shipping analyst has predicted
  • China urged to shelve island terminal scheme
    CHINA'S environmental ministry wants plans suspended for an island oil terminal at Ningbo-Zhoushan, according to the China Port Association
  • LR1 and LR2 rates diverge
    BROKERS told Fairplay today rising availability for long-range 1 tankers has resulted in rates diverging with bigger LR2 tankers
  • Lower oil prices rock rig builders
    PROSPECTS for Singapore rig builders Keppel and Sembcorp Marine look decidedly cloudier, Maybank Kim Eng Securities warned today
  • Supramax blues seen persisting
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that loss-making Supramax bulker rates now prevailing in Asia are expected to continue into the 23-24 January Chinese New Year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Long Beach Port Plans Grain Facility
    The Port of Long Beach released the draft environmental impact report on a proposal to build a grain export facility...
  • FedEx Prepares for Busiest Day Dec. 12
    FedEx expects Monday to be the busiest day in its history. The package giant forecasts 17 million shipments will move...
  • Trade Union Rejects Occupy Move on Ports
    A second major labor group announced its opposition Friday to plans by the Occupy movement to shut down the port...
  • Landstar Has 'Great Optimism' on Freight Surge
    Rising freight volume and strong rate increases are lifting spirits as well as earnings at Landstar System, the sixth largest...
  • JOC Economist Lowers 2012 Import Forecast
    Expectations of a sluggish U.S. economy led Journal of Commerce Economist Mario O. Moreno to lower his forecast for growth...
  • Panalpina to Create Three Regional CEO Positions
    Panalpina will create three regional CEO positions, with one chief position each for the divisions of Europe and the Middle...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Falls 9.4 Percent on Flight Ban
    Lufthansa Cargo's traffic slumped 9.4 percent in November from a year ago, as a night flight ban at its Frankfurt...
  • Horizon Shareholders Approve Reverse Stock Split
    Horizon Lines shareholders approved a 1-for-25 reverse stock split that follows the company's $652.8 million recapitalization announced in October. ...
  • Cargolux Execs Get 13 Months for Air Cargo Price-Fixing
    The former CEO of Cargolux, Ulrich Ogiermann, and his top deputy accepted sentences of 13 months in prison and fines...
  • Asia-Europe Rate Index Falls Below $500
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange measure for spot container rates to Europe fell below $500 this week, the lowest the SCFI...
  • Finding the True Cost
    Driven by capacity concerns and sky-high operating costs, more private fleet owners are converting all or part of their fleets...
  • Changing Climate For Shipping
    With this month's United Nations climate change conference wrapping up in Durban, South Africa, the fissures around the world over...
  • Network Solutions
    The space-sharing pact APL and MOL announced last week on their intra-Asia services was hardly the largest slot agreement in...
  • Trucker, Broker or Both?
    Q: You've written lately about several truckers who have, as you've put it, "subcontracted" loads to other carriers. I know...
  • Trucking Dedicated to Growth
    The dedicated contract carriage sector is set for another strong year after double-digit growth this year. Shippers seeking capacity or...
  • Port of Mumbai Container Traffic Falls 12.7 Percent
    India's Port of Mumbai saw container traffic in November fall 12.7 percent year-over-year, while total tonnage rose 3.4 percent from...
  • ANA Cargo Traffic Slips, JAL Tonnage Plummets
    Japan's All Nippon Airways saw cargo traffic slip 0.3 percent in October from the same month last year September, while...
  • "K" Line to Operate Slots on China-Vietnam Loop
    "K" Line is launching a new weekly intra-Asia service from North China to Ho Chi Minh City as a slot...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • CMIT sets pace in Vietnam
    The APM Terminals (APM T)-managed Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) in Vietnam is setting the pace when it comes to cargo-handling productivity, and cargo volumes ...
  • Carriers consolidate capacity offerings for slack season Asia/ECSA market
    The main operating groupings in the Asia-South Africa/east Coast South America trade have decided to rationalise their service offerings. The move should enable ...
  • Yangtze bottleneck warnings as shipping demand is 'woefully underestimated'
    Cargo volumes on the Yangtze are continuing their upwards climb - but traffic levels are so much higher than estimated that industry experts have warned that the ...
  • K Line boosts China-Vietnam trade on back of FTA
    K Line is the latest carrier to capitalise on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) struck between China and South East Asia as it is launching a new service ...
  • Obituary: Harry Kleipas
    One of the pioneers of European shortsea container feeding in the North Sea and English Channel, Harry Kleipas, has passed away after losing his final battle with ...
  • Saudi Arabia Government to address productivity issues
    The Saudi Arabia Government has instructed the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CSCC&I) to investigate what it describes as 'deteriorating ...
  • Stocks suffer ahead of eurozone deal
    European shares tumbled yesterday after the European Central Bank [ECB] squashed hopes that it would act as a 'lender of last resort' to heavily indebted eurozone ...
  • German exports take hit
    A 3.6% decline in German exports in October, versus the previous month, was significantly worse than the 1% expected by the markets, confirming that Europe's biggest ...
  • New Intermodal terminal for Bucharest
    Tibbett Logistics has opened a second intermodal terminal within Europolis Park in Bucharest, further promoting the port of Constantza as a gateway into Romania. ...
  • The '99%' react against Occupy's USWC port shut-down
    A proposed shut-down of US west coast ports on Monday by the 'Occupy' movement is struggling to garner support from the 99% of the population that it purports to ...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Swiss Marine linked to cape
    Dry-cargo titan is the latest firm tipped to have purchased a Japanese-controlled capesize bulker.
  • Germans call for help
    Shipping association VDR's chairman Michael Behrendt urges northern states to finance owners as bank credit runs short.
  • NEWL tops TMT in fifth round
    US-listed owner lands another victory in charter default battle as TMT Bulk's overdue tab nears $10m mark.
  • USC keeps growing
    Russian state shipbuilder bags two shipyards, plus tug and barge fleet, as part of takeover of Caspian Energy.
  • Another one bites the dust
    India's SCI continues fleet clear-out with sale of elderly handymax.
  • Fereira: VLOC sales pending
    Vale boss admits its 19 giant bulkers are close to being sold due to their drain on the company's finances.
  • Bunker block angers greens
    Greenpeace accuses US, China and India of opposing plans for bunker levy to raise cash for climate fund.
  • Crisis claims first victim
    DSME is the first South Korean yard to cancel a newbuilding deal this year with $514m VLCC and cape contract dead.
  • NAT unmoved on dividend
    Herbjorn Hansson says first quarter payout will not be dashed by the rubbish tanker market.
  • Cargoship on the rocks
    Captain and chief engineer stay on Albanian-owned Edro III following grounding in storm off Cyprus.
  • FOP sending FPSO east
    Norwegian owner's new venture with Marubeni signs seven-year charter in Vietnam for new production unit.
  • Latvian tanker trio for sale
    Riga-based owner forced into offloading handysizes by banks as it seeks to raise cash reserves.
  • Daewoo calms drillship talk
    Korean yard denies discussions with Brazil's Petrobras over big new contracts for drilling vessels and rigs.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Hastings leaves Sea Star

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Bunker prices end week with softening prices
    Oil climbed the most in more than a week.
  • COP17: Canada urged to support shipping tax
    As negotiations continue, Oxfam policy advisor says enough finger pointing and suggests it is time to show leadership.
  • US Navy vessel achieves fastest speed using alternative fuel
    Another 'Wright Brothers-moment' as the Navy pursues sustainable sources to protect it from the volatility of the fossil fuel market.
  • San Diego considers renewable energy facility
    Biogas produces a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide that can be used as fuel.
  • Maltese government challenged on planned bunker tax
    Bunker sector warns 2012 budget proposal will fail as ships 'could bunker elsewhere'.
  • Markets end week on softer note
    380 cSt down by $10 pmt in Fujairah, smaller price drops seen elsewhere.
  • European markets soften
    Customs in Greece will be closed on Monday due to a National Holiday.
  • New studies show link between PM and health risks
    California Air Resources Board says studies 'underscore the need to eliminate the threat' of PM from California's air.
  • Piracy creating 'no-go zones' for bunker suppliers
    Several suppliers have had tankers hijacked or attacked in the Gulf of Guinea in the past year, forcing oil trade and bunkering activity to move.
  • Singapore bunker fuel prices down by double-digits
    Price of 380 cSt grade in Singapore fell $25.50 to $653.50 pmt on Friday.
  • Brightoil sourcing for 15 newbuilds in Korea
    Move to build newbuilds in Korea 'expected' as Brightoil was in contact with Korean shipyards, says sources.
  • South China fuel oil inventories slightly down
    Fuel oil volumes across southern China at 1.76-1.78 million mt.
  • Norwegian shipbuilder launches dual fuel Viking Prince
    Vessel will be delivered in March 2012, with sister ship scheduled for delivery in September 2012.
  • SCI to deploy more ships to spot market
    Company is slow steaming some of its vessels to cut bunker fuel bills.
  • Swedish port authority orders shore power system
    ABB to provide largest shore connection frequency converter in the world.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
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Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
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ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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