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April 13, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for sustainable shipping rates
    OVERSUPPLY of container vessels have kept a lid on freight rates, which this week grazed multi-year lows.
  • Consolidation among shipping lines seen
    THE Asia Pacific CEO of the world's largest container shipping line, Maersk Line, expects consolidation within the container ship industry, with large carriers driving scale economies that will make it hard for smaller carriers to compete.
  • Rio Tinto, BHP lining up record profits
    Rio Tinto Group and BHP Billiton Ltd will report record profits this year as Australia ships more iron ore than ever and still fails to meet Chinese demand that has risen sevenfold in a decade.
Strait Talk
  • Proving the obvious, for more safety
    SOMETIMES, it seems, it is necessary to prove the blindingly obvious. Last week, I had an inside view of an experiment designed to do just that.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for sustainable shipping rates
    OVERSUPPLY of container vessels have kept a lid on freight rates, which this week grazed multi-year lows.
  • Consolidation among shipping lines seen
    THE Asia Pacific CEO of the world's largest container shipping line, Maersk Line, expects consolidation within the container ship industry, with large carriers driving scale economies that will make it hard for smaller carriers to compete.
  • Rio Tinto, BHP lining up record profits
    Rio Tinto Group and BHP Billiton Ltd will report record profits this year as Australia ships more iron ore than ever and still fails to meet Chinese demand that has risen sevenfold in a decade.
Strait Talk
  • Proving the obvious, for more safety
    SOMETIMES, it seems, it is necessary to prove the blindingly obvious. Last week, I had an inside view of an experiment designed to do just that.

Sched Netweb site
  • Port Tracker expects April US container traffic to rise 9pc
  • Zim revamps Pacific leg of ZCS service to focus on north east Asia
  • Vessel capacity growth to outstrip demand in 2011: Drewry
  • Moody's upgrades DP World after re-rating CMA CGM as stable
  • Ningbo handles most cross-strait ECFA imports in China
  • US says IRISL uses deception to evade sanctions
  • Singapore Maritime Week focuses on development strategies
  • RCL, Grand China Shipping enhance Thai, Viet, China Japan loop
  • Cargotec delivers first zero emission RTGs in Asia to Vietnam
  • SITC extends Japan, China, Vietnam loop to Thailand under VTX name
  • TNT's profit hit by volatility ahead of demerger of express and mail
  • First Jamaican green coffee beans bound for China
  • UK freight lobby proposes standard container shipping contract
  • US Senate, House bills poised to increase truck weights
  • Hong Kong's No 2 ground handler, AAT, increases March tonnage 12pc
  • Australia fines Japan Airlines US$5.8 million for price fixing
  • Lufthansa Cargo quarterly volume up 19.9pc to 469,000 tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 12, 2011
  • Beluga Group being restructured
  • Somali piracy-A grave threat to global trade & shipping
  • Warburg Pincus takes minority stake in Continental Warehousing Corporation
  • Garment exporters want cotton yarn export cap at 720 mkg
  • ICTT achieves best-ever 33.46 mph GCR
  • DEPB scheme to remain in force only till June 30: DGFT
  • Food Ministry in no hurry to issue export licence
  • Further policy rate hike may impact growth, feels industry
  • Karnataka to contest SC order revoking ban on iron ore exports
  • Millers lament sugar export notification delay
  • Nagpur SEZ land to be de-notified for real estate development
  • Oil payment dispute with India resolved: Iran Minister
  • Council of EU Chambers organising business trip to Central Europe in May

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 12, 2011
  • Turkish Cargo launches freight services to Iraq
    Turkish Cargo is launching a cargo service to Erbil (Iraq) today (12 April). The freight is carried twice per week on passenger flights. Yesterday (11 May), the Turkish carrier beg...
  • AA Cargo offers direct uplift between Hungary and the USA
    American Airlines Cargo has launched direct services to the Hungarian capital Budapest from New York (USA). The daily, non-stop B767-300 service allows AA Cargo's custome...
  • Fuel consumption reduced by up to 7%
    Transics International, a pan-European fleet management solutions provider, has launched a joint fuel-saving initiative with the tyre manufacturer Michelin and the training institu...
  • Single cargo business for British Airways and Iberia
    Following the merger of British Airways and Iberia, the airlines' cargo operations will be run as a single business unit reporting to the International Airlines Group (IAG), the ho...
  • Revenues rising at Greenbrier companies
    The Greenbrier Companies, headquartered in Lake Oswego OR (USA), reported results for its fiscal second quarter ended 28 February 2011. Revenues amounted to USD 286.3 million, up f...
  • CFL Multimodal launches a new Luxembourg-Germany intermodal service
    CFL Multimodal is launching a new intermodal service linking the terminal of Bettembourg (Luxembourg) to the Skandinavia Quay at the port of Lübeck (Germany). The trains will carry...
  • Transfracht/Albatros adding extra intermodal trains
    Transfracht is introducing additional intermodal connections. The company will now offer new links from southern and western Germany, Austria and Switzerland to the German seaports...
  • MAN Rental expanding its international commercial vehicle rental business
    The truck rental company Euro-Leasing will be taken over by MAN Truck & Bus AG. Since the end of 2009, MAN has held a majority stake of 50.1% in Euro-Leasing, which is one of G...
  • Germany: more trucks sold
    Germany's Federal Motor Vehicle Office has compiled statistics showing that more than 63,000 trucks (+27.7%) and almost 9,000 heavy vehicles (+78.2%) were sold in Q1/2011. Gro...
  • DHL: new logistics contract with Bristol-Myers Squibb in USA
    The global biopharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb has chosen DHL's supply chain unit in North America as the third-party logistics provider to handle its US distribution. A...
  • TNT announces provisional figures for Q1/2011
    The Dutch postal and logistics company TNT earned less in its express business domain in Q1/2011, compared to the same period a year ago, due to an unexpectedly uncertain busi...
  • Hub Group acquires Exel Transportation Services
    The US-based transport and logistics service provider Hub Group has bought Exel Transportation Services (ETS) for USD 83 million. ETS, which operates independently under the name M...
  • CKYH restructuring Asia-North America east coast services
    CKYH - the Green Alliance (Coscon, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping) wants to restructure its AWE loops (liner services between Asia and the North American east coas...
  • Evergreen, Coscon, PIL and Wan Hai to jointly launch a new WSA service
    Evergreen Line, Cosco Container Lines (Coscon), Pacific International Lines (PIL) and Wan Hai Lines (WHL) will jointly launch a new service linking the Far East and the west coast ...
  • Indian ports' capacity to be increased
    India's port capacity, including major and non-major ports, exceeded 1 billion t during 2010-11, according to Rakesh Srivastava, joint secretary (Ports) at the Indian Ministry of S...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 12, 2011
  • Stanships agrees to $1 million penalty and banning from U.S. waters
  • OT&BE releases details of AT/B ordered by Kirby at Signal International
  • ABS fleet hits new record level
  • SBM Offshore orders DSCV at Keppel Singmarine
  • ABB reports turbocharger technology milestones
  • Wärtsilä and Deltamarin unveil IMC ferry designs

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 12, 2011
  • Portland Port Board holding public budget meeting
  • Commerce Secretary releases latest international trade report
  • Trucking fatality rate drops to lowest level
  • Port Tracker report predicts rise in import cargo volumes
  • Hanjin takes delivery of two new container ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 12, 2011
  • Libyan oil dries up as Gadaffi attacks rebel-held fields
    International Energy Agency report dashes hope of fresh exports
  • Hopes fade for rates push in second quarter
    No rally in sight as panamax fleet grows
  • Aframax rates drop as overcapacity woes continue
    The TD17 route on the Baltic Exchange Dirty Tanker Index has declined over 10 days, as the onset of warmer weather allows more vessels to join an oversubscribed tonnage list
  • High oil prices could hurt global economy, warns IEA
    The International Energy Agency maintained its outlook for global oil demand in 2011, while warning that prices above $100 per barrel are starting to hurt the global economy
  • Japan demand pushes up Indonesia LNG exports
    Indonesia's exports of liquefied natural gas to Japan in March rose 7.7% above the monthly average
  • Golar confirms four-vessel order and eyes further ships
    Golar LNG has ordered four liquefied natural gas carriers worth around $800m from South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries
  • Why we must clip our black swan's wings
    Focusing on the human element is key to mitigating future oil spill risk
  • APL boss sees hope for Asia-Europe recovery
    Slow steaming, lay-ups and strong peak demand will breathe life into troubled trade
  • Cleaning up slowly
    Non-compliance on the low sulphur rules is likely to be only a blip on shipping's horizons
  • Box lines downplay Asia-Europe fears
    Recovery on the cards on back of stronger demand and equipment shortages
  • Ivory Coast hope
    The fact that ports in the Ivory Coast are open and exports can resume is reason for hope
  • Port backlog fears as Ivory Coast ban ends
    Box lines planning to resume calls but unsure when operations at ports will retrun to normal
  • Political unrest fails to dampen Suez Canal traffic
    Waterway records $413.5m revenue in March 2011, up 9% from same month in 2010
  • Global Ports box volumes surpass pre-crisis levels
    Terminal operator's first quarter 2011 figures surge 68%
  • MSC launches intra-Europe service
    Service connects UK and Ireland with line's hub port of Antwerp
  • Icebreaker escort fees key to viable Siberian arctic transits
    Strong interest in making route an alternative but shipowners say transit fees too high
  • Safe Bulkers raises $42m from secondary share offering
    Proceeds to be used for vessel acquisitions, capital expenditures and other purposes, including repayment of debt, says Greece based owner
  • Class societies pull together to develop first CSR package
    Joint venture between ABS and Lloyd's Register could provide impetus for other class societies to collaborate on common structural rules software development
  • Soaring fuel price spurs interest in ship design optimisation
    Interest in ship design optimisation rises in line with bunker prices says Germanischer Lloyd
  • Japanese oil tank coating testing regime wins approval by ClassNK
    New rules on cargo tank coating demand new testing systems for coating makers
  • Knowing everything is all part of the job
    The skilful shipbroker gives his or her advice more by suggesting than otherwise
  • Will the IMO adopt the EEDI in spite of its many criticisms?
    When the EEDI does come into force, it will need to be refined, adapted and most importantly verified
  • NewLead seeks $120m from Norway bond issue
    Proceeds aimed at funding fleet growth
  • UASC takes delivery of its first 13,000 teu ship
    The Umm Salal is one of nine ships ordered at peak of box sector market
  • US retail box volumes set to rise 9% in April
    Forecast suggests recovery in US consumer spending to continue despite oil price worries
  • Singapore's green shipping drive gets $80m boost
    MPA to offer 20% rebate on annual tonnage tax for qualifying Singapore-flagged vessels
  • APL switches to cleaner fuel in Singapore
    Move will slash SOx emissions from its ships by 90%
  • Vibrant Germany fails to spark KG sector into life
    Ship finance industry continues its fight for survival as high-profile shipping insolvencies dent investor confidence
  • New funds hit 20-year nadir
    In 2010 KG investors provided the meagre sum of '750m ($1.1bn) for new shipping funds
  • Costamare unveils steady dividend payout
    To pay out $0.25 per share for first quarter 2011, same amount as for fourth quarter 2010

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 12, 2011
  • Washington port gets US rail aid
    IMPROVED rail access to Washington state's port of Vancouver is the object of $10M in US aid
  • Windfall inflates Barca's port profits
    BARCELONA'S APB port authority today told Fairplay net profits that would normally have been 23% in 2010 ended up swelling by 159%
  • TransContainer box volumes jump 24%
    RUSSIA'S TransContainer has posted a 24% year-on-year rise in box volumes to 313,000teu for the first quarter
  • Box ship rate pause seen
    BOX SHIP timecharter rates should level off in coming months, Credit Suisse analyst Gregory Lewis cautioned today
  • Tankers chartered to Japan jump 59%
    TANKER bookings into Japan surged 59% in the three weeks after its quake crisis, Hong Kong brokerage Sanford C Bernstein said in a research update
  • 'More demolitions' urged in drybulk sector
    IN YET another bleak outlook for drybulk shipping, an analyst told the Sea Asia conference in Singapore today that shipowners must resist the temptation to order new ships
  • US trade pacts gain steam
    PANAMA is close to resolving outstanding issues in a pending trade deal with the US, which might clear the way for congressional approval of similar accords with Colombia and South Korea, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • NOL leads on green fuel
    SINGAPORE'S flagship carrier NOL said today it will use cleaner, low-sulphur fuel, making it the first group to do so in the city-state
  • NewLead goes for bonds
    NASDAQ-listed NewLead Holdings hopes to raise $120M through a high-yield bond offering, the company said before markets opened today
  • Japan's vehicle carriers cross their fingers
    JAPANESE groups told Fairplay today they still hope to avoid idling their vehicle carriers because of last month's quake crisis
  • Pakistan exports of rice rise 14%
    PAKISTAN'S rice exports rose 14% in the first nine months of the current fiscal year over totals in that period of the previous year, market sources told Fairplay today
  • IEA sees jump in floating products storage
    TODAY'S monthly IEA forecast offered no solace to the crude sector, but cited rising positives for product carriers
  • 'Vigilante' pirate approach is criticised
    BEWARE the vigilante response to piracy, ANL Container Line CEO John Lines warned the Sea Asia conference in Singapore today
  • Flex seals FLNG deals
    NORWAY'S Flex LNG has announced that it has signed an agreement with several companies to build and operate a floating LNG project off Papua New Guinea
  • Maersk sees more consolidation
    MAERSK'S Asia-Pacific CEO told a Singapore conference today that consolidation should be expected in the box sector as the larger carriers continue to grow

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 12, 2011
  • Va. Freight Study Maps Infrastructure Projects
    The Virginia Department of Transportation on Monday announced completion of an intermodal freight transportation study and investment strategy for future...
  • US Court of Appeals Hears ABF-YRC-Teamsters Lawsuit
    A three-judge appellate court panel heard arguments April 12 in an ABF Freight System lawsuit against the Teamsters union and...
  • UCLA-Ceridian Trucking Index Rises 2.7 Percent
    Stronger freight demand in March pushed the Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index up 2.7 percent month-to-month, reversing declines in January...
  • Frankfurt Cargo Declined in March
    Frankfurt airport cargo volume dropped in March for the first time in 18 months as the earthquake and tsunami in...
  • RailAmerica Buys Three Alabama Short Lines
    Short line operator RailAmerica is buying the assets of three small freight railroads in Alabama for a total price of...
  • Australia Fines JAL Over Cargo Cartel
    A Federal Court in Melbourne, Australia, ordered Japan Airlines to pay a fine worth $5.8 million in U.S. funds for...
  • Budget Deal Cuts Into Unused Transport Money
    Pending budget cuts from last week's deal to avert a government shutdown will take a deeper bite out of transportation...
  • Heathrow Cargo Slips 1.9 Percent
    Cargo volume at London Heathrow Airport slipped 1.9 percent in March, the second year-over-year decline at the gateway in the...
  • Russia's TransContainer Rail Box Traffic Up 23.5 Percent
    TransContainer, Russia's largest rail container operator, increased first quarter traffic by 23.5 percent from a year ago with international shipments...
  • APL Ships to Burn Low-Sulfur Fuel in Singapore
    The NOL Group is extending its low-sulfur emissions program to the Port of Singapore, where it is based. All...
  • Hanjin Receives Last Two Ships in 8,600-TEU Series
    Hanjin Shipping is taking delivery this month of the last two in a series of five containerships, each with capacities...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Jumps 17.8 Percent in March
    Lufthansa Cargo boosted freight volume 17.8 percent in March from a year ago as sharply higher German exports and strong...
  • Troubled Horizon Says Customers Haven't Left
    Horizon Lines says most of its customers are sticking with the financially ailing container line despite an accountant's note that...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 12, 2011
  • CSAV control changes
  • EU withdraws sanctions on Cote d'Ivoire
  • Doha Round: failure is not an option
  • Moody's issues DP World upgrade
  • US-bound tanker freed by pirates after 'record' payout

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 12, 2011
  • Schulte ship held in US
    German operator in hot water as containership lands on USCG's latest list of port inspections.
  • Buyers hunt Malyasian tugs
    Secretive Central American owners splash cash to scoop tugs as two-day spending spree tops $30m.
  • Vale seals bank boost
    Brazilian mining giant clinches $3bn credit facility in the weeks following delivery of its first VLOC.
  • Seadrill lands double
    John Fredriksen-owned company continues busy week with two new deals.
  • Seacor seals Bunge union
    Oivind Lorentzen holds the helm at NYSE-listed owner as river wing joins agricultural giant in US grain terminal project.
  • Salvaging suspended
    A marooned North Korean vessel has suffered a fresh spill in Philippine waters.
  • Fund grabs Saga stake
    An Aker-controlled hedge fund has emerged as the third largest shareholder in Arne Blystad-led VLCC specialist.
  • Box cruise for US
    MSC Lausanne offering six guest spots for 63-day voyage from Europe to west coast of US.
  • Platou cuts cape forecast
    Analysts at Norwegian outfit drop capesize rate view to just $16,000 daily this year amid fears demand will disappoint.
  • Safe in NYSE assault
    Polys Hajioannou prepares for battle as Greek bulker owner storms NYSE with $48m public offering.
  • KfW roars back
    German shipping financier puts the disappointment of 2009 firmly behind it with profits boost.
  • Grand Bahama bemoans shortage
    Caribbean repair yard looking overseas for more than 200 workers due to lack of domestic training.
  • Costamare pays out
    New York-listed boxship owner wheels out second payday for shareholders six months after its IPO.
  • Deep Sea fixes
    John Fredriksen company extends Melittah Gas anchor-handler contract for nine months.
  • GNV takes Tunisians
    Italian ferry Excelsior repatriating 800 people after riots in immigration facility on Lampedusa.
  • SBM orders DSCV
    Keppel Singmarine lands contract to build vessel for Dutch FPSO specialist.
  • Wilhelmsen in share swap
    Oslo-listed shipowner trades shares in Kaplan Investments for a stake in its quoted parent Qube.
  • No foul play
    Capesize crew quizzed but Korean captain presumed to have drowned off Australia.
  • NewLead in bond sale
    The Greek bulker and products tanker owner wants to raise cash to build fleet and refinance debt.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 12, 2011
  • COSCO changes China/Mideast documentation fee
    COSCO Container Lines said Monday it is changing its documentation fee on shipments between China and the Middle East. From May 1, the fee, per bill of lading, will be: $45 per between mainland Chinese ports and Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Sub...
  • Hanjin receives two 8,600-TEU ships
    Hanjin Shipping has received the last two vessels of a series of five 8,600-TEU containerships ordered from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, the carrier said Tuesday. The two ships, theHanjin RotterdamandHanjin Seattle,will be deployed at the end o...
  • Asian lines to add Far East/WCSA loop
    Evergreen Line, COSCO Container Lines, PIL and Wan Hai will start a service linking the Far East and the West Coast of South America April 30, the carriers said Monday. The new weekly service will have a rotation of Kaohsiung, Yantian, Hong Kong, N...
  • Maersk to raise East Coast-to-Far East rates
    Maersk said it will raise U.S.-to-Far East Asia rates by $90 for 20-foot containers, $100 for 40-foot and 45-foot containers, effectiveMay 15. The general rate increase is for cargo from Newark, Norfolk, Savannah, Miami and Mobile....
  • Horizon reports support from customers
    Horizon Lines said in astatement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissionthat it "has begun conducting meetings with customers, vendors and others to discuss the company's daily operations and its commitment to customer service excell...
  • MOL in cash-raising endeavors
    Japanese ocean carrier MOL has agreed to a three-year 30 billion yen (roughly $354 million) loan agreement with a consortium of banks headed by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., according to a report Monday byBloomberg.Separately, the line late last ...
  • UASC joins big ship leagues
    Liner carrier United Arab Shipping Co. said Tuesday it has received its first 13,500-TEU vessel, part of an order of nine so-called A13 vessels from South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries. TheUASC Umm Salalis named after an area of Qata...
  • Long-term contracts in the spotlight
    Industry discussion about the concept of long-term rate agreements within ocean freight service contracts is heating up. In the last month, speakers at two of the world's biggest liner shipping conferences have suggested that carriers and their sh...
  • Interest heating up?
  • American Shipper benchmark study
    American Shipperbenchmark studyAmerican Shipperbenchmark study...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 12, 2011
  • Neptune Orient Lines to switch to cleaner fuel in Singapore
    Move expected to cut sulphur oxides by almost 90 percent.
  • Fujairah prices soften
    Deliveries were available for supply up to and including April 26 in Cape Town.
  • Rotterdam market falls
    Demand weak as buyers hold out, hoping falling crude prices will force suppliers to follow.
  • Container freight rates to rebound
    Firming bunker prices will help push rates higher.
  • 'Dynamic change' driving move toward less residual fuel bunkers
    Professor James Corbett tells IBC that market forces, in particular demand for better fuels and increased complexity in refining, will lead to 'move away from byproducts'.
  • Shipping companies 'failing to pass on' bunker savings
    Slow steaming under attack from shipping industry customers.
  • New physical supplier in Black sea Port
    Island Petroleum Limited delivering in Constantza.
  • Asian bunker prices mostly down
    Demand 'mixed' at Asia's key bunker hubs, traders say.
  • Global Vision Bunkers moves to new Singapore office
    In line with the company's growth in the region, says managing director.
  • ExxonMobil sells high viscosity cargo at lower discount
    Scheduled turnarounds in the Middle East expected to tighten supplies.
  • Bunker trader to leave Hong Kong-based supplier
    New trader Larry Fu to replace Jack Chan.
  • Scrapped vessels get up to 70% premium for bunkers on board
    Bunkers help prop up value of vessels send for scrap.

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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
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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
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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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