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May 13, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Boat Asia 2011 opens large and luxe
    Boat Asia 2011 opened yesterday, larger and more luxurious with several more firsts under its belt.
  • Norden keeps outlook after Q1 profits fall
    Danish shipping line D/S Norden reported a smaller-than-forecast drop in operating profits for the first quarter, hit by a steep drop in dry-bulk spot rates, and said 2011 remains a challenging year. Earnings before interest and tax (Ebit) fell to US$30.0 million in January-March from US$68.6 million in the first quarter last year, the dry cargo and tanker shipping company said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL and NYK cement charter deal for four 13,000-TEU ships
  • Maersk increases piracy surcharge to US$200-$500 to pass on rising costs
  • Hapag-Lloyd pre-tax profit up 140pc, but obligations drag net into loss
  • Hanjin loses US$11 million on low rates, oversupply - despite rising volumes
  • Shanghai container index up on all routes, but Asia-Europe
  • FMC to hold secret session on value of freight rate derivatives
  • China coastal shipping suffers from overcapacity and high yuan
  • Shanghai's Japan import growth declines in March
  • Chongqing handles 85,000 TEU of international cargo in first quarter
  • Doha trade round fails to deliver, say US trade groups
  • Emirates adds south China calls to Asia-Africa loop
  • Deutsche Post DHL posts first quarter profit of US$462 million
  • American Feeder Lines to make weekly calls on once mighty Halifax
  • Bunker surcharges expected to surpass record highs this summer
  • Feb NAFTA trade increases 11.8pc, US-Can up 10pc - US-Mex up 14pc
  • Sri Lanka's Colombo struggles with capacity, expansion plans underway
  • Drewry air freight index recovering after year-on-year decline
  • China Southern's Xiamen Airlines orders six 787 Dreamliners from Boeing
  • Qantas engineers call off strike, but flight cancellations remain
  • TIACA appoints four more heavy hitters to 'already strong' board

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A. S. Shipping Agency donates mobile van to Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital
  • Arshiya registers 56 pc jump in FY 11 consolidated revenue
  • Hindustan Cargo is truly a company with a social cause
  • Maersk vessel makes maiden call at ICTT as part of new service
  • Maritime security firms form code of conduct & ethics
  • NSCSA adds Mundra call to regular liner service
  • NYK & OOCL finalise charter agreement for four 13,000-TEU vessels
  • Adani Enterprises net profit zooms in Q4 & FY 11
  • Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approves dry bulk terminal off Tekra
  • Nhava Sheva CFS blaze put out
  • Govt to limit cotton yarn exports once again
  • New PPP policy will not be too rigid: Gopalan

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Call for third Hong Kong runway
    The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarders and Logistics (Haffa) believes that the two runways at Hong Kong airport, the world's largest airfreight hub, will only be able to h...
  • Transaero fleet expands to 60 aircraft
    Russia's Transaero Airlines has increased its fleet to 60 aircraft after taking delivery of new generation Boeing B747-400 wide-body long-haul equipment. With its 15th aircraft of ...
  • AA Cargo adds direct uplift between Finland and Chicago
    American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo) has launched a new direct service between the Finnish capital Helsinki and Chicago IL (USA). The route, operated by B767-300, is the latest expan...
  • Railcargo Austria posts loss again
    Railcargo Austria, the railfreight arm of Austria's state railway OeBB, posted a loss of EUR 353 million in 2010. The result led to a consolidated deficit of EUR 330 million f...
  • Australian railway company orders new locomotives
    The rail service provider Genesee & Wyoming Australia has ordered nine 4,400 hp locomotives and plans to order more rolling stock and other facilities. This takes the company's...
  • Germany: increase in new truck registrations
    A total of 31,000 commercial vehicles were newly registered in Germany in April, 13.7% more than in the same month in 2010. The number of new tractors leapt by 48.5%, and...
  • Renault Trucks opens branch office in Tunisia
    The French commercial vehicle manufacturer Renault Trucks is opening a branch office in Tunisia called 'Renault Trucks Tunis. To date Ennakl Automobile Importeur was the official r...
  • The ITJ team and "Heidi J" awaiting you in Munich
    The ITJ and its editorial and sales staff would like to accord you a warm welcome to the transport logistic trade fair, the world's largest exhibition for transport and logistics w...
  • Martin Bencher Group opens new office in Sao Paulo
    The Martin Bencher Group, a Denmark-based professional shipping and forwarding service provider, opened a new office in Sao Paulo (Brazil) on 6 May. The facility is managed by Mikk...
  • Presented: Antwerp-Chongqing rail connection for cargo
    A rail connection for moving cargo between Antwerp and Chongqing (China) was recently presented in Antwerp (Belgium). The project was established in 2010 by POM Antwerp (Devel...
  • The European Marine Equipment Council elects new board
    The European Marine Equipment Council (EMEC) has appointed its new board as follows: Lars Gorvell-Dahll (Kongsberg) was chosen as president and Dirk Lehmann (Becker Marine Systems)...
  • Duisport and Currenta step up collaboration
    The duisport group (Duisburger Hafen AG) and the chemical park operator Currenta GmbH, a joint venture between Bayer AG and Lanxess Deutschland GmbH, want to intensify their excell...
  • Japan's shipping lines' prognoses for current financial year down
    The three Japanese deepsea shipping lines, NYK, K Line and MOL, are all expecting to have their 2011 profits dented by the impact of the earthquake that hit the country in Mar...
  • Maersk Line to raise rates on Asia-Europe route
    The Danish carrier Maersk Line is raising the rates on the Asia to Europe route by USD 250 per teu on 1 June 2011. The increase will apply to all dry and reefer cargo moving from a...
  • VW wants to take over MAN entirely
    Germany's Volkswagen corporation (VW) and Scania want to take over the commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN. VW already owns around 30% of MAN's shares and has made a suitable takeo...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • House reverses Gulf drilling moratorium
  • Olympic Shipping orders third MT 6015 at Kleven
  • MAIB issues report on containership elevator fatality

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • The Greenbrier Companies making management changes
  • NYK joining OOCL to charter four box chips
  • Port Metro Vancouver expects big surge in cruise passengers
  • ATA taps Jamie Hammons as regional vice president
  • US inks deal with China for enhanced trade security

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Pick-up in Indonesia coal demand keeps supramaxes afloat
    Bright spot in a languishing market is pickup in coal demand bound for India's east coast
  • Transatlantic medium range tanker rates set to fall further
    Earnings nudge down as ballasters crowd into northwest Europe
  • Norden predicts daily MR tanker earnings of $13,000
    Denmark's Norden, which has 37 product tankers alongside its dry bulk fleet, has predicted that earnings for its tankers will total around $13,000 per day in the next two years
  • Panamax charter rates lose ground
    Prices fall despite optimistic mood from dry bulk owners at Mare Forum Italy
  • China eyes more Arctic business
    Norwegian shipowner also keen to encourage two-way traffic on northern sea route
  • MAIB warns of danger in lifeboat davits proximity switches
    Malfunction identified as cause of fatal accident on car carrier Tombarra
  • Maersk boss cautions against fair-weather investments
    Weaker players who seek short-term returns can undermine market, but are then more likely to disappear
  • Teekay Offshore Partners promises bigger dividends
    Boost to cash distribution in the first quarter
  • Teekay LNG Partners hints of asset acquisitions
    Activity picking up in LNG sector, says chief executive Peter Evensen
  • Contract cover allows Teekay Tankers to sustain dividends
    Company achieves $0.25 a share against weak spot market
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen profits ride a rollercoaster
    First quarter surges 31% year on year but is down sharply on last three months of 2010
  • Hapag-Lloyd in the red as soaring bunker costs hit earnings
    Carrier warns of tougher competition to come in second quarter
  • Higher revenues for Aegean but profits fall
    Bunker operator posts solid first-quarter results, though rising fuel costs hit operating profit
  • APMT hit by political and climatical events
    Unrest in Arab countries and Japan's quake cost terminal operator $12m
  • Teekay losses double amid low spot rates and tonnage oversupply
    Diversity prevents company from being worse hit as 'challenging' year begins, says new chief executive
  • Gratsos urges owners to insist on 'more profitable' fuel-efficient ships
    Yards 'need a kick' to abandon gas-guzzling designs, claims chamber president
  • MISC full-year profits more than double from previous 12 months
    Malaysian shipping group posts improved bottom line after selling ships and subsidiary
  • HCI Capital and Lloyd Fonds end first quarter still in the red
    KG companies continue to suffer
  • Analysts back Transocean despite weak results
    Dahlman Rose blames perception of potential Deepwater Horizon liability for low ratio enterprise value
  • Time is ripe for new LNG pricing model in Japan
    The case for cutting the link between natural gas and oil prices may seem incontrovertible, but there is is no alternative mechanism on the drawing board
  • Sale of Malta Freeport proves tricky
    As CMA CGM seeks buyer for transhipment hub, wisdom of shipowners investing in ports is questioned
  • Croatia's shipyards struggle to find investors
    Efforts to find backers hampered by constraints imposed by EU membership
  • Amlin concerned over Netherlands-based insurance unit
    While London marine market rates rise, ACI's prospects are poor as premium tumbles in first quarter
  • STX Pan Ocean reports $48m loss
    South Korean shipping company blames dry bulk market depression and rising fuel costs for hitting sales increase of 4.7%
  • Norden weathers dry bulk 'perfect storm'
    Hedging strategy helps company return first-quarter net profit of $69m
  • Hanjin Shipping sees net loss of $97m
    Asia-Europe competition hits boxship business, but bulk operations record $17m operating profit
  • ICTSI net profit jumps 25% to $28.5m
    Growth due to economic recovery in key markets and solid performance in Asian ports

Fairplayweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Two killed in yard blast
    TWO MEN were killed in a shipyard blast in western Singapore this afternoon
  • Qatargas threatens Europe
    QATARGAS has threatened to redirect LNG supplies away from Europe if importers there continue to rely on spot markets, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • StealthGas selling four ships
    NASDAQ-listed StealthGas is selling four LPG carriers for a total $26M as it works to purge older vessels from its tanker fleet
  • Norden defies its gloomy '11 forecast
    DS NORDEN today reported a 10% first-quarter rise in profits, defying its own February prediction of "a mediocre year"
  • LNG unit powers Repsol
    REPSOL of Spain said today its net profits rose in the first quarter, powered by a 238.2% rise in operating income from its LNG division
  • France to replace rescue tug
    FRANCE is planning to move a rescue and assistance tug to the Dover Strait after the UK decided not to renew the charter of another rescue tug covering the area
  • STX Europe swings to black
    STX EUROPE returned to profits in the first quarter, despite a drop in revenues
  • STX Pan Ocean slips
    STX PAN Ocean said today it lost $48.7M in 1Q2011, reversing profits of $20.17M for that quarter last year
  • IEA turns negative
    TODAY'S monthly forecast from the International Energy Agency has trimmed the oil demand outlook, citing higher pump prices and weaker economic growth
  • LNG shipping feels impact from Medgaz
    SPAIN'S LNG imports dropped 9% in April, the first full month that the alternative Medgaz pipeline has operated, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • MISC loses $102.7M
    MISC SAID today that it lost 307.9M ringgit ($102.7M) for its fourth quarter ending 31 March, reversing net profits of 196.4M ringgit for the same period last year
  • Hanjin to cut after losses
    HANJIN Shipping said today it plans "cost-cutting measures" after revealing operating losses for the first quarter of $11M - despite total sales of nearly $2Bn
  • Seven bid for Vanino
    RUSSIA'S FAS anti-monopoly office has said seven companies have formally applied to bid in the auction - closing today - of the government's 55% port shareholding in Vanino
  • Tallinn boosts volumes
    ESTONIA'S port of Tallinn has announced that it handled 3.63M tonnes last month, a 12.7% rise year on year
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen posts jump in profits
    NORWAY'S Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding today said its net profits rose to $22

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Panama Canal Receives Bids for New Bridge
    The Panama Canal Authority received six proposals Tuesday from design and engineering companies or consortia around the world for the...
  • Railroads Bulk Loads Fall, Intermodal Grows
    Carload traffic on North America's largest railroads slipped 1 percent in the most recent week, extending a slide the rails...
  • Senators Propose Extending TIGER Grant Program
    A bipartisan group of senators is proposing legislation to extend the Department of Transportation's TIGER grant program through fiscal 2018,...
  • Panalpina Adds Second Hong Kong-Huntsville Flight
    Forwarder Panalpina is expanding its scheduled freighter operations through Huntsville, Ala., with a second weekly service connecting the city to...
  • DHL Converting Aircraft for Europe Fleet
    DHL Express will modernize its fleet in Europe with the acquisition of 13 A300-600 passenger aircraft and conversion of the...
  • Cargo Rebounds at Hong Kong Airport
    Hong Kong International Airport's freight volume 6.2 percent in March over the same month a year ago as expedited shipping...
  • Retail Sales Rise 0.5 Percent in April
    Retail sales rose for the 10th straight month in April, driven by higher prices at gasoline stations and grocery stores,...
  • Greenbrier Taps Eitzen to Head Rail, Marine Units
    Railcar and barge manufacturer Greenbrier Companies named Mark Eitzen as vice president and general manager of its Gunderson factory in...
  • Japanese Exports Still Declining After Disasters
    Japan's exports to the rest of the world are still sinking in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami...
  • Japanese Freight Forwarders Expand in Indochina
    Two Japanese international freight forwarders expanded their operations into Indochina, a Southeast Asian region sandwiched by two Asian giants --...
  • ILWU Working to Keep California Ports Competitive
    The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has a reputation of militancy, but a Southern California union official said recent history...
  • Hanjin Container Losses Grow to $28 Million
    Hanjin Shipping lost $28 million on container operations in the first quarter, compared with $23 million a year earlier, as...
  • NYK to Charter New OOCL Ships in Grand Alliance Upgrade
    NYK will charter another four vessels with capacities of 13,000 20-foot equivalent units from OOCL under a new agreement between...
  • India's Tariff Authority Orders Port Rate Reduction
    India's Tariff Authority for Major Ports ordered a 35-percent reduction in the scale of rates currently applied by Chennai Container...
  • CMA CGM Discussing Sale of Stake in Malta Hub
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM is in talks over the sale of a minority stake in Malta Freeport Terminals, one...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Raises Trans-Atlantic Rates
    Hapag-Lloyd announced general rate increases effective July 1 for all cargoes and container types for the North Atlantic and Europe-Mexico...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Slides to $31.8 Million Loss
    Hapag-Lloyd fell to a $31.8 million loss after interest and taxes in the first quarter despite an improvement in operating...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • APM T's Fejfer demands 'above market' rates of growth
  • Maersk expects 'challenging Q2', but 'above market profitability'
  • Seacube stays strong
  • CMA CGM confirms Malta talks
  • NYK to charter 13,000TEU newbuilds from OOCL

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Cido sale ignites buzz
    Market chatter fingers AP Moller-Maersk and Navios as top contenders in acquisition of 20 Asian products tankers.
  • StealthGas cleans house
    Harry Vafias at the helm as Nasdaq-listed owner sheds four LPG carriers in anticipation of reinforcements.
  • Offshore helps STX Europe
    Korean-owned yard group boosted in first quarter by increased demand in oil and gas support vessel sector.
  • Teekay margins squeezed
    Peter Evensen-led tanker player's woes continue as first quarter deficit spirals downwards.
  • Navios repeats notes trick
    Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner plots $105m swoop to fund the last of its seven VLCCs.
  • TOO war chest intact
    Teekay Corp shuttle tanker wing poised to pursue growth with $380m worth of firepower following first quarter win.
  • Tough for Teekay LNG
    Tanker and gas carrier arm of Teekay group sees Q1 profit slashed as exchange loss hits home.
  • Teekay Tankers tops bets
    Bruce Chan-led owner toasts lending coup and also thanks Libyan trouble for stronger than forecast first quarter.
  • Hurtigruten stays upbeat
    Record passenger numbers in the first quarter but Oslo-listed company remains in the red.
  • Olympic back at Kleven
    Stig Remoy-led owner contracts third supply ship at Norwegian shipyard.
  • Yard sale helps MISC
    Malaysian shipping giant's annual profit boosted by Malaysia Marine listing, but fourth quarter proved a struggle.
  • 'No Maersk LNG bid'
    Carsten Mortensen says Danish owner will not be in the running to buy rival's gas ships as it sights bulker and tanker openings.
  • Olsen loses wind charter
    Oslo-listed company has $40m wind vessel contract blown away but gets $1.35m compensation.
  • Two killed in blast
    Workers die in explosion on barge at Haosen Marine in Tuas area of Singapore.
  • U-Ming earnings slump
    Taiwanese bulker owner's profit slashed in first quarter as revenue falls.
  • Oslo blow for quoted pair
    Jinhui and BW Offshore slip off prestigious Oslo Bors Benchmark Index to be replaced by a couple of companies from the Fredriksen Group.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • OOCL expanding Scandinavian loops
    Liner carrier OOCL said Thursday it is adding two calls and capacity to its two-loop Scandinavian Express (SBX) service. The line said the SBX2 loop will add a call at Kotka in Finland and a second call in St. Petersburg to give a revised rotation...
  • MOL's Q1 transpacific reliability suffers
    MOL's Q1 transpacific reliability suffers MOL's Q1 transpacific reliability suffers Liner carrier MOL said this week its on-time performance worsened in the first quarter on the transpacific and transatlantic trades, but improved between Asia and ...
  • NYK to charter 4 of OOCL's new big ships
    NYK to charter 4 of OOCL's new big ships NYK to charter 4 of OOCL's new big ships NYK Line said Thursday it has entered into an agreement with fellow liner carrier OOCL to charter four of the 13,000-TEU ships OOCL has ordered in recent weeks. OOCL...
  • Hanjin sinks to $28 million Q1 loss
    Korean container line Hanjin Shipping suffered a $28 million first quarter operating loss, despite revenue increasing 19 percent to $1.6 billion. The loss was more acute than the $23 million the line lost in the first quarter of 2010. Hanjin's con...
  • Hapag-Lloyd books $23 million Q1 profit
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd said Thursday it made $22.9 million (16.1 million euros) in the first quarter, a 140.3 percent increase on the same period in 2010. Revenue for the line increased 16.5 percent to $2.1 billion (1.5 billion euros) a...
  • Japan/North America capacity drops
    Allocated capacity from Japan to North America has fallen markedly since early April, according to figures from American Shipper research affiliate ComPair Data. Allocated capacity -- that is, ComPair Data's estimate of the portion of vessel capac...
  • 'A cultural change'
  • Ports and Terminals
  • Carriers' 1st quarter
    Hapag-Lloyd books $23 million Q1 profitGerman container line Hapag-Lloyd said Thursday it made $22.9 million (16.1 million euros) in the first quarter, a 140.3 percent increase on the same period in 2010. Hanjin sinks to $28 million Q1 lossKorean c...
  • US trade grows
    U.S. exports up 4.6% in MarchThe U.S. Commerce Department on Wednesday reported the country's exports of goods and services in March increased 4.6 percent from February 2011 to a record $172.7 billion. The monthly increase in the export value for ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Fujairah market softens
    In Cape Town deliveries available for supply up to and including May 26.
  • Move to subsidise fuel costs under attack
    Help for European fishing fleets will encourage 'fuel intensive, environmentally damaging fishing practices.'
  • Prices fall in Rotterdam and Hamburg
    Some suppliers fully booked in Piraeus.
  • Onshore fuel oil stocks slightly lower
    Arbitrage volumes to slacken in June.
  • Hedging deals boost Norden's Q1 results
    But 2011 'is still expected to become a challenging year'.
  • LNG supply network 'will come quickly'
    Small Norwegian company that has pioneered LNG supply to ships demonstrates potential for more widespread use.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen back in profit despite rising bunker prices
    'The underlying market development is positive,' says Jan Eyvin Wang, president and CEO of WWASA.
  • Captain was playing video games in run-up to grounding
    Tugboat spilled 6,400 gallons of bunker fuel after hitting Exxon Valdez reef.
  • Double-digit losses in key Asian ports
    'Average' demand across key Asian bunker hubs on Thursday.
  • Marine biofuel programme takes off in France
    Ennesys SAS working in project financed by state authorities to produce marine biofuel for fishing vessels.
  • TEN posts narrowing net profit in Q1
    Company's aframaxes and product carriers 'hard hit' by rising bunker costs.
  • NYK fleet introduces improved version of IMO's EEOI
    Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) issues Prime Ship-GREEN/EEOI to NYK fleet.
  • Mexican bunker supplier secures funding for expansion
    Fund to be used for installation of additional infrastructure.
  • Japanese company starts study on solar, wind power for large vessels
    'Aquarius System will play an important role,' said Fukuoka-based Eco Marine Power.
  • Rising bunker prices hit TBS International earnings
    'Continued weakness' of freight rate, together with other factors further affect TBS earnings.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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