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July 13, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Essar Shipping to expand supertanker fleet
    Essar Shipping, controlled by billionaire Ruia brothers, plans to add as many as a dozen second-hand supertankers to benefit from Indian refiners' rising need to haul crude oil from Mexico and Venezuela.
  • Vale gets first Chinese mega iron ore carrier
    Brazilian mining firm Vale SA has received its first Chinese-built mega bulk carrier, swelling what will be an unprecedented fleet linking the world's biggest iron ore producer with its biggest client, China.
  • China says aircraft carrier for training purposes only
    China's first aircraft carrier, a retrofitted ship bought from Ukraine in 1998, is expected to be mainly used for training purposes and could begin sea trials within a few weeks, a state-run newspaper reported yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Back to basics: IMO is about safety of life at sea
    IN RECENT years, many International Maritime Organization (IMO) discussions have been on environmental issues. Next week, the agency's Marine Environment Protection Committee has a massive agenda, not least including crucial decisions on controlling greenhouse gas emissions.
Shipping Times
  • Brazil to hold 2 bids for high-speed rail
    Brazilian officials said on Monday that they would hold two separate bids for a high-speed rail line between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, a project worth some US$18 billion.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Essar Shipping to expand supertanker fleet
    Essar Shipping, controlled by billionaire Ruia brothers, plans to add as many as a dozen second-hand supertankers to benefit from Indian refiners' rising need to haul crude oil from Mexico and Venezuela.
  • Vale gets first Chinese mega iron ore carrier
    Brazilian mining firm Vale SA has received its first Chinese-built mega bulk carrier, swelling what will be an unprecedented fleet linking the world's biggest iron ore producer with its biggest client, China.
  • China says aircraft carrier for training purposes only
    China's first aircraft carrier, a retrofitted ship bought from Ukraine in 1998, is expected to be mainly used for training purposes and could begin sea trials within a few weeks, a state-run newspaper reported yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Back to basics: IMO is about safety of life at sea
    IN RECENT years, many International Maritime Organization (IMO) discussions have been on environmental issues. Next week, the agency's Marine Environment Protection Committee has a massive agenda, not least including crucial decisions on controlling greenhouse gas emissions.
Shipping Times
  • Brazil to hold 2 bids for high-speed rail
    Brazilian officials said on Monday that they would hold two separate bids for a high-speed rail line between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, a project worth some US$18 billion.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Essar Shipping to expand supertanker fleet
    Essar Shipping, controlled by billionaire Ruia brothers, plans to add as many as a dozen second-hand supertankers to benefit from Indian refiners' rising need to haul crude oil from Mexico and Venezuela.
  • Vale gets first Chinese mega iron ore carrier
    Brazilian mining firm Vale SA has received its first Chinese-built mega bulk carrier, swelling what will be an unprecedented fleet linking the world's biggest iron ore producer with its biggest client, China.
  • China says aircraft carrier for training purposes only
    China's first aircraft carrier, a retrofitted ship bought from Ukraine in 1998, is expected to be mainly used for training purposes and could begin sea trials within a few weeks, a state-run newspaper reported yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Back to basics: IMO is about safety of life at sea
    IN RECENT years, many International Maritime Organization (IMO) discussions have been on environmental issues. Next week, the agency's Marine Environment Protection Committee has a massive agenda, not least including crucial decisions on controlling greenhouse gas emissions.
Shipping Times
  • Brazil to hold 2 bids for high-speed rail
    Brazilian officials said on Monday that they would hold two separate bids for a high-speed rail line between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, a project worth some US$18 billion.

Sched Netweb site
  • Container shipping corporate concentration becomes far more pronounced
  • Kerry Logistics captures Marks & Spencer contract for Greater China
  • Zhoushan government sets up shipping industry support fund
  • Anhui's port of Anqing sees box volume grow 34pc in May
  • China, Russia, South Korea land-sea transport line starts operation
  • Kuehne + Nagel now biggest forwarder, says UK's Transport Intelligence
  • OOCL extends no-chassis policy to five other US ports including Charleston
  • CMA CGM drops Philadelphia from ever-shrinking Black Pearl service
  • New York-NJ owner-operator truckers sue for loss of earnings
  • Qantas long-haul pilots vote to strike against carriers' outsourcing plans
  • FAA wants FedEx fined US$689,800 for not telling pilots of dangerous cargo
  • Cold spell shrinks air freighted mango exports from India this year
  • Korean Air Cargo starts service to Zaragaza between Madrid and Barcelona
  • Boeing forecasts India's future aircraft market at US$150 billion

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Seaikon spreads its wings to Gujarat
  • Indians invited to exploit cotton, mining opportunities in Burkina Faso
  • DP World Nhava Sheva supports a green initiative
  • GMB's non-major ports register 11.31 pc traffic growth in Q1
  • Major Ports traffic grows 5.22 pc in Q1
  • Work to resume on Paradip Port's coal, iron ore berths in Sept.
  • DGFT urged to consider EPCES' suggestions
  • India Inc. pays record dividends

Marine Logweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Graig orders series of next generation container feeders
  • Getting GoM permitting to pre-moratorium levels could create 190,000 new jobs

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Port Tracker report predicts box numbers to grow this fall
  • US, Mexico ink new deal for long-haul cross border trucking
  • Portland Airport showcases K.A. Colorado artwork
  • Report finds US exports drop during month of May
  • AAPA honors Port of Seattle for environmental programs

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Tanker loadings from Middle East Opec states lifted by China
    VLCCs benefit by posting higher average spot rates from May to June
  • Panamax market share squeezed as newbuild bulker sizes increase
    Vessels of between 60,000-83,500 dwt now ship 19% of dry bulk trade, showing a fall of 8% in eight years
  • Oil demand growth set to drop in 2012
    World oil demand in 2012 is forecast to grow at a slightly lower rate than this year due to the "unsteady" nature of the global economy, according to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
  • Product rates plummet in June
    Rates for product tankers shipping gasoline from northwest Europe to the US Atlantic coast fell 20% in June from the previous month due to closed arbitrage windows and higher stocks in the US
  • Vessels ordered last year reap benefits of low newbuild prices
    Panamax bulk carriers ordered during the recession have breakeven costs $5,000 per day lower than similar vessels contracted at the peak of the shipping boom ' giving their owners a financial advantage in the market, as they need to pay less cash back to lenders
  • Owners urged to stop ordering new panamaxes
    DVB Bank has urged dry bulk owners to stop contracting panamax tonnage in a bid to help overcome "chronic" oversupply and a vast orderbook which are putting increasing pressure on charter market rates
  • Maersk to charter first vessels from new feedership design
    Graig Shipping's Marlin 2000 Blue vessels to be deployed on intra-Asian feeder services
  • The Containership Co Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection approved
    Parties wishing to launch action against TCC must first appear before bankruptcy court
  • Fall in Nigeria's piracy masks shift in danger zone
    Attacks in Nigerian waters and off the Bakassi Peninsula are down, but southeast corner of the country bucks the trend
  • Time to curb non-dom benefits in the UK
    There is no reason why shipping should enjoy complete tax freedom as it does today
  • The sole serious crime in the US is Contempt of Cop
    A seven-hour wait imposed on 2,000 elderly cruise passengers demonstrates how unwise it can be to question US border enforcement bureaucracy
  • Shipping line consolidation at record high
    The world's largest carriers control 84% of market ' up 14% from 2000
  • Local entrepreneur rebuilding shipyard industry
    Dieter Petram is quietly building up his conglomerate with Bredo, MWB, Rickmers-Lloyd and Lloyd Werft all under joint ownership
  • Stop the rot
    Bremen and Bremerhaven owners urge the government to help reverse a recent decline in shipowning
  • Piracy ground rules
    When deploying armed guards, 'fully armed' means knowing the legal boundaries that frame their use
  • Insurers face prosecution over ransom payments
    The US Treasury in particular has made it clear that if evidence is found that payments have been made to banned organisations and persons, then charges will be brought
  • Suez Canal director vows that waterway will defy Egypt's turmoil
    SCA working with military to ensure operations remain unaffected by demonstrations and industrial disputes
  • Cape Town bunkers at risk from industrial unrest
    Employees at major supplier strike in sympathy with energy and metal workers
  • Fred. Olsen raises concerns at slow FPSO demand after posting $1.2m loss
    Potentially up to 10 lease contracts to be awarded this year, compared with previous forecasts of up to 14
  • Intra-Asia growth rate disappoints
    IADA container-volumes data in first five months of year a lower-than-expected 4%
  • Chinese job hopes go adrift on the Yangtze
    Beijing must find an intermodal solution to get goods from its fast-developing west to the coast ' and quickly
  • Appointment in Limassol
    Surely a flag is not worth flying if it bows to political pressure first before considering how to react under its international responsibilities as established by the UN
  • HHLA opens self check-in terminals at Altenwerder to cut waiting times
    Containers holding hazardous materials will continue to be processed manually
  • At last, a green idea
    Is the European Climate Change Programme's proposal to curb CO2 emissions using speed limits ahead of the curve?
  • Monfalcone box terminal plan snared in red tape
    APM Terminals and UniCredit joint venture said to be at a standstill as Italian government fails to act
  • Mermaid Maritime secures 10-year refinancing loan
    Parent Thoresen Thai hopes fresh funds will help keep financing costs down
  • Bumi Armada share offering raises $879m for FPSO fleet expansion
    Kuala Lumpur IPO oversubscribed by both institutions and retail investors

Fairplayweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Analyst blames IEA on tankers
    JEFFERIES analyst Doug Mavrinac significantly lowered his tanker forecast today, arguing that the International Energy Agency stockpile release has sabotaged the rebound
  • Survivors say crews failed to help
    SURVIVING passengers from the MV Bulgaria sinking have told authorities that crews of an oil tanker and another vessel failed to stop and help when the Volga cruise ship was sinking, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Essar plans tanker buys
    INDIA'S Essar Shipping reportedly plans to acquire at least a dozen second-hand tankers, including six VLCCs
  • Dover ferry terminal scheme advances
    A BATTLE is continuing at Dover's port, even though a plan for a four-berth second ferry terminal has advanced for final consideration by the UK Department for Transport
  • Inventories restrain US box imports
    US BOX imports are expected to grow during autumn's peak season, despite remaining flat year on year in May
  • Oaktree chasing heavy-lift tonnage
    US INVESTOR Oaktree Capital Management has told Fairplay that it is on the lookout for more multipurpose/heavy-lift tonnage and entire owner/operator companies in the sector
  • German coal importers predicting growth
    SHIPMENTS of steam and coking coal for industry and power in Germany are forecast to increase to 47.5M tonnes this year, from 45M last year, according to importers
  • India allows wheat, rice exports
    INDIA has decided to lift its ban on wheat and rice exports, allowing a limited number of shipments as stockpiles overflow
  • Capesize rates fall on low activity
    A QUIET start to the week for Capesizes in both the Atlantic and the Pacific has led to a drop in rates
  • China coal imports rise
    CHINA's coal imports rose by 12.4% year on year in June to 13.61M tonnes, Beijing's customs agency said today
  • China oil recovery seen
    OIL TRADERS told Fairplay today that Chinese crude imports should recover this month after dropping in June due to heavy refinery maintenance
  • Korean meat imports rise
    SOUTH Korea went high on the hog in this year's first half, when imports of pork rose 120%

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Diesel Prices Rise First Time in a Month
    The average price of diesel prices rose for the first time in the last month, increasing 4.9 cents a gallon,...
  • Truckload Capacity Index Drops 16.5 Percent
    A key measure of truckload capacity eased last week, after tightening for several weeks. The Longbow Research Truckload Barometer...
  • DOT Stimulus Payouts Reach $29.6 Billion
    The Department of Transportation's payments to states for infrastructure work funded by the 2009 stimulus law reached $29.6 billion by...
  • Harold B. Sachs, Former FASA/Gemini Director, Dead at 86
    Harold B. Sachs, 86, the former executive director of the Fashion Accessories and Gemini Shippers Associations, died July 10 at...
  • Bankrupt TCC Seeks $25 Million From Shippers
    The Containership Company's bankruptcy trustee is seeking $25 million in liquidated damages from approximately 80 shippers who failed to fulfill...
  • Gas Companies Plan LNG Truck Fueling Network
    A major natural gas company is investing $150 million in a venture that would build 150 liquid natural gas fueling...
  • Clinton Prods Congress On Free Trade Pacts
    Secretary of State Hillary Clinton jumped into the battle in Washington over free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and...
  • Trade Groups Protest Long Beach Funds Shift
    Trade and transportation groups in Southern California are urging the Port of Long Beach not to transfer $16.9 million in...
  • Welsh Shipowner Orders Up to 26 Feeder Ships
    The Graig Group, a charter shipowner based in Cardiff, Wales, placed orders for a series of up to 26 fuel-efficient...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Ranked Top Forwarder in 2010
    Switzerland-based Kuehne + Nagel was the largest international forwarder in 2010, handling of nearly a 10th of the world's air...
  • Railcar Owners Pull More Units Out of Storage in June
    As freight traffic began to recover from a spring slowdown, owners of parked railcars across North America pulled 2,847 units...
  • Italy's Fortune International Joins INTTRA
    Fortune International Transport says its new membership in the INTTRA's ocean shipping e-commerce network will give the Italian non-vessel operating...
  • Greatwide Logistics Picks Former Airline Chief As CEO
    Greatwide Logistics tapped John P. Tague, the former president of United Airlines, as chief executive officer, succeeding veteran trucking executive...
  • Advocate Sees Container-on-Barge Potential
    Container-on-barge service could be a $500 million business on the inland waterways, but the federal government hasn't been willing to...
  • Port Tracker Forecasts Shipping Pickup This Fall
    Import cargo volume at the busiest U.S. container ports is expected to be flat this summer before rising by double...
  • June Rail Carloads Grow 0.9 Percent
    U.S. rail intermodal traffic grew 5.3 percent in June over the same month last year but carload volume was up...
  • Top 20 Ocean Carriers Boost Market Share
    The top 20 ocean container carriers boosted their combined world market share to a record 84 percent in July, according...
  • Moody's Sees Negative Shipping Outlook
    Moody's Investors Service set a negative outlook for the shipping industry over the next 12 to 18 months on Tuesday,...
  • Schneider National Adding 300 Drivers
    Schneider National is looking to hire 300 truck drivers in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico for its dedicated and bulk...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Graig orders super-feeders
  • Egyptian protests 'threaten' canal transits
  • Hamburg speeds up trucking
  • Maersk improves Europe/New Zealand service
  • DP World Callao fully compliant

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Box Ships buys
    Paragon Shipping spinoff charters MSC Emma back to seller following $55m acquisition.
  • BGT boss plots next course
    Industry veteran Warren Bluestein secures new post with parent as MOL takes control of ageing LNG stable.
  • The Omega effect
    Industry heavyweights poised to pounce on distressed assets as cash-strapped owners fight to stay afloat, analyst says.
  • NGL inks LPG deal
    Nippon Gas Line coughs up cash to take Sea Sawasdee for three to five years, brokers say.
  • KPMI to de-list from PSE
    Manila-based shipyard opts to delist after questioning need to float stock.
  • Over-capacity concerns voiced
    Ratings agency claims vessel numbers will be big issue over next two years.
  • AOD firms Seadrill pact
    Oslo IPO hopeful on the fringe of forking over $2m to cover management tab while indulging in jack-up option.
  • Irving faces trial
    March hearing on safety charges for Canadian yard following worker's fall in 2008.
  • Graig behind mega-order
    UK owner inks first batch in series of up to 26 next-generation container feederships worth $780m.
  • Cruise crew stay put
    Seafarers refuse to leave stranded Greek-owned Rio in Israel until receivers pay wages.
  • Chilean ship project blocked
    Government refuses environmental assessment for $46m CCA Chile proposal.
  • Cosco slams oil speculators
    Wei Jiafu voices concerns over knock-on effect for bunker prices.
  • Vinaship share sale stalls
    Investment fund fails to sell 600,000 shares in state-owned shipowner.
  • FOP posts Q2 loss
    Fred Olsen's FPSO company reduces deficit as financial expenses fell.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • July Feature
  • FAA proposes $689,800 fine for FedEx Express
    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a civil penalty of $689,800 against Federal Express Corp. of Memphis for allegedly violating Transportation Department hazardous materials regulations. The FAA alleges that in 89 instances from...
  • 2 ships depart MarAd's James River fleet
    Former U.S. Navy vesselsBenjamin IsherwoodandHenry Eckfordare scheduled to depart from the Maritime Administration's James River Reserve in Virginia on July 12 and July 19, respectively. The obsolete vessels will be towed to Brownsville, Texas for...
  • Supply chain legend Bowersox dead at 79
    Bowersox Donald J. Bowersox, one of the pioneers of turning logistics and supply chain management into an academic discipline, died on July 4 from a prolonged bout with cancer. Bowersox, dean emeritus and professor emeritus of marketing and supply ...
  • Southern Air opens Cologne office
    Southern Air Holdings has opened an office in Cologne, Germany, to serve the German market and Western Europe. The office will be led by Oliver Gritz, who joined Southern Air in April as managing director for Europe. He previously held various mana...
  • Global Shippers Forum launches Web site
    The reorganized Global Shippers' Forum has launched anew Web site . In May the GSF, which represents shippers' group around the world, reconstituted itself into a formal organization that will represent shippers on key international issues before ...
  • Kerry wins M&S deal in China
    Kerry Logistics has won a contract from U.K. retailer Marks & Spencer to handle a range of logistics services in China. "The contract incorporates logistics services across the supply chain for M&S, from suppliers" pickup through to direct deliver...
  • Intelligrated names Harris VP Midwest
    Intelligrated, an automated material handling systems provider, has appointed Chuck Harris as vice president of Midwest operations, distribution and fulfillment. Based out of Intelligrated's Chicago office, Harris will oversee sales, concepting, e...
  • Panalpina opens Huntsville Logistics Center
    Panalpina opened a facility on July 1 for value-added logistics services in Huntsville, Ala., adjacent to Panalpina's International Air Cargo Center. The 40,000-square-foot Huntsville Logistics Center provides complete kitting and parts assembly ...
  • K + N expands global LCL network
    Switzerland-based global forwarder Kuehne + Nagel has continued its expansion of less-than-containerload services with the addition of 39 new port pairs, the company said Monday. K + N launched a series of new LCL routes in April and September 201...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Fuel oil prices fall in Fujairah
    Tight avails for prompt dates in Fujairah.
  • ICS proposes pilot study on fuel availability
    IMO committee split on need for early evaluation of availability of fuels to meet MARPOL Annex VI targets.
  • Bunker prices soft in Rotterdam
    It was a 'busy day' of trading in Piraeus today.
  • IMO takes first step to address black carbon emissions
    Initial steps to focus on definition and measurement methods of BC emissions from shipping.
  • Bunker prices fall at key Asian ports
    'Average' demand across key Asian bunker hubs on Tuesday.
  • Rotterdam port supports EU on 0.1% sulphur for ECAs in 2015
    ECAs should also be expanded 'to all coastal waters,' says PoRa.
  • Brightoil earmarks $3 billion for upstream projects
    Company also eyes acquisition this year, says upstream chief executive.
  • Chemoil appoints global sales director
    Former general manager of bunker purchasing at ST Shipping will be 'an invaluable asset' to Chemoil's growing market strategy.

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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
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Copenhagen
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
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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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