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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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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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