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March 15, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container shipping the most affected by quake
    Japanese ports handling as much as 7 per cent of the country's industrial output sustained major damage from last week's earthquake, disrupting global supply chains and causing billions of dollars in losses, industry officials said.
  • Slowing iron demand hurts Baltic Index
    Demand for iron ore, the biggest dry bulk cargo moved by sea, may weaken after Japan's biggest earthquake on record disrupted steel output, potentially hurting a recovery in the Baltic Dry Index, shipping executives say.
  • Carlyle in JV with Tiger Group to buy ships
    Carlyle Group has formed a joint venture with maritime investment firm Tiger Group to buy more than US$5 billion worth of vessels with a group of other investors to tap growing shipping demand in the region.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL back in black with US$1.8 billion net profit
  • Shipping stalls as Japan tackles post-tsunami debris clean-up
  • Asia Australia Discussion Agreement levies US$250/TEU hike
  • 60pc of ships ignore best practice anti-pirate rules
  • Obama-linked protest group targets CMA CGM-Iran link
  • Port of Tianjin volume to hit 11.5 million TEU this year
  • ProLogis to build the largest distribution centre in Chongqing
  • More cargo enjoys tariff cuts under mainland-Taiwan easement
  • Hanjin, Cosco, UASC, CCNI offer Europe-South America loop
  • MOL chairman delivers keynote at Japan Securities Summit in NY
  • USEC-USWC market share game depends on how forces play out: analysts
  • Rotterdam narrows gap with Hamburg on Russian trade
  • US independent truckers oppose re-introduced Clean Ports bill
  • China air cargo slide expected as high capacity matches low demand
  • US congressional auditors doubt 100pc screening possible by 2012
  • Canadian Interfast and Zhuhai's AVIC tie up in air fasterers JV

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DHL starts 15-day South Korea-Mexico LCL service
  • EVERGREEN LINE to launch Bo Hai Sea-Indonesia service
  • Grand Alliance announces JCX re-launch, restructuring of CCX, SCX & SSX
  • Hanjin, CNC & KMTC launch Japan-Indonesia loop
  • Hapag-Lloyd offers Taicang-Yangshan-Waigaoqiao barge service
  • INTTRA celebrates 10th anniversary
  • Lower speeds, Libyan turmoil push up supertanker rates
  • MSC alters Silk, Lion, Dragon & Tiger Asia-Europe routes
  • OOCL launches Lite iPhone App (OOCL Lite)
  • OOCL, Yang Ming enhance joint CPX service
  • Riding the waves with Team GAC Pindar
  • Safmarine-supported maritime community centre & seafarer centre open in Kakinada
  • Libyan ports remain closed last week
  • Quake renders non-operational Japans ports, airports
  • Govt waters down penal conditions in Carriage by Road rules
  • Capital inflows to touch $ 64 bn: Rangarajan
  • SEZ scheme being misused to usurp land: Govt panel
  • A conversation with a wily fox

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • SIA Cargo adds Sao Paulo to network
    SIA Cargo which manages bellyhold capacity for its parent company Singapore Airlines, is adding a sixth continent to its route network when Singapore Airlines launches th...
  • Kota Kinabalu airport in Malaysia to become aviation hub
    Malaysia has revealed plans to promote Kota Kinabalu international airport in Sabah as its second aviation hub, following Japan's open skies arrangement with the country (cf. ITJ D...
  • Turkey issues fewer carnet TIRs in February
    According to the trade and TIR department of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (T'rkiye ve Odalar Borsalar Birligi), the number of transit permits issued in F...
  • Pakistan banking on PPPs to refurbish railway
    Pakistan wants to bring its rolling stock and rail network up to the latest standards. The government said at a recent investors' forum that it will promote this idea by establishi...
  • USA's freight railroads: record capital investments in 2011
    The Association of American Railroads has announced that the nation's freight railroads are planning to spend a record USD 12 billion this year, after a record USD 10.7 billion in ...
  • USD 300 million loan for roads in Madhya Pradesh
    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending a 25-year USD 300 million loan for road improvements that will lead to new economic opportunities and improve access to essential...
  • New multi- purpose maritime community centre opens in India
    The shipping line Safmarine recently celebrated the double opening of the Kakinada Maritime Community Centre and the ITF Seafarer Centre in the port of Kakinada in India. These cen...
  • Stute lands LSG Sky Chefs contract
    Stute Verkehrs-GmbH, a Kuehne + Nagel subsidiary, has been contracted to plan, implement and manage a distribution centre for LSG Sky Chefs Catering Logistics GmbH (LCL). The ...
  • Chinese New Year slows Hactl handling volumes
    Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) recently released its tonnage throughput for February 2011. The Chinese New Year brought a slower month with a total of 163,640 t hand...
  • Assistant aviation director is one of South Florida's top 50 business women
    Lauren Stover, Miami-Dade aviation department's assistant director for public safety, security and communications, was chosen from 2,000 nominees to be one of Business Leader Media...
  • Kuehne + Nagel provides co-packing services for Unilever in Romania
    Unilever Supply Chain Company AG (USCC), the European supply chain organisation of the consumer goods corporation Unilever, has expanded its cooperation with Kuehne + Nagel in Roma...
  • Zalando depending on Fiege in France
    The Fiege Group, a service provider based in Greven (Germany), is responding to the growing challenges of internet commerce by taking on logistics service returns management in Fra...
  • CMA CGM launches its eco-calculator to measure carbon footprint:
    The French shipping company CMA CGM will be rolling out an eco-calculator in April. The new service will help clients measure the environmental impact of their supply chain, which ...
  • Samskip takes delivery of two new vessels
    Samskip has taken ownership control over two newly-built Damen 800 containerships. According to Jens Holger Nielsen, CEO of Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics, the 804 teu vess...
  • Earthquake and tsunami hits Japan: all seaports closed
    A massive earthquake and the tsunami that followed closed three of Japan's airports and all of the country's sea ports on Friday, 11 March. The earthquake, reportedly one with a ma...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • Indian Navy neutralizes mother ship, seizes 61 pirates
  • Seaspan and Carlyle Group in $5 billion ship acquisition joint venture
  • Ports in northeast Japan devastated by earthquake
  • Kirby Corporation swoops on K-Sea in $600 million acquisition
  • MAN Diesel Turbo completes tests of turbocharger for small bore two strokes

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • Coast Guard looking for damage on Oregon, Washington coastlines
  • Evergreen Group assisting victims of Japanese earthquake
  • Hanjin takes delivery of first tanker vessel
  • Mitsui O.S.K Lines aiding earthquake, tsunami victims
  • Sea-Tac Airport earns on-time performance honor

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • LNG spot rates to rise as Japan calls in emergency gas supplies
    Nuclear plant shutdowns set to create urgent need for gas imports
  • First known Korea Line charter ship is sold off
    Arne Blystad offloads bulk carrier Songa Nor for 'close to $18.5m' after bill went unpaid
  • Baltic Dry Index stabilises after recent 25% gains
    The Baltic Dry Index fell 3 points to 1,559 on Monday, stabilising after gaining 25% in the last two weeks
  • MC Amethyst price marks a new low
    Sinokor, the South Korean bulk carrier and containership operator, has bought the 2011-built, 301,866 dwt very large crude carrier MC Amethyst for $97m, in a deal said by brokers to mark a new low for larger tankers
  • Asia-Europe rates slide will continue
    Latest Drewry data says rate falls look set to continue
  • Car factory closures to hit ro-ro cargoes
    Shutdown in power supply saw manufacturers temporarily halt production
  • Eastern ports face indefinite closure
    Affected ports could be shut for 'considerable amount of time'
  • MOL and NYK shares fall to 12-month low
    Stock prices of major and smaller lines fall sharply after earthquake and tsunami
  • Auto logistics sector weighs up impact of Japan tsunami
    Uncertainy over when car makers will resume production
  • Greek owned fleet grows while share slips
    Rise in tanker tonnage and boxship buys behind growth in total shipping capacity
  • TEN pays dividend despite fourth quarter loss
    Impairment charge on ship sale sees Tsakos Energy Navigation post $2.6m net loss
  • Japan shutdown to put strain on freight rates
    Short-term dip seen followed by steady rise as demand for commodities grows
  • Wang set for new role as Seaspan eyes boxship spree
    To lead growth strategy that could see up to 50 new ships being ordered
  • DNV makes case for dual-fuel boxships
    Use of gas fuel could cut CO2 emissions by as much as a third
  • Hutchison prices IPO at $1.01 per share
    Investors cautious over long-term growth prospects for ports in Southern China
  • Indian navy seizes suspected pirates
    Intercepts hijacked mothership, detaining 61 alleged pirates and rescues 13 crew
  • Suez Canal sees rise in southbound traffic
    Figures for second week in March show drop off in traffic moving northwards
  • Seaspan unveils $2bn 'new panamax class' order
    Boxships to be 8% lighter and burn up to 25% less fuel than standard 10,000 teu ships
  • Kirby to acquire K-Sea for $600m
    Deal would combine biggest coastwise and inland Jones Act barge fleets
  • Kobe and Yokohama open, says APMT
    APMT's operations at both terminals unaffected by Japan earthquake
  • Milford Haven and Irish Ferries renew ferry deal
    New 10-year agreement will guarantee ferry services between Pembroke port and Rosslare
  • Irish Continental warns of 'uncertain' 2011
    Earnings for 2010 up 6% but higher fuel costs may hit ferry and ports group in 2011
  • DFDS offloads its canal tours business
    Lack of synergy with its larger vessel operations and freight logistics behind sale
  • Europe's top ocean freight forwarders post strong 2010 results
    Kuehne+Nagel, Deutsche Post DHL and Panalpina look to maintain 2010 growth momentum by securing more business from container lines
  • Infrastructure India to expand port sector investments
    Eyes smaller ports that are not controlled by India's central government
  • Gadaffi points the way to gas-powered shipping
    A prolonged period of instability in Libya would have an impact on supplies of ultra low-sulphur diesel
  • Bright ideas from oil spill disasters
    While the Macondo spill clean up was under way, something like 100,000 solutions poured into the US from around the world, at a rate of 1,000 per day
  • BLT vows to get back on track with cabotage foray
    Indonesian tanker operator to tap into $4bn-$5bn worth of shipping-related opportunities

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • Kirby consolidates barge sector
    THE takeover of US barge operator K-Sea by competitor Kirby Corp today prompted probes by law firms eying securities suits
  • Tsunami effects seen in grain sector
    TSUNAMI damage to Japanese grain production areas could soak up excess vessel capacity, a Wall Street analyst told Fairplay today
  • Carlyle plans $5Bn buying spree
    PRIVATE equity powerhouse Carlyle today revealed plans to buy up to $5Bn in shipping assets, including Chinese-dedicated box ships in partnership with NYSE-listed Seaspan
  • Japan's vehicle carrier sector rocked
    JAPAN'S giant earthquake and subsequent tsunamis have stymied its auto industry, which will severely affect the vehicle carrier sector, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • FMC pushes mediation role
    FEDERAL Maritime Commission chairman Richard Lidinsky has urged carriers and shippers to include a new service contract clause authorising his agency to resolve disputes
  • Norway's owners back guard rules
    NORWAY'S shipowners today backed creation of rules covering armed guards aboard commercial ships in pirate zones
  • Queensland coal back, but rain returns too
    LARGE parts of Queensland are again waterlogged today after weekend rains
  • Gas price soars on quake
    UK GAS has risen to its highest price since 2008 as Japan's earthquake crisis continues to produce economic knock-ons
  • Bangladeshi breakers catch a break
    BUSINESS has been brisk for breakers in Bangladesh, who resumed work last week after a year-long ban
  • Heavy-lift turns corner?
    GERMAN project carrier SAL has signalled an upswing in the heavy-lift shipping market, suggesting that demand for longer term freight contracts is picking up
  • Bulker slick sparks fine
    BELGIUM'S Bocimar International has been fined in an Australian court after the bulker CMB Yangtze was spotted trailing an oil slick
  • Russia/Japan import rise predicted
    RUSSIAN exporters predicted today that quake-rocked Japan will need to import more oil, gas, coking coal, thermal coal and minerals than planned from Russia
  • S Korea to get UAE oil
    SOUTH Korea has reportedly closed a deal with the UAE that gives Seoul access to up to 1Bn barrels of crude
  • Bank sees jump in Japan's LNG demand
    SOCIETE Generale said today it expects Japan's LNG demand to jump by 5Bn m³ this year so Tokyo can replace nuclear power generation
  • HPH finalises IPO price
    HPH TRUST said today it will sell its Singapore IPO stocks at $1.01 per share.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • TSA Issues Tougher International Air Cargo Rules
    The air cargo industry is trying to sort out a new security directive from the Transportation Security Administration that effectively...
  • DOT Obligated $44.7 Billion in Stimulus Money
    The Department of Transportation's last big rail grant agreement helped push its total of obligated funds from the 2009 economic...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Opens Galveston Processing Center
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics opened a processing center at the Port of Galveston, Texas, for storage and processing of heavy construction,...
  • USPS Reaches APWU Labor Agreement
    The U.S. Postal Service reached a tentative contract agreement with the American Postal Workers Union on Monday that would give...
  • Diesel Rises 3.7 Cents to $3.908 per Gallon
    U.S. retail diesel prices increased 3.7 cents last week to an average of $3.908 per gallon. It was the 15th...
  • Ocean World Lines' CEO on Capacity Forecasts (Video)
    Daniel Gardner, CEO of Ocean World Lines, discusses capacity forecasts and shares this thoughts on the Panama Canal expansion project at...
  • Florida East Coast Railway's Hertwig on Port of Miami (Video)
    Jim Hertwig, president and CEO of Florida East Coast Railway, discusses the current dredging project and other plans at the...
  • Quake Hits Japanese Auto Industry Hard
    The earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands of people in Japan also disrupted the nation's automobile industry and will affect...
  • Seaspan Orders Ships, Joins $5 Billion Venture
    UPDATED 4:34 PM GMT Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan joined the Carlyle Group in a joint venture that will have...
  • DeFazio Targets Cross-border Trucking Proposal
    A key House Democrat is questioning whether the Obama administration has the authority to launch a new cross-border trucking program...
  • Logistics Aid Network Watches for Japan Needs
    Members of the ALAN logistics aid network are on alert to provide relief services to the region of Japan devastated...
  • CSX Hikes Export Coal Rates
    CSX Transportation set new export coal rates as of April 1 that are higher than expected, said an industry research...
  • Celadon CEO to Sell 15 Percent of Stock
    Stephen Russell, chairman and CEO of Celadon Group, is selling about 15 percent of the stock he owns in the...
  • OOCL Swings to $841.6 Million Profit
    Orient Overseas Container Line reported a profit of $841.6 million last year, after a loss of $376.9 million in 2009...
  • Japan's Ports, Airports Operating, Some Ships Damaged
    Japanese ports and airports suffered minor damage in the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the northeastern part of Japan....
  • Indian Navy Captures Pirate Ship
    An Indian Navy frigate captured a group of pirates after exchanging fire with them, confiscating a hijacked mother ship and...
  • Rail Freight's Upward Mobility
    North America's rail freight network, after shaking off a series of powerful winter storms in January, is back on the...
  • Help Wanted in Trucking
    The trucking industry is hiring again, but at a pace and level far below its pre-recession plateau, placing a limit...
  • Who's Leading, Leaving YRC?
    As Chief Financial Officer Sheila Taylor prepares to leave YRC Worldwide, pressure mounts on the company's board to find a...
  • Creating Effective Partners
    Collaboration and the supply chain are two concepts that should appear together only if companies are prepared to fundamentally change...
  • The 3PL Balancing Act
    The momentum many U.S. third-party logistics providers and freight brokers reported at the end of 2010 appears to be extending...
  • Canada's Gateways for Growth
    Canada's two largest airports base their infrastructure development strategy on the theory that efficient, cargo-friendly airports will lead the country...
  • Spinning Their Wheels
    It took years for ocean carriers to follow through on their desire to get out of the chassis business. Now...
  • The Quest for Predictability
    Sitting on the sidelines at The Journal of Commerce's Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference, two shippers said their solution to the troubling...
  • Lessons in Safety
    The Consumer Product Safety Commission is trying to put a friendlier face on its new regulatory powers. The...
  • Intercity Rail Projects Chug Along
    The Department of Transportation appears poised to inject hundreds of millions of dollars into rail lines operated by major freight...
  • The Aging Fuel Tax
    The per-gallon fuel tax is so last century. Just ask the growing number of state, federal and industry officials pushing...
  • Paying to Pave?
    Potholes carry a heavy price, and John Q. Public is ponying up a good share to pay for their repair....
  • Time to Dedicate To Dredging
    As spring rains swell rivers and their tributaries throughout the central and southern U.S., the waters carry silt into the...
  • Shipping's Master Builder
    Alberto Aleman Zubieta had no illusions about what he was facing when he presided over the Panama Canal's transition from...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • Japan: a catastrophe
    The devastating earthquake that hit Japan last week, the fifth largest ever reported at 9 on the Richter scale, has caused untold damage to the world's third largest economy. Indeed, according to prime minister Naoto Kan it has 'presented the country its greatest challenge since the second World War'
  • Stoic Japan assesses the damage
  • Boxship charter rates still a way to go?
  • More good news for US retailers
  • NY/NJ stages strong comeback in 2010
  • ICG: feeder clients must pay more

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • CMA CGM escapes tsunami
    French liner giant keeps Japanese outposts open and pledges humanitarian support following Friday's catastrophe.
  • Global bets on E&P
    Indian offshore owner praises exploration and production prospects off India following $9m fix.
  • Cantor boosts Seaspan
    Equity analyst upgrades ratings and price targets as New York-listed boxship owner plots payouts and $2bn spending spree.
  • Varna ferry venture cleared
    Bulgaria's Navibulgar and BRS win competition green-light for freight service to Russia.
  • Greek ship numbers fall
    Tonange up but number of vessel owned by Greek tumbles yet again but average ship age below industry norm.
  • Japan effect 'significant'
    Bulker and product tankers rates will benefit from Japanese tragedy while VLCC, car carrier and containership owners will lose out, experts say.
  • Lost box to be studied
    US environmental researchers sending sub to container that fell from Med Taipei off California in 2004.
  • Seized Greek VL moves
    Pirates take Lemos' hijacked Irene SL out to sea while Greek tanker Polar also taken for a ride.
  • Malaysia detains tanker duo
    Formosa Plastics and Sentek vessels held for transferring bunkers without a permit.
  • Tanker trauma hits TEN
    Weak rates and swelling finance costs sink profit at Nikolas Tsakos-led Greek tanker owner.
  • Japan's tsunami tragedy
    Keep up to date with maritime aspects of the tsunami that has devastated north eastern Japan.
  • Seaspan's divi pledge
    Gerry Wang-led boxship owner to bump up its dividend this year despite climbing back on the newbuilding horse.
  • Deal or no deal?
    Bangladeshi yards picking up tonnage despite the fact judge has yet to sign order lifting scrap ban.
  • Tanker and cargoship clash
    Turkish and German vessels damaged in collision at port of St Petersburg.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • APEC readies 2011 agenda
    The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation will include in its 2011 trade and investment agenda improvements to supply chain performance and innovation and trade in technology. Senior officials from 21 APEC members met last week in Washington. The foru...
  • CMA CGM starts eco-calculator
    Liner carrier CMA CGM said last week it will make available to its customers an eco-calculator from April. The service will allow shippers to calculate the carbon footprint of a shipment's journey "based on real data including points of departure ...
  • YM, OOCL add new China/India link
    Yang Ming and OOCL said last week they are reshaping their partnership on the China/Indian Subcontinent trade. The two carriers operate a joint service, the CPX, but will add a second service, the CIX2, on March 21 and amend the rotation of the CPX...
  • Kirby to buy K-Sea in tank barge merger
    Two of the nation's largest tank barge companies have agreed to merge. Kirby Corp., a Houston-based company that is the largest operator of inland tank barges, said it has agreed to acquire K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P., an operator of barges...
  • Maersk won't slow down further
    Maersk won't slow down further Maersk won't slow down furtherMaersk Line Chief Executive Office Eivind Kolding said his shipping line won't slow down ships any further despite rising fuel costs. Kolding Kolding, speaking in an interview withReuter...
  • Seaspan in deal with Carlyle
    The containership leasing company Seaspan said Monday it has entered into an agreement with the Carlyle Group to invest in containerships. The new venture is called Greater China Intermodal Investments LLC, and other investors include companies for...
  • OOCL nets $922 million '10 operating profit
    Hong Kong-based liner carrier OOCL made a record $922 million operating profit in 2010, recovering from a loss of $301 million in 2009. OOCL's revenue surged 39 percent to $6.3 billion, on a container volume increase of 14.6 percent to 4.8 million...
  • DHS posts job opening for logistics expert
    Wanted:Private sector executives to provide expertise on security strategy from a business perspective .Solicitor:Department of Homeland SecurityTour of Duty:Six monthsSalary:None The Department of Homeland Security is looking for a few good men a...
  • CBP officers stop drugs, fake goods, pests
    U.S. authorities on March 7 intercepted more than 11,000 pounds of marijuana on two tractor-trailers at the Nogales, Ariz., port of entry. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigators alerted Customs officers at border crossing that smugglers...
  • Impact 'greater than Kobe earthquake'?
    Impact "greater than Kobe earthquake"? Impact "greater than Kobe earthquake"?...

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • Hope for Russian containers in Muuga
    Port of Tallinn has chosen the Russian Rail Garant to operate the new container terminal in Muuga harbour. It is located next to Muuga Container Terminal (Muuga CT), which offered
  • Thy Ferries switches tonnage and management
    Thy Ferries ApS have switched tonnage on the service from Hanstholm to Kristianssand and at the same time the Danish manager has been changed. It is the third change of

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • Fujairah market firms
    Wide spread in prices.
  • LSFO prices rise across European ports
    Gibraltar port congested with 25 vessels waiting to enter.
  • Engine builder designs two-stoke dual fuel marine engine
    Gas-fuelled containerships have moved one step closer to becoming a reality, say project partners.
  • Chinese yard designing 'slow steaming' container ships
    Shipowners want higher efficiency vessels, operators will make bunker savings of 'up to 48%'.
  • Japanese demand could squeeze fuel oil supplies
    'It's not clear how much fuel oil they are going to buy, but it is quite certain they will, and in large volumes," says trader.
  • Asian bunker prices mostly down
    'Average' bunker demand at Asia's key bunkering hubs, traders say.
  • 'Limited' bunker activities resume in Tokyo Bay
    Some bunker suppliers and traders able to restart business on Monday.
  • Singapore February bunker sales fall from 'record high'
    Shorter month in February sees sales down by 10.3% but volumes were up 8.2% year-on-year, MPA data shows.
  • Vessels detained for illegal bunkering off Malaysia
    Two tankers caught transferring some 80,000 litres of marine fuel oil (MFO) on Thursday, says maritime agency.
  • US barge operator acquires K-Sea for $600 million
    Transaction value includes the refinancing of $265 million of K-Sea's debt, says Kirby.
  • Petrobras appoints new trader
    New trader to handle international route vessels in Argentina and Uruguay.

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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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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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