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June 15, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bet is on LNG as a prime emission solution for ships
    AS nuclear power, hybrid electric ships and scrubbers all jostle for real estate in the drive to curb emissions in shipping, liquefied natural gas (LNG) might well be at the forefront.
  • Japan eyes fuel-efficient ships to cut costs
    Japanese shipbuilders, leapfrogged by South Korean and Chinese yards in an industry they once dominated, are counting on fuel-saving technology to help them overcome a stronger yen and high wages.
  • Sugar rises as Thai port jams delay exports
    Thailand, the world's second-biggest sugar exporter, is driving up global prices as the worst port congestion in memory restricts shipments.
Strait Talk
  • Sailing forward or backwards?
    THERE has been a lot of discussion recently about how the liner shipping markets work, or should work. Giant carrier Maersk has pledged to improve its service to customers in various ways, the shippers have been complaining about volatility - and in the same breath calling for a complete end to rate-setting shipping 'conferences', while various voices have been extolling the virtues of using freight futures for hedging risks. At the same time, the carriers have been noticeably unsuccessful in pushing up rates.
Shipping Times
  • Railway Ministry reduces speed of bullet trains in China
    China's troubled Railway Ministry on Monday lowered the top operating speed for its flagship Beijing-to- Shanghai bullet train, which is set to open later this month, scaling down what was supposed to be a pinnacle of a transformed rail system that has become one of the country's proudest and most ambitious domestic initiatives.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bet is on LNG as a prime emission solution for ships
    AS nuclear power, hybrid electric ships and scrubbers all jostle for real estate in the drive to curb emissions in shipping, liquefied natural gas (LNG) might well be at the forefront.
  • Japan eyes fuel-efficient ships to cut costs
    Japanese shipbuilders, leapfrogged by South Korean and Chinese yards in an industry they once dominated, are counting on fuel-saving technology to help them overcome a stronger yen and high wages.
  • Sugar rises as Thai port jams delay exports
    Thailand, the world's second-biggest sugar exporter, is driving up global prices as the worst port congestion in memory restricts shipments.
Strait Talk
  • Sailing forward or backwards?
    THERE has been a lot of discussion recently about how the liner shipping markets work, or should work. Giant carrier Maersk has pledged to improve its service to customers in various ways, the shippers have been complaining about volatility - and in the same breath calling for a complete end to rate-setting shipping 'conferences', while various voices have been extolling the virtues of using freight futures for hedging risks. At the same time, the carriers have been noticeably unsuccessful in pushing up rates.
Shipping Times
  • Railway Ministry reduces speed of bullet trains in China
    China's troubled Railway Ministry on Monday lowered the top operating speed for its flagship Beijing-to- Shanghai bullet train, which is set to open later this month, scaling down what was supposed to be a pinnacle of a transformed rail system that has become one of the country's proudest and most ambitious domestic initiatives.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bet is on LNG as a prime emission solution for ships
    AS nuclear power, hybrid electric ships and scrubbers all jostle for real estate in the drive to curb emissions in shipping, liquefied natural gas (LNG) might well be at the forefront.
  • Japan eyes fuel-efficient ships to cut costs
    Japanese shipbuilders, leapfrogged by South Korean and Chinese yards in an industry they once dominated, are counting on fuel-saving technology to help them overcome a stronger yen and high wages.
  • Sugar rises as Thai port jams delay exports
    Thailand, the world's second-biggest sugar exporter, is driving up global prices as the worst port congestion in memory restricts shipments.
Strait Talk
  • Sailing forward or backwards?
    THERE has been a lot of discussion recently about how the liner shipping markets work, or should work. Giant carrier Maersk has pledged to improve its service to customers in various ways, the shippers have been complaining about volatility - and in the same breath calling for a complete end to rate-setting shipping 'conferences', while various voices have been extolling the virtues of using freight futures for hedging risks. At the same time, the carriers have been noticeably unsuccessful in pushing up rates.
Shipping Times
  • Railway Ministry reduces speed of bullet trains in China
    China's troubled Railway Ministry on Monday lowered the top operating speed for its flagship Beijing-to- Shanghai bullet train, which is set to open later this month, scaling down what was supposed to be a pinnacle of a transformed rail system that has become one of the country's proudest and most ambitious domestic initiatives.

Sched Netweb site
  • China/HK to Australia rate to rise US$250/TEU-$500/FEU from July 15
  • Asia-to-New Zealand rate to rise US$250/TEU-$500/FEU from July 15
  • 508-TEU Deneb capsizes while loading Maersk containers at Algeciras
  • Emirates joins Cosco's MEX Asia-to-Middle East service
  • Hong Kong shippers fear factory shutdowns, asks Beijing to ease off
  • Greek dockers strike against privatisation of port operations
  • Shut-out Greek unions complain of Cosco Piraeus' poor labour conditions
  • London insurers, safety group devise minimum standards of crane operation
  • Bremen-Bremerhaven April volume up 20pc to record-breaking 512,000 TEU
  • CSAV cuts Asiam Service as overall volumes rise and revenues fall
  • Logwin expands its footprint in Dongguan, Guangzhou and Shenzhen
  • IRISL takes EU to court saying no proof exists to back nuke charges
  • US Cass Freight Index flattens in May, indicating recovery is stalling
  • Rickmers super post-panamax containership delivered to Maersk
  • UK Wincanton sells German road and Dutch logistics operations
  • Qantas cancels flights as Chile's volcanic ash blows in from 7,000 miles
  • Changi grants ground-handling licence to Aircraft Service International
  • Seafood flies from eastern Canada's Fredrickton to Toronto then Europe and Asia
  • United Continental May passenger revenue decreases 0.3pc

Exim Indiaweb site
  • NYK takes delivery of vessel with worlds first hybrid turbocharger
  • One more super feat by Super Freight
  • Extend DEPB till introduction of GST: Fieo
  • High interest rates, rupee fall push steel imports down in April
  • Planning Commission panel set up to boost exports, FDI
  • Electronic ballast water reporting system to be installed at Major Ports
  • New Mangalore Port on box traffic high
  • Indo-Japan JV mooted for rail freight corridor
  • Food inflation rises to 9.01 pc
  • Forex reserves climb $2.68 bn to $312.90 bn
  • IMF, WB to conduct stress test on India's financial sector
  • Indias FY12 growth will slip to 8.2 pc:World Bank
  • Book release on 99 women who inspired India

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Deutsche Bahn and Russian Railways to step up cooperation in automotive sector
    Representives of DB Schenker Rail and TransContainer, a subsidiary of Russian Railways (RZD), reaffirmed the intention of the two companies to cooperate even more closely in future...
  • Germany: railfreight traffic rises by 10.6%
    A total of 92.2 million t of freight were transported on Germany's railway network in Q1/2011, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). The volume was 10.6% higher t...
  • Tognum takeover completed
    Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce Holdings plc have now acquired 59.87% of the shares in heavy engine manufacturer Tognum AG via their joint venture Engine Holding GmbH. According to a pr...
  • Con-way Truckload reopens driver orientation site in Phoenix
    Con-way Truckload, a US-based full-truckload carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc, has reopened its driver orientation site in Phoenix AZ (USA). Con-way Truckload plans to hire 30...
  • Korean Cargo relaunches RTW service and creates first direct US-Uzbekistan cargolink
    Korean Air Cargo relaunched its round-the-world service last month. The carrier operates a once per week Boeing B747-400F service that rotates between Seoul Incheon'Anchorage'Miami...
  • APL president Eng Aik Meng resigns, Kenn Glenn takes over
    Singapore-based NOL Group has announced that Eng Aik Meng will resign as president of its APL shipping business on 1 September to take up a new position outside the trans...
  • Swissport receives handling licences at Brussels airport
    Swissport International Ltd, a ground handler which provides ground services for around 3.2 million t of cargo a year, has been awarded four handling licences by Brussels Airport. ...
  • Panopa opens new location in Hungary
    The logistics service provider Panopa is stepping up its activities in Eastern Europe by the addition of a new enterprise in Kecskemét (Hungary). The location, which is 90 km south...
  • Singapore Post acquires 30% stake in Vietnamese logistics company ITL
    Singapore Post has bought a 30% stake in Vietnam-based Trans Logistics Corporation (ITL) to gain a foothold in the Southeast Asian country. The deal, which is worth USD 180 million...
  • Major DHL facilities in USA now Tapa-certified
    DHL Express has further enhanced the security of its global shipping network with the recent certification of its Los Angeles and San Francisco gateways by the Transported Asset Pr...
  • Volvo: serial production of methane gas-powered trucks
    The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Volvo Trucks is starting serial production of its FM methane diesel powered vehicles. The first dual fuel units will be ready for sale i...
  • Record-sized freighter in Le Havre
    Le Havre recently welcomed the "CSCL Venus", which made its maiden call at the French port. The vessel has a capacity of 14,074 teu and is the third in the series of the ...
  • Port of Bilbao Q1/2011 throughput up 19%
    The Spanish port of Bilbao reported that its Q1/2011 throughput came to 11.5 million t ' 19% up on the same period last year. The volume of liquid bulk rose by 25%, dry cargo grew ...
  • Cargolux and Qatar Airways combine global air freight strengths
    Cargolux International Airlines recently announced a strategic equity partnership with Doha-based Qatar Airways. The partnership will include the acquisition of a 35% stake in Carg...
  • Hochtief purchases Beluga Offshore subsidiary
    The Essen (Germany)-based construction corporation Hochtief wants to acquire all of Beluga Offshore from Oaktree. Hochtief said the acquisition will strengthen its wind power activ...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Conrad Industries copes with flooding threat
  • LoBiondo calls for maintenance and improvement of MTS
  • Seaway 2011 shipping season off to a strong start
  • EC eyes extension of security measures to non-ISPS vessels
  • Fincantieri names new Marinette Marine President and CEO

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Port of Everett Executive Director speaking before Congress today
  • American Airlines marks 30 years of serving Portland International Airport
  • World Trade Center Tacoma seeking Globe Award nominations
  • Washington Governor plans trade mission to Europe
  • Crowley vessels earn Jones F. Devlin Awards

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Top box lines boost market share
    Of the world's top 25 container lines, only APL lost market share over the past 12 months
  • Oil trade threatened as pirates target Strait of Hormuz
    While pirates shift their areas of focus, the tactics remain the same
  • Aframax dip as Med sees earnings of below zero
    Aframx were yesterday flat or worse everywhere, with the Mediterranean taking a particular pounding as earnings fell below zero in some cases, with television pictures of unrest in Syria seeming to put some owners off the prospect of going for forthcoming cargoes in the country
  • Panamax rates rise on Pacific coal cargoes while capesizes slide
    The Baltic Dry Index fell 12 points to 1,400 yesterday after capesizes saw rate declines across all trading routes due to the glut of tonnage intensifying competition for cargoes
  • Handful of strong P&I clubs pull ahead
    As performance gap widens, most successful clubs are expected to retain surpluses as buffers against growing market volatility
  • The jumbo world: who dares follow Maersk?
    As container shipping goes supersized and Vale takes bulkers in the same direction, new entrants risk being sidelined
  • Brokers offer mixed response to capital questions
    Risk managers from across Europe were in Bournemouth for the annual Airmic Conference
  • Ensuring a contract is a contract
    Is an agreement valid when a fixed recap wrongly identifies the time charterer owner?
  • Stand up for self-defence
    A recent statement on piracy gave only tepid support for armed guards but it is high time for the IMO to act boldly
  • Efficient shipping needs free markets, not protectionism
    Nautilus union leader Mark Dickinson is wrong to promote US-style protectionism for Europe
  • New dry dock boosts Oman's ambition
    First step in building up city of Duqm to be followed by development of a commercial port and free trade zone
  • Rates relief for port businesses
    UK government publishes plans to cancel unpopular backdated bills
  • China says US NVOCCs should pay more to operate in box trades
    Depreciation of dollar versus yuan means bond guarantee should rise from $21,000 to $47,000, says Beijing transport ministry
  • Navios South American Logistics clinches 15-year Petrobras tanker deal
    Angeliki Frangou says cabotage trade move fits with 'tremendous growth opportunity' offered by South America
  • Grimaldi raises capacity on Europe to West Africa service
    Newbuilding deployed as southbound trade increases 25%
  • Brussels eyes extension of ISPS Code
    Consultants assess impact if smaller vessels below 500gt were brought under maritime security measures
  • Opportunities being missed in smaller product tankers
    Gotland Tankers picks up 39,000 dwt newbuild and says handysize could soon be in demand as fleet shows its age
  • Euromar swoops for seventh boxship
    Acquisition of the 2,788 teu Mate brings containership spending by Euroseas' joint venture to $100m
  • Norwegian Car Carriers inks improved charter as market picks up
    Japanese recovery quicker than anticipated as car markets face six-month replenishment surge
  • Singapore signs up to Maritime Labour Convention
    First Asian country to put to set minimum standards in seafarers' working conditions
  • Glencore earnings report leaves out logistics and freight
    Commodities giant posts $1.3bn net profit but raises concerns that it has not shed the secretive style of private company days
  • Brussels set to bin Basel scrap ban
    Move to change ship recycling requirements welcomed by maritime industry
  • Indonesian coal cargo warning
    P&I club issues safety checklist after rise in incidents of spontaneous combustion
  • Frustration over India berth closures
    Shippers angry over lack of notice by JNPT as overloaded port loses 20% of boxship capacity
  • Busan traffic growing but north Asia competition fierce
    South Korean port expects to handle more than 15m teu in 2011, a rise of at least 6% compared to 2010
  • TTA renegotiates Vinashin contract
    Newbuildings order reshuffled at Vietnam yard faced with financial difficulties
  • Long Beach sees box volumes rise
    US west coast hub achieves five-month throughput of 2.4m teu, up 6.1% on 2010
  • Essar aims to build Mozambique iron ore terminal
    Memorandum of understanding covers developing a facility at Beira to handle surplus volumes from Zimbabwe
  • Mundra Port to expand coal imports by 40% this year
    Adani and Tata Power projects to absorb dramatic increase to 70m tonnes

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Navios seals Petrobras Panamax deal
    NYSE-listed Navios Holdings today announced a long-term charter programme with Petrobras that will spur Brazilian yard contracts for six Panamax product tanker newbuildings
  • US petcoke terminal sold
    TERMINAL operator Kinder Morgan has acquired a Texas petroleum coke terminal from bulk terminal developer TGS Development for $67M
  • Iron ore terminal planned in Mozambique
    ESSAR Global of India reportedly plans to build an iron ore export terminal in Beira's port in Mozambique
  • Westwood Shipping sold
    JAPANESE warehousing and logistics company Sumitomo Warehouse has bought US carrier Westwood Shipping Lines for $53M as part of an international expansion
  • Glencore profits jump 47%
    COMMODITY trader and producer Glencore today reported a 47% year-on-year rise in net income for the first quarter, less than a month after its IPO
  • Strike's week 2 snarls Cochin
    DELAYS and backlogs are building at Cochin Shipyard, where a strike today reached its second week
  • UAE contracts more cargoes of gasoline
    TOTAL IS to tranport 100,000 tonnes of gasoline by tankers to the UAE before October, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Shell's Nigeria tanker loadings disrupted
    SHELL has declared force majeure on its Bonny Light tanker loadings for this month and July, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • CSAV pulls trans-Pac plug
    EMBATTLED Chilean liner CSAV has suspended its ASIAM Asia/US service, citing weak rate
  • Strike hits Oz coal mines
    PRODUCTION at BHP Billiton-Mitsubishi Alliance coking coal mines in Queensland is being disrupted today
  • Saudis deal VLCC sector a strong hand
    BROKERS told Fairplay today higher Saudi Arabian crude output has given VLCC owners a trump card even though rates deteriorated after Japan's quake crisis
  • First India/Lanka ferry docks in 30 years
    THE FIRST passenger ferry to arrive in Sri Lanka from India in 30 years docked today in Colombo
  • Carnival cruises at bourses
    CARNIVAL shrugged off its profit warning with minor injuries today at stock exchanges
  • China coal imports steady, exports drop
    RISING demand for steam coal to meet air conditioning demand in China has ensured the country's imports have remained strong, but exports have dropped, according to official data
  • Drybulk burst hinted
    A BURST of drybulk activity suggested today that freight rates could inch higher, according to analysts and brokers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Seaway Season Opens With Traffic Boost
    The St. Lawrence Seaway opened this spring with volume up 3.7 percent in the first two months of the season...
  • Pirates Pay $2.1 Million to Release Hostages
    Six Indian sailors, held captive by Somali pirates for more than 10 months, were freed Monday after a reported $2.1 million...
  • Port of NY-NJ Approves Restructured PNCT Lease
    The board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Tuesday approved a restructured lease with the Port...
  • Air Canada Employees Strike
    Air Canada's 3,800 sales and service agents officially struck at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, marking the national airline's first major strike...
  • Qatar Airways Eyes 2011 IPO
    Qatar Airways, the Gulf Arab airline aiming to become one of the world's top air freighters, said it could bring...
  • UPS Freight Speeds Vancouver-US Shipments
    UPS Freight is cutting transit times between Western Canada and U.S. markets by at least one day, speeding cross-border shipments...
  • Retail Sales Dip for First Time in 11 Months
    Overall retail sales fell in May for the first time in 11 months but the decline was less than expected...
  • Japan Upgrades Economic Assessment
    The Bank of Japan upgraded its assessment of the domestic economy for the first time in three months, as the...
  • ECRI Sees 'Pronounced, Pervasive' Downturn
    The U.S. economy is taking a cyclical turn toward a "pronounced, pervasive and persistent" downturn that has already hit industrial...
  • OECD Sees Slower Growth in Major Economies
    Most major economies are showing signs of "a mild loss of growth momentum" in the next few months, the Organization...
  • MSC Hikes Portugal-to-US Freight Rates
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is raising its freight rates on all export containers shipped from Portugal to the U.S. as of...
  • BIMCO Elects Khatau President
    The Baltic and International Maritime Council, the world's largest private shipping organization, elected Yudhishthir Khatau of India as its new...
  • Laid Up Box Fleet Shrinks to Three Year Low
    The laid-up container ship fleet fell to its lowest level since August 2008 and is still shrinking as ocean carriers...
  • PierPass Says 'Bunching' Plagues Terminal Gates
    The head of PierPass gate operation at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports says the only pressure on capacity...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • NZ's Lyttelton quake-stricken for third time
  • HSBC: DP World assets 'attractive'
  • Wincanton retreats
  • K+N names replacements
  • CSAV cuts transpac service due to 'negative' market

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Excel ties up twins
    Gabriel Panayiotides-led owner fixes out Coal Hunter and Santa Barbara in deals based on BDI.
  • Westwood sold
    Forest products powerhouse inches closer to sale of conbulker unit to J-WesCo of Japan.
  • LDA ropax beef reignites
    Louis Dreyfus Armateurs races to claw back $52m in damages tied to trashed ST Marine order.
  • Sevan shifts ranks
    Oslo-listed drilling contractor crowns successor following Jan Erik Tveteraas departure and Sevan Marine shocker.
  • EU Navfor 2 - Pirates 0
    Mothership flees to safety after German warship downs empty pirate skiffs.
  • Navios in cash crusade
    Navios South American Logistics digs for cash in bid to build six product tankers in Brazil.
  • Scrap shake-up in Brussels
    European Commission admits that ban on export of scrap ships to sub-standard facilities has failed and new approach is needed.
  • Wells lifts DryShips
    George Economou-led owner receives a shot in the arm as analyst slaps shares with top rating.
  • Euroseas bags boxship
    Aristides Pittas-led Greek owner's new joint venture takes containership fleet to seven with latest buy.
  • Mosvold to walk away?
    Norwegian offshore company could be close to washing its hands of Singapore-based shipbuilder following delays.
  • Pilots want more pay
    San Francisco navigators feeling the pinch as annual wages drop to $393,000.
  • Bibby boasts better profit
    UK tanker and bulker owner boosted by financial services division in 2010 as shipping suffered.
  • BMW launches lifeboat
    Anti-theft tracking device on car parked on P&O ferry sends coastguards searching for what they believed was sinking ship.
  • NOCC nabs time charter
    Lars Solbakken-led company said rate reflects bounce-back in car carrier market since Japanese earthquake in March.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • UPS adds exchange option for high-value returns
    Integrated logistics provider UPS said Monday it will launch a reverse logistics service in the fall aimed at helping businesses with high-value products save money and improve customer service when handling returns or exchanges. The service, call...
  • Hapag-Lloyd PAX loop swaps German calls
    The Grand Alliance is switching German port calls on its pendulum PAX service between Europe, North America and Asia, according to a note from alliance member Hapag-Lloyd. The service, operated with 13 Hapag-Lloyd vessels, has a rotation of Thamesp...
  • Zim raises Asia/South America rates
    Liner carrier Zim said Monday it will raise rates on shipments from Asia to South America beginning July 1. The increase is $500 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot container. 'The rate increase is necessary in view of market conditions a...
  • CSAV to halt India transpacific loop
    Chilean liner carrier CSAV said Monday it will suspend its loop connecting the Indian Subcontinent and Far East with the U.S. West Coast due to "prevailing negative market conditions on the transpacific trade." The line's ASIAM service, operated b...
  • Descartes acquires Telargo
    Descartes Systems Group, a Waterloo, Ontario-based logistics technology company, has acquired privately held Telargo Inc. Telargo provides software-as-a-service to companies to monitor and manage mobile assets such as vehicles, workforce, equipmen...
  • Aimed at high-value products

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Bunker prices mixed across region
    Fujairah prices slip further while South African ports hold firm.
  • LNG supplier wins two-year contract
    The company believes the environmental benefits of LNG means prospects are good for further growth.
  • Glencore profits up but analysts remain cautious
    Commodity trader will struggle to meet earnings forecast.
  • MEPC 62 special: The source of the problem
    A mandatory phase out period for heavy bunker fuel would provide an opportunity to develop LNG facilities.
  • 'Record stem' at Indian container terminal
    'BPCL steadily increasing its volumes at JNPT port.'
  • Japan's bunker volumes down by more than 40%
    April's total was lowest monthly total for more than six years.
  • Bunker spill threatens island chain's economy
    'Worst-case is a total shutdown'.
  • Price of IFO largely down at major Asian ports
    Demand for bunkers 'good' at Busan.
  • Yujin swings to black in 2010
    'Despite rising fuel costs and oversupply of vessels,' company said it was able to manoeuvre in the niche market.
  • Managing director resigns from lube oil business
    Due to 'serious health problems.'
  • Bunker levy to curb shipping emissions 'needs thought'
    Carbon Positive calls for a regulation 'to do more than collect money.'
  • Singapore bunker company apologises to Malaysian player
    Announces public apology, together with an undisclosed out-of-court settlement.
  • Japanese shipbuilders to focus on fuel efficient vessels
    In line with efforts to remain competitive against South Korean and Chinese shipyards.

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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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