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March 16, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Freight rates set to fall after rally
    The rebound that more than doubled commodity freight costs in two weeks is peaking as idled ships haul anchor and compete for cargoes of iron ore and coal.
  • Tanker rates seen rising on strong demand
    Rates for oil product tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to be mixed this week as Japanese demand for diesel and jet rises after the devastating earthquake, while naphtha needs fall sharply.
  • Dubai World unit nears US$2.2b loan deal
    Drydocks World (DDW), a unit of debt-ridden Dubai World, expects to complete the restructuring of a US$2.2 billion loan by April 30 and does not require government support, its chairman said yesterday.
  • Rig makers poised for robust year
Strait Talk
  • Japan will rebound from worst disaster since 1945
    AS THIS column is being written, the true extent of the disaster that has hit Japan is starting to become apparent. It is a catastrophe that came from the sea but its worst effects were largely felt on land.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Freight rates set to fall after rally
    The rebound that more than doubled commodity freight costs in two weeks is peaking as idled ships haul anchor and compete for cargoes of iron ore and coal.
  • Tanker rates seen rising on strong demand
    Rates for oil product tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to be mixed this week as Japanese demand for diesel and jet rises after the devastating earthquake, while naphtha needs fall sharply.
  • Dubai World unit nears US$2.2b loan deal
    Drydocks World (DDW), a unit of debt-ridden Dubai World, expects to complete the restructuring of a US$2.2 billion loan by April 30 and does not require government support, its chairman said yesterday.
  • Rig makers poised for robust year
Strait Talk
  • Japan will rebound from worst disaster since 1945
    AS THIS column is being written, the true extent of the disaster that has hit Japan is starting to become apparent. It is a catastrophe that came from the sea but its worst effects were largely felt on land.

Sched Netweb site
  • Seaspan, Carlyle, Tiger tie up in US$5 billion ship buying deal
  • Southern Japanese ports resume operations, factories still shut
  • SITC shows how intra-Asia pays off as 2010 profits soar 248pc
  • Xiamen-Taiwan trade value at US$3.9 million in January
  • Qinzhou port boxes up 55pc, tonnage beats record in January
  • Waterway freight volume in Fujian up 6pc in January
  • NY-NJ records 16pc increase in container volume in 2010
  • Le Havre unveils express rail link to Ludwigshafen, Germany
  • MENA region beats eastern Europe for sourcing: GSLI report
  • Shipowners brace for greenie attack over sulphur fuel content
  • Lunar New Year shrinks HK air cargo, but boosts passenger volume
  • Cathay cargo numbers drop in February on capacity hikes
  • China's air cargo sector expected to consolidate in coming years

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM Group launches eco-calculator
  • Japan disaster leaves impact on shipping
  • MoS' Consultative Committee discusses SCI performance
  • Shipping cargo volumes to rise by 8-9 pc this fiscal
  • Tata's Nano may be exported to Malaysia
  • US calls for opening up insurance, retail to FDI
  • A packed programme, top speakers had the trade captivated
  • Container, liquid cargo operations at Karaikal port soon
  • DP World Chennai welcomes Maersk Line's ICON service
  • AILBIEA announces SPLASH 2011
  • SE Rly to transport more of non-iron ore items
  • Exports zoom by 50 pc to $23.6 billion in Feb. 11

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • UK: RFG calls for clear policies to reduce C02 emissions
    The UK's Rail Freight Group (RFG) has written to the secretary of state for transport, Philip Hammond, clearly outlining the vital role that railfreight has in helping the governme...
  • INTTRA celebrates 10th anniversary
    The New Jersey (USA)-based company INTTRA is celebrating its tenth anniversary as the leading e-commerce platform for the ocean freight industry. As the largest multi-carrier ...
  • New sales strategist on board at Beluga
    The core business of Beluga is the perfect completion of bespoke logistics challenges in the project and heavy lift segment worldwide. The objective of the Bremen (Germany)-based f...
  • USA: RWI Transportation opens a new terminal in Dallas
    The US service provider RWI Transportation has opened a new terminal in the Dallas-Fort Worth market (Texas). The new terminal is close to the centre of Dallas, giving it easy acce...
  • Iata publishing DGR in Russian
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is publishing a Russian language version of the latest edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) this month (March 2011). ...
  • Zurich airport - GPS approach system installed
    Zurich Airport became the first Swiss airport to use a satellite-based approach system. The modern approach procedure, which was phased in on 10 March, uses GPS technology to direc...
  • New EUR 100 million cargo terminal at Madrid-Barajas airport
    Iberia and Spain's national airport and traffic control authority Aena agreed to build a new, 39,000 sqm Iberia cargo terminal at the Madrid-Barajas airport. Commissioned for ...
  • Daimler and Rolls-Royce plan to scoop up Tognum
    Daimler and the Rolls-Royce Group are joining forces to launch a public tender offer for a 100% takeover of Tognum AG. The bid will come from a joint venture that will be equally o...
  • Ekol Logistics to be Turkish representative of TecDis
    The Turkish logistics service provider Ekol Logistics has become a member of the international network of TecDis (The European Technical Distribution Network) and its sole represen...
  • Hoyer to handle intralogistics for Carbon Black
    The international transport and logistics company Hoyer, based in Hamburg (Germany), has won a comprehensive on-site logistics contract from the German enterprise Evonik Carbon Bla...
  • Ceva to distribute spare parts for Mercedes-Benz and Smart in Italy
    The global logistics and supply chain management company Ceva Logistics has signed a three-year agreement for the distribution of spare parts for Mercedes-Benz and Smart cars throu...
  • Japan earthquake impacts aviation
    Japan Airlines cancelled 297 domestic and 34 international flights between 11 and 13 March following the disastrous earthquake and tsunami on 11 March. The tsunami flooded the...
  • Drewry: carriers at crossroads
    What makes freight rates tick, why investors consider the industry a risky bet and why predicting carrier profitability from one year to the next is almost impossible, are all care...
  • Veolia Transport and Transdev merger completed
    Veolia Environnement and the Caisse des D'p'ts recently announced the creation of Veolia Transdev, which evolved from the merger of their respective subsidiaries, Veolia Transport ...
  • OOCL reports return to profit
    Hong Kong-based Oriental Overseas International Ltd (OOIL) and its subsidiaries reported that its 2010 profit attributable to shareholders amounted to USD 1.867 billion, compa...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • Construction of new sternwheeler is ahead of schedule
  • Israel intercepts weapons shipment
  • Northrop Grumman board approves spin-off of shipbuilding business
  • Japan Drilling Company places $210 million jack-up order at Keppel FELS
  • Sanko and Hellespont form offshore service vessel JV

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • Port of Anacortes project in line for federal funding
  • Marcon acting as broker for integrated tug/barge
  • Helen Delich Bentley to receive maritime honor
  • Federal Maritime Commission announces compromise deals
  • Hanjin Shipping to partner in new Japan/Indonesia service

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • VLCC earnings to bottom in 2011 on fleet oversupply
    Market faces unbalance until 2012 boost by longhaul Asian imports from Latin America
  • Japan crisis, Libya and Baltic ice keep aframaxes volatile
    It does not feature in the Baltic Dirty Tanker Index basket, so the so-called 'Indo up' route from Indonesia and Malaysia to northwest Asia does not always get much attention. But with last week's tragedy in Japan, that may be about to change
  • Nuclear plant blasts spark owners' fear for crews
    Bulk carrier owners are looking into writing new clauses into charterparty contracts in relation to radiation exposure of crews travelling to or close to Japan
  • Lack of tonnage lifts Pacific panamaxes
    Pacific round voyage rates for panamax bulk carriers have topped $17,000 per day, exceeding the price for transatlantic trips for the first time in four months
  • TBS covenant threat could be harbinger of dry bulk crisis
    Fresh negotiations with lenders unavoidable unless BDI and freight rates rebound
  • Sharing cost of PierPass
    It is ridiculous that PierPass' charges have not increased since 2006, when the cost of virtually everything else has gone up
  • Decisive action
    Politicians in Europe and the US would do well to ponder authorising their counterpiracy deployments to act in a more decisive manner
  • Dole income hit by soaring bunker prices
    Posts full-year loss of $30m
  • Long Beach box imports surge 12%
    US box hub sees 11% rise in February container volumes
  • Brussels warns Cyprus over lack of green strategies
    Cyprus at risk of punitive action for failing to meet environmental obligations as a European member state
  • Israeli commandos seize CMA CGM chartered boxship
    Vessel alleged to be carrying arms bound for terrorists in Gaza
  • Owners urged to act as ballast water deadline looms
    UK P&I Club says time running out to adopt operational and documentary procedures
  • Saudi crude shipments to Europe start from Yanbu to replace Libyan shortfall
    Libyan oil production 'off the market for many months' says International Energy Agency report
  • HCI terminates Beluga charters
    Decision made to secure the continued operation of the 20 ships
  • Malta sees upturn as Misurata remains shut
    Libyan port of Misurata closed but has not been damaged
  • CDB firms up links with Greece's XRTC
    Contract is for provision of financial advisory services to CDB
  • Diana inks new boxship charter deal with Maersk
    New deal for Sagitta will see Diana earning significant increase on rate
  • Sanko and Hellespont in offshore tie-up
    Joint venture to provide ship and crew management services for two companies' fleets of offshore vessels
  • ABP pushes ahead with Green Port Hull project
    Proceeding with environmental statements to support proposed '100m development
  • Transnet mulls new Durban box hub
    Plans $14.2bn project to develop second port with 6m teu capacity
  • Ship delays reported at Khalifa Bin Salman
    Box port operations continuing with some delays
  • Elefsis yard files for creditor protection
    Facing liquidity problems and in arrears on $54.2m of debts
  • Indonesian cabotage exemption gets cautious welcome
    Country's shipowners urge government to enforce cabotage rules whenever possible
  • First Ship Lease seeks to expand investment scope
    Shipping trust plans to look at time charters and offshore sector
  • James Fisher upbeat on coastal tanker outlook
    Sector an important generator of cash for marine services group
  • Danes offer alternative ro-ro energy calculation
    Hamburg Hafen Technical University finds EEDI does not work for ro-ro vessels
  • Analysis: IMO's trio of tools
    IMO keen to show it has the ability to act and formulate a reduction in shipping's CO2 emissions

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • India debates ship guards
    INDIA reportedly might allow armed guards on its merchant ships to protect them from pirates
  • LA, LB expect quake effects
    LONG Beach is accelerating $4Bn worth of expansion chemes as it comes off a record year of box growth
  • Tonnage demand seen rising
    DEMAND for tonnage should rise in parallel with healthier economies this year, an Oslo conference was told today
  • Bolloré wins Conakry concession
    FRANCE'S Bolloré will invest €500M ($697M) in Gonakry after being awarded a 25-year concession for operation of the Guinean port's box terminal
  • Russia yard spree reported
    RUSSIA'S United Shipbuilding reportedly aims to buy several domestic yards this year
  • Calling all cable ships
    TELECOM groups are scrambling today to assess how much repair by cable ships will be needed on seafloor cables damaged by Japan's huge tremor, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Suez revenues drop again
    EGYPT'S Suez Canal Authority said revenues from the waterway dropped for the second straight month in February
  • Reports predict spike in Japan coal imports
    JAPAN'S demand for thermal coal shipments will be spiking because of its quake crisis, according to two research reports
  • TBS covenants in jeopardy
    NASDAQ-listed TBS International, fresh off a major debt restructuring, admitted today that it could breach revised covenants within three months
  • Oil boon boosts Russian imports
    SOARING oil earnings have contributed to a 41% surge in Russia's imports in January
  • CMA CGM offers aid
    CMA CGM has offered free use of its containers to transport humanitarian aid to earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan
  • Huge LNG diversion warned
    UP TO 12Bn m' of LNG supplies are likely to be diverted away from Europe to bolster power generation in Japan, Deutsche Bank said today
  • SE Asia holds LNG potential
    ABOUT 60 small LNG carriers supplying more than 100 new gas-burning power plants could be needed in SE Asia by 2020, a study has suggested
  • Liners sort out quake aid
    JAPAN'S three biggest shipping groups are organising help for quake victims, Fairplay was told today
  • Tokyo fuel switching seen
    THE IEA today predicted that short-term fuel switching in the power sector is likely to be significant as Japan recovers from its quake crisis

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • Transport Operators Mobilize Japan Relief
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines and Taiwan's EVA Air began bringing rescue workers into areas of Japan devastated by the earthquake...
  • Coast Guard Seeks Comment on TWIC Reader Use
    The Coast Guard is seeking comment on a proposal for the voluntary use of equipment to read Transportation Worker Identification...
  • Spot Market Truck Index Hits Historic High
    Spot market truckload freight volume rose 38 percent in February from the previous month and 65 percent from a year...
  • Kerry Introduces Infrastructure Bank
    Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., will file legislation in the next two days to create the American Infrastructure Financing Authority with...
  • Larkin Rejoins Crowley Maritime
    Frank Larkin rejoined Crowley Maritime as vice president of sales and customer care for the company's liner services and logistics...
  • Hutchison IPO to Raise $5.5 Billion
    Hutchison Port Holdings, the world's largest port operator, said it priced an initial public offering for its South China region's...
  • FMC Reaches Compromises in Shipping Act Cases
    The Federal Maritime Commission announced Tuesday that it had reached compromise agreements with four non-vessel-operating common carriers after investigations of...
  • Wisconsin Unveils Grants, Loans for Freight Rail
    Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker unveiled over $20 million in state grants and about $5 million in loans to short line...
  • Israeli Commandos Seize CMA CGM Ship in Arms Probe
    Israeli commandos March 15 boarded a CMA CGM chartered container ship bound for Egypt allegedly carrying weapons for militant groups...
  • Trinity, GATX Set 5-Year Railcar Deal
    Railcar manufacturer Trinity Industries and equipment leasing firm GATX agreed on terms for Trinity to supply GATX with 12,500 railroad...
  • UPS' Crabbe on Supply Chain Challenges (Video)
    Jimmy Crabbe, vice president of Global Ocean Freight for UPS, discusses the company's continuing efforts to intercept security threats at...
  • LA-Long Beach Container Volume Edges Up
    Container volume at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach increased modestly in February compared to last year, with...
  • Ship Lines Suspend Service at Three Japanese Ports
    Shipping lines suspended service to three Japanese ports that were hit by Friday's tsunami but continue to serve six other...
  • Index Shows Truckload Demand Moderating
    A key measure of truckload demand dropped 5.3 percent this week after rising sharply in recent weeks, remaining at its...
  • Mica Aims for T&I to Complete Transport Bill in May
    The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee plans to complete the panel's work on the next long-term transportation...
  • Frankfurt Freight Breaks February Record
    Frankfurt airport boosted freight traffic 4.3 percent in February from a year ago to an all time high for the...
  • Maersk Line's White on Container Availability, Panama Canal (Video)
    Michael White, president of Maersk Line North America, discusses the state of container availability and his thoughts on the Panama...
  • Toll's Coutts on Capacity, Logistics Forecast (Video)
    Paul Coutts, global director of marketing and sales for Toll, discusses capacity forecasts, the possible effects of the new HOS...
  • Modern Terminals' Levesque on China Trade, Logistics (Video)
    Peter Levesque, chief commercial officer of Modern Terminals and author of "The Shipping Point," discusses the main points of his...
  • NY Manufacturers Expand Business in March
    Manufacturers in New York expanded their business activity in March at a modest pace, according to a government survey. ...
  • India Container Traffic Grows 11 Percent
    The volume of containers handled by major ports in India grew 11 percent year-over-year in the April-February period, the Indian...
  • Pension Plans Could Push YRC Into Bankruptcy
    Teamster multi-employer pension plans are seeking a higher interest rate on deferred pension obligations owed by YRC Worldwide, throwing up...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • OOCL on top
  • UANI puts pressure on CMA CGM
  • Tokyo 'at risk' from nuclear fall-out
  • SITC's profit spirals
  • Wang 'the broker' to front Seaspan J-V

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • TEN 'top' at FBR
    Tsakos Energy Navigation replaces Overseas Shipholding Group on US investment bank's list of top stock picks.
  • Shutdowns trouble tankers
    Refinery closures after Japanese disaster to "lead to drop in oil demand" but some markets may rebound.
  • Rand sets the stage
    Great Lakes bulker owner plots acquisitions with $25m shelf registration filed with securities regulators.
  • Achilleas shows clean heels
    Armed guards prevent pirates from finding Greek bulker's weak spots in second 'attack' on ship this year.
  • TBS shares under fire
    Threat of covenant breaches and fourth-quarter loss spooks investors as shares of Joseph Royce-led owner slip by 10%.
  • Mols-Linien replaces boss
    Preben Wolff steps down at Danish ferry owner after big losses, as shareholder Clipper brings in DFDS man.
  • Drydocks nears debt deal
    Dubai-based Shipyard may hammer out restructuring of $2.2bn loan by the end of April, chairman says.
  • HCI chops Beluga charters
    Peter Dohle takes control of German KG giant's heavy-lift fleet as embattled operator fights to stay afloat.
  • Diana wins more work
    Greek owner extends charter for containership Sagitta for another two years at higher rate.
  • CMA CGM in arms drama
    Israeli forces storm containership chartered to Jacques Saade-led company amid claims it is carrying arms to Gaza terrorists.
  • Japan holds 21
    Neda Maritime bulker features on February detention list due to oily water separator deficiency.
  • CDB in fresh Greek deal
    China Development Bank signs up XRTC as it looks to strengthen ties with Greek owners.
  • Sanko and Hellespont team-up
    Japanese owner and Papachristidis family firm set up offshore shipmanagement venture.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen opens Galveston facility
    Roll-on/roll-off shipping and logistics company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a heavy equipment processing facility at the Port of Galveston. This is one of 11 high and heavy processing facilities WWL operates, serving manufacturers an...
  • Sendai not key transpacific container port
    The massive earthquake and tsunami that hit northern Japan last week shouldn't significantly impact transpacific container shipments. According to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data, only one service connects any ports significantly affected b...
  • Garza gets regional CBP field command
    Gene Garza has been promoted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to director of field operations for the Laredo region in Texas, the agency said. Garza, the long-time port director of the Laredo port of entry, has served as interim regional dire...
  • Senators raise FTA pressure on White House
    A group of 44 Republican senators on Monday said they would block any commerce secretary nomination and other trade-related nominees unless the White House submitted all three pending U.S. free trade agreements to Congress for ratification. The Ob...
  • Gutmann to lead UPS sales team
    UPS has promoted Kate Gutmann to president of worldwide sales, effective April 1. She will succeed Wayne Herring, who is retiring after 38 years with the company, the past five as head of worldwide sales. Gutmann is president of enterprise sales fo...
  • Cathay volume down in February
    Cathay Pacific said its February air freight volume dropped 2.3 percent due to weak demand around the Lunar New Year. The airline, and sister airline Dragonair, carried 116,998 tons during the month while their load factor receded 9.5 percent to 67...
  • PO Shipping-TS Lines to expand TP network
    Two small Asia-based carriers that last year entered the transpacific trade have plans to significantly augment their capacity between Asia and North America ahead of peak season, according to a note this week in the maritime news serviceAlphaliner...
  • DeMint introduces water resource funds bill
    DeMint Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., on Monday introduced a bill that he said would reform the way harbor dredging and other water resources projects are funded. DeMint said the Army Corps of Engineers Reform Act of 2011 would achieve reform by "elimina...
  • Threaten to block Commerce nomination

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • Cargotec to deliver anchor-handling systems
    Cargotec has signed an agreement to deliver two sets of MacGregor anchor-handling systems for two ATHS/oil recovery vessels under construction at a Chinese Shipyard for a Singaporean owner
  • French frigate helps released bulk carrier
    The French frigate Niv'se has relieved the newly released Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier Jahan Moni by bringing fresh water, food and medical assistance. The vessel has a crew of 26
  • Strömma buys Helsinki and Copenhagen owners
    The Stockholm-based Strömma Turism & Sjöfart AB has bought the Danish tourist sailing company DFDS Canal Tours for SEK 132 million. The company is running a fleet of 16 passenger
  • Somali pirates handed life sentences
    Five Somali men convicted of piracy has been sentenced to life in prison by a US court in Norfolk. The men were found guilty at the end of last year
  • Stena Chiron arrives to China today
    The Swedish tanker operator Stena Bulk's crude oil tanker Stena Chiron, 72,825 DWT, that was moored at Yokohama when the tsunami hit Japan on Friday last week will arrive to

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • IFO prices firm in Fujairah
    Inadequate products in Durban, according to reports.
  • Rotterdam market mixed
    'High demand and insufficient avails' in Rotterdam push up LSFO prices.
  • LSFO premium widens
    Bunker player says price gap is 'out of this world'
  • Energy tax worries bunker players
    Senegal tax will push up bunker prices.
  • Tallinn outperforms its Baltic rivals
    Estonian port posts record profits.
  • Bunker demand 'to remain depressed'
    Slow growth will see bunker sales concentrate 'in larger, more efficient centres', says report.
  • Asian bunker prices firming
    Mixed demand in Asia's key bunkering hubs on Tuesday, says traders.
  • 'Large potential' for LNG bunkering in Singapore
    Singapore the 'regionally preferred site' for LNG bunkering, says DNV.
  • Industry veteran joins Integra Fuel
    Simon Neo joins Integra Fuel as regional manager for Asia.
  • Nanoparticle technology targets shipping industry
    'Increases fuel efficiency and cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10%', says US firm.
  • Bunker costs 'could rise further' amid persisting unrest in Middle East
    Signs point to costs moving 'onwards and upwards'.
  • OOCL cuts bunker consumption in 2010
    Even as capacity increased 23% and total box liftings increased 15% during the year.
  • Hong Kong 380 cSt bunker supplies 'tightening'
    Delays in bunker fuel cargo replenishments.

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