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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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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
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The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
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Civitavecchia
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
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Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
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Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
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Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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 Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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