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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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Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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