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November 16, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cruise terminal operators ride on growth in Asia
    Asian cruise terminal operators foresee unabated growth in passenger throughput in the coming years even in the face of a global economic slump.
  • Asia cruise terminal operators join hands
    A new Asia-wide alliance will be the tide that lifts all Asian cruise terminal operators.
Strait Talk
  • Shipping industry milked to fill Green Climate Fund
    REALITY check: shipping will have to pay for the Green Climate Fund
Shipping Times
  • China's bullet trains back on track after recall
    Fifty-four bullet trains recalled after a deadly high-speed rail accident in China are to resume operation on the new Beijing- Shanghai line after problems were fixed, state media said on Monday.
  • JR West doubles bullet trains on profitable route
    West Japan Railway Co (JR West) has spent 30 billion yen (S$503 million) to double the number of bullet trains on its most profitable route to compete with airlines serving the island of Kyushu.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cruise terminal operators ride on growth in Asia
    Asian cruise terminal operators foresee unabated growth in passenger throughput in the coming years even in the face of a global economic slump.
  • Asia cruise terminal operators join hands
    A new Asia-wide alliance will be the tide that lifts all Asian cruise terminal operators.
Strait Talk
  • Shipping industry milked to fill Green Climate Fund
    REALITY check: shipping will have to pay for the Green Climate Fund
Shipping Times
  • China's bullet trains back on track after recall
    Fifty-four bullet trains recalled after a deadly high-speed rail accident in China are to resume operation on the new Beijing- Shanghai line after problems were fixed, state media said on Monday.
  • JR West doubles bullet trains on profitable route
    West Japan Railway Co (JR West) has spent 30 billion yen (S$503 million) to double the number of bullet trains on its most profitable route to compete with airlines serving the island of Kyushu.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cruise terminal operators ride on growth in Asia
    Asian cruise terminal operators foresee unabated growth in passenger throughput in the coming years even in the face of a global economic slump.
  • Asia cruise terminal operators join hands
    A new Asia-wide alliance will be the tide that lifts all Asian cruise terminal operators.
Strait Talk
  • Shipping industry milked to fill Green Climate Fund
    REALITY check: shipping will have to pay for the Green Climate Fund
Shipping Times
  • China's bullet trains back on track after recall
    Fifty-four bullet trains recalled after a deadly high-speed rail accident in China are to resume operation on the new Beijing- Shanghai line after problems were fixed, state media said on Monday.
  • JR West doubles bullet trains on profitable route
    West Japan Railway Co (JR West) has spent 30 billion yen (S$503 million) to double the number of bullet trains on its most profitable route to compete with airlines serving the island of Kyushu.

Sched Netweb site
  • Carriers make cuts on Asia-Mexico/South America west coast trade
  • Number of lay-ups mount as idle ships make up 2.9pc of world box fleet
  • Hamburg has no fear of Euro debt crisis, forecasts 14pc box growth
  • Asia-Pacific nations sign new trade framework accords in Honolulu
  • Beihai port volume exceeds last year's total, boxes up 12.6pc
  • Zhejiang's Haining city to build logistics park with Hong Kong investment
  • Tianjin Port united with Sinotrans to expand logistics capacity
  • Chongqing government to build 925 kilometres of highway over 4 years
  • Haikou box volume hits 610,000 TEU October 31, surpassing 2010 total
  • DHL global connectivity index rates Hong Kong tops pound for pound
  • APL to commence Singapore-Laem Chabang LCX shuttle from December 12
  • 'K' Line increases its western India and Pakistan coverage
  • OceanSaver wins Det Norske Veritas approval as ballast treatment system
  • Shipping industry best-practice videos sought to join global promotion
  • Cargotec's multi-use hooklift said to boost operating efficiency
  • Cathay suffers 17.5pc October cargo fall, but passenger volume up 3.8pc
  • China's air cargo sector in early growth stages: university study
  • Air Cargo Germany offers Frankfurt-Seoul and HK-Paraguay flights

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
  • Quality Distribution increases income in Q3
    Quality Distribution, which operates the largest bulk chemicals tanker truck network in North America, and is the largest provider of intermodal tank container and depot services t...
  • ECS Group launches its GSA network in India
    The ECS Group, a global air cargo general sales and service agent, has opened two offices in India, in support of its global expansion strategy. Branches in Mumbai and Delhi are no...
  • Cathay Pacific enters Spanish market
    Cathay Pacific Cargo is today entering a new market in Europe with the launch of a scheduled freighter service to Zaragoza (Spain). Flights depart Hong Kong every Tuesday and Frida...
  • Republic of South Sudan joins Icao
    The Republic of South Sudan has become Icao's 191st member state, by adhering to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. South Sudan's membership in Icao will facilitate pl...
  • Chinese Railways commits to sustainable development
    China's minister for railways, Sheng Guangzu, recently signed the UIC Declaration on Sustainable Development and Transport in Beijing. Chinese Railways thus became the 50th signato...
  • Trucks clock up more miles on toll roads
    The miles driven by trucks with a permissible weight of 12 t and more amounted to 20.1 billion km on German toll roads in the first three quarters of 2011. Germany's Federal Office...
  • Fixemer Group celebrates 60th anniversary
    Fixemer, the parent company of the Fixemer Group in Luxembourg and a specialised full-truck-load operator, recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. The company is one of the pione...
  • Kombiverkehr boosts capacities to Spain
    Kombiverkehr aims to grow by 5% annually in Spain. To this end, German intermodal operator plans to increase its departures on the Mediterranean route via Portbou from ten to twelv...
  • K Line adds direct Kwangyang/Kaohsiung-West India service
    K Line will introduce a new Kwangyang/Kaohsiung-West India Express (FIX) service on 30 November, as a slot operator from Kwangyang. By introducing this weekly service K Line will b...
  • Bremerhaven car terminal booming
    BLG posted its best ever monthly result at the Bremerhaven car terminal in October, when 201,000 vehicles were handled. The main reason lay in the continued German car export boom....
  • Ignace Van Meenen new Rickmers Group CFO
    Dr Ignace Van Meenen has been CFO of the Rickmers Group since 1 October. He will drive the new orientation of the group to react faster and more flexibly to the requirements of the...
  • Rhenus Logistics opens Barcelona centre
    The German service provider Rhenus Logistics recently opened a new 33,000 sqm facility in the logistics park of the free-trade zone in Barcelona (Spain). The facility has 33 loadin...
  • Quehenberger expanding in Russia
    Quehenberger Logistics Russia, which belongs to the Austrian enterprise Quehenberger Logistics, is beefing up its fleet in Russia to meet increasing demand in the market. The compa...
  • OWS Freight Systems enters Europe
    OWS Freight Systems (OWSFS), a leading logistics service provider in India, is expanding to Europe with the establishment of Genoa-based OWS Freight System Italia. OWSFS is a part ...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
  • Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill passes House
  • ABS President and CEO says class shouldn't be in ship design business
  • IMO measures will bring big cuts in ship CO2 emissions
  • Crowley to continue administering Alaska Ocean Ranger program
  • InterManager President slams horrors of piracy
  • Wärtsilä and Doosan Engine extend licensing agreement

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
  • Crowley nets ADEC funding to continue Ocean Ranger program
  • Horizon Lines changing Board of Directors makeup
  • Halterm Container Terminal switching to Tideworks TOS
  • Expanded website online for Port of Seattle browsers
  • Requests for TIGER grants far exceed funding limits

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
  • Shipowners hold back from investing in green technology
    Investing millions in a scrubber or ballast water management system adds zero value to a vessel's secondhand price
  • Exclusive: Norden chief calls for more realistic emissions regulations
    Mortensen supports reducing environmental impact but is concerned shipowners will have to pay more than their fair share of the bill
  • The cost of installing ballast water management systems
    Systems can cost up to $8m and will be required by 2016
  • Truth is stranger than fiction
    Adventures of an owner contains all the elements, good and bad, of maritime life
  • Uphold the law, but protect the crew
    If someone pulls a gun on you, do you need a lawyer to tell you what to do?
  • Counting the cost of low-sulphur fuel
    The added expense of curbing emissions is obvious; it is not so clear where the benefits lie
  • Succession is never easy
    Noble Group's stock plunge after chief executive's departure shows how closely shareholders are watching
  • Exclusive: Aframax owners desperate for pick-up in Libyan crude oil exports
    Earnings on cross-Mediterranean trades below operating costs, says Greece's Arcadia
  • Poor claims service is threatening the London market
    Lack of agreement on protocol will push business away from Lloyd's
  • Strike Club calls for 10% rise in P&I premiums
    Club sees a boost from fixed-premium war risk product
  • Q&A: Convoy Escort Programme chief sets out his stall
    Angus Campbell explains the Insurance Navy
  • Could insurance funded private navies leave ships to 'burn'?
    CEP needs financial backing from insurance industry, venture funds and oil companies
  • Chinese leasing outfits' link to banks will have to change
    Business model involving lessors providing finance leases for shipping companies raises issue of competition with parent banks offering loans
  • P&O flags out ferry duo to avoid 'equalising' wages of temps with staff
    RMT slams Pride of Hull and Pride of York switch to Bahamas as 'scandal'
  • Cameron calls anti-piracy conference
    Britain invites international community to discuss Somalia crisis
  • Further consolidation forecast in maritime law sector
    More mergers likely but not on a domestic level
  • Falling newbuilding prices to be stabilised as yards cut excess capacity
    Maritime Strategies International predicts deliveries of new vessels to decline from 2013
  • Genco takes delivery of last handysize bulker from 2010's Metrostar deal
    Five ships bought in June last year for $166m are now valued at $135m as markets weaken
  • Decks cleared for lenders' challenge to Omega Navigation Chapter 11 case
    Houston hearing on November 28 to consider HSH Nordbank-led creditors' effort to liquidate Greek tanker company
  • Owners of 2011 and 2012 newbuild VLCCs will lose money for 24 months
    As tonnage ordered last year enters service and hits rates, cash will be crucial to survival
  • Foreign exchange volatility drives down DVB Bank
    Profit dives after income from financial instruments is hit
  • Spain's $1bn Prestige lawsuit against ABS approaches another milestone
    Appellate court verdict on 'biggest lawsuit in maritime history' expected in 90 days
  • Frontline sells third suezmax in a month
    Osl0-listed tanker company records combined loss of $75m for three ships
  • Bunker surcharge to combat climate change could hit trade, say shippers
    Global Shippers Forum chief says passing on the problem of carbon emissions to the shipper is not the right answer
  • Canada-US pipeline delay to lift shipping
    Pressure from campaign groups against piping so-called dirty oil from Canada to the US may end up creating a chance for tankers to carry the oil to Asia
  • Taxing times for the Greeks
    Shipowners in Greece might at least consider how they can help to rebuild their homeland
  • Seago Line to impose St Petersburg surcharge as 'icy winter' looms
    Maersk feeder subsidiary to charge $125 per teu and $250 per feu for all imports to port
  • Horizon Lines faces boardroom shake-up
    Newly expanded board to steer Jones Act liner company through debt restructuring

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
  • HK agents trumpet horn haul
    CUSTOMS agents in Hong Kong have reportedly seized a shipping container of rhino horns and ivory from South Africa
  • NewLead scores again
    NASDAQ-listed NewLead today announced its third arbitration award against Nobu Su's TMT Bulk, as it continues to seek recovery of allegedly unpaid charter hire
  • Tonga monopoly feared
    RESIDENTS of the small Pacific nation of Tonga have protested a government plan to close a cargo shipping service, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Greeks seize 103 migrants
    GREEK authorities are holding 103 migrants seeking to be smuggled to Italy
  • Slump rocks Mercator
    LOW REVENUES and increased expenses have pushed quarterly profits down 87%, India's Mercator said today
  • Rena box removal stalled
    CONTAINER removal from the grounded box ship Rena has been delayed by rough seas, MNZ said today
  • Risks warned in yuan newbuilding finance
    USING YUANS to pay for China's newbuildings poses risks for shipowners and banks, a conference in Shanghai has heard
  • Lankan guards aid sought
    COUNTRIES ready to deploy anti-piracy military guards have sought Sri Lanka's aid during transit, a key defence official has told a security forum
  • SCI reports $29M losses in 3Q2011
    INCREASING interest costs and falling bulk revenues have pushed SCI, India's largest shipping company, into the red
  • SeaFrance freezes ferries
    DOVER-Calais ferry sailings were canceled today by SeaFrance, in what could be an attempt to avoid disruption tied to a key court ruling
  • Norden raises full-year profits forecast
    DENMARK'S DS Norden has today upped its operating profits forecast on the back of good dry bulk contracts
  • Asia/South America loops merge into two
    FIVE BOX lines in the Asia/Mexico/WC South America trade have consolidated their services for slack winter season
  • Oltmann takes 'bargain' ships
    GERMAN KG house Oltmann said today it has secured bargain buys of three multipurpose and container newbuildings for its private investors
  • French court rejects Russian's extradition
    A FRENCH appeal court has reportedly rejected a Russian request to extradite the self-exiled head of Russian shipping and port company Oslo Marine Group
  • GPI box business gains 29%
    RUSSIAN port operator GPI has reported 29% growth in box throughput for 3Q2011, according to analysts

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
  • USPS Loses $5.1 Billion, Risks Defaulting
    The U.S. Postal Service lost $5.1 billion in fiscal 2011, raising the pressure the ailing agency will default on a...
  • ILA Withdraws Labor Charge Against Yang Ming
    An International Longshoremen's Association local has withdrawn its unfair-labor-practice charge against Yang Ming (America) and said it will seek to...
  • Home Depot Expands DC Mechanization
    Retailer Home Depot is stepping up mechanization of the rapid deployment centers it credits with supply chain improvements that helped...
  • Former APL Exec Joins Consulting Firm
    Long-time APL executive Bob Sappio has joined Alvarez & Marshall, a professional services firm, where he is managing director of...
  • Port of LA Exports Rise 28.1 Percent to Record High
    The Port of Los Angeles in October saw imports rise 5.5 percent from the same period a year ago and...
  • Spot Market Truck Volume Up 39 Percent
    Spot market volume on TransCore's network of load board slipped 3.7 percent in October from September and rose 39 percent...
  • TIGER Grant Demand Greatly Outpaces Supply
    The $14.1 billion in requested Department of Transportation TIGER grants exceeded supply by a factor of 27, the agency said...
  • Lytle Named Head of Port of Long Beach
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners Monday voted unanimously to name J. Christopher Lytle as executive director. Lytle,...
  • NITL to Press for More Shipper Rail Access
    The National Industrial Transportation League will keep pressing for changes to railroad switching rules it calls anti-competitive, despite the Surface...
  • CRST Readies Refrigerated Team Service
    Truckload carrier CRST is fielding teams of company drivers to haul long-haul temperature controlled freight from Southern California to the...
  • US Retail, Wal-Mart Sales Rise as Holidays Near
    Retail sales rose 0.5 percent in October after a 1.1 percent gain in September, the Commerce Department said in a...
  • Diesel Prices Rise to Six-Month High
    Diesel prices across the United States increased 1 cent in the week ending Nov. 14, rising to the highest point...
  • Truckload Rates to Rise 10 Percent in 2012, FTR Says
    Shippers are likely to face steep increases in truckload rates in the next two years, followed by a recession in...
  • Japanese Shipping Industry Clamors for Tax Revision
    Japanese shipping firms are ratcheting up pressure on the government to revise the nation's tonnage tax system, claiming the limited...
  • Qatar Airways Orders Two 777-200 Freighters
    Qatar Airways ordered two 777-200 freighters from Boeing on Tuesday, as the Doha-based carrier aims to expand its long-range service...
  • India's SCI Swings to $28 Million Loss
    State-owned Shipping Corporation of India swung to a $28.12 million loss in the fiscal second quarter ending Sept. 30, from...
  • APL Volume Rises 5 Percent, Revenue Falls
    APL's container volume grew 5 percent in October from September, while average revenue per container fell for the second straight...
  • Alphaliner Says Merger of Japanese Carriers Makes Sense
    Merging the container lines of Japan's top three shipping companies would be a sound strategic and economic move, according to...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
  • HPH Trust fails to meet quarterly financial forecasts
    Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) has missed its profit and revenue targets for the quarter ending September 30, 2011. The company highlighted ...
  • Asia/WCSA rationalisation plan put in place
    Further signs of the weakening global container market, including in developing world trades, can be seen from the latest plan auctioned by carriers engaged on ...
  • Gulftainer's Recife to use Jade solution
    Sharjah-based Gulftainer, an operator of international cargo terminals and provider of logistics services, has expanded its relationship with New Zealand-headquartered ...
  • CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd respond to MSC transhipment
    CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have responded to MSC's recent decision to tranship Northern Europe's traffic to/from Australia via the Mediterranean by increasing the ...
  • ICG toughs it out
    Dublin-headquartered ferries, short sea and terminal company, Irish Continental Group (ICG) posted satisfactory interim results for the period to September 30 in ...
  • India still suffering from the inflation bug
    Indian inflation crept up slightly in October to stand at 9.73% - driven by fuel inflation at 14.8% and food increases of 11%. The data surprised analysts who had ...
  • APL's average rate tanks
    Neptune Orient Line's container arm, APL, witnessed a further plunge in its average rate during Period 10 [September 24 - October 21] with a decline in its FEU ...
  • Hats off to the Kiwi salvors

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
  • BS sinks magic pipe report
    Bernhard Schulte torpedoes allegations linked to detention of Algoma bulker by US Coast Guard.
  • BBC bets on Caribbean
    German heavylift giant's US service affiliate targets Trinidad and Venezuela with new run as oil & gas game heats up.
  • Iberia initiates tanker titans
    Fledgling firm storms research arena with inaugural analyst notes on Frontline, Nordic American and OSG.
  • BLT in the black
    Berlian Laju Tanker poised to cash in on new domestic tenders following third-quarter win.
  • Conrad soars in the third
    Cancellations fail to derail US yard syndicate as beefed up backlog helps revenue climb 84%.
  • Post-crunch lay-ups required
    One tenth of containership capacity needs to be pulled to drag rates back to money making levels, says Macquarie.
  • Norway orders under threat
    Newbuilding deals reduced over fears state-owned Exportfinans won't be able to provide fresh funds.
  • Still time for snaps
    View the first batch of entrants to TradeWinds' Maritime Photographer of the Year competition - and then send your own pics in.
  • NewLead lands hat-trick
    Nasdaq-listed owner chalks up a third arbitration success over Nobu Su-led company.
  • Gati mulls shipping sale
    Indian shipowner wants to cut loose from its underperforming shipping operation.
  • Tankers fetch top price
    South Korea's First Shipping said to have received a tasty cheque following the disposal of two of its ships.
  • Boustead earnings crash
    Malaysian shipbuilder manages to stay out of the red with help from the taxman.
  • Citi cool on Transpacific hike
    Investors should not buy on hope rate push will buoy liner stocks in the short term.
  • GE sells another tanker
    Second products carrier in a month heads out of the door at Indian owner.
  • Carsten content to wait
    Norden chief Carsten Mortensen says company is in no rush to pile in for new tonnage as prices fall.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
  • MSC extends onto full Oceania loop
  • OceanSaver interim CEO
  • MSC starts matchback system in Belgium
    Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s Belgian branch has set up a new system to encourage inland matchbacks of its containers allowing importers, exporters and truckers to round-trip into Antwerp.
  • Lines suspend Asia-Americas round-world loop
  • CKYH pull East Coast via Suez loop
  • Five lines rationalize Asia/Mexico-WCSA capacity
    Waiting for confirmation from Hamburg Sud that these are the services are involved
  • TSA seeks interim $400 per FEU min.
  • Project forwarder course in Shanghai

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
  • Prices fall across the Middle East
    Avails tight in Durban.
  • IFO prices soften in most European ports
    Prompt product remaining tight in Rotterdam.
  • Environmental compliance costs could affect credit ratings
    Cost of low sulphur fuels and approved ballast water treatment 'could have negative implications for our ratings of shipping companies', says S&P.
  • New management structure for Ocean Intelligence
    In support of global growth opportunities.
  • Shippers object to footing $20 billion GHG bill
    'Top priority' to avoid 'ineffective approach' to tackling maritime GHG emissions, says Global Shippers' Forum.
  • Asian bunker prices generally falling
    Generally slack demand at key Asian ports on Tuesday.
  • Ferry operator expects lower earnings on high bunker bill
    Bunkers to cost Irish Continental Group an estimated $71 million in 2011.
  • Rising bunker costs dampen impact of rising VLCC spot rates
    Recovery in VLCC spot rates will have little impact on owners' bottom line due to the 'violent' increase in bunker costs.
  • Chevron starts up hydrogen unit
    The refinery in Mississippi, which primarily produces diesel fuel, jet fuel, also produces bunker fuel.
  • Dahlman Rose initiates coverage on Kirby Corp
    Believes that the US tank barge operator will continue to post record profits.
  • High oil prices eat into Andatee Q3 profits
    The Nasdaq-listed supplier raises its full year profit forecast amid 'stable' global oil prices.

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