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November 17, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New VLCCs seen running at a loss for 24 months
    Very large crude carriers (VLCCs) that start trading this year and next will run at a loss for at least 24 months, as supply of new ships outpaces demand and prolongs a slump in freight rates, Arctic Securities ASA said.
  • Baltic index rises on fresh China iron ore buying
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, turned positive on Tuesday as fresh iron ore sales to China boosted earnings and sentiment on the larger capesize market.
  • South China Sea a topic for Bali summit: US
    Maritime security in the South China Sea will be discussed at a regional summit on Bali this week, the White House said on Tuesday, defying China's desire to keep this sensitive topic off the agenda.
  • STX Offshore to build world's 2nd-biggest container vessels

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong up 8.1pc in October to 2.07 million TEU, Singapore up 7.4pc
  • MSC ups rates from Far East to North America, Caribbean, Central America
  • Fujian ports' container throughput up 10.6pc in first 10 months
  • Wuhan to revive as major shipping hub in the middle reaches of the Yangtze
  • Hainan PO Shipping to expand China-Long Beach/Oakland loop in December
  • Hutchison's south China terminals fail to make predicted gains
  • First Lianyungang to Almaty container train service launched
  • NOL four-week revenue off 18pc despite 13pc box volume increase
  • US retail sales growth slows to 0.5pc in October: Commerce Department
  • Agility third quarter profit falls 42pc to US$29.32 million
  • US Customs pilot programme simplifies air cargo entry next month
  • EU drops price-fixing probe into Air-France-KLM and Lufthansa
  • East Malaysian forwarders say low export volumes cripple trade flow

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
  • Air Cargo Germany enlarges network
    Air Cargo Germany, a German full-freighter operator based at Frankfurt-Hahn airport, has enlarged its network by commencing services to the South Korean capital Seoul. A B747-400F ...
  • Contract for extension of Venezuelan railway line signed
    The Instituto de Ferrocarriles del Estado has signed a contract with the Italian consortium Impregilo, Astaldi and Ghella for the completion of the Puerto Cabello-La Encrucijada li...
  • Kita Logistics expands fleet in Turkey
    The Turkish company Kita Logistics, which was active mainly for project freight forwarders so far, has expanded its fleet by 105 Mercedes-Benz Actros 1841 units. Kita Logistics ser...
  • Far fewer accidents involving HGVs in Switzerland
    The number of accidents with the involvement of HGVs in Switzerland is continuing to decrease by above-average rates, according to the Swiss council for accident prevention. The nu...
  • Greencarrier launches direct UK-Finland services
    Greencarrier is expanding the range of services it offers the Nordic market, together with its UK-based subsidiary Greencarrier PTS, with a new direct service to Finland. The link ...
  • Samskip increases Norway-Rotterdam services
    Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics has increased the frequency of its sailings between the Norwegian west coast and the RST terminal in Rotterdam from one to two departures a w...
  • Strong growth at HHLA
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) grew strongly in the first nine months of the year. Sales rose by 16% to EUR 913 million, the operating result (ebit) improved by 16% to EUR 165...
  • Rudolph & Hellmann Automotive open Ford centre in UAE
    The joint company Rudolph & Hellmann Automotive opened a Ford Motor Company parts distribution centre in Dubai (UAE) on 14 November. The 29,500 sqm logistics centre in the Jebe...
  • Scott Dolan leaves United
    Scott Dolan, senior vice-president of airport operations and cargo at United Airlines, has left the carrier and been replaced by Jon Roitman. United appointed Roitman to the post i...
  • Qatar Airways orders Boeing freighters
    Qatar Airways ordered two Boeing B777 freighters valued at USD 560 million at list prices from Boeing at the 2011 Dubai Air Show. The aircraft will increase the airline's B777F fle...
  • Schiphol Cargo, CAAS and Changi airport swap notes
    The growing e-freight collaboration between Amsterdam Schiphol and its partners, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Changi Airport Group (CAG), has taken a fu...
  • Agility posts loss in Q3
    The net profits made by the global logistics company Agility, headquartered in Kuwait, slumped by 42% to EUR 21 million in third quarter of the financial year compared to the same ...
  • New Stolt-Nielsen chemical storage terminal in Singapore
    Stolt-Nielsen recently opened a new petrochemical terminal in Tembusu on Jurong Island (Singapore). The terminal commenced operations with three gas spheres, with plans for a total...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
  • Gibbs & Cox signs agreement with BAE Systems Ship Repair
  • Resolve refloats Puerto Rico dry dock
  • HOS offering raises $241.5 million
  • Sliding davit enables rescue boat handling in Arctic conditions
  • Trailer Bridge files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
  • Tanker that hit box ship in Houston ship channel was trying to avoid fuel barge
  • Keppel Singmarine books newbuild contracts

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
  • Port of Port Angeles seeking applications for commissioner
  • Congressmen pleased with House vote on Cummings-Landry amendment
  • Holiday on the Bay event set for December 3, in Everett
  • Longtime Portland Airport director announces plans to leave post
  • WL Ross & Co. sells Greenbrier common stock shares

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
  • Coming next year: downturn, but not the end of the world
    Poor third quarter results and rising forced sales point to tough times ahead
  • EXCLUSIVE: Aframax market 'quite doomed' until year end
    What can owners do, asks owner coping with daily earnings below operating expenses
  • RMT to vote on Wightlink strike
    Union argues that activist was victimised
  • Anti-piracy body meets in New York
    Tenth session of UN Contact Group will play host to almost 70 countries
  • The port on your doorstep
    The European Sea Ports Organisation has made its third annual award for ports that build relationships with the wider community who form their neighbours
  • No hope for capesizes
    Shipowners with capesize bulkers in their fleets might not like PwC's report tiltled Capes of No Hope
  • New political brooms to sweep global economy clean
    Deficit-reducing measures and changing of guard in Europe will take time to make impact
  • Dry bulk workhorses have the best prospects
    A big rump of handysize ships of more than 25 years old means new order potential for owners
  • SeaFrance wins a reprieve from Paris commercial court
    December 12 deadline set for new or improved bids, while move into full administration will allow company to maintain sailing schedule
  • Doomsayers predict years of gloom
    Commentators offer downbeat assessments of dry bulk and tanker markets
  • Pressure on resale prices drives home harsh lesson
    Forget discounted future earnings. A ship is only worth what someone will pay for it
  • Bad to Werse as banks pull plug
    German shipmanager goes bust
  • StealthGas expects higher LPG rates after boosting profits in third quarter
    Nasdaq-listed owner hunts longer period charters for gas fleet
  • Panamax boxship market set for pick-up in second quarter next year
    Maersk Line and MSC drive charter market activity over the week
  • Trailer Bridge files for Chapter 11
    US shipping company hopes to reorganise within six months
  • Zodiac upgrades boxship order to 16,000 teu
    Increases capacity in response to requirements from prospective charterer
  • SeaFrance is short of options
    SeaFrance has been given a reprieve, but it is DFDS that may yet come out the winner
  • Philippines closes training schools on quality grounds
    Tough stance taken in face of Brussels criticism
  • P&O Ferries deploys freight vessel to tackle SeaFrance on Dover-Calais route
    European Seaway, with capacity for 120 trucks, taken out of lay-up to operate five daily round trips
  • Crisis lingers in Asian box ports
    Singapore and Hong Kong set to fall short of 2008 record throughput by a hair in spite of strong growth
  • Services to improve seafarers' lives
    Magsaysay-Ho to push supranational finance and communications services to lure recruits
  • VLCCs in the Middle East start making money
    After weeks of poor earnings, a flood of cargoes drives up daily earnings
  • International insurance community pushes for China to let down barriers
    IUMI lines up Shanghai meetings to press case for Chinese membership
  • Lloyd's List honours counter-piracy navies
    Award goes to joint forces along with plea to use public kudos to spur governments further
  • Seafarer training: cut the BS
    The European Commission is right to press for something to be done about Filipino certification
  • Revenues slump at DFDS
    Weak economy and intense competition hit bottom line
  • NewLead wins another round in TMT spat
    Owner has $10.2m in security against charter arrears of $9.3m said to be owed by Nobu Su company
  • Port of Los Angeles sees busiest month to date for export volumes
    Outbound trade on course to mark a record year, but imports are hit by consumer slowdown
  • Chuan Hup hit by investment and foreign exchange losses
    First-quarter operating profits eroded to a $29m loss
  • Terje Askvig quits Eitzen Chemical
    Chief financial officer also leaves

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
  • Pipeline reversal to hit tankers
    IT was confirmed today that the flow of a major US pipeline will be reversed, with potentially significant long-term implications for tankers serving Gulf of Mexico refineries
  • Paragon breaches covenant
    NYSE-listed drybulk operator Paragon Shipping conceded today that it has breached a loan covenant as a result of falling asset values
  • House OKs ballast bill
    THE US House of Representatives has just approved a national ballast water standard, but final language is unlikely to be considered until 2012, a Washington insider told Fairplay today
  • SeaFrance co-operative, government to meet
    FRENCH transport minister Thierry Mariani offered today to meet leaders of the employee co-operative bidding for control of French ferry operator SeaFrance
  • Trailer Bridge files for US Chapter 11 shield
    NASDAQ-listed Trailer Bridge was forced to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today, after being unable to refinance its junk bonds
  • StealthGas falls short
    LPG OPERATOR StealthGas today reported rebounding profits for its latest quarter, but not to levels Wall Street analysts expected
  • Port agencies criticised over ferry fire
    POOR onshore co-ordination left passengers waiting 20 hours to leave a burning ro-pax, according to a MAIB report
  • Arkhangelsky wants assets back
    EXILED Russian Vitaly Arkhangelsky plans to go on to the offensive and recover Oslo Marine Group assets he alleges were wrongfully expropriated by Bank Saint Petersburg
  • BLT unveils $170M turnaround
    INDONESIAN wet bulk specialist BLT has revealed an increase in after-tax profits, sending its share price soaring on Jakarta's stock exchange
  • Breaking MoU agreed
    NO SHIPS are today coming to Bangladesh for scrapping, but an accord could signal new directions for breakers if the country's courts rule they can resume business
  • DFDS reports $60M profits
    DANISH DFDS today reported solid third-quarter profits, despite a drop in revenues
  • Box sector growth predicted
    BUILDING infrastructure and diversifying exports and customers in the Americas will be the keys to continued box sector growth, a Panama conference has heard
  • Filipino crew record seen
    CREWING companies in the Philippines expect to deploy a record 400,000 seafarers worldwide by the end of this year
  • Rena box removal finally starts
    MARITIME New Zealand today finally lifted the first containers off the stranded box ship Rena
  • ATI profits fall nearly 31%
    ATI, the Philippines terminal operator, said its profits fell 30.9% in this year's first three quarters, to 1.151Bn pesos ($26.46M) from 1.6Bn pesos in the last-year period

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
  • FMCSA Shuts Down Gunthers Transport
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ordered Maryland trucker Gunthers Transport to shut down, citing hours of service violations. ...
  • St. Lawrence Seaway Traffic Up 2 Percent
    Cargo shipped on the St. Lawrence Seaway from late March through October rose 2 percent year-over-year, as the Port of...
  • GOP House Report Blasts TSA, Calls For Reform
    A House Republican report blasted the Transportation Security Administration for having a bloated bureaucracy and failing to use technology to...
  • NOL's Ron Widdows On Carrier Losses, Vessel Capacity Cuts (Video)
    Ron Widdows, senior advisor to Neptune Orient Lines, says container lines will have to reduce capacity to sustain freight rates...
  • TPM Adds Refrigerated Cargo Track
    The 2012 Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference organized by The Journal of Commerce will add a full-day track on refrigerated container transport...
  • Sunteck Transport Parent Boosts Profit 13 Percent
    AutoInfo, the parent of non-asset trucking company Sunteck Transport, increased its net profit 13.3 percent in the third quarter to...
  • US Xpress Expands Expedited Refrigerated Service
    U.S. Xpress Enterprises is expanding its expedited refrigerated trucking service, bringing its total number of reefer teams to 100, the...
  • House Approves Bill to Set National Ballast Standard
    The House passed a bill on Tuesday that would set a national standard for ballast water regulation of vessels and...
  • Industrial Production Rose 0.7 Percent in October
    U.S. industrial production rose 0.7 percent in October, boosted by oil drilling and increased auto, aerospace and electrical manufacturing, Federal...
  • DOT to Help Savannah Find Dredging Funds
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood threw his support behind the Port of Savannah's deepening project and pledged to help Georgia find...
  • French Court Rejects DFDS Joint Bid for Sea France
    A French court rejected a bid by Denmark's DFDS to take over Sea France and gave the ailing state-owned ferry...
  • Economists Say Global Economy Worsening
    The world economic climate has worsened in the fourth quarter, underscoring the threat that developed countries, particularly those in the...
  • Trailer Bridge Files for Bankruptcy Protection
    U.S.-Puerto Rico carrier Trailer Bridge filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, a day after failing to refinance $82.5...
  • Trans-Pacific Rate Measure Tumbles 4.2 Percent
    Spot freight rates for ocean container shipping on the trans-Pacific fell another 4.2 percent in the latest week, the second...
  • Star Reefers Wins New Action Against Russian Importer
    A U.K. court says Russia's largest fruit importer JFC Group must disclose all its worldwide assets after the company failed...
  • DFDS Profit Surges 48 Percent
    DFDS's third quarter pre-tax profit surged 48 percent from a year ago to $61 million, as northern Europe's largest short-sea...
  • Agility Profit Plunges on Lost Government Contracts
    Agility's third-quarter profit plummeted 42 percent year-over-year to $29.2 million, as the global logistics group's revenue contracted 19 percent on...
  • Hutchison Warns of China Container Slowdown
    The container export market out of China could weaken next year with economic recovery in developed countries "uncertain" and the...
  • ANA Cargo Tonnage Grows in September
    International cargo volume at Japan's All Nippon Airways edged up 0.8 percent year-over-year in September in a slight recovery after...
  • DHL Doubles Manila-Hong Kong Capacity
    DHL Express and Air Hong Kong are doubling air cargo freighter capacity between Manila and Hong Kong to meet growing...
  • Trailer Bridge Delays Quarterly Report
    U.S.-Puerto Rico carrier Trailer Bridge said it plans to delay the filing of its third quarter financial report because the...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
  • Thai floods forces up PC prices
    Thailand's worst floods in half a century, the result of months of monsoon rains, could see Bangkok still flooded into next year according to its prime minister, ...
  • Containerisation International seeking shippers to join panel for new carrier sentiment poll
    Containerisation International has announced the launch of The Containerisation International Shipper Sentiment Polls - and is looking for shippers and freight ...
  • DFDS does Maersk proud
    Denmark-based DFDS continued to make good money in Q3 11, amply justifying Maersk's 31.3% stake in the European short-sea business.The company's year-on-year profit ...
  • Colombo driven by gateway cargo
    The Sri Lankan port of Colombo has registered a modest rise in its container throughput for the first nine months of 2011, with volumes up 2.3% to 3.16 million ...
  • China cannot be ignored
    So said Christopher Williams, commercial director of the UK-based shipowning and maritime services group, Graig Shipping, which has several ships on order in the ...
  • APL merges transpac with Middle East sling to create new butterfly loop
    APL is merging a transpacific loop with a Middle East sling to create a butterfly service embracing Jebel Ali, the Pacific North West and North East Asia - a move ...
  • Management Dynamic changes name but not strategy
    US-based Management Dynamics (MD), which is a leading provider of solutions for managing global trade, has changed its name to Amber Road, a decision that has been ...
  • Turkon withdraws N Europe/Med schedule
    Turkon Line is to withdraw its direct schedule between northern Europe and the Mediterranean from the beginning of next year in favour of a slot charter agreement ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
  • Paragon seeks covenant cure
    US-listed bulker and boxship owner's third-quarter profit plummets while declining asset prices threaten loan provision.
  • Stealthgas steps on the gas
    Liquefied petroleum gas operator boosts bottom line as market heads for positive territory.
  • Trailer Bridge in Chapter 11
    Nasdaq-listed liner operator seeks bankruptcy protection in the US as financial overhaul flatlines.
  • Star cops less for Kappa
    Greek owner fixes up supramax for a year to Pacific Basin at reduced daily rate.
  • SeaFrance gets lifeline
    French court allows struggling ferry operator to keep trading as it tries to drum up more potential buyers or face liquidation.
  • Property pushes Global
    Malaysian tanker owner returns to the black in first nine months thanks to real estate revaluation.
  • Global back at Havyard
    Indian owner returns to Per Saevik's shipyard for a potential PSV double.
  • Evasive move ended in smash
    US accident investigators find tanker Elka Apollon hit MSC boxship in Houston after trying to avoid tug and barge.
  • CMA CGM wants a waiver
    Cash-strapped French liner operator in talks with banks over covenant obligations.
  • BW tanker flees pirates
    Products tanker with unarmed guards on board avoids hijacking off Oman.
  • Cable caused Clipper fire
    UK report says electrical connection to trailer overheated, causing 2010 blaze on Commodore Clipper ro-ro.
  • SeaFrance halts sailings
    Cash-strapped French ro-pax operator keeps ships in port ahead of court ruling on its sale.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
  • Uniform ballast rules, armed ships, Coastguard bill passes
  • APL volume up, revenue plummets
  • Hapag-Lloyd raising Asia-Americas rates
  • Maersk dropping Med calls during holidays
  • Asia-West Africa rate rise
  • Maersk/Safmarine add Port Louis southbound on Safari

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
  • Crude markets climb above $100 per barrel level
    'This may not be enough to eliminate the glut in the Midwest because output is growing by hundreds of thousands of barrels a year.'
  • Turkish supplier complying with new sulphur limit
    Energy Petrol is latest suppler to confirm it is meeting the 2012 standard.
  • IFO prices steady in Fujairah
    In Durban, dupply dates were from November 18-26.
  • Classification societies' promotion of in-house designs 'deeply troubling'
    'This is not a class issue; this is an industry issue,' says CEO.
  • Rotterdam market steady
    Strong demand in Gibraltar.
  • 'Fuel costs exceed timecharter costs'
    Outlook for dry cargo market 'somewhat negative'.
  • Testing agency highlights 'water content' problems
    'Experiences show that issues in certain West African ports are significantly higher'.
  • 'Record high premium' for fuel oil cargoes
    Saudi Aramco sells 240,000 metric tonnes of 180 cSt material for December loading.
  • Bunker prices in Asia mostly down mid-week
    Slack demand across major Asian bunkering hubs on Wednesday.
  • OOCL executive calls for incentives on cleaner fuels initiative
    Local government urged to offer incentives to 'broaden participation' in Hong Kong clean air initiative.
  • Emission regulations need to be realistic, says Norden chief
    Owners should not be straddled with 'unfair extra costs' in efforts to cut emissions, says Carsten Mortensen.
  • Hong Kong tests oil pollution response
    Government departments and oil companies contain 'oil spill' from a beached product tanker carrying 5,200 metric tonnes of fuel oil.
  • Berlian Laju reports a surge in Q3 profit
    Improved rates, lower operating costs compensate 'significantly higher' bunker costs, it says.
  • 2012: 'Battle for survival' for tanker owners
    Pooling can open avenues for discussion on slow steaming, says spokesman of SeaTeam Management.
  • Bunker vessels recognised for using cleaner fuel
    Fifteen vessels have already been signed up for the Port of Gothenburg campaign.

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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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