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March 22, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Nuclear crisis may trigger orders for LNG carriers
    Renewed concerns about atomic power triggered by an earthquake and nuclear crisis in Japan may spur orders for liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers already in short supply, according to Mirae Asset Securities Co.
  • 1st post-quake fuel shipment for Sendai Port
    Japan's Sendai Shiogama Port received its first fuel shipment since being devastated by an earthquake and tsunami 10 days ago, boosting relief efforts following a disaster that may have killed 20,000 people.
  • Vietnam spares govt officials for Vinashin scandal
    Members of the Vietnamese government will not be punished for problems at a state-owned shipbuilder whose debts threatened the country's global financial reputation, a top official said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen starts second Japan-south China service
  • Zim, Hapag, MOL to offer fast-transit Europe-West Africa loop
  • Logistics crippled in Bahrain as riotous Arabs menace governments
  • Taicang January box volume surges 44pc, boxed lumber leads imports
  • Singapore's NOL donates to Japan's disaster victims
  • Portek buys own office space in Singapore for US$5.5 million
  • Hamburg Sud expands transatlantic west coast Americas service
  • Tanzania-led mission seeks US$3.5 billion to build Dar-Burundi railway
  • Kerry chooses Trade Partners Worldwide for PR campaign
  • Indian customs officials probed in air cargo bribery case
  • St Louis tries to remedy FedEx snub in China gain
  • Florida's Charter Logic Holding's plunges into air cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ...offers fruit exporters Andes-USEC service
  • Asia Australia Discussion Agreement to levy $ 250/TEU hike
  • CNC commencing 2 new intra-Asia loops with Yang Ming tie-up
  • Coastal ship operators hope for parity on abatement of service tax
  • EVERGREEN to start butterfly loop to Thailand, Indonesia from Malaysia
  • Hanjin, Cosco, UASC, CCNI offer Europe-South America loop
  • MAERSK LINE extends SOx emission reduction programme at NZ ports
  • SCI takes delivery of another Aframax tanker
  • T.S. LINES offers box shipping service to Myanmar
  • Govt's vacillation, falling prices make sugar exports unviable
  • Bothra Shipping loads record manganese ore at Visakhapatnam Port
  • MPSEZ & Adani Power celebrate National Safety Week
  • Slight growth in 11-month Major Port throughput
  • BCHAA enhances skills & knowledge of members
  • GAC India plays host to global GAC meet
  • World Bank to provide $ 4-bn loan for freight corridor
  • Fieo lauds move to amend GST Bill
  • Forex reserves dip by $ 755 m to $ 301.83 bn
  • MAT puts SEZs at disadvantage to DTAs
  • US, European cos want Indian exporters to supplant Japan
  • Top head honchos grace Allcargo Global Invitational Masters 2011

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Daimler to offer more than 10,000 new jobs worldwide in 2011
    The German vehicle manufacturer Daimler plans to recruit more than 10,000 people worldwide this year, 4,000 of whom will be in Germany, whilst 6,700 skilled workers and approximate...
  • Salerno wants to play a more important role in the Med
    The Salerno port authority is to implement measures that are intended to give the port a better connection to Italy's transport network and the outside world. The requisite infrast...
  • Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics open for business in Norrköping
    The newly established enterprise Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics Norrköping AB began business on 1 March. The entity provides services in the ship brokerage, port clearance, ...
  • Shedding some light on Beluga funds
    The German shipping company Beluga is repeatedly hitting the headlines at the moment, but no matter what happens to the service provider, investors who have ploughed thei...
  • Damco appoints new CEO for UK and Ireland
    Damco, the freight forwarding arm of the Danish A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, appointed Paul Gallagher as chief executive officer in the UK and Ireland, with effect from 1 March. Galla...
  • Continental launches service to fifth German destination
    The US carrier Continental Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, is launching a daily non-stop service between Stuttgart (Germany) and its New Yo...
  • Chicago's O'Hare airport to expand and foster US economic growth
    The US transportation secretary Ray LaHood, Chicago's mayor Richard M. Daley, executives from United Airlines and American Airlines and US senators Richard Durbin and Mark Kirk rec...
  • USA: Corporate Traffic opens new office in Charlotte NC
    Corporate Traffic, a Jacksonville FL (USA)-based third party logistics provider, has opened an additional office in Charlotte NC to address its burgeoning business in the region. T...
  • Stadler to supply 35 Flirt multiple-unit trains to Bavaria
    The rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Pankow GmbH and the regional transport provider Veolia Verkehr Regio GmbH recently signed a contract for 35 electric multiple-unit train...
  • Switzerland investing CHF 1.9 billion in motorway network
    Switzerland's federal government is investing CHF 1.9 billion in the national road network this year. Some CHF 740 million of this sum will flow into the construction of new s...
  • LH Cargo to buy five B777s
    The Lufthansa supervisory board recently approved orders for 35 new aircraft at its meeting today. Thirty of the aircraft from the Airbus A320neo family are for the passenger divis...
  • TransContainer JSC: more multi-modal transportation options
    The Russian transport provider TransContainer JSC, which focuses on the development of European container transportation services, began to implement several important projects usi...
  • AMB Property launches joint venture in China
    The real estate developer AMB Property Corp has formed AMB China Logistics Venture in order to develop, acquire, own, operate and dispose of logistics properties in key markets in ...
  • DHL shouldering logistics for Bauhaus in Turkey
    DHL Supply Chain T'rkiye and Bauhaus have entered into a partnership at the newly-opened Bauhaus branch office Marmara Istanbul Forum. The general manager of DHL Supply Chain ...
  • Kelron launches new intermodal service
    Kelron Logistics now offers intermodal services throughout North America. Kelly Winters, vice-president and general manager of Kelron's Toronto branch (Canada), said that "we ...
  • Hans Werder nominated for BLS board
    The Swiss rail transport service provider BLS AG will propose that Hans Werder be elected to its board at the forthcoming general assembly in May. Werder, a lawyer and po...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Harley Marine orders barges at Zidell and U.S. Barge
  • Swiftships gets mod to Iraq patrol boat FMS contract
  • Tidewater orders PSV's at Bay Shipbuilding
  • 17m windfarm cat from Sea Speed Design
  • Seadrill places jack-up order at Jurong Shipyard
  • Hamburg Süd places $710.5 million box ship order at HHI

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Bonneville Dam navigation lock closed to repair damaged gate
  • United Nations organizations report no travel restrictions for Japan
  • The Greenbrier Companies reports preliminary second quarter results
  • Coos Bay committee votes down Marine Reserves designation scheme
  • Port of Portland presenting Northwest Intermodal Conference

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Japan crisis leads to hope for LNG carriers
    Nuclear power station emergency and new gas fields help boost surge in demand for vessels
  • Awilco commits with third LNG purchase
    Norway's crude oil tanker owner Awilco has shown its determination to enter the liquefied natural gas market by buying a third carrier this month
  • Bangladesh yards reveal appetite
    Market strong as country waits for court order
  • Product tanker demand fuelled by Asia petroleum need
    Product tanker purchase inquiries have increased due to rising Asian demand for clean petroleum product, particularly with a clutch of tsunami-damaged Japanese refineries unable to produce for the domestic market
  • Kamsarmax sale signals stronger asset values
    The sale of the modern kamsarmax Abeille for a reported $42m indicates that a new benchmark price has been set for similar size and age vessels, despite the sale coming with a time charter attached
  • Radiation fears force ships to steer clear of Fukushima
    Governments quick to respond to nuclear concern but Lloyd's List data reveals minimal impact to trade
  • Time for IMO rules on armed guards
    International guidelines on the deployment of armed guards on board ships in the fight against piracy are essential and urgently required, argues the Liberian ship registry
  • Supply chain shutdowns take toll on rates
  • Coal futures index spikes as Germany reviews nuclear option
  • Japan quake could force rethink on energy mix
    The accelerating crisis in the stricken Asian nation is set to have a long lasting effect on shipping
  • Location of fuel tanks pose a challenge for gas ship designs
  • Choosing right engine could make all the difference for owners
    W'rtsil', MAN and Rolls Royce all set to jostle for a slice of the gas pie
  • Caution urged over rush to gas-powered shipping
    Patchwork approach to research could mean vital safety procedures are missed
  • Why do naval patrols keep releasing Somali pirates?
    Lloyd's List asked The Combined Maritime Forces for its rationale, and got very short shrift
  • Worrying scale of new orders
    The renewed boxship ordering activity needs to be closely monitored for any signs of excess that could send supply and demand out of kilter again
  • Getting back on track
    Japan will haul through. Both Japanese and foreign shipowners will be on hand to carry essential trade both in and out
  • Genmar sells aframax to free up liquidity
    Broker reports suggest sale of Genmar Progress has raised $8m
  • Hyundai Heavy books new order for up to 10 9,600 teu from Hamburg Süd
    Firm deal for six worth $710.5m brings HHI new orders year to date to $3.4bn
  • TransContainer takes 67% stake in KedenTransService
    Shippers will have more options for direct box rail services between Asia and Europe
  • DHT drops planned $100m bond issue
    Blames prevailing market conditions for abandoning Norwegian high-yield bond issue
  • Louis Dreyfus axes $141m ferry newbuilding order
    Cancels contract for nearly-completed vessel with ST Marine
  • UK publishes marine planning guidelines
    Framework to provide "appropriate and consistent approach" to sustainable marine planning across UK waters
  • SFI to buy and charter back CMA CGM boxships
    Inks deal for two 13,344 teu ship using French tax lease structure
  • Forward section of DryShips bulker adrift
    Section of Oliva has drifted westwards after vessel snaps in two
  • IMO: No U-turn on SOx rules
    No applications at IMO to change Marpol Annex VI despite shipowners fears
  • Brightoil secures $600m loan facility
    China Development Bank loan to be used to buy Russian and South American oil
  • Sweden's biggest box terminal heads for the auction block
    Sale of the Skandia Container Terminal at Gothenburg is now formally under way and potential investors are being contacted

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Qatar: think price breaks
    EUROPE'S gas importers must offer price breaks to lure LNG imports because Japan's quake crisis has triggered a volumes diversion to Asia, a gas conference heard today
  • Tax fillip for US owners?
    FOREIGN shipping income earned by US shipping companies before 1986 could be reinvested in US-owned assets, if proposed legislation is approved
  • Helsinki ferries thrive
    HELSINKI'S three harbours had 654,000 arrivals and departures in January, 19.7% more than in the first month of 2010
  • Pipavav yard stake sold
    PIPAVAV Shipyard's shares dropped marginally marginally today on the Bombay Stock Exchange after Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services sold its stake
  • Guinea sounds gang alert
    A MARITIME security alert was today issued for the Gulf of Guinea after gunmen killed nine people and robbed several banks in the Cameroon port of Douala
  • Long-term key for gas
    LONG-TERM gas contracts ' with price reviews ' are the key to underpinning markets and encouraging the exploitation of new reserves, the Gastech 2011 conference heard today
  • CMA CGM sells two
    SHIPOWNER SFL said today it is buying two 2010-built, 13,800teu box ships from CMA CGM for a total $342M as part of a leaseback deal with the French Line
  • Palumbo grabs Malta facility
    ITALIAN shipbuilder Palumbo has acquired the super-yacht facilities at Malta's Cospicua shipyard for more than €29M ($41M)
  • Premiums sought for Japan box calls
    CHINESE box carriers are requesting premiums for voyages from Shanghai to Japan, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Box rates from Asia continue drop
    BOX RATES from Asia to Europe have fallen to $1,019 per teu, down $57 from last week, the Shanghai Shipping Exchange said today
  • DHT reportedly suspends its bonds issuance
    DHT HOLDINGS, the parent company of Double Hull Tankers, has suspended a plan to issue unsecured bonds in Norway, shipping analysis group First Securities said today
  • Corsica ferry strike settled
    SNCM ferry services to Corsica have been resumed after its crews voted unanimously to end a 47-day strike over planned service cuts from Nice
  • SE Asia pirates attack
    PIRATES have attacked the bulker Thor Nereus in Indonesia, the regional piracy watchdog ReCAAP told Fairplay today
  • Big-moon tide trips ships
    FIVE vessels have run aground in the UK, the MCA told Fairplay today ' because the moon was its closest to Earth in more than 18 years
  • Forth takeover formal offer?
    ARCUS Capital, which owns nearly 23% of Forth Ports, is widely forecast to formalise its takeover bid for the port operator tomorrow

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Should we really nuke nuclear energy?
    The perfect storm of a once-in-a-thousand-years Richter 9 scale earthquake and consequential disastrous life-swallowing tsunami on the north east coast of Japan, shifted the earth on its axis and moved the world's third-biggest economy 8 feet to the east; but the aftermath of the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant crisis could have a far-reaching negative impact on the biggest challenge of the 21st Century: climate change
  • Electricity restored to Japanese nuclear plant
  • Hapag-Lloyd 2010 accounts published
  • Pirates release tanker: boost cash flow
  • NAFTA trade up 24% in 2010
  • Oil surges as coalition planes strike Libya

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • KLC exile fixed
    Angeliki Frangou-led Navios finds stop-gap contract for capesize newbuilding jettisoned by ailing Korea Line.
  • Latvian focuses on products
    Riga owner confirms sale of two LPG newbuildings to use cash for new tanker financing.
  • Lone offender held in HK
    Ocean International cargoship detained during February in Hong Kong over suspected bypass of oily water separator.
  • NATS facing Libyan "challenge"
    Herbjorn Hansson says he pulled a suezmax out of war-torn country before violence escalated.
  • MJLF checks shipping's pulse
    Brokerage boss Bob Flynn talks tankers, tsunamis and oversupply as WebTV gears up for CMA 2011.
  • Dreyfus chops newbuild
    French owner cuts up ferry contract due to delays and technical complaints.
  • Friendly fire
    Shipbroker-turned restaurateur stokes 'rivalry' with Richard Fulford-Smith as WebTV tours Connecticut's finest 'port of call'.
  • S&P veteran says 'pull the trigger'
    MJLF president keeps his eye on product tankers while S&P players stalk distressed assets.
  • Saade sells to Fredriksen
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International takes two huge CMA CGM boxships in $342m sale-and-leaseback.
  • Bharati yard on hold
    Indian joint venture with Apeejay Shipping uncertain due to land acquisition issues.
  • Tanker out-runs pirates
    Fal Oil vessel survives an armed attack from pirates in the Somali Basin today.
  • Master drunk
    German police say Russian cargoship captain tested positive for alcohol at Holtenau.
  • Libya releases AHTS
    An Augusta Offshore vessel boarded by armed guards in Tripoli appears to have been freed from detention.
  • Slick spreads from Oliva
    Nightingale Island's administrator reports spilled fuel eight miles offshore as salvage vessel approaches wreck of Dryships' bulker.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • CBP to combine trusted traveler programs
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection is working to merge Global Entry with other trusted traveler programs and expand it to Mexico, Department of Homeland Security officials said last week. CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin met with Mexican Customs and p...
  • MSC to assess U.S. export high-cube fee
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said last week it will assess a $150 fee on high-cube containers moving westbound from the United States and Puerto Rico to Asia, effective April 17....
  • Florida/Bahamas carriers to raise bunker fees
    The Florida-Bahamas Shipowners and Operators Association said last week it will raise bunker rates on shipments in mid-April and early May. The association, whose members include Crowley and Seaboard Marine, will increase bunker surcharges by $75 p...
  • CSA lines to reduce bunker fee
    Members of the Caribbean Shipowners Association said last week they will reduce the amount of bunker surcharge they assess on shipments from the United States to Anguilla, Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saba, St. Bart's, St. Eustatius, St....
  • Ship Finance to buy 2 big containerships
    Ship Finance International Ltd. said it has agreed to acquire two 13,800-TEU container vessels, theMagellanandCorte Real,from CMA CGM and charter them back to the French liner company for 15 years. The gross purchase price is $171 million per vesse...
  • Fuel costs drive Matson 1st quarter loss
    Rising fuel prices will likely drive U.S. Jones Act carrier Matson Navigation Co. to a first quarter loss, the line''s parent company Alexander & Baldwin said Friday. "Increased fuel prices are having a disproportionate effect on transportation co...
  • Bulker grounds at Tristan da Cunha
    The British Overseas Territory of Tristan da Cunha calls itself the "home to 263 British citizens living in the world's most isolated settlement," according to a government-maintained Web site. But the remote volcanic island, located 1,750 miles f...
  • Caribbean bunker rates
    CSA lines to reduce bunker feeMembers of the Caribbean Shipowners Association said last week they will reduce the amount of bunker surcharge they assess on shipments from the United States to Anguilla, Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saba, ...
  • Bersin making good on promise
  • Virginia trade
    CSA lines to reduce bunker feeMembers of the Caribbean Shipowners Association said last week they will reduce the amount of bunker surcharge they assess on shipments from the United States to 'Florida/Bahamas carriers to raise bunker feesThe Florid...

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • A2SEA doubled its profit in 2010
    A2SEA A/S logged a profit of DKK 86 million in 2010, up from DKK 47 million the previous year. In 2010, equity increased from DKK 327 million to DKK
  • Bulker breaks in two in South Atlantic
    The dry-bulk carrier MS Olivia has broken in half after having hit Nightingale Island, part of Tristan da Cunha (GB), on Wednesday last week. The Greek-controlled and Malta
  • Seadrill signs newbuilding contract
    The Norwegian'Bermudan offshore drilling rig operator Seadrill has placed a newbuilding order with Jurong shipyard, Singapore, for a jack-up drilling rig. The contract price is USD 530 million
  • LNG system from Wärtsilä for Viking Line newbuilding
    In addition to the dual fuel main engines, Wärtsilä will also supply the onboard LNG storage and supply system for Viking Line's newbuilding on order at STX Finland's Turku shipyard

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    Tight barge avails.
  • Bunker price movements mixed across Europe
    Rotterdam LSFO prices commanding 'a huge premium again'.
  • SOCP releases scrubber system selection guide
    US study will assist ship operators choose solutions for ECA compliance.
  • 'Conservation status' will not 'derail' bunker plans
    Gibraltar minister reassures bunker players.
  • New software helps bunker specialists make 'informed decisions'
    Veson says its bunker management package 'aggregates bunker data', allowing operators visibility across their fleet.
  • Bunker slick extends 'eight miles' out to sea
    Oil film and 'clumps of tar' surround remote South Atlantic island.
  • Week starts with downtrend in bunker prices
    Average bunker demand at main Asian bunker ports on Monday, local traders say.
  • US department monitoring bunker spill in Portland
    About 380 liters of bunkers spilled during fuel transfer operation, says local media.
  • Hong Kong court orders sale of detained vessel
    To cover outstanding bunker fuel bills owed by Argentinian shipowner Maruba to Chimbusco Pan Nation.
  • Brightoil secures $600 million from Chinese bank
    Facilities will fund the development of its global supply and bunkering business, says chairman.
  • Aegean keeps mum on 'unusual' stock activities
    Aegean sees a 533% surge in the volume of shares traded, while its stock closed some 13% higher on Friday.
  • Sri Lanka bunker supplies 'sufficient'
    Lanka IOC, Lanka Marine Services and Lanka Maritime importing 20,000 mt of bunkers in March.

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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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