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September 23, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Somali pirates preparing for fresh raids
    Somali pirates are preparing for a new raiding season, taking advantage of the calmer seas after the monsoon period, as their ties with Islamist rebels come under closer scrutiny.

Sched Netweb site
  • S&P downgrades Hapag-Lloyd outlook to negative, but retains BB+ rating
  • Asia-US spot rates decline 5.6pc to US$1,561 per FEU, says Drewry's
  • US and China enter trade row over chicken, US reefer exports hit hard
  • Zim follows Hapag-Lloyd, drops Nhava Sheva and diverts to Mundra
  • Moody's downgrades Kuala Lumpur's MISC rating, issues negative outlook
  • Hamburg Sud names 7,100-TEU Santa Catarina, fifth of 10 same-size ships
  • Chongqing's Cuntan bonded port area trade value hit US$5.6 billion
  • Maersk agrees to invest in Indonesian port infrastructure
  • US Great Lakes cargo up nearly 3.7pc in August, Seaway volume up 21pc in July
  • Prologis expands in Japan with new 38,100-square metre facility
  • US Navy names first catamaran troop/cargo carrier that cruises at 35 knots
  • DHL opens offices in Wenzhou, Zhengzhou, Zhejiang, Xuzhou, Huizhou
  • IATA upgrades June profit forecast upward on passengers, but cargo unsteady
  • Cargolux rejects next generation B747-8F due to 'contractual issues'
  • Air China inaugurates Wuhan-Tokyo flights, new terminal under construction
  • UPS to invest US$200 million in Cologne/Bonn Airport hub expansion
  • Boeing pitches Dreamliners to China in bid to keep 50pc plus market share
  • Cargo airlines look to proposed night flight ban in Frankfurt with despair

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AMTOI unanimously elects office-bearers for 2011-12
  • GE Shipping takes delivery of Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier
  • Transworld Group holds trade get-together in Gandhidham
  • Vallarpadam ICTT receives first export box rake from ICD-Tuticorin
  • Na jaane kyon, hota hain yeh zindagi ke saath...
  • Prithviraj Chavan to attend Indo-German Chamber of Commerce AGM today

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Bids invited for new international airport in Rwanda
    The Rwandan government is inviting bids to design, build, finance, maintain and operate Bugesera international airport under a 25-year concession agreement. The first phase of the ...
  • Panalpina upgrades to latest generation B747-8 cargo aircraft
    Basel-based Panalpina, one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, and Atlas Air have signed a new multi-year ACMI contract for two cutting-edge technology B747...
  • USD 20 million earmarked for US rail projects
    Secretary of transportation Ray LaHood announced that eight cities and states will share USD 19.4 million to replace, relocate and improve segments of railroad track in order to en...
  • USD 54 million loan to rebuild Boulder-Denver highway
    The US transport department has awarded a USD 54 million loan to help pay for two additional lanes and the reconstruction of highway US 36, bringing congestion relief to drivers in...
  • Gebrüder Weiss introduces first gas-fuelled lorry in Vienna
    The transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss is now operating its first gas-fuelled lorry converted to a dual-fuel drive at its Maria Lanzendorf (Vienna) site. The 4...
  • Martinair Cargo C2K certified
    Martinair Cargo, a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM group, received its C2K (Cargo2000) certificate during the Cargo2000 membership meeting in Hong Kong in September. Cargo2000 is ...
  • APM Terminals wins 2011 global safety award
    APM Terminals was named winner of the 2011 Lloyd's List Global Safety Award at the annual industry awards held in London. In 2010 APM Terminals continued to make significant safety...
  • NYK volunteers to assist in Japanese earthquake area
    NYK will send employees to areas of Japan devastated by an earthquake and tsunami. For three months from 4 October, NYK will seek about 120 volunteers to assist in necessary activi...
  • James Weynand appointed executive VP of Ceva Logistics
    Ceva Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, recently named James A. Weynand as executive vice-president of the company's technology division. Weynand joined ...
  • Maersk and Rickmers-Linie form US partnership
    Maersk Line and Rickmers-Linie (America) recently entered into a partnership to provide breakbulk and project cargo shipping in the USA, using two newly-built multipurpose ships, w...
  • Kombiverkehr wins port of Kiel combined cargo traffic award
    Ingolf Kästner, head of international traffic at Kombiverkehr, has won an award from the port of Kiel for his exceptional commitment to linking the port of Kiel to combined rail/sh...
  • New offices to accelerate Greencarrier's expansion in China
    The Swedish logistics specialist Greencarrier, which has in recent years expanded substantially in the Nordic countries and the Baltic states, is continuing to create a network of ...
  • Wim Bosman now rebranded as Mainfreight
    After the acquisition of the Dutch Wim Bosman Group by New Zealand logistics group Mainfreight, the existing air and ocean freight offices in Belgium and the Netherlands will conti...
  • Transmec UK new Bifa member
    Following the opening of a new sea freight department in Redditch, Transmec UK has joined the British International Freight Association (Bifa), the leading body representing the UK...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Tidewater warns that second quarter revenues will take a hit
  • ACL names Robert Blocker Senior VP Sales and Customer Service
  • U.S. Coast Guard orders more response boats from Marinette
  • Compagnie du Ponant orders third mega-yacht from Fincantieri
  • GD to acquire Metro Machine Corp
  • Great Lakes Shipyard wins tugboat orders worth $23 million

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • DOT funds heading to Washington rail projects
  • NOAA survey vessel charting Alaskan sea floor
  • Port of Coos Bay warns public to be wary around railroad tracks
  • AAPA presents honors at Seattle awards luncheon
  • Saudi Arabia helps fund IMO battle against piracy

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Wind of change blows through South Africa
    Rise of China and India fuels debate over nation's natural resources
  • UK recovery stalls on exports slowdown
    As export orders from abroad decline amid continuing weak demand in UK domestic markets, the possibilities of growth are virtually non-existent
  • Politics meets reality
    Repsol's controversial deal to drill for oil off Cuba requires a joint US-Cuban spill response
  • Drilling in Cuban waters raises spectre of disaster
    Environmentalists are keenly aware of the short distance across the Florida Straits to Cuba, where Repsol will be drilling for oil
  • BOEMRE places blame for Deepwater Horizon on BP
    Faults some of Transocean crew's actions and training but largely blames blowout on BP
  • Onboard chefs to get a makeover
    Sea-Chefs project defines an international standard that aims to raise the quality of cooking on board
  • Mitropoulos will be a hard act to follow
    IMO chief's farewell tour continues with a speech at the ICS/ISF International Shipping Conference
  • FMC to probe routing of cargo via Canada to avoid harbour maintenance tax
    Regulatory chief says US port infrastructure suffering
  • Greek owners in fresh boxship buying surge
    Technomar Shipping widely reported to have snapped up four OOCL ships, but deal awaits confirmation
  • Electronic Shipping Solutions joins SWIFT to speed up financing
    Talks already in progress about synchronising digitised letters of credit with ship documents
  • International Group revises documentation
    Changes needed to keep pace with threat of piracy
  • SinOceanic director resigns as company seeks DnB NOR financing
    Possible conflict of interest forces bank vice-president Anne Øian to step down from role
  • IUMI calls for new definition of ships
    Interchangeable definitions 'a can of worms' for insurers
  • Dry bulk demolition figures to surpass 20m dwt forecasts made earlier in 2011
    Almost 17m dwt has already been sold for recycling this year as ageing capesizes continue to head to breakers' yards
  • Gasoline arbitrage breathes new life into MR product tanker market
    Earnings almost treble in a week on an influx of cargoes into US
  • Small increase in UK port throughput
    Felixstowe keeps lead but total figure is up only 2%
  • Great Lakes Shipyard wins $23m tug order from Seacor affiliate
    Delivery expected in 2013 as Caribbean Tugz earmarks vessels for charter at Hovensa Oil Refinery
  • Lines pull capacity off the Pacific as China manufacturing declines for third month
    Cutting of Central China to Long Beach route makes early close of peak season official
  • BW sells single-hull VLCCs for scrap
    Brokers report Indian breakers paying $38m for two vessels in shift from Chittagong yards
  • Diana seals four-year charters for newcastlemax newbuildings
    Simeon Palios-led dry bulk owner estimates $48.6m in revenues from EDF Trading deal
  • Early adopters of SOx emission rules given lifeline
    Brussels working paper highlights permissible national measures to help shipowners meet 2015 ECA challenges
  • Newlead triggers Nasdaq market value and share price notices
    Greek owner resets release of second-quarter results for next week
  • Brokers' failures to cite vessel numbers does not add up
    IMO number meant to combat fraud and enhance safety is ignored when placing risks
  • LNG carrier owners face steady rates until at least 2014
    Oslo-based broker forecasts positive rates for three years, but unable to predict longer-term shipping market
  • ICTSI implements radiation detection
    US megaports initiative aimed at stopping illegal radioactive shipments
  • LNG sky is not falling
    Pessimism over the market's future looks overdone
  • Tui Cruises looks poised to announce first newbuilds order
    Reports suggest two vessels of up to 98,000 gt and providing 1,350 cabins
  • African ambition
    African Development Bank says Chinese commerce is "imbalanced, concentrating on a small number of countries"
  • AET sued by fishermen over 2010 spill
    MISC tanker arm faces claim for loss of earnings which could total $3.5m
  • Hyundai Heavy nabs another drillship
    Latest Noble Drilling ship brings total order of four to over $2bn

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • FMC to look into US-Canadian port friction
    FMC CHAIRMAN Richard Lidinsky is acting on concern that US-bound box cargo is being unfairly diverted through Canadian ports
  • Bulker in limbo off breakers
    BANGLADESH is continuing to refuse scrapping entry for the bulker Asia Union, French green group Robin des Bois told Fairplay today
  • Pennsylvania chips in for Delaware deepening
    PENNSYLVANIA is kicking in $15M to continue deepening the Delaware River, the state's governor affirmed
  • Why box sector should fear debt crisis
    EUROPE'S box ship operators would bear the fallout if the eurozone debt crisis implodes, Macquarie Research said today
  • BIMCO hails Capesize scrapping
    TOTAL tonnage of drybulk carriers sold for scrap could hit 25M dwt this year, BIMCO's Peter Sand said today
  • Dongbu and STX to develop Colombian coal exports
    TWO OF South Korea's largest shipping conglomerates have signed a deal to set up a Colombian coal scheme that could affect the choice of port sites, IHS McCloskey reported today
  • Prospects improving for Suezmax uptick
    SUEZMAX tanker rates are extending recent gains, providing good prospects for a further uptick, brokers and shipping analysts are signaling
  • Firming rates seen as Capeside bulker trend
    CAPESIZE bulker rates extended recent gains, spurring analysts and brokers to spot an upward trend across the segment
  • Relief seen for Panamaxes
    PANAMAX owners can expect better rate better support in 4Q2011, a shipping research chief told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Lehmkuhl Named President at Con-way Freight
    Con-way named W. Gregory Lehmkuhl president of less-than-truckload carrier Con-way Freight, replacing John Labrie, who left the company in August...
  • South Carolina Ports Launch Clean-Truck Program
    The South Carolina State Ports Authority launched a voluntary program to help truck owners replace older trucks with newer, cleaner...
  • Martin-Brower Expands Global Distribution Network
    Food logistics giant Martin-Brower is acquiring the distribution assets of Keystone Foods, adding distribution centers in the U.S., Europe, the...
  • Transport Executives Rank Among World's Richest
    The nation's wealthiest transportation mogul didn't make her money on trucks, trains or planes, but by operating barges and distributing...
  • Grain Terminal Prepares To Open Amid Protests
    Grain terminal operator EGT in Longview, Wash., received a 110-car rail shipment of wheat, moving the site closer to opening...
  • Savannah Becomes No. 2 US Container Exporter
    The Port of Savannah this year became the second biggest container export port in the U.S. on a tonnage basis,...
  • Intermodal Traffic Reaches New 2011 High
    Intermodal traffic on major North American railroads hit its highest weekly volume so far this year in the week ending...
  • FedEx Makes Big Gains on Ground
    Strong performances by its package delivery and industrial trucking divisions gave FedEx lift lacking in its international air operations in...
  • MSC Boosts Southeast Asia-Australia Rates
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. raised rates for all cargo from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore to Australia. The world's...
  • Freight CEOs Press Congress on Infrastructure
    A high-powered group of CEOs from the some of the biggest names in the U.S. freight sector told leaders of...
  • FedEx Cuts Forecast, Warns of 'Sluggish Growth'
    FedEx's net profit rose 22 percent to $464 million in its June-August quarter, but the world's largest air cargo carrier...
  • Going the Extra Mile
    When is a mile less than 5,280 feet? When it's part of a trucker's paycheck. Although most long-haul truck...
  • 'Severe Change' Needed
    Crete Carrier, which also owns Shaffer Trucking and Hunt Transportation, switched its pay from shortest route to practical miles in...
  • Customs' New Trade Facilitator
    Allen Gina, head of Customs and Border Protection's Office of International Trade, wants the business of importing goods to be...
  • Death Before Taxes?
    Grover Norquist doesn't know the ins and outs of motor fuel taxation, but he adamantly opposes any increases in them....
  • FTR Associates Forecasts Higher Truck Rates
    Shippers hoping that truck rate increases might fall in the face of an uncertain economy are likely to be disappointed,...
  • Passenger Rail Funds Boost PNW Port Project
    The Port of Vancouver, Wash., can now tap into $15 million of intercity passenger rail funds to help build a...
  • Port Tech Companies Invited to India Trade Mission
    The Commerce Department is inviting port and maritime technology companies to apply for a trade mission to India Feb. 16...
  • Court Won't Rehear Horizon Stockholders' Suit
    A federal appeals court refused to rehear an unsuccessful lawsuit filed on behalf of Horizon Lines shareholders who accused company...
  • Maersk Hikes Asia-New Zealand Rates
    Maersk Line will implement a general rate increase on shipments moving from Asia to New Zealand, starting Oct. 15. ...
  • France's SNCF Railroad Loses Key Contract
    France's state-owned SNCF Fret lost a major contract with a long standing customer to private operators, jeopardizing the rail cargo...
  • MOL Logistics Expands in 12 African Countries
    MOL Logistics (Japan) expanded its network in a dozen Africa countries by signing a contract with an undisclosed freight forwarder....
  • Atlas Cancels Orders for Three 747-8 Freighters
    Atlas Air handed Boeing and the aircraft manufacturer's troubled 747-8 freighter program its second major setback in a week, canceling...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Baltic coverage improved
  • FMC slates October meeting to launch study on cargo diversion
  • TSA shifts leadership to committee as Chairman Kim's tenure expires
  • IMF downgrades MENA growth prospects
  • Global stocks tank on Fed warning

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • SapuraCrest splashes cash
    Malaysian offshore support vessel owner inks $227m newbuilding deal with Chinese yard.
  • Fisher survives the cut
    Goldman Sachs clings to jewel of its shipping & transport team but fate of research portfolio remains uncertain.
  • Eimskip pens pair
    Rongcheng Shenfei Shipbuilding sinks its teeth into Icelandic owner's $50m newbuilding order.
  • Goldman stuns the Street
    Investment bank drops Genco, Diana and DryShips as transport analyst exodus unhinges equity research regime.
  • Sheriff steps it up
    Ship arrests in the Lion City have risen by 30% this year as banks play tough.
  • Scrapping could set record
    Prospect of bumper crop of fleet deletions holds out hope for beleaguered dry bulk owners.
  • Nasdaq rings NEWL alarm
    Struggling Greek owner's plummeting share price raises red flags in Times Square.
  • Recanati bags OSG shares
    Founder's son buys an extra $4.7m shares in New York-listed tanker owner.
  • EDF grabs Diana pair
    Simeon Palios-led drycargo owner nets charters worth $50m for newbuildings slated for delivery next year.
  • Chevalier checks in two
    Dutch accommodation specialist bags two vessels for offshore market in western Europe.
  • Offers in for Altona
    Asian and European owners come in for Hartmann multipurpose that suffered a uranium spill off Canada.
  • Marco repeats barge trick
    Singapore-listed offshore outfit secures another round of newbuildings but OSV deals remain elusive.
  • India is nuts for cabotage
    State province aims to shift cargoes from road to ship to help ailing cashew industry.
  • Latsis drops dry punt
    Latsis controlled Consolidated Marine swaps Hyundai Mipo kamsarmax brace for MR tankers, it is claimed.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Newest commissioner
    Cordero: Demurrage fees deserve FMC attention The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission could help shippers find a solution for demurrage charges associated with containers held at the dock for Customs inspections, Mario Cordero, the independent agency'...
  • Strategic view
  • TSA now headed by committee, not chairman
    The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said it is being led by a executive committee instead of a chairman. The discussion agreement said the change was made on July 1 after expiration of the 18-month term of TSA Chairman Y.M. Kim, who is presid...
  • More funds for inland waterways sought
    Shippers and barge executives called for more money for modernization of locks and dams on the nation's inland waterways, to speed up projects, and an end to wasteful spending, at a hearing before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastru...
  • U.S. DOT grants $19.4 million to short lines
    The Federal Railroad Administration last week awarded grants totaling $19.4 million to help eight states and local governments relocate and upgrade rail lines. The Rail Line Relocation program assists projects that improve community livability and...
  • Gotay leaves MarAd
    The U.S. Maritime Administration said that Orlando Gotay, the deputy maritime administrator, has left his job at the agency. Gotay was sworn in as Deputy Maritime Administrator on June 2010. He joined the MarAd as senior advisor for maritime policy...
  • Cascades rail line gets improvement funds
    The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday released $31.1 million to Washington State to improve intercity passenger and freight rail service on the Cascades line. The amount is further broken down as follows: - Pacific Northwest Corridor will...
  • Hunters warned to stay off tracks
    Union Pacific Railroad warned hunters to avoid hunting on railroad property. "Wildlife will migrate and feed along the edges of freshly harvested fields, making these areas prime hunting spots," the railroad said. "With many fields adjacent to Unio...
  • Cordero: Demurrage fees deserve FMC attention
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission could help shippers find a solution for demurrage charges associated with containers held at the dock for Customs inspections, Mario Cordero, the independent agency's newest member, said Monday. Terminal operat...
  • Cordero: Demurrage fees deserve FMC attention
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission could help shippers find a solution for demurrage charges associated with containers held at the dock for Customs inspections, Mario Cordero, the independent agency's newest member, said Monday. Terminal operat...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Significant milestone for renewable diesel
    Plant can make flexible use of almost any vegetable oil or waste fat in the production of premium-quality renewable diesel.
  • KPI Bridge Oil celebrates 40 years of service
    Venture quickly proved to be so successful that the two companies were merged to officially form KPI Bridge Oil.
  • Fujairah prices move downward
    Tight availability was reported by market players.
  • Drifting barge now 'under control'
    'Everything's fine now.'
  • Sulphur caps 'crucial' for health of Baltic Sea region
    Minister repeats government's commitment to ECA timetable.
  • Bunker markets drop in Northern Europe
    "It's been awhile since I have seen the market fall as quickly as it has done this afternoon."
  • Authorities fine cruise line for breaching sulphur rules
    Disney Cruise Line vessel contravenes EU sulphur directive.
  • Fuel oil stocks at 10-week low
    'Limited arbitrage' sees stocks drop 11% in seven days.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • CLIA developing ECA compliance tool
    Cruise industry exploring potential for innovative science-based equivalence methodology that would not compromise public health benefits.
  • Bunker player details five-year investment plan
    BFC will focus on upgrading its fleet.
  • Price of bunkers take dip at major ports
    Supplies of bunker fuel not an issue at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • US military authorises bunker purchases in 'open market'
    Purchase of marine fuel to be done via military's Ships Bunker Easy Acquisition (SEA) Card.
  • East Asian bunkering operations resume after typhoon passes
    Traders in Japan warn of bunker delivery delays in the next few days.
  • Fuel oil stocks in East China up 31.4%
    Volumes at 460,000 mt for the week ended September 21, 2011.
  • 'Key' to bunker business is 'dependable good supply'
    NuStar seeks expansion in a 'very low risk' way, says CEO.

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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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