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November 24, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SSF goes bespoke to gain bigger following
    MORE shipbrokers will get a shot at using the Singapore Ship Sale Form (SSF), as it goes bespoke on a website widely used by the community.
  • Tanker surplus in the Persian Gulf grows
    An oversupply of supertankers competing to load two million barrel cargoes of oil at Persian Gulf ports has risen, a survey showed.
  • UGC, investment group sign deal to build grain terminal
    Russia's state grain trader, the United Grain Co (UGC), and investment group Summa said on Tuesday they had signed a deal to build a new grain export terminal on the Pacific cost with a capacity of five million tonnes per year.
  • Vale's US$2.3b China ore ships bet goes awry

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk ups rates and peak season surcharges for services from Far East
  • MSC cuts Asia-Europe capacity, changes 13,000-TEUers for 5,000-TEU ships
  • Hutchison deploys environmental law to block Southampton CT expansion
  • Maersk adds fresh layer of boxes, making 7,450-TEUer into 8,500 TEUer
  • Asia-Australia AADA bunker surcharges rise US$625/TEU December 24
  • Hong Kong Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc
  • Singapore Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc
  • Beijing-Hangzhou Canal capacity upgrades, becomes 'intelligent'
  • Wuzhou port throughput surpasses 20 million tonnes
  • Chongqing Shipping Exchange completes US$184 million transaction
  • Westbound tranpac reefer rates up US$300/FEU in Jan to cover repositioning
  • US truck rates to rise 2-3pc ahead of expected 2014-15 downturn: analyst
  • South Carolina Ports continues building projects under existing leadership
  • FedEx speeds up transit from Kyushu, Japan to continental Asia
  • Air China October cargo falls 4.1pc, but up 1.9pc in first nine months
  • Durban's Dube TradePort invests US$1.47 million in dedicated air trucking
  • Continental brings energy hubs closer with daily Houston-Lagos flights
  • Internet sales expected to drive much of FedEx holiday volume

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DAMCO's customer service initiatives appreciated
  • Investment in new MPVs helping Safmarine unlock West African potential
  • LOTS Shipping & Master Shipyard tackle another challenging project
  • Shipping Ministry taking steps to thwart piracy: Vasan
  • Skuld highlights service range & capabilities at seminar
  • New CVO at KPT
  • Pakistan's QICT set to handle mega ships round-the-clock
  • Govt allows 1 mt of sugar exports
  • Rangarajan expects inflation to ease to 7 pc by Q4
  • MACCIA President calls on Maharashtra CM

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • South African new vehicles sales jump in October
    The sales of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) put in a creditable performance in South Africa in October, with 12,994 units sold, an increase of 16% over the previous October. ...
  • ECS Group on course for a record year
    A strong European performance, expansion into new markets, new customers and contracts extensions are all contributing towards a record year for the ECS Group in 2011. The global c...
  • Air Transat Cargo to publish rates on OAG Cargo application
    Canada's Air Transat Cargo is the latest customer for OAG Cargo's enhanced and upgraded airfreight rates application, which publishes more than 6 six million airfreight rates to mo...
  • New MD for Toll Global Forwarding's German division
    Toll Global Forwarding has appointed Siegfried Nottelmann as managing director Germany. He joined Toll in August, when his company Andree & Wilkerling was acquired by the group...
  • Alstom and city of Belgrade sign rail agreement
    Alstom and Belgrade have signed a memorandum of understanding concerning the construction of a new rail transport system. This agreement opens a negotiation period during which the...
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts positive result
    Hapag-Lloyd achieved an operating result (adjusted ebit) of EUR 36.7 million in Q3. The operating result in the first nine months of the current financial year rose to EUR 78.8 mil...
  • More train drivers and new site for intermodal trains in Switzerland
    MEV Schweiz, a Basel-based Swiss HR service specialist for rail-bound passenger and cargo transport, is again training train drivers to drive cargo trains. After the conclusion of ...
  • First ADR licence for mineral oil tank on Mercedes Unimog
    The Swiss vehicle manufacturer GK Grünenfelder will supply Gredig & Co, based in Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, with the first Mercedes Unimog with an ADR licence for...
  • Svizzera Logistica, 23-25 November, Lugano, Switzerland (copy 2)
    Svizzera Logistica is an international logistics trade fair, where selected enterprises will present their products and services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that only L...
  • Grimaldi launches Genoa-Valencia service
    The Grimaldi Group has opened a new thrice-weekly ro-ro service between the ports of Genoa and Valencia. The route will be served by the modern ro-ro vessels "Eurocargo Valenc...
  • Volga-Dnepr Group presents aid logistics concept
    A Volga-Dnepr Group delegation presented a new logistics concept in the presence of state and government heads and high-ranking businessmen at an Asia-Pacific economic forum in Hon...
  • DHL cooperates with cooling container specialist CSafe
    DHL Global Forwarding, the airfreight and seafreight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL, is expanding its offer for temperature-sensitive shipments. A leasing agreement with the Ohio-...
  • Ceva and Ford expand relationship at new Louisville plant
    The SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has won additional business with the Ford Motor Company at the latter's Louisville KY (USA) assembly plant. The new operation will kick off in 201...
  • Weiss Röhlig launches weekly Hamburg-Taiwan service
    Weiss Röhlig, a logistics JV of the logistics providers Gebrüder Weiss and Röhlig, has launched a weekly consolidation service between Hamburg and Taiwan, to meet growing demand fo...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • American Club seeks 5 percent premium increase for 2012
  • IHC Merwede appoints Denis Welch CEO for S.E. Asia
  • Design improvements boost Azipod hydrodynamic efficiency
  • First LNG fueled product tanker enters service

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Longview Port Commissioners cut 2012 tax levy by 45 percent
  • Matson plans to increase Hawaii rates, handling charge
  • Hewlett-Packard inks deal to supply cloud for Maersk Line
  • Seattle Port Board passes budget for 2012, finance plan
  • ATA praises DOT decision to ban cellphone use by truckers

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Greece's golden goose needs careful handling
    First signs are that Greece's interim government understands that, while Greek owners have limited exposure to the national crisis, the risk to the economy is greater if the industry is alienated
  • Shipping has limited exposure to Greek risk
    Owners are part of the global commodities scene rather than the Greek economy
  • Middle East VLCC earnings set to be hit by start of holiday season
    Firm spot market expected to dip on reduced chartering during US and Asian celebrations
  • Diana Shipping moves 'closer' to share buyback
    Growth-minded Greece-based owner could consider newbuildings if freight rates drop further
  • UN calls for more naval force as EU Navfor reduces cover
    UN Security Council calls for an international response to Somali pirate threat
  • US debt fears are back on the agenda
    Congressional committee set up to agree ways to cut the $15trn national debt has failed to offer any conclusion
  • Will China lift the world out of the red?
    As many developed countries battle acute economic problems, the importance of Chinese demand is growing even greater
  • Depth of industry's negative sentiment revealed
    Delegates at the Informa Maritime Events London Ship Finance and Investment conference express a predominantly negative view of the next 12 months
  • Maersk and Hamburg Süd to boost joint Asia-South America services
    Delivery of 16 7,500 teu containerships is under way
  • NewLead racks up $7m in arbitration awards over charter spat with TMT
    Greek owner 'confident' of collecting all outstanding cash from Nobu Su vehicle
  • Livanos Group sells ageing VLCC
    Greeks said to have offloaded a 1993-built double-hull tanker while rumours circulate of suezmax resale pair sold from Sungdong yard
  • Don't be driven to distraction
    Officers on the watch can find their heads turned (in the wrong direction) by an abundance of modern gadgets
  • Christmas lights fail to dispel shipping's gloom
    At the Lloyd's List London Ship Finance and Investment Conference, speaker after speaker recounts tales of desperation
  • Tramp boxship owners need better awareness of market competition
    Brokers say owners are giving in too easily to low charter rates
  • Owners urged to take the first step in refinancing talks
    Time is fast running out for failing firms as first boxships are laid up at Hamburg port
  • Australia's booming export trade to China piles up a $2.5bn surplus
    Trade has grown twenty-fivefold since 1990
  • SFI sees profit-share earnings evaporate in weak spot market
    Company to keep close eye on Frontline restructuring
  • Transpacific box rates stay flat
    Drewry benchmark stuck at $1,457 per feu, as lines announce surcharges to Pacific services
  • B+H Ocean Carriers to scrap its share listing
    Michael Hudner's ore-bulk-oil operator joins exodus of New York public companies
  • Goodbye to magic pipe dreams
    A US district court struck a blow for fairness in overturning an indefinite detention called for by US prosecutors
  • Woe in the tanker sector
    Frontline and Torm have given a blunt assessment of their troubles. This is all to the good
  • CMA CGM pushes for rate hikes across multiple routes
    Decision parallels moves by other carriers
  • Strong LNG day rates give Awilco hope for 2012
    Third-quarter loss of $4.6m can be turned around next year, company says
  • Developing countries boost participation in shipping
    Unctad report shows traditional roles of providing seafarers and creating raw materials exports are being left behind
  • S&P withdraws Excel Maritime rating
    Move comes at company's request after stinging downgrade
  • Fesco launches US-Russia service
    New Tacoma to Vladivostok run targets shippers in the oil and gas, mineral and manufacturing industries
  • Third blaze in 18 months hits Dalian oil terminal
    Storage tank fire caused by lightning
  • Hanjin Heavy launches drive for top position among Korean yards
    Yeongdo facility being modernised after settlement of labour dispute

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Sea Star fine calculus revealed
    US PROSECUTORS fined Sea Star $14.2M for price-fixing because they believed a higher penalty would "jeopardise" the company, newly filed court documents reveal
  • American Club raises premiums by 5%
    THE AMERICAN P&I Club today announced a 5% premium increase for policy-year 2012 and reported a substantial gain in its Asian membership
  • MOL box ship, bulker collide
    REPAIRS are being made today to a small bulker that nearly sank after a collision on Germany's River Weser last night
  • GenMar seeks fee blessing
    IF A JUDGE decides not to approve fees attached to Oaktree's new investment in General Maritime, the tanker major's fleet could be liquidated, a new court filing has explained
  • B+O to proceed on NYSE Amex exit
    B+O OCEAN Carriers is moving ahead with plans to exit NYSE Amex to save on administrative costs
  • Iran oil buy boosts Syria
    AN IRANIAN company has lifted 80,000 tonnes of crude this week from Banias port, in what's been described today as a "minor boost" for Syria
  • Ex-Beluga ship sold
    A FORMER Beluga ship was privately sold today in Bremen to project carrier Hansa Heavy Lift, after an auction for the multipurpose vessel was first cancelled
  • Will Diana buy back?
    NYSE-listed Diana Shipping, which is overflowing with cash, signaled today might finally move to buy back its own shares
  • India shares drop on rupee fall
    INDIA'S shipping shares dropped today to another 52-week low in reaction to the rupee's drastic fall against dollar
  • Tanker contagion spreads
    TANKER sector weakness appears to have spread to the newbuilding resale side, Pareto Securities said in Oslo
  • Secondhand market twitching detected
    DRYBULK spot rates are trading in a narrow range, but the secondhand market is becoming more active, shipping analysts said today
  • BVI court steps into Russian fight
    FORMER Russian entrepreneur Vitaly Arkhangelsky has had a small legal win in his long-running battle to recover the port assets of his Oslo Marine Group
  • Murchison buys time
    AUSTRALIA'S Murchison Metals today extended its share suspension, as it continues to negotiate the sale of its stake in the A$5.9Bn ($5.74Bn) Oakajee Port & Rail Project

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Lowe's Ramps up Inventory Ahead of Holidays
    Lowe's says its inventory in the third quarter was up 5.2 percent year-over-year and the home improvement retailer is "more...
  • JOC's Leach Tours Port of Montreal, Discusses Expansion Plans (Video)
    Peter Leach, senior editor for the Journal of Commerce, shares his impressions after a tour of the Port of Montreal,...
  • Japanese Ship Orders Rise for First Time in Six Months
    Japanese export ship orders grew for the first time in six months in October on a year-on-year basis, rising a...
  • India's Trade Deficit Hits Four-Year High
    India had a trade deficit of $19.6 billion in October, the highest in four years, as the pace of export...
  • Iceland's Eimskip Boosts Profit on Traffic Surge
    Eimskip increased third quarter operating profit 7.6 percent year-over-year to $14.85 million, as the Icelandic container shipping and refrigerated...
  • Lufthansa to Cut Cargo Capacity up to 30 Percent
    Lufthansa Cargo said it could cut capacity by as much as 30 percent going into 2012 and temporarily ground some...
  • China Cosco Names Jiang President
    China Cosco Holdings named Jiang Li Jun to replace Zhang Liang as president, extending a management shakeup that comes amid...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Maersk Line's increased activity contributes to PTP growth
    According to Maersk Line, its increased activity at Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia has contributed to the port's impressive 15.5% growth in the first 10 months ...
  • Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December
  • Maersk improves Asia/Adriatic connections
    Maersk Line has improved the feeder services that connect with its AE12 schedule between Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean in the Adriatic. Three third party services ...
  • Discharging starts of grounded Turkon ship's boxes
    A Turkon Line boxship that grounded on the rocks off the Greek island of Syros on November 9, while en route to Salerno, is having its 791 containers discharged ...
  • WTSA recommends reefer rate increase of USD300/FEU
    Container lines serving the westbound transpacific trade are calling for an across-the-board increase in refrigerated cargo rates, to cover higher equipment and ...
  • LA port to participate in ESI 'clean ship' programme
    The Port of Los Angeles (LA) has announced that it is working with the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) to develop incentive strategies to ...
  • ATA index suggests US growth
    The American Trucking Association's (ATA) Truck Tonnage Index increased by 0.5% in October, after a revised 1.5% gain the previous month, suggesting that the US ...
  • Egyptian turmoil
    Egyptian protesters are continuing to occupy Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square today despite an offer from the military to speed up the process of handing over control ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • 'No feast for Frontline'
    Plight of ailing tanker titan prompts comparisons to General Maritime as shares continue to tumble ahead of US holiday.
  • Court names HSH examiner
    Texas attorney picked to investigate HSH Nordbank's attack on Omega Navigation directors.
  • NewLead earns fourth win
    Nasdaq-listed owner lands another blow in fight with TMT over cancelled charters.
  • SFI feels tanker pain
    John Fredriksen company feels Frontline pain as it falls short of analyst expectations.
  • Commander refloated
    Greek salvor frees FGM-managed cargoship after it grounded in rocky shallows.
  • SSY adds FFA front-haul trade
    Shipbroker beefs up freight forwarding business by adding front-haul Europe-to-Asia trade.
  • Diana beats bets
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner unveils $100m buyback as third-quarter gain trumps analyst estimates.
  • Euroseas stretches charter
    Aristides Pittas-led owner ties up handysize containership for another year, but takes a pay cut.
  • New twist on the box
    Shipping containers have many uses, so why not turn them into a phone shop?
  • Maybulk profit slashed
    Kuala Lumpur-listed owner posts slump in earnings as drybulk rates continue slide but tankers bottom out.
  • Tankerska toiling
    Croatian tanker owner falls to big nine-month loss as revenue drops.
  • Bulk a better bet
    Jefferies suggests investors direct their cash into dry-cargo firms as container rates will not spring back quickly.
  • Crew strikes wage deal
    Sri Lankan charterer of Lanka Mahapola to repatriate seafarers after vessel leaves Port Sudan.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • AS poll: One-third shippers with cargo rolled
  • U.S.-flag lakers' cargo up 3.2% in October
  • Diana reports $2.7 million 3Q profit
  • American Club sees creeping extension of shipowner liabilities
  • Alphaliner: No relief in Far East-Europe trade
  • FESCO Russian Pacific Line sails Tacoma

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Chamber of Shipping hails 'standout environmental records'
    Foss' mission to aggressively pursue opportunities to reduce emissions is recognised.
  • Propulsion unit modification improves energy efficiency
    From May to September the vessel witnessed benefits of more than two percent in hydrodynamic efficiency improvement.
  • Markets firming in European hubs
    Rotterdam IFO prices climbing but player says underlying sentiment remains soft.
  • Fujairah up, Durban down
    Avails still limited in South Africa's main port.
  • LNG carrier sees losses widen
    Voyage-related expenses rose, mainly due to bunker consumption related to vessel repositioning.
  • Stena Line examines ECA strategies
    Doubts alternatives to MGO will be ready by 2015, but continues to evaluate cost-effective technology and fuel solutions.
  • 'Alternative fuels' key in reducing emissions
    Challenge is to support 'green initiatives in a sustainable and cost effective manner,' says US maritime official.
  • Wartsila 'strengthens its market position'
    Deal agreed to acquire Hamworthy.
  • Philippine bunker suppliers in compliance with new sulphur limit
    IFOs supplied in Philippine ports have sulphur content of 3.30-3.40% according to test results.
  • Asian bunker prices rising mid-week
    Weak demand in Asian hubs on Wednesday.
  • Wartsila completes Bit Viking's fuel conversion to LNG
    Product tanker, to be operated by Statoil, delivered to Tarbit Shipping in October.
  • South Korean bunker players ready for new sulphur cap
    Most local refiners have commenced offering 3.50% sulphur IFOs.
  • UK-based terminal operator to acquire oil facility in Denmark
    Baltic Oil Terminals PLC to acquire Haahr Tank-Lager A/S for $9.9 million in cash.
  • Singapore port authority issues 3.50% sulphur limit reminder
    Shippers to ensure sulphur content of bunker fuels not above 3.50% from 2012 onwards.
  • Bunkering in Hambantota delayed to next year
    Two to three months before bunkering can start, says SLPA chief engineer.
  • WFS posts Q3 dividend
    Set to pay out dividend on January 6, 2012.

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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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