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September 27, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maritime firms to struggle with credit squeeze
    With fears of a recession rising, the maritime industry will find it increasingly difficult to obtain financing for expansion over the next year, with the exception of the offshore-energy sector, industry experts said.
  • Manila port steps up nuclear security
    THE United States has poured in US$26 million to improve security measures at the Port of Manila to protect against illicit shipments of nuclear and other radioactive materials.
  • Vietnam shipping firm paid US$2.6m in ransom
    A Vietnamese shipping firm paid more than US$2 million in ransom to free its crewmen held for months by Somali pirates, a company executive said yesterday after the sailors arrived home.
  • Hanjin Shipping tumbles on share sale
  • CNOOC sees little need for Q4 spot LNG imports

Sched Netweb site
  • China Shipping to invest US$3.1 billion in Guangdong over five years
  • Hutchison's Felixstowe ahead of Southampton as biggest British box port
  • 51 US trade groups press Senate to stop unilateral action on China currency
  • US FMC chairman seeks inquiry into American cargo diversion into Canada
  • Fujian province posts 7pc growth in freight volume in first eight months
  • Port of Savannah now second only to Los Angeles for American exports
  • Sino-Mongolian border city of Manzhouli export value up 62pc in 7 months
  • K+N opens in Fuzhou, Wuxi, Zhengzhou, Taicang, Yangzhou and Yinchuan
  • Panalpina builds Singapore intra-Asia hub, adding three news LCL services
  • Costly clean truck schemes spread from California to US east coast ports
  • Gulftainer to invest US$275 million in Russia's Baltic Ust-Luga terminal
  • All-Nippon, Cathay, SIA to cut fuel surcharges from Hong Kong in October
  • First cargo plane arrives at St Louis China hub, returns to Shanghai loaded
  • Desire to build US air cargo hubs exceeds demand, says aviation consultant
  • Irish cargo hub deal may yet revive once famous, now faded, Shannon Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AADA hikes China-Australia rate by $ 250/TEU, $ 500/FEU
  • HAMBURG SUD's Santa Catarina christened in Santa Catarina
  • MISC revamps Halal Express; East Asia leg to be covered by MES service
  • NYK takes delivery of ore carrier; to be long-term chartered to Tata NYK
  • US Congressional committee approves training armed crews to fight pirates
  • Worlds Window Group forays into freight forwarding through Seagull Maritime Agencies
  • Only legal ore to be exported through MPT: Chairman
  • 'We believe we have raised the bar at BCHAA'
  • BCHAA President spells out achievements & issues at 26th AGM
  • Coal import deal to be finalised in a few months: CIL
  • Khullar expects FTAs with NZ, Canada to be finalised by 2011-12-end
  • Fin. Secy to attend Fieo session on Sept. 29

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • OAA expands aviation training in Europe and Hong Kong
    Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) has inaugurated a multi-crew pilot licence training centre for Hong Kong-based airline Dragonair, a member of the Cathay Pacific Group. OAA and Dragon...
  • ADB helping rebuild Afghanistani roads and railways
    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 754 million in assistance to rebuild Afghanistan's shattered road and rail network, bringing to more than USD 1.7 billion the amou...
  • Senegal secures funding for new international airport
    Senegal has obtained EUR 406 million in long-term financing from a group of banks, including the African Development Bank, the French Development Agency, the West African Developme...
  • AirBaltic files for legal protection
    Latvia's national airline airBaltic has filed for legal protection to continue operations in its network in Europe, the Middle East, Russia and the rest of the CIS. The airBaltic b...
  • Gulftainer Group to invest in Ust-Luga
    The Gulftainer Group has concluded an agreement on cooperation and investment for the development of the multifunctional terminal ZUG2 with Russia's port of Ust-Luga at the Russia ...
  • Marport container port expands capacity
    Marport, the biggest Turkish container port, is expanding the quay length of its west terminal from 300 to 360 m. This will allow it to achieve global quality standards and make fu...
  • Volvo Trucks increases lorry deliveries by nearly 60%
    The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Volvo increased its global lorry deliveries in August by 59% compared to on the same month last year. In Europe, 1,787 lorries were deli...
  • New Swiss brochure for future inland waterway sailors
    What is required for the profession of sailor on inland waterways? What is the training like? These are some of the questions that a new brochure published by the Swiss shipping an...
  • Slightly more ships laid up in port of Hamburg
    Only a random outcome or the first signs for a new shipping crisis? The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) "is more inclined to see as a random increase" the number of ships la...
  • DHL now offers hi-tech perishables monitoring device
    DHL is supplementing its services for the life sciences and healthcare industries, as well as other sectors, by introducing DHL SmartSensor GSM, which enables comprehensive verific...
  • Gefco's Hanover and Munich sites now SQAS-certified
    Gefco Deutschland, which belongs to the French logistics group Gefco, has announced that its branches in Hanover and Munich successfully completed the assessment procedure under SQ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel wins French Connection fashion logistics contract
    Global logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel has been awarded a 5-year contract by fashion retailer French Connection for the warehousing and distribution of clothing and fashion acces...
  • MC Truck Rental expands fleet with Isuzu units
    MC Truck Rental, a UK-based dealer of commercial vehicles, has expanded its fleet by ten new Isuzu Trucks, earmarked for its primarily daily rental market. The Isuzu trucks are a m...
  • BNSF earns performance excellence award from Honda
    BNSF Railway, one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, was recently presented with the rail origin of the year performance excellence award at the American ...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • ABS gives Type Approval to Hyde Guardian BWTS
  • Huntington Ingalls appoints corporate VP for litigation, investigations and compliance
  • Kvichak Marine to build RBM-C for Seattle police
  • Pirates taking advantage of sunrise and sunset
  • IHC Merwede launches wind turbine installation jack-up
  • GL issues ISM/ISPS certificate for 5,000th ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • Port of Seattle earns award for environmental initiatives
  • Coast Guard honors pair for heroic life saving efforts
  • Mitsui vessels earn praise for rescue of shipwreck survivors
  • SEACOR Holdings to build two Jensen Maritime designed tugs
  • Spirit Airlines begins Portland to Las Vegas flights

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • EU to pledge more funding for shipping
    Brussels is clarifying terms under which owners can get aid ahead of environmental rule changes
  • Nine Baltic ports to seek EU funds for LNG bunkering project
    Interest in gas facilities boosted by of impending arrival of sulphur emission rules
  • Asry branches out again
    Shipyard in joint project with UK technology firm Centrax to design and build power barges
  • A future glimpse of maritime security?
    Maritime security companies will need to consolidate and merge over the coming years as the market matures and becomes more professional
  • Is the media making the economic crisis worse?
    Is the media making the global economic crisis worse and if so, should we pipe down?
  • Goldenport buyback signals undervalued shipping stocks
    Analysts say others set to follow suit amid signs shipping company stock is greatly undervalued
  • LNG vessel bets hinge on a looser trading market
    Orders could make sense if the market matures and unconventional gas exports start to emerge from North America, Australia and Africa
  • Nuclear still has future in Japan
    The Fukushima effect is not the long term key for liquefied natural gas as utility companies are already making moves to protect their investments
  • Shipping chronicler looks to the future
    After careers as a shipowner and prolific author, George Foustanos is embarking on his most ambitious voyage yet
  • All eyes on Libya as Greek aframax looks to load oil
    Vessel tracking data shows Thenamaris crude tanker has arrived in Libyan waters empty as Mellitah port reports ships loading cargo
  • UK shipping needs more time for pensions revamp
    Actuaries sound a warning as Chamber of Shipping outlines problems to minister
  • Resale tankers lose premium over newbuilding contract prices
    Value of a brand new, readily available VLCC drops below $100m for first time since January 2010
  • Bundesrat calls for standardised sulphur limits throughout EU
    German coastal states fear they will lose out to Mediterranean ports, which are not in ECA
  • Gard's gross written premium falls by $100m
    Marine insurer's assets rise to $2.7bn
  • Vale names next two VLOCs to be launched from DSME
    Speculation about vessel name change though
  • Modern capesize sold above market estimates at $39m
    Handful of sales concluded at firm levels, but brokers are cautious that prices can be sustained
  • VLGC rates boosted by European LPG imports increase from Middle East
    Freight rates hit fresh high as vessels are kept off the spot market on longer voyages
  • Dynagas sells 1977-built LNG carrier
    Sale comes as owner has been ordering new vessels
  • Old Sovcomflot product tankers fetch firm prices
    Sold to Norwegian operator at values similar to those seen in June
  • Chinese shipowner Tianjin Guodian buys handymax pair
    Prices firm compared to earlier sales this year
  • Making the world safe for Ecdis
    It is well that P&I clubs are reminding us to clear up the 'mysteries' of new technology on the bridge
  • Surge in pirate attacks feared as monsoon season peters out
    Strong southern weather may push Somali gangs further north, security firm warns
  • Bangladesh takes large vessels despite overall subdued scrap market
    Greek VLCC and an oil bulk ore vessel reported sold to Chittagong breakers
  • ThyssenKrupp in the frame for sale of Blohm+Voss non-naval activities
    Media reports suggest imminent deal with Star Capital Partners
  • Maersk LNG keeps potential buyers firmly under wraps
    As sale nears completion, Maersk LNG slams market rumours of bidders' identities
  • Shipowner bodies urge governments to finally ratify regulations
    Consistency is vital across all regions and for all stages of a voyage, say ICS and ISF
  • ITF to stage vessel safety checks in staggered weeks of action worldwide
    Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Russia first in line for union inspections and protests
  • Europe frantically seeks solution to Greek crisis
    Future of the global economy and trade rests on finding a way to keep Greece in eurozone
  • Goldenport to buy back shares
    Company believes its shares are undervalued, says commercial director Dragnis
  • Brightoil shares plunge despite positive full year results
    Bunker supplier's stock falls more than 10% in a day of broad market turmoil as annual net profit jumps 15%

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • Bunge teams with Augustea
    AGRIBULK giant Bunge has announced a joint venture with Italy's Augustea Atlantica to operate a new fleet of drybulk vessels
  • Explosives in Chinese container found in Lagos
    NIGERIAN customs officials today discovered a container from China laden with explosives at the Tin Can terminal in Lagos, IHS Global Insight reported
  • Private equity behind Torge S buy
    EUROMAR, the joint venture between two private equity firms and Euroseas, confirmed today that it has acquired the 2003-built, 2,450teu containership Torge S, which will be renamed EM Andros upon delivery next month
  • Bunge to recoup charter debts
    AGRIBULK giant Bunge is moving to attach $26.2M in assets from Singapore's Glory Wealth to recoup charter debts dating back to 2009
  • Dubai terminal expansion plan announced
    DP WORLD yesterday announced the construction of another 400m of quay at Jebel Ali, increasing the terminal's capacity at the facility by 1M teu to 15M teu
  • Maersk in Singapore low-sulphur switch
    MAERSK Line has started using low-sulphur fuel in Singapore, it said today
  • Hanjin plans new share issue
    HANJIN Shipping said on 23 September that it would be issuing shares worth 472Bn won ($400M) and selling its stake in unlisted affiliate Hanjin Energy for 159.8Bn won in a move to shore up its balance sheet
  • Falling rupee drags scrap prices down
    SCRAP prices have fallen across Asia after stock markets suffered a tumultuous week and the Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar
  • Bleak mid-term outlook for VLCCs
    OSLO investment bank Pareto reduced its earnings forecasts for VLCCs, Suezmaxes and Aframaxes this morning after spot freight rates for VLCC tankers continued at low levels on Friday, claiming the slump in the sector would extend till 2014
  • Older VLCCs tipped for FPSO role
    TANKER broker EA Gibson reported today that three single-hull VLCCs were scrapped last week in a move that could allow older double-hull VLCCs to move into storage roles or for conversions to FPSOs
  • Secondhand Capesize prices rise
    SEPTEMBER'S Capesize bull run has pushed secondhand ship purchasing activity upwards, with three ships sold last week, compared to none the previous week
  • Capesize charter rates firming
    STAR Bulk Carriers has sealed a time charter contract with Louis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse for its second Capesize newbuilding, the Star Polaris
  • Asia-Europe box rates hit new low
    DEEPSEA container freight rates dived on the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index to new year-to-date lows last week, as hopes of a peak season increase further diminished

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • ILWU's McEllrath Surrenders to Police
    International Longshore and Warehouse Union President Bob McEllrath surrendered to law enforcement officials on Monday to face misdemeanour charges relating...
  • Holland's Rogers Names President of YRC National
    YRC Worldwide named Jeff Rogers president of long-haul less-than-truckload carrier YRC and Mike Naatz president of regional LTL subsidiary Holland....
  • Court Strikes Down Port of LA Driver Mandate
    A federal court of appeals on Monday struck down a controversial employee-driver mandate in the Port of Los Angeles clean-truck...
  • Morgan Stanley Sees Truckload Demand Rising
    There may be more of a peak in trucking's peak shipping season than expected this year, according to Morgan Stanley...
  • Geithner Touts Infrastructure Plan at UPS Air Hub
    Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner toured the UPS Worldport air hub at Louisville, Ky., Monday, as part of the Obama administration's...
  • ICS Urges Governments to Approve Safety Measures
    The International Chamber of Shipping on Monday urged global governments to ratify and implement several maritime conventions needed to maintain...
  • Used Truck Sales Drop 3 Percent in August
    Good used trucks are getting hard to find. Sales of medium- and heavy-duty used trucks dropped 3 percent from July...
  • Feds Sue New Prime For Sexual Discrimination
    The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing New Prime, one of the largest U.S. truckload carriers, for discrimination against...
  • New Home Sales Slide 2.3 Percent
    Sales of new homes fell for the fourth straight month in August, declining to a six-month low and dampening prospects...
  • DOT Approves $150 Million in New York Rail Grants
    Amtrak, CSX Transportation and other freight railroads in New York state will benefit after state officials got clearance from the...
  • Savannah Expands Refrigerated Storage
    The Georgia Ports Authority board approved a $4.75 million project Monday that will expand the Port of Savannah's capacity for...
  • NYK Sets Congestion Fee For Indian Port
    Japanese ocean carrier NYK Line imposed port congestion surcharges on containerized shipments moving through Port of Chennai, and other lines...
  • DP World Plans Major UAE Terminal Expansion
    Dubai's DP World will boost annual capacity of its flagship Jebel Ali container terminal by 1 million 20-foot equivalent units...
  • DP World's Egypt Terminal Opens After Strike
    DP World restarted operations at its Egyptian container terminal on Sunday night following the end of a six-day strike by...
  • Japan's Sendai Airport Restarts Global Service
    Japan's Sendai Airport restarted regular international flights on Sunday, more than six months after the devastating tsunami submerged the airport's...
  • Fight Over Coal Ash
    U.S. road builders are warning a proposed rule change by the Environmental Protection Agency could produce much higher costs for...
  • Money in the Box
    There are no sure bets in shipping, but container leasing comes close. Box lessors profited throughout the recession, boosted their...
  • Busman's Holiday
    Summer is just about over and hopefully you've had a chance to get some down time: some activity that gets...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • 'Words of Wisdom' from a lifetime achiever
    James Gresham Davis Esq., CBE, K(DK) received a richly-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lloyds List Global Awards on September 22: a fitting accolade for a charismatic industry veteran whose commercial shipping career history - starting in 1952 at P&O Steam Navigation - includes; Kleinwort Benson, BIFA, DFDS, the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, and last but not least, as the incumbent chair of the think-tank International Maritime Industries Forum (IMIF) - the long list taking an impressive chunk of a Debrett's people page
  • Middle East trades under pressure
  • DP World to raise box handling capacity
  • LA Port and BNSF step closer to building intermodal Gateway Project
  • Race to save the euro
  • Hanjin stock under pressure

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • Golden Ocean grabs shares
    Herman Billung-led bulker owner makes good buy-back promise as two-day spree surpasses half a million bucks.
  • Green Reef grabs lifeline
    Eidesvik family investment wing rides to the rescue as Oslo-listed reefer owner grapples with frozen market and cash squeeze.
  • Augustea backs Bunge JV
    Raffaele Zagari-led shipowner joins forces with US-listed agricultural giant in a bid to build an independent fleet of bulkers.
  • Bunge hunts Glory cash
    Swiss giant targets Glory Wealth Shipping's US bank accounts in a bid to claw back cash tied to collapsed charters.
  • Citi backs offshore plug
    Drillship, rig and LNG orders to "protect" giant Korean shipbuilders during tanker and bulker wobbles, analyst says.
  • CCM flags cape crunch
    Clarkson Capital Markets analyst says bulker rates may be in trouble as iron ore inventories trend higher.
  • Three times unlucky
    Former Great Lakes bulker still stuck off Canada after refloating attempts fail.
  • Cunard's wedding jitters
    Carnival brand is weighing up its options to avoid being left standing alone at the altar.
  • Humpuss aims higher
    Indonesian tanker owner expecting 30% boost to bottom line in 2012 as it teams up with MISC.
  • Euromar makes it eight
    Aristides Pittas-led containership venture emerges as buyer of Schepers Bereedrung vessel.
  • No free lunch for yards
    Croatian shipyards face production limits if they are to remain reliant on state aid.
  • Navy thwarts attacks
    Indian warship deploys commandos and helicopter to foil hijacking attempts on Singapore tanker and Greek bulker.
  • Handy deal for Grecomar
    Greek owner pens period charter for handysize newbuilding nearing completion at Daesun.
  • Goldenport's buy-back bid
    Paris Dragnis-led shipowner sniffs a bargain as it launches share purchase scheme for its "undervalued" stock.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • Hope dims for CBP head
  • Shipping group pushes treaty ratifications
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and its sister organization, the International Shipping Federation, are urging for ratification and implementation of what they say are crucial maritime conventions. "It is crucial that the same regulatio...
  • Nearly all Horizon's notes tendered
    The domestic container shipping company Horizon Lines said nearly all of a group of note holders have tendered their securities and that it expects to complete its financial restructuring by the end of this month.Horizon said it had extended the e...
  • Pirates set fire on ship
    A ship was reportedly set ablaze by pirates last week after they were unable to take it.TheKenyan Broadcasting Corp.said 25 member crew of thePacific Expressarrived in Kenya over the weekend after being rescued by an Italian Navy ship.The Internat...
  • CEOs ask Congress to invest in transport system
    Heads of some of the largest U.S. manufacturing and transportation companies last week sent a letter to the leaders of the U.S. House and Senate urging serious attention be given to passage of a long-term investment program aimed at repairing and u...
  • Popular Customs chief to lose post
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection and industry officials are preparing for life after Alan Bersin with no signs that the U.S. Senate is prepared to confirm him as commissioner so he can remain in office. Unless the Senate Finance Committee formall...
  • DP World increases Jebel Ali capacity
    The port operator DP World said a 400 meter quay extension at thePort of Jebel Ali will boost capacity from 14 million TEUs to 15 million TEUs.The expansion is slated for completion by the end of2012.By extending the quay at Jebel Ali Container Te...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • Prices generally down in the Middle East
    Avails tight for prompt dates in Durban.
  • Brightoil shares fall despite strong results
    Analyst says the Hong-Kong listed bunker player has 'huge funding need'.
  • 'Surge' in demand for middle distillates
    'Gasoil, kerosene and diesel is where the growth is coming from,' European refiners told.
  • Russian Arctic route 'will rival' Suez
    Putin says developments will make the Northern Sea Route 'an international transport artery' within a few years.
  • Bunker spill during refuelling
    Receiving vessel to be sent to dry dock for inspection and repairs.
  • Week opens with falling prices
    Mixed demand at key Asian bunkering ports on Monday.
  • Indian fuel oil parcels sold at 'highest ever' premiums
    Amid strong demand and low avails of readymade bunker fuels in Asia.
  • VLCCs 'first' to get MAN Diesel's fuel-saving engines
    Engines offer 4-7% reduction in fuel consumption, says MAN Diesel.
  • Maersk's fuel switch to see its SOx emissions cut by 65%
    About 80% of Maersk Line's vessels calling to Singapore have switched to low sulphur fuels, says CEO for the Asia Pacific region.
  • Brightoil triples annual bunker revenues
    Eyes 'new positions' and ports in China to 'enhance' its competitiveness.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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