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February 2, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Record high fuel prices add to shipping woes
    Record prices for ship fuel are compounding losses at freight companies already suffering from the worst January on record for transport rates.
  • Vale can serve China customers from M'sia base
    Brazil's Vale SA, the world's second-largest mining company, could serve Chinese customers from an iron-ore supply base under construction in Malaysia, bypassing China's port ban on the company's super freighter, a company source told Reuters.
  • Chinese shipping stocks rally in HK on hopes of freight rate rise
    Shares of Hong Kong-listed Chinese shipping companies rallied along with Asian rivals yesterday amid hopes they will be able to increase freight rates and expectations that Beijing's move to ban a new class of giant freight carriers from the country's ports could benefit Chinese ship operators.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line increases Asia-Europe rates US$775/TEU from February 15
  • CMA CGM, CSCL and UASC mass their mega ships on joint Asia-Mideast loop
  • OOCL ups rate US$200/TEU for North Europe to Asia from February 15
  • New Maersk Line CEO picks execs as group chief recovers from heart surgery
  • MOL, NYK and 'K' Line container losses exceed US$500 million Oct to Dec
  • Maersk complies with Port of Gothenburg's costly flow-sulphur fuel rule
  • French shipowners, transport minister blast EU low-sulphur fuel rule
  • Shanghai International Shipping Institute doubts 2012 will bring recovery
  • Two new Huanghua container port berths open for use on the Bohai Gulf
  • MSC adds third of five 13,050-TEUers to Far East-north Europe Lion service
  • Amazon.com builds major China distribution centre in Nanning
  • ICTSI's Philippines Mindanao container terminal sees growth in 2011
  • Mitsubishi to choose between Tallinn or Riga as port into Russia
  • Lufthansa Cargo eyes Asia growth ahead of capacity cuts, night flight bans
  • AfricaWest Cargo Airlines dumps MD 11 for temp-controlled B767F-300
  • Worldwide Flight Services lands three contracts in US Virgin Islands

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • Gulf Air to end Geneva service
    A month from today (1 March 2012), Gulf Air is cancelling its thrice-weekly Manama-Geneva (Switzerland) service. Bahrain's flag carrier resumed this service at the start of Summer ...
  • Network Rail in UK Creates new train operator alliances
    Network Rail (UK) has plans to form alliances with at least half a dozen train operators as it looks to work more closely with such entities. Alliance framework agreements have so ...
  • Charging heavy goods vehicles in UK
    The UK Department for Transport has launched a consultation on a proposed road user charging scheme for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) of 12 t and over. The proposal's primary objecti...
  • Port of Vancouver celebrating 100th anniversary in 2012
    The Port of Vancouver (Canada) has launched a new website called "A Century of Possibilities" in addition to it existing one. The move is to celebrate the port's 100th an...
  • Liebherr: mobile harbour crane department successful in 2011
    2011 was a very successful year for Liebherr's mobile harbour crane department. It delivered a total of 49 mobile harbour cranes in a four-rope configuration for dedicated bulk han...
  • Budapest Airport reports record cargo volumes
    Budapest airport achieved a record cargo throughput in 2011, handling more than 100,000 t for the first time. Flown air cargo volumes grew by 6.4% to almost 70,000 t, while trucked...
  • Singapore-based RichLand-LSP appoints new managing director
    The chemical logistics solutions provider RichLand-LSP has appointed Graham Wall as managing director as it looks to expand its bulk liquid chemical transport operations throughout...
  • Emirates extends Southern African network
    Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Dubai (UAE)-based Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, has bolstered its operations on the booming Africa trade r...
  • Hupac: some 725,000 road shipments diverted to the railway
    The Swiss intermodal service provider Hupac increased the number of road shipments that were hauled by train by 6.6% to 723,894 in 2011. In H1/2011, Hupac posted a double-digit gro...
  • Kögel doubled its turnover
    According to the German Association of the Automotive Industry, trailer maker Kögel achieved an above-average rate of growth in the 2011 financial year. Turnover at the renowned tr...
  • BVL Logistics Forum in Duisburg is history
    The German association Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) has confirmed to the German trade press that it has decided to cease holding the BVL Logistics Forum in Duisburg (Germany).T...
  • TNT Express introduces Pharma Safe
    The Dutch service provider TNT Express has introduced Pharma Safe, a special reliable temperature-controlled transport service for pharmaceutical products such as medicines, vaccin...
  • Dachser Far East: new warehouse in Shanghai
    Dachser, a Germany-based global logistics service provider, is stepping up its contract logistics activities in China. To this end a new 10,000 sqm warehouse was recently phased in...
  • TFG Transfracht's MD Gerhard Oswald celebrates 60th birthday
    Gerhard Oswald, managing director of TFG Transfracht, is celebrating his 60th birthday today (1 February 2012). Last year also saw another "round" anniversary as it marked his 30th...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • General Maritime files reorganization plan
  • ABG shipyard wins $104.4 million, six ship AHTS order
  • Alion awarded $72.3 million Navy contract
  • Damen launches fisheries vessel for Angola at Romanian shipyard
  • Dubai cracks down on cruise ship safety

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • Trade between NAFTA partners up during month of November
  • Coast Guard responds to vessel explosion in Sequim Bay
  • Old Dominion Freight Line opening Seattle-Tacoma facility
  • Port Metro Vancouver begins Land Use Plan process
  • Crowley taps Jose Ayala as Puerto Rico vice president

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • Evergreen raises the bar as box lines press to restore battered freight rates
    Sights set on Asia-Europe trades with increases of up to $900 per teu proposed
  • A code to keep pilots on course
    It was interesting and encouraging to see how Liverpool's pilotage service has won accreditation by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
  • Intermodal Spring sweeps the Middle East
    Israeli plans for a rail link between the Red and Mediterranean seas follow Saudia Arabia's approval for a $7bn line between the country's east and west coast ports
  • How big is the shipping finance market?
    An insider's guide to impressing your boss
  • 81 large tankers forecast to leave fleet in 2012 says ICAP
    Demolition, storage and conversion sales will reduce tonnage
  • Shortsea and feeder trades 'will consolidate'
    Dynamar shipping consultancy says cascade effect of the changing deepsea container market has brought fierce competition
  • Simatech sees a silver lining
    Rising costs create opportunity for feeder operators by driving the container lines towards outsourcing
  • Tonnage cascade an opportunity not a threat to feeder operators
    New niches based on geography and service
  • Chill economic wind blows Nordic owners
    Expect imaginative prose from Nordic shipowners' investor relations departments in the coming weeks
  • Middle Eastern vessel glut forces VLCC owners to fight for cargoes
    Two ships for every shipment available from 10-20 February
  • Private maritime security body launches self-regulation programme
    International regulation still elusive as SAMI launches UK accreditation drive
  • General Maritime files Chapter 11 reorganisation plan
    Oaktree to pump $175m of new money into company
  • BP must cover some Deepwater Horizon claims against Halliburton
    Court ruling says oil giant must indemnify third-party compensatory claims
  • Asleep at the wheel
    According to the findings, up to 45% of second and third mates on watch during the small hours will doze off momentarily at some point in a typical working week
  • Iran's tanker twist
    Former NITC chief executive Mohammed Souri's reputation was one of a careful shipping expert who cared deeply about safety and quality standards
  • US Congress to review Harbour Maintenance Tax
    Plans for dedicated funds for dredging if reform goes ahead
  • Black Sea freeze causes dry bulk terminal delays
    Supramaxes face difficulties accessing Sea of Azov ports and Bosporus Strait closed for a day due to snowstorm
  • Auerbach raises cash to buy second cargo vessel
    Hamburg shipping company doubles its equity capital with appeal to wealthy private investors
  • Marampa exports mark an milestone for Sierra Leone
    London Mining loads its first iron ore cargo from former war-torn state
  • Containership charter market needs a post-Chinese new year holiday boost
    Higher activity in 2,500 teu-2,800 teu boxships than in larger vessels
  • Fitch awards negative outlook for Indian shipping
    Agency rates logistics as stable
  • Iran sanctions change to target NIOC and NITC
    Implementation would depend on whether Revolutionary Guard links are established
  • UPDATED: Baltic Dry Index hits 26-year low
    Bulk carrier market indicator slumps to 662 points, below 2008 financial crash levels
  • Intercargo issues transport guidelines for bulk vessels
    66 seafarers killed in casualties involving nickel ore carriers

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • More box ship idling seen
    MORE BOX ships must be idled for rates to recover profitability, as slow steaming has reached its limit, a sector consultancy warned today
  • Bills target NIOC, NITC
    SANCTIONS targeting National Iranian Oil and National Iranian Tanker are featured in new legislation proposed in Congress
  • Port Kembla strike starts
    DOCKERS began a scheduled weeklong strike today at the BHP Billiton-operated Port Kembla coal terminal in Australia
  • Ports laud transport bill
    US PORTS today hailed a transport and jobs bill that recognises intermodal and port concerns
  • German government asked to ease squeeze
    CASH-strapped German shipowners are seeking further government guarantees to facilitate loans from private shipping banks this year
  • India haunted by 2008-9
    INDIAN shipping groups are likely to report reduced cashflows in 2012 resulting from a fall in revenues and profitability, a ratings agency said today
  • 77% profits fall stings Mercator (Singapore)
    MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) said today its profits for 3QFY2012 plummeted 77% year on year, to $1.18M
  • UniCredit scaling down shipping loans
    ITALIAN bank UniCredit is reportedly scaling down its ship financing operations to boost its capital reserves
  • Iggy worsens Oz port snarls
    THE LUNAR New Year holiday and Cyclone Iggy are making congestion worse today in Australian iron ore ports
  • Finnlines shareholder continues legal case
    FINNLINES, the Helsinki-listed ro-ro and terminal operator, said today its second-largest shareholder Ilmarinen will appeal a court ruling over the dividend policy of the shipping group
  • China props up Indonesia's coal exports
    INDONESIA exported 269.34M tonnes of coal in 2011, IHS McCloskey reported today
  • Seafarers missing after Vera sinks
    AT LEAST seven seafarers are reported missing today after a dry cargo ship sank in the Black Sea off Turkey
  • DOF Subsea mulls another issue of bonds
    NORWAY'S DOF Subsea said today it might issue more unsecured bonds after raising 700M kroner ($121M) by an issue of five-year bonds in January
  • Iran's navy foils pirates
    AN ATTEMPT by Somali pirates to hijack an oil tanker near the Gulf of Arden has reportedly been thwarted by Iran's navy
  • VLCCs skid 4 WS points
    BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC rates are diving, with the benchmark Persian Gulf/Japan route losing more than 4 Worldscale points over the past day

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • Export Advocates Urge Congress to Reform Harbor Tax
    A Louisiana agriculture official urged Congress on Wednesday to direct the Army Corps of Engineers to fully tap the Harbor...
  • Amazon Says Supply Chain Investments Could Hurt Profit
    Amazon.com is telling investors its heavy investment in distribution centers and other supply chain improvements to speed delivery of consumer...
  • Rail Transfer Project at Port Everglades Progresses
    The opening of an intermodal rail container transfer facility at the Port of Everglades came closer to fruition after a...
  • C.H. Robinson Revenue Jumps 10.4 Percent
    Strong truckload demand pushed revenue up 10.4 percent in the fourth quarter to $2.6 billion at C.H. Robinson Worldwide, the...
  • ILA, United Arab Shipping Agree to Contract
    United Arab Shipping's U.S. agency and International Longshoremen's Association Local 1964 have agreed to a three-year contract covering a handful...
  • Saia Profit Soars, Revenue Tops $1 Billion
    Multiregional less-than-truckload carrier Saia returned to trucking's billion dollar club in 2011 as its profit skyrocketed on higher LTL rates...
  • SC Senate Rebukes Governor, Votes to Block Savannah Dredging
    The South Carolina Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to rebuke Gov. Nikki Haley for allowing environmental regulators to approve a Savannah...
  • MSC Hikes Rates from US to Middle East, India, Africa
    Mediterranean Shipping will apply a general rate increase for U.S. shipments to the Middle East, India, the Mediterranean and Africa,...
  • CMA CGM Raises Asia-Mediterranean-Europe Rates
    CMA CGM announced a rate increase of $750 per 20 foot container on the Asia-Mediterranean-North Europe route effective March 1,...
  • Trucker ODFL Expands Trans-Pacific, Drayage Services
    Less-than-truckload operator Old Dominion Freight Line is moving deeper into the drayage business, opening a container drayage facility in the...
  • BAA Loses Appeal to Keep London Stansted
    BAA must sell London Stansted, the U.K.'s second largest air cargo hub, after a court rejected the airport operator's appeal...
  • US Factory Production Accelerated in January
    A widely watched economic gauge showed U.S. manufacturing activity picked up speed in January, growing to its highest level since...
  • YRC Worldwide Renames Long-Haul Carrier
    YRC Worldwide is rebranding its largest less-than-truckload operating subsidiary, YRC, as YRC Freight. The name change is part...
  • Yusen Logistics Profit Surges on Revenue Jump
    Yusen Logistics's net profit surged 14.7 percent in the first nine months of fiscal 2011, which started on April 1,...
  • Maersk Raises Rates From India to Latin America, Caribbean
    Maersk Line imposed a general rate increase on trades from India to Latin America and the Caribbean, starting March 1....
  • Fecso Books Double-Digit Rail, Ocean, Terminal Growth
    Fesco booked double-digit growth across its ocean container, rail, port terminal and intermodal units in 2011 as it benefited from...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Stays Firm Amid Sluggish Demand
    The average spot rate on the eastbound trans-Pacific didn't budge this week as a lull in demand for cargo space...
  • New Maersk CEO Skou Names Management Team
    Maersk Line's new CEO, Soren Skou, wasted no time putting his own management team in place to run the world's...
  • Global Air Freight Expands for Second Straight Month
    Global air cargo traffic increased in December on a month-to-month basis for the second straight month, but yields remain under...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • UAE spurs DP World to record 55 million TEU
    A jump in traffic at DP World's flagship port, Jebel Ali, helped propel the globe's third largest operator of container terminals to handle almost 55 million TEU ...
  • Mixed results for European rail
    The transfer of road traffic to rail in Europe continued at a slow pace last year, despite increasing environmental awareness, escalating road traffic congestion, ...
  • MOL also sinks further into the red
    Mitsui OSK Line joined the growing list of carriers to declare red figures last year. In the first nine months of its financial year started April 1, 2011, Group ...
  • Dachser expands in China
    Kempten, Germany-headquartered global logistics company, Dachser, is confident that China will continue its growth as it invests in a new Shanghai-based warehouse ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd GRI a shock and awe tactic?
    The announcement from Germany's Hapag-Lloyd last week of a USD750 per TEU Far East westbound general rate increase effective March 1 was at first thought to be ...
  • CSAV's new business model showing gains
    The downsizing collaborating strategy of troubled Chilean liner CSAV is having a positive impact on its operational numbers, in contrast to many of its peers where ...
  • K Line sinks further into the red
    K Line lost JPY42,166 (USD542.4) million in the first nine months of its financial year (ending March 31, 2012), which is little better than the staggering loss ...
  • Maersk gets new management team and Damco moves
    Maersk Line has named a new management team to lead it into the future. Lucas Vos has replaced Chief Commercial Officer Hanne Sorensen, who was recently appointed ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • CMRE climbs in the fourth
    Constantinos Constantakopoulos-controlled containership owner beats Wall Street bets as profit more than doubles.
  • Cosco arm sues craft retailer
    Chinese shipping giant's US container unit cries foul over unpaid box bills as craft king faces Texas showdown.
  • Gulmar CFO to step down
    Finance chief of Oaktree-backed offshore contractor races to the exit as talk of tax headaches and expansion escalates.
  • Genmar rolls the dice
    Bankrupt US tanker owner files restructuring plan as it races to unshackle Chapter 11 chains by spring.
  • Global Offshore sees dip
    Bombay-listed offshore vessel owner has final quarter earnings slashed.
  • Platou ponders Iranian poser
    Iranian embargo is already pushing rates but it won't provide a lasting cure for low earnings, says Ole-Rikard Hammer.
  • KHI profit suffers
    Nine-month earnings drop 16% at Japanese group's shipbuilding division as steel price rises.
  • Battered BDI hits modern low
    Following 31 sessions in reverse the Baltic Dry Index today set a new post-Lehman low water mark.
  • KfW IPEX increases lending
    German financier handed out more cash last year, including EUR 2bn of shipping loans.
  • Five years to fix
    Shipping can turn the corner in the next half decade if owners use the only trick still open to them, broker says.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • First batch of Fords heads to S. Korea
  • TP Pulse review: Long-term rates help prevent rolls
  • C.H. Robinson's 4Q profit rises 5.9%
  • Boekhorst heads ocean freight at IJS Global
  • FMC reviews 5 OTI license applications
  • Tegma finalizes LTD buy
  • Everglades snags new chief, finalizes intermodal deal
  • Baltimore offers cash to scrap old trucks
  • Management revamp at Maersk Line
  • Rep. Mica introduces surface transportation bill
  • Ship financier scales vessel lending
  • TS Lines joins Goto, leaves Grand China
  • Study: Oakland port pollution drops

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • Oil leaking from wrecked cruise ship
    Floating barriers 'lifting in strong winds.'
  • Crude prices unsettled on inventory increases
    Oil rose after manufacturing indexes from China to the US to Germany increased in January.
  • Fujairah market sees prices weaken
    Players report 'busy market' in Middle East hub.
  • Quiet market in North European hubs
    Rotterdam prices relatively stable for a second straight-day.
  • Court ruling means new delay in settling bunker bills
    Appeal court judges raise questions about forced sale of arrested ship.
  • Share of fuel above 3.50% sulphur limit shrinks further
    Latest DNVPS report shows 19% of fuels testing above 3.50% sulphur were high viscosity fuels.
  • Arbitrage volumes at 'seven-year' high
    Market poised for 'downwards correction.'
  • Regional bunker association elects new Board
    Deniz Eraydin of Cye Petrol to head TBA for the second time.
  • Demand generally slack in Asian ports
    Prices show little movement.
  • K-Line anticipates over $700 million full year loss
    Blames continued sluggishness in global markets, high bunker prices for wider loss forecast.
  • HK proposes lower port dues to encourage cleaner fuels switch
    Reduce port dues by half for vessels that use low sulphur fuel, says senior government official.
  • Slow steaming benefits 'reach their limits'
    Further slowing down 'unlikely' to ease overcapacity, says Alphaliner.
  • US refinery commences shutdown
    Refinery losses amounted to $1.3 billion in the past three years, says Hovensa.
  • Chinese fuel oil imports down 9% in January
    Amid sluggish demand from the bonded bunker market.
  • Brightoil completes $75 million acquisition
    Issues some 323 million of its shares in exchange for shares and debts of an investment holding firm.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
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ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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