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January 3, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Iran navy tests surface-to-surface cruise missile as part of drill
    Iran's navy said that it test-fired a surface-to-surface cruise missile yesterday during a drill in international waters near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the official IRNA news agency reported.
  • Austal may start production at Cebu shipyard in Q1
    AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Austal expects to begin building vessels at its newly acquired Philippine shipyard in the first quarter of 2012, depending on orders. And it will be investing US$5 million to upgrade the shipyard's existing facilities.
  • Grounded cargo ship off NZ breaks up into two pieces
    A Liberian-flagged cargo ship that grounded on a New Zealand reef almost three months ago has effectively broken into two pieces, New Zealand's shipping authority said yesterday.
  • Oil tanker operator Frontline completes revamp
  • Indonesia rescues hijacked tug boat
Aviation News
  • Jamaica coming alive with Kennedy airport arrivals
    A steady stream of travellers dragging wheeled suitcases and speaking a Babel of tongues is helping revive downtown Jamaica, a vibrant hub of the borough of Queens that weathered several decades of decay and crime.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Iran navy tests surface-to-surface cruise missile as part of drill
    Iran's navy said that it test-fired a surface-to-surface cruise missile yesterday during a drill in international waters near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the official IRNA news agency reported.
  • Austal may start production at Cebu shipyard in Q1
    AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Austal expects to begin building vessels at its newly acquired Philippine shipyard in the first quarter of 2012, depending on orders. And it will be investing US$5 million to upgrade the shipyard's existing facilities.
  • Grounded cargo ship off NZ breaks up into two pieces
    A Liberian-flagged cargo ship that grounded on a New Zealand reef almost three months ago has effectively broken into two pieces, New Zealand's shipping authority said yesterday.
  • Oil tanker operator Frontline completes revamp
  • Indonesia rescues hijacked tug boat
Aviation News
  • Jamaica coming alive with Kennedy airport arrivals
    A steady stream of travellers dragging wheeled suitcases and speaking a Babel of tongues is helping revive downtown Jamaica, a vibrant hub of the borough of Queens that weathered several decades of decay and crime.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSAV to restructure ABS in February adding calls at Busan and Singapore
  • Taicang's cross strait cargo volume tops one million tonnes
  • Anhui province to invest US$13.4 billion in expressway construction
  • China and Mongolia sign agreement to open 14 motor transport highways
  • Cargotec's Kalmar RTGs debut in Uruguay; Tauranga, NZ, orders more
  • CEVA signs 5-year, air-con distribution contract with Eurofred
  • Hunan provincial logistics value increases by 18.8pc in 2011
  • Air Nigeria passes Operational Safety Audit for 3rd time
  • Indonesian air cargo security is state-run scam, says lobbyist
  • Air cargo imports through Cork City, Ireland, drop 36pc in 2011

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bharati Shipyard goes in for ' 2,854-cr. debt recast
  • CKYH, Evergreen form alliance on 12 Asia-Europe-Med services
  • Drewry gives the thumbs up to Daily Maersk's reliability
  • Drillship Etesco Takatsugu J. delivered
  • Express Transport receives key industry award
  • HAMBURG SUD & partners to upgrade transatlantic service
  • China may explore new sources for iron ore imports
  • Kenya's loss a windfall for India's tea exports to Pak
  • IPPTA seeks tariff status quo for facilities coming under TAMP's 2005 guidelines
  • Kandla Port's first loading record of 2012
  • Continental Terminals to develop 18 facilities by 2016
  • Engg exports growth on wane since Sept.: EEPC India
  • EoIs to be invited for 15-yr coal import contract: NTPC
  • FDI slips 50 pc to $ 1.16 bn in Oct.
  • Govt mulls creation of body for handling PPP projects
  • India Inc's margins to shrink further but exporters to gain: Crisil
  • World economy may remain stable despite EU crisis: Reuters poll

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 2, 2012
  • Missing mariner arrives safely on Big Island
  • TOP Ships selling drybulk vessel, PEPITO
  • Department of Transporatation honors Student Challenge winners
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine announces rate increases
  • Panalpina opens Tianjin logistics office

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 2, 2012
  • MCA trio in new year honours list
    Queen recognises maritime safety contributions
  • Zim fails to reach deal on covenants
    Parent Israel Corp will need to class $2bn as short term debt
  • Cracked Genmar vessel cargo to be removed
    Authorities bill STS move as 'precautionary'
  • Hamburg Süd downgrades profit expectations
    German box line will be happy with 'black zero' on its bottom line
  • HSH Nordbank files notice of appeal in Omega Navigation Chapter 11 case
    Houston bankruptcy court battle set to rage on as cash collateral hearing set for January 9
  • Frontline restructuring gives tanker giant new lease on life
    New Fredriksen-backed Frontline 2012 completes vessel purchases, takes on debt and newbuilding commitments
  • Maersk boss recovering from surgery
    Andersen expected to be off work for one month after December 30 hospital admission
  • The real fight begins
    The realignment of the container industry in 2011 was extraordinary, but it is just a first step
  • Knudsen quits as boss of Eitzen successor
    Chairman Figenschou steps into role
  • Owner acknowledges Vinalines Queen sinking
    Some 22 seafarers still unaccounted for
  • Asia-Europe box battle hots up
    New order taking shape in Asia-Europe box trades after frenetic month of horse-trading

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 2, 2012
  • Zim misses deadline
    ZIM parent Israel Corp admitted today that it has not obtained covenant waivers from lenders, potentially forcing Zim's long-term debt to be reclassified as current liabilities
  • US ethanol tariff dead
    AMERICA'S controversial $0.54/gallon tariff on imported ethanol has expired, opening the door to future Brazilian tanker cargoes
  • Top nears drybulk exit
    NASDAQ-listed Top Ships has confirmed the loss-making sale of the Pepito, leaving it with one remaining bulker in its shrinking fleet

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 2, 2012
  • Zim Misses Deadline on Debt
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services failed to meet a Dec. 31, 2011 deadline to obtain concessions or amendments to financial covenants...
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Has Emergency Heart Surgery
    A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Andersen underwent emergency heart surgery in Switzerland over the New Year, the parent of container ship...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 2, 2012
  • Saudi prepares Yanbu plan
    Top oil exporter reveals Iran blockage contingency proposal to ship oil through Red Sea terminal.
  • Rena wreck may split in two
    Hull crack widens as storms lash containership grounded on New Zealand's Astrolabe Reef.
  • Bank deal eludes Zim
    Struggling Israeli shipping line fails to meet year end deadline for waiver of financial covenants.
  • Jason loses chief executive
    Chairman Aage Figenschou takes on top management role after Peter Knudsen quits troubled Norwegian shipping group.
  • Frontline back on course
    John Fredriksen led venture says it starts New Year ready to meet the challenge of a very weak tanker market.
  • Genmar ship set for unloading
    Work set to begin to remove cargo from a panamax tanker that suffered a cracked deck using STS transfer.
  • Maersk boss has heart surgery
    Nils S Andersen undergoes operation in Switzerland after suffering heart scare; set to be off work for one month.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 2, 2012
  • Fujairah prices climb to start the New Year
    Durban sees market soften.
  • Bunker markets see slow start to 2012
    'Almost zero activity has been seen in the market since most of the world is on holiday.'
  • Frontline completes restructuring
    Several of its newest vessels sold to spin-off company Frontline 2012 which was formed to help tanker giant to survive market crisis.
  • Government oil firm takes stake in Fujairah terminal project
    Gulf Petrochem Group's 412,000 cubic meter storage terminal project due for completion in September 2012.
  • Suriname: Lump sum introduced for small barge deliveries
    Volumes of less than 100 mt, or 50 mt for MGO only, now subject to a barge lump sum.
  • Forward-thinking container feeder vessel design announced
    2,000 TEU vessel design said to be up to 25% more fuel efficient per container and comes prepared for ECA and zero-emission port operations.
  • Bunker prices down in Busan
    Public holiday in Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo Bay on Monday.
  • Chinese shipper eyeing opportunities in 2012
    Industry has entered 'winter season', says Chairman of China Shipping.
  • Cargo ship towed away after drifting towards Chennai coast
    OSM Arena repositioned to deeper waters in Chennai's INS Adyar region.
  • No 'significant amount' of oil spilled as Rena splits in two
    Boxship breaks in two after facing rough weather conditions over the weekend.
  • Most environmentally friendly OSV delivered in US
    Harvey Supporter holds 'ENVIRO+, Green Passport (GP)' certification by ABS.
  • 2011 tanker market shows 'virtue' of slow steaming
    Effects of slow steaming on the spot market should not be 'understated,' says Poten & Partners.
  • South China fuel oil imports plummet 51% on-month
    Imports decline in line with low buying interest from bonded bunker players.
  • Brightoil seeks shareholders approval on $75 million acquisition
    Proposed acquisition recommended by an independent board committee and independent financial adviser.
  • Major Asian ports in compliance with new sulphur cap
    Singapore, Hong Kong, Busan and Tokyo Bay offering marine fuels with 3.50% sulphur limit.
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO falls ill
    Doctors expect Nils S. Andersen to fully recover following a surgery in Switzerland.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
At the end of the year Fret SCNF will cease to exist and the activity will be detected by the new companies Hexafret and Technis
St. -Ouen
The deal is aimed at averting the payment of 5.3 billion euros.
Tzitzikostas : At the beginning of my mandate I will present a strategy for European ports
Tzitzikostas : At the beginning of my mandate I will present a strategy for European ports
Brussels
"The competitiveness of the transport sector must be based on sustainability," the European Commission said.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings records record quarterly revenue
Miami
In the July-September period of this year, the group's ships have embarked on 812mila passengers (+ 9.7%)
The intermodal hubs of Melzo and Milan Smistamento will be retaken in the ZLS of the port and retroport of Genoa
Milan
Deliberation approved by the regional junta of Lombardy
It amounts to 39 billion euros per year the public investment needed to decarbonize European transport.
It amounts to 39 billion euros per year the public investment needed to decarbonize European transport.
Brussels
The estimate in a new study of Transport & Environment
The crisis in the Red Sea has caused a hole of six billion dollars in Egypt's coffers
The crisis in the Red Sea has caused a hole of six billion dollars in Egypt's coffers
Cairo / Alexandria
Scali at the Egyptian port of El Dekheila of the services of Vuxx Shipping between China and Russia
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 1.7% percent
Beijing
The only volumes to and from abroad have increased by 5.0%
In the July-September quarter, naval traffic in the Bosphorus Strait grew by 6.4%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 7.1%
DFDS will not acquire the international transport network of Ekol Logistics
Copenhagen / Istanbul
Exchange of allegations : The Danish group claims that certain contract conditions have not been met ; the Turkish company replies that it has received a discount request in the last 24 hours
In the first quarter of this year, traffic in European Union ports fell by -3.2% percent.
In the first quarter of this year, traffic in European Union ports fell by -3.2% percent.
Luxembourg
The only traffic in containers (+ 5.2%) is growing. Still doubts about the figures attributed to Italy
ECSA and T&E are calling for the Clean Industrial Deal to support the energy transition of shipping
Brussels
Among the demands, make ecological naval fuels available in ports
In the July-September quarter, ONE revenue grew by 65.2% percent.
In the July-September quarter, ONE revenue grew by 65.2% percent.
Singapore
The volumes of containers carried by the fleet increased by 6.6%
In the third quarter, the financial and operational results of COSCO were substantially increased.
In the third quarter, the financial and operational results of COSCO were substantially increased.
Shanghai
The volumes of containers carried by the fleet increased by 8.6%
Maersk records glowing quarterly results
Maersk records glowing quarterly results
Copenhagen
A strong performance in the containerized shipping industry has been decided. Also growing terminal and logistics
Confitarma lists actions to increase the contribution of shipping to the Italian System
Naples
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In the third quarter the traffic in goods in Turkish ports decreased by -1.8%
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy have increased by 2.9%
The Court of Appeal in Reggio Calabria gives reason to the AdSP of Gioia Tauro in the litigation that juxtaposes it to the Corap
A litigant remains pending in front of the Court of Cassation
Maersk signs an agreement with Chinese LONGi to supply its own dual-fuel vessels of methanol
Copenhagen
The Danish group already has agreements in place to meet more than 50% percent of its demand for methanol planned for 2027
Royal Caribbean again records financial results and record quarterly operating
Royal Caribbean again records financial results and record quarterly operating
Miami
In the July-September period, revenues increased by 17.4%
The association of European ports is alarmed for the planned reform of EU funding to transport infrastructure
Brussels
Transport policy and transport funding must be based on a European approach.
In the third quarter of this year, the transits of large vessels in the Panama Canal were down -38.3% percent.
In the third quarter of this year, the transits of large vessels in the Panama Canal were down -38.3% percent.
Balboa
-36.9% reduction in the volumes of goods transported through the Central American waterway
CMA CGM associates with Marsa Maroc for the management of a container terminal in the port of Nador
Marseille
Expected an investment of 280 million
Maersk confirms participation in service between Turkey and East Coast USA with scallops in Salerno, Livorno and Tanger Med
Copenhagen
Will be activated on 1st February 2025
Hapag-Lloyd will introduce shots at Italian ports in two services between the Mediterranean and East Coast USA
Hamburg / Haifa
Touches in Genoa, Livorno and Salerno in collaboration with ZIM
In the third quarter the terminals of COSCO Shipping Ports handled 29.1 million containers (+ 4.8%)
Hong Kong
Wan Hai Lines orders eight new container ships from 16,000 teu
Taipei
Committed to South Koreans HD Hyundai Samho and Samsung Heavy Industries
Fincantieri-EDGE agreement for the development of solutions for the underwater needs of military navies
Abu Dhabi / Trieste / Paris
The joint venture Maestral will deal with the design, development and construction of underwater systems
WSC, crucial mandate of new European commissioner for transport to ensure decarbonisation of shipping
Brussels
The shipowner association indicates some other priorities to be addressed
Federagents ready to illustrate to institutions the priorities of Italian ports
Rome
Pessina : available to our know-how to suggest the measures to be taken
Sébastien Romani is the new CEO of Forship Spa
Go Ligure
Subenters to Giuseppe Scognamiglio
Restyling of the landing area of the Cruserists in the port of Catania
Catania
In 2023 the traffic of cruises in the Sicilian stopover increased by 43.7% percent.
Resume work for the completion of the commercial docks of the Milazzo Port
Messina
The realization of 18,000 square metres of new aprons is planned.
In the third quarter, Kalmar's turnover fell by -16% percent.
Helsinki
New orders increased by 6%
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the West Liguria AdSP
Genoa
Ok also at the annual review of the Triennale Operating Plan 2023-2025
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the Central Adriatic System Authority of the Central Adriatic
Ancona
The first crane arrived to make Giammoro's pontile operating near Milazzo.
Messina
Will be installed by end of year
Green light to the forecast budget and the three-year plan of the work of the Eastern Liguria's AdSP
The Spezia
In the first nine months of 2024 the traffic of containers at Spezia grew by 8.1% percent. On 14 and November 15 the event "A Bridge To Africa"
Approved the forecast budget 2025 and the POT 2025-2027 of the AdSP of the Southern Tirreno and Ionian
Joy Tauro
Port of Livorno, seized a 40-pound load of cocaine
Livorno
Tracts under arrest three people
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Northern Tirreno
Livorno
Ok unanimous also at the Triennale Operating Plan 2024-2026
Rail Cargo Group activates a rail service between Belgrade and the port of Rijeka
Vienna
Two weekly rotations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
HHLA reaps upward forecasts for the full financial year 2024
Hamburg
Also expected to be a slight increase in the volumes of container traffic handled by port terminals
In the third quarter, the revenues of COSCO Shipping Ports grew 11.2%
Hong Kong
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 5.8%
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Sardinia Sea
Cagliari
Also free from the three-year programme of works
Savino Del Bene has acquired the Seabridge Transport in Hamburg
Hamburg / Florence
The company was already acting as the administrative headquarters for the German operations of the Italian group.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by 14.0% percent.
Tirana
In the first nine months of this year, the increase was 14.3%
In 2026, for the first time, MSC Cruciere ships will reach Alaska
Geneva
"MSC Poetry" will carry out weekly itineraries from Seattle
COSCO Shipping Lines orders six new container ships from 13,600 teu to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Shanghai
They will be taken in delivery by 2027
Wärtsilä records a robust uptickdown in quarterly turnover
Helsinki
In the July-September period, the value of new orders rose by 1% percent.
Unified concession for formal act for the Intergroup terminal in Gaeta port
Cyvitavecchia
Has a duration of 12 years
Arrive in the port of Gioia Tauro the last two of the 13 new quay cranes of the MCT
Joy Tauro
They can work on capacity container carriers up to 25mila teu
Assologistic has published a practical guide to customs reform
Milan
Illustrated and analyzed the novelties and critiques of the new legislative plant
In the third quarter, shipping containers in Spanish ports increased by 9.9% percent.
Transhipment traffic grew by 13.2% percent, the import-export trade of 6.4% percent.
USB Mare and Porti criticizes the agreement for the renewal of the contract of port workers
Rome
Signed the voluntary agreement "Ancona blue agreement"
Ancona
The aim is to reduce the impact of emissions from cruise ships, ro-ro and ferries that climb the dorsal port.
Italian Coast Guard and the Italian Academy of Mercantile Academy in support of the Maritime Administration of Ukraine
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
On Friday, the public assembly of Federagents will be held in Rome.
Rome
The Federation celebrates the 75 years since its founding
Spediporto has organized a two-day trip on the Green Logistic Valley and Italy-China trade
Genoa
It is scheduled on 22 and October 23
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Argentina enfrenta tarifas portuarias hasta 500% más altas que otros países de la región
(Pescare)
Russia and India join forces in the Arctic, leaving China aside
(News.Az)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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Fincantieri opens in San Francisco a center for the development of dual-use technologies applicable both in civilian and military sectors
Trieste / San Francisco
It is housed at the Mind the Bridge Innovation Center
Japan's MHI-MME initiates a license agreement with Chinese Jiangsu Masada
Nagasaki
The aim is the development of the production and sale in China of turbochargers for two-stroke marine engines
By November the ownership of the Victory Shipyard will go to CNV
Venice
Mantovan (Veneto Region) : A new trade union agreement will be built that will cover the 48 workers in organic
In the third quarter, the commercial activity and financial performance of Konecranes grew
Helsinki
The value of new orders for the supply of port means increased by 44.1%
In 2025, a 3.9% increase in cruising traffic in Adriatic ports is expected
Ravenna
Responses Tourism believes that the traffic of ferries, catamarans and aliscafi will record further slight growth
COSCO Shipping Ports acquires stakes in the two port terminals of Hutchison Ports in Laem Chabang
Hong Kong
Investment of 110 million
GNV has taken delivery of the new ferry GNV Polaris
Genoa
First of four new ro-pax units built in China, it will enter service by January
John Xylas will be the new president of Intercargo.
John Xylas will be the new president of Intercargo.
London
He will subordinate to Dimitrios Fafalios, who has been named honorary president
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