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April 3, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Stricken cruise ship arrives in M'sian port safely
    A luxury cruise ship with 1,000 people on board that was stranded for 24 hours after a fire arrived at a Malaysian port late on Sunday, a maritime official said.
  • Carnival cruise ship released from Texas port
    A Carnival Corp cruise liner was released to sail from a Texas port by a US judge who ordered it seized on March 30 in a lawsuit over a death in the Costa Concordia shipwreck off Italy.
  • Indebted Torm fails to raise capital: report
    The future of indebted Danish shipping company Torm looks set to be determined by its banks after talks over a capital injection collapsed on Friday, the Financial Times said.
  • Iraq working to defuse Hormuz
  • Low water levels hamper Rhine river shipping
  • Malta delists Iranian tanker carrying Syrian crude

Sched Netweb site
  • Losses hit big Taiwan box lines, but Wan Hai makes money closer to home
  • Somali pirates agree to release 1,066-TEU ships' crew for US$2.8 million
  • Optimism returns to Long Beach, busy peak seasson expected in 2012
  • India court orders shipowner to pay kin US$196,552 after ship collision
  • Colombo's state-run terminal hits record highs in 2011 at 2,299,446 TEU
  • BIMCO draughts standard contract for employing armed guards on ships
  • Maimex-Beretti tie-up accents door-to-door solutions for fashion shippers
  • Air China Cargo expands routes while rival carriers downplay freight
  • Volga-Dnepr pitches in to rebuild Honda assembly plant after Thai floods
  • Kuehne + Nagel launches innovative air freight service for pharma products

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM, MSC & CSAV in joint north Europe-East Coast South America service
  • Hapag-Lloyd to levy north Europe-Far East bunker surcharge from April 16
  • Maersk adds Hamburg to its AE-6 Far East service
  • MOL expands South Africa coverage
  • MSC takes delivery of large capacity vessel for Asia-Europe service
  • NSCSA inks contract with Qatar Aluminium Co.
  • NYK's Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan first in world to be certified
  • Port of Hamburg berths first vessel of BBC Chartering's new Europe-Asia service
  • Refineries ask Iran to bear insurance risk amid sanctions
  • Shreyas Shipping CFO recognised for cost management
  • Tanker earnings weaken
  • WCA Family Week Conference sets attendance record
  • Pak notifies negative list for trade with India
  • Amsterdam Metropolitan Area delegation visits JN Port
  • Ban on pulses exports to stay; two varieties exempted
  • Govt directive on EIC could hamper seafood exports
  • State budget allocates around '750 cr. for Mumbai water transport project
  • Steel imports to cost more
  • China eases checks & balances on foreign capital

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 2, 2012
  • FedEx opens new offices in USA
    US-based FedEx Corporation reported that its freight forwarding unit FedEx Trade Networks has opened three new US offices as part of an ongoing expansion programme. The new premise...
  • Opening of first duty-free reefer depot
    Decoexsa Maroc, a leading Moroccan groupage haulier, has announced the opening of a temperature-controlled facility within its duty-free depot in Casablanca in May. The capacity wi...
  • APM Terminals in implementation phase for Moin Container Terminal
    APM Terminals' Moin Container Terminal (TCM) concession agreement with the Costa Rican government has received final endorsement from the country's comptroller general office. With...
  • Korean boosts cargo customer base for Swissport in Amsterdam
    Swissport International, one of the world's leading providers of ground services for the aviation sector, has won a significant new customer at Amsterdam Schiphol airport in the sh...
  • Japan and Sri Lanka ink open-skies agreement
    Japan and Sri Lanka have concluded a revised bilateral air service agreement, which includes an open-skies deal, starting in 2013. With respect to cargo transport, the main highlig...
  • Dubai reports volume upturn in February
    Dubai international airport's freight volumes witnessed an upturn after months of flat growth, according to the monthly traffic report for February issued by Dubai Airports. After ...
  • DST gains furniture maker blueroom as new customer
    DST m'bel mobil, based in Rekingen (Switzerland), has gained a new customer in the shape of blueroom Kindermöbel. DST will manage the central warehouse, pick inbound orders and org...
  • InterRail intensifies cooperation with China Railway International Multimodal Transport
    InterRail Trans Siberian Express Ltd, a subsidiary of Switzerland-based InterRail Holding AG, has signed an agreement with China Railway International Multimodal Transport (CRIMT) ...
  • P&O Ferrymasters set to expand its key Benelux-Finland business
    P&O Ferrymasters is set to expand its key Benelux-Finland business after signing an exclusive agency agreement with Finland-based Greencarrier Freight Services, a member of th...
  • First Scania euro 6 trucks now being registered
    The EU Commission's euro 6 emission regulation was recently adopted, making it possible to register heavy vehicles according to the new standard. The Swedish vehicle manufacturer S...
  • ID Logistics newly listed on the stock exchange
    The French logistics company ID Logistics, which has grown strongly and consistently in Europe since it was founded in 2002, recently completed its initial public offering. The ser...
  • U-Freight partner Tracosa Aduanas gains AEO status in Spain
    Tracosa Aduanas, the Spanish independent freight forwarder and agent of the U-Freight Group (UFL), has become an authorised economic operator (AEO) in the customs simplifications c...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 2, 2012
  • Seadrill subsidiary places $568 million semi order at Jurong
  • Trailer Bridge sails out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy
  • Bath Iron Works faces $171,300 in proposed OSHA fines
  • Kvichak to build two fish transport vessels
  • Detyens Shipyards awarded $8.1 million MSC drydocking contract
  • Bergen Group Fosen awarded further OCV contract by Volstad Maritime
  • OW Bunker to launch U.S. operations
  • American Club alert warns of California ban on vessel sewage discharge
  • Wärtsilä Hamworthy wins third Höegh LNG regas technology contract
  • Keppel AmFELS wins $205 million repeat order from Mexico

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 2, 2012
  • Two persons believed dead from Bellingham boathouse fire
  • Hamburg Sud christens new 7,100 teu box ship
  • Container group calling for Connie Award nominations
  • NYK ship management plan meets new IMO standards
  • Evergreen Shipping Agency taps Amalfitano as president

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 2, 2012
  • Shipping's matchmaker
    Capital Link's Nicolas Bornozis brings together investors and owners
  • Substance before style
    Logistics needs a little more customer focus, a little less preoccupation with its image
  • VLGCs fixed with discharge options
    Oversupply in Middle East Gulf due to falling Iranian LPG exports
  • Crowley keeps shipyards guessing on boxship orders
    US company eyes newbuildings for domestic and foreign trades
  • K Line capesize sells for further trading at scrap value
    Bulker, 16, sells for $500,000 above demolition price
  • Valencia in ambitious mood
    Spanish hub aims to become 'Europe south gate' for Asian goods by exploiting rail link
  • Shipping to compete for diesel fuel
    Calls to match land transport requirements could ease supply fears
  • Flux Drive wins award
    Innovative fuel-saving system hailed as valuable contribution to green ship technology
  • Fuel efficiency counts for charterers
    Naive to think cargo owners have no interest in fuel bills, says Cargill's
  • Surging bunker prices boost interest in alternative fuels
    Industry joins forces to back research into new energy sources
  • Sewage discharge banned in California waters
    American P&I Club alerts members to new rule
  • Drydocks World presses on with debt restructuring
    Decree 57 allows Dubai yard to proceed without unanimous creditor support
  • Somalia divided over EU move to fight piracy on land
    Critics say move will drive gangs to support Al-Shabaab
  • DFDS military newbuildings delayed at P+S Werft
    Delivery of ro-ro vessels was expected in early 2012, but will now be in the latter half of the year
  • Fall in Indian steel prices hits Alang demand
    Rates paid by breakers slip week on week as currency fluctuations and ample tonnage add to weakened sentiment
  • Minoan posts $52m loss
    But giant Adriatic cruise ferries boost revenues
  • Navios buys NewLead handysize
    Frangou counts cash flow gain as compatriot continues to downsize
  • Tanker Pacific snaps up fresh bargain
    Reports say LR Torm Ugland sold for $23m
  • Sanko sell-off saga continues
    Distressed shipowner to sell 27 ships in restructuring deal
  • PMSC vetting reveals lack of awareness
    Security firms failing to grasp importance of showing due diligence
  • NOL scraps bond plan
    Weak market a setback for Singapore box carrier
  • Jones Act here to stay
    US cabotage remains off-limits to outsiders
  • PSA Group reports 4% drop in profit
    Fall belies growth in revenues and box volumes
  • Yang Ming dips into the red
    Bunker and operating expenses scupper Taiwan boxline's profits
  • CSA urges China shipowners to seek government aid
    Owner lobby calls for collective rate setting
  • Ex-Vinashin boss jailed for 20 years
    Guilty verdict for eight other former managers ends Vietnam court case
  • DHT launches $80m rights issue
    Private equity player Anchorage Capital invests $7.5m and pledges to buy shares that go unpurchased from the remaining $72.5m
  • Bankrupt shipbuilder Sietas set for sale
    Several parties interested in the group plus strong interest in repair yard and crane maker, says administrator
  • Italian court reduces DSV fine
    Penalty linked to takeover of ABX Logistics
  • MOL predicts smaller loss
    But Japanese shipowner still sees worst performance since its founding

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 2, 2012
  • Navios buys bulker
    NAVIOS Holdings said today it has acquired the 2011-built Handysize bulker Navios Serenity for $26M
  • Smuggled chemicals seized
    POLICE in Guatemala have seized $6M worth of precursor chemicals for making drugs smuggled by ship from China, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Another key box rate rise sought
    CONTAINER rates for Far East/Europe routes could be headed up again in May
  • Oz strife sparks force majeure
    THE BHP Billiton-Mitsubishi Alliance told Fairplay today it has declared force majeure
  • Iran aids Syria with tanker
    TEHRAN is reportedly helping Damascus defy Western sanctions by providing a tanker to transport Syrian crude to China
  • Carnival ship released
    A CARNIVAL cruise ship has been released to sail to the Yucatan after being seized last week in Galveston
  • Drydocks World move pressures its creditors
    DRYDOCKS World said today it has filed for insolvency protection to encourage holdout creditors to sign on to its $2.2Bn restructuring proposal
  • China's iron trading net adds Rio Tinto
    RIO TINTO has joined fellow Australian miner Fortescue in the new China Beijing International Mining Exchange, China's first iron ore trading platform

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 2, 2012
  • Diesel Prices Fall for First Time in 10 Weeks
    Diesel prices across the U.S. fell for the first time in 10 weeks in the week ending April 2, dropping...
  • Freight Growth Sluggish, OECD Says
    Global freight volume remains below pre-recession levels in the U.S. and Europe, but is showing strength in developing economies, according...
  • Livingston Acquires JPMorgan Chase's Trade Business
    Customs broker Livingston International has completed its acquisition of the customs and trade compliance services of JPMorgan Chase's Global Trade...
  • ICTSI to Buy Stake in Karachi Terminal
    Philippine terminal operator International Container Terminal Services is buying a minority stake in a terminal in Pakistan's largest port, Karachi....
  • Trucking Demand Steady, Says FTR Associates
    Warmer than typical winter weather helped hold demand for trucking steady in February, typically a slack month for motor carriers,...
  • West Coast Container Volume Drops 4 Percent
    Container volumes at West Coast ports declined 4 percent in February compared to the same month last year, due to...
  • Amalfitano Named President of Evergreen's North American Agency
    Roy Amalfitano has been named president of Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp., North America agents for global ocean carrier Evergreen...
  • Echo Global Logistics Expands in Arizona
    Echo Global Logistics is expanding its offices in Arizona to accommodate the addition of employees through the acquisition of Advantage...
  • Trimac Acquires Stake in Fortress Trucking
    Canadian bulk trucking giant Trimac acquired a 60 percent stake in Fortress Trucking for about $4.4 million, the $334 million...
  • Evergreen Swings to 2011 Loss
    Evergreen Marine swung to a $105 million net loss last year as weak rates plunged the company into red ink...
  • US Factory Activity Expands
    U.S. manufacturing expanded in March for the 32nd consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management. The ISM's...
  • Maersk to Boost Rates From Asia to US
    Maersk has continued its global round of freight rate hikes by boosting levies on its services into the U.S. ...
  • MOL Faces Unprecedented Challenges, Company President Says
    Japanese shipping giant MOL believes the current cross-sector shipping recession is without historical precedent. Speaking Monday to mark the...
  • Honda to Export US-Made SUVs Through Jacksonville
    The Port of Jacksonville will handle exports of the new 2012 Honda CR-V that is being manufactured at the Honda...
  • Dubai, Louisville Advance in Air Cargo Rankings
    Dubai and Louisville were the major movers last year among the world's top 20 busiest international cargo airports, according to...
  • Italy Reduces DSV Antitrust Fine
    DSV said Italian trust busters reduced a fine related to the Danish trucking and logistics company's acquisition of ABX Logistics...
  • China Shipping Posts $428 Million Loss
    China Shipping Container Lines said weak rates and high fuel costs contributed to a net loss of 2.74 billion yuan...
  • TNT Express: Weak European Economy, Pricing Pressure Hit Results
    TNT Express, the Dutch parcel delivery company being taken over by UPS, said "mixed" economic conditions in Europe and slowing...
  • February Container Imports Down 5.8 Percent
    U.S. containerized imports declined 5.8 percent in February, the first year-over-year drop in four months, PIERS data show. Journal...
  • Hamburg Lawmakers Approve Increased Hapag-Lloyd Stake
    Hamburg lawmakers approved a $562 million investment in Hapag-Lloyd that makes the city state the biggest shareholder in the German...
  • Hamburg's HHLA Eyes 5 Percent Box Growth in 2012
    HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, said it expects to boost its container traffic by 5 percent in 2012 and take market...
  • ILWU to ILA: 'We have your back'
    When the president of the West Coast dockworkers' union pledged full support to the International Longshoremen's Association in this year's...
  • Damaged Freight: Settling a Dispute at the Origin
    Q: We made a shipment under free-on-board-origin, freight-prepaid terms to one of our customers, applying pricing from our customer's contract...
  • CEVA Looks to a New Century
    As multinational companies pursue global expansion strategies, their key 3PLs are expected to expand with them. 3PLs, in turn, must...
  • 3PLs Build Platform for Growth
    Economic uncertainty, natural disasters and fast-changing consumer markets are forcing third-party logistics providers to rethink their global expansion strategies. As...
  • FedEx Freight Makes Profit a Priority
    Delivering an annual profit this May is the top priority for FedEx Freight, which lost money in its fiscal third...
  • Waterfront Commission Report Adds Fuel to ILA Fire
    Stories of mob connections, excess staffing and $400,000-a-year dockworker pay at the New York-New Jersey port got a fresh airing...
  • US Footwear Importers Walking Away From China
    For the past decade, importers of footwear had a basic sourcing philosophy: China first, China only. Rising production costs and...
  • Building Confidence in Europe
    When Maersk Line shocked the maritime world in late March by suspending bookings in its North Europe-Asia service, it highlighted...
  • Transportation Policy: Shooting for the Moon
    Feb. 20 marked the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's launch into space and the three orbits he took around earth...
  • Captive Shippers May Not Get Hoped-For STB Relief
    Shippers challenging high rail rates will likely learn the only thing more enduring than railroads' pricing power is federal agencies'...
  • Time Running Out in Congress for Highway Bill
    Congress has a knack of making cynics into realists. Fears that the push for a transportation bill would dissolve into...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 2, 2012
  • NOL aborts securities plan
    Singapore-based NOL, which owns the liner shipping and logistics group, APL, has pulled a capital fund raising exercise less than a week since it was launched. ...
  • SA's fruit export industry under threat
    Justin Chadwick, chairman of Fruit South Africa (FSA), believes that the future of the country's fruit export industry is under threat. In an open conference letter, ...
  • Ports of Auckland forced into climb-down
    An amazing volte-face by the Ports of Auckland [PoA] management on Friday - just ahead of an Employment Court hearing - means that port workers will be allowed ...
  • Taiwan trio fall down in 2011 finances
    Taiwan's trio of main carriers - Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai - have followed other liner companies and have seen their finances slump for 2011.Evergreen's ...
  • MOL: forecast of 'largest loss in history'
    MOL president Koichi Muto took the opportunity on the 128th anniversary of the founding of the company to warn that the Japanese carrier is facing the 'largest ...
  • Significant drop in inactive box tonnage
    The inactive containership fleet has shrunk by 146,000 TEU over the past two weeks, representing a 20% decrease to 565,000 TEU, according to the latest inactive ...
  • MOL to join ASA service to target China/South Africa market
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to join up with fellow Japanese liner services company K Line, and its partner Pacific International Lines (PIL) in a move that is designed ...
  • PSA: we will continue to invest
    Despite a challenging year just gone and an uncertain outlook for 2012, Singapore-headquartered port operator, PSA International's group ceo, Tan Chong Meng, has ...
  • More action in Poland
    ICTSI's subsidiary Baltic Container Terminal in Gdynia (Poland) has obtained a grant of PLN53.8 (USD17.3) million from the EU to subsidise part of its PLN153 (USD49.2) ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 2, 2012
  • Market mixed on tanker tips
    Crystal ball cracks as Deutsche Bank warns investors against loading Easter basket with tanker stocks despite rate rally.
  • Galbraiths inks alliance
    UK shipbrokerage joins forces with Shiplinks in an attempt to cash in on burgeoning Indian chartering market.
  • DeOrchis abandons ship
    Montgomery McCracken denies talk that DeOrchis & Partners closed its doors after poaching New York firm's name partner.
  • Winland dodges deficit
    OTC-quoted bulker owner in the black and ready to pounce on distressed assets but liquidity is still a concern.
  • Bharati wins debt deal
    Domestic banks agree two-year repayment halt and will convert 10% of yard's loans to equity.
  • Malta delists Iran-linked tanker
    Suezmax accused of carrying Syrian oil is owned by company on US sanctions black-list.
  • Volstad Maritime back again
    Terje Arnesen-led shipbuilder gets its eighth newbuilding order from Norwegian shipowner and its second in as many months.
  • CSCL parent doles out funds
    Hong Kong-listed containership giant gets loan from its largest shareholder to ease liquidity woes.
  • Navios buys NewLead ship
    Angeliki Frangou-led owner mops up chartered handysize with the aid of a new syndicated loan.
  • Concordia set to be refloated
    Costly plan to remove tragic cruiseship makes salvage and repair a more likely option.
  • Keppel wins Mexican rig deal
    Singapore-listed powerhouse will build a fourth rig for Perforadora Central.
  • MOL trims record loss tip
    Japanese owner will still post worst result in its history despite president's slightly improved view.
  • Yang Ming back in the red
    Taiwanese container line endures tough loss-making year as revenue slips and costs jump.
  • Siem extends seismic vessel
    Terje Sorensen-led outfit to rake in $45m from charter of survey vessel to Fugro for six years.
  • ITCM takes Clarksons duo
    Alexandros Koutalianos-led broking shop swells S&P team with the capture of Costas Hardalis and Alex Doulakis.
  • NOL pulls bond issue
    Singapore liner company blames market uncertainties for decision to cancel fund raising exercise.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
APRIL 2, 2012
  • Zim loses $276 million in 2011
  • India ports hampered by strikes
  • TP Pulse: Asia-US rate increases in March stuck
  • MOL braces for record loss
  • Maersk/MSC raising Asia-Europe rates
  • Agility focusing on commercial business
  • Reps introduce waterways funding bill
  • Logica secures $33m Aussie rail deal
  • Livingston International secures new customs, trade services
  • Thailand industry seeks better rail

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 2, 2012
  • Prices firmer in Fujairah
    Prices in South African ports mainly lower on Monday.
  • Prices lack direction in European Ports
    Some congestion and tight barge schedules reported in Piraeus.
  • March global bunker price overview
    Intermediate fuel oil grades traded within tight ranges across most regions throughout March.
  • Officials reiterate need for shore power at New York cruise terminal
    With leadership changes at the Port Authority and a higher price tag 'it is critical this project not fall by the wayside,' says US Congresswoman.
  • O.W. Bunker prepares for US market expansion
    Aims to launch trading operation in Houston in May, with further plans to expand on the East and then West Coast.
  • Kongsberg Maritime buys out Jotron Consultas
    'Jotron Consultas' C-Loading software and Fleet Management Software in particular, are both a strategic match for Kongsberg Maritime,' says Executive VP.
  • IFO prices largely up at major Asian ports
    Avails of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Swiss-based bunker trader expands with ARA office
    Substantial growth for company as it opens new office in the Netherlands.
  • Gelso M fuel removal operations successfully completed
    Total of 387.14 cubic metres of gasoil and other fuels recovered from the vessel.
  • Taiwanese shipping firms swing to losses
    Evergreen and Yang Ming in the red for 2011 but Wan Hai manages to stay in the black.
  • Singapore introduces 'mandatory enhanced bunkering course'
    Part of efforts to enhance the professionalism and competency of its bunkering cargo officers.
  • Rebound in Asia's box rates 'merely' recovering bunker costs
    Higher rates recouping the ground lost as a result of rising bunker fuel prices, says OSK Research.
  • Cosco International's bunker arm reduces 2011 sales
    Sinfeng 'prudently operated' its business amid weak market conditions; initiates legal proceedings against a customer.
  • China fuel oil imports up 7% on-month in March
    Volume amounted to 2.9 million mt, up 180,000 mt from volumes delivered to China in February.

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Rome
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Brussels
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Rome
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Lisbon
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Copenhagen
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Milan
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Rome
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Bern
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Miami
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Genoa
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Riyadh
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Trieste
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Seoul
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Rome
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Copenhagen
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Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
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Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
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The Defense
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Rome
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Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
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Piraeus
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Milan
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Ismailia
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Long Beach
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Milan
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New York
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Los Angeles
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Genoa
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In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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 Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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