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September 3, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk sees 'significant' rate hike November 1, major layups to follow
  • Shanghai index Asia-Europe rate falls 7.8pc to $1,324/TEU, GRIs slip
  • OOCL to levy Asia-New Zealand US$300/TEU rate increase from October 1
  • Abu Dhabi opens Khalifa box port to refocus economy away from oil base
  • Rickmers adds Nagoya, Japan, to its Round-the-World Pearl String service
  • ILA-management standoff sparks fear of retail supply chain disruption
  • South China's Hainan province posts 16pc more foreign trade value
  • Costamare buys old ship for near scrap prices, charters it to Evergreen
  • Goodman, CPPIB boost investment in China partnership to US$1 billion
  • Malaysia-Vietnam LCL service launched by DHL Global Forwarding
  • China's beverage spirit lobby calls for action against EU wine dumping
  • Lack of third runway at Heathrow 'harms' economy, says MP Aviation group
  • Air China outlines big plans for Inner Mongolia as it opens in Hohhot
  • World passenger volume rises, but India's keeps falling, down 9.93pc

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Capt. Sunil Thapar selected as SCI CMD
  • CELware Logistics offers a new age of warehousing
  • Dempo acquires Modest Shipyard
  • Emirates Shipping's 3rd Asia-ME loop
  • Govt to decide on Irano Hind Shipping Co.
  • MSC India holds seminar on sustainable ports & shipping in Vadodara
  • TSA's low-sulphur fuel surcharge from Oct. 1
  • World biggest box maker optimistic of recovery after profit slump in H1
  • Govt imposes 1 pc additional duty on fertiliser imports
  • Marine exports projected to grow over 28 pc
  • Panel concerned over re-export of cheap tea
  • Relax curbs on coconut oil exports: Nafed
  • Steel imports surge as capacity addition lags
  • Cabinet approves transfer of 111 hectares of Port Trust land
  • Forex reserves up $1.3 bn
  • Indian economy growing faster than China
  • Infrastructure project delays cost 52,446 cr.
  • INR ends marginally weak at 55.53
  • New CEA hopes to get economy back on track
  • ACHAA organises health check-up camp at ACC
  • Taxing times
  • Denholm Global Logistics moves 15,000 freight tonnes of project cargo from China to Brazil
  • Nagoya, Japan joins Rickmers Round-the-World Pearl String Service
  • Scheuerle SPMTs see action on high mountain ground in Swiss Alps

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Emirates deploys larger aircraft to Newcastle but postpones Erbil service increase
    The carrier Emirates is set to deploy larger aircraft on its flights between Dubai (UAE) and Newcastle (northern England) from tomorrow (1 September). The changeover from Airbus A3...
  • Korean Air to increase cargo capacity on Incheon-Vladivostok route
    Starting tomorrow (1 September), Korean Air will operate a B777-200ER instead of B737-900ER on its Seoul Incheon - Vladivostok (Russia) route. By using a wide-body aircraft, the ca...
  • Denholm Global Logistics transports project cargo from China to Brazil
    Denholm Global Logistics, the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) member for the UK, recently shipped the latest installment of an ongoing project for Siemens Metals Technologies ...
  • Volvo now producing I-Shift in North America
    The Volvo Group now produces its I-Shift automated transmission in North America. The company has invested USD 8 million in the powertrain facility in Hagerstown MD (USA). The inve...
  • Britton Transport expands through acquisition in North Dakota
    Britton Transport has acquired Scott's Express and Scott's Transportation Services, located in Grand Forks, ND (USA). Scott's is a nationwide trucking and truck brokerage company, ...
  • EBRD: EUR 46.4 million loan upgrade part of pan-European rail corridor VIII
    The FYR Macedonian rail network ' which is mainly divided into two corridors - needs an upgrade on a 30 km stretch of track from Kumanovo to Beljakovce. The European Bank for Recon...
  • Switzerland: support for intermodal service providers after Gotthard closure
    The Gotthard railway in Switzerland had to be closed for four weeks in early summer due to a major rock fall. This led to loss of earnings and/or more costs for companies that oper...
  • ACI 2011 World Airport Traffic Report confirms weakened cargo traffic
    The director general of ACI World, Angela Gittens recently announced the publication of ACI's 2011 World Annual Traffic Report, based on data from over 1,500 airports in over 150 c...
  • Damco: new global head for industrial vertical activities
    Damco, part of the Danish A.P. Moller- Maersk group, appointed Steve Hoffman as global head for the industrial vertical, effective 1 August. Hoffman, who is responsible for develop...
  • Schneckenreither extends company headquarters in Austria
    The Austrian forwarding company Schneckenreither has extended its headquarters in Ansfelden, near Linz, by the addition of a state-of-the-art logistics centre. Around EUR 2.25 mill...
  • Toll Group: revenue up, profits down in 2011/12 financial year
    The Australian logistics service provider Toll Group has released its annual results for the 2011/12 financial year. Revenue for the year ending 30 June 2012 came to AUD 8.7 billi...
  • DSV Road Ltd joins Green Freight Europe
    DSV Road Limited has joined Green Freight Europe to further help reduce CO2 emissions from road transport. Green Freight Europe is a new, voluntary initiative promoting cooperation...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Keels laid for AGOR research vessels
  • McDermott orders pipelay vessel at Spanish shipyard
  • Cape Town shipyard busy with Scarabeo 3 upgrades
  • AIDA newbuilds to use laser emissions monitoring

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Amway opens new plant at Port of Quincy location
  • Rail freight traffic count up/down during week
  • Customs and Border Protection returning to normal Gulf operations
  • Inchcape warns of rate hikes at ports throughout Argentina
  • Panama Canal Board of Directors tap Benítez as deputy administrator

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Denial, what denial?
    Shipping industry on the couch
  • No hand-outs for German shipping
    Owners, investors and banks are responsible for ordering gamble that failed
  • Silly season drags on
    Plans for an airport in the Thames and a barrage outside Bristol simply will not fly
  • Two cheers for Russian WTO entry
    Shipping will benefit even if China-style boom proves elusive
  • Short-term European box prospects soften
    The eurozone crisis will dampen continent's imports this year
  • Sami criticised for not considering PMSC history
    Questions raised over thoroughness of certification process
  • German shipping must consolidate to survive
    Blunt message from maritime co-ordinator as industry seeks to solve its plight
  • Vale sells off converted VLCC ore carriers to Polaris
    Vessels to be chartered back to the Brazilian iron ore miner
  • Fiscal year losses narrow for Evergreen but deepen for Yang Ming
    Both companies build their cash positions
  • Nordic Shipholding warns that it could go bust
    Company needs equity injection or further moratorium by March
  • Good to know, hard to find out
    Europe's recession exposes some home truths about boxes
  • Deepsea car trades offer bright spot for shipping
    Norwegian Car Carriers expects PCTC charter rates to improve moderately this year and next
  • U-Ming widens first-half operating loss to $4m
    Capesize glut hurts Taiwanese dry bulk player
  • Twin storms in China only cause mild rise for capesizes
    Spot market boosted by typhoon but the panicked Australian fixture flurry has peaked
  • IRISL ships return to Iran flag
    Five vessels removed from Sierra Leone register
  • Rotterdam's success has left local communities out in the cold
    Chamber of commerce urges councils to invest in port-related activities
  • Capital gains flatter Exmar interims
    Net financial result remains a loss
  • HSH Nordbank posts $88m half-year profit
    Deteriorating shipping climate will increase risk provision, says ship finance giant
  • Boxship orders forecast to equal 20% of fleet by year-end
    Macro Report foresees total of 316,000 teu in new orders this year and 1.1m teu in 2013
  • CSSC Holdings first-half profits fall 63%
    China state-owned yard's fortunes reflect shipping industry woes
  • Höegh goes back to black in second quarter
    Firm secures finance for FSRU vessel
  • Good shipowners frozen out of credit markets
    EXCLUSIVE: Lack of liquidity affecting daily operations, warns ship finance expert
  • Universal Shipbuilding and IHI unit to merge in October
    Combined assets create Japan Marine United with ¥25bn in capital
  • DSME profits fall 46% in second quarter
    One-off charge linked to Romania venture weighs down results

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • New Orleans reopens
    A BACKLOG of vessels today began moving in and out of the New Orleans port, which began digging out after Hurricane Isaac
  • Höegh LNG plans spin-off
    NORWAY'S Höegh LNG said today it plans to spin off its floating LNG assets and liabilities to a fully owned Bermuda subsidiary
  • PTTEP unit fined for biggest spill in Australia
    PTTEP of Thailand's Australian subsidiary was fined today after pleading guilty to four charges relating to Australia's largest oil spill, IHS World Markets Energy reported
  • 21st Century Shipbuilding liquidating in Korea
    SOUTH Korea's 21st Century Shipbuilding is being liquidated after it failed to win new orders and boost cashflow
  • Bankruptcy, equity loss threaten Nordic Shipholding
    NORDIC Shipholding today warned that bankruptcy is feared if it cannot solve financial problems caused by a continued weak product tanker market
  • Miami surveyor sentenced
    CLASS surveyor Alejandro Gonzalez has been sentenced to 21 months in prison and a year of supervised release for falsely certifying vessels
  • Zambia picks Trafigura in $500M tanker deal
    ZAMBIA today reportedly awarded a $500M contract to Trafigura for tanker transport of fuel to Africa's top copper producer for one year
  • Prospects hailed for Singapore's shipyards
    PROSPECTS for Singapore yards Keppel Corp and Sembcorp Marine remain bullish even though PETROBRAS contracts will take a breather, a sector analyst said today
  • DOF plans $120M bond issue
    NORWAY'S DOF offshore service vessel operator said it plans to raise 700M kroner ($120M) by issuing unsecured seven-year bonds
  • CSSC Holdings profits fall 63% for 1H
    CHINA State Shipbuilding's subsidiary CSSC Holdings reported a 63% year on year drop in profits attributable to shareholders for 1H
  • Goldenport takes hit but sees growth prospects
    GREECE'S Goldenport Holdings has suspended dividends after an impairment charge took it deep into the red in 1H12
  • Shin Yang profits fall 41%
    MALAYSIAN shipowner and builder Shin Yang Shipping said today net profits dived 41% year on year for the year ended 30 June
  • Cashflow woes hit Bumi
    FINANCIAL concerns have hit Indonesia's biggest steam coal producer, Bumi Resources
  • Supramax rates stabilising
    SUPRAMAX rates are stabilising on coal movements, brokers said today
  • BPI fall reaches week 6
    THE BALTIC Panamax Index has dropped for six straight weeks, losing 30 points to average 758 yesterday

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • WTSA Sets Low-Sulfur Fuel Surcharge Component
    Shipping lines that carry U.S. exports to Asia will add a new component to their bunker fuel surcharges to reflect...
  • ILA Talks Stalled With a Month to Go
    The International Longshoremen's Association formally asked United States Maritime Alliance for a final contract offer, but USMX Chairman/CEO James Capo...
  • HSH Nordbank Profit Sinks on Shipping Slump
    HSH Nordbank's first half net income plunged to 70 million euros ($88 million) from 338 million euros ($426 million) a...
  • Virginia Prepares for Possible ILA Strike
    The Virginia Port Authority said it and the VPA's operating company, Virginia International Terminals, have begun preparing the Hampton Roads...
  • Unifeeder Acquires Feederlink
    Denmark's Unifeeder has acquired Rotterdam-based Feederlink Shipping from Irish Continental Group in a $36 million deal that accelerates the consolidation...
  • Goldenport Posts Loss As Ship Values Decline
    Goldenport plunged deep into the red in the first half as it wrote down the book value of its containerships...
  • Landstar Downgrades Quarterly Forecast
    Landstar System on Thursday lowered its double-digit growth expectations for the third quarter to a mid-single-digit range, a potential sign...
  • ABF to Fight $750 Million Teamsters Lawsuit Dismissal
    ABF Freight System will again appeal a $750 million lawsuit against the Teamsters union and various YRC Worldwide subsidiaries, after...
  • US Gulf Ports Reopen After Isaac
    Ports along the central Gulf of Mexico have reopened after sustaining what officials said was minimal damage from Hurricane Isaac's...
  • Commentary: Industry, Not Government, Drives Truck Safety
    Anne Ferro, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in early August shared with the audience at the PeopleNet...
  • Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Aug. 27-31
    OOCL will bump up rates on its Asia-Europe services next month. As part of the Hong Kong-based line's revenue restoration program,...
  • MSC Flaminia 'Safe' for English Channel Passage
    The fire-damaged container ship MSC Flaminia has been declared safe for passage through the English Channel but is awaiting approvals...
  • Mideast Ports Still Dealing With Ramadan Congestion
    Ports in the Middle East are still suffering congestion after the surge in imports during Ramadan and the Eid al...
  • Panama Canal's Aleman Passes the Torch
    It can be said of few people that they have changed the shape of global commerce and shipping. Without doubt,...
  • Rebuilding Brazil, One Brick at a Time
    Brazil may be the high-profile "B" in the "BRIC" bloc of emerging nations, but South America's largest country still ranks...
  • Commentary: Strike Force
    With a single sentence - "It looks like we're going to have a strike" - International Longshoremen's Association President Harold...
  • Commentary: Beyond Sept. 30
    In one respect, the breakdown of International Longshoremen's Association contract negotiations was a surprise. In another, it wasn't. Yes,...
  • Shanghai Container Index Declines
    Spot rates from Shanghai to North Europe, North America and the Mediterranean dropped this week, indicating a weakening market, according...
  • DHL Expands India LCL Service Network
    DHL Global Forwarding has launched two new less-than-containerload services linking India's largest container port, Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru), with Sweden...
  • Jerry Bridges to Leave Port of Virginia
    The tenure of Jerry A. Bridges as executive director of the Virginia Port Authority will end Oct. 31, the VPA...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • CI 'links-in' with 3,500
    Containerisation International's LinkedIn site has grown to a membership of 3,500 and is fast becoming the 'site of choice' for networking and debate within the ...
  • Turkon Line UK reaches first decade with 'vintage' celebrations
    Felixstowe, UK-based Turkon Line recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in some style with a long night on the tiles at a local hostelry, giving ample time to ...
  • Tauranga benefits from Auckland's misfortunes
    New Zealand's North Island port of Tauranga has gained at rival Auckland's expense handling a record number of containers in fiscal year 2011-12, which ended June ...
  • Much needed carrier profitability in 2012 still in doubt
    Coscon's and CSCL's H1 12 results announced yesterday confirmed that ocean carriers still have a long way to go to end the year in profit. As shown in the table, ...
  • CMHI acquires 50% stake in West Africa terminal
    China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) has continued with its strategy of investing in emerging markets by obtaining a 50% stake in a new container terminal ...
  • China warns against EU austerity overkill
    With its exports to Europe in sharp decline Chinese premier, Wen Jiabao has expressed 'deep alarm' at the escalating eurozone crisis and warned against an 'austerity ...
  • Singamas' profits sharply lower
    Singamas Container Holdings, which is the second of the main container manufacturers to announce its results, has also reported a sharp downturn in the demand for ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Lower Miss reopens after Isaac
  • Transpetro gives EAS time
    Brazilian shipyard Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS) has won a stay of execution in its battle to hold on to a big newbuilding order.
  • Dof hunts Oslo cash
    Helge Mogster's Dof is looking to tap the Norwegian bond market for funds.
  • Marenave makes more
    Germany's Marenave says it has bucked the trend among rival owners of chartered-out tonnage by pushing up first half earnings.
  • Better quarter for Attica
    Greek ferry owner Attica Holdings managed to trim its second quarter deficit despite seeing falling revenue.
  • Vale offloads 10 VLOCs
    Vale has sold 10 of its very large ore carriers to South Korea's Polaris Shipping in a $600m deal.
  • Solvang stronger
    Norwegian gas carrier owner Solvang has trebled its first half earnings as revenue jumped.
  • Minoan cuts loss
    Minoan Lines of Greece has cut its first half deficit after withdrawing from a loss-making route to Venice.
  • Drink blamed
    A watch officer has been fined for falling asleep drunk on a cargoship that then grounded off Germany.
  • Princess "innocent"
    Princess Cruises has unveiled new evidence that shows it did not fail to rescue three adrift fishermen, two of whom died of thirst, as alleged.
  • An unwanted guest
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has criticised an NYK car carrier's security after a trespasser was found in the captain's cabin.
  • HSH facing more losses
    German shipping lender HSH Nordbank is preparing for more loan loss provisions as the sector's crisis continues.
  • NOCC stays red
    Norwegian Car Carriers managed to trim its losses in the second quarter thanks to the addition of two new vessels.
  • Clock ticks at Nordic
    Denmark's Nordic Shipholding, the products tanker operation spun off from Nordic Tankers, has warned it could go bankrupt if new funds are not in place by the end of next March.
  • Dynacom feels price rise
    Greek owner sheds mid-90s built VL in a deal offering a rare bit of good news for asset values.
  • Yang Ming loss grows
    Soaring costs have pushed Taiwan's Yang Ming to a bigger first-half loss.
  • Fleet value hurts LSC
    Tanker owner Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has suffered more losses from fleet-value impairments, but its first-half operating result was stronger.
  • Write downs hurt Dragnis
    Goldenport Holdings has slumped to an interim loss of $51.3m as it was forced to write-down the value of its fleet.
  • Hear no evil
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Centurion cargo raided
    The pirate gang that hijacked the Restis-controlled tanker Energy Centurion off West Africa managed to steal 3,000-tonnes of gasoil before releasing it on Thursday.
  • Evergreen turns red
    Taiwanese container line Evergreen has posted a big reversal in fortunes for the first half as investment losses took their tool.
  • Hoegh LNG sneaks profit
    Oslo-listed Hoegh LNG has moved into profit in the second quarter of 2012 helped to a large degree by higher revenues.
  • Atlantic back in the black
    Atlantic Offshore has returned to the black in the second quarter of 2012 after managing to halve its costs.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • NYK plans huge surcharge if ILA strikes
    The Japanese container line is planning a $1,000 surcharge for North American bound shipments from Asia, India and Australia to compensate for disruptions if ILA dockworkers strike at the end of September.
  • Rail strike in Antwerp
  • Port of New Orleans terminals reopening
    Gulf port reopens for business today after minimal damage from Hurricane Isaac earlier this week, with New Orleans port director lauding Army Corps of Engineers, pilots, and Coast Guard for their efforts
  • Southern California longshore clerks continue negotiations
    Clerks at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continue to discuss a new contract with employers, partially alleviating concerns earlier this week that they could picket and induce a wider ILWU work stoppage
  • DB Schenker integrates more client systems
  • IAG Cargo pairs with CSafe for temperature-controlled containers
  • CargoWise expands further into China
  • ALK expands PC*MILER to load and rate boards
  • Jerry Bridges to leave Virginia Port Authority
  • U.S. trade chief Kirk to visit Vietnam
  • U.S. ag exports to reach $143.5 billion in 2013

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Week ends with mixed prices
    Trading was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local player.
  • Adoption of LNG as a marine fuel to depend on pricing
    'The obstacles to the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel are practical factors, but they are not technical. They are commercial.'
  • Minister wants government funding for 'clean technologies'
    'What we need now is rapid action,' says Finland's transport minister.
  • Bunket prices soften in Fujairah
    Suez prices see little movement.
  • Bunker prices firm across Europe
    Weak demand in Hamburg and Gibraltar.
  • Lender struggles with 'worsening shipping crisis'
    Nordbank taking 'heavy strain' as shipping markets deteriorate.
  • Researchers raise prospect of Australian ECA
    Data shows 'surprising' levels of ship generated pollution in Australian region.
  • Banks back moves for fuel-efficient fleet
    Efficiency 'a key factor is securing finance for new-builds'.
  • China Cosco deepens H1 losses
    Dry bulk rates remain low while bunker costs stayed high during the period.
  • Week ends with Asian markets firming
    Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Friday.
  • Greek shipping firm slips into the red
    Voyage expenses surge on increased fuel prices, says Goldenport.
  • Odfjell files demerger plan for Singapore terminal
    Plans to transfer its 50% stake in OOTS to a newly-established company.
  • Miami-based surveyor jailed for lying to Coast Guard
    Inspectors found exhaust and bunker fuel 'pouring' into engine room of vessel falsely certified as safe.
  • Oslo-listed firm offloads 1988-built vessel
    NOCC plans to use sales proceeds to acquire modern and fuel efficient large car carriers.
  • Arrested cruise vessel leaves Dublin
    MV Princess Danae released after owner and supplier reach agreement over bunker bill.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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