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July 4, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases Far East-India rates, and North Asia-Oz US$300/TEU
  • Chongqing's international cargo volume up 19.7pc in first five months
  • Hapag-Lloyd's big shareholder Kuehne proposes merger with Hamburg Sud
  • Wan Hai sees 2nd quarter profit on strong transpac, falling oil prices
  • Oakland enjoys May gain of 4.9pc to 203,446 TEU, first in 3 months
  • China's container throughput growth to lead the world again this year
  • World Shipping Council condemns US government rate index scheme
  • HKGCC sees next CEPA step fostering cross-border service cooperation
  • Tianjin forges closer cooperation ties with Yellow River coastal region
  • Malaysia's PTP to buy 8 quay cranes, 32 RTGs to meet needs of megaships
  • US, Canada, Mexico surface trade value up 8.2pc to US$79.9 billion
  • Cristal e-College receives Japanese approval for seafarer education scheme
  • New shipping public relations firm specialises in crisis communications
  • Philippine Airlines faces strike, 2,600 layoffs expected in outsourcing
  • Hunger striking Air India pilots demand exclusive Dreamliner training
  • Hong Kong named world's busiest air cargo airport in latest top 10 ranking

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 3, 2012
  • AADA to reduce bunker surcharge from July 28
  • MANSA membership crosses 100, now totals 104
  • Olympics barge service may become regular box service on Thames
  • Report warns of difficult times for European forwarders
  • T.S. Lines forays back into Far East-India trade with China India Express (CIX) service
  • GMB's ports & shipping conference deliberates on all the relevant issues
  • High Court stays TAMP order reducing tariff of JN Port's terminals
  • Hind Terminals CFS launches ambulance service
  • Service tax on rail freight postponed
  • Commerce Ministry suggests withdrawal of MEP for Basmati
  • Exports dip 4.16 pc in May
  • Govt may amend MSME definition
  • INR touches 54.86 on sustained capital inflows
  • Planning Commission pegs infra bill at 65 lakh cr. in 12th Plan

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 3, 2012
  • Le Havre welcomes large WWL ship
    The "Parsifal", one of the largest ro-ro ships in Wallenius Wilhemsen Logistics' fleet, recently called at the ro-ro terminal in the port of Le Havre (France). The ...
  • New joint venture for hauling rail freight in transit between China and Europe
    A new joint venture named YuXinOu (Chongqing) Logistics Co Ltd has been established to transport railfreight in transit between China and Europe. YuXinOu Logistics Co Ltd, which is...
  • The 2012 call for Marco Polo project proposals is open
    The EU has announced that the 2012 call for Marco Polo project proposals is now open. The available budget for the 2012 call is EUR 64.6 million. Special environmentally-friendly ...
  • UK Pall-Ex plans to expands to France
    Pall-Ex freight distribution network has announced plans to launch a network in France by the end of 2012. The company already has a French partner in place and will operate ...
  • ICAO and industry develop new tools to counter future volcanic ash events
    The International Volcanic Ash Task Force (IVATF), a special multidisciplinary group established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in response to the Eyjafjal...
  • Kenya Airways and Afreximbank sign fleet financing agreement
    Kenya Airways Ltd announced that its board of directors has approved the award of the mandate to arrange financing for the purchase of nine new Boeing B787-800s, one Boeing B777-30...
  • APM Terminals opening new regional headquarters in Singapore
    APM Terminals is to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific market by opening a new regional headquarters office in Singapore, thereby allowing the Shanghai office to concentrate o...
  • New chairman for port of Quebec
    Serge Lebel, the interim chairman of the Quebec port authority (APQ), has announced the board of directors' decision to appoint éric Dupont as the new port chairman and Claude Rous...
  • Monika Ribar elected to Swiss International Air Lines' board of directors
    Panalpina's CEO Monika Ribar was elected to the board of directors of Swiss International Air Lines at the company's annual general meeting on 28 June. She succeeds Walter Bosch. T...
  • 70% lower CO2 emissions now also for medium and long distance transport
    The German trailer manufacturer Kögel has developed a trailer model called CNG that raises the range of gas-powered trucks from the current 300 - 500 km to more than 1,000 km, and ...
  • AsstrA improving intermodal links between EU, CIS and Asia
    The Polish company Sped Kampania, an experienced rail transportation forwarder, joined AsstrA in Warsaw recently, a month after merging with the Swiss logistics provider AsstrA. Ac...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 3, 2012
  • Fairhaven Shipyard to pay $175,000 penalty for Clean Water Act...
  • Deltamarin wins contract for 28,000 dwt version of fuel...
  • Silver Ships to build oil spill service boats for Saudi...
  • NPS ferry is first dedicated Great Lakes vessel fitted with BWT...
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries books $1.2 billion order for ten...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 3, 2012
  • Grand Alliance vessel call celebrated at Tacoma's Washington United Terminals
  • TSA expanding Precheck program at Portland International Airport
  • Horizon Lines vessels earn CSA safety recognition
  • Port of Olympia director upgrades Environmental Programs Department
  • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority names Turner to second director term

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 3, 2012
  • Yangzijiang gets $150m loan from CDB
    Credit is backed by shares owned by chairman Ren Yuanlin
  • Rongsheng under pressure to complete buyout of Quanchai Group
    Institutional investors urge China's largest private yard to act as regulatory deadline looms
  • Berlian Laju Tanker gets a three-month reprieve from creditors
    Embattled tanker owner vows to fight on with restructuring process amid mounting pressure
  • Is a side letter legally enforceable?
    Court of Appeal gives guidance on a useful commercial tool
  • Brightoil reveals China oil-trading ambitions
    Outsized plans rest on a well-honed strategy that spreads its risk at home and abroad
  • Dry bulk FFA volumes fall to weakest reported levels
    Total lots traded has fallen since the financial crisis first hit
  • Panamax bulker half year spot rates average four-digit figure for first time since crisis hit
    Newbuilding deliveries, eurozone uncertainty and China's slowing economy combine with summer season to create dire earnings
  • Raising capital allows K Line to hold its ground, but at a risk
    Shipping group hopes for better times ahead as fuel prices fall
  • NYK pins its hopes on logistics
    Japan giant to expand warehousing and freight-forwarding businesses
  • Got it taped?
    Latest twist in Costa Concordia probe highlights why black boxes matter
  • Opportunistic suezmaxes nab Mediterranean aframax cargoes
    Baltic Sea spot rates to fall as Primorsk closes for maintenance
  • Costa Cruises denies black box glitch that could hinder Concordia probe
    Reports claim voyage data recorder was out of service when ship ran aground
  • Garden thoughts of a snail
    Arriving at a definition of market distorting behaviour takes time
  • Offshore market and retrofit lift German component makers
    New orders expected to pick up in 2012
  • Stena Weco forms joint venture for shipping plantation owner's palm oil
    Fleet to be set up of 10 to 15 ships in the 5,000 dwt-25,000 dwt range
  • Glimmers of hope for container lines as rates hikes stick
    Shippers must brace themselves to pay more for transport in 2013, says Drewry
  • Thoresen Shipping buys supramax to back expansion
    Dry bulk operator bucks the trend adding tonnage in a down cycle
  • Sanko Steamship files for court protection in US
    Matsui steps down as Japanese shipowner turns to Chapter 15 to protect its assets
  • Iran renews threat to shut the Strait of Hormuz
    MPs back draft bill to block Arab oil shipments to pro-sanctions states
  • Evergreen backs down gracefully
    Plans for 13,800 teu ships are now on track, after weeks of back-room jostling
  • Arsenault donates $1m to Investing in Somalia
    Piracy cost $7bn worldwide last year and shipping bore the brunt of the costs
  • Flinders Ports buys up full ownership of Adelaide Container Terminal
    DP World South Australia sells its 60% stake for an undisclosed sum
  • Seanergy free float triggers Nasdaq notice
    Dry bulk owner has 180 days to comply with minimum $5m rule
  • Evergreen seals 10-boxship deal with Enesel
    EXCLUSIVE DATA: 10 things you need to know about ultra-large boxships
  • Maersk Line and APL land big wins for US military contracts
    Worldwide shipments to be completed by August 2013

Fairplayweb site
JULY 3, 2012
  • Hapag-Lloyd seeking new rate rise
    IMPORTERS could be facing further box rate increases in the Asia/Europe westbound trade next month, as Hapag-Lloyd said it would seek more rises
  • Breakers set mark, despite weak prices
    DESPITE still-soft scrap prices, a record 29 ships have been sent to breakers, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Croatia plans own LNG terminal on Krk
    CROATIA will open its own LNG terminal in the northern Adriatic by 2016, according to reports published today
  • Marine supplier sales climb
    GERMANY's shipbuilding and offshore technology suppliers today hailed a recovery in sales, following the 2009-10 downturn
  • Thoresen boosts fleet
    THORESEN Shipping Singapore said today it has bought a secondhand Supramax bulker as part of a push to increase its fleet
  • VLCC rates set new '12 low
    VLCC RATES have fallen to a new 2012 low, as vessel supply continues to outstrip demand
  • Heavy rain erodes coal demand in China
    CHINA received unusual downpours in June, which eroded the usual peak demand for thermal coal, according to Commodore Research
  • Greek owner behind Evergreen ULCSs
    GREEK shipowner Enesel, part of the NS Lemos group of companies, is confirmed to have contracted 10 ultra-large container ships for long-term charter to Evergreen Line of Taiwan
  • Formosa Plastics charters out VLCCs
    TAIWAN'S petrochemicals giant Formosa Plastics Marine is lowering its costs by chartering out some VLCCs, Fairplay was told today
  • DPW hands over Adelaide box holding
    DUBAI Ports World said today it has handed over its 60% holding in Adelaide's box terminal to Flinders Port after the Australian group exercised its right to buy the stake
  • SAUDI ARAMCO's LPG price hits low
    SAUDI ARAMCO's LPG contract price for July has hit a two-year low, amid waning summer demand

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 3, 2012
  • FMCSA Shuts Down Tennessee Trucking Outfit
    Although a new study raises doubts about the reliability of CSA scores, those scores increasingly help federal regulators shut down...
  • Report Claims Gap Between CSA Scores, Crash Risk
    A second Wells Fargo analysis of the CSA program deepens doubts about the link between CSA BASIC scores and a trucker's...
  • Top 20 Ocean Carriers Boost Fleets by 844,000 TEUs
    The world's top 20 ocean carriers boosted their container ship fleets by 844,000 20-foot equivalent units in the past 12...
  • Trans-Pacific Partnership Talks Begin
    American exporters could get improved access to Asia-Pacific markets if U.S. negotiations with eight Pacific Rim countries that kicked off...
  • Matson Stock Up 5 Percent on First Day of Trading
    Matson Inc. stock rose 5 percent Monday in the company's first day of trading after its separation from longtime parent...
  • Airbus Confirms US Plant in Mobile
    Airbus will start assembling narrow-body A320 aircraft at its first U.S. plant in Mobile, Ala., in 2016, the European aerospace...
  • Container Lines Could Turn Profit This Year, Drewry Says
    Container lines could reduce their overall losses for the year as a whole to $1.3 billion or even turn a...
  • Evergreen to Charter 10 13,800-TEU Vessels
    Taiwanese carrier Evergreen has finally embraced mega container ships, agreeing to charter 10 13,800 20-foot equivalent unit vessels ordered today...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Sets Rate Hikes on Asia-Europe Trade
    Hapag-Lloyd plans to implement a peak-season surcharge and a general rate increase on Asia-Europe trade, as part of a new...
  • Maersk Ltd. Gains Up to $2.1 Billion US Defense Contract
    Maersk Line Ltd. was awarded an up to $2.1 billion contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to ship cargo...
  • UP CEO Expects Record 2012 Profit
    Union Pacific Railroad CEO and President Jack Koraleski said the railroad is on track for annual year-over-year volume growth and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 3, 2012
  • Long Beach 'lusts over' Latin America
    The Port of Long Beach is determined to tap into the growth potential afforded by Latin America and has opened a trade representative office in Panama. It is headed-up ...
  • CSAV: average rate recovers
    According to its container business rate index, troubled Chilean ocean carrier, CSAV, saw its average rate per TEU climb to USD1,855 in May - more than ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd rejoins freight rate merry-go-round
    Hapag-Lloyd has joined the growing list of ocean carriers seeking a peak season surcharge from Asia (excluding Japan) to Northern Europe. It intends to charge USD350/TEU ...
  • CMA CGM sells more assets
    CMA CGM and its parent company Merit Holding have announced the sale of their small cruise liner business La Compagnie du Ponant to Bridgepoint for an undisclosed ...
  • Evergreen finally strikes deal for 13,800TEU ships
    Taiwan carrier Evergreen has for the first time entered the mega vessel league after concluding an agreement with Greek shipowner Enesel S. A. to charter ...
  • London Gateway's first customer known
    London Gateway's first ocean carrier customer is known but cannot yet be identified. Speaking at a press gathering on site yesterday, ceo Simon Moore said that ...
  • Cargotec buys Asciano's automation arm
    Finland-based Cargotec, which is a leading manufacturer of container handling equipment and supplier of terminal management solutions, has strengthened its position ...
  • Ocean carrier shortlists announced for CI-Awards 2012
    The past year has been another one that has challenged ocean carriers resolve to the extreme and while financial losses have again mounted, a number of operators ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 3, 2012
  • SSY duo joins CW Kellock
    Paul Willcox-led team bolstered by the arrival of David Slater and Henry Trowbridge.
  • Sumatec sells tanker fleet
    Malaysian group offloads Semua's 10 ships to businessman Halim Saad.
  • YZJ rakes in $150m
    Ren Yuanlin offers up shares to help shipyard net loans with China Development Bank.
  • Seadrill hunts US purse
    John Fredriksen-led driller plans MLP IPO in a move which could be worth $2bn.
  • Korean record to topple
    World's largest shipbuilding nation braced for first drop in exports for nearly 20 years.
  • Seanergy on notice
    Nasdaq says Greek owner must regain publicly traded value of over $5m.
  • Fire hits livestock ship
    Blaze breaks out in engine room of Jordanian vessel in Tuzla repair yard.
  • SCI halts China runs
    Indian state owner scrapping unviable containership routes in downturn.
  • Black box "faulty"
    Leaked emails appear to show Costa's concerns over Concordia's VDR.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 3, 2012
  • Washington Notebook: News and notes from CBP ports of entry
  • Saia buys brokerage, 3PL business
    Saia Inc., a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, has acquired Robart Transportation Inc. and its subsidiary RL Services Group. The Robart Cos., based in Duluth, Ga., provides truckload brokerage and logistics services.
  • Long Beach passes cargo incentive programs
    The Southern California port on Monday announced two incentive programs aimed at inducing big ships and discretionary intermodal cargo to call at its marine terminals. If formerly approved, the programs will take effect Aug. 1.
  • CA Technologies launches ecoGovernance 3.0
  • Trailer telematics starts fleet optimization jump
  • White House completes annual GSP review
  • Ecuador preferential trade status questioned
  • Drewry: Carriers inch back to break even
  • Epec completes supply chain agreement, investment
  • FedEx completes Tatex acquisition
  • July 4th a blast for cargo thieves
    "Shippers, manufacturers and transportation companies must remain aware of the increased security risks during the upcoming holiday weekend," said Dan Burges of FreightWatch International.
  • Kuehne suggests Hamburg-Süd/Hapag-Lloyd merge
  • Cowan leads finance at Moore Stephens
  • R2 Logistics heads to Texas
  • Evergreen cements big-ship order
    Evergreen has finalized a long-mooted order for 10 13,800-TEU ships. The vessels will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries and delivered from the second half of 2013 through the second half of 2014.
  • Airbus to build A320 plant in Alabama
  • Hildebrandt heads ChemLogix business development
  • Inchcape adds VPs for Europe, North Africa
  • Horizon wins safety recognition

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 3, 2012
  • Middle East hub follows firming trend
    Suez prices move against regional trends.
  • Strong gains in European bunker markets
    NYMEX trading higher in early trading.
  • Gazprom Neft acquires Eastern European bunker player
    Gazprom's bunker arm moves closer to growth goal.
  • Sanko makes new bankruptcy filing in US court
    'I would be very surprised if there are not more corporate failures amongst shipping companies,' warns lawyer.
  • Multipurpose cargo vessel running on biofuel
    Finnish shipping company claims 'world first' in moves towards sustainable shipping.
  • IFO prices largely up at Asian ports
    Supplies of marine fuel fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday.
  • Iran increases tension on the Strait of Hormuz
    Legislation threatens disruption to shipping lanes in counter move to oil embargo
  • Singapore industry veteran starts own venture
    Simon Neo Tiau Gee establishes bunker broking and trading firm.
  • Titan Petrochemicals chairman heads for door
    Zhao Xu Guang takes on top job at Titan Oil.
  • South China fuel oil imports fall 68% on month in June
    Region imported a total of 160,000 mt of fuel oil for the bonded bunker market in June.
  • California ARB issues OGV fuel regulation guidance
    Reminds operators to comply with the North American ECA requirements.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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