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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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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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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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