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October 4, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong's Hutchison opens deep-water Barcelona Europe South Terminal
  • Abu Dhabi opens US$7.2 billion port with arrival of the 9,200-TEU MSC Bari
  • MOL profit warning: Sees widening first half losses to US$173 million
  • Caofeidian bonded port to be world's biggest, spanning 82 sq kilometres
  • PSA launches US$2.9 billion Pasir Panjang phases 3, 4 terminal expansion
  • Suez Canal experiences upgrade of radar gear by UK's SeaKing Electrical
  • Insurers should buy salvage gear, station it worldwide, says salvor exec
  • Insurer TT Club calls for mandatory verification of container weights
  • Indian port privatisation suffers another setback as CT bidder backs away
  • Russia's ULCT wins call from CMA CGM Antwerp-St Petersburg feeder loop
  • Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce seeks data on minimum wage
  • Arrangements for garbage collection at Singapore anchorage now online
  • Cargotec wins orders for 4 cost-saving RTGs for Vietnamese small ship port
  • Thai cargo sees US$32.5 million loss, blames floods, downturn, trucks
  • Connecticut's all-cargo Southern Air files in Delaware bankruptcy court
  • Memphis air cargo up 2.75pc, but behind HK as domestic volumes lag

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Allcargo CFS, Mundra installs RO plant at Zarpara school
  • Baltic index sees worst quarter in 14 yrs
  • Crew costs the main factor as operating costs rise again
  • Devi Shipping Services acknowledged as 'Freight Broker of the Year' at MALA 2012
  • ICS welcomes progress by govts to help improve navigational safety in Malacca/Singapore Straits
  • India, Austria may sign coastal surveillance pact
  • Pirate attacks commence as monsoon ends
  • Shreyas Shipping inducts OEL KUTCH for coastal trade
  • Rail infra growth falling behind freight
  • INR rises sharply on increased forex inflow

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • VTG now also ECM-certified under European law
    VTG now also ECM-certified under European law VTG, the Hamburg-based railway car leasing and rail logistics company, is now also certified under European law as an entity in charge...
  • APM Terminals Bahrain wins more business
    APM Terminals Bahrain received calls from two consecutive Hanjin Shipping vessels on the weekly Pacific South & Gulf (PSG) US west coast/Asia/Middle East pendulum service opera...
  • Redhead International opens new storage in Northern Ireland
    Redhead International, the British freight forwarding and logistics company based in Bradford (West Yorkshire), has recently brought on stream a new logistics centre with an area o...
  • DAF introduces new Euro-6 XF product range
    Dutch truck producer DAF has introduced its new flagship Euro-6 XF model. The new XF will enter production in spring 2013. The Euro-6 DAF XF includes a new chassis, a fuel efficien...
  • Dachser modernises its fleet
    Dachser UK plans to invest GBP 11 million (EUR 13.8 million) in the modernisation of its fleet. The company will replace a total of six new 44-t tractor units, ten large rigid truc...
  • Airports commend EC's plan to open more aviation markets
    The European airport trade body welcomed the European Commission's adoption of the proposals to reshape its external aviation policy through increased aviation liberalisation at EU...
  • Fraport Cargo Services continues cooperation with Hahn Cargo Service
    The cooperation established in 2005 between the cargo handling agents Hahn Cargo Services (HCS) and Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) is to be continued. Since 2011, HCS has been owned ...
  • Russian Railways, Freight One and Tatravagonka sign agreement
    Russian Railways, Freight One and Tatravagonka have signed an agreement to manufacture bogies with three axles and a 25 t-force axle load for use on freight wagons. At present, the...
  • Southern Air files for Chapter 11 protection
    In order to implement is financial restructuring, Southern Air Holdings, including Southern Air, filed voluntary petitions for reorganisation under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy ...
  • Hermes Fulfilment extends contract with Chal-Tec
    The logistics company Hermes Fulfilment, which is belongs to Germany's Otto Group, and the consumer electronics provider Chal-Tec will continue their cooperation. Both parties h...
  • Air Canada appoints new executive vice-president and COO
    Air Canada has announced the appointment of Klaus Goersch as executive vice-president and COO, effective 1 October 2012. Goersch will oversee all key operating areas, including fli...
  • Norbert Dentressangle invests to support La Palette Rouge
    As part of the continued development of its strategic partnership with fast-growing pallet pooling operator, La Palette Rouge (LPR), Norbert Dentressangle has invested GBP 750,000 ...
  • Lars Wagner new spokesman for Airport Berlin Brandenburg
    Lars Wagner has been appointed new media spokesman for Airport Berlin Brandenburg. He succeeds Leif Erichsen, who is now heads up public relations of the Chamber of Industry and Co...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Report looks at psychological impact of piracy on seafarers
  • Texas A&M scientists use new research ship to study Gulf
  • US Joiner swoops again
  • STX Finland to get order for third Oasis class cruise ship?
  • Cargill commits to chartering energy-efficient ships
  • Seadrill shake up could include a move to Houston
  • MEPC vote on fuel study leaves shipowners steamed

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Port, City of Bellingham propose property exchange
  • Past Panama Canal Administrator to receive 2012 Connie Award
  • Crowley's Jarvis International to become part of logistics arm
  • Port of Seattle marks arrival of ANA 787 Dreamliner at Sea-Tac
  • Rail group releases ads detailing industry investments

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Asia-Europe trade dips again
    Westbound flows of containerised goods fell 11% in August
  • OSG director Allen Andreas quits
    Reason for resignation said to involve 'interpretation of certain provisions in loan agreements'
  • Exclusive: Bodouroglou buys arrested Allied Maritime bulkers
    Three supramaxes and a handysize almost certainly acquired at distressed asset price
  • Saudi Arabia charters three VLCCs to meet US appetite for heavy crude
    Vela's charters to the US rise to 34 this year, from just seven last year
  • Typhon delays launch of piracy protection venture till November
    Rival projects struggle to raise funds to launch private escort convoys
  • West of England improves its S&P rating
    BBB upgrade reflects club's capitalisation and flexibility and draws a line under dispute
  • Taiwan tries harder
    The nation's shipping community faces big problems, but complacency is not one of them
  • White elephant
    Rumours of a mammoth Chinese VLCC order refuse to go away
  • Panama Canal widening to bring both competition and opportunities
    Jones Lang LaSalle's US Seaport Outlook report also warns on fallout from potential longshoremen's strike
  • Floating armoury held in UAE
    Sinbad has weapons on board, company confirms
  • NYK outlines strategy to weather the downturn
    Carrier to control bulk fleet size, improve logistics and install broadband on vessels
  • Titan's would-be buyer tries to sweeten the deal
    Attempt to sell controlling share to Guangdong Zhenrong still needs approval by investor Warburg Pincus
  • Seasonal slowdown hits container charter market
    Lines cut capacity ahead of winter in Europe as China shuts down for Golden Week
  • BLT hopes to restructure by year-end
    Selling vessels is an option as company focuses on gas and chemicals
  • US investor wins contract to upgrade Iraqi port of Maqal
    Shatt al-Arab terminal will handle heavylift and box cargo for Basra
  • Giuseppe Bottiglieri challenges $500,000 bounty for whistleblowers
    Bid to halt US payment to crew for magic pipe tip-off throws spotlight on owners' simmering resentment
  • Hong Kong ferry collision death toll rises to 38
    As a seventh crew member is arrested, police offer no theory to explain the incident
  • B+H Ocean Carriers set for liquidation
    OBO company throws in the towel after four months in Chapter 11

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • LNG cargoes to triple in Oz over five years
    AUSTRALIAN LNG export shipments are expected to triple to 63M tonnes per year within five years, according to transport minister Anthony Albanese
  • Morocco union leader freed
    MOROCCAN port workers' union leader Said Elhairech has been freed, the ITF said
  • Khanna quits DryShips
    PANKAJ Khanna, the chief operating officer of DryShips and Ocean Rig, has resigned, the companies confirmed today
  • Cruise veteran steps down
    MARK Conroy, a veteran of the cruise industry, is stepping down as president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the luxury line has confirmed
  • Whistleblower windfall challenged by GBS
    GIUSEPPE Bottiglieri Shipping has challenged a federal court's $500,000 award to five crew members in a whistleblower case
  • Thai IPOs to include ports
    FOUR THAI enterprises run by the government, including Port Authority of Thailand, plan to raise up to 100Bn baht ($3.26Bn) in new capital with IPOs, according to the State Enterprise Policy Office
  • Indonesia to expand yard sector
    INDONESIA plans to build a new yard and expand existing building facilities, the Indonesia Port Corp told Fairplay today
  • Rena owner agrees to pay NZ for clean-up
    DAINA Shipping, owner of the box ship Rena, has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement on cost arising from the vessel's grounding off Tauranga, New Zealand's government said
  • Seadrill mulls moving managers
    SEADRILL said today it is considering moving its managers away from Oslo and has shuffled senior management
  • BLT to slash oil shipping
    INDONESIA'S Berlian Laju Tanker was reported today to be refocusing on its niche liquid chemical and gas shipping while cutting back on oil shipping
  • Pacific Carriers buys 67% of DDW
    KUOK'S Pacific Carriers has acquired 67% shares of its recently formed venture with Drydocks World, DDW-PaxOcean Asia
  • Chinese yards orders drop 48%
    NEWBUILDING orders at Chinese yards over January-August dropped 48% year on year, the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • UPS to Deploy 40 Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles
    UPS will deploy 40 new hydraulic hybrid vehicles, developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. and Parker Hannifin Corp....
  • Piracy's Effect on Seafarers Is Subject of Report
    The Seamen's Church Institute, in collaboration with New York's Mount Sinai School of Medicine, today released a report from a...
  • Commentary: Diamonds Aren't Forever
    Q: I got your name out of a magazine my soon-to-be ex-husband gets, and I'm hoping you can help me...
  • Ag Shipper Plans $120 Million Vancouver Expansion
    Richardson International Ltd. plans to tap growing agriculture export markets by spending about $120 million to expand its port terminal...
  • Legislators Lock In on Waterways Plan
    Much like the tows waiting to traverse the locks on the Mississippi River, a strategic plan to improve the inland...
  • Virginia Expands Container-on-Barge Service
    A third weekly sailing is being added to the 64 Express container-on-barge service that connects the Hampton Roads with the...
  • Boeing Lowers Cargo Growth Forecast By 12 Percent
    Boeing on Tuesday downgraded its forecast for global air cargo growth by nearly 12 percent, a reaction to the slowing...
  • FedEx Opens New Hub in Singapore
    FedEx today opened its new South Pacific Regional Hub in Singapore, officiated by Minister of Transport Lui Tuck Yew. ...
  • Trucking Conditions Index Rises on Tight Capacity
    Business conditions for trucking companies improved in August, and are likely to keep improving despite slow economic growth, according to...
  • Quality Distribution Boosts Borrowing By $100 Million
    Bulk trucking giant Quality Distribution took advantage of low-cost credit to increase its borrowing power by $100 million to $350...
  • Total Quality Logistics Expands to Northeastern Ohio
    Total Quality Logistics will open a new office in Cleveland in early November. TQL nearly tripled its sales...
  • LTL Trucking Rates Seen Rising 3 to 4 Percent
    Less-than-truckload carriers are raising rates 3 to 4 percent, before fuel surcharges, despite "negative economic signals," according to Stifel Nicolaus. ...
  • US Food Exporters Finding Growing Market in China
    Although China's growth has slowed from double-digits down to the high single-digit range, the growth of food consumption is showing...
  • Alphaliner: Capacity Cut Vital to Achieve November Rate Hikes
    Ocean carriers must cut capacity on the Far East-Europe route by a further 30,000 20-foot-equivalent units over the next two...
  • Damco Appoints New Global CFO
    Damco has appointed Pernille Fabricus global chief financial officer of the logistics arm of Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk group. ...
  • Rotterdam Cool Port Plan Unveiled
    Europe Container Terminals, Rotterdam's biggest container handler, is joining forces with the port authority and Dutch logistics group Kloosterboer to...
  • Emirates Sees Growth in US Air Cargo
    Three new services launched to the U.S. by Emirates SkyCargo this year are attracting large flows of cargo, according to...
  • Qantas to Take Over Air Freight Carrier
    Qantas has agreed a deal with Australia Post to buy its 50 percent stake in Australian air Express in exchange...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Adds Israel Freighter
    Lufthansa Cargo has launched a new freighter service between Israel and its German hub. The carrier's all-freight service will...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Who wants more trade and more jobs?
    Yes, on offer is at least an extra USD130 billion in global trade per annum and millions of new jobs created: it is an offer that world leaders surely cannot refuse ...
  • Indonesia moves forward on Port Community Systems
    Indonesia Port Corporation II (IPC) has selected SOGET and Microsoft Corp as its partners in developing a port-wide community system for the country's largest port, ...
  • NAWAH to upgrade Iraq's port of Maqal
    US-based North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH), an investment and advisory business focused on developing opportunities in the Middle East, is to modernise ...
  • APM T chief: Virginia port bid offers solutions to transport challenges
    If APM Terminals' unsolicited bid for the Port of Virginia is accepted then the company will inject more than USD2 billion in capital investments into the terminals, ...
  • PSA invests in tech at Pasir Panjang
    Officiated over by the Singapore Minister for Transport, Lui Tuck Yew, PSA Singapore Terminals [PSA] held a launch ceremony on Monday to announce its USD3.5 billion ...
  • DB Schenker adds Russian routing options
    DB Schenker Logistics has substantially increased the number of European gateways through which it is moving freight to/from Russia and the CIS states. Its expanded ...
  • Grimaldi expands its fleet
    The Naples-based Grimaldi Group is expanding its ro-ro shipping fleet through a combination of new orders and second-hand acquisitions.Last month saw the Italian ...
  • Textainer's owned fleet hits 66%
    The Bermuda-headquartered Textainer Group has raised the owned portion of its fleet to two thirds of its total pool. In its latest spending spree, which totalled ...
  • SA citrus growers unhappy about Maersk move
    The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has referred to the planned rate hike by AP Moller Maersk Group-controlled liner companies; Maersk Line ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • NewLead demands credit
    NewLead Holdings has asked the US Securities Exchange Commission for permission to pull a shelf registration that provided the groundwork for a follow-on fundraiser.
  • OSG goes silent
    Overseas Shipholding Group is keeping a tight lid on details about a tax issue that prompted the resignation of one of its board members and rattled investors in early trading.
  • Bodouroglou confirms buys
    Michael Bodouroglou has admitted that his private interests are behind the acquisition of four bulkers from affiliates of Greece's Egnatia Marfin Bank.
  • Mike B tied to dry buys
    Greek shipowner Michael Bodouroglou has been linked to the acquisition of four bulkers that are believed to have been caught up in the collapse of Allied Maritime of Athens.
  • K Coral stand off
    The Filipino crew of an SK Shipping bulker are refusing to sail the vessel out of Australia over claims that senior officers abused them.
  • OSG stung by departure
    Overseas Shipholding Group's shareholders were scratching their heads Wednesday morning following the surprise resignation of long-time board member G Allen Andreas III.
  • Wintermar pockets $10m
    World Bank unit IFC is ploughing $10m into Indonesian owner Wintermar Offshore Marine to help its fleet expansion.
  • Khanna quits
    Pankaj Khanna has parted company with both DryShips and Ocean Rig, the George Economou-headed firms announced today.
  • Cargill deal for Tsakos
    Tsakos Shipping & Trading of Greece has netted period employment for one of its panamax bulkers with Cargill.
  • Pallas poorer
    Swedish tanker owner Pallas Shipping has posted a bigger loss in its latest financial year, but the fourth quarter result improved.
  • Celebrity sting
    Celebrity Cruises has defended itself after it became the victim of an undercover documentary claiming workers were underpaid and not given enough rest.
  • Torm re-jig no trouble
    First Ship Lease Trust has moved to reassure investors the reworking of two contracts with Torm will not leave the Singapore-listed owner out of pocket.
  • Dolphin hat trick for FOE
    Fred Olsen Energy has sealed a lucrative contract extension for one of its semi-submersible rigs.
  • Rena case delayed
    The pollution trial of Costamare unit Daina Shipping has been adjourned once again in New Zealand.
  • Alliances no deterrent
    Fresh alliances in the container shipping market have failed to curb the battle for market share which has dragged rates down, a leading researcher says.
  • Unrest at KFS
    Workers at Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) have threatened a strike over a "broken" pay agreement.
  • MHI rejects L&T talk
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has poured cold water on talk that it plans to buy into the shipbuilding division of Indian heavyweight Larsen & Toubro.
  • Titan's titanic struggle
    Titan Petrochemical's former chairman and a white night commodity trader are pressing on with a revised rescue deal for the ailing company.
  • PFL in sale row
    Fears have been raised for island services as Samoa takes over Pacific Forum Line (PFL).
  • BLT to cut crude ties
    Berlian Laju Tanker plans to cut ties with the crude carrying business once it puts the finishing touches to its financial overhaul.
  • Timing too tight
    Danish accident investigators said a cargoship that smashed into a rail bridge had too narrow a window to make the passage.
  • Oasis order for Turku
    Royal Caribbean Cruises is being tipped for a return trip to STX Europe for a third Oasis-class newbuilding.
  • Straumvik refloated
    A cargoship has been pulled off the rocks in Norway by a tug.
  • New boss at CMES
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has replaced Su Xingang as general manager.
  • Seadrill to leave Norway
    Seadrill looks set to leave Norway as it is considers relocating its senior management team to a more prominent location.
  • CalMac strike averted
    Crews have called off a strike that could have grounded the fleet of Scottish state-controlled ferry group CalMac.
  • Nordcapital in KG exit
    Nordcapital has temporarily exited the KG business in response to a collapse in investor interest in the sector.
  • NAWAH wins Iraq gig
    North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH) has won a contract to modernize and then run a port in south Iraq.
  • Cargill backs eco ships
    Cargill says it will only fix the more fuel efficient ships in future as it bids to reduce its carbon emissions and operating costs.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Oracle takes on waste management
  • ChemLogix launches service brands
  • U.S. firm in deal to develop Iraq port
    North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH) announced Tuesday it has entered an agreement with Iraq's Ministry of Transportation and the General Company for the Ports of Iraq to modernize Maqal Port.
  • Genesee & Wyoming completes RailAmerica buy
    As part of the deal, the short line operator entered into a new five-year senior secured credit facility comprised of a $1.875 billion term loan and $425 million revolving credit facility.
  • Shipowners frustrated by IMO failure to start sulfur study
    ICS said shipowners worry about the sufficient availability of low-sulfur fuel to allow ships to comply with the strict IMO regulations on sulfur emissions and potential rising costs.
  • Ship Finance in discussion to buy car carriers
  • Richmond-Hampton Roads barge increases frequency
    The Virginia Port Authority said the 64 Express container-on-barge shuttle service between Hampton Roads and the Port of Richmond will increase frequency from two to three sailings per week.
  • Werner opens new Detroit-area terminal
  • RedPrairie powers up SQL Server 2012
  • FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications
  • APM Terminals touts takeover plan to Virginia mayors

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Prices fall mid-week in Fujairah
    Softer pricing seen in most ports.
  • Bunker prices softening in Rotterdam
    And were generally falling across Europe.
  • Maersk to talk to Vitol about Iranian oil
    Danish ship used to move cargo to Singapore, says Reuters.
  • EU abandons regional approach to CO2 reduction
    Policy change paves way for global agreement on shipping emissions.
  • Environmental Ship Index uptake 'beyond expectations'
    Almost 1,500 ships registered and more ports due to join incentive scheme to reward lower air emission.
  • IMO rejection causes 'disappointment and concern'
    ICS wants low sulphur availability study done 'as soon as possible'.
  • Plans for LNG terminal in 'full flow'
    'We are scanning the market to ensure we offer the right service,' says Gothenburg partner.
  • Hong Kong companies consider LNG-fuelled fast ferries
    LNG-fuelled ships in Asia within 'two or three years', says market observer.
  • Developer of low cost emulsion fuel in fundraising drive
    Quadrise to give details of share placing on Friday.
  • Bunker prices lower mid-week
    Demand mostly weak across key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • New Chief Executive for IBIA
    'Cliff Brand will develop and service a membership representing all sectors of the marine fuel business.'
  • Trafigura 'in buying mood'
    Rumours circulating that company is considering adding to its fleet.
  • Investor pays $1.15 million for Titan shares
    Launches mandatory offer for remaining shares of the Hong Kong-listed firm it does not already own.
  • Swedish port goes green with cold ironing facilities
    Wins environmental award for investing in shore-to-ship solution.
  • Charterers prefer eco tonnage, says Norden
    Will acquire additional product tankers with eco properties if the price is 'right', says head of tanker department.

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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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