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February 6, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic dry index slips but may signal reversal
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity shipping costs, extended a 25-year low even as hire costs for some shipments to China gained.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL containership rescues 116 after ferry sinks off Papua New Guinea
  • Drewry: Carriers hit on-time high with Maersk, Hanjin and Cosco leading
  • Samsung designs tailor-made 13,200 TEU ship to transit Panama Canal
  • Port Tracker: 2012 European imports to flatten after 3.9pc rise in 2011
  • Anhui ports aim to hit 450,000 TEU this year as infrastructure expands
  • US railways to spend record US$13 billion on rail freight expansion
  • GAC offers pollution service to assist shipowner compliance by March 1
  • US highways act seeks US$260 billion, 'biggest bill since 1956 Interstate'
  • Neptune Orient Lines ends monthly container volume and revenue reports
  • French pilots set to strike this week over government's anti-strike bill
  • December rebound on air cargo volumes after lacklustre 2011: IATA chief
  • Global Air Cargo Advisory Group hits EU carbon tax, wants ICAO rules to rule
  • Dragonair welcomes HK Government pledge to boost logistics, aviation
  • GOL Linhas Aereas opens US$6.3 million air cargo terminal in Sao Paulo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CSL wins MoU Excellence Award for 3rd year in a row
  • Dry bulk rates in Asia seen struggling
  • High bunker prices exacerbating shipping industry gloom
  • INTTRA alliance network grows to 70+ members
  • MOL to scrap 5 double hull tankers
  • MSC announces rate restorations on India-East Africa trade lanes
  • Prospects for shipping look bleak in 2012: Fitch
  • Vessel scrapping may reach new high in 2012
  • Mines Ministry for export of all kinds of iron ore
  • Kochi Port to issue additional stevedoring licences
  • Port of Antwerp handles record containers & liquid bulk in 2011
  • National permit fee for commercial vehicles to be reviewed soon
  • Rlys to clear model concession pact for freight corridor soon
  • Forex reserves surge $ 673 m to $ 294 b; ' crests to 3-month high
  • Iran's threat over embargo pushes Brent oil above $ 112
  • Policy initiatives to contain pollution on our coasts
  • Aaras Shipping Agencies moves heavy equipment & break bulk cargo from China to Pakistan
  • Blue Water Shipping awarded challenging transport of jack-up rig

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • CargoNet to launch new intermodal shuttle in Norway
    Freight operator CargoNet is to launch a shuttle service to transport containers and semi-trailers between Kristiansand and the recently-opened Ganddal terminal near Stavanger (bot...
  • ERTMS/ETCS between Ankara and Istanbul
    Ansaldo STS has signed agreements with the Italo-Turkish joint venture, Salini-GCF-Kolin, to supply rail signalling, automation and telecommunications systems for the Gebze-Kosekoy...
  • IJS Global with Hong Kong-based new head of ocean freight
    IJS Global, a worldwide logistics service provider, has appointed Sven Boekhorst as its head of global ocean freight and executive vice-president. He reports directly to CEO, Sjoer...
  • New DAF factory in Brazil
    Construction work on a new DAF assembly plant in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) has started. The USD 200 million facility is due to be completed in 2013. Once finished, it will produce DAF ...
  • US trailer industry strong in 2011 and 2012 promising
    The USA's commercial trailer sector ended 2011 on solid footing and is well positioned for the third year of growth in the current cyclical recovery. Net orders for total trailers ...
  • Cargo flight operated between two facilities managed by SNC-Lavalin Airports
    The global transport specialist Flytrans recently chartered an Antonov 12 to fly an MRI unit on behalf of the Mayotte Health Centre from Paris-Vatry airport to Mayotte Dzaoudzi. Fl...
  • Record year for Transaero Airlines
    Transaero Airlines has announced record operational results for 2011. They indicate the company's stable development with rates considerably exceeding the industry average. Transae...
  • Air Cargo Group boosts trade lane capacity to/from Australia and South Africa
    Neutral airfreight wholesale specialists, Air Cargo Group, expects to be well positioned to play a major role in the Australian import and export neutral wholesale consolidation ma...
  • MOL changes agent in Turkey
    With effect from 1 February, Ocean Maritime Services Shipping Agency Tourism and Trading (OMS), Istanbul, took over responsibility for all MOL agency activities in Turkey. Ocean Ma...
  • Hertzog & Partner: Hans Sohnemann retires
    Elmar Hertzog und Partner Management Consultants GmbH has reported that Hans Sohnemann, its partner and long-serving manager of the Hanover branch office, retired on 1 February af...
  • Lehnkering: COO of chemical manufacturing services steps down
    Ingo Freyaldenhoven, the chief operating officer (COO) of Lehnkering's chemical manufacturing services division, left the company on 1 February at his own request. His departure is...
  • SBS Worldwide appoints new general manager for its northern UK business
    International supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide has appointed Lee Hackney as general manager of its northern UK business. Hackney, who will be based in Manchester, will...
  • Rhenus Midi Data brings know-how to the Rhenus group
    The Rhenus group (Germany) has enlarged its service portfolio by taking over the European activities of the logistics service provider Wincanton. The latter's former high-tech divi...
  • Kuehne + Nagel and Roche: new eco-friendly transport solution
    The global pharmaceutical corporation Roche has awarded logistics contracts for Greece to Kuehne + Nagel. The two companies have jointly developed an environment-friendly logistics...
  • Pan Emirates partners with Barloworld Logistics
    Pan Emirates, a regional brand in home furniture, accessories and decor retail, has partnered with Barloworld Logistics to offer greater value to its customers across the GCC state...
  • Carriers set new record for schedule reliability
    Container service reliability reached a new high in Q4/2011 with an on-time average of 69% across all the trades covered by Drewry's recently published Schedule Reliability Insight...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Dakota Creek wins contract for second Ocean-class AGOR
  • STX Canada Marine to design Canada's polar icebreaker
  • DOF takes delivery of CSV/PSV from Cochin Shipyard
  • ASNE announces award recipients
  • Gibdock carries out back-to-back cruise ship projects
  • Kirby Corporation reports record earnings
  • Port of Los Angeles VIP tour boat will get hybrid power
  • Signal Ship Repair wins $16 million contract for dredge repair
  • Big Navy contracts for Titan Maritime, SMIT

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Port of Port Angeles praises response to vessel explosion
  • US rail freight traffic climbs during week
  • Inchcape reports cold weather affecting Eastern European ports
  • Russian World War II aircraft arrives at Port of Tacoma
  • Mitsui containership helps rescue victims from sunken ferry vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • West Africa suezmax daily earnings dip below $20,000 for first time in six weeks
    Charterers drip feeding cargoes into the spot market have left owners scrambling for work
  • One man is not an island
    It is troubling how eager we are to vilify one man rather than contextualise his actions and consequently confront any system as a whole
  • Falling asleep is the stuff of nightmares
    New study proves that tired seafarers put themselves and their vessels at risk
  • KG fund Emstor files for insolvency
    Failure is latest in a series of insolvencies of funds from the Leer-based GHF stable
  • US sanctions leave room for manoeuvre
    Waivers for countries that show intent to reduce imported Iranian crude
  • Iran conflict rubs salt in tanker industry's wounds
    Hormuz Strait closure may be less of a threat than fragile global demand
  • How staying neutral keeps a rail freight provider on the right track
    As a third-party supplier of container trains, DB Schenker has to tread carefully when dealing with UK ports
  • Wilhelmshaven to offer boxships a 70% port dues rebate
    The deepwater, four-berth Eurogate Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven is set to open in August
  • Armed guards' insurance cover needs greater clarity
    Shipowners could be liable for PMSCs that lack adequate or correct cover
  • SCFI dips as box lines seek to double Asia-Europe freight rates
    Carriers press for price increases of more than $700 per teu
  • ITF to launch Asia inspection blitz
    Del Monte-operated ships to be targeted
  • Larger handysize sector faces tonnage glut
    Orderbook for ships in top-end of vessel class close to 50% of fleet
  • Capesizes dodge the worst of the dry market meltdown
    Rates edge sideways as brokers look to mild improvement in February
  • Höegh exercises option for third FSRU as LNG demand rises
    Analysts expect a fourth order to follow
  • French public prosecutor announces investigation
    Over 500 passengers now part of Costa Concordia class action in US
  • PetroChina buys $1bn stake in Shell's Canadian shale gas business
    Deal boosts North America export prospects
  • Stabilisation of dry bulk asset values is imminent
    Chief executives agree secondhand and newbuilding prices cannot go much lower
  • HCI Capital tops KG league
    KG house raised $76m for shipping funds last year
  • Hapag-Lloyd sale could be completed within weeks
    Talks between Tui and the Hamburg-based Albert Ballin consortium are at 'advanced stage'
  • Electronic pay firms woo seafarers away from wage packets
    US firm SeaPay opens office in Liverpool to target European owners
  • Glencore merger with Xstrata would threaten bulk trades
    $80bn titan would firm its grip on a market plagued by overcapacity
  • Australia plans national maritime law
    Act would replace eight sets of laws
  • US Senate committee approves tougher sanctions against Iran
    Shipping under scrutiny as US puts the squeeze on Tehran
  • DFDS and Louis Armateurs set Dover-Calais launch date
    Norman Spirit to be switched from DFDS Dover-Dunkirk service, with a second ship to be added 'in due course'
  • Money's too tight to mention
    Financial sector still has duties to the real economy
  • DSME slumps in fourth quarter
    But yard still fares better than peers
  • Kirby celebrates record-breaking fourth quarter
    Barge operator benefits from inland boom
  • Costa to choose Concordia salvor
    Ten companies invited to submit proposals

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • LNG export race speeds up
    CANADA'S National Energy Board has approved a second LNG export license in British Columbia, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • 40 seafarers icebound
    THREE ships carrying a total of 40 mariners today are spending their third day trapped in ice in the Sea of Azov, Ukraine's emergencies ministry said
  • Port Everglades box transfer facility approved
    FLORIDA officials have approved a 30-year lease for a $72M container transfer facility at Port Everglades
  • Iran sanctions gain bipartisan US support
    SANCTIONS legislation against Iran is moving swiftly and co-operatively through a US Congress more typically mired in partisan rancour
  • Sietas order salvaged
    DUTCH marine services group Van Oord today renewed its order for a 6,500dwt wind turbine installation vessel at Hamburg's Sietas yard
  • Restis closes Seanergy injection
    THE RESTIS family has injected $10M into NASDAQ-listed Seanergy, and the drybulk company has finalised loan amendments from Marfin Egnatia Bank
  • Box sector's reliability seen at new high
    CONTAINER service reliability reportedly reached a new high in the final quarter of 2011, with an on-time average of 69% across all trades
  • Liverpool cruise row ends
    LIVERPOOL is set to become a cruise turnaround port under an agreement with the UK government
  • Canadian oil plan agreed
    CANADIAN National Railway and its locomotive engineers have reached a settlement to end a five day strike
  • Dover/Calais date unveiled
    DANISH ferry operator DFDS and France's LD Lines said today they plan to launch their new Dover/Calais service on February 17
  • Iran-bound ships diverted
    UP TO five ships carrying 400,000 tonnes of grain to Iran have reportedly been diverted to new destinations because EU sanctions are holding up payments
  • WA seeks ports shuffle
    MAJOR Australian mining companies will have less say in operating Western Australia's ports under changes sought by its government
  • VLCC booked for six months
    AET TANKERS has apparently beaten the VLCC spot market, after its Eagle Valencia was booked by Venezuelan oil company PDVSA for $30,000 per day for six months
  • Drybulk 'reality' seen lagging
    SHARP recent drops in drybulk rates have sunk the BDI, but this has not been reflected in share prices of listed bulker companies, broker sources have noted
  • Slower demand growth seen for nickel ore
    SINGAPORE securities group UOB Kay Hian warned today that nickel ore demand growth might slow this year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Port Drivers Step up Pressure in Seattle
    Some operations at the Port of Seattle are feeling the impact of a push by harbor truck drivers for changes...
  • Demand for Trailers on the Rise, Survey Says
    Transport operators may be planning to purchase more trailers in the first quarter of 2012, as stronger than usual freight...
  • Shippers Deliver 'Pro-Trucking' Message to Congress
    About 170 shippers participating in a "fly-in" to deliver a pro-trucking message to Congress Feb. 1 arrived just as House...
  • Crowley Names Ayala to Head Puerto Rico Trade
    Crowley Maritime promoted Jose "Pache" Ayala to vice president for the Puerto Rico trade. In his new role,...
  • ODFL Profit Rises 84 Percent, Revenue Nears $1.9 Billion
    Old Dominion Freight Line increased its profit 84.4 percent in 2011 to $139.5 million, while revenue rose 27.1 percent to...
  • EGT, ILWU Terminal Agreement on the Horizon
    EGT recognized the Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 21 as the bargaining representative for workers at the new grain export...
  • Transport Industry Helps Drive US Unemployment Down
    Transportation and warehousing were among the industries that contributed to the creation of 243,000 jobs in January, pushing the unemployment...
  • Ryder Boosts Earnings 30 Percent, Adds Rental Capacity
    Acquisitions and internal growth in all business segments boosted fourth-quarter and year-end profit and revenue at supply chain giant Ryder...
  • Maersk Sells Chassis-Leasing Subsidiary
    Maersk Inc., the U.S. arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, agreed to sell Direct ChassisLink, its chassis-leasing subsidiary, to the...
  • OOCL to Hike Westbound Asia-Europe Rates $800
    OOCL announced Friday it will increase freight rates $800 for westbound cargo on Asia-Europe services March 1, joining other carriers...
  • Report Says China Logistics Demand to Grow 9 Percent
    The need for refrigerated and express supply chain services will help drive overall Chinese demand for logistics services up 9...
  • China Manufacturing Index Expanded in January
    Chinese manufacturing sector expanded in January, allieving some fears that the country is headed for a hard economic landing as...
  • Landstar Profit Rises 35.3 Percent on 'Strong' Demand
    Landstar System's fourth quarter revenue rose 22.1 percent to $717.5 million, powered by a significant increase in freight volume and...
  • JAL Reports $1.9 Billion Profit After Exiting Bankruptcy
    Japan Airlines posted a $1.92 billion net profit of on a consolidated basis in the first nine months of fiscal...
  • House Committee Approves Five-Year Transport Plan
    Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 29-24 to approve the five-year $260 billion American Energy and Infrastructure...
  • Con-way 2011 Profit Soared 22-Fold to $88.4 Million
    Trucking and logistics giant Con-way roared back from the recession last year as its net profit skyrocketed 22-fold from $4...
  • Container Imports Rose 3 Percent in 2011
    Rising shipments of auto parts and recovering demand for furniture pushed U.S. containerized imports up 2.4 percent in December, capping...
  • A New Ceiling From the Factory Floor
    Hyundai's car plant in Montgomery, Ala., is running at 110 percent of official capacity. Deere and Caterpillar report double-digit sales...
  • Operation Slow-Go
    The announcement from Japanese carrier "K" Line of a $173 million operating loss on container shipping in the December quarter...
  • No Seal, Raw Deal
    Q: We're a broker who had a customer move a shipment from a U.S. origin to a Canadian destination, using...
  • Coastal Shift - Not!
    Over the past five years, there's been no maritime cargo industry topic more obsessed over than the impact of the...
  • Court to Decide Ambassador Bridge Owner's Fate
    A Michigan Court of Appeals panel is expected to decide sometime next week whether Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel "Matty" Moroun...
  • FDA Blocks 20 Shipments of Imported Orange Juice
    The Food and Drug Administration blocked more shipments of orange juice from entering the U.S. and found traces of an...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Portland expects box boost from revamped HL/HS service
    The US west coast port of Portland is expecting a significant hike in its box traffic as a result of the decision of Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud to co-operate on ...
  • APM T's MAGNUM Graduates will spearhead its emerging economies strategy
    APM Terminals is hoping that the latest graduates to emerge from its MAGNUM advanced management training class will reinforce its investment strategy in the developing ...
  • Dar es Salaam benefits from improvements
    The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), which throughout last year increased the wharfage line for containerships being handled ay Dar es Salaam, recently announced ...
  • HMM introduces new bunker surcharge
    Hyundai Merchant Marine intends to introduce a supplementary bunker surcharge in the tradelane between Asia and Europe with effect from March 1, 2012. Called a ...
  • 70-up for INTTRA's Alliance Network
    That is the number of information solution providers that have now joined the Parsippany, New Jersey-headquartered INTTRA's, Alliance Network - with 12 new like-minded ...
  • Overseas expansion helps Aramex
    Dubai-based Aramex, a provider of global logistics and supply chain management solutions, has posted higher turnover and profits in its fiscal year 2011, which ...
  • Indian, Chinese and Japanese navies join forces to fight piracy
    In an endeavour to combat the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, the navies of India, China and Japan have formed an alliance to carry out 'co-ordinated ...
  • China: we may help the eurozone
    At a news briefing in Beijing yesterday, conducted by Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao and visiting German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, it was suggested by the ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel improves reefer service
    Switzerland-based Kuehne + Nagel has acquired the Australian reefer cargo specialist Link Logistics International for an undisclosed sum. The privately owned forwarder ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Ships for free
    Zero charter rates confirmed today as dry-cargo pain intensifies.
  • Engineer breaks leg
    DS Agility officer fell through hatch into engine room while vessel was transiting Kiel Canal.
  • McQuilling storms Brazil
    Diversified US brokerage taps Petrobras talent to lead latest Rio de Janeiro invasion.
  • Saved by frying pan
    Last crewman taken alive from Costa Concordia whacked windows with kitchen equipment to alert rescuers.
  • Precious hit by poor rates
    Khalid Hashim-led owner has full year income cut by the weakening dry cargo market.
  • Kirby high on petrochemicals
    US oil products output pushes barge owner to another earnings record.
  • What shipbroking is all about
    Costa Concordia just a "rare anomaly," law abiding miners, plotters brought to justice and long waits at the barbers.
  • Korean funds on buying spree
    Marine ministry authorises three investor groups to purchase eight boxships and bulkers for charter to HMM, SK and Sinokor.
  • Total scrap record to topple
    Braemar tips 2012 demolition derby to outrun the historic high set in 1985.
  • Captain tops up TEN holding
    Greek magnate buys up an additional $5m worth of stock in New York-listed tanker owner.
  • French start Concordia probe
    Paris prosecutor's office to investigate claims filed in France over the cruiseship disaster.
  • MES sees better times
    Japanese shipbuilder reports lower earnings but still sees full year improvement.
  • Cape armada fights rates fall
    Ofer and Angelicoussis head the list of owners standing firm and refusing to fix bulkers at basement levels.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Savannah posts 4.2% TEU growth in 2011
  • Damen sends new dredgers to Azerbaijan
  • Yusen makes senior appointments
  • ODW names Neverman VP
  • Maersk sells chassis business
  • MSC joins push to increase Far East-Europe rates
  • Costamare reports higher profit
  • International Shipholding's 4Q profit lower
  • ATA augments legal team
  • Dachser expands in Shanghai

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Container lines announce hike in freight rates
    COSCO Container Lines alters Bunker Adjustment Factor charge to Indian subcontinent, North-West Europe and the Mediterranean.
  • Rotterdam sees fewer VLCCs load fuel oil
    The fuel oil mainly comes from Russian refineries, with part of the surplus used as bunker fuel on the Rotterdam bunker market.
  • Week ends with mixed prices
    Demanded was mostly busy on Friday, according to players.
  • Case study shows Rena spill cost could have been reduced by 50%
    Report suggested that use of a fast oil recovery system (FORS) could have reduced the cost of this incident by as much as 50%.
  • Port of Antwerp releases sustainability report
    The port said it aims to be the sustainability leader in the Hamburg - Le Havre regions.
  • IMO meeting wrestles with black carbon
    Correspondence group to develop definition, consider measurement methods and collate information on control measures.
  • Neste Oil underlines belief in renewable fuels market
    Finnish oil major pledges to ramp-up its renewable fuels business in 2012.
  • Dry bulk carrier chartered for 'no fee'
    'It is a sign of how desperate the sector is,' says analyst.
  • Prices falling in key European ports
    Poor bunker demand in Rotterdam.
  • Sharp price falls in Fujairah
    Bunker products in Durban 'subject to availability.'
  • Fuel oil demand pushes up value of heavy crude
    Refiners seeing stronger returns from fuel oil production.
  • BLG chairman re-elected
    Oftedal of Norway will head IMO sub-committee for another term.
  • EU sulphur decision postponed
    Environment committee will meet later this month.
  • CEO pays tribute to Nuvit Varol
    Founder of Bridge Oil Istanbul 'radiated real friendship.'
  • Bunker prices falling in Asia
    Mixed demand in Asia ports on Friday.
  • Sinopec supplies bunkers to Indonesian firm
    Sinopec supplies bunker fuels to a Pertamina newbuild product tanker at Taizhou port in Zhejiang province.
  • Kirby closes 2011 with record earnings
    Q4 results reflect 'continued favourable' US petrochemical production and strong export market.
  • Policy think tank welcomes incentive for cleaner fuels switch
    Initiative will 'directly reduce' harmful impacts of shipping emissions, says Civic Exchange.
  • Genmar files reorganisation plan
    The New York-listed tanker firm could emerge out of bankruptcy as early as April.
  • Slight increase in South Korean bunker stocks
    Hyundai Oilbank to produce more bunkers in February.
  • Bunker supplier loses appeal on $13 million case
    Singapore high court dismisses Prestige Marine's appeal against a decision made in favour of Marubeni.

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