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March 7, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic sea index rises on higher panamax rates
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea-freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose on Monday for an eighth straight day as an increase in grain shipments pushed up rates for panamax vessels.
  • Maersk can double Asia-EU capacity cuts
    Maersk Line, the world's biggest owner of container ships, can double capacity cuts on its largest trade route connecting Europe and Asia if demand is weaker than it expects.
  • Somalia threats and famine vex the UN
    The UN Security Council has expressed grave concern at the threat posed by Somali pirates and extremist groups as UN chief Ban Ki-moon warned the African state's humanitarian situation would likely deteriorate again in the coming months.
  • Seychelles seeks help over jailed pirates
Strait Talk
  • Turbulent times ahead for shipping
    IT EMERGED last week that some shipping companies now have debt-to-equity ratios as high as 1,000 per cent. The reason for this is, of course, a massive decline in ship values, which is one of the clearest indicators of the deep trouble much of shipping is now in.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic sea index rises on higher panamax rates
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea-freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose on Monday for an eighth straight day as an increase in grain shipments pushed up rates for panamax vessels.
  • Maersk can double Asia-EU capacity cuts
    Maersk Line, the world's biggest owner of container ships, can double capacity cuts on its largest trade route connecting Europe and Asia if demand is weaker than it expects.
  • Somalia threats and famine vex the UN
    The UN Security Council has expressed grave concern at the threat posed by Somali pirates and extremist groups as UN chief Ban Ki-moon warned the African state's humanitarian situation would likely deteriorate again in the coming months.
  • Seychelles seeks help over jailed pirates
Strait Talk
  • Turbulent times ahead for shipping
    IT EMERGED last week that some shipping companies now have debt-to-equity ratios as high as 1,000 per cent. The reason for this is, of course, a massive decline in ship values, which is one of the clearest indicators of the deep trouble much of shipping is now in.

Sched Netweb site
  • New Maersk Line CEO cries 'slow down - we're destroying shareholder value'
  • Seven carrier pact prepares to get underway on CKYH's Asia-Europe loops
  • Asia to hold lead as world's port growth slows 7pc in 2012: Shanghai study
  • Busan still 5th at 16.2 million TEU in 2011, but 14pc growth tops megaports
  • Kuehne + Nagel profit up 0.16pc to US$665 million as revenue falls 3.5pc
  • Xijiang river ports capacity to top 100 million tonnes this year
  • MSC shifts megaships to transpac, but not larger vessels to Asia-Europe
  • New US$475 million container terminal planned for Liverpool in 2015
  • Container throughput between Hamburg and Poland increases 33pc in 2011
  • Port of Houston offers Asian shippers new gateway to US Midwest
  • RCL suffers US$25.8 million loss after US$15.4 million profit in 2010
  • Kuehne + Nagel pioneers wireless sensors for temp-controlled air freight
  • Swissport starts cargo handling service at Japan's Kansai airport
  • Beihai Airport February cargo throughput surges 56.6pc to 291.9 tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
  • INTTRA delivers first multi-party electronic Bill of Lading on its ocean network
  • Khimji Poonja re-attains ISO standard 9001:2008
  • MOL to regularly publish KPI results
  • West African waters a new piracy hotspot
  • Port of Zeebrugge Vice-President meets MbPT Chairman
  • Air India upgrades to seamless cargo operations
  • World airfreight down 0.7 pc in 2011, up 1.9 pc in Europe
  • Cotton export ban flayed
  • Exporters to be in tight spot in 2012-13-Experts
  • Exports to be sluggish this fiscal: Fieo President
  • Euro economic confidence higher than forecasts
  • Standard practices for L/C - UCP 600

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 6, 2012
  • Mercator's "SkyChain" implemented for AviancaTaca Holding
    Mercator, the Dubai (UAE)-based provider of business technologies to the aviation industry, has announced that Latin America's second largest airline holding company, AviancaTaca H...
  • China Southern buying ten B777-300ERs
    The US plane maker Boeing has announced that China Southern Airlines agreed to buy ten B777-300ERs, as the airline plans to expand its capacity to meet growing demand in the Asia-P...
  • MAN generates record revenue in 2011
    Germany's MAN Group posted record revenues of EUR 16.5 billion (+12%) in 2011. The upsurge was primarily driven by the commercial vehicles sector (comprising MAN Truck & Bus an...
  • Multitrade Spain manages a massive 336 railcar project
    Multitrade Spain, a member of the Cargo Equipment Experts CEE network, is handling a massive 336 car project from CAF in Spain to Caracas (Venezuela). In order to improve the handl...
  • 2012 starts well for Dunkirk
    The French port of Dunkirk reported promising figures in January 2012. Some 4.04 million t of goods were handled that month, equating to 12% more than in January 2011. Although liq...
  • HSE24 renews and strengthens partnership with DHL
    The Munich (Germany)-based multi-channel mail-order company, HSE24 (Home Shopping Europe), has once again chosen DHL to fulfil its logistics needs. According to the deal, DHL will ...
  • Pantos Logistics opens new logistics centre in the Netherlands
    Pantos Logistics, the largest freight logistics business in South Korea, recently opened its Ssangyong Motor European Parts Logistics Center (SEPC) in the Netherlands. The SEPC, lo...
  • Rickmers-Linie expands its China coverage
    Rickmers-Linie is expanding in China and enhancing its sales and marketing activities into central and southern China, thus moving closer to the major industrial production facilit...
  • Hoyer Group expanding in Eastern Europe
    The Hamburg (Germany)-based Hoyer Group has opened a new branch office in St Petersburg (Russia). It is the logistics service provider's fourth in central and Eastern Europe after ...
  • Kombiverkehr's managing director celebrating
    Robert Breuhahn, the managing director of the Frankfurt (Germany)-based intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr, is celebrating 35 years with the company. Breuhahn began his caree...
  • OOCL increases rates on 1 April
    The Hong Kong-based shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is raising the rates for its Southeast Asia-Australia services on 1 April. The increase of USD 200/teu wi...
  • European Railway Agency becomes the single authority in Europe
    The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and the Association of the European Rail Industry (UNIFE) have presented their joint vision on the future role ...
  • Daimler unveils new HGVs for India
    Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a subsidiary of the Germany-based Daimler corporation, has unveiled the first light to heavy duty BharatBenz trucks weighing 9 to 49 t for...
  • Icao secretary general re-elected for second term
    The council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) has appointed French national Raymond Benjamin as secretary general of the organization for a second three-year ...
  • Kenya Airways eyes Japan market
    Kenya Airways appointed Sunworld Air Services Corp as ground sales agent for the Japanese market, with effect from 1 February. The ultimate goal is to establish direct air link bet...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 6, 2012
  • MOL to demo LNG burning on temporarily modified newbuild engine
  • APL to fit fuel emulsification system to main engine of 10,000 TEU box ship
  • Chinese shipyard to build Damen sightseeing ferry

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 6, 2012
  • Port of Longview continues string of record breaking years in 2011
  • Port of Olympia boatyard earns 'Clean' designation
  • Three firms seek pre-qualification for construction of Panama Canal bridge
  • Coast Guard Port Captain gives order to allow detained ship to leave Portland
  • Federal Maritime Commission inks service contract final rule

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 6, 2012
  • Lack of experience poses danger
    Reliance on advanced technology has diluted the previously hard-earned hands-on skills that seafarers and engineers gained on vessels of an earlier age
  • Slow steaming benefits shippers and consignees
    Maritime transport should be looked upon as a pipe and not as a series of high-speed projectiles
  • Growth of the go-betweens
    Will middlemen match solid PMSCs to clients or open the industry to cut-price cowboys?
  • London market to help IUMI find its voice
    More collaboration is possible across the marine insurance market
  • Fragile international hull market needs repricing
    Costa Concordia 'poured petrol' on the problem, says JHC chairman Mark Edmondson
  • Container volumes flatline in January
    But Europe-Asia recovering compared with this time last year
  • Pacific Basin's big picture
    Departing chief executive Klaus Nyborg describes the Hong Kong dry bulk operator's mode of staying nimble in a tough market
  • Containership fleet slows speeds 13% over a year to an average 14.9 knots
    RS Platou Economic Research shows lines cutting speeds more than tankers and bulkers
  • Mediterranean aframax market sees first rates spike of 2012
    Asian market flounders on lack of Indian demand
  • Long range tankers in demand, sale shows
    Bank-led sale of six-year-old vessels nets $34m each
  • Costa Cruises in fresh salvage woes
    French fishing vessel could file $1.3m Costa Allegra salvage claim
  • Fincantieri to carry out $155m refit of Carnival Destiny
    World's first 100,000 gt cruiseship to return to original builder for radical transformation and a new name
  • Louis charters bigger ship to Thomson to focus on short cruises
    Cypriot company rebrands itself as east Med niche player
  • Allied begs owners for 'forbearance'
    Greek dry-bulk operator blames charter woes on 'extraordinary' events
  • Bankers will back chemical and product tankers
    DVB Bank sees attractive lending prospects despite tight shipfinance market
  • Long Beach prepares for Pacific ultra-large boxship switch
    Overcapacity on Asia-Europe trades brings cascade of larger tonnage
  • Rio Tinto to pump $2bn into Indian mine
    Orissa project will export iron ore
  • State government bids for Duisburg stake
    North Rhine-Westphalia blocks overtures from Antwerp or Rotterdam
  • ICTSI to expand in Pakistan on strong 2011 results
    Manila-listed port operator to buy up to 55% of Karachi's PICT
  • Penning to investigate armed guard insurance
    Minister demands transparency on costs
  • Staying with shipping
    James Fisher and Sons' ships not only turn a profit, but also underpin its expertise in everything else it does
  • China slows down
    More measured expansion of China's economy could accelerate needed reforms in shipping
  • VDR brings in two new managing directors
    German shipowners' association aims to improve lobbying work in Berlin, Brussels and London
  • Shipping stands out as worst performer for James Fisher
    Company set to cut sharply its coastal tankers operation
  • Low sulphur regulations to create huge demand for gasoil in Europe
    Product tankers set to benefit from 'overnight surge' in demand to import low sulphur fuel
  • South Korea increases its ship export values in February
    The world's top vessel exporter sees international orders fall

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 6, 2012
  • Seychelles inundated with pirate suspects
    THE INFLUX pirate suspects captured by warship crews is threatening to overwhelm Seychelles, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Allied: 'forbearance', please
    GREEK charterer Allied Maritime told Fairplay today it is asking counterparties to give it time to resolve its "extreme squeeze"
  • China plans biggest Oz coal stake
    CHINA'S government-owned Yanzhou Coal today said it plans to combine with Gloucester Coal, in what would be the country's biggest coal investment in Australia
  • Crewman sought off Ireland
    SEARCHERS are today trying to find a missing seafarer off Ireland, the Irish Coast Guard told Fairplay
  • MPP owners limp along
    OWNERS of multipurpose/heavy-lift tonnage continue to struggle with a scarcity of project cargoes and operators' period needs
  • Collision confirmed in fatal sinking
    GREEK coastguards today confirmed that a refuelling tanker struck a marked shipwreck in the Elefsis Gulf, causing its fatal sinking
  • Eimskip buys 3 reefers
    EIMSKIP of Iceland said today it has acquired three 3,625gt reefer vessels it has operated on charter since 2005
  • Mega-ships seen shrinking container players
    LARGER-capacity box ships starting to enter the liner trade will shrink the number of operators from 20 large global players in 2012 to eight in less than 15 years, an analyst has predicted
  • Export uptick seen for Indonesian coal
    INDONESIA's coal shippers - sluggish because of high stockpiles in China - could be in for a short-term uptick, CIMB Securities predicted today
  • Thai vehicle sector recovers
    THAILAND'S auto industry has recovered from the floods in December 2011, with original equipment manufacturers ramping up production
  • Box rate stability sought
    TRANS-Pacific box rates must reach compensatory levels to prevent bankruptcies, a major carrier chairman asserted today
  • Ban snarls India's ports
    DELHI'S sudden ban on cotton exports today left ports congested and exporters in a quandary
  • BLT returning FSL tankers
    INDONESIA'S chemical specialist BLT said today it would comply with First Ship Lease Trust's request to redeliver three chemical tankers
  • Sale sparks Sembcorp share dive
    SINGAPORE rig builder Sembcorp Marine's share price dived today on news that Temasek Holdings would sell almost all its interests in SMM
  • FIS offers fuel oil swaps
    BUNKER prices at key ports plunged today amid falling crude prices and paper trades for fuel oil and gas oil

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 6, 2012
  • FedEx, Smith to Roll Out All-Electric Step Van
    Smith Electric Vehicles expanded its line of commercial trucks, introducing the Newton Step Van at the NTEA Work Truck Show...
  • Mayors Urge Congress to Enact Transport Bill
    Nearly 200 mayors joined the chorus of local officials and businesses urging Congress to enact multiyear surface transportation legislation while...
  • Indian Authority Slashes Rates at DP World Nehru Terminal
    India's Tariff Authority for Major Ports ordered a 27.85 percent reduction in tariffs currently levied by Nhava Sheva International Container...
  • LTL Trucking Grew 11.6 Percent in 2011
    The less-than-truckload transportation industry grew 11.6 percent in 2011, pushing total U.S. LTL revenue past $30 billion for the first...
  • CEVA Logistics Earnings Up 9.9 Percent
    CEVA Logistics' earnings grew by 9.9 percent in 2011 year-over-year to $421 million on cost cuts and improved efficiency, as...
  • Asia-Pacific Air Cargo Slumps
    Air cargo volumes in the Asia-Pacific region fell nearly 13 percent in January compared to a year earlier. The...
  • Daily Maersk May Add Routes
    Just four months after launching its Daily Maersk liner service in the Asia-Europe trade, Maersk Line says it could expand...
  • Liverpool Port Terminal Work to Begin Next Year
    The port of Liverpool will start construction early next year on a $480 million, deep water container terminal with an...
  • Single Border Portal Tops Importers' Wish List
    With dozens of federal agencies having some degree of involvement in the cargo clearance process, importers are crying out for...
  • Exporters Criticize Documentation Problems
    Exporters are complaining about inaccuracies in ocean carriers' electronic data that expose shippers to costs and delays. Forwarder...
  • China's Rising Labor Costs, Middle Class' Increased Consumption - Live From TPM 2012
    In this podcast, JOC Editor Mark Szakonyi reports live from TPM Long Beach 2012 after attending Monday's session, "China: Major economic,...
  • Harbor Maintenance Tax Debate - Live From TPM Long Beach 2012
    JOC Editor Peter T. Leach reports live from TPM Long Beach 2012 just after attending Monday's afternoon session, "Should U.S....

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 6, 2012
  • Why ocean carriers should treat a complaint as a gift
    With the huge volatility in container ocean freight rates about to swing back in favour of the liners on the blue-chip Asia to Europe tradelane - albeit temporarily ...
  • K+N's 'Go for Growth' strategy on target
    Senior executives of Switzerland-based Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) have confirmed that the group's 'Go for Growth' strategy is proceeding according to plan. Based on results ...
  • OPDR improves services
    Hamburg-based OPDR will improve its short-sea services between Northern Europe and the Iberian peninsula/Canary Islands on . Tilbury will be added ...
  • Al-Faw breakwater tender nears
  • New rail link planned between Kenya and Ethiopia
    The Governments of Kenya and Ethiopia are to co-operate on the building of a standard gauge rail link connecting the new port being built at Lamu with the Ethiopian ...
  • Maersk rolls out its latest 'Absolute Reliability' module
    The world largest liner shipping company Maersk Line, has teamed up with North America's largest mover of containers by rail BNSF, to offer a new guaranteed and ...
  • Asia-Europe rates rocket skywards
    As expected, ocean carriers implemented most of the recently announced massive general rate increases from Asia to Europe on March 1, 2012. The average all-in rate ...
  • Liverpool's new terminal takes another step forward
    Peel Ports has commenced the procurement phase of the construction of its new deep-water container terminal at the Port of Liverpool. Although the project was announced ...
  • Chinese growth cut stymies stocks
    Investors are worried about China. Stocks were hit yesterday by news that the Asian economic superpower had slashed its GDP prediction for 2012 to an eight-year ...
  • TPM: Calls for increased service focus amid optimism for better rates/volumes
    The transpacific trade will be better this year than in 2011 - but shippers and carriers must work together to restore rates and the focus must shift ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 6, 2012
  • Search on for crewman
    Slovakian seafarer reported lost from German cargoship in the Irish Sea.
  • Fugro wins huge contracts
    Seismic shipowner bags $120m surveys in the North Sea and Africa.
  • Shipowners or masochists?
    Restructuring expert Aage Figenschou delivers a painful shot for those hoping history has taught you anything.
  • Carnival changes its Destiny
    Sixteen-year-old US cruiseship lined up for massive $155m refit at Fincantieri in Italy.
  • Fire hits cargoship
    Firefighters called in to tackle blaze on Thorco Celebration at San Sebastian, Brazil.
  • Maersk Supply scores in Brazil
    AP Moller-Maersk's offshore support vessel wing nets a trio of long-term charters worth nearly $300m with biggest customer Petrobras.
  • Allcargo eyes two more
    Indian multipurpose player wants to add vessels to its fleet as it reorganises its business.
  • SCI targets European loans
    Indian owner lining up $500m in overseas borrowing to fund 10 newbuildings.
  • Swiber wins more
    Singapore-listed offshore owner bags $36m charter deals to take year to date orderbook past $250m.
  • Three down for Tankerska
    One loss-making aframax still to be sold as Croatian owner offloads third tanker since November.
  • Nordic picks up FSL trio
    Copenhagen-listed company to manage FSL Trust vessels handed back by Berlian Laju.
  • Fisher tankers up profit
    UK shipping services player sees small 2011 improvement from products fleet, but its importance to the group is dwindling.
  • Cochin wins state order
    Indian shipbuilder signs $22m deal from ministry of shipping for multipurpose vessel.
  • Mipo muted until 2013
    Korean analyst forecasts continued low margins for shipbuilder, but says products tanker orders will increase.
  • Ferry fire doused
    No injuries reported after blaze breaks out on Red Sea passenger vessel en route to Egypt.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 6, 2012
  • Maersk's Flagship intermodal service via LA
  • New G6 Alliance network emerges
  • Virgin aims at Chicago air cargo
  • DHL expands Asia coverage
  • U-Freight dresses up fashion warehouse
  • Increased ship layups seen in coming year
  • FMC's final rule on indexed service contracts
  • Industry opposes Obama tax on overseas profits
  • APMT, MIV build Indian freight station
  • Xata, ALK offer integrated truck platform

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 6, 2012
  • Canadian review board denies fuel barge winter access in Steensby Inlet
    Board expressed concern over comments referring to 'the heightened potential for a large and undetected fuel spill and concerns over the difficulty of having effective spill response to address releases on and under sea ice.'
  • Virgin Islands seeks Economic Disaster Declaration for refinery closure
    It is reported that following the shutdown, the complex will operate as an oil storage terminal.
  • MEPC 63: 'No go' yet for MBM impact study
    IMO committee unable to agree on terms of reference for study with focus on possible impacts of MBMs on developing countries.
  • Fujairah prices firmed
    Sources say Suez market is running 'dry'.
  • European players report smaller stems
    High prices keeping purchases to a minimum.
  • Rotterdam prices lack direction
    Rotterdam player expects low sulphur material to be tight for the next few days.
  • Piracy: 'Speeding through risk areas' drives up bunker consumption
    Indian Ocean piracy is costing global economy 'up to $15 billion per year.'
  • Company promises 'aggressive' marketing of its LNG technology
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has developed system for supplying high-pressure gas to a marine engine.
  • Price of IFO380 grade mixed at key Asian ports
    Demand 'below average' on Tuesday.
  • Patent filed for LNG bunker technology
    Invention able to reduce number of refrigerating modules for LNG re-liquefaction.
  • Dan-Bunkering senior bunker trader promoted
    Appointment comes as company seeks to expand.
  • Vessels using low sulphur fuel will have port dues halved
    HK scheme will run for three years at an estimated cost of HK$260 million.
  • Glencore reveals details on Chemoil share acquisition
    Says it paid $174 million for additional 37.5% stake in Chemoil.
  • Berlian Laju appoints restructuring specialist
    Group hopes to come through its current difficulties 'even stronger' than it was before.
  • No activity in SGX fuel oil futures since start of 2012
    Zero lots of 380 cSt fuel oil futures traded on SGX since January.
  • Bunkering activities help lift Singapore-listed firm to profit
    Group hopeful of staying on 'an even keel' in full year 2012.

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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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