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February 9, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Consultancy FutureShip in S'pore debut
    With ship owners and operators in cost-reduction mode, classification society Germanischer Lloyd has opened its maritime consultancy arm in Singapore, to help them cope with their biggest headache: energy costs.
  • Ship operator pays Glencore to lease vessel
    A surplus of ships, economic turmoil and higher bunker fuel prices have battered earnings prospects for the dry bulk freight market.
  • US refinery cuts to boost tanker rates
    The deepest US and European oil refinery cuts in as much as three decades may mean record fuel shipments from Asia this year, driving rates for vessels hauling petrol and diesel fuel to the highest since 2008.
  • Baltic index climbs as ships idle

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL raises US$300 per TEU for north/east Asia-Australia loops March 15
  • AADA hikes bunker surcharge to US$675/TEU, $1,350/FEU from March 10
  • MSC raises Far East to Australia rates by US$300/TEU on March 15
  • Emirates Shipping hikes rates progressively on Intra-Asia, Africa trades
  • Zim increases rate US$750/TEU for India-Europe services from March 1
  • Hyundai suffers US$327 million loss, revenue falls 10pc to $6.4 billion
  • Windy Felixstowe to be blown away by London Gateway, says LG tout
  • Battle for control of Canadian Pacific breaks out at 'town hall meeting'
  • Port of Krishnapatnam dredging makes it deepest harbour in India
  • Port of Gothenburg 2011 container traffic up 0.8pc to 887,000 TEU
  • European watchkeeping fatigue study provides toolkit for management
  • Shandong to open six new expressways to traffic by 2013
  • Evergreen links e-commerce application to handheld mobile devices
  • America's western BNSF Railway adds new freight tools to its website
  • Sri Lanka to focus on aviation, air cargo with national carrier support
  • 3L-Leemark becomes agent for Taiwan's Far Eastern Air Transport
  • Roche Diagnostics plans to set up Middle East headquarters in Jafza

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Arshiya International Q3 net up 71 pc
  • ICS Board meets in London, deliberates on a range of issues
  • Severe chill resulting in berthing delays, surcharges at Black Sea ports
  • Shipping Minister strongly advocates PPP in port investment
  • Vizhinjam port promoters undeterred by 'single bid'
  • Govt allows extra 1 mt sugar export, cuts Basmati MEP by $ 200
  • Adani Group to secure coal for NTPC

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Chinese to build new railway in Indonesia
    China Railway Group has been awarded a USD 4.8 billion contract by Indonesia's government to build and maintain a new railway line in southern Sumatra. The track will run from the ...
  • Portions of Texas interstate highways to see speed limit increase
    The state of Texas (USA) has said that miles and miles of its highways will soon see speed limit increases following Texas Transportation Commission action approving 75 mph design...
  • Germany's railfreight traffic regains pre-crisis market share
    According to the latest figures from Germany's statistical office (Destatis), the country's railfreight sector overcame the economic crisis and regained a market share of 17.7% in ...
  • Turkey: fewer Carnet TIRs and transit permits issued
    According to the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), 54,923 Carnet TIRs were issued in December 2011, equating to a drop of 5.4% compared to the same month ...
  • Inttra with more than 70 members
    Inttra, a leading provider of e-commerce solutions for the ocean freight industry, has significantly expanded its global alliance network to a total of 70 information solutions pro...
  • Seattle names APL top shipping line for environment
    The global container carrier APL has been named the most environmentally responsible shipping line at the port of Seattl WA (USA). The Singapore-based line topped all applicants ...
  • Korean Air is first airline to operate both B747-8 and B777Fs
    Boeing and Korean Air have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B747-8 and B777 freighters. With the milestone delivery, Korean Air becomes the first airline in the world...
  • Air Namibia expands fleet with order for two A319s
    Air Namibia, the Windhoek based national airline of the Republic of Namibia, has ordered two new Airbus A319 aircraft. Air Namibia already operates two leased A319s on regional rou...
  • Executive reshuffle at TNT Innight Germany on 1 March
    TNT Innight Germany has announced that Thomas Steverding, who has been the company's director of operations and information and communication services (ICS) since December 2008, is...
  • UK: new managing director for Schenker Logistics
    DB Schenker appointed Helgi Ingolfsson as its new UK managing director with effect from 1 February. Replacing Jochen Muller who has moved back to Germany to a position within...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo transports 73 t generator rotor from Chengdu to Jeddah
    Saudi Airlines Cargo has successfully transported a 73 t generator rotor from Chengdu (China) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) on behalf of Rabigh Electricity Company (RABEC). The rotor is...
  • 135 candles on BLG's birthday cake
    BLG, a German service provider, is 135 years old. A group of 65 merchants founded the "Bremer Lagerhaus-Gesellschaft - Actiengesellschaft von 1877" in February 1877. They merged th...
  • FedEx Trade Networks opening new office in Lyon
    FedEx Trade Networks, the transport subsidiary of the US-based CEP and logistics corporation FedEx, recently opened a new branch office at Lyon Saint Exupéry airport (France). In a...
  • GAC Singapore celebrates and moves to new head office
    GAC Singapore is marking the 30th anniversary of its establishment by relocating to a new head office to enable future expansion of its operations. The company, which has significa...
  • Agility's project logistics business welcomes new president and CEO
    Agility has appointed Grant Wattman as president and CEO of its project logistics business.

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Inland Salvage awarded drill barge wreck removal contract
  • B.C.'s Allied Shipbuilders has a new owner
  • MHI develops righting moment recovery system
  • Bergen Group to build OCV for Volstad Maritime
  • NATO reports new merchant vessel hijacking
  • Bourbon revenues top one billion euros
  • Saltchuk rebrands American Shipping Group as TOTE, Inc.
  • 100 percent container scanning? Not going to happen
  • Crowley in business alliance with Australia's PB Towage

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • American Shipping Group changing to TOTE Inc.
  • G6 Alliance moving up start of service menu
  • Wild Seafood Exchange conference scheduled for February 22, in Bellingham
  • Crowley teaming with PB Towage Ltd.
  • Diana Containerships takes delivery of two Panamax box vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Lloyd's List Intelligence: data snapshot
    10 steps to rate recovery
  • A case for special treatment
    Cosco may have to sell key assets to avoid stock exchange penalties
  • US heads for a watershed year on ballast water legislation
    Parallel progress of IMO Convention will make owners take investment in new onboard equipment seriously
  • Ignorance is not bliss for shipping
    Why the UK select committee on energy and climate change is taking the wrong tack
  • Stashed cash can be a source of Greek hope
    Money that Greeks have tucked away in myriad safety deposit boxes and under mattresses could be switched back into economic circulation
  • A chill wind blows across the Elbe
    Short-term prospects are bleak for German ship finance, tramp owners and KG houses
  • VLCC newbuilding deliveries hit 36-year high in January
    Highest monthly influx into global fleet since 1970s tanker boom
  • Bulk carrier demand boosted by 20% rise in Chinese coastal trade last year
    Global vessel demand increases 9% compared with 6% seaborne dry bulk trade growth
  • Central Shipping orders product tankers at STX Dalian yard
    New Pistiolis family outfit seals deal for two 51,000 dwt vessels at $33m each, with options for two more
  • RS Platou Markets downgrades a third of shipping stocks
    Tanker companies are worst hit as boxship owners avoid sell category
  • Tanker demolition to hit 20m dwt
    Owners will scrap older ships rather than spend on special surveys
  • Knightsbridge Tankers poised to renew VLCC fleet
    Company delayed investments in fleet due to falling secondhand vessel values
  • Tighter chemical tanker supply, but no ordering yet
    Norwegian chemical tanker group reports improved spot market
  • Hammonia agrees $41.5m purchase for CMA CGM Wagner
    Sale of sistership CMA CGM Verdi linked to Greek company
  • Brazil set for retendering spree on concessions for 77 terminals
    Transport ministry aims to bring concessions dating from the late 1980s and early 1990s in line with the country's 1993 Ports Act
  • More ore in store at Australian mines
    BHP Billiton raises production forecast for current fiscal year by 8m tonnes
  • Trough in dry bulk market has passed, says DNB Bank
    Capesize rates could reach $20,000 per day again before end of March
  • SinOceanic Shipping completes $100m bond issue
    Company seeks alternative finance for three newbuildings
  • Nigeria hires private security firm to curb maritime crime
    Critics accuse government of nepotism for appointing Global West Vessel Specialist
  • G6 brings launch date forward
    March 1 start date for Asia-Europe service
  • Teekay Tankers launches follow-on share issue
    Aims to raise $69m selling 17m shares
  • US extends scanning requirement
    Two-year waiver before implementation
  • How to read the BDI
    Although the index has hit a 26-year low, there's more to this than meets the eye
  • Canadian prime minister flies to Beijing on oil trade mission
    Tankers to benefit from Canadian tar sands exports to China
  • New Zealand eyes conference ban
    Commission recommends end of antitrust immunity for box lines
  • SSC reports fourth-quarter net profits of $1.8m
    Singapore-listed firm reports stable charter income
  • Feeder vessel funds file for bankruptcy
    Rabobank to sell off 660 teu Elusive and Electra after low charter rates and high debts sink Dutch CV funds
  • Bergen Group lands $139m offshore order for Fosen Yard
    Volstad Marine orders seventh high-end construction vessel
  • A growing threat
    Pirate attacks were up significantly last month, reminding us that the battle has just begun
  • MHI unveils stabilising technology for Nippon Shipping ro-ro order
    New ship designed to reduce risk of capsize

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Teekay Tankers prices follow-on at a discount
    NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers today priced a 15M-share follow-on offering at a 12% discount to yesterday's closing price
  • Bug overcomes cruise ship
    PRINCESS Cruises has been forced to cut a voyage short after repeated outbreaks of norovirus aboard the Crown Princess
  • Knightsbridge confirms slow payments
    BETTER results than expected were reported today by Knightsbridge Tankers, but it also conceded that charter-hire payments have been delayed
  • US dockers to resist cuts from automation
    HAROLD Daggett, ILA president, has said he will insist on union job guarantees when spring talks begin with US terminal operators
  • Iraq counts cost of potential Hormuz block
    IRAQ'S OIL ministry reportedly said today the country stands to lose exports of 1.7M barrels of crude a day if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz
  • Bourbon revenues rise 18.6%
    FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon said today its 2011 revenues rose 18.6% to €1.01Bn ($1.34Bn), a result that could be a good indicator of offshore vessel market conditions
  • SOBRENA bidders named
    THREE bidders have expressed interest in the insolvent Brest ship repair yard SOBRENA, according to union representatives
  • Glencore raises Chemoil stake to 89%
    COMMODITY trader Glencore has stretched its acquisition spree, taking an 89% stake in Singapore-listed bunker supplier Chemoil
  • Rio adds $2.9Bn for WA plans
    MINING giant Rio Tinto today announced a further commitment of $2.9Bn for iron ore mine and port projects in Western Australia
  • G6 launching a month early
    THE NEWLY formed G6 Alliance said today it has moved up starting its Asia/Europe service to the first week of March - a month ahead of schedule
  • Box rate push seen failing
    SUPPLY-demand imbalances are persisting, which is likely to doom the current push by box liners to seek general rate increases, brokers predicted today
  • New VLCC fixed at loss
    THE VLCC newbuilding toll on the market has been highlighted by a deal fixing Maersk Ingrid at Worldscale 45, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Box charterers reject tramp ballasting
    HIGH BUNKER prices mean that box ship charterers are not willing to pay ballasting costs for tramps
  • Strike closes Israeli ports
    ISRAEL'S ports are closed today in line with a nationwide strike staged by its main trade union federation, Histadrut
  • LNG bunkering hindered
    A RISE IN Asian LNG demand would cause a decade's delay in paybacks in the region for LNG bunkering, Germanischer Lloyd warned today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Army Corps Adds Funds for East Coast Ports
    The Port of Jacksonville, Fla., will receive an additional $7.7 million and the ports of Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, Ga.,...
  • Trucker Maverick to Raise Driver Pay, Expand Fleet
    Flatbed trucking company Maverick Transportation is raising truck driver pay as it purchases new trucks and expands capacity to meet...
  • Senate Committee OKs Plug for Transport Plan Shortfall
    A Senate committee approved on Tuesday a $9.6 billion package to help plug a $12 billion shortfall in a bipartisan...
  • NC's Wilmington Container Traffic Jumps 11.2 Percent
    Container throughput at the Port of Wilmington jumped 11.2 percent last year from the previous year, as the North...
  • US Freight Shipments Up 3.9 Percent in December
    U.S. freight shipments hit an all-time high in December, rising 3.9 percent from the previous month, the largest monthly increase...
  • New Sea Star Chief Says 'Structural Changes Will Be Essential'
    The newly tapped president of Sea Star Line said "structural changes will be essential" so that the Jones Act carrier...
  • Analyst Says 2012 Truck Rates Could Rise 6 Percent
    Truckload rates are likely to rise anywhere from 2 to 6 percent in 2012 and even as high as 8...
  • Airports Expect Sharp Cargo Rise if Economy Improves
    Global air freight volumes declined by 1 percent last year, but traffic could improve quickly this year if the...
  • No End in Sight for Labor Stoppages at Rotterdam Port
    A labor dispute at APM Terminals in Rotterdam that has disrupted shipping at one of Europe's largest container handling facilities...
  • Shipowners Urge Heavier Hand Against Pirates
    Shipowners urged governments to take a heavier hand to captured Somali pirates and their financiers, as the threat to trade...
  • OOCL Seeks Rate Hike on Asia-Australia Services
    OOCL will extend its largest rate increases to Asia-Australia services, starting March 15. The Hong Kong-based line said rates...
  • MSC to Raise Rates From Europe to India
    Mediterranean Shipping will apply a general rate increase on all cargo from North Europe to ports in the Indian subcontinent....
  • Court Rejects Challenge of NY-NJ Port Monitors
    A federal appeals court affirmed a lower court's decision that the New York Shipping Association acted prematurely in challenging a...
  • Atlantic Container Line to Launch US-Baltic Ro-Ro Service
    Atlantic Container Line later this month will launch a weekly roll-on, roll-off service from the U.S. and Canada to Finland...
  • G6 Alliance Speeds Up Asia-Europe Service Launch
    The newly formed G6 alliance of ocean carriers has sped up the launch of its Asia-Europe service by a month...
  • ILA's Daggett Seeks Guaranteed Jobs at Contract Negotiations
    International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett said the ILA will enter this year's contract negotiations seeking guaranteed minimum staffing and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • World Bank says intra-Africa trade must rise
    A new report published by the Washington (DC)-based World Bank has revealed that it is often more difficult for countries in Africa to trade with each other than ...
  • Chinese ports' growth rate slows for 2011
    China's top 10 container ports' rate of volume growth eased in 2011 - while their combined volumes rose by 9.7% compared to 2011 to 129 million TEU, this ...
  • TS Lines takes slots on China-Japan slings
    TS Lines has taken slots on Chinese carrier Goto Shipping's services between China-Japan following the closure of most of Grand China Logistics' loops in this market, ...
  • Germans look outside the eurozone for growth
    Germany's trade surplus with the rest of the world reached EUR158 (USD210) billion last year, with exports from Europe's largest economy hitting a record EUR1 trillion ...
  • India's economy cools
    The Indian government's central statistics office has significantly downgraded the 1.2 billion populated nation's GDP growth prospects for the current financial ...
  • G6 Alliance brings forward Asia-Europe service changes
    The Grand Alliance (Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and NYK) and New World Alliance (APL, HMM and MOL) have advanced the introduction of the Asia-Europe schedule changes announced ...
  • Cargotec reports robust sales and firm orderbook
    Cargotec, the Finland-based manufacturer and supplier of solutions for handling cargo, has posted very strong results for its fiscal year which ended December 31, ...
  • Laid-up box tonnage now includes 8 x VLCS
    The number of idled containerships has soared to 286 for 750,900TEU as at the end of January, according to Alphaliner, up from the 268 676,000TEU reported mothballed ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Peter G called to testify
    Creditors move forward with attack on tycoon's 'side deal' and bankrupt tanker owner's dealings with Oaktree Capital.
  • Vale plots grand opening
    Brazilian mining behemoth's Subic Bay transhipment facility gears up for timely debut as VLOC sets sail.
  • Bloomberg blasts TBS
    Popular podcast commentator cries foul over bulker owner's choice of Chapter 11 venue due to Dublin domicile.
  • An Aggarwal win on the cards
    Trip to a Singaporean seer may have put a Lion City broker en route to crystal ball glory.
  • SSC reports flat earnings
    Lion City-listed car carrier owner and manager grows revenue but not profit.
  • G6 speeds box tie-up
    Grand and New World Alliance carriers starting Asia to Europe cooperation a month ahead of schedule.
  • TK nears 'transformative' deal
    Teekay Corp may be lining up the sale of more than ten tankers to New York-listed spinoff, analyst says.
  • Essar Shipping turns red
    Indian tanker and bulker owner posts nine-month loss after separating from ports group.
  • Marco Polo cans Taiwan plan
    Market conditions prompt Lion City-based offshore shipbuilder to abandon fundraiser.
  • Knightsbridge not buying
    John Fredriksen-backed owner is staying out of the sale and purchase game while prices continue to fall.
  • Otto Marine looks to Africa
    Singapore-based shipbuilder and owner sends another AHTS to Africa on long-term charter.
  • Volstad ponders newbuild sale
    Norwegian owner says selling Bergen Group ordered vessel is also an option.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • New in-bond rule to be published soon
  • U.S. shippers prepare for Libya visit
  • FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications
  • Report calls NY/NJ port authority 'dysfunctional'
  • G6 lines move up start of Asia-Europe pact
  • Maersk adjusts Europe-Middle East network
  • American Shipping Group becomes TOTE
  • Maersk slows 225 loop, adds Port Elizabeth
  • Mattel values long-term shipping partners
  • MarAd chief counsel moves to DOT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Rotterdam welcomes opening of hydrogen factory
    Oil companies are investing in cleaner production processes because of more stringent environmental requirements.
  • WFS starts more court proceedings
    Supplier is claiming $338,000 for fuel supplied in September and October last year.
  • Mixed prices movements in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Prompt product tight in Rotterdam.
  • Fujairah bunker prices stable
    Good product avails and bunker demand in Durban.
  • Bunker prices hit tanker operator's results
    Hedging instruments mean Odfjell pays well below BWI benchmark.
  • ICS objects to Bahamas proposal on CO2 reduction
    'Many governments seemed more interested in how much money can be raised from shipping than reducing emissions,' says ICS.
  • Analysts say Glencore/Itochu 'marriage is over'
    Glencore move has 'bought out' Chemoil's other shareholder.
  • Sailing ships 'have great economic potential'
    Second vessel joins sailing fleet carrying commercial cargoes.
  • Ice causing disruption in Hamburg
    Tugs used as ice breakers in north German ports.
  • GL's FutureShip in partnership with energy management solutions firm
    FutureShip and Marorka to provide integrated solution to emission reduction and fuel efficiency.
  • Bunker fuels firm at major Asian ports mid week
    Demand for bunkers generally below average at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Decision to upgrade Los Angeles port vessel under review
    US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform questions the upgrade of Angelena II.
  • Colombo facing 'acute' supply tightness
    Dry docking of bunker tanker affecting marine fuel cargo supplies to the port, says local traders.
  • US terminal company sees 25% growth profit
    Magellan Midstream Partners posted quarterly record income of $110.3 million for Q4 2011.
  • Crowley Maritime forms alliance with towing company
    Allies with PB Towage Ltd., part of the Pacific Basin Shipping group.
  • Chemoil shares rising after Glencore move
    Glencore has raised its stake in the marine fuel supplier to 89.04%.

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