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January 10, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ship union to seek extra pay for members
    A union representing 23,000 seafarers will seek extra payments for its members if Iran's threat to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz endangers their safety, as US officials ramped up rhetoric against the Islamic state.
  • NZ starts cleanup after cargo ship splits
    Shipping cargo and debris are littering a beach on New Zealand's North Island after Rena, the 236-metre container vessel stranded on a reef since October, yesterday split into two in rough seas.
  • China firm delays ship rental payments
    China's Shagang Shipping has failed to pay millions of dollars in vessel rental fees to Diana Shipping, said a source close to the Greece-based firm, as Chinese maritime companies struggle through a downturn in the dry bulk freight market.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk expands box capacity at double the rate of rivals in 2011
  • Little oil sighted after Rena splits in two off New Zealand's North Island
  • Nigeria braces for general strike over fuel as Muslims torch the north
  • 52-kilometre Shanghai-Jiangsu highway opens with its 7-kilometre bridge
  • Dalian box volume to be 6.4 million TEU when full 2011 numbers counted
  • China, Japan, South Korea, Russia sign rail-water transport accords
  • Mombasa port mulls surcharge, carriers impose their own to end gridlock
  • Canadian ports tell FMC tax evasion plays no role in US cargo diversion
  • Port of Montreal marks record year up 4pc to 1.2 million TEU
  • DP World to take over port facilities in Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • US weighs retaliatory action against Europe's aviation carbon tax
  • Chinese air carriers say no to EU carbon tax, Cathay considers surcharge
  • Analysts: FedEx US$400 million airmail deal at risk, UPS contract safer

Exim Indiaweb site
  • APM TERMINALS now in charge of Sweden's biggest container terminal
  • CIIs second international boating conference on Feb. 24
  • Demand for LNG tankers seen reaching all-time high this year
  • EVERGREEN LINE restarts UAM pendulum to North America, Asia and Med
  • Fujian's transhipments cross 10 million tonnes
  • Hefei port launches container shipping service to Shanghai
  • MAERSK LINE adds Tangiers in backhaul call on AE loop
  • MSC buys slots from Asia-ECSA loop
  • Safmarine increases Salalah-Mombasa feeder frequency
  • Shanghai box rate index shows sharp surge towards end-2011
  • Wan Hai, Sinotrans launch north China-Taiwan loop
  • EU debt crisis drives coffee exporters to eye new markets
  • Imports fulfil demand for electronic parts: Survey
  • GMB ports handle 13.66 pc more cargo in nine months
  • NMPT increasing overall capacity, boosting box throughput
  • Bahamas export figures genuine
  • Bold reforms & stability in policy required to push exports: Fieo
  • Fieo elects Rafeeque Ahmed as new President

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Pierandrea Galli new CEO of Cargolux Italia
    Cargolux Italia appointed Pierandrea Galli as its chief executive officer and accountable manager on 1 January. Galli has 23 years of experience in the aviation industry and has w...
  • DB Schenker opening Inner Mongolian office
    DB Schenker Logistics, the logistics division of Deutsche Bahn, is expanding in China, opening a new branch in Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region of China...
  • Logwin expands presence in China with Chengdu office
    Logwin, a global leader in air and ocean freight and logistics services, has opened a new sales office in Chengdu, Sichuan province (China), thus further strengthening its presenc...
  • Bibby Distribution secures Halo Foods contract in UK
    The UK-based logistics company Bibby Distribution has secured a contract with Halo Foods, a sister company of Honey Monster Foods and Fox's confectionary, for which Bibby provides...
  • Toyota South Africa Motors now transports vehicles by rail
    Durban-based Toyota South Africa Motors transports its vehicle by rail now, having signed an agreement with Transnet Freight Rail. The contract will be executed in three phases, wi...
  • Russian Railways ends 2011 with positive result
    Preliminary forecasts see Russian Railways achieving a net profit of RUB 17.7 billion, or approximately EUR 424 million (under Russian accounting standards). Operating income incr...
  • Infrastructure upgrade in Senegal and Gambia
    The African Development Bank has approved USD 107 million for the construction of a trans-Gambia bridge and cross-border improvement project in Senegal and Gambia. The project wil...
  • Czechia raises road tolls
    Czechia has increased its road tolls by 25% for all commercial vehicles weighing more than 3.5 t and also applies to journeys undertaken on Fridays between 15.00 and 21.00. Only t...
  • Volga-Dnepr adds modernised IL-76TD-90VD to fleet
    Volga-Dnepr Airlines has added a fourth modernised IL-76TD-90VD cargo aircraft to its fleet. The fourth new generation IL-76TD-90VD freighter was built to order at the Tashkent Ch...
  • Royal Jordanian awards GSA contract to Globe Air Cargo
    Royal Jordanian Airlines has awarded its cargo GSSA contract for Austria and Eastern Europe to Globe Air Cargo, a part of the ECS Group. The full GSSA contract includes road feede...
  • Barig welcomes new South American member
    The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (Barig) welcomed Surinam Airways as a new member at the beginning of the year. Surinam's flag carrier will figure as an offline car...
  • Ukrainian ports offer transit rebates
    The handling of transit goods is set to be reduced substantially in Ukrainian ports in 2012. Deputy prime minister and infrastructure minister Boris Kolesnikov has announced rebat...
  • Port Louis Mauritius to double terminal capacity
    The Mauritius Port Authority is set to invest USD 222 million more in the expansion of its facilities. It will deepen the fairway to 19 m by 2015. A second container terminal will...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Rolls-Royce and Great Lakes Shipyard to upgrade Interlake Steamship tug
  • Harvey Gulf picks ABS to class LNG-powered offshore supply vessels
  • MSC realigns its shoreside operations
  • Donjon salvages barge sunk under Newport Pell Bridge
  • Meyer Werft floats out Disney Fantasy
  • Keppel AmFELS to build and upgrade Diamond Offshore semi

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Foss Maritime earns patent for hybrid propulsion/energy system
  • Diluted earnings per share down for Schnitzer Steel
  • AAPA sets workshop coverning public/government relations
  • The Greenbrier Companies reports fiscal first quarter numbers
  • Assistant Secretary of Commerce for IA receives ceremonial swearing-in

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Stealthgas pockets $30m from raft of time charters
    Company also sells vessel for $1.3m profit
  • Pension fund investors see potential in port assets
    Long-term stable cash flows are essential
  • Refinancing deals show confidence in UK ports
    Two benchmark deals signed late last year as non-eurozone banks stay in the frame
  • The devil is in the detail
    Is the 2013 deadline on technical operational measures opening a Pandora's box of problems?
  • Armed guards need rights
    If a pirate craft opens fire after a warning, the guards should be able to return fire
  • Can the dire strait be avoided?
    Europe is in no fit state to threaten Iran
  • Cargo liquefaction costs lives
    Industry must address mis-declaration and improve monitoring of loads
  • Technology can reduce the risk
    Better designs will stabilise bulk carriers and cut risk of liquefaction
  • US refineries export record volumes in fourth quarter 2011
    Extra cargoes boost tanker owners
  • US investment firm buys chemical tanker
    Outsider interest brings new hope to secondhand market
  • China Shipping tops European customer-service poll
    Shippers give thumbs down to Maersk
  • Maran lands Lloyd's Register's first energy-management certificate
    Angelicoussis tanker company hails certification 'milestone'
  • Pertamina books VLGC for three years as charterers take upper hand
    Time charter and spot LPG shipping prices on the slide
  • HSH Nordbank and unsecured creditors file rejoinders in Omega Navigation Enterprises Chapter 11 case
    Separate filings come ahead of cash collateral hearing
  • SeaFrance in administration
    President Sarkozy promises 'credible solution' for ferry company employees
  • Solvang orders full SOx scrubber for LPG newbuilding
    Shipowner will have two systems installed o n an 84,000 cu m liquid petroleum gas carrier
  • HSH Nordbank confirms cancellation of Chinese bank's $500m loan deal
    China Development Bank's move came after Moody's downgraded HSH
  • Hamworthy shareholders say yes to Wärtsilä acquisition
    Deal due to be completed by the end of January
  • Restis increases stake in Seanergy
    Nasdaq-listed owner announces $10m injection by major shareholders
  • Awilco extends LNG charter for WilEnergy for six months
    Spot rates to stay high as market remains tight
  • Older bulkers see value slide
    Vintage tonnage fetches lower prices after a sluggish week for sales
  • Scrap sales to Bangladesh reflect hopes that yards will reopen
    Chittagong breakers await High Court hearing on Thursday
  • Keeping oil flowing
    The UAE is reportedly planning a pipeline that could export crude oil if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz
  • Standard restructures to prepare for Solvency II
    P&I club creates a European umbrella insurance company
  • Troubled waters
    South China Sea stand-off sends a message to the US
  • Eurotunnel to make an offer for SeaFrance ferries
    Move will secure cross-Channel capacity if SeaFrance goes bust
  • DFDS Seaways expands freight services
    Demand buoyant on the Humber
  • European oil majors lose ground to Asia in dirty tanker charters
    Shell holds top spot in Poten top 20

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • UAE's pipeline alternative to Hormuz is delayed
    A PIPELINE alternative to the Strait of Hormuz has reportedly been delayed until at least April
  • Restis props up Seanergy
    NASDAQ-listed bulk operator Seanergy today announced two loan revisions and a $10M equity injection from its controlling shareholder, the Restis family
  • Court orders liquidation of SeaFrance
    SEAFRANCE today was placed into liquidation and ordered to cease all business activity
  • Silport traffic rises 40%
    ESTONIA'S Silport said it raised throughput in 2011 by 40% year on year.1108732.timg
  • Kochi billing opposed
    SEAFOOD exporters in Kerala have appealed again to the High Court over terminal handling charges, with lines refusing to co-operate with a new system of direct billing
  • Ro-ro explosives seized
    OFFICERS have seized a explosives aboard a ro-ro at Masbate's port in the Philippines
  • Static year for dirty fixtures
    DIRTY fixture levels were fairly static in 2011 versus the previous year, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Portugal's ports on strike
    PORTUGAL'S port workers today reportedly began a five-day strike that threatens to disrupt exports
  • Modest increase in box rates
    BOX RATES continued to increase last week in the run-up to the Lunar New Year, albeit at a modest pace
  • Eurotunnel springs shock SeaFrance entry
    EUROTUNNEL today made a surprise late entrance in the SeaFrance saga with an offer to buy the Channel ferry operator's ships
  • Place your bets, breakers
    CASH BUYERS are placing their bets by acquiring ships for delivery to Bangladesh's breakers, even though they have yet to get court approval to resume recycling
  • Waves finally break Rena
    BATTERED by 7m waves, the stranded box ship Rena has finally split in half, with both the front and back sections still lodged today on a New Zealand reef
  • Isle of Man tonnage rises
    THE ISLE of Man Ship Registry said today tonnage under its flag hit a new high in 2011
  • Efnav buys TORM ships
    GREECE'S Efnav has apparently bought two Kamsarmax newbuildings that embattled Danish owner TORM transferred to strengthen its balance sheet
  • COSCO shuffles bosses
    MA ZEHUA, boss at China COSCO Holdings, has been appointed chairman of the group's shipbuilding arm Cosco Corp (Singapore)

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Diesel Prices Rise for First Time in Seven Weeks
    Diesel prices across the United States increased for first time in seven weeks in the week ending Jan. 9, rising...
  • Scraping Bottom: How Deep Are They?
    The budget cutting sweeping through Washington won't help U.S. ports looking to prepare for the big, new ships that will...
  • Customer Expansion to Drive CSX Business Up $230 Million
    CSX Transportation stands to gain more than $230 million in annual revenue from nearly $1.4 billion in new facilities built...
  • US Xpress Names Smith President of Arnold Unit
    U.S. Xpress Enterprises picked Todd Smith, former president of truckload operator LinkAmerica, as president of Arnold Transportation Services, a 750-truck...
  • Yusen Logistics Begins Shanghai-UK LCL Service
    Yusen Logistics this week launched a weekly less-than-containerload service from Shanghai to Southampton, U.K., as the forwarder builds on a...
  • Kerry to Build Logistics Center in North-Central China
    Kerry Logistics will build a 753,000-square-foot logistics center in Zhengzhou, as the third-party logistics provider expands its reach in north-central...
  • CP Rejects Push by Activist Investor to Replace CEO
    Canadian Pacific Railway directors unanimously rejected the push by an activist hedge fund investor to replace the company's CEO with...
  • ILA's Knott Discusses Proposed Automation at NY-NJ Terminal (Video)
    Stephen Knott, general vice president of the International Longshoremen's Association, discusses the union's concerns about the introduction of labor-saving technology...
  • Bulldog Hiway Express Founder Moseley Dead
    Rodolph Davis Moseley, a veteran who founded trucking company Bulldog Hiway Express with a $1,000 loan and a used truck,...
  • New Zealand Braces for Oil Spill as Rena Breaks Apart
    The container ship Rena broke in two in heavy swells over the weekend on the reef off the New Zealand...
  • DHL Launches Italy-Dubai LCL Service
    DHL Global Forwarding this week launched a less-than-container load service between Italy and Kuwait, as the German carrier adds ocean...
  • Balance on the Roller-Coaster
    Shippers and manufacturers want it in their inventory flow. Carriers on the ocean, land and in the air certainly crave...
  • Seeding Green Logistics
    Despite economic uncertainty, companies are expected to expand support of green logistics initiatives in 2012 and are looking for technology...
  • Supply Chains Head to the Cloud
    Amid volatile global markets, the need for greater supply chain flexibility and visibility will drive investments in technology in 2012....
  • Flexibility, Collaboration on 3PL Agenda
    Third-party logistics providers have their work cut out for them in 2012. Volatile global markets are driving demand for collaborative,...
  • Booster Shot for Pharmaceuticals
    Last year's trio of new bilateral U.S. trade pacts - with South Korea, Colombia and Panama - will boost U.S....
  • US Electronics Exporters Powering Up
    U.S. exporters of semiconductors and consumer electronics strongly supported the passage of the three new trade agreements, and expect the...
  • Wait and Balance
    It took airline cargo executives several months into 2011 before they started pulling back capacity to meet the reality of...
  • Coal Looks Abroad
    Coal exports may account for less than 10 percent of U.S. production, but strong demand from overseas buyers proved critical...
  • Lumber Shipments Sawed Off
    When Canadian National Railway announced in August it was expanding a lumber transload facility at Prince George, British Columbia, it...
  • Intermodal's Pricing Power
    Economic growth was disappointing in 2011 and a strong rebound is unlikely in 2012, but North America's railroads will continue...
  • Survey Sees Higher Rates, Volume
    More than 60 percent of truckers surveyed in November said they expect volume to increase in 2012, with only 2...
  • Trucking's Optimistic Turn
    You see them more these days than a year ago, the smiling people. Odds are they work in trucking. For...
  • On a Wing Chair and a Prayer
    When the housing market sneezes, the furniture and appliance industries catch a cold. All have suffered poor health that will...
  • Pedal to the Metal
    Americans are starting to spend money on cars again, and the results are showing up in increased imports of automotive...
  • Energy for Expansion
    Breakbulk shipping faces a challenging 2012 with excess capacity capping freight rates as a slowing global economy depresses conventional cargo...
  • Busy Lanes, Getting Busier
    Even as other markets remain roiled by uncertainty, the hemispheric trade between the U.S. and South America looks bright for...
  • Action on the North Atlantic
    Like the Energizer Bunny, the trans-Atlantic trade just keeps going and going. In contrast to other major east-west trade lanes,...
  • Sailing Against The Tide
    Industry experts expect the supply-demand trends that drove eastbound trans-Pacific business late in 2011 to extend into 2012. Retailers will...
  • Free Trade's Winners and Losers
    Which kinds of U.S. exports will enjoy the biggest boost from the three new free trade agreements? Beyond its tariff...
  • Free Trade Frenzy
    Nearly five years after the Bush administration first negotiated free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama, revised versions...
  • Can SMEs Deliver the Goods?
    President Obama's National Export Initiative places a specific emphasis on expanding exports by small and midsize businesses, companies that make...
  • Exports Lead the Way
    Housing can't do it. Technology is strong, but not strong enough to act as the economic driver. And, with consumer...
  • Shaerf on Shipping Industry's Debt Burden, Paying for New Ship Orders (Video)
    Peter Shaerf, managing director of AMA Capital Partners, talks about the debt burden hanging over the shipping industry, how the...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Nigeria grinds to a standstill
    The Nigerian Labour Congress' (NLC) and Trade Union Congress' (TUC) calls for an indefinite strike in protest at the Government's decision to end the fuel subsidy ...
  • Seafarers 'thin but alive' after 15-month hijack ordeal
    A Maltese-flagged chemical tanker and it 18 crew, pirated in September of 2010 while en route to the breakers yard, was set free by its Somali pirate tormentors ...
  • Kerry beefs up presence in China with new centre
    Kerry Logistics is expanding its presence in central China by building a new logistics centre in Zhengzhou in Henan Province. Construction of the facility will ...
  • Carriers continue to make hay whilst sun shines
    Ocean carriers remained upbeat about spot freight rate prospects out of Shanghai last week according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized ...
  • Damco boosts combined sea-air solutions in North Asia after acquisition
  • PTP on solid ground
    Malaysia's Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) enjoyed a near 15% growth in its box throughput last year with the 7.5 million TEU handled comparing with 6.53 million TEU ...
  • Clarion/DHL to build Sao Paulo logistics complex
    New York-based Clarion Partners and Germany-domiciled DHL Supply Chain have set up a strategic alliance and will invest USD100 million in a series of warehousing ...
  • Strasbourg underlines transfer of container operations inland
    The inland French port of Strasbourg, which is located on the upper reaches of the river Rhine, saw its container traffic increase by 6.7% in 2011, up to 385,241TEU. ...
  • Rena breaks into two and gives up its cargo to the seas
    Stormy weather and heavy sea swells overnight on Saturday January 7 have finally taken their toll on the 3,352TEU containership, Rena, which ran aground off of ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Stealth sheds tiny tanker
    Harry Vafias-backed owner signs off on $30m worth of charters while preparing to book gain from sale of LPG carrier.
  • MJLF examines Iran
    Capacity glut in the tanker arena overshadows positive impact of US and EU sanctions against Tehran, broker says.
  • Cantor spells out cape fears
    Batch of January newbuilding deliveries will keep capesize earnings at new reduced level, analyst says.
  • LDA eyes wind project
    Diversified French shipowner seeks role in offshore wind farm development.
  • Manx register hits record
    Isle of Man-flagged tonnage increased 12% in 2011 to new high.
  • Oslo's watch list
    Sevan Marine, Seabird and Eitzen Maritime Services plagued by Norwegian exchange's 'uncertain' share price alarm.
  • Restis lends Seanergy a hand
    Greek dynasty injects $10m into bulker owner as part of loan holiday for the company.
  • SeaFrance liquidated
    French court orders bankrupt four-ship operator to cease operations as rescue plans fail.
  • CO threatens Kings Point cadets
    Deadly gas leak prompts evacuation at US Merchant Marine Academy as students swarm area hospitals.
  • Fredriksen chops charter
    Owner's Knightsbridge Tankers takes $10,700 per day less for VLCC chartered by restructured Frontline.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Hybrid propulsion system gains US patent protection
    Proven to significantly reduce emissions, fuel consumption and equipment maintenance for marine vessels.
  • Rotterdam market 'slow'
    Piraeus market softens.
  • Fujairah prices fall
    NYMEX showing losses of more than $1 in early trading.
  • O.W. Bunker launches German brand
    Wrist Bunker Supply GmbH and Wrist World Wide Trading GmbH merge to form O.W. Bunker Germany GmbH.
  • Ferry operator goes into liquidation
    Court rejects bailout plan for SeaFrance.
  • Hamworthy shareholders in favour of acquisition
    Proposed acquisition by Wartsila expected to become effective at the end of January.
  • Fujairah pipeline operational 'within six months'
    'There is delay, it is a lot of work,' says UAE oil minister.
  • New board member at World Shipping Council
    Ng Yat Chung, Group President and CEO of NOL, elected to Association's board.
  • Asia fuel oil market 'could tighten'
    VLCC costs are squeezing out arbitrage opportunities.
  • Order signed for first complete scrubber system
    Newbuild LPG tanker to be fitted with scrubbers for main and auxiliary engines as 2015 'deadline' approaches.
  • Week opens with Asian prices mostly down
    Avails remain tight in Singapore and Hong Kong, traders say.
  • Sinopec subsidiary acquires 50% of Fujairah terminal company
    Takes over 50% of oil depot operator Fujairah Oil Terminal for $25.05 million.
  • Distressed cargo ship leaks oil off Western Australian coast
    Vessel had 102 mt of IFOs onboard when heavy swells split it in two.
  • Petroplus closes refineries on credit freeze
    Credit lines have been 'suspended' and bank accounts 'restricted,' says Petroplus.
  • Fluorescent dye for marine fluid leak detection developed
    TP-3405CS Dye-Lite All-In-One can expose leaks smaller than 3.7 ml per year.
  • No fresh oil spill from Rena after 'worst' weather
    Rena is now in two pieces, about 20-30 metres apart after extreme weather conditions over the weekend.
  • Vessel seized for unpaid UBT bunkers released
    Owners placed bond with 'sufficient surety' for the vessel's release, according to court documents.
  • Incentive to slow steam 'high'
    VLCCs continue to sail at slower speed in the fourth quarter of 2011 in a bid to cut fuel consumption, says RS Platou.

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T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
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
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
Leghorn
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
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
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