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May 11, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL, Evergreen launch Asia-US east coast loop via Suez from June 3
  • Hanjin posts operating loss of US$196 million in first quarter
  • Troubled Horizon Lines widens first quarter loss to US$26.8 million
  • Danaos quarterly profit up 54pc to US$6.2 million as revenue rises 35.6pc
  • ICTSI first quarter net profit grows 24pc to US$35.4 million
  • Guizhou province to complete express transport network by 2015
  • Jiaxing river port volume breaks quarterly record at 17,527 TEU
  • Luzhou port volume falls 5pc in first quarter to 5.33 million tonnes
  • Emerging markets represent what little growth exists in container trade
  • Evergreen's Chang awarded Japan's 0rder of Rising Sun for help in quake
  • Kerry Logistics joins Australian firm to expand cold chain distribution
  • Ex-Safmarine CCO Eric Herman jumps ship to become global CCO at Damco
  • CaroTrans expands presence in Pacific Northwest with Seattle office
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo to serve Chicago daily, speeding Midwest connections
  • Etihad Airways signs Lulu deal to fly fresh produce in and out of UAE
  • Lufthansa Cargo makes comprehensive worldwide management changes
  • Implant Sciences sniffs out new markets for Quantum detectors

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 10, 2012
  • CFCL Australia orders new locomotives
    US- based Wabtec Corporation reported that its subsidiary MotivePower has received an order to build ten locomotives for CFCLA Rail JV Pty Ltd, a joint venture of CFCL Australia Pt...
  • Chrysler Australia group to distribute Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional brands
    The Chrysler Australia group will act as the distributor for Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional brands in Australia. Under the new agreement, the current Fiat and Alfa Romeo de...
  • Paranagua/Brazil receives Liebherr STS container cranes
    Two Liebherr container cranes were recently delivered to the TCP Paranagua terminal in Brazil. The cranes have a lifting capacity of 65 t, or 75 t under the hook. The new units wer...
  • UPS express freight service expands into Nicaragua and Honduras
    The US parcel service provider UPS is expanding its UPS express freight service into Nicaragua and Honduras, two emerging economies that count the USA as their No. 1 trading p...
  • Cargo up for Finnair in April
    In April, the Scandinavian carrier Finnair reported flat cargo traffic, measured in terms of available tonne kilometres. Measured in terms of revenue tonne kilometres, the volume ...
  • Change of CEO at Envirotainer
    Niklas Prager, the CEO of ULD producer Envirotainer, has opted to leave his operational position at the company and return to a post on the board of directors. In connection w...
  • Riga International airport sets cargo loading record
    Riga international airport (Latvia) handled 7,519 t of cargo in April, an unprecedented amount to date in the history of the airport and 657% higher than in April last year. The fa...
  • Pacer International and CSX sign transport agreement
    Pacer International, a leading asset-light North American freight transportation and logistics services provider, has entered into a new multi-year agreement with the railway compa...
  • Hanjin deploys mega-containerships on NE6 East Asia-Europe Service
    The "Hanjin Sooho", the South Korean shipping company Hanjin's largest containership to date, berthed in the port of Hamburg on 4 May, during its maiden voyage. With a sl...
  • Meneghin & Partner reinforces team in Basel
    Meneghin & Partner (M&P), a Muttenz, near Basel (Switzerland)-based personnel and company advisor, has strengthened its team this month (May) by the addition of a new partn...
  • Siemens and DB Schenker Logistics agree on a frame agreement for warehousing
    Siemens and the German logistics service provider DB Schenker agreed on a frame agreement for warehousing to enable the business relationship of the two partners within contra...
  • Kerry Logistics expands cold chain distribution in Australia
    Kerry Logistics, based in Hong Kong, has set up a joint venture with Mosskito Logistics in Australia to tap into the cold chain distribution segment in the latter country. The join...
  • No more Iveco HGVs from Ulm
    The truck manufacturer Iveco is closing its production plant in Ulm (Germany) for economic reasons. The assembly work will be transferred to Madrid. The Fiat subsidiary Iveco noted...
  • Agility appoints Patrick Jaeger as managing director area west
    The global logistics provider Agility has appointed Patrick Jaeger as managing director of area west in Europe. In his new role, Jaeger will be responsible for defining growth stra...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 10, 2012
  • Construction of NCL Breakaway class cruise ships moves ahead
  • Horizon Lines to drydock three ships in Asia
  • Damen Shiprepair Götaverken helps owners deal with upcoming...
  • European ECO2 inland waterway vessel to be LNG-fueled
  • Diamond Offshore orders drillship, sells four jack-ups

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 10, 2012
  • Celebration marks completion of new Sea-Tac car rental facility
  • Freight transport service index drops during month of March
  • Goods and services exports stay on positive side during March
  • Evergreen joining MOL in new Asia/US East Coast run
  • Parsons Brinckerhoff to manage Port of Long Beach bridge project

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 10, 2012
  • Asia pumps money into US LNG
    Deal includes sales and marketing to appeal to region's customers
  • Atlantic basin refineries make a surprise comeback
    New refinery rescue deals offer hope for West African suezmaxes
  • English court stands firm in defending arbitration
    Ruling demonstrates determination to ensure arbitration awards are final and immediately enforceable

Fairplayweb site
MAY 10, 2012
  • Tanker hijacked off Oman
    A GREEK tanker was today hijacked by pirates south of Oman, EU NAVFOR confirmed to Fairplay.551978.timg
  • Ex-Exxon Valdez barred
    INDIA'S Supreme Court has barred Oriental Nicety, once Exxon Valdez, from entering the country for recycling.648971.timg
  • Bharati yard and lenders cut a debt deal
    LENDERS of Bharati Shipyard, India's second-largest private builder, have agreed to recast 56Bn rupees ($1.1Bn) in debt.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 10, 2012
  • CSAV Posts $175 Million Operating Loss
    Chilean carrier CSAV said its first quarter loss on continuing operations narrowed to $175 million from $213 million a year...
  • USPS Says $3.2 Billion Loss Shows Need for Reform
    The U.S. Postal Service pointed to its $3.2 billion loss in the fiscal second quarter, a $1.1 billion deeper gash...
  • Caterpillar to Sell Majority Stake in Logistics Company
    Caterpillar, a major exporter of heavy equipment, plans to sell off the majority interest in its third-party logistics company to...
  • Spot Rates Ease in Asia-Europe Container Trades
    Average spot rates in the Asia-Europe trades eased on May 10 after their 19 percent jump last week following carriers'...
  • Johnson Out as Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. Head
    The Obama administration appears to have finally pushed Collister Johnson Jr., head of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp., out...
  • Two Accused of Port of NY-NJ Clean-Trucks Scam
    A truck dealer and scrapper were indicted on charges of filing false insurance documents for participation in the Port of...
  • Schneider, BNSF Extend Intermodal Partnership
    Schneider National and BNSF Railway have extended their intermodal partnership by signing a multiyear contract, giving customers of the latter...
  • XPO Logistics Plans Acquisitions Worth $250 Million
    XPO Logistics is willing to absorb a little pain for future gain. While the former Express-1 Expedited Solutions reported a...
  • LaHood Says PTC Exemptions to Save Railroads $775 Million
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday said the rail industry will save up to $775 million over 20 years through...
  • Matson's First Quarter Profit Up 50 Percent
    Matson Navigation Co.'s first quarter profit from continuing operations rose to $8.1 million from $5.4 million a year earlier, boosted...
  • India's Trade Deficit Narrows
    A sharp deceleration in imports pulled India's trade deficit in April to its lowest level in a year despite 3.2...
  • MOL Executive to Shippers: Seek Out Long-Term Deals
    Shippers who want reliable services at consistent prices should sign long-term deals with shipping lines, an MOL executive says. ...
  • Shipowner Costamare Reports Income Growth
    Greek container ship owner Costamare boosted first quarter income 37 percent from a year ago to $24.5 million as charter...
  • Growing Fleet Rockets First Quarter Profit at Danaos
    Greek container shipowner Danaos reported first quarter net income surged 72 percent from a year ago to $9.34 million as...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Posts $172 Million First Quarter Loss
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd's first quarter net loss widened to 132.4 million euros ($172 million) from 22.1 million euros ($28.7...
  • BLG Logistics Earnings Climb 42 Percent on Record Revenue
    BLG Logistics pre-tax profit soared more than 42 percent in 2011 from the previous year to 48.5 million euros ($63...
  • ANA, JAL International Cargo Volumes Rise
    Japan's All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA) said that its international cargo volume grew for the second consecutive month in March...
  • Cathay Pacific to Cut Air Cargo Capacity
    Cathay Pacific Airways said it would cut operating costs to combat a "challenging" business environment as the carrier issued a...
  • Strong First Quarter Growth for ICTSI
    Global container terminal operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc., booked a 24 percent increase in net income during the first...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 10, 2012
  • Higher volumes propels ICTSI's Q1 12 results
    Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has announced sharply higher box throughput figures at its cargo-handling facilities ...
  • Horizon Lines sees mixed Q1 results
    Charlotte, NC- headquartered Horizon Lines recorded increased revenue and a smaller operating loss for quarter one this year on the back of slightly higher cargo ...
  • Global Container Terminals to develop technology advanced terminal at PNYNJ
    North American terminal operator Global Container Terminals Inc. has unveiled final plans for a multi-million dollar expansion project to develop a 70-acre technologically ...
  • Bright spots in a challenging year for Braemar
    The Alan Marsh-led London-listed shipbrokers and shipping services group, Braemar Shipping Services posted a decline in pre-tax profits for its financial year, ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd also still in the red in Q1 12
    Hapag-Lloyd has joined the growing list of ocean carriers reporting negative figures for Q1 12. Although the carrier's revenue increased by 8% compared to the same ...
  • Istanbul to get new container terminal
    The Yildirim Group has confirmed that it is building a new deep-water container terminal in Gemlik (near Gemport), just outside of Istanbul, on the southern coast ...
  • Brisbane's boxes break one million TEU barrier
    The Australian port of Brisbane handled over one million TEU for the first time in its history in 2011. The actual 1,005,208TEU processed was up 8.3% on the 928,547TEU ...
  • Panama box-handling capacity to be expanded
    A new container terminal with the ability to handle two million TEU of cargo a year should open on Panama's Caribbean coast line by the end of 2014 and be fully ...
  • CEVA Logistics files for IPO
    CEVA Logistics has filed for an initial public offering of up to USD400 million in the US to help raise funds to pay off interest due on loans acquired to purchase ...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 10, 2012
  • Time to compromise
    Two top Greek insurance buyers warn premium rises will be difficult as owners want value for money.
  • AFL masterminds concede defeat
    Tobias Koenig and Rudy Mack shed new light on collapse of failed US feeder service in a candid email to supporters.
  • Armed pirates hijack Dynacom tanker
    Journey from Port Said ends prematurely as gun-toting assailants seize Greek suezmax Smyrni.
  • Meldgaard welcomes 'bank owners'
    Torm boss is happy to have lenders as shareholders as giant restructuring remains on track.
  • Bell tolls at GMR
    Retooled General Maritime hands walking papers to longtime chartering manager as cost-cutting begins under Oaktree era.
  • Sanko sheds light on Baltimore burn
    Distressed Japanese operator confirms bulker arrest in US but insists majority of shipowners support temporary pay freeze.
  • Finnlines falling further behind
    Finnish ro-ro group bashed by higher costs in the first quarter and expects "volatile" year
  • Red ink runs deeper at Torm
    Restructuring costs and loss-making sales hurt Danish owner in Q1 as the question about its future lingers.
  • Machado to leave Transpetro?
    Speculation mounts that Brazilian tanker owner CEO's nine-year tenure could be about to draw to a close.
  • Culture change for AP Moller Maersk
    Ambitious risk retention programme is already yielding benefits for Danish shipping giant, insurance chief says.
  • Black cloud plagues Eagle Bulk
    Shares of US-quoted bulker owner suffer double-digit drop as unresolved debt drama overshadows earnings beat.
  • Plain sailing for clubs for now
    But Stephen Hawkes of PL Ferrari sees longer term pressures on the P&I market.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 10, 2012
  • Caterpillar moves on 3PL sale
    Caterpillar signed a deal to sell Platinum Equity a 65-percent equity stake in Caterpillar Logistics Services LLC, the company's third-party logistics division of subsidiary Caterpillar Logistics. The overall transaction is valued at roughly $750 million.
  • Axway powers single window pilot
  • Global details Bayonne terminal expansion
    Global Container Terminals has announced plans for a multimillion-dollar expansion to its Global Terminal in Bayonne, N.J. that it said will make it one of the most technologically advanced container facilities in the country.
  • Cargotec shuffles VPs
  • U.S. Customs announces new import centers
    CBP will open two more industry-focused units aimed at centralizing the import process for trusted shippers, one for automotive and aerospace in Detroit and one for petroleum, natural gas and minerals in Houston.
  • Accellos updates Workspace
  • House panel passes port security bill
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • U.S.-EU ink cooperation pact for trusted traders
  • Horizon projects modest growth in 2012
  • Hapag-Lloyd sustains big hit in 1Q
    The liner carrier was one of a few lines to have been profitable in 2011, but succumbed quickly with an operating loss of $132.9 million in the first quarter of 2012 due to poor rate environments and rising bunker costs.
  • Matson benefits from Horizon's Guam exit

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 10, 2012
  • Oil major ships Japanese fuel oil to Singapore
    Shell charters tanker to ship 80,000 mt of fuel oil to Singapore in a move described as 'rare'.
  • Rubis Terminal revenues up 21% for ARA operations
    Partly due to new contract with O.W. Bunker for storing marine fuels.
  • North American ECA fuel changover technical notice issued
    Vessels to be fitted with exhaust cleaning systems not subject to changeover requirements.
  • Bunker prices mostly down in the Americas
    Demand picked up today on the US Gulf, players told Bunkerworld.
  • LSFO in Colombia will help meet 2012 ECA requirements
    Bunkers International to offer low sulphur fuel at ports of Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta.
  • Singapore cargo officers to receive enhanced bunker training
    Starting July 1, all new cargo officers will be required to be familiar with the requirements of the Singapore Standard on Bunkering.
  • Ship repair yards look to ease cost of meeting environmental regulations
    Looking ahead to new rebuilding requirements that come into force in 2015.
  • Ship leaking fuel in Antarctica
    Containment of the leak is expected to be delayed due to ice.
  • IFO prices still falling in Fujairah
    Middle East bunker hub sees prices weaken for sixth consecutive day.
  • 'Slow day' in Rotterdam bunker market
    IFO 380 prices climb in North European hub.
  • New waste fuel recovery system geared toward environmental compliance
    Changed MARPOL regulations and ban on incinerating oily waste in ECAs were drivers behind development of 'PureDry' system.
  • Software technologies hold 'great potential' for shipping sector
    'Software can help shipowners improve cost positions and competitiveness,' says GL.
  • Torm's losses widen
    Q1 results worse than analysts had forecast.
  • Fuel oil stocks climb
    Singapore inventories up by 642,000 barrels.
  • Soaring bunker prices 'burdening costs' in the industry
    Hapag-Lloyd reports 'very challenging' Q1 with wider losses.
  • Asian bunker markets remain soft
    Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Owners 'harming themselves' with 'false hopes' for ECA delay
    Uncertainty about 2015 sulphur limit delaying scrubber investment, while others don't want to be 'guinea pigs', says Alfa Laval.
  • US firm to offer gas turbine hybrid electric marine engines
    Hybrid system able to save more than 8% of fuel, says GE Marine spokesman.
  • China fuel oil stocks continue to rise
    Volume rose 2.3% to 3.17 million mt in the week ending May 9.
  • 'Tight' schedule for bunker deliveries in Japan
    Due to continued use of bunker tankers for LSFO deliveries to power plants, says sources.
  • Sembcorp Marine anticipates scrubber retrofit works
    IMO regulatory rules to generate 'substantial amount of work' for the shipyards, the group says.
  • MARAD offers $1.5 million for green marine projects
    MARAD 'recognises' limited Federal funding opportunities for maritime sector for emission reduction projects.
  • WFS fights MISC's allegation of off-spec bunkers
    Asserts that bunkers provided were not defective and did not contain any improper substances.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
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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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