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February 13, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-USWC rate up 0.3pc to US$1,824/FEU, Asia-Med off 2pc to $758/TEU
  • CMA CGM ups Africa rates while MSC increases Adriatic-Red Sea rate in March
  • US January boxed imports rise 13.4pc from December, up 5.8pc year on year
  • Hamburg levies 15pc ice-tug surcharge as arctic weather grips Europe
  • Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe rail service to extend to Antwerp in 2012
  • North Carolina container volume up 11.2pc to 287,467 TEU in 2011
  • Western Med port volume growth slows as eurozone crisis dampens demand
  • Savannah River's dredging project receives US$2.5 million funding
  • Consultant: Port of Authority of New York and New Jersey 'dysfunctional'
  • Aramex profit up 4pc to US$57.5 million, revenue rises 16pc in 2011
  • Four-day French air strike over, but pilots warn of more strikes to come
  • EVA Air and China Airlines announce nine month profit decline 2011
  • Lufthansa Cargo volumes decline 11.4pc in January to 122,000 tons
  • From South America and Africa with rosy Valentine love by Lufthansa
  • Korean Air sees freight losses ahead, but continues to expand capacity
  • Yangzhou Taizhou airport, previously Suzhong Airport, opens in April

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Baltic index reverses trend to go north
  • CSL delivers 3rd PSV in current fiscal
  • Japan shipmakers join hands to brave Korean, Chinese rivals
  • Maersk launches corporate film highlighting activities/accolades
  • MOL testing technology to eliminate particulate emissions
  • AMTOI, Port of Antwerp ink MoU to facilitate enhanced logistics cooperation
  • Cochin Port likely to commission tea trade centre at Willingdon Island
  • JNPT Chairman conferred 'Leadership & Excellence' award
  • ICD-Sanand clears & delivers first-ever reefer import box
  • January truck rentals up 2.5-3 pc on trunk routes
  • Prioritise dedicated freight corridor project: PM
  • ' plunges to lowest in 9 weeks
  • Forex reserves drop to $295 bn
  • Gold import bill may zoom to $ 100 bn by 2015-16: Assocham
  • India Inc seeks reduced corporate tax rates
  • India's sovereign rating at risk, warns S&P
  • AEL sees improved net sales in Q3, nine months
  • IMF deflates global growth forecast, warns of recession
  • Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations-Part-2
  • Holleman overcomes challenges in big tank movement
  • Seven Seas Shipping moves heavy lifts across from Spain to Jordan

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
  • Southwest Airlines to open Atlanta cargo terminal
    The US carrier, Southwest Airlines, will open a 2,600 sqm cargo facility at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on 12 February. The launch of this facility coincides w...
  • Swiss WorldCargo to serve Beijing
    Commencing tomorrow (11 February), Swiss WorldCargo is launching a new daily non-stop flight between Zurich and Beijing. Beijing is the third destination in China served by S...
  • Danish road hauliers ready to conquer Europe with modular road trains
    The Danish trial with modular road trains is a big success. The fact was revealed in a recently published report from the Danish Road Directorate. It shows that modular road trains...
  • Portland connected with Mediterranean through new ships and weekly service
    The US port of Portland (OR) and its terminal operator ICTSI Oregon Inc recently welcomed a newly expanded containership service offered by the German carriers Hapag-Lloyd an...
  • BNSF announces USD 3.9 billion capital commitment programme
    BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, announced a planned 2012 capital commitment programme of approximately USD 3.9 billion...
  • Freightliner named as the UK's best performing rail operator
    Freightliner has been officially announced as the most reliable rail freight operator in the UK. The "Golden Whistles" award is presented to the most reliable and punctua...
  • New efforts to improve road safety in Ireland
    The Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has signed the European Road Safety Charter to promote safe driving. The association hopes that the charter will help commercial ve...
  • Deutsche Post DHL's new board member starting in May
    Angela Titzrath will become group board member for personnel and labor at Deutsche Post DHL on 1 May. Titzrath has held a number of executive positions in the Daimler Group over th...
  • Brit Insurance strengthens logistics profile
    Brit Insurance has appointed industry specialist Bob Clarkson to be its senior marine hull underwriter. He will work closely with Simon Stonehouse, Anthony Forsyth and John Higham....
  • Hactl celebrates B747-8F with customer IAG Cargo
    Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) - the leading air cargo terminal operator at the world's No. 1 cargo airport - has joined customer IAG Cargo, through its brand Britis...
  • Pusan port to build huge logistics centre
    The port of Pusan (South Korea) is building a gigantic, 20 million sqm distribution park. The ambitious project within the grounds of Pusan New Port is slated to go into full servi...
  • Group7's CO2 calculator certified by TÜV Süd
    Group7, a German logistics company based in Schwaig, near Munich, has developed a CO2 calculator that delivers reliable emission values, according to the technical service corporat...
  • Hellmann UK announces partnership with Itella Logistics
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK has announced a new partnership with Itella Logistics in Scandinavia. Commencing immediately, the new partnership will see round-trip trailers runni...
  • Kerry Logistics starts third phase expansion at Kerry Siam Seaport in Thailand
    Kerry Logistics has begun the third expansion phase of its facility at Kerry Siam Seaport (KSSP) in Laem Chabang (Thailand). Completion is slated for Q4/2012. Growing demand at KSS...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
  • Kvichak Marine awarded ferry contract
  • STX Marine adds two new members to Ottawa team
  • Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo start next phase of HERCULES program
  • American Salvage Association members to bid for removal of Costa Concordia
  • Forland orders new Havila 857 design subsea vessel
  • Danish Yachts building carbon fiber SWATH for wind farm service role
  • Name change for Cape Town shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
  • NW marine terminal group elects slate of officers for 2012
  • Jensen nets design contract for new San Francisco fireboat
  • Sea-Tac Airport starting traveler rewards program
  • APL plans to shut down US container chassis fleet
  • US rail freight traffic posts gains during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
  • Insurers question whether Asian players can plug sanctions gap
    Shipowners that continue to trade with Iran will struggle to secure cover
  • Kevin O'Hara returns to AMA Capital Partners
    Advisory and finance boutique hopes to capitalise on banking relationships as it scouts distressed business
  • Suezmax standoff in West Africa ends in victory for charterers
    March deals to match level set by ExxonMobil
  • Six HCI Capital single-ship companies go broke
    Product and chemical tankers managed by Hellespont are subject of insolvency filing at Bremen district court
  • Capesize rates set to rebound in late February
    But profitable rates remain elusive, say brokers
  • Attempted piracy attacks climb 170% in January
    Reports of increased Somali mothership activity suggest level of crime will be maintained over coming months
  • Ocean Rig to build five drillships for Petrobras
    Brazil energy giant agrees 15-year charters
  • The big fight: Vale vs China
    Asia's dragon economy is squaring up to the Brazilian mining giant in a battle that is set to run and run
  • Long jail terms in Junior cocaine smuggling case
    Greek owner already sentenced to life, but ratings acquitted
  • Don't be cheap: save Maritime Chirp
    Safety programme's £200,000 annual budget falls victim to government cuts
  • Expect the unexpected
    It is at times like this that fortunes can be lost, or made by those with sufficient savvy and deep enough pockets
  • Global Ports eyes growth in Russia's container sector
    London listing raises $530m and secures access to capital markets for box terminal operator
  • FTA launches free service to advise on rail and water freight
    Mode Shift Centre to link with and expand the continuing work of Freight by Water
  • Antwerp port publishes first sustainability report
    Sustainability report is the end result of a year's work by several groups to reconcile 'the three Ps'.
  • Warming waters cool the tanker market
    Global warming means ice-classed vessels will become less useful
  • OSG suspends dividends as top hedge fund piles in
    Sources claim many of the company's ships are about to switch class
  • Hercules project aims to cut ship fuel consumption and emissions
    Europe's longest-running engine efficiency project starts third phase
  • Chinese foreign trade falls for first time in two years
    But crude oil imports reach record level in same month
  • South Sudan's oil to stay off the market for 2012
    Further oil supply concerns set to keep bunker fuel costs high
  • Washington freezes assets of Tidewater Middle East
    Company is a major player in Iranian box and bulk businesses
  • US sanctions against Iran could set their sights on IG reinsurance
    Insurers could become the next target as Washington puts the squeeze on Tehran
  • Duisport posts 10% increase in box throughput
    Port handled 2.3m teu last year
  • Namura Shipbuilding offers brighter profits outlook
    Japanese yard cuts costs amid falling sales
  • Dire straits
    Few will miss the cross-Channel rate wars
  • Sevan and Teekay FPSO deal faces new delays
    Finance needed for Sevan Voyageur upgrade
  • APL to outsource US box trailer fleet
    Carriers pool equipment to cut costs
  • DP World turns to bankers for help with $1.5bn credit repayment
    Debt paydown talks come in wake of $2.4bn project finance deal to fund ports giant's London Gateway box terminal

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
  • FSL wants tankers back
    SINGAPORE'S FSL Trust told embattled Berlian Laju Tanker today it wants three leased vessels back
  • IEA cuts forecast again
    THE IEA today further pared its outlook for global oil demand growth in 2012, to just 0.9%
  • Huge eastern Europe sugar duty rise agreed
    RUSSIA, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Ukraine have decided on a huge rise in the minimum duty on imported sugar
  • Rhine links ice up
    LINKS between the River Rhine and Germany's canal network are reportedly being shut today, halting cargoes being transported between industrial sites in the west to Hamburg, Berlin and other cities
  • APL joins phase-out of US chassis
    APL SAID today it will begin phasing out its US fleet of truck chassis used to haul containers
  • Bulker handed back
    AS PRESSURE in the charter market rises, Simeon Palios-led Diana Shipping today announced the early redelivery of one of its Panamaxes
  • Pirates seize bulker
    LIBERIAN-flagged Free Goddess has been hijacked by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea
  • Richards Bay coal shipments fall
    RICHARDS Bay in January exported about half the coal it shipped in December 2011, as high coal stockpiles in China discouraged shipments
  • STX Pan Ocean increases credit line
    STX PAN Ocean said today two of its substantial shareholders, STX Offshore & Shipbuilding and STX Corporation, would pledge more than 36
  • Back to the brainstorm
    SHIPPING is brainstorming for new sources of finance to replace bank funding, Norton Rose's latest transport survey revealed today
  • Car carrier sector seen braced for double-dip
    A LOW orderbook-to-fleet ratio for ro-ros means that car carriers would hold up in a double-dip recession, a report has determined
  • LNG charter rates hit peak
    SPOT RATES for LNG carriers continuing to climb today, with the cold snap in Europe and East Asia raising LNG demand amid tight vessel supply
  • Chemical rates keep firm
    CHEMICAL demand has softened since the Lunar New Year, but brokers told Fairplay today high bunker prices have prevented a big drop in rates
  • Pricier bunkers spur March VLCC bookings
    CHARTERERS of VLCCs with early March stems have started booking tonnage, as a $10 increase in Fujairah bunker prices is sparking anxiety
  • Humpuss unit bankrupt
    SINGAPORE'S High Court has declared bankrupt the Singapore subsidiary of Indonesia's PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi Tbk

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
  • ILA Hits NY-NJ Terminals With Mass Grievances
    An International Longshoremen's Association local headed by one of ILA President Harold Daggett's sons has bombarded four New Jersey container...
  • Q&A: Intermodal's Growth, Challenges and Environmental Impact
    JOC Editor Mark Szakonyi reports from Jacksonville, Fla., on discussions during the International Business Conference at the University of North...
  • Freeze Forces Germany to Close Key Shipping Artery
    Germany will shut a canal linking the river Rhine to Hamburg, Europe's second largest container port, late Friday night as...
  • FDA Blocks More Orange Juice Shipments
    Federal regulators found an illegal fungicide in three additional shipments of imported orange juice, bringing the total number ofshipments stopped...
  • Trucking, Rail Groups Call 'Truce' Over Big Trucks
    The trucking and rail lobbies are calling a truce in their battle over truck size and weight limits, hoping a...
  • Kintetsu World Express Profit Jumps 16.5 Percent
    Kintetsu World Express, Japan's second-largest international forwarder, posted consolidated net profit of $97.5 million for the first nine months of...
  • Hong Kong Holds Off Memphis as Top Cargo Airport
    Hong Kong International retained its title as the world's largest air cargo gateway in 2011, despite a decline in volume...
  • Freight Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Feb. 6-10
    Middle East carrier Emirates Shipping Line will apply a two-phase general rate increase for cargo moving on its Far...
  • US Trade Deficit Hits Six-Month High
    The U.S. trade deficit hit a six-month high in December, as growth in consumer demand and business investment caused imports...
  • APL to Stop Providing Chassis at Ports
    APL will begin phasing out its U.S. fleet of container chassis during the first half of 2012. The...
  • ProLogis Sells 13 Industrial Properties in UK
    ProLogis says its sale of 13 industrial properties in the UK totaling 3.5 million square feet will allow the logistics...
  • Mexico's Bull Rush
    When Honda, Nissan and Mazda announced last year they would build large new automobile plants in central Mexico to supply...
  • All Clear
    "We are all clear, not by a huge margin, but that is what the analysis tells me." That essentially was...
  • Secure Freight
    Companies often seek out reports on some markets or operations to learn things they don't already know. A new report...
  • Weighing Liability Limits
    Q: While researching via the Web, I ran across a question you answered a while ago on liability limits in...
  • Etihad Cargo Revenue Soars 25.7 percent
    Etihad Crystal Cargo is reaping the benefits of added capacity in a growing Middle East air freight market. ...
  • Euroseas Sees Weaker Container Ship Bookings
    Euroseas, the container and dry bulk ship owner, swung to a $1.1 million fourth quarter net profit from a $929,000...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
  • 'People and professionalism' are at our core
    These are two of the main messages to come out of AP Moller Maersk's new USD2.1 million corporate movie, which was shown to an invited audience in London earlier ...
  • DB Schenker to improve UK/Poland rail service
    DB Schenker intends to provide a second weekly service between Barking in the UK and Wroclaw in Poland in September. The current service departs from Wroclaw at ...
  • Greek strike threatens bail-out deal
    A 48-hour strike called from today by Greek trade unions in protest at proposed new austerity measures - including a 20% cut in the minimum wage - could influence ...
  • TSA launches second GRI as rates stabilise on back of volume increase
    Members of the Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) are launching a second rate increase of USD300 per 40ft container from March 15 - just as spot ...
  • APM T's Monrovia upgrade programme is ahead of schedule
    APM Terminals (APM T) has announced that its rebuilding and expansion programme for the port of Monrovia, Liberia, is well ahead of the scheduled completion date ...
  • Auckland labour dispute deteriorates
    After last week's vote by 300 dockers at Ports of Auckland [PoA] for a week-long strike commencing February 24, PoA chiefs have vowed to keep the container ...
  • Unifeeder recommends Ust Luga as substitute for St Petersburg
    The strong Siberian winter has now arrived in St. Petersburg inflicting extreme weather conditions. According to weather forecasts, ice density from St. Petersburg ...
  • China's imports tank
    Chinese exports fell by 0.5% last month, compared to January 2011, but imports into the 1.3 billion populated nation declined by a much-bigger-than-expected 15.3%, ...
  • Savannah harbour expansion plan receives cash boost
    The Georgia Ports' Authority (GPA) Savannah Harbour Expansion Project (SHEP) has received a boost after being given an additional USD2.5 million in construction ...
  • South Africa's Zuma addresses infrastructure capacity and pricing
    Ocean carriers, shippers/consignees and the general public are all set to benefit from South African president Jacob Zuma's recent 'state of the nation'. Speaking ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
  • Lundh's chemical coup
    Swedish shipbroker races to cash in on management of small Turkish chemical tankers built on spec during the market boom.
  • RLOG on the up
    Great Lakes bulker specialist predicts another profitable year as expanded fleet lifts bottom line.
  • Full circle for finance man
    Investment banker Kevin O'Hara has rejoined New York boutique firm AMA Capital Partners after seven years.
  • Iran facing shipping squeeze
    Trade dwindling as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd among those pulling out due to US and EU sanctions.
  • Strike three for Saverys
    Shipowner Marc Saverys continues to sell off stock in shipbroker Clarksons.
  • DSX plays down Daelim drama
    Cargill steps in as South Korean charterer coughs up cash to cover early return of bulker to US-listed owner.
  • Tough end for ASL Marine
    Singapore-listed offshore company sees revenue and earnings sliced by a quarter in the final period of 2011.
  • Dividend chop just the start
    Axing of shareholder payouts at OSG may need to be accompanied by asset sales, analyst says.
  • Peel plots post-panamax port
    Port of Liverpool owner ready to spend £250m on new containership facility at Seaforth.
  • Seabird swoops on contract
    Oslo-listed seismic outfit eases financial troubles with award of $13m deal.
  • GE earnings cut
    Weaker bulker markets in third quarter sees Indian owner's profit chopped, but tankers improve.
  • BLT has some backing
    Creditors are being supportive of Indonesian owner's restructuring efforts, says Kevin Wong.
  • George scores with Petrobras
    Greek magnate George Economou expands his offshore empire after winning a slice of enlarged project with Brazilian powerhouse.
  • Blast from the past
    Former Teekay man Paul Wogan returns to where it all began after taking up a senior role with IPO hopeful GasLog
  • Wallem on banks' speed dial
    Shipmanager one of the few not in a meeting when the banks come calling.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
  • TSA lines seek 'meaningful recovery' in spring rates
  • APL phases out U.S. chassis fleet
  • Grimaldi adds ship, splits Central Express
  • Hamburg Süd, CCNI launch PACE
  • Lines slow Europe-West Africa loop, add Amsterdam
  • Asia-Europe volume rose 3% in 2011
  • Importer pays $1 million for mislabeling fish
  • OHL pays $1 million for air cargo security violations
  • APL-MOL increase capacity on Balboa feeder
  • 1 million container trackers installed by 2016

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
  • Bunker prices mostly firm as week ends
    Trading was busy on the US Gulf, according to players.
  • Greek operator to take delivery of 'environmentally friendly' VLCC
    Measures to reduce fuel consumption include propeller efficiency technology and a copolymer-based coating never before used on a VLCC.
  • EPA allows for coal ash discharge permit application
    One of the options set to be studied this summer is converting the SS Badger to LNG instead of coal.
  • India seeks 'declared goods' status for bunker fuel
    'Declared goods' status will ensure uniform tax rate across Indian provinces.
  • Price movements mixed across Europe
    Hamburg deliveries still being disrupted by ice.
  • Prices mixed in Fujairah and South Africa
    Cape Town IFO deliveries available for supply up to and including February 24
  • Technology essential in helping fleet meet ECA requirements
    Government is investing in technology as switching to low sulphur fuel 'will be very costly,' Sustainable Shipping and Bunkerworld learns.
  • Work begins on BFC bunker barge
    Vessel will be last in a series of four.
  • Engine builders aim for 'near-zero emissions'
    Wartsila and MAN Diesel & Turbo enter phase three of HERCULES project.
  • High bunker prices stifling growth
    Indian shipping company drops plans to expand fleet.
  • Premiums slipping for fuel oil cargoes
    Indian refineries sell 380 cSt product for March loading at weaker prices.
  • Singapore prices soften but other markets firm
    Supplies of bunker fuels largely fine at major Asian ports on Friday.
  • Chemoil non-executive directors resign
    Representatives of Itochu Corporation, formerly the second largest shareholder in Chemoil, have resigned.
  • LNG could become 'dominant' fuel source for ships
    LNG 'one of the most promising new technologies for shipping,' says GL's head of environmental research.
  • TSA carriers seek 'meaningful' rate recovery
    Plans a second rate adjustment ahead of the annual contract talks in bid to restore revenues.
  • LNG has future in bunkering, says survey
    97.5% of LNG professionals surveyed says LNG will 'come to fruition' as fuel for ships.
  • Filipino shipowners 'support' of IMO's enivronmental goals
    Climate change 'concerns not only the shipping industry,' says FSA chairman.
  • Chemoil selects tax processing softwares
    FuelQuest softwares to help drive operational consistency and provides a better quality of service, says Chemoil.
  • Americas bunker market surges
    Trend in line with Europe and the Middle East.

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