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September 13, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk increases US inland-haulage rate US$900/TEU from October 7
  • China sets up Shenzhen-like economic zone on North Korean/Russian border
  • China's August exports rise 27.7pc, beating 2.5pc hike experts expected
  • EU joins Japanese and US trustbusters probing alleged ro/ro cartel
  • Singapore continues to clean up oil spill caused by ship collision
  • Top 20 shipping lines add 844,000 TEU to fleet over 12-month period
  • Textainer to buy 52,000 TEU from managed fleet - 'owning more profitable'
  • Xiamen builds 'dry port' near road, rail and river in Jiangxi's Ji'an city
  • Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi provinces to link up their highway networks
  • Tianjin's mega logistics facility in Hebei commences full operation
  • Nine ships from Iran are deleted from Sierra Leone shipping registry
  • Singapore, Hong Kong procurement hiring ads up, says Asia Job Index
  • DB Schenker Logistics expands its logistics facility in Stockholm
  • Cargotec takes orders for 3 Siwertell unloaders from European ports
  • Philippine Airlines signs deal for 44 Airbus A321s for US$7 billion
  • Boeing 767 cargo plane drops landing gear door onto Seattle suburb
  • Maximus Air consolidates operations, brings services under one roof
  • Southwest tonnage boost since Atlanta cargo facility February opening

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • FFFAI's Executive Committee meet & AGM in Pune from Friday
  • MoS pushes for infrastructure status to coastal shipping
  • TOC CSC Middle East conference to focus on greater connectivity driving regions supply chain dynamics
  • Gold imports shrink 18.4 pc in Q1
  • Iron ore exports set to tumble in FY13
  • Sugar exports at four-year high
  • APM Terminals Mumbai acknowledged as India's safest & best container terminal operator for 3 years in a row
  • Vessel movement at Singapore port normal after collision, oil spill
  • Surge in coal loading helps ECoR haul more freight
  • INR firms up further against dollar on increased capital inflow
  • JBS Academy holds convocation

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Chapman Freeborn enlarges team in Frankfurt
    Aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has welcomed Rana Chopra as new member of its cargo team in Frankfurt (Germany). Chopra has been in the business for ten years and has ...
  • First German railway line equipped with ETCS level 2 train control system
    The first German railway line is to get the ETCS level 2 train control system. Consortium partners Siemens and Kapsch are equipping 230 km of a newly constructed line running from ...
  • Transport company Emons takes over Mittelrhein Spedition Gith
    The German forwarding company Mittelrhein Spedition Gith GmbH is being taken over by Emons Spedition within the framework of an asset deal. The new location in Urmitz that Emons ac...
  • CN acquiring more than 2,200 new freight cars and 1,300 containers in 2012
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is acquiring more than 2,200 new freight cars in 2012, as well as 1,300 new containers, to support traffic growth and improve customer servi...
  • Daytime running lights required for new 3.5 t-plus commercial vehicles from November 2012
    On 1 November 2012 a new regulation will come into force for commercial vehicles of 3.5 t or more. According to regulation number 661/2009 of the European Parliament and Council, a...
  • 60 candles for HR veteran Karl-Heinz Geier
    Karl-Heinz Geier, founder and managing director of the company Logistic People (Deutschland) GmbH, celebrated his 60th birthday yesterday (11 September 2012). The trained transport...
  • AsstrA joins Tiaca
    AsstrA, an international group of transport and freight forwarding companies represented in ten countries in Europe, Asia, the CIS and Baltics, has joined the International Air Car...
  • Swissport International completes Flightcare acquisition
    Swissport International, one of the world's leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has completed its acquisition of Flightcare Spain and Flightcare Belgium fro...
  • APM Terminals invests in Russia
    APM Terminals is now entering the attractive Russian market by establishing a strategic partnership with the Russian transportation group, N-Trans, the holder of 75% of Global Port...
  • New FOCA website for aviation professionals in Switzerland
    Switzerland's Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) launched a new website yesterday (11 September). The portal is intended for aviation institutions and people who are active in...
  • UTi Worldwide: decline in Q2 revenue
    Long Beach CA (USA)-based forwarding company UTi Worldwide Inc reported revenues of USD 1.16 billion for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2012/13, a 10.9% decrease compared to...
  • Vanguard Logistics Services opens office in Costa Rica
    Vanguard Logistics Services recently opened an new office in San Jose (Costa Rica). Vanguard Costa Rica is the first Vanguard office to open in Central America. With an experienced...
  • Honold Logistik Group is new logistics partner of Kuka Roboter GmbH
    The Honold Logistik Group has landed a new customer in Augsburg (Germany) in the shape of the high-tech company Kuka Roboter GmbH. In mid-June, the German logistics service provide...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Think tank sees vast private anti-piracy presence
  • Foschi to head new Carnival Asia unit
  • BAE Norfolk gets $27.2 million more for CG-72 work
  • Damen EcoLiner combines LNG fuel and airlubed hull
  • Gladding-Hearn to build versatile response boat
  • Bollinger delivers first of new class of tugs to Crowley

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Seattle Port Commissioners eye Yoshitani ties to Expeditors
  • Trucking association report finds driver turnover rate at over 100 percent
  • Dascher Transport taps new Ocean Freight Director for US
  • First phase of rail project completed at Port of Vancouver
  • Cox, Orris to receive 2012 Connie Awards

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Ebb and flow of the Elbe
    There were undercurrents of hope at this year's SMM exhibition
  • Shell scraps Odfjell terminal contract
    Details are sketchy but move follows safety probe at Rotterdam site
  • Liner shipping at a tipping point
    APL boss Glenn says industry on threshold of great change
  • Teekay Offshore upsizes follow-on issue
    Company poised to realise $235m
  • Eco-tankers will save owners money
    New vessels will cut fuel costs
  • UK urges tailored approach to piracy in West Africa
    Foreign and Commonwealth Office draws up guide to best management practices
  • Foschi to head Carnival's Asia growth
    Costa Cruises chairman to set up Singapore base to tap emerging regional demand
  • Middle East VLCC glut holds rates in check
    Flat market forecast for next few weeks
  • Three share Onassis Prize for shipping
    Academics split $200,000 award for pioneering new discipline in economics
  • Sami founder warns against pressure to shrink armed security teams
    PMSCs cannot maintain 100% success rate with two-man operation, ICS conference is told
  • To buy or not to buy
    Is CSAV wise or foolish to eye newbuildings now?
  • Tuvalu confirms NITC flag exit
    Island state follows Sierra Leone and Tanzania
  • Living with low-sulphur rules
    Shipowners must work with cargo owners to alleviate added costs
  • Shell hires two product tankers for two years to avoid paying more on spot market
    Further long-term contracts expected to follow energy major's deal
  • China builds more valemax berths despite official ban
    Ningbo-Zhoushan port complex carries out preparatory works to construct two iron ore berths capable of receiving 400,000 dwt bulk carriers
  • Box charter market faces onslaught of autumn redeliveries
    With a significant number of ships already idle, a further decline in rates looks likely
  • Rosatomflot predicts bumper season for Northern Sea Route
    Volumes match 2011 with two months to go
  • Abundance of chemical tonnage smothers rates upswing
    Growing trade in sulphuric acid and ethanol unable to lift markets
  • US Congress hearing highlights port funding challenges
    More must be done to assess risk threats, says AAPA
  • DP World sells Antwerp breakbulk terminal
    Port giant focuses on Belgium box-handling business
  • US farmers warn that dock strike would bring economic catastrophe
    East coast shutdown would ruin Obama export drive, warns lobby
  • Teekay Offshore offers 7m shares to fund FPSO purchase
    Offshore player turns to public equity market for fleet expansion
  • Star Bulk shareholders back reverse stock split
    Greek owner maintains dividend but ponders share repurchases
  • SCF chief's trial concludes in Moscow
    Judgment in $67m embezzlement case expected on Monday
  • Precious resells four bulk newbuildings
    "Indefinite delays" from India's ABG Shipyard prompt Thai dry bulk operator to give up orders placed before the 2008 financial crisis
  • Knightsbridge sells two VLCCs
    John Fredriksen-linked owner grows cash pile by selling vintage vessels

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Teekay Offshore prices huge offering
    NYSE-listed Teekay Offshore today priced an upsized follow-on offering to fund its acquisition of the FPSO Voyageur Spirit from parent Teekay Corp
  • California extends fuel tax break
    VESSEL operators will continue to receive a tax break when buying bunker fuel in California with the passage of a new state law
  • ONE creditors file emergency plea
    OMEGA Navigation Enterprises' unsecured creditors committee has asked a Texas judge to allow it to seek alternative bids for the bankrupt product tanker owner
  • ECO MR2 warrants 25% price premium
    BIMCO has joined the debate about how much more an owner should pay for an ECO design MR2 tanker over a conventional design, concluding that a premium of up to 25% can be justified
  • US coal exports accelerate
    THE Energy Information Administration has significantly increased its forecast for US coal exports as new monthly records are tallied
  • Sabine Pass plots further expansion
    CHENIERE, developer of the Sabine Pass LNG export project, has announced a new capacity agreement that could pave the wave for a fifth liquefaction train in Louisiana
  • Goa rocked by another iron ore scam
    ANOTHER scam involving mining and export of ore has hit India and the state government of Goa has ordered shutdown of all 90 iron ore mines until a review is conducted on the extent of irregularities
  • Exporters fear docker strike
    A STRIKE by US East and Gulf coast dockers would not only delay import boxes but would be devastating for exporters as well, shippers warned yesterday

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • ATA Estimates 20K-30K Truck Driver Shortage
    How big is trucking's driver shortage? The answer will vary depending on the source, but according to the American Trucking...
  • Truckload Driver Turnover Tops 100 Percent
    The annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload carriers shot past 100 percent in the second quarter, rising above that...
  • FedEx, UPS to Provide Limited Domestic Service in China
    FedEx and UPS have received approval to operate limited domestic service in China, giving the rivals access to a burgeoning...
  • US Potato Growers Expand Market
    Worldwide demand for fresh and frozen potatoes continues to climb and U.S. growers sold more than 1.5 million metric tons...
  • Beef Exports Up in July From June But Lag 2011 Levels
    High corn prices continue to be felt by beef and pork producers as export volumes drag. Beef export volumes...
  • OOCL to Boost Eastbound Europe-Asia Rates
    OOCL plans to raise rates on the eastbound trade from North Europe to Asia at the beginning of October. ...
  • Port of Virginia Sees Strong TEU Growth
    The volume of containers handled by the Port of Virginia soared 24 percent to 188,658 20-foot container units in August...
  • Truckload Rate Hikes Slowed in August, Cass Says
    Truckload pricing increased 1 percent year-over-year in August and remained flat compared with July, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul...
  • Delmas Suspends Bookings to Two Congo Ports
    Delmas is suspending bookings of cargo to the Democratic Republic of the Congo ports of Matadi and Boma, citing congestion...
  • CSX Chooses Baltimore Intermodal Facility Site
    CSX Transportation moved closer to providing double-stack service to the Port of Baltimore this week, after railroad, state and city...
  • Liverpool Adds Container-Handling Equipment
    The Port of Liverpool has added six straddle carriers to its container-handling fleet. The port has purchased...
  • CMA CGM Launches Bilbao-Le Havre Feeder Service
    CMA CGM has launched a feeder service linking Bilbao to Le Havre, the Spanish port said this week. The weekly...
  • Air Cargo Germany Adds 2 Freighters
    Air Cargo Germany is adding two 747-400 extended range freighters to its fleet and boosting frequencies on services to the...
  • Ag Exporters Say Port Strike Would Hurt
    U.S. exporters of agricultural products say uncertainty surrounding the International Longshoremen's Association Sept. 30 contract expiration is already slowing production...
  • Bengal Tiger Line to Launch Asia Service From Krishnapatnam
    Singapore-based Bengal Tiger Line will launch an intra-Asia service in mid-September from India's Port of Krishnapatnam, a new privately owned...
  • Strife on Board Could Hurt Long Beach, PMSA Head Warns
    Internal dissension on the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has port tenants concerned that the traditionally solid business reputation...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Solar trade war breaks out amid carrier struggle
    The European Union has launched an investigation into the alleged 'below market value' selling of Chinese manufactured solar panels into the region: dumping in ...
  • X-Press joins Evergreen Black Sea service
    X-Press Feeders has joined and expanded Evergreen's weekly feeder service between the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. As from last Sunday it has added the ...
  • MSC Flaminia: probe continues
  • US imports expected to rise despite concerns of USEC strike
    Import cargo volume at the US' major retail container ports is expected to jump by 8.5% in September compared with the same month last year, and strong increases ...
  • The tipping point is near
    Kenneth Glenn, president of APL, believes that the liner shipping industry is on the threshold of great change as a multitude of financial, operational, competitive ...
  • Let's stop the blood sports
    That was the overriding message that came out of Bjorn Vang Jensen, vice president of global logistics at Electrolux SEA's key note address at the Global Liner ...
  • Damco further distances itself from Maersk
    Like APM Terminals, global freight forwarder and logistics provider Damco intends to further distance itself from Maersk by moving headquarters from Copenhagen ...
  • Textainer to raise capital
    San Francisco-headquartered Textainer, which is the world's largest lessor of maritime and intermodal container equipment, is to issue five million new shares - ...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Quick catalyst or game changer?
    Chinese steel prices are finally on the rise on following news of the nation's plan to stimulate its slowing economy with $157bn worth of investments in infrastructure projects.
  • Sao Paulo IPO still alive
    Investors eyeing a piece of Seadrill's Brazilian drilling offshoot may have to wait another year before they can get in on the action.
  • TOO raises the stakes
    Teekay Offshore Partners is moving forward with a supersized follow-on fundraiser that will give it the ammunition needed to purchase an FPSO from its parent.
  • Allied Maritime on the edge
    Allied Maritime appears to be losing its fight for survival following a deluge of claims filed against the beleaguered bulker operator in a Hellenic court.
  • Foschi makes Asia return
    Former Costa Cruises boss Pier Luigi Foschi is making a surprise move to Asia to oversee the company's expansion in the region.
  • End of an era at TBS?
    Could founder Joe Royce be looking for greener pastures after nearly 20 years at the helm of tweendecker/bulker owner TBS International?
  • Fifth cape for Cargill
    Cargill has continued its interest in the capesize period market picking up its fifth vessel in a little over a month.
  • Fitch downgrades HSH
    Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded HSH Nordbank after saying its "asset quality" has deteriorated.
  • Cuts could be costly
    Armed guards will cease to be effective against Somali pirates if shipowners continue efforts to squeeze providers on costs, according to The Security Association for the Maritime Industry.
  • Dockers delay Deniz
    A Turkish cargoship and its crew were held at Ashdod in Israel following a dispute between an exporter and dockers.
  • Stay sharp off Somalia
    Shipowners should not become complacent following a sharp fall in piracy off Somalia, a leading military figure warns.
  • AMP probes cadet death
    Panama is investigating why the body of a young female cadet killed in an accident remained in a fridge on a tanker for 17 days.
  • Privalov awaits verdict
    Sovcomflot's former London chief Yuri Privalov is hoping to avoid jail after his $67m fraud trial ended without a verdict in Moscow.
  • Dongfang fights for life
    Struggling Chinese shipyard Dongfang Shipbuilding intends to sell off assets as it tries to stay alive in the downturn.
  • Statoil declares Havila options
    Norway's Statoil has added to its tally of recent term fixtures by keeping a pair of Havila ships.
  • Opec output rises
    Tanker owners have been given a small boost after figures showed oil exporting cartel Opec's August production increased, breaking a three-month run of decline.
  • Korean orders halve
    South Korea's shipbuilders have seen newbuilding orders fall to half what they were a year ago, according to Nomura.
  • Minor Miner delay
    The removal of the grounded bulker Miner is set to begin off Canada after stormy weather eased.
  • New blood at Bergen
    Bergen Group has reshuffled the top management at its Fosen shipyard after issuing a profit warning last month.
  • NS selling veteran
    Japanese owner NS United is testing the sale and purchase waters for its oldest capesize.
  • Worker dies at Brasfels
    One worker was killed and another eight were injured after a platform collapsed at the Brasfels yard in Brazil.
  • SeaRoc fixes wind ship
    Vroon's MPI Offshore has secured a short-term charter for one of its wind turbine installation vessels.
  • GME sold to Italians
    Italy's Prysmian Group has agreed to buy submarine cables and systems installation outfit Global Marine Systems Energy (GME).
  • Ship held for smuggling
    A small Indonesian controlled tanker has reportedly been detained in Malaysia for allegedly smuggling diesel oil.
  • Boxes set to defy strike
    US container imports are predicted to increase 8.5% on a year ago despite the impending threat of industrial action.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Vestas starts rail transport of wind blades in Europe
    "It has been a challenge to develop a viable concept for transporting blades of this size (55 meters long) by rail in Europe, but well worth the effort," said Mette Heileskov Bulow, transportation chief specialist at Vestas.
  • Commentary: Dow Chemical puts analytics to work for logistics
  • U.S. exports down 1% in July
  • Ag shippers fear dock labor stoppage, surcharges
  • Kroger reports fleet efficiency up 9.75%
  • GreenRoad, Insight pair on GPS fleet tracking
  • ANL exempts some Oceania traffic from strike surcharge
    The Australian liner carrier said shipments transiting the U.S. West Coast from and to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands will be exempt from its surcharge on inbound or outbound cargo at U.S. ports, if an ILA strike occurs.
  • CBP shuffles personnel to fill ACE post
    U.S. Customs is eager for another industry expert to join its ACE development team after the successful run of former customs broker and forwarder Cindy Allen, Assistant Commissioner for International Trade Allen Gina said.
  • Panalpina adds 3 Asia-Europe LCL routes
  • Dachser picks new U.S. ocean head
  • California extends marine fuel exemption
    The passage of S.B. 1243 (sponsored by State Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach) will mean the state's tax exemption for marine fuel that was due to expire Jan. 1, 2014, will remain intact until Jan. 1, 2024.
  • CHEP to manage Qatar Airways' ULDs
  • CORRECTION: NYK/Hapag suspend calls at Costa Rica port
  • Broadbent takes seat on ITC
  • Orris to be honored by CII in Long Beach
  • Finland pushes cleaner shipping tech

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Fujairah bunker market firm
    'Very tight avails' in Richards Bay.
  • Bunker prices firm across Europe
    Warnings of disruption in Piraeus.
  • Venezuelan refinery 'will have to operate at reduced rates'
    Refinery will be processing 'at less than 50% capacity' after start-up.
  • 'Green' ship makes maiden call to Rotterdam
    8,500 TEU vessel is specially designed for slow steaming operations, says port authority.
  • 'In harbour and off-shore' bunkering planned for Hambantota
    Sri Lankan port is 'attracting investment.'
  • Call for 0.1% sulphur limit for marine fuel in all EU waters
    EU rapporteur dismisses 'loud public discussions' by opponents of upcoming sulphur restrictions.
  • GAC adds third office to Brazilian operations
    Firm opens new Santos office, which includes bunkering services among others.
  • Bunker prices firming in Asian markets
    Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' at major Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Bunker tanker up for sheriff's sale in Singapore
    Sheriff accepting bids for the 2010-built vessel until next Wednesday.
  • New Zealand presents marine legislation bill
    Bill 'substantially increase' compensation coverage for marine incidents, says government.
  • Slow steaming caps box shipping capacity growth
    Effective capacity growth lower than fleet growth, says analyst.
  • Fire onboard MV Amsterdam extinguished
    Vessel reportedly carrying 2,600 mt of bunkers at the time of the incident.
  • Singapore waters around spill area 'generally clean'
    Bunker spill cleanup continues in Singapore following collision, says local port authority.

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