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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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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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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