Air France earlier to Algiers Today (12 December), Air France is starting a fifth daily service on the Paris CDG - Algiers (Algeria) route. The launch of the new operation had been initially planned for 31 Marc...
European aviation association lobby for gradual opening of ground handling services The Association of European Airlines (AEA), the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and the International Air Carrier Association (IAC...
GE, KTZ and Transmashdiesel create a joint venture to produce diesel engines in Kazakhstan General Electric (GE) has signed an agreement with Transmashdiesel and JSC National Company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy's (KTZ) subsidiary JSC Remlokomotiv to create a joint venture com...
CP seeks expressions of interest for the DM&E west end Canadian Pacific, (CP), a transcontinental railway in Canada and the USA, intends to explore strategic options for its main line track from Tracy MN west to South Dakota, Nebraska ...
Rö-Trans AG enlarges fleet The Swiss transport provider Rö-Trans AG, based in B'tzberg/Bern, is taking delivery of ten new, 20 t MAN TGX tractors. The 18 year old firm specialises in domestic and internation...
UK report identifies clear opportunities for cutting carbon and lowering costs from road freight operations Switching from diesel to gas, reducing rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag and introducing more hybrid and electric vehicles - these factors have been identified as key opportu...
Australia fines Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines for price fixing Australia's Federal Court has ordered Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (Hong Kong) and Singapore Airlines Cargo Pte Ltd to pay a total of AUD 23 million (EUR 18.5 million) in penalties f...
Priority Freight wins Automotive Supply Chain Award Priority Freight has won the Third Party Logistics Award at the inaugural Automotive Supply Chain Global Awards in Frankfurt (Germany). Nominated by manufacturers and their supplie...
New CFO at Waberer's International Inc in Hungary György Wáberer has appointed Erzsébet Antal as the new chief financial officer of Waberer's International Inc. Her primary mission is to further improve the efficiency and prepar...
Bremerhaven: better conditions for heavylift transports Bremen (Germany) has decided to extend the period for heavylift and out-of gauge transports in the city itself and in neighbouring Bremerhaven to include Sunday night. The move str...
Gebr'der Weiss takes over forwarding company Sprenger The Austrian transport and logistics company Gebr'der Weiss (GW) is strengthening its presence in Germany's Baden-W'rttemberg region by taking over the forwarding company Sprenger,...
Sinergy Cargo opens cargo terminal in Italy Sinergy Cargo - the Italian member of the FPS (Famous Pacific Shipping) network of independent forwarders and consolidators - has opened a multimodal container and bulk cargo handl...
Waberer's bundles activities in Hungary Waberer's Logistics Ltd - entirely owned by Waberer's International Zrt Inc - and Szemerey Transport Inc are unifying their complex logistics services and creating Hungary's larges...
Shipping faces new climate change measure uncertainty Doha decision to extend Kyoto Protocol poses new stumbling block for the IMO
Panama Canal must expand again, says former commissioner Arrival of 18,000 teu vessels will require an even larger waterway, says Alemán
Super pirates In a game where the toughest and cleverest survive, owners cannot let their guard down
Peel Ports completes refinancing deal for Liverpool2 Second terminal will handle ultra-large box tonnage
Lull before the storm Debate about how to cut shipping CO2 emissions will heat up again next year
Driving force behind recycling standard says goodbye to the IMO Hong Kong International Convention on ship recycling is Mikelis' career landmark
STX confirms talks to sell Pan Ocean Sale aims to shore up conglomerate's troubled finances
HMD seals 10-tanker deal with Shell lessor Sinokor Merchant Marine to buy up to 20 medium range product carriers
Nato urged to explain 'soft' approaches by pirates Unclear terms confuse shipowners and could see more fishermen shot by accident, says security firm founder
UK broker cements tie-up with giant Dalian recycling unit IMO scrapping supremo Mikelis accepts post-retirement role
Tonnage tax is not a subsidy Regimes support a level playing field for shipowners
Demolition price rally falters Chinese steel prices fall as ships queue for scrapping in Bangladesh and India
CKYH to drop seven Asia-Europe voyages Cutback suggests pessimistic outlook for demand
IEA touts products trade CRUDE and products markets are now moving at "different speeds", with products taking a commanding lead, the IEA affirmed today
PetroChina buys BHP's stake in Browse PETROCHINA will buy BHP Billiton's stakes in the Browse LNG project in Australia, the Australian energy giant said today
JES breaks strike silence JIANGSU Eastern Shipyard today broke its silence over a strike, which it said grew out of a subcontracting pay dispute
Hurdles rise for Iran oil trade CRUDE exports from Iran have been halved over the past year, said the IEA, which warned today that new pressures will arise in the months ahead
EC approves OW's takeover of Bergen THE EC said today it has approved the takeover of Norwegian bulker and lubricants trader Bergen Bunker by Denmark's OW Bunker, part of the Wrist maritime service group
Fertiliser group acquiring Djakarta Lloyd TROUBLED Jakarta shipowner Djakarta Lloyd will be acquired by Indonesia's government-owned fertiliser group PIHC
Changhang Phoenix invests in logistics JV SHENZHEN-listed Changhang Phoenix, China's largest river drybulk carrier by capacity, said it has invested 3M yuan ($476,190) in a logistics venture in Wuhan, Hubei province
Nam Cheong retains 'buy' MALAYSIA'S OSV builder Nam Cheong has retained its 'buy' rating from DMG & Partners Research amid yard improvements and a newly delivered fuel-efficient MPSV
Indian breaking beaches set record CASH buyers said today 55 ships arrived in Alang for demolition in November, the highest level in 30 years for any month
OBO sale surprises GIVEN their highly profitable charters, Frontline's decision to sell two of its remaining three Suezmax OBO carriers surprised a key Norwegian shipping analyst
Americas oil production worries tanker owners RAPIDLY increasing oil production in the Americas is clouding the horizon for tanker owners, BIMCO warned today
MHI bags ship repair deals MITSUBISHI HI told Fairplay today it has agreed with fellow Japanese groups MOPAS and NCC to repair and convert two cruise ships
Congestion climbs 12.7% at bulker ports DELAYS in major coal and iron ore ports increased by 12.7% last week
CKYH Alliance extends cancellations THE CKYH Alliance, which has already blanked out seven Asia/Mediterranean sailings from this month through mid-January 2013, said today it will extend voyage cancellations to end-February
Solidarity In business, as in life, it's all about leverage. And as leverage goes, the maritime- and port-related labor movement appears to be holding many of the cards. The strategy employed by International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett - starting at the JOC's TPM container shipping conference in March - served as...
Container Shortage Delays One Exporter's Shipments The perennial shortage of containers in the U.S. Midwest is beginning to hamper the export operations of precisely the kind of small companies that President Obama's National Export Initiative aims to encourage. The shortage, which is a familiar complaint by grain exporters in the Upper Midwest, is impacting shippers in...
Port of Milwaukee Expands Foreign Trade Zone Port of Milwaukee's expanded foreign trade zone. The Port of Milwaukee, the grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 41, has been approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zone Board to serve a wider area of southeastern Wisconsin through an "alternative site framework." The decision allows the port to provide services to businesses...
Averitt Speeds LTL Service to Eastern Canada Cookeville, Tenn.-based transportation and logistics company Averitt Express has shortened its less-than-truckload service times to eastern Canada, including Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City. The improvements were made possible by operational adjustments within Averitt's network, the company said, as well as the network of Kingsway Transport, a fellow member of The Reliance...
US Pork, Beef Exports Jumped in October U.S. pork exports in October increased 9 percent to a record 218,132 metric tons (about 240,449 tons) valued at $607 million, according to statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. October's pork exports broke the previous record of 217,080 metric tons set...
Century Distribution Systems Receives Alliance Award From World Trade 100 and SMC3 RICHMOND, Va. - Century Distribution Systems, Inc., along with Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores® and Acuitive Solutions, are the proud recipients of the first 2012 Alliance Award, sponsored by World Trade 100 magazine and SMC3, in the international freight category. The award honors dynamic collaboration between shippers and their logistic...
CMA CGM Buys Stake in Long Beach's Pier J Container shipping line CMA CGM has purchased a stake in the Port of Long Beach's Pier J, a move that will bring an additional 2.6 million container units to the port and increase port revenue by about $70 million over the next five years. The investment makes CMA CGM a partner...
Dachser to Acquire Azkar German logistics provider Dachser will acquire Spanish logistics provider Azkar, effective Jan. 15, 2013. Dachser has held a 10 percent stake in its Iberian logistics partner since 2008. Following the acquisition, Azkar's current management team will continue to be led by Jose Antonio Orozco. For the time being, the company will...
Mica Says Gas Hike Optimists Are 'Smoking the Funny Weed' WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., severely downplayed the prospects of a federal fuel tax hike, telling event attendees they're "smoking the funny weed" if they believe there is enough political will to boost highway funding via the pump. The pessimism from the outgoing House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman...
ACL to Stop Providing Chassis in 5 Cities From Feb. 1, 2013, cargo carrier ACL will no longer supply intermodal chassis for merchant haulage moves in Norfolk, Va.; Charleston, S.C.; Savannah, Ga.; Atlanta; and Memphis, Tenn. The company will continue to provide chassis when performing carrier haulage in Chicago; Detroit; Indianapolis; St. Paul, Minn.; Council Bluff, Iowa; Cincinnati; Cleveland;...
NY Port Sets Informational Session for Companies Hit by Sandy The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will host an information session for port partners who suffered business losses from Hurricane Sandy to meet with representatives from the Small Business Administration and Federal Emergency Management Agency. The meeting will be held Dec. 18, at 10 a.m., at the New...
World's Largest Container Ship Calls at Hamburg CMA CGM Marco Polo. Mega-ship CMA CGM Marco Polo, with a capacity of 16,020 20-foot-equivalent units, made its first call to a continental European port on its maiden voyage at the Port of Hamburg today, and is being handled at the HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai. The Marco Polo is 396 meters (about...
ILA, USMX to Meet on Royalties International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett said a meeting with management negotiators next week on the issue of container royalties will determine whether the ILA carries through on its threat of a year-end strike. At the end of three days of meetings with United States Maritime Alliance in Delray Beach, Fla.,...
OOCL to Implement Surcharge in Event of ILA Strike Orient Overseas Container Line today announced that it will implement a "Port Congestion Surcharge" in the event of an International Longshoremen's Association strike, to prepare for the possibility that ports on the East and Gulf Coast will be shut down on Dec. 29. In the event of a strike, for all...
Index Shows Improvement in Conditions for Truckers Nashville, Ind.-based transportation forecaster FTR Associates' Trucking Conditions Index started to rise significantly in September as expected, recording a 65 percent increase from August to 9.6, before declining to 7.9 in October. The Trucking Conditions Index is a compilation of factors affecting trucking companies, with any reading above zero indicating a...
ILA-USMX Labor Negotiations Timeline Negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and waterfront employers representated by United States Maritime Alliance have been tense from the start last spring. When the two sides agreed to extend the current contract by 90 days, some sense of stability returned to East and Gulf Coast ports. But with major...
DOD's TWIC Decision to Raise Carrier Costs The Defense Department's decision to drop the TWIC card as a trusted key to its online transportation systems doesn't throw up roadblocks that would stop TWIC-carrying truckers, but it will raise costs for some companies that employ them. The Transportation Worker Identification Credential, or TWIC card, considered secure enough to give...
Albro Elected Interim Seattle Port Commission President Tom Albro. The Port of Seattle Commission has elected Commissioner Tom Albro to serve as president until the commission holds its annual election of officers on Jan. 8, 2013, in accordance with the commission's bylaws. The port said the action ensures that leadership of the port commission is in place and the...
Cosco Container Lines Announces Rate Changes Cosco Container Lines has announced several rate changes coming in January. Cosco will increase rates for reefer shipments on the Asia-North Europe and Mediterranean trades by $1,200 per 20-foot-equivalent unit and $1,500 per 40-foot-equivalent unit, effective Jan. 1, 2013. The carrier will raise rates for all shipments in the Far East to Gulf & Red...
Entercoms Names Smith Chief Commercial Officer Dallas-based supply chain management company Entercoms has named Michael Smith as chief commercial officer. Smith will be responsible for commercial strategy and developing in marketing, sales, product development and customer service. He brings more than two decades of experience to the company after serving in leadership roles with Foxconn and Motorola, Entercoms...
Shanghai leads the way with big boxship calls Shanghai handles more containerships with a nominal capacity of more than 10,000 TEU than any other port in the world, with 18 weekly calls.New analysis from Alphaliner ...
Transpac rates on hold After falling for the past two months Drewry's Hong Kong - Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark index has flat-lined this week in the aftermath of the ending of ...
Voice of the Elite is raised The Elite Association of Logistic Networks, which launched yesterday, has set itself targets of becoming 'a powerful and unified voice to ensure the interests of ...
COSCON joins the reefer hike alliance China's state-owned ocean carrier COSCON has followed the lead of Maersk Line, MSC, CMA CGM and others by announcing a reefer USD1,500 per 40ft general rate increase ...
Liners firing more blanks Another Far East - Europe ocean carrier alliance has announced voyage cancellations on the over capacity-plagued tradelane in an endeavour to squeeze supply and ...
Worse things still happening at sea
Ultra-large boxships test ports' capabilities Ports in Europe and Asia are being put to the test as the first of a new generation of containerships enters service, but initial feedback is positive with no problems ...
Intermarine enlists hired gun US heavylift specialist Intermarine has enlisted a consultant to help spearhead the expansion of a liner service in West Africa.
Naughty or nice? Most shipowners would be delighted to find coal in their stocking this holiday season but cargoes can be more elusive than Santa Claus in today's market so if you want to impress the tycoon on your gift list without breaking the bank it might take a little creativity.
Legatum grabs Scorpio chunk Dubai's Legatum has emerged as one of Scorpio Tankers' largest shareholders.
Hallin goes bomb busting Hallin Marine is on the hunt for unexploded bombs at a site which will host a wind turbine.
JES admits cash constraints JES International Holdings has confessed to struggling with its cash flow following a strike by workers at its yard in Jingjiang City, China.
MR prices spike MR tanker prices have climbed by one tenth in just a couple of weeks on the back of stronger earnings, according to data from Clarksons.
Ilmarinen claim drags on A legal dispute over dividends between Finnlines and a pension fund has been given fresh legs by a supreme court ruling.
Mexican double for Keppel Keppel Corp has won a contract to build two drilling rigs worth $420m for Mexican oil and gas company Pemex.
Cape crash comes early Capesize rates crashed by one quarter today as hope of a final hurrah in 2012 seemingly disappeared.
Pacifica takes a hit A Costa cruiseship has been dented in a dock collision during a gale in Marseille, France.
English wins the vote Ship snapper, Phil English, has topped a poll of readers to become TradeWinds' Maritime Photographer of the Year.
Topaz takes 10 UAE shipbuilder Topaz Marine Engineering has announced a deal to deliver 10 crew/pilot boats to Kuwait Oil Co (KOC).
Big John back in NYC John Fredriksen's Seadrill is looking to complete a second US-listing for one of its spin-offs in just three months.
SITC extends charter SITC Shipping has extended a period deal for a small containership at a higher rate.
CSL bulker spills fuel A CSL Group bulker has suffered damage and spilled fuel after hitting a dock at Toledo in Ohio.
SembCorp gets room to grow SembCorp Marine has secured the next phase of expansion at a new shipyard being developed in the west of Singapore.
JJ Sietas takeover fails The takeover of insolvent German shipbuilder JJ Sietas has fallen through over the lack of a second jack-up vessel order.
Glimmer of hope Relatives of the missing crew from the sunken cargoship Amurskaya have called for a search of an uninhabited Russian island after lifejackets were found there.
OCBC cool on YZJ OCBC Research has refused to get carried away with Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's breakthrough into the offshore arena.
DNB takes shine to STNG Investors only have one choice when betting on product tanker recovery, bank says.
MPP on the rocks A UK multipurpose (MPP) has run aground on rocks en route to Aviles to Spain.
COSL orders PSV quartet Norway's Havyard is hopeful of more Chinese business after clinching an order for four platform supply ships (PSVs) from China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL).
Two top earners gone Frontline's departure from the dry-bulk market after the cutting of two charter contracts with Cosco will see the John Fredriksen-led company wave farewell to its two highest earning assets, a leading analyst notes.
McQuilling heads south McQuilling Services has continued its expansion drive by spreading its wings in South America.
Pupuk to buy DL State-owned fertiliser producer Pupuk Indonesia Holding Company (PIHC) is to take over shipowner Djakarta Lloyd (DL).
CKYH cuts back again The CKYH boxship alliance is cutting further voyages to Europe to cope with a winter dip in demand.
Malaysia nabs robbers Malaysian authorities have detained eight suspected robbers after an attempted hijacking off the Malaysian coast.
Lurssen in pole position German shipyard group Lurssen has reportedly submitted the best bid for insolvent shipbuilder P+S Werften's Wolgast plant.
STX Pan Ocean in play STX Corporation is in talks about a possible sale of its stake in South Korean shipowner STX Pan Ocean.
US volumes defy strike US import cargo volume at the major container ports is expected to increase almost 4% this month despite the recent strike.
Dalian halts rig work Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore has stopped work on four jack-up rigs in the wake of the recent rig accident in Singapore.
Sandy recovery to impact truck capacity The influx of trucking assets to meet demand will exacerbate a tight market and lead to a national shortage of trucks, especially for flatbed, dry van and refuse haulers, warned Noël Perry, senior consultant for FTR Associates.
Cargo pilot union objects to FAA rule According to a Transportation Department docket published today in the Federal Register, cargo-only operations aren't required to abide by the new flight, duty and rest requirements for pilots, but may choose to opt in if desired.
Barge groups say water release still needed
DHL expands sea-air offering
Australia hits Cathay, Sinagpore with price-fixing fines
80% e-freight penetration by 2015, group says "The industry is now comprehensively united in our objectives and timelines for e-freight and e-AWB. This sends a huge message to all industry participants," said Bill Gottlieb, past president of FIATA and a GACAG member.
UP taps Texas talent with new Austin IT hub The center, which will support 40 programmers and engineers, will serve as a software engineering and research and development hub for the railroad's technology group.
Largest containership calls Hamburg
Piontek named president of TMS provider 3PLogic
Catapult releases rate bid mapping tool for carriers
December container imports to increase 3.9%
Virginia port container volumes increase
U.S. duties on Chinese solar panel imports take hold
Entercoms names Smith chief commercial officer
Fednav 'green' ship calls Cleveland
Jaxport gets anti-pollution grant
Ryder sets up mobile app for fleet management tool
Mid-week prices firm in Fujairah Market also firm in Suez.
Prices firm in Rotterdam, soft elsewhere in Europe Good demand reported in Hamburg and Gibraltar.
Bunker player runner up in photography competition Capt Yunlong (Joe) Zhou is regional credit manager with Bomin Bunker Oil.
Owners concerned about BWMS fuel consumption Ballast water treatment will typically be required during peak cargo operations.
Africa nations eye cabotage regime Move endorsed by African Union.
Bulker punctures bunker tank Reports say the vessel's stern collided with a pier.
'Growing trend' to tighten emissions at ports Company providing cold-ironing systems has won 'substantial multiple orders'.
Russia cargo volume up by 6% Liquid cargo up nearly 4% over the period.
Prices generally firm in bunker markets Demand mostly weak across key Asian ports.
Pirates 'stealing from bunker tanker' 'We believe robbers were hoping to get away with some valuables and to steal oil from the ship,' says Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.
Salvor prepares to remove bunkers from sunken ship Baltic Ace had over 500 mt of bunkers onboard when it sank off the Dutch coast last week, reports say.
Japanese yard starts construction of 'eco' LNG carrier New generation carrier consumes 25% less fuel compared to conventional ships.
Antwerp completes first LNG bunkering Event represents 'a further significant step towards more environment-friendly shipping' at port, says local port authority.
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