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March 14, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Iran's fleet too small to sustain oil flow
    Oil exports from Iran, Opec's second-biggest producer, may drop because the nation's tanker fleet is too small to carry all its cargoes as European Union sanctions cause international ship owners to avoid the country.
  • MSC to boost traffic to Lithuania's Klaipeda port
    The world's second biggest container shipping firm, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has committed more traffic to Lithuania's Klaipeda port in a move expected to divert traffic from Antwerp and Bremerhaven.
  • Maersk looking for low-grade biofuel to help cut pollution
    The world's top ship container carrier Maersk Line is seeking a low-grade biofuel to help curb its seaborne pollution and reduce its dependency on the volatile bunker fuel market, the head of the company's environment division said.
  • An exhibition growing in strength
Strait Talk
  • Sustainability: everyone's business
    CORPORATE survival rates quite highly on most shipping company executives' list of priorities in the exceptionally difficult markets currently being experienced by most of the global shipping industry. So perhaps the issue of sustainability is being seen as somewhat less important right now.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Iran's fleet too small to sustain oil flow
    Oil exports from Iran, Opec's second-biggest producer, may drop because the nation's tanker fleet is too small to carry all its cargoes as European Union sanctions cause international ship owners to avoid the country.
  • MSC to boost traffic to Lithuania's Klaipeda port
    The world's second biggest container shipping firm, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has committed more traffic to Lithuania's Klaipeda port in a move expected to divert traffic from Antwerp and Bremerhaven.
  • Maersk looking for low-grade biofuel to help cut pollution
    The world's top ship container carrier Maersk Line is seeking a low-grade biofuel to help curb its seaborne pollution and reduce its dependency on the volatile bunker fuel market, the head of the company's environment division said.
  • An exhibition growing in strength
Strait Talk
  • Sustainability: everyone's business
    CORPORATE survival rates quite highly on most shipping company executives' list of priorities in the exceptionally difficult markets currently being experienced by most of the global shipping industry. So perhaps the issue of sustainability is being seen as somewhat less important right now.

Sched Netweb site
  • United Nations' voice of transport labour backs 300 fired Auckland dockers
  • Wrecked Rena took shortcuts to get into Tauranga on time: official probe
  • Cost of price war by ocean carriers could have funded 18 space missions
  • CMA CGM raises rates US$150/TEU and $300/FEU on India-Europe service
  • Shandong province cargo traffic volume increases 6pc in first two months
  • March US retail import box traffic expected to rise 10pc, says Port Tracker
  • Three Gorges Dam and lock repairs to disrupt Yangtze River shipping
  • Maersk starts Fuzhou calls as liner goes from strength to strength
  • High-speed rail segment collapses in heavy rain between Wuhan and Yichang
  • MCC Transport launches mobile website, smart phone shipment tracking
  • Dubai's DP World to invest more in Jebel Ali to boost box handling capacity
  • Logwin profit drops 10pc to US$28.4 million in 2011, revenue off 10pc too
  • Hong Kong's OOCL opens maritime academy in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province
  • India's private port growth trumps public piers in market share battle
  • India's low-cost Spicejet begins cargo flights diamond hub Surat city
  • USAF mobility airmen team up to build cargo loading efficiency
  • Chicago holds Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) forum June 18-20

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Baltic freight index climbs 12 consecutive days
  • Container swap market in budding stage
  • High-cube boxes gaining in popularity
  • ITIC says professional indemnity cover essential in shipping industry
  • Maritime industry key to driving global sustainability agenda
  • Vessels must inform Navy, Coast Guard of armed guards on board: DGS
  • Iraq may become India's 2nd top oil supplier
  • Kandla Port again set to top volume figures in 2011-12
  • Allcargo CFS, Mundra observes safety week
  • Rail freight handling increases to 875.60 mt during April 2011-February 2012
  • Railway Minister's assurance of 'friendly' policy measures augurs well for CTOs
  • DGFT proposal could turn into global currency
  • Tight fiscal situation may force govt to deny sops to exporters
  • Waning supply growth helping iron ore extend bull market

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 13, 2012
  • Downer in Australia awarded rail contracts
    The Australia-based company Downer has been awarded a rolling stock contract for the supply of Downer electro-motive diesel (EMD) SD70ACe/LCi locomotives to BHP Billiton Iron Ore i...
  • Fewer registrations of new commercial vehicles in the EU
    Demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU decreased by 141,120 units or 4.7% in January, compared to the same month in 2011. Germany was the only major market to post growth (+...
  • First conventional railway line in Belgium equipped with ETCS
    Infrabel and SNCB carried out the first European train control system (ETCS) journey on the Brussels - Leuven line in Belgium. Making ETCS operational on this pilot line is in keep...
  • CMA CGM reports 2011 results and is positive for 2012
    The French shipping giant CMA CGM Group reported revenue of USD 14.87 billion in 2011, a 4% increase on 2010. Volumes carried increased by 11%, outperforming the market's 6.5% inc...
  • South America: first commercial flight with biofuel
    The South American carrier LAN Airlines and Air BP Copec have made the first commercial flight in South America using second generation biofuels, there...
  • Klaeser wants to cut costs with CarCube
    The German forwarding company Klaeser is equipping 200 trucks with CarCube onboard computers from Trimble Transport & Logistics. The move is designed to enhance the efficiency ...
  • Tigers in Hong Kong appoints staff in USA
    Hong Kong-based Tigers Ltd has chosen Todd Crabtree to be the firm's regional general manager for the USA's Midwest. Crabtree joins Tigers from Phoenix International where he was t...
  • SAS outsources ULD supply and logistics management to CHEP Aerospace Solutions
    The North European airline group SAS has appointed Chep Aerospace Solutions (CAS) to supply and manage its ULD requirements under a five-year contract. CAS is to provide SAS with c...
  • Airbus urges European governments to stop ETS trade conflict
    The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, Air Berlin, Air France, British Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa, MTU Aero Engines, Safran and Virgin Atlantic have sent joint letters calling ...
  • CFR Freight in South Africa appoints director airfreight
    The South Africa-based neutral consolidator CFR Freight has appointed Dave Graham as director airfreight. Graham joined CFR in 2009 as part of the company's strategy to further dev...
  • Groupe Heppner saw turnover grow in 2011
    The French transport and logistics enterprise Groupe Heppner posted a turnover of EUR 549 million in business year 2011. This equates to a 5.4% increase compared to the preceding y...
  • DB Schenker Logistics wins five-year contract with Intersport
    The German service provider DB Schenker Logistics has signed a five-year agreement with Intersport, a Swedish sports retailing chain. The contract covers the storage of Intersport'...
  • Agility Slovakia receives ISO 14001:2008 certification
    The global logistics service provider Agility recently acquired ISO 9001:2008 certification in Slovakia. Agility was awarded the certification for its commitment to customer servic...
  • Barcelona celebrates arrival of four new quay cranes at Tercat
    Terminal Catalunya (Tercat), a member of the Hutchison Port Holdings Group, has taken delivery of four super post-panamax quay cranes at its Muelle Prat terminal in the port of Bar...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 13, 2012
  • American Cruise Lines orders another riverboat at Chesapeake Shipbuilding
  • MSC cruises takes over cruise ship newbuild ordered by Libya's GNMTC

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2012
  • Alaska Airlines eyes Portland for flights to Reagan Airport
  • Coast Guard teams nab go-fast boat carrying $43,254,000 worth or Cocaine
  • CSX makes list of military-friendly firms
  • Crowley Logistics expanding St. Maarten service offering
  • Hutton's taps Greenwood as new general manager

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 13, 2012
  • Is Iraq's plan for growth the answer to oil capacity fears?
    As Iranian sanctions pose a threat to global crude supply, Iraq could provide the answer
  • Maersk and BNSF boost California rail freight
    Non-stop service targets Asia-Europe traffic
  • Port labour relations 'at the highest point for years'
    But ILWU pledges support for ILA during contract negotiations
  • West coast ports clear the air
    Anti-pollution drives offer a breath of fresh air at Long Beach and Los Angeles
  • Dim sum, anyone?
    Hong Kong's offshore yuan-denominated bond market is maturing
  • Q&A: Howard Potter, CNA cargo director
    CNA European cargo director shares the secret of good underwriting
  • Swiss Re expands marine footprint in Europe
    IUMI Facts and Figures chair to lead the project
  • Whose cargo is it anyway?
    Amended Dutch Civil Code could bring commodity trade interests under national law
  • Cross-Mediterranean aframax rates at highest since start of the year
    Lack of ships tightens market and prolonged bad weather could push prices even further
  • Torm denies MR tanker sales
    Company counters broker reports of newbuilding sell-off
  • Indian iron-ore bulker fixtures rise after rail freight price cuts
    Lower costs free more raw material for export
  • Is the fairytale over for dry bulk?
    Hard times loom for segment once considered shipping's Cinderella story
  • Sanko Steamship's troubles send shockwaves through bulk sector
    Cash-strapped Japanese shipowner seeks restructuring deal with creditors
  • China set to import record 56m tonnes of soyabeans
    February's figures signal possible upward trend
  • South Australia reveals plan for deepwater dry bulk port
    First Australian port that can handle capesize vessels aims to initially export 2.5m tonnes of grain and iron ore
  • Maersk reflags six ships to Singapore
    French second register and Danish flag tonnage shifts to Far East
  • Nord/LB backs second jack-up vessel
    Vidar will build offshore windfarms for Hochtief
  • Coalbed methane conundrum
    BG Group said to be selling stake in Australian LNG project
  • A sadder but wiser Sanko?
    Sanko Steamship might have learned a lesson or two from previous strictures
  • Sinotrans Shipping profit falls 28% on flat revenues for 2011
    Hong Kong-listed dry bulk company reports 21% rise in operating costs
  • STX Offshore & Shipbuilding posts fiscal-year loss
    South Korea's fourth-largest builder will delay European deliveries
  • Qingdao still wants to float shares despite past failures
    Chairman says groups' tangle of differing assets remains biggest obstacle
  • Allied Maritime faces another US lawsuit
    Oceana Shipping seeks recompense for incidental damages from 2009 voyage charter
  • Berlian Laju Tanker subsidiaries win three-month stay of legal action
    Troubled Indonesian chemical tanker giant says move had support of largest creditors
  • Sembcorp wins order for specialised semi-submersible rig
    Singapore's Jurong Shipyard will build $385m vessel for Helix Energy
  • MOL heads for Myanmar
    Feeder service with RCL will connect Singapore with Yangon
  • Safe Bulkers eyes follow-on offering
    Owner could put proceeds towards acquisitions or other uses
  • NewLead sells fifth ship to reduce debt
    US-listed owner restructures its business

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 13, 2012
  • Thousands of cattle die on stranded ship
    ANIMAL rights group Compassion in World Farming today called for urgent action after thousands of cattle died aboard a livestock carrier in the Red Sea
  • Stolt-Nielsen raises $175M
    THE LONDON-based parcel tanker and tank terminals group Stolt-Nielsen said today it has raised 1Bn krone ($175M) through two placements of bonds
  • Phoenicia becomes Preziosa
    MSC CRUISES has officially taken over the order for a 1,751-cabin cruise ship originally placed by Libya's General National Maritime Transport
  • Pilots take harder line on Mississippi rules
    LOWER Mississippi River pilots are taking a harder line on draught restrictions after an overloaded vessel incident
  • Disappointment greets flat dues
    THE BRITISH Chamber of Shipping is "disappointed" that light dues will stay at current levels for the next year
  • Safe prices follow-on
    AMIDST a dwindling cash position, Safe Bulkers priced a follow-on offering today at a 9% discount to yesterday's close
  • US box outlook brightens
    US BOX imports should start gaining steam as stores begin restocking shelves, according to the National Retail Federation
  • MSC takes Rickmers ship
    MSC SAID today it has chartered in a Panamax from Singapore's Rickmers Maritime Trust
  • Seven sought after fatal Ningbo sinking
    DIVERS are searching today for seven people missing from a general cargo ship's sinking today east of Ningbo, China
  • Panamaxes ballast to Atlantic
    BROKERS told Fairplay today more Panamax bulker owners are ballasting ships from the Pacific to ride on the South American grain season
  • KG bankruptcies rising
    THE SLUMP in charter and freight earnings for small container and multipurpose vessels is causing a spike in insolvencies of KG fund vessels
  • Chinese oil imports set record
    CHINESE customs said crude imports surged to 5.99M barrels per day in February, a record
  • Product tankers get breather
    SOME product tankers have been cleared out over the past few weeks, after long languishing in the Persian Gulf because of growing tonnage list
  • Dozens missing in capsizing
    RESCUERS are today searching for survivors of a Bangladeshi river ferry capsizing that reportedly left 30 confirmed dead and dozens more missing
  • Court stalls BLT creditors
    SINGAPORE'S High Court has approved BLT's application to prevent creditors from acting against it for three months

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 13, 2012
  • US Takes China Earth Metal Dispute to WTO
    The U.S., European Union and Japan are taking a complaint to the World Trade Organization that China is restricting exports...
  • CN to Build Train Connection to Edmonton
    Canadian National Railway will expand its service to the growing Port of Prince Rupert by adding a container train connection...
  • Steel Import Shipment a Record at Mobile
    The Port of Mobile this week handled its largest import shipment of steel, as ThyssenKrupp's four nearby mills drive cargo...
  • Columbia Coastal Expands Container-Barge Service
    Columbia Coastal has added a weekly container-on-barge service linking Philadelphia with Norfolk and Baltimore and increased the frequency of its...
  • Ceridian-UCLA Commerce Index Rises 0.7 Percent
    The fuel-based Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index rose 0.7 percent in February after falling 1.7 percent in January from December,...
  • XPO Logistics Plans Public Stock Offering
    XPO Logistics, a third-party logistics company with plans to expand by acquisition, will sell 6 million shares of common stock...
  • New AirBridgeCargo Freighter Service Takes Off
    Russia-based AirBridgeCargo Airlines has launched a new link between Germany and China via Moscow. With Kuehne + Nagel its...
  • Air France-KLM, Martinair Expand Services
    Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo will jointly roll out a raft of new services from Europe to China, the...
  • US Retail Sales Up 1.1 Percent in February
    Mild winter weather and pent-up demand for autos helped U.S. retail sales rise 1.1 percent from the previous month and...
  • Rate Hikes Fail to Ease Pressure on Asia-Europe Carriers
    Recent sharp increases in spot freight rates have done little to alleviate pressure on ocean carrier margins in the Asia-Europe...
  • Rickmers Trust Charters Ship to MSC
    Rickmers Trust said Tuesday it chartered the Kaethe C. Rickmers to Mediterranean Shipping Co. for an initial period of...
  • Myanmar Draws Twice-Weekly MOL Service
    MOL will offer a twice-weekly container service with RCL between the Port of Yangon (formerly Rangoon) and Singapore using three...
  • Frankfurt Airport Cargo Volume Tumbles 9.1 Percent
    Frankfurt airport handled 9.1 percent less cargo in February than a year ago as a night flight ban mostly affecting...
  • India's Exports Grew 4.3 Percent in February
    India's exports in February grew 4.3 percent to $24.6 billion year-over-year, the lowest growth rate in three months. Exports...
  • US Imports to Climb in March, Port Tracker Projects
    Retailers are "carefully stocking up," which indicates that containerized imports should continue to increase into mid-year, according to the monthly...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 13, 2012
  • Why ships are still accidents waiting to happen
    Human error is by far the biggest contributing cause of maritime accidents, accounting for some 96% of casualties at sea, and with 90% of the world's trade moving ...
  • CMA CGM rating downgraded
    Standard & Poor's (S&P) has downgraded CMA CGM's corporate credit rating from B+ to B-, and the rating on its existing debt from B- to CCC. This ...
  • Durban 'Dug-out Port' will happen
    A new port featuring additional container-handling facilities, vehicles terminal, automotive supplier centre and petrochemicals hub, will be built at the old airport ...
  • Doraleh box capacity to be doubled
    The Djibouti Port and Free Zone Authority is to seek construction tenders later this year for a series of new port development and cargo-handling facilities' modernisation ...
  • Quijano to replace Zubeita at PCA
    Jorge Luis Quijano, who has been supervising the Panama Canal's expansion programme is to become the authority's new administrator. He will take up his position ...
  • China posts largest deficit in a decade
    The slowdown in global economic momentum - especially in its largest market, Europe - hit China's bottom line last month with the world's second-biggest economy ...
  • Port Metro Vancouver moves closer to new terminal vision
    Canada's Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) is getting closer to realising its goal of building a new two million TEU terminal in order to cater for an expected boom in ...
  • US and India in chicken war
    The US has dragged India to the World Trade Organization [WTO] over New Delhi's ban on imports of certain American farm products - including poultry meat, and chicken ...
  • Boxship owners look for the uptick
    The embattled owners of containerships are hoping that the tide has finally turned for them as general rate increases secured in liner trades begin to filter through ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 13, 2012
  • Polarcus hunts bankroll
    Oslo-listed seismic specialist readies share sale to fund data projects and equipment upgrades.
  • NNC in magic pipe replay
    National Navigation Company bulker accused of illegal dumping for second time in less than five years.
  • Bangladesh breakthrough
    Environmental campaigner says dicey legal battle has benefited thousands of Bangladesh ship scrapping workers.
  • Thompson in capitol coup
    Washington, DC firm poaches Jonathan Benner from Reed Smith's fledgling US transportation practice.
  • Scrapping the record book
    Broker with hundreds of demolition sales under his belt predicts doubled-digit recycling in 2012, says Bart Lawrence.
  • Salvors inspect Gelso M
    Smit and Augustea consider how to pump fuel from grounded Italian tanker as weather eases off Sicily.
  • Rotten outcome for JFC
    Fruit trader and top execs hit with contempt of court charges after flouting a freezing order.
  • The basis for beach breaking
    Nikos Mikelis, the IMO's "Mr Ship Recycling", defends Hong Kong convention for not prohibiting beaching method.
  • Safe eyes dry newbuilds
    New York-listed bulker owner poised to capitalise on plummeting asset prices after pricing Wall Street fundraiser.
  • Officer changes tune
    Ship's master arrested as contradictions emerge in accounts given by the second mate of Tolani-owned bulker suspected of fatal collision.
  • GK Offshore plots SGX listing
    New kid on the block has ambitious plans to float in just three years.
  • Sanko cashes in bulker
    Embattled Japanese owner continues tonnage sell-off with $21m deal.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 13, 2012
  • USDA seeks changes to beef import rules
  • U.S. hails WTO Boeing dispute outcome
  • Inchcape plans Canadian expansion
  • U.S.-flag ship fire extinguished off Piraeus
  • Columbia Coastal adds Philly call, increases frequency
  • MSC hiking Europe export rates
  • Hamburg Süd raises U.S. Gulf-ECSA export rates
  • Metro Ports names Gouger general manager
  • XPO Logistics makes stock offering
  • Air Canada operates amid labor unrest

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 13, 2012
  • Knutsen to carry LNG via the Northern Sea Route
    We estimate that the passage from northern Europe to Japan will take half the time it takes to sail through the Suez Canal
  • Bunker costs plays role in carrier rate discussions
    Bunker prices have exceeded $700 per metric tonne since the beginning of the year as US west coast prices in approaching record levels last seen in 2008.
  • Tanker market challenged by bunker costs and supply glut
    Brokers state that bunker fuel costs are eating into earnings.
  • Bunker markets firm in northern Europe
    Some tightness for LS product reported in Rotterdam.
  • IFO prices firming in Fujairah
    God demand and avails in Middle East hub.
  • Rotterdam sees drop in throughput of biofuels
    Following a two-year decline, the throughput of biodiesel increased.
  • LNG bunkering in Asian hub by 2020
    Shell CEO says energy giant is looking for LNG bunker supplies in Singapore and Rotterdam.
  • Maersk Line ready to 'scale up' biofuel procurement
    Volatile bunker prices and emissions control regulations mean Maersk must 'look for alternatives'.
  • Poll: Counterparty risk expected to get worse in 2012
    Bunker prices near all-time highs, weak freight rates and overcapacity cause majority of poll respondents to predict worsening credit risk.
  • Biofuels could cut US Navy's bunker costs
    Navy Secretary says the rising cost of conventional fuels has pushed the service $1 billion over budget.
  • Bunker prices up in Singapore and Hong Kong
    Demand for marine fuel 'generally low'.
  • Berlian Laju gets court order to prevent ship arrests
    Three-month stay order will temporarily halt legal proceedings brought by creditors against BLT companies, it says.
  • Singapore February bunker sales at two-year low
    Sales volume hit by steep bunker prices and a decline in 'bunkers-only calls', traders say.
  • Engine, propeller adjustments can cut fuel costs for newbuilds
    High bunker prices make payback time for changes 'very short'.
  • MHI to provide technical support for fuel-efficient bulk carrier
    To support the construction of Sinopacific's 82,000 dwt 'Crown' series.
  • Rotterdam-based supplier offers 'Green' MGO
    'Green' MGO with 0.05% sulphur content is 'unique for the maritime industry,' says Trefoil Trading.
  • Danish firm sells tankers to USTC
    Sale of tankers forms part of Erria's business restructuring efforts.

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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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