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March 16, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PIL takes stake in Dalian shipyard
    FROM container shipping, Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) has leapt into owning a shipyard for the first time.
  • TSA recommends fresh hike of US$400 per FEU
    A transpacific container shipping group has recommended a new rise in freight rates of US$400 per 40-foot unit (FEU) to take effect on April 15 in a bid to bring up rates from loss-making levels.

Sched Netweb site
  • Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement raises rates US$400/FEU April 15
  • US tells WTO India's chicken embargo over bird flu is 'unjustified'
  • Tianjin container volume increases 5.2pc in first two months of 2012
  • CSAV posts net 2011 loss of US$1.24 billion, revenue falls 1.2pc
  • China Merchants looks to investment opportunities in emerging markets
  • Sacked Auckland dockers harass truckers, non-union men at port entrance
  • Spain's two big unions vote for one-day general strike on March 29
  • DHL 2011 profits up 32.8pc to US$3.18 billion on 2pc revenue increase
  • Panalpina reverses loss in 2010 to post profit of US$138 million last year
  • Spot rates buck up, but cheaper long-term contracts reduce carrier gains
  • US import shipment volume in February declines 17pc: Zepol reports
  • Singapore-based MCC calls at Taiwan in revised intra-Asia loop
  • Black Sea's Novorossiysk improves cargo throughput despite foul weather
  • Port of Houston expands gate automation using optical character reader
  • US claims victory at WTO over EU charges of illegal Boeing subsidies
  • Air France-KLM, Martinair expand joint services to Asia and Africa
  • IATA presses for stronger partnerships across air freight value chain
  • Panalpina gives Huntsville Alabama airport record cargo year, up 32pc
  • Yunnan's Lijiang Airport passes inspection as international hub
  • Average ship capacity in Yangtze River trunk line rises to 1,007 tonnes
  • Fuzhou road cargo volume up 5.4 per cent in first two months

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MOL launches first hybrid car carrier
  • TT Club analysis pinpoints risk hot spots for freight forwarders & logistics operators
  • Pak's MFN status benefits to elude India for now
  • Centre asks coastal states to explore possibility of setting up new Major Port
  • New Mangalore Port handles largest coal parcel size
  • VOC Port surpasses cargo handling target
  • ILFI hails Railway Budget's modernisation proposals
  • Industry welcomes Rail Budget
  • Rlys incur ' 1,144 cr. freight loss due to iron ore ban
  • Rlys to aggressively focus on PPP model
  • Service tax on rail freight may increase rates further
  • Economic Survey expects 6.9 pc growth this fiscal, 7.6 pc next
  • Govt yet to take decision on investments from Pak
  • RBIs mid-quarter policy review keeps rates unchanged
  • Steel Ministry suggests doubling import duty to 10 pc
  • Suspension of export registrations triggers fall in cotton prices

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 15, 2012
  • SAA increases service to Zambia
    Starting today (15 March), South African Airways (SAA) is increasing its service on Johannesburg - Lusaka (Zambia) route from 16 to 18 weekly. In addition to the South African Airl...
  • Horizon Lines appoints new vice-president in Puerto Rico
    The US carrier Horizon Lines has selected Richard Rodriguez as its vice-president and general manager for Puerto Rico. In this new role, he will be responsible for all on-island sa...
  • MOL to open new Singapore-Yangon SYX service
    The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Thailand-based Regional Container Lines (RCL) are jointly launching a new service called SYX that will link Singapore an...
  • Spain: CAF's annual returns increase by 13%
    Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF), a Spain-based market leader in the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for railway systems, re...
  • DB Schenker offers new intermodal transport capacity between Belgium and Italy
    DB Schenker is now offering new intermodal transport capacity between Belgium and Italy Semi-trailers can travel along the Antwerp (Belgium)-Novara (Italy) route now via intermodal...
  • Elvis AG lands transport contract for medical products
    Elvis AG, a European cargo alliance of global forwarders, has signed a major long-term international transport contract with Paul Hartmann AG. The agreement covers intercompany tra...
  • ICTSI: 2011 net income grew to USD 130.5 million
    Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has reported consolidated audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2011. The service provide...
  • Daimler North America recalling more than 100,000 trucks
    Daimler will recall more than 100,000 trucks in North America because of potentially faulty fuel lines. The recall encompasses models of Daimler's subsidiaries Freightliner, Sterl...
  • Strategic move between Saudia Cargo and Saudi National Shipping Company
    In a strategic move, Saudi Airlines Cargo Co and the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia have established a three-year agreement toward freighting NSCSA urgent goods and equi...
  • Heavyweight Air Express reports strong USA growth for Ethiopian Airlines
    Air cargo general sales agent Heavyweight Air Express recently reported its year-on-year traffic results for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo in the U...
  • Gefco is new logistics partner of Alpargatas
    The French logistics corporation Gefco has developed an individual solution for the Brazilian company Alpargatas, a flip-flops manufacturer that created the famous Havaianas brand....
  • Menlo Worldwide granted secure trade partnership by Singapore customs
    Menlo Worldwide Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc, recently received Secure Trade Partnership (STP) certification from Singapore customs. A volun...
  • Toll Group starts to fulfil gas transport and storage contract
    Toll Energy, part of the Australia-based Toll Group, has started to work on a AUD 45 million transport and storage contract, which is part of QGC's major Queensland Curtis Liquefie...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 15, 2012
  • Spanish shipyard wins order for live fish transport vessel
  • Stolt Valor suffers explosion
  • Coast Guard releases tech package for Offshore Patrol Cutter
  • Wärtsilä inks service agreement with Prestige Cruise Holdings
  • Rolls-Royce wins PSV design and equipment order from Hyunda Mipo
  • LaHood makes $54 million more available for Kings Point construction and renovation
  • Mærsk containership drydocks at Colombo Dockyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 15, 2012
  • Trucking group praises Senate for passing transportation bill
  • PlantsPlus moving to Port of Chehalis location
  • NOAA gives Ok to states to kill destructive sea lions
  • Port of Portland taps Nichol as new chief financial officer
  • AAPA schedules conference celebrating centennial anniversary

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 15, 2012
  • Busy US Gulf props up MR product tanker market
    Triangulation cuts costs between Europe, Atlantic and US Gulf
  • No regrets on Ecdis?
    In about four months the phased carriage requirements for the Ecdis will bite
  • Methodology at a glance
    Lloyd's List Intelligence offers comprehensive and transparent assessment of vessel lay-ups
  • One million teu idle by year-end
    Lloyd's List Intelligence expects inactive box ship capacity to hit 1m teu
  • Fears Libya is inching towards a new civil war
    New threat to oil supplies as Benghazi demands regional autonomy
  • Canines trained to sniff out crude oil
    Research shows dogs can detect oil up to 5km away
  • Chemical tankers eye biofuel opportunities
    High oil price could start biofuel boom, London conference is told
  • Has BG Group lost faith in Australia's coalbed methane?
    Decision to sell stake in Queensland Curtis LNG raises questions about extraction
  • Comment: splashing the cash?
    How do a reported rise in shipfinance and Cexim's credit lines scale up?
  • Exclusive: Economou to pull tonnage from Heidmar
    Greek magnate woos tanker charterers
  • Indian steel boom could boost coking coal imports
    But iron ore and steel trades might suffer
  • China deploys more domestic tankers
    Quest for energy security to reduce reliance on Middle East
  • BP investigates charter department bribery claim
    Whistleblower claims senior official took kickbacks for favourable tanker rates
  • The sun also rises for supramax trade
    Earnings rise as nickel ore chartering lifts Pacific market out of the doldrums
  • Sanko vessel sale rumoured
    Sanko Mineral reported sold for $20m
  • Rotterdam World Gateway queries ECT court action
    Consortium seeks answers over pending €900m compensation claim
  • Pacific lines plan third rate increase
    April rise brings total hike to $1,100 per feu
  • Essar will carry Iranian crude as long as viable
    Ramakrishnan also rejects criticisms of Indian protectionism
  • Slow support
    Despite appearances, new lending for shipping is on the rise, mostly from Asia
  • EU may relax Iran insurance ban
    Decision unlikely before April as July sanctions loom
  • Don't ban the cheap stuff
    Fuels with higher sulphur content may still be useful as prices continue to rise
  • Ministers disagree on proposals to ban high-sulphur fuel in Europe
    Shipowners would be forced to buy more expensive fuels if 3.5% content limit is agreed
  • Klein to head Blue Star
    Former chief of Germanischer Lloyd will lead shipmanagement giant
  • Eagle prepares for life after Korea Line
    Talks continue but 13 ships may exit original charters
  • Exclusive: China Eximbank pledges $20bn to Cosco and China Shipping
    Bank extends credit lines to state-owned conglomerates
  • Sanko turns to out-of-court debt restructuring
    Alternative dispute resolution seeks consensus
  • ISC agrees sale of two car carriers
    Deal with NCC to pay debt
  • 'Turbulent' year drives down Boskalis profits
    Delayed investment decisions squeeze dredging firm's margins
  • Ship lending defies downturn
    Intriguing data suggests fewer funds from Europe offset by increase from Asia
  • Korea Line non-payment adds to Eagle Bulk woes
    Crunch-time for supramax specialist after loss-making 2011

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 15, 2012
  • P&I shift on Iran ahead?
    THE EU might review its hard-line strategy regarding P&I cover for vessels calling in Iran, a shipping analyst says
  • UK slips summons to Russia's big banana
    VLADIMIR Kekhman, controlling shareholder of Russia's biggest banana trader JFC, has been summoned to face contempt charges in the UK High Court
  • Eagle shares under pressure
    SHARES of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk are falling today after the company offered no concrete guidance on its debt restructuring
  • Upside seen for offshore
    DNB BANK analyst Kay Lim said today stocks of offshore companies can still build on their recent price growth
  • India iron ore fixtures rise
    INDIAN iron ore fixtures have surged to a 2012 high as authorities cut rail freight charges to boost shipments, drybulk consultancy Commodore Research said today
  • VLCC owners hail surge
    OWNERS of VLCCs finally have cause for cheer, with rates surging because of a rush to cover loadings for the first 10 days of April
  • Jinhui's profits fall 29%
    JINHUI Holdings today said its net profits for 2011 dropped to HK$259M ($33M), 29% down on a year earlier
  • Study warns of Oz proposal's cost
    PROPOSED changes to Australian shipping laws would increase drybulk freight rates by up to 16%, according to new economic modelling
  • Clock ticks for Eagle
    NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk, which is nearing a deadline on its bank negotiations, has revealed that Korea Line is "not performing" under its charter agreement

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 15, 2012
  • LA Mayor Villaraigosa on Port's Carbon Footprint, Competition (Video)
    Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa details how the port has become an industry leader in cutting its carbon footprint...
  • CP to Haul Additional 2 Million Tons of Frac Sand
    Canadian Pacific Railway will haul an additional 2 million tons of frac sand annually through a recently signed multiyear agreement...
  • Cargo Transport Via Waterways is Most Fuel-Efficient, Says Study
    Water transportation remains the most fuel-efficient way to transport goods, according to a new report from the Texas Transportation Institute....
  • US-South Korea Trade Pact Takes Effect
    The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement took effect Thursday, giving American exporters greater access to the South Korean market. ...
  • UP Names Butler VP, Marketing and Sales
    Union Pacific Railroad tapped Eric Butler as vice president of marketing and sales, succeeding Jack Koraleski, who has taken the...
  • Guinness Shipments to US Soar 244 Percent
    Irish brewer Guinness is tapping a deep thirst in America, with U.S. imports of Guinness's trademark Irish stout soaring 244...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Tallies Second-Best Annual Profit
    Lufthansa Cargo's operating earnings fell to $326 million in 2011 from a record $406 million in 2010, but it was...
  • XPO Logistics Boosts Stock Offering, Sets $15.75 Share Price
    XPO Logistics increased its public stock offering by 2 million shares Thursday, putting 8 million shares of common stock on...
  • ICTSI to Operate New Terminal in Nigeria
    Global port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. has been selected to operate a new container terminal near Lagos, Nigeria....
  • Maersk CEO: Ocean Carriers Have Idled 5 Percent of Fleet
    Container shipping lines have idled about 5 percent of global fleet capacity, or 800,000 20-foot equivalent units, as demand for...
  • Expansion in the Works at Indonesia's Tanjung Priok
    The controversial state-owned winner of a contract to expand facilities at Indonesia's Tanjung Priok says container handling capacity will double...
  • Long Beach Container Volume Declines
    Container volume in February at the Port of Long Beach declined 15.2 percent year-over-year. Imports from Asia were affected by...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 15, 2012
  • Tanzania Revenue Authority introduces ECTS
    On March 12, the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) introduced an electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS) covering all goods transported in both containers and loose ...
  • Dr Klein to manage Blue Star Holding
    Dr Hermann Klein has been appointed chief executive officer of Blue Star Holding, the company currently being set up to manage the combined fleets of E.R Schiffahrt ...
  • ICS 'impressed' with India's piracy strategy
    That was the message coming from the International Chamber of Shipping's [ICS] director of external relations, Simon Bennett yesterday, who was attending the first ...
  • South Africa's 2012 trade in positive territory
    Figures recently published by the South African Government suggest that from a trading perspective this year will be stronger than in 2011, but that progress could ...
  • CMA CGM to increase more rates
    Financially challenged CMA CGM has declared its intention to increase freight rates in the tradelane from Western Asia (Indian Subcontinent and Mid-East Gulf) to ...
  • 10% jump in US imports underscores TSA's ambitions
    According to the latest monthly report by Global Port Tracker [GPT], March imports into the major US retail ports are expected to increase by 10%, versus the same ...
  • TSA presses for yet another rate rise
    Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement are planning to raise freight rates in the Asia/US tradelanes by another USD300/FEU from April 15. It will be ...
  • ILWU Canada president: USEC labour negotiations 'blue print' for North America
    The US East Coast labour contract negotiations due to take place later this month could set a 'blue print' for North America and impact on labour relations in Canada, ...
  • Felixstowe's new rail terminal a step closer
    The construction of Felixstowe's new North Rail Terminal formally commenced yesterday. Once completed in the middle of next year, it will significantly increase ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 15, 2012
  • Tanker stocks ignite
    Frontline and OSG enjoys double-digit gains as spot rally fuels Wall Street revival but analyst fears surge will be short lived.
  • Heidmar mum on pull-out
    Rumour mill shifts into high gear as George Economou is linked to plan to transfer pooled tankers to Cardiff Marine.
  • Timeline tightens
    Gelso M owner says fuel removal is paramount as probe reveals "significant damage and flooding".
  • Eagle downed and falling
    Cantor Fitzgerald brands Nasdaq-listed owner a sell with its shares already in reverse.
  • Allied battle escalates
    Embattled operator mum on talk of restructuring as Norwegian bulker owner joins claimaint queue.
  • CSDC earnings hit
    Chinese tanker and bulker owner still firmly in the black for 2011, but rising costs hurt its margins.
  • JES profit jumps
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder sees its full-year bottom line take flight as second yard spurs revenue.
  • Sanko checks into rehab
    Japanese authorities approve ailing operator's request to seek shelter under alternative dispute resolution system.
  • Comma costs owner dear
    Lou Kollakis set to pick up the loss of hire bill for panamax bulk carrier seized by pirates.
  • Brooklyn Bridge bashed
    Tug captain to be questioned over crane scrape that left 50-foot hole in New York landmark's scaffolding.
  • Boskalis pins Concordia cost
    CEO Peter Berdowski says salvage fee for stricken cruiseship will comfortably pass EUR 100m.
  • Carnival invests in Mexico
    US cruiseship owner to spend more than $150m on new terminals in Cozumel and Baja California.
  • BP investigates bribery claim
    Whistleblower claims senior executive received backhanders for uncommercial tanker chartering deals.
  • Klein to head German giant
    GL man brought in to run merged operations of ER Schiffarht and Komrowski, now Germany's biggest shipping company.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 15, 2012
  • Transpacific lines seek April 15 rate hike
  • CMA CGM raising rates on several trades
  • Hanjin Logistics opens 3 offices
  • International Shipholding sells 2 PCTCs
  • MOL appoints agent for Romania, Ukraine
  • Purolator International names Routledge VP sales
  • Indian 3PL market set to boom
  • Aramex enters Korean market
  • Senate passes two-year highway bill
  • XPO Logistics increases stock offering

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 15, 2012
  • International trade in need of unified climate policy
    'If countries want to trade with each other, they need to realise that it is necessary to talk the same language when it comes to emissions control.'
  • Trucks to pump out fuel and residue from grounded vessel
    Sources confirm that trucks are being transported to site which will be used in process of pumping out oil and residues.
  • Fujairah plans to significantly boost fuel storage capacity
    Port will raise tank capacity to 10 million cubic metres by 2014.
  • IFO prices softening in northern Europe
    Hamburg LS avails 'tight', a player told Bunkerworld.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah bunker market
    South African prices largely stable.
  • Complaint against bunker operations fails to win EC support
    Commissioner for the Environment sees 'no evidence' that Gibraltar is breaching EU rules.
  • Commodity trader aims to become global bunker supplier
    'We are building a global bunker business, based on controlled intelligent growth with a high level of service,' says Tolson.
  • Russia fuel oil taxes could jump by 50%
    Sources say export duty could rise to $415 pmt.
  • Fuel oil stocks at 11-month high
    Arbitrage volumes surge while demand stays weak.
  • Supplier's new website includes contract and quotation forms
    Total Marine Fuels says 'everything has been brought up to date.'
  • Price movements mixed in Asian bunker markets
    No supply issues in key Asian ports.
  • New bunker trader joins Dan-Bunkering
    Kaseem Damilare Ayanlola will be based at the company's Copenhagen office.
  • South China fuel stock sees slight increase
    Inventories improved to over 1.3 million mt in the week ended March 14.
  • Slow steaming reaches 'optimal' level
    Surplus of boxes, ships will be around for 'quite a while', says Rickmers Maritime Trust Director Lim How Teck.
  • European ports 'satisfied' with EU moves on sulphur
    Ports applaud support for use of 'scrubbers.'
  • O.W. Bunker restructures Northern European trading division
    New regional management structure will see changes at firm's Aalborg, Copenhagen, Hamburg, UK and Russian desk.
  • BLT seeks to extend court order protection in US
    Applications in US court will ensure 'similar protection' of an order that prevents the arrest of its vessels in Singapore, it says.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
Istanbul
Five million passengers almost reached
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa
Rome
Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
Rome
The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
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
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
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