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January 19, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Lenders agree to extend Torm's instalment deferral
    Danish shipping company Torm A/S said that its banks agreed to extend a deferral of instalments on its US$1.8 billion of debt to Feb 15 and it hoped to reach a comprehensive financing solution to secure its future.
  • Baltic index falls on weaker China iron ore demand
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity shipping costs, fell below 1,000 for the first time since January 2009 on signs Chinese demand for iron-ore cargoes is slowing, worsening a glut of vessels.
  • Glut of supertankers shrinks to 14-month low
    A glut of supertankers competing to load cargoes of Persian Gulf oil shrank to a 14-month low on Chinese crude purchases and persistent tensions over a possible closing of the Strait of Hormuz.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hainan POS buys Cosco slots to retain three weekly transpacific sailings
  • Hard luck Long Beach container throughput declines 3.2pc in December
  • China blasts US sanctions Iran-trading as inconsistent with UN resolutions
  • Mideast unrest hurts Port of Beirut, but box volumes rise 8.97pc
  • Canadian Forces boxes from Afghanistan arrive filled with sand and stone
  • Pakistani customs cargo processing system creates congestion, say agents
  • AAT tonnage throughput in December falls 9pc
  • Asian air cargo companies turn gloomy about prospects in 2012
  • Keeping Jade Cargo alive while air freight outlook remains poor

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Containership capacity may rise 8.3 pc this year
  • Eleven-month low for Baltic Dry Index
  • IMO sets emission norms for shipping; sulphur limit in fuel reduced
  • MACCIA's logistics management seminar on Feb. 4
  • Safmarine announces three new senior appointments
  • Cochin Port mulls EoIs for setting up power infra at Vallarpadam
  • KPT to soon decide on Adani group's Tekra-Tuna bid
  • Singapore enjoys record cargo year despite loss of top spot to Shanghai
  • W. Bengal may allow Titagarh Marine to initiate shipbuilding project soon
  • EU may have to rework carbon curbs
  • Rlys planning new policy to draw pvt. participation
  • Corporate India raises $ 1.6 bn through ECBs in Nov.
  • Govt may allow more sugar exports to reap electoral dividends
  • Regulating regulators

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 18, 2012
  • TAAG Angola adds temporary service to Porto
    Starting today (18 January), TAAG Angola is adding a third weekly service to Porto (Portugal). The service, which utilises Boeing B777-200ER aircraft, rotates between Luanda, Porto...
  • Airbus marks 2011 with record order and delivery numbers
    Beating its previous record set in 2010 by 24 aircraft, Airbus delivered 534 commercial aircraft to 88 customers (ten new) and booked 1,419 net orders in 2011, making it the tenth...
  • Albacor Shipping (USA) organises transport of heavy transformer
    Albacor Shipping (USA) Inc, the US member of the Worldwide Project Consortium WWPC, through their branch in Banning, CA, was involved in a very unique transportation project of a t...
  • Rhenus: Bingen site receives IFS Logistics certificate
    The Rhenus branch office in Bingen (Germany) received the International Food Standard Logistics (IFS Logistics) certificate from TÜV NORD (Technical Inspection Agency North) at the...
  • New partner in Medcenter Container Terminal Gioia Tauro
    On 16 January 2012 Contship Italia signed an agreement for the sale of 50% of CSM Italia-Gate SpA, the sub-holding company controlling 66.7% of Medcenter Container Terminal in Gioi...
  • Italy: truck drivers to strike
    Truck drivers in Italy want to go on strike for five days from next Monday (23 January). The protest is due to massive increases in fuel and motorway costs. The Italian union Trasp...
  • Intelligent truck parking system in Denmark
    Denmark recently inaugurated the first intelligent truck parking system (ITP) at the Ustrup east lay-by on the E45 motorway. The ITP is intended to boost the capacity of the parki...
  • Oskar Schunck's doyen celebrates 80th birthday
    Horst O. A. Schunck, chairman of the supervisory board of Oskar Schunck celebrated his 80th birthday on 17 January. The eminent business man has been guiding the fortunes of the M...
  • Italy's Messina Straits bridge: to be or not to be?
    The government of Italy's new prime minister, Mario Monti, earmarked around EUR 3 billion for construction and infrastructure projects in the first six weeks in office. However, th...
  • New manager at Lufthansa Cargo Center Frankfurt
    Lufthansa Cargo appointed Dr Mohammad Ali Seiraffi as vice-president handling Frankfurt at the beginning of the current year. He is responsible for Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC) in ...
  • Kombiverkehr, Cemat and Bohemiakombi launch direct Czechia-Italy intermodal train service
    This week Kombiverkehr, Cemat and Bohemiakombi are launching the first-ever direct intermodal road/rail service that links the industrial regions in northern Czechia and southern P...
  • RCA's rail freight subsidiary Linea to become Rail Cargo Italia
    Linea SpA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Rail Cargo Austria corporation (RCA), has been renamed Rail Cargo Italia Srl. The Italian RCA subsidiary is part of the Austrian rail se...
  • Ecu Line opens four new offices in China
    At the beginning of January 2012 , the new Ecu-Line offices in China became fully operational. In early 2011, the Ecu-Line group decided to complete the China network with its own ...
  • Airport Authority Hong Kong welcomes proposed new air quality objectives
    Airport Authority Hong Kong said it welcomes and supports the proposed new air quality objectives (AQOs) recently announced by the island's government. Following the conclusion o...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 18, 2012
  • China Oilfield Services reports advanced AHTS newbuild grounded in shipyard incident
  • Cruise safety subject of House subcommittee hearing
  • Recording reveals heated exchange between Schettino and Captain of the Port
  • Dramatic video shows capture of pirate dhow
  • Hyde Guardian BWTS picked for two OSG newbuilds
  • STX OSV comments on rumors of sale
  • Damen set to deliver tugboat trio to Venezuela

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 18, 2012
  • Seattle Port Commissioners Ok Century Agenda plan
  • NYK companies onboard with Singapore Green Pledge
  • Coast Guard announces winners of Video of the Year contest
  • Corps warns of disruptions due to Chittenden Locks repairs
  • Troy Container Line to offer direct service to Liverpool, Manchester

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 18, 2012
  • Global refinery demand for crude down for first time in two years
    Poor economy and warm winter lead to refinery throughputs being revised down
  • Strong Chinese dry bulk demand is guaranteed for the 'next decade'
    Seanergy chief Dale Ploughman has faith that China will meet self-imposed targets for economic growth
  • IHO warned of Ecdis errors
    New investigation into reported glitch in upgrading software
  • Information overload
    Complex bridge systems could be increasing the risk of navigation failure
  • VLCC owners cash in as China's chartering rush is boosted by Iran supply fears
    Spate of bookings ahead of Chinese new year also pushes up Atlantic and Middle East markets
  • NITC to be targeted by sanctions
    Hard evidence that links the operator to Iran's nuclear weapons programme has been found, say diplomatic sources
  • Cuba will start first drilling for oil next week
    US politicians raise environmental fears over exploration close to Florida coast
  • Tanker market desperately needs improved demand picture
    Ban on NITC trade could tighten chartering markets
  • EU to implement ban on Iranian oil imports on July 1
    Plan is in line with US sanctions
  • Floating storage is almost exclusively for Iranian crude on NITC tankers
    OSG and Euronav ULCCs have both discharged cargoes while clean petroleum storage remains non-existent
  • Pressure on Iran targets P&I cover
    Diplomats claim sanctions have forced NITC has to seek 'sham' coverage
  • NITC ban to benefit rival tanker owners
    Iranian giant is the world's fourth-largest VLCC operator
  • Döhle takes stake in bulk carrier newbuilds
    German owner to acquire 55% share in four 92,500 dwt post-panamax bulkers under construction at Chinese yard
  • Costa Concordia will bring extra regulatory cost, not hard market
    Broker RFIB argues that this one event alone will not tip the balance
  • Insurers face huge compensation bill if Costa Concordia claims are tried in the US
    It is impossible to calculate what third party liability costs could run to
  • Scerni falls on his sword
    Costa Concordia casualty claims its first scalp
  • Australian iron ore expansion created 290 extra capesize cargoes last year
    All three major Australian mining companies broke production records in 2011
  • Two tier containership chartering market develops for geared vessels
    Lines paying more money for 2,500 teu-3,500 teu boxships with cranes on board
  • Controversy over Costa Concordia course continues
    Vessel sailed within 500 m of Giglio in August while all other operators steered clear
  • Marco Polo debtors bring adversary complaint against Top Ships
    New front in New York Chapter 11 case
  • Investors support plan to buy back Dr Peters fund's tankers
    Move to reacquire two aframax tankers is being watched closely by beleaguered KG industry
  • Putting the squeeze on ship finance
    With shipping classed as high-risk, banks will not back new players
  • OECD indicators point to further slowdown
    Most major economies expected to contract
  • Time for a Singapore Spring?
    Business-friendly state faces growing clamour for political change
  • Gibraltar accident investigation criticises Fedra managers
    Dilek says report misinterprets VDR evidence

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 18, 2012
  • EU rules cause KG ripples
    GERMANY's KG ship finance industry faces wide regulatory challenges this year, with stringent EU rules nearing for alternative investment funds
  • CSAV halfway to goal
    CHILEAN box liner CSAV has raised $659M in its rights offering, with capital-raising efforts now shifting toward overseas investors
  • HSH adds more capital
    SHAREHOLDERS of German shipping bank HSH Nordbank today voted for a €500M ($640.8M) capital increase to satisfy EC conditions for the state bail-out of the bank
  • Sietas maps out leaner future
    HAMBURG's Sietas yard announced a layoff today but said it hopes to emerge out of receivership and continue its businesses with reduced capacity
  • Marubeni to pay $54.6M in Nigerian bribery case
    MARUBENI, the major Japanese trading house, has agreed to pay a $54.6M criminal penalty to resolve bribery charges, according to the US Department of Justice
  • Essar substitutes Saudi for Iranian oil
    ESSAR is the latest Indian group to stop buying Iranian crude since international sanctions were applied against Tehran
  • Euronav runs up $96.4M in losses for 2011
    ANTWERP'S tanker operator Euronav racked up after-tax losses of $50.74M, to take its full-2011 losses to $96.38M, according to preliminary results
  • BDI sinks past 1,000
    THE BALTIC Dry Index has fallen below 1,000 points, as it increasingly appears that there is little upside for drybulk shipping in 1Q2012
  • VLCC charterers rushing toward holidays
    CHARTERERS rushing to fix VLCCs before the start of Lunar New Year are forking out more money amid tighter tonnage availability and high bunker prices Chinese COAs continued their momentum, with Unipec taking six ships
  • BHP sets iron ore mark
    AUSTRALIAN mining giant BHP Billiton has followed its competitors in announcing strong iron ore production figures for most recent quarter
  • Mississippi grounding sparks cut in draught
    DRAUGHT limits on the lower Mississippi River are reduced today to 12.8m from 13.4 after a Panamax bulker ran aground
  • Chevron rig burns off Nigerian coast
    A BLAZE that started on a Chevron offshore rig exploring oil and gas fields off Nigeria's coast is still burning
  • Not easy to take STX Europe's stake in STX OSV
    HIGH PRICE for STX Europe's 50.75% stake in Norwegian shipbuilder STX OSV could make it challenging for anyone to make an offer, Singapore securities firm DMG & Partners said today
  • TORM and bankers extend financial accords
    TORM AND its lenders have agreed to extend deferral of installments and a covenant standstill to 15 February

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 18, 2012
  • Ambassador Bridge Traffic Decline Gives Owner Ammunition
    The 2.5 percent year-over-year decline in truck traffic on the Ambassador Bridge in 2011 gives the bridge's owner ammunition in...
  • Philadelphia Sees Strong Container, Auto Traffic Growth
    The Port of Philadelphia in 2011 saw container traffic rise 6.7 percent year-over-year and auto shipments skyrocket 85 percent in...
  • World Bank Says Trade Growth to Slow to 4.7 Percent
    The World Bank on Wednesday said international trade will expand only 4.7 percent this year and 6.8 percent in 2013,...
  • US Beer Shipments Fell 1.5 Percent in 2011
    The beer market appears to have gone flat, with total U.S. beer shipments dropping 1.5 percent in 2011 to 204.9...
  • South Korea Expects Air Cargo Rebound in 2012
    South Korean air cargo traffic in 2011 fell 1.9 percent year-over-year, but government officials expect various international events, including the...
  • Antwerp Container Traffic Rose 2.3 Percent Last Year
    Antwerp's container traffic rose 2.3 percent year-over-year in 2011, pushing total volume at Europe's second-largest port up 5 percent. ...
  • US Industrial Production Rebounds 0.4 Percent
    U.S. industrial output in December bounced back at 0.4 percent year-over-year, as manufacturing production rose 0.9 percent, the briskest pace...
  • CSAV Raises $659 Million for $1.2 Billion Capital Plan
    Troubled Chilean ocean carrier CSAV announced its shareholders raised $659 million in the first stage of a planned $1.2 billion...
  • Truckload Carriers Eye Increase in Driver Pay
    Truckload carriers struggling to find and keep drivers are increasingly convinced driver pay needs to increase significantly, Transport Capital Partners...
  • Russia's National Container Saw Growth Stall in 2011
    National Container Company, Russia's largest container stevedore, said traffic growth stalled in 2011, reflecting the disruption of Balitic Sea shipping...
  • Maersk Upgrades India-Middle East-Europe Service
    Maersk Line is upgrading its Europe-Middle East 3 (ME3) Service between India, the Middle East and Europe, effective this month....
  • Maersk Raises India to Africa Rates
    Maersk Line imposed general rate increases on cargo shipped from India to Mombasa, Kenya, and ports in West Africa. ...
  • CP Raises Capital Spending Goal to $1.2 Billion
    Canadian Pacific Railway, demonstrating a drive to increase profitability while beset by a proxy war, will spend up to $1.2...
  • Diesel Prices Rise for Second Week
    Diesel prices across the United States increased for the second week in a row in the week ending Jan. 16,...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 18, 2012
  • Duisburg underlines transfer of cargo operations away from Benelux coast
    Europe's largest inland port Duisburg increased its container terminal traffic by 11.1% last year, up to 2.5 million TEU, emphasizing the trend of transferring ...
  • Panama Canal expansion work halted
    Work on the expansion programme for the Panama Canal, which involves the construction of a third set of much bigger locks, has been suspended for two days. An escalating ...
  • Trailer Bridge's plan to beat bankruptcy sees SEACOR become greatest shareholder
    US Jones Act carrier Trailer Bridge has come up with a plan to save it from bankruptcy which includes Florida-headquartered SEACOR Holdings, whose varied ...
  • Indian exporters facing a tough year
    Despite a 6.7% year-on-year spurt in India's exports in December and an on-track 20% growth forecast for its fiscal year end [March 31,2012] the government has ...
  • LA/LB 2011 imports strike a flat note
    The combined loaded imports of the US west coast ports of Long Beach (LB) and Los Angeles (LA) for 2011 was flat compared to 2010 - a sign of the difficult economic ...
  • World Bank slashes global growth forecast
    The Washington DC-based World Bank has sharply cut its global economic growth forecast for 2012 to 2.5% from its previous prediction of 3.6% citing the eurozone ...
  • Suez Canal Authority posts good results
    The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has announced an improved amount of traffic and revenue compared with 2010. Total turnover of USD5.2 billion and net tonnage transits ...
  • Rena box salvage resumes

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 18, 2012
  • Lights out at Hovensa
    Broker expects closure of Hess and Pdvsa's St Croix refinery to have "significant impact" on crude and product tanker markets.
  • Marines foil pirate attack
    Military personnel from the Netherlands prevent hijacking by opening fire on armed assailants in the Gulf of Aden.
  • Space ship on the rocks
    The tragic wreck of the capsized cruise ship Costa Concordia is clearly visible from an orbiting satellite.
  • Poor rates don't stem tide
    Four of the five major tanker sectors show a slowdown in slippage and cancellation of newbuildings during 2011.
  • Grindrod in Vitol tie up
    South African shipowner finds investor for Mozambique terminal ahead of proposed expansion.
  • Aframax damaged in clash
    Valles Steamship tanker kept outside Milford Haven after accident involving Belgian fishing vessel.
  • Period pain for cape owners
    Clearlake picks up capesize newbuilding for up to six months at cheap rate as dry gloom deepens.
  • Captain "admits error"
    Francesco Schettino tells Italian court he ordered cruiseship to turn too late to avoid rocks.
  • CSAV sees fundraiser flop
    Struggling Chilean containership owner raises just over half the $1.2bn targeted in rights issue.
  • Bulker refloated in US
    Grounding of Iino's Rondeau raises more questions about dredging cutbacks in Mississippi.
  • DOF inks PSV charter
    Mons Aase-led owner fixes Skandi Waveney to Den Helder for up to three years.
  • Ro-ro battle begins
    Marten Carlquist comes out of retirement to lead Swedish start-up taking on DFDS between Gothenburg and UK.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 18, 2012
  • Final rule for Great Lakes steamship marine diesel engine programme
    Programme would cut CO2 emissions and automatically permit the use of residual fuel, through December 31, 2025.
  • Prices generally falling in European ports
    'Limited activity' in Hamburg.
  • Fujairah prices firm slightly
    Durban suppliers still not quoting.
  • Socar to apply for Fujairah bunker licence
    National oil company wants 'foothold' in marine fuel market.
  • Regulations face operators with 'difficult' choices
    Decisions on how best to comply with ECA sulphur caps not to be 'taken lightly.'
  • Fuel oil arbitrage volumes to reach 'seven-year high'
    But Singapore bunker market to remain under pressure, say traders.
  • Prices firming in key Asian ports
    Demand mixed at major Asian bunkering hubs.
  • US research vessel switches to biodiesel fuel
    First US research ship to use the alternative fuel, says University of Rhode Island.
  • Bunkering resumes in Novorossiysk
    As weather conditions improved at the port.
  • WFS shares downgraded
    Investment bank lowers ratings to 'hold' from 'buy.'
  • Indian port starts cold ironing operations
    Supply of onshore power to cruise vessel Amet Majesty a 'beginning.'
  • Lanka IOC's bunker tanker in drydock
    Bunker tanker SP Berlin will be drydocked for two months, says Lanka IOC.
  • Bunker supplier makes Pakistan's 'first' bonded lube oil delivery
    Zak Bunkers deliver Total's Atlanta Marine D3005 to MV Star Cosmo at Karachi port.
  • Belgian tanker firm maintains slow steaming policy
    Bunkers continue to be 'extremely expensive' relative to freight, says Euronav.
  • HK bunker supplier moves to new office
    Bomin Bunker Oil moves to a new location.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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