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January 25, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Charter rates plunge as Baltic ice shrinks
    Oil tankers may plough through the smallest amount of Baltic Sea ice in almost three centuries this year, speeding up deliveries and driving charter rates to their lowest since at least 1997.
  • Dutch crews prepare to pump fuel out of wreck
    A Dutch company was set to begin pumping 2,380 tonnes of fuel out of an Italian cruise shipwreck yesterday as rescue workers kept up the search for 17 people still missing after the crash.
  • Magellan tests waters to expand Houston pipeline
    Magellan Midstream Partners LP is testing the waters to see if there is enough shipping interest to expand the scope of a previously announced project to carry crude from West Texas oil fields to the refineries along the Gulf Coast's refinery row.
Strait Talk
  • A 'Deepwater Horizon moment'
    THE capsize of the Costa Concordia - with the loss of 15 lives and 17 people still missing - has continued to dominate the news over the past week.
Shipping Times
  • Canadian rail company takes ex-CEO to court
    In another twist to a battle brewing in Canada's usually staid rail sector, Canadian National Railway said on Monday it has halted pension and other payments worth nearly US$40 million to its former CEO Hunter Harrison.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Charter rates plunge as Baltic ice shrinks
    Oil tankers may plough through the smallest amount of Baltic Sea ice in almost three centuries this year, speeding up deliveries and driving charter rates to their lowest since at least 1997.
  • Dutch crews prepare to pump fuel out of wreck
    A Dutch company was set to begin pumping 2,380 tonnes of fuel out of an Italian cruise shipwreck yesterday as rescue workers kept up the search for 17 people still missing after the crash.
  • Magellan tests waters to expand Houston pipeline
    Magellan Midstream Partners LP is testing the waters to see if there is enough shipping interest to expand the scope of a previously announced project to carry crude from West Texas oil fields to the refineries along the Gulf Coast's refinery row.
Strait Talk
  • A 'Deepwater Horizon moment'
    THE capsize of the Costa Concordia - with the loss of 15 lives and 17 people still missing - has continued to dominate the news over the past week.
Shipping Times
  • Canadian rail company takes ex-CEO to court
    In another twist to a battle brewing in Canada's usually staid rail sector, Canadian National Railway said on Monday it has halted pension and other payments worth nearly US$40 million to its former CEO Hunter Harrison.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Charter rates plunge as Baltic ice shrinks
    Oil tankers may plough through the smallest amount of Baltic Sea ice in almost three centuries this year, speeding up deliveries and driving charter rates to their lowest since at least 1997.
  • Dutch crews prepare to pump fuel out of wreck
    A Dutch company was set to begin pumping 2,380 tonnes of fuel out of an Italian cruise shipwreck yesterday as rescue workers kept up the search for 17 people still missing after the crash.
  • Magellan tests waters to expand Houston pipeline
    Magellan Midstream Partners LP is testing the waters to see if there is enough shipping interest to expand the scope of a previously announced project to carry crude from West Texas oil fields to the refineries along the Gulf Coast's refinery row.
Strait Talk
  • A 'Deepwater Horizon moment'
    THE capsize of the Costa Concordia - with the loss of 15 lives and 17 people still missing - has continued to dominate the news over the past week.
Shipping Times
  • Canadian rail company takes ex-CEO to court
    In another twist to a battle brewing in Canada's usually staid rail sector, Canadian National Railway said on Monday it has halted pension and other payments worth nearly US$40 million to its former CEO Hunter Harrison.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL drops OOCL Philippine feeder from Hong Kong to Shenzhen-Shekou
  • Fujian to invest US$12.6 billion in transport infrastructure
  • Maersk, Rickmers bring first of two heavy lift ships under US flag
  • US pharmaceutical regulator calls for supply chain standards for drugs
  • INTTRA joins up with Nadaq-listed Cognizant to broaden services
  • Maersk chooses Ericsson to upgrade communication for its 500 plus ships
  • America's World Airways signs again with Nigerian flower flier Allied Cargo
  • Estonian Air works with truckers for integrated road feeder service
  • ECS group appointed global GSA for Senegal Airlines in Africa

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Clipper Projects India opens in Mumbai
  • Damco strengthens North Asia leadership with key appointments
  • Piracy attacks in East & West Africa dominate IMB report
  • Seminar on shipping & insurance today
  • Vasan reviews connectivity projects at Chennai Port
  • 'soars to 10-wk high, closes at 50.09/10
  • Govt likely to withdraw some sops in upcoming Budget
  • RBI lowers CRR, keeps repo unchanged
  • EU approves ban on Iran oil imports from July 1
  • EU nod for Iran embargo pushes Brent oil above $ 110/b

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 24, 2012
  • South Africa's Transnet orders 43 diesel-electric freight locomotives from GE Transportation
    GE Transportation has signed a contract with South Africa's Transnet SOC Limited for 43 GE Model C30ACi locomotives bringing the total number of GE locomotives ordered to 143 ...
  • JAL network flights recognized as most punctual worldwide
    Conducive Technology Corporation - a data provider of reliable flight information to the transportation industry - recently announced that out of 39 global airlines Japan Airline...
  • Canadian Pacific to expand and enhance its rail network
    Canadian Pacific Railway Limited will invest between USD 1.1 billion and USD 1.2 billion for infrastructure renewal, network enhancements and expansion projects in 2012, as part of...
  • India widening highway in Andhra Pradesh
    The Indian Cabinet committee on Infrastructure has approved a project to widen the Vijaywada-Gundugolanu section of the NH 5 highway to six lanes. The section of the road is locate...
  • ANA to further strengthen its Okinawa night hub
    Following on from FY 2011, the Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) will continue to maintain stable operation of its night-time cargo hub in Okinawa, which is served by ded...
  • Naming of Rickmers "Tianjin" in Mumbai
    As part of its upgrading programme for its Europe India service, the German shipping company, Rickmers-Linie, has added the 17,000 dwt newbuilding "Rickmers Tianjin" to i...
  • Brussels Airport ends 2011 with growing cargo volumes
    Cargo traffic at Brussels Airport did well in 2011. Many European airports reported that cargo volumes had declined strongly since last summer, but the volume at Brussels Airport ...
  • Swiss Federal Court rules in favour of Astag
    Switzerland's Federal Court has endorsed an appeal against the hidden increase in the performance-related heavy vehicle fee (HVF) in 2009. The objection was lodged by Astag, the c...
  • Loxxess augments management
    Loxxess, a specialist company for complex outsourcing projects for industry and trade, augmented its management by the addition of Florian Schwarz-Gewallig at the beginning of the ...
  • Milk processor Emmi working with Dachser
    Switzerland's largest dairy food processor Emmi and Dachser Food Logistics, one of the leading service providers of temperature controlled foodstuffs logistics in Germany, have sig...
  • UK freight association's Bifa service awards recognise the best
    The British International Freight Association's (Bifa) Annual Lunch and Awards Ceremony was held in London on 19 January and was attended by more than 400 guests, including final...
  • Panalpina: global contract with BP
    BP and Panalpina will join hands to design a best-in-class oil and gas freight forwarding supply chain. The two companies have signed a strategic services master agreement that wil...
  • Containers break the record in Luka Koper
    The Slovenian port of Koper announced that its container terminal handled and stored record amounts of container freight in 2011. The throughput amounted to nearly 590,000 teu at y...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 24, 2012
  • First wind farm service vessels built to new DNV class
  • Harris CapRock to provide VSAT services to Siem Offshore
  • Antipiracy campaign looks to CEO's for support
  • FERC licenses NYC tidal power plant

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 24, 2012
  • Portland Airport posts gains in passenger/cargo numbers
  • ATA Truck Tonnage Index up during month of December
  • CSX Corporation changing makeup of executive team
  • Sea-Tac earns recognition as top on-time airport for 2011
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics opening new office in Moscow

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 24, 2012
  • Box lines paying charter bills despite squeeze on finances
    Market slump has not led to renegotiation requests, say Greek shipowners
  • Petroplus insolvency to hit product tanker market
    TC2 rates threatened as Europe's largest independent refiner goes under
  • A year of uncertainty?
    China's government wants to continue easing but is hindered by capital outflow
  • Balancing size and safety
    It is not just a question of whether there are enough lifeboats or rafts on cruiseships, but whether passengers will have time to gain access to them
  • Do not blame Jones Act for blocking US shortsea initiatives
    It is market uncertainty and landside costs that are blocking the America's Marine Highways coastwise shipping initiatives
  • UK Club takes the 'bow tie' approach to reduce risk
    UK Club scheme measures risk to reduce members' premiums
  • UK Law Commission reform needed despite misgivings
    Changes would mean brokers are not responsible for insurance premiums, and insurers would face damages for late payment
  • Deiulemar puts a dozen owners on charter alert
    Italian operator said to be offering 'peanuts' in bid to renegotiate hire
  • North European aframax rates spike melts away
    Doubling of owners' earnings is short-lived as Baltic Sea ports remain ice free
  • Q&A: Jonathan Macey, marine director at Tysers
  • Dutch Court ruling confirms arrest-friendly jurisdiction
    Decision could open doors for more ship seizures in the Netherlands
  • Tramp owners face ship arrests in third party payment disputes
    Owners left out of pocket as charterers renege on bunker and operating costs
  • China LNG imports highlight ties with Australia
    Chinese moves towards cleaner-burning fuel boosted gas demand last year
  • S&P turns negative on Sovcomflot outlook
    But Russian tanker king hangs on to investment grade BBB- rating
  • Brittany Ferries to break even in 2012 ending three years in the red
    But chairman Jean-Marc Roué admits performance still unsatisfactory
  • US bullish on LNG export future
    New figures give robust forecast for future exports
  • Drewry rules out big-ticket box line mergers
    Carriers put off by past integration struggles
  • Three Comanav-Comarit vessels arrested over unpaid bills
    Morocco's chief ferry operator reduced to a single ship
  • Important lessons
    The UK government is to preserve the budget for training merchant navy officers - a welcome sign that the maritime community is getting its message across
  • Anti-piracy campaigners target business stars
    SOS SaveOurSeafarers seeks celebrities despite 26,000 letters of public support
  • West of England hits back at S&P downgrade
    S&P would not consider the club's up to date records without interactive rating
  • TBS International lands second delisting notice
    Dry bulk company has until July to raise its share values
  • Atkin takes the helm at LMA
    New chairman spearheaded insurers' anti-piracy strategy in Malacca Strait
  • Investigate then regulate, says EU transport commissioner
    Limiting passengership sizes may not be the answer to Costa Concordia loss, says Kallas
  • Costa Concordia criminal probe may widen, master's lawyer claims
    New questions amid claims that cruiseship carried unregistered passengers
  • Tone it down
    The recent sanctions by the European Union and the US are the most powerful challenge to Iran yet, but they need time to work
  • Chateauvieux takes Bourbon stake above 25%
    But Jaccar holding insists it is not looking for takeover
  • Spice Islander I master and crew charged with murder and negligence
    240 died after overloaded vessel sank off Zanzibar last autumn
  • Lisin sells Nevsky shipyard
    Buyer is little-known Cypriot company
  • DHT crippled by debt repayments
    Fleet disposal likely as US-listed tanker owner struggles to shore up finances

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 24, 2012
  • Concordia: VDR fault was due to be fixed
    A fAULT in Costa Concordia's VDR was due to be repaired on 14 January, the day after it capsized, the company has confirmed
  • Petroplus goes under
    PETROPLUS, Europe's largest independent refiner, declared insolvency today - yet another blow to the Atlantic Basin's dwindling products-supply sector
  • DHT mulls selling two aging Aframaxes
    NYSE-listed tanker owner DHT Holdings has posted better quarterly results than expected and announced potential vessel sales ahead
  • US energy import thirst seen waning
    THE EIA'S new long-term outlook offers a highly negative view for tanker owners, predicting an accelerating decline in US crude imports
  • Cruise watchdog group blasts 'cosy relationship'
    A CRUISE watchdog group has linked the Costa Concordia disaster with a "cosy relationship between regulators and the industry"
  • CP, Canpotex sign potash deal
    CANPOTEX and Canadian Pacific Railway have signed a 10-year accord under which CP would retain its role as Canada's leading shipper of potash to world markets
  • SINOPEC raises Oz LNG stake
    SINOPEC of China has signed up to Australia's largest LNG supply agreement after increasing the amount it will buy from the Australia Pacific LNG project

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 24, 2012
  • Harley-Davidson Shipments Up Nearly 11 Percent
    Global economic headwinds aren't slowing Harley-Davidson. The iconic motorcycle maker bolstered its profits as it increased sales and shipments in...
  • Truck Tonnage Soars at Strongest Rate Since 1998
    For-hire truck tonnage rose 5.9 percent in 2011, the biggest year-over-year freight gain for trucking since 1998, the American Trucking...
  • IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast
    The International Monetary Fund reduced global economic growth forecasts for the year to 3.25 percent from its 4 percent last...
  • Emirates SkyCargo Expands Dubai-Africa Service
    Emirates SkyCargo will further boost cargo capacity to Africa in early February by adding five weekly flights from Dubai to...
  • KCS Boosts Profit 85 Percent on Record Hauls
    Kansas City Southern Railway saw fourth-quarter profit skyrocketed 84.6 percent year-over-year to $95.6 million, as the railroad's 11 percent jump...
  • Far East Land Bridge Begins Europe-China Rail Service
    Far East Land Bridge will launch a new rail service in March linking Europe to the thriving manufacturing center of...
  • Pantos Logistics Adds Facility at Seoul's Incheon Airport
    Pantos Logistics recently opened a second logistics center at South Korea's Incheon airport, the world's fourth largest cargo airport by...
  • Amazon to Open Second Distribution Center in S.C.
    Amazon plans to open a 1 million-square foot fulfillment center in Spartanburg, S.C., its second new fulfillment center in the...
  • Panalpina Opens Logistics Center in Moscow
    Panalpina said its new logistics center in Moscow will target shippers of high tech, automotive, high-end fashion and telecoms cargoes...
  • Japan-Peru Free Trade Pact Takes Effect in March
    A free trade agreement between Japan and Peru will take effect March 1, eliminating import tariffs on almost all products...
  • Compromise Clears Path for FAA Authorization
    Congress is closer to finally completing a long-term measure authorizing the Federal Aviation Administration after reaching a compromise on labor...
  • Sri Lankan Group Sells Colombo Port Stake
    Sri Lankan conglomerate Aitken Spence agreed to sell its 30 percent stake in the Colombo International Container Terminals to China...
  • Spanish Government Scraps Airport Privatization
    Spain's new centre right government scrapped a plan to privatize Madrid and Barcelona airports, the country's two largest cargo hubs,...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 24, 2012
  • Occupying minds at Davos?
    The 2,600 rich and powerful people attending the annual World Economic Forum [WEF] at the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos this year could not fail to notice the igloo ...
  • Manta plan needs private partners
    Autoridad Portuaria Manta (APM), which owns the port of Manta, is looking to the private sector to help with the development of the Ecuadorian port's new integrated ...
  • Rena: salvors remove four DG boxes
    Four empty tank containers with residual amounts of hydrogen peroxide have been recovered from the bow section of the wreck of the boxship Rena by cargo salvage ...
  • GPA pushes for Savannah port Harbour expansion following export boost
    Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is pushing extra hard for its Port of Savannah Harbour Expansion Project (SHEP) to be approved as volumes released for 2001 show that ...
  • Railroad CSX saw volumes drop at 2011 year-end due to weak international demand
    Florida-headquartered CSX railroad saw its volumes trail off towards the end of the year due to both a weaker peak season and to a lessening in international demand.For ...
  • Etihad Rail secures funds and another customer
    Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Rail, which is developing and will operate the UAE's first national rail network, has secured bank funding to the tune of AED4.7(USD1.28) ...
  • Iran: oil sanctions 'doomed to fail'
    That was the reaction from Iran yesterday to the news that the 27 states of the European Union had agreed an embargo of oil products from the Islamic Republic to ...
  • Italian truckers strike against 'Monti's medicine'
    Truck drivers in Italy are paralysing the country and stymieing the nation's ports in a week-long strike against the austerity measures of Prime Minister Mario ...
  • TPT upgrades Maydon terminal for boxes
    Durban-based Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is to substantially raise container-handling capacity at Maydon Wharf Terminal, the port of Durban's main ro-ro and general ...
  • SCI hikes India - Europe tradelane rates
    The state-owned Shipping Corporation of India [SCI] has announced a general rate increase [GRI] on all cargo shipped from the Indian subcontinent to north Europe, ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 24, 2012
  • Heidmar loses top exec
    US tanker operator quiets speculation surrounding financial performance as CEO Tim Brennan heads for the exit.
  • Newbuilding peak flow passed
    Rising risk of cancellations and diminishing orderbook suggest worst of the new tonnage rush is over, Clarksons says.
  • Norden axes Danes
    Shipowner replacing 24 junior and senior Danish tanker officers with Indians and Filipinos to save money.
  • Street-topping Q4 lifts DHT
    Stronger than forecast fourth quarter bottom line offers welcome relief for tanker owner's stock.
  • Westwind II crew stuck
    Eleven seafarers stranded on German cargoship under arrest after October grounding in UK.
  • Prosafe moves quickly
    Oslo-listed floatel owner completes NOK 500m debt sale hours after announcing intention to refinance.
  • Mainport inks Shin Yang trio
    Irish offshore vessel owner orders three seismic support vessels from Malaysian shipyard.
  • Aframaxes to slip on ice fall
    Earnings may melt back to 1997 levels as limited Baltic ice leaves owners feeling blue, report says.
  • Dredger dragged back up
    China's Jin Hang Bo 53 raised from seabed at Ngqura, South Africa, after 1 January sinking.
  • Cape influx shrouds rate rise
    Capesize newbuildings are spilling out at more than one per day and hurting earnings, BRS says.
  • Brokers battle for Baltic gong
    Fight for the title of top BDI tipster is developing into a shoot-out between some of the best known broking houses.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 24, 2012
  • Ports debate Panama Canal widening
  • COMMENTARY: Who says big ships are only for Asia-Europe?
  • Descartes acquires GeoMicro
  • CSX profit up 6% in 4Q
  • WWL opens Moscow office
  • Panalpina expands in Moscow
  • Boston downsizes after CKYH suspension
  • ILWU in grain terminal deal
  • U.S. investigates washer dumping
  • BIS criminal fines up in 2011
  • U.S., Canada extend lumber agreement
  • FedEx expands SenseAware deployment

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 24, 2012
  • South European prices lack direction
    Tight avails on LSFO in Hamburg.
  • Small price movements in Fujairah
    Average demand amidst tight avails in Middle East hub.
  • UK refinery halts sales
    Petroplus to file for insolvency.
  • Canal upgrade will reduce shipping's carbon footprint
    Widening Panama Canal 'will make a significant difference to shipping's environmental credentials.'
  • 'Solar sail' trial to go ahead on bulk carrier
    Energy saving technology could cut bunker consumption more than 40%.
  • Earnings forecast lowered on high bunker costs
    Bunker prices 'higher than anticipated', says Finnish ship operator.
  • Tokyo Bay sees rise in bunker prices
    Trading offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Busan closed on Tuesday due to public holiday.
  • Fresh oil leaking from stricken Rena
    Dark oil within the metallic sheen spotted during an aerial observation flight on Tuesday morning.
  • Bunker spill recovery ops underway in Brisbane
    Recovery 'making good progress' as of Tuesday, says Maritime Safety Queensland.
  • Fuel pumping ops to begin on stricken cruise ship
    Oil spill response vessel the Salina Bay has been positioned on site.
  • No 'major' tanker-related pollution incidents in 2011
    'Encouraging' reduction in the number of tanker incidents, says INTERTANKO.

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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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