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April 26, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco to add transpacific loop via Wan Hai and 'K' Line slots purchase
  • Cosco's Piraeus first quarter volume increases 146pc to 504,000 TEU
  • Evergreen increases Libya shuttle to weekly, with second 1,000-TEUer
  • Shandong's Yantai port first quarter cargo volume increases 8.6 per cent
  • Threat piracy for seafarers troubling, declares Asian Shipowners Forum
  • Jeddah's Red Sea Gateway Terminal opens as volumes show steady growth
  • Industry needs to innovate to meet challenges ahead - Singapore minister
  • Malaysian forwarders sign with Aktiv Aspac and Multi-Purpose Insurans
  • CMA CGM, Emirates to provide two weekly Mideast to east Africa loops
  • Indonesia to invest US$2.47 billion to boost port's to 18 million TEU
  • Insurer to publish warnings against slipping, tripping and falling at sea
  • China's air cargo volume slides 6.1pc in March on weak global demand
  • Forward Air profits increase 30pc in first quarter to US$10.3 million
  • Indianapolis airport seeks cargo tenant for US Postal Service facility

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bill to prosecute pirates introduced in LS
  • Angré Port inaugurated
  • G. K. Vasan visits Antwerp Port
  • MbPT to beef up security system
  • Work on Panama Canal expansion seen behind schedule
  • Agriculture Minister pushes for additional exports
  • Cotton yarn exports surge 15 pc in FY12
  • Govt may permit more sugar exports due to higher output
  • Govt move puts off FIIs from investing in long-term debt
  • RBI has done nothing to boost exports: Fieo
  • Textile industry seeks FTA with Pakistan

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Kögel creates more than 100 jobs
    The trailer manufacturer Kögel, headquartered in Burtenbach (Germany) has created more than 100 jobs since 2009. The company now has around 600 employees at the Burtenbach location...
  • SBB Cargo invests in intermodal transport sector in Ticino
    Switzerland's railfreight service provider SBB Cargo has phased in a new terminal in Cadenazzo, canton Ticino. The facility has four sets of tracks, each 220 m long, and mobile han...
  • Pema continues to set records
    Pema, a commercial vehicle lessor based in Germany, is still chalking up success after setting new records in 2010 and 2011. The latest success was the firm's significant increase ...
  • Eurotunnel Shuttles: healthy 21% increase in Q1 revenue
    The Eurotunnel Group reported that its Q1/201 revenue reached EUR 222.5 million, an increase of 21% compared to the same period in 2011. Shuttle traffic increased significantly in...
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches Adriatic Express (ADX)
    The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd (HL) is starting a new service called the Adriatic Express Service (ADX) at the beginning of May. The sailing will rotate between Rijek...
  • Evergreen Line is to upgrade its Libya Service
    The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line is to upgrade its LYS - Libya service frequency from fortnightly to weekly, starting from the end of April 2012. The 1,000 teu "B...
  • BLS nominates candidate for board of directors
    The Swiss transport service provider BLS AG has nominated Lorenz Bösch as a new member of its board of directors. The election of the candidate will take place at the annual genera...
  • BAA announces sale of Edinburgh Airport
    On 23 April BAA announced that it has agreed to sell its 100% interest in Edinburgh Airport Ltd (UK) to Gatwick owner, the New York-based Global Infrastructure Partners, for G...
  • Forward Air profit soars
    The RFS provider Forward Air Corporation, based in Greeneville TN (USA), announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.07 per share of common st...
  • Airfreight industry regains confidence
    Airline industry confidence has improved slightly in Iata's April survey of CFOs and heads of cargo. Respondents reported weakness in Q1/2012 ...
  • Logwin opens new locations in Graz and Lauterach
    The international logistics service provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), recently expanded its network of sites in Austria by opening a new 600 sqm distribution cen...
  • Kerry Logistics lands logistics contract with Woolworths in South Australia
    Kerry Logistics, a leading global logistics service provider, has secured a major contract with Woolworths Ltd in South Australia to provide landside logistics for general merchand...
  • Foodcareplus and Nova Fresh Logistics announce cooperation
    Foodcareplus and Nova Fresh Logistics have announced an all-in-one logistics service for the seafood industry at the ongoing European Seafood Exposition in Brussels (Belgium). Comb...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • John Nobles named Managing Director, Donjon UK
  • WSF and Vigor ink agreement for second 144-car ferry
  • AIDA's Thamm to succeed Foschi as Costa Crociere CEO
  • Fairmount Marine tug frees, then tows, grounded bulker
  • NASSCO delivers T-AKE Medgar Evers
  • Seacor reports first quarter results
  • YoungShip President Birgit Liodden receives the WISTA Norway...
  • NTSB: Faulty valve critical in S.I. ferry accident
  • Former BP engineer faces first criminal charges in Deepwater...
  • European Commissioner sets out passenger ship safety...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Port of Tacoma making changes to development plan/brand identity
  • Washington ferries gets go-ahead for construction of second new vessel
  • Mitsui plans to open subsidiary company in Peru
  • ConGlobal Industries moving to Port of Portland Rivergate site
  • Port of Seattle nets green honor for car rental facility at Sea-Tac Airport

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • The KG model must adapt or die
    German ship finance requires new sources of cash, says KPMG
  • New corporate structures could be answer to financing problem
    Extract from KPMG ship finance survey
  • How long can NITC store surplus crude at sea?
    Laden vessels at anchor highlight Iran's struggle to sell its oil
  • Lloyd's List: Better Shipping
    An exclusive website to help shipowners and managers optimise vessel performance
  • Brussels extends operational remit for Emsa
    European Maritime Safety Agency is tasked with establishing an 'EU maritime space without barriers'
  • Defending the Jones Act
    In tough times, hard-won rights are worth defending
  • Throughput falls at Antwerp
    Slight rise in box moves countered by falling oil imports
  • Multi-vessel funds could solve KG problem, says KPMG
    Classic single-ship structure is in crisis. EXCLUSIVE video interview.
  • IMO urges heads of states to tackle piracy
    Sekimizu says ministerial discussions lack political will
  • Oman Shipping VLOCs strengthened after valemax scare
    Owner said to be comfortable about safety of quartet due for delivery from Rongsheng
  • More than 60 KG funds or vessels are now insolvent
    Specialists' survey paints gloomy picture
  • China's 10-ship booking spree buoys Middle East VLCC spot market
    Rates on benchmark route to Asia climb back after three-week fall
  • Angola to start LNG exports in June
    West Africa is an emerging supplier of gas
  • Shell offers $1.8bn to buy Cove Energy
    Deal raises Shell's stake in plentiful East African gas and future LNG exports
  • India to ship Iranian oil with reduced cover
    Shipments could continue at 5% of current liability cover
  • BIMCO and IMO voice concern over emissions control areas
    Fragmented patchwork of regional and unilateral regimes not in shipping's best interest, says Sekimizu
  • Demand grows for panamax boxships
    Increase in charter fixtures tightens supply and boosts owners' hopes
  • Frequent loader points
    Could loyalty cards succeed where box lines' general rates increases have failed?
  • Study points to slowdown in Asian labour productivity
    Region must boost workers' efficiency, warns HSBC
  • Offshore yuan deal sweetens ship orders
    Bank of China's Hong Kong unit is offering yuan lending for shipbuilding, in another step in the internationalisation of the currency
  • New NYSE delisting watch for DHT
    Rights issue subscription period ends on Friday
  • US-China dialogue clears air on NVOCC rules
    Lidinsky comments come as Federal Maritime Commission embarks on overhaul of US regulations
  • CSCL losses swell in first quarter
    Higher costs and lower revenues hobble China box line
  • ECA report slams EU port infrastructure funding
    Projects unfinished, unused or needed further investment
  • Arctic summers will be ice-free by 2050
    But rate of winter warming will be lower
  • Vopak first quarter profits up 26%
    Capacity grows by 3m cu m to 28.3m cu m at 84 terminals worldwide
  • Cosco Pacific profits fall 29% in first quarter
    Poor results in container manufacturing offset by strong terminal performance
  • Universal Shipbuilding profits fall by a quarter
    Strong yen bites into earnings despite 2% increase in revenues
  • MOL opens Peru subsidiary
    Move follows enhancement of service between Asia and South America
  • US-Philippines exercises rekindle South China Sea tensions
    Oil and gas exploration resumes at Reed Bank on Friday

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Cutty Sark makes deadline
    CUTTY Sark, arguably the most famous name of all commercial ships worldwide, was today reopened to the public in Greenwich by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
  • Bremer Landesbank doubles risk provisions
    RISING default risks among shipowners forced German state bank Bremer Landesbank to double its loan loss provisions last year
  • HCI revives KG placing
    GERMAN KG house HCI Capital returned to the equity placing market for ships this week, wooing private investors with a post-Panamax box ship
  • Georgia pledges Savannah more dredging cash
    SAVANNAH'S port received an additional $46.7M from the state of Georgia to dredge its harbour to 14.3m (47ft)
  • Petronet profits rise 19%
    PETRONET, India's largest importer of LNG, has reported a 19% rise in net profits for its January-March quarter
  • Cautious outlook for yard
    OFFSHORE inexperience can be expected to hinder shipbuilder Cosco Corp (Singapore) for the time being, OCBC Investment Research has warned
  • FLNG mitigates risks
    FLOATING LNG systems could encourage investments in new projects because of their flexible designs, a Singapore conference heard today
  • BIMCO urges more piracy patrol warships
    BIMCO president Yudishthir Khatau appealed today for more warships to be added to anti-piracy patrols
  • Mission's Tom Heffer dies
    THE REV Tom Heffer, secretary-general of The Mission to Seafarers, has died at a North London hospital
  • Japan stays the course on FPSO lending
    OWNERS of FPSOs face limited access to ship financing, but the Japan Bank of International Co-operation is still making huge loans for Japanese-tied projects
  • Reliance profits plummet
    RELIANCE Industries, India's largest exporter, today said net profits fell 21.2% year-on-year during its January-March quarter, to $847M
  • Tight money sharpens focus
    DELEGATES at the Offshore Marine Asia conference heard today that tight money has forced shipowners to sharpen their focus
  • VLCC values seen testing recovery
    VALUES of modern VLCCs might turn higher in reaction to the cyclical recovery of freight markets expected next year, a shipbroker has predicted
  • IMAREX sells NOS
    IMAREX, the Oslo derivatives exchange, has agreed to sell its NOS clearing business to NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, part of the US NASDAQ
  • Indian tankers defy insurance squeeze
    INDIAN shipping groups reportedly plan to continue transporting Iranian crude despite limits to insurance coverage related to Western sanctions

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Pacer, CRST Forge Drayage Pacts
    Pacer International and CRST International this week reached agreements that will give the former more drayage capacity, as the duo...
  • No New Bans for US Beef
    Major beef markets around the globe remain open to U.S. imports a day after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed...
  • Rebuilding in US, Vitran Reports $5.8 Million Loss
    Vitran's losses deepened in the first quarter to $5.8 million as the Canadian-based company struggled to improve its U.S. less-than-truckload...
  • Railroad Union Holdout Strikes Accord
    The threat of a national railroad labor action further receded, after a union representing maintenance of way employees joined the...
  • C.H. Robinson Profit Rises 10 Percent to $107 Million
    C.H. Robinson Worldwide moved more freight in the first quarter, but higher trucking costs bit into the non-asset logistics company's...
  • Harley-Davidson Shipments Rev Up 19.4 Percent
    Shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the first quarter jumped 19.4 percent year-over-year, reflecting a revving up of consumer confidence in...
  • TransForce Acquires US Oilfield Trucker
    Canadian trucking giant TransForce acquired certain assets of Peak USA Energy Services, an oilfield trucking business in Texas, for approximately...
  • Antwerp Container Traffic Rises 0.7 Percent to First Quarter Record
    The port of Antwerp's container traffic grew a modest, but significant, 0.7 percent in the first three months of 2012,...
  • N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority Posts New Activity Index
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has begun posting an index of monthly freight and passenger activity...
  • BAA Earnings Soar 15.1 Percent
    BAA, one of the U.K.'s largest airports operator, reported first quarter operating profit grew 15.1 percent from a year ago...
  • March Steel Imports Increased 6.5 Percent
    Steel imports increased 6.5 percent in March over February based on preliminary U.S. government reporting. The largest product increase...
  • Canadian Trucking Cost Index Up 10 Percent
    Trucking costs in Canada are steadily rising in early 2012 and are 10 percent higher than in March 2011, according...
  • Maersk Names Zimmerman VP, North American Sales
    Maersk Line named David Zimmermann as vice president of North American Sales, effective immediately. Zimmerman, who has been with...
  • Somali Pirates Release Tanker With Indian Crew
    Seven Indian sailors, held captive by Somali pirates for nearly four months, were freed Monday following intense diplomatic negotiations. ...
  • USDA: Beef Supply Is Safe Despite Mad Cow Finding
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the nation's beef supply is not affected by the discovery of a mad cow...
  • Georgia Funds Another $46.7 Million for Savannah Deepening
    The state of Georgia will chip in another $46.7 million to help pay for deepening the Savannah River to 47...
  • Maersk to Raise Asia-Latin America Rates
    Maersk Line will impose a peak-season surcharge on trades from Far East Asia to Latin America, starting May 20. ...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hold Most Gains
    Trans-Pacific spot rates eased slightly this week after their 19.9 percent spike last week, which followed carriers' mid-month general rate...
  • FMC Chairman Seeks NVO Reform
    Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard Lidinsky Jr. said he hopes the FMC can move quickly on a "top-to-bottom" modernization of...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • MOL makes moves on WCSA
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has reiterated its growth intentions when it comes to the west coast of South America (WCSA) region by setting up a subsidiary in ...
  • COSCO Pacific's Q1 profit slides but liftings hold up
    Terminal operating company COSCO Pacific has seen its net profit dive for Q1 12 compared to the same period last year - down 27% to USD80 million. But ...
  • Duqm spearheads trading opportunities in central Oman
    It is hoped that the development of a modern port and logistics zone at Duqm in central Oman will boost the local economy and lead to significant growth in trade ...
  • FMC investigates US NVOCC regulation changes
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)'s chairman Richard Lidinsky has revealed that the US Government agency will be looking at modernising NVOCC regulation this ...
  • UNCTAD to assist intra-Africa trade
    The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is to assist members of the African Union (AU) to implement their recently announced 'Action Plan ...
  • Evergreen to encompass West Africa into its network
    Taipei-based Evergreen Line is to offer importers/exporters trading with West Africa access to its global liner network. The move follows the carrier's arrangement ...
  • Rena: 50% of boxes recovered
  • UK enters double-dip recession
    The UK's economy has fallen back into recession after data released by the Office for National Statistics this morning recorded a provisional 0.2% contraction in ...
  • Ocean carriers' dash for cash continues
    Ocean carriers' average all-in freight rate obtained from all cargo shipped out of China on Friday climbed by 1.3% compared to the week before, up to USD1,215/TEU, ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Teekay talks valuation hits
    Canadian giant is latest shipowner to admit vessels aren't worth their carrying values.
  • DHT must play NYSE
    New York Stock Exchange reminds tanker company of the value of a dollar.
  • Vale ups piracy fight
    Miner says it will fit citadels to the giant bulkers it still has on the production line.
  • Limarko earnings fall
    Tough start to the year for Lithuanian reefer owner as revenue dwindles.
  • Fuel bill bites Samudera
    Hefty rise in bunkers wipes out higher revenue and pushes shipowner into the red.
  • SCF to double LNG income
    Russian tanker owner eyeing share of country's likely $500bn investments in oil and gas as it develops non-core business.
  • Turkey goes seismic
    Government paying EUR 100m for new survey vessel at domestic Tuzla Shipyard.
  • Cruiser in the clear
    Cargo checks in Turkey find no weapons on board Bockstiegel vessel caught up in Syrian sanctions row.
  • Cosco Pacific takes a dip
    Hong Kong-listed port operator sees its first quarter profit decline by almost 30%.
  • Action urged over ship fall
    Danish report warns of dangers of open gratings after routine repair ended in broken ribs for Oraness crewman.
  • CSCL burns more cash
    Hong Kong-listed containership owner sees first quarter bottom line drop more than 800% further into the red.
  • Vopak still growing profit
    Dutch tank terminals player pushes up first quarter occupancy rate as earnings improve.
  • No storage spur for spot rate
    Use of half of NITC's tankers on storage contracts may boost stocks but not earnings, RS Platou Markets says.
  • Nordlake set to leave India
    Supreme court rejects government plea to keep German boxship in country following 2011 clash that sank warship.
  • Imarex exits shipping
    Sale of NOS Clearing to Nasdaq OMX leaves pioneering company with just its salmon futures business.
  • Seacor profit shoots up
    New York-listed owner sees addition of wind farm vessels spur its first quarter bottom line.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • 'Key moment' for regulating NVOs, forwarders
  • CargoSmart develops business process outsourcing
  • Dubai's Calogi expands air cargo, insurance
  • Waterworth to lead Port of Houston
  • Zimmermann to head Maersk's NA sales
  • COSCO Pacific sees sizable 1Q profit growth
  • Pacer, CRST in drayage deal
  • C.H. Robinson's 1Q profit up 10%
  • U.S. intermodal continues growth charge
  • KCS reports record 1Q revenues

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Prices firming in Northern Europe
    Tight avails for prompt product in Rotterdam.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah bunker market
    Suez players report another quiet day.
  • Bunker prices 'outpacing' freight rates
    Fuel costs have undermined signs of a recovery for Samudera.
  • Shipping market 'at or near the bottom'
    Survivors in the long term likely to be those who can afford investing in fuel-efficient vessels, says DNB Bank Asia chief.
  • Supplier reports threefold increase in bunker sales
    Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group outlines plans for growth.
  • Asian bunker prices mixed
    Loading schedule remains tight at some terminals in Singapore.
  • European shortsea sector continues ECA delay campaign
    Head of ferry company considers delay of 0.10% sulphur limit as 'quite realistic' if littoral states 'team up at the IMO'.
  • University project claims sails could cut fuel use by up to 30%
    If results from computer simulations of design bear out in the real world, sails could have a return on investment period of five to ten years.
  • Banks 'favourably disposed' to fund fuel-efficient newbuilds
    Fuel economy a criteria when looking at funding new ships, shipping executives say.
  • NYK Line launches bunker optimisation project
    Regular use of real-time information, to optimise vessel operations on board its ships will commence from May.
  • WSS strengthens marine chemicals offer
    Launches revised portfolio with increased products range for water treatment, fuel oil treatment and cleaning chemicals.

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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