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June 27, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC suspends eastbound bookings from north Europe, 'vessels fully booked'
  • APL shrinks global organisation in comprehensive restructuring scheme
  • Hong Kong Shipowners toast Seafarers' Day, saluting trade they sustain
  • Maersk extends West Africa loop to China deploying larger WAFMAXers
  • Zhanjiang port to launch two shipping lines to ASEAN countries
  • Hebei port first five-month throughput up 9.6pc to 319 million tonnes
  • US Class 1 railways face class action over fuel surcharge price-fixing
  • Liaoning's 5-month port container volume up 20.1pc to 1.25 million TEU
  • Foreign ships can call at one Indian port and Vallarpadam as cabotage eases
  • DP World Aden powers up two Liebherr super postpanamax quay cranes
  • Eco group wants Alang shipbreaking beach closed, urges work repatriated
  • Tanzania hits US, EU non-tariff barriers that have replaced tariffs
  • UPS says it's first foreign non-bank to issue commercial paper in renminbi
  • Chile's LAN and Brazil's TAM form LATAM, biggest airline in South America
  • Three air carriers find sustainable biofuels financially unsustainable
  • FedEx founder: Air cargo faces sea freight threat, needs more D2D

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Asia-Europe rate increases from July 1
  • DB SCHENKER achieves Cargo 2000 Platinum status
  • Falling bunker fuel prices to aid shipping cos
  • Falling demolition prices may encourage ship recycling sooner rather than later, says analyst
  • Hapag-Lloyd to hike Far East-Central, South America rates in July
  • Maersk Line scrapping vessel sharing agreement with CMA CGM on Panama-East Coast South America service
  • Maersk Lines Triple-E ships honoured as top sustainable solution at Rio+20
  • Mitsubishi considering stake in L&T Shipbuilding
  • OOCL, X-Press Feeders launch Myanmar-Malaysia-Singapore service
  • Permit Iranian vessels: OilMin to MoS
  • Shippers left high & dry due to policy changes on agri-exports
  • UASC's July 1 Asia-Europe rate hike
  • Wan Hai's Asia-Mexico/West Coast South America loop from July
  • G-20 curbs may play spoiler with India's export target
  • W. Bengal port project may come up at Sagar Island
  • CWC to invest INR 100 cr. to boost storage capacity
  • Govt devising new plan to boost exports
  • Import duty on iron ore likely to go
  • Plans to export 1 lakh t wheat to ease storage problem

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • P&O Ferrymasters contract carrier wins Tata Steel quality award
    The Dutch haulier Pot Transportbedrijf has won a quality award for the best health and safety performance among P&O Ferrymasters sub-contractors supporting pan-European transpo...
  • ITL building new railway workshop in Pirna
    The German company ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft, a subsidiary of the Dresden-based Captrain Germany group, is establishing a new workshop in Pirna, on the main ITL line between Czechi...
  • Hellmann UK starts partnership with Diehl
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK has announced a new international freight forwarding partnership with the Stuttgart-based German company Diehl Spedition. Hellmann UK's express gene...
  • Anek Lines launching Bari-Durres link
    Anek Lines is launching a new daily Bari-Durres ro-pax service, operated in partnership with Adriatica Traghetti of Domenico Stea. (sco)
  • HHLA increases dividend
    The German port service provider Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is paying out an 18% higher dividend for the 2011 business year, in comparison with last year. Klaus-Dieter ...
  • New Braemar CEO at the helm
    James Kidwell, who has been Braemar Shipping Services' group finance director since 2002, is now Braemar's new CEO He succeeded Alan Marsh, who will retire from the board in July, ...
  • Ilona De March leaving SBB board
    Ilona De March has left the board of the Swiss state-owned railway operator SBB for professional reasons. De March, who joined the body in 2009, was also a member of the risk comm...
  • Group recommends gradual opening of EU road haulage market
    A report submitted to EU Commission vice-president Siim Kallas believes he should consider the gradual opening of domestic road transport markets as a key step towards completing t...
  • LAN and TAM complete merger into LATAM
    Chile's LAN Airlines last week formally completed the takeover of its Brazilian rival TAM, creating the second-biggest airline by market value in the world. The new carrier, called...
  • Geodis Wilson appoints marine logistics director
    Geodis Wilson has appointed Sergio Herrero as its vertical market director in the marine logistics division. Herrero will based in Miami FL (USA) and will lead and develop Geodis W...
  • Jerich Trans expanding at its headquarters
    The Austrian transport and logistics enterprise Jerich Trans has opened a new 1,500 sqm warehouse terminal and a 500 sqm roofed logistics area at its headquarters in Gleisdorf. Jer...
  • Agility receives AEO-F certification in Brussels
    Logistics service provider Agility recently received full authorised economic operator certification (AEO-F) in Brussels (Belgium). In order to qualify for this customs simplificat...
  • UPS makes formal offer to acquire TNT Express
    The US parcel and logistics giant United Parcel Service (UPS), having announced its intentions of acquiring the Hoofddorp-based Dutch CEP company TNT Express in March, has now made...
  • Tiaca urges greater air cargo security
    The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) is of the opinion that more countries should follow the lead of the USA, the EU, Switzerland and Canada in pursuing mutual recogniti...
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo signs deal with China Cargo Airlines
    Singapore Airlines Cargo and China Cargo Airlines will operate joint freighter services between Singapore and Shanghai from today. The joint freighter links are part of wide-rangin...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Cruise industry adopts two new safety policies
  • Stolt Valor under tow to ASRY, Bahrain
  • LPD 23 completes successful acceptance trials
  • Standard Drilling to sell two of six jack-ups under construction...
  • Austal delivers high speed ferry to New Caledonia mining...
  • Colonel Jim Helis to be new Kings Point superintendent

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Pair of businesses moving in at Everett Waterfront Center
  • Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of April
  • Grains council taps Sleight as Chief Executive Officer
  • New export cargo handled at Port of Coos Bay terminal
  • Nasdaq warns FreeSeas Inc. of chance of losing market listing

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Q&A: HFW partner Elinor Dautlich
    Prosecution is not the answer to piracy
  • P&I results show importance of investment returns
    American Club reports in wake of Shipowners, Britannia and North
  • Owners must disclose nickel ore loadings from Indonesia or Philippines
    Cargo liquefaction danger prompts the International Group's 13 P&I clubs to introduce mandatory notification
  • The low-down on valemaxes
    Brazilian iron-ore giant's book makes the case for 400,000 dwt ships
  • Better ore at flexible prices, says Vale
    Why valemaxes will boost Chinese steelmaking
  • China's high-end hopes
    China's yards restructure to target the offshore and LNG sectors
  • NITC launches flag state game of hide-and-seek
    EXCLUSIVE: Iranian tanker company reflags tonnage as sanctions loom
  • Product tankers target north Europe aframax crude trade
    Vessel discharging Indian product at Rotterdam looks to Baltic for work
  • ACM Shipping rebuilds its sale and purchase desk
    Group moves forward after rejecting bid from RS Platou
  • India's Reliance pays up for two Middle East VLCCs
    Country's crude imports rise to feed Jamnagar mega-refinery
  • Iran to insure its oil shipments to India
    Move aims to secure feedstock to four state-owned refineries
  • Rio Tinto ships first coal cargo from Mozambique
    Emerging export trade could give handysize bulker market a lift
  • Greek deputy shipping minister quits
    Vernicos stands down from four-day old government
  • Taiwan Navigation and Sincere Navigation plan to expand fleets
    Well-funded Taiwanese bulker operators poised to place new orders
  • Only South Korean VLCC importing Iranian oil has almost finished voyage
    Japan and India are exclusively using domestic tonnage while China opts for two Iranian tankers
  • DP World defies corruption claim to upgrade Aden cranes
    Port giant denies breaking its promises over terminal investment
  • Cruise prices may dip despite enduring demand
    Passenger interest defies Costa Concordia impact, says Shanks
  • Cruise lines adopt common safety drills
    Industry safety review unveils policies on emergency instruction, mustering and recording passengers' nationalities
  • London Gateway beats Felixstowe for location, says logistics firm
    The Finishing Line 'aspires' to switch when DP World terminal opens next year
  • Pacific Basin names towage chief as executive director
    Kocherla will serve a three-year board term
  • Climate karaoke
    The song remains the same at this year's Rio earth summit
  • STX rides on Russia's efforts to strengthen shipping industry
    South Korean conglomerate seals newbuilding and yard deals with Russian state majors
  • Into the breach
    Citigroup's recent moves suggest an expansion in ship financing, which would be to the good
  • U-Ming to cut debt with $66.8m bond issue
    Taipei-listed dry bulk operator reinforces financial structure amid fleet shake-out
  • South Korea to halt Iran crude imports as EU ban looms
    India lets state refiners import on cif basis

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Greek deputy minister resigns
    GEORGE Vernicos resigned today as deputy shipping minister after just five days in office, admitting his involvement in offshore companies
  • Equipment, labour worry US exporters
    REPOSITIONING containers into the US Midwest to sufficiently meet export demand over the next six months is a top concern for US exporters
  • Eagle debt stakes disclosed
    NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk today filed for the potential sale of equity awarded to lenders in its restructuring, revealing the composition of debt among syndicate members
  • Container capacity keeps being added
    DURING the first five months of this year, 92 new container vessels have been delivered, totalling 670,000teu capacity
  • China's seas get dirtier faster
    CHINA'S seas are getting dirtier, according to a report published yesterday by the State Oceanic Administration (SOA)

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Military Sealift 'Holding Breath' on Budget Cuts
    The Military Sealift Command is worried about its inability to plan for a threatened federal budget sequestration that would require...
  • Swift Pay Incentives Target Truck Driver Retention
    Swift Transportation, the nation's largest truckload carrier, will offer truck drivers quarterly performance-linked bonuses that it says could add...
  • Richmond Port Using Real-Time Cargo Movement Technology
    Virginia International Terminals implemented new terminal-operating software at the Port of Richmond. The software, called Navis SPARCS N4, provides...
  • Cosco Pacific Considers Further Greece Investments
    Hong Kong's Cosco Pacific, operator of the biggest container terminal in the Port of Piraeus, Greece, is considering further investments...
  • NAFTA Surface Trade in April up 8.2 Percent Year-Over-Year
    The value of surface transportation trade between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico in April rose 8.2 percent year-over-year but...
  • Box Ships Expands Container Ship Fleet
    Box Ships took delivery Monday of its eighth vessel, the OOCL Hong Kong, a secondhand vessel built in 1995 with...
  • Colombia, South Korea Sign Free Trade Agreement
    Trade between South Korea and Colombia could spike after the two countries signed a free trade agreement earlier today. ...
  • Aden Container Terminal Gets New Cranes
    DP World boosted productivity and capacity at its Aden Container Terminal in Yemen by installing two ship-to-shore quay cranes. The...
  • Container Ship Fleet Hits 16 Million TEUs, But Growth Slows
    The world container ship fleet has topped 16 million 20-foot equivalent units, but the rate of capacity growth is slowing,...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • HPH Trust boosts investment in Yantian Port
    Singapore-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) has upped its investment in Shenzhen's Yantian International Container Terminals.HPH Trust - a subsidiary ...
  • APM T Maasvlakte 2 terminal project enters next phase
    A reception held by APM Terminal's yesterday allowed guests to look over the site of the terminal operator's latest planned development in the Maasvlakte 2 area ...
  • Shippers gear up for US labour negotations impact
    Shippers and carriers are preparing for possible ramifications from the stalled US east and Gulf coast port labour negotiations between the International ...
  • New York rail development boosted by Government grant
    A new intermodal facility being developed at the Port of New York and New Jersey (PNYNJ) has been given a boost following the news that it has been given a US Department ...
  • EPV launches tender for second box terminal
  • Singh confirmed as cfo of Transnet
    Transnet SOC Ltd, South Africa's state-controlled ports, rail and pipelines' company, has announced that Anoj Singh will become its new chief financial officer ...
  • OCL starts Oman/India service
    Oman Container Lines (OCL), a fully-owned subsidiary of Oman Shipping Company (OSC), is to commence a new service linking the Omani hub port of Salalah with India's ...
  • Yang Ming dashes for more cash
    Yang Ming has launched a seven-year convertible bond offer worth TWD5,800 (USD194) million. The interest rate is 3%, and the company reserves the right to redeem ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Avance gains Belgian pair
    Stolt-Nielsen's gas shipping arm takes VLGC duo from Transpetrol for cash and shares.
  • Vopak makes Coryton bid
    Dutch terminals group teams with Shell to convert ex-refinery into oil products terminal.
  • Strike to close Gladstone
    Eight-day industrial action by tug operators set to shut Australia's major coal port.
  • Scomi eyes more ships
    Malaysian offshore vessel operator looks to boost fleet size with $45m in cash available.
  • Panamax pain persists
    Analysts predict another bad week for bulkers as Chinese coal stockpiles soar.
  • Ensco adds drillship
    New York-listed operator declares first of two options at Samsung.
  • FPSO forecast
    Appetite in Latin America and Asia will drive order avalanche, researchers say.
  • FREE faces round two
    Nasdaq threatens to torch Ion Varouxakis-led bulker owner's ticker as shares slide.
  • HVS stuck with ship
    Vietnamese yard claims German owner refusing to take delivery of $30m vessel.
  • Johnny eyes the jackpot
    ACM CEO reveals how he expects new S&P team to win the lottery.
  • Cecon settles up
    Oslo-listed subsea contractor recoups two thirds of the outstanding $15m from Angola.
  • S-T denies smuggling
    French tanker owner calls arrest of St Vanessa by Nigerian navy "disturbing."
  • Costa bookings rebound
    Disaster-hit Italian cruise line says new April/May business up 28%.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Maersk/CMA moving hub on transatlantic loop
    In early July Maersk Line will change the westbound hub on its Westmed transatlantic service from Malaga to Port Tangier. Maersk operates the Westmed with CMA CGM, which dubs the service Amerigo Express.
  • Hamburg Süd moves service to Los Angeles
    The German liner and its VSA partners on four services will move terminal operations from the International Transportation Service, Inc. marine terminal in Long Beach, Calif., to the TraPac terminal in Los Angeles beginning in late July.
  • Butcher represents Jaxport in Northeast
  • CORRECTION: WCI provides insight into U.S. export trades
  • Class action certified against top 4 U.S. railroads
    A federal court last week granted class certification to a group of direct purchasers of rail freight who are seeking damages for what they say was a price-fixing conspiracy by the four largest U.S. railroads-Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX and Norfolk Southern.
  • Rail venture connects China and Europe
  • PST buys Ansaldo's yard control division
  • Drewry paper explains index-linked contracts
    The free white paper examines the causes of recent container freight rate volatility and how index-linked contracts can help mitigate the impacts of such instability. It also explains how these new contracting arrangements work.
  • Long Beach widens deputy exec director search
  • Hamburg Süd targets 26% CO2 reduction by 2020
  • DB Schenker rails Scottish whisky to Poland
  • Sleight leads U.S. Grains Council
  • ILA contract dispute puts shippers in bind
  • Army's Helis will run Kings Point academy
  • Shapiro names McKoy Mid-Atlantic manager
  • Metalcraft expands ID service support

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Barge deployed at Bejaia
    Bunker barge has been stationed in the Algerian port since the middle of this month.
  • Fujairah prices little changed but markets firm in Suez
    Prices softening in South Africa.
  • Prices firming in major European ports
    Avails 'tight' in Rotterdam.
  • US legislators signal ECA doubts
    EPA under attack for 'governmental overreach'.
  • 'Unexpected culprit' found in short supply cases
    Consultant points to player who is 'mostly completely ignored' when investigating short deliveries.
  • Bunker demand 'slumps' in some Asian markets
    Sluggish world economy means less activity.
  • Softening bunker prices 'hitting demand'
    Shipowners 'holding back' in the hope of lower prices to come.
  • Asian bunker markets generally firm
    Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday.
  • US firm orders six 30,000 bbl capacity tank barges
    Order placed in commitment to meet customers' needs, says CEO of Florida Marine.
  • US Supreme Court rejects review on California clean air law
    Ruling 'puts an end' to challenge from Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, says NRDC attorney.
  • DNV's hybrid energy system recognised by global leaders
    EU and UN officials consider FellowSHIP 'among top sustainable solutions available today', says DNV.
  • Tanker firm orders fuel efficient chemical parcel newbuilds
    Order with Guangzhou Shipbuilding International will be delivered from end of 2014.

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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
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- 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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