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March 28, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US car imports boost car-carrier rates
    The fastest growth in US demand for imported cars since 2006 is boosting rates for the vessels delivering them, spurring analysts to predict a 68 per cent gain in profit for Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, the largest fleet operator.
  • Capesize hire costs fall to 14-year low
    Hire costs for capesizes, the largest ships that carry dry-bulk commodities, fell to a 14-year low amid a shortage of cargoes to load at Atlantic Ocean ports.
  • Tanker earnings soften on activity slowdown
    Crude oil tanker earnings on the major Middle East route were weaker on Monday as a slowdown in activity and mounting vessel availability ate into gains notched up earlier this month.
  • Deutsche Bank's ship loans swell as rivals submerge
Strait Talk
  • EU decision on Somali piracy a positive move
    THERE has been some good, some bad and some mixed news on piracy in the past couple of weeks. The good news is that the EU Naval Force (EU Navfor) is to take action against Somali pirates on land.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US car imports boost car-carrier rates
    The fastest growth in US demand for imported cars since 2006 is boosting rates for the vessels delivering them, spurring analysts to predict a 68 per cent gain in profit for Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, the largest fleet operator.
  • Capesize hire costs fall to 14-year low
    Hire costs for capesizes, the largest ships that carry dry-bulk commodities, fell to a 14-year low amid a shortage of cargoes to load at Atlantic Ocean ports.
  • Tanker earnings soften on activity slowdown
    Crude oil tanker earnings on the major Middle East route were weaker on Monday as a slowdown in activity and mounting vessel availability ate into gains notched up earlier this month.
  • Deutsche Bank's ship loans swell as rivals submerge
Strait Talk
  • EU decision on Somali piracy a positive move
    THERE has been some good, some bad and some mixed news on piracy in the past couple of weeks. The good news is that the EU Naval Force (EU Navfor) is to take action against Somali pirates on land.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hyundai increases China-subcontinent rate US$400/TEU from April 15
  • Hapag levies north Europe-Far East US$200/TEU bunker surcharge April 16
  • MSC to levy US$100/box repositioning surcharge on North Europe-Asia trade
  • Wan Hai Lines to raise Asia-East India rates US$150/TEU in April
  • Auckland back in talks, but April 6 lockout looms after fuzzy court ruling
  • New Tianjin-Japan shipping route enlivens trade across Sea of Japan
  • APM T wins 33-year concession for Costa Rica CT, 10 miles from Panama
  • Montreal gets US$15.7 million to up box capacity 12.8pc to 1.8 million TEU
  • AP Moller-Maersk CEO faces heart surgery again and 2 months of sick leave
  • Hard-pressed Spain sells or shuts down transport, logistics holdings
  • South Carolina Ports awards US$42.7 million for Navy Base Terminal project
  • Canadian National to acquire 161 locomotives to meet traffic growth
  • SIA and South African Airlines fined US$5.79 million for price-fixing
  • Qantas pay dispute faces compulsory arbitration for first time ever
  • Chongqing signs cooperation deals with six international air carriers
  • US Customs, TSA, sidestep 100pc screening to profile air cargo instead

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Curtains to rise on BHP 2012 tomorrow
  • MSC announces rationalisation of ISES & I-Med services
  • Shipping confidence up on expectation of rate increases but new investment appetite wanes
  • Chinese demand for Indian handicrafts on the rise
  • India, Indonesia agree to expedite CECA talks
  • PAP agitation affects box movement to & from JN Port, CFSs
  • Record loading of kaolin at Kandla Port
  • Samsara Group appointed Port of Amsterdam's representative in India

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Volumes rising at Russia's seaports
    Russia's seaports handled a total of 535 million t of goods in 2011. The target for the current year is 560 million t. (ku)
  • Atlanta welcomes return of Air France-KLM/Martinair air cargo service
    Today (27 March), Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo are beginning a scheduled air cargo service to Atlanta GA (USA), in addition to existing passenger flights. The French ai...
  • DSV and Fläkt Woods sign new contract
    The transport service provider DSV Road Ltd and Fläkt Woods UK have signed a three-year contract renewal for handling domestic and international road freight. Using its dedicated v...
  • Albany ring road Australia: planning set to start on stages two and three
    Australia's federal labour government has agreed to cover half the USD 1 million cost of completing the planning and detailed work on the remaining two stages of the Albany ring ro...
  • Ukraine: state railways obtaining 54 electric locomotives
    The Ukraine state railways UkrZaliznytsia (UZ) plans to expand its fleet with 50 electric locomotives. The new VL11M/6 traction units that are being manufactured by Georgia's...
  • DHL boosts intercontinental service with new RTW flight
    Effective today (27 March), DHL, one of the world's leading international express services providers, is significantly enhancing its intercontinental delivery capabilities. The lau...
  • Cargo 2000 platinum membership for Swiss WorldCargo
    Swiss WorldCargo, the cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines, has been classified as a Cargo 2000 platinum member 201", the highest of four categor...
  • Cossutta and Grimaldi to manage logistics for Serbia-made Fiat cars
    The Trieste (Italy)-based company Cossutta Trasort & Logistics has signed a final agreement to manage the outbound trade of Fiat cars manufactured in the Kragujevac car factory...
  • First major step for Euro Carex, the European high-speed rail freight network
    Euro Carex has achieved a major first: the first test of a high-speed freight train running between Lyon St Exupéry airport (France) and St. Pancras international station in London...
  • UTi Worldwide Inc reports lower net income in Q4/2012
    UTi Worldwide Inc has reported the financial results for its fiscal Q4/2012 ended 31 January 2012. Q4/2012, revenues amounted to USD 1.154 billion, an increase of 0.7% f...
  • FedEx with good results in Q3/2012
    The US express service provider FedEx reported consolidated revenue of USD 10.56 billion in Q3, up 9% from USD 9.66 billion for the same period in the preceding year. Operating in...
  • Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited restructured management
    Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has reshuffled its senior management team. Tan Chee Hong, formerly Hactl executive director - information services, has been promoted ...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Virginia approves plan for prototype offshore wind turbine installation
  • Ilios Shipping sentenced to $2 million criminal penalty in Agios Emilianos case
  • Bollinger Shipyards team on Bouchard ATB conversion
  • Salvage of capsized tug in dry dock successful
  • Abu Dhabi Ship Building steps up focus on MRO services

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • New Columbia River pilot boat set to launch from Foss shipyard
  • Trade between NAFTA partners up during month of January
  • ATA trucking index climbs during February
  • Tug INVADER refloated following sinking of drydock
  • Horizon plans to restructure vessel charter agreements

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Emissions control study highlights role of fuel prices
    Danish Green Ship of the Future project compares the choice of fuel, and technologies, for use in future ECAs
  • NewLead bulker held in New Orleans over alleged arrears
    Federal judge issues Rule B order
  • Piraeus annual profits dip as privatisation looms
    Port reports container and cruise growth
  • DFDS and LDA in cross-Channel and Mediterranean partnership
    Joint venture creates nine-vessel company
  • Moroccan ferries remain stranded in Algeciras
    Government steps in as crews on Comarit and Comanav Ferry vessels suffer in financial crisis
  • Snow show for ice-class tonnage
    Aframax rates feel the chill as Baltic thaws
  • India oil demand boosts tanker triangulation
    Iranian oil supply loss strengthens New Delhi's ties with Brazil
  • Horizon offers debt restructuring plan
    Company allocates 10% of stock to liabilities on laid-up tonnage
  • India to send more iron ore to South Korea
    State-owned miner MMTC granted export permit
  • IG reinsurance faces review before 2013
    Rating agencies and regulators fear system's 'apparent fragility'
  • The dance of Jaya
    Acquisition talks may have tapered off, but the Singapore-listed offshore vessel builder and operator still has winning moves
  • Car carrier market on verge of rates boom
    Orderbook is nearly empty and demand will jump this year
  • Torm offered $200m rescue package
    But debt mountain could scupper the deal
  • Paribus raises $6.7m for KG opportunity fund
    Supplying capital to struggling businesses can be done on very favourable terms, but demands strong nerves
  • Deeble becomes first female president of UK Chamber of Shipping
    P&O chief calls for more stability in shipping
  • IG clubs to exclude IIR clause
    Inclusion leaves shipowners liable
  • SISI sees Chinese shipping industry bottoming out in first quarter
    Margins will increase on recovering box shipping markets, says Shanghai institute
  • CSD secures intra-company loan
    China's banks reluctant to lend to shipping
  • Europe opens window of opportunity for IMO to develop CO2 measures
    European market-based measure will take five years to come into force, giving IMO time to find international solution
  • Singamas profits up 49%
    Box supplier improves sales this year
  • Aberdeen completes $30m upgrade
    Scottish port targets larger, heavier cargoes
  • New order
    Damco tackles changing purchase patterns
  • Damco launches 'GPS-style' supply chain tool
    Dynamic flow control aims to cut manual processes
  • Finnlines posts 8% increase in annual revenue
    Ferry operator buys China-built tonnage
  • Nice cash if you can get it
    CSD struggles to secure cheap bank loans
  • Vietnam's Vinashin case goes to court
    Ex-chairman accused of defrauding and bankrupting the company
  • Alliances penalise the most efficient members, study shows
    Some alliance partners will see the average reliability of the product reduced compared to their own operational performance
  • Rivals cash in after Maersk cancels eastbound bookings
    MSC and CMA CGM announce surcharges as Europe-Asia box space tightens
  • Boxship ordering collapses
    Moribund start to the year reflects a crash in freight rates that is only just being reversed
  • NOL launches perpetual bond
    Singapore dollar-denominated offering planned

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Jaccar to expand into bulk, gas sectors
    JACCAR, the Jacques de Chateauvieux-led investment company, said today it hopes to mimic its offshore success in the gas and drybulk sectors
  • Ningbo Marine falls to $1M 2011 loss
    SHANGHAI-listed Ningbo Marine unveiled net operating losses today of 5.5M yuan ($1M) for 2011, compared with a profit of 43.7M yuan ($7M) a year earlier
  • JV's $1.33Bn purchase of Maersk LNG is completed
    TEEKAY LNG and Marubeni have completed their $1.33Bn bid to acquire Maersk LNG A/S, with its eight LNG carriers
  • Channel ferry JV set up
    DANISH ferry operator DFDS said today it has taken an 82% majority in a company set up with partner LDA, which will take over their Channel ferry activities
  • Chinese breakers buck trend
    CHINESE breakers are again bucking the soft trend in recycling, raising prices even as rival South Asians refused to budge
  • GenMar seals creditor deal
    BANKRUPT General Maritime and its unsecured creditors committee have finally reached an agreement that paves the way for restructuring
  • Two China Shipping units close deal
    CHINA Shipping Development said today the shipbuilder plans to borrow 2Bn yuan ($300M) from CS Finance
  • COSCO Pacific's revenues jump 34%
    COSCO's terminal division COSCO Pacific today said its net profits in 2011 were $398M, up from $366M the year before
  • NewLead bulker targeted
    A UNIT of trading giant Vitol has attached a bulker managed owned by NASDAQ-listed NewLead
  • Zodiac buys Sanko ships
    ZODIAC Maritime Agencies is said to have bought two modern Panamax bulkers from troubled Japanese owner Sanko Steamship
  • Capesize newbuildings sold
    A KOREA Line newbuilding Capesize bulker is one of two such ships said to have been resold last week
  • MR tanker sales reflect sector confidence
    BUYERS are continuing to commit to medium-range products tankers, reflecting confidence in the sector
  • VINASHIN trial begins
    MANAGERS of shipbuilding giant VINASHIN went on trial today in Vietnam's northern port city Haiphong, IHS Global Insight reported

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Illios Shipping Fined for Illegal Waste Dumping
    The Department of Justice ordered Illios Shipping to pay $2 million in criminal fines after the Greek carrier admitted to...
  • Shipper Group Enters Trucker Hours-of-Service Battle
    Shipper association NASSTRAC joined the legal battle over truck driver hours-of-service rules, challenging a lawsuit seeking shorter daily hours for...
  • TIA's Voltmann Details Legislative Affecting Freight Brokers, 2012 Economic Outlook (Video)
    Robert Voltmann, CEO and president of Transportation Intermediaries Association, details legislative action relating to freight brokers and what his members...
  • Truck Tonnage Index Rises 5.5 Percent
    A key indicator of trucking activity rose 0.5 percent in February from January, signaling truck freight volumes are rising after...
  • Rickmers and TOTE Join World Shipping Council
    Rickmers-Linie and TOTE have joined the World Shipping Council as the newest members of the Washington-based maritime association. With...
  • UASC to Hike Europe-Asia Cargo Rates
    United Arab Shipping Company will apply a general rate increase on eastbound cargo from North Europe to Asia and the...
  • Fedex Trade Networks Expands in US
    FedEx Trade Networks is expanding its U.S. freight forwarding operations, opening offices in Phoenix, St. Louis, Mo., and Milwaukee, Wis....
  • Trailer, Truck Orders Create Backlogs
    Truck trailer makers are struggling to keep up with demand, as strong orders create production backlogs, according to vehicle market...
  • Horizon Expects $6.4 Million Fourth Quarter Loss
    Horizon Lines said Tuesday it expects to report a fourth quarter loss of $6.4 million from continuing operations basis on...
  • DP World Repays $3 Billion Loan Early
    Global ports operator DP World is tapping its cash resources to repay a $3 billion revolving credit facility six months...
  • Yokohama Container Volume Slides 6.2 Percent
    International trade through Japan's Port of Yokohama declined 6.2 percent in 2011 from 2010 to 2.8 million 20-foot equivalent units,...
  • Hanjin Takes Delivery of First 13,000-TEU Ships
    Hanjin Shipping took delivery of the first two of a series of nine 13,100-TEU capacity container ships that it started...
  • Operating Profit, Traffic Soar at Russia's Global Ports
    Russia's Global Ports booked net income of $146.9 million in 2011, up 23 percent on the previous year, as its...
  • Obama Team Pushing Export Promotion Initiatives
    Encouraging small and midsize companies to enter the export arena will put the U.S. on the fast track to sustaining...
  • Supreme Court Seeks Solicitor General's Opinion in Clean-Trucks Case
    A challenge to the Port of Los Angeles concession requirements for motor carriers moved a step closer to the U.S....
  • MSC Imposes Equipment Surcharge in Europe-Asia Trade
    Mediterranean Shipping Co is imposing an "equipment imbalance" surcharge and "no-show" penalties on the North Europe-Asia route after rival Maersk...
  • Diesel Prices Hit 33-Month High
    Diesel prices across the U.S. hit a 33-month high in the week ending March 26, climbing half a cent as...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Are carriers playing mind games?
    You have just returned from the Far East after a highly successful but exhausting sales trip. Your newly-launched upgraded widgets are in high demand. Your e-mail ...
  • CMA CGM forges new deal with MSC and CSAV in Europe/ECSA trade
    Further signs of the close co-operation evolving between MSC and CMA CGM and CSAV can be seen from the latest deal just announced in the trade linking northern ...
  • Canadian National expands coverage of US/Canada
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) railway is aiming to expand its coverage of the US and Canada for international cargo movement this year and to this end ...
  • USTDA to advise on Casablanca's security plans
    The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded more than USD570,000 to Marsa Maroc, a leading terminal operator and stevedore that is active in Morocco's ...
  • Auckland 'wharfies' win pre-lock-out pay
    The Ports of Auckland [PoA] has made a 'good faith' pledge to honour the pay of 300 Maritime New Zealand Union [MNZU] port workers who have been prevented from ...
  • DP World to retire USD3 billion of debt early
    DP World is to use its cash reserves to retire an outstanding USD3 billion loan under an existing revolving credit facility that matures in October 2012. The repayments ...
  • Hanjin takes delivery of first 13,000TEU vessels
  • Eimskip meet expectations
    Icelandic shipping and transport group, Eimskip, has posted an after tax profit of EUR13.1 (USD17.5) million profit for 2011 compared to a EUR12.2 (USD16.3) million ...
  • Iranian bulker pirated 3000km from Somalia
    A 63,400 dwt Iranian-owned bulk carrier and its 23 crew was seized off the Maldives by suspected Somalia-based pirates yesterday, more than 3,000km from the shores ...
  • DP World offers 3G communications
    DP World has introduced a 3G internet service for container liner operators calling at its flagship Jebel Ali port complex in the UAE.It means that ocean carriers ...
  • EU extends anti-piracy naval force fight to the beaches
    The European Union has confirmed an extension of the EU NAVFOR counter-piracy mission [Operation ATLANATA] off the Horn of Africa until ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • SDRL backs NAD campaign
    John Fredriksen-led offshore contractor steps in as underwriter for North Atlantic Drilling in $300m pledge drive.
  • FOW wins wind work
    German utility turns to Fred Olsen Windcarrier for offshore installation vessel as delivery approaches.
  • Carnival storms Japan
    Costa Concordia backlash fails to derail Tokyo expansion drive as US cruise giant races to cash in on burgeoning market.
  • CMA CGM ditches Germans
    French line teams with MSC, CSAV to South America, replacing pact with Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud.
  • Horizon Lines to slash debt
    Cash-strapped US containership owner agrees deal with bondholders to convert notes into stock.
  • Marshals seize NEWL bulker
    US judge signs off on arrest warrant after Mansel cries foul over contentious product tanker charter contracts.
  • DFDS and LDA form new JV
    Ferry owners deepen ties with new company covering cross Channel and North African services.
  • Timebomb ticks for US fleet
    S&P says replacing more than 1,000 elderly domestic ships is not going to be easy.
  • Sanko sell-off goes on
    Struggling Japanese owner offloads another two vessels to raise money, this time modern panamax bulkers.
  • Cido ship dodges pirates
    An armed security team fights off an attack on a tanker off Tanzania, sources say.
  • Torm lines up investors
    Danish tanker owner's salvation may be at hand as two groups ready to plough in up to $200m.
  • RBS halts Iran charter pay
    Eurotankers of Greece going to court after bank blocks Great Eastern's cash for aframax crude lifting in Iran.
  • Yard workers in chains
    Twelve former Cantieri Navale di Trapani men lock themselves to gates in Italy over sackings.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Cross-border cloud computing
  • More than dock-side bluster
  • When bad things happen to good cargo
  • Open to question?
  • Backyard brawling
  • Idle times
  • Liner carriers attempt revenue grab
  • LETTER: Slow steaming's potential air cargo boon
  • The fork in the road - Part 1
  • Sold on sustainability

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Outreach events ahead of SMW 2012
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to increase awareness about the maritime industry among the general public.
  • Grindrod and Vitol confirm deal for 50% stake in Cockett
    'Vitol is the ideal partner to support Cockett's global growth strategy', says Cockett's Beeson.
  • Lube suppliers form alliance
    Chevron Marine Lubricants signs cooperation agreements with Gazpromneft subsidiary.
  • Rotterdam IFO prices generally stable
    Some suppliers fully booked until end of the month in Rotterdam.
  • High bunker prices 'draining' ship operators of cash
    International banking group says shipping is facing a 'financing gap'.
  • Prices firm slightly in Fujairah
    Tight avails for prompt supplies in Fujairah.
  • Torm in talks with two potential investor groups
    Negotiating $100-200 million in equity and cash that could 'eliminate' risk of 'in-court solution' for troubled operator.
  • Fuel prices 'killing everybody' in current market
    Saving fuel has moved from being a 'marketing tool' to a necessity, says Tom Boardley, Marine Director at LR.
  • 'Confusion' over Russia's fuel oil tax policy
    'No unity in the government about the efficiency of the current system,' say sources.
  • Bunker prices largely up in Asian markets
    Weak demand in Singapore and Tokyo.
  • Ship operators warned against evading ECA compliance
    'Don't try to flog the log,' John Aitken tells conference.
  • Low speed engine passes factory tests for market introduction
    Parameters for fuel consumption, exhaust gas emissions and other readings 'well within accepted limits', says Wartsila.
  • Supplier's exit 'to impact' Japanese bunker market
    Itochu Enex's exit will remove about 36,600 mt of bunkers from the local spot market, players say.
  • Value of Sri Lanka petroleum exports up 106%
    Mainly due to increased exports from the bunkering sector.
  • India to 'ensure' EEDI and SEEMP compliance
    Initiates necessary steps for survey/inspection of Indian ships.
  • US firm to reintroduce marine gas turbine engines
    Due to narrowing price differential between MGO and HFO material since mid-2000.
  • UK shipping firm orders more fuel efficient newbuilds
    Lomar places order for up to six 2,200 TEU containerships from Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard in China.

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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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