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August 28, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • CKYH-Green Alliance cuts one winter Asia-Europe loop in mid-October
  • Rotterdam first half box volume falls 1.6 pc while all cargo rises 3.2pc
  • Xiamen builds Southeast China International Shipping Centre
  • Xiamen's fruit imports from Taiwan up 5pc in first-half year
  • AP Moller-Maersk raises US$925 million from Luxembourg-issued 7-year bonds
  • Global Ship Lease second quarter back to black in second quarter
  • ICTSI to run major Nigerian container terminal at Lekki
  • Beirut port's box volume up 4pc, revenues reach highest level in five years
  • ILWU sues Portland after US labour board ruling favours electricians union
  • EPA-mandated truck engines less reliable, but more fuel efficient: Study
  • Obama lifts unspent earmark bans US$473 million for transport projects
  • Panalpina introduces RFID monitors for temp-sensitive air shipments
  • EFL International Distribution makes the grade with Irish pet passports
  • FedEx invites 54 Asia-Pacific students to compete for 'Entrepreneur' title

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Ahlers India aims at expanding operations & activities
  • Anand Shipping Lines offers complete break-bulk & heavy lift solutions
  • Asia-Europe rates touch new low
  • CMA CGM's direct service from Central America to St. Petersburg
  • Cool Logistics conference in Antwerp from September 24
  • Evergreen, Hanjin boost Asia-Europe capacity
  • Larger APL boxships to hit transpacific trades in 2013
  • NACFS holds AGM & get-together in Mumbai
  • New transpac services to call Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay
  • MRPL scouting for alternative crude oil sources
  • SEA projects 67 pc jump in refined palm oil imports
  • L&T in process of luring investors for Dhamra port
  • Ex-im cos under scrutiny of DRI, CEIB for tax fraud
  • GDP may be slightly higher than 6.5 pc in FY13: PMEAC
  • Govt framing policy to boost processed food exports: Apeda
  • Govt to not penalise committed sugar exports
  • INR remains weak at 55.53 against dollar
  • Gandhidham Chamber's Customs Open House today

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • The 10,000th MAN TGX EfficientLine rolls off production line in Munich
    The German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN recently celebrated the production of the 10,000th TGX EfficientLine unit. The energy-efficient truck, which was specially designed f...
  • Alltruck in UK expands fleet
    Alltruck an East Midlands (UK)-based contract hire, truck rental, fleet management, workshop service and maintenance specialist, has expanded its rental fleet with twelve Iveco Str...
  • BLS to save CHF 50 million by 2015
    The private Swiss railway BLS wants to cut its costs by CHF 50 million between 2013 and 2015. CHF 10 million is to be saved in 2013, followed by CHF 20 million in each of the follo...
  • Transnet South Africa carried 10.4% more freight
    Transnet South Africa hauled an unprecedented 201 million t of freight in financial year 2011-2012 (ended March 2012), a 10.4% increase compared to the previous year, and the highe...
  • HHLA container terminal Altenwerder (CTA) to combine loading and discharging
    The port of Hamburg's highly automated HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) is set to introduce a combined ship loading and discharging system. By the end of the year CTA will...
  • Virginie Colombier is Hoyer's new sales manager in France
    Hoyer Deep Sea, part of the German Hoyer Group, has selected Virginie Colombier as its new area sales manager in France. Together with Manuel Piot, she will be jointly responsible ...
  • Itella's new CEO wants to expand internationally
    Finland's Itella Group has appointed Heikki Malinen to be its next president and CEO. Malinen, who has been CEO of the consultancy Pöyry, UPM Kymmene's North America president and ...
  • Additional managing director for TFG Transfracht
    The management of the German hinterland transport service provider TFG Transfracht is being reorganised after the transfer of all the company's shares to Deutsche Bahn became legal...
  • Emirates celebrates 20 years' service in Switzerland
    This month (August), the Dubai (UAE)-based Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its connections from Switzerland. At presen...
  • Kuehne + Nagel chosen as integrated logistics service provider for Lexmark in Europe
    Lexmark International Inc, a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing and imaging solutions, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel, the Schindellegi (Switzerland)-based servic...
  • DB Schenker Logistics moved heavylift consignments safely overnight
    Over the last few nights, a team of specialists from the German service provider DB Schenker Logistics conveyed four heavylift consignments from the inland port of Dortmund to a fi...
  • Hermes UK opens two parcel depots in southeast England
    Leeds-based Hermes UK has expanded the capacity of its parcel depot network in the southeast of England with a new depot in Essex and a replacement facility in Kent. Hermes UK, par...
  • Manchester has concrete plans for world logistics hub
    The UK-based Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has submitted an outline planning application for the development of a world logistics hub in the southern part of Greater Manchester's...
  • Qantas Freight profit down
    The Australia-based Qantas Group recently posted an underlying profit before tax of AUD 95 million (EUR 79.6 million) for the year ended 30 June 2012. Qantas Freight's underlying e...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Foss to build first three tugs in new Arctic Class
  • Rethinking the Platform Supply Vessel
  • Gulf Coast shipyards prepare for Isaac
  • Aker drilling packages for built-in-Brazil drillships
  • Fast ferry grounds on Boston sandbar
  • Newport News opens new sub module outfitting facility
  • Time to censor comedy routines on cruise ships?
  • Aker Philadelphia Shipyard to have new micro panel line
  • Imtech wins contracts for two FSG newbuilding projects
  • EC gives green light for LNG fuel supply JV
  • American Cruise Lines christens Queen of the Mississippi
  • MAN launches new high speed marine engine line

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Olympia Port Commission eyes purchase of downtown properties
  • CKYH-the Green Alliance plans Asia-North Europe changes
  • CSX donates $75,000 to aid tropical storm victims
  • National Retail Federation calling for continued labor talks
  • Panama Canal to adopt new 'green' building practices

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • US Gulf hunkers down for Isaac arrival
    Port of New Orleans closed, 78% of oil production shut in on Monday afternoon
  • Qatar in major strategy shift on US exports of LNG
    Federal permits sought to spend $10bn to convert Golden Pass terminal 'to capitalise on abundant US natural gas'
  • Costamare pounces for new boxship bargain
    Price is lowest for years for 2,500 teu range, says Maersk Broker
  • North Europe port statistics show decline since May
    Rotterdam and Hamburg set to suffer
  • Grindrod buys out Safmarine OACL stake
    Move leaves purchaser in full control
  • Explosion kills 41, stops production at Venezuelan refinery
    Refining of 645,000 barrels per day halted
  • Tankers hit by slowing Chinese strategic reserve stocking
    VLCC earnings on Middle East-Asia route at record low as oil imports and demand fall
  • Sincere Navigation profits down 37% in first half
    Taiwanese bulker operator manages a 4% gain in operating income
  • P+S must find solution by Friday
    Looming wages bill set to tip yard into insolvency
  • Japanese cape resale is worth 40% more than China-built bulker
    Gibsons reports two resales with $14m price spread
  • Boxing by numbers
    Container lines live in interesting times
  • More blanking needed as Chinese holidays approach
    Announced capacity cuts unlikely to be enough
  • CKYH's off-peak season to start earlier this year
    Alliance to cut one Asia-Europe loop from mid-October
  • Cosco Pacific dragged down by box builder
    Port operator posts stable growth in first-half container throughput but rules out increased investment in Piraeus terminal
  • MarAd tender hints at OPA 90 rethink
    Double hull increase carbon footprint, regulator notes
  • MSC Flaminia holds to be flooded prior to Channel transit
    Experts determining if safe for vessel safe transit English Channel
  • Gdansk terminal threat to Baltic aframax trade
    More Polish exports likely to reduce tonne-mile demand
  • Jason Shipping struggles on
    Sale of assets and debt management ongoing
  • Maersk considers next step for daily service
    Extending concept to other routes an option as first anniversary looms
  • Box lines face lost decade in mainhaul trades
    Carriers turn to more slow steaming and lay-ups to prevent rate collapse
  • CIMC's net profit down 64% in first half
    Top container maker suffers from lower sales and weaker margin

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Seattle Port Authority Finds No Conflict in Yoshitani's Roles
    The Port of Seattle Commission has vetted Executive Director Tay Yoshitani's decision to become a director of Expeditors International and...
  • US Diesel Prices Jump 6.3 Cents
    The average cost of diesel in the U.S. rose more than five cents for the fifth time in six weeks,...
  • Bonney to Address ILA Issues at Inland Ports Conference
    Joseph Bonney, the JOC senior editor who has been leading coverage of the acrimonious East and Gulf Coast longshore labor...
  • Gulf Ports Shut Down for Hurricane
    Ports along the U.S. Gulf are suspending cargo operations in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaac, which the National Weather Service...
  • Retailers Urge Resumption of ILA Talks
    The National Retail Federation urged the International Longshoremen's Association and waterfront employers to resume negotiations and avoid a work stoppage...
  • Costamare Charters Two Ships to Evergreen
    Greek container ship owner Costamare has chartered two ships, including a newly acquired vessel, to ocean carrier Evergreen. ...
  • Asset Write-Downs Send Toll's Profit Plummeting
    Toll Holdings saw write-downs on assets in Australia and Japan contribute to a 76 percent decline in full-year profit. ...
  • DHL Opens Logistics Facility in India
    DHL has opened a new logistics facility in India to support international time-definite delivery volumes. Located in Pune, the...
  • Port Tracker Forecasts Sluggish Europe Volume
    Container volume through North European ports will remain sluggish this year as the continent's economy struggles, Hackett Associates and the...
  • Frankfurt-Hahn Airport Facing Insolvency, Shareholder Says
    Frankfurt-Hahn airport is facing insolvency without a government cash infusion, according to a key shareholder of Germany's fifth-largest air cargo...
  • Trimble Acquires TMW Systems for $335 Million
    Trimble, a $1.64 billion mobile technology company, acquired trucking software firm TMW Systems for $335 million in cash, the companies...
  • Indian Government Settles Nehru Port Project Dispute
    The Indian government has approved the allocation of 274 acres of land owned by the Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal...
  • Maersk Sells Stake in Ocean Africa Container Lines
    Maersk Line has sold its 51 percent stake in Ocean Africa Container Lines to its South Africa-based partner Grindrod, which...
  • Cathay Pacific Plans Service Around India Pharmaceuticals
    A new Cathay Pacific service between Hong Kong and India will target the growing movement of pharmaceutical cargoes. A...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Evergreen delivers more 'L-type' boxships
    Taiwan's Evergreen has christened another two L-type 8,452TEU newbuilds from the 20 L-type ships it ordered in 2010 from Samsung Heavy Industries. They are being ...
  • CKYH pull Asia - Europe service
    The CKYH [Green] alliance said today that it is to implement a 'winter service adjustment' from mid-October on its Asia - Europe service resulting in the culling ...
  • Ireland: boxes down, outlook flat
    Ireland's container traffic declined by 5% in the second quarter of the year versus the same period of 2011 according to the latest data published by the Irish ...
  • Gulftainer breaks more records
    Sharjah-based Gulftainer Company Limited has continued to break records at its container handling facilities in the UAE with box traffic in the January-July period ...
  • DP World: No comment on Aden
    DP World has said that it does not comment on media speculation surrounding its future contract to manage the port of Aden in Yemen.Its stance comes after another ...
  • USEC shippers prepare for the worst
    Wall St. transport analyst, Wolfe Trahan, has polled some of its freight contacts on the impact of the threat of strike action following last week's breakdown of ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Foss plots Arctic push
    Foss Maritime has inked a deal to construct three deepwater tugs at its own shipbuilding facility in Rainier, Oregon.
  • Olympic lands extension
    Stig Remoy's Olympic Shipping has secured a three-year charter extension for one of its subsea support vessels.
  • Distressed for success
    A transaction that saw Costamare pay $6.8m for a sub-panamax containership highlights the continued deterioration in asset values, a leading equity analyst told clients Monday.
  • US Gulf prepares for Isaac
    A massive storm that is brewing in the US Gulf may lift product tanker rates in the days and weeks to come, according to an equity analyst at Dahlman Rose.
  • Bunge bags dry duo
    Bunge appears to have fixed a pair of panamax bulkers controlled by Constantine Angelopoulos' Aegean Bulk Co.
  • Evergreen takes two
    Costamare has completed the acquisition of a sub-panamax containership in a transaction worth $6.8m.
  • Flaminia pollution free
    The crippled containership MSC Flaminia is set to undertake a heavily scrutinised transit of the busy English Channel with overflights confirming that there is no visible pollution from the ship.
  • Boxes bite Cosco Pac
    Cosco Pacific has seen its half-year profit take a tumble.
  • Amuay impact assessed
    A deadly blast at PDVSA's Amuay refinery is likely to impact on both the product and crude tanker markets, according to early assessments.
  • One-off joy for Jason
    Jason Shipping's bottom line remained in the black in the second quarter but its future remains far from clear.
  • Maersk sells OACL
    South African shipping company Grindrod has become the sole owner of Ocean Africa Container Lines (OACL) after buying the majority 51% stake held by AP Moller Maersk's Safmarine offshoot.
  • Double drop for Mipo
    Hyundai Mipo's slack second quarter showing has been met with downgrades by two banks.
  • Precious gets a price cut
    Precious Shipping has won a big reduction in the contract price for a handysized newbuilding that India's ABG shipyard failed to deliver on time.
  • 'Substantial' deal for SOFF
    Solstad Offshore has secured a "substantial" contract for one of its vessels off Australia.
  • Seadrill pays more
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill has pushed up its dividend after a strong second quarter performance.
  • SHI back on bond bus
    Samsung Heavy Industries is plotting its second trip to the bond market this year.
  • Subsea set for boost
    Expenditure on global subsea vessel operations is set to top $77bn over the next five years, a top industry consultancy predicts.
  • Benalec exits shipping
    Benalec Holdings of Malaysia looks to have exited the shipping sector after selling its last two bulkers.
  • Ezra to spin-off Triyards
    Ezra has received conditional approval to list its engineering and fabrication subsidiary Triyards on the Singapore Exchange.
  • Amuay still ablaze
    Fires continue to burn at an oil refinery in Venezuela that was rocked by a deadly explosion on Saturday.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • ILA cites support from other unions
    The dockworker's union said Friday it has received "expressions of support and vows of solidarity from other unions across the country and around the world," following last week's breakdown in contract talks with employers.
  • Barloworld plans Mideast growth
  • MSC raises Asia-Canada rates
  • DHL starts 2 new India LCL services
  • Isaac forces port closures in Florida
    The ports of Miami, Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach were ordered closed to incoming and outgoing vessel traffic through at least noon on Monday due to the approaching tropical storm. Cargo operations are also suspended.
  • CKYH to drop one Asia-Europe loop in October
  • $242 million approved for Oakland logistics project
    The port and city of Oakland are organizing the $1 billion project, which will include an intermodal yard to serve marine terminals operated by Ports America and the logistics park. The first phase of construction is estimated to cost nearly $500 million.
  • Trimble to buy logistics software maker
    Trimble Navigation has agreed to buy the privately-held logistics software provider TMW Systems for $335 million in cash. TMW develops enterprise software for transportation and logistics companies that use its platform as a control tower.
  • McLane to resell AYATA's analytics
  • CaroTrans makes appointments
  • Las Vegas airport gets taxiway makeover

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Shell first customer at Rotterdam LNG terminal
    'With Shell we have reached a milestone in this new project's development.'
  • Sri Lankan bunker fuel slick under control
    Sri Lankan Navy vessel making observations around the clock on oil leak.
  • High prices mean ships take smaller stems, says supplier
    Ships loading fuel for just seven to eight days of sailing, says Chemoil Adani CEO.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Prices in South African ports were falling on Monday.
  • Mixed price movements in Rotterdam
    Prices weakening in Mediterranean hubs.
  • Refinery fire sees Asian fuel oil prices firm
    Blast at Venezuela's largest refinery could disrupt exports.
  • Samples show wide variations in sulphur content
    Over 90% of low-sulphur fuel in North American ports tested as ECA compliant, says report.
  • Bunker sector could boost India's economy
    Supplier accuses Indian states of ignoring potential 'multiplier effect'.
  • China fuel oil imports down 3% in July
    Due to weak demand for bonded bunker fuel during July, says sources.
  • Bunker prices up in Asian hubs
    Supplies of bunkers were largely fine at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Tanker owners facing 'unrelenting pressure'
    Low earnings and rising bunker prices are pushing owners to take 'drastic measures', says Poten & Partners.
  • Greek shipmanagement firm gains ISO 50001 certification
    ISO 50001 a systematic approach to continually improve energy performance, says DNV.
  • Unpaid bunker case to proceed to full trial
    Singapore-based supplier allowed to pursue claim against Malaysia's MISC.
  • SouthernPec eyes Titan
    Set to submit joint proposal that challenges Titan's restructuring plan.
  • WFS to issue quarterly dividend
    Dividend payout stable from previous quarters.

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