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January 30, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • January slump in Baltic index hits 58%
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity freight costs, headed for its largest monthly decline in more than three years as plunging rents and near-record fuel prices cut earnings to below zero on some shipping routes.
  • Carnival sued in Miami over shipwreck
    Carnival Corp, the world's largest cruise line owner, was sued in Miami over the Jan 13 wreck of the Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy.

Sched Netweb site
  • Belgian sea and airport strikes feared this week to protest euro austerity
  • Maersk makes counter moves, adding and subtracting Asia-Europe capacity
  • Despite troubles, CSAV plans expansion after US$129 million share sale
  • Florida's Tampa port to buy 110 acres to handle expected cargo increase
  • Hong Kong's 2011 export value increases 10pc, imports rise 11.9pc
  • New York-New Jersey gains Asia cargo at west coast ports' expense
  • Fangchenggang container volume up 10pc to 266,308 TEU in 2011
  • China Merchants owns 85pc of Colombo's US$500 million container terminal
  • MSC imposes congestion surcharges US$150 at Mombasa from February 1
  • Union Pacific 2011 profit up 18pc to US$3.29 billion, intermodal off 3pc
  • Norfolk Southern 2011 revenue up 19pc to US$2.1 billion on 'recovery'
  • CSX Corp rail profit up 17pc to $1.8 billion, sales up 6pc in 2011
  • Canadian National 2011 profit increases 17pc to US$2.45 billion
  • Canadian Pacific Railway profit declines 12pc to US$569 million in 2011
  • UNCTAD: Third world trade output moves from 17 to 28pc over 30 years
  • United Continental losses narrow to US$138 million from $325 million
  • Portland International Airport's cargo volume rises 2.3pc in 2011
  • Cargolux adds B747-8F to boost Indianapolis to Luxembourg capacity
  • Lufthansa Cargo offers weekly Frankfurt-Detroit with New York stop

Exim Indiaweb site
  • KPT commissions first-of-its-kind seafarers centre on Republic Day
  • Hanne B. Sørensen appointed Maersk Tankers CEO
  • SAL vessels the first to make presence felt at new ports
  • Iran consents to pay for India's non-oil exports in Rs.
  • Jewellery exports decline 15 pc in Dec.
  • LAC countries keen to double trade with India
  • Oil firms may renew Iran crude contracts
  • South Australia eager to boost trade ties with India
  • KPSAA lauds KPT management for resolving long-pending issues
  • KPT commissions first-of-its-kind seafarers centre on Republic Day
  • Trade cautioned on disruption due to Belgian port closures today
  • Air Cargo Group plans Bali conference
  • Global firms vie to bag rail freight corridor projects
  • Ficci projects GDP to grow at 6.9 pc
  • Forex pool up $ 732 m due to strong $ inflows
  • Govt to fix ceiling on car imports from EU
  • India's global merchandise trade marching towards $ 750-bn mark
  • Rs. soars to 12-week high at 49.31/32
  • CBDT order on raids to probe high-value transactions has 'no authority of law' & may lead to abuse, says IMC
  • IFFCO Kandla celebrates 63rd Republic Day
  • Holleman transporting heavy components for Serbian refinery project
  • PPG expands member services in Middle East & South America
  • Shanghai training to improve communication skills for project forwarders

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Stevens Transport in USA expands its fleets
    Stevens Transport, based in Dallas TX (USA), is expanding its fleets by buying 1,200 units of the 3000R refrigerated trailer model from Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Stevens Tr...
  • Air Cargo Group plans Bali conference
    The neutral air freight wholesale specialists, Air Cargo Group, is set to celebrate a successful eighth birthday at its annual conference in Bali (Indonesia) from 27 February to 1 ...
  • Comparing the UK and German rail structure
    The UK Rail Freight Group (RFG) has published a comparator between the UK and Germany railway structure. It demonstrates that in terms of liberalisation and competition, the UK rai...
  • Groundbreaking for Kuehne + Nagel at the Port of Duisburg
    Germany's duisport Group is setting up a new logistics complex for Kuehne + Nagel. The official groundbreaking ceremony this week marked the symbolic start of the construction of t...
  • Switzerland: freight transport gradually recovering from economic downturn
    The economic crisis in 2009 had a disastrous effect on Switzerland's freight traffic. The transport performance that year was 7% lower than in 2008. The decline was significantly m...
  • DHL launches training programme for professional drivers
    DHL Freight, one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, is investing in the training of new professional truck drivers. In 2012 the company plans to train a t...
  • DPD and Hermes collaborating in Russia
    The CEP service providers DPD and Hermes have announced that they are bundling their strengths in the Russian market. The two companies want to offer end customers in Russia an alt...
  • Norbert Dentressangle secures further 3-year contract with Daikin
    Daikin UK and Daikin Europe NV have signed a further three year UK warehousing and distribution contract with the French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle. Based ...
  • New Grimaldi 'motorway of the sea' between Salerno and Catania
    Naples (Italy)-based Grimaldi Groups have inaugurated a new thrice-weekly 'motorway of the sea' between Salerno and Catania (eastern Sicily). The link, which is operated by Finnli...
  • Dubai's cargo traffic sank slightly in 2011
    Air freight traffic at Dubai International airport (UAE) rebounded slightly to 189,593 t in December2011, reflecting a modest increase of 0.8% compared to the 188,103 t handled dur...
  • Boeing delivers two B777-300ERs to Saudi Arabian Airlines
    Boeing reached a major milestone with Saudi Arabian Airlines when it delivered the airline's first two B777-300ERs (extended range), marking another step forward in Boeing's...
  • APM Terminals recognised for safety excellence
    APM Terminals was presented with The Gerald H. Halpin Safety Excellence Award for 2010-2011 by the Signal Mutual Indemnity Association. The APM Terminals' operations in the USA wer...
  • ILFC appoints senior vice-president and head of Asia Pacific
    International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc., announced that it will establish offices in Beijing and Singapore i...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • New coatings extend International Paint's antifouling range
  • Shipbuilders move ahead with workforce development initiative
  • John Poulson rejoins the American Club
  • ABB to provide energy management for LNG-fueled cruise ferry

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Port of Vancouver, USA unveils new Centennial website
  • AAPA taps Florida Congressman as top port person of the year
  • Inchcape Shipping Service warns of Belgian port closures
  • Sea-Tac Airport sets new passenger mark during 2011
  • US rail traffic count drops during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Snags that could scupper the sale of SeaFrance ships
    There are two potential sticking points to the SeaFrance fleet sale: the state of the vessels' maintenance and the retention of the crews
  • What price the SeaFrance ferries?
    The $244.5m valuation in 2010 for all four now looks wildly optimistic
  • Survey wars in Rotterdam
    Port authority study counters ECT forecasts
  • Crude tanker tonne-mile demand contracted 2% last year
    Gains in VLCC demand outweighed by weaker suezmax and aframax markets
  • Delta Mariner takes out Kentucky bridge
    Vehicle carrier slams into bridge
  • UK to push for regional carbon curbs rather than wait for IMO
    European Union emissions trading scheme could raise $15bn annually from shipping
  • Flow of fresh money boosts Seine waterway alliance
    French ports are reawakening after the ending of poor trade union relations that hindered dockside investment
  • SapuraCrest wins lion's share of six-ship tender
    Market rumblings have Petrobras tendering for an additional six pipelayers with the ability to lay flexible pipe
  • UK makes a smart move on training
    Full marks to UK Shipping Minister Mike Penning for fighting the industry's corner
  • More haste, less speed
    Industry must avoid a knee-jerk response to the Costa Concordia investigation
  • UK will struggle to source alternative to Qatari LNG says gas expert
    Emirate supplies 85% of Britain's LNG needs
  • West Africa to China VLCC trade offers best earnings in 2012
    Daily returns will eclipse Middle East-Asia voyages
  • Cash-rich owners likely to be the only tanker moneymakers in next five years
    Earnings in 2012-2016 will not be enough to cover finance and operating costs, McQuilling Services forecasts
  • Chemtanker rivals say they saw BLT crisis coming
    Questions over last year's refinancing package
  • General strike to halt Belgian ports
    Industrial action will disrupt operations at Antwerp and Zeebrugge
  • Insurance industry rejects suggestion it can ease Somalia's woes
    Bigger barriers need to be overcome before the country can embrace commerce
  • Marseilles Fos opens talks with Drydock 10 bidders
  • Brokers hope capesize rates have found a bottom
    As China gets back to business, the big question is if earnings will rise again
  • Lawsuits to challenge Costa's $14,460 compensation offer
    Cruise firm to pay out $160,000 per passenger if US lawyers have their way
  • Clubs aim to push pilot error up regulatory agenda
    IG expects that move to make pilots subject to international regulations will encounter opposition
  • Booming Piraeus posts near-doubling in box volumes
    Port handled more than 1.68m teu last year compared with 878,000 teu in 2010
  • Nordcapital tops KG league
    Financier secured $68.4m of new funds
  • The basic laws of human stupidity
    A 1977 essay by the Italian economic historian Carlo Cipolla, readily available on the internet, is recommended reading
  • RS Platou looks to acquire ACM Shipping
    Norwegian broker has not yet made an offer but London-listed ACM sees share price jump
  • BLT's crisis
    Indonesia's biggest oil and gas shipping company needs to tell the market how it will stay in business

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Sorensen to run Maersk Tankers
    APM SAID today it had appointed Hanne B Sorensen as CEO of its Maersk Tankers, making her perhaps shipping's most powerful women
  • Wärtsilä's Ship Power unit's profits drop
    STRONG ordering in specialised ships sectors this year should support the Ship Power unit of Wärtsilä, the Finnish engineering group said, although it reported a fall in net profits last year
  • China newbuildings dive 70.4%
    CHINESE shipowners ordered 258 newbuildings last year, a 70.4% dive year on year from 872 newbuildings contracted in 2010
  • Fund dumps DHT shares
    HEDGE fund MMI Investments has accelerated the sale of its stake in tanker owner DHT, bringing its holdings down to just 2%
  • Nordcapital keeps lead
    NORDCAPITAL, the KG issuing house of Hamburg ship owner Erck Rickmers, in 2011 raised €77M ($101.2M) in equity for fresh shipping investments and capital increases for distressed funds
  • Precious profits expected to be $22.56M for '11
    REGIONAL securities firm PhillipCapital said today it expects Precious Shipping to post net profits of 862.47M baht ($22.56M) for 2011, down 4.75% year on year
  • Fairstar raises $65M
    FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport, the Dutch heavy-lift operator listed in Oslo, said today it has raised $65M through a private placement of shares
  • VLGC charterers keep edge over owners
    BROKERS caution that VLGC owners should not jump for joy yet because improving gas freight rates are still unprofitable
  • Compensation offered in Concordia disaster
    ITALIAN consumer groups told Fairplay today they have signed an agreement with Costa Cruises to offer about €11,000 ($14,500) to each of the passengers aboard Costa Concordia
  • Piraeus box total doubles
    PIRAEUS Port Authority has said the number of containers it handled in 2011 had almost doubled from a year earlier
  • Strike to shut Belgian ports
    BELGIAN ports will be closed on 30 January by a general strike, with knock-on effects likely during the whole week, Inchcape Shipping Services said today
  • Thoresen sees S&P window
    THORESEN Shipping Singapore's managing director Ian Claxton has told Fairplay he hopes to exploit the BDI's fall to a three-year low by acquiring modern bulkers
  • Exmar lost $45.4M in '11
    EXMAR, the Belgian gas transporter, said today it reduced its consolidated net losses to $45.4M last year, from $14.4M in profits in 2010
  • Seafarer dies after falling overboard in Roenne
    A SEAFARER has reportedly died after falling overboard at the Danish port of Roenne
  • BLT subsidiaries defaulted
    INDONESIA'S chemical shipping group PT Berlian Laju has said a subsidiary has incurred a covenant breach under a loan for which it is a guarantor

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Hub Group Takes Aim at Eastern Truck Freight
    Hub Group expects a "transformational year" for the intermodal industry as Eastern rail network expansion boosts intermodal volumes, company officials...
  • Vessel Owner, Operator Fined $1.75 Million for Oil Dumping
    The owner and operator of a newly constructed bulk cargo ship were fined $1.75 million Wednesday for illegally dumping oil...
  • Teamsters Press Unionization of Toll Drivers
    The Teamsters union, as part of its national strategy to organize harbor truck drivers, has taken on Toll Global Forwarding,...
  • SC House Votes to Block Savannah Port Dredging
    South Carolina's House of Representatives is trying to reverse the approval by the state's environmental agency of a permit to...
  • Foreign Trade Zone Pioneer Spencer Dies at 85
    F.J. Spencer, the founder of IMS Worldwide, a leading expert in free trade zone development, died Jan. 13 at the...
  • Boxer Urges House to Pass Bipartisan Transport Plan
    Sen. Barbara Boxer on Thursday urged the House to pass a surface transportation bill that has bipartisan support, so that...
  • Class 8 Truck Orders Rose 71.7 Percent in 2011
    The trucking equipment market accelerated its recovery in 2011, as motor carriers ordered new tractors and rolling stock to replace...
  • Savannah to Switch to Electric-Powered Cranes
    The Georgia Ports Authority will buy four new electric-powered rubber-tired gantry cranes and retrofit other RTGs in the Port of...
  • Driver Market, Truck Capacity Tightening, Werner Says
    A "challenging" driver market will put more pressure on trucking costs, capacity and pricing in 2012, says truckload carrier Werner...
  • Illegal Fungicide Detected in 11 Juice Shipments
    Federal regulators said Friday they found traces of anillegal fungicide in 11 out of 80 shipments of imported orange juice...
  • Steel Imports Jumped 18.9 Percent Last Year
    Steel imports in December rose 6.6 percent year-over-year, pushing annual inbound shipments 18.9 percent to 23.9 million tons in 2011,...
  • Vessel Carrying Rocket Parts Hits Kentucky Bridge
    Highway traffic in southwestern Kentucky is being delayed and detoured for miles after a cargo ship struck a bridge over...
  • Inventory Buildup Boosts GDP Growth 2.8 Percent
    Rising inventories and consumer spending caused U.S. gross domestic product to expand at a 2.8 percent annual rate in the...
  • Strike to Close Antwerp Port, Brussels Airport Monday
    The port of Antwerp faces a shutdown Monday as Belgian dockers participate in a nationwide 24-hour general strike against...
  • Imperial Logistics Expands in Africa Through Acquisitions
    Imperial Logistics boosted its presence in southern Africa through the acquisition of two transport companies for undisclosed sums. ...
  • Pantos Logistics Aims for 10 Percent Growth in 2012
    Pantos Logistics expects to grow volume 10 percent this year and gradually emerge as one of the world's top 10...
  • Etihad Adds Two Freighters Amid Industry Slump
    Etihad Crystal Cargo plans to buy A330-200 freighters, valued at roughly $423 million, as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier works to...
  • Oakland Port Board Promotes Two Integral to Expansion
    The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners promoted two employees who have been highly involved in expanding the port. ...
  • Asia's Internal Engines
    From politicians to traders, there is a growing sense in Asia that, after four years of economic upheaval in the...
  • Trade Winds Change in China
    China, the world's second-largest economy after the U.S., saw foreign trade grow at its slowest monthly pace in two years...
  • Carrier Uncertainty
    It's impossible to read through The Journal of Commerce Annual Review and Outlook issue published this month and not conclude...
  • Leveraging Clarity
    By now it's accepted wisdom bordering on cliché that the global trading economy lacks clear direction, and that the sputtering...
  • Commingling Leads to Conflict
    Q: My wife is thinking of starting a brokerage company, and I have a few questions. 1. Is...
  • CSAV Raises Rates From India, Middle East
    Chilean container carrier CSAV imposed a general rate increase on trades from the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East to...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Maersk Line adjusts its Asia/Med operations
    Maersk Line is to start a new Asia/Mediterranean service string and revamp an existing loop as it puts in place a plan to deal with the additional competition that ...
  • CP's intermodal revenue impacted by weaker volumes
    Calgary-headquartered railroad Canadian Pacific (CP) has seen its net income sink for 2011 compared to 2010 - no doubt impacted by weaker intermodal volumes.CP's ...
  • Aitken Spence sells its Colombo box terminal stake to China Merchants
    Citing 'high costs' and 'unreasonable demands' Sri Lankan conglomerate, Aitken Spence said it is selling its 30% share in Colombo International Container Terminals' ...
  • Emerging markets to rule
    That is the view expressed at the World Economic Forum [WEF], Davos, Switzerland by HSBC's chief global economist, Stephen King, who predicated a return to the ...
  • Piracy problems lead MSC to raise surcharge
    Geneva-based MSC has said that an increased risk of attacks on its ships trading in the Indian Ocean is behind its decision to raise its piracy surcharge by more ...
  • Exports surge at Tacoma
    The boom in US exports pushed up the Pacific Northwest port of Tacoma's containerised export volumes by 11% in 2011 compared to 2010 - with agriculture products ...
  • McKinsey report augurs well for Rotterdam
    A report commissioned by reason of the 'economic unrest' in 2011 and 'lack of clarity' going forward in the container sector, by the ...
  • Simatech Shipping to invest in new ships
    Dubai-based Simatech Shipping, which mainly operates feeder services in the upper Middle East Gulf and South Asia, naming Jebel Ali and Colombo among its principal ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • 'Rocket ship' bashes bridge
    Foss Maritime and US Coast Guard call in T&T Bisso following Tennessee River wreck.
  • Fairstar Heavy raises more
    Dutch heavy lift owner pockets $11m from another private placement in Oslo.
  • Brittany eyes break-even
    French ferry operator tipped for 2011 loss, but chairman says it is heading away from trouble.
  • Tanker tonic for Platou swoop
    Peter Anker and Richard Fulford-Smith share their thoughts on potential takeover of ACM.
  • Tandanor eyes offshore work
    State-owned Argentinean plant teams up with construction companies to target Petrobras FPSO business.
  • Havila sees strong finish
    Njal Saevik-led offshore vessel owner reports a better final quarter and ties down PSV quartet.
  • DNB confirms BLT exposure
    Norwegian bank says portfolio still solid despite Indonesian tanker owner's freeze on payments.
  • Platou in for ACM
    Peter Anker-headed broker is readying a takeover bid for Johnny Plumbe-led shop.
  • "A kick in the guts"
    Australian union slams BlueScope's decision to offload upgraded veteran freight ro-ro.
  • BLT's grades take a tumble
    Fitch dumps its ratings on Indonesian shipowner in the wake of its debt difficulties.
  • Boxship leaked gas
    Singaporean-managed vessel ordered to stay off Australia after cargo damaged in rough seas.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • LETTER: Risk and reliability balance in liner shipping
  • Softship's toughest sell
  • Transportation sweet spot
  • Maersk slows ECUBEX, adds Bremerhaven
  • J.B. Hunt drives record sales, profit in 2011
  • Jakarta added to Maersk/MSC's Boomerang
  • First 747-8 freighter lands at ABC
  • Arkansas Best sees turnaround
  • Hub profit up 36% in 4Q
  • VPA starts clean fuel program with Maersk
  • CBP throws flag on fake NFL jerseys
  • Foss 'rocket ship' strikes Kentucky bridge
  • AviancaTaca snaps up 51 A320s

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Bunker prices firm as week ends
    Bunker demand was slow this week, according to players.
  • Matson to increase fuel surcharge
    'While we were encouraged by the moderation of bunker fuel prices in the second half of 2011, that trend has been reversed in recent months.'
  • Fujairah prices soften
    Prices diverge in South African ports.
  • Markets firming across Europe
    Strike in Antwerp on Monday could affect operations.
  • Debate heats up on unilateral GHG action
    UK Energy and Climate Change Committee accuses industry of 'delaying tactic' by insisting on an international regime to curb emissions.
  • Gibraltar sees slight decline in ship calls, bunker sales
    Statistics for 2011 indicate fewer but bigger ships calling at the port and less 'bunker only' calls.
  • Singapore could play 'key role' in reducing shipping emissions
    'Bunkering is huge in terms of carbon emissions,' says spokesman from Singapore Energy Studies Institute.
  • Wartsila posts decline in results
    Company's ship power order intake surged 83% in the fourth quarter of 2011.
  • Asian bunker prices look for direction as week ends
    Weak demand across key Asian ports on Friday, traders say.
  • Manufacurer develops two fuel saving paints
    Antifouling products potentially deliver up to 4% fuel savings.
  • US port expands green initiative with fuel switch programme
    Maersk Line vessels to burn low sulphur distillate fuel while idle during cargo operations at the Virginia Port Authority-owned terminals.
  • Petroplus denies 'fraudulent bankruptcy' allegations
    French public prosecutor conducting investigation into its insolvency filing.
  • Berlian Laju temporarily ceases ship lease payments
    Undertaking financial assessment following a loan covenant breach and failure by 'certain' of its subsidiaries to make lease payments that are due.
  • Dahlman Rose optimistic of Aegean's outlook
    Aegean is 'moving in the right direction' with continued improvement in operations expected, analysts say.
  • Bominflot expands Spanish ports coverage
    Supplies 380 cSt bunker fuel and MGO via bunker tanker SP Dublin at Sagunto port.

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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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