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May 31, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • China raises railway freight rate to relieve high fuel and labour costs
  • Beijing blasts solar tariffs, says US unfair help violates trade law
  • Northeast China opens a new cargo railway for Panjin port
  • Canada tables back-to-work bill ending CP strike, CN signs contract
  • Cosco's Piraeus port back in black with US$231,250 quarterly profit
  • Boxship orders at 9-year low, but yard rates spark owner interest
  • Zim opts for Orange Business Services' MPLS network
  • Hactl backs EIA study for the third runway at HKIA
  • Dragonair hails important move by AAHK in development of third runway
  • Dragonair launches Hong Kong to Taichung twice-daily flights

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 30, 2012
  • APL, PIL to launch joint service between Far East & Red Sea
  • Bharati Shipyard Q4 results in the red
  • CARGOTEC to introduce unique automation capabilities at TOC Europe 2012
  • Drewry survey highlights container shipping underperformance
  • ICS discusses range of issues at Australia AGM
  • It's bargain time in a slowing market, says industry head
  • NYK, "K" Line's ultra-deepwater advanced drillship operational
  • Ship scrapping on a high, but new tonnage keeps coming in
  • South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2012 on July 13 in Chennai
  • UASC christens 13,500-TEU vessel at Hamburg port
  • Virtual multinational network members meet in the flesh
  • APM Terminals Q1 net up 66 pc
  • S. R. Kulkarni reappointed to MbPT Board for 55th straight year
  • Rlys streamlines revenue sharing clause in PFT policy
  • Coir exports surpass INR1,000-cr. mark in 2011-12
  • Depreciating INR will not hit India's rating: Moody's
  • Vegetable oil import bill likely to rise 20 pc
  • Europe's debt fears push Asian currencies down for 4th week

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 30, 2012
  • CMA CGM introduces peak season surcharge
    The French carrier CMA CGM Group has decided to implement a USD 350/teu peak season surcharge (PSS) in the trade from Asia to Europe (westbound) as per 1 June 2012. (it)
  • Eurotunnel adds additional capacity for Olympic Games in London
    Eurotunnel is bringing an additional half shuttle (rake) into service to transport cars between Calais and Folkestone for the forthcoming Olympic Games in London. An additional imp...
  • First DAF CF85 assembled in Morocco
    The first locally assembled DAF CF85 recently rolled off the production line at CFAO Motors Maroc. This marks the start of the local assembly of DAF trucks by CFAO, which has alrea...
  • Istanbul's largest customs office to move
    The Halkali customs office on the European side of Istanbul is being moved to Catalca, 70 km away from Istanbul on the side towards Bulgaria and Greece. The Union of Chambers and C...
  • New report shows advantages of rail when calculating external costs
    A new study has been undertaken by consultants CE Delft, INFRAS and ISI for the International Union of Railways (UIC). The study, which analysed the external costs of transport, ha...
  • Panama Canal's proposed toll increases not acceptable by International Chamber of Shipping
    The board of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has approved a toll increase of 15% in two years, on seven types of large ships, and from 60% to 113% for small vessels passing throug...
  • Rudolf Logistik group reshuffles management
    Rudolf Logistik Group, a Baunatal (Germany)-based medium-sized enterprise that provides contract logistics services for automobile producers, has reshuffled its management team and...
  • Hacis goes for ITFS to speed its road feeder services
    Hacis (Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited - the road feeder and added-value services arm of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited) is equipping all of its air cargo road...
  • Schiphol welcomes back Thai Cargo
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has welcomed the inaugural flight of Thai Cargo's new weekly B747 freighter services. The aircraft - delivered in early May - was escorted to the ramp by...
  • Cooperation between Singapore and Tokyo Narita airports
    Singapore's Changi Airport Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan's Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA) to intensify collaboration between the two maj...
  • Redhead International opens new depot in Bristol
    The UK logistics company Redhead International has opened a new depot in Bristol, in southwest England. The company sees the region as a burgeoning market for its tailored services...
  • Norbert Dentressangle puts the spark into Vauxhall
    Vauxhall Motors Ltd has signed a three-year contract extension with the French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle for the overnight distribution of auto...
  • DB Schenker Logistics expands in Singapore
    The German service provider DB Schenker is setting up its first global solution competence centre outside of Europe. Approximately EUR 3 million will be invested in technology and ...
  • Monika Ribar nominated for Swiss board of directors
    The Swiss Air Transport Foundation has proposed that Monika Ribar, CEO of the Basel (Switzerland)-based service provider Panalpina World Transport, be appointed to the board ...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 30, 2012
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Imabari to cooperate in...
  • Troms Offshore Supply takes delivery of newbuild PSV
  • AMPOL to store and maintain NRC emergency response equipment
  • Lloyd's Register approves DSME ACTIB LNG containment system
  • ClassNK passes 200 million gt mark
  • Bollinger wins two SCA safety awards
  • Miami-based surveyor lied to Coast Guard, faces prison
  • Underwater stern tube seal repair avoids drydocking
  • Dutch invention prevents towline failure on tugboats

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2012
  • Canadian Pacific reports on resumption of rail service
  • APL Logistics takes home pair of awards from Kellogs
  • NYK develops guidelines for vessel response to tsunamis
  • Thomas Cropper named president of California Maritime Academy
  • Moffatt & Nichol taps Steinke as new Ports Practice leader

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 30, 2012
  • US Gulf discharge delays cause VLCCs to be booked with storage options
    Vela continues chartering vessels for Middle East to US voyages
  • Posidonia prepares to party despite a sober backdrop
    Industry gathers as Greek shipping faces problems at home and abroad
  • Eurozone braced for Greek exit
    But departure may not be bad for shipping
  • A plea for common sense
    Reality evaluation may sound complex but it does what it says on the tin
  • Greek exit fears mean problems for Paragon
    Broker Newedge will no longer touch Greek securities
  • Have falling bunker prices halted further slow steaming?
    RS Platou reports faster VLCC and boxship sailing speeds in May
  • The future is blue
    European Maritime Day discussed how best to grasp the economic opportunities presented by the world's oceans
  • Charter rates rise for post-panamax boxships
    Zim takes 8,400 teu vessel for 12 months at $40,000 a day
  • Arctic climate change offers opportunities for shipping
    Shipping could replace land-based transport
  • Scandlines sells five freight routes to Stena
    Weeks of speculation and rumour end with ferry operator confirming focus on passengers
  • Twin pressures of weak freight rates and high oil prices keep Zim in the red
    Israeli line reports first quarter net loss of $163m
  • STX Pan Ocean navigates toward a better second quarter
    News that South Korea policy bank could be planning to buy assets from parent buoys major dry bulk operator
  • Golar LNG capitalises on rising spot market
    Fredriksen company holds about one third of all unchartered vessels in global orderbook
  • Shipowners must hold crewing agents accountable
    Nearly two-thirds of maritime incidents due to human error, says Skuld
  • Miami ship inspector convicted for false statements
    Investigation into corrupt inspections fingers Bolivia flag
  • Antwerp invests $31m in India strategic alliance
    Expanding Essar Ports woos European major
  • Anglo-Eastern and Teekay form strategic partnership
    Joint shipmanagement unit will oversee 50 of Teekay's crude and products tankers
  • Maersk boss confirms focus on four core activities
    Nils Andersen says investment will be directed towards offshore and terminals
  • Daggett signals possible US east coast industrial action
    ILA boss tells members that employers will not back down over automation
  • Tanker companies' bad vibes
    The tanker market is several years away from any recovery in all sectors
  • Opening the door
    China's transport ministry edges toward lifting the valemax ban
  • East coast unrest
    Shipowners and their customers may be well advised to be prepared, should the worst happen and US east coast ports are hit by labour unrest
  • Back to basics
    P&I clubs pledge their support for a Posidonia that is all about business
  • Tan leaves CSSC in government-led reshuffle
    Tough times ahead for Chinese shipbuilding giant, warns Hu
  • G6 Asia-Black Sea Express makes debut eastbound call at Suez
    MOL Performance arrives ahead of schedule
  • SinOceanic posts $2.8m first-quarter loss
    China's HNA Group will continue support
  • Offshore arm weakens DryShips' first quarter
    Economou expects five drilling units open next year to deliver winning hand
  • China's orderbook shrinks again
    Report shows demand falling despite boom in offshore sector
  • SCI's higher costs deliver annual loss
    Losses in liner business weigh on results
  • Golden Ocean reports $13m first-quarter profit
    Company faces impairment if Sanko charterparty deal collapses

Fairplayweb site
MAY 30, 2012
  • Syrian upheaval puts squeeze on box sector
    SEARCHES for smuggled arms, rapid insurance price rises and other factors were reported today to be squeezing the box trade to Syria
  • Beware 'atomic-device option' by banks
    LENDERS might seize tankers continuing to transport Iranian crude when the full EU embargo takes effect a month from now, a Norton Rose lawyer has reportedly warned
  • Stena Weco palms JV deal
    STENA Weco, the palm oil tanker venture of Stena Bulk and Weco, said it plans a joint venture with Golden Agri-Resources, the world's second-largest palm oil producer
  • Seadrill cuts stake to pay for expansion
    SEADRILL said today it has sold 300M shares in SapuraKencana Petroleum, the Malaysian oil company, for about $200M
  • Stena buys Scandlines routes
    GERMAN-Danish ferry operator Scandlines today announced the sale of five freight-heavy ro/pax routes to Sweden's Stena Line
  • Zim's losses widen
    LOSSES at box liner Zim reportedly widened to $163M in this year's first quarter, from $111M in the first three months of 2011
  • Boluda to close last yard
    SPAIN'S Boluda has reportedly decided to close its last remaining shipyard, Union Naval Valencia, because of dwindling newbuilding orders
  • Russia mulls Arctic transit ship charges
    FOREIGN and domestic-flag vessels would need to pay Russia's government for access to Arctic routes under a legislative proposal
  • Drybulk congestion rises
    WAITING times are again rising at Australian and Brazilian drybulk ports
  • BDI falls lowest since early April
    THE BDI fell another 26 points to 986 today, hitting its lowest level since early April
  • Alpha coal scheme approved by Queensland
    INDIA'S GVK Power & Infrastructure has reportedly won environmental approval from Queensland's government for its A$10Bn ($9.9Bn) Alpha coal scheme
  • P+S Werften bailout in limbo
    BOSSES at Germany's shipyard group P+S Werften are today digesting a delay in their appeal to win at least €10M ($12
  • Frontline 2012 shares hailed
    PARETO Securities in Oslo has initiated its coverage of Frontline 2012 with an enthusiastic 'buy' rating
  • Golar LNG remains bullish
    GOLAR LNG, the listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's LNG business, said today it remains "fundamentally optimistic" about the sector despite a slight drop in 1Q12 net profits
  • DryShips deficit mounts
    GEORGE Economou-led DryShips has reported larger quarterly losses than expected and a sharp rise in its working capital deficit

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 30, 2012
  • NAFTA Trade Hits Record $85.7 Billion in March
    The value of surface transportation trade between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico hit a monthly record in March, topping...
  • Higher Volume Drives Up Landstar Revenue
    Landstar System says truckload freight volumes are increasing and revenue rising about 10 percent in the second quarter despite a...
  • ILWU Clerical Workers Resume Contract Talks
    Contract negotiations resumed Tuesday between office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Southern California. It was the first face-to-face meeting...
  • Roadrunner Expands LTL Trucking in Northeast
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems, one of the fastest-growing U.S. trucking companies, is expanding in the Northeast by opening two terminals. ...
  • International Air Cargo Fell 4.5 Percent in April
    Global air cargo traffic fell 4.5 percent in April from a year ago, but the market appears to be bottoming...
  • Canada's Senate to Vote on Legislation to End CP Strike
    Canadian Pacific Railway shippers came a step closer to getting their raw materials and goods moving again after Canada's House...
  • Stable Spot Rates Set Stage for Peak Trans-Pacific Surcharges
    Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates held steady this week for the sixth week in a row, as carriers resisted any rate-cutting...
  • Antwerp Buys Stake in India's Essar Ports
    The Port of Antwerp is acquiring a 4 percent stake in India's Essar Ports in a $44 million investment aimed...
  • Zim Loss Widens on Falling Rates, Rising Oil Prices
    Israeli ocean carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services said its first quarter net loss widened to $163 million from $111 million...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 30, 2012
  • Lomar orders 1,000TEU-class ships
    UK-managed Lomar Shipping, which is an operating division of the Greek-controlled Libra Group, sees considerable business opportunities in the smaller containership ...
  • Crowley expands its Puerto Rico distribution capacity
    Crowley Maritime Corp is significantly expanding its warehousing/distribution capacity in Puerto Rico, justifying its decision on the back of growth in the local ...
  • SCCT to benefit from G6 service
    Port Said's Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) will see a bounce in its box throughput from the new G6 Asia Black Sea (ABX) service that started calling at the ...
  • APM T wins CSCL business on US Gulf Coast
    Shanghai-headquartered CSCL is joining CMA CGM's Pacific Express 3 Service as a slot charterer and will therefore utilise APM Terminals' [APM T] container ports ...
  • GT Nexus launches new 'Cloud' tools
    Oakland, California-based GT Nexus has launched a new module as part of its Cloud platform that takes the 'facebook/linked-in' approach and allows all members involved ...
  • Zim Line still in financial trouble
    As with most other ocean carriers, Zim Line continued to haemorrhage money in Q1 12, even losing more than in the previous quarter. On the bottom line, USD163 million ...
  • Maersk gives up its own ships on trans-Tasman trade
    Maersk Line is to withdraw its own tonnage from the trade between Australia and New Zealand and will from July buy slots from MSC and ANL. Currently the Denmark-based ...
  • QUBE boosts its Fremantle operations
    Sydney-based QUBE Logistics, which offers container depot and freight transport services across Australia, is installing new software at its facilities serving ...
  • Eimskip: volumes and costs up in Q1
    Icelandic shipping and transport group, Eimskip, has posted EBITDA for the first three months of EUR6.8 [USD8.5] million, versus EUR12.9 [USD16.1] million in the ...
  • Spain's retail sales tank
    Beleaguered Spain, which infamously holds the top rank for unemployment levels in the eurozone - at 25%, with a staggering 53% of under-25s without ...
  • LR, Totempower and Zodiac to investigate wind power
    The ongoing need for shipowners/operators to cut fuel consumption and reduce emissions is stimulating considerable debate in the industry while furthering research ...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 30, 2012
  • Golden scores extension
    Golden Ocean clinches charter extension for seasonally employed panamax after taking a razor to daily rate.
  • GOGL plots 'spring cleaning'
    Cancellations may be on the cards for bulker owner as it prepares to overhaul newbuilding contracts, analyst says.
  • Dry twins read last rights
    China Shipping readies tombstones after sending another handysize pair to domestic scrap yard for dismantling.
  • Wells Fargo spots a bargain
    Equity analyst urges investors to keep an eye on DryShips as first-quarter red ink prompts Times Square cold snap.
  • Frontline in free-fall
    Shares of John Fredriksen-backed tanker giant suffer double-digit drop as Oslo-quoted spinoff takes centre stage.
  • Grindrod expects profit hike
    South African owner says coal terminal sale will boost earnings this year.
  • Nexus needs bondholders
    Norwegian company trying to extend loan agreement with investors as it seeks work for FPSO newbuilding.
  • Maersk sticks to plan A
    Death of legendary owner Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller does not mean a change of strategy at Danish powerhouse, CEO says.
  • Canada's lone offender
    Bremer Lloyd multipurpose the only vessel detained in Canada last month, with machinery problems.
  • Seadrill in selldown
    John Fredriksen-led firm cashes in $200m worth of shares to set the scene for further investments in Varia Perdana.
  • Samudera sells a pair
    Singapore-quoted owner cashes in a couple of bulkers at a shade over book value.
  • Golar buy-back a hit
    Shipowner's move to pick up one-tenth of its own stock wins applause from the market.
  • Shin Yang slows
    Malaysian owner and shipbuilder's profit drops in first three quarters despite stronger revenue.
  • SinOceanic squeezed in Q1
    Interest repayments cost Jan Haakon Pettersen-led containership owner dearly.
  • SSS to withdraw charges
    Sri Lankan charterer says case against stranded crew who sold scrap metal to raise money will be dismissed.
  • Antwerp takes Essar stake
    Belgian terminal pumps in $31m as part of alliance with expanding Indian group.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2012
  • Peak season or not, planning makes sense
  • Home shopping boosts logistics opportunities
    A survey it conducted of 1,000 adults about online, catalog, and television shopping found 75 percent of consumers have shopped at home in the last year, and nearly one-third of those make online purchases at least once a month.
  • Sedex: Collaboration, ethics grow a supply chain
  • Rail strike bill clears Canada's House
    A government-appointed arbitrator will work with the railroad and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents 4,800 striking employees to negotiate a new contract.
  • Zim losses widen in 1Q
    The Israeli liner carrier saw its first quarter losses widen from the same period in 2011, suffering a net loss of $163 million and more than the $151 million lost in the first three months of 2011.
  • Antwerp collaborates to support Indian trade
    The Port of Antwerp International will assist Essar with training, port planning, traffic flow, quality and productivity enhancements and is taking a 4 percent share of Essar with an investment of 175 million rupees ($3.1 million).
  • DOT shuts down Demco
  • NYK's TP volumes rise in April
  • ILA president restates automation concern
  • Ieri 30 maggio 2012, 8.37.17
  • Trade Facilitators adds executive search service
  • Air Force eyes public sector supply chain bids
  • Troy expands in Savannah
  • Swissport names VPs
  • Ex-Im Bank continues support for aviation sector

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 30, 2012
  • Mumbai to set up oil spill response centre
    Port Trust invites bids to set up oil spill facilities and will announce awarding of contract in July.
  • Business and legislators remain divided on sulphur rules
    'We regret EU has not taken the views of the European business and industry into account,' say freight forwarders.
  • European bunker markets see further losses
    Low sulphur product tight in Hamburg.
  • Prices still falling in Middle East and African ports
    'Lacklustre demand' in Suez.
  • Bunker prices offer hope for container line
    Falling fuel prices should have 'a positive effect' on Zim's 2012 results.
  • LNG cheaper than scrubbers, says study
    Payback on investment likely be shorter, says joint study by GL and MAN.
  • Bunker prices fall in Asian port hubs
    Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • UK bunkering firm receives $9.3 million bunker tanker
    Lerrix can carry 500 mt of IFO material and 600 mt of MGO.
  • High bunker prices support vessel scrapping
    Owners of older tonnage will hesitate to take vessels through 'special surveys' if bunker prices remain high, says Golden Ocean.
  • Infrastructure needed for Asian LNG bunkering operations
    The availability of 'good proven technology' will be a determining factor in introducing LNG bunkering to Asia, says CEO.
  • LNG tank technology gets Lloyd's Register approval
    LNG system 'will be of particular interest' for wider use including as LNG-as-fuel tanks.
  • Offshore marine services firm starts fuel reduction campaign
    Bourbon aims to reduce fuel consumption of its fleet by around 15-30%.
  • Piracy threatens to impact bunkering ops off Fujairah
    Vessels drifting off Fujairah are 'potential sitting ducks' for pirate attacks, says a maritime security specialist.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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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