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March 8, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Seaspan 2012 profit up 10.8pc to US137 million as revenues rise 9pc
  • Hewlett-Packard signs contract to load at Cosco's Greek Piraeus terminal
  • Under fire, Cosco chief confident of reversing loss, avoiding de-listing
  • Cosco suffers US$1.6 billion loss while Maersk makes $461 million profit
  • Nantong Cosco KHI shipyard's 13,386-TEU Cosco Belgium delivered
  • Maersk big reefer $1,500 rate hike to stick despite market share loss
  • Google tests same-day delivery, links customers, couriers, local stores
  • TSA-WTSA merger process expected to result in round-trip economies
  • Flood of new tonnage outpaces delivery deferrals and ship breaking
  • Deutsche Post DHL revenue up 5.1 per cent after strong fourth quarter
  • Panalpina posts US$74 million loss on weak air cargo, European demand
  • MSC move to Long Beach puts Oakland's container throughput at risk
  • Mozambique port's hub hopes dashed by endless rain, silting and dredging
  • Chengdu's first direct flight to Melbourne, China's fifth to Australia
  • TNT Express launches service from Norda in Bangladesh diplomatic zone
  • Tough security, eco rules help JFK slide from 3rd to 7th as air cargo hub
  • PEMCO, AERGO start first two 737-400s conversions at Jinlin and Tampa
  • Lufthansa Cargo starts Frankfurt-Guadalajara flights, eye on farm produce

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 7, 2013
  • ACHAA s Silver Jubilee Year celebrations to conclude tomorrow
  • AMTOI organises seminar on insurance & claim handling for MTOs
  • Bahri hosts annual banker conference for lenders
  • DB Schenker wins 'Freight Forwarder of the Year - International' award
  • Emirates Shipping Line launches CIS service connecting Nhava Sheva & Pipavav
  • MOL holds safety conference in Mumbai
  • CCEA approves Haldia berth projects
  • JNPT wins Rajbhasha Shield for 2011-12
  • Govt panel to decide on allowing extra wheat exports

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 7, 2013
  • Green light for construction of new freight line in India
    India's cabinet committee on economic affairs has approved the construction of a new, 63 km broad gauge line between Raigarh (Mand Colliery) and Bhupdeopur railway station. The new...
  • Kuehne + Nagel and Iveco extend partnership for European spare parts logistics
    Iveco, a global manufacturer of commercial vehicles and buses, has extended its service contract with the logistics corporation Kuehne + Nagel for another three years. The service ...
  • DB Schenker Logistics and Envirotainer step up collaboration
    DB Schenker Logistics is expanding its temperature-controlled airfreight services. To support this move, the company will steadily augment its accredited location network. Faciliti...
  • GLS Netherlands rolls out Flex Delivery service
    Made to measure parcel deliveries - GLS Netherlands recently began to offer this with its new Flex Delivery service. Whilst a parcel is en route, private recipients can choose wher...
  • Torello Transporti augments fleet
    Torello Trasporti, an Italian transport company based in Avellino, is investing in its vehicle fleet and now deploys MAN tractors, in addition to Volvo, Scania, Mercedes and Iveco ...
  • DB Schenker Rail grows in Bulgaria's railfreight sector
    DB Schenker Rail Bulgaria EOOD, the national subsidiary of DB Schenker Rail, has become the new section of its parent company's European intermodal network. DB Schenker Rail Bulgar...
  • Braemar Adjusting changes director in the Americas
    The regional managing director of Braemaer Adjusting, Chris Dye, is stepping down from his current position after more than 13 years with the company. He will remain with Braemar u...
  • Isuzu Truck UK is sold
    Isuzu Truck UK has been purchased by its parent company, Isuzu Motors Japan, to secure the future of the company. Isuzu Motors is one of the largest truck manufacturers in the wor...
  • AMI goes self-handling in Manchester UK
    The trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler Air Menzies International (AMI) has moved into a dedicated 800 sqm facility at Manchester airport's World Cargo Centre (UK), where ...
  • Domodedovo temporary storage warehouse adopts digital signature system
    Moscow Domodedovo airport has introduced a freight registration system enabling data communication with the customs office to be carried out digitally. Domodedovo Cargo pioneered a...
  • Panalpina speaks of "a disappointing 2012"
    Monika Ribar, the CEO of Basel (Switzerland)-based Panalpina, said, "our 2012 results are unsatisfactory." Her company's exposure to airfreight and Europe-related trade lanes meant...
  • Port of Genk joins InlandLinks
    The container terminal at the port of Genk (Belgium) has joined InlandLinks, an online service platform offering information about intermodal services in connection with the port o...
  • January sees first positive figure for European freight in nearly two years
    The airport trade body ACI Europe released its traffic results for January on 6 March, thereby providing the first indication of traffic trends for the year ahead. The negative fig...
  • Port of Trieste wants link to inland waterways
    The Trieste port authority is participating in the EU's inland waterways and sea ports upgrade programme (Inwapo), which is part of the Central Europe 2007 - 2013 programme. The It...
  • Azat Mulgimov new general director of ACS in Moscow
    The global aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service has appointed Azat Mulgimov as general director of its Moscow office. Mulgimov spent the last five years as commercial di...
  • European Sea Ports Organisation awards certificates to eco-friendly ports
    The European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo) has awarded five new port environmental review system certificates (Pers) to the ports of Corfu, Lagos, Kavala and Volos in Greece, and t...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 7, 2013
  • Rowan promotes Thomas P. Burke to President
  • Scorpio Tankers continues newbuilding spree
  • Irving Shipbuilding awarded $288 million NSPS contract
  • Kenai Fjord Tours to get new 83 ft Teknicraft catamaran
  • Big cruise ship has small carbon footprint
  • Farstad agrees newbuild sale and leaseback with Ocean Yield
  • Ulstein books design and power orders for Vroon PSVs
  • Meyer Werft: Shipyard fire won't delay Getaway delivery

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2013
  • Port of Portland calling for airport travel center proposals
  • Port of Port Angeles pushes back Pen Ply stack demolation date
  • Panama Canal Authority nets ethical company honor
  • DOC report sees drop in US goods and services trade
  • Yang Ming plans to strengthen US/Caribbean/SAmerica presence

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 7, 2013
  • DVB figures highlight prudent lending
    Even the most savvy ship finance players do not find the markets plain sailing
  • OSG reveals charter rates for rejected Diamond S product tankers
    Terms agreed were 'a losing proposition', bankrupt firm tells court
  • A test of nerve
    Japan's Mitsubishi group looks to invest in containerships. What could possibly go wrong?
  • Pump up the volume
    Indian imports will grow as Essar and Reliance Industries eye cheaper crudes
  • Australia must move quickly to tap China LNG demand
    Rival gas suppliers are pitching to meet demand across Asia
  • Let's get China addicted to gas
    Russia pitches for key supply role as Asian giant embraces LNG
  • There be dragons
    Stena's LNG ships display a super-cool logo
  • Safety inspections cost LNG shipping millions of dollars
    Axe Ship Inspection Report Programme, says expert
  • The odd couple
    Fraught relationship between charterers and owners
  • Throwing cold water over Arctic exploration fever
    Barriers include harsh environment, high costs and constant fears of an oil spill
  • Scorpio Tankers orders LR2 product tankers
    Newbuilding spree continues as Hyundai Samho lands $99.5m order
  • Judge reopens Delos sale in Omega Navigation Chapter 11 case
    New twist sets up fresh auction in Houston courtroom
  • Irish Continental Group hails 'resilient' 2012 results
    But the company remains cautious in relation to freight capacity, says chairman
  • Weak shipping and financial markets dent Clarksons' annual results
    Revenue falls 10% after year of highs and lows for broking and services group
  • UK authorities do not understand maritime, transport watchdog says
    Proposed reforms show that shipping minister must rebuild industry confidence
  • A win-win deal
    Selling Hong Kong's ACT to HPH Trust makes sense for all involved
  • Kidnapped Esther C crew could soon be freed
    Specialist brought in to negotiate release of two Russians and a Romanian
  • MSC halts eastbound bookings
    Carrier blames pressure on space and equipment
  • DVB reports drop in net income
    But German transport finance giant hails 'good result in testing times'
  • DryShips posts deeper than expected fourth-quarter loss
    Economou will consider further sales of unfinanced newbuildings
  • G6 lines wait for FMC to approve network expansion
    Shippers will hear more once move gets the go-ahead
  • HPH Trust buys ACT Holdings from DP World and PSA
    Hutchison spreads Pearl River Delta presence as Dubai firm divests from Hong Kong
  • Inmarsat increases its maritime revenues
    Growing broadband use and new price packages linked to 15% revenue rise

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 7, 2013
  • Tanker owners face three years until rate recovery
    TANKER owners will need to wait at least three more years for rates to recover, the boss at Maersk Tankers has predicted
  • LR2s top off Scorpio spree
    NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers today tacked on two more 'eco' product-tanker orders, this time venturing into the larger LR2 class
  • UK rulings against Sovcomflot sustained
    A UK COURT has cut short Sovcomflot's seven-year lawsuit by sustaining two earlier High Court judgments
  • HMM crashes to record losses of $920.5M
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine said today it ran up record net losses of 998.9Bn won ($920.5M) for FY12
  • DVB's profits rise despite surge in risk costs
    GERMAN shipping and transport bank DVB lifted its results last year despite a surge in risk costs
  • Dockwise seeking to delist in Amsterdam
    DOCKWISE, the Dutch-listed heavy-lift specialist being taken over by Royal Boskalis Westminster, said today it has applied to delist its shares
  • Oiltanking to expand LPG terminal
    NYSE-listed Oiltanking Partners will invest $44M to significantly expand its LPG docking capacity on the Houston Ship Channel, the company has confirmed
  • James Fisher upbeat after strong 2012
    JAMES Fisher & Sons, the London-listed maritime services group, said today trading this year has started well, after a strong 2012
  • Ningbo water transport tax bill cut
    WATER transport enterprises in Ningbo are paying 3.28M yuan ($0.5M) less tax under the port's value-added levy, Zhejiang Province said
  • HPH fully acquires Asia Container Terminals
    HUTCHISON Port Holdings Trust said today it has acquired all the shares in Asia Container Terminals
  • Caution advised for Asia Pacific offshore
    OFFSHORE prospects in Asia Pacific remain strong, but caution has never been more important, DVB Group Merchant Bank has warned
  • Mariner missing in blast
    A SEAFARER is missing today following an explosion and fire aboard a tanker off Portugal
  • HK lifting pilot age ceiling
    HONG KONG is raising the age limit to 68 for harbour pilots of large vessels
  • Iron ore tonne-mile demand hits two-year low
    TONNE-MILE demand from spot iron ore fixtures sank to a three-year low in February, DNB Bank said today
  • Older VLGCs find takers
    VLGCs BUILT in the 1980s and 1990s are still finding buyers who are willing to pay decent prices, reflecting continuing optimism in LPG shipping

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 7, 2013
  • APL Exec: Prepare for Onslaught of Mega-Ships
    The president of the Americas for APL is telling ports on both coasts to prepare for an onslaught of large container ships because the economic, operational and environmental benefits of big ships are so compelling. Vessels with a capacity of 8,000 to 13,000 20-foot containers are calling regularly now on the...
  • Tentative ILA-NYSA Deal 'Sets the Stage for Changes'
    The International Longshoremen's Association and the New York Shipping Association tentatively agreed on a local contract that, if ratified, likely means East and Gulf Coast ports will avoid a work stoppage this year. The ILA and NYSA issued a joint statement saying they had reached "a settlement that both sides agree...
  • EU, Thailand Begin Negotiations for Free Trade Agreement
    José Manuel Barroso, European Commission president, and Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand's prime minister, have launched negotiations for a free trade agreement between the European Union and Thailand. Karen De Gucht, EU Trade Commissioner, and Teriyapirom Boonsong, Thailand's Minister of Commerce, had met earlier to formally agree on the start of negotiations. The goal...
  • ILA, NYSA Reach Tentative Contract Deal
    The International Longshoremen's Association and the New York Shipping Association have tentatively agreed on a local contract covering 4,500 ILA members in the Port of New York and New Jersey. More to come on joc.com. ...
  • Deutsche Post DHL's First Climate Protection Project Expected to Save Over 20,000 Tons of CO2 Per Year
    BONN, Germany - Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading mail and logistics group, has gained United Nations' approval for its first independent climate protection project. By minimising fuel requirements, the efficient wood-burning stoves utilised in the initiative reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80 per cent compared to traditional cooking...
  • Port of Lake Charles to Lease 90 Acres to Magnolia LNG
    LAKE CHARLES, La. - Port of Lake Charles Commissioners on Wednesday approved an option for a long-term lease agreement on 90 acres with Magnolia LNG, an Australian-based energy company that plans to build a $2.2 billion export facility that will produce 4 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per...
  • US Trade Deficit Expanded to $44.4 Billion in January
    The U.S. exported $184.5 billion in goods and services in January and imported $228.9 billion of goods and services, resulting in a goods and services deficit of $44.4 billion, up from $38.1 billion in December 2012, according to data released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the U.S....
  • Prince Rupert to Begin Work on Road-Rail Corridor
    The Prince Rupert Port Authority is preparing for the construction launch of the Ridley Island Road, Rail Utility Corridor in British Columbia, CFTK-TV reports. The $90 million project represents investments from the governments of Canada and British Columbia, Canadian National Railway and Prince Rupert Port Authority. The corridor will be a shared...
  • North American Rail Traffic Up This Week
    North American rail volumes rose for both carload and intermodal traffic for the week ending March 2. U.S. Carload vs Intermodal TrafficWeek-to-Week Percent ChangeSource: AAR For a larger version of the chart, click on the image.The U.S. and Canada showed growth while Mexico's volume fell, according to the Association of American Railroads....
  • Towne Air Freight to Move Southeast Hub to Larger Facility
    Towne Air Freight's new, larger Atlanta facility.Towne Air Freight will relocate its regional hub in Atlanta to a larger facility in early April. The new 50-door hub features a 250,000 square foot building. It is more than quadruple the size of the previous facility. The South Bend, Ind.-based air freight carrier also...
  • WCI: Backhaul Rates Climb
    Backhaul east-west container rates were up this week in the Europe-to-Asia and trans-Pacific westbound lanes, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. World Container Index Rates to ShanghaiSource: WCI For a larger version of the chart, click on the image. Europe-to-Asia eastbound rates from Rotterdam to Shanghai rose by 2.4...
  • WCI: Trans-Atlantic Eastbound Rates Fall 5.8 Percent Ahead of GRI
    Trans-Atlantic eastbound rates fell while westbound rates rose this week, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. World Container Index Rates Between New York and RotterdamSource: WCI For a larger version of the chart, click on the image.Rates from New York to Rotterdam fell 5.8 percent or $117 this...
  • Dukal Establishes Savannah Port, DC Operation
    Dukal has chosen Georgia's Port of Savannah as its major port of entry and established a new distribution center in the city's foreign trade zone. The disposable medical products supplier has contracted for 140,000 square feet at a Tremont Road location in Savannah. The space features 32-foot clearance and 32 dock...
  • Florida Governor Recommends $288 Million Spend on Ports
    In his annual State of the State address, Florida's Gov. Rick Scott emphasized the need for strategic infrastructure investments and announced his budget recommendation of $288 million in seaport improvements this year. Roy Schleicher, Jacksonville Port Authority's interim CEO, praised the governor's recognition of the ports' importance. "The governor and state leadership...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Set to Change Rates, Fees on April 1
    Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates for dry commodities in its trade from British Columbia to East Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East, effective April 1. The hike will be $160 per 20-foot container and $200 per 40-foot container. The ocean carrier has decreased its bunker fuel factor for all dry,...
  • From TPM: Chassis Evolution Gains Speed
    LONG BEACH, Calif. - Container lines owned half of U.S. intermodal chassis in 2009, but their share fell to 32 percent last year and will drop to 20 percent by the end of 2013, consultant Steve Rubin told the JOC's 13th annual TPM Conference. Carriers' rapid exit from the market is...
  • Clarkson's Profit Plunges on Weak Shipping Markets
    Clarkson's pretax profit plunged to £20.4 million ($30.6 million) in 2012 from '32.2 million in 2011 as the world's biggest ship broker was buffeted by weakening shipping markets that saw rates in some sectors slump to their lowest levels since the 1980s. Revenue shrank to $264 million from $292 million, but...
  • Maersk to Sail More Ships Under Singapore Flag
    A.P. Moeller-Maersk plans to add more vessels to its Singapore hub, Bloomberg reported. Maersk Line, the container shipping division of the Danish shipping and logistics conglomerate, has about 120 ships under the Singapore flag, the most after 180 in the headquarters in Denmark, said Thomas Knudsen, president of the Maersk Line...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 7, 2013
  • ICG remains cautious
    Dublin-headquartered ferry, terminal and short sea operator Irish Continental Group recorded a 2.2% decline in its operating profit for 2012 compared to the previous ...
  • G6 lines await FMC approval of network expansion
    SHIPPERS should hear more about how a consortium of six major lines plans to serve the Asia-US east coast trades by the middle of the month.Members of the G6 alliance ...
  • HPH Trust buys Hong Kong's ACT Holdings from DP World and PSA
    Hutchison Port Holdings Trust has bought Asia Container Terminals for HK$3.9bn ($503m) from joint owners Dubai-based DP World and Singapore-based PSA.The sum includes ...
  • Seaspan excited about current market
    SEASPAN has never been as excited about the shipowner market as it is today and it expects supply and demand to be well matched over the coming three years.In a ...
  • Maersk learn from Harry Selfridge
    'The customer is always right,' - the slogan penned by the American, Harry Gordon Selfridge [the founder of London's iconic Selfridges store]. It has been a successful ...
  • MSC stops booking
    The world's second biggest container carrier, Mediterranean Shipping Co has repeated the medicine of a booking stop on eastbound containers that blighted the Asia ...
  • OOCL says partnership brings more benefits than merger
    Orient Overseas Container Line has reaffirmed the benefits of box shipping alliances, saying these partnerships have already offered more of a boon than merger ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 7, 2013
  • Aboitiz Jebsen in denial
    Aboitiz Jebsen of Manila claims it is no longer the manager of a bulker that has ignited concerns about a crackdown on emissions violations following a run in with the US Coast Guard (USCG).
  • Crude pact complete
    Russian oil giant Rosneft has firmed up a series of long-term crude supply contracts with Glencore and Vitol.
  • Economou holds court
    DryShips may be forced to raise up to $300m by next year if it decides to complete the unfunded portion of its newbuilding programme, according to chief executive George Economou.
  • Mitsubishi backs box raid
    Former members of GE Transportation Finance's shipping team have emerged as the architects of a fund that is looking to raise $750m for the acquisition of containerships.
  • No sweat for Scorpio
    Scorpio Tankers has the tools it needs to tackle the challenges that have arisen as a result of rapid fleet expansion, according to operations chief Cameron Mackey.
  • Norden takes three
    Norden has wasted no time in acting on Carsten Mortensen's pledge to boost its core dry-cargo fleet.
  • Scorpio on script
    Scorpio Tankers has entered the LR2 sector with a double newbuilding order at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries.
  • Ocean Yield takes two
    Lars Solbakken-led Ocean Yield has snapped up two anchor-handler newbuildings from Farstad Shipping in a sale and leaseback deal.
  • Pareto cuts Golar
    Pareto Securities has cut its rating on Golar LNG amid the belief an unparalleled newbuilding orderbook will keep a lid on its share price.
  • Rural rounds
    Samskip is launching calls at lesser known Icelandic ports to boost exports.
  • Free from FreeSeas
    Hanover Holdings has wasted little time in cashing in its shares in bulker owner FreeSeas.
  • What next, Scorpio?
    Rumours are flying regarding what big-spending Scorpio Tankers will do next.
  • DP ready to sell
    Dubai ports group DP World is planning to raise $742m through asset sales in Hong Kong.
  • Banking close to impossible
    DVB has taken an extra EUR 70m shipping loan loss provision and is dedicating extra resources to deal with its troublesome loans in the sector.
  • Crew saved after sinking
    Eleven crew have been rescued after their cargoship sank in the Danube Delta.
  • Solstad stretches CSV
    Solstad Offshore has secured an extended deal for one of its construction vessels with Technip.
  • One missing in blast
    The search is on for a seafarer missing from a Nordic Tankers vessel hit by an explosion off Portugal.
  • Feederlink fuels ICG
    A gain on the sale of Feederlink led to a sharp rise in profit at Irish Continental Group in 2012.
  • Split lines up orders
    The new owner of Croatian shipyard Brodosplit is in talks over new orders with European and Russian shipping companies.
  • No Titanic Twitter twits
    Aussie tycoon Clive Palmer is certainly taking his bid to recreate the Titanic experience very seriously.
  • Cape double for CSE
    Taiwan's China Steel Express (CSE) has returned to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Japan for two more bulker newbuildings.
  • Clarksons feels the pain
    Clarksons has seen full-year results slide 34% as it faced a year of challenging market conditions.
  • Ocean Rig suffers loss
    Ocean Rig UDW has suffered a $71m loss in the fourth quarter as operating costs nearly doubled compared to a year ago.
  • Lauritzen ship returned
    Lauritzen Tankers is reportedly the latest shipowner to suffer at the hands of bankrupt tanker owner OSG.
  • This wasn't in the brochure!
    Damen Shipyards Group has secured a contract that calls for the dry-docking of a CMA CGM containership that was involved in a casualty late last month.
  • VLCC design gets AIP
    ClassNK has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to a VLCC design that reduces the weight of ballast water required by 65%.
  • Martin buys LPG barges
    Martin Midstream Partners LP has spent just over $50m to acquire six LPG pressure barges and two commercial push boats.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2013
  • SAS to outsource handling to Swissport
    Swissport is in negotiations with Scandinavian Airline Systems to form a joint venture company, owning 51 percent of the new organization and SAS' ground-handing offerings in Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
  • Louisiana lands large chemical logistics facility
  • Horizon Lines leaves NJ port for Philadelphia
    The domestic ocean carrier is moving its Northeast terminal from the Port of New York/New Jersey in Elizabeth, N.J., to Philadelphia to better serve customers and reduce costs on its Puerto Rico service.
  • Seaspan sees opportunity for containership chartering
  • Cass: Freight shipments up in February
  • NEWSFLASH: ILA, NYSA reach tentative agreement
    The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and employers in the Port of New York and New Jersey have reached a tentative agreement on local contract issues.
  • BNSF to test LNG in locomotives
    The demonstration program aims to determine if the alternative is viable as a power source for long-distance freight moves. Potential benefits include reduced fuel costs and emissions of greenhouse gas and diesel particulates.
  • Descartes sees significant 2012 increases
  • House bill requires multi-modal freight plan
    The Multimodal Opportunities via Enhanced (MOVE) Act offered by Rep. Albio Sires, D-N.J., would expand the definition of the national freight network to include rail, waterways, inland ports, freight intermodal connectors, and airports.
  • U.S.-Iraq TIFA to enter force later this year
  • Market-based measure needed to combat climate change, group says
  • Local ILA discussions continue
    A post on the ILA's Facebook page Wednesday said the union and New York Shipping Association (NYSA), the group that represents employers in the Port of New York and New Jersey, "engaged in intense negotiations for (the) third day."
  • AirBridgeCargo increases Moscow-Milan flights
  • FMC reviews 29 OTI license applications
  • Emergency drill at Alameda Corridor Sunday
  • Yang Ming to provide ship to U.S.-Brazil service
  • TCA names Kretsinger chairman

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 7, 2013
  • US data show increase in cat fines as sulphur comes down
    Trend for increase in cat fines peaked just as ECA took effect.
  • 'Supply glut' coming to an end
    Fuel oil avails set to tighten in East Asian market.
  • No clear direction in Fujairah market
    Limited avails seen in Cape Town.
  • Prices make small gains in Rotterdam
    Bunkering suspend at Gibraltar, according to reports.
  • A little goes a long way
    'Ship operators are not aware of the great benefits that perceived minor, on-board maintenance can reap.'
  • Fuel oil stocks fall as refinery maintenance begins
    Stocks at lowest level for three weeks.
  • Dual fuel engines could 'oust' conventional power units
    'Engines without dual fuel capability might one day seem as antiquated as coal-powered warships,' says analyst.
  • Bunker prices fall in Asian trade
    Adequate supplies were available at major ports.
  • Fuel-saving fins installed on Hamburg Sud ships
    Becker Marine Systems's twisted fin able to reduce fuel consumption by 4%.
  • DVB: Market won't pay more for 'eco' tonnage
    But that could change further down the line.
  • Dual-fuel bunker barge installs LNG micro turbines
    New system will reduce annual bunker cost by approximately $20,000.
  • Hong Kong sulphur regulations could be in place by October
    Environmental Protection Department plans to submit proposals to the Legislative Council.
  • Glencore takes hit from lower commodity prices
    Price of key commodities such as nickel, coal, zinc and copper decreased in 2012.
  • Shore power to be installed at Canadian terminal
    System will cut bunker consumption by 70,000 litres annually.
  • Korean manufacturer unveils 'first' LNG dual fuel engine
    Engine will be able to 'significantly reduce' a ship's operating costs.
  • Domestic cargo ships banned from using subsidised bunkers
    Some ships already banned but Indonesian government says rule difficult to enforce.

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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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