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September 11, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong's first half container volume falls 8pc to 10.7 million TEU
  • Hapag first with one-week US$500/TEU A-E rate hike before Golden Week
  • China's August exports exceeds forecast, shows signs of steadier growth
  • Global Port Tracker finds US retailers stocking up for holiday season
  • Shenzhen reaches deep into China to funnel cargo from its distant dry ports
  • Drewry: Carrier reliability falls to 70pc from 72pc in second quarter
  • Panama Canal talks tolls, expansion progress with Japanese car carriers
  • Sichuan to spend US$16.34 billion on road infrastructure in 2013
  • MCC, Singapore-based Maersk intra-Asia feeder, looks to limit services
  • European Maritime Safety Agency to switch to latest RuleCheck system
  • Yangtze River Express shifts flights from Luxembourg to Amsterdam
  • SF Express courier starts Kunming, Guangzhou, Nantong cargo flights
  • Safer landings by 'going around' could save lives, say air safety experts

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Allcargo stuffs its highest number of export consol boxes out of Nhava Sheva in Aug. 2013
  • London retains position as leading global maritime centre
  • China's Ministry of Communication delegation visits Mumbai Port
  • KPT adjudged 'Major Port of the Year' for fourth year running
  • Mumbai Port welcomes Thai business delegation
  • Nine bids for building new NMPT berth
  • Air cargo volume attains two-year high in July
  • Rlys freight earnings up by 8.86 pc in April-August 2013
  • DGAD asks Centre to impose anti-dumping duty on bulk drug from EU
  • Infra lending may take a hit on fears of bad debts
  • INR extends gains against dollar
  • Shippers welcome RBI measures on managing forex risk

International Transport Journalweb site
  • France defers "ecotaxe" until January
  • Yangtze River Express launches Schiphol services
  • Raben Group opens new logistics centre in Poland
  • GB Railfreight expands fleet
  • South Sudanese airline starts flying to Khartoum
  • Gruber Logistics scoops up Intertransport Hohnholz
  • Danish transport sector can and wants to reduce CO2
  • K Line invests in next generation car carriers
  • NOL Group enlarges board
  • New Coyne Airways MD sets sights on expansion
  • Post Nord integrates logistics activities under one brand
  • US National Gateway completes phase one clearance
  • Liberia storms ahead on MLC certification
  • Italienisch-schweizerischer UKV Basel-Mailand
  • Transporeon welcomes new team members in France

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Scotland's Craig Group orders six newbuilds in Spain
  • Chinese yard lays keel of PSV for Nigeria's Pheranzy
  • USCG investigates drifting barge incident
  • Incat starts construction of 70 m, 30 knot crew boat

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Sea-Tac Airport in line for new automated exit lane gear
  • Coast Guard crews rescue woman who jumped from ferry WENATCHEE
  • Public input sought for Burgerville restaurant at PDX
  • Over $100 million set for Port Metro Vancouver upgrades
  • Taiwan Feed Industry Association inks MOU with US Grains Council

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Corinth Canal lifts profit estimates for 2013
    Greek waterway company turns a corner after end of Sea Containers era
  • Two more Greek ferry lines anchored in red
    Anek and NEL join the ranks of first-half loss-makers, though results improve year on year
  • UK flag growth 'disappointing', admits transport minister
    Ship register needs growth to boost employment and nation's global standing
  • Changing faces
    Freight forwarder Allport Cargo Services is looking to eCommerce and new markets for future growth
  • World Fleet Update - August 2013
    Flood of containership newbuildings continues, but scrapping is stymied by falling rates
  • US import box volumes forecast to rise 5.1% this month
    Retailers' inventory building is said to be making up for slow imports earlier in the year
  • Owners should make optimal fleet size a priority
    Conference speakers disagree on what is ideal number of vessels
  • German owners with a solid business plan can still tap liquidity
    NIBC Bank's director of shipping tells Hamburg conference that there are options available
  • Lloyd Fonds chief looks to innovation to woo Germany's small investors
    KG houses are not out of a job but the entire niche industry will need fresh thinking, says Teichert
  • Panamax deployment on intra-Asia trade levels off
    Conference told vessel levels on this route have reached saturation point
  • German owners denied bank funding could find Oslo attractive
    Norway's bond market is straightforward to access and requires less documentation than New York, Hamburg conference told
  • Illegal bunkering in Nigeria 'shameful'
    Unsafe transfers causing oil spills involve global fleet, LISW seminar is told
  • Maersk Line shows its rivals a clean pair of heels
    Danish line bucks the trend as most other carriers announce losses
  • Panalpina takes a step forward
    Forwarder outperforms the market in terms of ocean freight volume growth
  • Trade Route Intelligence: Sea change
    Container lines have reduced capacity on the North America-Middle East trade lane.
  • Derivatives can protect owners against counterparty risk
    Clarksons Securities chief offers solutions to current volatile market
  • Decision time for container weighing
    TT Club's risk management director Peregrine Storrs-Fox assesses how historians may judge the supply chain industry in the wake of this month's debate at the IMO
  • Data Hub: Shipper Sentiment Survey, Americas
    New tonnage and trade lane moves cause service disruption
  • Bunker Quarterly: Are prices set to rise?
    Carriers welcome lower fuel costs in the quarter but unrest in the Middle East is making everyone nervous
  • German ship finance seeks a new model
    Fresh lenders enter the market as established players admit there has to be change
  • Banks need to clarify distinction between court and private sales
    Ince & Co partner tells Hamburg conference that each method has pros and cons
  • Turkish box port sector could get more European money
    EBRD weighs $75m loan to help with construction of deepsea terminal
  • Counting the cost
    Insurers await deluge of claims from MOL Comfort casualty
  • Judge allows Korea Line sale to proceed
    Injunction brought by two bidders is thrown out, clearing preferred bidder SM Group to move forward
  • Minsheng Leasing revealed as lessor for MSC 18,400 teu newbuildings
    Second Chinese lessor places orders in South Korea for European owner
  • Too many eggs in too few baskets?
    Never in the field of international trade will so much be carried for so many by so few ships, write Mike Garratt and Antonella Teodoro of MDS Transmodal
  • China makes its mark in demolition market
    While volatile currency exchange rates hit others in south Asia, Chinese buyers push on
  • Trade Statistics: North American downturn
    Imports into North America decline by 4% in the second quarter
  • Reinsurers call for separate wreck removal pillar in XoL contract
    Move gains support as costs increase for Costa Concordia and Rena removals

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Paragon signals share sale
    NASDAQ-listed Paragon Shipping today filed a registration for an offering to fund acquisitions from a company owned by Paragon CEO Michael Bodouroglou
  • ULCS orders defy box sector's difficulties
    BOX CARRIERS are likely to continue ordering ultra-large container ships despite their difficulties in restoring profitability on long-haul trade
  • VLGC rates seen buoyed
    VLGC RATES might depart their present softening trend and feel upward pressure in the next two weeks, brokers told Fairplay today
  • UK raises training budget
    THE UK government has increased money it budgets for seafarer instruction tol support 200 more trainees per year
  • Insurance product targets abandonment
    A NEW insurance instrument for flag states covering repatriation of abandoned seafarers is merely aimed at taking the pressure off shipowners, critics alleged at a meeting in London today
  • China's marine equipment imports rebound
    CHINA's marine equipment imports rebounded 16% month-on-month in July to $381M, Beijing said
  • Box recovery threatened
    A LINER analyst warned today that the surge in orders for ultra-large container ships might prevent full recovery in that sector until after 2015
  • Huanghua handling rises
    NORTH China's Huanghua comprehensive port area in Hebei Province handled 138,832teu (1.59M tonnes) for the first eight months of 2013
  • Ro-pax scheme planned
    A RO-PAX service is planned to provide a direct link of Sabah in eastern Malaysia with Palawan in western Philippines
  • Bulker arrested in Singapore
    TURKISH bulker Reis-G was arrested in Singapore over the weekend by law firm Oon & Bazul, according to records from the admiralty sheriff
  • Tanjung aims to raise $5M
    MALAYSIA's Tanjung Offshore is aiming to raise about 17M ringgit ($5M) from the private placement of 29
  • Drybulk stock rally gathers steam
    US-LISTED drybulk equities added to their price resurgence today as rate recovery hopes prevailed among investors

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • China's Exports Surge
    China's export growth last month outstripped most forecasts, with shipments to the U.S. seeing significant expansion. Total exports last month from China increased by 7.1 percent year-on-year, up from 5.1 percent year-over-year growth in July. Outbound shipments of electronics, textiles, toys, apparel and machinery were all more than 6.5 percent higher...
  • RoadOne IntermodaLogistics Appoints New Executive Team
    Vincent Castagno Mark Pontarelli Larry Cuddy Paul Sullivan RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, an intermodal, distribution and logistics services company, has appointed Larry Cuddy as vice president of commercial strategy and client solutions, Vincent Costagno as vice president of sales, Mark Pontarelli as vice president of agent development and Paul Sullivan as vice president of finance. Cuddy has...
  • American Airlines' Cargo Volume Improved 5.7 Percent in August
    American Airlines' cargo volume changes year-to-date. Full-size image The parent of American Airlines, AMR Corp., reported August cargo figures for its principal subsidiary, showing an increase to 150,516 million ton miles, up 5.7 percent from 142,458 million ton miles reported in August 2012. For the first eight months of 2013, ton miles dropped...
  • CTS: North American Exports to Asia See Largest Drop of 2013
    North American exports to Far East Asia Full-size image Containerized exports from North America to Far East Asia experienced a year-over-year dip of 9.3 percent in June 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd. This is the largest decrease in 2013 so far, and the fourth straight month of declines...
  • Panama Canal Authority Discusses Tolls for Car Carriers
    The Panama Canal Authority presented an analysis of the potential pricing structure for car carriers for the canal.The Panama Canal Authority has met with the Japanese Shipowners Association and several car manufacturers in Japan to discuss the canal's future toll structure. During the meetings, the Panama Canal Authority presented an analysis...
  • Survey Warns London at Risk of Losing Shipping Predominance
    Big Ben and Westminster Bridge at dusk.London is in danger of losing its position as a global maritime center. Although the city still maintains its predominance in the maritime world, it is at risk of declining influence over the next decade, according to a survey of young shipping professionals. Almost 70 percent...
  • EU, Somalia Meet Again to Boost Maritime Security
    Members of Somalia's government and the EU met to discuss maritime security.Members from Somalia's government and the European Union have again met to discuss how to strengthen maritime security and economic development in Somalia. The European Naval Force Somalia, also known as Operation Atalanta, hosted the president of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh...
  • US Steel Exports 'Below Healthy Levels' in July
    U.S. exports of steel year-to-date. Full-size image U.S. steel exports in July totaled 1.087 million tons, rising 2.2 percent from 1.064 million tons in June and 0.3 percent from July 2012, according to government reporting. "[North American Free Trade Agreement] steel demand improved in July compared to June by 6 percent, offsetting declines...
  • Spain-South Africa Service to Be Merged With SAECS
    Member lines of the Southern Africa Europe Container Service, including Deutsche Afrika-Linien, Maersk Line, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Safmarine, have decided to merge the current service with Med-Shuttle/225 Service. The Med-Shuttle/225 Service, operated by Maersk and Safmarine between Algeciras, Spain, and South Africa, on which MOL and DAL participate as slot...
  • FREE Webcast: Conquering Export Classification Challenges: A Case Study & Best Practices
    Export classification is a complex, layered process, but the obligation of proper declaration falls to the U.S. exporter, and the definition of 'export' is wide, so mastering it is vital. In this webcast, we will examine the challenges of classification in the U.S., the intricacies of the U.S. Export Control...
  • Exporting 101 for Small Businesses
    Virtually every small business is interested in expanding its customer base. Exporting goods and services provides a tremendous opportunity for small businesses to reach new markets, find more customers and contribute more to the U.S. economy. The International Trade Commission reports that small businesses that exported saw average revenue growth of...
  • Charleston Harbor Deepening on Track
    CHARLESTON, S.C. - If the necessary approvals are delivered as planned, the Port of Charleston deepening project will be approved in late 2015, and the South Atlantic gateway will have a 50-foot channel five years later. "Clearly, we want it finalized within this decade," James Newsome, president and chief executive officer...
  • SUNY Maritime College President Announces Resignation
    September 9, 2013: SUNY Maritime College President Rear Admiral Wendi B. Carpenter, USN (Ret.), announced on Friday, September 6, 2013, that she will step down shortly after the completion of Fall semester.Admiral Carpenter has served as President since August 31, 2011, and has decided to step down in order to...
  • DHL provides tailor-made logistics solutions to showcase the 2014 Spring collections at Mercedes Benz- Fashion Week
    DHL global network offers retailers efficient transit times from remote manufacturing locations worldwide E-commerce shipping solutions help designers go global New York, NY, September 9, 2013: As the world's top designers and fashion brands bring their Spring 2014 collections to the runway, DHL returns as the Official Logistics Provider for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week...
  • Avalon Ranked For 2013 Best Places To Work In Insurance
    CHICAGO (Monday, September 9th, 2013)- Avalon Risk Management is proud to announce that for the third year in a row, Avalon is being recognized by Business Insurance's 2013 Best Places to Work in Insurance. Business Insurance will reveal the final rankings in a special report in its October 21stissue. Lisa Gelsomino, President/CEO of Avalon commented...
  • Transportation Intermediaries Association Announces a New Goal as Part of its Veteran Initiative
    Alexandria, VA Sept 9, 2013 TIA is proud to announce an ambitious new goal for its Veteran Initiative program. By the end of 2014, it is the Association's goal to have 100 veterans hired by its members. TIA, starting very early in2013, has been working to help returning and disabled veterans find gainful employment with...
  • Container Ship Order Surge to Delay Liner Recovery Beyond 2015
    Triple E vessel Majestic Maersk in Ningbo, China.The recent surge in orders for mega-ships risks delaying the recovery in liner shipping beyond 2015, according to industry analyst Alphaliner. The container ship order book has soared to a 14-month high of 3.67 million 20-foot-equivalent units, or 21.5 percent of the existing fleet,...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Senesco seals order
    A small US shipyard appears to have firmed up a contract to construct six container barges that will be used to service municipal waste stations controlled by the City of New York.
  • Cape rally continues
    Capesize bulkers trading in the spot market continued to gain traction Tuesday and many believe rates will remain firm in the foreseeable future.
  • Island better off in Q2
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Island Offshore has reported a stronger second quarter thanks to firming spot market rates.
  • KDB sets DSME timeline
    Korea Development Bank has put a timeframe on its plan to sell its stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME).
  • Paragon adds ultras
    Paragon Shipping is selling $25m of shares to add two bulker newbuildings to its fleet.
  • SCF in for Zvezda
    State-owned tanker company Sovcomflot is joining a consortium to buy into Russia's big new Zvezda shipyard.
  • Crew stays put
    A crew of 16 Ukrainians is refusing to leave a bulker arrested in Cameroon since February until they get their pay.
  • CSIC seeks $1.4bn
    China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has unveiled plans for a giant fundraiser.
  • Bulkers in port smash
    A Korean bulker is aground outside Chittagong port in Bangladesh after a collision with another dry cargo vessel.
  • UASC to join top table
    United Arab Shipping Company's (UASC) recent giant boxship order will propel the company into the big league of containership operators.
  • Viking Line hits high
    Finland's Viking Line has posted record passenger figures over the summer thanks to its new cruiseferry.
  • Turkey's terminal support
    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering investing $75m in a new container terminal in Turkey.
  • Unifeeder expands
    Denmark's short-sea line Unifeeder is starting a new weekly run from France to Russia.
  • Palumbo performs "surgery"
    A Grimaldi ro-ro has received a new nose at Palumbo Shipyards in Malta, an operation the yard has called "high naval surgery."
  • Siem ties up two
    Siem Offshore as entered into charter contracts for a pair of offshore support vessels in Africa.
  • Smart to dump coal
    South Africa has given the go-ahead for salvors to dump 10,000 tonnes of coal into the sea from the stricken bulker Smart.
  • Axis back at Cosco
    Axis Offshore, the J Lauritzen and HitecVision joint-venture, has returned to China to order a second floating accommodation unit.
  • Ray car carrier aground
    A Ray Shipping-owned car carrier is reported to have gone aground off the southern coast of mainland Japan.
  • Finland going green
    Government provides EUR 30m to shipowners for eco-retrofitting work.
  • Somalia warning
    Seafarers are being warned that improving conditions off the coast of Somalia could lead to the resumption of piracy attacks.
  • Seven eye ENVC
    Seven investors have registered to bid for concessions to use the land and infrastructure of struggling Portuguese shipbuilder ENVC.
  • Valemax touches bottom
    One of Vale's new Valemax Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOC) has reportedly touched bottom at a port in Brazil.
  • Five more for Taizhou
    China's Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding has continued to rack up more bulker orders, adding up to 10 ships to its backlog.
  • Oceanografia eyes bonds
    Oceanografia says it is contemplating a $300m bond issue to help fund the purchase of two large offshore vessels.
  • US volumes to grow
    US container imports are expected to see a year-on-year growth of 5% in September, a trade body has predicted.
  • Turkish bulker held
    Singapore's admiralty sheriff has reportedly arrested a second Turkish-owned bulker in as many weeks.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Port of Charleston: Deeper is No. 1 priority
    This year the port has seen 300 post-Panamax ships call and port CEO Jim Newsome said once the Panama Canal opens up, he expects the size of "work horse" ships calling the U.S. East Coast to be in the 8,000-10,000 TEU range.
  • Spending on demand planning tools to rise
  • House lawmakers told FMC's proposed OTI regulation 'burdensome'
    NCBFAA official warned FMC's initiative "would - if implemented - significantly increase unnecessary burdens and expense on OTIs, raise significant due process concerns and create needless administrative burdens on the agency's own staff."
  • CSX completes first phase of National Gateway
    The Jacksonville, Fla.-based railroad said double-stacked intermodal service is now possible between its existing terminal in Chambersburg, Pa., and the new high-tech, intermodal hub in North Baltimore, Ohio.
  • Washington Notebook: U.S. Chamber says all states gain from WRDA passage
  • TCG, TMW Systems bundle products
  • Chinese decision to aid Port of Virginia lumber exports
  • Long Beach releases video on Middle Harbor progress
  • time:matters adds Amsterdam same-day service
  • STB beefs up interchange commitment reporting rules
  • Analyst: No impact from HOS rules
  • Yusen Logistics opens Jaipur branch in India
  • Big August for autos could boost transportation sector
    BB&T Capital Markets pointed out that August sales of 16 million vehicles, which has been predicted by J.D. Power & Associates, would represent the largest sales volume in a single month since November 2007.
  • Europe introduces inland waterway initiatives
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Middle East tensions trigger rise in bunker hedging
    'There has been some scrambling to cover against further rises,' says ship broker.
  • IFO price still falling in Fujairah
    Mixed price movements in Suez.
  • Prices softening across Europe
    Wide price-spreads in Rotterdam.
  • Hong Kong terminal to suspend bunker operations
    Chevron is conducting annual inspection.
  • 20% rise in commercial maritime vacancies
    Hiring patterns suggest maritime businesses are 'much more positive about the future'.
  • Firm seeks patent for LNG bunkering method
    Technology seeks to prevent the evaporation of LNG during bunkering.
  • More details emerge on tanker auction
    Bunkers onboard to be paid for separately.
  • India files complaint over tanker's detention
    Iranian authorities have 'downgraded' the tanker's alleged deficiencies.
  • Asian bunker prices softening
    Except in the South Korean port of Busan.
  • Government gives cash for scrubbers
    Finland to support eco-retrofits on vessels.
  • Oil spill response test
    Exercise will simulate a response to a collision and oil spill.
  • Irving Oil to construct marine terminal
    Engineering and design works expected to begin in 2015.
  • Titan Petrochemicals: Auditor will not renew its appointment
    Ernst & Young to leave appointment as auditor of the firm with effect from September 30, 2013.
  • Conglomerate expands operations at Novorossiysk
    Launch of new terminal 'an opportunity to gain more revenue', says Delo Group spokesman.
  • Frontline 2012 takes delivery of fuel-efficient MR vessel
    Front Arrow is the first vessel to be delivered under company's newbuilding programme.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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