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February 14, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Global Container Services deploys 2nd rail-mounted gantry near Moscow
  • Guizhou to build inter-provincial Yangtze-to-Pearl navigation channels
  • OOCL Lite application for shipment details available via Smartphones
  • Russia sets up state agency to govern Arctic Asia-Europe sea route
  • DHL looks to auto, electric mechanical exports in setting up Wuhu office
  • Software firm says shipping needs real time fuel, emissions monitors
  • Shandong Hi-Speed Group expects to join 2013 Fortune Global 500
  • Automotive exports, mostly trucks via Xinjiang surged 49pc in 2012
  • Nanning Airport January volume surges 45pc in pre-New Year rush
  • DB Schenker builds new logistics centre in Czech Republic
  • GAC starts building office and warehouse in Houston near airport

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
  • Bahri registers jump in Q4 gross, whole year net profit
  • Container carrier reliability depends more on trade-specific data, not global performance: SeaIntel
  • Velji Dosabhai & Sons launches mobile website & one number communication channel
  • WCA Family Week exceeds all expectations
  • Agri seeds exports likely to double in 2-3 years
  • India s imports from US up 3.8 pc, exports rise 13 pc
  • Jan. exports up by 0.82 pc to $25.58 bn
  • US to probe subsidised shrimp imports from India
  • Massive transportation investment to position Gulf region's ports as leading trade power
  • RINA Group to verify inter-operability & safety of longest combined-traffic immersed tunnel in the world
  • Quick Take

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
  • Dubai World Central cargo traffic vaults by 144%
    UAE-based Dubai Airports announced traffic statistics for Dubai World Central (DWC) showing that the airport handled 219,092 t of airfreight during its second full calendar year of...
  • More cargo volume and profit for Aer Lingus
    The Irish national carrier Aer Lingus has reported an increase in its 2012 operational and financial results. Cargo revenue, of which 80% is earned on long haul services, rose by 6...
  • Finance director to leave Swiss International Air Lines
    Marcel Klaus, the chief financial officer of Swiss International Air Lines, has decided to leave the company in July. Having started in the business at Crossair in Basel, he joined...
  • Autocontex adds to fleet
    Lübeck (Germany)-based Autocontex is boosting its fleet by 20 Krone trailers, taking the firm's overall number of vehicles to more than 500. The first trailers have already been de...
  • ATA renews call to remove crashes from carriers' records
    The American Trucking Associations (ATA) reiterated its call for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to immediately establish a process to remove from motor car...
  • CN plans to modernize rail network
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) plans to invest approximately CAD 1.9 billion (EUR 1.4 billion) in 2013 to maintain and upgrade its railway network, grow the business effici...
  • Russian Railways' network transports 9.4% more large containers
    In 2012, Russian Railways' network carried 2,970,600 teu of loaded and empty large containers, 9.4% more than in the previous year. The containers themselves conveyed 27.4 million ...
  • Dunfrost warehouse approved by Russian health authorities
    Dunfrost's 40,000 cbm negative-temperature warehouse, situated in the western port of Dunkirk (France), received official approval from Russia's health authorities on 23 January 20...
  • Ryder chooses new senior vice-president, supply chain solutions
    Ryder System appointed Thomas F. Pettit as senior vice-president and general manager of its supply chain solutions business segment. In this role Pettit is responsible for leading ...
  • Trans Force completes takeover of Velocity Express
    The Canadian transport and logistics firm Trans Force Inc has completed its acquisition of the US service provider Velocity Express. Trans Force acquired all the shares of Velocity...
  • ACI Cargo Inc is XL Projects' new member
    Miami FL-based ACI Cargo Inc is the latest member of XL Projects (XLP) in the USA. ACI Cargo is an international freight forwarder that is equipped to handle heavy cargo projects, ...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
  • Carnival ups compensation for Triumph passengers
  • Huntington Ingalls names chief compliance officer
  • Teekay's LNG burning two strokes promise big benefits
  • Red ink rising, Mercator Singapore will sell sole VLOC
  • Texas A&M cadets train on Rose Point navigational...

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
  • Port of Seattle sets roundtable to discuss industrial business growth
  • Freight transport index shows gains for December
  • Port of Everett announces 2013 Heroes Half Marathon
  • Alaska Airlines adding Portland to Fairbanks flights
  • The Secor Group buys Special Products Transfer

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
  • IACS membership drops to 11 if GL and DNV merger goes ahead
    Association chairman Tom Boardley says transfer of class abuse would be "nailed"
  • JadeWeserPort puts 400 on short-time working
    Wilhelmshaven terminal is attracting only two vessels a week
  • Danaos eyes return to acquisitions
    Boxship owner hints at renewal after writing down values of older vessels
  • Tankers owners saved by West Africa voyages to China
    Longhaul route bolsters earnings at a time of record lows on traditional voyages
  • Teutonic inefficiency
    A number of crucial German infrastructure projects are having difficulties
  • Shore jobs go at P&O
    Axe falls on catering and IT departments
  • Salvage industry must make way for new blood
    Former ISU chief Klaas Reinigert criticises industry for not being prepared to invest to keep pace with the accelerating size of vessels
  • IG increases Hydra's cut of group GXL reinsurance programme by 5%
    International Group of P&I Clubs says decision was based on price optimisation
  • China warms to the Arctic
    Beijing aims to secure access commercially while political drive remains low-key
  • Chinese wall at the IMO
    The developed nations blame the Brics - Brazil, Russia, India and China - for blocking CO2 talks
  • Boskalis close to finalising Dockwise buyout
    Dredging company says it now owns or has commitments from 92% of Dockwise shares as the heavylift operator reports strong year-end results
  • STX Offshore and Shipbuilding cancels two bulkers
    Newbuildings were ordered in 2008 by European owner
  • The intra-Asia boost
    Trades between China and Asean will grow in both directions
  • Hurtigruten hurting
    Norwegian operator hit by series of one-off financial setbacks in 2012
  • Maersk's AE-9 ships to join idled fleet
    Demand on Asia-north Europe route remains disappointing
  • Regional negotiations remain in spotlight as ILA releases details of coastwise wage deal
    Tentative draft shows union and employers in apparent harmony over wages and container royalties
  • OSG's road to today
    Group's tax issue has been referred to as a 'smoking gun'
  • Taxman serves $463m bill on Overseas Shipholding Group
    Chapter 11 case faces turmoil after "known unknown" in liability is quantified

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
  • BIMCO sees fragile recovery boosting shipping
    A BIMCO report of shipping markets today predicted a fragile global economic recovery this year
  • Firm rates seen for turbine installation ships
    TIMECHARTER rates for wind turbine installation vessels will remain firm for at least two more years, a leading European shipbroker has predicted
  • Uljanik turns profits into losses
    CROATIA'S Uljanik shipyard said today it lost 59.54M kuna ($10.6M) in 2012, down from profits of 1.7M kuna a year earlier
  • STX O&S cancels orders for two bulkers
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding told Fairplay today it is cancelling orders for two bulkers from an undisclosed European shipowner
  • Shell investing $1Bn in Kakinada FSRU?
    SHELL'S India subsidiary is prepared to invest $1Bn in a floating LNG storage & regasification unit, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Ennore raising $472M
    INDIA'S government-run Ennore Port Ltd is seeking to raise 25Bn rupees ($472M) through tax-free bonds
  • German risks underwriter goes global
    GERMANY's special maritime risks underwriter Hansekuranz Kontor is seeking growth outside its core domestic market
  • Norway OKs armed guards
    NORWAY has allowed privately contracted armed guards on its vessels transiting the high-risk zone off Somalia
  • Dockwise bows out by reversing losses
    DOCKWISE, the Dutch heavy-lift group acquired by compatriot Boskalis, today issued strong results for its final year as an Oslo-listed company
  • Havila gets cold reception
    HAVILA Shipping said today investors took up less than half of the shares that it offered after a private placement
  • Sevan plans subsequent share offering
    OSLO-LISTED Sevan Drilling said today it will launch a 37.5M subsequent offering of shares, following on the 250M-share private placement concluded earlier this month
  • Otto warns 2012 losses
    SINGAPORE-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine has warned of losses for full-year 2012
  • Picture brightens for tanker owners
    BOTH OPEC and the EIA have lifted their predictions for 2013 crude demand growth, improving the outlook for tanker owners, a shipping analyst said today from Norway

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
  • Holland to Leave Seattle Port Commission
    The Port of Seattle Commission now has two spots to fill. Port Commissioner Rob Holland today submitted a letter of resignation to King County Council Chair Larry Gossett. Holland, who joined the commission in 2010 and has been an advocate for seaport competitiveness, will step down effective March 15. The port commission...
  • Surcharges Loom as Cochin Strike Continues
    Ocean carriers calling at Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal in India's Port of Cochin announced plans to implement a "trade surcharge" to compensate for loss of business in the wake of an indefinite strike by container trailer drivers. Unionized drivers walked off the job Feb. 4, calling for wage increases and...
  • Janel World Trade Narrows Loss
    Logistics company Janel World Trade reported a net loss of $201,286 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, ending Dec. 31, 2012, improving from a net loss of $246,912 in the same quarter in fiscal year 2012. Quarterly revenue was $21.9 million, falling $1.5 million or 6.4 percent from the...
  • CrowleyFresh Smells the Roses
    CrowleyFresh, a cold-chain warehouse and logistics service jointly offered by Crowley Maritime and its subsidiary Customized Brokers, recently stored 110 pallets of fresh Colombian roses from its customer Sushine Bouquet Company, in advance of Valentine's Day. The perishable cargo was stored in CrowleyFresh's 17,000-square-foot cold storage facility, and the flowers were...
  • Eimskip Plans Biweekly Maine Port Call
    Eimskip has signed a contract with Maine Port Authority to begin new container service operations out of the recently renovated International Marine Terminal in Portland, according to Maine Gov. Paul R. LePage. The service will call at Portland every 14 days, starting at the end of March. It replaces a call...
  • Donohue: Private Sector Wants to Pay for Infrastructure
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The private sector is willing to pay higher user fees to fund transportation infrastructure and is ready to unleash a quarter of a trillion dollars in capital for public-private partnerships, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue said on Wednesday. He reiterated his support for raising...
  • Thailand Relaxes Regulations on Bovine Imports
    Thailand has amended its import conditions related to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, commonly known as "mad cow disease," which will facilitate the exports of bovine products from the European Union. The European Commission had expressed concern for the previous measures, which were more restrictive than the international standards of the World...
  • Maersk Gives Five Older Vessels 'Nose Jobs'
    Maersk Line has given five of its vessels a "nose job," to retrofit their bulbous bows to improve fuel consumption. The Danish carrier said the change improves the performance of the vessels significantly, cutting fuel costs by about 8 percent in the current slow-steaming environment. The vessels were too expensive to use...
  • Canadian National Suspends Proposed Rail Line
    Canadian National Railway has suspended the feasibility study for the construction of its proposed rail line and terminal handling facility to serve the Quebec/Labrador iron ore range. "Current market realities" have resulted in anticipated delays with mine development projects in and around the Labrador Trough, CN said in its release. A...
  • India Seeks to Develop Rough Diamonds Trade
    India is looking to become an international trading hub for rough diamonds. Shri Anand Sharma, India's Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles, has released the report of a task group comprising both government and industry members that was constituted by Sharma under the chairmanship of Anup K. Pujari, India's Director...
  • Navistar Completes Sale of Ventures in India
    Mahindra & Mahindra, an Indian multinational automobile manufacturing corporation, and Navistar International, an Illinois-based truck manufacturer, have announced that Mahindra has completed its acquisition of the Navistar Group's stake in Mahindra Navistar Automotives and Mahindra Navistar Engines. Navistar announced in December 2012 its intention to exit the joint ventures as part...
  • 'Christmas' Docks Extortion Trial Scheduled
    A Sept. 9 trial date has been set for three ex-presidents of a large International Longshoremen's Association local and nine others charged with participating in a mob-run "Christmas tribute" racket on the New Jersey docks. U.S. District Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh scheduled the trial after a hearing this week in Newark,...
  • AASHTO Applauds Obama's Infrastructure Message
    Bud Wright, executive director of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, has applauded President Obama's reference to infrastructure investment in his State of the Union address. "AASHTO salutes President Obama for again calling for greater investment in America's infrastructure," Wright said in a written statement. "Now we need to...
  • Retailers, Manufacturers Comment on Obama's State of the Union Address
    The retail and manufacturing industries have remarked on President Obama's State of the Union address, commending his focus on job creation, while also offering a few suggestions. "We have repeatedly called on Congress and President Obama to make the economy and job creation their top priority, so we are very pleased...
  • US-EU Trade Negotiations Draw Praise
    Government officials, politicians and business and industry leaders have commended the U.S. and European Union's decision to pursue a trade agreement. A joint statement from President Obama, European Council President Van Rompuy and European Commission President Barros announcing the launch of negotiations for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership was released today....
  • How Do You Like It?
    Our often noisy and boisterous industry has seemed rather quiet during the past few weeks. As the East Coast maritime labor dispute edged closer to a settlement, the West Coast waterfront labor issues, although not fully settled, moved off the headlines, at least until the OCU voted on Feb. 6...
  • OCU Files NLRB Complaint Over 'Eavesdropping'
    The strange events surrounding contract negotiations between office clerical workers in Los Angeles-Long Beach and waterfront employers have become even more suspenseful with the union charging that one of the employers eavesdropped on conversations among its members. The Office Clerical Unit of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 filed a...
  • Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Tyler Search
    The closely watched unemployment rate will inch up again as layoffs at defense contractors create a ripple effect through small and medium-size companies. Small companies aren't the drivers of new jobs and improved economy. Large companies create the jobs, and the small and midsized firms feed off them. The unemployment...
  • Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Tompkins International
    A year ago, we predicted new distribution channels and emerging markets would continue to expand, along with greater supply chain flexibility, efficiency and alignment. These trends are clearly in place and continuing, as are concerns about demand volatility and supply chain risks. The two most important changes we projected for 2012...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
  • Sokhna back to work
    A labour dispute that shuttered the Egyptian Red Sea port of Sokhna last week, forcing many ocean carriers to divert their ships, has been resolved with the hitherto ...
  • Hedging the solution to freight rate volatility?
    Following the lull in the market this week with the Chinese New Year holiday, attention will swiftly turn to debate over planned general rate increases (GRIs) in ...
  • ICC survey looks on the bright side
    The Paris-headquartered International Chamber of Commerce [ICC] says that its global survey of economic experts suggests that the world's economy is 'showing signs ...
  • DCT Gdansk gears up
    Poland's DCT Gdansk says that it processed a 'record breaking' number of containers at its facility in January reaching 106,000 teu.In keeping with this expansion ...
  • Maersk's AE-9 ships to join idled fleet?
    Maersk Line has suspended its Asia - north Europe AE-9 loop less than two months after reactivating the service as load factors for carriers continue to disappoint. ...
  • Chinese china seeks out new tea rooms
    The Year of the Snake could have a poisonous bite for some Chinese manufacturers hobbled by a growth in protectionism in their traditional markets.In the past year ...
  • Strong performance forecast for intra-Asia box trades
    Growth will return to the Asia-Europe trades this year, Clarkson Research Services predicts, but at a very modest rate compared with other markets.Westbound volumes ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
  • Triumph impact rising
    Carnival Corp has forecast a higher-than-expected earnings impact from the engine room fire that hobbled a cruiseship in the Caribbean.
  • Wells warms to Navios tankers
    Wells Fargo has boosted its rating on Navios Maritime Acquisition's shares after the tanker owner posted better-than-expected profits.
  • GC Rieber turns to Kleven
    GC Rieber Shipping has chosen Kleven Verft for a seismic newbuild backed by a long-term charter from Dolphin Group.
  • IRS clobbers OSG
    Bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group owes a massive $463m in US taxes, it emerged today.
  • Wartsila's research boost
    Finnish group Wartsila has sealed a EUR 50m ($67.18m) loan to further develop eco engines.
  • Glencore goes Greek
    Glencore has picked up a couple of Greek-owned panamax bulkers on short period deals.
  • ABG profit cut
    India's ABG Shipyard has posted a fall in nine-month profit as revenue was reduced.
  • Mercator takes a dive
    Mercator Lines (Singapore) is in talks to terminate a third long-term charter contract early as part of its ongoing bid to save cash and cut debt.
  • Rebate raises Solvtrans
    A tax gain has boosted the fourth quarter earnings of Norwegian wellboat owner Solvtrans.
  • Anker pins rebound
    A recovery in the global economy should set the scene for a rebound in key shipping sectors in 2014 and 2015, Peter Anker says.
  • UK owner calls halt
    The fleet of UK owner Independent Shipping has stopped trading "for the time being" due to cash problems at its parent.
  • Ssssurely not!
    Workers on a Maersk Drilling unit in Angola were recently stunned to see a large snake had managed to slither its way onboard.
  • Mipo pain to last
    Hyundai Mipo Dockyard could be in for more losses in the first six months of this year as newbuilding prices continue to fall.
  • Alam wins more from Petronas
    Malaysia's Alam Maritim Resources has won charter contracts with Petronas for two more offshore support vessels.
  • Cattle ships planned
    The Indonesian government is planning to order new livestock carriers to meet growing beef demand.
  • FOP slices loss
    Fred Olsen Production has sliced its fourth quarter red ink to finish 2012 in the black.
  • Zim in new debt talks
    Israeli container line Zim has brought in a financial consultant to work out a new debt plan with banks.
  • Dockwise backs bid
    Royal Boskalis Westminster's takeover of Dockwise moved a step closer today after the heavylift company gave its full backing to the move.
  • Havila goes again
    Havila Shipping has sold only 46% of new shares it offered to investors, but will bank NOK 10.46m ($1.9m).
  • S&P unmoved by union
    Standard & Poor's has offered its support to Petronas' pending takeover of MISC suggesting it will not place any financial pressure on either party.
  • Final struggle for HRG
    Impairments and bad debt hurt Hurtigruten in the final quarter of 2012 with three months of red ink tipping the company to a full-year loss.
  • P&O swings jobs axe
    UK operator P&O Ferries has made more than 40 staff redundant at its head office.
  • HHI "takes care of loss"
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Korea has been tipped to benefit from improving shipbuilding conditions in 2013, after posting a shock loss in the fourth quarter.
  • APL eyes fuel savings
    APL, the liner arm of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), is looking to fuel additives in a bid to keep its bunker bill under control.
  • STX cancels bulkers
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding of Korea has torn up a five-year-old agreement to build two bulkers.
  • Textainer heads higher
    Textainer has reported a second consecutive quarter of 10% growth in profits on the back of an expanded container fleet.
  • Triumph Alabama bound
    A Carnival cruise ship disabled by an engine room fire over the weekend is now being towed to the US rather than Mexico.
  • DoJ takes aim at ATP
    The US government has confirmed reports that a civil suit has been filed against an offshore exploration and production contractor accused of unlawfully discharging oily waste and chemical dispersants into the sea.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
  • NEWSFLASH: ICAO action bars plane lithium batteries
    The International Civil Aviation Organization has passed an interim amendment barring lithium ion aircraft batteries as cargo on passenger planes.
  • Longshore clerks re-file eavesdropping complaint
    Members of the ILWU's Local 63, Office Clerical Unit, have re-filed a complaint against APM Terminals in Los Angeles for alleged eavesdropping. A similar complaint made last year by the union was dismissed in December.
  • Repowering ships could revitalize Great Lakes fleet
    A new report by the Maritime Administration says U.S.-flag ships on the Great Lakes could be modernized with the installation of diesel or dual-fuel engines that can also use liquefied natural gas.
  • Transport a topic within broad U.S.-EU tech talks
  • Greatwide Logistics, Cardinal complete merger
    The contract carry and delivery division will feature 5,000 drivers operating from 125 locations. The new company will focus on the transportation of bulk food, grocery, metals, building products and retail items.
  • Shipping lanes visible from space, says NASA
  • Air traffic management in limelight
  • Ex-Im Bank loan supports Boeing 777 sale to Russia
  • Vitran sells supply chain operation
  • FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications
  • U.S. steel exports fall in December
  • World Bank endorses Jamaica logistics hub plan
    "It is important to emphasize that the hub is not just about the port, it involves many moving parts and will significantly enhance Jamaica's potential for growth," said Giorgio Valentini, World Bank's representative to the country.
  • Obama highlights transportation, trade in State of the Union
  • Eimskip switching U.S. call from Norfolk to Portland, Maine
  • Weber, Aspen link up
  • Air France adds pharma feature
  • HMM releases mobile app
  • DHL starts LCL service to Poland, Brazil
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
  • Teekay orders two new LNG carriers
    Engines will automatically switch between burning LNG and fuel oil when power is reduced to a 15% load, making port-to-port operation on LNG possible.
  • Carnival Corp opts for automated fuel management system
    Automated fuel switching system can save fuel by optimising fuel changeover time when transiting in or out of ECAs.
  • Tight avails in Fujairah and Suez
    Tight avails also present in Suez bunker market.
  • Prices lack direction in North west Europe
    Market shifts down a gear.
  • US emissions averaging proposal splits opinions at IMO meeting
    Sub-committee says MEPC must decide if 'equivalent methods' can be applied to a group of ships.
  • Tesoro's annual profits up
    Company optimistic about West Coast fuel logistics business.
  • Rubis: Revenue up last year
    Notice released ahead of company's annual report.
  • Aegean attracts new business
    Company's Falmouth operations boost port's trade.
  • Wartsila secures R&D financing
    Key areas for R&D include engine technology, emissions abatement and energy efficiency products.
  • Dredging works coming up in Singapore port
    Two projects scheduled around Shell Bukom refinery.
  • Asian bunker prices continue strengthening
    Singapore's benchmark 380 cSt bunker fuel rose $8.00 to $666 pmt.
  • MGO flash point trend still reassuring
    DNVPS put out five 'Bunker Alerts' for flash point across the world in 2012.
  • International Bunkering hires two more traders
    Andreas Johansen and Maureen Leong have joined the company in Dubai and Singapore respectively.
  • OW takes CSC Phoenix to court
    OW is seeking claims for unpaid bunkers.
  • Wilhelmsen upgraded on projected bunker savings
    Analyst predicts company's fleet will be able to continue to save bunkers by slow steaming.
  • Shipowner anger at high bunker price
    Shipowners in Bangladesh want government to drop prices.
  • Japan inks oil-supply pact with Saudi Arabia
    The pact will come in force during 'special' circumstances such as terrorist attacks, Middle East unrest or an oil price spike.
  • OPEC: Global demand to rise
    Demand stronger than previous estimates.

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Venice
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Geneva
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The Hague
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Naples
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Schindellegi
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Rome
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Bucharest
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London
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Hanover/Trieste
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Brussels
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Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
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Singapore
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Cagliari
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Beijing
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Genoa
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Washington
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London
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Barcelona
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Augusta
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Hamburg
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Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
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ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
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London
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Hanover
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Madrid
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Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
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Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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