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October 14, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd ups east Asia-Red Sea rate US$500/TEU from November
  • SCFI: Lowest Asia-Europe rate in 2013, lowest Asia-Med since June
  • Global Shippers' Forum urges European Commission to probe P3 alliance
  • Shanghai Free Trade Zone introduces greater absence of state controls
  • Seaspan halts stock and bond sale, 'not best interest of shareholders'
  • Not a great transpacific year, but better than last, says Drewry
  • Global manufacturing shows moderate expansion in PMI: JPMorgan
  • Big logistics hub built on Sino-Russian Kazakhstan border for land bridge
  • New container terminal commences trial operations at Port of Zhanjiang
  • Vanguard Logistics expands into India with 16 offices from November
  • South Korea bans US beef imports after growth promoter drug detected
  • Global supply chain sourcing conference in Shanghai November 6 - 7
  • Zhenhua Port Machinery considers buying German shipbuilder, JJ Sietas
  • Air France lays off 300 and 100 cargo workers in profitability drive
  • Airbus forecasts growing trend toward larger, more efficient aircraft
  • Alaska's Lynden Air Cargo names pilot Richard Zerkel as president
  • WFS and Royal Jordanian team up to provide Amman ground handling

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2013
  • FACT to move cargo using inland waters
  • Mega boxships seen finding increasing takers due to economic advantage
  • Scania launches marine engines in India
  • Soyameal exports surge 37 pc to new high
  • Cargo handled at Major Ports rises over 2 pc in April-Sept.
  • Odisha ports suspend operations due to cyclone Phailin
  • VPT organises trade meet on rail operations
  • Airbus expects global air cargo traffic to grow at 4.8 pc in the coming two decades
  • Railways' goods earnings up nearly 10 pc in H1
  • Warehousing sector likely to see moderate increase in demand, says CBRE report
  • Export outlook for the fiscal has brightened, says Fieo President
  • Ficci lowers fiscal growth to 5 pc
  • INR up 37 paise to end at 61.07 on good dollar selling
  • 179 pipes weighing 7 t each moved from Spain to Nigeria
  • Boskalis awarded contract for removal of Concordia onboard Dockwise Vanguard
  • SAL vessel delivers sphere tank before schedule

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Waberer's expands fleet
  • Hellmann puts emphasis on global business development
  • Network Rail to upgrade west coast main line
  • Greencarrier Freight Services helps Lagerhaus launch in...
  • Blue Water's new Swedish acquisition
  • 100,000th trailer built at Great Dane plant
  • Kuehne + Nagel working for Johnson & Johnson Medical China
  • JAL lightens carbon footprint on California route
  • DHBW: additional professor for transport and logistics
  • Train service between Mozambique and Zambia resumed
  • Port of Bilbao: exports grow by 23%
  • DSV Road SAS (France) opens new branch office near Angers
  • Für sicherere Luftfracht
  • Volga-Dnepr moves 90 t of oilfield equipment
  • GroupEAD and Airways NZ to set up new information firm
  • Peter Rose to retire

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2013
  • Davie and Babcock ink teaming agreement
  • Scorpio Tankers exercises newbuild options
  • Miss Lis completes 5,233 nm crane barge tow
  • LPD 25 completes Navy acceptance trials
  • U.S. Brig Niagara hauled out at Great Lakes Shipyard
  • JHSV 1 completes IOT&E test schedule
  • Petronas orders four Moss-type LNG carriers at HHI

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Washington DOC taps Sewell as maritime development boss
  • Ketchikan Shipyard event gives kids look at maritime jobs
  • Columbia River maritime club schedules law/insurance luncheon
  • Port of Olympia warns of change to rail switching operation times
  • US Coast Guard participates in maritime security exercise

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2013
  • Scorpio exercises gas carrier options
    Tanker firm taps US hydrocarbon boom
  • Shippers urge Brussels to probe P3 alliance
    Global Shippers' Forum submits questions to competition directorate
  • Seatrade and Pacific Seaways in reefer joint venture
    Global Reefers will offer services from Chile, Peru and Colombia to global gateways
  • Coscol to post strong third-quarter results
    Non-operating gains support Shanghai-listed multipurpose vessel operator
  • Dockwise wins $30m Costa Concordia contract
    World's largest semi-submersible ship may lift wreck in one piece
  • Asia-Europe carriers set for fightback
    Spot rates slip towards breakeven point
  • HMM rights issue wins employees' backing
    South Korean carrier's staff commit to 3m shares
  • China Navigation returns to Chengxi for four more eco handysize carriers
    B.Delta37 designed ships will be deployed in a new Swire Shipping unit
  • Yusen Logistics sets ambitious growth target
    Logistics strategy to directly affect group profit and loss
  • STX O&S cancels four STX Pan Ocean ships
    Cancellation of four woodchip carriers due to failure to meet payment terms, shipyard says
  • Gloves off as London box ports battle for customers
    Tilbury and Thamesport feel the squeeze in flat market
  • Emsa close to handing down decision on Philippines ban
    EU safety agency winding up second audit of Philippines' ability to meet STCW standards
  • ITF forms group to lobby for African offshore workers' rights
    Official urges Nigeria to review its cabotage regulations and waiver system
  • Seaspan axes common and convertible share offerings
    Shipowner makes five-day U-turn, saying offering is not in shareholders' best interests
  • Too much regulation
    Shipping must respond to the IMO drive to tackle administrative burdens
  • Petronas inks $850m deal for four LNG carriers
    Order with additional four options goes to Hyundai Heavy Industries for 2016 delivery
  • Spanish decision on P&I jurisdiction opens door to third-party actions
    Recent case shows clubs may be wrong to rely on English law clauses in their rules
  • Former BIMCO chief calls for return to box shipping conferences
    Unity would restore much-needed balance, says Skaanild

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2013
  • HHI seals $850M PETRONAS deal
    HYUNDAI HI said today it had won an order worth $850M to build four LNG carriers for the Malaysian state oil company PETRONAS
  • BIMCO: reach for caution, not 'the sky'
    ECONOMIC recovery appears to be gathering momentum, but shipping should assess this good news in context with its lingering troubles, BIMCO warned today
  • Seaspan pulls the plug on planned offerings
    SEASPAN has said it will not proceed with its previously announced concurrent offerings of shares and convertible notes
  • STX O&S cancels four ships
    STX O&S said it has cancelled the order for four ships from sister firm STX Pan Ocean in line with the latter's payment defaults
  • China Navigation orders four bulkers
    SINGAPORE-headquartered China Navigation confirmed to Fairplay today that it was ordering four more Handysize bulkers
  • Bolloré told to pay up in port fight
    A FRENCH arbitration court has ordered logistics and transport group Bolloré to pay €2.1M ($2.7M) to rival NCT Necotrans, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Shippers seek P3 briefing
    THE GLOBAL Shippers' Forum said today it needed more information before forming an opinion about the impact the proposed P3 alliance would have on box competition
  • Bulker arrested in China
    AN INDIAN bulker has been arrested in China in a dispute over charges
  • Changhang Phoenix-tied ships to be sold
    SHENZHEN-listed Changhang Phoenix said today that nine river bulkers owned by a subsidiary would be auctioned to repay loans
  • Suspected pirates warded off
    A SHIP'S armed guards today fought off a suspected pirate attack in the Indian Ocean, the US Navy said
  • Ocean Yield seeks shift on dividends
    OCEAN Yield's board is seeking approval for a plan to introduce quarterly dividends, shifting from twice-yearly payouts
  • Port Hedland/China iron ore cargoes rise 52%
    IRON ORE exports to China from Australia's Port Hedland aggregated 23M tonnes in September, up by 52% year on year, the port authority said
  • Three held in Melbourne drug smuggling
    TWO DOCKERS were among three people arrested this week on suspicion of smuggling drugs into Melbourne's port, Australian Federal Police said today
  • Chinese new orders rise by 147%
    CHINESE shipyards' new orders grew 147% year on year to 38.1M dwt in the first three-quarters of 2013, the industry & information technology ministry said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2013
  • Shippers Voice Concerns about P3 Network
    The Global Shippers' Forum, a coalition of global shipper groups, raised concerns over the proposed P3 Network alliance between Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co. that is supposed to get underway in April of next year. "The question on every shipper's mind is 'what will be the impact on...
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Oct. 11
    Major container lines have announced planned rate increases for a variety of trades, as detailed below, slated to take effect in October and November. Asia-Europe Three carriers have planned rate increases for Nov. 1: Evergreen Line hopes to increase rates on all shipments between the Far East, including Japan, and the Indian subcontinent,...
  • ATA's Safety Management Council Announces 2013 Award Recipients
    ARLINGTON, Va. - American Trucking Associations' Safety Management Council announced its 2013 award winners at its Safety & Human Resources National Conference & Exhibition in Sparks, Nev. last week. The ATA President's Trophy recognizes the three companies whose fleets have been judged to have the best overall safety programs from the Truck & Industrial...
  • ConAgra Mills Honors Union Pacific Railroad with Appreciation Award
    Omaha, Neb., October 10, 2013 - Union Pacific Railroad received an appreciation award for its responsiveness and outstanding partnership with ConAgra Mills. "Earning this award from ConAgra Mills shows Union Pacific's commitment to building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, as well as to providing value and quality service," said Paul...
  • CSS revamps courses for logistics and administration ratings
    NEWPORT, R.I. - Training specialists from the Center for Service Support (CSS) and Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC) Meridian implemented the improved and modernized Yeoman (YN), Personnel Specialist (PS), Ship's Serviceman (SH) and Logistics Specialist (LS) courses Oct. 10.The updated course blends computer-based training with traditional classroom instruction to bring...
  • President, CEO of American Railcar Industries Resigns
    American Railcar Industries today announced that James Cowan, president and CEO of the hopper and tank railcar manufacturer, has resigned to "pursue other interests." ARI's board of directors has appointed Jeffrey s. Hollister as president and interim CEO of the company. Hollister has more than 23 years of experience in operations...
  • Construction of Florida East Coast Railway's New ICTF Moving Forward
    FEC's new rail facility at Port Everglades is set for completion in mid-2014.[/caption] Florida East Coast Railway's $53 million, 42.5-acre intermodal container transfer facility at Port Everglades is making progress and is expected to open in mid-2014. The near-dock facility, located on the Florida port's property, will be used to transfer...
  • FTR Says Positive Trucking Environment Will Peak This Fall
    FTR Associates' Trucking Conditions Index for August, published in the October 2013 Trucking Update, rose to a reading of 9.52, a full point improvement from the July reading. The gain, which indicates a continuing positive environment for truckers, moves the index to an expected peak this fall before conditions deteriorate, as...
  • Pacer Sees Surge in Transloading
    Cartons being scanned.Michael Stark sounds pleasantly surprised at 2013's second-half surge in transloading volume for import containers in Southern California. "We're hearing from some of our people that volume could be up as much as 20 percent over last year, and most of that growth is in the second half," said...
  • Galborg USA Enhances Florida-Africa Reefer Container Service
    The Lombardia was the first vessel to arrive at Jaxport as part of Galborg USA's new upgraded Florida-to-Africa reefer service.Galborg USA has upgraded its refrigerated container cargo service from Jacksonville, Fla., to ports in Namibia, South Africa and Mozambique, according to Jacksonville Port Authority. The carrier recently upgraded its vessel fleet...
  • Rising Costs Push Down LA-LB Market Share
    Intermodal rail at the Port of Los AngelesLos Angeles-Long Beach continues to dominate the U.S. import trade from Asia, but Southern California's market share of containerized imports has declined on average 0.8 percent per year since 2003, according to an industry consultant. "Overall, the Los Angeles-Long Beach market share of Pacific...
  • Port of Felixstowe Welcomes Cosco's 13,400-TEU Ship
    The Cosco England is Cosco's largest ship with a capacity of 13,400 20-foot-equivalent units.The 13,400-TEU Cosco England has made its maiden call at the United Kingdom's Port of Felixstowe. Registered in Hong Kong, the mega-ship is deployed on Cosco's NE1 Asia-to-Europe service. With a length of 366 meters (about 1,201 feet)...
  • Seaspan Cancels Secondary Stock Offering
    Seaspan canceled plans it had announced on Oct. 7 to sell additional common stock and convertible notes. The Hong Kong-based container ship lessor said the sale "would not be in the best interests of our shareholders." NYSE-listed Seaspan had planned to use the proceeds of the secondary offering for general corporate purposes,...
  • 9,300-TEU Ship Is Largest at NY-NJ
    NYK Arcadia at berth at Global TerminalGlobal Terminal in Bayonne, N.J., this week handled a ship with capacity of 9,300 twenty-foot-equivalent units, reportedly the largest container ship to call at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The NYK Arcadia called Global as part of the G6 Alliance's CEC service....
  • DB Schenker to Open Logistics Hub in the Netherlands
    DB Schenker's new Tilburg logistics center will serve the health care sector beginning in November.In November, DB Schenker will open a new logistics center in Tilburg, the Netherlands, at the Katsbogten industrial estate, to serve the needs of customers in the health care sector. The 11,500 square meter (about 123,785 square...
  • Maher Says System Fixed, Hours Extended
    Maher Terminals will be open on the Columbus Day holiday and has frozen demurrage charges and extended free storage time for Thursday, when renewed computer problems stalled truck traffic. The terminal said late Thursday it had resolved "system related hardware issues" that interfered with truck processing through much of the day. Maher...
  • SC Ports awards $30,000 to nonprofits, schools
    Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Ports Authority has awarded $30,000 in undesignated funds to nonprofits and the Charleston County School District as part of its Community Giving program. The Community Giving program rewards nonprofits that impact maritime commerce, economic development, environmental awareness or community outreach, and this year's winners are engaged...
  • Leading Global Conglomerate to Deploy Amber Road's GTM Solution Acros all Worldwide Business Units
    EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, October 10, 2013 - Amber Road, a leading provider of global trade management (GTM) solutions, announced today that GE (NYSE: GE) will use its Global Trade Management solution to centralize and automate trade functions worldwide across all of its business units. With annual revenues of $147 billion, operations in...
  • FFN Joins CargoWise in Productive Global Partnership
    Frontline Freight Network (FFN), a fast-growing family of independent NVOCCs, freight forwarders and logistic service providers, has joined in a global partnership with CargoWise to increase productivity and communication among its members. By joining CargoWise's WiseIndustry Partner program and implementing its cloud-based enterprise-class logistics software, ediEnterprise, FFN and its network members will benefit...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2013
  • Feds sour over molasses
    Matson has received a subpoena from a federal grand jury over a molasses spill from Hawaii's only facility that exports the commodity in bulk.
  • Two tales, one hijacking
    As the Hollywood version of the Maersk Alabama hits theatres today, a courtroom battle over the ship's 2009 hijacking is set to begin in Mobile in less than two months.
  • Khanna's kitchen
    Despite rumours to the contrary, Pankaj Khanna does not plan on taking his new dry-bulk company public in the near term, he told TradeWinds this week.
  • Italian rescue mission
    Bankrupt Deiulemar Shipping may have found a saviour after Neapolitan owner Domenico Ievoli launched a bid for the company.
  • Hellenic cools purchase talk
    Greek owner Hellenic Carriers is distancing itself from the purchase of a second-hand panamax bulker.
  • Coscol still in red
    A profit in the third quarter was not enough to lift Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) out of the red in the first nine months of 2012.
  • SCI axes more oldies
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has sold two more elderly vessels as its fleet clear-out continues.
  • Bugbee's babes
    Scorpio Tankers has stretched its already market leading VLGC orderbook with the addition of a pair of vessels in South Korea.
  • Debt deal hits FRO stock
    Frontline has moved to clear $25m from its problematic bond debt with an equity swap in a move which has sent its share price spinning.
  • Havila seals double
    Havila Shipping has penned fresh charters for a pair of offshore support vessels.
  • Logindo eyes IPO
    Indonesia's Logindo Samudramakmur (Logindo) will spend $150m on new offshore ships as it plots an IPO.
  • Baltija backed
    Lithuania's court of appeal has backed the lifting of the freeze on Western Baltija Shipbuilding's (WBS) assets.
  • Flex success for Fredriksen
    John Fredriksen's investment in Flex LNG has the shipping magnate sitting pretty whatever the outcome of the company's strategic review which was announced today, it is claimed.
  • Dry ships wanted
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • CHO goes to court
    CH Offshore has kickstarted legal proceedings against subsidiaries of Venezuelan national oil company PDVSA to claw back unpaid charter fees on a pair of anchor handling tug supply vessels.
  • Ernst Munk back in game
    Danish ferry operator Ernst Munk is trying to get back into shipping with bids for new ro-ro routes.
  • NS in cape sale
    NS United of Japan has cashed in a capesize bulker in a deal which offers further evidence of climbing prices in the sector.
  • MOL venture bags finance
    A joint venture including Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has secured financing for a pair of LNG carriers.
  • Anyone fancy a generator?
    Washington State Ferries (WSF) has put nine new generators up for auction after messing up an equipment order.
  • Cargoship licence pulled
    A Philippines cargoship has had its safety certificate revoked after a grounding incident near Cebu.
  • Economou in cape crusade
    Greek owner George Economou was the name on everybody's lips in newbuilding circles this week.
  • NS United ups forecast
    Soaring bulker rates will help push NS United to a much bigger than expected first half profit.
  • Zodiac fills STX gap
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Vinashin's bond boost
    Vietnam is offering $626m of government-backed bonds to help state shipbuilder Vinashin's recovery.
  • Haisheng more hopeful
    China Shipping Haisheng expects to return to profit in the first nine months after asset disposals.
  • STX PO failed to pay
    Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (STX O&S) has revealed it cancelled four cargoships ordered by sister company STX Pan Ocean due to unpaid instalments.
  • Chilled in Chile
    Reefer giant Seatrade is teaming up with Chile's Pacific Seaways for South American business.
  • CNCo back at Chengxi
    China Navigation Co (CNCo) has returned to China's Chengxi Shipyard to order four more handysize bulkers.
  • Indo incidents surge
    Indonesia has seen a surge in robbery attempts in the first week of October with reports of at least one incident per day.
  • Hyundai seals LNG order
    Hyundai Heavy Industries has confirmed an order for up to eight LNG carriers from Malaysian state-owned oil major Petronas.
  • Seaspan pulls offerings
    Seaspan Corp has withdrawn its plans to tap the US capital markets to fund its latest expansion plans. w

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2013
  • Strike vote looms for ABF employees
    The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Tuesday sent out strike ballots to employees of the Central Region Local Cartage supplement of less-than-truckload carrier ABF. Votes are expected to be counted on Oct. 29.
  • WLS: Asia-Europe 3Q slot increase matches cutback in Pacific
  • APM Terminals signs Moin, Costa Rica contract
  • Shippers seek additional information about P3
    "Shippers are rightly worried about the potential of the P3 to eliminate effective competition in the world's main liner trades," said Chris Welsh, head of the Global Shippers' Forum. "We therefore need an in-depth assessment of the P3."
  • UPS adds new Mexican LCL service
  • DAT: Truck spot rates down 5.3% in September
  • FedEx building Memphis cold-chain facility
    The express carrier broke ground on an 88,000-square-foot temperature-controlled facility at its world hub. The building is expected to open by the fall of 2014 and will also serve as a heavy-weight pick-up and delivery operation.
  • GE to integrate global compliance with Amber Road
    "Its diverse range of products, the number of countries sourced from and exported to, as well as its significant international shipping volumes, all make GE's global trade requirements some of the most complex," Amber Road said.
  • Swissport enters Scandinavian market
  • CEVA signs deal with Michelin in Spain
  • CSX eyes next National Gateway milestone in late 2015

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2013
  • Weekly global market report
    A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Fuel prices climb in the Americas
    Demand and avails were said to be average in Houston on Friday.
  • Prices soft in Suez, firm in Fujairah
    Prices in South Africa also on the rise.
  • Prices close week firm across Europe
    Double-digit bunker price gains in some ports.
  • Dan-Bunkering makes new hire
    Mohamed-Elghali (Rali) Bara joins Dubai team.
  • Bunker dispute behind ship arrest
    Unpaid bills amounted to over $452,000, supplier alleges.
  • Worldscale sees calmer waters
    Era of steadier bunker prices taking hold.
  • Russian oil major gains full control of Augusta refinery
    But its bunker subsidiary has withdrawn from the market after a short-lived presence.
  • Chinese shipping firm buys bunker-saving quartet
    Ships are the 'most energy efficient handysize bulkcarrier available', it claims.
  • Swedish owner orders 'eco' tankers
    Fuel savings probably below those claimed by other owners of similar ships.
  • Singapore arrest leads to bankruptcy
    Unpaid fuel bills push company to the wall.
  • Week ends with bunker prices up at Asian ports
    Bunker supplies were tight in Singapore on Friday.
  • US offshore firm chooses upgrade kit for vessels
    Kit enables ships to be upgraded from EPA Tier 0 to Tier 2 emissions level.
  • Study: Pollution down at Oakland port
    Due to California fuel switch rule in 2008.
  • Microturbine manufacturer expands product portfolio
    Microturbine engines 'ideal' for small to mid size vessels, says California-based firm.
  • Russian group calls for ban on 'straight-run' bunker fuel
    Use cracked oil as bunkers to develop Far East.
  • WFS expands credit facility
    New terms 'more favourable', says company.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
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
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
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ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
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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