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February 15, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • China Shipping levies US$700/TEU peak season surcharge March 15
  • Maersk cancels Asia-north Europe AE-9 loop again as demand slackens
  • Suez trumps Panama, Maersk redeploys TP-7 from Asia to US east coast
  • CMA CGM settles debt restructuring with banks and gains new funds
  • US FMC seeks greater regulatory scrutiny into TSA-WTSA merger deal
  • Port of London slips 10pc overall, but container volume up 2pc in 2012
  • Port Tracker: 2012 US import boxes up 2.9pc - more expected in 2013
  • Hong Kong to restrict exports of infant formula to combat parallel trading
  • 'K' Line India starts shipping motorbike carriers over long hauls in Delhi
  • APS Technology to provide OCR solutions for TraPac's automated US terminal
  • TOC CSC Asia conference in HK to discuss role terminals in supply chain
  • DB Schenker to build US$55 million logistics base near Changi airport
  • Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson cargo slips, but passenger volume sets record
  • Boeing's 787 battery assessment underestimated risk 1,000 fold: NTSB
  • Government gives go-ahead to air cargo complex at Mangalore airport
  • CAAS, NTU set up air traffic management research unit in Singapore

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
  • Allcargo Logistics sees jump in total revenue, operating profit for nine-month period
  • China Navigation launches next generation multi-purpose vessels
  • NYK receives highest rating on SMBC Environmental Assessment Loan for third consecutive year
  • Cotton Board increases export & import estimates
  • India-EU free trade pact may be delayed
  • Eleven companies show interest in Ennore Port s box terminal project
  • JNPT wins Major Ports cricket tournament
  • Vizag General to commence operations at Visakhapatnam terminal
  • Gateway Distriparks' Vallarpadam CFS commences full scale operations
  • L&T Construction secures orders worth INR1,401 cr. in Jan.

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
  • Air Madagascar reduces services to Asia
    The southern African carrier Air Madagascar is cutting its services to Asia today (14 February), as it is reducing its Antananarivo-Bangkok-Guangzhou operation from three to two we...
  • Lufthansa with 1,000 t of roses on board
    Lufthansa Cargo is flying millions of red roses on fully-laden freighters to Europe in time for bumper sales at high-street florists on today's Valentine's Day. Over the last few...
  • Poland's airfreight volumes shrinking again
    Poland's airports had to cope with a 1.5% shrinkage in airfreight in 2012, the year in which the country and Ukraine co-hosted the European football championship. According to the ...
  • Volvo: decrease in truck market in Europe and Brazil/growth in North America and Japan
    The Volvo Group delivered a total of 58,626 trucks in Q4/2012, 15% less than in Q4/2011. Last year, sales of heavy-duty trucks in Europe 28 (EU minus Bulgaria plus Norway and Swit...
  • CMA CGM offering new connection to Russia
    The French shipping company CMA CGM and its partner Fesco-ESF are adding the Russian port of Ust Luga to their loop D sailing schedule. In the near future a weekly scheduled contai...
  • Safmarine MPV appoints Royal Burger Group as Benelux liner agent
    Safmarine MPV, which was established in January 2013 in Antwerp (Belgium) as an independent business within Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, has appointed Royal Burger Grou...
  • IRU: TIR system is best tool for ensuring traceability and security
    The TIR international transit system, established by the United Nations TIR Convention in 1959 and revised in 1975, is the only truly global customs transit system, providing trade...
  • Viking train sees 100-fold increase in cargo volumes
    The volume of cargo transported by the Viking train has increased more than one hundred-fold since it was launched on 6 February 2003. A total of 58,900 20ft containers were hauled...
  • Bulgaria: ERTMS contract awarded
    Bulgarian National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC) has awarded a contract to install ERTMS on the country's 133 km Sofia - Plovdiv line to the consortium of Thales Austria an...
  • Iata names new general counsel
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has appointed Jeffrey N. Shane as general counsel. Shane will start working with the association on 2 April 2013 and will be base...
  • New CFO for Asco Group
    The Asco Group, an international oil and gas services company, has selected Mark Walker as its chief financial officer. Walker was formerly the group finance director for Charger E...
  • JF Hillebrand provides white-glove service for exclusive wine collection
    JF Hillebrand, a leading logistics provider to the global beverage market, recently managed the transportation of a highly-valuable consignment of one of Australia's most prestigio...
  • TNT Post and Hermes: new delivery alliance in Germany
    The mail service provider TNT Post and parcel carrier Hermes have launched a new strategic sales partnership in Germany. The two companies said the alliance would mean business cus...
  • Michael Schächer is ACG Air Cargo Germany's new CEO
    ACG Air Cargo Germany has appointed Michael Schächer as its new CEO, effective immediately. The decision was taking at a meeting of the company's partners. Sch'cher previously held...
  • Eurogate applies for short time work in JadeWeserPort Wilhelmshaven
    The operator of JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven, Germany's only deep water port, wants to reduce staff working hours, due to a dearth of containers, and has submitted the relevant a...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
  • STX OSV announces three OSCV orders in one day
  • Bouchard orders 250,000 bbl ATB at VT Halter
  • Private equity firm acquires Kobelt
  • DOF Subsea comments on Harvey Gulf charter
  • Visemar RO/RO to have complete MAN propulsion package
  • STX OSV books OSCV order from Solstad Offshore

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
  • Portland Port Commission Oks rent rebate scheme with ICTSI
  • Port of Los Angeles sees dip in January cargo volume numbers
  • Diana Shipping sets series of vessel moves
  • Port of Seattle Commissioner announces plans to resign post
  • FreeSeas announces reverse stock split program

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
  • India drives demand for thermal coal shipments
    Shipping industry players hope nation's desires to become greener will not dent shipments
  • Closure at Jamnagar refinery highlights its growing influence
    Global tanker trades now turn on India's huge facility
  • FreeSeas puts reverse split into effect
    Handysize bulk owner bumps up share price under Nasdaq delisting threat
  • Gdynia prepares for growth as privatisation heads for completion
    Poland's Baltic Sea gateway to boost handling capacity for larger boxships
  • DCT Gdansk to handle 18,000 teu ships at a new terminal
    Plans to build second facility will raise Baltic hub's total box capacity to 4m teu
  • Russia's Asian exports boost aframax demand
    Demand from Asia and global politics have made Eastern Siberia prime for development
  • Cruise Lines International Association's response
    Clia's mission is to provide a 'safe and secure environment'
  • Well-known ghosts of maritime industry
    Lifeboat drills remain a dangerous area for seafarers
  • France set to pass new shipping legislation
    Bill upholds post-Erika principle of owner liability for pollution
  • Euroseas stalks attractive buying opportunities
    Owner puts first vessel in pool as bulkers start to come off supportive charters
  • Diana prevails at kamsarmax auction
    Shipowner snaps up former Deiulemar bulker for about $19.7m to add to dry bulk fleet
  • Early signs are positive for supply of product tankers, says BIMCO
    Total of 77 new ships entered fleet last year
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine doubles annual loss to $922m
    Operating losses widened to Won520bn
  • Chile boosts business for product tankers
    Trade from US to South America rises, reflecting growing energy requirements from developing countries
  • Trade makes shipping 'critical' to sustainable future
    Exclusive interview: Industry is force for good but must serve the world with far less CO2, maintains environmentalist behind SSI
  • Sam Kendall-Marsden's step by step guide to dealing with disaster
    What to do before, during and after an incident
  • How to survive a casualty
    Standard Club claims chief shares advice
  • Korea Line loses preferred bidder and faces delisting
    Hahn & Co pulls out over disagreement on debt guarantees
  • Perilous times for Korea Line
    Struggling company faces delisting unless it finds a rescuer
  • Latest pirate attack in Niger Delta indicates growing K&R risk
    Master and chief engineer of supply vessel Walvis 7 confirmed as hostages
  • Genmar's tanker deal of the century
    Tie-up with Unipec to form Unique Shipping pool gives hope to others like OSG
  • Shipping Corp of India reports $24m nine-month loss
    Container division ekes out a profit for the period
  • MOL extends presence in Burma
    Japan line sets up unit under permanent licence to explore further development
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen sees 87% rise in full-year operating profit
    Despite rocketing profits, company still remains cautious about market growth
  • US regional talks remain in spotlight as ILA releases pay deal details
    Tentative draft shows union and employers in apparent harmony over wages and container royalties at US east and Gulf Coast ports
  • Countdown to catastrophe
    OSG's tax issue called a 'smoking gun'

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
  • Pittas sees 'challenging' 2013 at Euroseas
    NASDAQ-listed Euroseas today reported quarterly losses and warned of tough conditions ahead in both its drybulk and box ship markets
  • Röhlig's gross profits grow by 14% y/y
    RöHLIG Logistics, one of Germany's leading midcap ocean freight forwarders, today reported flat profits for last year but strong revenue growth
  • Ports buoyed by Obama
    THE US PORT sector has praised President Barack Obama's proposal for private investors to pay for improvements
  • Kochi strike settled
    A STRIKE was settled this evening at an Indian container terminal, Fairplay was told today
  • US docker deal outlined
    BONUSES paid to US East and Gulf Coast dockers will continue to be based on container weight for the next six years under a new labour accord
  • Box sector seen keeping eyes on the prize
    BOX LINES are likely to keep focusing on profitability rather than market share amid sustained weak demand growth, BIMCO predicted today
  • ABG's profits dive 60%
    INDIA'S largest private yard, ABG, today reported 60% year-on-year plummet in net profits for its October-December quarter
  • DSV buys Seatainers
    DANISH logistics and forwarding giant DSV has signed an agreement to acquire compatriot service provider Seatainers
  • Wilhelmsen warns of soft volumes in 1H13
    NORWAY'S Wilh Wilhelmsen today predicted soft volumes in 1H13 but still expressed optimism about its long-term prospects
  • Mercator dragged down
    MOUNTING losses at its Singapore subsidiary Mercator Lines plunged parent Mercator of Mumbai into the red for its October-December quarter
  • Odfjell dragged to losses
    WEAKNESS in the chemical tanker market and continuing problems at its Rotterdam terminal dragged Odfjell to losses for its final quarter and full-year 2012

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
  • UPS, Jabil Team Up on Reverse Logistics Services
    UPS has formed a strategic collaboration with Jabil Circuit, an electronic product solutions company. UPS's logistics and distribution business unit and Jabil Aftermarket Services will provide reverse logistics solutions for return and repair programs for high-tech original equipment manufacturers, service providers and enterprises....
  • Lithium Ion Aircraft Batteries Banned as Cargo on Passenger Planes
    Pending the outcomes of investigations now being carried out in the U.S. and Japan, the president of the council of the International Civil Aviation Organization has provisionally approved an interim amendment that will prohibit the carriage of lithium ion aircraft batteries as cargo on passenger airplanes. The new amendment will rescind...
  • American Airlines, US Airways to Merge
    Both boards of directors at American Airlines and US Airways have approved a merger agreement that will combine the AMR Corporation carriers into a single unit, collectively worth about $11 billion, based on the price of US Airways stock as of Feb. 13, 2013. The combined airline will operate under...
  • Greatwide, Cardinal Logistics Complete Merger
    Dallas-based Greatwide Logistics Services and Concord, N.C.-based Cardinal Logistics Management have completed their merger. The combined dedicated contract carriage and logistics services provider now has more than 125 operating locations, specializing in grocery, bulk food, retail, metals and building products, across the U.S. and Canada. John Tague is chairman and CEO of...
  • LA-LB Container Volume Climbs
    The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex began 2013 with a strong showing as the total container volume increased 5 percent over January 2012. Containerized imports increased 5 percent, and exports were up 1 percent over the same month last year. The news was especially welcome because the nation's largest port complex in...
  • BIMCO Optimistic on Container Trade Outlook
    U.S. demand for containerized imports is picking up and underpins hopes that it will soak up excess vessel capacity as the year progresses, Bimco said in its Shipping Market Overview & Outlook for February. "There is room for some optimism in the container ship business, as witnessed by the number of...
  • Watermelon Board Proposes Changes to Importer Membership Requirements
    The National Watermelon Promotion Board has recommended the elimination of the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan importer membership condition that requires importers to import more than 50 percent of the total volume handled and imported in order to qualify as an importer member. The change would allow for additional parties to...
  • Sino-Global Reports Loss, But Results Improve
    Sino-Global Shipping America reported a net loss of $564,854 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, ending Dec. 31, 2012, improving from a net loss of $827,385 in the same quarter in the previous fiscal year. Quarterly revenue decreased 20 percent from $8.0 million in 2011 to $6.4 million in...
  • Weber Logistics, Aspen Logistics Form Alliance
    Weber Logistics and Aspen Logistics have formed an alliance, combining their warehouse and direct delivery networks in the western U.S. The third-party logistics companies now offer 6.5 million square feet of space across 19 distribution centers and a direct delivery fleet with freight transfer facilities in California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Utah...
  • Vitran Sells Supply Chain Operations to Legacy
    Vitran Corporation has reached an agreement to sell its supply chain operation division to Legacy Supply Chain for $97 million, subject to certain working capital adjustments. The North American transportation firm intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from this transaction to reduce its outstanding debt under its senior revolving...
  • Globe Express Names Slotten SVP, Commercial Exec
    Christopher Slotten, Globe Express Service's new senior vice president and chief commercial officer. Globe Express Services has hired Christopher Slotten as senior vice president and chief commercial officer. He will join the company on March 1. In his new role, Slotten will focus primarily on leading the logistics company's global growth strategy...
  • Debating the Federal, State Role in Infrastructure
    If the Feb. 13 House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing often seemed a pre-emptive strike against "devolutionists" seeking to shift control of the infrastructure purse strings to the states, that's because it was just that. New T&I Committee Chairman Bill Shuster, R-Pa., made it a point to trace the federal role...
  • South Carolina Ports' Chief Calls for New Way to Fund Dredging
    The U.S. government should establish a set of priorities for deepening of ports and harbors and create a new way of funding projects that make strategic sense for the nation's trade needs, according to Jim Newsome, president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority. In a wide-ranging interview with The...
  • Prologis Signs Build-to-Suit Deals With BMW of North America
    Prologis has signed two build-to-suit agreements with BMW of North America totaling 609,000 square feet. The first facility, totaling 326,500 square feet, will be located in Redlands, Calif., in the state's Inland Empire submarket at Prologis Redlands Distribution Center 11. The facility will provide an expansion option for an additional 96,000...
  • Index Shows Trucking Capacity Tightened in December
    FTR Associates' Shippers Condition Index recorded a reading of -4.9 in December, reflecting tightening capacity, which is expected to get "significantly worse" by mid-2013. The SCI reading is expected to be about five points lower than the current reading by mid-summer, as transport costs will continue to rise as freight continues...
  • Union Pacific Names Regional VPs of Public Affairs
    Union Pacific Railroad has promoted Donna Kush to vice president of public affairs of the northern region, Brenda Mainwaring to vice president of public affairs of the southern region and Tom Lange to assistant vice president of corporate communications. Kush currently serves as assistant vice president of corporate communications. She joined...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
  • DCT Gdansk hires Kwiatkowski
    The Polish box terminal DCT Gdansk has appointed Maciek Kwiatkowski as CEO to succeed Boris Wenzel in April.The port executive has 30 years of experience within ...
  • Maersk to switch canals on USEC loop
    Alphaliner reports that from April it is expected Maersk Line will re-route its TP-7 Asia - USEC service via the Suez - rather than through the Panama Canal as ...
  • Nordic states and Russia in High North transport plan
    In a landmark initiative, three Nordic states have entered into a formal joint plan with Russia to develop a co-ordinated transport strategy that focuses on all ...
  • TAL outlook good on carrier reliance
    Intermodal container and chassis lessor, TAL International Group, posted an 18.6% increase in full year profits last year, compared to the year before, at $130.1m ...
  • Regional negotiations remain in spotlight as ILA releases details of coastal wage deal
    Bargaining for local employment agreements at US East and Gulf Coast ports, particularly New York-New Jersey, remains the wild card in cementing a new six-year ...
  • Jade-Weser-Port puts 400 on short-time working
    Germany's newly-opened deepwater container hub JadeWeserPort is to put its 400-strong labour force on part-time working, a spokeswoman for the majority partner ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
  • ESEA outlines menu
    Euroseas is exploring the sale-and-purchase (S&P) market for opportunities to expand its fleet of containerships, according to chief executive Aristides Pittas.
  • Lunde eyes the end
    Prominent banker Dagfinn Lunde is preparing to take his age-mandated retirement from DVB Bank at the end of this year, he tells TradeWinds this week.
  • OSG loses pool boss
    The tanker market was reeling Thursday amid reports that embattled US tanker owner Overseas Shipholding Group has been hit with another high-profile departure.
  • OSG loses pool boss
    Kevin Wise called in to head Core Petroleum's fledgling management offshoot.
  • DSX wins Deiulemar auction
    Diana Shipping has emerged as the buyer of a kamsarmax bulker that was put up for auction by administrators overseeing the bankruptcy of Italian operator Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione.
  • Onassis sitting on $60m
    An investment in Peter Livanos-led GasLog is worth almost $60m to the Onassis Foundation.
  • Hat trick for STX OSV
    STX OSV has scored a Valentine's Day subsea threesome with Norwegian offshore shipowners.
  • Farstad back at STX OSV
    Farstad Shipping has dialled up STX OSV for a subsea construction newbuilding.
  • Excel doubles up
    Glencore has hired a second Excel Maritime vessel in as many days to continue a push in the panamax period market.
  • Farstad profit plunges
    Farstad Shipping suffered its worst final quarter in the past five years due to the faltering North Sea spot market.
  • Pittas a penny out
    Aristides Pittas-led Euroseas posted a marginally deeper than forecast loss in the fourth quarter as weak bulk and container markets left it in the red for the full-year.
  • Loss bigger at Belships
    Norwegian bulker owner Belships has hinted at potential newbuildings as it posted a wider loss for 2012.
  • Mermaid swings to black
    Thoresen Thai Agencies spin-off Mermaid Maritime has seen a change in fortunes thanks to the flourishing subsea services business.
  • Officers kidnapped
    The master and chief mechanic have been taken by pirates from an anchor-handler off Nigeria.
  • Silvia in crew row
    Bangladesh's Silvia Shipmanagement has been caught in the middle of a row over pay on a bulker stuck in India.
  • Valentine's Day split
    Troubled Greek bulker owner Freeseas is completing a reverse stock split in order to keep its Nasdaq-listing alive.
  • Samsung to get busy
    Samsung Heavy Industries of Korea is tipped to build order momentum in the first half of 2013.
  • Dof makes Harvey move
    Oslo-listed owner agrees term deal for Jones Act compliant newbuilding.
  • Dof makes Harvey move
    Dof Subsea has entered into a long-term charter deal for a rare Jones Act compliant offshore support vessel newbuilding.
  • Fortuna goes aground
    A Norwegian cargoship remains stuck off Denmark after two refloating attempts failed.
  • Eyes on Golden axe
    Knowing eyes will again be focused on potential newbuilding cancellations when Golden Ocean reports its fourth quarter earnings next week.
  • Bigger is better
    India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has made it back into profit after expanding its fleet last year.
  • Four for Femco
    Femco has turned to Sinopacific Shipbuilding for a quartet of anchor handling tug supply vessels.
  • Shadow turns SBM red
    SBM Offshore has seen one-off items push its bottom line into the red for the second year in succession.
  • KLC sale collapses
    The sale of bankrupt Korea Line Corp (KLC) has collapsed after debt talks failed.
  • Norwegians in CSV strike
    Solstad Offshore has returned to STX OSV for a new construction vessel after securing long-term employment for the ship with Reach Subsea.
  • SCI loss widens
    Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has posted a bigger loss for the first nine months as its tankers and bulkers racked up a deficit.
  • Dolphin nails fundraiser
    Dolphin Group has raised the funds needed to finance a facelift on a chartered in GC Rieber Shipping vessel.
  • Deeper red for Odfjell
    A poor chemical tanker market and difficulties at its Rotterdam terminal frustrated Odfjell in the fourth quarter of 2012.
  • Visemar orders ro-ro
    Visemar di Navigazione has returned to the newbuilding arena to order a new 'green' ro-pax ferry it has emerged.
  • Big miss for WW
    Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA has disappointed the market with a fourth quarter profit which came in a long way short of expectations.
  • Peel brings in Deniz
    UK group Peel Ports has brought in a bigger multipurpose (MPP) vessel for its Manchester Ship Canal service.
  • Korea plots yard project
    Korea's government has signed a deal to develop a port and shipyard in Equatorial Guinea.
  • China log imports improve
    China's log imports saw a recovery in volumes in the second half of 2012 after a weak first six months of the year, say analysts.
  • Uljanik falls to a loss
    Croatia's Uljanik is no longer the only profitable shipyard in the country.
  • CAI profits jump 35%
    CAI International looks to have had the best quarter amongst the public container lessor with profits up nearly 35%.
  • TAL profits inch up
    Higher costs have stopped increased revenues feeding through to the bottom line at container lessor TAL International.
  • Exmar eyes US LNG
    Exmar is teaming up with EDF Trading to jointly look for small-scale LNG export opportunities in North America.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
  • UPS presents aftermarket service
  • Union finds holes in FAA's fatigue rationale
    The Independent Pilots Association has found that the federal agency overstated the costs associated with applying its new pilot-fatigue rules to cargo carriers by at least $175 million.
  • American, US Airways to form largest U.S. airline
    The boards of both airlines approved a merger yesterday after months of negotiation behind closed doors and endless speculation by the press. The merger is expected to be completed in the third quarter.
  • Wilhelmsen forecasts soft volumes in early 2013
    "Auto volumes picked up from the previous quarter, supported by stronger export volumes from Korea. High and heavy shipping volumes, healthy in the first half year, slipped in the third and fourth quarters," the company's CEO said.
  • ICAO action bars plane lithium batteries
    These plane batteries are at the heart of an ongoing investigation by the FAA into problems with the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Almost a month ago, the lithium ion battery fueling one of these planes in Boston caught fire.
  • ProLogis to build 2 DCs for BMW
  • CN abandons support for iron ore development
  • Freightgate releases NVO NRA self-service module
  • ILA releases master contract details
    The ILA noted the agreement is "subject to the drafting of final contract language and acceptance by the ILA membership" and the new master contract will not take effect until all local bargaining is concluded.
  • Holland leaving Port of Seattle commission
  • Data2Logistics brings Newcom on board

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
  • Study: Cargo volumes in Great Lakes region recovering
    Study also identifies options to revitalise vessels by re-powering older vessels that still use steam engines with modern conventional diesel or LNG diesel engines.
  • 'Fast vessel' twisted fin design unveiled
    The system provides fast ships with tangible energy savings.
  • Prices close on firm note in Fujairah
    But outlook mixed in South African ports.
  • Bunker prices display softening trend in Rotterdam
    But mixed pricing outlook in other key bunkering hubs.
  • Seafarer dies during bunkering operation
    Investigation into incident pin-pointed lack of cut off switch as cause.
  • Shipowners and scrubber manufacturers 'in limbo'
    'Regrettable that certainty has not been provided with regard to which technologies will be acceptable,' says IPTA.
  • IBIA says goodbye to Charlotte Egan
    Egan enjoyed getting to know members of 'close-knit industry'.
  • Dan-Bunkering hires new chief accountant
    He joined firm on February 1.
  • Bunker prices in Asia showing decline
    Only Hong Kong prices of benchmark 380 cSt bunker fuel increased.
  • Total's 2012 profit slips 20%
    Figure was weighed down by non-recurring items.
  • Singapore-listed shipowner in the red
    Mercator posted a $72.7 million loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2012.
  • TOTE, GPA announce LNG bunkering plans
    'Proactive strategies' necessary with tighter emission controls and the increase in cargo.
  • Strong winds disrupt bunkering in Japan
    Deliveries from refineries affected.

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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
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
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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