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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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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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