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February 19, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong off O.7pc in January to 1.9 million TEU, Singapore up 5.8pc
  • Maersk moves reefer box making to Chile - where they are most needed
  • Mexican WTO hopeful: US private sector must press US to move Doha
  • United Nations agency rules speed seafarers' fitness website to launch
  • India insists on anti-piracy CCTV for Indian-flagged vessels by July
  • Singapore exports expected to rise 3.3pc, late Lunar New Year helped
  • TT Club sees more supply chain risk, liability, taken on by forwarders
  • Logistics software maker Catapult International to open in Hong Kong
  • Myanmar MOL wins permanent business licence to open office in Burma
  • Savannah off 1.1pc to 1.45 million TEU as box tonnage increases 4.1pc
  • FedEx reportedly cuts 20 VPs and MDs as air gives way to ground
  • Industry doubts arise whether Carglux and HNA would be a good fit
  • Philippines 2012 air cargo volumes up 9pc, outpacing 6.5pc rise in GDP
  • Turkish Airlines to take 49pc in projected airline named Niger Airways

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
  • BTL commences Karaikal-Colombo feeder service
  • Conquest 2013 Conference & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards hold the industry s complete attention on Feb. 13
  • Multimodal Logistics Awards 2013
  • Basmati exports may fall due to high domestic price
  • DP World takes steps to clear backlog at Vallarpadam ICTT
  • KPT adjudged Sea Port of the Year for Non-Containerised Cargo
  • Incentives may boost exports in future: Commerce Secy
  • Supreme Court stays Gujarat High Court order on Mundra SEZ
  • Uptrend in exports may continue on positive US economy: Fieo
  • Quick Take
  • Veterans National Badminton Championship commencing tomorrow
  • Korean PPG member successfully transports crane barges to Hong Kong
  • Multitrade Spain awarded metro car movement to Panama
  • Wijngaard Natie Logistics NV appointed CEE member in Antwerp

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
  • Aker Philadelphia in product tanker agreement
  • Court gives approval to huge Swedish offshore wind farm
  • Emma Maersk towed from Egyptian port

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
  • Vancouver USA Port Commission Oks agreements with BHP Billiton
  • Corps to begin rebuild work on Coos Bay navigation markers
  • Port of Everett calling for historic Everett Waterfront info
  • Port Metro Vancouver releases year-end numbers for 2012
  • Washington Governor taps Danner to chair utilities/transport commission

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
  • Environmental Ship Index attracts growing interest among ports
    Backing for cleaner shipping boosted by concern over emissions affecting local people's health when a vessel calls
  • Wärtsilä boosts its R&D budget with $67m loan
    Funds will help in development of new range of engines
  • Lifeboat safety probe will focus on release hooks
    Ahead of the investigation into the Thomson Majesty deaths, experts tell Lloyd's List about their crew safety concerns
  • Aker Philadelphia hints at order for up to four more Jones Act product tankers
    Popular line of vessels could build on earlier deliveries to OSG and Crowley
  • Thomson Majesty deaths raise crew issues
    Probe may focus on deployment of seafarers during lifeboat drills
  • Evacuation options are all at sea
    Lifeboats may offer little more than a security blanket, says expert
  • Poor design?
    Tests will show whether Emma Maersk engine flood was accidental or due to a structure flaw
  • Unsure shores
    Being forced to apply for visas can make life difficult for seafarers
  • Dilution only makes everything weaker
    Measures outlined in the Marine Navigational Bill have worrying implications for safety
  • Insurance tax could bankrupt 1,000 KG ships
    Insolvent owners would queue outside courts, says Hansa Treuhand boss
  • Greater insurer competition driving down K&R rates
    New ideas being touted for West Africa, says Willis
  • ISF urges an end to the impasse on seafarers' right to shore leave
    Port states that demand visas must let crew apply on arrival
  • Emma Maersk is towed to Palermo for repairs
    Fincantieri will pump 13,000 cu m of seawater from flooded engineroom
  • Crew kidnapped from service vessel in new West Africa attack
    Intelligence companies debate K&R and oil theft
  • LPG carrier owner loses $400,000 per month after court seizes vessel
    Norgas Cathinka held 'hostage' in Indonesia since September, IM Skaugen claims
  • China sees slower growth in coastal dry bulk shipping capacity
    Segment outstripped by tanker expansion, says transport ministry
  • LA and Long Beach post 5% rise in throughput
    Los Angeles posts fall in annual liftings of 4% but Long Beach sees near 18% rise
  • IFC eyes larger presence in ship and port financing
    World Bank's private sector funding arm could back merchant vessels
  • No Brics have opted out of Marpol Annex VI
    The IMO has yet to hear from any country planning to apply an EEDI waiver

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
  • Suez office evacuated, but canal's normal
    PORT SAID protesters demonstrated again today after laying siege to the port authority headquarters over the weekend, but the Suez Canal was reported today to be operating normally
  • Unrest hurts Suez traffic
    TRAFFIC through the Suez Canal reportedly dropped 16% last month, compared with transits of January 2012
  • EU transport cuts assailed
    EUROPE'S transport industry has called deep cuts in its part of the EU budget a "missed opportunity"
  • K+N launches reefer LCL
    LOGISTICS giant Kuehne + Nagel is breaking new ground in reefer ocean freight, with the launch of less-than-container load reefer services
  • Growth slows for China's coastal drybulkers
    CHINA'S drybulker fleet on coastal trades increased 15.2% year on year to 49.4M dwt at the end of 2012, Beijing said today
  • Bharati falls to losses
    BHARATI Shipyard said today it fell to losses of 1.33Bn rupees ($25M) in its October-December quarter of 2012

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
  • UK Leans Toward Royal Mail IPO
    An initial public offering of Royal Mail within the coming year is emerging as the most likely path to the long-stalled privatization of the U.K.'s state-owned postal operator. The current strength of stock markets is increasing the attractions of an IPO, the business minister said. "There are certain advantages in an...
  • Damaged Emma Maersk Headed to Sicily Repair Yard
    The Emma Maersk, the world's largest container ship, is being towed by tug to a ship repair yard in Sicily after its engine room flooded during an accident as it was about to transit the Suez Canal en route to Europe at the beginning of February. The vessel, capable of carrying...
  • WCI: Backhaul Rates Ease Slightly
    Backhaul east-west container rates slipped last week in the Europe-to-Asia and trans-Pacific westbound lanes after racking up strong gains in both lanes the week before, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. World Container Index Rates to ShanghaiSource: WCI For a larger version of the chart, click on the...
  • India's Trade Deficit Expands
    India's trade deficit from April 2012 to January 2013 was $167.2 billion, expanding from last year's deficit of $154.9 billion during the same period in the previous year. The value of exports from April to January was $239.7 billion, falling 5 percent from $251.9 billion during the same period from 2011...
  • CMA CGM to Hike Asia Rates
    CMA CGM will hike rates on its trade from northern Europe to India and Pakistan, effective March 3. The increase will be $150 per 20-foot dry container and $200 per 40-foot dry container. Effective March 15, the ocean carrier will hike rates from all Asian ports to the east and west Mediterranean...
  • China Logistics Expects China-South America Volume to Double
    China Logistics Group expects shipping volume on its South American route out of Shanghai to double in 2013. The international freight forwarder and logistics management company began offering freight forwarding services from China to destinations in South America in March 2012. Freight forwarding services to Brazil and Argentina out of Shanghai...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
  • Chinese economy hits recovery mode
    If the gloomier prognoses of such heavyweight commentators as Nouriel Roubini, George Soros, Jim Chanos and George Magnus had been borne out, China would even now ...
  • Emma Maersk is towed to Palermo for repairs
    The giant containership "Emma" ...
  • Cameron in UK - India trade drive
    The UK's prime minister, David Cameron said that the UK could 'forge one of the great partnerships of the 21st Century with India' as he arrived in Mumbai today for ...
  • DSV buys Seatainers
    Danish logistics operator DSV has signed an agreement to acquire specialist project logistics compatriot company Seatainers Group.The services portfolio of Seatainers ...
  • Gulftainer post 24% increase
    Sharjah, UAE-based Gulftainer Company saw a 24% increase in trade volumes in 2012, compared with the year earlier, led by a massive 28% growth at its Khorfakkan ...
  • US shippers still have east coast concerns
    A large US clothing retailer contact of New York-based analyst Scott Group and Ed Wolfe is continuing to divert its imports via Los Angeles and Long Beach until ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
  • STX takes Target ship
    Greek owner Target Marine has secured period work for one of its two supramax bulkers at a reduced rate.
  • Young Brothers flat
    US liner company Young Brothers has posted stable cargo volumes in 2012, but it said the fourth quarter was stronger.
  • Stolt buys a double
    Stolt-Nielsen has laid down over $50m to buy two tankers it has previously had on charter, brokers say.
  • GOL doubles up
    India's GOL Offshore has posted a big jump in earnings in the third quarter.
  • Billion dollar Bumi
    Malaysia's Bumi Armada has confirmed a second major contract with India's ONGC that could be worth over $1bn.
  • ALG profit sinks
    All Leisure Group squeezed a narrow profit in fiscal 2012 despite losses from its cruise ship division.
  • Varun paying its dues
    India's Varun Shipping says it is on the path to recovery after a number of vessel arrests in the last few months.
  • Papal appointment
    The chairman of German shipbuilder and repair outfit Blohm + Voss has been appointed the next head of the Vatican Bank.
  • Crew fraud thwarted
    German police have prevented the entry into the country of 25 Ghanaians posing as seafarers.
  • Cido boss jailed
    Cido Shipping boss Kwon Hyuk has been sent to prison for four years and hit with a fine of more than $200m after being convicted of tax evasion.
  • MBC orders supramax
    Malaysian Bulk Carriers (MBC) is heading to Japan for a supramax bulker newbuilding.
  • Fredriksen's forgotten millions
    Focus within John Fredriksen's shipping empire may have shifted to Frontline 2012 but the Norwegian magnate still has a valuable investment in the original Frontline.
  • Polarcus calls in V.Ships
    Polarcus has turned to V.Ships to help with the crewing of a seismic vessel operating off turkey.
  • DSME bags Statoil job
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has bagged a deal with Norwegian energy company Statoil to provide topsides for a North Sea production platform.
  • Strike delayed
    Bangladeshi shipowners have halted strike action over a lack of state help for coastal shipping.
  • Palmali eyes IPO
    Turkish tanker owner Palmali has revived talk of an IPO, with a listing planned in New York or London.
  • Siem taunts 'predators'
    Reefer owner Siem Shipping has cut back on the red ink staining its balance sheet in the final quarter of 2012.
  • Double trouble
    A Russian tanker has suffered its second engine failure in the space of two weeks in the Sea of Japan.
  • Atlantska heads into red
    Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba has revealed a loss for 2012 as costs beat revenue.
  • SHI confirms box bonanza
    Samsung Heavy Industries has confirmed a giant containership order from Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV).
  • Suez sees drop off
    The Suez Canal has seen revenues for January fall by over 9% on the back of the political upheavals in the country.
  • Uljanik loss jumps
    Croatian owner Uljanik Plovidba has posted a bigger loss for 2012 despite rising revenue.
  • Four for Aker Phil
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard of the US has lined up a deal to build up to four products tankers.
  • Hoegh ATM?
    Hoegh LNG may have disappointed the market with its fourth quarter results on Friday but analysts are confident about the Oslo-listed owner's progress.
  • OSS bulker sinks
    One crewman has died and another 14 are missing after a Singapore-owned bulker sank off the Philippines.
  • IMS to focus on gas
    IM Skaugen looks set to jettison its China and SPT operations as it looks to focus on gas transportation activities.
  • Ezion adds to backlog
    Ezion Holdings has won a further liftboat charter contract this time from a South Asian based national oil company.
  • Vroon seals AHTS loan
    Vroon has secured a $41m loan from Standard Chartered Bank to go towards investment in the offshore sector.
  • Skaugen slams Indonesia
    IM Skaugen has publically criticised Indonesian authorities over the fatal collision between a ferry and one of its ships last year.
  • Emma leaves Suez
    A Maersk Line containership that suffered a flooded engine room in the Suez Canal has left the Egyptian port under tow.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
  • FedEx unveils shipping consolidation tool
  • Airbus unloads lithium batteries
  • Drewry Air Freight Index - January rates slip
  • Portland approves assistance to terminal operator
    Port commissioners last week voted to give up to $3.7 million in rent rebates ($308,333 per month) to ICTSI Oregon, the manager of its main container facility, because of reduced productivity linked to an ongoing labor dispute.
  • TNT looks to brighter 2013
    Fourth-quarter results presented further disappointment for the express carrier, showing a 0.5-percent, year-over-year, decline in revenue to 1.86 billion euros, coupled with an operating income loss of 71 million euros.
  • Call for U.S. action on Rotterdam Rules
    The NIT League, World Shipping Council, and Maritime Law Association of the United States are calling on the State Department to review and approve the international maritime cargo liability convention.
  • Liner carriers hike transatlantic rates
  • Emma Maersk towed to Palermo for repair
    The Danish liner carrier said alternative arrangements for the loaded boxes on the ship were made whereby sensitive cargo was put on board vessels in its existing network shortly after the incident.
  • New fog rule in San Francisco Bay
  • Maersk speeds up Masiika Express, drops Sharjah
  • CSX scratches speed increase through Indiana city
  • CenterPoint buys massive N.J. DC
  • Port Logistics Group, TAGSYS partner on RFID
  • Maritime Hall of Fame honorees announced

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
  • OW Bunker launches second supply vessel in North America
    Vessel will be operating in international waters off both the Texas and Louisiana coastlines.
  • Prices show mix trends in Fujairah
    Prices rising in South Africa.
  • Bunker prices soften across Europe
    Moderate activity recorded in Gibraltar.
  • Asian fuel oil market has 'surplus' of low viscosity material
    Traders point to inflows of straight-run Iranian product.
  • New Algeciras oil storage terminal on track for Q1 opening
    'They are testing the terminal now,' says industry source.
  • Bunker delivery note 'best for CO2 data', say shipowners
    And flag states should be relevant authority for CO2 data collection.
  • Shipyards competing on fuel-efficient designs
    'Ship owner's focus in asking for tenders was on how environment-friendly the ships would be.'
  • Off-spec bunkers have low flash point
    DNVPS issues bunker alert on samples taken in Russian port.
  • Bunker prices falling in Asia
    Singapore's price of benchmark 380 cSt bunker fuel fell $2.00 to average $658.50 pmt.
  • Vinashinlines left to go bankrupt
    Parent company to close weakest subsidiaries.
  • Bulk carrier sinks resulting in loss of life
    Philippine Coast Guard checking for any possible oil spill.
  • Shipowners want 'pragmatic solutions'
    'This is not always about the letter of the law,' says maritime law firm.
  • Environmentalists claim bunker spill in Antarctic waters
    Crew members claim they 'saw and smelt' oil being washed into the sea during refuelling operations.
  • Tanker earnings now 'zero', says Braemar
    Oversupply of vessels and high bunker costs are factors resulting in low earnings.
  • NZ company plans to boost biodiesel production
    Green Fuels NZ is aiming to reduce carbon, sulphur and other tailpipe emissions in marine diesel engine applications.
  • South China fuel oil imports to fall in February
    First fuel oil imports expected from the United States.
  • Bapco 'likely' to raise gasoil premiums further
    In Q1, company sold gasoil at a premium of $3.00 per barrel above Middle East quotes.
  • Are We Prepared?
    Infrastructure currently in place to support widespread adoption of LNG is still in its infancy.

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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
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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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