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BRIEFS
May 21, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk hikes Asia-Europe rate US$750/TEU, undercuts Hapag Lloyd's
  • Stifel shipping confidence index down for 2nd month, but still tops 50
  • Thailand's RCL to share slots on China-Eastern India Indfex 2 loop
  • Singapore's APL, INTTRA strengthen links to enhance e-commerce
  • Fujian April waterway, road spending up 11.4pc to US$3.86 billion
  • German Amazon staff strike one day for parity with retail workers
  • GoAGT's marine guard training base wins cert from Det Norske Verita
  • Boxes or WTO? Study shows boxes were biggest trade contributor
  • Kalmar ups 30pc stake to 100pc in Algeciras crane refurbisher Mareiport
  • Dimerco COO leads troop of staff in support of Million Trees Project
  • Logwin expands and upgrades its Vietnam logistics facilities in Hanoi
  • Toll opens US$238 million offshore oil drilling supply base in Singapore
  • Samskip Multimodal's Rotterdam-Hull loop more than doubles capacity
  • Chennai ground staff strike and go slow, air cargo shutdown pondered
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo annual cargo slips 0.91pc from best ever year
  • Lufthansa Cargo to accelerate adoption of IATA eAir Way Bill programme

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Aliança renewing cabotage fleet
  • Arctic nations urged to augment rescue services in emerging shipping route
  • Asian Shipowners Forum meet begins in Mumbai
  • Bahri recognised as one of the top Arab companies
  • Hamburg Süd's revenue up 16 pc in 2012
  • Hapag-Lloyd registers improved first quarter
  • Hong Kong port throughput slumps 12.2 pc in April, Singapore up 1 pc
  • Invoicing error sees shipbroker saddled with bill for bunker supply
  • Maersk Line registers profit in Q1 2013
  • MOL conducts tabletop drill involving container vessel collision
  • New Zealand mulling banning freight rate discussions between lines
  • Steamship Mutual addresses underwriting imbalance
  • India remains biggest rice exporter
  • Circular lists restrictions for vessels at Porbandar port during monsoon
  • KPT Librarian's unique initiative on World Book Day
  • Private bidders showing lukewarm interest in Major Port projects
  • Railways earns INR 3,420.74 cr. from coal transportation in April
  • CAI estimates cotton surplus at 142 lakh bales
  • Centre starts investigation into pipe imports from China, Italy
  • Focus on emerging economies will boost growth: Fieo
  • Govt may impose emergency tariffs on steel products
  • INR plunges below 55 against dollar
  • Adani Enterprises consolidated PAT up 53 pc to INR 474 cr. in Q4 FY13

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Erster Tupolev-Frachter für Transaero
  • Mehr Boxen auf dem Rhein
  • WWS with new general manager for Belgium
  • ICTSI bids for Melbourne's third terminal
  • Freight rates at a 15-month low
  • DHL flies new Mercedes S-Class incognito to world premiere
  • Start of new era for F.S. Mackenzie
  • Brenntag France selects Norbert Dentressangle's Red Inside...
  • Hoyer: joint venture in Saudi Arabia
  • Kahala Posts Group signs contract with Amber Road
  • Maersk satisfied with Q1/2013
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo glad to be back in Mumbai
  • New shuttle train Switzerland - Italian ports
  • Prestigious medal for BLG boss Detthold Aden
  • Big deal for Iveco
  • Certified carbon footprint for every IDS Logistik shipment
  • Konecranes delivering four more RTGs to TCV Stevedoring

Marine Logweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • MacGregor wins offshore winch contracts
  • Cruise Whitsundays takes delivery of 24 m cat
  • Hercules Offshore sells inland barge rigs
  • Gibdock completes seismic vessel refit
  • New Houston to Puerto Rico U.S.-flag service to debut

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Truck strikes ILWU worker at Port of Portland picket line
  • Upgraded security building eyed for Port of Vancouver, USA
  • Georgia Port Authority reports April cargo numbers
  • Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Australian carbon tax hike
  • Kinder Morgan taps Don Lindley as natural gas business president

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • The price is right
    Ordering newbuildings may not benefit the market, but low prices are still attractive
  • H&M eyes production shift to Africa or South America
    Fashion firm sources 80% of its goods from Asia
  • RCL takes slots on Cosco China to Australia service
    Tie-up makes debut sailing in June
  • Rising panamax prices will spur dry bulk rates recovery in 2014
    Higher asset values deliver positive knock-on effect on freight market
  • Seanergy agrees three more ship sales with bank
    Restis-backed public firm retains just four bulkers as it seeks deal with final lender
  • Not out of the woods
    Eagle and Excel shares jump is good news but does not signal the all-clear
  • Asia-Europe box rates dip into negative territory
    Owners struggle to cover bunker surcharges as spot price slumps below $700 per teu
  • A tale of two maritime cities
    The challenges now facing Singapore mirror the changing face of Hong Kong
  • VLGC rates spike amid fresh cargoes and Indian port delays
    Earnings hit nine-month high, topping $70 per tonne
  • Korea Development Bank may rethink purchase of STX Pan Ocean stake
    Debt level of embattled dry bulk operator said to be higher than expected
  • Second-quarter catastrophe looms for ocean carriers
    Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd face tough times as rates slump in past month
  • Court of Appeal ruled on one issue only in Fiona Trust versus Primalov
    Skarga is not 'vindicated', says Sovcomflot
  • Rickmers bond may top 9% coupon
    German agency gives sub-investment-grade rating
  • Khalifa bin Salman seeks partnership with port of Jubail
    Protests drive Bahrain to cement its ties with neighbouring Arab states
  • Japan doubles its export orders in April
    Push for greener bulkers and sliding yen drive surge in demand from foreign buyers

Fairplayweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Seanergy bulkers dwindle
    VICTOR Restis-controlled Seanergy today disclosed that it has sold three more bulkers in return for full satisfaction of underlying debt
  • Bodouroglou bags loan
    NASDAQ-listed Paragon Shipping today confirmed a new $69M credit facility from China Development Bank to partially fund two newbuilding box ships
  • Intra-Asian product rates hit
    SWELLING tonnage lists and slow activity is causing a drop in rates for intra-Asia oil products cargoes
  • PLP's throughput drops despite APM move
    RUSSIA'S top box terminal, Petrolesport, has reported the worst performance among its domestic rivals, despite a cash injection from AP Møller Maersk
  • Xiamen throughput rises 17%
    XIAMEN'S port has reported throughput of 2.42M teu in the first four months of 2013, up by 17.3% on 2012
  • Greeks order 142 ships in China
    CHINESE yards have received orders for 142 ships from Greek shipowners, according to Greek shipping minister Kostis Moussourouli
  • US port timelines halved
    DEEPENING and other port expansion project timelines in the US have been ordered cut in half by President Barack Obama
  • Gloomy MOL offloads ships
    MITSUI OSK Lines is continuing to sell ships in the secondhand market, as it works towards restoring profitability for this financial year
  • RCL, COSCO swap slots
    THAI feeder operator Regional Container Lines said today it has launched a China/Australia service through a new slot arrangement with COSCO's SAS service
  • Spot box rates diverge
    SPOT BOX rates for long-haul cargoes from China are diverging, according to Shanghai Containerized Freight Index figures
  • Paperwork snarls NZ meat cargoes to China
    CHINA has blocked delivery of tens of millions of dollars worth of meat cargoes from New Zealand - over a paperwork glitch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Zim to Boost Asia-South America Rates in Mid-June
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services will raise rates for all shipments on its trade from Asia to the east coast of South America, starting June 15. The increase will be $500 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot container, the carrier said. Containerized exports from Far East Asia to South and Central America...
  • BDP Chief Expects Manufacturing Exodus From Asia
    Slow-steaming by shipping lines and the reduction of currency and supply chain risks will spur more original equipment manufacturers to locate new manufacturing sites closer to the U.S. or move existing facilities from Asia, according to Rich Bolte, chairman and CEO of logistics service provider BDP International. "I think in the...
  • DHL & Pizzas 4 Patriots Enter Guinness Book of World Records With Largest Pizza Delivery in History
    PLANTATION, Fla., - DHL Express, the world's leading international express services provider, has been entered in the Guinness Book of World Records for performing the largest pizza delivery in history for Pizzas 4 Patriots, a non-profit organization. Since 2008, DHL Express and Pizzas 4 Patriots have joined forces to bring...
  • Ryder Announces Winners of 2012 Chairman's Safety Award
    MIAMI - Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2012 Chairman's Safety Award.Ryder's Chairman's Safety Award provides annual recognition to segments of its business in the U.S. and Canada that demonstrate superior dedication, leadership,...
  • Georgia Ports Authority's Container Traffic Up 4 Percent
    Georgia Ports Authority reported container traffic in April totaled 258,951 20-foot-equivalent units, increasing 4 percent from April 2012 and rising 11.3 percent from March 2013. Exports remained dominant, representing 54 percent of loaded volume, the GPA said in a written statement. Meanwhile, the GPA moved 2.4 million tons of cargo in April,...
  • US Official Touts Success of Panama Trade Agreement
    Rebecca Blank, U.S. acting commerce secretary, discussed Panama Canal expansion opportunities for U.S. companies with Jorge Quijano, Panama Canal's administrator, and Roberto Roy, president of the Panama Canal board and the Panama City subway. Rebecca Blank, U.S. acting commerce secretary, has wrapped up her week-long Latin America trade mission in Panama,...
  • Workforce Florida Offers Funding for Logistics Industry
    Workforce Florida has made available a $2 million Quick Response Training Challenge Grant for employers in Florida's logistics and trade industry, according to Chris Hart IV, president and CEO of the statewide work force policy board. The grant, which has been applauded by the Florida Department of Transportation, aims to meet...
  • Port of Virginia Flexes Post-Panamax Muscle
    The Port of Virginia is aiming to boost container traffic by capitalizing on its post-Panamax draft, tapping improved intermodal service, increasing customer service and developing distribution centers. Contact Mark Szakonyi at mszakonyi@joc.com and follow him at twitter.com/szakonyi_joc....
  • Port Logistics Group Expands in California
    Port Logistics Group opened two facilities in City of Industry, Calif.Port Logistics Group has added more than 1.1 million square feet of warehouse space to its City of Industry Retail Distribution Campus in California with the opening of two new facilities. One of the logistics provider's facilities has 350,000 square feet...
  • Port of Oakland's Container Throughput Improved in April
    The Port of Oakland's containerized throughput rose 1.4 percent year-over-year in April, reaching 190,727 20-foot-equivalent units, including both laden and empty containers. Fully laden containerized imports in April totaled 65,630 TEUs, increasing 3.5 percent year-over-year, with exports totaling 83,810 TEUs, improving 4.4 percent. Meanwhile, empty import containers totaled 21,322 TEUs, down...
  • CTS: Australasia Exports to South America Plummet
    Containerized export volume from Australasia/Oceania to South and Central America plummeted in March 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd. This lane has seen double-digit year-over-year drops for five of the past six months. Australasia/Oceania to Far East Asia Australasia/Oceania exported 158,500 20-foot-equivalent units to Far East Asia in March...
  • SSA Pacific Signs Lease at Port of West Sacramento
    The Sacramento-Yolo Port Commission in California has approved a new lease for its West Sacramento maritime facilities with SSA Pacific. The lease, which takes effect July 1, 2013, replaces an existing Terminal Operations Management Agreement with SSA. The deal provides guaranteed rent payments to the Port of West Sacramento and shifts...
  • Brazil Set to Lift Ban on Imports of EU Cattle, Beef
    Brazil has amended its import regulations regarding bovine spongiform encephalopathy, paving the way for the ban on imports of breeding cattle and beef from the European Union to be lifted. The European Commission applauded the change and encouraged Brazil to bring all of the remaining import conditions related to BSE and...
  • Sea Star Line Names Nolan Executive VP
    Sea Star Line LLC has named Tim Nolan executive vice president, reporting to company President Peter Keller. He will be based in Jacksonville, Fla. Nolan has a broad background in liner shipping, business development and international logistics management. He most recently served as senior vice president and general manager for an...
  • Pennsylvania Awards Funding for Natural Gas Fleet Conversion
    Pennsylvania's Gov. Tom Corbett has awarded more than $6.7 million in Act 13 funding to 18 organizations making the switch to natural gas for their heavy-duty fleet vehicles. Act 13 of 2012 increased protections of private water supplies, allowed the Department of Environmental Protection to issue larger fines and included a...
  • Aliança Unveils 3,800-TEU Container Ship in Brazil
    Christening of the Sebastião Caboto in Santos.Aliança has unveiled its new container ship, Sebasti'o Caboto, at the Terminal Maritimo de Passageiros in Brazil's Port of Santos. The vessel is the first in a series of four identical container ships with a capacity of 3,800 20-foot-equivalent units apiece. Each ship is fitted...
  • Five Below Opens Distribution Center in Mississippi
    Five Below, a merchandise retailer for the teen and pre-teen markets, has opened a new $2 million distribution center in the former Mazda building in Olive Branch, Miss. "This location will be crucial to the growth of our company as we expand our presence to new western markets," said Tom Vellios,...
  • Katoen Natie Opens Warehouse in Estonia
    Katoen Natie has opened a 25,000 square meter (about 269,098 square foot) warehouse complex for the management of goods to be directed to Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States in Muuga Harbour in Estonia, marking the start of operations of Port of Tallinn Muuga industrial park. The Muuga logistics center...
  • Cosco to Boost Asia-South Africa Trade in Mid-June
    Cosco Container Lines will increase rates for all shipments, including refrigerated cargo, on its trade from the Far East to South Africa, starting June 17. The hike will be $300 per 20-foot container and $600 per 40-foot and 40-foot high-cube container, according to the carrier....

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • And then there were six
    Limarko Shipping Co has offloaded the last of its multipurpose vessels in a transaction that will leave the Lithuanian operator with six reefers and a pair of containerships.
  • Seanergy sells again
    Greece's Seanergy Maritime Holdings has cleared $39m of debt by handing three handysizes over to a buyer appointed by one of its lenders.
  • Maersk: Asian attack
    Maersk boss Nils Andersen has pledged to defend his group's boxship market share in the face of price-cutting from competitors.
  • One killed in blast
    A shipyard worker has died in an explosion during welding work at Tuzla in Turkey.
  • Crewman dies in fall
    A ferry worker has been killed in a fall on a vessel off Norway.
  • Freeport to spur stocks
    Approval of the first US export LNG project in two years will provide a shot in the arm for listed shipowners in the sector, a leading analyst says.
  • Split wins cruiseships
    Croatia's Brodosplit Shipyard has clinched an order for five new cruiseships.
  • LPG running hot
    VLGC rates have powered to their largest weekly gain in almost a decade.
  • Costa board under scrutiny
    Italian prosecutors are investigating board members of Costa Cruises in connection with the Costa Concordia tragedy.
  • Laskaridis bulks up
    Greece's Laskaridis group has revealed a big newbuilding splash in China, adding 10 bulkers and lining up new reefers.
  • Greek orders rain in
    Greek shipowners ordered 142 newbuildings from Chinese shipyards in April, confirming their status as China's most important customers.
  • Lilgert to appeal
    A Canadian officer found guilty of criminal negligence in the fatal Queen of the North sinking in 2006 is to appeal.
  • KDB fears hurt STX PO
    Rumours Korea Development Bank is unlikely to take over STX Pan Ocean put the skids under the shipowner today
  • DIS in double sale
    d'Amico International Shipping has continued its fleet renewal efforts with the sale of two late 1990s built MR tankers.
  • TT Club boosts reserve
    The Through Transport Mutual Insurance Association made a surplus of $4.2m last year to lift its free reserve to almost $150m.
  • Steamship Mutual loses $9.6m
    An adverse claims trend has led to a second year in the red for the Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association.
  • SNO losses grow
    Romanian shipbuilder Santierul Naval Orsova (SNO) has recorded a rise in its first quarter loss as costs jumped.
  • Crude conundrum
    Indian oil companies are campaigning to lower the cost of crude imports by ditching the government's free-on-board (FOB) requirements.
  • HHI doubles up
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Korea has recorded a 109% rise in new orders to the end of April.
  • Kingfish dumps MRs
    UK-based Kingfish Trading has reportedly cancelled orders for eleven MR tanker newbuildings in Brazil.
  • Mercator slumps to loss
    Mercator Lines (Singapore) has slumped to a full-year loss of $78m for 2012 due to the forced disposal of a VLOC.
  • Gunvor taps bond market
    Gunvor, the Russian oil trader, has tapped the capital markets as it looks to expand into assets such as refineries and coal mines.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Drewry Air Freight Index - A slow climb in April
  • Maersk plans $750 rate hike from Asia to North Europe
    The liner carrier also announced a $150-per-container increase on dry and refrigerated cargo moving from the Mediterranean to the Far East, effective June 1. From Syria, the increase will be $115 per container.
  • Drewry forecasts more slow steaming
  • SeaIntel says shippers should prepare for 'blank sailings'
    Lars Jensen, chief executive officer of SeaIntel Maritime Analysis, writes that "From a service quality perspective, the data thus support the shippers' notion that this is becoming a significant issue if supply chain stability is of importance."
  • Georgia Ports has record April
  • Virginia to open Canadian agriculture trade office
  • Airport cargo results enforce negative trend
    March tonnage numbers for four airports spanning the United States - Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta amd Dallas-Fort Worth - paint a mixed picture of the health of U.S. airports, but the general trend is one of cargo activity decline.
  • Report: China will assist its shipping industry
    Xinhua quoted He Jianzhong, China's vice minister of transportation, as saying the government would assist companies in several ways, including offering subsidies to encourage retirement of old ships to reduce supply and improve safety.
  • Developer adds California retail distribution space
  • Virgin Cargo optimistic about road ahead
  • Shift in wind trade direction at Corpus Christi

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • EEDI modified for ferries
    Changes agreed at MEPC 65.
  • IFO prices in Fujairah start week soft
    Cape Town saw some upward price movement.
  • Week starts with soft trend across Europe
    Markets quiet on public holiday.
  • Call for tighter regulation in West African bunker market
    Ghana-based bunker supplier says tighter regulation would give ship operators more confidence.
  • Players monitoring signs of fuel oil stock build
    'We are oversupplied with fuel oil, oversupplied with crude, and there is no additional demand.'
  • Expect more slow steaming, says analyst
    Market fundamentals mean growth of practice inevitable.
  • Russian fuel oil output has fallen
    Government's strategy is to cut fuel oil production.
  • Asian bunker prices start week without clear direction
    Adequate avails noted across all key Asian ports.
  • Ports report decline in oil exports
    Russian port operator sees crude oil volumes drop.
  • Bunkers rise on tax hike
    Australian carbon tax goes up in July.
  • Singapore bunker, ship chandler sales fall in Q1
    Domestic sales fell 14.2% year-on-year.
  • BV in line with ship industry trends for 2012-2013
    Ship efficiency and safety standards for LNG bunkering form part of its focus.
  • BIMCO updates EEDI calculator
    Includes requirements for new ro/ro cargo and passenger ships, and change in calculations for general cargo ships.
  • 'Unexpected' problems prompt vessel's auction
    Higher than expected fuel consumption among issues, says Head of Triple S Shipping.
  • New York goes on Scandi LNG fact finder
    Handling LNG-fuelled ferry operations safety prime reason for trip.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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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