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April 23, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Experts: China's Q1 trade statistics show signs of falsification
  • Hongkong International Terminals makes appeal with advertising blitz
  • CMA CGM's 16,000-TEU Alexander Von Humboldt joins Asia-Europe trade
  • Stifel index shows forwarders' volumes declines as confidence wavers
  • Hebei port spending hits US$27 million in first quarter, 10.5pc over budget
  • Hefei quarterly box volume up 34.8pc to 18,903 TEU, March sets record
  • Ningxia Huinong overland checkpoint box volume hits 100,000 TEU
  • Alataw Pass rail freight volume increases 23.2pc in first quarter
  • SeaSpan orders ChartCo to install navigation software suite fleet-wide
  • Manchester Ship Canal expands role as conveyor of Kellogg's cereal
  • Schenker sets up freight forwarding and logistics company in Panama
  • US Grains Council supports US approval of Japan entry into TPP
  • Boeing lowers 747-8 production rate from 2 to 1.75 aircraft a month
  • Air Cargo Germany stops flight operations, says suspension temporary
  • Missouri's Lambert-St Louis Airport's has best first quarter since 2011

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 22, 2013
  • "K" Line (India) forays into coastal shipping operations
  • Allcargo Logistics & HANSA HEAVY LIFT jointly move first cargo for a petrochemical major
  • Bahri announces mobile applications for smart phone & tablet users
  • Boston port security enhanced following bombing
  • DCI to raise euro loan worth 400 cr.
  • Global shipping industry slams unworkable European Parliament proposals on ship recycling
  • Hong Kong dock strike continues, though smaller union drops out
  • Jamaica joins National Maritime Day celebrations
  • Marine hull insurance segment seeing slack growth
  • New Asia-South America service from May
  • OOCL s 13,208-TEU newbuild embraces innovative designs, latest green technologies
  • SSA strengthens call for a unified 'Asian Voice' in shipping
  • UK War Risks Club awarded 'Excellent' financial rating by AM Best
  • Weak spot market forces lines to delay Asia-Europe rate hikes
  • ZIM upgrades its Asia-South America East Coast (ASE) service
  • APSEZ advisory asks for box vessels to be berthed Port Side during monsoon
  • IATA stresses focus on safety, security & sustainability
  • Difficult to achieve export target: Assocham

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Roll-out at Volkswerft Stralsund
  • Carriers to further expand services to South America
  • New duo for Groeneveld in Benelux
  • Iata appoints Warren Jones as head of Cargo Network Service
  • Ports America appoints vice-president breakbulk
  • Damco: new CCO responsible for West Europe region
  • Daily movement record but monthly cargo decrease in Hong...
  • Southwest Airlines Cargo expands service to AirTran network
  • SriLankan Cargo on course for record-breaking year
  • Norbert Dentressangle extends partnership with Birds Eye
  • Zim and Cosmed restructure Tyrrhenian Sea service
  • Union Pacific Railroad to strengthen transport...
  • New IRU TIR-EPD application improves user interface and...
  • InterRail scoops up another wagon fleet operator
  • Financial support for Tanzania-Kenya road project

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 22, 2013
  • Navios to acquire 10 ships from HSH Nordbank debtors
  • Raytheon Anschütz books OSV bridge orders
  • Leadership change at Tognum AG
  • Island Offshore wins major contract extension
  • Keppel gets into ocean mining
  • Petrobras contracts 23 newbuild OSVs

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 22, 2013
  • Department of Transportation eyes next round of TIGER grants
  • IMO Legal Committee Oks draft guidelines regarding crime
  • Port of Bellingham sponsors annual CharterFest event
  • Boeing receives FAA nod on 787 battery modifications
  • Port of Tacoma installs earth-friendly downspout boxes

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 22, 2013
  • Torm forced to sell five MR tankers to Oaktree
    Vessels to be placed under Torm commercial management
  • Casualty reporting
    Lack of international repercussions means lagging states are unlikely to change
  • Ten-ship deal with HSH takes Navios into box business
    Joint venture could target new distressed deals
  • Angola's new angle
    Luanda investment brings new dynamism to West Africa's energy and shipping sectors
  • Small LPG carriers in favour as intra-regional trade grows
    Africa seen as driver of demand for ships
  • Adopt the brace position
    The threat of war on the Korean Peninsula has legal consequences for shipbuilding
  • The battle for herd immunity
    As in the fight against measles, we need high, stable levels of resistance to wipe out piracy
  • China LNG Shipping posts $24.5m annual net profit
    Specialist BP Shipping crew stay on after joint venture expires
  • German navy to patrol Gulf of Aden for another year
    Over 300 soldiers currently deployed for Operation Atalanta
  • Paragon awaits offer approval after successful hop to Nasdaq
    Move reverses switch to NYSE in 2010
  • Alliances could solve intra-Asia oversupply
    EXCLUSIVE: Market fragmentation is the biggest obstacle, says MCC chief
  • Study to examine potential for second JadeWeserPort box terminal
    Results to be presented in early 2015
  • Industry lobbies IMO over flag-state failure to submit casualty reports
    Shipowners and unions join forces to voice concern
  • India delays Enrica Lexie death penalty decision
    Supreme court will rule on Thursday whether marines could face capital punishment
  • Six buyers battle for larger product tankers
    Renewed interest reflects dearth of mid-size tonnage for sale
  • RCL gets closer to Cosco
    Intra-Asia carrier and Chinese liner form partnership to boost Thailand-China service
  • Maersk Line refuses to rule out Asia-Europe vessel sharing
    If we can offer same or better service at lower cost by deploying a VSA we will, says Skou
  • US rules to mandate green products
    The 2013 VGP requirements bring good news for some lubrication manufacturers
  • US gives first clearance for ballast water systems
    Approval granted to Cleanballast from Veolia Water subsidiary RWO
  • Wärtsilä sees services as key to future business
    Outsourcing maintenance will spread as marine engines become more complex
  • Global container trade faces single-digit growth
    Seabury Group highlights pockets of regional expansion despite widespread stagnation
  • Legal eagles flock to London
    Symposium marks IMO legal committee's 100th session
  • Petronas fails to delist MISC
    Malaysia energy giant needed 90% of tanker firm's shares to take control
  • Pacific Basin to cement leading handy position via newbuilding
    Hong Kong-listed handysize specialist targets ship types not available on secondhand market

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 22, 2013
  • Taiwan shipping heats up
    TAIWAN'S shipping sector is heating up, with the first direct service to Taiwan from China's Guangxi province starting today and Evergreen adding two box ships
  • RMT's 1Q profits rise 30%
    RICKMERS Maritime Trust's 1Q13 profits rose 30% year on year to $10.74M
  • Woodside scraps Pluto LNG expansion
    WOODSIDE has decided to scrap plans to expand its Pluto LNG Project near Karratha in Western Australia
  • Drewry on boxes: 'seems like suicide' but look again
    BOX SHIPPING lines have raised capacity by 12% on the Asia/East Coast North America trade lane, even though capacity utlisation is dropping, Drewry has noted
  • MISC shares crash as PETRONAS deal fizzles
    MISC'S shares plunged by almost 14% today in reaction to PETRONAS withdrawing its offer to buy out and delist Malaysia's national shipping group
  • Asia/Europe box rates keep crumbling
    ASIA/NORTH Europe box rates continue to deteriorate, falling below the psychologically comfortable level of $1,000 per teu for the second straight week
  • Cyprus spurs bulker S&P
    CYPRUS'S financial crisis has apparently sparked a rush among Greek ship owners to put their cash in ships rather than in banks
  • 9M smuggled cigarettes seized in Felixstowe
    UK BORDER Force officers were reported today to have seized 9M smuggled cigarettes in a container at Felixstowe
  • CSA assails port call by Vale's VLOC
    VALE'S port call in Liangyugang last week by its 2012-built, 402,285dwt Vale Malaysia has raised a protest from the China Shipowners' Association
  • FSL Trust losses worsen
    FIRST Ship Lease Trust today unveiled losses of $7.07M for 1Q13, worse than $4.17M in losses in the same period last year
  • China's iron ore import price seen dropping
    THE PRICE of iron ore imported to China is expected to drop by $10-15 per tonne in 2013, the China Iron & Steel Association said
  • 'Tailwind' seen for Korean yards
    SOUTH Korea's three biggest shipbuilders should be spared serious blowback from the cancellation of Browse LNG's onshore liquefaction project, a sector analyst predicted today
  • Sainty Marine profits jump
    SHENZHEN-listed Sainty Marine, a Jiangsu-based shipbuilder, said its 1Q12 profits jumped 44% year on year on income from extending loans
  • SinOceanic unit restructuring
    SINOCEANIC Shipping said today its wholly owned unit SinOceanic II is restructuring its finances
  • Rosneft and Marubeni sign MoU on LNG schemes
    RUSSIAN oil and gas company Rosneft has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japanese trading house Marubeni on joint exploration and development of oil and gas fields and LNG project implementation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 22, 2013
  • Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways Join Cargo Networks
    Southwest Airlines has started shipping cargo on AirTran Airways under the Southwest Airlines Cargo brand. In addition to broadening the overall cargo network across the two airlines, Southwest introduced four new cargo destinations to its route map: Charlotte, N.C.; Rochester, N.Y.; and Richmond, Va. Beginning May 1, Southwest Airlines Cargo will...
  • ICAO, TIACA Team Up for Air Cargo Security
    The International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Air Cargo Association have signed a declaration of intent to strengthen their cooperation on technical matters. The agreement was signed in Dallas at TIACA's 2013 Executive Summit by Michael Steen, TIACA's chairman, and Raymond Benjamin, ICAO's secretary general. Under the terms of the deal,...
  • Canadian National's First Quarter Profit Plummets
    Canadian National today reported net income in the first quarter of 2013 totaling C$555 million (about US$540.8 million), a decline of 28 percent from $755.2 million in the first quarter of 2012. First quarter of 2013 profit results included an after-tax gain of $35.1 million, and first quarter 2012 included an...
  • Terrorist Plot Targeting Toronto-New York Train Thwarted
    Canadian police and intelligence agencies have thwarted a plot to carry out an al-Qaeda-supported terrorist attack on a passenger train between Toronto and New York City, according to James Malizia, Royal Canadian Mounted Police's assistant commissioner, in a press conference, CBC News reports. Two suspects have been arrested and charged with...
  • Steep Declines for Rotterdam Bunker Fuel Prices
    Bunker Fuel Prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot rates for high and low sulfur bunker fuel experienced a second week of steep declines in the week of April 19, according to daily Bunkervision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services, Inc. High sulfur bunker fuel fell by 4.8...
  • Court Rejects US Truckers' Challenges of Mexican Pilot Program
    U.S. trucking groups have lost an appeals court challenge to a federal pilot program that allows Mexican truck drivers to cross the border and deliver goods in the U.S., Bloomberg reports. The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., rejected an argument by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association that Mexican commercial...
  • Trinity Industries Acquires Forjas Metálicas
    Trinity Industries has acquired the assets of Forjas Metálicas for about $23 million, plus assumption of certain specific liabilities. Forjas Met'licas, also known as Formet, is based in Monterrey, Mexico, and designs, manufactures and sells galvanized and corrugated steel products for the electricity transmission and highway products markets. Trinity Industries, headquartered...
  • Mississippi River Reopens at Vicksburg After Barge Crash
    The Mississippi River has reopened at Vicksburg, Miss., today, after officials determined there was enough water covering a barge that sank over the weekend to allow other vessels to safely navigate through, The Washington Post reports. The U.S. Coast Guard closed the river yesterday after the U.S. Highway 80 railroad bridge...
  • Kuryla Named Jaxport Director
    Juan Kuryla, deputy port director at Miami, has been chosen the new CEO at the Port of Jacksonville. The Jaxport board unanimously voted for Kuryla over two other finalists - interim CEO Roy Schleicher and Michael E. Moore, the former CEO of Global Container Terminals. The selection came after the board interviewed...
  • Pepsi Logistics Launches Revamped Shipments App
    Blue Stingray Digital Ad Agency has launched a revamped logistics application for Pepsi Logistics, replacing the transportation provider's previous desktop application for tracking shipments and deliveries. The new HTML5 app allows delivery drivers to access shipment data and check deliveries from smartphones or tablets as they arrive at a destination. The app...
  • Brown Transfer Outsources Billing
    DDC FPO, a freight process outsourcing provider, has completed the rollout phrase of bill data capture operations for Brown Transfer Company. Brown Transfer, a less-than-truckload carrier based in the Midwest, looked to outsource its data to eliminate unnecessary time and costs, according to Trevor Aden, the company's director of business development. "Operationally,...
  • TCB Railway Expects 11 Percent Increase in 2013 Container Traffic
    TCB Railways has reached a monthly transportation capacity of 17,000 20-foot-equivalent units between the Port of Barcelona and hinterland intermodal terminals in Zaragoza, Vitoria, Selgua, Azuqueca de Henares, Burgos and Valladolid in Spain. Last year, the Grup TCB subsidiary handled 117,000 TEUs, and the forecast for 2013 is 130,000 TEUs annually,...
  • Globe Express Services Names Cross US Compliance Leader, Northeast VP
    Globe Express Services has appointed Regina Cross as vice president of the U.S. Northeast region and U.S. compliance leader. Cross will be based in New York City and will report directly to Oliver Huber, president of the North American region, with dotted line responsibility to Michael C. Hughes, president and CEO. Cross,...
  • ICS, ITF Concerned About IMO Casualty Reporting Compliance
    The International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers' Federation have made a joint submission to the International Maritime Organization expressing concern about the apparent failure of some flag states to submit maritime casualty reports to the agency, which is required under several international maritime conventions. In accordance with the...
  • Navios Acquires Container Ships From HSH Nordbank
    Navios Maritime Holdings, a NYSE-listed tanker and dry bulk vessel owner, has moved into container shipping, acquiring five vessels from debtors of HSH Nordbank. The five ships, with capacity ranging from 2,007 to 3,498 20-foot-equivalent units, were acquired along with five product tankers, in a $130 million cash deal with the...
  • Turkey's EVYAP Port Receives Electric RTG
    Koncranes' fully electric RTG.Konecranes has delivered a busbar-powered, fully electric rubber-tire gantry crane to EVYAP Port in Istanbul. It is the first in a series of eight RTGs ordered in 2012 by the Turkish port operator. The RTGs, also equipped with network braking, will run on electricity drawn from the local grid....
  • OOCL Announces Ship Change in Gulf Mexico Service
    OOCL has announced that the container ship Norfolk Express in its Gulf Mexico Service, GMX, will be replaced on its current voyage by another vessel, Irenes Rainbow, effective immediately. The container carrier has arranged for all westbound cargo previously loaded onboard the Norfolk Express 033W in Thamesport, England; Antwerp, Belgium; and...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 22, 2013
  • Attention turns to liner raid
    The price tag tied to the ten vessels that Navios Group (Naivos) has acquired from HSH Nordbank implies the deal may have included time charters, according to Omar Nokta of Global Hunter Securities.
  • All eyes on HSH
  • Clarksons changes sums
    Owners opening Clarksons' weekly report to find benchmark rates for their vessels have jumped up or fallen down may have no need for a change in heart rate.
  • DESSC bags Malaysia job
    John Fredriksen's Deep Sea Supply has bagged a contract for an anchor handler in Malaysia.
  • Four more for Wintermar
    Indonesia's Wintermar Offshore Marine has turned to a Chinese shipyard for up to four offshore support newbuildings.
  • Gard hits the jackpot
    The Gard marine insurance group continued to power ahead last year delivering a $99m surplus in a difficult year.
  • Teekay starts press
    Teekay Offshore is seeking to collect up to $140m from the printing of preferred shares.
  • Frangou: more to come
    Greece's Navios Group hinted at further distressed vessel deals with HSH Nordbank after sealing a 10-ship purchase on Monday.
  • Rickmers' double joy
    Rickmers Maritime has two reasons to celebrate today after booking an improved first quarter profit at the same time as investors waved through an $80m rights issue.
  • Kleven hits high note
    Norwegian offshore support vessel builder Kleven has posted record numbers for last year as it handed over more high-end vessels.
  • A model for the future?
    German lender HSH Nordbank is planning more than EUR 1bn ($1.3m) of further distressed vessel sales after clinching a breakthrough deal with Greece's Navios Group.
  • Navios buying idle 10
    Greece's Navios Group is teaming up with HSH Nordbank to buy and reactivate at least 10 idle or under-performing vessels from the lender's portfolio of bad loans.
  • Nothing super about eco
    Nikolas Tsakos has rubbished super eco newbuildings as the flavour of the month and ruled out his company Tsakos Energy Navigation jumping on the order bandwagon.
  • Nanjing Tanker suspended
    Trading of shares in Nanjing Tanker was halted on Monday in Shanghai after the owner racked up a third year of losses.
  • Nobu Su dodges bullet
    Nobu Su has been handed a rare bit of good news after finding out he won't be spending 18 months in an English jail.
  • DCI "unprofessional"
    Dredging Corp of India (DCI) has been criticised for not taking action to limit fuel bills up to 2011.
  • Torm drain for FSL
    Exposure to Torm helped send Singapore's First Ship Lease to a loss in the first three months of 2013.
  • Lorenzo profit soars
    Philippines feedership owner Lorenzo Shipping Corporation has posted a 458% jump in 2012 earnings.
  • Mizuho plays a new hand
    Mizuho Sangyo of Japan has cashed in its smallest bulker, brokers believe.
  • Songa scores in Vietnam
    Arne Blystad's Songa Offshore has tied up a semi-submersible drilling rig on a short term deal.
  • Seastar tipped for cape
    Hong Kong's Seastar has been linked to a deal to buy a modern MOL capesize.
  • KHI denies merger talk
    Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has denied a report that it will start merger talks with a rival.
  • ABG changes chiefs
    Dhananjay Datar is stepping down as CFO of India's ABG Shipyard after more than six years in the job.
  • MISC shares battered
    Shares in Malaysian shipowner MISC tumbled today after Petronas unexpectedly pulled the plug on a $3bn takeover bid for the company.
  • NOCC takes a cut
    Norwegian Car Carriers has netted a new deal for one of its vessels at what appears to be a slightly lower rate.
  • Novoship wants cut
    Russian tanker owner Novoship is asking shareholders to pocket less of a dividend for last year.
  • Four barges sink
    Four barges have sunk after breaking loose from a tug on the Illinois River.
  • Petrobras building 23
    Brazilian oil producer Petrobras has signed for 23 new offshore vessels at domestic shipyards.
  • Peter Dohle books five
    Peter Dohle has ordered a series of up to five handysize bulkers at China's Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry.
  • LR1s on the block
    Lloyd Fonds looks to be in the process of selling off a series four LR1 tankers under pressure from its banks.
  • Petronas drops MISC bid
    Petronas has pulled its bid to take MISC private in a $3bn buyout offer after failing to win minority shareholder support.
  • Noble eyes Baht bonds
    Noble Group has unveiled plans for a further round of fund raising with a Thai baht denominated bond issue.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 22, 2013
  • NEWSFLASH: Kuryla named new head at Jaxport
    Juan Kuryla, deputy director of Port of Miami since 2009 and a 17-year industry veteran, has been named as the new director of the Jacksonville Port Authority by a unanimous vote of the port's seven-member board.
  • Carriers adding 12% capacity to Asia-NA east coast lane
    "Where the cargo to fill the extra capacity is going to come from has not yet been defined," the London-based firm said, adding it appeared carriers expect to entice some cargo now moving through North America's west coast ports.
  • ABF, Teamsters agree on another contract extension
    The less-than-truckload carrier had been striving for cost reductions, and though the Teamsters recognized publicly the need to reduce costs, the union representatives have not accepted any of the carrier's offers.
  • Lufthansa cancels most flights due to union strike
  • Boeing readies 787s for flight after battery fixes
    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has officially approved design modifications for the Boeing 787's lithium battery system after giving the go-ahead for Boeing's certification plan in early March.
  • FAA furloughs kick in, reducing airport capacity
  • Drewry Air Freight Index - A shaky March
  • Dutch firms initiate information-sharing network
  • U.K. eager for benefits of transatlantic trade deal
    Ambassador Peter Westmacott said during a briefing at the National Foreign Trade Council April 18 that his nation is hopeful for a quick commencement and conclusion of trade negotiations between the United States and European Union.
  • ASF expands in Australia

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 22, 2013
  • Prices soft in Northwest Europe
    Congestion reported in Piraeus.
  • Avails stay tigt in Fujairah and Suez
    Prices moving up in Durban.
  • Dover may benefit from ECA-related modal shift
    Could attract ro-ro and cargo throughput from other UK ports as it offers shortest route to Europe.
  • Eco advantage overdone, say shipowner
    Vice-chair of INTERTANKO and tanker owner unconvinced by 'eco' advantage.
  • Volatile oil prices strengthen case for biofuel
    US Navy will continue 'aggressive pursuit' of alternative energy.
  • Shipping industry not ready for scrubbers or LNG
    Shipping industry speakers at 'Fuelling the Future' conference expect to use MGO to comply in ECAs in 2015.
  • Triple-E vessels: Priority is to cut fuel consumption
    'We are not putting them in to reduce rates,' said Maersk Lines' CEO.
  • Quick sulphur results promised by onboard analysis system
    New product said to be easy to use and can give 'pass/fail' results for sulphur, cat fines.
  • Asia bunker prices mostly down
    The only exception was Busan, where bunker prices rose.
  • Dan-Bunkering sets up office in Beijing
    'Beijing is the first step in our expansion in China.'
  • Evergreen receives two L-type containerships
    Tenth and eleventh L-type containership launched at Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard.
  • Dubai takes first step in Maritime Green Initiative
    Dubai to begin initiative by taking on 'LNG powered tug' project.
  • Scrubber-equipped fishing trawler delivered
    Tersan Shipyard delivered the vessel to Strand Fiskelsrap.
  • Fuel-efficient multipurpose ship to support Russian port
    Vessel's propulsion system gives up to 30% fuel savings.
  • COSCO Pride crowned 'most sustainable ship 2012'
    According to the Environmental Performance Index published by the Port of Rotterdam.
  • Start of Hambantota bunkering operations delayed
    Marine fuel operations at port to start from October, according

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PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
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
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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