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BRIEFS
May 29, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai port's April container volume up 4pc to 2.82 million TEU
  • Maersk returns to Auckland after strike, port vows high productivity
  • Guangzhou to spend US$4.08 million on putting Nansha in world's top 12
  • CMA CGM, CSCL, UASC loop re-orders Le Havre and Shekou exim roles
  • Tianjin 4-month container volume increases 9pc to 4.15 million TEU
  • Port of Charleston's April container volume up 9pc to 134,718 TEU
  • Tacoma's first 4-month box volume up 35pc with Grand Alliance arrival
  • Ship Finance orders 4 box ships from Korean yard for 'attractive' price
  • Criminal intent determined in Colombo CFS blaze, LCL customers hit
  • US truck tonnage fell 0.2pc in April: American Trucking Associations
  • Heavy, outsized crane parts move 4,500 kilometres from China to Siberia
  • Study: Logistics sales exceed pre-recession levels, but profits down
  • Alaska volcanic ash cloud prompts regional air cargo cancellations
  • Changi April air cargo off 1.8pc to 145,600 tonnes, passengers up 0.8pc
  • New cargo carrier Aerospace One to buy more 747-200Fs, 747-400Fs

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Essar Shipping's revenue increases 16 pc in FY 13
  • India inks comprehensive maritime agreement with Vietnam
  • Zim comes out on top in Asian Shipper Sentiment Survey
  • India hoping for improved trade relations under new Pak dispensation
  • India may freeze sugar exports
  • India, Iran sorting out impediments to importing crude
  • DP World mentors tomorrow s business leaders
  • Govt may divest 10 pc stake in Cochin Shipyard
  • Oman starts constructing new container terminal at Sohar
  • Vallarpadam ICTT now EDI connected
  • Govt may reduce export target of $500 bn for current fiscal
  • Growth in capital goods sector could boost exports: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «Auf lange Sicht wollen wir 25 Schiffe mit Methanol...
  • Panalpina opens new healthcare facility at Luxembourg...
  • Garbe Logistic to build logistics centre for Schenker
  • Air Pacific changes name and fleet composition
  • PPG satisfied with conference in Le Havre
  • Carriers return to open war says Drewry
  • Jebel Ali meets UN security benchmark
  • Swiss Post opens new logistics centre in western...
  • JCL Logistics ringing in the changes
  • Maersk and Safmarine thin out Waf5+
  • Ore wagon export from Kiruna
  • SBB Cargo and Innofreight Swiss plan alliance
  • Chep initiative reduces transport costs and CO2 emissions
  • Major gap between A1 and A7 to be closed
  • Oman Air orders three A330-300s
  • Turkish Cargo expands RFS network in North America
  • ISS appoints senior vice-president global sales

Marine Logweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Jurong to build ultra high spec North Sea jack-up for Noble
  • Wärtsilä and Yuchai Marine break ground for JV plant
  • Dole to add three new reefer box ships to owned fleet
  • TY Offshore gets private equity injection
  • Gard P&I Club returns $31 million to members
  • Royal Caribbean flies Grandeur passengers home

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Port of Vancouver workshop postponed to a later date
  • TSA member carriers eye general rate increase
  • Cargill taps Jeff Vassart as president of Cargill Canada
  • Port of Seattle releases April container numbers
  • Horizon adding Jacksonville to Houston/San Juan run

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Dry bulk has weathered the worst of the downturn
    But Golden Ocean boss hopes a weak market will drive a new round of scrapping
  • Money for Merseyside
    UK chancellor backs infrastructure spend
  • Aframax tankers ordered as market remains precariously balanced
    Greek tanker company defies conventional wisdom that restrained orderbook is essential
  • Norwegian investigators slam Hurtigruten's safety culture
    Report on fatal Nordlys fire criticises fixed CO2 firefighting systems
  • Ferry and ro-ro operators get their own energy efficiency index
    IMO agrees industry-specific tool for mandating future CO2 reductions
  • Ship Finance touts charters for post-panamax newbuildings
    Fredriksen unit reasserts its faith in more efficient box tonnage
  • Diana swoops for another panamax
    Greece-based owner confirms $20.25m price tag for Shoyo
  • Star Bulk remains in the black despite plunging revenues
    Locked-in capesizes give owner some cause for cheer
  • Trafigura orders up to eight product tankers in China
    Emerging trend sees Swiss firm follow other traders to book newbuildings
  • Tackle piracy at source
    Creating employment in Somali coastal regions is crucial
  • Somalia needs land-based reforms to safeguard shipping
    Piracy is the symptom of poverty and political instability, not a cause, says AKE
  • Pirates free Hansa Marburg crew after holding them for a month
    Ship managers withhold release details for fear of encouraging further kidnappings
  • Owners ready to party like it's 1985
    In the current market calculus, the shipyards backed by state lenders are running the show
  • Costs of eco measures threaten world trade, says chamber
    Stena chief warns Leipzig forum over higher bills for distillate fuels
  • African box ports attract fresh investment
    Standard & Poor's rates outlook as 'moderately positive'
  • Rates rise on transpacific trade
    But analysts predict mounting overcapacity this year
  • Zim sells stakes in China box makers
    Ocean carrier divests in non-core assets to cut its debt
  • Jinhui posts 68% fall in first-quarter profits
    Hong Kong-listed handy and supramax specialist predicts tough year ahead
  • Golden Ocean first-quarter profits sink 48%
    Singapore-listed Fredriksen dry bulk vehicle fixes charters for three kamsarmaxes
  • Shipping needs Arctic regulations more than ever, says Norton Rose
    IMO faces growing pressure to finalise polar code

Fairplayweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Tankers brace for storms
    CRUDE inventories should provide a buffer for US tanker markets if predictions of an extremely active hurricane season prove correct, tanker consultants warned today
  • China's energy demand seen peaking by 2035
    CHINA'S energy demand will peak between 2030 and 2035 on the back of expanding industrialisation and urbanisation, the government has forecast
  • Golden Ocean eyes growth after ships deal
    GOLDEN Ocean, the drybulk shipping group in John Fredriksen's business empire, said today it is weighing more expansion after acquiring two ships at a yard in India
  • Nigerian police free four kidnapping victims
    NIGERIAN police have reportedly rescued four foreign oil workers kidnapped by pirates from an offshore facility more than a month ago
  • SMM clinches $596M rig order
    SINGAPORE's Sembcorp Marine said today it has won a $596M order from Noble for a jack-up rig with ultra-high specifications
  • RMT issues 424M shares
    RICKMERS Maritime Trust said today it is issuing 424M more new units, after an oversubscription of a similar offering earlier this month
  • DSME wins $780M deal from UAE
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering said yesterday it has won a 896.8Bn won ($778.4M) deal from the United Arab Emirates to build modules for offshore plants
  • Essar Shipping's profits drop off cliff
    ESSAR Shipping Ltd today reported a drop of nearly 100% profits for 1Q13 to just 500,000 rupees ($9,269)
  • Russian box combination plan wins applause
    A MOVE by one of Russia's box movers, Global Ports Investment, to buy out National Container has picked up support from a key maritime analyst
  • Delays might spark German intermodal gridlock
    GERMAN North Sea ports could face gridlock beyond 2020 on rail ties to the hinterland because of infrastructure delays
  • Star touts 'eco' plan
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today reported lower adjusted profits and signalled that it too is planning to invest in 'eco' bulkers
  • China nears control of Gwadar's strategic port
    THREE Chinese government-owned companies are reportedly poised to take over as operators of Pakistan's highly strategic Gwadar port
  • Hanjin Shipping defends itself as shares dive
    HANJIN Shipping is trying to defend itself as the company's share price dived following critical South Korean news reports
  • Five northern European companies for Gothia Tankers
    A NEW product tanker marketing company has been formed by five northern European shipping companies
  • Gard returns $31M to members in deferred call
    NORWAY'S P&I club Gard said today its board has decided to return $3M to its members by reducing the deferred advanced call for the 2012 policy year from 25% to 15%

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • DHL Supply Chain to Invest in Southeast Asia
    DHL Supply Chain has plans to invest €140 million (about US$180 million) in its business in Southeast Asia by 2015. The bulk of the investments will go towards investing in new facilities, advanced information technology solutions, expansion in transportation and bolstering staff strength and training in order to enhance DHL Supply...
  • ITF Urges Grain Terminals' Owners to End ILWU Lockouts
    The International Transport Workers' Federation has repeated its concerns, as well as its member unions' concerns, regarding the lockout of International Longshore and Warehouse Union workers at the United Grain terminal in Washington's Port of Vancouver in Washington and the Columbia Grain terminal in Oregon's Port of Portland. International Longshore and...
  • TSA Lines Plan July 1 Rate Increases
    Hoping to prop up freight rates as the start of the peak-shipping season gets closer, the discussion agreement representing ocean carriers in the eastbound Pacific announced guidelines for increases of $400 per 40-foot container to the West Coast and $600 to all other destinations, effective July 1. Brian Conrad, executive administrator...
  • US Diesel Prices Slip
    U.S. diesel prices through May 27, 2013 Full-size image U.S. diesel prices experienced a slight drop in the week ending May 27, following two weeks of rising prices, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. During those two weeks, prices had increased a total of 1 percent or 4.5 cents. The average price...
  • China's 'Green Fence' Slams U.S. Exporters
    U.S. exports of recycled plastics, metal and paper to China are taking a beating because China's new administration is cracking down on the importation of adulterated scrap products. The so-called Green Fence policy launched by President Xi Jinping in February is taking a toll on three of the highest-volume commodities shipping...
  • Total Quality Logistics Expands Charlotte, N.C. Sales Office
    CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is relocating and expanding into 15,000 sq. ft. of new office space in Charlotte, N.C. The company's new office is located in the Forest Park Business Park where the company currently employs 40, but plans to add up to 100 additional sales professionals...
  • PITT OHIO Receives President's Trophy From Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
    PITTSBURGH - PITT OHIO announced today that they have been awarded the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) President's Trophy. The award is recognized as being the highest safety award presented by all carriers that are members of Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association. The President's Trophy is presented by PMTA and its Safety...
  • Dubai International's Freight Volume Climbs
    Dubai International Airport moved 199,985 metric tons of freight in April, up 7.3 percent from 186,385 metric tons in April 2012. Year-to-date, cargo through the United Arab Emirates airport totaled 784,832 metric tons, up 11.5 percent from the first four months of the previous year. "It is very clear that our growth...
  • Cargo Volume Dips at Changi Airport
    Singapore's Changi Airport handled 145,600 metric tons of cargo in April, down 1.8 percent year-over-year. In the first four months of the year, cargo volume declined 2.1 percent year-over-year to 579,600 metric tons. The near-term outlook for aviation remains cloudy, with external threats ranging from high fuel prices and weak prospects for...
  • Port of Auckland Welcomes Maersk's Southern Star Service
    The Ports of Auckland, New Zealand, cheered Maersk Line's announcement that the Southern Star service will return to Auckland with larger ships. The service moved from Auckland to Tauranga, New Zealand, during the dispute with the Maritime Union in December 2011. The new rotation is Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia; Singapore; Brisbane, Australia; Auckland and Lyttelton...
  • Qatar Withdraws Offer to Serve as ICAO Permanent Seat
    The International Civil Aviation Organization confirmed it received a letter from Qatar advising the U.N. agency that it has decided to withdraw its offer to become the ICAO's new permanent seat. "Montreal has been our home for many decades," ICAO Secretary General Raymond Benjamin said in a written statement. "While the offer...
  • CSX Freight Train Derails Near Baltimore
    A CSX freight train derailed Monday afternoon in the White Marsh, Md., area in Baltimore County, sparking a fire and causing buildings to collapse. The Baltimore County Fire Department said on its official Twitter feed that several industrial buildings had collapsed and there was a fire at the scene. The cause...
  • Steel Imports Rose 4.2 Percent in April
    Steel imports in April were 2.679 million tons, increasing 4.2 percent from 2.570 million tons in March, but down 14.8 percent from April 2012, according to preliminary government reporting, the American Institute for International Steel said. "Imports increased in April primarily due to an increase in arrivals of semi-finished slab imports...
  • Capacity Hikes Erode Carriers' Rate Leverage, Drewry Says
    With many of this year's annual trans-Pacific freight rate contracts yet to be signed, U.S. import demand is flat to down year-over-year, and spot rates appear set to resume their downward trek after last week's increase. "With many ocean freight agreements that start on May 1 yet to be renegotiated, ocean...
  • Greenbriar Equity Acquires Transplace
    Transplace, a third-party logistics provider with strong roots in U.S. trucking and cross-border transportation, has been acquired by Greenbriar Equity Group, a New York-based investment firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "Greenbriar has a long-standing focus on the logistics sector, understands our industry and will support growing our business,"...
  • UPS Names Willis as Director of UK, Ireland, Nordics
    UPS has appointed George Willis as the new managing director for UPS U.K., Ireland and the Nordics. Willis, a 29-year UPS veteran, succeeds Cindy Miller, who was recently appointed as president of UPS Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In his new role, Willis will be responsible for operations, business development...
  • CTS: North American Southbound Exports Rise for First Time in Seven Months
    Containerized exports from North America to Central and South America inched up to 177,200 20-foot-equivalent units in March 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd. This followed six months of year-over-year declines in this lane. North America to Far East Asia North America exported 694,100 TEUs to Far East Asia...
  • China Maintains Biggest Slice of US Apparel Market
    For all the talk about near-sourcing to Central America or the shift in production to Vietnam, China remains the dominant supplier of U.S. apparel imports. In fact, China's share of the U.S. apparel import market is growing far faster than overall U.S. apparel imports. Containerized U.S. apparel imports increased a minimal...
  • Unsettled Terrain in E-Commerce Logistics
    In Home Depot's upbeat earnings call last week, CEO Frank Blake said the 2,200-store home improvement chain had completed the rollout of what it calls "Buy Online, Ship to Store," a variation on e-commerce that the company is clearly excited about. It disclosed that 22 percent of online sales were...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Revise Europe-Asia Service in July
    Hapag-Lloyd will revise its Europe-to-Asia EUM service, calling eastern Port Said instead of Damietta in Egypt. The change will take effect on the westbound route, starting with the Colombo Express, voyage 052W27, departing from Busan, South Korea, on July 1. The transit times remain unchanged, with the following port rotation: Busan; Shanghai;...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • OSG aframax arrested
    Bankrupt US tanker operator Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has emerged as the target of a multi-million dollar lawsuit that stems from an allision on the Mississippi River.
  • LNG fuel NGO unveiled
    A new non-governmental organisation (NGO) focused on the safety of LNG fuelling is being set up by the Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators (Sigtto).
  • Trafigura comes clean
    Trafigura has confirmed reports it has placed an order for up to eight medium-range (MR) product tankers at China State Shipbuilding Corp affiliate Guangzhou Shipbuilding International.
  • Cecon charters Emas vessel
    Norway's Cecon has agreed a charter contract with Lionel Lee's EMAS AMC for a pipelaying vessel.
  • Three reefers for Dole
    US fruit group Dole Food Company is spending $165m on three new reefers.
  • Western wins one
    Bangladesh's Western Marine Shipyard has won a new order to build a ferry for Tanzania.
  • Diana buys yet again
    Diana Shipping has confirmed yet another raid on the second hand sale and purchase market and has tied up Chinese financing for a pair of panamax newbuildings.
  • Baltic builds war chest
    Baltic Trading has raised a fraction over $23m from its fundraising visit to Wall Street.
  • SCI trims loss
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has snipped a little off its annual loss, but saw results from tankers and bulkers worsen dramatically.
  • TEN rating dropped
    Credit Suisse has cut its rating on Tsakos Energy Navigation in the wake of a strong earnings report from the Greek owner.
  • Seadrill profit flat
    John Fredriksen rig and drillship owner Seadrill has posted flat quarterly earnings as an uptick in revenue from a bigger fleet was offset by higher costs.
  • Another one gone at GE
    Indian owner Great Eastern Shipping (GE) has continued its clear-out of elderly tonnage by agreeing a deal to sell a 1981-built products tanker.
  • Greek tanker hit
    Nigerian gunmen have boarded a Greek owned tanker and snatched some of the crew, it emerged today.
  • Star shines in first
    Star Bulk has posted a surprise profit in the first quarter as its period chartering strategy paid off.
  • Coastal starts stronger
    Malaysian shipyard and shipping group Coastal Contracts has increased first quarter profit despite seeing revenue fall.
  • Korea spike for LNG?
    LNG shipowner's could be about to receive a boost with the news that South Korea has shut down a pair of nuclear power plants for an indefinite period.
  • Taxing time for Essar
    India's Essar Shipping has posted a drop in annual earnings as its tax bill rose.
  • Erria down in Q1
    Shipowner turned manager Erria remains hopeful for a profitable year despite seeing its first quarter earnings retract.
  • Dolphin set fair
    Dolphin Group of Norway posted a healthy profit in the first quarter of the year overturning last year's deficit.
  • Walvis tug goes down
    Twelve crew are missing after a tug capsized and sank while assisting a tanker off Nigeria.
  • Gard cuts P&I cost
    The cost of protection and indemnity cover from Gard is again to be discounted, with the wealthy Norwegian insurance mutual deciding to not collect $31m due for last year.
  • Kassian charged in US
    Greek operator Kassian Maritime has been indicted in the US in an oil-waste disposal case.
  • U-Ming sells again
    U-Ming Marine has sold off its third bulker in the first five months of this year, brokers say.
  • Double for Chuangdong
    Chongqing Chuandong Shipbuilding Industry has won two more deals for small tanker newbuildings.
  • Epic inks Japanese double
    Epic Pantheon International Gas Shipping has moved for a pair of small LPG carriers at a Japanese shipyard.
  • Resale deal looks Golden
    John Fredriksen has pulled off another coup in the sale and purchase market with Golden Ocean's double resale deal yesterday.
  • Young Bros dips
    Hawaii container line Young Brothers has posted a drop in first-quarter intra-state volumes.
  • Minoan "on right track"
    Fuel-saving measures have cut Greek ferry group Minoan Lines' loss in the first three months.
  • Zhejiang deal confirmed
    Golden Ocean has confirmed a charter deal to bring in three modern Chinese-owned kamasarmax bulkers.
  • Jinhui profits crash
    Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has made a poor start to 2013 with a near 70% year-in-year drop in first quarter profits.
  • Steel growth flat
    Global steel production saw little or no year-on-year growth last month, according to the World Steel Association (WSA).
  • Two targeted off Aden
    Two ships have been involved in suspected piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden in which gun-fire was exchanged intelligence reports claim.
  • SMM bags Noble job
    SembCorp Marine has won a newbuilding contract from Noble Corp for a high-spec jack-up drilling rig.
  • Swiber eyes newbuild
    Swiber Holdings is poised to invest up to $500m in an order for a new deepwater offshore construction vessel.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • ICAO, Air Transport Action Group fight carbon emissions
  • Private equity firm invests in Transplace
    The third party logistics company and truck brokerage Transplace said Tuesday it has tapped New York-based private investment firm Greenbriar Equity Group LLC as its new equity partner. The 3PL serves more than 700 customers.
  • DHL to invest $180 million in Asia by 2015
    The seven new facilities will be located in parts of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam and will all be open by the end of the year. The company has already completed a 17,000-square-foot facility in Cimanggis, Indonesia.
  • Washington Notebook: 787 meets new battery standards, returns to skies
  • U.S. steel imports up 4.2% in April
  • Singapore Air parks second freighter
    SIA Cargo's president, Tan Kai Ping, blamed the decision on the current weakness in the air cargo market resulting from over-capacity and the high price of fuel. He also left the door open for future freighter adjustments.
  • New pharmaceutical facility in Luxembourg
  • Progress made toward transpacific trade agreement
  • Food aid reform may be revised
  • Horizon to offer Houston-to-Jacksonville service
  • Caribbean shipowners announce rate increase
  • APL suspends bookings from Sokhna, Egypt
    "The drop in productivity has reached some 70 percent and is causing a serious port congestion in Sokhna with vessels not able to load and discharge containers according to their planned schedule," the liner carrier said.
  • Delta opens JFK expansion
  • Liberian president dedicates new berth

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • FutureShip unveils ECO Research Centre in Singapore
    Centre will embark on 'Analytical Ship Performance Evaluation and Management' as its first project.
  • Pirate attacks 'unreported' for fear of driving up insurance
    Private security officials say tanker was hijacked on West Africa.
  • IFO firms but MGO slips in Fujairah
    Cape Town, Durban: IFO prices climbing.
  • Prices make double digit gains in Northwest Europe
    Low sulphur product at Hamburg rose by over $10 a tonne.
  • Yard wins bunker tanker order
    Deal follows two-ship order made in February.
  • Competitively priced LSFO possible, says analyst
    But would require significant investment from refiners.
  • High viscosity product displaces demand for 380 cSt material
    Sales of 500 cSt bunker fuel in South Korean ports totalled 30,000 mt in May.
  • Bunker prices strengthen across Asia
    Players in Busan said higher prices led to low demand.
  • Fuel cost-cutting measures slash opertor's losses
    Minoan Lines says it is 'on the right track'.
  • Cavotec: AMP could help ships meet emission requirements
    Ships can 'dramatically' cut emissions and reduce bunker consumption by adopting AMP technologies, says company.
  • Titan placed in 'first stage' of HKSE delisting procedure
    Titan will need to submit a viable resumption proposal before being able to resume trading.
  • 'Fuel efficient' system ordered for deepwater pipelay vessel
    Systems will provide 'reliable and fuel efficient propulsion', claims ABB.
  • Hong Kong to tighten vessel smoke control at harbour
    Plans to introduce Ringelmann smoke chart to spot vessels emitting unacceptable levels of smoke.
  • US ports seek info on emissions reduction technologies
    Ports want technologies that meet or exceed IMO standards on NOx.
  • Korean bank to support 'eco' ship financing
    Korea Eximbank will use class expertise to 'increase support' for environment-friendly ships, says firm.

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Beijing/Hong Kong
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Beijing
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Genoa
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London
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ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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London
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Leghorn
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Trieste
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Venice
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Paris
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Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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