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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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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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