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October 30, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Pacific profit up 4.7pc to US$80 million as revenues rise 11pc
  • Australian prime minister to dump carbon tax as useless and harmful
  • Hapag-Lloyd shareholder breakup unlikely to affect carrier operation
  • Guangdong Customs introduces measures to secure export growth
  • Antwerp quarterly volume slips again, down 1.9pc to 2.1 million TEU
  • Rickmers profit off 593pc to US$2.2 million, revenues decline to 4pc
  • Shanghai's Yangshan terminal re-organises controls on dangerous goods
  • China's national freight traffic volume increases 10pc in August
  • Alataw Pass trade up 11.9pc to 21.7 million tonnes in first 9 months
  • Cargotec quarterly profit off 22pc to US$26.6 million, sales down 5pc
  • Cargotec wins five straddle carrier orders from Port of Tacoma
  • CaroTrans launches rapid monthly LCL export service to Fiji from LA
  • DHL and BP oil and gas giant sign global contract on inbound logistics
  • Singapore manufacturing surges 9.3pc in September led by electronics
  • New industry guidelines emerge on boosting container seal security
  • CNC Freight, DGT Logistics move heavy gear from Malaysia to Turkmenistan
  • Kalmar, Greencranes to develop hybrid diesel-LNG powered reachstacker
  • China's air freight declines 2.1pc in September to 522,300 tonnes
  • O'Hare cargo hub rents 10,000 sq metres to Alliance Ground International
  • Israel's EL AL picks Germany's Lufthansa for laptop wireless software
  • Nigerian navigation upgrade costs justified by increase in overflights
  • UTair showcases its air transport services for UN representatives

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • Consortium comprising SCI, NYK Line, "K" Line & MOL to charter 4th LNG vessel to Petronet
  • Evergreen names another large size vessel
  • SCI bags 2nd prize for 'Best Activity Report' at Forum of Women in Public Sector regional meet
  • APSEZ registers impressive financial results for Q2 & H1
  • Cochin Shipyard pays dividend for fifth consecutive year
  • NSICT impasse still awaits resolution
  • CONCOR's Q2 net profit up 4 pc
  • RBI hikes interest rates by 25 basis points to 7.75 pc
  • Soyameal exports dip 4 pc in marketing year on weak supply

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bosphorus railway tunnel opened
  • Kiel Canal shuts due to ship collision
  • UPS reports favourable Q3
  • Daimler Trucks invests in Brazil
  • Kenya Airways receives first B777-300ER
  • ICS launches website for MLC
  • Panalpina ups its Q3 earnings
  • Macedonia successfully implements IRU TIR-EPD
  • Emirates connects with Conakry
  • Reshuffle at Maersk
  • South East England airport sold for GBP1
  • Times still tough for TNT Express
  • Slow steaming absorbs capacity
  • Ukrainian Railways plans to electrify track to Black Sea
  • Stillstand in Europa bald passé?
  • Changeover for the Maghreb business

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • Pride is first Norwegian Cruise Lines ship with scrubbers
  • Damen Galati delivers third PSV 3300 in series
  • Zamakona wins "Best Spanish Ship" award
  • Vroon declares options for two more PX121 PSVs
  • MEO to take Svitzer stake in Thailand's UWT

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Foss Maritime expanding Columbia River tug lineup
  • Work moving along on Port of Vancouver trench project
  • Crowley joining Seaboard Marine in new vessel sharing agreement
  • Schnitzer Steel releases fourth quarter numbers
  • Transport union pleased with US stand on freight train crewing

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • Inttra and Kewill plug supply chain data gaps
    Strategic alliance plans 2014 product launch
  • P3 allies hint at 19,200 teu ships for US trades
    FMC filing throws light on plans for the world's largest vessel-sharing agreement
  • Milaha reports a 22% increase in profit
    The former Qatar Navigation posts gains across all business segments
  • Greeks buy 300 vessels this year so far
    Country's owners lead sale and purchase dealing in all three main sectors, says Allied
  • Belgian case highlights the threat of forged bills of lading
    Bogus documentation for shipment from India dupes agent
  • Navios Acquisition to offer $600m in new notes
    Refinancing move aimed at paying off existing notes and other debt
  • IPO was a success, maintains Western Bulk boss
    Ismar accepts market verdict after steep discount
  • Product tankers cast a long shadow over aframax crude tanker prospects
    Trades for larger tonnage have a more solid outlook, say analysts
  • China Shipping Development triples its net losses
    State-owned giant is plagued by dismal rates and lower subsidies
  • DSV gains ocean freight market share
    Copenhagen-headquartered forwarder reports 8% growth in volume
  • Cargo market must start catastrophe modelling
    Losses of $2bn-$3bn are likely, says Argo marine insurance chief
  • CSCL net losses mount
    Falling freight rates send Chinese carrier into the red
  • Weak container demand cuts CIMC net profit
    World's largest boxmaker records lower sales of dry and refrigerated containers
  • Braemar reports lower revenues and profit dip but is positive on prospects
    Although business is challenging, the cycle is boosting shipbroking, says Kidwell
  • Precious Shipping expects dry bulk recovery in first-quarter 2014
    Thai owner's profits plunge in third quarter
  • Engelstoft to head new Maersk division
    Maersk Tankers boss Sørensen named chief executive at Damco
  • DP World terminal in Argentina completes boom extensions
    Kalmar completes the work at Rio de la Plata ahead of schedule
  • Maersk vessel loses boxes in high seas
    French coastguard warns of hazard to navigation off Brittany
  • DP World sees rise in like-for-like gross box volumes
    Improved Asia-Pacific and UAE performance drive third-quarter increase
  • Fred Olsen Energy sees quieter third quarter for UK operation
    Average drilling unit day rates decline, but ultra deepwater segment stays healthy
  • KHI posts stronger offshore and shipbuilding performance
    Japanese yard cuts costs to offset falling orders
  • Sustainability lobby group sharpens its focus
    Defining terms could be a crucial business step for shipping, says new SSI director

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • Danaos focused on 'rapid deleveraging'
    NYSE-listed Danaos today reported strong progress on debt reduction and posted a profitable quarter as long-term charters shielded it from weak rates
  • Navios Acquisition to refinance notes
    NAVIOS Acquisition today announced a $600M private offering of mortgage notes to fund a tender for existing notes with shorter maturities
  • Dorian - to need $450M equity?
    Dorian LPG, the Athens-based LPG carrier company that yesterday announced the acquisition of the LPG carrier fleet of Scorpio Tankers, will need up to $450M in equity to finance its newbuilding programme
  • NCL tops forecast
    NASDAQ-listed Norwegian Cruise Line has posted better than expected results but pared its full-year yield forecast
  • CIMC Q3 profits down 35%
    SHENZHEN and Hong Kong-listed CIMC's net profits fell 35% year-on-year to CNY424.9M ($69.4M) in the third quarter in 2013, due to weaker demand for containers compared to the first half
  • North P&I agrees on premium increase
    NORTH of England P&I Association, the British P&I club based in Newcastle, has decided to introduce a 7.5% premium increase in P&I next year, the club said in a statement
  • EU silent on IRISL sanctions response
    THE EUROPEAN UNION has declined to comment on a report that member governments are preparing to re-impose sanctions on Iranian shipping line IRISL, despite last month's ruling by the European Court of Justice that they should be lifted
  • Miclyn acquires towage firm
    MICLYN Express Offshore said it had acquired 50% of Uniwise Towage Limited (UWT) for $18.9M
  • Uni-Asia acquires bulker
    SINGAPORE's investment company Uni-Asia Holdings said it had entered into a joint venture with Yamasa to acquire a newbuild handysize bulk carrier
  • 'Pivot point' nears for Scorpio Tankers
    SCORPIO Tankers president Robert Bugbee asserted today that the Dorian VLGC transaction could pivot Scorpio from its frenetic newbuild investment phase to the 'harvesting' of returns for shareholders
  • Jinzhou Port profit up in first three quarters
    SHANGHAI-LISTED Jinzhou Port's net profit stood at 143.4M yuan ($23.6M) in the first nine months of 2013, an increase of 18% year on year
  • Box lines face fines
    LINER companies operating China's export trades will face fine of up to 100,000 yuan ($16,330) if they do not report list rates or agreement rates, starting 15 November

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • US House Panel Releases Freight Transportation Recommendations
    The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation released its final report today on the current state of freight transportation in the U.S., including its recommendations for improvements. The panel's report concluded that Congress should: Establish a national freight transportation policy and designate a multimodal freight network Ensure...
  • Chicago Sees 40-Foot Container Deficit Reach 20th Consecutive Week
    A combination of increased transloading, healthy agriculture exports and moderate retail imports are likely the reason the number of 40-foot containers available for outbound shipments was below zero for the 20th straight week ending Oct. 23. Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report, Oct. 23 Full-size image Carrier data used in the report indicates 319...
  • Damco Appoints Sørensen CEO
    Hanne B. Sørensen, Damco's new CEO.Damco has named Hanne B. Sørensen as CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2014. Sørensen will succeed Rolf Habben-Jansen, who is joining Hapag-Lloyd. Sørensen has been with Damco's parent company, Maersk, for 19 years, most recently as CEO of the Tankers division. She will report to the newly appointed CEO...
  • US Diesel Prices See Eighth Week Without Increase
    U.S. diesel prices through Oct. 28, 2013 Full-size image U.S. diesel prices continued to edge down in the week ending Oct. 28, the eighth straight week without an increase. During this slump, the average price is down a total of 11.1 cents, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The national average price...
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's Cargo Traffic Increases
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol handled 383,780 metric tons of cargo in the third quarter of 2013, increasing 2.6 percent compared with the same period in 2012. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's cargo traffic year-to-date. Full-size image In September, cargo rose 3.9 percent year-over-year to 130,631 metric tons, bringing the total for the first nine months of...
  • EDF Climate Corps Seeks Logistics Operations for Fellowship Program
    Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corps summer fellowship program has expanded to include logistics operations in the U.S., and is seeking organizations with large logistics operations to host fellows for the summer of 2014. EDF Climate Corps places graduate students at organizations to help identify cost-effective solutions that will reduce waste and...
  • Profit, Revenue Rise at Container Corp. of India
    Container Corp. of India reported its net income in the second fiscal quarter, which ended Sept. 30, was $40 million, climbing 5 percent from $38 million in the year-ago period. Quarterly revenue jumped 19 percent year-over-year to $206 million. Operating income from the state-owned rail operator's international intermodal operations grew 17 percent...
  • Nehru Port Draws Congestion Surcharges
    Delmas has announced an "emergency port surcharge" for shipments moving through India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), and other major carriers are expected to follow as congestion and delays intensify at the country's largest box gateway. Effective immediately, the CMA CGM Group carrier is charging a bottleneck fee of $250...
  • YRC Worldwide, Teamsters Set to Meet in Dallas
    YRC Worldwide, fresh from a terminal network restructuring and change in leadership at $3.2 billion less-than-truckload carrier YRC Freight, will meet with the Teamsters union early next month to discuss the company's future. Teamsters officials and YRC Worldwide executives will sit down in Dallas Nov. 5 for a "company update" and...
  • FMC Says 'No Fat' in Budget Request
    Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero warned Congress that continued tight budgets will harm the FMC's ability to regulate the shipping industry, gather information and upgrade its information technology. The administration has requested $25 million in funding for the FMC in the next fiscal year, up from the $22.8 million post-sequestration...
  • DP World's Container Traffic Rises 2.4 Percent
    DP World handled 14.2 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the third quarter, a 2.4 percent year-over-year increase that was driven by an improved performance at its terminals in the United Arab Emirates and the Asia-Pacific region. The UAE terminals increased traffic by 5.4 percent to a quarterly record of 3.6 million TEUs,...
  • P3 Carriers Unveil Plans as Regulators Voice Concerns
    As shippers obtain more information about how the P3 Network would operate, regulators are pressing the three member carriers to explain how the alliance will affect schedule reliability and competition. The world's top three container lines - Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM - last week released details of...
  • Port of Cleveland Plans Great Lakes-Europe Container Service
    Spliethoff's Maasgracht vessel, an M-type ship that could be deployed on the new Cleveland-Europe freight service. Photo courtesy of Spliethoff.The Port of Cleveland is in final negotiations with the Dutch company Spliethoff Group to run a global container service between the Great Lakes and Europe via the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Negotiations...
  • WFS wins major cargo contract with Brussels Airlines at their home base
    Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world's largest provider of cargo handling services, and Brussels Airlines are pleased to announce a close collaboration for Brussels Airport. As of January 1st, 2014, WFS will handle some 280 weekly flights for the home carrier. After an in-depth tender process based on the criteria of...
  • In DC, It's Time for Shippers to Step Up
    The recent partial shutdown of the federal government and debt ceiling scare suggests that for shippers and transportation providers, the failure of Washington, D.C., isn't any longer about Democrats vs. Republicans. Instead, it's increasingly about those who want to provide some economic certainty versus those willing to endanger a modest...
  • Blu. Chooses Ryder for Natural Gas Vehicle Solution
    MIAMI, October 28, 2013 -- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, announced today that Blu., an operator of liquefied natural gas (LNG) refueling stations and provider of LNG technology solutions, has selected Ryder to provide LNG vehicles for Blu. fleets in Utah and Georgia. This represents the first...
  • Graybar Names Neubauer District Vice President in Pittsburgh
    ST. LOUIS, October 28, 2013 - Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, has appointed Scott B. Neubauer as its District Vice President in Pittsburgh, effective February 1, 2014. Neubauer will replace Steven M. Schooley who has announced...
  • CN announces plan to buy back shares through private agreements
    MONTREAL, Oct. 25, 2013 - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that it intends to purchase for cancellation up to 5 million of its common shares pursuant to private agreements between CN and arm's-length third-party sellers. The purchases will form part of CN's repurchase program for up to 15 million...
  • CN extends EcoConnexions From the Ground Up program for three more years to green public properties across Canada
    OTTAWA, October 25, 2013 - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced it will extend its CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up program for another three years owing to a strong response from many Canadian communities to the program's inaugural 2012-13 launch. CN will provide grants of as much as $25,000...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • Danaos flips to black
    Danaos Corp has returned to the black in the third quarter but reported a declining operational profit.
  • Obama 'embracing' LNG
    The US federal government is supportive of LNG as a marine fuel, a top maritime official has said.
  • Navios Acquisition gets a 'B'
    Navios Maritime Acquisition's proposed new debt issuance has received 'B' ratings from two leading credit agencies.
  • Meiji scraps VLCC
    Meiji Shipping of Japan is thought to have trimmed its exposure to the VLCC market with the scrapping of its last 1990s built tanker.
  • Jiangnan HI earnings fall
    Jiangnan Heavy Industry slumped to a bigger third quarter deficit as ship orders fell away.
  • Last chance to enter
    The deadline for entering this year's TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year competition is fast approaching.
  • 'It wasn't me'
    Diana Shipping of Greece is denying reports that it has acquired a capesize bulker from China's Henghou Industrial.
  • Phoenix reduces red ink
    Troubled Chinese bulker owner CSC Phoenix has cut its nine-month loss despite a fall in revenue.
  • Limarko to delist
    Lithuanian owner Limarko looks likely to delist in Vilnius as part of a takeover by its parent.
  • Farstad builds Brazil book
    Farstad Shipping is to pocket over NOK 1bn from a pair of charter contracts with energy giant Petrobras.
  • Navios in $600m issue
    Navios Maritime Acquisition plans to issue $600m worth of ship mortgage notes in a private placement.
  • Vroon doubles up
    Dutch owner Vroon has signed up for two more Ulstein-designed supply ships in China.
  • Siderfly secured
    Germany's Kiel Canal remained closed on Tuesday morning as salvage teams secured the damaged cargoship Siderfly following a major collision on Monday.
  • CSDC loss jumps
    China Shipping Development Corp (CSDC) has posted a big rise in its loss for the first nine months as interest costs increased.
  • Scorpio in phase shift
    Scorpio Tankers has called a halt to its rapid expansion after completing its tie-up with Dorian LPG.
  • KHI sales and orders dip
    Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has seen a decline in sales and orders at its shipping and offshore division in the first half of the year.
  • Engelstoft takes over
    Maersk Line COO replaces Hanne Sorensen at Maersk Tankers as part of new wider role.
  • Shall we dance, Robert?
    Robert Bugbee has lifted the lid on the courting ritual which saw Scorpio Tankers climb into bed with Dorian LPG and create the world's second largest VLGC owner.
  • CSCL in Q3 reversal
    China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) slumped to a third quarter loss as freight rates fell.
  • KLC back in black
    Bankrupt Korea Line Corp (KLC) has posted a profit in the third quarter as revenue improved.
  • USC buying Arctech
    Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) is taking over the struggling Arctech Helsinki Shipyard in Finland.
  • Milaha profit soars
    Milaha has booked a double digit jump in year-to-date earnings after four of its five major business segments improved.
  • Braemar rebuilds orderbook
    Braemar noted a growing confidence in the shipping industry after adding more than 30 newbuildings and resales to its forward orderbook in the first half of this year.
  • Western Bulk grabs another
    Western Bulk's Shipholding division has leased another Japanese newbuilding due in 2017, with a purchase option attached.
  • Nisshin seals five
    Japan's Nisshin Shipping has returned to its favoured Chinese shipyard for five kamsarmax newbuildings.
  • Uni-Asia teams up
    Uni-Asia Holdings has teamed up with major shareholder Yamasa Co to acquire a handysize bulker.
  • Alam ties up PSV
    Alam Maritim Resources has secured employment for another of its offshore vessels, the Malaysian shipowner has confirmed.
  • China product surge
    China's product exports are expected to surge in the fourth quarter of this year, according to research by Barclays.
  • KP Spirit released
    A South Korean-owned general cargo vessel has been released from arrest in Singapore after settling an outstanding bunker bill.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • NEWSFLASH: P3 carriers file agreement with FMC
    The agreement would give the three carriers the ability to discuss and agree on the size, number and operational characteristics of vessels to be operated on transatlantic and transpacific trade lanes.
  • ILA complains Waterfront Commission is 'overstepping boundaries'
    "I believe management has good intent; I believe the ILA has good intent. But the big umpire in the room is the Waterfront Commission," said Dennis Daggett, president of the ILA's Atlantic Coast District and of Local 1804-1.
  • Farmers complain about possible Canadian Pacific track sale
    CP acquired the 660-mile section of track, which runs west through South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming, in its October 2008 purchase of Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad.
  • ASF Intermodal enters Chicago market
  • Maersk shuffles senior management
  • U.S. concerned about Guatemala worker rights
    The Obama administration expressed "serious concerns" about the enforcement of Guatemala's worker-rights laws, expecting "solid progress" toward implementing the country's commitments over the next six months.
  • North American trade leaders promise cooperation
  • Bahri reports higher profit as fleet renewal continues
  • Cargo volume up at Amsterdam airport
  • INTTRA to offer supply chain visibility
  • Amerijet expands rate relationship with CargoSphere
    "The recent termination of operations of OAG Cargo's AFRA, an online rate distribution and management application for air carriers and freight forwarders, is creating a gap in the marketplace," CargoSphere said.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah
    Avails tight in Fujairah with earliest deliveries from November 2.
  • Prices firm across Europe
    Public holiday in Istanbul has caused prompt delivery delays.
  • Kiel Canal remained closed on Tuesday
    Source says Monday's collision took place 'two kilometres' from bunker station.
  • Singapore: Monthly premiums at 12-month high
    Bullish sentiment stems from high volume fuel oil trading.
  • OW Bunker parent company 'bigger than Carlsberg'
    Second only to Maersk among Danish firms in terms of turnover, yet little known in the country.
  • GHG study will use bunker data from shipping companies
    Fuel consumption figures will be used alongside satellite data of traffic movements.
  • Settled bunker bill prompts vessel's release
    Bankrupt charterer unable to help but owner reported to have stepped in.
  • Asian bunker prices on the ascent
    Smooth supplies available in Singapore.
  • Cruise liner sees profits rise
    Despite higher bunker expenses.
  • Quarterly profits rise for US barge operator
    Firm sold off New York Harbor bunkering fleet in August 2013.
  • Ship to get 'eco' makeover
    Firm says secondhand vessel has fuel-saving potential.
  • Brightoil borrows another $50 million
    To support development of marine transportation business.
  • Bunker storage facility starts environmental monitoring
    Agreement will see it pay lower port dues.

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Darwin/Strathpine
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US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
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Rome
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GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
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Valencia
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APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
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Naples
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Schindellegi
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A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
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Rome
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Bucharest
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Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
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Brussels
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China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
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Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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Beijing
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Hong Kong
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Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
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Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
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Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
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Augusta
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In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
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London
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Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
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Trieste
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Shanghai
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Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
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Paris
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Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
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Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
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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
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Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
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Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
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Barcelona
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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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