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August 1, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC to call at Shanghai, Ningbo on 'Africa Express' from Asia
  • CMA CGM-Delmas and Maersk revamp two Asia-West Africa services
  • China plans controversial railway to India, Nepal, Bhutan by 2020
  • MSC and Hamburg Süd add Montevideo on 'Ipanema' service
  • UASC adds Far East-Northern Red Sea direct link through slot exchange with Evergreen
  • X-Press Feeders, Simatech start 4th Mideast Gulf-West India service
  • UASC challenges FMC rules governing 'controlled' carriers
  • US companies face risks as Latin American economies hit hard times
  • Savannah annual container volume increases 6.3pc to 3.14 million TEU
  • NYK annual fleet safety promotion conference draws 150 delegates
  • DHL becomes Chinese Football Association Super League sponsor
  • Volga-Dnepr moves 30-ton oil and gas shipment for Panalpina
  • DB Schenker flies 53 horses from Calgary to Liege for equestrian games

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 31, 2014
  • Go cruising on a CMA CGM mega box vessel
  • Indian controlled ships will get preference over foreign ships to carry cargo, says fresh guidelines
  • MOL Ship Management earns certifications for energy, environmental management systems
  • National Waterways project could reduce goods transportation cost by over INR 4K cr. per year
  • Shipping sector gets ready for LNG as alternate fuel
  • Tighter boxship rules likely to be adopted by classification societies
  • Zim emerges as a reinvigorated company
  • Engineering exports up 24.15 pc in Q1, says EEPC
  • New FAO norms likely to boost rice exports
  • Rubber imports surge as car sales climb
  • Lines warn of delays at North American terminals due to US West Coast dock stir
  • Major Port corporatisation back on the agenda?
  • Mumbai Port berths large tanker
  • Exports policy under PM scanner
  • Govt to take a fresh look at PPP MCAs
  • INR plunges to 1-1/2 month low against dollar

Marine Logweb site
JULY 31, 2014
  • W&O Europe inks distribution agreement with Tube-Mac
  • Hydrex carries out underwater PBCF installation
  • HOS beats analysts' expectations
  • Shipyard De Hoop sea trials hybrid FSIV
  • Crowley opens Singapore project management office
  • Two BAE shipyards win Navy contracts

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 31, 2014
  • Boeing selects Charleston as 787-10 assembly location
  • Hamburg Sud opening office in Nanjing, China
  • DOT military waiver program now expanded to all 50 states
  • Ports America buying 30 percent of International Transportation Service
  • TOP Ships pulls registration statement with Securities and Exchange Commission

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 31, 2014
  • The view far over the VLCC horizon
    Owners should enjoy the near-term outlook, but keep an eye on the bigger picture
  • Angelicoussis increases VLCC order at Daewoo
    Greek owner finally clinches four vessels plus two options at about $95m each
  • GasLog Partners sees profit fall amid higher financing costs
    Company posts second-quarter profit of $2.4m from $8.4m for the same time last year
  • SCS Multiport links Zeebrugge with Tilbury
    Twice-weekly offering will set sail this Sunday
  • Seanergy reports zero revenues as it awaits capesizes
    Second-quarter results see shipless Greek owner looking to the future
  • Two-tier market spurs need for the newest VLCCs
    Maran's order unlikely to be the last this year
  • BG Group's Queensland LNG export project on track for first cargoes by year end
    News of Curtis Island shipments will come as a relief to carriers
  • Fleet update: Inactive fleet up to 1.4%
    Inactive fleet increases slightly on a week ago but lags behind 2013 levels
  • Rongsheng predicts much wider net loss in January-June
    Troubled Chinese yard continues dismal performance with falling revenues
  • Top Ships finds improved deal for newbuilding tanker trio
    MRs signed up with Stena Weco for at least three years as EShips steps aside
  • Speed flexibility the key for boxships
    The requirement for flexible and efficient ships will drive the need for energy recovery systems
  • Russian sanctions add to cross-border trade risks
    Little time to comply with new restrictions imposed by the west
  • Middle East refinery expansion boosts LR2 tankers to earnings high
    Saudi Arabia's Jubail refinery is already on stream and two more will come on line in the second half of this year
  • Pacific Basin posts $91m first-half loss on writedown amid a weak market
    Failure to sell PB Towage costs $63.9m in writeoffs and provisioning
  • Attractive Dorian LPG keeps suitors at bay
    VLGC owner Dorian has just made itself an even more interesting takeover target - but it has other plans
  • Ports America takes 30% stake in K Line's Long Beach and Tacoma terminals
    Deal grants port subsidiary more opportunities to receive ultra-large boxships
  • Grand China Shipping officers fined for shortcut across Great Barrier Reef
    Capesize Bulk Ingenuity tried to sail through environmentally sensitive area
  • NYK increases profits by 19% in first fiscal quarter
    Despite profit growth, NYK warns of difficult environment in most sectors
  • Baltic Trading's capesizes support rise in revenue
    But Genco-backed dry bulk operator's losses grow
  • K Line posts weaker first-quarter results
    Stronger performance in container shipping offset by lower dry bulk rates

Sea-webweb site
JULY 31, 2014
  • US sanctions North Korean shipping firms
    Sanctions have been imposed on two North Korean shipping companies that tried to smuggle military weapons from Cuba. The US Treasury Department sanctioned Chongchongang Shipping on 30 July, which is owned by the North Korean government, and Ocean Maritime Management. Chongchongang Shipping is the
  • Hong Kong's Jinhui issues profit warning
    Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company Jinhui Shipping has issued a profit warning, saying that the board expects the company to report a net loss for 1H14 in August, when its interim results are due. "The board wishes to inform the shareholders of the company and potential investors that, based
  • Progress reported on Antwerp reefers
    The port of Antwerp, one of Europe's major perishable-cargo hubs, has improved its performance on equipment provision for containerised reefer commodities. According to the latest report of the 'Plus 3 Reefer inspection' programme by Belgian reefer freight forwarder Foodcareplus, the proportion of
  • Box operator consolidates at Long Beach
    Ports America is buying a 30% stake in a rival Long Beach container terminal operator in a deal that both parties say will help them expand their box operations. The purchase of stock in ITS, announced on 31 July, will also allow ITS to handle ultra-large containerships. Ports America provides
  • Suez Canal deepening to begin
    A major dredging project that will deepen a 34km section of the Suez Canal's western channels by 1.2m to 15.8m is scheduled to get under way this week. "This project will allow giant container ships heading south to pass through these channels and reduce total transit time," the canal authority
  • Baltic Trading results fall short
    NYSE-listed Baltic Trading posted a greater than expected quarterly loss as dry bulk spot rates remained depressed. The Peter Georgiopoulos-chaired bulker owner reported a net loss of $5.7M for 2Q14 versus a loss of $4.6M in 2Q13. The loss of $0.10/share in the latest period compared to analyst
  • Acciona to sell Trasmediterranea
    Spanish infrastructure and energy group Acciona plans to sell its shipping subsidiary Trasmediterranea before the end of the year. Acciona corporate development officer Juan Muro Lara indicated that the group regarded the shipping company as a non-strategic asset and planned to sell it as part of
  • Pacific Basin in the red in 1H
    Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping made a $90.7M loss during the first half of 2014, down from a profit of $300,000 for the same period last year. The figures were explained by a write-off and provision for its towage business, as well as the weak bulk freight in the second quarter, the company
  • Subsea7 reports strong interim results
    Subsea7, the London-based seabed to surface construction company that is listed in Oslo, has reported a marked improvement in interim results. The company launched a second $200M share purchase programme, the company said in two separate statements. Group net profit in 2Q14 amounted to $265M
  • HK crew fined for reef rules violation
    A bulk carrier at Abbot Point coal port in Australia has been detained for crossing the Great Barrier Reef without the required nautical charts. The second officer of Hong Kong-flagged Bulk Ingenuity was fined AUD85,000. The master was also fined AUD40,000,(USD116,000) Australian federal environment
  • Malaysia set to join MH370 seabed mapping
    Australia today released an updated map of the seabed survey area in the southern Indian Ocean where the missing Malaysian Airlines MH370 is suspected to have crashed. Two vessels - the Chinese PLA Navy vessel Zhu Kezhen and the Australian contracted Dutch specialised survey vessel Fugro Equator are
  • Hutchison Whampoa's port throughput up 1H14
    Hutchison Whampoa reported that its ports and related services division's throughput grew 5% year-on-year to 39.6M teu in the first six months of 2014. The revenues grew 2% y/y to HKD17.3Bn (USD2.2Bn),mainly due to throughput growth in all segments, the company said. EBITDA and EBIT increased 4% and
  • Japan's 'big three' post positive 1Q14 earnings
    Japan's 'big three' shipping lines posted positive earnings for the first quarter, which ended on 30 June. Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) posted a net income of JPY8.5Bn ($83.1M) for 1Q14, lower than its 1Q13 net income of JPY12.9Bn ($126M), ending on 30 June 2013. Similarly, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (Kline)
  • MPA Singapore launches safety campaign
    Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) launched an industry-wide campaign today to promote a safety-first culture at sea. "Singapore is the world's busiest port in terms of vessel arrival tonnage, and is located along the vital shipping lane and one of the world's busiest waterways," said Andrew
  • MES, ClassNK to research engine monitoring system
    Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding is working with compatriot classification society ClassNK to develop a condition-based engine monitoring system for the Mitsui-MAN B&W diesel engines. The system aims to detect abnormalities in diesel engines to enable preventive maintenance.
  • RCL restructures Manila-Singapore service
    Thai feeder operator Regional Container Lines has restructured its Manila-Singapore (RMN) service, adding Philippine port Batangas to the rotation to circumvent congested Manila. The new RMN will service the weekly Singapore/Batangas/Manila/Singapore route with two 1,700teu ships. RCL will deploy
  • Ezion posts strong 2Q14 earnings
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider, Ezion Holdings (Ezion), recorded strong earnings for 2Q14, thanks to the deployment of additional units of the company's liftboat and service rigs. Ezion's 2Q14 net profit, ending on 30 June, rose 25.5% quarter-on-quarter to USD45.47 million from USD36.2
  • Bigger ships for Asia-South America trades
    Box ships for Asia-South America services are getting larger, according to Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE). Mega container ships, such as the 14,000teu ships, are now plying the Asia-Europe routes, while super post-Panamax fleet between 8,000teu and 14,000teu are deployed for Asia-South America
  • Qingdao Port Group and subsidiaries receive writ
    Qingdao Port Group, its Hong Kong-listed subsidiary Qingdao Port International, and subsidiary companies, have received a writ of summons and a notice of responses to action from the Qingdao Maritime Court. This relates to a complaint by Citic Australia Commodity Trading that it suffered a loss of
  • CSSC-SSE losses narrow in 1H14
    Shanghai-listed CSSC Steel Structure Engineering (CSSC-SSE)'s losses narrowed 11% year-on-year to CNY54.7 million (USD8.9 million) in the first half in 2014 due to lower losses incurred from its non-shipbuilding sector. Its revenues rose 7% y/y to CNY343.4 million during the same period due to
  • Pan Ocean books profit for 2Q14
    South Korean bulker company Pan Ocean has made a USD303 million profit for 2Q14, showing that its restructuring programme is progressing well. Formerly called STX Pan Ocean, the company went into receivership in June 2013 after incurring debts of over USD5 billion due to heavy investment during the
  • Maritime education initiative launched
    Singapore maritime dialogue, launched on 30 July, is set to promote maritime education and scholarship opportunities among students, while engaging them on key issues relating to the shipping industry. The dialogue is an idea of MaritimeOne, an initiative by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 31, 2014
  • Appointment system helps APL clear LA terminal congestion
    Operations at the APL terminal at the Port of Los Angeles were back to normal this afternoon after several weeks of congestion that frayed the nerves of harbor truckers and tarnished the reputation of a terminal that had been considered a model of efficiency in the industry. The lessons to be...
  • Plan to protest arrival of Zim ships at Oakland postponed
    A group of pro-Palestinian activists will not be gathering en masse at Port of Oakland's Berth 57 on Aug. 2 to protest the arrival of ships belonging to the Israel-based carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services, the group announced on its Facebook page. Protesters from a group calling itself Block the Boat...
  • NY-NJ port sets six-month cargo record
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said port terminals handled record container lifts during the first half of 2014 despite winter storms that produced severe congestion during the year's first weeks. Containerized cargo volume through June totaled 1,583,449 container lifts of loaded containers of all sizes, up 5.4...
  • Target's Gabrielson named VP of transportation at Lowe's
    Rick Gabrielson, senior manager for import transportation at Target Corp., has been named vice president of transportation at Lowe's Cos. Lowe's spokeswoman Chris Ahearn said Gabrielson will begin his job on Aug. 18. He replaces Steve Palmer, who is retiring after 12 years as vice president of transportation. Gabrielson will be in...
  • European logistics giant Norbert Dentressangle expands in US
    Norbert Dentressangle's $750 million acquisition of Iowa-based Jacobson Companies not only gives the European logistics giant a larger footprint in a faster-growing economy but also one with more supply chain management outsourcing potential. The acquisition that will make the Jacobson the fifth-largest U.S. provider of logistics contract services will also allow...
  • LTL profits fueling expansion at Old Dominion, Saia
    The strength of the 2014 economic recovery isn't being questioned at Old Dominion Freight Line and Saia, two of the most profitable U.S. less-than-truckload carriers. As the U.S. economy expanded at a 4 percent rate in the second quarter, ODFL and Saia saw shipments and tonnage increase, driving revenue higher at...
  • Truckload rates, load ratios dropping
    DAT dry van and reefer spot rates have fallen for three weeks. Full-size chart Spot rates have remained high as the trucking industry recovers from a tough winter and works its way through a capacity tightening, but freight rates are starting to trend toward more typical levels. For the third straight week, both...
  • Echo Global Logistics lifts revenue target as truck capacity tightens
    After hitting record gross revenue and net revenue in the second quarter, Echo Global Logistics sees more opportunity in helping shippers secure space in an increasingly tightening market. In fact, it sees so much opportunity that the third-party logistic provider recently told investors that it expects to reach $2 billion in...
  • Con-way's profit jumps on growth in demand, higher rates
    The strengthening U.S. economy, a second-quarter surge in freight and higher rates boosted revenue and profit at Con-way's less-than-truckload, logistics and truckload divisions. Total revenue at the $5.5 billion transportation and logistics company climbed 8 percent year-over-year to $1.5 billion, with net profit rising 25.2 percent to $53.7 million. Menlo Worldwide Logistics...
  • MOL reports sharply lower 1Q container results
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. reported a sharp deterioration in its container-shipping financials for its fiscal first quarter ending on June 30th and said that rates during the remainder of its year would not recover to the degree it had projected. Container segment losses widened to 7.2 billion yen ($70 million) from...
  • Carriers cling to hopes of peak-season rate rises
    Interim result season is in full swing, and the financial reports reveal carriers in the container-shipping industry searching for a silver lining. Growing trade volumes on the major east-west routes have raised expectations of a solid peak season, and some lines are hoping that rates will rise along with demand. "Although the...
  • Acquisitions fuel surge in revenue at Roadrunner
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems reaped the benefits of an aggressive acquisition strategy in the second quarter, as truckload revenue soared year-over-year. Robust truckload and brokerage revenue helped compensate for weaker growth in less-than-truckload sales. Overall, Roadrunner increased revenue 38.6 percent year-over-year, or $128.3 million, to $460.2 million. Net profit increased by $800,000,...
  • US domestic carrier Horizon Lines sees volume up, but rates down
    Horizon Lines reported a 10.8 percent increase in its second-quarter container volume but said rates declined, largely because of growing competition on its Jones Act domestic trades. The carrier posted a $1.6 million net loss for its second quarter but said adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization increased 7.4...
  • Terminal operator Ports America buys stake in ITS
    Terminal operator and stevedore Ports America, with services in every major U.S. port, is expanding its footprint on the U.S. West Coast. The company purchased a 30 percent stake in International Transportation Service, a "K" Line subsidiary that operates in the ports of Long Beach and Tacoma. Ports America already works...
  • LA, Long Beach seek to balance expansion, capacity
    The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are aggressively expanding their cargo-handling capacity through multibillion-dollar capital programs, while at the same time being careful not to build excess capacity that will drive terminal operators' rates lower. The problem the nation's two largest container ports face is that automation is necessary...
  • China forecast to remain top US footwear source
    China will remain the clear leader in U.S. footwear imports even as Vietnam and other countries nibble away at its market share, according to a new forecast by the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. The association said China's 81 percent share of U.S. imports in 2013, measured in pairs of...
  • Lufthansa Cargo stays in the black as rivals stay in the red
    Lufthansa Cargo today posted another profitable quarter despite lower traffic and revenue, overcoming a weakening global air freight market that has trapped many of its leading rivals in the red. The German carrier booked an operating profit of €13 million euros ($17.4 million) in the three months through June, down 62...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 31, 2014
  • Matson in the money
    Matson turned in a second-quarter profit Thursday that was in line with many Wall Street forecasts but a penny below analysts' consensus estimate.
  • Dorian shares dip
    A leading equity analyst is urging clients to accumulate shares of Dorian LPG (Dorian) on the heels of a drop that followed the release its second-quarter earnings report.
  • All eyes on ethane
    Enterprise Product Partners (EPP) made waves Thursday after lining up another long-term contract for an ethane terminal under construction on the Houston Ship Channel.
  • Fit for a king
    Efforts to maintain the size of Heidmar's VLCC pool seem to be bearing fruit thanks in part to what appears to be renewed support from co-owner George Economou.
  • AET will not lighter
    Malaysian tanker owner AET has extracted itself from the US legal wrangle over Kurdish oil claimed by Iraq on a Greek owned tanker.
  • Investor revealed
    12 West Capital has emerged as the US investment fund that injected $40m into Diana Containerships this week.
  • Diana bags Bunge deal
    Diana Shipping has tied up period work with Bunge for one of its panamax bulkers.
  • Kirby up in busy Q2
    Kirby Corp has posted a strong set of second quarter numbers in which it continued to grow its fleet.
  • GasLog Partners profit falls
    But ambitious newly listed LNG carrier owner highlights higher ebitda numbers as it talks of expansion.
  • Daiichi brightens projections
    Daiichi Chuo has lowered its loss projections for the full year after reducing its red ink in the first three months of its financial year.
  • Towage hurts Pac Basin
    A write-down on its towage business has helped push Pacific Basin Shipping to a loss of $90.7m for the first half of the year.
  • Jinhui heading for loss
    Leading supramax owner warns that weaker than expected freight market will result in red ink on the books.
  • 'Triumphant Return' to Diaoyu Islands
    A Chinese rig is said to be headed for disputed waters in the midst of naval exercises.
  • Rongsheng fires warning
    Troubled shipbuilder Rongsheng Heavy Industries has braced investors for a loss in the first half of 2014.
  • Maran VLs confirmed
    John Angelicoussis has placed an order for four VLCCs at South Korea's DSME, the shipbuilder confirms.
  • NYK profit soars
    Profit of the biggest of the Japanese shipping groups soared almost 20% in the first quarter as cargo volumes increased.
  • MOL slices forecast
    Japanese owner lowers full-year projection after booking smaller Q1 profit.
  • Heavy discount for Cosig shares
    Shipbuilder Jiangxi Jiangzhou is raising cash to expand into financial leasing and add capacity.
  • Fresh work for Top trio
    Top Ships has secured period contracts for three of its vessels after existing charters with Emirates Ship Investment Company (EShips) were cancelled.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 31, 2014
  • Garamendi bill seeks to promote export of LNG on U.S.-flag ships
  • Truck rates continue to fall
  • Japanese container business suffers from overcapacity, low rates
    Japan's three largest shipping companies - NYK, MOL, and "K" Line - reported mixed results for the fiscal first quarter, which ended June 30 for each of the companies.
  • Infrastructure fund eyes Maher Terminals
    Deutsche Bank recently put Maher on the sales block. Maher operates the largest terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey, as well as the Prince Rupert intermodal container terminal on the West Coast of Canada.
  • Treasury sanctions North Korean shipping companies
    "The Chong Chon Gang episode, in which the [North Korean government] tried to hide an arms shipment under tons of sugar, is a perfect example of North Korea's deceptive activity," according to a Treasury official.
  • Congressman asks for review of Gulftainer-Port Canaveral deal
    Hunter said Gulftainer is owned by Crescent Enterprises, based in the United Arab Emirates, and that the deal with Port Canaveral "marks the first time a Middle Eastern company will fully operate a U.S. cargo terminal."
  • Ports America to acquire 30% of "K" Line's U.S. terminal subsidiary
    The two companies will introduce and utilize Ports America's expertise, technology and safety programs at ITS gate, yard and vessel operations, and seek to expand its container terminal business.
  • Redwood City port boasts 19% cargo increase for year
  • UPS hits green targets ahead of schedule
  • Virgin Atlantic adds lightweight containers
  • Old Dominion set operating ratio record in Q2
  • Crowley's project services established in Singapore
  • FMC reviews 6 OTI license applications
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 31, 2014
  • European player targets LNG bunker market
    Initially plans to offer truck-to-ship bunkering services at two French ports.
  • Avails tight in Rotterdam
    Crude values falling in Thursday trading.
  • Prices soft in Fujairah but firmig in South Africa
    Suez: 380 cSt material showed sharp gains
  • Fuel oil stocks climb by 3%
    Data shows Singapore's imports and exports slowed week-on-week.
  • Risk managment policies a success, says WFS
    Bad debt expenses have been kept below $3 million.
  • Singapore avails 'generally fine'
    Average demand seen in Singapore.
  • Vessel duo under arrest in Singapore
    Reasons behind detentions not known.
  • APEC to promote LNG bunker fuel
    Better understanding of new fuel sought.
  • Boxship owner reports Q2 profit plunge
    Company has plans to continue eco buys.
  • Baltic LNG bunkering project wins EU support
    EU to fund half of facility costs.
  • Greek shipowner in new vessel buys
    Contract includes option of LNG engine upgrades.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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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