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December 1, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe Shanghai box rate fell 8.7pc last week to US$739/TEU
  • West coast congestion surcharge withdrawn as phalanx of liners crumbles
  • APM Terminals first to open for business at Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2
  • 19,100-TEU CSCL Globe, world's biggest, named at HHI yard
  • Low-sulphur fuel rule claims another victim as Transfennica ends service
  • Port of Ningbo 2014 volume hits 16.9 million TEU by November 25
  • Cosco signs new deal with Piraeus Port to almost double container capacity
  • HK needs to boost cross-border supply chain visibility to stay in the game
  • Malaysia's Westports expects 5-10pc hike in revenues in 2015
  • Philadelphia docks biggest box ship yet - 8,089-TEU MSC Judith
  • China's forwarders told to build international relationships to prosper
  • Mombasa city defies Nairobi in levying import/export box tax to fix roads
  • Hapag-Lloyd to issue US$311 million bond via Luxembourg
  • Airplane lookalike party truck joins Hong Kong Airlines' 8th birthday
  • German Fraport consortium wins concession for 14 Greek regional airports
  • US west coast congestion boosts tranpac air cargo, ups Asia-Europe pricing

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2014
  • DNV GL examines trends in container & bulk shipping
  • Govt seeks alternative route for Sethusamudram ship channel
  • Hanjin India expands agency network
  • Rajive Kumar appointed Shipping Secretary
  • Dip in Chinese demand drags down India's cotton exports
  • Govt to make boxship docking cheaper
  • Höegh Autoliners car carrier makes first trial call at Mumbai Port's Offshore Container Terminal
  • State Environmental Appraisal Committee visits JN Port to expedite proposed SEZ project
  • ACHAA opposes congestion surcharge
  • Control overloading to boost revenues: CAG to Rlys
  • Govt has to bear half of Mum-A'bad high-speed train project cost: Experts
  • Rail container movement charges likely to go up
  • BHEL to undertake Russian power projects worth INR 3K cr.
  • Forex reserves drop by $ 672.4 m to $ 314.878 bn
  • Indian, Chinese firms ink MoUs worth $2.5 bn
  • INR ends sharply weak at 62.02 on firm dollar
  • Moody's projects Q2 growth at 5.3 pc
  • JBS Academy publishes books on Customs clearance & port management
  • SAARC countries sign energy cooperation deal
  • WTO member countries question subsidy for sugar exports
  • BBC Chartering's Low Sulphur Surcharge
  • Project Cargo Network announces record attendance for 4th Annual Summit
  • Terex crane facilitates ease of operations at project site

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Industry stalwart moves into CIO role at Railinc
  • Man overboard at SAL
  • New extension of the Russian TIR guarantee pact
  • Emes launches intra Black Sea service
  • Kerry expands UK supply chain team
  • DHL extending pan-European day-definite service network
  • Belgian royals honour PSA chairman
  • L.I.T. steps up Scandinavia services
  • New traction for FECR
  • Air Canada Cargo - more capacity to Golden Gate and beyond
  • Agility welcomes WTO approval of TFA
  • Private railway start-up in Finland
  • UASC names first ever LNG-ready ULCV
  • Verlagerung der Schifffahrtsrouten - Richtungswechsel
  • UK providing safety and security recommendations to Brunei
  • Hermes Transport bonding with Intralog and Richard
  • EU anti-piracy naval mission extended until 2016

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Bremerhaven invests for car export surge
    Bremerhaven port is undergoing major construction to serve Germany's growing finished vehicle exports, driven by demand in China and North America. Throughput volumes at the leading ro-ro port are expected to total 2.3M cars this year, up from 2.1M in 2013. Local terminal operator BLG Logistics
  • Fund managers hold off over oil jitters
    As Asian stocks in the oil and gas sector take a beating, North American fund managers are passing up cheap stock valuations as they await greater clarity on oil prices. While oil and gas stock prices have collapsed globally by 30-50% in the last two months on falling oil prices, fund managers are
  • MISC sells $66.28M stake in port operator
    Malaysian state-run shipowner MISC has sold its 15.73% equity in port operator NCB Holdings (NCB) to MMC Ventures (MMCV) for a cash consideration of MYR221.98M ($66.28M). MISC stated that the disposal follows the company's initiatives to divest or exit its non-core, non-energy related businesses
  • BHIC to design and construct six frigates
    Malaysia-listed shipbuilder Boustead HI (BHIC) has received a letter of award to design and construct six units of second-generation patrol vessels (Frigate-class) with littoral combat capabilities for the government of Malaysia. The contract was offered to a joint venture between BHIC and
  • ICTSI to increase Manila capacity
    International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) plans to expand yard capacity at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the company said on 27 November. The move looks set to ease ongoing concerns about capacity at Manila where there have been severe congestion problems in the past
  • Taiwan container fleet index launched
    Taiwan Strait Containerized Freight Index (TWFI), co-developed by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE) and Xiamen Shipping Exchange (XSE), was launched on yesterday. With the aim of demonstrating the demand-supply and climate index of container shipping across mainland China and Taiwan, the index

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • OSI to provide ECPINS-W for Ship-to-Shore Connector
  • Interpol issues Red Notice for former shipyard owner
  • Royal IHC launches a Subsea 7 pipelayer
  • Billionaire orders a second mega yacht at Kleven
  • Former OW Bunker traders staff new Dan-Bunkering office
  • November 28, 2014 ExxonMobil helps operators meet lubrication challenges

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Port of Astoria marks start of 5-year dredging project
  • CMA CGM Group to purchase German short sea/logistics firm
  • Sulpher regulations enforcement group adding number of new members
  • US rail freight traffic posts up/down week
  • Alaska Airlines boosting PNW menu through partnership with SkyWest

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Asia-Europe rates fall for a fourth week, erasing November price push
    Carriers delay next week's planned GRIs as the spot market remains weak
  • NordLB shipping losses rise despite threefold growth in earnings
    The German bank's exposure increased although it cut the number of ships on its books
  • Strike Club imposes 5%-10% rate hikes for 2015
    Release call set at 30% as claims climate worsens
  • Copenhagen Malmö Port launches öresund shuttle
    Daily barge service will reduce movements of cargo by road
  • EU navies extend Somalia piracy mission for two years
    Shipowners welcome the decision, saying east Africa pirates are down but not out
  • Debottlenecking and productivity drives will raise Rio Tinto's iron ore output
    Mining giant halts Silvergrass mine but predicts growth out of Pilbara
  • Sulphur rules claim another casualty as Transfennica ends Spain-north Europe ferry service
    Brussels emissions legislation kills off European Union-backed bid to shift freight from road to sea

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Nov. 28
    Multiple container lines have planned general rate increases in numerous trade lanes in November, December and January, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Asia-Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Maersk Line intends to raise rates on cargo from all Far East origins to Middle East...
  • EU vessel emissions rule draws ire of shipowners
    The European Union has agreed a regulation compelling all ships sailing in its waters to monitor their carbon emissions, and it immediately drew criticism from shipowner bodies for complicating, and possibly jeopardizing, ongoing efforts to reach a global accord. The EU's new rule includes a mechanism for monitoring, reporting and checking...
  • Cosco Pacific gets nod for $285 million investment in Piraeus container terminal
    The port of Piraeus has approved a long delayed-agreement with Cosco Pacific under which the Hong Kong-based company will invest a further 230 million euros ($285 million) in container facilities at Greece's largest port. Hong Kong-listed Cosco Pacific, which won a 35-year concession to operate two of the port's three container...
  • Ports forum makes headway in tackling Manila congestion
    HONG KONG - There is optimism that the congestion choking the port of Manila since February may finally be addressed after Philippine government officials and the shipping industry came together in the capital to tackle the crippling problems. At a high level Manila Ports Forum hosted by cabinet secretary Jose Rene...
  • Trade facilitation deal finally reached by WTO members
    HONG KONG - The World Trade Organization's trade measures approved this week in a historic agreement could cut the cost of trade by up to 15 percent, boost the global flow of goods, accelerate economic growth and add up to 20 million new jobs, most of them in developing nations. An...
  • UASC names industry's first LNG-ready mega-ship
    HONG KONG - United Arab Shipping Co. today named the industry's first-ever liquefied natural gas-ready ultra-large container vessel at Ulsan in Korea, with Sajir becoming the first of 17 vessels ordered by the carrier. Sajir will begin operating on the Asia-North Europe route after delivery, the line said in a statement....
  • SCFI latest: Trans-Pacific spot rate plunge erases all GRI gains
    The busiest U.S. port complex, Los Angeles-Long Beach, handles more than 14 million 20-foot container units of cargo each year.HONG KONG - Shipping lines on the trans-Pacific saw all gains made by the Nov. 15 general rates increases fall away as the spot rate plunged $253 per 40-foot container in...
  • Port congestion here to stay, MOL executive says
    MOL is a member of the G6 Alliance.HONG KONG - There will be no speedy solution to the congestion that is creating bottlenecks at ports around the world as terminals battle to cope with growing trade and surges in container volume. Stanley Smulders, senior vice president for Asia-Europe and West Africa...
  • OOCL joins the list of carriers withdrawing congestion surcharges
    HONG KONG - Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) became the latest carrier to postpone a port congestion surcharge for cargo entering North America via West Coast gateways, reversing a decision to impose the levy announced just days ago. OOCL has put on hold a West Coast port congestion surcharge.With carrier schedules...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Sizing up a broking giant
    Clarksons has offered investors a flavour of its potential profit power following its $441m takeover of RS Platou as the scale of the enlarged company became clearer.
  • Atlantic sinks in Q3
    Atlantic Offshore has seen its third quarter bottom line turn red.
  • Costamare shortlisted
    Boxship power Costamare has been shortlisted for Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)'s planned ultra-large containerships (ULCs).
  • New Swedish pool formed
    Sister companies Concordia Maritime and Stena Bulk have introduced a new pool for four products tankers.
  • Dof fixes five
    Norway's Dof group has fixed five platform supply ships (PSVs) on long-term deals.
  • Fitness test failed
    Bangladesh has found no suitable vessels to launch a new coastal shipping service to India.
  • Alternative lifestyles
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • NCA arrests Ingvild
    The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has arrested a cargoship owned by bankrupt operator Storesletten Rederi.
  • ESSA orders in China
    Mexican salt exporting giant Exportadora de Sal SA de CV (ESSA) has placed an eco newbuilding order in China.
  • Global Carriers cuts loss
    Malaysian tanker owner Global Carriers has reduced its third quarter loss as it fights delisting in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Maersk Broker to join the fun
    Maersk Broker is considering joining in the wave of mergers and acquisitions which is reshaping the European shipbroking scene.
  • Three-year high
    The Baltic Exchange's Clean Tanker Index has reached its highest point for three years in an improving products market.
  • Flex sees red
    John Fredriksen takeover target Flex LNG has posted a small loss for the third quarter as it seeks charterers for its two newbuildings.
  • Sales boost Daiichi view
    A raft of asset sales appears to be paying off for Japanese shipowner Daiichi Chuo.
  • OW meetings delayed
    Creditors will have to wait another two months to enter talks over collapsed Danish group OW Bunker's Asian debts.
  • OPEC boosts tankers
    OPEC's decision not to cut production to prop up the oil price means investors should turn to the tanker market, analysts say.
  • Deutschland trip axed
    A lack of new investors has led to the cancellation of a round-the-world voyage for bankrupt German owner Peter Deilmann's Deutschland.
  • First for Rolls-Royce
    UK designer Rolls-Royce has won a deal to design a new type of offshore vessel for Norway's Myklebusthaug Management.
  • Subsea 7 shares go
    Offshore shipowner Subsea 7 has cancelled shares worth $39.25m after a series of buybacks.
  • Ro-ro route axed
    Dutch owner Transfennica has blamed new low-sulphur fuel rules for the dropping of its route between Spain, the UK and Belgium.
  • Jinhui doesn't disappoint
    Jinhui Shipping has reported a loss of $15.7m for the third quarter as forecast at the beginning of November.
  • Forex losses dent WWS
    World Wide Supply, the fledgling Norwegian PSV start-up, has posted a pre-tax loss of NOK 76.7m ($11m) for the third quarter.
  • UASC names first of 17
    United Arab Shipping Co (UASC) has named the first of 17 pioneering containership newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).
  • Icon Offshore profit slides
    Icon Offshore has reported a 15% decline in third quarter net profit on the back of lower utilisation and vessel disposals.
  • Vogemann's reef fine
    H Vogemann has been handed an $840,000 bill by US authorities for damages caused to a reef off Hawaii by one of its ships.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Newsflash: Carriers postpone surcharges

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Crew arrested in Singapore for stealing bunkers
    Stolen fuel worth roughly $44,000.
  • Gazpromneft: Direct-to-vessel bunker sales up
    CEO reveals plans to develop a new market sector in LNG bunkering.
  • Why we don't like ECAs
    There were several reasons why we thought ECAs may not be a good idea.
  • FortisBC forks out $5 million to help build two LNG-fuelled ferries
    Vessels are for Seaspan Ferries.
  • New roles in London for two OW Bunkers UK traders
    UK office one of several subsidiaries where employees were left in limbo.
  • Banks and private funds approach OW creditors
    Deutsche Bank and private fund SC Lowy named as two players offering to 'buy' OW debt.
  • India: Extend tax-free period for bunkers
    Six months is not long enough, say Indian ship owners.
  • OW: Creditors meeting postponed
    'Disappointing' development, says trade source with exposure to the OW collapse.
  • ICS highlights shipping's CO2 progress to UN climate conference
    Stresses that any MBM that might be linked to the Green Climate Fund should be a matter for IMO.
  • ECA rules blamed as another shipping route is axed
    'Transfennica has decided to cease its Ro-Ro service between Bilbao, Portsmouth and Zeebrugge.'
  • Crude oil prices 'could fall to $55 a barrel'
    No return to $90 a barrel 'any time soon', says analyst as prices tumble in bunker hubs.
  • Authority issues renewal reminder for bunker certificate
    Most certificates based on P&I insurance need renewal before February 20, 2015.
  • Trident Alliance grows stronger
    14 shipping companies join alliance weeks ahead of new ECA regulations.
  • World's first 'LNG-ready' box vessel named
    Vessel also fitted with approved ballast water treatment system and cold ironing system, says owner.
  • More worries over proposed EU MRV scheme
    SSA and FSA join chorus of concerns over the pending EU MRV scheme.
  • ICS 'disappointed and concerned' over EU's MRV scheme
    Inclusion of cargo data in the EU regulation will need to be handled with 'particular sensitivity', it says.
  • New clause adds 'safety-net' against defaulted bunker bills
    BIMCO's Bunker Non-Lien Clause for Time Charter Parties seeks to reduce vessel arrests.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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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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