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January 15, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Intramar delivers baby formula from New Zealand to Shanghai
  • China CSCL gains self-developed 10,000-TEU vessel
  • Shandong takes lead in launching e-visa pilot program for seagoing ships
  • China surpasses US as world's biggest trading country in 2013
  • Lianyungang port opens new port area
  • U.S. retail box imports forecast to rise 2.8pc in 2013 to 16.3m TEU
  • NCHO Marine accepts cargo for CIS, Afghanistan via south Iran
  • Idle fleet swells with 40 over-panamax ships idle at year-end
  • Japan expected to fine NYK, 'K' Line, WWL for price fixing
  • Cambodian union faces law suits, strikers return at gun point
  • Xi'an launches scheduled freighter service to Incheon
  • Swiss competition body fines Cathay, SIA for cartel dealings
  • Lufthansa Cargo hikes capacity utilisation to 69.9pc in 2013

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • Bahri Line loads heavy transformers at Mumbai Port
  • CaroTrans & MOLAX LINE team up for ocean services between US & Northern Asia
  • CSG division charters bulk carriers from affiliate
  • DGX enhances ocean services to Latin America
  • Evergreen Line charters ten 14,000-TEU vessels
  • G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe schedule update
  • Gautam Chatterjee impressed by Seafarers' Home in Kandla
  • HMM signs charter contract for six 10,000-TEU vessels
  • Maersk Line, APL & OOCL initiate new cooperation on existing Far East-Indian Subcontinent services
  • ZIM renews operations in Paraguay
  • Export incentives likely for sectors ineligible for EU sops
  • Antwerp Port Authority leads the way in sustainable logistics
  • JNPT outshines at Major Ports' cultural competition
  • Madras HC halts container terminal project at Chennai Port
  • Mundra Port not affected by Gujarat HC order on closing units in APSEZ
  • Shipping Minister gets Cabinet nod on pending issues, including conversion of Kandla Port land
  • Vasan sends first train from Ennore Port's new railway siding on its way
  • Freight boosts Railways' total revenue earnings by 13.34 pc in April-Dec.
  • Borg Energy to invest in various projects in India
  • Industrial output shrinks by 2.1 pc in Nov.

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • U.S. Coast Guard warns mariners about marijuana use
  • Tugboat loses control of barge, sinks
  • January 14, 2014 N.Y. City looks to expand ferry services
  • Brittany Ferries orders LNG fueled ferry at STX France
  • Wärtsilä X72 passes another milestone
  • New dry dock boosts Hendry ship repair capacity
  • JHSV 3 completes Acceptance Trials
  • Bouchard ATB program moves forward at VT Halter Marine

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Construction project shutting down Port of Bellingham public pier
  • Port of Vancouver teams with WSU for new executive training program
  • Sheida Sahandy to take helm of Puget Sound Partnership
  • Colleen McAleer sworn-in as Port of Port Angeles Commissioner
  • Diana Shipping borrows $18 million to purchase pair of Panamax vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • Stena Bulk takes back operation and management for LNG carriers
    Firm delegated responsibility to a spin-off company but has reconsidered that approach
  • OSG will save $30m a year from cutting its international workforce
    Bankruptcy court will rule next month on proposed outsourcing to V.Ships
  • MacAndrews gains a stake in Bilbao logistics firm
    Acquisition makes CMA CGM shortsea player the dominant shareholder
  • Aframaxes and suezmaxes are in the money
    Smaller tankers make remarkable earnings as daily rates slip for very large crude carriers
  • Lunde takes ship management job
    Banker stays busy after stepping down at DVB
  • Containerisation International moves offices
    Leading box shipping publication is off to a new City of London base
  • US west coast ports prepare for ILWU negotiations
    Suez replaces Panama Canal as threat to Los Angeles and Long Beach container traffic
  • Maersk, APL and OOCL announce new Asia-India tie-up
    Carriers to deploy a total of 18 vessels on three services, with an average weekly capacity of 17,500 teu
  • Euronav equity issue raises $50m
    Money will support the takeover of Maersk's VLCC fleet
  • Maritime Maisie salvors still battling fire as refuge requests go unanswered
    Japan coastguard turns away chemical tanker ablaze since a collision two weeks ago
  • MOL to sell 49% of its US terminal assets
    Talks under way with Canada-based Brookfield Asset Management
  • December record Chinese oil imports give VLCC owners cause for cheer
    But January daily earnings fall as the country's imports slow
  • Woodside agrees Pluto LNG supply deal with Japan
    First shipment leaves Australia in April under three-year contract with Chubu Electric
  • HMM will sell all its Shinhan Financial Group shares
    Debt-laden South Korean carrier plans new disposal to boost cashflows
  • Chan announces Teekay Tankers retirement
    Chief executive steps down this summer after 18 years with the company
  • Brussels lifts its ban on shipping Iranian oil
    Six-month suspension starts next week as Tehran curbs its nuclear programme
  • Nordea drops Eitzen Chemical loans
    Agent bank offloads one of three credit facilities

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • Diamond S settles OSG claims
    Wilbur Ross-linked Diamond S has agreed to sharply reduce its charter-rejection claims against bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group
  • Chan to exit Teekay Tankers
    NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers has announced the resignation of chief executive officer Bruce Chan, effective 20 June
  • OSG to lay off 210 employees
    Bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group plans to lay off almost all of the shore-side staff in its international tanker division
  • Brittany Ferries orders LNG vessel
    French English Channel ferry operator Brittany Ferries has placed an order worth a reported €270 million ($369M) with STX France for the construction of a new vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG)
  • APL, Maersk and OOCL to co-operate on services
    APL, Maersk and OOCL will team to provide three weekly sailings on three existing Far East-Indian subcontinent services, starting in February
  • Moody's says BW Group's bond buy back is credit positive
    Moody's Investors Service, the US-based credit ratings agency, said that the BW Group tender offer on its $500M senior secured bond is credit positive
  • HMM to sell stake in Shinhan Financial Group
    South Korean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine said today it would sell 2,084,344 shares it holds in compatriot banking group Shinhan Financial Group
  • BW Group starts to buy back notes due in 2017
    BW Group, the diversified Singapore-based shipping and offshore services group, said it had commenced buying back an issue of notes that carry a 6.625% coupon and that are due to mature in 2017
  • Detained Chinese vessels left Indonesia before ban
    Chinese vessels detained at South East Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, left the port before 12 January, the due date of Indonesia's ban on raw ore export, according to China's largest maritime social website
  • Chubu to buy gas from Woodside LNG
    Woodside Petroleum today announced it had signed a sales and purchase agreement with Japan's Chubu Electric Power Co.
  • MOL Australia awards GAC three-year contract
    Gulf Agency Company (GAC) Australia, announced it has signed off on an exclusive three-year contract to provide Mitsui OSK Line (MOL) port and ship agency services across Australia
  • New head of shipping named at Deutsche Bank
    Deutsche Bank has closed the leadership gap in its ship finance division following the departure of Ralf Bedranowsky in mid-2013r
  • Ferry passengers still stranded in Philippines
    A total of 167 passengers and 12 vessels remain stranded at Philippine ports today due to rough seas caused by a low pressure area off the southern part of the country
  • G6 Alliance cancels two more Asia-Europe loops
    The G6 Alliance has cancelled two Asia-Europe sailings in response to seasonal changes in market demand

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • US House Leader Aims to Bring Surface Bill to Floor by August Recess
  • US Legislator: Action Soon on Cargo Preference
  • Delivery Key to International E-Commerce Growth
  • US Beef Exports Set Record in November
  • Container Rate Indexes Run in Contracts, But Crawl in Futures Trading
  • Shippers Can Expect More Volatility in Trans-Pacific
  • China's Export Mix Shifts to Higher-End Goods
  • Welch: Teamsters Didn't Vote to 'Place Themselves Out of a Job'

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • LPG steals the spotlight
    A leading equity analyst has initiated research coverage of four publicly-traded operators that are poised to cash in on what he believes to be one of shipping's hottest sectors.
  • All eyes on Indonesia
    Indonesian naval forces appear to be intensifying patrols in response to a ban on the export of unprocessed minerals.
  • OSG plots demo deal
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is looking to offload one of its oldest aframax tankers.
  • Berge Bulk goes Greek
    Berge Bulk of Singapore has signed a one-year contract for a Greek-owned capesize bulker, brokers say.
  • Marad boss clears hurdle
    A US Senate panel has given its nod to the nomination of Chip Jaenichen to lead the US Maritime Administration (Marad) on a permanent basis.
  • Crewboat trio rescued
    Three crewmen managed to escape from a windfarm support vessel before it sank in flames in the North Sea.
  • Rem board revolts
    Rem Offshore directors have failed to back a potential $37m offer for its remaining shares by CEO and owner Age Remoy over price.
  • Iranian sanctions easing
    The European Union is to suspend Iranian sanctions on 20 January following last November's landmark agreement.
  • Opec output edges up
    Opec output edged up in December to 29.72m barrels per day (bpd).
  • Diana fixes and finances
    Diana Shipping has found a taker for one of its panamax newbuildings under construction in China.
  • Tanker under tow
    A powerless Hellespont tanker has been taken under tow off the west coast of Ireland.
  • STX seals ferry deal
    Brittany Ferries has confirmed a EUR 270m ($369m) order for the world's largest LNG-powered passengership at STX France.
  • Ro-pax capsizes off Jakarta
    No casualties have been reported after the sinking of a ro-pax in the port of Tanjung Priok, Indonesia.
  • HMM eyes more sales
    Korean shipowner Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) plans to offload its stake in a compatriot financial services company as part of its efforts to boost liquidity.
  • Mundra in the clear
    India's port of Mundra is still working normally despite a court ordering operator Adani Group to shut down 12 of its units there.
  • Three seized from ro-ro
    West African pirates have taken three hostages from a ro-ro after an attack off Equatorial Guinea.
  • Moody's lauds BW move
    BW Group's offer to buy back some bonds could save the company as much as $33m per year, according to Moody's.
  • Trio team for India
    Container lines APL, Maersk and OOCL are teaming up with five other owners on Asia to India business.
  • Kayne lifts KNOT stake
    Kayne Anderson has strengthened its holding in KNOT Offshore Partners after taking a bundle of extra units worth around $10m.
  • Skov gets busier
    Danish shipowner Clipper Group has added two new directors to its board, including Hafnia Tankers CEO Mikael Skov.
  • LSC sell off continues
    Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has sold another multipurpose (MPP) ship as it accelerates plans to focus on the handysize segment.
  • Drummond's downer
    A ban on Drummond's shipments from Colombia will haul down steam coal exports from the country by around one third, Reuters reports.
  • No let up in attacks
    Waters around Indonesia have seen a surge of robbery incidents in the first two weeks of 2014 latest figures show.
  • Euronav seals round one
    Euronav has completed the first of two equity issues which will finance the $1bn takeover of the Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet.
  • G6 chops two
    The G6 Alliance of boxship lines has cut capacity further on Asia to Europe trades.
  • OSG wielding axe
    OSG looks likely to make most of its international management team redundant as it brings in V.Ships to handle its overseas fleet.
  • Tallink crew to strike
    Tallink crews are threatening strike action in a dispute over pay.
  • CMRE set to raise $100m
    Greek shipowner Costamare looks set to raise at least $100m from its latest fund raising exercise unveiled on Monday.
  • Chan heads for exit
    Teekay's spin-off Teekay Tankers is looking for a new chief executive, the company disclosed last night.
  • Ezra eyes spin-off
    Ezra Holdings is considering spinning off its subsea services division EMAC AMC, the company has disclosed.
  • US ports eye good start
    Import volumes at the major US container ports are expected to grow 4.8% in January, a leading trade body has forecast.
  • GASS loses glow
    A leading Wall Street analyst has downgraded shares of Greece's StealthGas based on a bet that it's going to be outshined by the likes of Dorian LPG and other operators that intend to pursue New York listings.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • NEWSFLASH: Canadian firm buying stake in TraPac Terminals
    MOL is planning to sell a 49-percent interest in its TraPac terminal subsidiary to a Canadian company, Brookfield Asset Management.
  • ModusLink moves contact center support to the cloud
  • Manufacturing up, retail down in Q4
  • Senators: Crude transport by rail needs review
    "The recent series of explosions and accidents involving oil trains demands an investigation and review of our current safety practices and regulations," Senators John Rocekfeller and Ron Wyden said.
  • Terex chooses Amber Road
  • Florida governor pledges $138 million for ports
  • ILA members reject contract in Baltimore
    ILA members approved a national master contract that covers containerized cargo last April. But negotiations over local issues and handling of breakbulk cargo continued in some ports, including Baltimore.
  • Senate committee OKs Maritime Administrator
  • Carriers cooperate on Far East-India services
    CMA CGM, Maersk, APL, OOCL, Emirates Shipping, Hamburg Süd and Regional Container Lines will cooperate on services between the Far East and Indian subcontinent starting next month.
  • Nation needs improved infrastructure, says Caterpillar president
  • With crack repaired, MSC Monterey en route to Boston
    Reederei NSB, the owner of the containership MSC Monterey, said repairs on its cracked deck and hull have been completed.
  • SDV reinforces its Benelux network by acquiring EDT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • IFO prices flat in Fujairah and Suez
    Mixed price movements in South Africa.
  • Prices lack direction in European markets
    Soft demand in Gibraltar.
  • Low-density fuel oil cargoes being diverted to Singapore
    Fujairah prices soar as low-density fuel oil avails tighten.
  • World's 'largest LNG fuelled ferry' to be in operation in 2017
    Brittany Ferries to sign construction contract on Tuesday.
  • EU to lift ban on Iranian oil cargoes
    Temporary move follows agreement on Islamic republic's nuclear development.
  • Cruise line back-tracks on 'ECA port decision'
    Carnival Cruise Lines to return to US port having earlier blamed ECA regulations for its departure.
  • Asian IFO prices hold steady
    MGO prices have weakened at most ports.
  • China: Small-scale LNG carriers to serve inland market
    LNG bunkering seen as spur to regional demand.
  • Germany's 'first' LNG-fuelled ferry will enter service next year
    Newbuilding on track for delivery in April 2015, according to shipyard.
  • Nigeria: No 'special levies' for ship bunkering sector
    'Bunkering will not be constrained by government.'
  • Hong Kong sulphur cap regulations drafted
    New ruling to take effect from April 1.
  • Evergreen further reduces operating costs
    Orders 10 vessels that are 'fully equipped' with fuel saving technology.

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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
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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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