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May 19, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • CKYHE calls at Xiamen now that 13,000-TEUers have joined transpac loop
  • LA up 10.3pc in April to 706,036 TEU - LB rises 9.7pc to 569,843 TEU
  • Vietnamese anti-China rioting kills 2 as workers flee the country
  • P3 to negotiate separately with terminal operators, but one to lead
  • Busan New Container Terminal offers KMCT feeders to Sendai, Japan
  • Montreal Port reports 19pc profit surge in 2013 despite hard time
  • Tianjin Nangang customs checkpoint plans to open for service this year
  • London Gateway's 2nd berth draws services from lines to logistics
  • Chiquita banana boats return to Port of New Orleans after 40 years
  • Nemport Terminal in western Turkey marks millionth TEU with Libya
  • DNV GL ends risk assessment for methanol carriers with flex fuel engines
  • DHL to relocate regional HQ in new hi-tech warehouse in Singapore
  • Toll opens new mega depot and headquarters for trucking in Brisbane
  • Emirates raises sales, adds capacity while rivals struggle to keep up
  • Intradco and National Air Cargo flies 47 horses from Dubai to Belgium
  • Emirates' unit dnata invests US$13 million in UK cargo activities
  • Pune airport stands to lose cargo to Mumbai for 36pc docking charge

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Essar Ports' net profit up 16 pc in 2013-14
  • Goodrich keeping not only abreast, but ahead of the times
  • Lift & Shift completes record load out in the Middle East
  • London P&I Club reports increased free reserves
  • MOL launches bi-annual vessel safety campaign
  • Shashi Kiran Shetty comments on Mandate 2014
  • MRPL to import 4 mt crude from Iran in FY14
  • Adani Ports acquires Dhamra port
  • I. Jeyakumar takes charge as Dy Chairman of Chennai Port Trust
  • KPCT holds trade meet to celebrate first year of operations
  • National bunker business meet highlights potential of Cochin Port
  • Railways freight revenue up by 6.12 pc in April
  • Cotton yarn exports can meet set target of 1,350 mkg in 2014-15 : Texprocil
  • Economy to cross $ 5 trillion by 2025, says Morgan Stanley
  • Forex reserves rise by $1.94 bn to $311.85 bn
  • Indian Inc hails new govt, has great expectations
  • Industry unhappy with 31 pc cut in raw sugar subsidy
  • INR rally causes concern, exporters seek intervention: CII
  • INR surges by 120 p to end at 11-month high of 58.83
  • Project clearances to be expedited in Odisha
  • Crane Rental Corporation handles heavy nacelle for Siemens Energy training facility
  • World's first free networking event for project cargo specialists held in Antwerp

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Port of Dunkirk issues invitation to submit expression of...
  • Rail Cargo sending new blocktrain to Turkey
  • Loxx introduces express service to Italy
  • Finnlines invests in environmental technology
  • C.H. Robinson offers new "fresh" approach
  • AF-KLM allowed to take GOL capital stake
  • DB Schenker opens new centre in Portugal
  • Hartmann to be VDR president in 2015
  • ICTSI sees Q1/2014 income and volumes surge
  • Wtransnet welcomes Dachser to Freight Exchange

Marine Logweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • New coal carrier for Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
  • Latest HII acquisition could bring work to Avondale
  • Wärtsilä gas generators chosen for giant spar platform
  • New Finnish icebreaker to have ABB power and Azipods
  • With private equity help, Odfjell exercises newbuild options
  • U.S. moves ahead on LNG as marine fuel
  • May 16, 2014 Signet acquires Harvey Gulf's offshore towing vessels

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Seattle Maritime Festival names winners of leadership awards
  • US Department of Transportation releases freight transport numbers
  • Port of Los Angeles posts container totals for April
  • Oregon governor pleased with funding request for small ports
  • US rail freight traffic sees weekly improvement

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • How to be a tanker asset player
    Tanker Investments makes no secret of its mission to turn a profit on trade in tonnage
  • Report urges Western Australia to review its FLNG plans
    State parliament committee warns of negative impact on local economy and jobs
  • Troubled times for Australian LNG projects
    Delays to projects from cost overruns could leave new tonnage high and dry
  • A start-up with bite? Molaris seeks equity for E-Rex
    Alma Maritime boss seeks up to $300m from New York investors to back a bulk venture
  • TEN posts best results since early 2010
    Greek tanker owner says $14.6m net income helped by shuttle tankers and healthier crude rates
  • Intra-Asia trade growth undermines long-haul chemtanker trades
    Drewry Maritime Research expects the trend to continue as Chinese demand trebles
  • Week on Wall Street | May 16
    Free to read: Lawyers make hay as investor groups take to the courts
  • Steamship sees positive underwriting result
    Combined ratio falls to 98%
  • NileDutch in tie up with CMA CGM
    The two shipping lines will team up on the South America-West Africa trade lane
  • TT Club announces $12m surplus for 2013
    Restructuring is key to performance, says Pontoppidan
  • Drewry joins the chorus warning against VLCC overordering
    'Owners need to be cautious,' analyst cautions
  • Strike Club will switch its European business to a new UK mutual
    Change responds to Brussels' Solvency II directive
  • Odfjell and private investors form new LPG/ethylene shipping joint venture
    Joint venture's partners will pump $50m each for project's growth
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach both enjoy box volume growth in April
    Long Beach says rebound in volumes is down to return to normal shopping patterns
  • Chubu Electric buys stakes in LNG carriers from Mitsubishi, NYK and MOL
    Japanese utilities firm invests in two 153,000 cu m ships to deliver its own cargoes
  • Production surge threatens stability of oil prices
    Lessons from history show a change in oil price sentiment can be swift and brutal
  • Asking the right questions
    BMT offers non-industry investors the answers they need when buying terminal assets
  • DP World sees opportunities in a changing marketplace
    Dubai-headquartered terminal operator set for an improved year in terms of volumes, but still has to contend with larger vessels and the growth of alliances

Sea-webweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • US investigation 'may affect CIMC business'
    Shenzhen-listed China International Marine Containers (CIMC) stated today that the United State's initiation of investigations into antidumping and countervailing duties (AD and CVD) on containers made in China may affect parts of its business. The US Department of Commerce announced on 14 May that
  • ASEAN-India trade 'could grow with collaboration'
    Trade between India and the ASEAN bloc could grow if an upcoming joint working group (JWG) between the two countries is successful, a leading shipping industry source has said. "The key point of this JWG is to address the primary issue of rail/road connectivity between India and the countries in
  • Radiance starts year with strong quarterly results
    Singapore-listed offshore vessels company Pacific Radiance (Radiance) is off to a dream start for the year with gross profit surging to 91% in 1Q14. Radiance saw its 1Q14's profit after tax and minority interest (PATMI) hiked by 110% year on year to $17.8M, while its revenue jumped by 33% to $42M
  • Iron ore '30 benchmark' hit twice to China
    Last week marked the second straight week where 30 drybulk vessels were chartered in the spot market to ship iron ore cargoes to buyers in China, according to a research note from drybulk consultancy Commodore Research. Commodore noted: "This is a very significant amount; during all of last year,
  • BW Group to buy 10 MR tankers under JV
    The BW Group will purchase 10 MR product tankers under a joint venture with investment management firm PAG. Under the JV agreement, BW Pacific will buy the tankers from Elandra, a company associated with commodity trader Vitol Energy (Bermuda). BW Group CEO Andreas Sohmen-Pao commented: "BW is
  • Positive outlook for MR tankers
    Despite disappointing earnings for medium-range (MR) products tankers at the start of 2014, shipbroker EA Gibson believes fundamentals for the segment remain positive. The Baltic Exchange's TC2 assessment for the NW Europe - US Atlantic Coast averaged close to $10,000/day on round voyage basis
  • Pan Ocean profits since receivership
    Pan Ocean returned to black for the first time since it began its corporate rehabilitation programme in June 2013. The last time the former STX Pan Ocean, which dropped the "STX" from its name after the STX chaebol executed a debt-to-equity swap, was in the black, was in 2011. The company made

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Drop, But Spike Expected
    Spot container freight rates as measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index dropped on the Asia-Europe lane this week, but Asia-U.S. rates climbed.
  • DHS to Congress: 100 Percent Container Scanning 'Highly Improbable'
    WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland told Congress it won't meet a federal mandate requiring all U.S.-bound containers
  • US West Coast Ports Big Winners in WRRDA Bill
    WASHINGTON - Soon-to-be enacted U.S. port legislation will inject a modicum of fairness into a port funding program that has split the industry since the Harbor Maintenance Tax was created in 1986. The result is a big win for West Coast ports that have seen billions in taxes collected from their imports support competitor ports.
  • 1Q Trucking Dashboard: Higher Rates, Revenue Gains
    The first quarter was warmer for trucking than you might think - at least financially.
  • Water Resources Bill: What It Means for US Ports
    WASHINGTON - It's finally happened. Senate and House leaders have reached an agreement on long-delayed legislation that would authorize major port and inland waterway projects, speed up port deepening work and reform the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. In other words, Congress is addressing some of shippers and transportation provider's major concerns, including a lack of equity for donor ports and the diversion of Harbor Maintenance Tax dollars from ports.
  • Growth Accelerating at Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports
    The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which combined handle more than 40 percent of U.S. container trade, both reported double-digit monthly container import growth in April.
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for May 16
    Multiple carriers have planned general rate increases in various trade lanes in June and July, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue.
  • Wan Hai's Focus on Asia Keeps Line Ahead of Taiwan Rivals
    Intra-Asia specialist Wan Hai Lines posted a modest $21.8 million profit in the first quarter as the carrier leveraged its network to remain the leading light among Taiwan's top three shipping companies.
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Colombo International Container Terminals
    Tissa Wickramasinghe, general manager of Colombo International Container Terminals' marketing and commercial department, explains the strategy behind investments to make Colombo a regional trans-shipment hub.
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Port Everglades
    Port Everglades' CEO and port director Steven Cernak discusses a pilot program for perishables and gives status updates on the port's expansion projects, including possible reason behind the delay of deepening plans.
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Norfolk Southern
    Norfolk Southern's Randy Bayles, director of international intermodal, on what the West Coast labor uncertainty really means, as well as East Coast capacity-adding measures, short-haul intermodal and inland port projects.
  • Carriers Extract Savings From Bottom Line As Profitability Slumps
    An aggressive focus on operating efficiency is reflected in the first quarter results of Neptune Orient Lines, Hanjin and Hapag-Lloyd, although the savings were not enough to offset the effects of excess capacity, high bunker prices and weak freight rates that continue to plague the industry.

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Phoenix sells handymax
    Phoenix Bulk Carriers has reportedly sold a handymax bulker for a sizeable gain.
  • 'State of emergency'
    Ecuador has declared a state of emergency in the Galapagos Islands over the grounding of a cargoship.
  • TEN aiming to sell and buy
    Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) is looking to sell some of its older tonnage to be replaced by newbuildings purchased in resale deals, an executive said today.
  • Stavropoulos bids adieu
    Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) chairman John Stavropoulos has used his last conference call with analysts to express dismay at the state of financial reporting by other companies on Wall Street.
  • PNG LNG loads first cargo
    A first cargo is being loaded at the ExxonMobil-led new liquefaction start up PNG LNG.
  • Tidewater extends buyback
    Tidewater's board has approved a renewed $200m programme to buy back some of the offshore vessel giant's New York-listed shares off the market.
  • Sending a message
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Rieber earnings soar
    Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has posted a bigger profit for the first quarter as a loss from associated companies dropped off the balance sheet.
  • TEN hits four-year high
    Greece's Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has posted its best quarterly profit for four years as revenue jumped.
  • TEN snaps up duo
    Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) is boosting its crude exposure with a deal for two modern suezmaxes.
  • Cocaine found on cape
    UK authorities have seized more than 100kg of cocaine from a Greek bulker in Scotland.
  • Okean lives again
    Ukraine's higher economic court has reversed the bankruptcy of shipbuilder Okean.
  • TT Club escapes Haiyan
    A surplus of $12m was made by the Through Transport Mutual Insurance Association through last year with a favourable claims climate contributing to the result.
  • VLCC under the hammer
    A former Samho Shipping VLCC laid up in the UAE is to be auctioned online.
  • London Club makes $6.6m
    The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association stayed in the black last year but the surplus of $6.6m was down on the $9.4m of the previous year.
  • Marenave profit dips
    German owner Marenave has posted reduced earnings for the first quarter of 2014.
  • Jutha cuts loss
    Thai multipurpose owner Jutha Maritime has reduced its net loss in the first quarter as revenue rose.
  • Steamship rings up $15m
    Last year has turned out to be a lot better for the Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association than the modest surplus anticipated just a few months ago.
  • Oaktree eyes Solvtrans
    Giant US fund Oaktree has launched a takeover offer for Norwegian wellboat owner Solvtrans in its latest shipping move.
  • Double for Briese
    German owner Briese Schiffahrts has been linked to a new eco-cargoship order in China.
  • Tax charge hits Gotland
    Swedish tanker and ro-pax owner Rederi AB Gotland has posted better 2013 operating results, but tax bills hit the bottom line.
  • KDM profit chopped
    Ukraine's KDM Shipping has posted a lower annual profit despite a revenue rise.
  • Chubu takes LNGC stakes
    Chubu Electric Power Co has taken over stakes in two LNG carrier-owning company's from NYK and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL).
  • IPO timing is right
    Italian state shipbuilder Fincantieri will be listed by the summer as it seeks a cash injection vital to its future.
  • Odfjell in new gas tie-up
    Odfjell is expanding its footprint in the LPG/ethylene sector via a joint venture with two private equity firms.
  • NileDutch in second tie-up
    NileDutch and CMA CGM have concluded a vessel sharing agreement (VSA) for services from South America to West Africa.
  • HMM wide of the mark
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has booked another poor quarter as it scrambles to sell assets in a bid to remain solvent.
  • The good, bad and the ugly
    Wan Hai Lines has emerged with the best financial results in the first quarter out of Taiwan's three major liner outfits.
  • Another two weeks
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has secured another stay of execution after being given two more weeks to restructure a major credit facility.
  • KNOP files shelf
    KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) is looking to raise fresh funds according to a financial disclosure to US regulatory authorities.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • GAO cites weakness in NASA's export control policies
  • NY/NJ port reports strong March
    Cargo volumes were up because of a rebound in March, when 280,519 TEU moved through the port. In January and February, container volumes were off by 0.4 percent and 3.5 percent, year-over-year, respectively.
  • Op-Ed: Infrastructure investment offers strong ROI
    On the final day of Infrastructure Week, during which organizations around the nation have held events about modernizing the nation's aging infrastructure, the importance of improving infrastructure can't be overstated.
  • Gulf of Maine ferry reborn, hopes to attract truckers
  • Q1 weather helped boost coal volumes for railroads
    Consumer demand for coal during the first quarter's extreme cold helped ease the blow from a continued downshift in coal exports, Cowen and Company noted. Class I coal activity is up 9.3 percent so far in Q2.
  • WiseTech Global seeks to build China customer base
  • SAP releases update to transportation management system
  • TIGER applications pour into DOT
    The sixth round of TIGER grants is heavily oversubscribed, with application requests running 15 times above the amount of money available for the competitive program, the U.S. Department of Transportation said.
  • LA, Long Beach report strong container volumes in April
  • Executive moves
  • Marubeni charged with bribing Indonesian officials
  • U.S. investigates dumping of 53-foot trailers from China
  • FMCSA extends comment period for ELD rule

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Bunker prices mostly down in Houston
    Tight avails reported at the US Gulf port.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • BAF calculations based on LSFO need review
    Some carriers struggling to explain ECA fuel and cost changes to customers.
  • Japan's bunker volumes fall more sharply than predicted
    Latest data show March volumes down 6.9% year-on-year.
  • Prices move little in Fujairah
    Flat prices seen Suez.
  • Week end on soft note across Europe
    Tight avails reported in Rotterdam.
  • Another jail sentence in 'bunker buy-back' case
    Bunker scam involved a false declaration of 'over-delivery'.
  • LNG bunker safety guidelines to be released soon
    Initial recommendations will follow the next meeting of the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel.
  • ECA threatens European 'cross-channel' ferry routes
    Sulphur limits one factor in longer-term decline.
  • Panama aims to exploit expanded Canal
    LNG bunkering facility among projects mooted.
  • LNG cost benefits 'to continue for decades'
    'Natural gas delivered for production of LNG is 50% less expensive than conventional marine fuel', says US maritime official.
  • Cockett gains ground in Panama legal case
    Move to restrict sale of vessel accepted by top court.
  • Week ends with prices showing little movement
    No issues in supply of marine fuels at major Asian ports on Friday.
  • Bunker volumes at Indian port could 'triple'
    Growth will take place over the next three years, Indian bunker conference has been told.
  • TOTE recognised for pioneering LNG-fuelled ships
    Firm has been honoured as 'Champion of Change'.
  • P&I: Conditional survey needed for tankers carrying heavy fuel oil
    Applicable for tankers aged 10 and above, under certain conditions.
  • Fuel-saving tool stays the course
    Programme clocks up five years in the market.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
PORTS
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
SHIPPING
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
PORTS
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
MARITIME SERVICES
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
SHIPPING
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
PORTS
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
PORTS
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
PORTS
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
PORTS
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
SHIPPING
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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SHIPYARDS
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
PORTS
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
DEFENCE
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
ENVIRONMENT
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
SHIPPING
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
PORTS
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
SHIPPING
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
MARITIME SERVICES
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
SHIPPING
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
PORTS
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
SHIPPING
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
PORTS
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
JOBS
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
SEAFARERS
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
MOURNING
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
PORTS
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
PORTS
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
PORTS
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
SHIPPING
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
PORTS
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
PORTS
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
MEETINGS
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
MARITIME SERVICES
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
PORTS
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
SHIPPING
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
PORTS
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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