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May 20, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Yang Ming looks to mega ships, to charter five 14,000-TEUers from Seaspan
  • Fears rise that Muslim terrorists are damaging trade through Mombasa
  • US probes dumping allegations against China's 53-foot box trailers
  • Shipboard guards show weapons, suspected pirate skiff turns tail
  • Jiangsu Rugao Container Terminal's No 3 and 4 berths good to go
  • UK agencies to collaborate more closely on shipping threats
  • DHL wins contract to manage warehousing for Crocs footwear in Japan
  • FRIGO Coldstore Logistics opens 3rd cold storage facility in Hamburg port
  • HABA-SPED offers China-to-Switzerland guaranteed daily LCL delivery
  • Singapore, Australia boost aviation safety cooperation and training
  • Deutsche Post/DHL quarterly profit up 2.3pc to US$995.3 million
  • Zhengzhou, China's fastest growing cargo airport, to test Leipzig as hub
  • Lufthansa strike brings cargo volume slowdown at Frankfurt in April

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 19, 2014
  • CSAV NORASIA s transatlantic service expansion
  • DHL Logistics Trend Radar 2014 foresees significant changesto the logistics industry in the near future
  • MOL, Evergreen Line & COSCON to launch direct Asia-West Africa 'WA1' service
  • MSC transfers activities in Port of Antwerp to Deurganck dock
  • NOL reports year-on-year improvement in 1Q 2014 Core EBIT
  • Perishable transportation shifting from air to ocean
  • Report warns shipping of phishing scams
  • Strong Asia-US cargo demand, tight vessel space suggest early peak season, says TSA
  • Transworld Group's Ramesh Ramakrishnan acknowledged as one of the top Indian business leaders in the Arab world
  • ZM to realign Cross Atlantic Mediterranean services
  • Customs puts breaks on further imports of poppy seeds from Turkey
  • Chiquita announces return of shipping operations to Port of New Orleans after four-decade hiatus
  • Essar Ports gets clearance for pending projects
  • Ravi Parmar to be new Chairman of Mumbai Port Trust
  • Bold reforms would take GDP growth to 7 pc: Crisil
  • FTP likely after Budget 2014
  • INR extends rising trend for fourth straight session
  • New govt must take steps to improve trade, tourism & image, says diaspora

International Transport Journalweb site
  • MTC launches refrigerated boxcar rail service
  • Port of Hamburg improves position on container market
  • Railpool gets new owners
  • Azerbaijan Airlines adds three Russian routes
  • Southern German kitchen specialist concentrates logistics
  • IG Air Cargo Switzerland teams up with Lobster
  • Hub Group ringing in leadership changes
  • Taiwanese shipping lines reduce losses
  • Gefco shoulders logistics for Georg Fischer
  • Life Fitness strengthens partnership with European partner
  • Zim restructuring agreed
  • Adelaide to Melbourne corridor upgrade finished
  • Cathay Pacific returning to Switzerland
  • Ceva selects new CCO

Marine Logweb site
MAY 19, 2014
  • ABB to equip advanced Island Offshore newbuilds
  • Vard to build third PSV for Carlotta
  • May 19, 2014 More LNG/multigas carriers to have Wärtsilä solutions
  • MARAD makes organizational changes
  • South Korea will "dismantle" Coast Guard
  • Rongsheng books $1 billion bulker order

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2014
  • Port of Seattle plans upgades for Terminal 5
  • Port Metro Vancouver eyes expansion of Centerm terminal
  • Federal Highway Administration sets truck off-peak delivery grants
  • Port of Portland Commissioners Ok 10-year airline lease deal for PDX
  • Four new lock gates arriving for Panama Canal expansion work

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 19, 2014
  • What's behind BW Group's interest in MR product tankers?
    BW builds leading product tanker company, showing a newfound focus
  • NewLead takes its first new ship since restructuring
    Price for handysize bulker has already increased, says owner
  • IMO gives go-ahead to mandatory container weight checks
    Final adoption of amended Solas convention expected in November
  • Modi's BJP election win buoys Indian demolition
    A string of high-priced deals reflects Alang's up-beat mood
  • Tui reveals binding agreement for Hapag-Lloyd listing
    Shareholder in the German carrier says a deal is in place to list the company next year
  • US postpones 100% scanning of inbound containers a second time
    Implementation delayed at least two more years amid concern over costs and disruption
  • Panama Canal expansion moves forward as lock gates leave Italy
    Quijano calls Trieste shipment 'a milestone' as project recovers from cost-row stoppage
  • Hartmann becomes VDR president from January
    Behrendt steps down from the German shipowners' association at year-end
  • Rome port starts truck-to-ship LNG bunkering
    Supply arrangements will become 'routine for ships worldwide', says LNGEurope
  • Zim finalises restructuring terms that include new equity from Israel Corp
    Major shareholder will also provide a liquidity line of $50m and forgo $225m of loans
  • OOCL expects Courtenay Allan manslaughter verdict on July 2
    Transatlantic director's family awaits Le Havre court decision after 11-year campaign
  • Upgraded deal boosts Rongsheng's ultramax bookings
    Yard enlarges its earlier contract with an unnamed buyer from Europe
  • US dry bulk box anti-dumping probe targets CIMC and Singamas
    DOC acts after home-grown manufacturer claims China rivals benefit from subsidies
  • BW Group teams up with private equity to buy 10 MR tankers
    PAG joint venture aids gas-shipping firm's expansion into product tankers

Sea-webweb site
MAY 19, 2014
  • LaNaval secures TESO ferry
    Spanish shipbuilder LaNaval has secured an order for a ro-pax ferry from Netherlands-based owner Texels Eigen Stoomboot Onderneming (TESO). Delivery of the 16,400gt vessel is scheduled for December 2015. It will have an overall length of 135.4m, a beam of 27.9m, and will be able to carry 1,750
  • Lauritzen raises full-year profit forecast
    J Lauritzen, the privately owned Danish bulk shipping, small LPG carrier, and offshore services group, has increased its full-year profit forecast after returning to profit in 1Q14, the company said in a statement. Group net profit in 1Q14 amounted to $1.9M, compared with a loss of $25.6M in the
  • Vard's Vietnam yard wins order
    Singapore-listed Norwegian shipbuilder Vard Holdings Limited has secured a contract for the design and construction of a platform supply vessel (PSV) for Carlotta Offshore. The major offshore vessel builder won eight new contracts in 1Q14, with five new orders for its Norway and Romania shipyards
  • India government urged to solve shipping infrastructure woes
    A shipping line has urged India's new government to tackle the problem of infrastructure. Many hope the new BJP government, which was elected over the weekend, will promote economic reform and encourage investment. Infrastructure and how it is managed has long been a problem for shippers, which are
  • Nam Cheong primed for growth
    Malaysian offshore vessel builder Nam Cheong Limited (Nam Cheong) is forecast to have an 19% increase in margin, allowing earnings to grow by 2.7% in 2014, according to Lee Yue Jer, offshore and marine analyst at DMG & Partners Securities. Lee also expected the firm's earnings to grow by 4.7% in
  • Modi victory boosts India ship recycling market
    The victory of Indian opposition leader Narendra Modi in national elections over the weekend saw ship recycling prices spike in the country, leaving Bangladesh and Pakistan unable to compete. Cash buyers are offering average prices of $470/lt ldt for bulkers and $500/lt ldt for tankers for
  • South Korean prosecutors form team to track down ferry owner
    The Incheon District Prosecutors' Office in South Korea has organised a team of 40 detectives to track down Yoo Byung-eun, head of the family behind Chonghaejin Marine, which operated the Sewol ferry. A preliminary arrest warrant has been issued for Yoo on suspicion of embezzlement and tax evasion.
  • Adani Ports posts 43% growth in quarterly profit
    Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd, India's largest port developer and part of Adani Group, today posted 43% growth in its January-March consolidated net profit to INR5.3Bn ($88M). The consolidated cargo handled by the company was 28.85M tonnes in the quarter, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Consolidated total
  • Taiwanese bulk carriers report 1Q14 higher income
    Taiwan's U-Ming Marine Transport, a bulk shipper and member of the Far Eastern Group, announced last week that its net income for 1Q14 is TWD360.39M ($12M), an increase of more than 80% year on year from TWD197.54M ($6.5M) in 2013. The giant growth was contributed to better freight rates over the
  • Bumi Armada posts robust FY2013 earnings
    Malaysia-based international offshore provider Bumi Armada has posted a 24% year on year increase in its revenue to MYR2.1Bn ($649.5M), its annual report has indicated. The company also notched an 11.8% hike in net profit from MYR385.8M ($119.3M) in 2012 to MYR431.2M ($133.3M) in 2013, marking the
  • Vessel discovered by Maersk Kure could be Cheeki Rafiki
    Four yachtsmen remain missing from the the Beneteau First 40.7, Cheeki Rafiki, which ran into trouble on 19 May when delivering the boat back from Antigua to Southampton. The container ship, the M/V Maersk Kure has discovered an upturned vessel in an area that is said to be consistent with where
  • Korea Coast Guard to be broken up
    South Korean president Park Geun-hye has announced that in the aftermath of the Sewol ferry disaster the Korea Coast Guard will be broken up. She added that key functions of Ministry of Security and Public Administration such as rescue work will be transferred to National Security Ministry which
  • 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 19, 2014
  • Reefer Trucking Remains Province of Small Carriers
    Trucking is a notoriously fragmented business. The Department of Transportation estimates there are 500,000 trucking companies in the U.S., with 97 percent of them operating 20 trucks or less. "The DOT says 90 percent of trucking companies have six trucks or less," says Kenny Lund, vice president of support operation for...
  • Warehouse Choice? It's Personal
    While some cold storage companies are growing rapidly, the head of one midsize warehouse company says that doesn't apply throughout the industry. "I don't know that we would do anything particularly different because our competitors are getting larger," said Larry Rauch, president of Los Angeles Cold Storage. Different food companies have...
  • A Shipper's Perspective: NITL's Carlton Opens Up About Trucking, Alliances, BCOs
    National Industrial Transportation League President and CEO Bruce CarltonFor the first time since the 2008-09 Great Recession, shippers have a "small smile on their faces" when it comes to the economy, National Industrial Transportation League President and CEO Bruce Carlton said. Their increasing optimism in the economy, however, doesn't quell...
  • Maritime Association of the Port of NY/NJ Raises Funds for Education with Annual Hall of Fame Dinner
    On May 14, 2014, the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey will induct five industry leaders into the International Maritime Hall of Fame. The 21st annual Ship's Lookout Award dinner will be held at the Grand Hyatt New York. 2014's awardees are a diverse group, coming...
  • IMO OKs Mandatory Container Weighing
    Seven years after overweight containers contributed to the dramatic breakup of a vessel in the English Channel, the United Nations said today it will require all containers to be weighed starting in July 2016. The Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization approved changes that would require container weights to...
  • Zim Finalizes $3 Billion Restructuring
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services today announced it has finalized terms of a $3 billion financial restructuring that will enable the Israeli ocean carrier to raise funds to buy new ships and enter joint ventures and strategic partnerships with other container shipping lines. The restructuring, which follows lengthy and complex negotiations with...
  • Koenig named VP Sales, Eastern U.S. Region for FreightCar America
    Chicago, Illinois, May 12, 2014 - FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) announced today that Dana Koenig has joined FreightCar America as Vice President Sales, Eastern U.S. Region, effective today. She will be based in Jacksonville Florida and responsible for sales coverage and account management in FreightCar America's eastern region. "We are...
  • Global Ship Lease Expands Its Board of Directors With Appointment of Two Independent Directors
    LONDON, May 12, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the "Company") announced today the appointment of Alain Wils and John van de Merwe to the Company's Board of Directors, increasing the Board to six members. Mr. Wils and Mr. van de Merwe were appointed by the existing...
  • Florida Chamber President Mark Wilson Tells Florida Cabinet 150,000 New Trade and Logistics Jobs Can Be Created
    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 13, 2014) - As Florida celebrates World Trade Month, Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson today told members of the Florida Cabinet the Sunshine State has the potential to create 150,000 new trade and logistics-related jobs, which will pay 30 percent more than the...
  • Holland Recognized as 2013 Best Transportation Supplier by Avery Dennison
    HOLLAND, Mich., May 13, 2014 - Holland has been recognized as the Best Transportation Supplier for performance in 2013 by Avery Dennison, a global leader in labeling and packaging supplies and solutions. The award was given as part of Avery Dennison's inaugural Supplier Symposium, held March 6, 2014 at the...
  • Transplace Announces Carrier of the Year Awards at 12th Annual Shipper Symposium
    May 14, 2014 (Dallas, TX) - Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, today announced the winners of its Carrier of the Year Awards. Part of Transplace's Carrier Merit Program, the Carrier of the Year Awards recognize transportation service providers for consistent high performance and exemplary...
  • Warehouse Investment Increases Singapore's Regional Footprint
    Singapore's rising prominence as a strategic logistics hub for Southeast Asia was further illustrated by the recent investment in warehouse and distribution facilities in the city-state by DHL and Menlo Logistics. DHL Supply Chain broke ground last week on a $127.89 million logistics warehouse facility at Tampines LogisPark that will be...
  • Robust Growth for Japanese Economy
    The Japanese economy posted strong growth in the first quarter of this year as consumer spending, a key driver of expansion, surged ahead of the sales tax hike on April 1, according to a preliminary report released by the Cabinet Office last week. The Japanese economy grew 1.5 percent in the...
  • Expansion, Cost-Cutting Lift Nippon Express
    Expanding global operations and cost-cutting efforts lifted Nippon Express Co.'s group net profit 10.5 percent year-over-year in fiscal 2013, which ended on March 31, to ¥26.3 billion ($258 million), beating its own forecast of '25.0 billion. Japan's largest international freight forwarder said that its group revenue and operating profit in the...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 19, 2014
  • NewLead gains steam
    Shares of diversified Greek operator NewLead Holdings soared in midday trading Monday after announcing the delivery of a handysize bulker.
  • FBR identifies 'cash cow'
    An analyst at FBR Capital Markets is urging clients to accumulate shares of Matson based on a bet that its share price could double in the coming years.
  • Braemar and ACM to merge?
    Talk is sweeping the market that UK-listed shipbroking companies Braemar Shipping Services and ACM Shipping are in merger talks.
  • Nigerian rescue succeeds
    The Nigerian Navy is reported to have rescued the crew of the hijacked 7,654-dwt products tanker SP Brussels (built 2007) killing two of the pirates in a shoot-out.
  • Hapag IPO in 2015
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd will carry out its long-mooted IPO next year.
  • Handy hopes for Newlead
    NewLead Holdings has taken delivery of its latest handysize vessel which it says will generate $2m per year in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) from spot market trading.
  • NMB buys Primal bulker
    Bulgaria's Navibulgar has completed its set of modern domestically built handymaxes with a deal for a Greek-owned bulker.
  • SCI to sell out?
    Shipping Corp of India (SCI) is in talks to sell its stake in an Iranian joint venture to its partner Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL).
  • More again for Meiji
    Japan's Meiji Shipping has posted a bigger annual profit, but the current year is not looking as rosy.
  • Shih Wei saved by sales
    Taiwanese bulker owner Shih Wei Navigation has kept its first quarter profit stable thanks to asset disposals.
  • Havila fixes PSVs
    Havila Shipping has agreed three PSV charter contracts with Maersk Oil and one with Shell.
  • Tanker crewman missing
    French authorities have failed to find a crewman lost overboard from a Greek tanker.
  • ICG loss increases
    Ferry operator Irish Continental Group (ICG) has posted a higher deficit in the first four months of 2014.
  • Carlotta back with Vard
    Vard has won a contract for a platform supply vessel (PSV) from repeat Vietnamese customer Carlotta Offshore.
  • Signet snaps up eight
    US owner Signet Maritime Corporation has snapped up the towage fleet of compatriot Harvey Gulf International Marine.
  • Ship sinks off Angola
    A Greek-managed cargoship carrying 200 containers has sunk off Angola.
  • Glovis goes for Pan Ocean?
    Korea's Hyundai Glovis has been linked to a move for restructured compatriot Pan Ocean.
  • Korea to split coast guard
    South Korea's coast guard will be broken up and its rescue operations given to a new safety agency, the country's President Park Geun Hye said as she apologised over the sinking of the passenger ferry that left 300 people dead or missing.
  • Bulkers hit hot ore streak
    Shipowners fixed 30 bulkers to lift iron ore cargoes for Chinese buyers last week - the second week running the milestone was reached.
  • Zim secures 'golden' future
    Israeli container line Zim has struck a deal with the government that paves the way for shipping alliances and a long-promised IPO.
  • La Naval wins ferry
    Spain's La Naval shipyard has clinched a deal to build a new ro-pax.
  • BW teams with PAG
    BW Group and private equity outfit Pacific Alliance Group (PAG) are teaming up in a tanker joint venture.
  • Stena RoRo in China first
    Stena RoRo has chartered out a ferry acquired in Vietnam last year to China's Yantai Bohai Gulf Ferries.
  • U-Ming jumps in Q1
    U-Ming Marine Transport Corp has reported an 80% year-on-year increase in its first quarter net profit.
  • Rongsheng brings in $1bn
    Rongsheng Heavy Industries say it has secured a newbuilding order for up to 36 ultramax bulkers in a deal potentially worth $1bn.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2014
  • ZIM finalizes restructuring agreement
    The Israeli container shipping company ZIM says it has finalized a financial restructuring plan that will leave it "strongly positioned for growth."
  • UP undertaking $39M upgrade in Neb.
  • GPA boosts crane count
    The Georgia Ports Authority on Monday agreed to an $86.5 million purchase of four new ship-to-shore cranes and 20 new rubber-tired gantry cranes, the authority said.
  • MarAd rebrands security office
    The Maritime Administration has reorganized its Office of National Security into the Office of Strategic Sealift with three areas of focus - maritime workforce, and federal and commercial sealift, according to a MarAd press release.
  • Cargo revenues up at Avianca
  • TNT Express completes fashion segment sale
  • Southern California ports see double-digit volume growth in April
    The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach both saw double-digit import container growth year-over-year in April.
  • WRRDA expands maritime system resources, Congress poised for vote
  • U.S., Uruguay customs strengthen collaboration
  • U.S.-Colombia FTA at 2 years old
  • Port Freeport readies for new gantry cranes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 19, 2014
  • OW Bunker joins Forbes Global 2000
    Newly listed bunker player joins world's top public companies.
  • Prices mainly firm in Fujairah
    Prices firm in South Africa.
  • Prices start week firm across Europe
    Congestion in Gibraltar.
  • No new push on flash point at IMO yet
    May come up later this year, but not in time to address concerns arising from new ECA sulphur limit.
  • Arbitrage volumes to climb month-on-month
    But Singapore imports in June will still be lower than the year-to-date average.
  • Caltex: Refinery conversion on target
    Australian plant being turned into tank farm.
  • Supplies of 380 cSt material unavailable once again
    CPC to suspend deliveries of key bunker grade at Taichung.
  • Cabotage bunker tax to increase
    Australian levy frozen since 2000 but will rise from August.
  • Italian port claims 'LNG first'
    Truck-to-ship LNG bunker delivery takes place at Civitavecchia.
  • IFO prices firming in Asian ports
    Supplies were 'fine' in key ports on Monday.
  • LNG bunkering station opens on Yangtze
    First upstream fuelling station for alternative bunker fuel.
  • Andatee swings to loss in Q1
    General slow-down of Chinese economy contributed to loss, says CEO.
  • Hambantota: Bunkering to start by mid-June
    Bunkering to be conducted through SLPA's privately owned subsidiary.
  • LNG bunker fuel 'could cool cargoes'
    Material's low temperature could boost efficiency.

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T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
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
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Leghorn
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
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
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
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