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July 21, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line increases Asia-north Europe rate US450/TEU from August 1
  • Port of Rotterdam first half box volume up 1.6pc to 6 million TEU
  • Antwerp first half container volume increases 2.9pc to 4.4 million TEU
  • China, India taste victory in state-owned company dispute with US
  • Labour uncertainty drives up cargo movement through San Pedro ports
  • Evergreen adds third Far East-Middle East loop with Cosco, OOCL
  • Cheng Lie Navigation takes slots on north Asia-southern Vietnam KCV
  • CSX railway quarterly profits up 2pc to US$529 million, sales up 7pc
  • Norfolk Southern train derails in Virginia, no spillage or injuries
  • Labour strife, cost overruns likely to plague Panama Canal: IHS
  • Canadian Pacific challenges arbitrator over cocaine-using engine driver
  • UPS expands into Sao Paulo opening nine new operating facilities
  • Guide driver on mobile phone failed to notice bridge collapse warning
  • Cathay to launch Hong Kong-Calgary B747-8 freighter service
  • AAT gains accreditation as EU Regulated Agent after winning AEO status
  • Embraer sells US$3.2 billion in regional jets to China bank, carrier
  • American Airlines June cargo up 1.2pc to 193.4 million ton miles
  • Despite gloom, ICAO says air cargo trends show steady world growth
  • Qatar Airways signs order for 100 Boeing 777-9Xs with options on 50
  • Architects see Chicago-area proposed third airport as cargo facility

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 18, 2014
  • Coastal shipping between India & Bangladesh on the cards
  • FEDSAI outlines key issues in communiqué to Shipping Minister
  • Renewed focus on professionalism of watchkeepers
  • Shift towards ordering larger box vessels has altered supply-demand balance, says analyst
  • Tata Steel to cut freight cost by using waterways for transportation
  • Natural rubber imports surge 58 pc in Jan.-June
  • Weak demand causes drop in veg. oil imports
  • JN Port gets Commerce Ministry approval for its multi-product Port-based SEZ
  • Ravi Parmar gets three month extension as Chairman I/C of Kandla Port Trust
  • Air India now a part of coveted Star Alliance
  • Adani Group seeks approval to raise INR 16K cr.
  • CAG emphasises on better DEPB scheme coordination
  • Forex reserves up by $ 643.2 m to $ 317.03 bn
  • Govt clears 19 FDI proposals worth INR 2,327 cr.
  • Import tariff value on gold slashed to $ 425/10 gm
  • INR ends sharply weak at 60.27 on heavy dollar demand
  • L&T Hydrocarbon bags contract worth $ 846 m from Kuwait
  • PPPs must have scope for renegotiation: Govt
  • GCCI organises presentation on Gujarat International Finance Tec-city
  • A heavy lift ship with capacity of 120,000 t
  • Cosco subsidiary boosting heavy lift fleet
  • New WWL project cargo service from Asia to Port of Tyne, UK
  • Popular ship monitoring system ordered for two heavy lift vessels

Marine Logweb site
JULY 18, 2014
  • SCA President to discuss shipbuilding outlook
  • Kirby orders ATBs at Bay Shipbuilding
  • Algoma Central christens second Equinox bulker
  • MOL takes delivery of coal carrier
  • China takes majority stake in Wärtsilä two-stroke business
  • Casino boat grounds, 114 rescued
  • BAE San Diego gets $15.1 million LPD 18 award

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2014
  • Port of Tacoma awarded damages in Maytown gravel mining lawsuit
  • Zim announces completion of financial restructuring process
  • K Line ammonia carrier vessel rescues injured rowboat crewman
  • American Trucking Associations makes executive level changes
  • US rail freight traffic posts positive numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 18, 2014
  • OSG nets court approval on plan
    Ruling paves way for Chapter 11 exit
  • GSL fixes ship to Sea Consortium
    All 17 vessels in company fleet now employed
  • Panamax charter rates slide again
    New ConTex shows 14.3% year-on-year fall for 24-month fixtures
  • Cheniere sells LNG from Corpus Christi to France's EDF
    EDF will use its own vessels for shipments
  • Distress signals from ferries
    Must environmentalism end up, because of its zeal, harming the environment more?
  • Wärtsilä sells two-stroke engine business to China State Shipbuilding Corp
    Finnish engine maker hopes to see rapid business growth in Asian markets
  • Papua New Guinea makes impressive start to LNG export business
    PNG has so far avoided some of the pitfalls suffered by competitors
  • North Europe-South America capacity cuts
    Shipping lines axe service as freight rates on the trade lane flounder
  • Asia-Europe rates slide for consecutive weeks
    August general rate increases cannot come soon enough for carriers
  • Rotterdam reports moderate container traffic growth
    Second quarter volumes up 3.3% to 3.1m teu, tonnage climbs 5.4% to 33.4 m tonnes
  • Vale secures $7.5bn from Chinese lenders despite valemax ban
    Cexim hints at newbuilding opportunities and further co-operation between Vale and Chinese lines
  • What next for CMA CGM?
    Could the French carrier team up with UASC and CSCL to create a four-way alliance battle?
  • Qingdao box terminal to issue $145m bonds
    Venture between QPI, DP World, APMT and Cosco Pacific seeks domestic financing
  • New recycling hub to boost Tilbury box numbers
    Sita UK and Forth Ports sign deal to create major recycling hub
  • A paradox for capes owners: no honey on rates, but demand keeps flowing
    Rates stagnate, but volumes from major suppliers are on the rise notably in the Pacific
  • BW Group product tanker poised to load first ever cargo of US condensate
    Ground-breaking voyage will herald start of a new trade
  • Stealthgas orders four new LPG carriers
    Expansion of smaller LPG ships is on track
  • Samsung Heavy Industries wins $724m gas carrier order
    Deal by South Korean yard prompts talk of VLECs
  • Offshore and gas carriers boost Wärtsilä profit
    Finnish engine manufacturer hails active contracting in marine markets
  • Week on Wall Street | July 18
    Look south of the border on oil says Pemex, and the fees that make bankruptcy so awfully expensive

Sea-webweb site
JULY 18, 2014
  • Jiangsu Hantong secures Sinochem tankers
    China's Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry has secured an order for up to eight stainless-steel chemical tankers from compatriot shipowner Sinochem Shipping. This firm four 38,000dwt chemical tanker order is regarded by the shipbuilder as an opportunity to move into this new high-value market.
  • Jinling wins Densay ultramax order
    Chinese shipbuilder Jinling Shipyard has won an order for an ultramax bulk carrier from returning UAE-based customer Densay Shipping & Trading DMCC. The 64,000dwt vessel, to be built to the Dolphin 64 design, is scheduled for delivery in February 2017 and will be Marshall Islands flagged and classed
  • Antwerp to build LNG barge bunker station
    The port of Antwerp has issued a call for tenders for the construction of an LNG bunker station for inland waterway barges. The port said that construction of the station, which it hopes to have in service by early 2016, was an attempt to break out of the "chicken and egg" situation which was
  • Gate LNG Terminal contract awarded
    Fluor Corporation has been awarded a contract by Royal Vopak and Gasunie to design and build the liquefied natural gas (LNG) break-bulk expansion facility at the Gate Terminal in the Port of Rotterdam. Fluor, a multi-national engineering and construction firm headquartered in Texas will provide
  • Costa Concordia departure may be delayed until Tuesday
    Deteriorating weather conditions could delay until Tuesday (22 July) the departure of the Costa Concordia from the island of Giglio. This is according to Franco Gabrielli, head of Italy's civil protection agency, who is overseeing the salvage operation for the Italian authorities. He told Italian
  • Sheerness wins ten-year Volkswagen contract
    Volkswagen Group UK is to build and oversee a new eight-acre (3.2ha) pre-delivery inspection centre (PDIC) at Peel Ports Medway's Port of Sheerness. The multi-million dollar investment will create 100 supply chain jobs and increase car imports into Sheerness by 50,000 vehicles annually. The new
  • Tyne gains new ro-ro service
    The UK Port of Tyne has welcomed Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics' (WWL) MV Tristan with the first shipment of construction equipment from Asia that heralds a new direct ro-ro service. WWL managing director Paul Reeves commented: "WWL's regular ro-ro service from Asia to Europe via the Suez and Panama
  • China poised to buy into Australian container ports
    Australia's Asciano is negotiating the sale of a potential $1Bn stake in its Patrick ports portfolio, the company confirmed today (18 July). In a media release to the Australian stock exchange "in response to recent media speculation", Asciano said discussions over a sale were under way. However it
  • One more Sewol victim found
    Another body has been recovered from the capsized ferry Sewol, South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced today (18 July). The Ministry said the body, which was of a female victim, was found during a search operation this morning. The victim's body was found in the kitchen on the third
  • Chemical leak occurs in Laem Chabang port
    More than 100 school children had to be hospitalised after inhaling chemical fumes that leaked from tanks in Thailand's Laem Chabang port. "Port workers had been moving tanks of butyl acrylate onto a container ship when one of the tanks dropped onto the deck and fumes leaked out. Wind then carried
  • Five dead in Sewol rescue helicopter crash
    A helicopter that was returning to its base after helping on salvage work for the capsized ferry Sewol crashed in South Korea's Gwangju province yesterday morning (17 July). All five firefighters onboard were killed. The crash occurred at 10.53hrs local time. A female high school student who was at
  • Evergreen to launch another L-type vessel
    Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Line announced today (18 July) that it is to obtain another L-type vessel, which will be deployed on its Asia-US West Coast route after its delivery on 29 July, replacing an older vessel. Named Ever Loading, this is the sixth L-type vessels to be built for the company by
  • ReCAAP ISC: Piracy, sea robbery up 16% in 1H14
    Singapore-based anti-piracy organisation, ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC), has highlighted an increase of 16% year-on-year (y/y) in the numbers of reported sea robbery and piracy incidents for 1H14. From January to June 2014, ReCAAP ISC recorded a total of 73 incidents, compared to 61
  • MOL gets new Soma Maru, sells older Soma Maru
    Mitsui OSK Lines plans to sell one of its older post-Panamax ships after Japan's biggest ship owner took delivery of a new namesake. The 1995-built 90,844dwt post-Panamax bulker Soma Maru, built at Koyo Dockyard, will be available for inspection in Japan's Soma port from next week, MOL officials
  • Vale inks deals with Chinese banks
    Brazil's mining giant Vale yesterday signed financing agreements with China EximBank and the Bank of China during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the South American country. China Eximbank extended a $5Bn credit line to Vale to buy or lease ships and shipping equipment from Chinese
  • Indonesian passenger ship catches fire off Bali
    An Indonesia-flagged passenger ship, Gelis Rauh, caught fire off Bali, Indonesia, yesterday. The vessel, owned by the Boedihardjo Group, was carrying 73 passengers and crew, plus 21 vehicles, en route from Padangbai, Bali, to Pelabuhan Lemar, Lombok . A fire broke out on the vessel at 21.35 hours
  • Vale and China's ports to develop green initiatives
    Vale's Tubarão Port in Brazil and Lianyungang Port in China signed an agreement yesterday to develop green technologies in their operations. Under the agreement, both ports agreed to jointly increase the productivity of their operations, exchange knowledge on safety subject and develop technologies

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 18, 2014
  • Rising labor costs impacting Hong Kong manufacturing
    Rising labor costs continue to drive factories out of the Pearl River Delta, with more than a third of Hong Kong-based manufacturers planning to move production to areas with lower costs over the next three years. A survey by the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, or CMA, found that 32...
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for July 18
    Multiple carriers have announced general rate increases on several trade routes to take effect in August. Shipper groups have reacted cautiously to the new 2M vessel-sharing agreement between Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co., which could help soak up some excess capacity. The deal could also pave the way for CMA...
  • ILWU talks to recess Monday for union caucus
    Contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association will recess beginning Monday for a previously scheduled union caucus. It is not unusual for the ILWU to call caucuses from time to time, although next week's meetings "will certainly cover the contract negotiations," ILWU spokesman Craig...
  • Ontario's manufacturing growth boosts cross-border trucking
    Manufacturing growth in Canada's central province of Ontario is boosting freight traffic with the U.S. and increasing demand for faster cross-border trucking service. Manufacturing sales in Ontario grew 3.3 percent year-over-year in the first quarter, as exports of parts, consumer goods and machinery increased, according to the Royal Bank of Canada. "Sustained...
  • China-based cyberattack hits logistics operators, shippers
    A sophisticated computer attack launched from China stole financial records, customer data and shipment manifests from as many as seven shipping and logistics companies, using handheld scanners infected with malicious software to crack through corporate security systems. The first cyberattack known to specifically target global shipping companies raises concerns about the...
  • FedEx rebuffs drug-trafficking charges
    FedEx officials said today the company will fight federal drug trafficking charges linked to the distribution of prescription medicines illegally sold through Internet pharmacies and defended their efforts to prevent FedEx distribution networks being co-opted for illegal purposes. A U.S. federal grand jury in San Francisco Thursday indicted FedEx, FedEx Express...
  • Rates across SCFI drop lower
    Spot rates from Shanghai to Northern Europe sank 5.5 percent to $1,230 per TEU this week. Full-size chart Instability in the spot rate market continued this week, as spot rates from Shanghai to northern Europe, the Mediterranean and both coasts of the United States sank yet again amid a hearty schedule of...
  • Antwerp to build LNG bunker station
    The Port of Antwerp plans to build a bunkering station to encourage use of liquefied natural gas by self-propelled river barges. The bunkering station is the latest of several projects around the world to develop infrastructure to support vessels' use of LNG as a cleaner-burning and possibly more economical alternative to...
  • Managing Your Staff
    I had the opportunity at a recent trade conference to catch up with a friend who manages the trade and customs operations of a Fortune 500 company. The conversation quickly turned to a dilemma she faced involving the recent departures of two key staff members within a three-week period. Given...
  • Hub Group expects NS, UP intermodal service to improve by year-end
    After seeing "substandard" intermodal rail service cut its container utilization in the second quarter, the Hub Group expects gradual service improvement from its main partners, Norfolk Southern Railway and Union Pacific Railroad, by the end of the year. The Class I railroads' effort to improve intermodal service reliability with more locomotives...
  • Rotterdam's first-half container growth trails rival Antwerp
    The Port of Rotterdam's container traffic rose 1.9 percent year-over-year in the first half, driven by higher volumes on Asian and North American routes, but growth again trailed that of neighboring Antwerp. Europe's biggest container hub handled just over 6 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the six months through June, up from...
  • California trucking groups lobby to keep fuel costs down
    Trucking interests in Southern California were urged this week to lobby for a delay in the inclusion of transportation fuels under the state's cap and trade law, or risk higher and volatile diesel fuel prices that could significantly increase their cost of doing business. Speakers at a Harbor Trucking Association meeting...
  • India's exports rose again in June
    India's merchandise exports rose for the third straight month in June on a year-over-year basis, expanding 10.22 percent to $26.48 billion, according to preliminary figures released by the nation's Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Export growth in June was led by readymade garments, engineering goods, petroleum products, leather products and handicrafts,...
  • India clears way for SEZ operation adjacent to Mundra port
    India's largest port infrastructure developer, Adani Ports, has received government approval for its "special economic zone" project at the Port of Mundra, allowing the non-government cargo terminal to consolidate operations. "The grant of the environmental clearance to Mundra SEZ by the Ministry of Environment and Forest will encourage investment in SEZ,...
  • Congestion explained by LA-Long Beach import surge
    A surge of imports through Los Angeles-Long Beach in June caught transportation providers by surprise, and helps explain why the ports had problems with terminal congestion and capacity shortages in both the rail and drayage trucking sectors. While it is obvious that retailers and other importers shipped early this year through...
  • Hactl on the rebound a year after Cathay exit
    When Cathay Pacific left Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) a year ago to start its own freight business next door, the carrier walked out taking 1.2 million tons of annual cargo with it. To put that figure in perspective, JFK International in New York handled 1.29 million tons last year,...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 18, 2014
  • Heidmar unworried
    New sanctions slapped on Rosneft by the Obama administration are not expected to halt the Russian oil giant's takeover of a stake in pools power Heidmar, company officials said today.
  • OSG almost out
    Overseas Shipholding Group's reorgansation plan was approved today by a US bankruptcy judge in Delaware, some 20 months after it filed for Chapter 11 protection, an OSG official confirms.
  • Volga volumes rise
    Russian cargoship owner Volga Shipping has posted a 5% increase in cargo volumes for the first half.
  • Seadrill says sorry
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill has moved to repair damage stemming from an unsuccessful $1bn bond issue.
  • Parental support
    China Shipping has provided a $300m liquidity boost to its Hong Kong-listed boxship division, China Shipping Container Lines.
  • Optimism examined
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Yards eye upgrade
    BC Ferries tendering for conversion of two ships to dual-fuel in deal worth up to $60m.
  • Precious set for profit
    KT ZMICO is backing Precious Shipping to return to profit in the second quarter despite a weak period for the dry cargo market.
  • Kazakhs hit record
    Kazakh national shipowner KazMorTransFlot has posted its best ever profit in the first six months of 2014.
  • Casino ship refloats
    A US casino cruiseship has freed itself after grounding off Savannah, Georgia.
  • $100m for MBC
    Malaysian Bulk Carriers (MBC) has clinched a new MYR 320m ($100m) loan to refinance short-term debt.
  • PDZ brings in Helmi
    Malaysian boxship owner PDZ Holdings has appointed a group chief operating officer as it seeks a move into the offshore sector.
  • Gas leak hits 100
    More than 100 people were taken to hospital on Thursday after a chemical leak on a K Line containership.
  • Asciano in sale talks
    Asciano has confirmed speculation it is in talks to sell assets worth more than $1bn.
  • Vale pens China port pact
    Vale has taken advantage of a state visit by Chinese president Xi Jinpin to sign a deal with Lianyungang Port.
  • Martinac on block
    A last-ditch bid to save JM Martinac Shipbuilding of the US has failed.
  • Wartsila edges up
    Finnish ship power group Wartsila has posted a higher profit in the second quarter despite a revenue rise.
  • Wartsila teams with CSSC
    Wartsila and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) are forming a joint venture to operate the Finnish group's two-stroke engine business.
  • Sovcomflot loses out
    Sovcomflot has failed to have the detention of one of its tankers in Australia late last year overturned at an appeal.
  • John's Russian dilemma
    John Fredriksen could face potential fallout from the latest round of sanctions against Russia over the situation in Ukraine.
  • West coast volumes jump
    As predicted US west coast terminals saw a surge in container volumes in June, figures from two of the ports show.
  • Economou on a roll
    The jewel of George Economou's shipping empire has cleared another hurdle in the race to shore up its balance sheet.
  • TNP seeks cash
    Teekay LNG Partners has returned to the capital markets for cash to help fund its expansion campaign.
  • X-Press dials GSL
    A leading UK containership owner has made good on a promise to firm up new revenue streams after lining up a fixture for its only unemployed asset.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2014
  • Obama uses executive authority to boost infrastructure investment
    Obama said deferring maintenance and enhancements is a drag on the economy, noting that construction will create jobs now, and future growth will come from companies that take advantage of efficient transportation and hire more.
  • Air cargo pricing index 12 weeks away
    The index, which will be compiled through information submitted by forwarders, will initially focus on key air cargo trading lanes out of Hong Kong. The founders have been working toward an index like this for a decade.
  • BNSF prepares for fall harvest
    A BNSF official said that the Surface Transportation Board's order to increase grain shipments might encourage customers to "seek regulatory intervention." This, he said, will pit regions and commodities against one another.
  • General cargo boosts St. Lawrence Seaway volumes
    The cargo discharged this week includes 12 nacelle cooling units and 14 generators destined for the wind farm near New Salem, N.D. The components are loaded on trucks and driven to the wind farm.
  • Government indicts FedEx over Internet pharmacy deliveries
  • Algoma takes delivery of ship with exhaust scrubber
  • TOTE says engine for Puerto Rico ship delivered
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 18, 2014
  • Panama Canal fuel prices mostly up
    Average demand reported at the Central American port.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Chinese firm in deal for Wartsila's two-stroke business
    Acquires 70% stake for $62 million.
  • Shell puts Canadian LNG fuelling project 'on hold' again
    Emerging market needs a 'balanced approach', says firm.
  • Antwerp terminal 'responds to ECA regulations'
    Extra storage capacity added for marine fuels, including distillates.
  • Prices close week firm in Fujairah
    180 cSt material fell sharply at Suez.
  • Joined-up approach to improve cat fine management
    Sea trials show positive results from combining monitoring with separator adjustments to reduce engine damage.
  • Prices mixed in Europe
    380 cSt flat in Gibraltar.
  • Antwerp: LNG bunkering station ready for 2016 start
    Move aimed at inland barge market.
  • Argentinean ports face more strike woes
    Customs union in overtime ban threat.
  • Hapag-Lloyd prepares customers for 2015 cost increases
    Predicts higher low sulphur premium than that used by Maersk for calculating extra ECA costs.
  • Maersk vessel dons fuel monitoring kit
    Modifying engine use could lead to fuel savings.
  • Costa Concordia's passage under scrutiny
    French government won't tolerate pollution to its coastline.
  • Asian prices end week stronger
    Tokyo Bay to close for a holiday on Monday.
  • Fuel costs hit profits for Norwegian shipowner
    Prices rose 6% in first half of 2013.
  • Ten newbuildings to join Chinese bulker fleet
    Meanwhile, eight ships scrapped as part of company's fleet renewal efforts.
  • Nigerian government to start bunkering business
    October marked for operational start.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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