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BRIEFS
February 25, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • SCFI Asia-Europe spot rate drops US$146 to $1,233/TEU in one week
  • Illicit drugs near bodies of two armed guards aboard Maersk Alabama
  • Portland offers Hanjin US$20/box to keep line calling at port
  • TPP blockage: Japan wants its farmers protected, the US, its automakers
  • Singapore GDP increases 4.1pc in 2013, expected to grow 2-4pc in 2014
  • CargoSmart offers IT to cope with Japan's March advance filing rules
  • Rizhao aggregate logistics value tops US$86.79 billion in 2013
  • 2 bulk, 5 box berths to soon to be operational at Lianyungang port
  • Maersk Line, MCC Transport, Safmarine licensed for boxes in Myanmar
  • DB Schenker in Morocco joins its European land transport network
  • BNSF seeks bid to build 5,000 state-of-the-art super safe oil tanker cars
  • Thai teenage entrepreneurs shine at regional business competition
  • US air carriers lobby EU to drop threat of US$54 million carbon fines
  • UPS cargo plane crash puts focus why cargo pilots get shorter rest stops
  • Fatal UPS cargo crash could have been avoided with better altimeter alarm

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
  • Ahlers hosting global partners meet in Chennai
  • Allcargo Logistics a main supporter of recent Flemish Masterpieces exhibition in Mumbai
  • China making a global mark in building LNG vessels
  • CKYHE Alliance seen likely increasing average vessel size in Asia-Europe trade
  • CMA CGM inaugurates TCD2, its second container platform in Senegal
  • FEI celebrates silver jubilee in Vadodara
  • Gold Star Line's new China-India service structure with CIX3
  • HAMBURG Süd to raise USEC-ANZ rates from April 1
  • NYK completes winter safety campaign
  • South Carolina ports boast 50 pc increase in intermodal rail lifts
  • Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Le Havre CCI ink MoU
  • PSA International wins O&M contract at Kolkata Port
  • ABB bags INR 310 cr. order from PowerGrid
  • Adani Power welcomes CERC order on compensatory tariff for its Mundra plant
  • INR extends last week's gaining streak against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • CN plans to invest in safety and efficiency
  • CMA CGM's new Black Sea service kicks off in Hamburg
  • 500,000 boxes moved by rail at CTA
  • Horses fly back from Hong Kong to Belgium today
  • Ecu-Line celebrates 25th anniversary
  • PepsiCo commits to Norbert Dentressangle until 2020
  • IDS: growth in a turbulent market
  • PIA resumes Mashad service
  • Jacques Ancher to enter Tiaca's Hall of Fame
  • 2013: mixed bag of results for La Poste
  • Intersection works commence on Bruce Highway
  • Maersk Line to set up shop in Myanmar
  • Bangkok Flight Services now regulated agent
  • Morgenröte im Osten

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
  • Mississippi River reopened after spill
  • Maersk takes delivery of first of four drillships
  • Jensen wins contract to design LNG bunker barges
  • Sembcorp Marine profits inch up
  • DSME wins gas carrier orders worth $640 million

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
  • G6 member carriers give details on service expansion port rotations
  • NOL Group releases 2013 financial results
  • Port of Portland inks agreement for USO Northwest facility at PDX
  • MarAd calling for comment on maritime loan program
  • Diana Shipping adding new Ice Class Panamax ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
  • Euronav agrees $300m capital increase to help fund purchase of Maersk VLCCs
    Euronav has now completed last step for full financing of Maersk's 15 VLCCs
  • Nobu Su loses attorney
    Legal representatives have withdrawn services over non-payment of bills, according to court filing
  • Unscrupulous owners may break the low-sulphur rules
    Danish shipowners call for non-compliant ships to be detained once 2015 curbs take effect
  • Otto pushes on with shipping book sell-off
    As leading ship financiers prepare to meet in Hamburg, Commerzbank chief Stefan Otto tells of winding down a $29bn loans portfolio
  • Cosco Corp reports a 71% drop in annual net profits
    Cosco Group unit turns in a weaker performance for shipbuilding and repair
  • Logistical problems could delay Yamal LNG export project
    Language barriers, bad weather and difficult trade lane challenge timely development
  • Scorpio Tankers books higher vessel revenues in 2013
    Out with the old, in with the new as ordering binge transforms the company's fleet
  • Evergreen boosts CKYH's average boxship size
    Adding the Taiwan carrier helps the alliance to gain ground on P3's economies of scale
  • CMES borrows $82m from parent at low rate
    Chinese tanker owner fixes one-year, yuan-denominated loan at 3%
  • Dorian LPG declares options for three VLGC newbuildings
    Owner also secures two five-year time charters
  • Varun denies report that banks are pressing it to sell LPG vessels
    However, Khatau confirms that the company will dispose of some large tonnage
  • Nanjing Tanker books provisions of $757m for weak VLCC rates
    Free to read: State carrier loses value on nine owned and 10 chartered in very large crude carriers
  • LNG owners brace for tougher markets as spot earnings fall
    Free to read: Uncertainty grows as earnings drop $4,000 in a week
  • Rickmers Maritime reports a 15% drop in annual profits
    Singapore unit trust says non-cash impairments undermine stable earnings
  • Svendborg Maersk container washes up in the UK
    French authorities recover 12 boxes swept overboard in Bay of Biscay storm
  • Hellenic Carriers hails 'a transformative year' despite loss
    AIM-listed Greek owner sails into 2014 with a bigger, younger fleet
  • Pan Ocean considers selling its controlling stake in Heungkuk Mutual
    Struggling company bought small bank for ship financing in 2011
  • Asian owners book eight firm very large gas carriers at DSME
    Two unnamed buyers place orders worth $960m
  • Scorpio Tankers sets the tone in the modern product tanker era
    Lauro's confidence in segment centres on growth of Middle Eastern and Asian refineries

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
  • Spill stymies Mississippi River trade
    Vessel traffic was halted along the Lower Mississippi River after an oil spill closed a section of America's busiest export gateway
  • Scorpio Tankers expects upswing in 2014
    NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers has reported weaker-than-expected results in its most recent quarter but maintains that 2014 returns are on the upswing
  • OSG seeks more time
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to give it until the end of June to solicit approval for a restructuring scheme
  • DSME net profit up by 37.5%
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said today that its net profit for 2013 rose by 37.5% year-on-year
  • RMT sees pressure for new charters
    Rickmers Maritime Trust (RMT) chief executive officer Thomas Preben Hansen told IHS Maritime today that three of the trust's 15 ships could get lower charter rates after they come off their current hires this year
  • PCC collides with two Bruneian naval ships
    A pure car carrier collided with two Bruneian naval ships on 23 February
  • EOCL and ICBC agree on sale and leaseback
    Offshore service provider Emas Offshore Construction Limited (EOCL) inked a $200M sale and leaseback deal for MV Lewek Champion with ICBC Financial Leasing last week
  • Swissco profit up 41.5%
    Singapore-based offshore vessel owner Swissco Holdings posted net profit of SGD23.19M ($18.3M) for 2013, up 41.5% year on year
  • Newbuilding, resale investments rocket for bulkers
    Investments in drybulk carriers shot up for both newbuildings and secondhand buys in January, according to statistics compiled by Greek broker Golden Destiny
  • China opens coastal container transshipment
    Foreign-flagged vessels are now allowed to operate coastal container transshipments between Shanghai and other opened ports in China, announced the Ministry of Transport today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
  • Marad's Jaenichen Speaks Frankly on Aiding Merchant Marine
    Acting U.S. Maritime Administrator Paul "Chip" JaenichenActing U.S. Maritime Administrator Paul "Chip" Jaenichen last week sat down with JOC Senior Editor Mark Szakonyi to discuss how the agency could help the U.S. Merchant Marine survive - and even thrive. Jaenichen in January said U.S.-flag carriers in international markets are "at...
  • Lytle Expects No Work Stoppage on US West Coast
    Chris LytleCargo interests are making contingency plans this year to avoid West Coast ports in case contract talks between waterfront employers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union break down, but at least one port director believes there won't be a strike or lockout. Chris Lytle, executive director of the Port...
  • Quality Carriers Expands Into Denver Market
    TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 21, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quality Distribution,Inc. (Nasdaq:QLTY) ("Quality") announces its wholly-owned subsidiary,Quality Carriers, Inc. ("Quality Carriers"), the leading North Americanbulk chemical carrier, has expanded into the Denver, Colorado market. "As the leading bulk carrier in North America, we've listened to ourcustomers who have asked for options in...
  • DP World opts for Gloria, Kalmar's latest reachstackers for the new Jebel Ali Terminal 3
    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has gained an order from DP World to supply two new generation reachstackers, named Gloria, to the Jebel Ali new container terminal 3 (T3) in Dubai. The order was placed in January 2014 and delivery is scheduled for June 2014. DP World's impressive container terminal T3 will...
  • Jensen Maritime Selected to Design Some of First LNG Bunker Barges in U.S.
    (SEATTLE; February 24, 2014) '-Jensen Maritime, Crowley Maritime Corp.'s Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering company, has been awarded a contract to design some of the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker barges in the U.S. for customer LNG America LLC, a Houston-based LNG fuel supply and distribution company. Currently no LNG bunkering...
  • Virginia Port Truckers Air Frustrations
    Port drayage operators in Virginia are complaining about congestion and slow turn times at at Hampton Roads container terminals. More than 50 independent owner-operators gathered Saturday in Norfolk to air their frustrations and call for action. The event was organized by George Berry, an owner-operator driver. "We're trying to call attention to...
  • Reefer Shippers Stress Over Slower Ship Speeds, Fewer Port Calls
    Following a frenetic decade of ups and downs in volumes and rates, the steamship industry is seeking stability through alliances and cost-cutting that has lengthened voyage transit times. While many shippers don't see much of a problem in slow-steaming, exporters of refrigerated goods have more reason to be concerned. In the...
  • CMA CGM Launches Equatorial Guinea Express Service
    CMA CGM has launched the Equatorial Guinea Express, a weekly, direct service from Tanger-Med to the ports of Bata and Malabo in Equatorial Guinea. The service started its maiden voyage with the Mario A, voyage 900BS, from Tanger-Med on Feb. 18, and will call at Bata on March 3 and Malabo...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
  • Queue climbs
    Authorities in Louisiana are racing to clean up an oil spill that occurred during a collision between a tug and barge nearly three days ago.
  • Euronav firms up funding
    Euronav has secured the rest of the cash it needs to fund the $980m acquisition of 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers of Denmark.
  • Eteka boss arrested
    The head of Eteka, a prominent Greek energy company, has been accused of participating in a fuel-smuggling ring.
  • LNG reality
    Jensen Maritime has secured a contract to design LNG bunker barges for US compatriot LNG America.
  • NOL to turn black
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) is on course to turn an annual profit this year for the first time since 2010 as it continues to wage war on costs.
  • Three vie for Bijela
    Montenegro has received three bids in the auction of Adriatic Shipyard Bijela.
  • No hesitation
    Dorian LPG had no hesitation in taking out three VLGC newbuilding options at Hyundai Heavy Industries today despite concerns about the phenomenal ordering activity seen in the sector.
  • SEALS cleared
    Drugs do not appear to have caused the deaths of two Americans who served as armed security guards on the Maersk Alabama, TradeWinds has learned.
  • VLGC sale buoys Scorpio
    New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has posted a profit in the fourth quarter thanks to the sale of its 11 VLGC newbuilding contracts to Dorian.
  • CMES raising CNY 1bn
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is selling CNY 1bn ($163.97m) of short-term debt.
  • Jadroplov for sale
    The Croatian government has put a majority stake in bulker owner Jadroplov up for sale.
  • Famine over
    Pareto Securities has boosted its view on the VLCC sector as years of famine induced by a supply tsunami give way to a market recovery.
  • Ulstein adds two more
    Norway's Ulstein Verft is to continue with its strategy of speculatively building platform supply vessels with a view to selling them in the future.
  • Svendborg box beaches
    A container thought to have come from a storm-hit Maersk boxship has been washed ashore in the UK.
  • Paragon just right
    Jefferies has initiated coverage of Paragon Shipping with a buy rating noting the bulker owner has a unique balance sheet.
  • Statoil keeps Havila duo
    Statoil is keeping a pair of Havila Shipping offshore support vessels it has hired since they hit the water.
  • Ronja fined for smash
    Shipowner Ronja Marine has been fined DKK 4m ($736,000) after one of its ships bashed a Danish bridge.
  • SembCorp ahead in 2013
    SembCorp Marine has trumped forecasts in 2013 after recording a strong finish to the year.
  • Reef dents GC Rieber
    GC Rieber Shipping may not be sorry to wave goodbye to its stake in Reef Subsea after the loss making outfit put a severe dent in its final quarter earnings.
  • PCTC in navy crunch
    An investigation has begun after a Japanese car carrier collided with two navy vessels in Brunei.
  • Two more for Stream
    Utkilen-backed owner Stream Tankers has increased its Japanese chemical tanker order with another two ships.
  • Goodwill bad for Rickmers
    Germany's Rickmers Maritime has been pushed into the red for the fourth quarter after reviewing its fleet value.
  • DSME boosts profit
    DSME has recorded an improved full year performance.
  • Cosco profit slumps
    Cosco Corporation (Singapore) saw a slump in full year earnings as it continued to suffer from low profit margins on work secured during the shipping downturn.
  • Pan Ocean selling
    Loss-making Korean bulker owner Pan Ocean is close to raising money through the sale of its ship finance unit.
  • ALG sinks into the red
    All Leisure Group has sunk to a full year loss as its bottom line followed a script outlined in a profit warning two weeks ago.
  • Dorian takes three
    Dorian LPG has snapped up options on three VLGCs at Hyundai Heavy Industries at well below present prices.
  • Novoship on the rise
    Russia's Novorossiysk Shipping (Novoship) has posted a 29% jump in 2013 profit despite a fall in revenue.
  • Desperate escape
    A Vietnamese crew abandoned their listing cargoship without turning off the power.
  • Hellenic sees less red
    Hellenic Carriers has seen an improvement in its financial performance, but not enough to pull it out of the red.
  • Oceanteam takes control
    Dutch offshore shipowner Oceanteam has snapped up the remaining 30% of engineering company KCI.
  • DSME bags 12 VLGCs
    DSME has secured orders for up to 12 VLGCs in a move that takes the large gas carrier orderbook to potentially 75 ships.
  • Floatel returns to profit
    Floatel International has ended the financial year on a positive note with a return to profit in the fourth quarter.
  • PACD orders newbuild
    Pacific Drilling has reportedly ordered another deepwater drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries, according to broking sources.
  • Nordic names new CEO
    Nordic Tankers Group has named Per Sylvester Jensen as its new chief executive - its third in less than a year.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
  • UPS defends crew rest policies in midst of plane crash investigation
    Crew rest is a shared responsibility and "overnight workers must pay special attention to their rest regimen," UPS Airlines spokesman Mike Mangeot said in an email to American Shipper.
  • SeaIntel: CKYH and Evergreen could benefit from adding members
    Expansion of the CKYH alliance to include China Shipping or United Arab Shipping Corp. would narrow the economy of scale advantage the P3 alliance will have over its competitors, said SeaIntel.
  • LNG America picks Jensen to design bunker barge
    No LNG fueling barges are in operation in the United States, and the LNG America order represents some of the first of these vessels to be developed.
  • Canadian National's 2014 investments to top $2 billion
  • PostNL sees loss in 2013
  • Oil spill closes stretch of Miss. River
  • Volga Dnepr marks 1,100th flight for oil and gas
  • Salt shipment underscores frustration with Jones Act
    The shortage of road salt in New Jersey soon could be alleviated, but the debate about the maritime shipping law that prevented the quick transport of an emergency shipment along the Northeast coast is likely to continue.
  • Railroad industry adopts safety measures for oil trains

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
  • IFO prices soften in Fujairah
    Tight avails in Cape Town reported.
  • Prices show mix trend across Europe
    Low sulphur avails reported tight in Rotterdam.
  • Turkish bunker trader takes role for Italian firm
    Working for representative office in Istanbul.
  • Naval architect hired to design LNG barge
    Vessels should be ready by end of next year.
  • Peninsula loan to fund expansion
    Move doubles company liquidity.
  • Quadrise builds relationship with Maersk
    Royalty agreement extended.
  • Asian prices resume flat trading
    Good avails seen across key ports.
  • Rosneft's bottom line gets bunker sales boost
    Group's bunkering segment saw strong growth.
  • Chemoil extends reach along US East Coast
    Firm to take over player's marine fuels business.
  • Pan Ocean sinks deeper into loss
    Revenues plunge and outstanding bunker bills remain.
  • Pioneering LNG-fuelled OSVs will set pace for wider industry
    Seeing LNG-fuelled OSVs in action will spur on others, executive believes.
  • Damaged tanker needs to offload cargo and debunker
    Rescue services express concern over state of ship.
  • Cold ironing facility starts up on US West Coast
    Second facility planned.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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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