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BRIEFS
August 26, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • October 1 - 7 Golden Week shutdown to cut Maersk A-E capacity 25pc
  • Global e-tailer Amazon to sell imports in China via Shanghai free trade zone
  • Maersk to return cargo at sea after Russia bans food imports
  • President Holland, CMA CGM's Rodolphe Saade at Port of Reunion MoU signing
  • No need for EU or China to approve of 2M, but must pass muster in US
  • Danaos to use VSTEP simulator to train staff in ship control and maneuvers
  • Two MacGregor subset cranes for Chinese platform supply vessels
  • Globe Tracker and RTE team up to market reefer temp intermodal monitor
  • Northrop Grumman includes Admiralty information overlay to e-charts
  • Toll wins US$93.2 million marine logistics contract from Chevron Australia
  • US Ex-Im Bank hope for 2-3 month reprieve before charter expires September 30
  • Education workshops at Houston's Breakbulk Americas September 29
  • Air France-KLM adds Amsterdam-Guatemala freighter starting September 2
  • UPS opens new stations in Comox, Kamloops, Nanaimo in British Columbia
  • Korean Air to receive 400 aluminium air cargo boxes from Nordisk

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 25, 2014
  • Asia-Europe rates in a spot for third consecutive week
  • Cashew kernel exports take a beating over higher unit value
  • Dighi Port turns around vessel on same day
  • Indev Group's FTWZ unit celebrates 1st anniversary in grand manner
  • Kandla Port's salient features highlighted on 68th Independence Day
  • VCTPL distributes notebooks & plates to students
  • Govt to help achieve marine export target of $ 10 bn by 2020: Sitharaman
  • India to become largest cotton producer
  • India's growth rate to touch 9 pc by FY20: D&B
  • More export sectors may be covered under interest subsidy scheme
  • Warehouses should be adequately capitalised, say experts

International Transport Journalweb site
  • RDZL delivering to Chelyabinsk pipe-rolling plant
  • Grants to mitigate risks on short line railroads
  • Antonov Airlines assigns Bertling as AN-225 sales agent
  • JFK's COO heads to Aruba
  • Largest airplane order in BOC Aviation's history
  • DFDS suspending Lübeck-Klaipeda service due to sanctions
  • More Polish roads subject to tolls
  • New head of IT and logistics for Migros Aare
  • Sonoco to acquire Weidenhammer Packaging
  • Cargo plane goes missing deep in Africa
  • Cargo plane goes missing deep in Africa
  • Daimler Trucks North America produces 3 millionth vehicle
  • Berberat to head Germany-Austria-Switzerland sales region
  • Industrial unrest at port of Ningbo

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 25, 2014
  • Bay Delta uses SBA 504 financing in tractor tug acquisition
  • Disabled tanker heads to San Francisco for repairs
  • Seakeeper names Semprevivo VP sales and marketing
  • Nine Voith Water Tractor tugs ordered for South Africa
  • Cecon Pride delivered, sails as Micoperi Pride
  • Otto orders PX121 PSV quartet at Wuchang
  • Wärtsilä launches Low Loss Hybrid system
  • Aztech Group buys Glenn Singapore shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 25, 2014
  • Giant drydock heading to Vigor shipyard in Portland
  • Port of Seattle sees drop in July container numbers
  • Maritime Administration study eyes natural gas as marine fuel
  • Port of Portland going with IBEW for Terminal 6 reefer container work
  • The Swedish Club releases half-year financial numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 25, 2014
  • Stena Weco expands charter deal for TOP tanker
    Greek owner's first vessel to be employed for additional year at higher rate
  • HMM narrows its operating loss in April-June
    Debt-ridden South Korean shipping company cuts operating losses by half and posts net profit on one-time gains
  • Ningbo port resumes normal operation after strike
    World's sixth largest container port adopts measures to improve traffic as shippers rush to meet schedules
  • Data Hub: Trade Route Intelligence - Americas
    While the majority of the container market within the Americas is dominated by larger carriers, the smaller ones are here to stay
  • Data Hub: Load Factors - Asia
    All change on the transpacific as Containerisation International takes a look at some of the key trade lanes from Asia
  • Amber Road helps to sort the red flags from the green lights
    Tit-for-tat sanctions over Ukraine add to potential pitfalls for carriers and shippers

Sea-webweb site
AUGUST 25, 2014
  • Namura-Sasebo merger explained
    Japan's Namura Shipbuilding has explained its decision to take over its compatriot rival Sasebo HI. In a press conference in Tokyo, Namura explained that stiff competition for orders between shipyards in East Asia now means that cost competitiveness, good service, shipbuilding quality, and research
  • Aztech acquires shipyard
    Singapore-listed Aztech Group has acquired the leasehold interest of Glenn Marine's shipyard in Singapore through a 100% takeover of the shares and renamed the yard to AZ Marine Offshore Services (AZ Marine). AZ Marine was established in 2008, as an offshore marine segment of Aztech, providing a
  • Woodside profits up 24%
    Australian LNG major Woodside petroleum recorded a $1.11Bn profit for the first half 2014, up 24% from the same period last year. Profits were underpinned by higher prices record production of 46.5M barrels of oil equivalent (BOE), primarily from its Vincent's, Pluto and the NW Shelf, Australian gas
  • Mongolia to use Chinese ports
    China has decided to allow landlocked Mongolia to use the northern and northeastern Chinese seaports that are open to foreign vessels. China has been Mongolia's largest trading partner and largest source of foreign investment over the past decade. Two-way trade stood at $324M in 2002, but soared to
  • TH Heavy Engineering sees red in 2Q14
    Malaysia-listed offshore oil and gas facilities fabricator, TH Heavy Engineering has posted a loss of MYR9.83M ($3.1M) in 2Q14 from a profit of MYR9.1M in 2Q13. Revenue, on the other hand hiked 9% to MYR64.7M in 2Q14 from MYR59.2M for the corresponding period last year. The increase in revenue is
  • MBC profits up by 46%
    Malaysia-listed drybulk shipowner Malaysian Bulk Carriers' 2Q14 profits went up by 46% to MYR19.3M ($6M) from MYR13.4M in 2Q13. MBC's revenue, however, dropped 6% to MYR61.4M in 2Q14 from MYR65M in 2Q13. The increase of profit is mainly due to a one-off gain of MYR16.152M on a disposal of vessel.
  • Coastal Contracts net profits up 50.6%
    Malaysia-listed offshore marine builder, Coastal Contracts reported 2Q14 net profits up by 50.6% to MYR48.2M ($15.2M) from MYR32M in 2Q13. Revenue hiked 69.4% to MYR242.4M in 2Q14 from MYR143M in the corresponding period last year. The strong earnings were attributed to larger deliveries of newbuild
  • NOL could see bigger loss in 2014
    Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines, the parent of liner operator APL, could be looking at a bigger 2014 loss than previously estimated. CIMB Securities analyst Raymond Yap said in a report that he believes NOL could incur a $250.5M loss this year, far higher than the $76M loss for 2013. NOL posted a
  • Otto Marine hires UOB Kay Hian
    Singapore-listed offshore marine service provider, Otto Marine, has appointed UOB Kay Hian Holdings to advise the company on strategic options aimed to develop the international profile and competitive position of its subsea services unit. "We believe there are avenues that could afford Otto Marine

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 25, 2014
  • Inland port hurt by Argentina's transshipment ban
    Officials at Argentina's port of Rosario have urged their federal government to suspend a resolution that has banned cargo transshipment through Uruguay, alleging that the measure is severely affecting regional trade, the Buenos Aires Herald reports. The ban, known as Resolution 1108/13, prohibits export cargo originating in Argentina from being transshipped...
  • US trucker coercion rule could impact global supply chains
    Everyone involved in shipping agrees coercing truck drivers to violate U.S. safety rules is a very bad thing to do. When it comes to determining what constitutes coercion, however, or how coercion should be reported, or who should be penalized, that broad consensus begins to crack. A proposed rule-making on driver...
  • Retailers warn of rising risks of lack of ILWU contract
    Retailers are growing anxious over the continuing lack of a U.S. West Coast longshore labor agreement. One of the world's largest retail shipper groups warned on Monday that a lack of U.S. West Coast labor contract nearly two months after the expiration of the prior one increasingly threatens shippers' ability to...
  • Drewry: Expect more terminal deals
    The market for container terminals in the U.S. is being helped by cheap prices, low risk, and the advent of automation, according to the latest newsletter from industry analyst Drewry Maritime Research. Terminals are a low-risk investment at the moment, Drewry said in the latest issue of its Container Insight Weekly...
  • Global ports grapple with congestion generated by larger ships and alliances
    Edith MaerskThe persistent congestion clogging major gateway ports in the U.S. and Europe is raising a debate about whether it's just peak-season volumes causing delays in import shipments or the inability of ports to handle the sharp growth in container ship sizes. As carriers deploy ever-larger ships, the sheer volume of...
  • Farewell to Capt. Dick Jacobsen
    Richard "Dick" JacobsenThere are "giants" in the maritime industry - individuals who have made a tremendous impact on the waterfront. Some of these individuals are well known. Others have a low public profile but, in quiet and unassuming ways, display leadership and influence the industry in many positive ways. The maritime...
  • Former pilot industry executive Richard "Dick" Jacobsen dies at 82
    Richard "Dick" JacobsenRetired pilot industry executive Richard "Dick" Jacobsen died Aug. 22 at his home in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California. He was 82. Jacobsen, who served for many years as president of of Jacobsen Pilot Service in Los Angeles-Long Beach, died peacefully at his home after living with Parkinson's disease the...
  • Maritime sector cyberattack risk rising, IMB says
    The International Maritime Bureau said the threat of cyberattacks in the maritime sector has intensified in the past few months, as shipping and supply chains become the "next playground for hackers." Cyber-security experts and media are warning of the dangers posed by criminals targeting carriers, ports, terminals and other transportation operators,...
  • Tight trans-Pacific capacity leads to rolling of cargo in Asia
    Cargo is being rolled and space allocations are being cut on trans-Pacific eastbound services as capacity continues to tighten to the U.S. East Coast. Space to the U.S. West Coast is also extremely tight, shippers say, reflected in stronger volumes moving through West Coast ports. Volumes jumped to the East Coast...
  • The Internet of 'transportation things'
    In May, I attended the ALK Transportation Technology Summit, which focused a great deal of attention on mobility, connectivity, Big Data and "The Internet of Things." The IoT, as it's called, is that growing network of devices connected through the Internet, from the smart thermostat in your home to handheld...
  • APM Terminals closes sale of Virginia facility
    APM Terminals has completed the sale of its semi-automated terminal at Portsmouth, Virginia, to an investment group that will continue to lease the facility to the Virginia Port Authority. The terminal, renamed Virginia International Gateway, now is owned by a partnership comprising affiliates of investment funds managed by Alinda Capital Partners...
  • Driver rules, outsourcing seen reshaping US spot truck market
    Spot market truckload rates in the U.S. have trended upward since mid-2013. Full-size chart An analysis of U.S. spot market truckload rates shows truck pricing on a new trajectory since mid-2013: a line that mostly heads upward, with shallower "valleys" than in prior years. Last July, instead of dropping sharply into one of...
  • Port of Oakland undamaged by Napa Valley earthquake
    The 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Napa Valley north of San Francisco early Sunday caused no discernible damage to the Port of Oakland, a port spokeswoman said. Terminal operators inspected wharves, container yards and gantry cranes, and "no damage relating to the earthquake has been observed," spokeswoman Marilyn Sandifur said. A power...
  • Ningbo port strike over as truckers get back to work
    Striking truck drivers at the Chinese port of Ningbo have returned to work after a week of sometimes violent industrial action that brought terminal and drayage operations to a standstill. It is not yet known whether the drivers' demands for higher haulage rates were successful, but global forwarder DB Schenker told...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 25, 2014
  • Voters OK Capital change
    Capital Product Partners' proposal to change its distribution splits has garnered a positive vote from shareholders.
  • Top marks for TEN
    A leading US investment bank has initiated research coverage of Greek tanker operator Tsakos Energy Navigation.
  • Ferguson to stay Scottish
    A successful Glasgow based investor in engineering company turnarounds has been named as the preferred bidder for Ferguson Shipbuilders.
  • NYKCool goes Russian
    One of the most famous names in reefer shipping is to be revived following what appears to be a Russian takeover of NYKCool.
  • Top Ships gets more
    Top Ships has got a better than predicted charter rate for a MR tanker newbuilding under an extended deal with Stena Weco.
  • Pirate chief arrested
    A notorious Somali pirate leader whose iconic photograph helped define the image of modern piracy has been captured by Somali security forces.
  • Saga Tankers hits goal
    An extraordinary general meeting called by Saga Tankers has approved a plan that will take the business into the offshore energy market and also hold a stake in a football venue.
  • Alam's profit dips in Q2
    Malaysia's Alam Maritim Resources has reported a sizeable decline in its second quarter financial performance.
  • Salvors battle storms
    Salvors attempting to tow a disabled chemical tanker to the US mainland are being hampered by poor weather in the Pacific Ocean.
  • Otto eyes subsea spin-off
    Otto Marine wants to develop its subsea services unit with a spin-off and listing in Singapore one of the options under consideration.
  • Kuwait lifts China exports
    Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has expanded its crude shipment ties with China's Unipec in a deal agreed Friday.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 25, 2014
  • Hoegh Autoliners highlights dedication to Jacksonville
    The carrier imports and exports approximately 800,000 units out of the United States every year; out of those 800,000 units, 350,000 units are out of JAXPORT, Per Folkesson, president of Region Americas, explained.
  • WTO sides with U.S. over Argentina's import licensing
    The import restrictions challenged by the United States in this dispute include an import licensing requirement and restrictive trade-related requirements imposed by Argentina.
  • CSAV shareholders approve capital increase
    Oscar Hasbun, the chief executive officer of CSAV, said his company has "a reasonable expectation that we will be able to obtain the necessary approvals from regulatory authorities this year."
  • Port Canaveral lands scrap metal export business
  • ZIM reports improved second-quarter results
    ZIM said a reduction in revenues was a result of discontinuing some lines, not having revenues from a container manufacturing plant sold in 2013, and a 3-percent drop in average freight rates from the second quarter of 2013.
  • UPS to open two facilities in Dallas area

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 25, 2014
  • Week starts soft across Europe
    Prompt fuels supply reported to be tight in Rotterdam.
  • Poly Shields changes name
    New title 'more closely reflects the focus and vision of our company', says CEO.
  • IFO prices start week soft in Fujairah
    Markets firm in South Africa.
  • Report: Post-2015 distillate demand growth not guaranteed
    Refinery investment could backfire if distillate demand falters.
  • Asian bunker market starts week stable
    Supplies stable across key regional ports.
  • Wartsila adds to fuel-saving products portfolio
    Control system aims to reduce 'transient engine loads'.
  • MGO tanker detained in Malaysia
    Vessel caught anchoring without authorisation.
  • Australian oil refiner stays in H1 profit
    But reports fall in earnings from bunker fuel and other 'specialty' products.
  • German shipyard unveils LNG bunker barge design
    Design has been gaining attention from several players, says spokesman.
  • Vessels held over alleged illegal fuel transfer
    Incident involved the recently-hijacked Moresby 9.
  • Odfjell losses widen in Q2
    Bunker costs flat over period.

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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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