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BRIEFS
October 1, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Insurers determine loss of Tianjin's August port explosions at US$3 billion
  • Colombo's state-owned terminal boxes syphoned by HK's China Merchants
  • DP World's US$11.8 million Melbourne terminal expansion project begins
  • Baltic Exchange's long-serving chief Jeremy Penn to step down
  • Oakland's annual revenue hits all-time high on air-sea volumes
  • Hoegh denies link to undeclared UN gun shipment transported to Kenya
  • Jardine Shipping Services - rebranded S5 Asia - starts with new website
  • UKHO's Approach Guide portfolio now includes charts of China's ports
  • World's second largest crane ship makes Dutch call from Norway
  • Kalmar introduces rugged terminal tractor in Europe - born again T2
  • French auto logistician GEFCO takes over IJS Global for its air power
  • Air China Cargo starts linking energy hubs Edmonton, Dallas to Shanghai
  • SpiceJet mulls plans to launch domestic freighter to tap e-commerce
  • Africa grows demand for aviation, but infrastructure can't keep up
  • Boeing chairman assured US ExIm Bank will be reopen, need is too obvious

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • BDP launches SmartChemical, SmartLife Sciences
  • Inland Waterways Bill to be introduced in Parliament again: Gadkari
  • MOL announces biannual vessel safety campaign
  • Orchid Shipping successfully handles transport of windmill blade from India to UK
  • Softlink adjudged IT & Software Company of the Year at MALA 2015
  • Capt. Ashok Kumar Bhattacharjee takes charge as new Secretary-General of Indian Private Ports & Terminals Association
  • Chennai Port excels in handling project cargo
  • Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy & Handbook of Procedures
  • INR rises remarkably against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Express services for lifesaving equipment
  • New Europe - Morocco LTL transport service
  • CA company appoints VP Asia Pacific
  • Canadian carrier enhances website
  • Europe jumping on intermodal bandwagon
  • Mersey Maritime's helmsman retires
  • Brand new subsidiary in Sweden
  • Busan's maritime cluster taking off
  • More space for dates
  • Railway snaps up transload intermodal hub
  • K Line commits to additional VLGC
  • Revised outlook and share repurchase
  • Cargolux: 45th anniversary livery on 25th B747F
  • Indian tiger sets up committee in Lion city

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • Scope of canal repairs widens
    Repairs to the Panama Canal's new locks will be more extensive than previously indicated, while the completion date remains uncertain. In August, severe leakages were found in the concrete sill separating the lower and middle chambers of the Cocoli Locks on the Pacific side. The Panama Canal
  • US LNG imports rebound
    After a multi-year decline, LNG imports to the US are up sharply this year off a smaller base, driven by demand in northeast states. According to US Energy Department statistics, US LNG imports totalled 52.6 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in January-July 2015, up 43% from 36.9 Bcf in the same period last
  • US coal exports plummet
    Exports of US coal are down 21% in the first seven months of this year, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Exports totalled 45.5 million tonnes in January-July 2015 versus 53.9 million tonnes in the same period last year. "Slower growth in world coal demand, lower
  • Golar floating LNG project approved
    The final investment decision has been made on the floating LNG (FLNG) project in Cameroon that will utilise Golar LNG's carrier Hilli. The binding agreement with Cameroon's government, its state oil company, and independent oil company Perenco was finalised on 30 September. The agreement allows
  • Carnival finalises Cuba plan
    Carnival Corp has confirmed its new Cuba cruise itinerary as US regulations governing passenger-ship calls to the island continue to ease. Carnival's new Fathom brand will begin weekly voyages to Cuba with the 710-passenger Adonia in May 2016. The cruise owner announced on 30 September that the
  • EU agrees to seize human trafficking vessels
    The European Union will launch the 'active phase' of its military operation against people smugglers in the Mediterranean Sea on 7 October. Following the first, intelligence-gathering phase of EUNAVFOR MED, this next stage will see EU naval forces being able to board, search, seize, and divert
  • DNB Markets raise product tanker freight rate, valuation forecasts
    DNB Markets analysts in Oslo have raised their forecasts for product tanker freight rates and vessel valuation to reflect the continuing benign trading environment. "We reiterate our positive view on the product tanker segment as we see continued potential upside risk," said shipping analysts
  • New equipment boosts Subic Bay container capacity
    Philippines' Subic Bay International Terminal Container Corporation (SBITC) last week received three new reach stackers and 16 new Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors, parent company ICTSI confirmed to IHS Maritime on 30 September. This gives the facility, two hours by road to the north of Manila, much
  • Singapore fund to boost LNG-fuelled ships
    The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore has established a SGD12 million (USD8.4 million) fund to promote the building of LNG-powered ships. Currently the world's biggest bunkering port by sales volumes, Singapore hopes to offer LNG bunkering by 2020 and is planning a pilot run from 2017.
  • Nickel ore trade to grow despite Indonesian ban
    Despite Indonesia's ban on nickel ore exports, seaborne trade of the metal will continue as China - the world's biggest nickel ore importer - seeks alternative sources, according to Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa. Before the Indonesian ban came into effect on 1 January 2014, China rushed to
  • BW bags two more LNG carriers at DSME
    Singapore-based BW Group has ordered two more LNG carriers from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, almost a year after it ordered two similar ships from the South Korean shipbuilder. The two 173,400 m³ LNG carriers contracted on 25 September are priced at KRW478 billion (USD400 million) in
  • Sinotrans Shipping books four box ships
    Chinese state-owned carrier Sinotrans Shipping has ordered four 1,900 teu container ships from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding. The ships, costing USD98.2 million in total, are to be of fuel-efficient design and delivered in May, June, September, and November 2017. Sinotrans Shipping, which
  • 'Policy-making tool' will strengthen EU Blue Economy
    European maritime clusters will meet the European Commission (EC) next month to discuss launching a "tool for maritime policy-making" to strengthen the fortunes of Europe's blue economy and in turn the economy of the whole region. Under the umbrella of the European Network of Maritime Clusters
  • Massive dredging needed for Indian port-led cluster project
    Capital dredging works on an unprecedented scale is on the cards as the Indian government pushes its ambitious Sagarmala project that will see regional economic clusters centred on port development. "The proposed integration of coastal and inland waterways for faster and more eco-friendly movement
  • Ningbo, Zhoushan ports complete merger
    Shanghai-listed Ningbo port on 29 September completed merger procedures with Zhoushan port. The new company will be known as Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group. Ningbo and Zhoushan branches of state-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission will hold 94.47% and 5.53% shares in the new company,

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • The number of redundant containerships in lay-up is at its highest for 18 months
  • RailRunner on track to arrive to Europe as intermodal capacity becomes stretched
  • Analysis: Radiant shows an aggressive M&A strategy that has its down side

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • MSE swoops on gas specialist TGE Marine
  • Austal gets $13.9 million to prep LCS 6 for shock trials
  • Panama Canal Authority issues update on leaks in new lock
  • Willard takes new Mission Pro 730 RHIB on U.S. tour
  • USCG icebreaking tug gets life extension makeover
  • Duncan Hunter honored as Champion of Maritime

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • Port of Camas-Washougal names new District 1 Commissioner
  • Trade between NAFTA partners drops during month of July
  • Port of Ridgefield calling for website development bids
  • Sea-Tac Airport recognized for greenhouse gas reduction projects
  • CSX reaches agreement with two mechanical unions

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • Golar lands final investment decision for Cameroon FLNG project
    Production will start in second quarter of 2017 and Golar will earn $170m-$300m in first year of operation
  • Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk team up to tackle unsafe cargoes
    German line discovered 2,620 cases of incorrectly declared dangerous goods that were prevented from being shipped last year
  • G6 cuts transpacific capacity for winter
    Two Asia-US east coast services combined and one removed from Asia-US west coast trade
  • Houston declares itself big ship ready
    US Gulf Coast port completes major dredging project at Barbours Cut Container Terminal
  • Vogemann and Ahrenkiel launch open-ended supramax pool
    Unnamed Greek owner also participating and others invited to sign up
  • Lidinsky takes a look at box line alliances - one year on
    Alliances have evolved and more regulatory bodies are required to monitor these global networks but all parties must proceed with caution
  • Wisdom Marine confirms exposure to Daiichi Chuo
    Taiwanese tonnage provider has eight handies chartered to Daiichi companies but direct exposure is limited
  • Box Ships to buy back up to 10% of stock
    Founder Michael Bodouroglou underscores belief in company by eyeing personal stock purchases
  • Hellenic Carriers posts bigger loss
    AIM-listed owner of five bulkers earns softer repayment schedule from banks
  • Mitsui Shipbuilding to buy TGE Marine
    MES is looking to deepen engineering expertise in building small to medium-sized gas carriers with this deal
  • Broker SSY inks LNG co-operation deal with Korean consultancy
    Team will target new shipowners and fresh funds in South Korea, says SSY Gas director
  • Slowing Chinese growth will spur shipping consolidation, warns Fitch
    Dry bulk and container shipping are most at risk while tankers should fare better
  • K Line enters VLGC time charter with Gyxis
    The 82,200 cu m gas carrier will be built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries
  • US court grants Daiichi Chuo temporary restraining order
    Bankrupt Japanese company tries to preserve its assets by filing for US Chapter 15 protection
  • DSME wins contract to build two LNG carriers
    South Korean shipbuilder returns focus to commercial ships
  • Vietnamese authorities arrest master and crew for possession of air rifles
    Air guns bought in Thailand for sale in Vietnam were hidden on cargoship
  • Sinotrans Shipping buys four 1,900 teu boxships for $98.2m
    Company to take advantage of low newbuilding prices to expand its fleet
  • Indonesia looks to build port modelled after Rotterdam's
    Jakarta's city officials will work with port operators to create an integrated seaport

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • NY-NJ import growth slows as cargo returns to West Coast
    The Port of New York and New Jersey's import container volume rose 6 percent year-over-year in August as growth moderated after months of double-digit increases aided by West Coast cargo diversions. The slower year-over-year percentage growth at the East Coast's busiest port is the latest sign that shippers are returning to...
  • US domestic intermodal rates jump on peak season demand
    U.S. domestic intermodal spot rates are jumping anywhere from $500 to $1,000 on peak season demand, but it won't last long, according to third-party logistics provider IDS. Peak season is "not going to be that long, a couple weeks maybe," Shelli Austin, president of IDS Transportation, told JOC.com Wednesday. The industry's...
  • Major carriers, feeder operators cut services to ailing Venezuela
    Falling containerized cargo to Venezuela is forcing major carriers and feeder operators to reduce services as they grapple with poor port productivity and challenging hinterland connections. "A couple of years ago, we saw the private sector in Venezuela struggling and the government taking up the slack. What we are seeing now...
  • Surge in US transport, warehousing job openings recedes
    The supply of transportation and warehousing workers seemingly caught up with demand in July, as the number of hires in logistics industries equaled the number of job openings for the first time since last December, U.S. labor statistics show. However, the number of workers leaving transportation and warehousing jobs was...
  • SeaLand CEO reports progress after initial bumps
    Maersk relaunched SeaLand in January to provide more specialized service in the Americas' north-south trade. After some early hiccups, it is now reporting solid progress. "We still have some things we need to work through and a few areas to shore up, but as we enter the fourth quarter we'll be...
  • US ports need Congress to boost landside connection funding
    American transportation lore is filled with great stories like Dwight D. Eisenhower's cross-country road trip in 1919, when it took him 62 days to traverse the nation by car on a patchwork of rutted trails. Scholars point to this trip as the inspiration for a bill he signed 40 years...
  • $2B Israel ports expansion aimed at averting capacity crunch
    Israel is hoping that a $2 billion port expansion drive, involving construction of two major container terminals at the ports of Haifa and Ashdod, will help it stave off a trade capacity crunch. Israel's economic isolation from almost all of its neighboring countries, including Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria, and associated sanctions...
  • Mega-ships accidents pose risks to supply chains, shippers, insurers
    Dealing with a container ship incident has gone from a puzzling and troubling situation, to one that can be fairly described as an absolute catastrophe as they continue to grow in size. Cargo interests require a time-consuming and costly resuscitation following a serious container ship casualty that can hit both...
  • Turkey's Yilport acquires Portuguese port operator
    LONDON - Yilport Holding, the leading Turkish port operator, has reached agreement to take over Tertir, a Portuguese port and logistics company, with terminals in Europe and Latin America. Yilport paid 335 million euros ($375 million) to acquire 100 percent of Tertir's shares held by Portugal's Mota-Engil group and Novo Banco. Tertir...
  • Global air cargo stabilizes after slowdown
    London - Global air cargo traffic stabilized in August following two months of decline as strong growth in the Middle East offset lower volumes in North and South America, according to the International Air Transport Association. Traffic, measured in freight metric ton kilometres, grew 0.2 percent in August from a year...
  • Recent US freight decline foreshadows flat rest of the year, CSCMP says
    SAN DIEGO -Total U.S. freight movement dropped in August, and new orders also declined, setting the stage for flat growth for the rest of the year, forecasts an organization representing supply chain logistics professionals. The message builds on the ominous signs for freight growth seen through high inventories and high...
  • JNPT deploys more container trains to deal with months-long backlog
    Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's biggest container handler, is increasing intermodal train deployments and rolling out more proactive measures in an effort to alleviate the backlog of containerized freight built up during the past few weeks. Following a week-long shuttering of APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India in early August, container inventory...
  • Idle box ship fleet surges to 18-month high
    London - The fleet of idle container ships over 500 twenty foot equivalent units surged by 90,000 TEUs in the past two weeks to reach 673,000 TEUs, or 3.4 percent of global capacity, the highest rate since March 2014, according to Alphaliner. There were 208 unemployed vessels on September 21, up...
  • Lines in G6 Alliance cut Asia-US sailings
    HONG KONG - Carriers in the G6 Alliance have announced new sailing cuts in services from Asia, this time to both the U.S. East and West coasts from late October as the container shipping heads into the slow season.The suspensions are in response to what the alliance calls "traditional seasonal...
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan officially merged into one port
    HONG KONG - The merger between Ningbo Port Co. and Zhoushan Port Co. was finally completed this week in the latest move by Beijing to reform its giant state-owned enterprises, although the port complex has long been regarded as a single entity.Both port companies have been placed under Ningbo-Zhoushan Port...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • Value in Golar FID
    Golar LNG's Cameroon floating liquefaction project adds $10 to $15 per share to the New York-listed company's net asset value (NAV), an analyst said Wednesday.
  • NAP wakes up by 14%
    Navios Maritime Midstream Partners and GasLog Partners saw their shares skyrocket Wednesday, with both gaining more than a tenth.
  • Anker grows Clarksons stake
    Peter Anker has increased his stake in London-listed Clarksons at a difficult time for global stock markets.
  • Teekay in the (Chinese) money
    Teekay has scored $1bn in new loan facilities from the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM).
  • NGO answers to Sekimizu
    Clean Shipping Coalition (CSC) has replied to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in its effort to ensure that greenhouse gas emissions will be addressed in the Paris climate deal.
  • Cameroon boom for Golar LNG stock
    Golar LNG shares raced up in early trading after the company revealed a major breakthrough in its FLNG ambitions.
  • Titanic switch
    Australian tycoon Clive Palmer has ditched a plan to take his new Titanic replica cruiseship across the Atlantic on its debut voyage.
  • Wisdom not worried
    Taiwanese bulker owner says filing of Japan's Daiichi does not pose a significant risk.
  • Golar hits FLNG 'milestone'
    Tor Olav Troim-backed owner celebrates after Cameroon project gets final approval.
  • CSL bins two oldies
    Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) has sent two of its older vessels for demolition in a Turkish breaking yard.
  • SBM eyes Petrobras deal
    Dutch owner cleared to bid in Brazilian major's new FPSO tenders.
  • Ten in two days for Sinotrans
    Chinese owner adds bulker sextet to four boxship newbuildings placed on Tuesday.
  • DONG eyes IPO
    State-controlled Danish energy group DONG is planning an IPO within 18 months.
  • NEPA in big coal deal
    NEPA Projects has brought together 27 small Indonesian mines and will take over the shipment of their coal from November.
  • DNB raises products view
    DNB Markets has brightened its view of the products tanker market with increased rate and asset value assessments.
  • SSY beefs up LNG team
    UK-headquartered Simpson Spence Young (SSY) is joining forces with a South Korean company as the shipbroker extends its reach on LNG.
  • G6 suspends three runs
    The G6 Alliance of container lines is temporarily halting three runs from Asia to North America.
  • Germans form dry pool
    German shipowners H. Vogemann and Ahrenkiel Steamship have joined forces to create a new supramax pool.
  • Yildirim buying Tertir
    Turkey's Yildirim Group is paying more than EUR 330m ($370m) for 100% control of Portuguese ports and logistics company Tertir.
  • NewLead deals collapse
    NewLead Holdings has seen its mine business take another hit as two more deals collapsed yesterday.
  • P&O extends ro-pax deal
    P&O Ferries is keeping a Godby Shipping ro-pax until at least the end of 2016.
  • Saga orders duo
    Saga Group of the UK has ordered two new cruiseships in order to meet growing demand for holidays.
  • Cash for gas
    The Singapore government is to offer money to shipowners to help them build LNG bunkering vessels.
  • Bodouroglou to build stake
    Michael Bodouroglou is looking to increase his holding in Box Ships at the same time as the shipowner announced a share repurchase scheme.
  • Greek revenues fall
    Greek owners' domestic revenue fell 60% during the first full month of capital controls imposed by the government during the country's financial crisis.
  • Bodouroglou builds stake
    Chief executive of Nasdaq-listed Box Ships set to add another 5% through share buyback scheme.
  • Debt hope for Hellenic
    Fotini Karamanli's Hellenic Carriers expects to complete an overhaul of a third debt facility this year after securing fresh terms of two loans during the first half of 2015.
  • K Line adds VLGC
    Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has ordered a new VLGC on the back of a domestic time charter.
  • More bonds for Subsea 7
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has bought back more convertible bonds as it continues to spend its spare cash.
  • BW back at DSME
    Singapore's BW Group is spending more than $400m on two new LNG carriers at DSME.
  • GREE gets loan breather
    Greenship Bulk Trust has secured a three-year extension to repay a $40m loan used to pay for eight of its supramax bulkers.
  • Sealion lays up two
    Sealion Shipping has reportedly laid-up two anchor handlers in the North Sea due to the weak market conditions.
  • MPA gives OSVs a hand
    Singapore has given a helping hand to the hard-pressed offshore sector by extending port due concessions for OSV operators.
  • DNB buys Ezra stake
    DNB Bank has emerged as a significant shareholder in struggling offshore services company Ezra Holdings.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • XPO: Growth strategy doesn't include emerging markets
  • Port of New York/New Jersey handles record number of containers in August
  • BWR: G6 Alliance alters Asia-North America loops
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk to cooperate on dangerous goods safety
  • Maersk uses AT&T network to monitor refeers
  • UPS opens healthcare-dedicated logistics facility in New Jersey
  • Yusen opens Pharma Gateway facility at Amsterdam Schiphol
  • Wabash offers reinforced tank for corosive sulfuric acid
  • FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications
  • Training grants for responders to flammable train derailments
  • More offshore blame from GE over lapsed U.S. Ex-Im Bank
  • hd093001 Carriers adjust intra-Asia PCI loop
  • Executive Moves: Rand Logistics, DHL Express, Gulf Winds International and Park City Group
  • Congress passes six-month federal aviation funding extension

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • Losses widen for Hellenic Carriers
    But market should rebound in 2017, company says.
  • IMO has failed, says environmental coalition
    'Left to its own devices, the IMO would be unable to show the sort of leadership shipping needs if it is to play a proper role in tackling climate change.'
  • Yujin International sees revenue slip
    But aims to grow business despite challenging market.
  • Singapore: Application for LNG-fuelled vessel grant 'now open'
    Funding of up to SGD $2 million provided per vessel, says MPA.
  • Glencore shares stage partial recovery
    Investors worry about the ability of the trading house to manage its $30 billion debt.
  • LNG prospects: 'ECAs are a real game-changer'
    But shipowner calls for more 'political support'.
  • DCKK moves to protect assets
    In United States and other jurisdictions.
  • Cheaper fuel gives Hapag-Lloyd ratings boost
    As company outlook graded from stable to positive.
  • Vietnam: Vessel held over oil smuggling activity
    Arrest took place during alleged illegal fuel transfer operation.
  • Rosmorport develops fuel accounting software
    New system to save enterprise over $3.4 million on bunkers and lubricants each year.
  • DNV GL: Start preparing for EU CO2 rule
    Monitoring plan required per vessel by August 2017.
  • Mitsui buys German LNG fuel systems design outfit
    To establish strong position in the market.
  • Hybrid technology secures Singapore patent
    Propulsion technology promises fuel efficiency gains.
  • Rotterdam makes progress with LNG bunkering infrastructure
    Dredging operations start for a LNG break-bulk terminal that will support bunkering activities.
  • DNV GL: Prepare for EU CO2 rule 'ahead of time'
    'Shipping firms should start developing a monitoring plan.'
  • German LNG fuel systems design firm gets acquired
    Total acquisition value at $184.57 million, says Japanese buyer.
  • Singapore patent granted for hybrid propulsion technology
    Technology comes with fuel efficiency claims.
  • De-bunkered vessel re-floated off-Sweden
    'Extensive damage' to bulk carrier, says Swedish Coast Guard.
  • Rotterdam seminar highlights shipping's LNG fuel strategy
    Two-day LNG Master Plan meeting was held in Rotterdam on September 23 and 24.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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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