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December 1, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco-China Shipping merger stands to trigger global industry consolidation
  • Mainline box shipping routes down 6pc, posting record lows in SCFI data
  • World Shipping Council's Koch predicts 'very challenging' 2016
  • Bigger boxships not better with current market conditions: Maersk
  • Taiwan's top three ocean liners see revenues plunge in Q3 dragged down by rates
  • Asia to lead quadrupling of worldwide exports by 2050: HSBC study
  • China expects to span globe with railways in Africa, South America, Europe
  • Freight firms see slow-growth, but express companies expect bright future
  • CMA CGM's foundation seeks proposals for helping disabled children
  • NYK Scholarships Offered for 15th Consecutive Year in China
  • Cathay to pay US$4m to settle Canada price-fixing probe
  • Stifel index shows confidence in air freight market softening over next six months
  • AirBridgeCargo adds Atlanta to US service network

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • 'Tabletop Drill' prepares for serious marine incident
  • Chinese deep sea merchant fleet outnumbers US-flag carriers
  • GCGL moves two 340-t HMC cranes from Antwerp to Paradip Port
  • Gold Star Line brings largest vessel to India
  • Govt notifies indirect tax benefits to shipbuilding sector
  • Idle containerships up by 52 pc in Nov.
  • IMMA develops app-driven medicine catalogue for seafarers
  • India re-elected as member of IMO
  • Maritime Cook Islands expands network, appoints Deputy Registrars in India
  • S&P raises Steamship Mutual outlook to Positive
  • Shipping industry seen benefiting from further consolidation
  • UK freight forwarding comments on UK govt's Autumn Statement
  • India's crude imports from Asia-Pacific shoots up to 187,000 bpd in Oct.
  • Cargo & construction truck business on recovery path
  • Uttarakhand gets MMLP developed by CONCOR & SIIDCUL
  • Economic growth will be in double digit, says Rajnath Singh
  • India has huge potential to become global supplier of hybrid seeds: Govt
  • INR recovers handsomely against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Finding space for groupage shipments
  • Fewer goods on German railways
  • New front man for Aviasecure
  • Aarhus Logistics Centre snaps up Cargo Service
  • Christmas present for Thorco
  • Laurels for top foreign investors in Slovenia
  • Locomotive factory projects shaping up in India
  • The beginning of the end of an era
  • SOL welcomes new ship
  • Consequences in Great Britain
  • PNYNJ posts box record
  • Higher volumes over next few months
  • Train journey to highlight climate conference
  • All-cargo carrier to hire 100 pilots
  • New Year - new ITJ editor

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • DS Torm orders four LR2 tankers in first deal since 2008
    LR2 tanker Torm Kristina. Credit: HasenpuschDS Torm, the listed Danish product tanker company, says it has placed an order for four LR newbuildings with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) with expected delivery in the period between 4Q17 and 2Q18. "The agreement includes the option to purchase up to six additional vessels within...
  • Germany's tramp sector looks into the abyss
    A typical tramp ship. Credit: Martin WrightGermany's once-proud tramp shipowner sector is looking down a precipice as the slump in the container ship charter market worsens. To make matters worse, the sector's banks are losing patience with defaulting shipping customers. Anecdotal evidence suggested that insolvencies of KG one-ship companies and fire...
  • Transas ECDIS first to pass new IHO & IEC standards
    November 2015. Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS is the first system in the market to pass all DNV-GL tests according to the new IHO & IEC standards. The new generation of the Transas ECDIS complies with the latest requirements and provides a number of features beyond this. The production of the new...
  • Thorco to add five ships to fleet
    One of Thorco's existing fleet. Credit: Thorco Shipping Global project and breakbulk carrier Thorco Shipping has announced the acquisition of five large tweendecker mpp (multi-purpose) vessels in a drive to renew its fleet. The ships are 18,000 dwt units, each equipped with three cranes to give a maximum lifting capacity of...
  • More container consolidation, but there are limits
    As the industry awaits the outcome of CMA CGM's negotiations over a potential deal with Singapore's NOL, speculation has turned to other potential consolidation in the container line sector. Intriguingly, Maersk Lines chief operating officer Soren Toft, whose company had been challenging CMA CGM to take over NOL, said recently...
  • Bulk carrier Jinhui reports big loss on weak markets
    One of Jinhui's owned bulker fleet. Credit: Fotoflite Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has reported major losses for both 3Q15 and for the first nine months of the year which it has attributed to a weak freight market and losses from investments. The group's net loss amounted...
  • Adaro Energy plans contract of affreightment with Philippines
    Photo: PAIndonesia's second-biggest coal producer, PT Adaro Energy, is arranging a contract of affreightment to ship coal to the Philippines. Sources told IHS Fairplay that at least 10 panamax bulkers a year would be required to fulfill the contract. Although demand from China, the world's biggest coal importer, has been weakening, the Philippines has been...
  • TEPCO-Chubu Electric joint venture eyes Singapore coal trading
    Officials at the launch of the JV in April. Credit: PAThe recently formed thermal fuel venture between Japanese utility companies Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) and Chubu Electric Power has set up a subsidiary in Singapore to trade coal and charter bulkers. JERA Co Inc, which began operations in Japan in...
  • Robotics and big data central to port innovation
    The research was commissioned by DP World. Photo: PAInnovation in robotics, driverless vehicles, big data, and simulation software will be more important to port operations in the next decade as shrinking global trade volumes emphasise cost-cutting and efficiency. A new piece of research commissioned by global port operator DP World says...
  • Thailand's Laem Chabang plans infrastructure projects worth $167m
    Thailand's Laem Chabang port is undertaking three key infrastructure projects worth THB6 billion (USD167 million) to improve efficiency and expand its position as a trade hub for ASEAN, according to port director Montree Rerkjamnian. Local press reports said Laem Chabang is currently seeking a contractor for a THB1.8 billion container...
  • Ferry forced to transfer passengers after hitting debris
    An Indonesia-registered ferry was forced to transfer its passengers to another vessels on 29 November after hitting a floating object during its journey from Batam, Indonesia to Singapore. Sea Prince, the 1976 built passenger ship with IMO number 88843408, was carrying 97 passengers, including 51 Singaporeans and 7 crew. It departed...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Container shipping rate contract negotiations hit deadlock, due to low pricing
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme extends contract with Kuehne + Nagel
  • Plea for Whitehall to hold faith in UK rail freight as report calls for upgrade delays
  • Maersk Line signs up for ambitious plan to develop Indonesian port of Bitung
  • Cargo 2000 set to be re-named as fresh team plots new course
  • Delivering cargo: Iraqi Airways' novel 747 loading solution
  • Logistics startups changing India's e-commerce supply chain
  • Measuring port performance...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Davie box ship to oiler conversion gets go ahead
  • New pilot boat has Volvo Penta IPS propulsion
  • Cat releases C9.3 ACERT platform to commercial market
  • Two Tampa shipyards combine operations
  • Seacor eyes spin off of offshore business
  • Scania showcases Tier 3 line up at Workboat Show
  • Torm returns to the newbuilding market
  • Alfa Laval adds inline PureSOx exhaust gas scrubber
  • World's largest wind farm installer delivered

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Weather slows remediation work on Port of Port Angeles project
  • Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of September
  • Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter returns from 50-day Pacific patrol
  • Vancouver Port Commissioners vote to approve 2016 budget
  • Ahead of schedule maintenance work allows early opening of Chittenden Locks

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Euronav sold a 1998-built suezmax tanker for $22m
    Crude tanker owner reaps capital gain on sale of $11.1m
  • Golar LNG eyes Iranian opportunities
    Iran has capacity to employ as many floating liquefaction vessels 'as we dare to dream', says Golar Management boss Smith
  • Euronav board exits clear the way for independent growth
    Increased independence and diversification of the board was always part of the grand plan says tanker giant as key long-term backers Peter Livanos and Marc Saverys step down
  • Hapag-Lloyd to pay off high-interest bond
    German line refinances to pay down debt
  • Scorpio Tankers drops four MR options
    Emanuele Lauro-led product tanker player also extends time charter period for LR2 ship
  • European companies have Iranian advantage over US competitors
    Lifting of sanctions against Iran does not immediately include US companies, or US nationals
  • PLA appoints new chairman
    Christopher Rodrigues to take helm of Port of London Authority
  • Rickmers Maritime exits creditor agreement
    Tight restrictions now lifted, giving it more financial flexibility and easing trust's path to growth
  • Höegh LNG reports strong third quarter amid FSRU demand
    Oversupplied LNG market bodes well for FSRU demand growth, says company
  • Euronav taps new chairman as Peter Livanos resigns
    Seasoned ship finance banker Carl Steen is named to lead board
  • Long-haul LNG shipments to India to shrink in 2016
    Indian buyers have gravitated toward buying cheaper spot LNG amid lower oil and gas prices
  • Hong Kong Shipowners' Association elects new executive committee members
    Sabrina Chao picked as association's chairman
  • IMO picks new 40-member council
    Members remained mostly unchanged from the 2014-2015 biennium
  • Egypt launches East Port Said development project
    Project to provide more jobs for young people in the country
  • Wisdom Marine posts strong results amid dismal dry market
    Year-to-date revenue for end-October rose 17.2% compared with the year-ago period
  • Euroseas sells 1993 containership for recycling
    Bulkers and boxships operator trims net loss to $1.4m
  • It's the climate, stupid
    There is still much to play for at the Paris climate talks
  • Prepare for the winds of change from Paris
    Latest UNFCCC meeting could push more CO2 reduction demands on shipping
  • Make them listen, make them remember
    It is still a struggle to get the message of maritime importance out to the wider population

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Werner hikes pay to retain, recruit solo drivers
    Werner Enterprises, the fifth-largest truckload carrier in the U.S., is raising solo driver pay by an average of $5,000 annually, the latest sign of how motor carriers are forking out more to keep and attract drivers ahead of serious demographic headwinds. The pay increase for solo drivers comes on the heels...
  • Oakland raises crane heights ahead of expected mega-ships
    The Port of Oakland is increasing the height of four ship-to-shore cranes so they will be capable of working the largest container ships now calling at U.S. ports, and even larger vessels in the future. The existing cranes, which are 13 years old, will be raised 26 feet higher, and they...
  • North Carolina port seeks to punch with South Atlantic heavyweights
    The Port of Wilmington, North Carolina, is using a newfound infusion of $35 million in annual state funds to expand its container facilities, dredge its harbor, and try to escape the shadow of its larger regional competitors. With a U.S. East Coast market share that for years has been less than...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Chemical tankers sold
    Glovis said to be buyer of tankers owned by Principal Maritime and Nisshin Shipping.
  • Slots now an issue for ferry arrested in US
    Casino company seeks access to arrested ferry Nova Star in order to retrieve assets.
  • GulfMark shares leap
    Shares in Houston offshore vessel owner increase by 20.8% on New York Stock Exchange.
  • Euronav books $11m gain on suezmax sale
    New York and Brussels-listed owner confirms Cap Laurent offloaded for nearly $22.3m.
  • Vitol aims to continue Libyan export scheme
    The Swiss trader, which has supplied Libya since 2015, said it hopes to renew deal.
  • Seal bite leads to rescue by UK military
    Navy and air force send assets to help cruise passenger injured in wildlife encounter
  • Lender restrictions ease for Rickmers
    The Singapore-listed boxship operator said the move improves 'financial flexibility'.
  • Hoegh Partners logs slight restatement
    Parent Hoegh LNG Holdings pays indemnification to spinoff over Indonesian tax issue.
  • Golar mulls sale of fleet of six LNG carriers
    New York-listed owner turns focus to FLNG units as it reports in-line quarterly loss.
  • Frontline returns as merger is approved
    John Fredriksen's plans to bring together his two tanker companies get shareholders' green light.
  • 'Grand plan' comes together
    Watershed as Euronav founders step down from board, as world's largest quoted-tanker firm aims to attract bigger investors.
  • Grupo TMM turns red
    Mexican owner posts loss for the third quarter of the year despite a 9.2% increase in revenue.
  • Hapag-Lloyd splashes cash
    Newly-listed container line spending $125m on buying back expensive US bonds.
  • Fixtures at three-year low
    Braemar ACM says October's offshore bookings fall, but lay-ups causing rate spikes.
  • Wrist acquires Den Helder
    Danish ship supplier expands in the Netherlands as it buys partner.
  • Buhari takes aim
    Nigerian president blasts owners, oil companies and banks for "aiding and abetting" corruption.
  • Seacor unit changes hands
    Offshore marine subsidiary of US owner issues $175m in convertible notes to Carlyle Group.
  • Scorpio drops MR options
    US-listed owner says Mipo tanker quartet will not be built as it seals $36m loan to refinance LR2.
  • Shin Yang on the rise
    Diversified Malaysian shipowner pushes up its profit despite posting smaller revenue.
  • Korean duo downgraded
    KIS cuts ratings for HMM and Hanjin Shipping in difficult markets.
  • Interorient clinches $114m loan
    EBRD coughs up the cash to allow Cyprus-based manager to boost fleet.
  • Shreyas in new JV
    Indian boxship owner forming logistics company with Japan's Suzue Corp.
  • Yangzijiang buys into ZLPFL
    Chinese shipbuilder splashes out $15.6m for 40% stake in new leasing firm.
  • Russian tanker spills oil
    Clean-up begins on Sakhalin Island after veteran vessel runs aground in storm.
  • Eleven crew feared dead
    Eight other seafarers rescued after Chinese cargoship sank off the Philippines.
  • Abducted sailors safe
    Five Polish seafarers kidnapped in Nigeria on Friday make contact with families.
  • Torm confirms return to newbuilding arena
    Danish owner says four firm LR2s are costing $200m, with six options in place at its favoured Chinese yard.
  • Dof sells again
    Owner offloads second vessel this month as OSV heads to Australia.
  • Steen takes the chair at Euronav
    Peter Livanos and Marc Saverys step down as tanker owner seeks to diversify board after US listing.
  • Hoegh LNG back in profit
    Norwegian owner turns around loss as it benefits from Egas charter of FSRU Hoegh Gallant.
  • Pacific Richfield fleet put up for sale
    Singapore offshore vessel operator undergoing company sponsored restructuring exercise.
  • Jinhui books $32m loss
    Stock market slide and weak freight rates take their toll at Hong Kong and Oslo-listed shipowner.
  • Batam ferry runs into trouble
    Fast ferry reported to have floating object after leaving the Nongsapura ferry terminal in Batam.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Holiday shopping season kicks off with strong e-commerce orders
  • General cargo vessel sinks off Luzon, 11 seafarers feared dead
  • ZIM reports $11m Q3 profit
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM
  • Executive Moves: Port of Stockton, Hong Kong Shipowners Association, APEC and Cargotec

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • ICS, BIMCO explain supply/demand issues of global sulphur cap
    Scrubber uptake and increased fuel efficiency important factors; enforcement bigger challenge than in ECAs.
  • Market 'living dangerously' due to lack of credit discipline
    Low oil prices making it too easy to deal with companies that have limited capital.
  • Singapore Dec ex-wharf 380 bunker fuel concludes at premiums of $1-$1.50/mt
    Incoming western volumes for December expected to be mostly bunker market ready or cracked material.
  • Iran: 'State-owned company returns to international bunker market'
    'The NITC's oil tankers loaded their first bunkering consignment on Monday.'
  • Additional rotor sail increases vessel's fuel efficiency
    Second prototype installed in November 2015, says shipping firm.
  • Egypt: Bunkering firm and players to develop Ain Sokhna port
    Agreement signed to build harbour for petrochemical and gas operations, says report.
  • Rise in MFM-equipped bunker tankers at Singapore
    Number has increased to 48, showed data from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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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
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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
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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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