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April 2, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL orders six 20,000-TEUers from Samsung Heavy for US$951.6 million
  • Backed up ships, boxes clear faster at Oakland than LA-Long Beach
  • Evergreen posts US$65.8 million profit as revenues rise 3.6pc
  • Hamburg Sud takeover of CCNI container line and box agency complete
  • LA-Long Beach grey chassis pool seems to thrive after 3 weeks operation
  • International Longshore and Warehouse Union caucus meets on contract
  • Houthi shell fire closes Aden harbour, Yemeni Red Sea ports still open
  • Container shipping heading for a better supply demand balance
  • Wan Hai profit up 158pc to US$170 million, sales up 12pc, credits US recovery
  • Zim cuts loss 170pc to $127 million, but box flow falls on quitting Asia-Europe
  • Iranian shipping set back as EU about to re-imposes sanctions
  • Canadian forwarders slam CP for delays at Toronto's Vaughn terminal
  • US court gives CIA-linked NGO licence to libel Greek shipping tycoon
  • Russian cargo carriers are given nod to fly to 3rd point from Hong Kong
  • Cross-border e-selling spurs growth of Hactl's trucking service
  • ACI warns of slowdown in air cargo as economies waver in Europe and Asia
  • Lufthansa Cargo wants to repeat its ANA joint venture with other carriers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tropical fruit all across Asia
  • Cargo Line strong in Austria, France and Switzerland
  • Computerization of TIR procedure proceeding apace
  • Angola orders new locomotives
  • OOCL jumps on ULCV bandwagon
  • Qatar Cargo flying west
  • Doing away with bottleneck in Austria
  • Exclusive partnership pact inked in Denmark
  • Encouraging results from Kuwait
  • Braemar setting up shop in Turkey
  • Biman's Rome service not eternal...
  • Rolner sets up United Heavy Lift
  • Drewry: contract rate index finally rises
  • New sales director reinforcing TNT Germany
  • PIA goes east

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • Arkon, Rolner launch new project carrier
    German chartering broker Arkon and the former managing partner of heavy lift carrier SAL, Lars Rolner, have teamed up for the launch of a new tramp project carrier. United Heavy Lift, with headquarters in Hamburg and a second office in Seoul, Korea, is to operate a fleet of 18 multipurpose heavy
  • Cargo hold deaths under investigation
    The UK's Maritime Accident Investigation Branch is investigating the deaths of two senior officers who died aboard an Isle of Man flagged general cargo bulk carrier. The chief officer and chief engineer of Carisbrooke Shipping's Sally Ann C died on the 13 March after they entered a cargo hold where
  • Strike to halt Finnish flag ships
    A strike that started as a work and pay term conflict involving about 200 persons on icebreakers will expand at 14.00 local time tomorrow to halt Finnish flag cargo and passenger vessels. "Measures intended to support a strike on icebreakers will halt all cargo and passenger shipping involved in
  • Ocean Yield buys eight chemical tankers
    Norwegian-listed Ocean Yield says it has agreed to acquire eight chemical carriers for a total of USD307.8 million. At the same time, the investment company has signed 15-year 'hell and high' bareboat charters [meaning hire is payable unconditionally] to Navig8 Chemical Tankers. "The first four
  • HSH Nordbank returns to profit
    German state bank and leading ship financer HSH Nordbank achieved a profit last year for the first time since 2010. A reversal in risk costs saw the bank post net earnings of EUR160 million today, against a loss of EUR769 million in 2013. Reduced provisioning and compensation from state guarantees
  • US harmonises offshore vessel safety
    Foreign shipowners that plan to work in US offshore drilling markets will be required to ensure their vessels meet the same standards for explosion protection as their US counterparts. The new requirement, published 31 March and effective 30 April, applies to mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs)
  • MOL set on container business return to profit
    As the container business has been dragging down Mitsui OSK Lines' (MOL's) profits in recent years, its president, Koichi Muto, has expressed a determination to restore profitability to the sector in the coming financial year (FY). Speaking on the 131st anniversary of the establishment of Japan's
  • Euronav optimistic after reduced 2014 losses
    Pure-play crude tanker shipping giant Euronav is optimistic about the outlook in the sector after reporting reduced losses for both 4Q14 and the full-year 2014. Group net loss narrowed to USD3.9 million in 4Q14 from USD23.3 million a year earlier, while revenues rose to USD144.8 million from
  • Howe Robinson forms merger with ICAP Shipping
    The merger of ICAP Shipping and Howe Robinson Group is now official. The new entity, called Howe Robinson Partners, will be headquartered in Singapore under the leadership of chairman Peter Kerr-Dineen. ICAP Shipping's former boss Henry Liddell will head the new entity's tanker division. Howe
  • Compensation process begins for Sewol victims
    The South Korean government said on 1 April that it will start compensating victims of the Sewol ferry, nearly a year after the vessel capsized. On 16 April 2014, the Sewol, carrying 476 passengers and crew, capsized during a routine Incheon-Jeju trip. More than 300 of them were Danwon High School
  • COSCO Shipping posts 506% profit rise
    Shanghai-listed COSCO Shipping on 31 March announced that it recorded profit of CNY197.8 million (USD32.0 million) for 2014, up 506% from a profit of CNY32.6 million in 2013. The company recorded revenue of CNY7.66 billion in 2014, up 2.98% year on year (y/y) from CNY7.44 billion in 2013, and its
  • No let-up seen for Panamax bulkers
    The market environment for Panamax and post-Panamax bulk carriers remains challenging, and has been particularly affected over the past year by the slowdown in coal trades, said Italian broker Banchero Costa. Panamax bulkers are also increasingly challenged by large geared Supramaxes on some coal
  • Chinese shipbuilders' market share weakens
    Although Chinese shipbuilders have been winning fewer orders since the start of the year, this would not mean more business for South Korean shipbuilders, said an analyst. Samsung Securities analyst Han Young-soo said that China's market share in the global shipbuilding market fell from 42% in 2013
  • Gate Terminal LNG breakbulk ground-breaking
    Chief executives representing players from across the port of Rotterdam's LNG and logistics chain attended a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony today to mark the official start of the EUR76 million (USD82.5 million) LNG break-bulk development at Gate Terminal. The terminal is a joint Gasunie-Royal Vopak venture on the Maasvlakte that opened in 2011 to enable
  • OOIL orders six 20,000 teu box ships
    Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas (International) (OOIL), the parent company of Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), announced it had placed a new order for six 20,000 teu container ships at Samsung Heavy Industries for USD951.6 million. OOIL is currently arranging a bank loan to fund 70% of the costs of the
  • Tauranga to dredge harbour for bigger ships
    As part of its NZD250 million (USD187.1 million) capital expansion programme to be New Zealand's premier hub port, Port of Tauranga (POT) has called for tenders to dredge the harbour and approach channel to 14.5 m low water draught. Mark Cairns, chief executive Port of Tauranga, told IHS Maritime
  • JES International still in red for 2014
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilding group JES International has announced another loss for 2014. In a Singapore Exchange filing, JES International said it had a loss of CNY290.466 million (USD46.83 million), which was lower than the CNY552.191 million loss for 2013. However, its fourth-quarter

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • NTSB releases "Safer Seas 2014"
  • Navy awards Bath Iron Works funding for DDG 122
  • $691 million mod to Austal LCS contract funds two more
  • ATSB reports on LNG carrier injury incident
  • Northern Offshore delays delivery of jack-up newbuilds

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • NAFTA partners see decline in January freight numbers
  • Diana Shipping borrows funds backed by three bulk vessels
  • Ceremony marks christening of new OOCL container vessel
  • Hamburg Sud closes deal for CCNI container business
  • "K" Line takes delivery of 14,000 TEU box ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • Shipping confidence falls to lowest level since 2012
    Overtonnaging and oil price lead industry concerns, Moore Stephens finds
  • Maersk Line's baffling baf
    Danish carrier responds to criticism of its new fuel surcharge system
  • Minoan Lines posts 2014 profit after five years of losses
    Grimaldi affiliate becomes second Greek owner in battered sector to return to the black
  • Capital Product scores better rates for tanker duo
    Nasdaq-listed owner takes the first of five dropdown newbuildings from Greece-based sponsor
  • GasLog completes $460m acquisition of BG duo
    Brings to eight the number of LNG carriers taken from BG in last 12 months
  • Sovcomflot shrugs off sanctions as it returns to profit
    Improvement due to company's own efforts as well as better market, Kolesnikov insists
  • Six new ultra large ships for OOCL makes G6 alliance look more formidable
    With MOL's recent six-strong order, G6 will be able to compete directly against 2M and Ocean Three on the Asia-Europe trades
  • Rickmers Group swoops on three boxships
    The three post-panamax vessels will be chartered to CMA CGM
  • HSH returns to profit as shipping provisions plunge 70%
    But bank forced to up regional government financial guarantees
  • Gargiulo replaces Heimann at IMEC
    New chief executive has strong human resources background
  • Paragon posts larger loss in fourth quarter
    Bulker owner exploring alternatives to boost liquidity and 'emerge stronger' from downturn
  • Box line reliability up in February
    Hamburg Süd replaces Maersk Line as most reliable carrier
  • Howe Robinson and ICAP finalise broking merger
    New Singapore company starts trading today
  • Slight rise in activity ushers out miserable first quarter
    Increased trading in the Pacific and Atlantic provides some relief for struggling capesize owners
  • India demolition enjoys resurgence
    Improving steel plate prices and a stabilising rupee behind increased activity
  • Zim looks to expand on US east coast
    Carrier is considering adding extra services to Atlantic seaboard in light of increased demand
  • Six 20,000 teu containerships on order for OOCL
    Hong Kong-listed container line is latest to shake off its resistance to ordering mega ships, as Asia capacity war heats up

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • TSA's proposed minimum rates reflect strong demand to East and Gulf coasts
    Shipping lines in the eastbound Pacific announced Wednesday a schedule of minimum rates that appear to reflect strong demand for vessel space on all-water services to the East and Gulf coasts, and congestion issues on the West Coast. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a discussion agreement of 15 of the largest carriers...
  • Port of Virginia deploys more equipment to cope with six-week-long backlog
    The Port of Virginia is rolling out additional equipment and breaking ground on a new cargo yard in an effort to relieve a now six-week-long container backlog on the waterfront. Since a winter storm shut down the port for four consecutive days over the Presidents' Day weekend in February, the port...
  • US truck driver shortage getting worse, turnover figures show
    The U.S. truck driver shortage is getting worse, despite increases in driver pay and redoubled hiring and retention efforts by for-hire trucking companies, truckload driver turnover data released today by the American Trucking Associations indicate. The driver turnover rate at large truckload companies has been stuck at 90 percent or higher...
  • European volume flat while Asia-Europe capacity rises
    Growth in containerized imports and exports through North Europe ports is expected to flatten out this year after solid increases in 2014, according to the North Europe Global Port Tracker report. The report, produced by Hackett Associates and the Bremen, Germany-based Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics, projects that North Europe...
  • 2M partners Maersk, MSC add trans-Atlantic service
    2M Alliance partners Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. have added a fourth westbound trans-Atlantic service as part of a global revamping of their east-west routes. The new ATL4 service will call Antwerp, Rotterdam, Bremerhaven, New York-New Jersey and Savannah. The new service will result in the deletion of those ports...
  • Carrier contract rate benchmark ticks up amid east-west spot pricing drop
    A benchmark of contracted ocean freight rates has inched up, but doubts remain whether the uptick is sustainable considering beneficial cargo owners' resistance to pay more for poor service. Ocean contact rates on cargo moving on the two major east-west routes - Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific - increased 1 percent between November and...
  • West Coast container volume plummets by nearly a quarter
    Container volumes at West Coast ports plummeted 24 percent in the first two months of the year compared to 2014 due work slowdowns by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, marine terminal congestion and the diversion of cargo to other ports. Numbers posted Wednesday on the website of the Pacific Maritime...
  • Hapag-Lloyd software catches misdeclared hazmat shipments
    Hapag-Lloyd said it detected and prevented the shipment of 2,620 misdeclared shipments of dangerous goods last year - an average of more than 50 a week. The German container ship line said the misdeclared goods were detected by its new proprietary software that flags suspicious shipments and provides data to quantify...
  • West Coast port congestion creates Panama Canal delays
    Officials at the Panama Canal say an "unusual" backlog of vessels on either side of the waterway is likely due to the lingering effects of U.S. West Coast port congestion more than a month after acrimonious labor disputes there came to a close. "The situation affected the weekly schedules of services...
  • Intermodal's challenges as seen through a Fresno farewell
    As of Dec. 8, 2014, BNSF Railway ceased intermodal service at its Fresno, California ramp. BNSF believes the closure "will allow the railroad to increase the speed, frequency and reliability of service for shippers" by diverting business north to Stockton, or south to Los Angeles or San Bernardino. While the...
  • US Coast Guard takes lead to address cyber risks at ports
    WASHINGTON - When Hurricane Sandy knocked out the primary and secondary communications systems of the Port of New York and New Jersey in 2012, terminal operators, pilots and others turned to older technologies to thwart the further hampering of operations. With landlines and information technology systems down, port workers communicated via VHF...
  • Oakland port director plans ILWU-BCO forum for discussion
    Chris LytleThere is no more urgent question facing West Coast port directors in the aftermath of the devastating labor standoff than how to restore the trust of beneficial cargo owners. Yet with it being impossible for port directors to guarantee the reliability of the longshore workforce, finding a solution is...
  • Capacity surge to pressure Asia-Europe freight rate
    Surging capacity on the Asia-North Europe route as carriers deploy more ultra-large vessels will intensify pressure on already vulnerable freight rates, according to Alphaliner.Total weekly capacity is set to increase by 9.1 percent in 2015, led by the O3 and CKYHE alliances which will both boost their cargo space by...
  • Global air cargo soars on Chinese New Year, US port congestion
    Global air cargo traffic soared by 11.7 percent in February, driven largely by the timing of the Chinese lunar New Year and the congestion at U.S. West Coast ports, the International Air Transport Association reported. There was a surge in shipments in the weeks leading up to the New Year vacation...
  • OOCL follows G6 partner MOL with 20,000-TEU ship order
    HONG KONG - The decision by Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL) to order six 20,000-TEU ships was widely expected and comes just three weeks after fellow G6 Alliance member MOL ordered six mega-vessels of its own.It will enable the G6 to deploy a string of 20,000-TEU vessels in the Asia-Europe...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • New Golden Ocean debuts
    The shares of newly-swelled Golden Ocean Group Limited (GOGL) began trading on the Nasdaq and Oslo stock exchanges today, following the merger with Knightsbridge Shipping.
  • Newbuild headed to Florida
    Holland America Line has unveiled the deployment of its forthcoming newbuilding, the 99,000-gt Koningsdam.
  • US touts cruise rules
    The US Coast Guard says proposed security rules for the cruise sector would bring more uniform safety requirements across the industry with minimal costs.
  • Iraq drops MMS case
    Iraq has withdrawn a lawsuit filed against Greece's Marine Management Services (MMS) in the court of Piraeus over Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) crude oil transportation.
  • U-Ming stronger
    Taiwan's U-Ming has posted better profit for 2014 as revenue rose.
  • HBC hires five handies
    Hamburg Bulk Carriers (HBC) has expanded its fleet with the charter of five handymaxes on long-term deals.
  • Double deal for CPLP
    Capital Product Partners LP (CPLP) has secured employment for two tankers at improved rates.
  • Ship sinks off Taiwan
    Rescuers are searching for 13 seafarers missing after their cargoship sank off Taiwan.
  • Askins leaves Ince & Co
    High-profile casualty and piracy lawyer Stephen Askins is leaving Ince & Co for a new role at Tatham Macinnes.
  • FSL gets firm rate
    First Ship Lease Trust (FSL) has sealed a firm long-term charter rate for one of its two crude oil tankers.
  • Rickmers splashes $260m
    Germany's Rickmers Group has invested in three medium-size eco-containerships being built at South Korea's STX shipyard.
  • Kherson loss widens
    Ukraine's Kherson Shipyard has reported a loss of UAH 566.67m ($24.16m) in 2014.
  • Anek losses trimmed
    Anek Lines has cut its deficit for 2014 but also saw its revenue and itineraries fall.
  • Condor gets bum rap
    Condor Ferries has opened itself up to some light-hearted ribbing online after posting an "embarrassing" safety rap video.
  • Ocean Yield in tanker play
    Norway's Ocean Yield has moved into the tanker sector with a $306.8m deal to buy resales for charter to Navig8.
  • Maersk boxship grounded
    A Maersk-owned containership that grounded off the Netherlands has been refloated with the assistance of six tugs.
  • BWO stretches FPSO deal
    BW Offshore (BWO) has extended the contract for one of its five FPSOs working off Brazil.
  • HSH slashes loan losses
    Germany's HSH Nordbank has returned to profit after cutting its shipping portfolio and slashing loan losses.
  • Euronav confirms pay-out
    New York-listed Euronav has restored its dividend payments despite posting a loss in 2014.
  • HRP open for business
    Newly created shipbroker Howe Robinson Partners (HRP) started trading on Wednesday, with its chairman Peter Kerr-Dineen expressing "high hopes" for the new venture.
  • Sea Falcon terminated
    Deep Sea Supply has received a termination notice for one of its PSVs operating in the North Sea.
  • Paragon results deteriorate
    Paragon Shipping has posted a fourth quarter loss of $10.2m pushing it to a full year loss of $51.8m figures released late Tuesday show.
  • OOCL books mega boxships
    OOCL has ordered six 20,000-teu containerships at Samsung Heavy Industries, the shipowner has confirmed.
  • LOOP reaches 10bn
    Louisiana Offshore Oil Port's (LOOP) offshore marine terminal has reached a new milestone offloading its ten billionth barrel of crude oil.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • Baltimore ILA local approves contract
  • NAFTA freight totals $89.3b in January
  • Port of Virginia chips away at congestion
  • Mode shift boosts February air freight volumes
  • UTi reports $203 million loss for year
  • Canada Post Group back in black
  • Port of Mobile dedicates new steel facility
  • Service Announcements: CMA CGM and CaroTrans
  • Executive Moves: NATA, NTSB and Port of Cleveland
  • LLamasoft acquires IBM supply chain products

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • Yemen ports remain closed amid security concerns
    It is unknown when they will reopen.
  • Tanker sector encouraged to continue slow sailing
    Despite appeal of lower bunker fuel prices.
  • IMO to vote on new Secretary-General
    Nominations have closed.
  • Chemoil Adani: 'Business as usual'
    Bunker team has seen some senior members leave.
  • Scientists warn recent drop in ship emissions won't last
    Says sector must find ways to cut CO2 output to contribute to global efforts.
  • Another container line orders 20,000 TEU vessels
    Orient is following the example of Maersk and China Shipping Container Lines.
  • More time for LNG 'green assessment'
    US project includes bunkering.
  • Crude prices under pressure as Iran talks continue
    Any deal to lift sanctions would see more oil arriving in already oversupplied market.
  • Container lines face threat of bankruptcy
    'It is a very difficult industry to continue to make money in.'
  • Correction: Total Lubmarine patent applied for in 2007
    But only recently published online.
  • Sea Asia: A showcase for maritime sector
    Takes place April 21 to 23.
  • Brightoil fuel oil trading team shrinks
    Two team members have left the company, report says.
  • Titan restructuring hits bunkering activities
    No revenue generated from two major customers during 2014, says company.
  • Australia: State election clears way for new sulphur rules
    Authorities looking into ship-to-shore power installations.
  • Rosneft gains full control over bunker tanker operator
    Authorities approve transaction.
  • Bunker delivery unit to incorporate MFM technology
    Technology has been used in bunker operations in Myanmar.
  • New hiring at GAC Bunker Fuels
    Former employee rejoins to take on new role.
  • Report: Suez Canal expansion to finish early
    Work completed by July.

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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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