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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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WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Leghorn
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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