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March 3, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Port productivity not improving to meet demands of mega ships
  • MSC to start fast Asia-Mideast New Falcon service from March 20
  • Schedule reliability at record low due to USWC port congestion
  • Survey: 65pc of shippers plan to quit west coast for the east coast
  • 18,300 TEU Munkebo Maersk becomes biggest ship to sail up the Thames
  • Rocky road ahead before US west coast cargo handling normalised
  • Connecticut's Genesee & Wyoming acquires Britain's Freightliner
  • Bottleneck develops on as navigable water levels on River Plate fall
  • Insurers urge ballast water compliance, World Shipping Council says go slow
  • New German research vessel chooses Voyager navigation software
  • IAG profit up 15.5pc to US$1.12 billion as revenues rise 8.6pc

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Busan port on track to handle 20 m TEUs in 2015
  • Maersk Line reports impressive 2014 results
  • MOL expands large-scale containership fleet
  • New FPS LCL service cuts 11 days for Rotterdam-St. Petersburg traffic
  • NYK & Astomos Energy conclude time-charter contract for new VLGC
  • SCFI spot rates from Asia down
  • Cashew exports up by 10 pc at 1,12,975 t in April-Jan.
  • Coffee exports likely to fall 10 pc this year
  • Soyameal exports seen crashing to 26-yr low
  • Spices exports rise by 12 pc during April-Sept.
  • Freight rates hike to increase transaction cost, says BVC Logistics
  • ICD Bawal commences operations by handling steel coils
  • CIL to float 2 SPVs for speedy coal movement
  • INR drops sharply against dollar
  • NTPC awards INR 119-cr. contract to Crompton Greaves
  • Reaction of Mr Gautam S. Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, to Budget 2015-16
  • Saint-Gobain to increase biz in India
  • Union Budget aims at structural changes in economy, says Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 100,000th tipper trailer for waste disposal expert
  • Industry stalwart reinforcing GLS
  • Night Star resumes express weekend service
  • Packing materials made in Turkey
  • More investment in infrastructure
  • Hutton Group opens Luba terminal
  • ICTSI appeals to ILWU
  • RZDL cooperates with Siblitmash
  • Iberian partners and Nordic countries
  • Fresh blood for Inter Rail board
  • Finnlines gets hefty refund
  • Metrans tightens security on Istanbul service
  • Worldwide Air Logistics buys out Florida West
  • Long Beach and LA launch grey chassis fleet
  • ACS expanding in Germany

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Fincantieri yard profits drop sharply
    Leading European shipbuilder Fincantieri saw profits drop sharply last year as difficulties in its offshore activities offset the recovery in its main cruise ship construction business. Group profits for 2014 dropped from EUR85 million (USD95.48 million) in 2013 to EUR55 million last year, despite
  • DVB not scared by dry bulk slump
    German transport lender DVB bank is hopeful that risk costs will continue to fall this year despite increased stresses in the dry bulk shipping and offshore services sectors. "We believe that we may have passed the peak in loan loss provisions. The influx of new problem cases is basically zero,"
  • Indian seafarers may get tax exemption
    Indian seafarers may finally obtain an exemption from income tax bringing relief to domestic shipping companies struggling with inflated wage bills. Budget proposals for 2015-16 unveiled by finance minister Arun Jaitley in parliament on Saturday include a directive to the Central Board of Direct
  • Dredging must prepare for Asia shift
    European dredging contractors should be alert to rising competition from the Asian market as well as a diminishing window of opportunity in the region, the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) Secretary General René Kolman has told IHS Maritime & Trade. In an interview ahead of
  • Astomos Energy seals TC deals with NYK and 'K' Line
    Japanese Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) importer Astomos Energy today sealed VLGC time-charter contracts with compatriot shipping companies Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line).
  • Pan Ocean returns to black for 2014
    South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean posted a KRW788.6 billion (USD716 million) net profit for 2014, which is regarded as a great improvement compared with the KRW1.909 trillion loss for 2013. Although Pan Ocean achieved sales of KRW1.645 trillion for the year, a drop of 39% year-on-year as the
  • MOL to charter six 20,000 teu container ships
    Japan's biggest shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) revealed on 2 March arrangements relating to its plan to operate six 20,000 teu container ships. Four 20,000 teu ships would be built at Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). Although it has been reported in several media that Greek owner Costamare
  • TTA posts USD30.5 mil. in net profit
    Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) has posted a net profit of THB986 million (USD30.5 million) for 2014, as its shipping unit returned to the black. The Thai group, which has interests in the offshore and marine sector and coal mining, credited a turnaround in its subsidiary, Thoresen Shipping.
  • CSSC Huangpu Wenchong revenues up after merger
    CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding's revenues rose 15% year on year (y/y) to CNY11.5 billion (USD1.8 billion) in 2014 after the merger of Huangpu Shipbuilding and Wenchong Shipyard in 2013. In 2014, the shipyard won new orders for 42 merchant vessels with contract values of CNY7 billion, including
  • Maersk grounding in Fremantle under investigation
    The container ship Maersk Garonne that ran aground near Fremantle Port on 28 February is currently being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). An industry source told IHS Maritime that the vessel is widely believed to have suffered an engine failure. "If you look at the
  • Car carrier catches fire off Ulsan
    A car carrier, Ocean Queen, caught fire while sailing the coastal waters off Ulsan in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, on 28 February. The country's Kyunghyang Newspaper reported the 7,580-tonne car carrier, which had 16 crew members on board, was en route to Russia from South Korea's Busan
  • KR equips itself to deal with large alliances
    Korean Register of Shipping (KR) appointed additional part-time directors and auditors, consisting of CEOs of large shipping companies and shipbuilders, as well as professors with expertise, to cope with super alliances. At its 53rd general meeting on 26 February, KR CEO Park Bum-shik said, "KR is
  • 'K' Line to invest USD2.75 bil. in fleet expansion
    Japan's third-biggest shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line) announced today that it will invest JPY330 billion (USD2.75 billion) to upgrade its fleet starting this year up to 2019. The investment plan is in line with 'K' Line's goal of growing its net profit from a forecast of JPY25
  • Ship recycling market rebound continues
    Signs of recovery in ship scrap prices were seen last week when some vessels were sold at prices higher than in previous weeks. The much-anticipated budget of 28 February, the first full budget since Narendra Modi became the prime minister of India, seems to have brought with it very little of
  • Mermaid Maritime profit drops 67.4%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Mermaid Maritime cited weak market fundamentals for its dip in profits for the quarter ended on 31 December 2014. Profit for the quarter ended lower by 67.4% year on year (y/y) at USD4.3 million as compared with USD13.2 million for the quarter ended on 31
  • Vessel queues ease in Manila
    Officials from Regional Container Lines (RCL) have confirmed a claim made by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) of easing congestion at Manila ports. There has been a progressive improvement in congestion at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), and vessels queuing up have reduced, an
  • Swiber net profit down 65.6% in FY 2014
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings (Swiber) reported a net profit of USD31.2 million, down 65.6% year on year (y/y) for fiscal year 2014 (FY 2014). The lower profit was followed by a decline in its revenue, which went down 30.1% to USD726.5 million in FY 2014, as compared

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • NNS Apprentice School graduates 157
  • Owners of floating strip joint indicted
  • Faulty space heater led to processing vessel fire
  • Strategic Marine makes executive appointments
  • Royal Caribbean to sell Splendour of the Seas
  • MOL to add six 20,000 TEU box ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Three Port of Portland airports net carbon program certification
  • Reddaway announces expansion of Stockton, California terminal
  • Department of Transportation releases online state transport statistics for 2014
  • Astoria-based Coast Guard Cutter returns from two-month mission
  • NYK Oks time-charter deal for new very large gas carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • MOL acquires world's largest, LNG-ready boxships at cheap terms
    Japanese conglomerate open to idea of letting others take ownership of vessels booked at SHI and leasing them back
  • Tankships IPO is best bet for cash-hungry DryShips
    Alternatives include sale of tanker fleet if spin-off fizzles
  • Pushing the boundaries of ship development as container lines demand more for less
    Lloyd's Register's new marine HQ in Southampton is at the heart of a centre of engineering excellence at a time when shipping faces unprecedented technological, regulatory and environmental pressures
  • LNG shipping no place for private investors looking to make fast buck
    Fly-by-night private equity investors should look elsewhere, as LNG shipping requires long-term approach to attract bank finance
  • Scorpio Tankers sees fourth quarter net income shrink due to $18m writedown
    Investment in Dorian LPG is subjected to change in accounting method while two product tankers are designated as held for sale
  • Box line reliability reaches new low
    West coast port congestion and new alliance start-ups hit on-time performance
  • DVB sees 10% profit boost despite quantitative easing
    Result 'compromised' by loose monetary policy, argues Driese
  • MSC and Costamare set for 11,000 teu orders
    Brokers report letters of intent have been signed for five vessels with options for four more
  • NYK and K Line seal five-year VLGC charter deals with Astomos Energy
    Newbuilding orders placed at Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • LNG spot rates to rise by year-end
    After months of falls in rates, there is light at the end of the tunnel
  • BW LPG expands VLGC fleet as it exercises purchase option on Vermilion First
    World's biggest VLGC player targets further gas fleet growth
  • RCL reports $3.6m profit in the fourth quarter
    Full-year figure reflects sale of fixed assets, says Thailand-based boxship operator
  • Thoresen Shipping ends calendar year in the black
    Dry bulk operator reverses a year-ago loss with $7.9m profit
  • SeaLand underscores benefits of smaller scale
    Maersk's new regional player avoids port delays that have hit the global operators
  • Charity at home
    British seafarers' welfare organisations have united to launch the Maritime Charities Group, a focus for sharing information and spreading best practice

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • "K" Line to shrink container fleet while expanding others
    Japan's third-largest shipping line, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, announced Monday it would be beefing up its LNG and bulker vessels over the next four years, while downsizing its container shipping fleet. "K" line said it will invest 330 billion yen, or about $2.75 billion, to upgrade its fleets between 2015 and 2019....
  • IHS economist: US consumers to help drive 3 percent global growth
    LONG BEACH, California - Global economic growth will accelerate next year driven by lower energy prices, a resurgent U.S. consumer as a global driver of growth, and stimulus measures being imposed by multiple central banks, IHS Chief Economist Nariman Behravesh told the 2015 TPM conference in Long Beach on Monday. Growth...
  • Overcapacity drags down Asia-Middle East, South Asia rates
    HONG KONG - Spot rates on the Asia to the Middle East and South Asia are being undermined as carriers on the trades struggle to maintain load factors to support freight rate increases, according to Drewry Container Insight. The London-based analyst said in a research report that Shanghai to Jebel...
  • Squires to succeed Moorman as Norfolk Southern CEO
    Norfolk Southern Railway company president Jim Squires will succeed Wick Moorman as CEO of the fourth largest railway in the U.S. in three months. Effective June 1, Squires will oversee all major divisions of the Norfolk, Virginia-based railroad. Moorman, meanwhile, will continue on as executive chairman of the board of directors....
  • Japanese carrier MOL to enter 20,000-TEU ship club
    MOL on Monday confirmed orders and charters for six 20,150-TEU vessels that catapults the Japanese carrier into the ranks of the operators of the world's largest container ships. Japan's largest shipowner has ordered four ships at Samsung Heavy Industries in a deal valued at approximately $618 million, according to the South...
  • Cold chain plays supporting role in growing ag trade
    U.S. exports of agricultural goods have outpaced imports since 1960, generating a surplus in the nation's farm trade and helping to "counter the persistent deficit in nonagricultural U.S. merchandise trade," according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service. Much of the trade in this sector relies on an integrated...
  • ODFL to keep long-term expansion rolling with $463 million capex spend
    Old Dominion Freight Line began 2015 as it began the past several years: under construction. In February, the fifth-largest U.S. less-than-truckload carrier added a new 12-door terminal in Watertown, South Dakota, its third in the state, and expanded its Oshkosh, Wisconsin terminal, adding 11 doors for a total of 48...
  • SeaLand's CEO bullish on Latin American opportunities
    LONG BEACH, California - SeaLand, the hallowed container shipping brand relaunched by Maersk Line in January, sees an opportunity to gain market share in the Latin American lanes resulting from two mergers - between two German container lines and two Chilean carriers. "Customers don't want to put all their eggs in...
  • There's a market for premium container services, K+N chairman says
    LONG BEACH, California - A premium shipping market awaits container lines who would be willing to offer premium service at a higher price than commoditized service offered by most carriers today, Kuehne+Nagel Chairman Karl Gernandt told TPM 2015. "Carriers have done a great job of lowering costs by forming alliances and...
  • K+N chairman: Labor-management relations top issue facing US ports
    LONG BEACH, California - The U.S. faces many challenging port issues but chief among them is a system of labor-management relations that fails to consider the interests of the ultimate customers, the chairman of Kuehne + Nagel told TPM 2015 in Long Beach on Monday. Karl Gernandt gave the keynote address...
  • NVOs and carriers need to better co-exist, K+N chairman tells TPM
    Karl Gernandt addressing the 15th annual TPM Conference in Long Beach.LONG BEACH, California - The shipping executive perhaps best suited to assess the relationship between container lines and non-vessel-operating common carriers sought on Monday to set to rest the tensions that have long existed between the two, and very much...
  • Norbert Dentressangle profit surges on Jacobson acquisition benefit
    Norbert Dentressangle's operating profit surged 18.6 percent in 2014 as it reaped an early benefit from its $750 million acquisition of Jacobson, the fourth largest U.S. logistics group. The French logistics and forwarding firm earned 167.9 million euros [US $188 million] before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization last year compared with...
  • Rickmers Group seals $1.4 billion in refinancing
    Rickmers Group, the leading German ship owner and manager, said it has successfully concluded negotiations with its bankers to restructure 1.28 billion euros (US$1.43 billion) of loans. Repayment of existing loans has been extended by a further three years until 2018 and the number of principal banks reduced from 12 to...
  • India moves forward with port privatization plan amid strike threat
    The Indian federal government pledged to go ahead with its plans to make major ports independent companies instead of government-controlled landlord ports despite fierce opposition from the highly unionized labor force. "As the success of so-called minor ports has shown, ports can be an attractive investment possibility for the private sector. Ports...
  • Maersk CEO: 25,000-TEU ships possible but not practical
    LONG BEACH, California - Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou said ships with capacities of 25,000 20-foot-equivalent units are possible but not practical today, and that he expects 18,000- to 19,000-TEU container ships to remain the largest afloat for years to come. In an interview at the JOC's 15th annual Trans-Pacific Maritime...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • DB predicts falling Star
    Deutsche Bank downgraded its rating of Star Bulk Carriers' shares on predictions that low dry-bulk day rates will require the Petros Pappas-led bulker owner to issue new shares.
  • Ordering dips in January
    Newbuilding activity dipped in January compared to the first month of last year despite a surge in orders for large containershps, according to a report by Greek shipbroker Golden Destiny.
  • Eagle closer to flight
    The US energy facilities regulator has flown the starting flag on an environmental review of Eagle LNG's proposed LNG export facility in Jacksonville.
  • Dreyfus fixes Dong A cape
    Louis Dreyfus has tied up a Dong A Tanker owned capesize bulker on a period charter in a weak market.
  • MPC Capital stronger
    Germany's MPC Capital has posted stronger profit for 2014 as it announced a shake-up to its top management.
  • Olympic rises in 2014
    Norway's Olympic Shipping has boosted both its annual earnings and revenue thanks to the addition of two vessels and higher rates.
  • Ultrabulk into MPP
    Ultrabulk has branched out into the multi-purpose sector with the launch of a service between Europe and Africa.
  • Algoma orders duo
    Croatian shipyard 3 Maj has won a new order for two self-unloading bulkers from Canada's Algoma Central Corporation.
  • Dry buys still on menu
    John Fredriksen's hunger for dry cargo investments has not been dampened by the rock bottom rates on offer, according to Golden Ocean chief executive Herman Billung.
  • Yard worker killed
    Diver dies after becoming trapped in gate valve at Palumbo shipyard in Malta.
  • Ridgebury redeems $10m
    Ridgebury Crude Tankers has revealed its intention to redeem $10m of its senior secured bonds.
  • Finnlines on shortlist
    Finland's Finnlines has said it is one of three bidders remaining in the race to acquire Poland's Polferries.
  • Hornbeck offloads PSVs
    Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) has completed its sale of three platform supply ships (PSVs) to the US navy, with a fourth disposal on the cards.
  • Bank buys half
    A division of ABN AMRO Bank has bought out Primorsk Shipping Corporation's stake in an ice-breaking tug.
  • Vopak closes $158m sale
    Royal Vopak has completed the sale of three US terminals, taking its long-term strategy to divest smaller assets a step further.
  • Two capes chopped
    Capesize bulkers continue to flood to the scrap heap in a terrible market.
  • Olympic heads south
    Norway's Olympic Shipping has won a new deal for an offshore vessel in Argentina.
  • Otto sees red
    Offshore vessel owner Otto Marine has turned to a loss in 2014 due to a weak performance from its shipyards.
  • NITC to appeal
    National Iranian Tanker Co (NITC) is to appeal the European Union's latest imposition of sanctions for its alleged role in Iran's nuclear programme.
  • Central banks blamed
    DVB Bank has predicted a rise in profit during 2015 after seeing last year's numbers hurt by the actions of central banks.
  • Swiber profit 65% down
    Singapore's Swiber Holdings has seen its full-year earnings drop more than 50% on the back of lower revenue.
  • TTA bounces back
    Thai bulker owner Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) has returned to profit for 2014 as its bigger fleet boosted revenue.
  • K Line eyes $500m profit
    Japan's K Line has revealed a new five-year plan to raise profit to more than JPY 60bn ($500.58m) as it readies a big new bond issue.
  • Down in the fourth
    Grupo TMM remains focused on debt reduction as its maritime division posted lower fourth quarter income.
  • Royal sells Splendour
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has cashed in one of its older vessels as it shoots to hit the targets of its double-double initiative.
  • Subsea 7 seals $240m deal
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has extended a charter with Shell in the UK in a deal worth $240m.
  • Pelni branches out
    Indonesian shipowner PT Pelni is aiming to move into the domestic tourism sector using its passenger vessels as floating hotels.
  • Fincantieri falls
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has posted a drop in 2014 profit despite a recovery in cruiseship orders.
  • MOL goes large
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has confirmed orders for six 20,150-teu containership newbuildings at yards in Japan and South Korea.
  • BW LPG buys Daiichi VLGC
    BW LPG confirmed Monday that it has exercised a purchase option on a modern Japanese-owned VLGC.
  • Courage Marine in the red
    Courage Marine has slumped to a loss of $5.5m in the final quarter of 2014, in line with its profit warning issued in January.
  • HLNG teams with Delfin
    Hoegh LNG is teaming up with Delfin LNG to develop its FLNG project in US Gulf of Mexico it has emerged.
  • Astomos takes two more
    Two more VLGCs have been ordered in Japan on the back of charters from Astomos Energy Corporation, it emerged Monday.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Maersk profiting in 'low growth, excess capacity' era
  • DHS gets one-week reprieve in funding fight
  • Texas, California reign as top U.S. exporting states
  • U.S. Q4 GDP grew less than originally estimated
  • Maersk Line containership runs aground in Fremantle harbor
  • MOL orders six 20,150-TEU containerships
  • Norbert Dentressangle increases revenue 15.8%
  • NS names Squires CEO
  • Port Everglades deepening project clears another hurdle
  • 'Gray' chassis pool begins operation in Los Angeles, Long Beach
  • Autoport to export Chrysler cars from Port of Wilmington
  • Executive Moves: Sunteck and Transervice

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Scandlines hybrid vessels opt for Corvus Energy batteries
    Mix of innovative technologies to reduce ferries' sulphur emissions by roughly 90%.
  • Japanese shipowners question higher Panama Canal tolls
    For vessels that 'will not benefit' from expansion.
  • New evidence emerges on OW's IPO
    Internal communications suggest parties colluded in giving a false impression of OW in prospectus.
  • Opposition's concerns about LNG bunkering just hot air
    Gibraltar's government and opposition at odds LNG storage project.
  • Sales of HDME 50 are 'excellent'
    ExxonMobil sees strong demand for ECA-compliant product, despite special fuel tank requirements.
  • Fuel oil imports drop as tax increases bite
    China has raised consumption tax three times since November.
  • Dan-Bunkering makes Dubai promotion
    Newly appointed bunker buyer has strong, local knowledge.
  • Zeebrugge reaffirms 'leading role' in LNG bunkering
    And reports little impact from new sulphur cap.
  • Ultra-large containerships to have LNG potential
    MOL plans to be sailing 20,000 TEU capacity ships as early as 2017.
  • Bunker fuel harmful to health, says Hong Kong academic
    Proximity of housing to terminal worse for health.
  • Indonesia: Arrests in bunker fuel smuggling probe
    Authorities say ship's captain still at large.
  • Senior bunker trading manager leaves Petro-Diamond
    Lim has served the company for 25 years, report says.
  • Firm introduces heavy fuel viscosity meter
    Device is able to accept and processes external signals from other field instruments, says Emerson.
  • ECA workshop sgtrengthens cross border cooperation
    Meeting 'paid off all the way round', says DMA spokesman.
  • Pertamina mulls refinery closure
    Marine fuel segment adding to refinery losses.
  • Brightoil physical bunkering ops down in H2
    Supply volumes down to 'ensure our stable operation', says company.
  • Arctic shipping route looking less attractive
    Lower bunker prices and geopolitical tensions undermined prospects for Northern Passage.
  • Industry: Global sulphur cap in 2020 is too early
    Refiners and consultant warn that there won't be sufficient supply of distillates by then.
  • US West Coast labour disputes see traffic moving away
    'Our customers will not put all their eggs in only one basket,' says Maersk CEO.
  • GDF: profit, revenue flat for 2014
    But focusing on fast-growing energy markets including LNG as marine fuel.
  • ReCAAP: Piracy cases in Asia jump 22% year-on-year
    Reached a 10-year high in 2014.
  • 'Sharp' bunker price drop lifts shipping firm's bottom line
    Annual profits grew 32% over the year.

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COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› 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
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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