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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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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
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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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