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March 4, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL orders six 20,000-TEU ships from yards in Japan, Korea
  • 19,000 TEU ships to be biggest till market skyrockets: Maersk CEO
  • Maersk seeks orders for 50 or 17 ships of 18,000-TEU, numbers conflict
  • Vancouver's box volume boosted by US west coast harbour congestion
  • Fitch upgrades Virginia Port Authority's port facilities revenue bonds to A+
  • Congresswoman seeks probe into employers refusal to hire holiday gangs
  • OOCL to levy US$500/TEU rate hike on transatlantic from April 1
  • Rival Red Sea ports in fierce battle for 2M and Ocean3 calls
  • India's railway ministry to set up state-run logistics centres
  • Famous Pacific Shipping LCL cuts 11 days on Rotterdam-St Petersburg run
  • Conference: Best of times, worst of times for air freight in Africa
  • LAX cargo volumes rise 12.4pc in January to 167,315 tons
  • Volga-Dnepr flies 35 tonnes of pipeline from Scotland to Turkey
  • Cargolux needs US$100 a year to be competitive and meet commitments

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 3, 2015
  • 101 new routes may be declared National Waterways
  • Gadkari launches 'Shipping Samvad' website for suggestions/feedback
  • NYK report recognised with Award for Excellence at 2014 Nikkei Annual Report Awards
  • SPNM holds 11th networking event in Mumbai
  • Urmila Project Services successfully handles first Super OD/OW consignment of BPCL IREP
  • World Project Group holds 10th anniversary conference in Goa
  • India exports more buffalo meat than Basmati in April-Dec.
  • Iron ore imports at 5.63 mt in Nov.
  • Centre to develop Major Ports to contribute 2 pc of GDP: Gadkari
  • CoPT to build flyover & ROB to ease traffic congestion at Vallarpadam ICTT
  • Kerala CM holds talks to resolve Vizhinjam Port issues
  • Need to increase storage & facilities to handle large volumes of bulk liquid, says report
  • The fraternity thanks N. N. Kumar for his services to JN Port
  • Centre proposes hybrid annuity model to make payments to road operators
  • East Corridor Rail project get CIL board approval
  • Railways' move to partner with PSUs seen helping ease bottlenecks
  • Details related to Indirect Taxes (Excise, Customs and Service Tax) in Budget 2015-16
  • Govt to set up five UMPPs for INR 1,00,000 cr.
  • INR drops sharply further against dollar
  • NTPC Vidyut receives Cabinet nod for 15K MW solar power projects

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Talking to Ulrich Ogiermann - Differentiating air cargo
  • Cement for outsourcing activities
  • Kögel sees sales shoot up in Europe
  • Successful delivery of UKH
  • Trans-o-flex extends pharmaceutical network
  • Ukraine resumes Turkey ferry link
  • New head for UK organisation
  • Campaign to promote unified branding
  • Paving the way for sustainable transport
  • IDS elects new steering committee chairman
  • End to a year of acquisitions
  • TT Club appoints regional claims director Emea
  • Philadelphia betting on incentives
  • SNCF testing Erex system on freight locomotives
  • BFS and WIN set up electronic liaison in Thailand
  • Time to make an appointment with HHLA
  • Walvis Bay airport extension progressing well

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 3, 2015
  • Africa must exploit its maritime resources, IMO says
    African countries that have direct access to the sea should emulate Japan in exploiting their vast maritime resources to bolster their economic progress, said IMO secretary-general Koji Sekimizu. Speaking in Nairobi last week where he was attending Kenya's first National Maritime Conference,
  • European shipping jobs up 25%
    The number of people directly employed by the European shipping industry increased by 25% between 2004 and 2013, a study has found. Carried out on behalf of the European Communities Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) by Oxford Economics, the study found that the industry's directly employed workforce
  • Wasaline continues improvement in 2014
    NLC's Wasaline recorded a 5.2% rise in passenger numbers in 2014 to nearly 162,000, while freight, consisting of ro-ro and special cargo, went up 5%. The company, which is in its second year of business, owns and operates Wasaline. Wasa Express, its only vessel, shuttles across the Bothnian Gulf's
  • Danish Ship Finance profit soars on impairment reversals
    Danish Ship Finance, the Copenhagen-based shipping bank, trebled its 2014 net profit as it was able to reverse impairment charges booked in previous years. Group net profit reached DKK1.57 billion (USD232.5 million) in 2014 compared with DKK477 million a year earlier. "The profit, which was
  • India's SCI ends newbuilding freeze
    India's state-run Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) said it would start ordering new ships, lifting a two-year freeze on acquisitions following a dismal financial performance in the last four years. The enterprise said it plans to spend about USD130 million on buying ships, either second-hand or
  • Genting buys Crystal Cruises
    Japan's NYK has sold its US cruise subsidiary, Crystal Cruises, to Genting Hong Kong (GHK) for USD550 million. Crystal operates two luxury cruise vessels: the 2003-built, 1,070-passenger Crystal Serenity and 1995-built, 922-passenger Crystal Symphony. GHK owns Asia's Star Cruises, which operates
  • Firmer freight rates nudge container ship values higher
    A recovery in freight rates has helped the valuation of container ships to increase on the second-hand market, while the balance between tonnage supply and demand remains delicate, a senior shipping analyst said. "Freight rates rose marginally in February and consequently they have been
  • EC: IMO must pressure states on migrant boats
    The European Commission (EC) has vowed to call on the IMO at a meeting in London tomorrow to pressure port authorities and flag states to more closely monitor their ship traffic for illegal migration. Speaking at a large-scale rescues-at-sea workshop in Brussels yesterday, Charmaine Hili, policy
  • MSI to benefit offshore, container sectors
    The enhancement of Singapore's Maritime Sector Incentive (MSI) is likely to benefit offshore sectors and container liners, said Lim Peng Huat, director of Singapore-based integrated business solution provider Complete Corporate Service. Lim explained in the recent Moore Stephens Singapore Budget
  • Port chaos to slam US container growth
    Disruptions at American West Coast docks over the past two months will take a heavy toll on US container trades in 2015, according to JOC-IHS economist Mario Moreno. Moreno, speaking at JOC's 15th annual TPM conference in Long Beach, California, on 2 March, slashed his forecast for US containerised
  • Tsuneishi banks on R&D to win orders
    Japan's Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, which mainly builds Kamsarmax and Handymax bulkers, plans to soldier on with research and development to clinch new orders. Speaking to IHS Maritime in Singapore today, Tsuneishi president Kenji Kawano said, "It's true that the dry bulk shipping market has gone down
  • Vard's cash flow to improve amid gloomy orderbook
    Singapore-listed Norwegian offshore vessel builder Vard will improve in its net cash position despite a gloomy order outlook, CIMB Securities analyst Yeo Zhi Bin told IHS Maritime today. "Vard's net cash position has really tumbled; [hence] keeping cash will be the company's first priority," Yeo
  • CMES to break two Aframaxes, sell six bulkers
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), a Chinese bulker and tanker operator, plans to dismantle two old Aframax crude tankers and dispose of six old bulk carriers on the secondhand market. The disposals will be exercised according to market situations, a stock filing of CMES said today. According
  • Sinwa posts full-year profit of USD6.7 mil.
    Singapore-listed offshore marine logistics company Sinwa posted a full-year profit of SGD9.16 million (USD6.7 million) for fiscal year (FY) 2014. The net profit for FY 2014 marked an increase of 41%, as compared to SGD6.49 million for FY 2013. Likewise, Sinwa's revenue saw a jump of 10.7% year on
  • Australia spells out ship bans
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has released a Marine Order detailing its 'three strikes and you're out' policy for ships breaching international safety and labour standards. 'Directions and refusal of access to Australian ports' details AMSA's newfound powers under the Navigation
  • Courage Marine's loss worsens
    Singapore-listed bulk carrier operator Courage Marine Group has deepened into loss for fiscal year (FY) 2014, due to low demand in the dry bulk market. The company recorded a net loss of USD9.72 million in FY 2014, down 448% year on year (y/y) as compared with the full-year loss of USD1.7 million
  • LPG freight rates drop ahead of March contract prices
    LPG freight rates dropped below the $100/tonne mark as traders calculated their moves ahead of Saudi ARAMCO's announcement of contract prices for March. As of 2 March, the Baltic Exchange assessed the benchmark Gulf-Asia Pacific rate at USD99.625 per tonne, down USD1.375 from 27 February. At
  • Baltic Trading warns on covenants
    NYSE-listed Baltic Trading has admitted that it is in danger of breaching debt covenants within the next six months. The dry bulk owner posted a net loss of USD5.6M for 4Q14 versus net income of USD587,000 in 4Q13. Average time charter equivalent rates were just USD8,847/day in the most recent

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 3, 2015
  • Merger sees Kvichak become wholly-owned Vigor subsidiary
  • NNS's Suzanne Beckstoffer wins Engineer of the Year award
  • Delfin LNG signs MOU with Lithuanian customer
  • USCG issues safety alert on fuel switching
  • Arctic drilling opponents seek to block Foss terminal lease
  • Bordelon christening continues Susan G. Komen partnership
  • EU states must act on Mediterranean humanitarian crisis
  • Wärtsilä gets first contract for EX-proof BWMS
  • Genting buys Crystal Cruises, will add newbuild to fleet

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 3, 2015
  • Coast Guard shuts down operation of passenger vessel WILLAMETTE QUEEN
  • Standard & Poors gives AA- rating to Portland Airport improvement bonds
  • Mitsui Oks contract to build new 20,000 TEU containerships
  • Alaska Airlines taps Charles Breer for Alliances managing director post
  • FESCO Transportation Group names Belyakov Finance VP

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 3, 2015
  • Unions hold firm in Rotterdam terminal dispute
    FNV Havens and CNV Vakmensen refuse to negotiate with Maasvlakte 2 terminal operator unless it enforces a collective agreement for all employees
  • NewLead scores affreightment deal for 25 year-old panamax
    Year-long aggregates contract follows hard on heels of separate bitumen tanker coa
  • India LNG import projects at risk
    India has great potential as an importer, affecting LNG shipping trade lanes, but various factors jeopardise development
  • Somalis free fishing crew after four years
    Hostages held since April 2010
  • Tokyo calls for better class rules in final MOL Comfort report
    But transport ministry stops short of giving definite causes of the casualty
  • Shipping contributes $164bn to European economy, says Ecsa
    Update of Oxford Economics study shows industry providing work for 2.2m people
  • Box line industry could improve profitability by more than $6bn
    Maersk Line's ebit margin gap highlights the profitability that the rest of the industry could achieve
  • Svitzer reiterates focus on growth with long-term contracts and efficient port operations
    Hugely competitive terminal towage sector in need of consolidation, says Robert Uggla
  • MPC Capital takes full control at Ahrenkiel
    Management shake-up will see Holländer take chief executive job
  • Top global operators vie for second Mombasa terminal
    PSA, APM Terminals, DP World and Cosco on shortlist of 19 interested in Kenyan port's new box facility
  • Fisher sees jump in tanker profits
    British owner may boost fleet if upturn sustained
  • Rules on environment and employment could disrupt European maritime cluster
    Dingle warns that some regulations making regional owners less competitive
  • European drive to boost R&D funding for greener ships
    Vessel for the Future calls on Brussels for public/private partnership
  • Hansen to push twin-track strategy at Skuld
    P&I club to build commercial activity to benefit mutual members
  • Caution the watchword as demolition rates edge back to $400 per ldt
    Prices for scrap ships across the Indian subcontinent appear to have settled
  • Alliances blamed for initial chaos as LA and Long Beach start to clear cargo backlog
    Long Beach boss calls for landlord ports to take more active role after bruising negotiations on new labour contract have damaged prospects for Southern Californian duo
  • Stopford calls for more bespoke container services
    Clarkson Research boss questions the economics of very big ships that are commoditising the industry
  • 'We are well equipped for making acquisitions,' says BW LPG
    What's next for the world's biggest VLGC player as the market buzzes?
  • Baltic Trading posts loss as dry rates slump
    New York owner signals possible extra capital need ahead
  • Maersk Line prepared to adjust network as shippers lose trust in west coast ports
    Danish giant to respond to customer requests for more east coast calls

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 3, 2015
  • Offer better services not bigger ships, Clarkson analyst says
    LONG BEACH, California - Ship sizes had reached the point of diminishing returns and container lines should be focusing instead on introducing differentiation into their service offering, Martin Stopford, director of Clarkson Research Services in London, told delegates at TPM 2015. "On paper, they are cheaper. When you run a spreadsheet...
  • Tiger Cool Express expands intermodal reefer fleet
    Intermodal rail carrier Tiger Cool Express recently added 35 temperature-controlled intermodal containers to its fleet. The acquisition expands the carrier's fleet to 234 containers for shippers of perishable produce and food products. The new intermodal containers are manufactured by Hyundai and equipped with Carrier X4-7300 refrigeration units and iBright telematics. Their...
  • Ports of LA, Long Beach say they'll be back to normal in 3 months
    Left to right: Bill Mongelluzzo, senior editor, The Journal of Commerce and JOC.com; Gene Seroka, executive director, Port of Los Angeles; Jon Slangerup, chief executive, Port of Long Beach.The container logjam at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will be cleared within three months, the top officials of...
  • Shipper or broker: Who's on the hook?
    Q: I'm in business helping carriers collect their freight charges from shippers when brokers and third-party logistics providers don't pay those charges. I have had a lot of success. In most cases, the shippers and their attorneys initially refuse to pay on the ground that they've already made payment to...
  • New products, services aim to grow temp-sensitive air cargo
    After several years of stagnating growth caused by the global economic downturn and weak trade growth, the air cargo business is expanding and the immediate outlook is decidedly positive. Global air cargo traffic started showing signs of improvement in the second quarter of 2013, according to Boeing's latest World Air Cargo...
  • Bigger landside investment, to support bigger ships, needed in US
    Left to right: Joe Bonney, senior editor, The Journal of Commerce and JOC.com; Philip Damas, director, Drewry Supply Chain Advisors; Henry Pringle, vice president, AlixPartners; Mark Sisson, leader of Maritime Analysis Group, AECOM; Marc Bourdon, president, CMA CGM America LLC - Norfolk.LONG BEACH, California - Don't blame ocean carriers and...
  • DB Schenker reaches accord with three airlines in price-fixing lawsuit
    DB Schenker, the logistics unit of German railroad Deutsche Bahn, has reached agreement with three airlines involved in a global price-fixing cartel but is still seeking damages from three other carriers. "Deutsche Bahn can confirm that its logistics subsidiary, Schenker AG, has dismissed its claims against Nippon Cargo, SAS and Cargolux...
  • Global air cargo off to slow start in 2015, IATA says
    The global air cargo market got off to a sluggish start in 2015, with traffic up 3.2 percent year-over-year in January as lower volumes on European and North and South American routes offset strong growth in the Asia-Pacific region. The January increase was down on the 4.5 percent year-over-year growth at...
  • JOC economist pulls back 2015 import forecast on West Coast woes
    LONG BEACH, California - U.S. containerized imports in 2015 will increase a paltry 1.7 percent, dragged down by West Coast port congestion, JOC Economist Mario Moreno told the 15th annual TPM Conference in Long Beach on Monday. "Damage to the first quarter is done, and there's nothing we can do about...
  • Interior China shippers face transport hurdles to tap cheaper labor
    LONG BEACH, California - The challenges are abundant for second-tier suppliers moving west into China's interior, a massive region rife with cheap labor but lacking necessary infrastructure and reliable transportation. The only way to confront those challenges is to make a clear appraisal of the transportation environment, a panel of logistics...
  • NRF's Shay: Port labor-management negotiation system must change
    LONG BEACH, California - Matthew Shay, president of the National Retail Federation, on Monday called on Congress and the Obama administration to change how unionized port labor and waterfront employers negotiate agreements so "the interest of thousands" can no longer threaten the livelihood of millions. "The time has come for us all...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 3, 2015
  • Wikborg leaves DHT
    Rolf Wikborg has relinquished his seat on the board of DHT Holdings, the New York-quoted tanker owner told investors Tuesday.
  • Uncertainty haunts yards
    The forecast for the Chinese shipbuilding industry is looking increasingly grim as a result of ongoing weakness in the bulker and containership markets.
  • Maybank downs YZJ
    A leading Asian investment bank has downgraded shares of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in response to fears that turbulence in the shipbuilding industry will continue in 2015.
  • NewLead thinks big
    NewLead Holdings of Greece appears to be making progress in its crusade to secure period deals for its bulkers and tankers.
  • LSC upbeat
    Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) is confident it will reach a new deal with banks on loan repayments as it cut its loss for 2014.
  • Evergeen adds Asia routes
    Evergreen Line has revealed plans to deploy more vessels for intra-Asia trades, as it sees strong potential in the region.
  • GSL squeezed in 2014
    Global Ship Lease (GSL) booked a small loss in the fourth quarter, bringing its full-year profit momentum to a halt.
  • TEN extends LR1 deals
    Greece's Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has stretched charter deals for two LR1s for at least two years.
  • Tallink to double up
    Estonia's Tallink looks likely to add a second EUR 230m ($257m) LNG-powered ferry newbuilding at Meyer Turku in Finland.
  • Fisher adds Subtech
    UK shipowner James Fisher has snapped up another niche marine services company in the shape of South Africa's Subtech Group.
  • Glencore kills storage vibe
    Glencore has dismissed the chances of widespread floating storage at present oil prices.
  • Kalavryta offloads
    A tanker embroiled in a legal battle between Iraq and Kurdistan has finally offloaded its controversial cargo.
  • EU shipping worth $164bn
    A new study has revealed the huge value of the European shipping industry to the continent's economy.
  • CCM downgrades Golar
    Struggles in the spot market and concern about how lower energy prices will affect its FLNG plans have led Clarksons Capital Markets to downgrade shares in Golar LNG.
  • SSY rebrands
    Shipbroking giant SSY is renaming itself Simpson Spence Young as it positions for fresh growth and is making its first expansion move under the new name.
  • Shin Yang stronger
    Malaysia's Shin Yang Shipping has returned to profit in the second quarter as revenue improved.
  • Fisher forges ahead
    UK shipping group James Fisher continues to build profit as its tankers improve their performance.
  • Glencore's $1.73bn book
    Glencore built up its chartered fleet last year as its commodity trading business helped the company back to profit in 2014.
  • Radiance expands in SE Asia
    Singapore's Pacific Radiance has established its presence in Malaysia through a new joint venture with local shipping company Duta Marine.
  • Genting buys Crystal Cruises
    Malaysian owner Genting is paying $550m to take over Crystal Cruises from NYK of Japan.
  • Recession-defying riches
    Seven years into a recession and some of shipping's biggest names are still riding high at the top end of the global rich list.
  • Riga Shipyard cuts loss
    Latvia's Riga Shipyard has reduced its loss in 2014 despite a fall in revenue.
  • President's yard seized
    The government of the Crimean port of Sevastopol is nationalising a shipyard owned by Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko.
  • Cargill extends Genco duo
    Cargill has agreed to extend the charters on two capesize bulkers controlled by Genco Shipping & Trading, latest disclosures show.
  • RABT CFO quits
    The chief financial officer of Rederi AB TransAtlantic (RABT) has resigned.
  • RCL returns to profit
    Thailand's Regional Container Lines (RCL) has ended the year in positive territory with a fourth quarter profit of THB 166m ($5.1m).
  • Maersk ties up Voyager
    Maersk Drilling has secured a charter for an idle deepwater drillship newbuilding in a deal worth at least $545m.
  • Baltic ends in the red
    Baltic Trading has slumped to a loss of $5.6m as excess vessel supply continued to weigh on the dry bulk market.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 3, 2015
  • Labor secretary Perez says early consultations can avoid port labor impasses
  • Maersk profiting in 'low growth, excess capacity' era
  • West Coast port disruption hits U.S. container trade volumes
  • Amber Road acquires product life-cycle management software company
  • Kuehne + Nagel chairman sees demand for premium container service
  • GAO critical of FDA's foreign food inspections
  • Port Tampa Bay leases property for sulfur imports
  • Rail traffic controllers in Canada ratify new collective labor agreement
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • USDA accepts proposals for 3 export programs
  • U.S. government's 'James McHenry' heads to scrap yard
  • Executive moves: Advance Auto Parts and Mars
  • Industry leaders insist on end to future port disruptions

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 3, 2015
  • US Coast Guard issues alert around fuel switching
    Agency notes incidents of fuel leakages and losses of propulsion during procedure.
  • Hong Kong shipping emissions: 'Greater efforts needed'
    Shipping a major cause of pollution in the worst-affected district.
  • Environmentalists sue Port of Seattle
    Over terminal lease that would house Shell's Arctic drilling fleet.
  • UAE shipping delegation to meet with Greek counterparts
    110 Greek firms in the UAE bring in business worth $7 billion.
  • Report: Western US Gulf ports close due to heavy fog
    Ports expected to reopen mid to late afternoon on Wednesday.
  • ARA supplier adopts Singapore bunkering standard
    Applies SS 600 verification procedures and will recognise ship manifold as custody transfer point.
  • Trading house adds to downbeat storage sentiment
    Spread not enough to keep trader interest.
  • LNG: Players see the environmental advantages
    But uncertainties remain about the business case.
  • Gulf Petrochem eyes the big league
    With new base and major appointment.
  • Lower prices to have 'minimal impact' on bunker consumption
    Meech predicts very little increase in ship speeds this year.
  • Promotion at KPI Bridge Oil
    London based trader moves into senior position.
  • Consort appoints fuel oil trading manager
    Irwin Yip started at the company this week.
  • Nakilat: LNG as marine fuel to grow 'exponentially'
    Qatari gas transporter upbeat on new fuel's future.
  • New 'weather routing' service will help cut bunker costs
    Chairman and managing director of Shipping Corporation of India welcomes weather forecasts for shipping lanes.
  • Qatar plans for new special economic zone
    'New economic zone will be of particular interest to the maritime industry,' says Manateq spokesman.
  • Bulk carrier firm receives modern newbuilds
    Company has contracts for the construction of 32 vessels.
  • LPG player orders energy efficient vessel
    Unique hull design and features of vessel offers 'superlative fuel efficiency', says yard.
  • Orders placed for 'super-eco' box newbuilds
    Newbuilding order part of larger fleet expansion move at Lomar.
  • Oil storage at sea decreasing as oil prices fluctuate
    'Demand for oil tankers is now minimal compared to the flurry we saw a few weeks ago.'

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ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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