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May 5, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL annual profit up 35.5pc to US$352 million as revenue rises 5pc
  • NYK annual profit up 44pc to US$352 million as revenue rises 7.4pc
  • 'K' Line annual profit up 61pc to US$223.1 million as revenue rises 10pc
  • MSC takes in charge 15,905-TEU MSC Amsterdam chartered from Zodiac
  • Hyundai first carrier to call at Incheon's new terminal in G6 service
  • Costamare net profit flattens at US$26.3 million with all ships chartered
  • Box lessor TAL quarterly profit falls 7pc to US$70 million, but sales up 5pc
  • Mandatory box weigh-ins start July 2016, threatens to disrupt cargo flow
  • Westports quarterly profit up 10pc to US$33.7 million as sales rise 11pc
  • Dalian carrier, yard, Lloyd's Register produce low-ballast ship design
  • Maritime chief information officers hold conference near Oslo on June 3
  • Atlanta quarterly air cargo up 9.56pc, Cathay tops in all-cargo category
  • Air Malta resumes cargo flights to Libya amid arms shipment allegations
  • Air France-KLM losses narrow to US$467 million as revenue rises 1.8pc
  • Cargolux bans lithium cargo after review and FAA, Boeing, ICAO warnings

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • ...announces temporary suspension of TBL service to Bujumbura, Burundi
  • CMA CGM to improve connections between Asia & West Africa North range
  • European shipping companies seen holding back even if sanctions on Iran are lifted
  • JBS Academy holds 3rd Convocation
  • MANSA's initiative to tackle unfair practices
  • Maritime industry to get more opportunities under 'Make in India' campaign
  • OSL Shipping Agencies celebrates 18 years of successful operations
  • SCFI's Asia-Europe spot rates fall to record low
  • Top world carriers seen vulnerable to cyber attacks
  • China may lift 3-year ban on imports of rapeseed meal from India
  • Cotton exports likely to drop 29 pc
  • Despite ban India overtakes Brazil in buffalo meat exports
  • Drought in Kenya may boost India's tea shipments
  • Govt to curtail oil imports by 10 pc in 7 years: Pradhan
  • India to import more iron ore at low global prices
  • Power generators to import large quantities of coal
  • APSEZ's throughput & financials impress in Q4, FY 15
  • Busan port unveils expansion plans
  • Financial limits of Major Port Trusts increased
  • Govt to provide financial assistance to Major Ports for PR equipment: Radhakrishnan
  • KPT to grant priority berthing to steel cargo vessels
  • Allotment of coal blocks seen increasing Railways freight loading
  • Adani completes Lanco's INR 6,300-cr. Udupi power plant deal
  • Fieo lauds RBI's move to bring medium enterprises & exports under PSL
  • Forex reserves rally by $1.4 bn to all-time high of $344.6 bn
  • Global slowdown affected India's exports in FY15, says Sitharaman
  • India to release data with details of exporters
  • Status-holders-What special privileges are they eligible for?

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cross-border is bigger
  • Heavier and bulkier deliveries with cubicycle
  • Velox Transport Services expands US fleet
  • Ecsa says tap into short sea shipping potential
  • Substantial boost to wagon fleet
  • Crane specialist joins SPC
  • Panama approves new canal toll structure
  • More ship-rail hinterland traffic in Kiel
  • New freight forwarding duo at UTi
  • AAPA posts March results
  • Arkas continues investments in Terminal Del Golfo
  • Board changes at K Line
  • ANA's B787-9 to Munich to mark ACE opening

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • Hanjin box ship catches fire off Suez Canal
    An ultra-large container ship owned by Hanjin Shipping caught fire as it was about to transit the Suez Canal on 1 May. The Suez Canal Authority said that the 13,000-teu Hanjin Green Earth was 48 km to the south of the canal when some containers caught fire. The flames were extinguished after three
  • Growth slows for public companies
    Newbuild orders by US-listed shipowners have dropped sharply during the first four months of 2015, according to an IHS Maritime analysis. US-listed companies have purchased or ordered just 29 vessels in January-April 2015, excluding related-party deals. That is down 56% versus 66 ships in the same
  • Yangzijiang delists in Taiwan
    Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings, listed in both Singapore and Taiwan, announced on 30 April that it will terminate its listing in Taiwan. The shipbuilder cited the small trading volume of its units, called Taiwan Depository Receipts, as well as the costs of staying listed in
  • Chinese ports handled 202 million teu in 2014
    Ports in China handled 12.45 billion tonnes of cargos and 202 million teu of containerized cargo in 2014, up 5.8% and 6.4% year-on-year, according to data released by the Ministry of Transport on 30 April. The container throughput of Chinese ports was only 10 million teu back in 1998 and the figure
  • Westports container throughput surges 17%
    Malaysian port operator Westports Holdings (Westports) has seen a 17% year-on-year growth in its container throughput to 2.26 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) for the first quarter that ended 31 March 2015. The company's transshipment volumes also rose by 20% y/y, reflecting the positive
  • Cosco Corp profit drops 82% in 1Q15
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilding and dry bulk shipping group Cosco Corporation Singapore (Cosco) posted a net profit of SGD4.25 million (USD3.19 million), down 82% year-on-year for the first quarter that ended 31 March 2015. Revenue also dropped 5% to SGD990,000 in 1Q15 as compared to SGD1.04
  • Unprecedented Capesize deluge forces down scrap prices
    At least 10 Capesizes and very large ore carriers were offered for demolition sales last week, putting even more pressure on scrap prices. As the Baltic Dry Index shows no sign of sustained improvement, ship owners have been offloading older Capesizes and other bulkers to minimise losses.
  • Another tanker hijacked for fuel
    In the fifth incident of its kind this year, a tanker was attacked and had its fuel siphoned off Port Dickson, Malaysia, on 2 May. Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy watchdog, ReCAAP Information Service Centre (ReCAAP ISC) said that the Singapore-registered products tanker, Ocean Energy, departed
  • Osaka's throughput tumbled in January
    The Port of Osaka in western Japan saw its cargo traffic plummet 10.4% in January from a year earlier to 6.558 million tonnes, according to figures released by the Osaka municipal government on 30 April. Of the 6.558 million tonnes, 2.914 million tonnes came from foreign trade, down 7.1% from a

Marine Logweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • "Big E" moves into NNS dry dock for defueling
  • T&T Salvage completes Great Lakes OPA 90 response
  • Zentech to assess hull steel of Brazilian aircraft carrier
  • Ingalls christens DDG 113 John Finn
  • WinGD demonstrates large bore Wärtsilä X-DF dual-fuel engine
  • SENER develops Multipurpose Subsea Support Vessel
  • Chilean wellboat operator orders MAN 6L21/31 gensets
  • Damen plans to bring floating dry dock to Curaçao

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • Port of Seattle sees start of 2015 cruise season
  • Diana Shipping draws funds to finance vessel purchase
  • Customs calls for applications for CBP officer positions
  • Alaska Airlines adding new Sea-Tac Airport flights
  • Port association pleased with house passage of water bill

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • Costamare mulls launch time for new MLP
    Partnership seen as a viable stable for ships co-purchased with York Capital
  • Navios Partners underlines swing to boxships
    Angeliki Frangou-led partnership posts $10.9m first-quarter profit
  • A case for the south
    Europe's southern gateways are looking to position themselves as a viable alternative to the giants of the north
  • Fire hits 13,000 teu Hanjin Shipping vessel
    Blaze started as 2013-built Hanjin Green Earth transited the Suez Canal
  • UASC open to possible Hamburg Süd tie-up with Ocean Three
    Move is too early now but it would make sense in a couple of years, says Lars Christiansen
  • Divided we stand
    The realities of what Brandt warned us of so graphically in 1980 are now driving desperate people into taking risks on the Mediterranean

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • Drewry: Hamburg Sud will eventually join Ocean Three
    Increasing cooperation between Hamburg Sud and carriers in the Ocean 3 alliance suggests it "seems only a matter of time" before the German container line joins the alliance, Drewry Container Insight said in a speculative commentary this week. Neither Hamburg Sud nor the Ocean 3 carriers - CMA CGM, China Shipping...
  • Truck driver scarcity pulls down Con-way volume, profit
    The so-called driver shortage is taking its toll on volume growth and further heightening the need for pricing discipline, according to the president of the third largest transportation and logistics company in America. "The tight driver market is limiting our ability to fully seat our fleet," said Con-way President and CEO...
  • Teamster-backed drayage company with employee drivers launches
    Eco Flow, a Southern California harbor trucking company backed by a venture capital firm in Los Angeles, on Monday announced with the Teamsters union the formation of a motor carrier with employee drivers. The announcement is significant because the motor carrier and its financial backer, Saybrook Capital, will set out to...
  • Matson profit quadruples on China service strength
    Matson's first quarter operating income quadrupled from a year earlier as the carrier's niche China-to-U.S. West Coast service continued to benefit from delays afflicting other trans-Pacific carriers. Matson reported $44.9 million in operating income, compared with $9.9 million in the first quarter of 2014, as revenue rose to $398.2 million from...
  • Trans-Pacific contract rates up to East Coast, flat to West Coast
    Trans-Pacific ocean carriers have been digging in their heels to get rate increases in their 2014-2015 trans-Pacific ocean contracts and have been getting increases in some cases, especially on routes from Asia to East Coast ports, but rates negotiated for shipments from Asia to West Coast ports have been flat...
  • Michaels named chief commercial officer at TRAC
    Mark Michaels has been named senior vice president and chief commercial officer at chassis lessor TRAC Intermodal, and will report to CEO Keith Lovetro. Michaels succeeds Alan Messing, who is retiiring after a 40-year career in the industry. Messing is a former president of the Intermodal Association of North America. During the...
  • BNSF profit jumps 44 percent despite drop in intermodal traffic
    BNSF Railway's net first-quarter earnings jumped 44 percent to $1 billion despite West Coast port congestion that pulled down its intermodal volume roughly 5.5 percent in the period. With marine terminals restoring fluidity to their operations and no ships anchored off the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex - a major improvement...
  • Union Pacific Plans to Invest More Than $109 Million in its Iowa Rail Infrastructure
    Union Pacific plans to invest more than $109 million in 2015 to improve Iowa's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency. Freight railroads like Union Pacific operate on track built and maintained without taxpayer funds. Union Pacific's...
  • CEVA awarded ETIKA 2014 award: The Most Ethical Companies of Turkey
    CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain management companies, has been awarded the ETIKA 2014 award for the most ethical company by EDMAR (Ethical Values Center in Turkey). The award is designed to create awareness about ethics and business morals and to reward companies and managers which are...
  • FedEx Pledges $1 Million in Aid to Support Relief of Nepal Earthquake Disaster
    FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) has committed approximately $1 million in cash, transportation support and a chartered flight to deliver critical medical aid and supplies to Nepal in the wake of last week's devastating earthquake. The Memphis-based global transportation and logistics company is mobilizing its disaster relief program through its existing...
  • LeanCor Supply Chain Group Opens New Atlanta Training and Consulting Office
    LeanCor Supply Chain Group has announced the opening of its new regional office for Lean training and consulting services in the Greater Atlanta Area. The office is located in the Westpark Suites building at 2002 Commerce Drive North in Peachtree City. LeanCor chose to locate the office in Atlanta due to...
  • Siemens and duisport enter into strategic cooperation for the development of new truck traffic management systems for sea and inland ports
    With North Rhine-Westphalia Minister of Transport Michael Groschek in attendance, Siemens and Duisburger Hafen AG (duisport) signed a strategic cooperation agreement today. The purpose of this cooperation is the joint development of innovative concepts for optimizing traffic in multimodal transportation hubs. Siemens' intelligent truck supply management system "Integrated Truck Guidance"...
  • AAPA Supports Bi-Partisan 'Move America' Bonding, Tax Credits Legislation by Senators Wyden & Hoeven
    The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)-the unified and recognized voice of seaports in the Americas-publicly voiced support for the bi-partisan Move America Act of 2015 infrastructure bonding and credits legislation introduced today in Congress by Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator John Hoeven (R-ND). The...
  • Lack of ships anchored at LA, Long Beach signals 'new normal'
    Noting what could be the "new normal" at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the Marine Exchange of Southern California said Monday there were no container ships at anchor, and none are expected to stop at anchor on Tuesday, either. The movement of vessels directly to berth upon arrival...
  • Higher pricing lifts ArcBest to first-quarter profit
    For the first time in seven years, ArcBest Corporation posted a first-quarter profit, thanks in large part to competitive pricing in spite of diminishing volumes, the company said Monday. Tonnage for the Arkansas-based trucking company fell 1.3 percent year-over-year in the first three months of 2015. But the company's net profit...
  • INTTRA launches e-booking tool to track containers
    INTTRA is moving into a new market: selling data to the beneficial cargo owners that book cargo space through its e-commerce portal. The provider of electronic cargo-booking services for 54 ocean carriers is rolling out a service called INTTRA Vision, which uses e-booking data from carriers, terminals, freight forwarders and non-vessel-operating...
  • Mediterranean crisis is unsustainable for shipping
    The terrible tragedy on April 19 is believed to have cost hundreds of people their lives. The incident is potentially game-changing and may at last spur all European Union member states to take the urgent collective action needed to prevent further massive loss of life at sea. In the past 12...
  • German ports brace for near week-long rail strike
    LONDON - German locomotive drivers began near week-long strike Monday afternoon that threatens to clog container yards at the country's leading ports and cause massive disruption to industrial supply chains across Europe's largest economy. The six-day strike by the militant GDL drivers union - the eighth since January and the longest...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • Matson profit soars
    Matson delivered better-than-expected profit growth in the first quarter as the US containership and conro owner said its China service is expected to see continued improvements.
  • Cash shot for EAS?
    Shareholders in Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS) are considering a cash injection to help bolster the shipyard's troubled finances.
  • RGL cape fetches $8m
    A 15-year-old RGL Shipping capesize has been sold for demolition in an $8.23m deal.
  • Reefers rebound
    Siem Shipping has returned to profit in the first quarter despite falling revenue.
  • NMM stronger
    New York-listed Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has edged up adjusted profit in the first quarter despite revenue falling.
  • Two in, one out
    Norway's Siem Shipping is selling an older, smaller reefer while buying two chartered-in ships.
  • CSDC brings in nine
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has signed a deal to charter in nine bulkers from sister companies until the end of the year.
  • NewLead loss to fall
    Greece's NewLead Holdings has delayed its annual report for 2014 as it predicted a big fall in its loss.
  • NCC buys MR duo
    National Chemical Carriers (NCC) of Saudi Arabia has bought the last two tankers owned by a Norwegian KS and managed by Westfal-Larsen.
  • Damen heads south
    Dutch shipyard group Damen has signed a deal to offer shiprepair services in the Caribbean.
  • Gulf Nav bailed out
    UAE tanker owner Gulf Navigation has received a $69.54m bail out from shareholders to cut accumulated losses as directors were cleared to begin debt talks with creditors.
  • Tigris "could be sold"
    The Iranian oil company behind the violent seizure of a Maersk Line boxship could have the vessel or its cargo auctioned if the Danish owner does not settle a claim for compensation.
  • Bergen sale off
    Norway's Bergen Group has failed to sell off its Hanoytangen-based rig services business.
  • Morch takes Odfjell reigns
    Odfjell has named Clipper Group co-chief executive Kristian Morch as its new chief executive, in a statement released Monday.
  • ULCC suffers Suez fire
    A 13,000-teu containership has suffered a minor fire as it passed through the Suez Canal over the weekend.
  • Wintermar wiped out
    Wintermar Offshore Marine has made a poor start to the year with its net profit virtually wiped out compared to a year ago.
  • Asian tanker hijacked
    A small products tanker was hijacked in the Straits of Malacca on Saturday and had part of its cargo stolen.
  • Busan eyes expansion
    South Korea's Busan New Port has unveiled plans to add a further 15 berths in a move that will increase container capacity by 15.8mteu.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • NEWS FLASH: XPO Logistics to buy port trucker Bridge Terminal Transport
  • NEWS FLASH: New L.A. drayage company to use employee drivers
  • Pasha's new ship to make first voyage this week
  • Maersk Tigris crew in 'good spirits'
  • House passes appropriations bill with HMT funding increase
  • Port of L.A. police chief indicted for corruption, tax evasion
  • Panama approves new canal toll structure
  • Fire extinguished on Hanjin containership
  • Cargolux barely in the black for 2014
  • Executive Moves: UPS and Port of Prince Rupert
  • Trade Promotion Authority legislation hangs in the balance

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • Aegean to file annual report 'as promptly as practicable'
    Aegean explains to the US Securities and Exchange Commission why it missed an April 30 deadline.
  • GOIL boast a 'premier bunkering operation'
    Managing director of Ghana's state-owned oil company repeats claims of expertise.
  • Moves to differentiate between marginal and gross ECA non-compliance
    Signs that enforcement will treat accidental sulphur infractions differently.
  • Bunker savings are a 'big area of focus'
    Cruise line CEO highlights fuel efficiency in its business model.
  • Engines 'tested and certified' to use ethane as fuel
    After extensive testing programme with Evergas.
  • New CEO to start work at Odfjell
    Morch to take over before November.
  • Fuel saving bulker ordered from Japanese yard
    First order for its newly developed 'eco' log and bulk carrier, says Tsuneishi.
  • WFS: OW Bunker impact 'exaggerated'
    Performance in fourth quarter 'totally unrelated to OW', says CEO.
  • Ro-pax service to return on continental route
    Ferry route falls inside European ECA.
  • EU to assess impact of new ECA limit
    Aims to find out if it has improved air quality, may result in more regulations.
  • 'Divided' maritime approach on stricter sulphur limit
    Shipping presented with a variety of solutions but they are 'not without flaws'.
  • Storm forces closure of Peru's Callao port
    Rough seas blamed for shutdown.
  • Fuel siphoned from tanker during hijacking
    Incident occurred in the Strait of Malacca over the weekend.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
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
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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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