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August 7, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL hikes Asia-southern African rate US$200/TEU August 15
  • OOCL cuts Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge in and out of Gothenburg to US$24/TEU
  • EU, Vietnam reach 'finely tuned' deal on removing nearly all tariffs
  • Maersk Line adds Prince Rupert to extended Far East-Alaska service
  • China-built railway to cut through park with minimal impact on wildlife
  • Powerful NDRC gives go-ahead to high-end, high-tech industries to expand
  • Indian logistics shines in investors eyes as infrastructure improves
  • Canadian prime minister doubtful Obama will approve Keystone pipeline
  • China-Europe rail stands to threaten air cargo's market share
  • UPS buying Coyote Logistics for US$1.8 billion to boost FTL services
  • US$1.1 billion Spanish 'ghost' airport bought cheaply by Chinese group

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Baltic Dry Index doubles to over 1,100 on capacity shortage
  • BOFBA's 62nd AGM held
  • CCEA allows govt departments & PSUs to make their own shipping arrangements
  • DB Schenker appoints Oliver Bohm as CEO in India
  • MANSA holds first member conclave on overweight containers & new regulations
  • UK freight association gives cautious welcome to latest initiative on cross channel congestion
  • Tea imports from Sri Lanka increasing
  • RTG operators' stir continues at GTI
  • Centre may frame new import norms for US chicken
  • INR eases further against dollar
  • Significant number of big infrastructure projects running late
  • Dinesh Gupta elected President of Gandhidham Chamber of Commerce & Industry for 2015-16
  • Interactive meet on Certificate of Origin at Chamber Bhavan tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bytes beat cement

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Tanker owners fear more Nigeria ship bans
    Tanker owners fear more of their vessels could be barred from lifting crude oil in Nigeria, Intertanko told IHS Maritime today. "Operators are concerned that if a ship within a fleet has breached the regulations, other vessels in the same fleet could be taken out of circulation," Intertanko's
  • Shipbreaking grinds to halt
    The last seven days have seen a historic zero level of activity in the ship breaking market, IHS data confirms. "From Friday 31 July to today we have seen no activity," said Paul Clemenson, senior data transformation analyst for IHS Maritime & Trade. "This is the first time ever that I can recall
  • Rio Tinto profit plunges 82%
    Rio Tinto net earnings fell by 82% from USD 4.4 billion to USD 806 million in the six months to 30 June. At the same time, the company's net debt rose 10% to USD13.7 billion, according to the 2015 interim results released today. Chief executive officer Sam Walsh described the outcome as "robust"
  • Wilhelmsen enjoys cost saving benefits, seasonal volume rise
    Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, the listed vehicle carrier and logistics company controlled by Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding in Norway has reported a rise in interim profits due to benefits gained from cost savings and seasonally higher volumes. Net profit in 2Q15 rose to USD75 million from USD25 million the
  • Upbeat Tanker Investments reports robust interims
    Tanker Investments, the Oslo listed Teekay group spin-off that invests in second hand vessels, has reported strong interims and remains optimistic about the outlook. Group net profit amounted to USD16.7 million in 2Q15 compared to a loss of USD5.7 million in the same period last year. Revenues rose
  • U-Ming grows bulk carrier fleet
    U-Ming Marine Transport (Singapore), a fully owned subsidiary of Taiwanese carrier U-Ming Marine, on 6 August took delivery of a 85,066 dwt bulk carrier from Japanese shipbuilder Oshima Shipbuiding. MV Cemtex Fortune is the last vessel in a series of four post-Panamaxes the carrier had ordered from
  • Sinwa profit up 22%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sinwa posted profit of SGD2.64 million (USD1.9 million) in the second quarter of 2015, an increase of 22% year on year (y/y). The company's second quarter revenue climbed 7.4% y/y to SGD40.8 million, while its profit increased 7.7% y/y to SGD9.7 million.
  • China reduces port charges
    China's Ministry of Transport and National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has announced a reduction in port charges. The authorities released the Notice to Adjust Port Charges and Port Security Charges, which prohibits port operators from imposing fees for services other than
  • Keppel wins dual-fuel ro-ro conversion job
    Singapore-based Keppel Shipyard has secured a contract from Totem Ocean Trailer Express to convert a ro-ro vessel into a LNG powered dual-fuel vessel. Midnight Sun will be the first of US-based Totem Ocean's two 839 ft Orca-class ro-ro vessels to be converted into a dual-fuel vessel. The conversion
  • Marco Polo Marine profit dives 74%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Marco Polo Marine's profit dropped 74% year on year to SGD0.34 million (USD0.25 million) for the third quarter of 2015. The company's third quarter revenue also dipped 17% from SGD26.8 million a year ago to SGD22.3 million. The decrease in revenue was
  • Nanjing Shenghang's profit up 24% y/y in 1H15
    Nanjing Shenghang Shipping, a small-sized chemical and product tanker owner and operator, said its profit rose 24% year on year (y/y) to CNY13.5 million (USD2.2 million) in the first six months of 2015 on revenue growth. Its revenue also rose 14% y/y to CNY105.7 million during the same period, a

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • UPS plans to build massive distribution centre at London Gateway logistics park
  • Reopening El Salam bridge would boost Egypt's economy after Suez expansion
  • All-cargo Midex Airlines folds its wings, while court backs Martinair restructure

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • MAN Diesel and Turbo to power Van Oord dredge newbuilds
  • Life extension for 12 U.K. frigates includes MTU gensets
  • Bourbon set to keep on stacking
  • Austal Philippines yard delivers high speed catamaran
  • New Suez Canal inaugurated in elaborate ceremony
  • Wartsila to power world's first dual fuel dredge
  • Bechtel awarded FEED contract for Port Delfin FLNG

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • US goods, services exports down during month of June
  • CMA CGM Group vessels up front in Suez Canal expansion event
  • US, Canada, Mexico Ok Trusted Traveler agreement
  • Ceremony marks command change for Coast Guard Cutter ACTIVE
  • Inchcape Shipping Services gives Port of Saipan information

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Ocean Rig posts strong quarter but shelves dividend
    Economou tips drilling company to weather storm in offshore market
  • DryShips posts massive loss as Ocean Rig is deconsolidated
    Economou sees 'challenging' market ahead as company's reliance on bulker market increases
  • Teekay returns to profitability in April-June
    Energy shipping giant enjoys better performances in tanker, offshore and LNG sectors
  • MOL tops schedule reliability table for first time
    G6 achieves best on-time arrivals in June of big four alliances
  • Tanker Investments posts $16.7m profit in the second quarter
    Teekay vehicle took delivery of two suezmaxes ordered last year
  • GasLog posts bigger second-quarter profits
    Owner sounds bullish longer-term note on LNG despite current vessel surplus
  • BSM appoints von Hardenberg and Heimann
    Industry veterans take Cyprus roles with major shipmanager
  • It's official: Suez two-way traffic starts
    Biggest customer Maersk welcomes shorter transit times and better schedule reliability
  • Nigeria and Venezuela are more important to India-bound VLCCs than oil giant Middle East
    Exclusive Lloyd's List Intelligence data reveals who has biggest impact on VLCCs when it comes to Indian crude imports
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen points to new markets as shadow of antitrust decisions fades
    Norwegian operator sees profit improvements, but not to analyst expectations

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Command Transportation acquisition takes a chunk out of Echo profit
    Echo Global Logistics' profits took a tumble in the second quarter after the recent acquisition of Command Transportation in April. Revenues and volumes, however, were significantly higher and look to buoy future loss - a testament to the success a third-party logistics provider can find in consolidation. "It's been a historic quarter...
  • China cracks down on port service charges
    The Chinese government is prohibiting some port service charges and reducing the costs of others in an attempt to galvanize container shipping as the as the country's container volume growth slows due to reduced global demand. China's Ministry of Transport and National Development and Reform Commission on Tuesday released a notice...
  • KCS says intermodal service should improve soon
    Intermodal shippers using Kansas City Southern Railway can expect improve after train speeds slowed during recent track work, and a surge of coal and crude oil volumes hit the network. The railroad's sudden decline in train speeds stands out in a time when rail service along most lines has been troubled,...
  • New Gerber DC to give Charleston port boost
    Gerber Childrenswear announced a $33 million investment for a distribution center in Berkeley County, South Carolina, another sign of Port of Charleston's growing role as a major import gateway on the East Coast, The 477,000 square foot facility will open early next year 17 miles from the Port of Charleston at...
  • Command Transportation acquisition drives up Echo profit
    Echo Global Logistics saw strong profit gains in the second quarter, propelled by organic business growth and the acquisition of Command Transportation in April. It's yet another reminder of the revenue and volume success a third-party logistics provider can find in consolidation. "It's been a historic quarter for Echo Global Logistics,"...
  • Montreal expands to handle container growth
    Port of MontrealThe Port of Montreal is on a roll. Not only is it enjoying strong increases in cargo volumes last year and in the first half of this year, but it is also getting a big investment by the Quebec government to build the infrastructure it needs to handle...
  • New Suez Canal opens amid growing competition with Panama
    PORT SAID, Egypt - The Suez Canal Authority said it is well placed to compete with Panama for Asia-U.S. East Coast business, and will continue to offer promotions and discounts to help entice lines to use the Suez Canal. "There is certainly some competition and we feel we are well placed...
  • Air cargo, ocean volumes lift revenue, profit at Expeditors
    Global trade may have slowed since last year, but Expeditors International of Washington picked up its pace in the second quarter, increasing gross revenue 6 percent to $1.7 billion and net revenue 14 percent to $522.1 million. The freight forwarder's net profit jumped 29 percent to $117.8 million. Operating income jumped...
  • Port of Melbourne backs away from giant DP World rent hike
    Port of MelbourneHONG KONG - Australia's largest container port has decided not to hike DP World's rent by 750 percent ahead of its privatisation, with the Port of Melbourne settling instead for an increase of around 20 percent.DP World Australia will operate the West Swanson Terminal in the Port of...
  • Opposition to Brazil's port centralization intensifies
    BTP, Port of Santos, Brazilian stakeholders in the transport industry from state governments to port and trade organizations are pushing back strongly against the federal government's plans to centralize all the country's port authorities under the aegis of the Special Ports Ministry (SEP) in Brasilia. Márcio França, vice governor of powerful...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru port congestion expands
    Trucks lined up outside Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.Gateway Terminals India, the largest container facility in the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, remained closed to all shipping activities for the third consecutive day Thursday due to labor troubles, leaving beleaguered ocean carriers scrambling for alternative berthing options and shippers' cargo stranded at...
  • Ukraine looks to stem port volume plummet
    Port of Odessa, Ukraine's largest container gateway.The Ukrainian government is considering easing the customs clearance of containers at seaports to stop the 30 percent plunge in container volume that has plagued the country since the eruption of tensions with Russia. Container traffic at Ukrainian seaports in the first half fell to...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru's largest terminal still paralyzed by strike
    Trucks lined up outside Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.Gateway Terminals India, the largest container facility in the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, remained closed to all shipping activities for the third consecutive day Thursday due to labor troubles, leaving beleaguered ocean carriers scrambling for alternative berthing options and shippers' cargo stranded at...
  • Deutsche Post DHL trims earnings forecast on strike, restructuring costs
    LONDON - Deutsche Post DHL trimmed its 2015 profit forecast after strikes by postal workers in Germany and restructuring costs in its global freight forwarding unit sharply reduced its second-quarter earnings. The German mail and logistics giant's earnings before interest and tax slumped by 18 percent to 537 million euros ($585...
  • Central Asia's Baku port rides the China-Europe rails
    HONG KONG - The latest multimodal option introduced to the One Belt, One Road trade initiative linking China and Europe comes from the Caspian Sea port of Baku in Azerbaijan that this week greeted the arrival of its first block train.Carrying 82 twenty-foot equivalent units, the train left Shihezi city...
  • XPO sets $23 billion revenue target for 2019
    Less than two months after acquiring Norbert Dentressangle, XPO Logistics is already building new transatlantic bridges. The company is opening an e-commerce distribution facility in Pennsylvania for a European retailer and customer of the French logistics company. "It's our first big cross-selling win," Bradley S. Jacobs, chairman and CEO of XPO...
  • California exports slip on weak demand, strong dollar
    California's export trade declined 4.2 percent in June, as weakness in key markets such as China, Japan, the European Union and Latin America and a strong dollar weighed down sales of manufactured and non-manufactured goods. Nevertheless, California performed better than the U.S. as a whole, according to the monthly California Trade...
  • Darling may have smooth ride to FMCSA driver seat
    WASHINGTON - President Obama has nominated Scott Darling to helm the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. And it looks as though Darling will have an easier go of it than his predecessor given his relative popularity in the industry and the fact that he's already led the agency for a...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • DryShips hit by Ocean Rig
    DryShips reported a $1.44bn loss in the second quarter but delivered an operational profit that was in-line with expectations.
  • Norsafe's wild ride
    Norsafe has broken the world record for the highest drop of a manned lifeboat.
  • Analysts cut GasLog outlook
    Two analysts trimmed their outlook for GasLog after the New York-listed LNG carrier owner reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly profit.
  • Suez Canal security poses business risk
    A six-feet stone wall was built along both banks of the Suez Canal two years ago after extremists launched an RPG on containership Cosco Asia.
  • New Suez Canal launched
    Egypt has inaugurated the "New Suez Canal" today, launching the biggest expansion in the waterway's 146-year history.
  • Two for Oceanica
    Brazilian owner picks domestic Arpoador shipyard for diving support vessel order.
  • Boustead rises in Q2
    Malaysian shipyard sees gas projects offset the lack of shipbuilding deals.
  • AHTS glut grows
    The list of anchor-handlers looking for work in North Sea ports is increasing in an extremely quiet market.
  • Courage heading to red
    Bulker owner projects bigger loss for first half amid continuing poor dry market conditions.
  • GasLog makes more
    GasLog Ltd (GLOG) has boosted its profit for the second quarter of the year thanks to more operating days and a more promising LNG market.
  • Tarbit orders double
    Sweden's Tarbit Shipping is renewing its fleet with two new eco-tankers in Turkey.
  • Cosco delays FAUs
    Cosco Corp of Singapore has delayed the delivery of two floating accommodation units (FAUs) from two of its yards.
  • Gobbling GOGL
    John Fredriksen has snapped up another slice of bulker owner Golden Ocean's (GOGL) convertible bond issue.
  • Passage plan lacking
    A Condor Ferries ship grounded off Guernsey last year due to a deficient passage plan, a UK accident report has found.
  • DOF wins US contract
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner signs six-month deal with natural resources company.
  • TNK profit grows
    Teekay Tankers has followed up its $662m acquisition of the Principal Maritime suezmax fleet with a stronger second quarter performance.
  • Finne in at OMP
    Carl Petter Finne has been recruited as new managing director of Oslo-based Offshore Merchant Partners (OMP).
  • Funds target Italians
    Regulatory change opens way for US private equity to buy up to $13bn of troubled owners' debt.
  • WW ASA well ahead
    Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA has exceeded the market's expectations for the second quarter with a profitable bottom line.
  • Suezmaxes arriving, dividend pending
    TIL gets first two tankers from George Economou with harvesting phase set to bring first payout.
  • Tamai profit disappears
    Japan's Tamai Steamship has seen its profit reduced to zero in the first quarter as revenue fell.
  • Teekay surges in second
    Tanker giant Teekay Corp has seen profit soar in the second quarter as revenue jumped.
  • AIDAprima delayed again
    Aida Cruises, the German arm of the Carnival cruise empire, is facing even more delays with the delivery of the 124,000-gt cruiseship AIDAprima, one of two ships it is building at Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi's Nagasaki yard.
  • Samsun gets protection
    The Seoul Central Court has granted the Korean shipping company Samsun Logix protection from creditors as part of its rehabilitation proceedings, writes Irene Ang from Singapore.
  • Storms shut Chile's ports
    Chile's Port Authority has closed most of the country's major ports citing adverse weather conditions and strong swells.
  • Imbak unwanted
    Malaysian tanker owner Gagasan Gas Carriers' 10,800-dwt products tanker Imbak (built 2008) has again failed to find a buyer.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Leman acquires RSH Freight, Principal Freight
  • Kenco breaks ground on new warehouse
  • Obama nominates Darling to FMCSA administrator
  • IATA: Slow cargo growth continues into June
  • IAG cargo volumes decline
  • Echo's revenues, profits rise steadily in Q2
  • Suez Canal expansion opens officially today
  • XPO targets $23b in revenues by 2019
  • Report: Logistics M&A booming in first half 2015
  • European Union, Vietnam ink Free Trade Agreement
  • U.S. exports down slightly in June
  • Turkish steel exporters dispute U.S. dumping claims
  • DSV increases FY projections on strong first half earnings, revenues

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Wartsila to supply dredger with dual-fuel engine
    Dredger being built by Royal IHC for DEME Group.
  • Support for 'zero emissions' ferry link
    Project gets 50% of cost covered by EU grant.
  • Suez Canal expansion 'not needed'
    But Maersk Group welcomes 'easier and speedier transits'.
  • Investor sees future benefit for WFS
    Thinks grabbing market share while everyone suffers from weak market will pay off.
  • Fuel oil stocks decline
    But market is finding it difficult to absorb surplus barrels.
  • OW's biggest debtor Tankoil declared bankrupt
    Seen as a milestone as it may finally shed light on what happened in Singapore.
  • External: Global Vision Bunkers B.V.
  • Modern dredger newbuildings on order
    'Special attention' paid to energy efficiency of the vessels, says MAN Diesel.
  • APT adds bunker tanker to fleet
    Vessel to serve New Jersey and New York Harbor.
  • Shanghai Lonyer: Bunkering business ongoing as usual
    LonyerGreenCooper's disposal has not affected company's primary business, source tells Platts Bunkerworld.
  • Shipowners 'still figuring out best way' to monitor vessels
    Industry 10 to 15 years behind technology, observes CEO of Ascenz.
  • WTI crude settles on low note
    On expectation that US refineries will decrease operating rates.
  • Green energy-powered drone ship to cross the Atlantic in 2020
    Unmanned vessel will 'contribute to shipping innovation on a global platform'.

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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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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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