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September 8, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Channel Tunnel bans UK-bound freight trains as stowaway fear mounts
  • Fruit shipper says carriers won't tell them when cold probes go wrong
  • US authorities monitor Tianjin traffic for shipboard toxic residue
  • Aden port open, UAE troops in control, ISIS/Al-Qaeda have city foothold
  • ICTSI Manila starts container booking system to ease truck congestion
  • Manzanillo, Panama, CT takes 4 big cranes to create 3 million TEU capacity
  • Arrested 735-TEUer and chemical tanker up for auction in Singapore
  • TT Club box exposure huge, but unperturbed by Tianjin port blast claims
  • HK Shipowners Association to host October 7 seminar on pipe refurbishment
  • ACI European Dredging Summit to be held October 7-8 in Antwerp
  • UPS and Cargojet strike new deal for overnight services in Canada
  • Dubai World Central achieves 42pc more cargo after move to new airport
  • Caspian Air Cargo Summit 2015 is to be held in Baku on October 5-7

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Asia to Northern Europe, Med spot rates surge
  • CMA CGM, Bolloré & CHEC obtain Kribi Container Terminal concession for 25 years
  • Issue of recruiting & retaining skilled personnel to be discussed at maritime event
  • KONE selects Damco as global logistics partner
  • MOL installs new energy-saving windshield on container vessel for demonstration test
  • NYK to provide complete outbound logistics of finished vehicles for both Ford plants in India
  • NYK to set up first exclusive RoRo terminal for finished cars in Saudi Arabia
  • SARJAK Container Lines delivers ODC innovation yet again
  • GM India to export 19,000 cars to Mexico, rolls out first Chevrolet Beat
  • Cargo operations continued during token one-day labour strike, says Mumbai Port
  • Mumbai Port to discontinue coal handling
  • World's largest port operators join forces for environment
  • Decline in exports pulled down GDP growth which could have touched 10 pc: Fieo President
  • Govt expects DMIC to triple industrial output in 7-9 years
  • Growth in infra sector slowed to 3-month low of 1.1 pc in July
  • Larsen & Toubro bags INR 1,489 cr. water supply project
  • Pulses imports likely to shoot up

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cleaner air in LA
  • More space for Chinese supplier
  • Unifeeder scoops up Tschudi's liner services
  • Gas-powered shunter slashes emissions
  • Salvo of promotions in Salt Lake City
  • Pulling carpet out from under rival feet
  • Sweeping changes for Lan in Europe
  • Airfreight volumes falling in July
  • Konkan developing Jaigarh connection
  • Terminal operators join forces to go green
  • New clients to smooth out Q2's choppy seas
  • Fehmarn belt project stymied by objections
  • Leasing giant snaps up Avolon
  • APP vice-chair from Hueneme
  • Kosovo hooking up to Europe's rail network

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Technology trends will transform our interaction by 2030
    The "Global Marine Technology Trends 2030" report launched today recognising that the future is becoming increasingly focused on automation. Speaking at London International Shipping Week, Luis Benito, global maritime marketing director at Lloyd's Register said, "The marine world in 2030 will be
  • Delivery of Allseas giant offshore vessel delayed until next year
    Delivery of the 382 m by 124 m offshore platform installation and decommissioning vessel Pioneering Spirit (ex-Pieter Schelde), which was billed as the world's largest ship when it arrived in Rotterdam in January, has been delayed until next year. The vessel, which had been due into service in the
  • Three banks sign loan deal with IMC
    The government-affiliated Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and two private banks have signed a syndicated loan agreement worth USD120 million with Singapore-based major shipping firm IMC Holdings. The agreement was signed on 4 September and the USD120 million loan will finance the
  • Baleària chooses La Naval for €350 million LNG pair
    Spanish islands ferry operator Baleària is to place a EUR350 million (USD390 million) order for two LNG-powered ferries from Spanish Basque country shipbuilder La Naval. The two vessels, which will measure 225 m by 30.4 m, will be the two biggest vessels ever built by a Spanish shipyard, as well as
  • MLC assistance card launched for seafarers
    A scheme has been launched that will enable seafarers to check the insurance cover offered by their employer. Specialist marine insurance intermediary Seacurus has created the Seafarer Assistance Card scheme, which will provide mariners with access to the CrewSEACURE web portal where they can check
  • Global Ports set to take 31% stake in Valletta Cruise Port
    Turkish port operator Global Ports Holding, part of the Global Yatirim conglomerate, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 30.79% stake in Maltese cruise terminal operator Valletta Cruise Port (VCP). Completion of the transaction depends on completion of legal and administrative procedures,
  • Global port operators to go green
    Five of the world's largest terminal operators have joined with the Port of Rotterdam to promote environmental awareness in ports and shipping. Under an initiative called Go Green they aim to bring about sustainable environmental improvement in the communities in which their operations are located.
  • LISW: UK government will do 'whatever it takes' to keep London maritime status
    London International Shipping Week (LISW) opened this morning at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) with the Department for Transport pledging to 'do whatever it takes' to ensure London remains a leading maritime centre. "We are ready for growth," Robert Goodwill MP, parliamentary under-secretary of
  • HHI workers strike, more strikes to follow
    Workers at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) went on strike on 4 September and are planning more industrial action this month. From 0800-1200hrs local time on 4 September, HHI workers refused to work, causing the world's biggest shipbuilder to suspend production at its Ulsan yard. That followed a
  • July container freight rates in second monthly rise
    Container freight rates staged second consecutive rise in July and they rose to their highest level since March this year, show figures released this morning by Container Trade Statistics (CTS), the UK based consultancy. The CTS Global Aggregated Price Index, which entails both spot and contract
  • At least 50 dead after migrant boat sinks off Malaysia
    The death toll has risen to 50 in the migrant boat sinking off Malaysia on 3 September. According to Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) official Mohamad Aliyas Hamdan, the agency has retrieved another 35 bodies since 4 September off Selangor, Malaysia. The agency had rescued 20 survivors
  • China's vessel exports' growth drops to 10.2% y/y in first seven months
    China's vessel exports' growth slowed further down to 10.2% year on year (y/y), with total exports at USD16.8 billion in the first seven months of 2015, according to Chinese customs statistics. In July alone, the exports decreased 4.6% y/y to USD2.1 billion, the customs said. The vessel exports
  • Brightoil Petroleum predicts increase in full-year profit
    Hong Kong-listed Brightoil Petroleum predicted that the group is expected to record an increase in profit during the fiscal year ended 30 June compared with last year. The anticipated increase of profit was due to the improvement of overall business sectors of the group, a stock filing of the
  • China Classification Society forms branch in South Africa
    China Classification Society (CCS) on 4 September opened a branch in Cape Town, South Africa. The new branch is expected to enhance co-operation on shipping, shipbuilding, as well as ship maintenance with African countries, said the branch's newly appointed general manager Xu Xiao. Classification

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Delta and Virgin eye full IT integration for 2016 as cargo JV strengthens
  • Collapsing Russian market and weaker euro blamed for peak season blues
  • Analysis: could 2015 be a year to remember for sparkling Expeditors?

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • VLCC rates show strong rally, but outlook remains uncertain
    Benchmark Middle East-East Asia rate up by than 20,000 per day over past two weeks
  • Paragon will take its time over ATM fundraiser, says Bodouroglou
    Chief executive bought part of Box Ships stake sold as bulker owner aims to boost liquidity
  • Top world shipowners pushed for MCA reform, says Goodwill
    High-level meeting held at 10 Downing Street, according to shipping minister
  • Debt purchases by private equity will ramp up
    Expect a rise in private equity debt purchase activity, with opportunities in struggling dry bulk and offshore, predict top lawyers
  • Handysize outlook brightens on cargo demand
    BHSI has outperformed BDI since early August due to healthy grain and minor bulk demand
  • Eletson Gas confirms LPG orders at Hyundai Mipo
    Two 38,000 cu m ships plus one ethylene carrier added to joint venture's orderbook
  • Asia-Europe box volumes continue to slide
    Disappointing start to the peak season as traffic falls 7.1% from last year's level
  • UK government and industry leaders call for reform of ship register
    Maritime Growth Study sets out case for more commercially minded MCA
  • Hyundai Heavy workers gearing up for new strikes
    Two additional partial strikes will occur on September 9 and 17, following breakdown in talks on wages and working conditions
  • Exmar's profit declines ahead of launch of new company
    Start-up of Exmar LNG on track for third quarter
  • Spot market continues to bring little joy for carriers
    First-half financials show full impact of wretched rates, reports Linton Nightingale
  • Between the lines - West Coast woes and capacity cuts
    In his regular column, SeaIntel chief executive Alan Murphy examines and analyses the main industry drivers and developments of the past month
  • UK needs action on leadership, skills and marketing, Maritime Growth Study finds
    Significant alterations put forward for status and running of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  • Growth study set to recommend MCA shake-up
    Maritime UK welcomes report due for publication today
  • Chinese ports withhold release of more than 10,000 Nan Tsing containers
    Major shipping ports detain around 40 containerships
  • London Stock Exchange opens UK shipping celebrations
    London International Shipping Week kicks off with the opening of the London market and an open invitation for shipping to list in London
  • Paragon Shipping seeks to raise $4m in equity capital
    Beleaguered shipping company plans a continuous at-the-market offering, but it is unclear how it will help pay for its remaining capital expenditures
  • Solvang orders panamax pair at HHI
    LPG carrier duo to be delivered into 10-year oil major contracts
  • Charter market hits a 'brick wall'
    Seasonal blip lingers but brokers remain optimistic for a turn in fortunes, reports Linton Nightingale
  • Shares in Sinotrans and China Merchants jump on merger speculation
    A merger of the state giants would produce a combined company with about a third of the capacity of pending tie-up between Cosco and China Shipping
  • Another Avance newbuild VLGC to go straight for repair in drydock
    Chief executive shrugs off latest incident with China-built VLGC, but dry-docking the ship will cost Avance $400,000
  • Hanseatic Unity brings together Oldendorff, Schulte and Toepfer families
    Joint venture will start life as top three German chartering company
  • Saverys to take CMB private
    Major stakeholder Saverco intends to buy all remaining shares of CMB that it does not own and delist the entity
  • Cold comforts
    Many of the practical and operational challenges in the Arctic can be boiled down to the paucity of expertise
  • London's international future
    Despite a rise in competition, the elements that have made London succeed in the past will continue to do so until they are successfully replicated elsewhere

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Russia's slowdown hitting ports in Baltic neighbors
    The Port of Tallinn, Estonia.Ports in the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are feeling the effects of Russia's economic slowdown as they serve largely as transshipment locations into Russia. Container traffic at seaports in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia fell 14 percent in the first half of the year on...
  • APMT Pipavav handles largest ship to date
    The Maersk Saltoro being unloaded after its first call at Pipavav.Gujarat Pipavav Port last received a call from the Maersk Saltoro, reportedly the largest container ship ever to call at the APM Terminals facility on India's west coast. The vessel has a capacity of 9,971 20-foot-equivalent units and is 981 feet...
  • Pilot strike to ground Lufthansa Cargo flights on Sept. 8
    A pilot strike on Sept. 2 will keep Lufthansa Cargo planes on the ground.HONG KONG - Lufthansa's long-haul and freighter flights out of Germany will be grounded by an all-day pilot strike in Tuesday, Sept. 8, as the cockpit crew union calls its 13th walkout in 18 months.A long-running dispute...
  • Demise of China's Nan Tsing line leaves boxes stranded
    HONG KONG - It appears China's Nan Tsing Container Lines has now gone out of business after the debt-strapped domestic carrier reportedly stopped all operations at the weekend, leaving tens of thousands of boxes stranded across the country.The containers have been detained at China's ports that were called at by...
  • Capacity cuts tackle rate war, but more is needed, Drewry says
    HONG KONG - The unprecedented decision to cut capacity during the traditional peak season of the year brought to a halt the rate slide that started in March and by June had developed into a full-blown rate war among the carriers, according to Drewry. By the end of the first...
  • India's fresh produce wastage tops 40 percent, top shipper says
    India's big supermarkets are unable to compete with the well-managed supply chains of the country's street hawkers.HONG KONG - India's fragmented distribution system and lack of packaging standards are contributing to an estimated $2.2 billion in wasted fruit and vegetables every year, according to one of the largest cold chain...
  • Stolen box found sans $10 million in silver after Montreal port heist
    Police issued this Port of Montreal surveillance footage of the stolen truck.A shipping container stolen from Montreal's port last week was found parked in a city suburb north of the island of Montreal, minus the $10 million in silver it was supposed to have been carrying.The Maersk Line container was...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Technomax ships on way
    A new report examines the technologies that could make the biggest changes to shipping by 2030.
  • Scandlines marches on
    A busy summer has pushed up Scandlines' traffic figures for the first half of the year.
  • A new hope for UK shipping?
    Transport minister Robert Goodwill pledges to act on industry's maritime growth study, but what's really in it for owners, brokers, lawyers and insurers?
  • CMB shares soar
    Shares in Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) took flight today on the Brussels Stock Exchange, hot on the heels of a bid to take the company private.
  • TM enhances law business
    UK insurance services provider Thomas Miller has acquired compatriot specialist marine law firm Davies Johnson & Co of Plymouth.
  • TTA plays it safe
    Bulker owner Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) is taking a cautious approach to investment as it monitors the Chinese showdown.
  • German companies "safe"
    Germany has reassured domestic shipowners that they will not face an insurance tax burden when the parliament votes on law changes in October.
  • Paragon raising $4m
    Greek bulker owner Paragon Shipping has struck a share sale deal that could bring in $4m.
  • Greece needs migrant ships
    The Greek government said on Monday it will hire at least two ships as soon as possible to house and transport thousands of migrants and refugees currently swamping its islands.
  • Exmar profit chopped
    Exmar has booked smaller profit for the first half of the year as it saw its revenue dip.
  • Mipo streak continues
    South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has won its third order in a week, clinching a deal for four car carriers.
  • Solvang orders VLGC pair
    Solvang has ordered a pair of panamax VLGCs and fixed them to an oil major in a deal that demonstrates the uncertainty of shipping players over the new Panama Canal.
  • Polarcus builds book again
    Middle East owner Polarcus has clinched its third 3D seismic survey contract in a week.
  • Eight critical after blast
    Eight yard workers have been critically injured in a blast at shipbreaker Shital Enterprise in Bangladesh.
  • Ridgebury buying back
    US owner Ridgebury Tankers is planning to redeem $10m of its $210m Oslo bonds due in 2017.
  • IMC seals JBIC funding
    IMC Holdings has secured export credit financing for a series of multi-purpose vessels ordered late last year in Japan.
  • Modest China steel growth
    Rio Tinto says China's steel production will "grow only modestly" over the next 15 years reaching 1bnt by 2013.
  • UASC boosts Africa offering
    United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has bolstered its liner services to West Africa in a bid to tap into the expanding market.
  • Sex and shipping?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Gibraltar to showcase at Shipping Week
    Port authority has organised events as part of London International Shipping Week.
  • Upbeat outlook for Scanlines
    Hybrid tonnage to come on-stream in second half of year.
  • Cruise sector unlikely to face fresh environmental pressures
    Queensland official says he is 'unaware' of any health issues.
  • Factory fishing vessel gets Wartsila engine
    Unit designed for operating conditions in Barents Sea.
  • New Zealand set for 'bumper' cruise season
    But industry association warns about costs.
  • AADA reduces bunker surcharge
    On Asian-Australian routes.
  • Award for Cye Petrol
    'We are a quality oriented physical bunker supplier,' says general manager Eraydin.
  • Iran, Oman in economic pact
    Includes bunkering among economic areas of interest.
  • Mississippi river reopens to traffic after spill
    Traffic has been restricted to one-way, says USCG.
  • P&I clubs warn of pirates attacking more ships
    In busy Singapore Straits.
  • Brightoil: Improved performance
    Due to 'improvement of overall business sectors'.
  • Bunker demand builds in Panama
    Marine fuel sales volume grew 30% during the first seven months.
  • Libya: Tanker detained over alleged fuel smuggling
    Second Maltese vessel caught off Zuwara in two weeks.
  • P&I clubs: Pirates adding more targets to attacks
    Advises officers and crew to be 'extra vigilant'.
  • Brightoil: 'Positive profit alert'
    Due to 'improvement of overall business sectors', it says.
  • Bunker demand builds up in Panama
    Marine fuel sales volume grew 30% during the first seven months.
  • Marine fuel management in 2015
    What to look out for in general, with a special focus on fuels from the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
  • HK emissions regulations drive surge in additives demand
    Additives can address lubricity issues arising from low sulphur fuel, and reduce visible smoke.
  • Blue economy vital, Mauritian leader tells conference
    Includes bunkering in development plans.
  • Falling crude prices could 'benefit' OPEC next year
    Competitors 'damaged' by plunging prices may 'fall off' in 2016.
  • Investors walk out on Titan Petrochemicals deal
    New investors did not complete subscription agreements for shares.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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