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December 9, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • US west coast October cargo volumes flat, BCOs fearful of labour strife
  • Hazmat-laden 4,500-TEU Hanjin Aqua on the rocks in Indonesia
  • Building a million TEU box shop proves to be a challenge in Naples
  • China's carbon trading warns of problems with nationwide implementation
  • Shippers: Why 25 needed to sign for Nigerian cargo, but only one in S'pore?
  • China-British Commonwealth trade is projected to hit US$1 trillion by 2020
  • Maersk starts direct service from west coast South America to Japan
  • 17,859-TEUer debuts in LA as CMA CGM Ben Franklin docks on Boxing Day
  • PLA launches super maintenance ship Titan to keep busy River Thames tidy
  • Containerised US dairy cows go to Vietnam to provide milk for children
  • Hong Kong airport secures US$$650 million loan for 3rd runway
  • Finnair to hire 100 pilots, 300 cabin crew to prepare for long-haul growth
  • Chennai airport re-opens after heaviest rains in 100 years grounds all flights
  • CEVA expands warehouse near Kuala Lumpur - now biggest in southeast Asia
  • Chapman Freeborn Airchartering opens in Katowice, Poland's science centre

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • CMA CGM improves its Europe-Africa Lines
  • CMMI's conference on mandatory container weight verification tomorrow
  • Construction of Jal Marg Vikas waterways project to commence in March next year
  • Cotton exports likely to rise by 18 pc in 2015-16
  • Oilmeal exports decline by 41 pc on price disparity
  • Almost all shipping lines implementing e-DO at JN Port
  • Coal stocks at key ports up by 2.4 pc to 12.57 mt
  • Indira Container Terminal berths maiden vessel of Liberty Global Logistics
  • KPT invites EoI to develop Port-based industrial park in Kandla
  • Navi Mumbai Airport RFP likely to get govt nod soon
  • SEZ developers raise key issues at meet

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Weighty arguments
  • Fiata registration - even easier online
  • Cash to cut congestion in Delaware
  • Europe's airports welcome new commission strategy
  • Higher road tolls, lower track prices
  • Logix award for Munich-Parsdorf logistics centre
  • Smart ship made in China
  • New contract logistics director for Iberia
  • Sweden extending UHF track and trace system
  • Joe Pitcher joins maritime training provider
  • Mega move from Japan to Kazakhstan
  • From North Asia to Australia and Papua New Guinea
  • Emirates mothballing large part of current fleet
  • HHL: two new offices and one new agent
  • Driving e-commerce via Indian connection
  • Ocean freight rates in free fall
  • Construction work starts on Pittsburgh rail terminal

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • Port of Tallinn starts ferry company, issues bonds to build ferries
    A design for one of the new ferries. Credit: Port of TallinnEstonia's largest port has issued EUR60 million worth of bonds and established a ferry company. The wholly-owned state Port of Tallinn has set up a 100% subsidiary, TS Laevad Ltd, that has ordered and will then operate four local...
  • Mundra set to surpass J N port as India's biggest container gateway
    Credit: Mundra portMundra port is building a new container terminal, the fifth overall, as it looks to expand capacity in Asia's third biggest economy. Mundra is India's biggest commercial port located in the north western state of Gujarat. The new terminal is designed to handle 1.2 million teu and will be...
  • Turkish yard wins offshore wind support vessel order
    Turkey's Yalova-based Cemre Shipyard has secured a contract to build a service operation vessel for the offshore wind farm industry. Ordered by Esvagt of Esbjerg in Denmark the vessel will support MHI Vestas Offshore Wind technicians maintaining wind turbines off the Belgian coast on the Noblewind project under a 10...
  • Impact of APL's G6 alliance exit in spotlight
    CMA CGM's plans to bring APL into the O3 Alliance once the NOL acquisition is done has put the spotlight on the G6 Alliance and what the loss of its Singapore-based member would mean. On Monday, CMA CGM vice chairman Rodolphe Saade announced that a USD2.4 billion offer was to be...
  • Commentary: Impact of APL's G6 alliance exit in spotlight
    Credit: Hannes van RijnCMA CGM's plans to bring APL into the O3 Alliance once the NOL acquisition is done has put the spotlight on the G6 Alliance and what the loss of its Singapore-based member would mean. On Monday, CMA CGM vice chairman Rodolphe Saade announced that a USD2.4 billion...
  • Sembcorp must set aside USD460 million for rig cancellations, say analysts
    Jurong shipyard, where most of Sembcorp's rigs are built. IHS/Krispen AtkinsonSembcorp Marine would have to make provisions of SGD 643 million (USD460 million) for eight rig orders that are at risk of being cancelled, predicts Singapore securities firm UOB Kay Hian. UOB Kay Hian analysts Nancy Wei and Foo Zhiwei said...
  • DSME bond repayment allays financial fears
    DSME shipyard. Credit: HasenpuschBeleaguered South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said it has been repaying loans and corporate bonds, allaying fears over its financial standing. DSME could be staring at KRW5 trillion (USD4.3 billion) of losses after unveiling concealed losses from offshore plant orders in July 2015. The...
  • Jurong Port to build oil storage terminal with Oiltanking
    Jurong port. Credit: Joachim AffeldtSingapore's Jurong Port, primarily a destination for dry bulk and breakbulk cargoes, will be adding a storage terminal for chemicals and petroleum products to its facilities. The port and Oiltanking Singapore Limited, the Singapore-based subsidiary German liquid bulk terminal operator Oiltanking GmbH have signed an agreement to...
  • Salvage Union promises clampdown on unethical behaviour
    Maritime Maisie struggled for a place of refuge. Credit: Lloyd's Register.John Witte, the new president of the International Salvage Union (ISU), has delivered a strong message that unethical behaviour by some salvors will not be tolerated. Witte, senior salvage master for diversified US salvage company Donjon Marine, highlighted the issue during...
  • Phnom Penh port to list on Cambodian Securities Exchange
    The Cambodian bourse. Credit: CSX Cambodia's Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) will become a listed company on 9 December after a successful initial public offering (IPO) that saw 20% of its share capital sold to private investors. PPAP raised USD5.2 million with the sale of 4.1 million shares in three tranches....
  • Container freight rates hit year low in October
    Credit: PAContainer freight rates suffered a sharp fall in October to their weakest level this year, figures released by Container Trade Statistics (CTS), the UK based consultancy show. Their freight rate index, which includes both spot and contract rates, fell by six points to 71 in October, well below the previous...
  • Grounded Hanjin ship has detention record
    Container ship Hanjin Aqua that ran aground in the Sunda Strait on 4 December with class A hazardous cargo and a hole in its hull, had been detained in Australia for repairs earlier this year. Australian Port state control detained the 51,032 gt vessel in the port of Brisbane in September...
  • DryShips' losses near billion-dollar mark
    DryShips founder George Economou. Credit: Chris Preovolos/Marine Money.Financial fallout from slumping bulker rates has topped off enormous impairment charges at George Economou's DryShips, which is in the process of selling most of its fleet. On 7 December, the NASDAQ-listed shipping company posted a net loss of USD820 million for 3Q15,...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • Plunging sea freight rates bad news for air cargo as price gap hits new record
  • Analysis: Deutsche Bahn may be planning some pruning of the corporate tree
  • NYK quits as Asia-West Africa trade goes 'from bad to worse' with rates and volumes falling
  • Smog-bound Beijing details ECA plans
  • Tanzanian PM probes alleged port container scam
  • Call for open skies at Schiphol dominates air cargo debate
  • Cargolux boosts African business after poaching DB Schenker director

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • PPG says new tank coating is a game changer
  • ABB solutions picked for Yamal LNG project icebreaker
  • DDG 1000 is out on sea trials
  • Esvagt orders new design wind farm service vessel
  • TOTE Maritime Alaska names Michael Noone President
  • Foss Maritime names John Parrott COO

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • TOTE Maritime Alaska taps Michael Noone as COO
  • US inks Customs agreement with Dominican Republic
  • Coast Guard rescues man from drifting sailing vessel
  • Crowley Maritime adding 400 new refrigerated boxes
  • "K" Line selects BISHU MARU as name for new LNG carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • Paragon Shipping signs agreement over $38m outstanding debt
    $57m facility was set up as an exchange for the sale proceeds of three vessels
  • TEN to resume $20m stock buy-back programme
    Shares will be repurchased in open market transactions at management's discretion
  • Diana and Jiangnan delay handover of two newcastlemaxes
    Move said to be mutually beneficial for Greek owner and Chinese builder
  • Suezmax rates from the Middle East track VLCC gains
    Aframax market supported by Kuwait to Singapore trade
  • OSV owners should focus on costs and utilisation to survive
    More than half of companies analysed for AlixPartners study could be headed towards bankruptcy
  • US eases shipping sanctions for six months
    Rapid box trade growth attracting major line interest
  • Supramax index stays around seven-year low
    Rates roll down from last week's level amid a long tonnage list
  • Evergas orders four new ethane carriers
    Newbuildings to be delivered from first quarter of 2018
  • IBA and Human Rights at Sea introduce app to help seafarers report abuse
    Program for smartphones and tablets helps to record images and video which can be used as evidence in court
  • Svitzer takes delivery of two Damen ASD tugs 3212 in the UK
    Tugs to carry out general towage and escort duties at ports of London and Felixstowe
  • Vallianz Holdings clinches time charter contract worth up to $98m
    Charter to start in first quarter of 2016
  • Chennai container movements affected by floods
    Port slowly resuming operations as floodwaters recede
  • CMA CGM expects Yildirim's exit to be gradual
    French line in discussion with Turkish investor about redeeming $600m of convertible bonds maturing next month
  • CMA CGM puts US west coast ports to the test with 18,000 teu ship
    No decision yet on whether vessels of this size will be deployed regularly on the Pacific, says Rodolphe Saadé
  • DryShips posts $820m net loss
    Third quarter sees a drop in daily revenue in dry bulk carriers but a slight rise in tankers
  • NASSCO delivers first of five Eco class tankers to APT
    Construction and operation of tankers will comply with the Jones Act
  • CIT Maritime Finance provides $40m loan to Valløby Shipping
    Startup tanker owner enters chemical market backed by private equity group
  • KfW commits to financing two Royal Caribbean cruiseships
    German bank will cover loan but seeks syndication

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • GT Nexus Whitepaper: A Holistic Approach to Source-to-Pay
    Many companies today still employ various point solutions from niche AP and P2P software providers to execute the financial supply chain. In doing so, companies over-complicate the very process they seek to simplify. Point solutions reside in a silo, preventing the flow of data across departments such as sourcing, logistics,...
  • US import volume forecast to end year with a whimper
    U.S. retailers expect import volume will close the year with a whimper, with inbound volume set to slip 0.1 percent year-over-year in December. Although import volume will surge in early 2016, much of that is because of easy comparisons to the same periods in 2014, according to the Global Port Tracker....
  • Hostile takeover of NS by CP after rejected bid seen as unlikely
    Norfolk Southern Railway's second rejection of a takeover bid from Canadian Pacific has ignited talk of a potential hostile takeover - something the Class I railroad industry has never seen and is unlikely to occur, according to an intermodal analyst. "There hasn't been a hostile takeover of a railroad to my...
  • Freight rates hit lowest point of year in October
    Container freight rates suffered a sharp fall in October to their weakest level this year, figures released by Container Trade Statistics, a U.K.-based consultancy, show. Their freight rate index, which includes both spot and contract rates, fell by six points to 71 in October, well below the previous 2015 low of...
  • Japan shipping industry outlook darkens
    Teikoku Databank Ltd., a leading corporate credit research firm in Japan, has painted a bearish picture of the nation's shipping industry, citing growing uncertainty over China's economy. The Tokyo-based research firm said that the number of Japan shipping companies exiting the market could increase this year and into 2016. The overall revenue...
  • Variability is foe of port performance, Ports America executive says
    Peter Ford, chief strategy officer, Ports America, addresses the JOC's third annual Port Performance North America Conference in Iselin, New JerseyISELIN, New Jersey - Container ports need a fresh, no-holds-barred examination of ways to reduce variability that hobbles productivity, Ports America's chief strategy officer said Tuesday. "I think at some point we need to take...
  • Variability is foe of port performance, Ports America executive says
    ISELIN, New Jersey - Container ports need a fresh, no-holds-barred examination of ways to reduce variability that hobbles productivity, Ports America's chief strategy officer said Tuesday. "I think at some point we need to take a white paper and start fresh and work backwards," said Peter Ford at the JOC's third annual...
  • Freight transportation industry transformed in 2015
    2015 may not go down as the most disruptive or revolutionary year in freight transportation history, but it's certainly been one of the most transformative ones. The year opened, after all, with the second contentious, congestion-inducing longshore labor contract-negotiating process in as many years. When the dust settled in February with...
  • Phnomh Penh port to list on Cambodia Securities Exchange
    Cambodia's Phnomh Penh Autonomous Port will become a listed company on Wednesday after a successful initial public offering that saw 20 percent of its share capital sold to private investors. PPAP raised $5.2 million with the sale of 4.1 million shares in three tranches. A share price of 5,120 riel ($1.26) was...
  • Throughput flat at India's busiest public container ports
    Container throughput at India's major ports inched up 1.83 percent year-over-year in the first eight fiscal months, as sluggish global demand dragged down volume growth at the country's state-owned cargo gateways. Volumes during April to November totaled 5.4 million 20-foot-equivalent units, up from 5.3 million TEUs a year earlier, the newest...
  • Ocean carriers repeating mistakes of 2009, Drewry says
    Ocean carriers are repeating some of the mistakes that pushed many close to the brink during the 2009 crisis but the industry is in better shape to survive the current crisis, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants. The 2009 crash, triggered by the global financial crisis, saw container demand decline by an...
  • US railroads crack down on terminal free time for shippers
    At least two Class I railroads are cracking down on how long shippers can keep their containers and trailers at intermodal terminals via shorter free-time windows - and one of the railways has hiked storage fees - in an effort to improve network velocity. Their efforts, unsurprisingly, have frustrated some shippers...
  • S&S Activewear to speed distribution with Kansas distribution center
    S&S Activewear will open a distribution center in the Olathe, Kansas, becoming the third company to announce plans for manufacturing and logistics operations in the Kansas City area in the past month. The promotional apparel wholesaler, will occupy a 473,000-square-foot distribution center in Olathe, expanding its national one-day shipping footprint. The...
  • NY-NJ 'gray' chassis pool awaits deal with ILA
    Creation of a centrally managed chassis pool at the Port of New York and New Jersey is awaiting an agreement on labor issues involving International Longshoremen's Association jurisdiction over maintenance and repair. Port interests have been working since early 2014 to create the "gray" pool, which would allow truckers to pick...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • Star Bulk Carriers sells bulker quartet
    New York-listed shipowner unloads two capesize vessels and two kamsarmaxes for $122m.
  • OSVs face growing debt risk
    Report from US restructuring consultancy says some OSV owners face bankruptcy risk.
  • China Cosco Holdings president resigns
    'No disagreement' as Jiang Lijun is replaced by Xu Zunwu amid merger talks with CSG.
  • Five Szafir crewmen freed from captors
    Polish officials say men taken hostage by pirates off Nigeria coming home
  • Navios Partners stock surges as fears ease
    Analyst lowers price target but says company has the cash to weather dry-bulk storm.
  • Seanergy mulls more vessel acquisitions
    But New York-listed shipowner says pursuit is 'cautious' after seven-ship deal.
  • TEN goes again
    Greek tanker and LNGC owner resumes share buyback programme worth up to $20m.
  • NewLead bitumen tanker secures pay rise
    Michael Zolotas-led shipowner sees six-month option taken out at a higher rate.
  • Sino-Global pulls tanker buy
    US-listed company scraps $10.5m deal to acquire vessel from Hong Kong owner.
  • Dorian files for $500m shelf offering
    The New York-listed VLGC shipowner looks to raise additional capital at future point.
  • Ro-ro spill investigated
    Owner of Finland's Fjordvagen says thruster leak could have lasted two weeks.
  • Paragon Shipping sells trio
    Greek owner confirms disposal of three bulkers to pay off $38m loan with Commerzbank.
  • Moody's takes more positive view of SCF
    Russian owner's improved position and stronger state of government bonds draws revisions.
  • Sembcorp's new record
    Singaporean shipyard claims to be topping the list of LNG vessel repair projects worldwide.
  • Global Ports targets $434m
    Russia's biggest terminals group lines up bond issues to refinance existing debt.
  • Evergas adds ethane capacity
    Jacques de Chateauvieux-led company places order for up to six 32,000-cbm carriers in China.
  • Euroseas scraps again
    Second vintage boxship in quick succession said to have been weighed in by Nasdaq-quoted owner.
  • Nacks' new LNG design
    Chinese yard and Lloyd's Register develop dual-fuel multipurpose eco-ship.
  • PSA makes European move
    Singapore tug group offers fleet of modern crew transfer ships in partnership with manager Njord Offshore.
  • Schroders snaps up more Norden shares
    Major investor buys a further $7m slice of Copenhagen-listed bulker and tanker owner.
  • Vroon goes in-house
    Dutch owner ends longstanding Dens Ocean management deal for livestock carriers.
  • NOL chief executive explains sale of 'icon'
    Ng Yat Chung talks over difficult $2.4bn decision as Rodolphe Saade reveals year of serious consideration.
  • Aurora in Wilhelmsen Ship Management JV
    Norwegian takeover target signs deal to take its VLGC fleet under WSM management.
  • Augustea leads panamax demolition drive
    Italian owner scraps youngest panamax bulker so far this year with numerous others to follow, brokers say.
  • Ferry debut delayed
    HighSpeedFerries needs further financial backing for UK to France run, council says.
  • Esvagt orders wind ship
    Danish owner heads to Turkey for new vessel to maintain turbines off Belgium.
  • Relief for Myanmar
    US lifts trade and ports ban for six months to boost opposition party after election win.
  • CIT funds Valloby acquisition
    Private equity-backed owner hopes to become tonnage provider to the chemical tanker sector.
  • Nomura downgrades J3
    Earnings estimates trimmed for NYK, MOL and K Line on slowing demand and tonnage oversupply.
  • Jurong Port targets tankers
    New liquid bulk terminal will support the increasing demand of storage needs in Singapore.
  • Dorian files for $500m shelf offering
    The New York-listed VLGC shipowner looks to raise additional capital at future point.
  • Shipping stocks get more time
    Singapore Exchange extends deadline for listed companies to meet new anti-speculation rules.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • TOTE containers washed overboard en route to Puerto Rico
  • Lakes limestone trade thrives in November
  • Norfolk Southern knocks back second CP takeover offer
  • U.S. transportation hiring bounces back in November
  • UAE container terminal prepares for expansion
  • IAG Cargo adds 26 new stations in Europe
  • Ex-Im Bank back in business
  • Crowley adds 400 reefer containers to equipment fleet
  • Canada prepared to retaliate for unresolved U.S. COOL issues
  • U.S. meat exports struggle in October
  • Siemens to use Amber Road for China trade management
  • Obama signs highway bill, triggering CSA reboot
  • North American railway volumes down 1.8% in 2015

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • Bunker prices tumble in hub ports
    Rotterdam 380 cSt material has lost $20 in two days.
  • 'True worth' fuel update from ViswaLab
    Suggests the 'best' fuel from Middle East is worth $36 pmt more than the 'worst' fuel from Singapore.
  • China unveils plans for curbing sulphur emissions from ships
    Self-styled ECAs will not be as stringent as rules already in force in North America and Northern Europe.
  • Objections filed against OW US liquidation plan
    One company is afraid of losing right to pursue vessels for $1.5 million worth of unpaid bunkers.
  • Oiltanking to delay Indonesian Karimun terminal start-up to Q1 2016
    Oiltanking Singapore is now in advanced negotiations with potential lessees.
  • Platts Pre-Report Survey of Analysts' EIA Data: Refinery Runs May Boost Products Oversupply
    Analysts surveyed by Platts Monday estimate crude oil inventories declined 1.2 million barrels.
  • ANALYSIS: Rampant US refinery runs could add to product stocks oversupply
    These bearish fundamentals will likely keep the oil complex teetered on the edge of further declines.
  • Oil complex settles lower as OPEC reawakens supply glut fears
    NYMEX January crude settled $2.32 lower at $37.65/b, while ICE January Brent fell $2.27 to settle at $40.73/b.

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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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