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October 13, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • PSA lays foundation stone for BMCT container terminal in Mumbai
  • CMA CGM receives biggest China-built box ship, 18,000-TEU Zheng He
  • Six weeks of dredging at HK's Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter
  • Yemeni ports open, Libyan Tobruk claimant attacks ISIL in Bengazi
  • Seaspan takes in 14,000-TEUer from Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • Cool Logistics Global 2015 in Bruges covers reefers from soup to nuts
  • DHL flies record-holding 1930s Napier Railton race car to HK motor show
  • Japan's Nippon Express 6-month profit up 9pc to US$183 million
  • Offshore patrol vessel Mideast conference in Alexandria November 3-5
  • Asian Logistics Maritime Conference meets November 17-18 in Hong Kong
  • Hainan Airlines to take over control of HNA's four Chinese airlines
  • Hong Kong's AAT signs service contract with Vietnam's Jetstar Pacific
  • XPO Logistics to transport 8 navy choppers from Brazil to UK for upgrade
  • Airlines to compete for bankrupt Transaero's air cargo market share
  • Global air cargo market set to grow annually by 6pc to 2019: report

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2015
  • Asia-Northern Europe spot rates fall
  • DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc.
  • Exim Bank of China to lend $ 200 m to Zanzibar for new port
  • Kalmar launches new-generation heavy forklift truck for US market
  • MOL, Gas Sayago reach basic agreement on continuing Uruguay LNG FSRU project
  • Redrawing of the High Risk Area in Indian Ocean seen as major gain for India on global maritime stage
  • Shippers & forwarders advised to follow IMO's new regulation on container weighing
  • Swire Shipping expands Tasmanian coverage
  • CMMI's conference on mandatory container weight verification on Dec. 10 in Mumbai
  • Major Ports increase share in fertiliser handling
  • Prime Minister lays foundation stone for JN Port's 4th container terminal
  • Shipping Secretary highlights salient features of JN Port's fourth box terminal
  • CommMin asks FinMin to reduce taxes on exports
  • INR turns marginally weak against dollar
  • L&T receives INR 1,700 cr. EPC contract from Bangladesh power plant

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Turned upside down?
  • See-saw business year for trailer maker
  • Hamilton air cargo centre operator named
  • Dispatch planning made easy
  • Broken rail causes accident
  • Boeing acquires pilot training software provider
  • Harvesting USD 400 million in ten years
  • Green certificates for French ports
  • Finnlines enhances Finland-Germany link
  • New firm, new MD
  • New central hub for Palletways
  • Second cargo carrier increases Columbus ops
  • SPIA pushes ahead for 2016 opening
  • Oman Air takes over first Dreamliner
  • First step towards new railfreight corridor in Europe
  • Wings of change at Finnair Cargo
  • Sea-land forwarding connection established
  • Acquisition to gain entry to US market

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2015
  • DSME faces further losses
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) could face in excess of KRW1 trillion (USD872 million) in additional losses. DSME, South Korea's third largest shipbuilder, posted a KRW2.3971 trillion loss in the second half of 2015: a loss that had been expected after it admitted to omitting up to
  • Indonesian pair to give BLT a cash injection
    Struggling Indonesian chemical tanker outfit PT Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) said on 9 October that two Indonesian businessmen are expected to make a USD10 million investment in the company. BLT, which sought court protection in 2012 after chemical freight rates dived following the global financial
  • Clues sought from El Faro sister ship
    Safety officials are questioning the master of the ro-ro vessel El Yunque for clues that may help the investigation into the sinking of its sister ship, El Faro. El Faro is presumed to have been lost, along with its 33 crew members, in the Bahamas during Hurricane Joaquin. The crew comprised 28
  • Bahamas Maritime Authority praises 'calm' Comfort crew
    The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has praised what it called the "professional and calm response" of the crew on board the ill-fated MOL Comfort. The 8,000 teu post-Panamax container ship broke up and sank about 200 nm off the coast of Yemen following an incident on 17 June 2013 after departing
  • Chemical tanker market still 'oversupplied'
    Chemical freight rates are not likely to return to pre-financial crisis levels anytime soon as there are still too many chemical tankers in the market, according to Italian broker Banchero Costa. "Earnings for owners remain poor," Banchero Costa said in a recent report. "One-year time charter rates
  • Egypt pressed for details on Suez Canal plans
    The Egyptian government has been asked to clarify its plans for the development of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) as it seeks foreign investment to meet its ambitious investment goals for the area around the canal. Several countries have already expressed interest in investing in the project
  • Container rates plummet
    Container freight rates fell in August after two months of gains and came close to their 20-month low, according to figures released by UK-based Container Trade Statistics (CTS). The company's freight rate index, which covers both spot and contract rates, dropped by two points to 77 in August,
  • Coastal Contract seeks USD5.65 million over delays, breach of rig contract
    Malaysia-listed shipbuilder Coastal Contract is seeking damages of USD5.65 million from China's Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore and Dynamic Driller over delays in construction of a jack-up drilling rig. The claim is made by Thaumas Marine, a subsidiary of Coastal Contracts, which filed a notice of
  • APL introduces Guam, Saipan service
    Singapore-headquartered container carrier APL on 12 October launched a new fortnightly US-flagged service to Guam and Saipan. The new shipping service, Guam Saipan Express (GSX), will connect with APL's existing weekly US-flagged Eagle Express service (EX1) in Yokohama, Japan, providing shippers in
  • Petrofac cancels newbuilding contract with ZPMC
    London-listed oil and gas service provider Petrofac has cancelled its construction contract of a deepwater multipurpose offshore vessel with China-based shipyard Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry (ZPMC). According to Petrofac, the contract is cancelled because of "performance issues". Initially, the
  • Malaysia, China co-operate to triple trade volume by 2017
    Malaysia and China are working closely to boost the countries' bilateral trade and triple their trade volume target of USD160 billion by 2017. The two countries' two-way trade volume was approximately USD57 billion in 2014, and it the figure is expected to rise to USD70 billion by end of 2015.
  • Thailand rejects Kra Canal idea
    Senior officials have underscored the Thai government's clear rejection of plans to build a canal crossing the Kra Isthmus in southern Thailand. "It won't happen because it's not feasible," Chula Sukmanop, then-director general of the Marine Department told IHS Maritime. The second problem is the

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2015
  • Air cargo is in crisis - its business model needs radical re-think, says ESC advisor
  • IMO branded a 'danger to the planet' after refusal to back caps on vessel emissions
  • Container shipping: the bigger picture is looking even gloomier, says BIMCO

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2015
  • Ulstein offers Capex-friendly shallow water work horse
  • Petrofacs cancels shipyard contract for derrick lay vessel
  • Underwriters sue expert witness for alleged negligence
  • Cammell Laird to build $307 million polar research ship
  • ABS offers guide for "SOx Scrubber Ready" ships
  • SIU creates fund for family of seafarers of El Faro
  • Deltamarin and Brevik launch gas carrier design
  • Norwegian to customize newbuild for China market

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2015
  • Panama Canal breaks records with fiscal year tonnage totals
  • Foss Maritime taps Nguyen-Bull as vice president, general counsel
  • American Trucking Associations names new district sales manager
  • The Greenbrier Companies looks to top EPS guidance
  • Port tracker report sees jump in import container numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2015
  • China's bank loans too expensive versus Japan's and Korea's, says Gerry Wang
    Seaspan chief executive says $1bn Cexim deal done more out of courtesy than requirement
  • West Africa loadings offset dip in Middle East Gulf VLCC chartering
    Earnings hold above $100,000 per day
  • Deutsche Bank expects VLCC cooldown from 2016
    Supply growth and easing demand expected to affect tanker rates
  • Who must weigh in?
    A look at the responsibilities of the various parties in the container supply chain
  • Expansion of Manila container yard nears completion
    ICTSI on schedule to have yard capacity enhanced in time for the peak season
  • Höegh LNG mulls speeding up FSRU fleet growth
    Plans to double fleet by end of the decade may be fast-tracked with shipyard rates becoming competitive
  • APMT equips Italian terminal with view to 2018 launch
    Four STS cranes and 14 ARMGs ordered for new 800,000 teu Ligurian facility
  • Seven-year Finnlines dividend spat ends with Grimaldi upping stake to 91%
    Argument between Ilmarinen and Grimaldi draws to close with Finnish pension fund controlling one remaining Finnlines share
  • Coastal Contracts seeks arbitration to settle CIMC Raffles dispute
    The company is looking to claim approximately $5.7m plus interest from CIMC Raffles
  • Salvage market grows tougher as LOF usage ebbs
    With increasing competition and a fixation on cheap solutions, salvors complain that they are not getting the returns required to re-invest in the business
  • China warns US over Spratly Islands
    Beijing urges Washington to behave 'responsibly' in maintaining regional peace
  • Berlian Laju Tanker to issue new shares
    Company has now met all its requirements under the restructuring plan
  • US Coast Guard repatriates migrants to Cuba
    Of the 14 migrants, 12 were repatriated while two were sent to Key West, Florida for medical attention
  • Opec looks poised for market share victory
    Costly patience may be rewarded as worst of the oil price slump seems to be over
  • A day to remember
    World Maritime Day this year made a constructive contribution to the debate on education and training
  • The butterfly effect
    Shipyards are where the fortunes of the industry change on a dime
  • Is the party over for US LPG exports?
    Signs of production cuts amid weak oil price, though owners and analysts remain bullish for near term
  • Villains, victims and the blame game
    Oversimplifying of the Costa Concordia tragedy threatens to obscure valuable lessons that can be learned from the casualty
  • Container shipping braces for new wave of consolidation
    Speculation mounts over who is eyeing whom as more mergers and takeovers anticipated
  • Suppose you are as good as Fredriksen, what will you do?
    With second sight into the orderbook, you could make some money
  • Fresh push to garner support for boxship salvage solution
    Ardent will renew effort to win industry-wide investment in containerised mobile crane system
  • Bulker owners could see profits stream from El Niño
    Supramax and handysize sectors in line for an increase in agricultural and mineral shipments
  • Consolidation with Chinese characteristics
    Beijing may strive for 'stronger, better and also bigger' but can it really build economies of scale and improve efficiency within the bloated state carriers?
  • Shipmanagement has come of age, but where next?
    Accounting for about 10% of the world fleet, shipmanagement has a lot of room for growth and is an attractive proposition for private equity investment
  • When fundraising is matter of preference
    Preferred shares are becoming increasingly popular for shipping companies wanting to raise equity capital without diluting common shareholders

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2015
  • Long Beach volume up in September
    Long Beach had one its best Septembers ever, continuing a recent trend in which West Coast ports are regaining some of the market share they lost this past year due to congestion and work slowdowns that accompanied the coastwide dockworker negotiations. Container volumes released by the port show an overall 4.1...
  • El Faro owners establish relief fund for families
    The owners of the cargo ship El Faro, which sank off the coast of the Bahamas after it was trapped in the path of Hurricane Joaquin earlier this month, have established a relief fund for the families of the lost ship's crew. "Over the last few days we have had hundreds...
  • Oakland imports up for seventh straight month
    Containerized imports at the Port of Oakland in September increased for the seventh straight month, demonstrating that the Northern California port has recaptured some of the market share it lost earlier this year during the congestion that plagued all West Coast ports during the longshore contract negotiations. Numbers released by the...
  • OECD unit proposes carbon tax on ships' emissions
    An arm of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said stronger action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships, and that a carbon tax on shipping would be a way to achieve it. "This approach has the advantage of administrative simplicity. It would be easier to implement than...
  • Japanese container trade outlook deteriorates sharply
    A Tokyo-based research firm has significantly downgraded its outlook for the Japanese container trade in fiscal 2015, predicting a 1.3 percent contraction compared to its previous forecast of 2 percent growth. Nittsu Research Institute and Consulting Inc. a subsidiary of Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, cited much weaker...
  • Brazil extends, expands program to lower port equipment costs
    Brazilian port and trade associations have won an extension to 2020 of a policy allowing terminal operators to import equipment with little to no tax. The Reporto, as the program is known, was also expanded to include dredging, vocational training, and inland bonded container areas, all of which will boost productivity...
  • Use extra time wisely to prepare for Customs' ACE
    Greg MaddaleniU.S. Customs and Border Protection's comprehensive new Automated Commercial Environment is a historic step toward modernizing inefficient customs procedures. But it also puts a greater burden on shippers and their customers to keep their data orderly and up to date. The ACE launch date has been pushed back to Feb....
  • Potential investors want more details on Suez Canal logistics hub
    The Egyptian government is being asked to provide more clarity into plans for the development of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) as it seeks foreign investment to meet its ambitious goals for the area around the canal. Several countries have already expressed interest in investing but have raised concerns over...
  • PSA breaks ground on new terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru
    PSA International this weekend broke ground on a fourth container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, which will provide a future avenue to ease congestion at India's largest container gateway by doubling the port's capacity. "This terminal will provide world-class facilities for international trade and ease the burden on the existing...
  • Singapore sees driverless trucks as improving port productivity
    Reclamation work at Singapore's Pasir Panjang terminal.HONG KONG - Singapore's Ministry of Transport and terminal operator PSA Corporation are planning to develop a driverless container truck system that will boost port productivity by increasing the flow of boxes within the port and across the streets of the city-state.The ministry and...
  • APL adds Guam link to new Asia-US service
    The Port of Guam.HONG KONG - Singapore-based APL has added a new connection to its recently announced Eagle Express service between Asia and the U.S. that will link the islands of Guam and Saipan to Yokohama from Nov. 24.The new fortnightly U.S.-flagged service to Guam and Saipan - the Guam...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to press on with IPO despite volatile market
    LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd is pressing ahead with its initial public offering despite market volatility that has prompted some other German firms to re-think their share listing plans, the chief executive of the world's fifth largest ocean carrier said. "There will never be a perfect time ... one should not be too...
  • APM Terminals inks 18-crane contract for Italy terminal
    The Vado Reefer TerminalLONDON - APM Terminals has signed a contract for four ship-to-shore gantry cranes and 14 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes for its Vado container terminal under construction on Italy's north-west Ligurian coast.The new terminal, the first major new port construction in Italy in several decades, is due to...
  • Poste Italiane valued at $11 billion ahead of IPO
    LONDON - The Italian government has announced the price of shares for Poste Italiane's imminent initial public offering, valuing the state-owned mail, logistics and financial services company at up to 9.8 billion euros ($11 billion).The finance ministry said it will be selling up to 38.2 percent of the company at...
  • APM Terminals inks 18-crane contract for Italy terminal
    LONDON - APM Terminals has signed a contract for four ship-to-shore gantry cranes and 14 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes for its Vado container terminal under construction on Italy's north-west Ligurian coast.The new terminal, the first major new port construction in Italy in several decades, is due to open in January...
  • Manila's main terminal to add 18 percent yard capacity by year end
    Construction progress on Phase 1 of MICT's Yard 7.HONG KONG - The first stage expansion of Yard 7 at Manila International Container Terminal Services (MICT) will be completed by the end of the year, increasing the terminal's import capacity by 18 percent.Boosting the landslide storage area is a key part...
  • TPP deal is bad for China, good for container shipping, analysts say
    HONG KONG - Analysis of the giant Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement continues to pour in, with a top China economist predicting it will slash 2.2 percent off the mainland GDP while maritime analyst Drewry said the deal would lead to increasing container volumes.The Washington-led TPP was reached last week...
  • APL adds Guam link to new Asia-US service
    The Port of Guam.HONG KONG - Singapore-based APL has added a new connection to its recently announced Eagle Express service between Asia and the U.S. that will link the islands of Guam and Saipan to Yokohama from Nov. 24.The new fortnightly U.S.-flagged service to Guam and Saipan - the Guam...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2015
  • TEN tunes up dividend
    A hot tanker market has led Tsakos Energy Navigation to jack-up its dividend payment.
  • Danish discipline
    Vessels sailing in Danish waters have been largely compliant with new sulphur regulation introduced in January, as vessel emissions have more than halved.
  • Beware the bergs
    A new study has claimed icebergs produced by the Columbia Glacier near Valdez, Alaska, will be more numerous but smaller over the next 20 years.
  • Owners lock in panamaxes
    John Fredriksen, Simeon Palios and Aristides Pittas have secured period contracts for panamax bulkers on Monday.
  • Sealion lays up another
    Sealion Shipping has reportedly laid up its sixth North Sea offshore vessel against a background of poor rates.
  • Wet mergers in waiting
    Clarksons Platou and Jefferies expecting tanker consolidation; split on dry deals.
  • Cammell wins $307m order
    UK shipbuilder Cammell Laird has scooped a contract for a new polar research ship worth £200m ($307.4m).
  • Bulker blueprint for gas
    Deltamarin and Brevik Technology have teamed up in order to launch what they claim to be a "revolutionary design" for gas carriers.
  • Icon ditches contract
    Icon Offshore has entered into a mutual agreement with Danish Yachts for the cancellation of a newbuilding contract.
  • Thailand: no Kra canal
    Thai prime minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha has dismissed rumours that the government is planning to construct a canal across the Kra isthmus.
  • Consolidation gains
    Low demand means more consolidation is needed in the boxship market, Maersk Line says. However, don't expect chief executive Soren Skou to be heading out with his cheque book in the short term.
  • Latvian tanker refloated
    A Latvian tanker has been pulled off a sandbank after grounding near Riga.
  • Coastal claims $5.65m
    Coastal Contracts of Malaysia is claiming $5.65m from Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore over a newbuilding contract.
  • CMES expects profit boom
    Chinese VLCC owner says net earnings will rise at least 400% over first three quarters.
  • K Line bulker sold
    K Line of Japan is said to have sold off one of its panamax bulkers.
  • MISC to bank $60m
    Investors welcome market rumour that the tanker owner is looking to offload its haulage business.
  • NCL heading to China
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is targeting the Chinese market with what it says is the first custom-built vessel for the country.
  • DSME faces more losses
    Korean shipbuilder DSME will reportedly book more big losses in the second half of 2015.
  • Island set to scrap capes
    Island Navigation is in the process of clearing out two capesize bulkers as part of a fleet renewal effort.
  • Buy while the iron is hot
    Expectations are growing ahead of Euronav's third quarter report and a strong run for its share price.
  • Pipe leak floods ferry
    A pipe leak has flooded 90 cabins on a Viking Line ferry off Finland.
  • Swire adds Hobart
    Swire Shipping is launching a new multipurpose liner service to Tasmania.
  • Panama reaches record
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced its highest ever tonnage figures for the year to 30 September.
  • Greek supramax arrested
    Greek shipowner Soloi Inc has seen one of its modern supramax bulkers arrested in Singapore, latest court documents show.
  • HFO removal on track
    Work to remove up to 130-cbm of heavy fuel oil from the general cargo vessel Flinterstar is said to be making good progress.
  • Somalia HRA to shrink
    The size of the piracy High Risk Area (HRA) in the Indian Ocean is set to shrink by over 50% following a decline in reported attacks.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2015
  • Drewry: Container shipping benefits from free trade agreements
  • APL launches new U.S.-flag service between Japan, Guam, Saipan
  • Swifter federal response sought in port labor disputes
  • Rare floor vote secured for Ex-Im Bank reauthorization
  • House passes bill to allow crude oil exports form U.S.
  • UPS Worldwide Express service adds 41,000 new postal codes
  • Eimskip adjusts intra-Europe loops
  • DHL unveils new Midwestern U.S. cargo flight
  • Cargolux Italia, Nippon Cargo Airlines enter code-share agreement
  • AS Survey: U.S. East Coast ports outperforming West Coast counterparts
  • GRI roundup: Maersk Line and Hapag-Lloyd
  • Executive Moves: Finnair and Unicon Logistics
  • GLP expands warehousing presence in China
  • FAA supports battery ban for passenger airlines

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2015
  • Denmark pleased with its ECA compliance monitoring
    'Monitoring and enforcement are important to avoid harmful pollution from ships,' says minister.
  • Denmark pleased with ECA compliance monitoring
    'Monitoring and enforcement are important to avoid harmful pollution from ships,' says minister.
  • Quadrise stays in the red
    But overall balance sheet in good shape.
  • OW claims to focus on 'IPO banks, Altor and auditors'
    Lars Moller 'has never been question about the collapse of the OW Group.'
  • Decoding the Black Box: Will Technology Deliver?
    OW's demise should have led to a paradigm shift in the industry as every link in the chain assessed its weak points, but it was not to be.
  • Bunkers removal from wreck makes good progress
    Fuel tank intact and accessible.
  • UN body should 'impose' carbon reduction targets for shipping
    'It would be odd if countries are expected to adhere to emission targets but not the shipping sector,' says transport research body.
  • Kochi: Biggest stem part of wider picture
    As bunkering sales at port climb.
  • ECA penalties need clarification
    'It is unclear whether a port state can issue a fine for non-compliance committed outside its territorial waters.'
  • Ship detained at Singapore
    Vessel linked to Greek interests.
  • Chevron lube given 'no objection letter'
    'This development will help broaden the appeal of our new lubricant.'
  • LNG bunkering a necessity, says Wartsila
    As Chinese ports that provide LNG to shipping commercially.
  • Denmark observes high ECA compliance rating
    Sulphur level in Danish air down by up to 60%, says report.
  • Chevron lube gains engine manufacturer approval
    Approval issued after a 4,000-hour shipboard testing programme.
  • Wartsila: LNG bunkering no longer 'nice to have'
    'When the ships change, they will need fuel,' says Director of Merchant Solutions.
  • Traders eye tanker storage for diesel off Atlantic coasts
    Land tank capacity levels 'are above 70%' in some cases.

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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
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Leghorn
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
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
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
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