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December 14, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate up 156pc to US$703/TEU, down 6.4pc to USWC, off 7.3pc to USEC
  • Iran to order 600,000 TEU in newbuilds, 18,000-TEUers among them
  • OOCL voids Asia-Europe sailings in respond to changes in market demand
  • G6 Alliance to operate its service structure as aligned through 2016
  • Myanmar shipping to benefit from temporary lifting of US trade restrictions
  • Overcapacity inescapable problem dominating container shipping: DP World
  • Gloomy outlook for Japan's shipping industry, says Tokyo research house
  • Construction starts on India's new Vizhinjam multipurpose port in Kerala
  • Baltic Dry Index, bellwether of global economy, continues to slide
  • After a peak season that never was, European box volume declines continue
  • Dash to get out of St Lawrence Seaway as winter freeze-up approaches
  • BIMCO issues notes to explain Anti-Corruption Clause for Charter Parties
  • Passing 2 million TEU mark, Port of Houston Authority sets a new record
  • UAL, Lufthansa ramp up of cargo cooperation on transatlantic routes
  • Deliveries in 2016 increase Emirates cargo capacity despite retirements
  • Consolidated Aviation Services aids forwarders widen use of air waybills
  • Get Airports Ready for Disaster programme readies facilities in India

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2015
  • ACHAA awarded ISO 9001:2008 certificate
  • Allcargo Logistics partners with Sadguru Jaggi's Isha Vidhya Foundation to support rural education
  • China approves merger of Cosco & China Shipping Co.
  • Global shipping industry will support further CO2 reduction measures at IMO, regardless of final outcome of Paris conference
  • Inland waterways should be developed to improve economy: Gadkari
  • MOL's new LNG carrier delivered
  • Apples can be imported thru' Cochin Port, rules Kerala HC
  • CAG tells MoS to create new policy to clear title deeds of ports
  • CMMI conference stresses on need to be ready for mandatory container weight verification regime
  • KIFTPL highlights advantages of PFT at trade meet in Kashipur
  • New box train service between Bengaluru & Chennai Port to commence soon
  • Forwarders dismayed over no decisive decision on expanding UK airport capacity
  • Forex reserves increase by $438.2 m to $352.09 bn
  • Govt imposes anti-dumping duty on kitchenware products from China
  • Govt not dependent on private investors for funds to construct roads: Gadkari
  • INR plunges to end at 2-year low of 66.68 against dollar
  • Kerala MPs express concern over increasing rubber imports
  • Maharashtra receives investment commitments worth INR 75K cr.
  • Dr Vishwapati Trivedi to grace Gujarat Junction 2016 as Chief Guest on Jan. 8 in Kandla

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Is it really greener?
  • New transportation infrastructure director in USA
  • Last flight of Air France "jumbo jet"
  • From Prangl with love
  • Finnlines' Voionmaa takes FSA chair
  • Largest private fleet of CNG semitrucks in USA
  • THY introducing Indian Ocean islands service
  • Port of Emmelsum no longer unplugged
  • More contributions to a cleaner environment
  • Big shoes to fill at HHLA
  • Take a glimpse into the future in Singapore
  • Gulf Air launches two new Pakistan destinations
  • Narrow Aisle spreading out to Middle East
  • MacAndrews and OPDR calling Tilbury
  • Freight load decreased in Russia
  • Duisport's traffic management system to start in 2016
  • Royal Jordanian flourishing again in Far East
  • Singpost's top string-puller to leave
  • Merger mission almost accomplished
  • Eurotunnel back to normal?
  • Largest ever aircraft lands at Antarctic airport
  • Busy days for Network Rail workers

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • India's Adani Group orders two TSHDs at Royal IHC
    Indian conglomerate Adani Group has ordered two trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHD) at Royal IHC, a top company official has said. The dredgers, each with a capacity of 8,000 m³ will be delivered in 2017, Karan Adani, executive director, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), told IHS Fairplay. APSEZ, India's...
  • Cosco, China Shipping stocks to resume trading after five-month halt
    Credit: PAThe listed entities of Cosco and China Shipping will resume trading on Monday 14 December after being suspended for more than five months as reorganisation to merge the complex web of public entities under the two groups gets under way. The reorganisation has been approved in principle by the...
  • Coltraco confirms new partner SMS at Marintec for South Korean Shipbuilding industry for Portascanner®Watertight
    Our CEO is delighted to announce a new partnership with SMS Korea Co., Ltd.. See here Ms Palm, Senior Director of SMS with our CEO Mr Carl Hunter. Based in Busan, Korea SMS will be our partner in the shipbuilding industry. They will be supporting our Portascanner® Watertight ultrasonic watertight integrity...
  • Germany's Reederei Buss, Liberty One team up
    Reederei Buss' Batrum Trader. Credit: Malte Schwarz The protracted restructuring of German containership owner and manager Reederei Buss seems to be coming to a close with today's announcement of a new management appointment and ownership reshuffle. The company, which used to be among the leading tramp owners in Germany, but whose...
  • China's CMES orders 10 VLCCs
    Six of the vessels are to be built in Dalian, pictured. Credit: Southern Cross MaritimeShanghai-based China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has placed orders for 10 very large crude carriers with three compatriot shipyards. Six vessels are to be built at Dalian Shipbuilding while both Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (Nacks) and...
  • Transcaspian East-West Trade & Transit Corridor Discussed in Washington, D.C.
    December 10, 2015Media contact person:Aytan Aliyevaaaliyeva@usacc.org202 333 8702 On December 10, 2015, U.S.-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC), based in Washington, D.C., hosted a breakfast briefing on Transcaspian East-West Trade & Transit Corridor: Role of Baku International Sea Trade Port. The briefing was opened by Executive Director of USACC Susan Sadigova who welcomed...
  • Piracy incidents in southeast Asia down in November
    Tanker Joaquim was hijacked in August. Credit: Martin WrightSoutheast Asia, which has seen a rising number of incidents of tankers being hijacked for bunkers or clean petroleum products, saw a decline in such attacks in November. Statistics from Singapore-based Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships (ReCAAP) Information Sharing...
  • Shipbuilder DSME to sell Romanian yard
    Credit: PASouth Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), which is staring at a massive loss and growing debt, has announced that it will downsize or sell its Romanian yard, Daewoo-Mangalia Heavy Industries. DSME said in a Korea Exchange filing that it could either sell or downsize DMHI, in line...
  • China introduces tough emissions control rules for ships
    A section of China's Bohai Bay. Credit: PAChina is introducing rules to curb emissions from ships in its three major port areas. Ships berthing at main ports in the control areas of the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta, and the northeastern Bohai Bay rim will be required under national law...
  • First Pilbara mine closure announced as ore price hits new lows
    The first of Australia's iron ore juniors, BC Iron, buckled as the price of ore fell below USD40 per tonne this week. One mine shut down in the Pilbara as another opened. BC Iron announced it was suspending operations at its joint venture with Fortescue in the Pilbara at the same time...
  • No respite from excess capacity, says ship manager
    Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO of Anglo-Eastern Univan Group. Credit: Anglo-Eastern UnivanSome shipowners will inevitably be forced out of the oversupplied bulk and container shipping sectors, but their withdrawal will have little impact on the excess capacity that will simply be shifted around, said Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO of newly merged Anglo-Eastern Univan...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • Adidas eyes supply chain switch to south-east Asia as wages rocket in China
  • New cargo carrier Swift to lay claim ownership of 747s 'abandoned' at Kuala Lumpur Airport
  • Latest Asia-Europe GRIs only expected to have short-term effect, as slack season hoves into view
  • 'Air cargo will fail exporters', says industry, as Heathrow expansion decision is kicked into touch again
  • The polluters the Paris Treaty ignores
  • Shoppers flock to buy online - and that means trouble for UPS

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • Chesapeake Shipbuilding adds to leadership team
  • Indian shipyards get their subsidies back
  • Bollinger promotes Brent Blackburn
  • Panolin expands stern tube lube options for older ships
  • Fincantieri lays keel for next Silversea cruise ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • DOT adopts ELD final rule for commercial truck drivers
  • International Shipholding Corp. gives strategic plan update
  • General Dynamics NASSCO delivers ECO class tanker for APT
  • MarAd announces completion of Guam port improvement project
  • Bunge Limited taps Borg as human resources boss

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • American Club going to get bigger, says Solarino
    Marine mutual gears up for launch of American Hellenic fixed premium hull insurer
  • Carry more, emit less
    Shell's Grahaeme Henderson asks how to economically meet increased demands for energy, while producing less Greenhouse gas?
  • Cosco and CSG unveil consolidation blueprint
    The two giants are fusing containership, bulker, tanker, port and leasing segments all at the same time
  • Capesize rates fall on most routes with weak demand
    Brazil-China trade holds up but any gains likely short-lived
  • New Baltic benchmark VLCC route signals renewed China focus
    Long-term plan is to replace Ras Tanura-Chiba with Ras Tanura-Ningbo trade
  • Asia-north Europe rates rally on back of mid-month GRIs
    But transpacific rates continue to slide
  • No end in sight to product stock building, warns IEA
    Owners worried over growing stock build-up - a release of stocks would cut demand for product tankers to haul cargoes
  • Joe Hughes injured in London bicycle accident
    Shipowners Claims Bureau chairman and chief executive forced to pull out of a client presentation in London
  • The nine hundred steps
    Korea Register was 55 years old in August - but under a new chairman it is looking young and competitive
  • Port of Melbourne lease deal stalls
    State government fails in bid to get legislation through parliament before the Christmas break
  • Singapore and Indonesia maritime authorities renew personnel training pact
    MOU aims to raise technical and professional standards for both government agencies
  • G6 alliance to keep existing members through 2016
    APL expects to remain with G6 'at least' until end of next year
  • Tilbury bounces back as MacAndrews returns
    CMA CGM shortsea specialist quits Thamesport to join sister company OPDR at rival London terminal
  • ICBC Financial Leasing to raise co-operation with Vale after $423m deal
    Deal will help ICBC Financial Leasing avoid cyclical fluctuations in shipping
  • Taiwan's Keelung and Taichung achieve EcoPort certification
    Official certification ceremony will take place on Tuesday December 15
  • Yard Talk | Is it a good time to go bargain hunting at Chinese shipyards?
    For ship buyers, it will be best to order with longer lead times
  • Port of Long Beach sees fifth straight month of cargo volume growth
    Strong cargo volumes the result of upcoming post-holiday sales planned by retailers across the country
  • Fitch cuts 2016 global shipping outlook to negative
    Slowing emerging markets growth to aggravate shipping capacity glut
  • AET appoints Rajalingam as new president and chief executive
    Capt Raja is a former seaman and has been overseeing the running of AET since July
  • Origin says APLNG project to export first cargo by year end
    LNG export project has taken seven years and 15,000 workers to complete
  • Hong Kong's dilemma: antitrust immunity for liner agreements
    Opinions mixed on whether Hong Kong should adopt a Singapore-style block exemption
  • Lerwick Harbour gets new vessel monitoring system from Transas
    Entire project expected to be completed by May 2016
  • US ports to see slower container cargo volume growth in 2016
    American export demand stays weak while US retailer inventories remain high
  • Port of Guam gets first major makeover since 1950s
    $50m ports improvement project completed on time and under budget
  • The dragon hits a rough patch
    China's inscrutable oil demand - and why it has everyone on edge
  • Something will give
    Shipping is always poised for a big change. This time it's for real
  • Leasing maestros or loose cannons?
    The rise of the Chinese leasing company, affiliated with powerful local banks, is changing ship finance
  • High and dry
    With the crisis in the dry bulk sector expected to reach its worst level yet in 2016, will shipowners be able to raise enough cash to survive?
  • Tanker owners keep their fingers crossed
    Owners hoping that oil demand will stick to strong growth trajectory, despite forecasts of slowing momentum

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • Missing Malaysia Boeing owner was hiding in plain sight
  • US electronic logging rule heralds supply chain challenges, changes
  • Another employer strikes deal with ILWU clerical workers
  • Infographic: How to prepare for global container weight mandate
  • Oakland imports jump in November
  • Trans-Pacific rate slide continues
  • Advisory committee named for Philadelphia port
  • Cosco, China Shipping stock trading to resume Monday
  • G6 Alliance says it expects to stay intact through 2016
  • UK logistics industry slams delayed decision over Heathrow expansion
  • Itajai port gets turning basin permit, still needs emergency dredging
  • US Customs unveils container 'fast lane' pilot program
  • Slide show: Top transportation merger and acquisitions shaping the industry
  • China regulates sulfur emissions from ships
  • Asia-Europe container spot rates jump

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • Storage play iffy for VLCCs
    Deutsche Bank says floating storage may spike rates, but economics appear poor.
  • Poland joins club of LNG importers
    LNG carrier Al Nuaman arrives at Swinoujscie with cooldown cargo from Qatar.
  • Chinese shipping giant comes into view
    Combined Cosco-CSG would include liner, bulkers and tankers, but not Cosco Corp Singapore.
  • Avance's offer for Aurora takes turn
    Fewer Aurora shareholders needed to agree to takeover for it to proceed, Avance says.
  • Sincere beats bulker blues
    Taiwanese owner pushes up Q3 earnings in tough market as costs fall and revenue increases.
  • DFDS stretches Channel deal
    Danish ro-ro owner extends contract for the Dieppe-Newhaven route with SMPAT until 2017.
  • The continental coastguard
    European Commission to unveil new permanent border agency to cope with refugee crisis.
  • UK equities feel oil pain
    London's FTSE 100 records big loss following continuing slump in oil prices, which IEA expects to last.
  • Founder Lee takes helm at Ezra Holdings
    Koh Poh Tiong steps down as chairman as shareholders approve Chiyoda subsea venture.
  • Agritrade adds panamax
    Indonesian coal mine owner spends slightly less than $3.5m to acquire a 73,000-dwt bulker.
  • Grieg wins recycling cash
    Norwegian group taps ABN Amro for funds to step up green demolition of ships.
  • Greek owner behind bulker buy
    Trade Fortune emerges as new operator of NYK's Global Legacy.
  • Charity charters rescue ship
    SOS Mediterannee takes Hempel Shipping vessel to save refugees in the Med.
  • Maersk sells into Mexico
    Danish owner offloads veteran anchor-handler to Armamex Naviera.
  • Pacific Basin buys back
    Hong Kong-listed bulker owner splashes out $37.05m to acquire convertible bonds due in 2016.
  • Buss teams with Liberty One
    German boxship owner "secures future" through tie-up with Dieter Schulz-led company after striking deal with creditors.
  • DSME picks Wartsila
    South Korean yard signs contract with Finnish firm for combined gas systems on 17 LNG carriers.
  • Ferry goes aground
    Passengers evacuated after Norwegian vessel hits rock at Austevoll.
  • Chinese merger "approved"
    Reports claim State Council gives green light to tie-up between Cosco and China Shipping to form China Cosco Shipping Group.
  • AET confirms new CEO
    MISC halts its hunt for new boss of tanker arm as it sticks with in-house candidate.
  • Dolphin says it faces bankruptcy
    The collapse in the oil price looks set to claim another offshore services company.
  • Hong Kong costs rise
    Former British colony now amongst top three most expensive cities in Asia, overtakes Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • China's State Council approves restructuring of COSCO, CSCL
  • BNSF to compete with Canadian Pacific for Norfolk Southern?
  • G6 Alliance expects to remain intact in 2016
  • Spot container rates rise 6.7%
  • Port of Long Beach reports strong November container volumes
  • Port of Houston sets container throughput record in 2015
  • Philadelphia selects port advisory members
  • MarAd completes Guam Commercial Port Improvement Project
  • New rail container shuttle launches in Sweden
  • Report: U.S. port growth expected to slow in 2016
  • WWL extends Baltimore port lease through 2045
  • House passes STB reauthorization

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • Paris climate talks go into overtime
    Final text to be presented on Saturday, shipping still excluded from latest version.
  • Container line merger will form world's fourth biggest operator
    Chinese government approves plans to combine Cosco and China Shipping Group.
  • Trafigura secures 1 million mt of bunker product
    Contract is for delivery at Nakhodka in the Russian Far East.
  • UK Supreme Court to consider substantive hearing on 'OW Bunker test case'
    Res Cogitans ruling has left multiple owners in danger of paying twice for fuel.
  • OW: Court ruling 'strengthens the position of physical supplier'
    UAE court in 'landmark ruling'.
  • Vitol fixes a third OBO tanker as clean product floating storage: sources
    Traders could prefer them to normal LR2s for floating storage due to cheaper rates.
  • LNG already 'outdated' fuel choice
    As the world begins to take up LNG, Norway declares it a conventional fossil fuel and calls for zero-emission ferries.
  • Bunker prices offer lifeline in deteriorating shipping markets
    Fuel costs have fallen well below company forecasts.
  • NYMEX RBOB rallies on short-covering, crude settles lower
    ICE Brent crude settles under $40/b for the first time in nearly seven years.

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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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