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July 16, 2015
Sched Netweb site
JUNE 16, 2015
  • Maersk increases Asia-Europe freight rate US$1,000/TEU from August 1
  • MOL hikes Asia-east coast of South America rate US$750/TEU
  • Greek bailout terms remove barriers to full waterfront privatisation
  • Kuehne + Nagel first half 'profit for the period' up 4.2pc but EBIT off 25pc
  • Panama again trumps Suez as favoured all-water way to US east coast
  • 8,508-TEU Ever Lovely to join FE-WC S America service
  • Two US$24 million cranes good to go at Flinders Adelaide box terminal: GAC
  • US Army Corps has draft restrictions on Alabama's Upper Mobile River
  • Libya's Tobruk regime threatens to attack ISIS ships, but can do little else
  • World Bank lends India US$650 million to build freight corridor
  • DNV GL seeks feedback on its new draft rules set
  • White paper calls on 3PLs to reduce liability limits on LTL shipments
  • Cathay, Dragonair first half cargo rises 8pc, but only upticks 0.5pc in June
  • Lufthansa Cargo has retains top EU spot, but volume only rises 0.5pc
  • Chinese regulators slam small fry Okay Air for overworking pilots
  • Turkish Airlines makes emergency landing in Delhi after bomb threat
  • Vietnam Airlines holds talks with Boeing over buying 16 more jetliners

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • UK govt listening to its logistics sector!
  • Cheap paper imports hit industry
  • CII hails Kerala CM's decision to clear Vizhinjam ICTT project
  • DP World bullish about Vallarpadam ICTT's long-term prospects
  • JN Port achieves record handling in ICD operations
  • Throughput at Major Ports up marginally in Q1 2015-16
  • Govt mulls setting up two dry ports in J&K
  • Pearl Container Terminals commences operations at its ICD in Hosur
  • The growing importance of Private Freight Terminals in India - 2
  • India threatens to seek anti-dumping probe against solar power equipment imports from US
  • India's exports to China decline by 24 pc to $6.89 bn
  • Indo-Canadian CEPA by next March
  • Nadda seeks urgent steps to stop cheap imports of apple from China

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 16, 2015
  • All-in offer between Mexico and USA Intermodal / Strasse
  • Tanger Med lifts volumes
  • Iran opening up
  • Inadequately secured cargo causes freighter crash
  • Step up the ladder for communicator
  • Investments to trigger growth in Swiss market
  • The far north ever more alluring
  • Newcomer for new role at Polb
  • Emirates to return to Erbil - again
  • Hats off for Q2/2015 performance
  • New design to hit offshore
  • King till 2021
  • An SBS president for Celebi
  • US transport sector still going strong
  • India: new railway line for coal and fertilizer
  • ACI reports sluggish May worldwide
  • Teaching new tricks to old seadog

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Box shippers seek improved port metrics
    Better data on port terminal dwell times could be used by box lines to pressure terminals into making their gates more efficient, according to US importers. The suggestion was revealed in a US Federal Maritime Commission staff report on US container port congestion, released on 14 July. The report
  • Commission applauds SNCM aid repayment ruling
    The European Commission today welcomed a European Court of Justice judgement condemning France for not reclaiming illegal aid totalling EUR220 million (USD242 million) paid to bankrupt French Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM. The judgement, released last week, opens the way to further court action
  • DSME's banks consider debt restructuring
    The Korea Development Bank (KBD) and other creditor banks of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering are considering a debt workout plan for the financially troubled shipbuilder, the latter revealed on 15 July. In a Korea Exchange filing South Korea's third biggest shipbuilder said, "A concrete
  • Shanghai Salvage-led consortium tipped to win Sewol salvage job
    South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) and Public Procurement Service have named a consortium led by China's state-run Shanghai Salvage as the preferred bidder to hoist the capsized ferry Sewol. A consortium led by China Yantai Salvage and Titan Salvage are second and third in line
  • Swiber plans two-for-one share consolidation
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings has proposed a two-for-one share consolidation to comply with a Singapore Exchange (SGX) listing requirement. Under the requirement introduced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and SGX, companies registered with the SGX Mainboard are
  • Three crew die, two in hospital after suspected toxic gas inhalation
    Three crew members of the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Hiram died after reportedly inhaling poisonous gas off Pengerang, Malaysia. Two other crew members of the 28,450 dwt vessel who were also thought to have been exposed to the gas were taken to hospital by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
  • Icon Offshore secures $14.5m supply vessel contract
    Malaysian offshore services provider Icon Offshore has secured a contract worth MYR55 million (USD14.5 million) to supply two anchor handling tug/supply vessels (AHTS) to an oil major. The contract was signed by its wholly owned subsidiary Icon Offshore Group. Under the contract, both vessels will
  • Incheon Port seeks top 50 ranking by 2025
    Incheon aims to boost its position in the rankings of the world's busiest posts by 2025. Currently, the South Korean port languishes below the World Shipping Council's top 50 container ports. Last year it handled 2.33 million teu, which it expects to grow by 11.4% in 2015. But that is still far
  • Changhang Phoenix H1 profits fall at least 35.6%
    Changhang Phoenix, a bulk carrier operating unit of Sinotrans&CSC, predicted on 14 July the decrease in profit of between 35.6% and 43.7% year on year (y/y) in the first six months of 2015 on lower one-off income. In the first six months of 2014, Changhang Phoenix's profit totalled CNY186.4 million
  • Taiwan's big three boost revenue in 1H15
    Taiwan's top carriers - Wan Hai, Yang Ming, and Evergreen - have recorded improved revenue for the first half of 2015 (1H15). Wan Hai posted TWD33.6 billion (USD1.1 billion) revenue for the January-June period, up 7.12% or TWD2.2 billion from a year earlier. However, the carrier's June revenue
  • SapuraKencana wins $273m Indian contract
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider SapuraKencana Petroleum (SapuraKencana) has clinched a development project worth USD273 million in India. The contract was signed with India-headquartered Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on 27 June for Mumbai High South Redevelopment Phase-III
  • Sainty Marine predicts a bigger loss for 1H15
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine predicted its losses would deepen to between CNY350 million (USD56 million) and CNY370 million for the first six months of 2015, an increase in the figure that was estimated in April. The increase in the forecast loss resulted from higher asset impairment on
  • Sembcorp Marine to build world's largest DP3 semi-submersible crane vessel
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sembcorp Marine has signed a construction contract worth USD1 billion with Heerema Offshore Services (HOS) to build the world's largest DP3 semi-submersible crane vessel (NSCV). The engineering and construction contract is a follow up to an earlier
  • Iran deal impact 'limited'
    The Iranian nuclear accord will not provide a major lift to crude tanker rates in the near or intermediate term, according to several industry analysts. The landmark agreement finalised on 14 July will be submitted to the UN Security Council for approval. Ninety days after approval, sanctions would

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • US air cargo cartel case rumbles on as plaintiffs are granted class action status
  • CKYHE follows Asia-Europe peak season capacity-cut trend, but 2M remains firm
  • Driver crisis: as government fails freight, a recruitment firm gears up with some help

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • MAIB: Master tried to cover up grounding
  • Vane takes delivery of newbuild asphalt barge
  • Sembcorp Marine wins $1 billion crane vessel order
  • Wärtsilä X92 to power 20,600 CMA CGM mega box ship
  • Signal files for Chapter 11 and settles with guest workers

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • ATA report sees drop in truck driver turnover rate
  • IThe Greenbrier Companies taps Fargo as new member of board of directors
  • Crowley Maritime names Miller communications vice president
  • Federal Maritime Commission releases port congestion report
  • Diana Shipping Oks time charters for two Panamax dry bulk vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • OW Bunker test case goes to appeal as Sinopec intervenes
    Pappas interests given green light as Chinese oil giant asks to be heard
  • Aker Solutions sees lower second-quarter profits and order intake
    Oslo-listed energy services provider hit by offshore market downturn
  • Busan aims to oust Hong Kong as world's second-largest transhipment port
    South Korean port ramping up efforts to develop infrastructure in order to host fully-loaded 22,000 teu boxships
  • Euronav pounces on West Africa opportunity
    Crude tanker player secures money-spinning fixture with loading date as far out as late-August
  • China Shipping Development offers $80m loan guarantee to subsidiary
    Total loan guarantees now amount to $1.1bn, accounting for 31% of the company's total net assets
  • DSME said to be facing $1.7bn offshore woes
    South Korean shipbuilder starts debt restructuring talks as share price drops by 30%
  • Panama retakes lead in Asia-US east coast trade
    Weekly capacity rises 20% year on year to reach record level
  • New orders slump at Chinese yards
    More than 70% contraction threatens weaker yards
  • Newcastle coal carrier queues lengthen
    Asian coal demand and railway maintenance are some of the reasons listed for increased congestion at the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales
  • Pioneer selects V.Ships India to manage its entire fleet
    Singapore-based geared bulker operator sees cost reduction opportunities in partnership
  • Sembcorp Marine wins $1bn order for world's biggest semisubmersible crane vessel
    Recently opened Tuas yard will build ship for Heerema Offshore Services that will be used to install and remove oil rigs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Intermodal pricing slipped in June as US truckload rates rose
    Contract truckload rates increased year-over-year and month-to-month in June, as truckload carriers benefited from shipper concerns about capacity, according to Cass Information Systems. The Cass Truckload Linehaul Index for June rose 0.5 percent from May, reversing a two month decline, and was up 3.6 percent year-over-year, the freight payment company said...
  • CSX says it's regaining intermodal business lost to trucks
    CSX Transportation is recovering after losing domestic intermodal business to the trucking sector in 2014, railroad executives said on an earnings call Wednesday. That's a far cry from what CSX said in January, when executives said there were no signs that the railroad would lose any business to its over-the-road rivals...
  • Charleston volume growth forecast to slow after 'memorable' yea
    The Port of Charleston's double-digit volume growth is expected to slow to about 5 percent during the coming year but will remain above the U.S. market average, said Jim Newsome, CEO at the South Carolina Ports Authority. Charleston posted increases of 12.3 percent in loaded 20-foot-equivalent units and 14.4 percent in...
  • Average LA-LB truck turn times hit hour and a half
    Harbor truckers in Los Angeles-Long Beach are accepting the fact that, at least for the moment, turn times are stuck at about 90 minutes, when a little over a year ago average turn times in the largest U.S. port complex were about one hour. The reason for this grudging acceptance of...
  • Grand Arabia Forwarding & Fortune International wins Shamsuna solar project
    Grand Arabia Forwarding and FORTUNE International Transport srl were recently awarded the customs clearance and local land trucking in addition to some seafreight, airfreight, and land freight services for one of the Solar projects in Jordan "Shamsuna PV Solar Project" in Aqaba. Shamsuna PV Solar Project is a 10 MW solar...
  • Hapag-Lloyd's container ship Cap Blanche suffers engine fire
    We regret to inform you that the Cap Blanche suffered a fire in the engine room on July 11, 2015 while the vessel was docked in Vancouver. Fortunately there were no injured personnel and the fire was extinguished quickly. The engine room was damaged and will require extensive repairs. We understand...
  • Morocco becomes Africa's search and rescue training hub
    Morocco has become a key area for maritime search and rescue (SAR) training and has been designated to host the regional centre covering the sea areas of the countries of Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, the Gambia, Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau. Next week sees the latest meeting of the regional North and...
  • UPS expands global heavy freight service in Latin America, Europe
    For the second time this year, UPS is expanding its global express freight service, adding eight origin and five destination countries for time-sensitive, high-value heavyweight shipments. That brings the total number of origin and destination countries and territories served by UPS Worldwide Express Freight to 58 and 56, respectively, the transport...
  • Evergreen and BSY Associates hit 40-year mark working together
    HOLMDEL, NJ -- In the public relations agency business where long-term relationships are a rarity, Barbara Spector Yeninas and her company, BSY Associates Inc., are marking the ongoing 40-year partnership with Taiwan-based global ocean carrier Evergreen Marine Corporation and its U. S. -based agency, Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corporation (Jersey City,...
  • Ailing APMT Itajai loses SeaLand service
    Port of ItajaiThe APM Terminal at the Port of Itajai, already hobbled from the loss of an East Asia service that provided a good chunk of its volume and revenue, has been dealt another blow by a line owned by its parent company. SeaLand announced on Tuesday that it would shift...
  • Incheon port aims to boost productivity, volume via projects
    Port of IncheonThe Port of Incheon, South Korea hopes to catapult itself into the top 30 globally in terms of size and productivity by deepen its harbor to better handle mega-ships and through the opening of new terminals. Incheon Port Authority in 2014 opened Terminal B of the Incheon New Port...
  • Taiwanese carriers ride intra-Asia trade growth to higher revenue
    The three largest Taiwanese carriers, Wan Hai, Yang Ming and Evergreen Line saw their January to June revenues increase year-over-year, largely due to growing intra-Asia trade. Wan Hai, which specializes in the intra-Asia trade, posted the strongest gains, with revenue growing 7 percent from $1.03 billion to $1.1 billion. The company...
  • CSX sees tough haul ahead after record profit quarter
    CSX Transportation surprised Wall Street and industry analysts, posting all-time record high second quarter earnings, but they were clear: The railroad won't be as fortunate next quarter. Strong pricing, low fuel prices and property sales won't be enough to offset the headwinds of a diminishing demand for coal, a slumping carload...
  • Antwerp port plans on-dock LNG fuel station
    LNG fueling operations at the Port of AntwerpThe Port of Antwerp is seeking proposals for construction and operation of an on-dock liquefied natural gas fueling station to serve the small but growing market for LNG-powered vessels. Antwerp has provided truck-to-barge LNG fueling since 2012 wherein trucks delivered LNG from a terminal...
  • Dedicated trucking demand drives Marten Transport growth
    Strong shipper demand for dedicated trucking service is fueling growth and higher profit at temperature-controlled truckload carrier Marten Transport. The Mondovi, Wisconsin trucking company increased its profit in the second quarter, while adding trucks to bolster its growing dedicated trucking business. Marten, like other carriers, is riding a wave of shipper interest...
  • Long Beach port president confident diversions won't last
    Port of Long BeachThe ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will win back most of the market share they lost to East and Gulf Coast ports during labor disruptions this past year by moving cargo to eastern destinations faster and cheaper than other ports are able, Long Beach's chief...
  • CargoSmart launches new sailing schedule platform
    HONG KONG - CargoSmart Wednesday launched a new sailing schedule search platform aimed at helping shippers and logistics service providers manage their ocean routes while having added visibility. Known as "big schedules" the program will source ocean carriers' published sailing schedules and live vessel location data in order to provide...
  • Cosco Pacific first-half figures shrug off slowing China trade
    HONG KONG - Cosco Pacific's Ningbo container terminal handled almost 20 percent more containers in the first half compared to the same period last year, helping overall throughput at the port just south of rival Shanghai to grow by 9 percent.Of the 10.5 million 20-foot-equivalent units that moved through Ningbo...
  • Chinese farmers go Internet shopping - for tractors
    One of the thousands of tractors offered for sale on Alibaba's online Taobao Marketplace.HONG KONG - China's 700 million farmers can now buy their tractors online through an Alibaba Group's e-commerce platform following the recent launch of a shopping channel dedicated to farm products.In an interesting, if unexpected, online shopping...
  • FMC suggests industry advisory council on US port congestion
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is considering formation of an industry advisory council to discuss port congestion, and said a starting point might be demurrage and per-diem detention fees. The commission floated the idea in an 88-page summary of four FMC hearings last fall on port congestion, which the commission called...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • VLCCs reach 2015 high
    Eastbound VLCCs in the Middle East market have reached their highest spot market earnings level since December.
  • Hapag-Lloyd picks IPO banks
    Hapag-Lloyd has selected a trio of investment banks to help it launch a EUR 5bn ($5.5bn) initial public offering (IPO), according to media reports.
  • Hot summer for tankers
    Teekay has backed the tanker market fire to keep burning during this summer but it believes earnings are likely to slip back a little next year.
  • DSME heading for a fall
    Korean shipbuilder DSME has admitted it is facing more losses this year, with sources claiming the deficit could be as much as KRW 2 trillion ($1.75bn).
  • Zvezda opening next year
    The first phase of Russia's big new Far East shipyard will be completed in 2016.
  • Second quarter spur for stocks?
    Evercore has dialled up its tanker expectations suggesting a strong second quarter results season should finally install investor confidence in the recovering market.
  • Korean yards to share
    South Korea's three major shipbuilders are providing their specialised technological know-how to smaller rivals to help them build eco-ships.
  • Seanergy in growth mood
    Seanergy Maritime Holdings is looking to get active in the S&P market after recovering from a restructuring.
  • Signal settles labour lawsuit
    Bankrupt US yard group to pay $20m to 200 guest workers in alleged trafficking case.
  • NAT boosts dividend
    Nordic American Tankers has again jacked up its dividend in a hot suezmax market.
  • Crewman airlifted
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has airlifted a seafarer from a Greek bulker off Alaska after he suffered a suspected stroke.
  • Bonheur sees red
    Norway's Bonheur has posted a big loss for the second quarter of the year, although revenue was boosted.
  • Chinese land Sewol contract
    A Chinese-led group has won a deal to raise the sunken Korean ferry Sewol.
  • DSME heading for a fall
    Korean shipbuilder DSME has admitted it is facing more losses this year, with sources claiming the deficit could be as much as KRW 2 trillion ($1.75bn).
  • Black Sea bid
    Finland's Containerships is launching a new service linking Russia to Turkey.
  • Nakilat boosts earnings
    Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) has logged a 10% rise in first half profit as it lowered costs.
  • Dof crewman killed
    A crewman has been crushed to death on a Dof anchor-handler in rough weather off Pilbara, Australia.
  • Boxship loses power
    A containership has made it safely into a port on the US east coast after suffering a reported power failure.
  • Maersk to scrap rig
    Maersk Drilling is to scrap its oldest rig in China in the face of the deteriorating situation in the offshore market.
  • SMM's $1bn beauty
    Heerema Offshore Services and Sembcorp Marine have finally put pen to paper on a $1bn offshore newbuilding deal.
  • Swiber to consolidate
    Swiber Holdings has proposed a share consolidation program in a bid to maintain compliance with local listing requirements.
  • Genco approved for NYSE return
    Genco Shipping & Trading won approval to trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Commerce reports help U.S. exporters find markets
  • ITC: Chinese tire imports harm domestic producers
  • AA expands Atlanta cargo operation
  • CHM Maritime expands Mexico barge operation
  • Swissport steps up services at Austria's Graz Airport
  • FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications
  • Executive Moves: Duluth Seaway Port Authority, Port of Long Beach and TIACA
  • House leaders propose 6-month extension for transport programs
  • UPS adds LCL rail option from China to Europe
  • Antwerp port seeks LNG barge bunkering facility
  • DHL launches new LTL cross-border transportation service
  • Lakes' cargo shipments down in first half of 2015
  • June container volumes down 1% in Oakland
  • CargoSmart releases new free sailing schedule database
  • K + N profits grow in first half 2015
  • Major water main breaks at Port New York/New Jersey
  • ATA: Driver turnover declines sharply in Q1 2015

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Appeal lodged in OW bunker bill case
    Shipping company backed by UK Defence Club.
  • Shipping missing out on efficiency gains
    $200 billion in potential savings, report finds.
  • Singapore shipping minister to address London event
    Other events focus on marine fuels including IBIA forum on September 9.
  • Efficiency tops Neste's agenda
    It's about a culture change in shipping, says operations manager.
  • HK: Low sulphur talks with PRD ports 'very positive'
    Move to promote use of low-sulphur fuels at nearby ports in progress.
  • Bomin subsidiary expands physical operations at Rostock
    Charters bunker tanker on the back of increased demand, says firm.
  • South Korea eyes growing LNG bunkering market
    Expects use of LNG as a marine fuel to increase in Europe and China.
  • South Korea on LNG bunkering, dual-fuel newbuilding drive
    Expects use of LNG as a marine fuel to quickly grow in Europe and China.
  • Singapore ferry operator buys bunker-saving quartet
    New vessel design claims 'substantial fuel savings' alongside increased speed and capacity.
  • Chimbusco: Domestic bunkering industry moving forward
    Oil committee outlines two objectives for the second half of 2015.
  • Petrotrin bunker staff layoffs under spotlight
    Trade union questions company's intent to sell bunker operations.
  • LR to class Dutch dual-fuel ferry
    Vessel will run on diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG).
  • Analysts: Iran deal may take months to impact oil market
    'Likely' sanctions will not be lifted until 2016.

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Geneva
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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
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Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
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Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
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Paris
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Leghorn
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APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
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Naples
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Schindellegi
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A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
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Copenhagen
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Rome
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Bucharest
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Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
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Hanover/Trieste
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ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
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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
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Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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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
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Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
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Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
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Barcelona
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Augusta
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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%)
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Genoa
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ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
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London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
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ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
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Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
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Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
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Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
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Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
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Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
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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
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Rome
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MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
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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
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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
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
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› 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
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
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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