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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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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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
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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