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December 16, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM greets Christmas with a blizzard of Asia-Europe rate hikes
  • MOL ups Asia-west coast South America rate US$750/TEU on January 15
  • Panama Canal Authority starts process to find builder of new box terminal
  • Oman's Port of Salalah announces two CMA CGM weekly calls from CMA CGM
  • Estonia's Port of Tallinn volumes fall, boxes off 37pc, bulk by 20pc
  • CMA CGM deploys reefer ships to capture Ecuadorian-Med banana market
  • Schenker to acquire 75pc of Redhead Holdings and form JV in UK
  • CenterPoint Prop marks International Transload Logistics' Joliet opening
  • US lawmakers pass buck on currency, trade enforcement to White House
  • CMA CGM makes changes of shipping routes between Europe and West Africa
  • Global warming alarmist Carbon War Room hurt shipping not cited in Paris
  • Emirates unhappy with Chinese refusal to widen landing, marketing rights
  • Air freight demand from China slows down, but continues to be strong
  • New Pakistani policy: Open skies likely to generate huge airport revenues
  • Business blasts government's delay over Heathrow-Gatwick runway decision

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Global shipping industry welcomes Paris Climate Change agreement
  • Nitrogen Blanketing - Tanks
  • Shippers working with lines to smoothen implementation of mandatory container weight verification rule
  • WAX service to resume direct calls in Cameroon
  • Ministry of Shipping taking initiatives to strengthen infrastructure of Major Ports & improve their efficiency
  • Commerce Secretary to inaugurate INSTC Conference on Dec. 22 in Mumbai
  • Centre cuts MEP on onion to $400/t
  • India not in favour of 'zero-duty' model in FTAs
  • INR recovers against dollar after Asian currencies firm up
  • Japan to provide INR 5,536-cr. loan for metro rail projects in Chennai & Ahmedabad

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Morgan Stanley slashes dry bulk outlook
    Morgan Stanley analyst Fotis Giannakoulis. Credit: IHS/Greg MillerAdding to the drumbeat of bleak predictions, Morgan Stanley has sharply lowered its outlook for the dry bulk sector and downgraded multiple public owners. "We expect the market to remain under pressure at least through 2017 as most of the large orderbook is delivered...
  • DSIC Offshore wins five ethane tanker orders
    China's Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore shipyard has secured a newbuilding contract for the construction of five very large ethane carriers. The 85,000cbm vessels with IMO type c type 3 -ear shaped tanks are to be built for Jaccar Holdings-Hartmann subsidiary JHW Engineering & Contracting. The DNV-GL classed vessels which are scheduled to be...
  • Marshall Islands first to adopt new standard for PMSCs
    The Republic of the Marshall Islands has informed those companies with vessels under its flag that "effective 1 January 2016, companies shall engage only those PMSCs that are certified to the new ISO 28007-1:2015 standard by a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) authorised certification body". The Marshall Islands, the world's third...
  • New manual reporting software with integrated analysis tool
    INTERSCHALT develops solution for fleet-wide, uniform, manual data collection on board. Manual reporting software Bluetracker[express] also uses Bluetracker web applications. Presentation of complete Bluetracker software at the International Conference on Ship Efficiency in Hamburg. INTERSCHALT maritime systems AG, the provider of maritime software for cargo and fleet management, presented its enh
  • Rickmers posts 4Q loss amid weak charter market
    Rickmers Maritime's Kaethe C Rickmers, on charter to NYK. Credit: HasenpuschRickmers Maritime said it will post a net loss in the fourth quarter and for the full year due to the depressed container ship charter markets that forced a write-down in the value of its vessels. The losses stem from a USD129 million impairment...
  • IACS adopts cyber safety as 'third pillar'
    Cyber safety of integrated operating systems is the new focus for IACS. Credit: Korean Maritime University.The threat to ship safety from cyber attack has led the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) to expand its maritime remit beyond hull and machinery to cyber safety. Describing cyber safety as the 'third pillar'...
  • NOL takeover unlikely to affect Singapore's trade volume, predicts analyst
    Singapore. Olaf SchmidtFrance's CMA CGM takeover of Neptune Orient Line (NOL) will not cannibalise trade volume throughput in Singapore's port, according to Will Carnwath, partner of investor relationship firm Brunswick Group. He told IHS Fairplay that CMA CGM has excess cargo to be handled in both the port of Singapore and...
  • Norway trials new age of e-navigation with NAVTOR
    The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has initiated the first full-scale trial of e-navigation in Norwegian waters in conjunction with NAVTOR, a global leader in e-navigation technology and services. The test sees the ferry MS Stavangerfjord digitally sharing its routing information with NCA via NAVTOR's NavStation, the world's first 'digital chart...
  • STX O&S creditors agree to USD375 million injection
    The Korea Development Bank is the yard's lead creditor. Credit: PACreditor banks of South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding have agreed to further cash injection of KRW453 billion (USD375 million). STX O&S, which at one point, was the country's fourth biggest shipbuilder, began voluntary debt restructuring in May 2013 after...
  • Dredger catches fire in Haifa port.
    Credit: Haifa portNo injuries were reported from a fire that broke out on onboard a China-flagged hopper dredger while it was berthed at Israel Shipyards, in Haifa port. Avi Shachaf, CEO of Israel Shipyards, told IHS Fairplay that the vessel Hang Bo 3001 was carrying out dredging work in Haifa harbour. While repairs...
  • Hanjin Aqua casualty damages re-assessed
    Hanjin Aqua. Credit: Malte SchwarzDamages arising from a container ship that ran aground in the Sunda Strait on 4 December 2015, are estimated at USD53.24 million. HI Gold Kmarin No.8, the fund that owns the 4,532 teu Hanjin Aqua, said in a Korea Exchange filing on 15 December that KB Insure's initial...
  • Total tonnage of bulkers scrapped in 2015 could be second highest in history
    Credit: AffeldtThe total deadweight tonnage of dry bulk carriers demolished in 2015 is expected to be the second highest in history, after 2012. With just two weeks to go before 2015 ends, at least 328 bulkers totalling more than 25.6 million dwt have been broken up. In 2012, 33.4 million dwt of bulkers...
  • Ampelmann awarded the first Walk to Work contract in Brazil
    Ampelmann E-type mobilised on the AHT Smit Nicobar. Credit: AmpelmannDelft, 15th of December 2015 - Ampelmann, the global leader in motion compensated access solutions, has been awarded its first contract in Brazil. Under the contract, Ampelmann will provide its E-Type system to Boskalis in support of an extended FPSO maintenance...
  • Singapore bunker sales surge amid price slump
    Singapore bunkering. Credit: MPABunker sales in Singapore surged 10% in November month-on-month to 3.98 million metric tonnes, the third highest month of the year. According to data from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the highest monthly bunker volume was sold in Singapore during August. In that month, bunker...
  • China-Europe container shipments by rail to expand in 2016
    Source: DB Schenker Source: DB Schenker Volumes of containerised cargo travelling between China and Europe by rail are growing as operators increase frequencies and state organisations along the route lend their weight to the development of new services. Two-way services from Asia's largest railway hub in the city of Chengdu in southwest...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Analysis: NOL/APL buy a big deal for CMA CGM, but a missed opportunity for Maersk?
  • AstraZeneca eyes major shift from air freight to ocean: a 'more-controlled' environment for drugs
  • Haulage sector welcomes driver apprentice scheme, but government must commit to funding
  • Parcel firms fined €672m for price-fixing in France
  • Lufthansa Cargo cheers up - and eyes all-777 freighter fleet
  • Deutsche Bahn to cut freight routes in turnaround plan
  • Cargo Network Services appoints IATA old hand as new president

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding launches DDG 114
  • Brodosplit cuts steel for LNG fueled containerships
  • DeJong & Lebet designing new Mississippi riverboat
  • ClassNK issues SoC to two Gujarat ship recyclers
  • The Best Ships of 2015
  • Ultra Deep orders new design DSCV plus option

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Port of Bellingham Oks changes for Bellwether on the Bay sites
  • Giant CMA CGM container ship headed to Port of Los Angeles
  • Braemar taps Kevin Constable as Ports and Harbors manager
  • Seven firms pay civil penalties to Federal Maritime Administration
  • Container group names Freese Connie Award winner for 2015

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Data Hub: Big ships hurt South American load factors
    MDS Transmodal examines the decline in southbound trade
  • West African suezmaxes succeed in resisting charterers dastardly machinations
    Rate rises for West African suezmaxes and for their Black Sea compatriots, while aframaxes experience a mixed week
  • The Baltic Dry Index hits its second record low in a month
    Indicator pushed down by oversupply of vessels combined with falling demand for raw materials such as iron ore and coal from powerhouse China
  • DHT extends three VLCC time charters at firm rates
    New charters to support additional dividend increases and debt deleveraging
  • ICTSI Oregon confident customers will return
    But ongoing labour dispute in Portland makes the timing of their return "unpredictable", says terminal operator chief
  • APL acquisition bid sees CMA CGM's Saadé clan soar up the top 100
    Family behind the French container line now ranked 14
  • Oakland on-board for landmark voyage
    Largest boxship to call at US shores adds another California call to port rotation
  • Box Ships slumps to third-quarter loss
    Recent fixtures indicative of further rate softening, says Greek containership owner
  • BW LPG bites off another slice of Aurora
    BW now owns 15% of Aurora, with further purchases expected, as Avance's rival bid struggles
  • Torm restructuring ends
    Share cancellation marks final step of significant restructuring
  • Charles Taylor appoints Insurance Services chief executive
    Luisa Barile succeeds Stephen Card
  • Transpacific traffic growth grinds to a halt
    October volumes down 0.7% on last year, but Canadian ports continue to make gains on US rivals
  • Lockton to acquire PL Ferrari
    Broker enters negotiations to acquire Italian marine P&I specialist and take an investment stake in Singaporean broker
  • Cosco-CSCL alliance decision could face scrutiny from regulators
    CKYHE may ring alarm bells by breaching 30% level in market share in Asia-Europe trade if enlarged Cosco joins alliance
  • Vallianz Holdings unit to enter refinancing exercise
    Subsdiary will refinance bulk of its bank loans worth around $293.3m
  • Norwegian Cruise Line launches secondary public offering
    Company to repurchase 10.3m shares from two shareholders
  • Larger valemax fleet likely to benefit Vale
    New valemax breakeven costs could be lower than current freight rates, say L&S brokers
  • Poland seeks slice of China's One Belt, One Road pie
    Country developing port and logistics in effort to become regional hub
  • Economou stake in DryShips to rise after $10m loan conversion
    Move will assist in gaining shareholder approval for reverse stock split, say executives

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • CP, NS dispute facts amid speculation of proxy fight ahead
    With expectations that Canadian Pacific Railway is about to launch a proxy fight for control of Norfolk Southern Railway, the Calgary-based railroad's recent response to an NS white paper is the latest attempt to convince investors to give the deal yet another look at its pitch. CP's chances of success in...
  • Logistics veteran Tommy Barnes joins project44 as president
    Project44, a company designing a transportation management system that will link logistics and transport operators in the "Cloud," chose trucking and logistics executive Tommy Barnes as president. Barnes will spearhead project44's efforts to forge strategic partnerships. Connecting carriers and third-party logistics companies in real-time, while eliminating the need for electronic data...
  • US freight shipments flat, spending declines, Cass says
    Shipment volumes in the U.S. were flat in November from October, but shipper spending on transportation declined, according to the November Cass Freight Index. Year-over-year, both shipment volumes and shipper expenditures were significantly lower than in November 2014, when the economy was still enjoying the afterglow of a strong third quarter. "This...
  • Prince Rupert considers further container terminal expansion
    DP World, the new owner of Prince Rupert's container terminal, and the port authority are already considering expanding the port's annual capacity by more than 700,000 twenty-foot equivalent units - even though the latest buildout has yet to be completed. The duo's decision to study further expansion comes as U.S. importers...
  • JOC Economist: US containerized exports to rebound in 2016
    JOC Senior Economist Mario O. Moreno expects U.S. containerized exports to end the year down 2.5 percent from 2014 but rebound by 4 percent next year, as global growth bolsters slumping U.S. export markets. October outbound shipments dropped 4.7 percent, according to PIERS, a sister product of JOC.com within IHS. It...
  • Trans-Pacific carriers push modest westbound rate hike
    Westbound trans-Pacific carriers intend to implement modest rate increases of $100 per 40-foot container from West Coast ports to Asia, and $200 from the East Coast, in order to prevent rates from falling so low that it would make more financial sense to ship the containers back to Asia empty. The...
  • APMT Pipavav buys new cranes to expand capacity
    APM Terminals-operated Gujarat Pipavav Port, a minor, non-major facility on India's west coast, has acquired three new quay cranes in order to expand capacity and improve service. The new cranes will replace three older units deployed at the container terminal, and the upgrade is expected to reduce turn times and increase...
  • Funds available, but US ports need to invest smarter
    Port of SeattleISELIN, New Jersey - Even though container ports potentially have access to large sums of money needed to build the infrastructure to handle today's mega-ships, port authorities need to better understand the value of their assets and be more judicious in generating revenue for port expansion, according to...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Crude exports holding up US agreement?
    Democratic leader says proposal to lift ban is the last major hurdle to prevent shutdown.
  • Europe demand slump sinks Atlantic MRs
    Surplus of distillates in Europe and Rhine River water levels pull down rates.
  • Ultrapetrol to miss payments on debt
    Shipowner launches restructuring talks as it withholds interest and principal due.
  • PSVs soar to year high
    Clarksons Platou says supply ships rate recovery driven by bad weather and aggressive laying up.
  • DHT secures healthy pay rise for VLCC trio
    New York-listed owner takes advantage of strong market as three tankers secure extended deals worth $85m.
  • Stena AB profit dips
    Swedish tanker and ferry group posts lower Q3 earnings as finance costs rise.
  • Apollo and Genting sale to gross $594m
    Offering in Norwegian Cruise Line stock prices at $57.65, 3% below latest closing price.
  • Another eight for Pertamina
    Indonesian state group spending $200m on new 17,500-dwt tankers at domestic shipyards.
  • Hoegh Partners on the rise
    Long term contract coverage delivers for FSRU owner in Q3 as the company pushes up its earnings.
  • POSH guides for red ink
    Singaporean offshore vessel owner says an impairment loss will adversely affect its full year result.
  • Doeksen sells ro-pax
    Dutch owner offloads 1988-built Spathoek to undisclosed buyer.
  • Double for Damen
    Italy's Rimorchiatori Riuniti signs with Dutch shipbuilder for two ASD tugs.
  • Two more yards certified
    Japan's ClassNK issues statements of compliance to Indian breakers Shree Ram and Leela.
  • Keeping watertight
    UK P&I Club says owners need to be vigilant to stop costly cargo damage claims.
  • Chinpo guilty in sanctions trial
    Singapore ship agency convicted of transferring money for North Korea in Chong Chon Gang case.
  • Two dead in ferry accident
    Crewman falls overboard in Indonesia, while Australian dies in rescue attempt.
  • Tanker owners 'to get the love they deserve'
    Deutsche Bank selects tanker trio as top picks for 2016 and suggests investors will warm to the sector.
  • BW LPG hikes leading position at Aurora
    World's largest VLGC owner builds on its major shareholding in latest twist to takeover saga.
  • Ferry death
    Ferry crewman falls overboard in Indonesia, while Australian dies in rescue attempt.
  • Three in, one out at Klaveness
    Norwegian owner orders new combination carriers in China, but tears up deal for second kamsarmax newbuilding.
  • Tax boost for ODL
    Norwegian drillship owner overturns $46m rig charge in ruling by country's supreme court.
  • CMA CGM snaps up NOL shares
    French liner giant is acquiring rival's stock at a 6% discount to proposed takeover bid price.
  • RMT issues profit warning
    Depressed state of the market prompts containership leasing company to write-down vessel values.
  • Duo to sell Norwegian Cruise Line shares
    Genting and Apollo Global Management gear up for sale of $615m worth of stock.
  • Box Ships falls to loss
    Box Ships saw its third-quarter results sink into the red as it suffered from slumping charter rates.
  • Navigator suffers ship fire in the US
    Upper Houston Ship Channel closed as US Coast Guard contends with fire aboard gas carrier.
  • CAI plans share buyback
    Container lessor looks to boost returns to shareholders with potential $9m spending spree.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Florida's path to becoming a major logistics gateway
  • Transpacific container carriers announce rate hike for U.S. exports
  • U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters post weak November volumes
  • Federal supply chain advisory committee seeks new members
  • Port Manatee advances trade initiative with Honduras
  • Contargo introduces new Frankfurt-Rotterdam rail connection
  • PLS Logistics opens new office in San Antonio
  • GAO: U.S. LNG exports will require 100 ships
  • French Competition Authority fines TNT, K + N
  • Executive Moves: J.B. Hunt and Smartrac
  • Report: Port of L.A. let China Shipping skirt clean-air mandates
  • DB Schenker acquires U.K. trucking carrier
  • LPG tanker fire causes Houston Ship Channel closure
  • COSCO, CSCL stock sinks following merger announcement

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Tolson launches consultancy for bunker sector
    'Focus is on providing strategic, practical and independent counsel.'
  • Sydney cruise ship emissions: Row far from settled
    Resident takes aim at Carnival in local paper.
  • Focus on building LNG bunker terminals could help loss-making yard
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is to specialise in LNG offshore bunkering terminals in a bid to stave off bankruptcy.
  • Lubricant trader appointed to Aegean's Hamburg office
    Antonis Gavalas has eight years of industry experience in the lubricants market.
  • Fitch improves outlook for shipping
    But smaller operators remain vulnerable.
  • LNG-ready ship launched in United States
    Product tanker took a year to build.
  • Japan's October bonded bunker fuel sales up month-on-month
    Japan did not import bonded bunker fuel oil in October.
  • Singapore branch of Norwegian Oil Trading changes name
    Singapore entity affected from January 1, 2016.
  • Japan's Oct bonded bunker fuel sales rise 12% from Sep to 2.35 mil barrels
    Japan did not import bonded bunker fuel oil in October.
  • Current theory for fuel production 'is wrong', says professor
    Researchers find new method to produce cleaner fuel.
  • Singapore branch of Norwegian Oil Trading to undergo name change
    Singapore entity affected from January 1, 2016.
  • New Orleans-Houston high sulfur bunker fuel spread widest since Dec 2014
    'New Orleans is suffering some barge congestion', says bunker trader.

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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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