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March 18, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong off 3.7pc in February to 1.4 million TEU, Singapore up 3.5pc
  • Six per cent more all-water in 2015 loops as shippers flee US west coast
  • Long Beach stages EU road show to stop cargo slide from west coast
  • China's 2014 cabotage shipping capacity drops 15pc to 427,400 TEU
  • CaroTrans offers Shanghai-Atlanta LCL import service network
  • Costs, inefficiencies turn Pangaon inland port near Dhaka into a flop
  • Health and safety lobby seeks mandate for 40pc reduction in truck fuel use
  • Pros and cons of owner-operator truck system debated in Long Beach
  • United Airlines to stop carrying shipments of lithium-ion batteries
  • 3PLs cross swords with Ericsson on visibility at IATA Shanghai forum
  • TNT now offers five weekly cargo flights between Liege to Tel Aviv

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 17, 2015
  • GAIL to reissue tender for LNG vessels
  • ABG Shipyard to focus on defence orders
  • SCI to acquire LPG vessels
  • Paper industry seeks anti-dumping duty on imports
  • Development of Bhavanapadu port to spur economic activity
  • Arunachal Pradesh receives grant of INR 55 cr. from Centre for road projects
  • DICT emerging as an ideal terminal for CHAs & transport companies
  • Railways freight earnings increase by 12.75 pc in April 2014-Feb. 2015
  • Transporters threaten to block Walayar check post from April
  • IMF raises India's growth forecast to 7.2 pc in 2015-16
  • Indian refiners to buy cheap crude from new markets
  • L&T eyeing 2 thermal power projects in FY16
  • Teesta river water-sharing pact with Bangla soon
  • Welspun bags 100 MW solar power project in Tamil Nadu

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Drivers suffering on clogged up UK roads
  • Mersey Maritime's inaugural industry awards announced
  • There's money in packaging worldwide
  • Loxx and Intertrans hauling to Greece
  • Stena Lines introduces new superfast vessel
  • Zurich airport sees slightly higher earnings
  • New contact details for Hupac in Switzerland
  • Sales shrink, profit grows
  • Hybrid shuttle for warehouse in Singapore
  • LHG supervisory board gives go-ahead
  • Expansion in time and space
  • IAG Cargo leading Europe's league of e-AWB airlines
  • Linfox appoints CEO Australia and NZL
  • Technical upgrade for Valencia-Vandellos line
  • German share of charter fleet still shrinking

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 17, 2015
  • Italdraghe launches multifunctional Octopus dredger
    The Italian dredger builder has scored an immediate success with the highly versatile amphibious Octopus, having already sold the launch dredger and won orders for two more. "At the present time, the first vessel has been disassembled into its various sections and is undergoing painting,"
  • Hansson sees $60 to $80 oil price need to renew activity
    The price of Brent crude oil should return to the range of USD60 to USD80 per barrel for activity in the offshore services industry to pick up, says Herbjorn Hansson, executive chairman of Nordic American Offshore. "The low oil price continues to put pressure on our industry. The fundamentals in
  • Hudong-Zhonghua secures Coscol options
    Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has secured an order for two multipurpose heavy lift vessel options from compatriot shipowner COSCO Shipping Co Ltd (Coscol). The two 28,000 dwt newbuildings will have an overall length of 179.5 m, beam of 28 m and depth of 14.8 m with delivery scheduled for April and
  • ClassNK still biggest classification society
    Japanese classification society ClassNK has held onto its crown as the world's largest classification society by registered tonnage. ClassNK said its registered tonnage now exceeds 366 million deadweight tonnes, accounting for 21% of the world's classed fleet. IHS Maritime's Sea-web.com data shows
  • RSHI to sell shipbuilding business
    China Rongsheng Heavy Industries (RSHI) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with an unidentified buyer for the sale of its shipbuilding and offshore engineering business. Both parties will further negotiate details of the deal, including the scope and list of related assets and
  • Oil price fall triggers VLCC storage use speculation
    Recent sharp fall in the price of crude oil has triggered speculation that the economics could soon be right to employ tankers as floating storage, shipping analysts said. Oil prices fell sharply over the past week. Brent crude fell by around 10% to USD53 per barrel since Thursday last week. "The
  • Better supply demand balance in sight in container shipping
    A better balance between the supply of container ships and the demand for capacity is emerging as ordering of newbuildings has slowed down, a senior shipping analyst noted. "The supply side is doing whatever it can to improve the fundamental balance of the container shipping market. During the past
  • Boskalis wins €55 million Panama artificial island contract
    Dutch dredging major Royal Boskalis Westminster has won a contract from Compañía Insular Americana to construct a second artificial island near Panama City's densely populated Punta Pacifica residential area. Worth more than EUR55 million (USD58 million), the project follows successful completion
  • South Korea to get foreign workers for shipbuilding
    South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has announced it will bring in 174 foreign workers to ease the manpower shortage in the country's shipbuilders. In a statement written in Korean, the ministry cited the need to relieve the vessel delays and other difficulties the country's
  • Tanker rescues crew from blazing vessel off Australia
    A Greek chemical tanker rescued the crew of a Japanese fishing vessel that was on fire 670 km northwest of Dampier off the Australian coast on 14 March. The 24 Indonesia and Japanese crew stayed overnight at Port Hedland's Seafarer's Centre and were repatriated home on 16 March. "The launch went
  • Japanese yard orders down 70% in February
    Japanese shipyards' orders plunged almost 70% year on year in February, continuing its descent as investment appetite for newbuildings has been affected by the sluggish dry bulk market. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) showed its member yards clinched 14 export orders
  • Japan escorts 3,522 ships through Gulf of Aden pirate waters
    The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) vessels escorted a total of 3,522 commercial ships in the waters of the Gulf of Aden between 28 July 2009 and 28 February 2015 to protect them against pirate attacks, the Japanese transport ministry said on 13 March. Of the 3,522 commercial ships escorted by the
  • Daebo seeks US court protection
    Insolvent Korean dry bulk company Daebo International has filed for US Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York. As previously reported by IHS Maritime, Daebo filed for court receivership in South Korea during February. America's Chapter 15 regime is designed as an ancillary shield that
  • Dalian port to build iron ore logistics centre
    Dalian port announced on 17 March it will build a Northeast Asian iron ore logistics centre, including logistics, production, and trade sectors. The centre will enhance the influence of Dalian Commodity Exchange, a source from Dalian port told IHS Maritime, and it will also lead the iron ore trade
  • Sinotrans Shipping back to black
    Hong Kong-listed Sinotrans Shipping returned to black in 2014 with profits of USD1.9 million. In 2013, the company's losses totalled USD638,000, a stock filing of Sinotrans Shipping stated today. Its revenues declined 8% year on year to USD1.2 billion due to weak bulk and container shipping

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 17, 2015
  • Circle Line newbuilds to have Wesmar thrusters
  • Merger deal positions Lindblad to go ship shopping
  • OSG reports profitable quarter
  • Jack-up gets new lifeboat systems with no work stoppages
  • USCG issues LNG bunkering policy letters

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 17, 2015
  • Ports of Seattle, Tacoma see drop in container totals
  • NOAA plans to update charts for vessel passage through Arctic
  • House Spirits Distillery earns award for Portland Airport retail operation
  • Canada joins US in signing border preclearance agreement
  • APL Logistics opening Sri Lanka consolidation hub

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 17, 2015
  • Gulf of Guinea gears up for the future
    Container terminal development projects are taking place in West Africa in light of larger vessels and rapid volume growth
  • SSY closes Athens office
    Broker expected to continue Greek clients mainly from London
  • Sinotrans Shipping returns to the black
    Operating losses widens due to persistent vessel oversupply and slower economic growth in China
  • Nordic American Offshore puts on brave face in choppy waters for offshore vessels
    Will the company continue to be as optimistic as 2015 progresses?
  • Fall in rates fails to cut short a string of demolition sales
    Much recent activity focused in the dry sector, with several bulk carriers reported sold for scrap
  • DHT to pocket $20m from four tanker time charters
    Expansion-minded crude tanker owner decides now is a good time to opt for time charters
  • The flow may be steady but don't discount surprise outcomes
    Opec may have opted to keep oil output stable but developments in individual countries could still alter tanker chartering patterns
  • View from the Bridge: Jeremy Matthew
    Seaco chief executive tells of plans for enlarged company following the Cronos acquisition, and where to find growth in a business so closely linked to shipping lines' fortunes
  • Aker Philadelphia Shipyard finalises $60m loan towards its four new product tankers
    Loan made through Welcome Fund, designed to assist large-scale projects, and comes on top of other funding secured for the newbuildings
  • Scrubbers under scrutiny as popularity with shipowners increases
    New study casts doubt on scrubbers' economic and environmental viability despite increased sales by manufacturers
  • Houston, we don't have a problem
    Houston Ship Channel reopens and is revealed to have had a muted affect on aframax rates
  • Charleston sees another month of double-digit growth
    US east coast port records an 18% year-on-year increase in container volumes in February
  • OW Bunker collapse highlights trade credit insurance concerns
    Any company can surprise, warns Equinox Global chief executive
  • Gothenburg says congestion is easing
    APM Terminals says that utilisation levels and productivity are returning to normal after bad weather caused a backlog of cargo
  • Newbuilding versus secondhand tanker debate rages on
    Risks and opportunities crop up on both sides, as tanker players contribute to debate with passionate views
  • OSG reports $27.5m profits for fourth quarter
    First-quarter post-restructuring in solidly in the black
  • Minerals trigger bounce in supramax and handy rates
    Market for smaller vessels has picked up, but it is well short of a recovery

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 17, 2015
  • US ports pressure Congress to keep funding promise after falling short
    WASHINGTON -- The trek toward full funding of for U.S. ports can look a lot like one step forward and two steps back. Since the White House and Congress passed the landmark Water Resources Reform Development Act last year, the president and lawmakers have already failed to meet the funding targets...
  • CN plans intermodal logistics hub for greater Toronto region
    Canadian National Railway on Tuesday announced plans to build a $196 million intermodal and logistics hub outside of Toronto as its existing terminal serving Canada's largest urban center nears capacity and regional freight demand builds. Canada's largest railroad said the C$250 million hub in Milton, Ontario, which is roughly 30 miles...
  • IPO would propel Coyote Logistics' growth into even faster lane
    Coyote Logistics, a third-party freight broker and logistics operator that has grown to be a $2 billion company in less than 10 years, is poised to expand at an even faster clip by tapping Wall Street investors for cash. The Chicago-based company is preparing an initial public offering for later this...
  • Teamster lawsuit little threat to US-Mexico truck trade even if successful
    WASHINGTON - Even if the Teamsters fail to overturn a recent federal decision to allow Mexican motor carriers to haul loads past the border region, the impact of the new program may be negligible anyway. The majority of U.S.-Mexico cross-border trade is shuttled over the border region, and interest from Mexican...
  • Container supply-demand gap may be narrowing, BIMCO analyst says
    An improved balance between the supply of container ships and demand for capacity is emerging as ordering of new ships has slowed down, a shipping analyst said. But at the same time, others are predicting that overcapacity will be a reality of the industry for possibly years to come. "The supply side...
  • Human rights, environmental advocates criticize Nicaragua Canal plan
    WASHINGTON - When it comes to the planned Nicaragua Canal, container shipping carriers and customers tend to focus on two questions: Can it be built, and, if so, what impact will it have on trade? But that's only part of the debate regarding the canal, with an estimated $70 billion price...
  • US East Coast gets three new all-water services from Asia
    Three carrier alliances are launching Asia-U.S. East Coast services that will increase capacity on the route by 6 percent, according to industry analyst Alphaliner. The new Panama Canal services follow recent West Coast port congestion that has led shippers to seek alternatives, even on higher-priced all-water services to East Coast ports...
  • Oakland port congestion receding after 37 percent volume decline
    Container volume at the Port of Oakland plunged 36.7 percent in February due to terminal congestion, labor issues and cargo diversion, but the problems that caused the loss of cargo are slowly receding. Oakland reported that containerized imports in February were down 39 percent from February 2014 and exports declined 34...
  • Idle container ship fleet edges higher
    Idle container ship capacity edged up to 242,000 TEUs on March 9 from 206,000 TEUs two weeks earlier, representing 1.3 percent of the world fleet, according to Alphaliner. The number of jobless ships above 3,000 TEUs rose to 26 from 15, due mainly to cancelled sailings on the routes to the...
  • African truckers employed by Agility protest long driving hours
    Truck drivers employed by Agility Logistics in Kenya are protesting long working hours and lack of union representation, allegedly disrupting traffic on a key trade corridor that connects the Port of Mombasa to inland markets in Uganda and other nations. The protests, following a truck driver strike in Brazil, further illustrate...
  • A trucker's call for change at ports
    Truckers, it's time to link up the entire East Coast. This port transportation business has gotten completely out of hand. The actions of today's intermodal management are much more vicious than organized crime. Forcing truckers to play by impossible rules while working for the lowest of rates anywhere within the...
  • India to fund coastal shipping infrastructure to reduce bottlenecks
    In an attempt to reduce port bottlenecks, the Narendra Modi-led Indian government has approved a special state-aid scheme for the construction of new infrastructure suitable for handling coastal vessels at publicly owned major ports. The heightened emphasis on coastal shipping is part of the new federal government's much-publicized "sagar-mala" project aimed...
  • Global Maritime Forecast
    Uncertainty is the new normal in the global shipping market. After storming back from the 2008-09 recession in 2010, ocean carriers have spent much of the past three years fending off the dreaded "o" word - overcapacity - as shipyards delivered a slew of giant new ships. Although the growth...
  • Global Logistics
    Global supply chain interests have endured monumental change over the past several years. Economic turmoil in the U.S., Europe and Asia required third-party logistics providers and other supply chain interests to dramatically change their business models as retailers slashed inventories, adopted revolutionary environmental initiatives and cut costs. The environmental pressure...
  • Trucking Midyear Review
    Optimism among trucking executives is on an extended run. Supply and demand are largely in balance, giving carriers the sort of pricing power they lacked during the lackluster years leading up to 2012. In general, trucking is outperforming the general U.S. economy and the international trade market, and profits are...
  • Peak Season Shipping Forecast
    Shippers and carriers across all modes are in the midst of what they hope will be a strong peak-shipping season. The North American economy is humming along at its best clip since well before the 2008-09 recession. Consumer sentiment, which has lagged overall economic growth, appears to be improving, and...
  • Asia Trade: Midyear Review and Outlook
    As the driver of global trade, the Asia-Pacific region has some of the largest container ports in the world, including the world's three largest, Shanghai, Singapore and Hong Kong. It also has some of the strongest and most rapidly emerging economies, from the world's manufacturing and export giant China to...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 17, 2015
  • Another one bites the dust
    Another ailing bulker operator has filed for bankruptcy in the US under a broader bid to keep creditors at bay while attempting to shore up its balance sheet.
  • Dia Yuan cans handy
    It appears that Dia Yuan International Shipping of China has parted ways with its eldest handymax bulker in a deal worth nearly $3.2m.
  • Silver lining
    The liquidation of STX Dalian Shipbuilding is being touted as a positive development for many segments of the shipping industry.
  • Norwegian mulls China entry
    Norwegian Cruise Line is mulling whether to deploy a newbuilding to China, chief executive Frank Del Rio said today.
  • Court win for Fugro
    Fugro has beaten off attempts by Royal Boskalis Westminster to force a change in the company's laws.
  • Profit all round at Hafnia
    Mikael Skov's Hafnia Tankers and its pools operation fronted by Anders Engholm have recorded profitable full year performances.
  • Pacifica adds feeder
    New Zealand's Pacifica Shipping is adding a new feeder vessel to its coastal service next week.
  • Puerto Rico hurts Horizon
    Decision to exit the Central American market translates into deeper red for Jones Act player.
  • Namura wants extra
    Japan's Namura Shipbuilding plans to build 10% more ships in its next financial year.
  • DHT locks in $20m profit
    DHT Holdings has found fresh period work for one of its VLCCs and confirmed time charters for a number of other vessels.
  • K Line to cut emissions
    K Line has already taken some steps towards accomplishing its 2050 environmental targets, which include a significant cut in CO2 emissions.
  • Erria ups earnings
    Danish ship manager Erria has posted bigger profit for 2014, but is facing a more challenging 2015.
  • Ultrabulk in the black
    Ultrabulk Shipping has overcome a terrible bulker market to finish 2014 in the black.
  • Farstad sheds AHTS
    Farstad Shipping has shed one of its older anchor handlers in a weak market.
  • PSV hits platform
    Oil workers have been taken off a North Sea platform after a Deep Sea Supply vessel collided with the structure.
  • Lindblad ordering two
    Niche operator Lindblad Expeditions is lining up two new cruiseship orders as it plots a merger with an investment fund.
  • Classic gets cheap cape
    George Economou's Classic Maritime has grabbed a capesize bulker on a short period deal with the capesize market closing in on an all-time low.
  • Greek tanker refloated
    A Greek-flagged tanker has been safely refloated after grounding in sandy shallow waters off Rhodes.
  • Gail too "stringent"
    Indian importer Gail's tender to charter not buy new LNG carriers is proving a problem, according to ABG Shipyard.
  • Panamax scrapped
    SNP Shipping of India is reported to have scrapped one of its oldest bulkers.
  • Vitol in LR3 first
    Trading giant Vitol has lined up the first-ever naphtha voyage from the Persian Gulf to Asia on a large-range 3 (LR3) products tanker.
  • Pacific Basin pays less
    Smaller bonuses in a battered market pulled down the pay packets of executives at Pacific Basin Shipping in 2014.
  • Rongsheng stock jumps
    China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has seen its shares rise as much as 12% after it said it would sell its shipyard assets.
  • Ferry toll rises
    The death toll from Myanmar's ferry capsizing has reached 59, local authorities have said.
  • AKPS adds another $60m
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (AKPS) has won another $60m of financing for four products tankers it is building for its joint venture with US owner Crowley.
  • CSSC pushes up profit
    State shipbuilding group China CSSC Holding has posted an 11.77% increase in net profit for 2014.
  • Coscol exercises options
    Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has confirmed that it has exercised options for two more multi-purpose heavy lift ships in China.
  • Olwyn blasts Atwood rig
    Atwood Oceanics has confirmed that one of its semi-submersible drilling rigs has been damaged by a cyclone off Australia.
  • Strike hits Tacoma volumes
    Container volumes through the ports of Seattle and Tacoma continued to struggle last month, dipping 9% year to date.
  • STX Dalian faces liquidation
    Six companies that fall under the STX Dalian Group, including STX Dalian Shipbuilding, are to be liquidated.
  • Aegean books higher profit
    Aegean Marine has ended the year on a high after reporting a near 7% year-on-year increase in net profit.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 17, 2015
  • Labor Secretary Perez says PMA-ILWU need negotiation reform
  • Virginia port takes more steps to curb cargo backlog
  • Supporters of NY/NJ Port Authority bill fail to overcome veto
  • Hapag-Lloyd sells 16 containerships
  • Profits plummet at Lufthansa Group
  • Hamburg-Süd resumes Oakland call on Australia-New Zealand service
  • Cathay Pacific cargo volumes up 28.8% in February
  • Maersk NA to use genset tracking devices
  • Schenker to open Heathrow perishables facility
  • Aker Philadelphia Shipyard delivers Exxon Mobil tanker
  • Greenbrier takes on $1.09 billion in equipment orders for Q2
  • Service Announcements: JAXPORT, SDV and TQL
  • U.S., Canada agree on multimodal system for reverse inspections
  • Executive Moves: Daseke and BIFA

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 17, 2015
  • Dan-Bunkering hires fuel trader
    Emelia Yusope is based in Singapore.
  • Dense fog shuts down US Gulf ports
    Houston, Galveston, Freeport and Corpus Christi affected.
  • Monitoring system offers ship operators assurance
    Siemens says its multi-gas analyser system can help operators comply with sulpur regulations.
  • Slow steaming has left 'a huge gap' in the market
    Ocean transport between China and Europe faces growing competition from railways.
  • Strong refining margins boost fuel oil output
    Refineries seek to speed up their processing rates.
  • Alternative fuels part of Norway's response to climate change
    In white paper just published.
  • Norway calls for more dialogue with industry
    'We cannot afford to do nothing'.
  • US Coast Guard welcomes classification society's LNG advice
    'DNV GL is already doing everything the USCG could hope for and more,' says Coast Guard official.
  • China fuel oil imports set to increase in March
    Bunker suppliers are replenishing stocks following the Chinese new year holiday.
  • Caribbean bunker player wins supply deal
    Contract involves supply of over 4,000 mt of marine diesel.
  • Aegean: Bottom line hit by OW's fall
    Annual profit down by 35%.
  • NewOcean Energy gaining market share in Hong Kong
    Group records net profit of $115.9 million in 2014.
  • Clipper oil expands Singapore operations
    Hires a new bunker and lubricant trader for the office.
  • Crew clears 'small' oil spill on Mississippi River
    Roughly 50 gallons of an oil and water mixture were accidentally leaked.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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