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August 19, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong port down 9.5pc in July to 1.7 million TEU, Singapore down 7.8pc
  • Hamburg box volume drops 6.8pc as China and Russia markets slide
  • Early Tianjin insurance claims expected to hit US$1 billion - $1.5 billion
  • Oakland July imports up 8.7pc after 6.3pc year-long decline to 1.29 million TEU
  • Suez Canal Authority revises fees for big ships, LNGs transits, cancellations
  • APM Terminals enters Colombia with majority stake in Cartagena terminal
  • Geodis close to buying Ozburn-Hessey Logistics for US$800 million
  • Oil glut cuts US import prices 0.9pc in July - biggest fall since January
  • Adidas shrinks expansion in Russia, but buys big warehouse near Moscow
  • CITIC wins case to maintain control of Cape Preston port in W Australia
  • Cathay, Dragonair air cargo and mail upticks 0.5pc to 147,545 tons in July
  • Korean Air blames US$144 million quarterly net loss on MERS outbreak
  • FedEx launches one-stop cold chain for Chinese healthcare sector
  • UAL's new United Ground Express to offer ground-handling services
  • Qatar Airways Cargo expands fleet with new B747 freighte

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Allcargo's CSR initiative 'Kaushalya' focused on skills development
  • CIMC & Globe Tracker push commercial roll out of smart technology for Silk Road
  • T. S. Lines opens new office in Mumbai to serve the trade
  • Cochin Port Trust intends developing a million sq. ft of godown space
  • DP World welcomes visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to UAE
  • JNPT celebrates 69th Independence Day
  • Navkar Corporation's IPO to open on Aug. 24
  • RAS Infraport celebrates Independence Day
  • 2015 on track for record hijackings in South-East Asia
  • Dumping of Chinese goods not to be allowed in India, says Sitharaman
  • Gammon Infra reports profit in Q1
  • Nafed re-floats tender to import 10,000 t of onion
  • Natural rubber output may drop to lowest in nearly two decades
  • Posco, Uttam Galva to build $ 3 bn steel plant in Maharashtra

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The money is available

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • US towing safety improves in 2014
    Crew fatalities and accidents in the US towing vessel sector improved slightly in 2014, according to the most recent government data. In a report covering towing industry safety from 1994-2014, the US Coast Guard (USCG) revealed that there were four crew fatalities in 2014, the lowest number on
  • Port of Nagoya's cargo traffic falls in May
    The Port of Nagoya in central Japan saw its cargo traffic decline in May due to sharp falls in both foreign trade and domestic trade, according to preliminary figures released by the Nagoya Port Authority on 18 August. Cargo traffic dropped 12.2% in May from a year earlier to 14.599 million tonnes.
  • Teesport receives container-handling boost
    UK port operator PD Ports announced on 18 August that it has invested in three new rubber tyre gantry (RTG) cranes to support Teesport's growing container throughput. This investment has been triggered by the port's increasing container volumes, a growth of 13% year on year since 2007, PD Ports
  • LNG carriers form spot pool
    US-listed Dynagas Partners, GasLog and Golar LNG have created an innovative pooling arrangement amid a depressed spot-rate environment. The arrangement, called The Cool Pool, will debut next month with 14 vessels: three each from Dynagas and GasLog plus eight from Golar. The pool will be run by
  • Japan ship export orders rocket 158% in July
    Orders at Japanese shipyards rose 158% in July as shipowners rushed to build ships that will comply with the International Maritime Organization's new standards, which will take effect from 1 July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) showed that its member shipyards
  • SSA aims to improve maritime financing in Singapore
    The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) plans to improve maritime financing in line with the strategy of enhancing the country's status as a maritime hub. "Being a financial hub of the region, Singapore has strong, reasonable finance supports for the shipping industry in providing good
  • Thoresen Thai Agencies back to profit in Q2
    Thoresen Thai Agencies has moved back into profit in the second quarter of the year after recording a loss during the first quarter, the company said in a statement released on 17 August. However, the Thai shipping and commodities group's results were held back by a poor performance in the
  • Adani signs Vizhinjam concession
    Indian private port major Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) signed a concession agreement with the Kerala government on 17 August to develop and operate the proposed Vizhinjam Port. To be built at a cost of INR40 billion (USD625 million), the ambitious, deepwater facility in the
  • VLGC rates dip as trades quieten
    Rates to ship liquefied petroleum gas on very large gas carriers dipped on 17 August following a slight recovery from 10-14 August. Brokers told IHS Maritime that this was due to a number of ships being fixed and then cancelled when charterers failed to secure cargoes. Rates averaged
  • Van Oord wins EUR130 million Taiwan dredging contract
    Van Oord has been awarded the dredging contract for Phase II of the Intercontinental Container Center at the Taiwanese port of Kaohsiung. Awarded by Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), the contract is worth EUR130 million (USD144 million) and involves dredging 37 million m3 of sand to
  • Blasts affect Tianjin regional trade
    As operations at Tianjin port resumed after the explosions of 12 August, analysts have been attempting to quantify the likely impact on trade. Brian Jackson, senior IHS economist for China Regional told IHS Maritime that not just the port, but also the immediate region could see weaker trade. As a
  • IEV profit up 58.6%
    Singapore-listed offshore engineering company IEV Holdings (IEV) posted a profit of MYR8.6 million (USD2.1 million), up 58.6% year on year for the second quarter ending on 30 June 2015, despite recording lower revenue for the period. The company's earnings dropped by 39.9% y/y from MYR53.1 million
  • Singamas Container profits down 24% in 1H15
    Hong Kong-listed container manufacturer Singamas Container said its profits fell 24% year on year (y/y) to USD10.1 million in the first six months of 2015 due to the falling selling prices of boxes. The company's revenue rose 3.7% y/y to USD704.0 million during the same period as demand for

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Shipping alliances prepare for choppy waters as Cosco-CSCL merger looms
  • Analysis: Q2 results provide Maersk some relief, but any celebrations may be muted
  • Northport set to benefit the most from Port Klang terminal handling charge hike

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • USCG has new vice commandant
  • MacGregor develops better way to stow loose lashings
  • USCG releases towing vessel safety data
  • CSBC Taiwan opts for Siemens systems for SSDCV newbuilds
  • Conrad hit by "short term challenges"
  • MOL reaches settlement in class action antitrust suit

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Lindsay Pulsifer to take interim post as Port of Seattle Maritime Division boss
  • Diana Shipping Oks charter of Panamax dry bulk vessel
  • Customs stops go-fast vessel carrying 868 pounds of cocaine
  • Drewry releases latest report covering chemical tanker sector
  • Coast Guard helicopter rescues injured surfer

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Aegean posts lower profits
    Bunker supplier sells more but lower prices eat into revenues
  • Navios Acquisition reports record profit
    Surge in profit sharing may continue in third quarter as owner eyes even better numbers
  • Yemen aid port closed after air strike
    Red Sea Port of Hodeida attacked by Gulf-state coalition warplanes
  • Dips in US shale oil not yet top of Solvang's worries
    Gas-carrier company acknowledges risk of lower US shale oil output, but places it on backburner for now
  • Aronnax: Don't think the data thieves aren't interested in shipping
    Despite very real risks, the industry still lags behind in cyber-security awareness
  • Double-digit growth in transpacific traffic
    Pacific ports continue to win back trade from east coast rivals as normal service is resumed
  • Hafnia Tankers pulls in profits
    High refinery margins combined with high gasoline demand help to keep Mikael Skov's Hafnia firmly in the black
  • Doubt cast on tanker earning power over next two years
    But beyond 2017, Drewry predicts a return to full strength due to falling US shale oil output and consequent need for imports
  • Singamas posts weaker first-half results amid declining box prices
    But specialised container business and depreciation of the Chinese Yuan expected to help lift margins
  • Three LNG heavy-hitters form pool partnership
    Golar LNG, Dynagas and GasLog deal to create pool marks new phase of LNG shipping consolidation
  • RCL hit by a sharp drop in profits
    Intra-Asia trade lanes marked by volatile rates and overcapacity
  • Nigeria lock-down due to all-encompassing oil reforms
    Pre-occupation with sweeping changes to NNPC this summer could explain Nigeria's silence on its tanker ban
  • G6 introduces further capacity cuts
    The latest move comes as June figures from Container Trade Statistics showed slowing growth in China and a sluggish Eurozone economy continue to hinder box volumes.
  • Drydockings pull down Box Ships
    Two vessels fixed at higher rates due to market improvement
  • US funds sell MR product tankers
    Values for medium range vessels not rising as strongly as might have been expected

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • DAT index for US spot truck pricing, volume drops
    The truckload spot market slowed in July, reflecting moderate economic growth, lower seasonal shipping demand, expanded truck capacity and a stronger contract trucking market. The DAT North American Freight Index for last month showed spot market volumes and rates dropping across three equipment segments, dry van, refrigerated and flatbed, both from...
  • Econocaribe appoints global accounts director
    Econocaribe Consolidators is pleased to announce that William (Bill) Higgins has been appointed to the position of Director of Global Accounts. Mr. Higgins has been with Econocaribe since November 2007, and has been responsible for the business development for the company on the Gulf and West Coast of the United States as...
  • US domestic intermodal rates fall as truck prices rise, Cass says
    U.S. truckload rates continued to rise in July and domestic intermodal pricing dropped, as shippers continued to find it more and more difficult to justify converting business from highway to rail, according to Cass Information Systems and Avondale Partners. The freight payment company and investment research firm, however, said they don't...
  • Asia-Europe carriers push up to $1,000 per TEU hikes
    Several Asia-Europe container lines have announced Sept. 1 general rate increases of up to $1,000 per 20-foot-equivalent unit despite a persistently weak market that has undercut monthly GRIs all year. The planned increases came as G6 Alliance carriers said they will cancel four additional Asia-Europe sailings and the 2M Alliance of...
  • KONE selects Damco as global logistics partner
    Espoo - KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, and Damco, one of the world's leading third party logistics providers, have signed a Global Transportation agreement appointing Damco as their global logistics partner for shipping KONE's elevators, escalators and spare parts to selected overseas destinations. KONE is seeing increasing...
  • US port diversions fuel high single-digit growth at Vancouver
    Port Metro VancouverU.S. West Coast diversions helped fuel an 8 percent container volume increase at Port Metro Vancouver and allowed Canada's largest container gateway to retain its Pacific Northwest market share. Port Metro Vancouver, which has been steadily eating away at Pacific Northwest ports' market share and is coming off a...
  • US truck tonnage 'snaps back'
    U.S. truck tonnage "snapped back" in July after dropping in June, which should ease some concerns about softness in the economy and weakening consumer confidence. However, high inventory levels could in effect put a speed limit on U.S. truck freight volumes. The American Trucking Associations seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index...
  • Norwegian Shipowners' Association says 'No' to beaching
    Brussels - The Norwegian Shipowners' Association says no to the beaching of end-of-life vessels - the NGO Shipbreaking Platform, a global coalition of 19 environmental and human rights organisations, welcomes this decision and calls on other ship owners and their associations to mirror the Norwegian position. In an op-ed...
  • Alliance Shippers promotes new Ohio Valley president
    Englewood Cliffs, NJ - Alliance Shippers Inc., a leading provider of global logistics services, has named Rick Plieninger the regional vice president for their Ohio Valley region. Plieninger brings close to 30 years of experience within the transportation and logistics industry to the Alliance team. Most recently he served as the...
  • Prince Rupert snags 2M Alliance call
    Port of Prince Rupert, CanadaThe 2M Alliance of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. will add a trans-Pacific call at Prince Rupert, giving the fast-growing British Columbia port its first direct Asian call from non-CKYHE carriers. Container volume through the port jumped 43 percent year-over-year in the first half, according to...
  • Janel's purchase of Liberty latest in logistics acquisition surge
    Logistics provider Janel Corporation this week announced it will be acquiring Rhode Island-based logistics provider Liberty International, the latest in a flurry acquisitions that have swept through the industry this year. Terms of the stock purchase were not disclosed. According to the New York-based Janel, Liberty will continue to function as...
  • Coyote acquisition makes UPS full-fledged logistics firm
    If you're an online shopper who waits until late in the holiday season to meet your gift-giving needs, chances are you've had to rely on express delivery. If that delivery company was UPS, chances are Coyote Logistics helped arrange the shipment. For the past several holiday seasons, the largest U.S. transportation...
  • Hamburg traffic down on Russia slump, China slowdown
    Port of HamburgLONDON - The Port of Hamburg handled 6.8 percent fewer containers in the first half of 2015 than a year ago, as sharply lower Russian and Chinese traffic hampered the German port's goal to become the No. 2 container gateway in North Europe. The decline, to 4.5 million...
  • US truck emission mandate offers savings potential
    On the putting green, the golfer who putts last has the advantage of watching his predecessor 'show him the line'. There is valuable information to be gleaned if his attention is focused on the details. For instance, he can determine many uncontrollable factors like the speed, slope, and characteristics of...
  • The pot of gold? End-to-end supply chain solutions
    If you're an online shopper who waits until late in the holiday season to meet your gift-giving needs, chances are you've had to rely on express delivery. If that delivery company was UPS, chances are Coyote Logistics helped arrange the shipment. For the past several holiday seasons, the largest U.S. transportation...
  • Logistics dealmakers strive to improve supply chain service quality
    When UPS in late July announced plans to acquire Coyote Logistics for $1.8 billion, some logistics consultants and Wall Street analysts practically howled their puzzlement. "We still find the pairing quite strange," equity research analysts at BB&T Capital Markets said in an Aug. 3 investor note. The BB&T analysts likened...
  • Cheaper box prices hurt Singamas first-half profit
    HONG KONG - Singamas Container Holdings reported a 24 percent drop in net profit in the first half despite selling more containers as sales prices were dragged down by the falling price of steel.In the first six months, the Hong Kong-listed container maker made a net profit of $10.1 million,...
  • G6 carriers blank four Asia-Europe sailings
    LONDON - The G6 Alliance today announced it is axing four more Asia-Europe sailings just days after Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co. said they will drop one of their joint services on the troubled route that is facing declining demand and slumping freight rates. The G6 carriers - Hapag-Lloyd, APL, Hyundai...
  • Adani vows to finish India's deep-sea Vizhinjam in 1,000 days
    A conceptualization of the new Vizhinjam port.Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone on Monday signed a concession agreement to develop the much-publicized Vizhinjam International Container Transshipment Terminal, allowing India's largest private port developer to begin construction on the green-field project November 1. The first phase of the project will include a...
  • China slowdown a drag on Cosco Pacific volumes
    HONG KONG - Cosco Pacific container throughput registered a meagre 1.3 percent growth in July as China's slowing exports dragged down volumes at the mainland's second largest port operator.Ten of the 14 Chinese ports the Hong Kong-listed group has stakes in recorded year-over-year declines in July volumes, with the biggest...
  • Trans-Pacific spot rate surge bodes well for peak season
    A modest spike in freight rates in the eastbound Pacific last week offers the first indication that the trade could experience a strong peak-shipping season - and the threat of marine terminal congestion. The Shanghai Container Freight Index reported an 11 percent increase in the spot rate for shipping a 40-foot container...
  • US Customs keeps to 'single window' deadline despite concerns
    WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection says its November deadline for the ACE "single window" program stands, even though smaller federal agencies have already said they won't be ready in time and larger ones are lagging behind. Although it is aware of concerns shared by federal agencies and shippers alike...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Navios Acquisition target cut
    Evercore ISI cut its share price target for Navios Maritime Acquisition after the tanker owner revealed that it plans to use added cash to cut debt rather than reward shareholders.
  • VLCC slump drags on
    VLCCs saw their spot market earnings drop $2,770, or 8.1%, on the key eastbound route Tuesday as delayed seasonal slump continued in the Middle East market.
  • Aegean shares plunge
    Shares in Peter Georgiopoulos-led Aegean Marine Petroleum Network plunged Tuesday after the company reported a worse-than-expected second-quarter profit.
  • Profit ahead for Hoegh LNG
    Oslo-listed FSRU specialist set for second quarter thanks to arrival of Hoegh Gallant.
  • Hafnia rides products wave
    US IPO hopeful Hafnia Tankers shot into the black in the second quarter on the back of the best products tanker market in over half a decade.
  • Clean air and capes
    World War II anniversary celebrations in Beijing are having an influence on capesize spot rates, Braemar ACM says.
  • Navios Acquisition overturns loss
    Greek tanker owner beats market expectations and posts positive result for the second quarter.
  • Trio form LNG pool
    Dynagas, GasLog and Golar LNG combine to form "The cool pool" with an initial 14 ships.
  • G6 cuts Asia-Europe exposure
    The G6 alliance has introduced further cuts to its Asia-Europe service due to changes in demand.
  • A meeting of minds
    A merger between Anglo Eastern and Univan to enlarge one of the world's leading ship management companies started out like any other courtship.
  • Bumi lands new loan
    Bumi Armada has signed a new loan agreement with four banks, its second deal since early July.
  • MOL settles in price fixing case
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has become the second company to reach a settlement relating to an antitrust litigation in the US.
  • Shell job for Coscol newbuild
    Cosco Shipping has won a contract to transport a Shell rig from South Korea to the US.
  • Dockings dent Box Ships
    Michael Bodouroglou-led container owner sinks into the red in the second quarter.
  • Aegean misses estimates
    Industry headwinds take their toll on Q2 results at US-listed bunker company.
  • RCL profit slides in Q2
    Regional Container Lines (RCL) has seen its second quarter results shrink by over 80% compared to a year ago.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Kane sues Volvo after natural gas-powered truck catches fire
  • Reaction to Tianjin port explosion jeopardizes hazmat shipments
  • Brazilian ports prepare for strike
  • DHL expands parcel network to Austria
  • July cargo volumes down at Hong Kong International Airport
  • DHL opens new facility at Melbourne Airport
  • Port of Vancouver, Wash. completes rail project
  • London Stansted Airport increases cargo volumes
  • Brookfield acquires majority stake in Australian transportation company
  • G6 Alliance voids Asia-Europe sailings

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Tianjin: Bunkering suspension continues
    But ships with non-hazardous cargo can move as normal, according to port statement.
  • Gas players combine fuel-efficient tonnage
    Arrangement is named the cool pool.
  • Maersk opts for twin engine design
    On latest triple-E orders.
  • Aegean not on target
    Quarterly results come in below analyst expectations.
  • Singapore: Vessels seized over unpaid bills
    Arrests initiated separately by an Estonian bunker supplier and a Chinese bank.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Seaspan receives fuel efficient newbuild
    Box vessel will enter charter with Yang Ming Marine Transport.
  • Tiajin: Bunkering suspension continues
    But ships with non-hazardous cargo can move as normal, according to port statement.
  • Vessel arrested over alleged hijacking link
    Cargoship detained by Indonesian authorities.
  • 'Hybrid' ferry ready for sea trials
    For delivery to owner early next year.
  • Bunkering ops continue suspenion at Tianjin port
    While other operations return to normal, says port statement.
  • Vessel arrested for alleged link to tanker hijacking
    Cargoship being held by Indonesian authorities.
  • Hybrid CNG-fuelled ferry closer to service entry
    Building work completes on schedule.
  • Aegean's Q2 profit, revenues lower year-on-year
    However, marine sales volumes rose by 18.5% during the period.

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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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