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May 20, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM profit up 419pc to US$406 million as revenue rises 1.8pc
  • MOL to share 22 vessels on 2 Asia-South America loops with 2M group
  • Prince Rupert tops North American box ports in growth growing 13.8pc
  • New rules to live by in Oz as Canberra hits lax foreign flagged ships
  • Risks of Russia rise where liability rules are different: TT Club
  • Agility profit increases 5pc to US$39.2 million as revenues rise 1pc
  • Box ship redelivery spike after USWC port hassle hits charter rally
  • In-cab TV fights dwell time and helps retain fleeing truck drivers
  • Miami forwarder signs on with CargoSphere for comparative rate data
  • FedEx fails to win dismissal of federal drug conspiracy charge
  • Alaska Air Cargo delivers Copper River salmon to Seattle
  • Bright future for air freight despite slow uptake in digital technology

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 19, 2015
  • CMA CGM reports improved net profit & volumes
  • SCI to review useful life of vessels
  • Stowage & Segregation of dangerous goods on containerships
  • Top buyer of ships for recycling launches new website
  • TSA lines move to stabilise rates, meet cargo demand
  • Delhi Metro coaches deftly discharged at Mundra Port
  • Govt highlights focus on enhancing cargo handling capacity, smart cities near ports & PPP projects
  • JNPT net profit up in 2014-15
  • Maheshwari Handling Agency facilitates record coal discharge at Kandla Port
  • Southern Asia Ports, Logistics & Shipping 2015 on Sept. 17, 18 in Mumbai
  • Govt mulls putting stalled infra projects on fast track
  • INR softens further on dollar buying

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 39th vessel joins Arkas fleet
  • Freight industry to reach UK's climate targets
  • Greener fleet for Luxembourg
  • Profits up for Agility
  • New intermodal offers in Scandinavia
  • April volumes slip in port of LA
  • Fairtrans - anniversary and baton handover
  • CSX expands north-south business
  • Ten ANs for Azerbaijan's Silk Way
  • Braemar Adjusting names new regional MD
  • New segment CEO at Rickmers Group
  • AAT opens dedicated hazmat inspection counter
  • Carotrans adds Montreal to Le Havre service

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 19, 2015
  • Savannah scores record month
    Box volumes in April at the Port of Savannah increased by 25.8% year on year to 335,337 teu: a new monthly record for America's fourth-largest container port. Savannah's previous monthly record of 333,058 teu was recorded in March. Georgia Port Authority (GPA) executive director Curtis Foltz
  • Cosco Guangdong wins OSV order
    China's Cosco shipyard's group has won a contract for its Guangdong shipyard to build a multipurpose offshore support vessel. This latest order is for a 65 m TAERRV (tanker assist/emergency response/rescue/field support vessel). It was placed by Aberdeen-based Sentinel Marine after the owners were
  • Seafarer found dead on Malta ship
    A Filipino seafarer was found dead on the Maltese-registered MV Elbella at Marsaxlokk Freeport in Malta on Sunday night. The sailor's body was discovered in a pool of blood with several stab wounds. It was reported that two kitchen knives were found near the body of the victim, who was employed in
  • Forum fears about fuel siphoning and migrants
    The 24th Annual meeting of the Asian Shipowners' Forum (ASF) was held in Jeju, South Korea, on 19 May 2015. Hosted by the Korea Shipowners' Association, the forum highlighted the rising fuel siphoning incidents on Asian waters but nonetheless raised concerns that some reports may have unduly
  • BP and Sinopec form JV in Singapore
    British oil major BP and Chinese oil company Sinopec Fuel Oil will form a 50/50 marine fuels bunkering joint venture (JV) named as BP Sinopec Marine Fuels. The JV will be based in Singapore, the top bunkering of the world, and leverage both companies' 'existing bunkering locations and activities to
  • Avance Gas 1Q15 profit jumps on lower bunker costs
    Avance Gas Holding, the Oslo-based listed VLGC owner, has reported a rise in net profit in 1Q15, helped by a fall in bunker costs. Group net profit rose to USD23.9 million in three months to 31 March from USD6.1 million in three months to 28 February last year. The company changed its financial
  • Rolls-Royce to cut 600 Marine business jobs
    Power system supplier Rolls-Royce Holdings said it will cut 600 jobs in its Marine business area in order to accelerate cost-reduction programmes. "We have today announced that we will accelerate cost-reduction programmes in our Marine business and reduce the number of employees by a further 600 by
  • ICTSI's Laguna box terminal starts upgrades
    Laguna Gateway Inland Container Terminal (LGICT), the dry port unit of International Container Services Terminal Inc (ICTSI), has commenced building new facilities that might one day lead to a rail connection. The Laguna dry port site, located in Calamba City, 58 km south of Metro Manila, will
  • Thailand's TTA sinks to loss
    Thai shipping and commodities group Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) saw a reversal of fortunes when it posted a 1Q15 net loss of THB288.3 million baht (USD8.6 million). This is in marked contrast to the profit of THB182.7 million reported in the same period last year. With interests in transport,
  • CMA CGM more than quadruples Q1 profits
    French container line operator CMA CGM has followed up on its strong 2014 profit performance with a spectacular first quarter one, posting net profits up more than fourfold year on year to USD406 million. The result compares with a USD97 million net profit in the first quarter of last year and a
  • LA-Long Beach box volume falls
    Box volume at America's largest container port complex fell 5.2% year on year in April as Los Angeles and Long Beach continued to work through congestion backlogs. After surging 63.2% year on year in March, total imports at the two ports fell 2.2% to 645,516 teu compared with April 2014. Exports
  • South Korea, India to co-operate in maritime sector
    Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's state visit to South Korea has resulted in the two countries signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to co-operate in maritime-related matters. A statement issued by South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries on 19 May said that South Korea and India
  • Yang Ming gets new ship, predicts loss for 1H15
    Taiwanese carrier Yang Ming Marine took the delivery of a new 4,662 teu box ship on 18 May, while predicting a loss for the first half of 2015. The new ship, YM Express, is the last of the five 4,662 teu container ships built by CSBC Corporation for Yang Ming. The ship is 259 m long and 37.3 m
  • Japan ship exports down in April
    Orders at Japanese shipyards continue to fall as investment appetite in dry bulk carriers wanes. Japanese shipyards specialise in building dry bulk carriers. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) showed its member shipyards clinched 22 export orders totalling 1,369,550 gt in
  • CSSC chairman resigns
    Shanghai-listed China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) announced on 18 May that its chairman Hu Wenming resigned. According to the company's filling to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, his new position has not been released. Hu also resigned from his role as the director and member of the
  • Mermaid Maritime posts losses for 1Q15
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Mermaid Maritime posted a loss of USD15.9 million for the first quarter that ended on 31 March, compared with a net profit of USD5.2 million in the same period last year. The company's service income fell by 4.6% to USD60.8 million in the first quarter of
  • Singapore seizes huge illegal ivory shipment
    Singaporean authorities have made its second-largest seizure of illegal ivory in 13 years. After receiving a tip-off, the Agri-food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA), helped by Singapore Customs and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore, seized 3.7 tonnes of illegal ivory,
  • Ezion denies claims of breaching agreements
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Ezion Holdings refuted claims of breaching charter agreements and said the claims were "frivolous and without merit". According to the company's filing to the Singapore Exchange, Ezion has three service rigs that are currently working in the North Sea,
  • Shippers worry over growing liner alliances
    The Singapore National Shippers' Council has expressed concern as liner alliances are becoming increasingly powerful. Maersk Line has a vessel-sharing arrangement with Mediterranean Shipping Company, and CMA CGM, United Arab Shipping Company, and China Shipping Container Lines comprise the Ocean
  • SK Shipping's 1Q15 profit surges 876%
    South Korea's third-biggest shipping company SK Shipping said on 18 May that its net profit in the first quarter in 2015 jumped 876% year on year (y/y) to KRW28.5 billion (USD25.6 million). Operating profit, which are earnings from the company's core business, rose 82% y/y to KRW57.5 billion. SK

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 19, 2015
  • DHL accused of continuing to conspire to fix surcharges after 'blowing the whistle'
  • More hotspots for violent freight crime in Europe as mafia gangs see the potential
  • CMA CGM shows 'hesitant' Maersk the way as it boosts market share in Q1

Marine Logweb site
MAY 19, 2015
  • The quest for remote gas pushes FLNG innovation
  • Engine with low pressure EGR meets Tier III NOx limits
  • Bollinger Shipyards achieves continued ISO 9001 registration
  • IMO reports on latest MEPC actions
  • Crowley acquires crew management specialist MMS
  • May 19, 2015 Battery powered ferry enters service in Norway
  • House passes bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2015
  • April container totals rise at ports of Seattle/Tacoma
  • Matson makes cash offer for Horizon Lines' notes
  • Trio of carriers forming Asia to SAmerica VSA
  • Crowley Maritime acquires Maritime Management Services
  • Port of Savannah delivers gains in container numbers for April

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 19, 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd stake pushes CSAV back into profit
    First-quarter net profit of $70.9m includes $59.8m attributable to tie-up
  • International Salvage Union raises concerns about fall in LOF cases
    Traditional contract has many benefits, trade body insists
  • Oceanbulk Containers eyes Wall Street
    Oaktree-Pappas boxship venture emerges as contractor of six ships at SWS
  • Product tanker owners: prepare for spectacular surge in third quarter
    Middle Eastern product exports will rise dramatically from mid-July onwards, says expert
  • Modi hints at partnerships between Indian yards and Hyundai Heavy Industries
    South Korean shipbuilder eyes Gail's expected jumbo order for up to 11 LNG tankers
  • John Lu calls on Singapore to scrap antitrust immunity for box carriers
    Industry veteran steps down as SNSC chairman after 18 years but continue to be a champion for shippers in parting speech
  • Ireland sees port volume growth in first quarter
    Gains in all major cargo categories, says IMDO
  • Rickmers poaches Oldendorff veteran
    Scharffetter to head maritime services from August
  • JMU posts operating profits up 47%
    Japan's second largest shipbuilder bucks industry trend but net results are hurt by EAS investment
  • Hamburg loses ground on box rivals
    German port feels impact of Russian sanctions as container volumes fall 2.3% during the first quarter
  • Regional Container Lines posts $5.2m profit
    Liftings decline, but so too have costs
  • BP and Sinopec in worldwide bunkering joint venture
    Application in China has been cleared by anti-competition regulators
  • Antwerp offers green ship discounts
    Some vessels could receive 30% cut in port dues as new reduction is added to existing Environmental Ship Index discount
  • ICTSI inland port to help ease Manila congestion
    Logistics terminal 35 miles from MICT will be linked by rail connection
  • Braemar profits but merger costs, offshore and dry bulk present challenges
    Pressures mount in offshore and dry bulk, but Braemar retains longer-term growth ambitions
  • Berlian Laju Tanker reports $39.5m loss for 2014
    Debt-equity swap that would see 27 ships transferred to ownership by lenders has yet to close
  • Uni-Asia posts 76% decline in net profit
    Slack dry bulk market hits Singapore-listed, Japan-owned bulker operator
  • Avance Gas earnings hit by offhire days
    VLGC shipping demand driven by exports from the Middle East and increased exports from the US, says company
  • Black Sea wheat exports add life to small bulkers
    Modest lift for handysize and supramax market as Asian buyers look beyond Australia for wheat supplies
  • April deliveries see the world cellular fleet hit 5,087 ships
    While a large number of vessels joined the fleet last month, this was not matched by any great number leaving service
  • Star Bulk raises $176m from share offer
    Nasdaq-listed company falls short of its $180m target

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 19, 2015
  • US trade commission rejects duties on Chinese built containers
    A U.S. trade commission has ruled against making temporary duties on Chinese manufacturers of 53-foot containers permanent, dealing a blow to the North American manufacturers that accused their Far East competitors of dumping products in the U.S. market. The ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission is a boon for U.S....
  • Midwest Association of Rail Shippers to Explore Market Changes
    "Shippers and Rails Adapt to Changing Markets" will be the theme for the 245th meeting of the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) to be held July 13-14, 2015 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. "Shippers and railroads are in the middle of ever-changing market conditions" said MARS...
  • US e-commerce sales break another quarterly record
    Online retails sales in the U.S. marked another record-breaking quarter in the first three months of 2015 after an especially harsh winter kept many consumers inside, shopping from the warmth of their own homes. And warmer weather isn't expected to drive down e-commerce sales. In fact, with the release of new...
  • Old Dominion Named to Forbes Magazine's 'Best Employers 2015' List
    THOMASVILLE, N.C. (May 11, 2015)- Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has been named to Forbes magazine's "Best Employers 2015" list. The 500 employers on Forbes' list were chosen based on an independent survey of 20,000 American employees working for large U.S. companies and institutions, and U.S. divisions of international firms, according to...
  • US truck tonnage drops as economy stays stubbornly 'soft'
    U.S. truck tonnage dropped 3 percent in April from March, the American Trucking Associations said, as retail sales stayed flat and spring seemed to lack spring. Year-over-year, truck tonnage rose 1 percent, a significant drop from a 4.2 percent gain in March, the ATA said when releasing its monthly For-Hire Truck...
  • US footwear importers to race even faster to Southeast Asia with trade deal
    Footwear importers are doing more business in Southeast Asia than ever before, and imports from that region will grow even faster if the U.S. approves the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Southeast Asia's increase in market share is coming at the expense of China and Hong Kong, although China has such a...
  • Portal allows Florida East Coast Railway shipper to track containers
    Florida East Coast Railway Tuesday unveiled a new online portal that allows the regional railroad's customers to track freight shipments and equipment across its network. "The FECR Connect portal makes scheduling, planning and tracing shipments efficient and convenient for our customers," James R. Hertwig, railway president and CEO, said in a...
  • Maersk, CMA CGM to push aggressive Asia-Europe rate hikes
    Despite an environment of overcapacity, two of the largest carriers in the Asia-Europe trade intend to increase freight rates on June 1. Maersk Line announced a general rate increase of $800 per 20-foot container unit and CMA CGM announced its intention to increase freight rates by $1,000 per TEU in the...
  • Li Tong Group Executive Linda Li to Speak Hi-Tech and Electronics Supply Chain Summit - Europe
    LTG, which optimizes Reverse Supply Chain Management (RSCM) services for technology and telecom, is pleased to announce that Linda Li, the company's executive director and corporate vice president, will speak at the 9th annual Hi-Tech and Electronic Supply Chain Summit - Europe.The summit, of which LTG is a Gold Sponsor,...
  • BDP International Celebrates a Decade of Success in Korea
    BDP International (BDP), one of the world's largest privately owned logistics and transportation companies, today celebrated the tenth anniversary of its operations in the Republic of Korea. During the last decade, BDP Korea has grown to become one of the company's strongest Asian units and a key part of its future...
  • C.H. Robinson to accelerate global forwarding
    After a first quarter of double-digit net revenue expansion in ground, air and ocean transportation, C.H. Robinson Worldwide is preparing for more growth in international markets. On Monday, the largest U.S. third-party logistics and brokerage company named Mike Short president of it Global Forwarding division. The appointment of the former...
  • US containerized exports to Africa plunge while imports rise
    Sluggish demand and unfavorable exchange rates are driving down U.S. containerized exports to Africa and having the reverse effect on American imports from the continent. U.S. exports to Africa tumbled 8 percent year-over-year in 2014, according to data from PIERS, a sister product of JOC.com within IHS Maritime & Trade. Click to...
  • Banana shippers scramble to find capacity
    Long-haul banana trades continue to flourish as consumers in Asia add more of the fruit to their diets. While container lines gain market share, Ecuador based shipbroker Sopisco argues that specialized liner services could claw back some of the business. Bananas remain a key commodity for specialized reefer carriers and container...
  • Reefer operators' optimism rises on spot rate increases
    The southern hemisphere peak reefer season has been better than expected for specialized reefer operators. Fruit volumesseem to be increasing in some key trades, butlogistical bottlenecks and competingdemand from both fisheries and seafood exporters have really turned things around. From an earnings perspective, reefer ship operators can breathe a sigh of...
  • Antwerp to offer discount to ships that cut emissions
    LONDON - The port of Antwerp will offer discounts to ships deploying alternative technology to reduce emissions. The new discount, effective on June 1, comes on top of the existing Environmental Ship Index, which means that ships can benefit from a 30 percent reduction in port dues for every call, the...
  • Frankfurt, Amsterdam air cargo traffic stalls
    LONDON - Europe's top air cargo hubs are feeling the impact of a slowing Chinese economy and a fragile recovery in the eurozone with traffic declining, stalling or growing at a snail's pace in recent months. Frankfurt, Europe's leading freight airport, saw volume edge just 0.8 percent higher year-on-year in April...
  • APL to launch new intra-Asia service
    Container carrier APL said it will replace its current Singapore West Asia Express (SWX) service in the intra-Asia trade with a new weekly service, branded the Asia Sub-continent (AS1), starting at the end of this month. The AS1, employing six vessels, will commence from Qingdao on May 23 with the following...
  • Inland port to raise top Manila terminal capacity by 10 percent
    HONG KONG - Measures to improve productivity in Manila continued with the expansion of an inland port south of the capital that will increase capacity at Manila's main terminal by 10 percent and the recommissioning of a disused rail link to the port.Laguna Gateway Inland Container Terminal, the dry port ooperated...
  • Trans-Pacific lines explain why TEU rates should be 90 percent of FEUs
    HONG KONG - The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement has responded to queries from forwarders about contract guidelines introduced this year that recommend its member carriers set rates for 20-foot containers at 90 percent of the rates charged for FEUs.In setting the contract guidelines late last year, the TSA said the difference...
  • Air cargo spends most of its time on the ground
    HONG KONG - Products being shipped as air cargo spend up to 90 percent of the transport time on the ground waiting to be processed, according to IATA director general and CEO Tony Tyler.The former Cathay Pacific chief executive was commenting after the signing of a memorandum of understanding with...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 19, 2015
  • Nasdaq warns Paragon
    Paragon Shipping says it plans to take action after the Nasdaq Stock Market warned it could lose its listing if it stock price remains low.
  • Vale to sell eight VLOCs
    Vale concluded a deal to sell four very large ore carriers to China Ocean Shipping Company (Cosco) and expanded an agreement with China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) to unload four more.
  • Judge OKs Oceanografia plan
    A Mexican federal judge has approved Oceanografia's bid to exit court-supervised restructuring.
  • Pioneer's loss grows
    Bulker owner Pioneer Marine has reported a bigger net loss for the fourth quarter but saw revenue surge thanks to vessel additions.
  • NewLead ties up tanker
    Greece's NewLead Holdings has won a potential five-year period deal for one of its bitumen tankers.
  • Bergen closes on $33m sale
    Bergen Group has finally been successful in selling its Hanoytangen-based rig business.
  • CSAV turns around loss
    Chilean owner CSAV has returned to profit in the first quarter thanks to its merger with Hapag-Lloyd.
  • NYK: no VLCC spill
    Japan's NYK has denied one of its VLCCs leaked oil at the Keihin Kawasaki berth in Tokyo Bay.
  • More mergers to follow
    Braemar Shipping Services has ambition to follow up last year's merger with ACM Shipping within the next 12 months.
  • Antwerp's eco-discount
    The Belgian port of Antwerp is offering to cut fees for vessels using new technology to reduce emissions.
  • Rem's profit slips
    Rem Offshore has seen its profit squeezed during the first quarter as financial expenses rose.
  • Dof fixes to Petrobras
    Dof Subsea has chartered out one of its newly delivered newbuildings to Petrobras on a long-term basis.
  • Murray Grindrod dies
    South Africa's Grindrod has announced the death at 79 of its long-serving former chairman Murray Grindrod.
  • BP's bunker buddy
    BP is teaming up with China's Sinopec to sell bunkers in Singapore.
  • Bulker runs aground
    Shipping traffic on the St Lawrence seaway has been re-established after being temporarily disrupted due to a bulker grounding.
  • DNV GL on the rise
    Class society DNV GL has posted a stronger profit in the first full year since its merger.
  • Star Bulk raises $176m
    Star Bulk Carriers has completed a direct public offering by raising $176m.
  • Cosco eyes overseas deal
    China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) is suspending its shares pending an "important" announcement about an overseas tie-up.
  • Solstad turns red
    Solstad Offshore slipped into the red in the first quarter but its underlying numbers were better than expected.
  • Avance rates edge up
    Oslo-listed Avance Gas Holding has remained firmly in profit in the first quarter as the VLGC market remained strong.
  • Braemar stronger after merger
    UK broking group Braemar Shipping Services has posted a bigger operating profit in the year to 28 February, but the costs of its merger with ACM has hit the bottom line.
  • Better for owners to scrap
    Bulker owners are opting to scrap their vessels rather than lay them up, which may be a good thing according to investment bank UBS.
  • West coast ports mixed
    US west coast ports reported mixed container throughputs for April as they continue to feel the impact of the recent port strike.
  • Write-downs dent Uni-Asia
    Uni-Asia, the Japanese bulker to hotels group, has reported a 76% decline in first quarter net profit due to the weak dry cargo market.
  • Rolls-Royce to sack 600
    Rolls-Royce is to make a further 600 people redundant from its marine division in response to challenging market conditions.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2015
  • Economist says longshore negotiations should be brought under Railway Labor Act
  • Empties spark April volume growth at Long Beach
  • Maersk, MSC, MOL enter Asia-ECSA VSA
  • Long Beach cement terminal to treat vessel emissions at berth
  • NYK disputes media reports of tanker oil leak
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications
  • Executive Moves: C.H. Robinson and CEVA Logistics
  • Crowley exec acquitted of antitrust charges
  • WTO tells U.S. to cool it on COOL

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 19, 2015
  • Norway's 'fuel saving' ferry becomes operational
    Uses 150 kWh of electricity per route, the equivalent of three days power used by an average household.
  • Aegean hoping to recoup part of O.W. Bunker and other losses
    Trying to work out solutions to collect unpaid bunkers supplied on behalf of companies that have since gone bankrupt.
  • Oil spill at US Port of Albany
    400 gallons of oil leaked from portable fuel tank.
  • Aegean in $28 million lawsuit against Hess
    Claiming damages for having been misinformed when buying its US east coast bunkering business.
  • Fuel oil emulsion: Trial points to significant savings
    Preliminary results continue to look promising.
  • Belgium port bids to reduce particulate pollution
    By offering discounts to ships with scrubbers.
  • Russian sanctions hit port throughput
    Hamburg abandons its 2015 container target.
  • Bulker detained by USCG
    Vessel having fuel-related loss of propulsion.
  • New threat to bunkering in Russia
    Tax authorities went to limit 'duty free' outlet for oil products.
  • BP, Sinopec in bunkering joint venture
    BP Sinopec Marine Fuel will have a strong focus on Chinese shipping companies.
  • Majority shareholder considers sale of Singapore oil terminal
    After scrapping plans of an IPO for the terminal company last year.
  • Kra Canal: China and Thailand sign MOU
    Vessels will be able to bypass the Malacca Strait.
  • Gazprom Neft mulls LNG engine retrofit project
    Company in move to grow LNG bunkering business.
  • Chinese fuel oil imports up marginally in May
    Low demand for fuel oil from bonded bunker suppliers.
  • Baltic authority to check on ECA compliance
    Checks to be conducted on vessels across Russian ports.

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Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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