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April 21, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Shippers get Asia-Europe rates as low as US$350 per TEU: report
  • APL, MOL, NYK launch weekly loop between Asia and Latin America
  • Wan Hai Lines, Cosco, 'K' Line offer new transpacific deals
  • Panama beats Suez transits to US east coast ports, says Hong Kong study
  • Florida governor crows as Nestle's shifts SoCal cargo to Jacksonville
  • Major shipping groups work to develop enhanced cyber security standards
  • Hanjin Heavy wins US$320 million order for four MSC 11,000-TEU vessels
  • Intra-Asia's value and volume booms as rising middle class demand grows
  • After derailments, CN to spend US$408 million to upgrade feeder rail lines
  • US Coast Guard check ships that have called at Libya ports from April 24
  • Satellite shows China's runway in disputed Spratlys under construction
  • Container packing seminar held at ICHCA Durban conference May 19-21
  • BA, Iberian quit Association of European Airlines over its protectionism
  • 747s and A380s face uncertain future as twin-engine planes outclass them
  • Air Algerie to start cargo airline with two B737-700Cs

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Aliança's cabotage fleet continues to grow
  • CMA CGM Group improves offering between US & Caribbean by upgrading Gulfbridge & Hispaniola lines
  • MOL, APL, NYK launch joint service between Asia & South America
  • MSC's AES makes maiden call at Chennai
  • Regional maritime regulations can result in chaos, ICS warns
  • SCFI's Asia-North Europe, Med rate down, US coasts up
  • Guargum exports may take a beating
  • Rains likely to dampen grape exports
  • Dighi Port & RVNL sign MoU to connect the port by rail
  • Dredging to help Chennai Port handle larger cellular container vessels
  • Kamarajar Port to develop 100-acre FTWZ
  • Oman emerging as new regional logistics centre, says APM Terminals CEO
  • Port & dock workers may launch nationwide strike against corporatisation of Major Ports
  • Smart transportation is key to build smart cities: Prabhu
  • WTO revises global trade forecasts for FY15 & FY16

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New road links for moving freight in Africa
  • Three major cargo thefts per day
  • BTK sees logistics business grow
  • Bifa adds consultant
  • Çelebi's new warehouse opens for business
  • More freight on western Canada rail tracks
  • PIL revamps Far East to Ecsa service
  • Sisa and Kendox harness forces
  • C.H. Robinson expands operations to Vietnam
  • Argentina nationalises railways
  • Box trade blooming at SC Ports
  • ITX undergoes SQAS assessment
  • PAL axing Dubai link
  • Carriers fritter away billion dollar bonanza

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Mobster sentenced for dockworker extortion
    Stephen Depiro, a soldier within the Genovese organised crime family, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for extorting payments from fellow dockworkers on the New Jersey waterfront. He was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release by US district judge Claire Cecchi Newark, New
  • Hapag-Lloyd signs 10,500 teu newbuilding series
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd plans to bring a new string of 10,500 teu container vessels to the East Coast South America (ECSA) trades by 2017. The Hamburg-based carrier today announced the signing of a newbuilding contract for five such vessels with Korean builder Hyundai Samho Heavy
  • Royal Caribbean cuts 2015 profit outlook
    Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises fell sharply after the cruise company reduced its 2015 profit outlook, citing rising fuel prices and a strong US dollar. The company reported net income of USD45.2 million for 1Q15, up from USD26.5 million in 1Q14. However, adjusted net income was USD45.2 million
  • New ClassNK research centre to promote smarter and greener shipping
    The maritime industry has two main challenges today, says Japanese classification society ClassNK, and its new research centre in Singapore aims to address both. The society has opened the Global Research and Innovation Centre (GRIC) to join industry, academia, and government agencies in Singapore
  • Arkon rejigs heavy lift and bulk chartering
    German shipbroker and operator Arkon Shipping & Projects is restructuring its deepsea dry cargo operations. The company's heavy lift chartering services are being relocated to Hamburg where they will be integrated with newly established operator United Heavy Lift. The latter has been nominated as
  • LR Rail sold to Ricardo for $63.5m
    Lloyd's Register Group has sold its rail division, LR Rail, to global strategic, technical, and environmental consultancy Ricardo plc for GBP42.5 million (USD63.5 million). The buyout was announced by LR's adviser on the sale, Livingstone Business Services. LR Rail is an international specialist
  • China eases cabotage rules for five more ports
    Five more Chinese ports can now allow access to overseas-flagged vessels entering China's cabotage box shipping trade. Tianjin port; Jiangyin Port Area in Fuzhou; Haicang Port Area in Xiamen; Mawan, Chiwan, and Shekou port areas in West Shenzhen port; and Nansha port in Guangzhou all now have the
  • Wan Hai opens new trans-Pacific services
    Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai has announced that it will jointly operate a trans-Pacific service, called SEA service, from South China to the US Pacific Southwest with COSCO Container Lines and 'K' Line. It will also operate a trans-Pacific service from Central China to US Pacific Southwest with 'K'
  • Sewol protest turns violent
    South Korean riot police were compelled to spray pepper and fire water cannons at protesters demanding a more forceful response from the government to the Sewol ferry disaster that left more than 300 dead or missing. Just days after commemorating the first anniversary of the disaster on 16 April,
  • Nanjing Tanker predicts return to the black
    Nanjing Tanker predicted it would return to the black in the first half of 2015 due to reduction in finance cost, lower bunker fuel cost, and a recovery in the oil shipping market. Revenue would also grow in the first half of 2015, according to a stock filing of Nanjing Tanker. In the first half of
  • MPA signs MOU with Port of Rotterdam Authority
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Netherlands-based Port of Rotterdam Authority on 20 April. The MOU calls for the exchange of marine services information and a joint collaboration in research and development (R&D) projects.
  • Nanjing Port's profit up 27.9% in 2014
    Shenzhen-listed Nanjing Port Group on 18 April reported a profit of CNY24.14 million (USD3.89 million) for 2014, rising 27.9% year on year (y/y). The port recorded revenue of CNY150.3 million last year, down by 11.28% y/y, and handled a total of 12.71 million tonnes of cargo in 2014, an increase of
  • Influx of Capesizes to weaken ship scrap prices
    Ship scrap prices in South Asia are set to go down again as increasing number of owners are recycling Capesize bulkers. Amid the ongoing downturn in the freight market, owners are choosing to recycle more of their older Capesizes to minimise losses. However, with more ships being offered to cash
  • Hong Kong dredging begins
    Dredging operations has commenced at Hong Kong's Hung Hom Fairway, and will be carried out for a period of approximately one month until mid-May, a notice from the Hong Kong Marine Department said. The dredging works are within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates
  • Hapag-Lloyd joins Shenzhen Green Convention
    German carrier Hapag-Lloyd announced last week that it voluntarily joined the Green Convention of Port of Shenzhen in China to cut sulphur oxide emissions. The carrier promises to use fuel with a sulphur content of less than 0.5% while its ships are docked at the terminal, according to the
  • Noble gets shareholders' approval on its accounts
    Singapore-listed energy and commodities trading firm Noble Group has received the approval of its shareholders on the company's accounts in its 2015 annual general meeting. The annual general meeting was held on 17 April, where a voting poll was conducted on the resolutions presented to the
  • CCS awards approval in principal to MAN's medium-speed engine
    MAN Diesel & Turbo SE (MDT) has been awarded an approval in principle for its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system for its entire medium-speed engine portfolio, which fulfils IMO Tier III regulations, by the China Classification Society (CCS). Testing took place on an MAN 8L21/31 auxiliary
  • Abbot Point expansion to create jobs
    Thousands of jobs could be created if Abbot Point, Australia's northernmost deepwater coal port located 25 km north of Bowen, Queensland, is expanded. The referral to expand the port has been handed to federal environment minister Greg Hunt, who is tasked to perform due diligence before approving

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Asia - N Europe carriers must consider 'nuclear option' of big ship lay-ups
  • Malaysia invests $86.2m in access to Port Klang as vessel size increases

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Vane takes delivery of another tug from Chesapeake Shipbuilding
  • First of three towboats for Tidewater Transportation
  • Marshall Islands calls for IMO action on ship GHG emissions
  • Gibbs & Cox names Hans VP Platform Solutions Group
  • Mexico selects Kongsberg simulators for offshore training
  • Ultra Deep Solutions orders DSCV trio at China Merchants
  • NASSCO launches world's first LNG fueled containership

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Ports of Seattle, Tacoma see gains in container totals for month of March
  • Drewry releases numbers for March service reliability
  • Evergreen celebrates naming of new L-type container ship
  • Port of Olympia calling for applications for commission post
  • CMA CGM Group adding 17,722 TEU ship to lineup

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 10,500 teu quintet for South American trades
    German line focuses on north-south trades after CSAV merger
  • Neptune buys Vroon car carrier duo
    Expanding Greek operator expects to transport more than 1m units for the first time this year
  • ICS slates 'fanciful' claims by environmentalists that ship designs have not improved
    T&E and Seas at Risk conclusions from CE Delft report are selective and unhelpful, says the International Chamber of Shipping
  • Top maritime regulators prepare for second summit to review box line alliances
    Update: Competition authorities from the US, Europe and China to get together in coming weeks to review changing industry landscape
  • VLGC daily spot earnings forecast to hit more than $80,000 in coming days
    Such good spot market earnings make owners reluctant to sign longer-term charters
  • China's state-owned shipping giants seek to shoot down merger talks
    China Cosco, CSCL and CMES says no consolidation between them and Sinotrans & CSC has been initiated
  • MOL, APL and NYK launch joint Asia-Latin America service
    Route features transit between Hong Kong and Mexico in 17 days
  • Stena seals three-year charter for its LNG carrier Stena Blue Sky
    Vessel will carry cargoes out of Australia's North West Shelf project, as that country makes a big impact this year on new cargo supply
  • Nakilat profit rises amid focus on long-term charter contracts for Qatargas and RasGas
    Qatari LNG giant avoids vagaries of spot market, reflected by profit rise in first quarter
  • Name-calling bullies
    NGO Shipbreaking Platform activists fail to give credit to practical measures that are already being taken to improve the industry

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • C.H. Robinson expands in Vietnam, Belgium
    Third-party logistics provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide has opened the doors at two new global forwarding offices: one in Ho Chi Minh City and another in Antwerp. The company has had a presence in Vietnam since 2009, when it opened its first office in the capital city there, designed to serve as...
  • International shipping warned against fragmented rules
    The chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping warned that regional maritime regulations on ships' emissions and ballast-water discharges threaten conflicts with global maritime rules. "Global rules for a global shipping industry is not just a slogan," ICS Chairman Masamichi Morooka said in a speech to the Singapore Shipping Association. Morooka criticized...
  • US moving slowly toward mandate limiting truck speeds
    WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The largest U.S. trucking lobbying organization wants federal regulators to speed up efforts to slow trucks down. The American Trucking Associations urged the Department of Transportation to move forward with a rulemaking that would require electronic speed limiters on all large trucks. That rulemaking, aimed at improving highway safety,...
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 10,500-TEU ships for South America trades
    The slowdown in South American economies isn't stopping container lines from beefing up their services to the continent, with Hapag-Lloyd being the latest, ordering five containers ships with capacities of 10,500 TEUs each for the market. To be constructed by Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Industries, the ships on order are aimed...
  • TOTE launches first LNG-powered container ship
    The first container ship designed to run on natural gas has been launched at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego for operation by Sea Star Line in the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico trade. The Isla Bella is the first of two Marlin-class vessels ordered by Seattle-based TOTE Shipholdings Inc. The ships have...
  • JOC economist: US containerized exports to South America to decline
    U.S. containerized exports to the east coast of South America will shrink in 2015 by 2.4 percent from the prior year, thanks to unfavorable exchange rates between the Brazilian real and dollar, and subdued demand from Latin America's biggest economic engine. Click to enlargeSouthbound shipments to the east coast of South...
  • Seattle, Tacoma port volumes surge as terminals recover from backlog
    Container volumes at the Seattle-Tacoma gateway in March surged by 21 percent compared to March 2014, demonstrating that the Pacific Northwest ports are quickly recovering from the port congestion that accompanied four months of work slowdowns. Click to enlargeIn a joint statement, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma stated that the...
  • Hit Rail and Raildata agree on cooperation to bring enhanced services to railway undertakings and freight users across Europe
    New interoperability benefits as European railway landscape is transformed by EU liberalisation measures and the introduction of telematic interoperability legislation (TAF/TAP TSI) Utrecht/Basel 20 April 2015 - Hit Rail b.v. and Raildata, two of Europe's leading railway organisations in the promotion of interoperability and cooperation between railways across borders, have signed...
  • TransForce, Inc. Acquires Davis Transportation Services in New England
    ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- TransForce, Inc. the nation's leading staffing firm specializing in quality commercial truck drivers, has acquired the assets of Davis Transportation Services (DTS). DTS is a leading regional provider of high-quality commercial truck drivers serving New England with offices in Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts. DTS...
  • Lithium Battery Shipments Face Challenges as Regulators and Airlines Impose Additional Restrictions
    By Bob Richard, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Labelmaster There have been a number of recent news media accounts related to the transport of lithium batteries aboard aircraft. While the air transport of lithium cells and batteries is fundamentally safe, there have been occurrences that should raise concern. Almost all of...
  • Global container leasing recovery hinges on trade rebound
    A full recovery for the world container market is still a long time out, providing little short-term hope to the container lessing sector, say analysts at Drewry Maritime Research. According to the London-based group, the value of equity market participants - which include Textainer Group Holdings , TAL International and CAI International...
  • ABS Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
    (Houston) ABS, the leading provider of classification services to the global marine and offshore industries, announces the appointment of Howard Fireman to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in a move that strengthens alignment and generates further synergies across all of ABS' technical programs. Fireman, who will...
  • UASC now calling DP World London Gateway Port
    London, UK, Monday 20 April 2015: United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has started services to London Gateway on the South America 2 service (SAM2). The UASC offering is part of an existing fixed day weekly service from DP World London Gateway calling at leading ports in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. The...
  • UASC now calling DP World London Gateway Port
    London, UK, Monday 20 April 2015: United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has started services to London Gateway on the South America 2 service (SAM2). The UASC offering is part of an existing fixed day weekly service from DP World London Gateway calling at leading ports in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. The...
  • India misses fiscal 2014 export target after March volume fell
    In a major setback for the new Narendra Modi-led Indian government's aggressive effort to rev up the economy, the nation's merchandise exports for fiscal year 2014-15, which ended March 31, fell far short of the targeted $340 billion, according to preliminary trade figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and...
  • Five more Chinese ports get OK to receive foreign-flag cabotage services
    The sailing of Cosco Surabaya in late December marked the beginning of the easing of China's cabotage restrictions for foreign-flag carriers.Five more Chinese ports can now allow foreign-flag vessels to provide cabotage services to their container terminals. Tianjin port; Jiangyin Port Area in Fuzhou; Haicang Port Area in Xiamen; Mawan, Chiwan,...
  • Kerry Logistics jumps aboard China's trade strategy train
    HONG KONG - Kerry Logistics has formed a strategic partnership with China's state-owned rail operator as it begins to tap into Beijing's One Belt One Road national trade strategy that was announced in March.Kerry Logistics (China) signed an agreement with China Railway Import and Export Company, a foreign trade-focused unit...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Polsteam bulker grounds
    A Polish Steamship (Polsteam) bulker was taking on water and listing today after running aground in the St Lawrence River.
  • Baltic litigation 'commenced'
    A law firm says it "has commenced" a class action lawsuit against the board of Baltic Trading over its proposed merger deal with Genco Shipping & Trading.
  • Trio launch ASA service
    Liner operators APL, Mitsui OSK Lines and NYK Line have announced the creation of a new 6,000-teu containership loop linking Asia with key ports in Mexico, Colombia and Panama.
  • Kite flies Eagle nest
    Eagle Bulk Shipping is said to have sold off the oldest bulker in its fleet.
  • Siem gives Daya time
    Siem Offshore has extended the deadline for the termination of an agreement with Daya Materials for the sale of two subsea construction vessels (OSCV).
  • Venezuela's new formula
    Venezuela is considering importing lighter African crudes to blend with its heavier grades in a bit to compete with US and Canadian supplies.
  • Hapag confirms quintet
    Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has clinched a new order for five 10,500 boxships to boost its South American operations.
  • A new bellwether?
    A merger of Teekay Tankers and AET would amass a tanker fleet to surpass Wall Street bellwether Euronav, Wells Fargo says.
  • RCCL ahead in Q1
    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) has kept its growth project on track by recording a "stronger than expected" performance for the first quarter of the year.
  • JMU scoops $291m order
    Japan Marine United (JMU) is to build 10 multi-purpose ships for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
  • Battery ro-pax readied
    Denmark's Knud E Hansen has designed a new battery-powered ro-pax for the Faroe Islands.
  • Angelicoussis scraps panamax
    John Angelicoussis has scrapped a panamax bulkers in a terrible dry cargo market.
  • UDS adds trio
    Ultra Deep Solutions (UDS) of Singapore has inked an order for up to three ultra deepwater construction vessels in China.
  • Nakilat pushes up profit
    Qatar's Nakilat has carried its 2014 momentum into the first quarter of this year by posting an increase of 8% in its earnings.
  • Ferry grounds off Turkey
    All 188 passengers have been evacuated from a Turkish passenger ferry after it grounded off Gokceanda on Sunday.
  • Sloman signs for tanker duo
    Germany's Sloman Neptune has returned to Jiangzhou Union in China for two new tankers.
  • VV launching DCF price
    VesselsValue.com is set to launch a discounted cash flow (DCF) feature to its online service in what its experts say is one of the most important developments since its launch.
  • Kaalbye case dismissed
    Ukrainian owner Kaalbye Shipping International has failed in a US defamation bid after a row over arms shipping accusations.
  • Boskalis appeals ruling
    Boskalis has appealed a court decision which prevented the dredging company from reviewing an anti-takeover clause in Fugro's constitution.
  • Oaktree wins green light
    Oaktree Capital is clear to become the major shareholder in Danish owner Torm after lenders offered support to the transaction.
  • Maersk boxship grounds
    Maersk Line has confirmed to TradeWinds that one of its containerships did run aground in the Suez Canal over the weekend.
  • Poles eye Asian orders
    Two Polish shipyards are vying for new orders in Indonesia.
  • Yara takes $112m hit
    Norwegian LPG owner Yara International has written down its Libyan fertiliser export venture due to the worsening security situation.
  • Vyborg edges into profit
    Russia's Vyborg Shipyard returned to the black in 2014 as revenue rose.
  • FSL Trust keeps buying
    First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) has made its third and largest purchase of its own stock in as many weeks.
  • Atwood takes a cut
    Atwood Oceanics has been forced to reduce the charter of one of its semi-submersible rigs damaged in a typhoon off Australia.
  • Yemen tries to ban ships
    Yemen's government in exile has reportedly issued a notice that seeks to ban vessels from entering its territorial waters.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • TOTE launches new LNG ship in San Diego
  • Obama: Trade deals benefit working-class Americans
  • Doyle says carrier alliances contribute to port congestion
  • ILA official sentenced to prison for role in "tribute" scheme
  • Portland 'should' be able to attract container carrier
  • New Jersey needs to invest in roads and rail to support port
  • MOL, APL, NYK launch joint service between Asia and South America
  • Wilhelmsen Ships Service defrauded by employee
  • DOT ramps up efforts to improve oil train safety
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders five 10,500-TEU containerships
  • ATA asks DOT to set max truck speed at 65 mph
  • FMC reviews 36 OTI license applications
  • Service Announcements: BAE Systems, Aliança, SEKO Logistics and GAC
  • Prologis acquires KTR Capital Partners

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • NASSCO launches 'world's first' LNG-powered boxship
    Firm says vessel is the largest dry cargo ship in the world to be powered by LNG.
  • Claims of worsening ship efficiency 'fanciful', says ICS
    Adds the industry has cut total CO2 emissions by more than 10% between 2007 and 2012.
  • Rough weather forces Australian port closure
    Port Kembla is experiencing winds in excess of 40 knots, report says.
  • Prospects clouded by firming bunker prices
    Royal Caribbean: 'Strengthening dollar and the rise in fuel prices are negatively affecting earnings.'
  • Malik Supply hires trader
    New recruit has several years' industry experience.
  • Arrests as China clamps down on illegal bunker trade
    Some 250 people have been detained as China moves against fuel oil smugglers.
  • Spain to investigate fuel oil spill
    Sunk fishing boat poses pollution threat.
  • Vopak sounds cautious note on UAE storage
    Continuing expansion could undermine success.
  • Singapore, Rotterdam join forces on LNG bunkering
    MoU seeks to speed up creation of a global LNG bunkering network, authorities tell Bunkerworld.
  • New fuel-efficient engine concept suitable for ships
    Researchers are developing 'pressure gain combustion' technology.
  • Law firm: ECA non-compliance 'not as bad as expected'
    Stakeholders should still protect themselves from 'teething problems', recommends Clyde & Co.
  • South Korean oil major sells bunker fuel to Chimbusco
    40,000 mt of 380 cSt grade bunker fuel schedule to arrive at Tianjin port in April.
  • 'New' ECA fuels offer benefits if challenges are understood
    VPS highlights cold flow properties and 'exceptional compatibility issues' in some products as critical areas.
  • Tesoro marine terminal: 'Green' review call
    Green groups seeking to halt 'dangerous' refinery operations.
  • DFDS bunker programme pays off
    Former OW technical manager helping company become a better bunker buyer.
  • Analyst: Bunker prices to stay soft
    For next three years.
  • Ultrapetrol posts annual loss
    But new CEO upbeat on longterm prospects.
  • LNG players note need for bunker infrastructure development
    Use of small scale LNG as a fuel for marine transportation discussed between Gasunie and Gazprom.
  • Fuel storage facility in Oman to open in November
    Facility will be located at Salalah port.
  • USCG releases interim-guidance for LNG barge design
    'Applies only to non self-propelled vessels on domestic routes'.

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Naples
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Rome
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Brussels
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Beijing/Hong Kong
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Singapore
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Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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Beijing
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Genoa
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London
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Augusta
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Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
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ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
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Leghorn
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Trieste
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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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