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October 21, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • China's third quarter growth 6.9pc, down from 7pc in second quarter
  • HKTDC presents legal/accounting expert on China's liberalised e-comm law
  • APM Terminals pays US$1 billion for remaining Grup Maritim TCB shares
  • DHL moves 40 electric race cars by road, sea and rail from UK to Beijing
  • Hapag-Lloyd reefers to be transshipped after Mataquito engine failure
  • Baltimore tops June box record by 8.6pc with 86,149 TEU lifted in August
  • SingPost to acquire e-commerce logistics provider TradeGlobal in the US
  • Zacks: New York-listed Box Ships stock receives 'strong sell' rating
  • African specialist Delmas to disappear under CMA CGM brand next March
  • Megaships, mega mergers make for less competitive shipping, says UN
  • Worldwide airport cargo volumes decline in August as China slows down
  • Volga-Depnr Group extends fleet with two more AN-124-100 freighters
  • DHL offers daily 767 freighter flights between Detroit and Cincinnati

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2015
  • Class 3 Flammable Liquids
  • CSL mulls building integrated shipbuilding facility at Tuna
  • European Parliament seeks 40 pc cut in ship emissions by 2030
  • Iran planning massive fleet expansion after lifting of sanctions
  • TT Club reports stable performance despite challenging conditions
  • UK forwarders welcome TPP agreement
  • ZIM enhances East Med-North Europe service
  • APSEZ signs MoU with IPGA to handle pulses at its ports
  • Conquest Offshore chooses Amsterdam as home port for 1,400-t capacity heavy lift crane barge
  • Italy's La Spezia Container Terminal begins regional tour of Asian logistics hubs
  • Panel recommends green clearance for Kerala's LPG terminal
  • Cabinet approves MoU between India-Taipei Association in Taipei & Taipei Economic & Cultural Center in India on MSME cooperation
  • Centre hikes Customs duty on wheat
  • Govt to import 3,000 t of dal
  • EPCES seminar throws light on various aspects of GST

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Canadian carrier investing in eastern expansion
  • Colder blast for larger volumes
  • Extending alliance to increase railcar fleet
  • Freja partnering Geodis
  • Brett J. Hart named acting United Airlines CEO
  • Celebrating 50 years of Freightliner
  • Steps towards harmonising Latin American airspace
  • World commercial fleet grew more slowly
  • Lailah Soon to manage oil and gas industry activities for...
  • Panalpina's steady, but slow progress
  • US transport ministry publishes strategy
  • BOC selling 24 aircraft
  • More shuttles between Rotterdam and Central and Eastern...
  • HSH Nordbank to be privatised

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2015
  • World's largest dual fuel ship makes maiden call at Zeebrugge
    United Arab Shipping Company's (UASC) 18,800 teu ultra-large container carrier (ULCC) Al Muraykh made its maiden call at APM Terminals Zeebrugge on its maiden voyage from Asia to Europe. The second of six 18,800 teu ULCCs ordered by UASC - the largest in the company's 56-vessel fleet - Al Muraykh
  • US seeks port congestion relief
    Dedicated freight corridors and closer co-operation among port authorities and the private sector are strategies the US government is promoting to tackle port congestion. The Draft National Freight Strategic Plan, released on 18 October by US Department of Transportation (DOT) secretary Anthony
  • New Canadian PM promises west coast tanker ban
    Canadian Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, who swept to power in the 19 October national election, has promised to ban oil tankers in environmentally sensitive waters along the British Columbia coast. The son of a former prime minister, Trudeau promised a ban on tankers in the Dixon Entrance, Hecate
  • Vedanta resumes iron ore exports from India
    London-listed metals group Vedanta Resources has shipped iron ore from India for the first time in three years after the country's top court partially lifted a ban on mining exports earlier this year. 88,000 tonnes of iron ore was shipped on the vessel Ao Hong Ma to China on 19 October. Vedanta's
  • KLC face stable future
    Korea Line Corporation (KLC) is not expected to face difficulties again as its portfolio of long-term shipping contracts has insulated it against the drop in charter rates, an analyst has concluded. KLC went into receivership in February 2011 after taking in too many bulkers at high charter rates.
  • Daehan Shipbuilding emerges from rehabilitation
    South Korean shipbuilder Daehan Shipbuilding has come out of corporate rehabilitation just over a year after falling into difficulties. On 19 October, the Seoul Central District Court granted the shipbuilder's application to complete rehabilitation as it had paid off all debts for 2014. Daehan, a
  • MISC galvanised by tanker revival
    Malaysian carrier MISC is expected to achieve higher profits for 2015 as oil tanker rates have hit its highest levels since 2010. Very large crude carrier (VLCC) daily rates have crossed the USD100,000 mark as the drop in oil prices has encouraged demand. The resulting fall in bunker prices has
  • MMC Corp to acquire NCB stake for USD256.7 million
    Malaysia-listed port operator MMC Corp has proposed to acquire 53.42% equity interest in NCB Holdings (NCB), formerly known as Northport Corporation for MYR1.1 billion (USD256.7 million). The deal would be done through MMC Corp's subsidiary, MMC Port Holdings, to enter into a conditional sale of
  • PortMiami expects to benefit from Panama expansion
    The Port of Miami expects its share of trade with Asia will increase by about 15% following the opening of the USD5.25 billion extension to the Panama Canal next year. "After the extension to the Panama Canal opens, south east United States will capture up to 400,000 additional moves and this makes
  • US dredge operator weighing options
    NASDAQ-listed Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) may be considering a sale or merger based on information filed with financial regulators. In a statement filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on 16 October, GLDD, the Oak Brook, Illinois-based dredging contractor, said it had "initiated
  • Chinese board and paper exports to rise
    Global flows of board and paper in ocean containers will continue to diversify over the coming years as China ramps up its export liftings, a leading pulp and paper conference in Bremen, Germany, heard today. Paper exports from China are expected to reach 5 million tonnes per annum over the next
  • China VLCC sells two vessels for $133m
    China VLCC, a joint venture between China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and Sinotrans, has sold two secondhand very large crude carriers (VLCCs) for USD133 million. The 297,600 dwt and 297,400 dwt vessels were sold to two Marshall Island-registered companies, Tilos Shipping Corporation and Delos
  • MPA forms work group to promote more listings on SGX
    The Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has formed a working group to promote more maritime listings on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX). The work group, which also includes members of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and SGX, aims to make Singapore a leading maritime financial
  • Triyards FY 2015 profit improves
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Triyards Holdings posted a gross profit of USD60 million for financial year (FY) 2015, up 16% from a year ago. The increase in gross profit was driven by higher margin from certain industrial and offshore fabrication projects. Despite posting a higher
  • EMAS Offshore profit up sevenfold in FY 2015
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider EMAS Offshore posted a net profit of USD199.5 million for financial year (FY) 2015, up almost sevenfold from a year ago. The positive net profit is partly lifted by an USD154.7 million negative goodwill arising from the consolidation of EMAS Marine into
  • German states take distressed shipping debt
    German state bank HSH Nordbank, once the world's biggest ship mortgage lender, has obtained permission from the European Commission to transfer a large share of its non-performing loan portfolio to its public shareholders. The plan was agreed on between the European commission, the mayor of Hamburg

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2015
  • To beat congestion, Asian box terminal operations need revolution, not evolution
  • Panalpina profits take a hit as Swiss franc gains strength, but cost-cutting pays off
  • The UAE must find the right balance for sea-air shippers as competition grows
  • The war on piracy may be being won, but marine crime in SE Asia is on the increase

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2015
  • Bollinger delivers FRC Joseph Napier
  • Jensen to design two 120 ft tugboats ordered by Kirby
  • NTSB issues new update on El Faro investigation
  • Project aims to develop LNG fueled bulkers of the future
  • Assessing court's ruling on VGP ballast water requirements
  • Southeast Asia maritime crime rate soars
  • The Shearer Group adds to its team
  • Navy tug on way to seek El Faro wreckage and VDR

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2015
  • Seattle City Council Oks heavy haul road network
  • Port of Bellingham taps Harman as aviation operations manager
  • Port association pleased with draft freight strategic plan
  • Drewry reports service reliability reaches new all-time high mark
  • NASSCO celebrates keel laying for fifth 'ECO' tanker for APT

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2015
  • Meiji Shipping expands oil tanker fleet with newbuildings due early 2016
    New ships will support Meiji's drive to charter more vessels to the oil majors as well as smaller oil companies
  • Lloyd's Register appoints Mark Darley as Americas regional marine manager
    The 15-year veteran served in various operational and business roles with the group
  • Britannia waives extra 2.5% for 2014/2015 policy
    Move comes on top of earlier 5% waiver
  • US Navy sends ocean tug to search for El Faro wreckage
    Voyage data recorder is expected to be retrieved if search goes well
  • Panalpina feels brunt of Asia-Europe volatility
    Low demand on key trade results in negative box growth in the third quarter
  • Dover volumes rise despite summer troubles
    Port expects to break records after summer of strikes
  • HSH rescue: apocalypse not now
    But troubled bank only off the hook for half its shipping-led toxic assets
  • Suezmax rates stabilise around $40,000 a day
    Healthy European crude imports support sentiment after volatile September
  • Amsterdam sea lock gets $567m PPP backing
    Project will improve capacity and access to port
  • G6 withdraws even more Asia-Europe capacity
    Consortia increases number of void sailings in the winter months from 10 to 14
  • UK Court of Appeal issues judgment on collision cases
    Owners out of pocket while cases climb through courts
  • Mixed fortunes for transatlantic traders
    Strong US economy continues to boost westbound traffic as Eurozone woes stunt growth in eastbound volumes
  • HSH Nordbank to offload billions of dollars of toxic shipping debt
    Rescue deal means huge hit for German taxpayers
  • Port of Rizhao posts weaker results amid bearish dry bulk market
    Northern China port faces stiff competition from neighbouring ports
  • Triyards wins $100m in orders
    New contracts significantly added to orderbook amid challenging shipyard environment
  • Daiichi Chuo sale worsens sentiment in secondhand bulker markets
    Japanese operator expected to put more vessels on the block in coming months
  • SIPG looks to raise $1.6bn from bond sale
    Funds from corporate bond issue earmarked for working capital and debt repayment
  • Southeast Asia maritime crime sharply higher in first nine months of 2015
    Singapore Strait identified as key area for increased vigilance, says Dryad Maritime
  • Indonesia cabotage laws stand in the way of Maersk's expansion plan
    Regulations state only locally-controlled shipping firms can move cargo between islands in the archipelago
  • ABN Amro joins Team Tankers loan facility
    Total loan facility size rises to $150m comprising a $100m term loan and revolving credit facility of $50m
  • Bourbon reports first half net loss amid tough offshore environment
    Results were primarily impacted by foreign exchange differences, the company says

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2015
  • Dedicated demand drives Marten Transport profit, revenue
    Substantially lower fuel surcharges checked revenue growth and concealed a relatively healthy truckload and thriving dedicated freight business in the third quarter at Marten Transport. The refrigerated trucking company's operating revenue dropped by $300,000 from a year ago to $171.3 million in the quarter, thanks mostly to a $14.2 million year-over-year...
  • Georgia Ports Authority to invest heavily in Brunswick port
    The Georgia Ports Authority plans to invest $152 million in capital improvements at the port of Brunswick, including construction of a new roll-on, roll-off berth, during the next decade. The planned investment will be triple the $46.2 million the GPA has put into infrastructure upgrades at Brunswick during the last 10...
  • US investigators: El Faro captain reported 'hull breach' before sinking
    NTSB investigators approach the El Faro's sister ship, El Yunque, as part of their investigation.The doomed cargo ship El Faro reported a "hull breach" and was 20 miles from the eye of Hurricane Joachin when it was last heard from before sinking with the loss of its 33-member crew, the...
  • CP domestic intermodal push loses steam
    Canadian Pacific Railway's domestic intermodal push seems to have lost its steam. The shipment of domestic intermodal containers on a year-over-year basis dropped in the third quarter for the first time in more than a year. Modest international volume gains weren't enough to offset the setback in the domestic business, nor the...
  • Colombo breaks through as South Asia's next big transshipment port
    COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - When the CMA CGM Marco Polo - until 2013 the world's largest container ship with a capacity of 16,020 twenty-foot-equivalent units - arrived in Colombo in late September, it highlighted the port's emergence as a growing transshipment hub capable of handling the increasing number of mega-ships...
  • NY-NJ port considers 'all options' on truck replacement
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is "considering all options" for replacing thousands of older trucks in order to meet a fast-approaching deadline under the port's clean-air plan, a spokesman said. The port authority released details Tuesday on how truckers can apply for $2 million in federal grants...
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance volume rises
    Total international containers handled by the Northwest Seaport Alliance increased 3.7 percent in September from the same month last year as the ports of Seattle and Tacoma continue to regain traffic lost earlier in the year due to port congestion and labor disruptions associated with the coastwide longshore contract negotiations. International...
  • Second Arrow Trucking executive sentenced to prison
    The former chief financial officer of Arrow Trucking was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for his part in a scheme to defraud the Internal Revenue Service and a Utah-based commercial bank. Jonathan Leland Moore, 38, who pleaded guilty last December, was sentenced to 35 months in prison for participating...
  • German forwarder launches project/breakbulk carrier
    Multipurpose carriers face fresh competition from the Press family's return to the shipping sector with the new company d.ship Carriers. The German freight-forwarding dynasty owns global project forwarding group deugro. With chartering and technical offices in Bremen, Houston, Singapore, and Tokyo, d.ship will operate as a separate entity alongside deugro, which controls...
  • US for-hire truck tonnage rising, despite high inventories
    U.S. truck tonnage increased in September, climbing 0.7 percent from August and 3.1 percent year-over-year, the American Trucking Associations said. High U.S. inventories, however, remain a drag on trucking demand, and the driver shortage places a cap on capacity expansion. "I remain concerned about the high level of inventories throughout the...
  • Largest Russian rail operator seeks to cut container costs, transit times
    Russian railway monopoly RZD is working to stop the flow of containerized cargo to other modes of transportation. The company is seeking to lower prices and reduce costs and transit times through a variety of measures. The strategy has its origin mainly in the recent management shuffle at RZD and the...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2015
  • Executives: products tanker market healthy
    Trio of clean tanker bosses see balanced market despite decline in day rates.
  • NTSB reveals new details on El Faro loss
    El Faro master vessel reported mountain of problems just 17 minutes before last known position.
  • Su denies Brazil charge
    Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) chairman rejects allegations of corruption and misconduct.
  • Navios linked to double VLCC buy
    Angeliki Frangou's Navios Acquisition tipped as the owner talking China VLCC duo for $133m.
  • Britannia seeks 2.5% increase
    Wealthy Nigel Palmer led P&I club gives with one hand as it takes with another.
  • Saverys' CMB buyout launches this week
    Shareholders in Belgium firm to begin tendering shares in Saverys buyout
  • Dorian to get 'friendlier'
    Euro Pacific Capital trims estimates for US-listed LPG carrier owner but says dividend may be ahead.
  • Indonesian yards win $39m order
    Three shipbuilders to construct eight buoy tender and lighthouse ships for government.
  • Avance "still a steal"
    Red-hot VLGC market is expected to lift the Oslo-listed gas carrier owner for another quarter.
  • ATSB: "inadequate maintenance"
    Australian report finds poor condition of Shih Wei bulker's anchor gear caused smash with tanker.
  • KfW funds Dutch lock
    A consortium of banks provides $568m loan for new sea gate that gives access to Amsterdam.
  • CLIA: Cruiseship demand grows again
    Industry body says vessels are carrying 68% more passengers than 10 years ago.
  • Huge loan fails to spark GasLog share price
    New York-listed owner sees shares slip back as market selloff overpowers news of newbuilding funds.
  • Gotland gets better
    Swedish owner boosted by products tankers and ship sales in first eight months.
  • Jo Spirit refloated
    Tanker that grounded yesterday has moved under own its power in St Lawrence Seaway.
  • Vroon trio scrapped
    Dutch owner sends ERRVs to Danish breaker as part of offshore fleet rationalisation plans.
  • Drunk captain jailed
    Master of German cargoship gets 20 days for 2014 dock collision in Aalborg.
  • Woodside deals trims Siem's spot exposure
    One of Oslo-listed owner's anchor handlers is heading to Australia having secured a rare period contract.
  • Cosco Corp wins $150m order for three ships
    Singapore-listed company to build one products tanker and two cargo transfer vessels.
  • Cabotage conundrum
    Indonesia says its restrictions on foreign ownership holding back Maersk Line's $3bn investment plan.
  • Second lawsuit for TOTE
    Wife of one of 33 seafarers from sunken El Faro takes legal action against US owner.
  • DSME starts Doosan sale
    Bankers say loss-making yard trying to raise $20m from offloading stake in engine maker.
  • Hyundai Merchant wins $176.8m reprieve
    Korea Development Bank extends maturity on major facility until after Hyundai Securities shares are sold.
  • Siem board stays neutral on takeover
    Oslo-listed owner decides against clear recommendation to shareholders on takeover offer.
  • One dead, one missing in crane collapse
    Two other men seriously injured in accident at Longshan Shipyard in China.
  • Ferry duo for Cochin
    Indian shipyard to build two double-ended ro-ro vessels for regional government.
  • HSH Nordbank to be sold off by state owners
    State owners have two years to privatise German shipping lender after it reaches restructuring deal with EU; will sell $9bn of assets.
  • Rum ship runs aground
    Main engine failure aboard Jo Tankers vessel reported to be responsible for collision in Canada.
  • ABC books chem trio
    Swiss manager goes to Ho Chi Minh shipyard for vessels designed for colder climates.
  • Triyards profit surges
    Offshore woes fail to impact Singapore-listed shipyard group as it posts stellar Q4.
  • EMAS ties up OSV trio
    Oslo and Singapore-listed company boosted by goodwill and sale and leasebacks.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2015
  • NEWS FLASH: El Faro reported hull breach shortly before dissapearing

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2015
  • Five vessels detained for illegal bunkering
    Ships discovered loading 108,000 litres of diesel fuel onto barges.
  • Egypt considers more flexibility for bunker market
    State-controlled energy company EGPC wants to improve the efficiency of the country's bunker market.'
  • Market 'awash with fuel oil'
    Refineries keep runs high to exploit low crude price.
  • Certificate for gas-powered box ship
    Plying US waters.
  • LNG bunkering project could get new, controlling investor
    Stolt-Nielsen buys stake in infrastructure developer.
  • Salvage work resumes on Flinterstar
    150 mt remains in ship's fuel tanks.
  • Certificate for gas-powered, boxship
    Plying US waters.
  • APT christens first 'eco' tanker
    Vessel features LNG-conversion-ready design.
  • 'Unregulated' coal ship pollution highlights inconsistencies
    Bulkers calling at coal port are emitting twice as much SOx as cruise ships in Sydney harbour.
  • Invention aims to lower sulphur content of bunker fuel
    Patent filed in US on novel method to reduce contaminants.
  • Greek shipowner launches LNG propulsion study
    Research seeks to develop retrofitting solutions and a new bulk carrier design.
  • Tanker collision causes bunker spill
    Owner of the vessels are Daiichi Tanker and Heiwa Kaiun, according to a shipping database.
  • LNG bunkering project could get new, contolling investor
    Stolt-Nielsen buys stake in infrastructure developer.
  • Russian supplier completes fuel delivery contract
    Bunker delivery to the sixth and final vessel took place on October 18, says Lukoil-Bunker.
  • More changes within Titan Petrochemicals
    Two board members given new responsibilities.
  • Shipyard to build Scottish LNG-fuelled ferries for $150 million
    Deal was finalised over the weekend.
  • UASC celebrates 'eco' vessel delivery
    Event held with 'financing partners' to acknowledge firm's newbuilding programme.

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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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