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August 24, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe off 26.7pc to US$469/TEU, down 7.9pc to USWC, 9.9pc to USEC
  • Four new fires at Tianjin blast site, safety hazards at 70pc of firms
  • Drewry: Carrier on-time reliability fell for first time in 6 months
  • Panama Canal rescinds second draft limit, but September 8 level still holds
  • Hapag-Lloyd invests millions in 6,000 reefer boxes for South America
  • US steelmakers, unions, politicians decry Chinese steel price cuts
  • Japan's Port of Nagoya suffers 12.2pc May cargo fall to 14.6 million tonnes
  • Kobe port's January-May box volumes rise 4.2pc, but May cargo falls 2pc
  • MISC ends Vitol joint venture, sells its 50pc for US$830 million
  • Visakhapatnam becomes box hub with advent of Colombo-Yangon service
  • KTZE Khorgos, a Kazakhstan-China DP World initiative buys Kalmar gear
  • MacGregor's 40-foot flat rack offers more storage and use of deck
  • Kerala signs Adani Ports to build, operate 4 million TEU Vizhinjam CT
  • Container Trade Europe conference in Hamburg in September 23-24
  • Maritime CIO Forum, Rotterdam on cyber attacks, cloud, big data
  • IATA Cargo Security forum in Montreal to turn spotlight cyber crime
  • Cool Logistics Global conference in Belgium on regionalisation of perishables
  • Ruslan flies 60-tonne steam heater after 450 kilometre road trip at night
  • Yusen Logistics Russia offers road and air customs clearance
  • New bigger ship docks at Everett to land Japanese plane parts for Boeing
  • Two air traffic management development centres open in Singapore
  • ICAO calls September 29 assembly to discuss July's lithium battery meeting

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 23, 2015
  • Doehle Danautic will be known as Elektrans Global
  • Herbilan Shipping launching new Sri Lanka-India-Myanmar service
  • MPSAA selects new working committee
  • NYK selected for FTSE4Good Index for 13th straight year
  • Strong supply growth threatens to end the good times for tanker owners, says report
  • Export of rice bran oil in bulk allowed
  • APSEZ's rail movement update for Mundra
  • Larsen & Toubro withdraws from port development project in Gujarat
  • Centre to build 1,000 km expressways on DBFOT mode
  • Forex reserves recover by $1.08 bn to $354.43 bn
  • Govt not to impose ban on imports of natural rubber or increase duty
  • INR plunges to two-year low of 65.83 against dollar
  • Performance of MSME sector in Maharashtra
  • All major bank unions to strike on Sept. 2
  • Maharashtra mango growers association organises conference

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «Exciting times in Asia» Aviation
  • GMB expands portfolio
  • Enlarging in Eastern Europe
  • New HR expert for North America
  • Sitting idle on the high seas
  • Speedier deliveries on Russian rail network
  • Reinforcement for air and sea freight team
  • Helm changeover at Hansa Meyer
  • Fresh blood for Militzer & Münch
  • Singapore puts focus on ship finance
  • Ploughing sturdy sum into Poland's rail technology
  • Flash bigger in Spain
  • TK steps up services to Pakistan
  • New front man for Russian Railways
  • Go intermodal to/from Scotland
  • FAA stings firms for hazmat regulation infringements
  • Uruguayan connection for shipping company
  • What goes up must go down
  • Pruning back air network

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Svitzer increases focus on regional growth in Middle East and Africa
    Towage company Svitzer is expanding into regions it says have "substantial growth opportunities" by establishing dedicated regional operations from 1 October. "This increased focus will bring us even closer to existing and new customers in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia" said Svitzer's chief
  • Abbot Point port expansion to be approved
    Indian conglomerate Adani reached two milestones this week for its proposed AUD20 billion (USD14.6 billion) Australian port, rail, and mine project in northern Queensland. On 21 August, the Queensland state government announced that a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on dredging and
  • Masan's throughput up 12% in 2Q15
    South Korean port city Masan, which has been struggling to raise throughput volumes, has seen a breakthrough with the opening of Gapo New Port. Masan Regional Oceans and Fisheries Administration said the city, which is in Gyeongnam province, has handled 7.351 million tonnes of cargo in the second
  • Petra Energy profits almost double
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Petra Energy posted a MYR14.9 million (USD3.6 million) for the second quarter ended 30 June 2015 (2Q15), almost double the profit of MYR8 million in 2Q14. Revenue went up by 29% year-on-year to MYR164.6 million in 2Q15 compared with revenue of MYR127.4
  • Indonesian marine police detain three Rehobot hijackers
    North Sulawesi Marine Police have detained three alleged hijackers of the Indonesian-flagged tanker Rehobot. They were named as La Ade Boy Tan aka Valentino, Machmud Manoppo, and Alko Pankey, and were detained at Nagrak, Gunung Putri. Out of 13 suspects, four are already on trial at Bitung State
  • Ultra Deep Group orders multipurpose diving support construction vessel
    Singapore-based offshore services provider Ultra Deep Group has ordered a multipurpose diving support construction vessel (MDSCV) from China Merchants Heavy Industry. The 142 m MDSCV is by far the largest vessel ordered by Ultra Deep Group. It is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2018.
  • DNV GL, Tianjin Desail to develop new liftboat design
    The Chinese-owned Tianjin Desail is working with DNV GL to develop a new liftboat design for offshore construction, accommodation, and maintenance, which will have 90% local content, the companies said on 21 August. This collaboration comes following the agreement between DNV GL and Tianjin Desail
  • Maersk resumes operations at Tianjin port
    Maersk Line on 20 August resumed its operations at Tianjin port. The liner suspended its operations following explosions that rocked the port on 12 August. The explosions have so far claimed 114 lives and injured hundreds more. Maersk Line expects some disruptions and delays to its services
  • China Exim Bank extends $690m for 10 box ship order at Jinhai
    China Exim Bank on 20 August inked an export buyer's credit guarantee agreement with UK investment company BCAP to provide USD690 million funding for 10 container ships to be built at Jinhai Heavy Industry. The bank will also extend export seller's credit loan to the shipyard. The box ships, all

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Asia-Europe carriers forced to discount rates' as new GRI deadline approaches
  • There'll be no tug-of-war over 747F, vows Qatar Airways as it adds charter capacity
  • China crisis is 'a concern' says Cathay air cargo chief, but traffic flows are flexible

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Viking buys lifeboat release system developer Nadiro
  • New biological sewage treatment plant gets USCG approval
  • WISTA-UK and UKTI to host event during LISW
  • Royal IHC launches fifth pipelayer in Sapura series
  • Chinese shipbuilder puts operations on hold
  • Boskalis reports high profit half year

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Port of Everett, Westwood Shipping celebrate 10th anniversary of service
  • G6 Alliance member carriers plan to void Asia/Europe sailings
  • ISS sees possible travel woes due to Papal visit to New York
  • Port Olympia stormwater system earns top public works project nod
  • Diana Shipping extends charter for dry bulk vessel CRYSTALIA

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Newsmaker of the Year 2015
    Publication of shortlist means it is now your chance to say who has shaped shipping during the past 12 months
  • MISC divests oil storage venture with Vitol
    Deal to sell 50% stake yields $830m for Malaysian energy shipping giant
  • Asia-Europe rates continue downward spiral
    Analysts place the blame firmly on the 2M carriers as freight rates more than half within just three weeks
  • Fednav vessel completes first Arctic voyage from Baffinland to Germany
    Trial cargo will determine viability of sending iron ore to European mills

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • CMA CGM temporarily suspends smallest trans-Atlantic route
    CMA CGM said it will temporarily suspend its Liberty Solo service, the smallest of the carrier's four services between North Europe and the U.S. East Coast. The carrier said it continues to have a "strong commitment" to the trans-Atlantic, which Drewry Maritime Research has described as one of the few healthy...
  • ATA welcomes Emerge Diagnostics as featured product provider
    Arlington, Va. - Today, American Trucking Associations is pleased to announce its latest ATA Featured Product provider, Emerge Diagnostics. "Managing driver health and wellbeing is very important for efficient fleet operations," said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. "We are very pleased to welcome Emerge Diagnostics as our latest Featured Product...
  • NFI adds over 3.5 million square feet in 2015
    CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Supply chain solutions provider NFI has added nine new facilities to its real estate portfolio in the first six months of 2015. Totaling 3,587,342 sq. ft. of space, the distribution centers, located across Pa., Texas, Miss., N.C., and N.J., serve NFI's valued customers in the retail,...
  • NS Chief Marketing Officer to address Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference
    Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Alan H. Shaw will make a presentation at the Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference. What: Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation ConferenceWhen: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 10:40 a.m. EDTWhere: Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, Mass.Webcast URL:
  • Trac Intermodal taps Alexander senior director of customer service
    TRAC Intermodal, the leading intermodal equipment provider and chassis pool manager in North America, has appointed Joseph Alexander as Senior Director of Customer Service. Alexander reports to Mark Michaels, Chief Commercial Officer, who joined TRAC Intermodal in May, 2015. Mr. Alexander will be responsible for cultivating a highly-responsive customer centric approach...
  • Asia-Europe spot plunge portends badly for Sept. 1 GRIs
    The outlook for Asia-Europe carriers gaining general rate increases of up to $1,000 per 20-foot equivalent units worsened after spot rates this week plummeted in the double-digits from the prior week. The average spot rate from Shanghai to the Mediterranean plummeted 32 percent to $449 per TEU, while spot rates from...
  • Retailers felt US West Coast congestion pain through second quarter
    U.S. West Coast congestion roiled retailer rollouts of spring product lines even after employers and longshoremen ended their showdown in late February, executives told investors during recent second-quarter earnings calls. The protracted labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association, which ended Feb. 20 when...
  • Truckers ready new driver pay hikes as peak season looms
    With freight tonnage increasing in July, and the fall peak shipping season looming, trucking companies are readying another round of truck driver pay increases. Freight demand may not be as strong as a year ago, but the need to secure drivers remains a key pressure point in discussions of truck...
  • Trans-Pacific spot rate fall bodes poorly for coming GRIs
    Spot rates for shipping a container from China to the U.S. fell this week from the prior week, boding poorly for carriers' general rate increase push next month and clouding the peak season outlook. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index on Friday reported an 8 percent decrease in spot rates to move...
  • IBM, Singapore mine Big Data to improve port productivity
    Port of SingaporeIBM and the Port Authority of Singapore are working to tap so-called Big Data to improve productivity and maritime safety at the major transshipment hub. The two have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a two-year agreement wherein IBM will create a unified information gathering platform that includes...
  • The Internet of Things for Freight Logistics
    Freight logistics companies, industry analysts, and technology providers are talking about how the Internet of Things is already impacting global supply chains. The Internet of Things (IoT) provides connectivity of devices, systems, people, and services worldwide, offering potential improvements to the way global supply chains operate on a day-to-day basis....
  • Oakland port supports terminals' Saturday gate proposal - with caveats
    Trucks outside the Port of OaklandThe Port of Oakland "strongly supports" its marine terminals' plans for Saturday truck gate operations but has two big concerns, port Executive Director Chris Lytle told the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission. Lytle said a proposed fee to fund the weekend gates must be reasonable, transparent and...
  • DOT's truck parking safety effort could mitigate tightening capacity
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation is calling for a national coalition to address a nationwide parking shortage for truck drivers, just another factor that has been contributing to rising transportation costs and ever-tightening capacity in the sector. A U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration study found that nearly half of...
  • Slide show: JOC Port Productivity - Least-efficient global ports of 2014
    Asian and Middle Eastern ports in 2014 were the most efficient in handling ships at berth than any other ports in the world, according to JOC Port Productivity data. But what about the 10 ports at the bottom of the barrel in terms of port productivity? Analysis of more than 125,000 port...
  • MSC to charter 10 container vessels
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is set to increase its fleet by 10 ships of more than 10,000 20-foot-equivalent units in the coming years. The new ships are part of a deal China's Import Export Bank struck providing BCAP, a U.K. investment firm, $690 million. After taking delivery of the ships, BCAP will...
  • Sydney set to usurp Melbourne as top Australian container port.
    Port of MelbourneSydney is poised dethrone Melbourne as Australia's No. 1 container port, thanks to its inland rail connectivity that got a boost from government investment. In a sign of this shift, Qube Logistics has abandoned its plans for intermodal hubs near Melbourne in favor of opportunities at Sydney, according to...
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyeing IPO in October
    LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd is said to have fast forwarded preparations for an initial public offering to September and could list its shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as early as October. A strong second-quarter result, due to be published next week, has prompted the German ocean carrier to bring forward its...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru shippers grapple with residual congestion
    The backlog of containerized freight that built up over the past three weeks following the week-long shuttering of APM Terminals' Gateway Terminals India is wreaking havoc on supply chains at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's busiest container handler, according to local logistics providers. "There is heavy traffic and congestion prevailing in...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • JES shuts its doors
    JES International Holdings has closed for business as it appeals a court's rejection of a proposed restructuring plan, and it has turned to police over allegations that some of its records have been absconded.
  • Lease inked for LNG floater
    Steelhead LNG has forged a deal with a Canadian First Nations group that gives the developer land for a floating liquefaction facility off British Columbia province.
  • Diana Shipping tied to bulker buy
    Shipbrokers report that Diana Shipping has purchased a modern kamsarmax bulker from Fortune Ocean Shipping.
  • Pricing a good ship
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Ardmore uses higher shelf
    Tanker owner Ardmore Shipping has registered to sell shares and securities worth up to $500m.
  • Ullman buys stock
    Concordia Maritime chief executive builds up his stake in the product tanker owner.
  • Genting strong in first half
    Genting has boosted its first half core operating profit thanks to the acquisition of Crystal Cruises while the disposal of its NCL shares saw its net profit surge.
  • MISC banks $830m in cash
    Vitol has swept up MISC's stake in a terminal joint-venture for $830m in cash.
  • Tankers ready to rock
    VLCC spot rates are poised to explode again this winter, Arctic Securities believes.
  • Grindrod profit slashed
    Grindrod of South Africa has seen its first half earnings chopped as its dry fleet suffered from low rates.
  • Belships logs bigger loss
    Belships has seen its loss for the second quarter double as the market value of its dry fleet was reduced.
  • Hanssons up NAT ante
    Herbjorn and Alexander Hansson have topped up their interest in suezmax specialist Nordic American Tankers.
  • China targets cruiseships
    China's cruise industry ambitions look set to step up a gear with a tie-up between a state-owned shipbuilder and the country's sovereign wealth fund.
  • Skaugen slices loss
    A sale of a ship-to-ship transfer business to partner Teekay has helped IM Skaugen cut its second quarter loss.
  • Ridgebury still going strong
    Ridgebury Crude Tankers continues to make the most of the strongest suezmax tanker market since 2008.
  • Vopak earnings rise
    Healthy demand for services in Europe and the Americas help to lift bottom line.
  • Sealink profit unchanged
    Sealink International has reported second quarter results of MYR 1.8m ($380,000) which were largely unchanged from a year ago.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Port of Oakland supports Saturday hours
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks to launch IPO sooner than planned
  • Port Metro Vancouver increases cargo throughput
  • Container volumes at Seattle, Tacoma jump 7.9% in July
  • Executive Moves: Roadrunner and Matson
  • Spot container rates continue decline on major trades
  • BWR: Tianjin port explosion could impact global container trade
  • FedEx, pilots reach labor settlement
  • AlixPartners study finds 40% of companies pondering nearshoring
  • FedEx formalizes offer for TNT Express
  • Greece sets deadlines for port privatization
  • MISC divests stake in oil terminal business

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Indonesian authorities arrest three suspected of fuel-siphoning
    Police are still searching for the remaining six suspects.
  • ECA enforcement: Owner finds fine unfair
    Vessel caught in Norway using HFO fined about 32 times estimated fuel saving during unintentional breach.
  • Ex-Altor investor behind Alba tankers buyout
    Danish press reports say Denis Viet-Jacobsen prime mover in the deal.
  • Russia: Bunkering reaches highest level of government
    President highlights issue of re-fuelling 'transit ships'.
  • Big data making inroads into ship efficiency market
    Both big and small players are responding to demand for monitoring.
  • Asian hire for Dan-Bunkering
    Bejing office adds marketing assistant.
  • PSV newbuilding to get fuel-saving system
    System claims 'efficient operation'.
  • Hong Kong-listed firm grows LNG bunkering business
    Selling 960,000 cbm of LNG bunkers in H1.
  • Singapore: Double-digit dip to wholesale bunkering figures
    Sector impacted by a decline in petroleum prices.
  • Singapore bunker craft operators move office
    Sougyo Marine and Heng Tong Fuels & Shipping change address.
  • Total SA employee in 'expert group' for IMO fuel availability study
    French news article criticises France's decision to have Total's Franck Chevallier 'represent' the nation.
  • NASSCO set to launch second LNG-fuelled ship
    Vessel is expected to reduce particulate matter by 98% and CO2 emissions by 72%.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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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