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August 27, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • G6 cancels two Asia-Med sailings because of low October demand
  • Hapag-Lloyd back in the black with US$180.9 million profit after 2014 net loss
  • Kerry first half profit up 11pc to US$69.9 million as revenue rise 2pc
  • Hugh chemical explosion China rocks in eastern Shandong province
  • Shippers say scrap slow steaming, but owners fear excess capacity produced
  • 18-metre draft a game changer for German port of Wilhelmshaven
  • Tauranga port annual profit up 1pc to US$52.8 million, revenue flattens
  • Damco to provide logistics services to lift manufacturer KONE
  • Svitzer branches out from Europe, Australia to focus on AMEA
  • European ports to discuss infrastructure development at Rotterdam meet
  • Air China to start 4 weekly Beijing-Mumbai nonstop flights from October 25
  • Boeing sees China demand at 6,330 aircraft worth nearly US$1 trillion
  • Pakistan Customs signs deal to get online with IATA customs clearance EDI

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Ethiopian Shipping Line revives ex-im container traffic at Kandla Port
  • GMS supports DSA stance on beaching
  • NYK's Ship Information Management System recognised with special award
  • United Heavy Lift committed to serve the Indian trade: Lars Rolner
  • AKBTL-operated Tuna port receives 1st fertiliser cargo vessel
  • Major Ports handle 24 pc more thermal coal in April-July
  • Tacoma & Seattle ports launch Northwest Seaport Alliance
  • JM Kothari Multi Modal Logistics commences domestic container operations at DICT
  • Visakhapatnam can be developed as a major logistics centre: Sitharaman
  • GAIL (I) may revive LNG supply deal with Iran signed in 2005
  • INR turns moderately weak against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Greening up Britain with eco-vans
  • Mosolf Group mourning loss of company founder
  • In a clinch with Aussie dockers
  • Rolling between China and Europe
  • Unusual measures to enhance port accessibility
  • Canada Post: parcels up, revenues down
  • Airport upgrade in Northern Namibia
  • Dutch helmsman for German shipping company
  • New sailing augments Gothenburg's offer
  • Meticulous carrier maintaining standards
  • Logistics outsourcing service in place
  • Imperial closing business year on optimistic note
  • First carrier to operate both types of the B747-8
  • Nat-ops manager recruited in Japan
  • HL maintains profitable course in H1/2015 Shipping
  • New owner for short line rail operator

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Frontline 2012 posts higher Q2 profit
    Frontline 2012 has reported an improved second-quarter net profit, although its first-half performance sagged from the same period last year. Lifted by better earnings from its growing product tanker fleet, the company's second-quarter net profit totalled USD136.6 million, up from USD23.1 million
  • Tianjin cost set to eclipse Costa Concordia
    An explosion and fire that devastated the Chinese port of Tianjin could cost the insurance industry more than USD2 billion, its estimated bill from the Costa Concordia, according to ISA Surveys. For the Tianjin disaster, the marine cargo surveyor estimates that motor losses alone will top USD300
  • Tanjung Offshore returns to profit in Q2
    Tanjung Offshore posted a net profit of MYR1.7 million (USD400,000) for the second quarter of 2015, reversing a loss of MYR1.2 million in the same quarter last year. But the Malaysia-listed offshore services provider's earnings have slipped with the completion of various engineering equipment
  • Suez Canal tailbacks from grounded bulker ease
    Suez Canal traffic is now moving freely in both directions, after the grounding of a southbound bulk carrier on 25 August had caused delays and tailbacks. Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) told IHS Maritime that the 175,620 dwt Mineral Faith, which grounded at 14.30 at KM101, has yet to be refloated
  • Busan eyes 2.8 million cruise passengers by 2020
    South Korea's Busan port has set a goal of welcoming 2.8 million visitors annually by 2020. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and Busan Port Authority announced this target on 26 August with the inauguration of a new passenger terminal. "The opening of the new international passenger terminal
  • Havyard reports 'low expectations' with Q2 loss
    Havyard has reported a second-quarter loss, despite cutting its working week and diversifying production amid a tough market for offshore services. The listed Norwegian shipbuilding group posted a second-quarter net loss of NOK14 million (USD1.7 million), reversing a profit of NOK15 million a year
  • Vietnam to approve dredging project at Cai Mep
    Vietnam's shipping department has drafted a proposal to dredge Cai Mep via the Thi Vai passage for 100,000 dwt vessels. The department expects the dredging project to cost about VND6.4 trillion (USD283 million) and is seeking approval from Vietnam's ministry of transport. In the meantime, the
  • HHI yard at a standstill over wage freeze
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) suspended production at its Ulsan shipyard on 26 August after workers downed tools over a proposed wage freeze. HHI's management told the union during negotiations on 27 July that the company cannot afford to increase remuneration amid the current market. "It would
  • Frontline seeks M&A opportunities
    Frontline is looking to grow further through "acquisition and consolidation", its board has revealed after the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator swung back into profit. Part of John Fredriksen's business empire, Frontline had announced on 2 July its agreement to merge with Frontline 2012 to form an
  • Oriental Energy clinches VLGC deal with Hartmann Schiffahrts
    Shenzhen-listed Oriental Energy, a Chinese liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trader, has secured a vessel chartering deal with Hartmann Schiffahrts, which was approved by its shareholders. The deal over five very large gas carriers (VLGCs) was approved by its shareholders in the first half of 2015, a
  • Coastal Contract's net profit tumbles 27.8%
    Malaysia-listed shipbuilder Coastal Contract's net profit for the second quarter of 2015 declined 27.8% year on year (y/y) to MYR34.8 million (USD8.2 million), while its revenue dipped 32.3% y/y to MYR164 million. Similarly, its gross profit also declined 36% y/y to MYR31.4 million. The company
  • China to cut seven shipping-related expenses
    The Chinese government will slash seven shipping-related charges beginning 1 October. The Ministry of Finance and National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on 24 August announced that the seven are: port fee, escort fee for special vessels and marine projects, temporary ship registration

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd: 'profits from a challenging Q2 prove our merger with CSAV was right'
  • United spots a gap in domestic market and launches ground handling services

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • And the survey shows: Many seafarers dread port calls
  • USCG to crack down on illegal passenger boats
  • Austal reports record profit
  • NTSB reports on sinking of 34 year old tugboat
  • World's longest cable ferry to go in operation this fall
  • Ulstein launches giant Chouest/Island OCV

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Keel for second Crowley LNG ship laid at VT Halter Marine shipyard
  • US rail freight traffic posts gains during week
  • Inchcape Shipping Services reports Suez Canal delays
  • Construction work expands to evenings at Port of Olympia marine terminal
  • OOCL marks christening of new 8,888 TEU box ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Leading scientist questions IMO focus on black carbon regulation
    Black carbon is a health issue, but not a top cause for global warming, says WCRP chief
  • SFI hikes dividend for third consecutive quarter
    Mixed fleet owner gets profit boost from sale of Horizon Lines paper
  • CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering losses widen
    Losses on impairment of assets surged nearly 378% year on year to Yuan230.1m
  • Cruiseships sail in Arctic waters with no charts
    Expedition cruise operators using crowd-sourced sonar data to gain picture of shallow water depths
  • Major losses up in first half, Cefor finds
    But overall casualty trend remains positive, says Nordic insurance trade body
  • Frontline to answer questions on its merger and markets
    ANALYSIS: Growing trend on Wall Street in favour of larger-cap shipping companies with homogeneous fleets
  • Svitzer orders six ASDs from Turkey's Sanmar
    Move designed to fulfil contractual commitments, says tug giant
  • Allianz hires Rathaur for marine risk role
    Former master has 20 years of industry experience
  • Papaeconomou strengthens Lloyd's List global value
    Experienced industry insider joins Lloyd's List to watch US shipping developments
  • Nordic Shipholding books first-half return to profit
    Tanker operator upgrades forecasts and looks to expansion
  • Frontline sails through second quarter as rates hold steady
    Frontline and Frontline 2012, merged this quarter, are 'in position to start returning cash to shareholders'
  • Dalgaard to head up Gulftainer's ambitious growth plans
    Former DP World executive switches to rival UAE group to develop overseas portfolio
  • Cosco Pacific records 12% growth in first half profit
    Total container throughput increased by 4.2% year on year
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts $181m first-half profit as CSAV benefits kick in
    Update: IPO on hold as stock markets collapse but German line lifts savings forecast from synergies with Chilean line

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Record NY-NJ port volume bodes well for peak season
    The Port of New York-New Jersey posted double-digit container growth again in July, breaking the import record it set in May and illustrating how U.S. West Coast diversions are positioning the top U.S. East Coast port for a healthy peak season. The port saw overall traffic jump 14.1 percent on a...
  • Shippers reducing cargo footprint via mega-ships
    MSC Oscar, the largest container ship currently in service.It is common knowledge by now that shippers and carriers benefit from the lower transportation costs that large container ships offer, but a new report makes a strong argument that mega-ships are significantly reducing the carbon footprint of ocean shipping. This is important...
  • LTL trucker Holland expands, enhances terminal network
    Regional less-than-truckload carrier Holland is upgrading its terminal network, opening a new, built-from-the-ground-up 110-door facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan and working on systemwide improvements to improve freight flow as business levels rise "consistently." The new terminal, which replaces an older, smaller facility, will enhance Holland's service in southwestern Michigan but also...
  • NY-NJ port top loader operator accused of killing fellow worker while drunk
    New Jersey officials say the driver of a top loader was drunk when the heavy equipment struck and killed a dockworker at APM Terminals' facility in the Port of New York and New Jersey earlier this month. Victor Belo, 48, turned himself into the authorities Monday and faces a second-degree charge...
  • US intermodal volume growth hits fastest pace in months
    Last week U.S. intermodal volume growth hit its fastest pace in roughly two months. U.S. intermodal traffic for the week ending Aug. 22 rose 5 percent year-over-year, hitting 278,972 units, according to the Association of American Railroads, the largest U.S. rail lobby. It's the best growth American railroads have seen in...
  • G6 restores Sweden-Asia service as volume builds
    Port of Gothenburg, SwedenThe G6 Alliance is starting a new service from Asia to Sweden, a sign that there are some bright spots on the ailing Asia-Europe trade lane. The weekly service marks the first time the alliance has called the Port of Gothenburg since 2012. While the overall Asia-Europe...
  • Tianjin port explosions could be most expensive maritime disaster
    A building damaged by the Port of Tianjin explosion.An explosion and fire that devastated the Chinese port of Tianjin, the 10th-busiest global container gateway, could cost the insurance industry more than $2 billion, making it one of the most expensive maritime disasters ever, according to a London market underwriter. The catastrophe...
  • G6 restores Sweden-Asia service
    Port of Gothenburg, SwedenThe G6 Alliance is starting a new service from Asia to Sweden, a sign that there are some bright spots on the ailing Asia-Europe trade lane. The weekly service marks the first time the alliance has called the Port of Gothenburg since 2012. While the overall Asia-Europe...
  • Gulftainer taps former Maersk, DP World exec to lead global operations
    Gulftainer has appointed a former Maersk Line and DP World executive as CEO of GT International, its international operations division, as the container terminal operator expands its global footprint. Flemming DalgaardFlemming Dalgaard spent 22 years with Maersk Line in various positions before joining DP World as senior vice president/managing director for...
  • Vietnam moves closer to deepening channel serving Cai Mep
    Tan Cang - Cai Mep Container Terminal, VietnamVietnam's shipping department has drafted a proposal to deepen the Thi Vai passage, allowing Cai Mep container terminal to handle larger vessels. The department, which is seeking approval from Vietnam's Ministry of Transport, expects the dredging project to cost about $283 million and allow...
  • Delaware River ports seek to capitalize on growing volumes
    Come next April, only one container terminal along the Delaware River will be ready to handle the larger post-Panamax ships transiting the new Panama Canal locks. And, although the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal in the Port of Philadelphia is preparing to welcome the mega-ships, it won't be able to handle...
  • Hueneme gets $1.5 million in aid to boost Latin, Central Americas traffic
    Reefer operations at Port of HuenemeThe Port of Hueneme has been awarded nearly $1.5 million in U.S. federal dollars to its infrastructure in the hopes of boosting imports and exports - specifically to and from Central and Latin America - through the Southern California port. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker...
  • China repeals shipping-related charges to galvanize trade
    The Chinese government will slash seven shipping-related charges beginning in October in an effort to jump start trade as the government grapples with an economic slowdown. The Ministry of Finance and National Development and Reform Commission Tuesday announced the seven areas would be: port fees, escort fees for special vessels and...
  • JNPT unable to shake congestion in lead up to strike
    Trucks lined up outside JNPT.Logistics providers out of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust continue to report excessive truck delays and serious yard congestion at the terminals in India's biggest container gateway, largely the result of a freight buildup following the week-long shutdown of APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India. In its latest trade advisory...
  • CEVA launches direct Singapore-New York LCL service
    HONG KONG - CEVA Logistics is developing its global consolidation operations and less-than-container-load services, and has announced the launching of a weekly LCL offering from Singapore to New York.It is CEVA's first guaranteed weekly service direct to the U.S. from Singapore as part of the company's plan to grow its...
  • Hapag-Lloyd earnings up as CSAV makes its presence felt
    HONG KONG - Hapag-Lloyd's integration with CSAV dominated the new entity's first-half results, with the group posting $180 million in net profit and a 45 percent increase in revenue compared to the first six months of last year.The solid profit was a major turnaround from the first half of 2014...
  • Hutchison Australia unit explains midnight text message layoffs
    Maritime Union Australia workers gather outside a Hutchison Ports Australia port in protest at the firing of 97 workers earlier this month.HONG KONG - Hutchison Ports Australia has attempted to clarify its position in an increasingly bitter dispute with Maritime Union Australia and mounting outrage following reports that the 97...
  • Hapag-Lloyd earnings up as CSAV makes its presence felt
    HONG KONG - Hapag-Lloyd's integration with CSAV dominated the new entity's first-half results, with the group posting $180 million in net profit and a 45 percent increase in revenue compared to the first six months of last year.The solid profit was a major turnaround from the first half of 2014...
  • US port push to extend gate hours comes with cost
    The Port of Oakland's announcement last week that it intends to open its terminal gates an extra day each week demonstrates two hard, cold facts about U.S. port operations in this era of big ships. The traditional menu of five weekday gates each week is no longer adequate to handle...
  • Customs slowdowns have limited impact on Brazilian shippers
    Port of SantosStrikes, partial strikes and slowdowns by Brazilian customs officers are continuing this week, but the effect on most shippers has been muted. The impact of the slowdowns, dubbed Operation Tartarugas, or Operation Turtles, has varied by port. Federal officers at some ports such as at Santos and Vitoria were...
  • US cross-border truck traffic rises, but not like in 2014
    The number of trucks that passed through the five largest U.S. border crossings rose 5.6 percent from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2015, as the U.S. economy defrosted and expanded at a faster pace, according to U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics data. The five largest U.S. ports of...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Stealth confirms tanker sale
    Greek owner Harry Vafias has confirmed the sale of a chemical tanker at a time when his group is busy taking delivery of newbuildings.
  • DSF profit slashed
    Danish Ship Finance (DSF) has seen its first half profit axed but it expects a small increase in lending for the remainder of the year.
  • Port cash for Vinalines
    State-owned Vinalines looks set to bank a substantial sum from selling shares in a port company.
  • SFI well ahead
    Ship Finance International (SFI) has declared an increased dividend for the second quarter as it outperformed analysts' consensus.
  • New engine needed
    Canada is sending back a new ro-pax to Damen's Romanian yard for a new engine.
  • Lines cut emissions
    Clean Cargo Working Group survey finds boxships emitting less CO2 in most global trade lanes.
  • Svitzer orders tug sextet
    AP Moller-Maersk's salvage division places contract for six vessels at Turkey's Sanmar.
  • Crewman crushed
    One seafarer has died and another three were injured after a research ship suffered a list in Italy.
  • Chemical formula working
    Chemical tanker owners are set for more good news as they enjoy the best market for six years.
  • Reaching for the sky
    Architects have drawn up a design for a sustainable skyscraper in India made out of shipping containers.
  • Havyard weak in Q2
    Downsizing shipbuilder sees red and says more orders necessary to fill its yard capacity.
  • Worker dies in blast
    A worker has been killed in an explosion at a shipyard in Bangladesh.
  • Odfjell Drilling in the red
    Impairment write-downs result in more than $220m loss for drillship owner in the second quarter.
  • Austal hits new high
    Australian shipbuilder Austal has logged its best ever annual result as it revealed increasing interest in new ferries from European owners.
  • Don't believe the brokers
    Nordic American Tankers (NAT) CEO Herbjorn Hansson has launched a robust defence of the recent suezmax market.
  • Reach "proud" in Q2
    Oslo-listed owner books increased profit and revenue in weak market with low rates.
  • CSAV merger lifts Hapag
    Hapag Lloyd has returned to profit in the first half of the year helped by its merger with Chilean liner operator CSAV.
  • Clipper takes ultras
    Denmark's Clipper Group has emerged as the buyer of two ultramax resales built and owned by cash-strapped Sainty Shipbuilding in China.
  • Frontline back in black
    John Fredriksen's Frontline has returned to profit in the second quarter as it slashed operating costs.
  • Nordic back in profit
    Denmark's Nordic Shipholding has posted an interim profit of $3.7m Wednesday, reversing a loss of $3.4m seen a year ago.
  • EURN gets Webber blessing
    Wells Fargo believes Euronav will be a major money spinner for investors as it becomes the latest bank to initiate coverage of the stock.
  • Bulker backlog slides
    Bulker newbuilding orders for the first seven months of 2015 have fallen by over 90% year-on-year, according to Clarksons Research.
  • Fleet growth boosts DLNG
    Dynagas LNG Partners has reported sizeable growth in its second quarter performance on the back of its larger fleet.
  • Ezra to offload FPSOs
    Further assets sales under discussion as Singapore firm looks to bring debt under control.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • IHS: SE Asia posed for steady growth through 2020
  • BWR: CMA CGM suspends transatlantic loop
  • U.S., Mexico inaugurate new rail bridge at Brownsville
  • Samskip acquires Van Dieren Sweden
  • Crowley Maritime to use Tideworks Technology's solutions
  • COSCO Pacific profits up 12% in first half
  • CEVA strengthens transpacific LCL offerings
  • CSAV merger propels Hapag-Lloyd to $175.6m profit in first half 2015

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Vessel fitted with 'fuel-saving' tunnel system
    Shipyard tests reveal fuel-savings of roughly 10%.
  • Maersk Oil prepares to halt North Sea production
    Firm says move could impact an estimated 200 jobs.
  • Bunker prices stick to downward path
    As Brent crude hovers above $40 a barrel.
  • Hull coating carries fuel efficiency extra
    US-originated product to be available in Europe.
  • Singapore pursues sustainable aims
    Conference and report mark MPA's green commitment.
  • Singapore: Unlicensed bunker supplier charged
    'Zero tolerance' against bunkering malpractices, says MPA.
  • US Navy backs Australian biofuel project
    As possible alternative fuel source in Asia-Pacific.
  • Titan Petrochemicals restructuring plans face delay
    New investors did not complete subscription for company shares.
  • Researchers finding new ways to produce biofuels for ships
    Under a $4.5 million project funded by the US DoD.
  • Shipbuilder lays keel for Crowley's second LNG-powered ship
    VT Halter Marine, Inc. held ceremony on Monday to mark next step in construction.
  • SSL adjusts bunker surcharge rates
    Prices effective as of September 6.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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