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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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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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