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July 30, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Carriers flock to Bandar Abbas to tap post-sanction Iran market
  • G6 cuts Antwerp-Asia times boosts calls to Gothenburg from mid-July
  • Seaspan profit up 307.7pc to US$81.3 million, revenue rises 14.5pc
  • TNT quarterly profit up 630pc to US$21.1 million as revenue rises 6.2pc
  • Union Pacific profit off 8pc to US$1.2 billion, as revenue sinks 10pc
  • Russians, Chinese probe suspected ocean liner price-fixing cartel
  • UPS quarterly profit up 10pc to US$1.23 billion despite 1.2pc fewer sales
  • Portugal sells cargo rail firm to MSC, scraps smaller sale
  • Singapore extends work to install silt curtains in Tuas Spring
  • Indian shipping tycoon announces plans for US$10 million maritime college
  • After day-long strike, pilots and Cargolux reach tentative agreement
  • South African Airways ends ban on hunting trophies with state blessing
  • FAA allows first drone cargo delivery, a 2-mile trip with 9 pounds

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 29, 2015
  • BBC Chartering introduces 'apac service'
  • Govt plans to manufacture shipping containers indigenously
  • MOL issues annual report & safety, environmental & social report 2015
  • Chennai Port commences new shuttle train for import containers from psa citpl to icd Tondiarpet
  • Coal stocks at ports decline by 6.5 pc to 13.36 mt
  • DP World's global throughput increases marginally in H1
  • India plans to spend $3 bn to develop Payra port in Bangladesh
  • Govt sanctions INR 1K cr. for Indo-Bangla rail link via N-E
  • SRV Global Freight successfully moves cars, scooters from India to US
  • Centre to import 10K t of onion to check escalating prices
  • Fieo requests Commerce Minister to take steps to boost readymade garment exports
  • INR firms up further against dollar

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 29, 2015
  • US inland port to boost Savannah trade
    Cargo volume through the Port of Savannah is expected to receive a lift from a new intermodal rail facility to be built 570 km inland. Plans for the USD24 million Appalachian Regional Port at Chatsworth, Georgia, were unveiled on 28 July by the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), rail operator CSX, and
  • Finnlines posts best Q2 figures in a decade
    Passengers and freight transporter Finnlines has posted improved second-quarter results, defying an economic downturn in Finland. Although the Grimaldi Group subsidiary's second-quarter revenue slipped 5.6% to EUR135.3 million (USD149 million), its profit climbed to EUR15.8 million, up 7.3% or
  • Scorpio continues buying spree
    NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers has finalised more newbuildings orders as it reports second-quarter results that exceeded analysts' forecasts. From Hyundai Mipo, the Emmanuele Lauro-led company has ordered two MR product tankers, each priced at USD34.5 million, and two Handymax product tankers, each
  • Sembcorp Marine's Q2 profit slips 17%
    Sembcorp Marine's second-quarter net profit sagged 17% year on year to SGD109 million (USD80 million) as revenues sank at its rig-building unit. The rig-building unit's turnover dropped to SGD622.6 million for the quarter, down from SGD873.6 million in the same period last year, the Singapore-based
  • News insight: Greece looks offshore
    The offshore sector has not so far been a factor in Greece's rich maritime history, but the country's debt crunch could change that. Greece's government said on 14 July that it has received three bids for undersea acreage in western and southern Greece. The names of the bidders
  • Celebrity ship captain is a cruise industry first
    For the first time in the cruise industry an American female will take the helm of a mega-tonne cruise ship. San Francisco native Kate McCue will command Celebrity Cruises' Summit, a 91,000 gt, 965-ft ship, sailing between the United States and Bermuda. McCue comes from Celebrity's
  • South Korea's 'Big 3' shipbuilders see red in Q2
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Samsung HI (SHI), and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) have all posted second-quarter losses. Known as Korea's 'Big three' shipbuilders, the trio revealed results on 29 July in line with analysts' expectations they would all post shortfalls. HHI's
  • Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering profit halves
    Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings' (MHB's) second-quarter net profit halved year-on-year (y/y) to MYR18.03 million (USD4.7 million) amid a slide in its offshore construction and conversion business. Operating profit for MHB's offshore unit plunged 58% y/y to MYR6.46 million with the
  • Five vessels sink, one runs aground in South China
    Five Vietnam-flagged coal carriers sank and another ran aground on 27 July at the anchorage near South China's Qisha port. The vessels were caught in the southwest monsoon, which brought heavy winds and waves as high as 5 m. Chinese maritime officials have rescued all 48 crewmembers from the six
  • Seafarer charity blasts US visa demands
    Seafarers who fail to obtain shore leave in the US are generally stuck on their ships by visa issues, according to a new survey. The issue was highlighted by the 14th annual Shore Leave Survey, released on 28 July by the Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) Center for Seafarers' Rights. But the US's
  • 'K' Line-Chandris JV fixes out two LNG carriers to BP
    A LNG shipping joint venture (JV) between Japan's 'K' Line and Greece's Chandris (Hellas) has fixed out two LNG carriers to BP. The two ships, which are under construction at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), would be delivered by 2018. BP intends to use the 173,400-m³ ships to
  • Hyundai HI seeks to freeze wages as tough market bites
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world's biggest shipbuilder, has asked its labour union to accept a wage freeze this year, in anticipation of lower revenue amid tough market conditions. The proposal was put forth by the shipbuilder's management during wage negotiations with HHI's labour union
  • Townsville set for $403m upgrade as Australian trade shifts north
    Australia's Port of Townsville is set to receive a AUD55 million (USD403 million) berth upgrade, opening the way for 4,500 teu Panamax vessels to access to the port. The upgrade to berth 4 would add 20% to port tonnage throughput and enable another 2 million tonnes of product to trade through the
  • Bunker supplier's suit against MISC dismissed
    A Singapore-based bunker supplier's bid to get Malaysian shipping company, Malaysia International Shipping Corporation (MISC) to pay for fuel oil supplied through a third party has been dismissed by the Singapore High Court. Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services sought USD21.7 million from
  • Nanjing Tanker returns to black with profit of $43.4m in 1H15
    Nanjing Tanker returned to the black with a profit of CNY269.2 million (USD43.4 million) in the first six months of 2015 owing to a reduction in finance cost, lower bunker fuel cost, and pick-up in the oil shipping market. Revenue fell 10% year on year (y/y) to CNY2.6 billion during the same period
  • South Korean lawmaker: KDB must be responsible for DSME's situation
    A member of South Korea's Parliament has called on state-owned policy bank Korea Development Bank (KDB) to take responsibility for Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering's (DSME's) predicament. DSME, South Korea's third-biggest shipbuilder, is in financial turmoil after it was discovered that as
  • Osaka's cargo traffic tumbles in April
    Cargo traffic at Osaka, western Japan plunged 12.8% in April from a year earlier to 6.711 million tonnes as both domestic trade and foreign trade sank at double-digit rates. According to preliminary figures released by the Osaka municipal government on July 28, of the 6.711 million tonnes, 2.923

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 29, 2015
  • IATA likely to miss e-freight target as air cargo industry continues to play for time

Marine Logweb site
JULY 29, 2015
  • Private equity group ups stake in Aker Philadelphia Shipyard
  • Fennica: Uncharted shoal found
  • MAIB: Alcohol a factor in two deaths involving same workboat
  • Korean shipbuilders awash in red ink

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2015
  • Port of Vancouver taps Sawicki Group as energy project safety consultant
  • DOT earmarks $500,000 for hydrogen fuel cell study
  • NYK car carrier vessel performs Mediterranean Sea rescue
  • Matson plans improvements for newly-acquired Alaska services
  • G6 Alliance making changes to Asia/Europe sailing schedule

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 29, 2015
  • CSCL seals deal for eight boxships
    Carriers inks contract for eight 13,500 teu vessels from Shanghai Jiangnan Changxing Shipbuilding
  • Marmaras snaps up three modern bulkers
    Greek owner's swoops epitomise market sense that bulker-buying interest is on the rise
  • Scorpio to splash out more than $500m on new product tankers
    Huge newbuilding order offers 'amazing opportunity' for New York-listed product tanker player
  • Offshore woes drive DSME to $2.1bn second-quarter loss
    Cost overruns and project delays to blame for deficit, says South Korean shipbuilding giant
  • DHT on $81,000 per day in third quarter
    Tanker owner to wait a little longer for asset values to climb higher before selling older ships
  • Samsung Heavy Industries loses $1.3bn in second quarter
    Struggling offshore sector has taken a huge toll on the yard
  • Earnings of Hyundai yards improve in January-June
    Operation of South Korean shipbuilding giant gradually comes back on track after corporate restructuring
  • VLCC one-year charters jump to $55,000 per day
    Owners expected to place more VLCCs on lucrative time charters
  • Chandris and K Line enter time charter with BP for two LNG carriers
    The 173,400 cu m vessels will carry LNG cargoes from the US Freeport project
  • Seaspan's net profits quadruple in second quarter
    NYSE-listed boxship owner and lessor enjoys stronger earnings as fleet size expands
  • Scorpio Bulkers sees 'encouragement' in dry bulk but remains cautious on market recovery
    New finance pledges from banks 'a reward' for owner's proactive action

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 29, 2015
  • Heartland Express profit hits speed bump of higher driver wages
    Higher driver wages and the lingering effects of a 2013 acquisition pulled down second-quarter profits at truckload carrier Heartland Express. Net income at the Iowa-based firm fell 11.9 percent year-over-year to $23.3 million in the second quarter. Operating revenue also decreased 15.5 percent year-over-year to $191.7 million. The second-quarter results are in...
  • The Suddath Companies designated as one of Northeast Florida's fastest-growing private companies
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla -- Suddath® placed third in the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list based on revenue volume growth from 2012 to 2014. Through a continued focus on global expansion, strategic acquisitions and leadership enhancement, Suddath experienced a revenue gain of $62.6 million from 2012-2014, representing an 18.1% average revenue...
  • Hapag-Lloyd's container ship Cap Blanche repaired after engine fire
    Further to our CustomerInfo of July 21, 2015 we can now provide the following revised arrival and departure dates as repairs in Vancouver have been completed: ETD Vancouver July 27, 2015 ETA Tacoma July 28, 2015 ETA Oakland July 31, 2015 ETA Long Beach August 2, 2015 We regret the delay in the arrival and...
  • ATA opens registration for 81st management conference & exhibition
    Arlington, Va. - American Trucking Associations announced registration has opened for its annual Management Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for October 17-20 in Philadelphia. "Every year, the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition grows, improves and becomes more indispensable for trucking industry executives," said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. "Last year's MCE...
  • As tonnage drops, profits rise at LTL trucker Saia
    U.S. trucking companies continue to make more from less, with less-than-truckload carrier Saia reporting bigger second-quarter profits year-over-year on reduced revenue and tonnage. The 10th-largest U.S. LTL carrier increased its net profit 42 percent to $19.2 million and operating profit 38 percent to $31.3 million despite a 2.1 percent drop in...
  • Port Canaveral builds inland hub to handle expected containers
    Port Canaveral this week broke ground on what will soon be the port's first multimodal inland facility, part of the Florida port's ongoing campaign to snag container traffic from other U.S. East Coast ports. Come 2016, the Canaveral Port Authority is to be the first tenant at Flagler Global Logistics' Titusville...
  • $450 million port near Paranagua, Brazil, proposed
    Port of Paranagua, BrazilBrazil could see yet another major container terminal rise in the south of the country, benefiting shippers but ratcheting up the already fierce competition between the eight existing terminals already operating in the region and the six in the Port of Santos, only 202 nautical miles north. A...
  • Port of Long Beach harbor commission elects new president
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners Monday elected Lori Ann Farrell Harrison as its new president. The commission president chairs board meetings and represents the port before the public. Lori Ann Farrell HarrisonAlso, the commissioners elected Lou Anne Bynum as vice president and Tracy Egoscue as secretary. The five-member commission...
  • Dual drayage system promises LA-LB shippers will have enough capacity
    Port of Long BeachLos Angeles-Long Beach is moving slowly toward a dual system of drayage in which some drivers are becoming unionized employees, while others prefer to remain independent contractors. Eventually, the result could be a sufficient pool of drivers to serve the 13 container terminals in the largest U.S....
  • C.H. Robinson boosts domestic, global revenue, earnings
    C.H. Robinson Worldwide is reaping the benefits of its $365 million acquisition of Freightquote last year, as well as earlier acquisitions that expanded its scale and footprint in North America and globally. Freightquote, an online freight broker, gave C.H. Robinson's sales a significant boost in the second quarter, adding to its...
  • Australia's Townsville to upgrade berth to handle Panamax vessels
    Port of TownsvilleThe Port of Townsville is set to receive a $403 million berth upgrade that will allow the northeastern Australian port to handle Panamax vessels, highlighting the movement of the majority of Australia's trade from its southern to its northern ports. The upgrade to berth 4 would allow the port...
  • Finnlines beats flat market with best Q2 in a decade
    LONDON - Finnlines posted its best second quarter result in a decade as cost cuts offset the impact of a flat Baltic short-sea shipping market. The largest roll-on, roll off carrier in the Baltic region boosted profit by 7.3 percent to 15.8 million euros ($17.4 million) from 14.7 million euros in...
  • Russia aims to septuple Crimean port volume via investment, lower tariffs
    Port of SevastopolRussia aims to septuple container volume through Crimean ports by spending more than $100 million on terminals and reducing tariffs on shipments to the region that has been a geopolitical flashpoint since its annexation. The resulting Western sanctions and the isolation of the peninsula as fighting continues in nearby...
  • ANA Holding's profits up despite cargo revenue declines
    ANA Holdings Inc. saw its group net profit more than double year-over-year in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, which started in April, despite weaker revenue from cargo operations. ANA Holdings, the parent firm of All Nippon Airways Co., said on Wednesday that it posted a net profit of 8.377 billion...
  • India orders public ports to prioritize coastal cargo
    All of the major public ports in India will soon set up a green channel for the clearance of coastal cargo, another initiative by the Narendra Modi-led government to reduce supply chain bottlenecks. "Guidelines have been issued to all the major ports to earmark exclusive berths, storage areas and gates for...
  • LA-LB clean air efforts leave other ports green, with envy
    An electric truck at the Port of Los Angeles.California's Freight Advisory Committee met Tuesday in Sacramento to begin the process of implementing Gov. Jerry Brown's executive order to develop a statewide sustainable freight policy that will transition ports, motor carriers, railroads and other transportation modes toward zero emissions. Some transportation industries...
  • Toll Group plans logistics hub at new Singapore mega-port
    Australian logistics provider Toll Group is to build a hub in Singapore to capitalise on the new mega-port coming to the western part of the city-state. On July 27, Toll, now part of Japan Post, said it would build a 100,000 square meter, $166 million Toll City logistics hub that will...
  • GLP doubles US footprint with $4.55 billion logistics portfolio
    PHUKET - Singapore-listed logistics property developer GLP has made its second multi-billion dollar investment this month, acquiring a $4.55 billion U.S. logistics portfolio from Industrial Income Trust a week after leading a consortium of investors in establishing a $7 billion China-focused infrastructure fund.The new U.S. portfolio will be injected into...
  • Driver pay hikes pay off as Swift expands while profits rise
    Swift Transportation last year led the trucking industry in raising driver pay, and that pay raise, however costly, is paying off handsomely for the largest U.S. truckload carrier. Excluding fuel surcharges, Swift's truckload revenue rose 5.7 percent from a year ago in the second quarter to $485.4 million. Revenue per loaded...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 29, 2015
  • Fred Olsen ships pack Bergen
    Fred Olsen Cruise Lines's four vessels formed a spectacular picture yesterday as the whole fleet snaked into Bergen for a historic event.
  • US objects to Esco sale
    The US government has objected to the planned sale of recycling yard Esco Marine to its top creditor, Canada's Callidus Capital, as part of a Chapter 11 restructuring.
  • Gazprom link drives Golar
    Golar LNG shares have gained traction amid suggestions of a breakthrough deal on its debut FLNG project.
  • Norman Atlantic raided
    Inspectors find out that thieves have damaged parked cars on the burnt-out vessel.
  • Subsea 7 profit slips
    Oslo-listed owner sees low utilisation and cost reduction charge take a toll on Q2 result.
  • CSCL inks $934m order
    China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has placed a contract for eight newbuildings at a domestic yard.
  • NCL seafarers injured
    Two seafarers were injured during an accident on a Norwegian Cruise Line vessel in Hawaii, yesterday.
  • Scorpio in potential $538m order
    Scorpio Tankers confirmed a potential $538m newbuilding order as it reported a stronger than anticipated second quarter profit today.
  • Finnlines boosts profit
    Finnlines has boosted its second quarter and boss Emanuele Grimaldi expects further progress in the months to come.
  • Deutsche spur for SALT
    Deutsche Bank has upgraded shares in Scorpio Bulkers after the company positioned itself for a long, bumpy market recovery.
  • Euronav expectations high
    Expectations are growing ahead of Euronav's second quarter report with the market forecasting a major profit for the shipowner.
  • Dof charters trio to Subsea 7
    Dof Subsea has chartered out three vessels to compatriot offshore company Subsea 7.
  • Samsung losses over $1bn
    Seoul-listed Samsung Heavy Industry reports a $1.3bn operating loss in just one quarter.
  • DSME books $2.5bn operating loss
    Speculation of huge losses at DSME turn out to be right as yard reveals significant red ink in second quarter.
  • Mipo misses but avoids loss
    Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has bucked the trend of bottom line losses for South Korean shipbuilders in the second quarter but its results still lagged market expectations.
  • Apollo ups AKPS ante
    Private equity group Apollo has increased its shareholding in Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (AKPS) by nearly 5%.
  • Seaspan strong in Q2
    A growing fleet has helped Seaspan to a higher profit in the second quarter of 2015.
  • Boa axes newbuildings
    Boa Offshore has cancelled two multipurpose platform supply vessels (MPSVs) under construction at Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry following long delays.
  • BP takes in two newbuilds
    A joint-venture between K-Line and Chandris has revealed contracts for two LNG carriers with BP.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2015
  • Seaspan reports sharp increase in Q2 profits

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 29, 2015
  • US firm receives funding to help develop algae biofuels
    US Department of Energy provides $1 million to support project.
  • No go for gas on Danish ferry
    Dismissed due to cost and lack of government support, despite successful launch of LNG-fuelled domestic ferry.
  • Investors take over bunker tanker firm
    Deal reportedly agreed with OW Bunker liquidators.
  • Cape Town: Tank farm offers new supply hope
    But bunkering infrastructure still a constraint.
  • Mixed ratings for Aegean stock
    Zacks downgrades it from 'strong-buy' to a 'hold' rating, others say 'buy'.
  • Hong Kong: Lines fear new competition rules
    At berth low-sulphur use also undermining competitiveness.
  • Flash point off-specs drive surge in distillate 'bunker alerts'
    'High possibility' that automotive fuels are being supplied to ships, says VPS.
  • Hong Kong: Liners fear new competition rules
    At berth low-sulphur use also undermining competitiveness.
  • Over-supply pushes New York MGO prices down
    Prices averaged $531 pmt on Tuesday, according to Platts Bunkerworld data.
  • UK bunker player sees annual sales slide
    Company looking to sell three bunker barges.
  • Bulk carrier arrested in Singapore
    Vessel has been detained since Thursday.
  • Vietnam: Vessels held over illegal fuel sales
    Tanker crew admitted to 'frequent' transactions with fishing vessels at sea.
  • Gulf Petrochem: $4 billion target 'not too far away'
    Company's Global Head of Bunkering discusses expansion plans with Platts Bunkerworld.
  • Report: Over-supply pushes New York MGO prices down
    Prices averaged $531.00 pmt on Tuesday, according to Platts Bunkerworld data.

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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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