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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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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
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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
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Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
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Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
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Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Augusta
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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
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London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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Rome
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MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
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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
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Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
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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
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DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
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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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