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BRIEFS
August 2, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • First half's 75,000 TEU in new ships are all 3,300 TEUers or less
  • Houston keeps most of its 2015 18pc H1 gain as volume falls 4pc
  • Marseilles Fos container volumes up 3pc in first half to 623,137 TEU
  • UPS quarterly profit up 3pc to US$1.27 billion as revenue rises 4pc
  • Costamare Q2 profit falls 27.9pc to US$31.9 million, revenues off 4.9pc
  • New CMA CGM Med service to the Caribbean, Mexican Gulf and WCSA
  • Eco lobby BAN seeks exec order from Obama to ban e-waste exports
  • Long Beach to give away US$46 million to community groups in eco awards
  • GAC continues to expands adds new office in Brazil to serve Acu port
  • LA's port pilots earn US$450,000 a year - far higher than all others
  • Asian airlines post cargo growth in June though H1 volume is down
  • Japanese Airlines Cargo quarterly revenue falls 32.6pc as transpac sags
  • Cargo sales fall 12pc as IAG profits rise 19pc to US$442 million
  • AA Cargo flies 65 ton of broadcast, athletic gear to Rio Games
  • Airbus joint venture, EFW win DHL deal for 4 A330 freight conversions
  • Record year for Qatar and is now ranked third cargo carrier

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 1, 2016
  • APL introduces Felixstowe Express Service for Asia-Europe trade
  • CMA CGM launches MED AMERICAS - New direct service connecting Mediterranean to Caribbean, Mexican Gulf & West Coast South America
  • DP World's MoU with Taiwan International Ports Corporation to explore growth opportunities in the country's port infrastructure to enhance its trade potential & economic prospects
  • Gulf Petrochem Group expands European bunker operations
  • SCFI rates see rare surge
  • UK P&I Club calls for use of 'can test' to help avoid loss of life arising from cargo liquefaction
  • Govt looking at more countries to import pulses
  • Govt regularly monitoring projects to boost Major Ports
  • Initiatives taken to improve efficiency at JN Port highlighted
  • Krishnapatnam Port unveils India's first ocean-linked golf course
  • Two new fire tenders commissioned at Mumbai Port
  • Govt zooming ahead in developing road projects
  • Truck freight projected to be weak in the coming days

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 1, 2016
  • Foreign crew stranded in US awaits fate of ship
  • US-listed owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy shield
  • Largest ethane carrier set for launch into the market
  • Decision-maker: Patrick Chan, Country Manager, ANL, Timor Leste
  • BW Group orders VLCC pair at DSME, adjusts LNG carrier orders
  • James Fisher acquires specialist diving company Lexmar
  • Coastal Contracts seals JV with Indonesian partner to explore LNG and FSRU opportunities
  • A low-down on drones for dredging
  • Swiber to default on bond
  • Fremantle Port to provide LNG bunkering in Australia
  • Benita sinks on the way to Alang

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 1, 2016
  • Shippers demand an end to 'disruptive' container shipping surcharges by 2020
  • Air cargo market gets a lift, but forwarders slam carriers eyeing new surcharges
  • 'Sluggish' container trades drag Japanese shipping lines into the red
  • Rising revenue boosts UPS profits
  • Spying in the Mediterranean?
  • Denis Ilin quits AirBridgeCargo, while Cargolux loses vp flight ops after less than a year

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 1, 2016
  • U.S.-flag shipping company exec to get whistleblower award
  • Brazilian shipyard delivers Damen PSV 500
  • BAE Mayport books $9.6 million Navy contract
  • MAN to supply engines for more Karadeniz Powerships
  • NASSCO-Norfolk gets $23.4 million CVN-75 award
  • International Shipholding files for Chapter 11

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 1, 2016
  • Drewry report sees slowdown in container port idustry growth
  • Alaska Airlines to construct new Anchorage maintenance facility
  • Customs inspectors discover new pest in pineapple shipment from Costa Rica
  • Close call has port authority reminding boaters of safety rules
  • Close to $500 million set for eighth round of TIGER grants

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 1, 2016
  • Precious Shipping net loss widens despite better operating results
    Thai dry bulk operator cancels more newbuilding contracts with Sainty Marine
  • Valencia back on track after lawsuits settled
    Crisis, what crisis? New port authority president Aurelio Martinez pushes ahead expansion plans for Spain's largest container port as terminal operators put aside their differences and start working together
  • Drug smuggling not covered by war risks policies, Court of Appeal rules
    Decision of broad application to insurance contracts, Stephenson Harwood argues in B Atlantic case
  • International Shipholding Corp files for bankruptcy protection
    ISH has secured a debtor-in-possession credit facility worth $16m to finance working capital needs
  • DSME clinches VLCC pair order from BW Group
    Vessels scheduled to be delivered by 2018
  • Singapore port authority revokes AC Oil's bunker licences
    Company no longer allowed to operate as bunker supplier or bunker craft operator in Singapore port
  • Swiber makes court application to be placed under judicial management
    Group seeking to withdraw liquidation and winding up applications
  • Mercator returns to net profit for first quarter
    Coal mining business contributed to bulk of revenue
  • DP World wins deal to operate terminal at Canada's east coast port
    Dubai-based port operator to start running Rodney Container Terminal Operations from January 1, 2017
  • Avic International Maritime inks mega cruiseship design contract
    Project will span four years with delivery scheduled by 2020
  • Long legacies of peril
    Masters should be protected against employers who force them to act against their professional judgement

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 1, 2016
  • LTL trucking revenue, volumes drop, but pricing holds
  • Shippers to use lobby and embarrass strategy to end surcharges
  • Santos shipper woes mount as fog again closes harbor
  • Has US truck driver employment peaked?
  • Albany port to expand heavy-lift capacity with TIGER grant
  • Weak demand, currency exchange hurt Nippon Express, Yusen Logistics
  • International Shipholding files for bankruptcy protection
  • Finnlines records best-ever second quarter
  • Liners up idle tonnage to strengthen peak-season pricing
  • DP World expands Canada footprint with Saint John deal
  • Indian state government seeks clarity on neighboring transshipment hubs

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 1, 2016
  • Seacor logs $55m loss amid offshore slump
    New York-listed conglomerate sees slump in tanker earnings and larger losses in offshore.
  • CEO: low asset prices led ISH to Chapter 11
    Sales of International Shipholding's non-core assets came in lower than had been envisioned by its strategic plan.
  • Stifel chops target for Capital Product
    Analyst Benjamin Nolan stays bullish on shares but to cuts 60% from price target.
  • Summer slump clobbers aframax spot rates
    Average TCE rate falls 10% today to reach lowest level since October as seasonal pain meets declining South American production.
  • Ineos loads first ethane cargo from US Gulf
    Inaugural voyage sets next stage for development of seaborne ethane trade.
  • Seamec reveals Swiber Holdings exposure
    Indian owner says there is "substantial outstanding" debt from entities owned by Singaporean company.
  • Suezmax boost as Libyan ports reopen
    But JP Morgan analyst offers mixed outlook as gains offset by shorter transits.
  • Ziad Nakhleh resigns from Dryships
    Finance chief at George Economou's bulk carrier owner steps down as the company gets compliance warning.
  • Malta's FSU set for sailaway
    Another piece falls into place for upcoming Mediterranean LNG importer.
  • Veniamis adds Mustang to Golden Union fleet
    Greek owner widely believed to have purchased capesize resale.
  • Precious reveals more sales as loss grows
    Thai owner disposes of two vessels in late July for a total of $2.42m.
  • Costamare confident on final newbuild funds
    Discussions to finance three open newbuildings underway, CFO says.
  • Teekay holders file for possible share sale
    Shelf registration would unwind shares from earlier $100m equity round.
  • Top Ships back in profit in first half
    Fleet growth pushes Evangelos Pistiolis-led products tanker owner back into the black.
  • Rem in standstill agreement with lenders
    Age Remoy-led company postpones debt repayments shortly after shaking hands with Solstad.
  • Costamare upgraded as dividend concern cools
    New York-listed shipowner secures higher rating from JP Morgan.
  • James Fisher in takeover of Lexmar
    London-listed shipowner buys out specialist diving equipment services company.
  • BW Group books VLCC pair at DSME
    South Korean shipbuilder takes year-to-date order haul to close to $1bn with latest deal.
  • ISH voluntarily files for Chapter 11 protection
    Struggling shipowner has also entered into a debtor-in-possession $16m credit facility.
  • Duo look to distance themselves from Swiber
    More firms trying to soothe the frayed nerves of investors about potential fallout from Swiber woes.
  • Swiber defaults on bond payment
    Singapore firm also withdraws plan to windup the company, opting for judicial management.
  • DP World extends Canadian presence with Saint John deal
    Dubai container terminal operator to expand port to serve eastern regions of Canada and US.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 1, 2016
  • Eight freight projects win TIGER grants
  • Knight Transportation Q2, first half earnings fall due to excess industry capacity
  • IAG Cargo revenues drop 12% in Q2 2016
  • Red ribbon month at Port of New York/New Jersey
  • Euronav posts decline in profits, revenues
  • Kirby Corp's earnings tumble 32.9% in Q2
  • FMC reviews 6 OTI license applications
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
  • Executive Moves: Integrity Logistics and AirBridgeCargo
  • International Shipholding pursues bankruptcy protection

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti marittimi cinesi è aumentato del +3,2%
Pechino
Le merci con l'estero hanno registrato un rialzo del +6,1%. I container sono cresciuti del +4,9%
Accordo TIL (gruppo MSC) - JNPA per la realizzazione del porto di Vadhvan
Uran
Il nuovo scalo è situato sulla costa occidentale dell'India
Shanghai è il primo porto mondiale a movimentare oltre 50 milioni di container in un anno
Shanghai
SIPG evidenzia il forte incremento di produttività realizzato introducendo una spinta automazione nell'area di Yangshan
Oggi entrano in vigore otto emendamenti alla Convenzione internazionale del Lavoro Marittimo
Ginevra
Yang Ming acquisirà sino a 13 nuove portacontainer da 8.000-15.000 teu
Keelung
Sostituiranno navi da 5.500-6.500 teu dell'età di oltre vent'anni
Carnival registra performance record per il trimestre settembre-novembre
Miami
Nel periodo i ricavi sono aumentati del +10,0%
Uniport apprezza che la riforma portuale avvenga attraverso una legge delega e confida (!) nella volontà del governo di aprire un confronto con gli operatori
Roma
Søren Toft (MSC) è il nuovo presidente del World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice presidente è Randy Chen della Wan Hai Lines
Presentato lo “SHIPS for America Act”, disegno di legge bipartisan per rafforzare l'industria statunitense dello shipping
Washington
Tra le proposte, trasportare sino al 10% delle importazioni dalla Cina su navi di bandiera statunitense, con equipaggio americano e costruite negli USA
Istituita a Gioia Tauro l'impresa portuale per la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo
Gioia Tauro
Ai 50 lavoratori attualmente iscritti nelle liste dell'Agenzia portuale se ne aggiungeranno altri 70
Navantia firma l'accordo per acquisire tutti e quattro i cantieri navali della Harland & Wolff
Londra/Madrid
Impegno alla salvaguardia dei mille posti di lavoro, garantendo la tutela dei diritti e delle condizioni di lavoro
Nel terzo trimestre il traffico delle merci nei porti francesi è diminuito del -7,3%
Parigi
Robusta crescita dei container (+14,0%). Calo delle altre tipologie di carichi
Thomas Kazakos sarà il prossimo segretario generale dell'International Chamber of Shipping
Londra
Subentrerà a giugno a Guy Platten
A tre anni dalla cerimonia inaugurale vengono avviati i lavori di costruzione del nuovo porto senegalese di Ndayane
Dubai
Investimento di 1,2 miliardi di dollari
Fatal accident in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A 52-year-old Culmv worker dies and a colleague is injured. A 24-hour strike has been called
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Greek ports increased by +1.4%
Container Traffic Growth at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded
Lineas and Hupac collaborate on intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Brussels
The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss one will take care of intermodal services
Report highlights progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports
Leghorn
Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total
Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good
Milan
The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek EU authorization
An EU Commission study analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports
Brussels
Particular attention to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports
Busan Port Set to End 2024 with Record Container Traffic of 24.3 Million TEU (+5.0%)
HMM to return to transatlantic routes
Seoul
New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Also inaugurated is an India-Northern Europe line
CMA CGM to use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife
Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at Molo Garibaldi despite the works
The Spice
EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission mandate extended until 28 February 2027
Brussels
Synergies with the Aspides maritime operation will be strengthened
A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the river port of Lyon
CLECAT calls for new transport emissions regulation not to include entire life cycle of vehicles
Brussels
The IRU is instead in favour of the "well-to-wheel" approach
UNCTAD: Mediterranean ports' connection to global containerized shipping network declines
Geneva
General decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste
CMA CGM and AD Ports inaugurate container terminal at Khalifa Port
Abu Dhabi
The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs
Castor Maritime Acquires Control of MPC Capital
Limassol/Hamburg
Investment worth 182.8 million euros
The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at Molo Garibaldi in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
La statunitense FTV Capital presenta un'offerta per acquisire la Windward
Londra
L'azienda londinese sviluppa soluzioni tecnologiche per lo shipping
L'americana Halliburton compra la norvegese Optime Subsea
Notodden
L'azienda europea sviluppa tecnologie per le operazioni subacquee
Grimaldi ha preso in consegna la ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou
Napoli
Il prossimo mese sarà immessa in un nuovo servizio del gruppo tra Cina e Nigeria
Federagenti ha nominato 24 “ambasciatori”
Roma
Sono protagonisti da oltre 60 anni nella professione di agente marittimo
Porti della Spezia e Marina di Carrara, stanziati oltre cinque milioni per la transizione green
La Spezia
Fondi per l'acquisto di mezzi elettrici o a idrogeno
A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti di Genova e Savona-Vado è cresciuto del +4,3%
Genova
Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 registrato un aumento del +1,1%
Nei primi 11 mesi del 2024 il traffico nel porto di Trieste è cresciuto del +6,4% grazie agli oli minerali
Trieste
Nello scalo portuale di Monfalcone registrata una flessione del -8,2%
Sequestrati nel porto di Genova oltre due quintali e mezzo di cocaina
Genova
La droga era all'interno di un contenitore frigo proveniente dall'Ecuador
Manca (Regione Sardegna): disattese le promesse di stanziamento di risorse per l'agenzia Kalport
Cagliari
Chiesto un incontro urgente alla ministra del Lavoro
Rincari degli importi degli diritti portuali nei porti di Bari e Brindisi
Bari
Leone: ci siamo impegnati per adottare misure che non impattassero su traffico e utenza
Sequestrato un ingente quantitativo di cocaina nel porto di Olbia
Sassari
Scoperti 39 chili di stupefacenti occultati in un minivan
Da gennaio Hupac intensificherà i collegamenti intermodali fra Belgio e Italia
Chiasso
Aumenterà anche la frequenza del treno shuttle fra Busto Arsizio e Padova
Porto di Ancona, rilascio della concessione provvisoria allo stabilimento della Fincantieri
Ancona
La nuova concessione avrà una durata di 40 anni
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
A novembre il traffico delle merci nel porto di Barcellona è calato del -3,7%
Barcellona
In crescita la movimentazione di container (+6,3%), ma non il peso dei carichi containerizzati (-6,9%)
Saipem si è aggiudicata un nuovo contratto offshore da Shell in Nigeria
Milano
Per l'azienda italiana ha un valore di circa 900 milioni di dollari
Rixi illustra per sommi capi la riforma portuale
Roma
Creazione di una società a controllo pubblico per gestire gli investimenti e rappresentare il sistema portuale italiano
Accordo tra RFI e RSE per lo studio di un sistema di trasporto merci a levitazione magnetica
Milano
Sicurezza marittima, firmato al MIT un accordo per semplificare le procedure di verifica
Roma
Attività ispettive e di certificazione potranno essere svolte da organismi appositamente accreditati
Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 il traffico delle merci nei porti russi è diminuito del -2,0%
San Pietroburgo
In calo sia le merci secche (-2,1%) che le rinfuse liquide (-2,0%)
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
Two Russian oil tankers crash near Kerch Strait
Fly
One of the 27 sailors of the two crews died
Monthly Container Traffic Declines at Port of Singapore
Singapore
Over 3.3 million TEUs were handled in November (-0.4%)
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
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Conference for the 30th anniversary of WISTA Italy
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow at Palazzo San Giorgio in Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello
Melzo
The special livery commemorates his life and career
EBRD loan for the enhancement of multipurpose terminals at the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar
London
Funds up to 65 million euros
Zero Emission Port Alliance Report on Future Port Electricity Demand
The Hague
The importance of strengthening port electrical infrastructures was highlighted
Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI
Rome
Vice Presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra
Criminal proceedings filed against the heads of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Joy Taurus
The absolute groundlessness of the crime report was recognized
In the July-September quarter, revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%
Hanover
In the entire financial year 2024, the increase in turnover was +28.1%
MSC orders ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry
Dalian
Contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars
RINA to conduct pre-FEED study for carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia
Genoa
Assigned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions
European Network of Maritime Clusters Board of Directors Renewed
Rome
Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta
New step for the establishment of the port company ex art. 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Local Advisory Committee Meeting
PSA Italy chiuderà il 2024 con una crescita del +3% del traffico dei container nei porti di Genova e Venezia
Genova
A novembre è proseguito il trend congiunturale negativo dei ricavi di Evergreen, Yang Ming e WHL
Taipei
InRail has expanded its operating area to include French territory
Genoa
The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues
Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues
Geneva
The increase for the whole of 2024 should be around +2.7%
47% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg
Hamburg
The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045
Methanol delivery from land to a ship was performed for the first time in China
Beijing
79.5 tons of fuel loaded in 2.5 hours
MSC Air Cargo Pilots Sign Contract
Rome
Uiltrasporti gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages
Importance of cold ironing highlighted for emission reduction in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant
In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%
Ravenna
Cruise passengers down by -46.8%
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