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BRIEFS
October 3, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM hikes rate US$500/TEU from Asia to West Africa from November
  • Bigger reefer risks must be weighed before acceptance, say experts
  • Risk management is slipping in shipping, says Moore Stephens survey
  • 3 banks, Maersk sell stake in Danish Ship Finance in US$710 million deal
  • Philippine Ports Authority assures all ports will remain congestion free
  • China slaps anti-subsidy duty on US distillers' grains imports
  • Bandits ambush Banro truck convoy, kidnap 13 drivers in eastern Congo
  • Samarga-Holding seeks US$6.5 billion to build railway and port in Russia
  • Denholm seafood sea freight suffers 55.5pc profit loss to US$13.1 million
  • DNV GL global forecast says super effort needed to meet UN eco goals
  • Lessors face multi-million dollar loss facing challenge to recover Hanjin boxes
  • CEVA to run European distribution centre for Iowa-based Vermeer
  • Changi airport cargo falls 31.3pc to 1.27 million tonnes from January-August
  • Russian missile shot down Malaysian 777, killing 298, says Dutch probe
  • Drewry's August east-west air rate index up 0.7 points on July to 87.5
  • ACP extends its representation of Etihad Cargo to include Brisbane
  • Dallas/Fort Worth makes big mark on global air freight industry

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2016
  • Allcargo Logistics & ECU Worldwide sponsor IAPGA Golf Tour of USA, 2016
  • CMA CGM & Rodolphe Saadé bag key awards
  • DGS extends settling-in period for VGM implementation
  • FFFAI organises EC meeting & AGM in Madurai
  • MOL takes delivery of cutting-edge methanol carrier
  • Much still needs to be done to achieve accurate certification, says leading insurer
  • Pragmatic forwarders facilitate implementation of VGM rule
  • Standard Operating Procedures for JNPT, Mumbai Port released at MANSA's 38th AGM
  • India, Iran & Afghanistan stress on expeditious development of Chabahar hub
  • IPA meet held in Gandhidham
  • Kandla Port bestowed with two honours at MALA 2016 in Mumbai
  • Railways launches liberalised station to station special freight rates policy
  • V. Kalyana Rama assumes charge as CMD of CONCOR

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Chemicals market in transition"
  • Loan to rehabilitate Kyrgyzstan's north-south axis
  • Arkas's EAS to call Casablanca
  • Albatros Express: daily between Hamburg and Basel
  • Generix acquires majority stake in Sologlobe
  • Chunnel goes fully digital
  • Goodman can bank on Germany
  • Dunkirk - part of Ports de Hauts-de-France initiative
  • Greenbrier creates international leadership role
  • New aircraft, destination and route
  • Lidl builds new logistics centre in Spain
  • Investment hold-ups affect entire industry
  • ECS Group providing GSA services for Jetstar Asia
  • Quartet of new officers at NE Florida port
  • Moore Stephens detects rising confidence in shipping

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • India's GAIL extends validity of LNG ship chartering bids by 15 days
  • MOL takes USD990 million loan to expand LNG and offshore businesses
  • Sanangol delays delivery of DSME drillships again
  • Rates fall as China heads into Golden Week holidays
  • India reforms concession rules to boost private investment in ports
  • Samsung HI wins two LNG carriers
  • South Korea to invest USD13.38 billion in port expansions by 2020
  • KLC to charter MR tankers to Parakou

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Latest Asia-Europe spot rate tumble threatens new contract talks
  • The great air freight rate debate: will shippers ask for surcharges again?
  • Dear Amazon (and the rest), you can learn how to ship lithium batteries safely
  • It's the end of the IMO's 'light touch' on VGM rule
  • Cambodia ends flag of convenience scheme
  • Design icons: the men behind the 747, the AN-124 and the IL-76
  • Think you know shipping? Check out some Friday facts
  • Nancy Matthews new global lead for Life Sciences at Crane

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Vane takes delivery of tugboat Baltimore
  • UPDATE: Weather forces hold on Transocean Winner transfer
  • Lloyd's Register to class 67 German government ships
  • New Miami-Bimini high speed ferry service is up and running
  • Navy awards $400 million submarine repair contract
  • Transocean Winner ready to be transported on OHT Hawk
  • Hornbeck gets extension of blocking vessel contract
  • UECC takes delivery of first LNG-fueled PCTC

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Brussels monitors suspected tonnage tax abuses
    Commission concerned that some EU countries are extending scope of preferential tax scheme beyond shipping
  • Diana and Jiangnan agree new delay to newcastlemax brace
    Revised delivery dates are second pushback this year
  • And the winners are....
    The great and good of shipping's glitterati gathered in London to celebrate innovation and excellence
  • GasLog remains mum on Samsung LNG order
    But third-party sources are adamant Monaco-based owner is behind $190m contract
  • VLCC mini-spike sparks winter hope
    Is this the start of the strong winter crude shipping market, or a false dawn?
  • Aker owner spends $810,000 on Ocean Yield shares
    Kjell Inge Røkke boosts family stake with 100,800 share purchase
  • Solstad creditors clear the way for merger and share capital increase
    Aker capital is set to become a major shareholder as Solstad eyes Rem Offshore deal
  • Asia-Europe rates continue inevitable slide
    Transpacific rates hold firm, but with China's Golden Week set to trigger a downturn in demand, they too are expected to weaken in the weeks ahead
  • Yard Talk | Easy go, easy come
    A large part of shipbuilders' capacity reduction can be quickly resumed
  • Capt Xu picks up the baton
    How will Xu Lirong cope with following in the footsteps of Wei Jiafu and Li Keqiang?
  • Board shake-up takes place at Jurong Port
    Port operator gets new chairman and two directors
  • Cosco Shipping Co to change name and consolidate ro-ro business
    New name is Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers Company
  • South Korean government to invest $13bn in ports infrastructure
    Authorities aim to boost global competitiveness of Korean ports
  • DSME gets one-year grace period to meet listing requirements
    Shares to remain suspended from trading
  • VGM enforcement comes into effect
    Three-month grace period ends on October 1
  • Eagle Bulk appoints new chief financial officer
    Frank De Costanzo will take over from Adir Katzavat dry bulk company
  • Esben Poulsson quits FSL Trust board amid disagreements
    Director had conflicting views with some other board members, says First Ship Lease Trust
  • Ship Finance International upsizes convertible bonds to $225m
    Update: Notes will pay an annual interest rate of 5.75% quarterly in arrears
  • Samsung Heavy Industries awarded LNG carrier newbuilding deal
    Contract marks first order the South Korean shipbuilder has secured this year
  • NYK completes stake-buying in EMAS Chiyoda Subsea joint venture
    NYK takes 25% stake in company while Ezra Holdings has 40% and Chiyoda 35%
  • Scorpio Group amends management agreements
    Tanker and bulker arms to remove 1% fee payable to Scorpio Services Holding

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • NY-NJ terminal to roll out pilot truck appointment system
  • US shippers should expect higher terminal fees as ship sizes increase
  • Court ruling brings peace to Santos waterfront
  • Hanjin sets up yard to collect containers near NY-NY port
  • Trans-Pacific lines' hope of peak season spot rate jump fades
  • Signs of delayed Hanjin cargo lifting truck, intermodal spot rates
  • India proposes new port concession bidding rules
  • Regular mega-ship calls power Colombo growth
  • Asia-Europe spot rates slip ahead of China's Golden Week shutdown

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Low rates pose Hanjin contagion
    Consultancy sees increasing counter-party risk in all aspects of shipping as rates remain weak
  • Low rates risk Hanjin-like contagion
    Consultancy sees increasing counter-party risk in all aspects of shipping as rates remain weak
  • Bulker caught in OW case up for sale
    Greek-owned Theofano to be auctioned in Gibraltar next week.
  • Underwriters take NAT proceeds to $120m
    No time wasted in exercising options, adding $16.5m to owner's gross proceeds.
  • Sales talk surrounds MOL cape pair
    Japanese heavyweight said to have disposed of a pair of capesize bulkers in deals worth $56m.
  • BW Dry Cargo secures buy number seven
    Fast growth of fledgling division continues with addition of Japanese-built ship.
  • Korea Line orders bulker double
    Owner lines up $60m investment in two 50,000-dwt vessels.
  • Ship Finance International shoots for $225m
    Fredriksen-backed owner upsizes notes issue with addition of extra $25m.
  • Kudo: difficult for Hanjin to stay in Alliance
    NYK chairman Yasumi Kudo says Korean owner's absence will not harm start-up next year.
  • Nordic Hamburg linked to double sale
    Brokers report that Hamburg-based company has parted ways with two bulkers for $15m.
  • MOL eyes expansion with 60-year $990m loan
    Japanese owner targets LNGC and offshore ship acquisitions with huge new financing deal.
  • Brasbunker quartet booked in Brazil
    Allseas takes Brazilian owner's PSVs for pipelay-related work.
  • Shipowners' Club holds rates
    Simon Swallow-led mutual starts renewal season with a decision to impose no general increase for third consecutive year.
  • Shipowners' Club boosts free reserves
    Investment portfolio pays off for specialist small ship P&I insurer.
  • DB's woes raise shipping questions
    German lender's share price falls close to 30-year low as government bailout is considered.
  • Billionaire Rokke ups Ocean Yield stake
    Norwegian tycoon adds to his personal interest in Oslo-quoted shipowner.
  • DSME considers 'various measures' to boost finances
    South Korean shipbuilder responds to one-year notice from the Korean Stock Exchange.
  • Crew jump from rescue ship hit by freak wave
    Rescue Aegir capsizes twice off Norway, but seafarers safe.
  • Solstad seals finance plan ahead of Rem deal
  • Fire extinguished on cruise newbuilding
    Welding work caused incident on Norwegian Joy at Meyer Werft.
  • Norwegian offshore strike 'could escalate'
    Up to 10 rigs could be hit by oil workers' walk-out as fixtures dry up.
  • Samsung Heavy bags first order in almost a year
    South Korean shipbuilder breaks order drought with deal for two LNG carrier newbuildings.
  • Poulsson splits with FSL Trust over differences
    Lack of consensual decision making at board level prompts Dane to exit Singapore shipping trust.
  • Ship Finance plans convertible bond issue
    John Fredriksen-controlled company looking to raise fresh capital to pay back existing bond.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • CBP pushes back ACE deadline for post-release functions
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Thursday announced it is pushing back the mandatory date for all importers to file certain post...
  • MOL obtains $987m 'hybrid loan'
    Japanese ocean carrier Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has signed an agreement to procure a 100 billion yen (U.S. $987 million) "hybrid loa...
  • SSA's Stubkjaer receives Connie Award
    SSA Inc. CEO Knud Stubkjaer received the 2016 Connie Award by the Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) in Long Beach last Tues...
  • SCFI slips on major trades
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell 3.5 percent since last week to a reading of 707.68 today as several major trades experienced ...
  • Damco CEO resigns amid Maersk restructuring
    Hanne B. Sørensen, chief executive officer of Damco, the third-party logistics subsidiary of Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. M'ller - Mae...
  • Maersk Line beefs up reefer fleet
    Maersk Line is beefing up its refrigerated container (reefer) fleet with 14,800 new refrigerated cargo containers, the company said in a st...
  • NYK closes on acquisition of minority stake in subsea construction firm
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has closed on the previously announced purchase of a minority stake in subsea construction firm EMAS Chiyoda Subs...
  • UECC takes delivery of world's first LNG-powered PCTC vessel
    United European Car Carriers (UECC) yesterday took delivery of the world's first LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) capable of be...
  • Port of Vancouver, Wash. seeks permanent CEO
    The Port of Vancouver, Wash. is looking for a new, permanent chief executive officer and executive director, according to a statement from ...
  • Kerry Logistics rebrands majority-owned Swedish subsidiary
    Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. has rebranded Albini & Pitigliani Sverige AB, commonly known as ALPI Sverige, as Kerry Logistics (Sweden) ...
  • Special Coverage: Canada's eastern ports plan for upgrades
    Port of Montreal's Maisonneuve terminal Source: Port of Montreal Container traffic moving in and out of Eastern Canada is predominantly han...
  • NCBFAA urges CBP to create regulations on low-value, duty-free shipments
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is urging U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to consider g...
  • APL retracts "K" Line comments
    APL Logistics said its employees are retracting earlier statements they made about the Japanese carrier "K" Line possibly filing for bankru...
  • Commerce upgrades Q2 U.S. economic growth projection
    United States gross domestic product (GDP)-the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health-increased 1.4 percent during second q...
  • Lawmaker urges USDOT to consider further crude-by-rail regulations
    U.S. House Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., is urging the Department of Transportation to consider further regulation of freight trains...
  • Airports step up lookout for illicit wildlife trade
    Airports Council International (ACI), a trade association representing the world's airports, has approved Resolution3,supporting the United...
  • Hanjin Shipping lays off about one-third of U.S. staff
    Sources say Hanjin Shipping will layoff about 180 members of its 500 person workforce in the U.S. on Friday. Fewer employees are needed be...
  • Chamber of Marine Commerce, CSA merge
    The Chamber of Marine Commerce and the Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) have agreed to a merger. Under the terms of the agreement, th...
  • Executive Moves: Norfolk Southern, SynchroNet and Alliance Shippers
    Norfolk Southern Corp. said James A. Hixon , executive vice president oflaw and corporate relations, and chief legal officer, will retire e...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Houston IFO 380 CST at highest monthly average price since July 2015
    The September average was $236.70/mt ex-wharf, the highest monthly average since July 2015, when it was $290.70/mt
  • Oil rangebound as focus remains on details for OPEC deal
    NYMEX November crude settled 41 cents higher at $48.24/b. ICE November Brent, which expired Friday, settled down 18 cents at $49.06/b.
  • REFINERY NEWS: South Africa's Engen to restart October 3
    Durban's Engen refinery will resume operations October 3 after completing scheduled maintenance
  • Minerva Bunkers to close Piraeus, Seoul offices
    Company will centralize European operation in Las Palmas
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Cockett Group appoints three new traders
    Athalia Kooslarto and Sachin Singh joined as senior traders in the Australian and UAE offices, respectively. Pramod Nair was appointed as a trader at the India office.
  • South Africa raids container shipping companies
    South Africa's Competition Commission has raided the offices of six container shipping companies to investigate an allegation of freight rate fixing
  • TRADER NOTE: Former Consort Bunkers fuel oil trading manager joins Brightoil
    Yip started at the company Monday
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES 2: Crude falls over 1% as focus returns to incumbent oil glut
  • FUTURES: Crude inches lower as optimism over OPEC proposal fades
  • Russia to hold active consultations with OPEC in Oct/Nov on output freeze
  • FACTBOX: Oil price rally fades as markets digest OPEC's cut deal plan

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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