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BRIEFS
July 6, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL ups Malaysia-Mexico/WC South America rate US$800/TEU July 18
  • AADA increases in China to Australia rate US$300/TEU from August 1
  • Back from death's door, HMM aims to dominate Asia-Mideast trade
  • Accidents in Bangladesh shipbreaking yards kill 5, injure 5 more
  • 8,000-TEUers plus expected to be main transiter of new Panama Canal
  • NYK first Japanese shipping company to invest in subsea venture
  • Checkpoint opened along Shipkila Pass to boost Indo-China trade
  • Despite EU war on truckers European trains clobbered by trucks
  • Use of container tracking devices on a per-trip basis surges
  • ASF Intermodal opens Baltimore truck site touching huge hinterland
  • WSS moves dates from Saudi Arabia for UN's World Food Programme
  • China's cross-border e-commerce purchases to surge 41pc
  • CAL boosts Americas flights while Shanghai services put on hold
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport designated as e-airport

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 5, 2016
  • Allcargo Logistics announces appointment of Adarsh Hegde as Joint Managing Director
  • APM Terminals to acquire full ownership of APM Terminals-Aarhus
  • BTL appoints agency partner in Iran
  • Coastal shipping of coal getting impetus under Sagarmala
  • Container shipping industry to benefit from harmonised interchange inspection criteria
  • DP World Group Chairman & CEO rings market opening bell to celebrate listing of $ 1.2 bn Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
  • FMC allows flexible implementation of SOLAS mandatory VGM requirement at six US ports
  • Hamburg Süd honoured as Top Ranked Carrier 2016
  • Jamaica develops SOLAS container weighing rule guidelines
  • Massive surge in SCFI freight rates
  • MOL vessel first Neo-Panamax containership to commercially transit expanded Panama Canal
  • Slow growth in shipping fleet seen reducing officer shortage
  • Steel/TMT bars moved from Kolkata to Agartala (via Ashuganj) through inland waterways & Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route
  • Coir products exports looking up
  • JNPCT & JN Port as a whole show improved performance in June 2016 & Q1 2016-17
  • Development of Multimodal Logistics Parks under Sagarmala seen benefiting containerised cargo movement in India
  • Gati Kausar launches temperature-controlled warehouse near Delhi
  • Growing e-commerce to invest $8 bn in infra, logistics: ASSOCHAM study
  • Essar Steel India records 48 pc growth in flat steel production in Q1
  • GMR Infrastructure announces stake sale in transmission projects to Adani Transmission
  • Post-Brexit, Sri Lanka mulling expediting ETCA with India
  • Tariff value of various products revised
  • Two dozen textile parks planned

International Transport Journalweb site
  • To Iran by lorry
  • Macfarlane opens DC in Scotland
  • DFW goes fully digital
  • Mallory Alexander selects VP business development
  • Shouldering responsibility for BMW spare parts
  • Rail associations call for 60% GHG reduction
  • Cyprus opens doors for American Hellenic
  • Chep and Envirotainer strengthen ties
  • Kuriyama takes on Matson directorship
  • "Takeaway" forklifts to ease unloading activities
  • Testing traction in Russia
  • Tunisair ramps up West Africa offers
  • Farmers' laurels for Hamburg Süd
  • New managing director for Hansaport
  • More train services between Asia and Europe
  • Heading for Spain
  • Mazda made its choice in Sweden
  • Matthä to manage Austria's state railway
  • CE launches two new Zhengzhou - Vietnam routes
  • Container shipping rates - over their nadir?

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 5, 2016
  • Marine insurers warn shipping of West Africa hostage risk
  • Hanjin Shipping attempting to reschedule USD130 million of debt due in 2017
  • 'Ashamed' DSME vows to regain public trust
  • South Korean carrier HMM looks to boost earnings
  • APM Terminals takes full control of Aarhus
  • Ballast water treatment makers eye completion of USCG environmental testing programme
  • Confidence in China ports hits new low, says SISI

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 5, 2016
  • Cambodia the new hot-spot for air freight providers as rival Bangladesh falters
  • As Vietnam's exports boom, Cai Mep box terminal prepares for shipping alliance shake-up
  • Dallas Fort Worth set to position itself as the US hub of Asia-Latin America trade
  • FedEx must prepare for battle with Amazon, says former exec
  • Biggest salmon producer wants to farm fish on a containership
  • Cargolux set for a fight as Qatar plans significant increase in Luxembourg flights

Marine Logweb site
JULY 5, 2016
  • No VGM hitches at APM Terminals
  • New Rimorchiatori Riuniti company orders Damen ASD tug
  • 21,000 TEU box ships to have Wartsila 32 gensets
  • LPG carrier first with "Scrubber Ready" notation
  • Gondan launches first LNG fueled tug built in Europe
  • Clarksons warns of "materially lower" profits
  • Alfa Laval PureBallast completes USCG test procedures
  • Shock test prep costs put dent in Austal profits

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 5, 2016
  • Young Brothers inks deal with Conrad for four new Kapena Class tugboats
  • Diana Shipping sets charter for dry bulk vessel OCEANIS
  • Maritime Administration releases report covering hybrid tugboat battery components
  • Judge sides with Port of Tacoma in slapping down water initiatives
  • Trucking group taps Spear as new president, CEO

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 5, 2016
  • China newbuilding prices yet to bottom out
    Brexit and Korean shipbuilding crisis could work out in favour of Chinese yards
  • Suezmax rates supported by Mediterranean and Iranian trades
    Aframax rates continue slide on surplus tonnage
  • Brexit blues
    What next for shipping, after Britain's vote to leave the EU?
  • Supramax bulker rates jump to eight-month high
    But momentum might be halted by Ramadan holidays soon
  • Olympic Ship wins more time for debt solution
    Standstill agreement lasts until September 16
  • TT Club calls for tighter controls on dangerous goods
    Tianjin casualty shows potential risks of weak regulation
  • Fourth Industrial Revolution signals long-term bearishness for shipping
    Foresight's Mehrotra forecasts lower demand for conventional shipping amid new manufacturing technologies
  • Tilbury data shows many shippers unprepared for VGM
    Almost half of containers arriving at London terminal on day one of new rules failed to provide necessary box weight information
  • China Cosco Shipping and Greece confirm terms of Piraeus deal
    Next step is the actual transaction
  • Ex-Cargill executive Stanley Ryan joins Pacific Basin board
    New non-executive director previously served as independent director and interim chief executive at Eagle Bulk
  • APM Terminals acquires full ownership of terminal in Denmark's largest box port
    Aarhus Service sells APMT its 40% stake in APM Terminals-Aarhus
  • Fincantieri partners CSSC in joint venture to design cruiseships for Asian market
    Carnival Corp will purchase the vessels covered by the JV agreement

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 5, 2016
  • CSX doubles down on intermodal service gains to jumpstart growth
  • India OKs greenfield, deep-sea transshipment hub at Colachel
  • Santos terminal turns to cross docking to protect market share
  • JOC's top US importers scale up via mergers, acquisitions
  • Container shipping rates forecast to rise, but not enough to stop liner losses
  • Russian exporters breeze through early days of SOLAS rule
  • Greece, China Cosco finally seal Piraeus port sale
  • APM Terminals says SOLAS launches 'without incident'
  • West Coast ports regain import market share as peak season nears

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 5, 2016
  • FreeSeas formally delisted from Nasdaq
    Bulker owner ends 11 year run as company listed on major stock exchange.
  • Kazakh oil project to boost tanker traffic
    Oil major to boost output from Black Sea exporter, but facility not ready until 2022.
  • Eagle Bulk garners $85m cash injection
    Connecticut bulker owner strikes private placement deal to issue shares to help fund potential acquisitions.
  • US panel frees Yang Ming funds in OW spat
    Bunker Holdings appealing decision to reject lien over unpaid fuel deliveries.
  • Docker widow fights judgment for NYK
    Lawyers say there are disputes over facts that prevent a decision before trial in longshoreman's death.
  • Rig count slumps to nearly six-year low
    In negative for offshore vessels, just 18 rigs in the US Gulf mark lowest level since September 2010.
  • 'Habitual liar' Nikitin hid investments from judge
    But private Russian shipowner denies concealing business activities to secure compensation hearing.
  • Soren Skou shoots for top line growth
    New AP Moller chief executive reveals the task ahead after succeeding Nils Andersen.
  • Safe Bulkers firms loan deal with DVB
    New York-quoted owner redraws repayment schedule on $101.2m facility.
  • Dof close to finishing line in refinance race
    Oslo-listed shipowner wins backing of bondholders as key milestone is crossed off.
  • SCI shares sprint as Iranian sailings resume
    Indian owner's stock running hot as it prepares to end four-year gap in Iran visits.
  • Samsung Heavy workers set to strike
    Shipbuilder will see partial walkout on Thursday, report says.
  • Jefferies sees BP boost for LNG
    US investment bank says Indonesian upgrade will help balance market.
  • SCF fights Nikitin's $388m claim
    London hearing will focus on what private Russian owner would have done with cash frozen by state company ahead of massive fraud trial.
  • Stig Remoy strikes summer debt deal
    Olympic Shipping secures repayment relief as restructuring efforts continue.
  • Sea Trucks clinches pipelay contract
    Middle East owner sending ship to Argentina for work on Magallanes field.
  • Stream back in Japan for newbuildings
    Utkilen-backed company said to have contracted chemical tankers at Fukuoka.
  • Morgan Stanley tips VLCC rates rise
    China shipments will help drive earnings, Fotis Giannakoulis says.
  • Fred Olsen cruiseship hit by fire
    Passengers being flown home from Madeira after blaze knocks out cables to two engines.
  • Second ex-DSME CEO summoned in fraud probe
    Ko Jae-ho questioned over alleged accounts manipulation at restructuring shipyard.
  • Korean shipyard orders hit 20-year low
    Clarksons says new contract levels in first half the worst since its records began; global orders down 73%.
  • Iran fights off tanker attack in Gulf
    Flotilla of gunmen flee in Bab-el-Mandeb strait after confronted by navy destroyer.
  • Uni-Tankers full year result sets new record
    Danish tanker says it is now reaping the benefits of major initiatives carried out in 2012.
  • Deutsche Bank slashes tanker duo's estimates
    Euronav and Scorpio Tankers forecast to see much weaker performances than forecast, says analyst.
  • Singapore authorities detain local product tanker
    Busy week for admiralty sheriff as another tanker joins growing number of ships held in Lion Republic.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 5, 2016
  • DHL expands evening parcel deliveries in Germany
  • Drewry anticipates container freight rates will rise
  • APMT reports 'smooth transition' as VGM rule takes effect
  • WIN launches new mobile app
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MOL
  • Executive Moves: Deutsche Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic Cargo
  • TransForce adds Canadian driver pool

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 5, 2016
  • Expansion at Chevron's Tengiz oil field gets go-ahead
  • TANKERS: Worldscale rates rise at Bahrain port: Worldscale Association
  • St Petersburg bunker prices rise on costlier refinery output: sources
  • Unique Shipping's new LPG carrier first vessel classified 'scrubber ready' by DNV GL
    Have a hybrid scrubber system installed.
  • TENDER DATA: Pakistan's PSO seeks 1.17 mil mt of HSFO for Aug-Oct
    PSO last bought 130,000 mt of similar product at $15.50 to $16.95/mt premium.
  • Portugal's Ecoslops on track to produce 30,000 mt/year recycled marine fuel in 2017
    Volume of slops collected each month doubled.
  • Singapore oil trader Kuo's legal tussle seen unlikely to impact market
    Not something that will happen overnight, say sources.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
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
CUSTOMS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
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
INDUSTRY
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
SEAFARERS
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.
TRADE
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
TRANSPORTATION
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.
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SHIPYARDS
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
TRADE
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%
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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)
SHIPYARDS
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
TRUCKING
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
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%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
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
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
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
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
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.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
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.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
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
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DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
MEETINGS
"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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
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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