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October 6, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Thousands of Hanjin boxes stuck in limbo clog LA-Long Beach ports
  • Higher terminal fees for US shippers as ship sizes increase
  • North American seaports are unlikely to experience a record cargo year
  • China sees trade coming under further downwards pressure
  • US east coast to take more west coast market share, says Atlanta banker
  • CMA CGM-Hapag's Europe-Oceania drops Tilbury for London Gateway
  • Klaus Rud Sejling takes helm of Damco in major reshuffle at Maersk
  • China goes a hunting for medicinal donkey hides in Africa
  • Hong Kong Cross Harbour Swimming Races take place Sunday October 16
  • Chamber of Marine Commerce, Canadian Shipowners Association merge
  • Air cargo traffic continues to rise with demand rising 2.3pc in August
  • Abu Dhabi airport suffers 3pc August cargo decline to 68,728 tonnes
  • Growing online market with DHL's Parcel International Direct Australia

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2016
  • Apollo Logisolutions signs MoUs with PIL & its subsidiary Singamas
  • Bjørn Jebsen appointed President of InterManager
  • Contship Italia Group announces new governance for the changing times
  • Maersk Line wins Container Shipping Line of the Year award at MALA 2016
  • MISC increasing LNG vessel fleet
  • Shipping Minister reviews SCI's performance
  • Centre approves grant for developing Sagar Port project in West Bengal
  • JNPT-APEC Port Training Centre successfully concludes program on 'Achieving Operational Excellence'
  • A packed house lauds excellence & appreciates insightful views

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 850 new vehicles for fleet facelift
  • Moving to Chattanooga
  • Lower volume, more freight turnover
  • UECC table new construction plans
  • 14% decrease in railway accidents
  • Forces uniting in Canada
  • Cargolux takes delivery of 14th B747-8F
  • In praise of Africa's efforts
  • Port of Boston on the growth path
  • Adding Italian specialist
  • New intermodal terminal in Rotterdam
  • Derda and Campe moving up the hierarchy
  • Qantas Freight and APG prolong agreement
  • Maritime ops merge in Houston

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2016
  • CMA CGM feeder U-turn, Hanjin rock charter market
  • Volkswagen secures LNG-powered car carriers
  • Offshore oversupply dents strong market
  • US warns vessel operators ahead of Hurricane Matthew
  • Vessels berthed at Shenzhen port now required to burn low sulphur fuel
  • Hong Kong's role as regional marine insurance centre under threat
  • Korean utility and ship financier in MOU to boost troubled shipping sector
  • Singapore adds incentives to push development of LNG bunkering
  • Four arrested Hanjin ships freed after creditors paid
  • Pan-United revives loss-making Chinese port

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2016
  • Nervous shippers eye container lines warily as losses mount and margins sink
  • DHL Supply Chain acquires Italy's MIT to boost life science and pharma business
  • Pepsi's supply chain resilience strategy - it's the real thing
  • Challenging times at the Hackathon
  • Steen Karstensen named new CEO of Maersk Supply Service
  • Higher shipping fees will force e-retailers to adjust
  • As its appetite grows, China is set to end its 13-year beef with US exports

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2016
  • Brad Mason promoted to NNS VP and AMSEC President
  • Volkswagen to charter two LNG fueled car carriers
  • VIDEO: HSV Swift hit by missile attack
  • Panels to research 17 ways to reduce shipyard costs
  • Italian Navy PPA patrol vessels to have MTU engines
  • Keppel Singmarine to build two LNG fueled harbor tugs
  • DOT continues effort to get USMMA Sea Year back on track
  • Clarksons Platou makes asset finance appointment

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2016
  • Intercargo appoints Gkonis as new secretary general
    David Tongue, 65, is retiring after completing his two-year term
  • Optimism returning to dry bulk
    Dry bulk owners will be seeing better earnings power next year, Capital Link event is told
  • Europe set to drive a hard bargain on Brexit
    Access to the single market is expected to come at a price as continued membership looks unlikely
  • Friday afternoon fraud on the increase
    Cyber fraud in shipping and the risks of charterers' misdirected payments
  • Brit expands US marine business
    Group makes senior underwriting appointments to build out cargo and yacht markets
  • Stopford: Shipping is in poor health, but not as bad as in 2009
    Health check by shipping's economics guru paints worrying picture of overall state of the industry
  • Euronav orders two suezmaxes for Valero charters
    Ships due to start seven-year charters on delivery in early 2018
  • Box carrier margins collapse
    Second-quarter figures show impact of rates rout
  • Aronnax: Avoiding technology for technology's sake
    The importance of staying rational in the face of tech lust
  • Growth opportunities for shipmanagers in the current shipping cycle
    Need for third-party managers has been on the rise, with vessel management continuing to be outsourced
  • Singapore expands focus group to collaborate on LNG bunkering
    Group will continue to develop a network of LNG bunker-ready ports across Asia-Europe trading routes
  • Between the Lines: The ramifications of Hanjin's demise
    One month on from Hanjin's collapse, the situation still remains fluid
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Maersk cuts orders as Hanjin vessels boost lay-up figures
  • Singapore's bunker fuel crackdown draws interest from foreign ports
    City state will be first port to regulate bunker fuel supply with mandatory meters for bunker barges

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2016
  • Hanjin ship set to pick up empty containers on West Coast
  • Wielding pricing power, US shippers push for lower truckload rates
  • Aiming to be top US auto port, Brunswick doubling footprint
  • Container lines' operating margins weakest since 2012
  • Heavy truck orders continue double-digit decline
  • Hurricane Matthew closes Florida, Caribbean ports
  • Seattle-Tacoma night gates gain momentum
  • Global air capacity expansion outpaces growing demand
  • Shenzhen port enacts low-sulfur fuel rule ahead of schedule
  • Russia to overhaul trucking regulations to stabilize market
  • Pipavav volume under pressure as intra-Asia lines drop call

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2016
  • Ullman fears brutal downturn; Petrone shuns Opec impact
    Concordia Maritime chief executive believes a new down-cycle has arrived but Navios man does not fear Opec cards.
  • Ports limiting vessels ahead of Matthew
    Smaller ships only allowed to enter Florida ports freely; other ships diverted away.
  • Tidewater leads offshore share jump
    Offshore vessel giant joins in rising tide of crude-linked stocks as oil prices rise.
  • Dof seals deal with Ithaca Energy
    Oslo-listed company wins decommissioning contract, securing utilisation for several ships.
  • Skangas does shoreside LNG bunkering
    Second trial for LNG bunkering operations designed for Scandinavia's cabotage trade.
  • Scorpio Bulkers gets Bugbee bump
    Shares jump in early trading after company president buys up stock.
  • Capital markets improving amid Norwegian interest
    Experts see brighter times ahead for shipping companies seeking to raise cash, especially in dry and LNG
  • VLCC spot rates surging in Middle East
    Unipec bags Ocean Tankers vessel at higher rate, as West Africa fixture also shows an uptick.
  • Hanjin boxship hits anchored ship
    A containership owned by South Korean company collides with another vessel in Singaporean waters.
  • 'Homeless' LNG cargo bound for Asia
    An LNG carrier chartered by Shell takes meandering course and has yet to discharge.
  • Malta gets moving on LNG bunkering
    A new facility will be built on the island, in its effort to become a pioneer in the Mediterranean.
  • HMM to start new Asia-US service
    South Korean company plans to deploy five more ships to fill the gaps of Hanjin's demise.
  • Euronav orders tanker duo at Hyundai Heavy
    Paddy Rodgers-led company pens deal for two specialized ships to fulfil Valero charter.
  • JP Morgan raises view on Costamare
    Bank takes positives from reduced dividend payments from New York-listed owner.
  • Singapore suffers second offshore sector bond default
    Noteholders have reportedly failed to back debt extension for Perisai Petroleum Teknologi.
  • Keppel Corp to build first dual-fuel tugs
    Newbuilds expected to use bunkering services provided by the Keppel-Shell joint venture FueLNG.
  • Singapore suffers second offshore bond default
    Noteholders have reportedly failed to back debt extension for Perisai Petroleum Teknologi.
  • Scorpio's Bugbee back in share buying mode
    US-listed bulker operator says president has made second purchase of company stock this year.
  • Singapore's Jurong Port unveils board changes
    Former PSA veterans come aboard at Lion Republic's multi-purpose cargo terminal operator.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2016
  • U.K.'s Royal Mail acquires California delivery company
    The U.K.'s venerable Royal Mail Plc has expanded into the U.S. The 500-year old postal company, which was privatized and listed on the Lon...
  • Various U.S. ports give status updates as Hurricane Matthew nears closer
    Various ports throughout the United States have announced their plans over the next few days as they brace for Hurricane Matthew. At 11:00...
  • Southwest Airlines prepares to haul international cargo
    Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines will haul cargo on international flights for the first time one year from now, Wally Devereau...
  • U.S. trade deficit expands in August
    The U.S. Commerce Department reported Wednesday the nation's trade deficit totaled $40.73 billion in August, inching up 3 percent from July...
  • Report: Hanjin, MSC vessels collide off Singapore
    A Hanjin Shipping containership collided with a Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) vessel off Singapore in the Eastern Bunkering "A" area nea...
  • NRF: Retail holiday sales growth in 2016 to outpace 10-year average
    The National Retail Federation is projecting retail holiday sales growth in 2016 to outpace the 10-year and seven-year averages for the sam...
  • DHL launches e-commerce parcel service in Australia
    DHL eCommerce Singapore has launched a "hybrid" shipping product aimed specifically at online retailers in Singapore looking to expand thei...
  • Evergreen, COSCO launch new service
    Taiwanese ocean carrier Evergreen Line, along withCOSCO of China, jointly launched the Adriatic-Israel Service (AIS) Tuesday. The service ...
  • C.H. Robinson opens office in Canada
    C.H. Robinson has opened a new global forwarding office in Vancouver, British Columbia. Sohrab Kazerooni, who has been with the companyfor...
  • Executive Moves: Brambles and Port Manatee
    Brambles Ltd. , an international pallet and crate supplier,has appointed Nessa O'Sullivan chief financial officer. She succeeds former CFO ...
  • Abu Dhabi Ports implements digital vessel management system
    Abu Dhabi Ports, the operator and manager of the ports and the Khalifa Industrial Zone in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, said it has launched it...
  • Hanjin Group chairman apologizes for 'cargo chaos'
    It may be cold comfort to shippers and other businesses whose operations have been disrupted by the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, but press ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2016
  • Consultant suggests rationalization of bunker industry to support margins
    Hanjin Shipping's troubles made the bunker and shipping industry more aware that no company is too big to fail.
  • USGC fuel oil supplies dwindle, prices rise on export demand
    USGC 3%S fuel oil averaged $34.76/b during the quarter, up from an average of $31/b during Q2 2016.
  • US Atlantic Coast bunker operations preparing for Hurricane Matthew
    One source said the US Coast Guard closed the port of Jacksonville, Florida, to incoming ships on Tuesday night, which stopped bunkering operations there.
  • US bunker prices climb on West Coast; USGC margins under pressure
    After two quarters of rising prices, IFO 380 bunker fuel in New York and Philadelphia prices posted minimal losses of $1.50/mt, or 0.6%, in the third quarter of 2016, with sources citing ample supplies and weaker demand.
  • Latin American bunker market sees intense competition in Colombia
    Delivered IFO 380 CST prices in Cartagena averaged $246/mt in the third quarter, down 21% from $310/mt in the same period of 2015, according to S&P Global Platts data.
  • Maritime industry proposes group to manage transition to 0.5% sulfur cap
    While modern refineries can crack fuel oil and blend other components to produce low sulfur fuel, smaller older refineries do not have the funds for costly upgrades.
  • US DATA: Fuel oil stocks fall by largest percentage since 2014--EIA
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • MFM profile training for Singapore bunker surveyors
    Bunker trader Fratelli Cosulich's managing director Timothy Cosulich welcomed the measures because "surveyors can add value" by interpreting the bunker meter profile.
  • FEATURE: Saudi boost to European fuel oil demand
  • Drop in Hong Kong air pollution spurs China's ECA initiatives
  • REFINERY NEWS: Iran signs deal to cut fuel oil production at Bandar Abbas
  • FUTURES: Crude holds above $50/b after stocks draw in API data
  • TRADER NOTE: Bureau Veritas's VeriFuel appoints marine fuel services manager
  • Volkswagen Group charters LNG-fueled car carriers
    Volkswagen will use two Siem carriers between Europe and North America from 2019
  • Consultant suggests rationalization of bunker industry to support margins
    "Consolidation is ultimately margin protection," the marine industry consultant said.
  • Singapore MPA signs agreement for LNG bunker facility
  • Adrian Tolson: IMO likely to set global 0.5% sulfur cap from 2020
  • Singapore on track for implementation of mass flow meters from January
    MPA will also fund research into MFM use for gasoil bunkering

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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
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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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