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March 7, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate down 10.1pc US$231/TEU, Asia-Med off 11.3pc
  • Panama Canal draft restrictions on Gatun Lake to remain until mid-April
  • Kuehne + Nagel's war chest brims as it hunts for acquisitions anew
  • Hyundai and Korean Development Bank speed plan to restore HMM's health
  • Black Sea suffers 26pc drop in box volume in 2015 as trade declines
  • Maersk's Star Cool refrigeration unit software to halve energy consumption
  • Revived Thames shipping activity prompts recruitment of 12 river pilots
  • Wilhelmsen offers risk reduction methods to avoid stringent MARPOL fines
  • US Amazon takes on British grocery giants in online food delivery
  • Rickmers-Linie moves biggest Siemens gas turbine to plant in Turkey
  • Cathay hit by wrong-way hedging - just like last year and 2008-09
  • Kuehne+Nagel expects new lithium battery regulations to increase costs
  • Alaska Air simplifies all-in cargo pricing for customers
  • Amazon overtly ran 'trial ACMI express network' in Ohio with 4 B767Fs
  • Yusen slips into medical gear sector with acquisition of Hitech Asia-Pacific

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Shift2Rail supporting 28 DB projects
  • Chinese car part supplier rents warehouse space
  • Calgary still top cargo airport in Alberta
  • Seago and WEC set course for England and Ireland
  • Target entices Valdez away from Amazon
  • NS putting three into two
  • Washing and repairing reusable transit packaging
  • PD Ports expands commercial team
  • Breakdown prevention service for trailers
  • Service upgrade by Tarros
  • Launch customer for Q300F with a large cargo door
  • New subsidiary in Cologne
  • New harbour "mistress" for Gothenburg
  • More freight moving by trucks
  • CMA CGM goes west
  • Balkan carrier lifts 39% more cargo

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Public shipping sector awash in reverse splits
    The reverse split announced on 4 March by bulker operator NewLead Holdings is the latest in an unprecedented string of such manoeuvres by US-traded shipowners seeking to maintain their public status. To remain on NASDAQ or NYSE, a company's stock must maintain a...
  • Marine insurer warns on crane risks
    A risk expert from a specialist insurer has called on port and terminal operators to put crane safety higher on their agendas. Transport insurance specialist the TT Club has called for a greater focus on the threat of fatigue cracks in cranes,...
  • GAIL sets new deadline for hiring LNG ships
    India's biggest shipping tender, worth about USD7 billion, floated by state-run natural gas firm GAIL (India) to hire as many as 11 new LNG ships to haul gas 5.8 mmtpa of LNG from the United States, has been postponed...
  • Bremer Landesbank to prune ship lending by 30%
    German state bank Bremer Landesbank will cut back its ship mortgage loan book by 30% by the end of the decade. Its head of ship finance, Ulrich Kropp, told the BDO Arbicon shipping forum in the northwest German town of...
  • EcoCoaster short-sea vessel launched
    An new breed of fuel-efficient, environmentally-considerate cargo vessel for the short-sea trades is scheduled to make her debut with Finland's progressive Meriaura Group towards the end of July this year. As the first of a pair ordered from...
  • US west coast ports race to get ready for CMA CGM mega-ships
    Thursday's announcement by CMA CGM that from the start of May the carrier's Pearl River Express service will operate each week with mega-ships carrying up to 18,000 teu...
  • Comment: Does India's shipbuilding 'adventurism' make sense for its fleet owners?
    India's frantic efforts to prop up the 'Make in India' initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and create a reliable market for its struggling shipyards have prompted the shipping ministry to suggest that state-run fleet owners such as Shipping Corporation of India and Dredging...
  • Hyundai Group chair quits HMM
    Hyundai Group chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun has decided to resign as chairwoman of Hyundai Merchant Marine and from the latter's management. Her decision comes as HMM will execute a consolidation of its stocks to reduce its capital to KRW173.2 billion (USD 143 million) from KRW1.2 trillion...
  • Sainty Marine's losses expanded in 2015
    Shanghai-listed Sainty Marine has posted a loss of CNY5.3 billion (USD814 million) for the full year 2015, slumping 195% from the loss of CNY1.8 billion posted in its last set of fiscal results. The company's...
  • MISC open to acquisition opportunities in offshore
    Malaysia-listed MISC is open to acquisition opportunities in the offshore segment thanks to its strong cash reserves and a robust balance sheet. "The current weak oil and gas market may potentially open up acquisition...
  • Fincantieri expected to support VARD
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is expected to provide financial support for its subsidiary, Singapore-listed Norwegian ship builder VARD, and this should cushion any impact from the weak oil market. VARD specialises in offshore support vessels, and the collapse in oil prices...
  • We are still in tanker business, says Hanjin Shipping
    South Korea's Hanjin Shipping has told IHS Fairplay that it intends to stay in the tanker business despite selling its only owned oil tanker. Hanjin Shipping, which has been selling a number of assets and businesses since 2014 to bolster its liquidity, told IHS Fairplay that the...
  • CSBC targets revenues of USD761 million for 2016
    Taiwanese shipbuilder China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) is expected to generate revenue of TWD25 billion (USD761million) for the whole year of 2016. This will represent 16.5% annual growth, according to CSBC general manager Chen Feng-lin. CSBC is...
  • Ex-OW Bunker top executives charged with fraud
    Former top executives of the now-defunct OW Bunker have been charged with fraud by the Danish court, and further charges may be brought against other senior executives in the state prosecution process. Among the accused are Jim Pedersen, ex-CEO of OW Bunker;...
  • Clear strategy crucial to supply chain visibility, shippers say
    Pursuit of supply chain visibility is a continuous process that is struggling to succeed in a world of increasingly complex and globalised supply chains. A panel of large shippers and IT service providers at the TPM 2016 conference in Long Beach agreed that improved visibility can give organisations a substantial...
  • Tallink displays record numbers for 2015
    The biggest Baltic shipping company and largest Estonian enterprise unveiled impressive leaps in its unaudited figures for 2015. Revenue was an all-time high at EUR954.2 million (USD1,038 million), which resulted in its net profit more than doubled to EUR59.1 million reflected in its earnings per share...
  • China launches new landbridge services to Russia and Iran
    Two rail services carrying cargo overland from Chinese cities to Iran and Russia were launched in February. A train with 47 containers loaded with USD1.46 million in Chinese-made bicycle parts and light industrial products that departed from Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, is due to arrive in Russia's fourth...
  • Carriers request clarity from US on container weight rules
    Hours after testifying on Capitol Hill that he foresees no disruption to maritime commerce when the IMO's new container weight rules go into force 1 July, US Coast Guard Commandant Paul Zukunft was asked by the world's largest containership group to reverse...
  • Teekay lawsuit is likely to be outlier, not trendsetter
    Is the newly filed shareholder suit against Teekay Corp and its top officers a sign of things to come, as depressed stock pricing fuels investor backlash? At least one prominent attorney believes the answer is 'no' and that the current down-cycle will result...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • 'Anti-union' DHL operates a 'hostile' and 'repressive' environment for workers, claims new report
  • EU port regulation aimed at boosting state-run ports poses 'significant risks' to UK sector
  • CMA CGM moves its mega-ships to the transpacific as Asia-Europe rates keep tumbling
  • Shippers prepare risk-mitigation plans ahead of anticipated boxship alliance shake-up
  • Logistics firms in search of Big Data may gain more by digging deeper for Small Data
  • US exporters do not need to weigh containers for SOLAS, says USCG

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Drew Marine acquires Iridium specialist NAL Research
  • Researchers figure out how to stop propellers singing
  • Farstad: Another sale, another loss
  • Eastern launches another Z-Tech 2400
  • GAO to Navy: Stop rewarding yards for making mistakes
  • Electric Boat gets $29.9 million mod to SSN 785 contract
  • ILWU's first Safety Award goes to Foss Maritime

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Poll finds Puget Sounds voters not backing SoDo arena scheme
  • Series of open houses to discuss Sea-Tac Airport master plan
  • Giant CMA CGM container ships set for US West Coast to Asia run
  • Oregon international trade board releases list of recommendations
  • DOT trade projections predict big gains in freight movement

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Cargill appoints new head for dry bulk shipping unit
    Previous chief moves to agricultural supply chain business unit
  • A tale of two tanker types
    Chemicals and products vessels sail on divergent courses as both industries prepare to meet next week in London
  • CMA CGM's pledge to grow APL reassures customers and staff about line's future
    Top CMA CGM executive Nicolas Sartini moves to Singapore to work with APL president Ken Glenn on integration process as two sides aim for mid-year completion
  • George Pateras elected president of Hellenic Chamber
    Shipowner succeeds long-running head George Gratsos
  • NewLead effects one-for-300 reverse stock split
    Move is supportive of aim to list company's stock on the OTCQB
  • Spot market hits new lows
    Freight rates collapse across the board as supply/demand imbalance deepens, while on the Asia-Europe trade there are reports of Maersk offering rates at reduced prices to maintain market share
  • OW Bunker executives charged by Danish state prosecutor
    Pederson, Skou and Moller named in media reports
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine chairwoman resigns as shares slump 21%
    HMM to reduce capital and halt trading of shares
  • SSY chairman Welham to retire in 2017
    Simpson Spence Young vice-chairman Mark Richardson to take up role of chairman of world's largest independent shipbroker
  • US container exports face mixed outlook this year
    Deteriorating inland infrastructure is a bigger obstacle to trade than the strong dollar
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine mulls tanker fleet sale
    Options being assessed for company's restructuring plan
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks to build up special cargoes business
    Special teams of staff to be formed for the Asian and North and South America markets
  • Safe Bulkers gets loan extension from Unicredit Bank
    Amendment will push back balloon payment from 2019 to 2022
  • Disney Cruise Line orders two vessels from Meyer Werft
    The cruiseships will be around 135,000 gt and are due for delivery in 2021 and 2023
  • Growing China impact on product tankers demand
    China's new product export quota offers employment opportunities for product tanker owners
  • VLGC spot rates dip to fresh low
    Owners having been chasing cargoes and there has been a lack of arbitrage opportunities for VLGCs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Temp-control services offset soft market for rail logistics providers
  • Strong US dollar could cost ports funding
  • US truck regulators propose more driving hours for licensing
  • Chinese New Year keeps trans-Pacific rates depressed
  • AgTC backs Coast Guard admiral's SOLAS interpretation
  • Asia-Europe container spot rates near all-time low
  • More India mainline services calling Mundra
  • China, Russia, Iran connected by new rail services
  • CMA CGM consolidates India coverage

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Lines to enforce box weights, even sans US
    Holland & Knight says Coast Guard talk on container weighing confusing, but measures will continue to march forward.
  • Golar unit and ExxonMobil in LNG deal
    A proposed power plant along the coast of Brazil could use US-sourced LNG in future.
  • Marine stocks ending strong week with a pop
    US-listed shares benefit from 'relief rally' with Eagle Bulk skyrocketing.
  • Golar unit, ExxonMobil in LNG deal
    A proposed power plant along the coast of Brazil could use US-sourced LNG in future.
  • VLCCs regain some ground in tough week
    Large tankers claw back upward Friday but end week on a low.
  • Boskalis and Van Oord win $330m contact
    Dutch consortium set to conduct dredging work for vast Fehmarnbelt project connecting Germany and Denmark.
  • Kranship wins Yamal icebreaker order
    Russian shipyard to build icebreaking tug for state LNG project.
  • Bondholders slam Atlantic's restructuring
    Norwegian owner sees its latest recapitalisation proposal almost unanimously rejected.
  • Korean orderbook lowest for 12 years
    Total ship contracts at yards fall below 29m cgt for first time since 2004.
  • Cargill appoints new shipping head
    Jan Dieleman relocating from US to Europe to manage charterer's expanded headquarters.
  • Viktor Lenac posts 2015 profit
    Croatian shipyard made $3.1m last year as demand increased more than expected.
  • Containership double for Ben Thuy
    Vietnamese shipbuilder signs up for two boxships for Hiep Phuoc Transport.
  • Last two WWS ships blocked in Brazil
    Norwegian owner faces possibility of being left without any vessels under contract.
  • CMA CGM: no IRISL alliance talks
    French line denies report it is looking to include Iranian carrier in new boxship group.
  • Indonesian ferry sinks off East Java
    More than 50 people rescued as passenger vessel capsizes on Friday.
  • HMM shares sink as Hyun steps down
    Troubled owner's plan to cut its capital are followed by big stock price decline and chairwoman's resignation.
  • Indonesian ferry sinking off East Java
    More than 50 people rescued as passenger vessel capsizes on Friday.
  • HMM shares drop by biggest margin in 20 years
    Investors' reaction to troubled company's plans to cut capital sees it lose 21% of value.
  • WISL workers charged over wage protest
    400 employees of Indian repairer held rally in Vasco over salary arrears.
  • Three ships go adrift in French storms
    Konig & Cie boxship among vessels to have needed tows in bad weather this week.
  • Farstad sells another vessel for a loss
    Norwegian owner offloads veteran anchor-handler as it adjusts to downturn.
  • CMA CGM commits megaships to Pacific
    French line confirms it will run the first ULCs between Asia and the west coast of the US.
  • Salvors look to lighter grounded Suez Canal capesize
    Cargo to be partially offloaded from stranded Greek-owned vessel in bid to aid salvage effort.
  • d'Amico reports best financial year since 2009
    Italian product tanker specialist achieves 37% year-on-year increase in daily spot rate.
  • Fincantieri scores order for Jones Act ATB
    Italian shipbuilder's Wisconsin yard to build 185,000-barrel unit.
  • Four more El Faro families agree to settle
    TOTE Maritime to pay $500,000 per crew member in latest string of agreements.
  • Walt Disney goes to Germany for more ships
    US-listed entertainment group set to increase fleet to six vessels with latest newbuilding orders.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Spot container rates continue falling on major trades
  • U.S. DOT projects freight to grow 40% by 2045
  • FMCSA proposes national training standards for new truck drivers
  • Carlton retiring as CEO of the NIT League
  • CMA CGM joins Asia-Americas loop
  • World Shipping, Inc. expands operations into Canada
  • CMA CGM to deploy 'giant' containerships in transpacific
  • AAR: U.S. freight rail traffic sees slight bump in February
  • FedEx Freight joins opposition to CP-NS deal
  • FTR: Class 8 orders 'steady' in February
  • Carriers ask USCG to reverse or clarify stance on SOLAS
  • U.S. plans antidumping duties on cold-rolled steel
  • NCSP Group cargo throughput dips in January
  • FWI: Cargo theft incidents skyrocket in Mexico
  • AfA: Airlines selected for Cuba flights should offer cargo service

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • China Navigation fined for using HFO in Californian waters
    An estimated 800 to 1,000 ships are subjected to inspections in California each year.
  • CORRECTION: No seagoing vessels bunkered with LNG in Rotterdam yet
    Only small amounts supplied to inland barges so far.
  • Danish fraud office to press charges on 'a couple' of former OW executives
    'These are serious charges,' says head of police.
  • Ecuador bunker suppliers keep Mar prices steady from Feb
    Despite tight supply.
  • Fujairah port approves new bunker fuel supplier Al Shareq Al Matwatset
    Its parent company is Mediterranean Eastern Enterprise.
  • India domestic bunker demand shift helps Kochi boost volume: sources
    Kochi, only Indian port which allows OPL bunkering.
  • Ecuador bunker suppliers keep Mar prices steady from Feb, despite tight supply
    Bunkerworld Latest News / 2d
  • Oil futures stay rangebound ahead of US jobs report
    Crude prices see-sawed Thursday as the market contended with record-high US crude stocks.

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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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