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March 9, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM net profit slips 2.9pc to US$567 million as sales fall 6.4pc
  • Drewry: HMM, Hanjin near merger, but insiders say too much overlap
  • ICTSI profit plunges 64pc absorbing special charges, but sales only down 1pc
  • Maersk's Seago to launch Liverpool UK, Spain, Med, North Africa service
  • US shippers avoid NY-NJ labour strife by using cheaper and better Montreal
  • UASC launches weekly service spanning west Med to India via Persian Gulf
  • Ex-OW Bunker CEO charged with 'serious crime' in Danish court
  • FedEx joins UPS opposing CP-Norfolk merger as 'deal means higher costs'
  • Estonia's Tallinn sees February box volume drop 5.5pc to 15,435 TEU
  • Verisk's CargoNet, Florida Trucking Association join to cut cargo theft
  • Old Dominion Freight Line makes declining gains in January and February
  • Asia Pacific Rail to draw 2,000 to HK Conference & Ex Centre March 22
  • Airbus draws line at giving China means of production in widebody market
  • Air France-KLM tackles temp-sensitive cargo with 'Kold Karts'
  • US DOT mulls 8 pleas from US airlines for Cuban services with air cargo
  • India's top 10 air forwarders lose market share despite +100pc growth

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • CMA CGM's 2015 results & margins remain firm in a difficult environment
  • Comparison of GHS & Transport Classification
  • Shipping Ministry seeks alternative financing to develop inland waterways
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia & BARC innovate with environment-friendly in-situ biodegradation technology for perishable cargo
  • Cyril C. George appointed Chairman In-Charge of Chennai Port Trust
  • CWC's 59th Foundation Day celebrated at Gandhidham CFS
  • Cargotec completes acquisition of maritime software company INTERSCHALT
  • CONquest 2016 to focus on private sector participation in logistics & freight movement
  • CTL BHP 2016

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Teamwork reduces empty shunter runs
  • New CEO for Austria and Southeast Europe
  • First US-built Airbus exits paint shop
  • Over half million HGVs off NZ roads in H2/2015
  • New magic wand for Trailer Wizards
  • Locating right spots for LNG supplies
  • Contract signed and sealed
  • New railcar lessor takes to US rails
  • BSM goes blue for Cyprus
  • Flensborg now represented in South Africa
  • Chep and Air Europa extend ULD management pact
  • EUR 1.2 billion for roads in Hungary
  • CMA CGM grows despite difficult environment
  • Logimat laurels for software developers
  • Iata sees solid start for airfreight in 2016
  • Group CCO bowing out of Freja

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Tilbury USD142 million expansion following land acquisition
    Forth Ports, owner of the UK River Thames port of Tilbury, has entered into an agreement to buy an adjacent 61.5 ha of land, including a further deepwater jetty, and plans to spend GBP100 million (USD142 million) to develop it. The land purchased...
  • EU ports regulation not good news for the shipping market, say owners and ports
    A controversial ports regulation has been adopted by the European Union, which shipowners and UK ports say will undermine the performance of ports in Europe. The EU Port Services Regulation, a proposal twice before rejected by...
  • Bumi Armada to pursue legal proceedings against contract termination
    Malaysia-listed offshore player Bumi Armada may resort to legal proceedings against an "unlawful" termination of contract by the Australia-based Woodside Energy Julimar (Woodside). "The company intends to fully enforce its rights under the contract, including initiating legal proceedings against Woodside for its unlawful purported termination of the contract." said Bumi Armada...
  • COSL's two drilling contracts suspended in Norway
    Statoil has terminated one drilling contract with Shanghai-listed China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) and suspended another. Its subsidiary COSL Drilling Europe (CDE) was notified by Statoil that the conditions for terminating the drilling contract numbered 2001150 have been met, and the contract numbered 2001151 will be suspended since...
  • V.Group buys up Bibby Ship Management
    Top ship manager V. Group has reinforced its market leadership by taking control of Bibby Line Group company Bibby Ship Management in an operation which it says is aimed mainly at strengthening its position in the offshore sector. The two groups have declined...
  • Boskalis awarded gas pipeline trenching and backfilling contract in Abu Dhabi
    Papendrecht, 8 March 2016: Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded a contract from the National Petroleum Construction Company of Abu Dhabi, UAE for dredging work related to the installation of an offshore gas pipeline of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company as well as to an existing offshore...
  • Iran a possible panacea for South Korea's yards
    Beleagured South Korean shipbuilders could look to Iran to fill their orderbooks following the lifting of sanctions, analysts have suggested to IHS Fairplay. Despite posting a record KRW5.15 trillion (USD4.2 billion) loss for 2015 on Monday, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine...
  • HHIC wins Busan New Port project
    South Korean shipbuilder and construction firm Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction has been awarded a KRW88.5 billion (USD73.4 million) contract by the Busan Port Authority to develop the hinterland of Busan New Port's South Container Terminal. The contract will provide much needed business for HHIC,...
  • Korea EXIM grants shipping companies reprieve on loan-to-value breaches
    As the asset values of many ship types have been depreciating quickly, the Export-Import Bank of Korea has granted a one-year grace period to the country's shipping companies, giving them relief from loan-to-value (LTV) covenant breaches. The depressed Baltic Dry Index has hit...
  • ICTSI books decline in net income and revenue for 2015
    International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) saw net income and revenue fall during 2015 despite a 5% rise in throughput at its global terminal operations. The Manila-based company booked net income of USD58.5 million, a decline of 68% on 2014, while revenue feel by 1% to USD1.051...
  • Fortescue announces joint venture with rival Vale
    In a surprise move, Australian iron ore producer Fortescue on Tuesday announced it had struck a deal with former rival Vale of Brazil. A non-binding memorandum of understanding will allow Vale to buy between 5% and 15% of...
  • Chinese ship recyclers post lost of over USD77 million in 2015
    China's ship recycling sector posted a loss of over CNY500 million in 2015, CNY200 million more than 2014, according to data released by China National Shiprecycling Association (CNSA). The sector recorded a revenue of CNY3.4 billion (USD524 million) in 2015, a decrease of 13% from CNY3.9 billion...
  • Two missing after tug, tanker collision off Indonesia
    Two of the four crew from a tug that sank off Pulau Rupat, Indonesia, are still missing after it collided with an ltaly-flagged oil tanker, Mare Tirrenum. The incident occurred on 7 March 2016 at 0030 h local time while Mare Tirrenum was underway from Singapore to Dumai,...
  • Oman and Iran to develop all-water and trade links as major ports sign MoU
    Oman's Port of Salalah signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Port and Maritime Authority (PMO) of Iran to cooperate with two Iranian ports. Under the agreement an all-water route between Salalah, which is 30% owned by APM Terminals, Shahid Rajaee Port at Bandar Abbas, and the southeastern Iranian port...
  • Historic debut of US ethane export trade is near
    The first-ever seaborne cargo of US ethane should soon be loaded for export at the Marcus Hook terminal near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marking the emergence of an entirely new oceangoing trade. The first four of Evergas' eight 27,500 cubic metre (cbm) LNG/ethane carrier newbuilds have...
  • Largest US environmental dredge project finalised
    US regulators have signed off on a scheme to remove contaminated sediment from a polluted river in New Jersey in what would be the largest American environmental dredging project to date. According to a final plan released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on 4...
  • Boskalis, DEME and Van Oord among preferred bidders for Fehmarnbelt link
    The EUR6 billion (USD6.6 billion) Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link project has named consortia involving European dredging giants Boskalis, DEME, and Van Oord as preferred bidders for the four major construction contracts - with the aim of entering conditional contracts no later than...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • 'Adapt and optimise' the strategy for stormy financial waters, says CMA CGM chief
  • Welcome for UK review of fines for truckers carrying hidden illegal immigrants
  • Analysis: Expeditors shareholders want greater value, despite 'best year ever'
  • Women in logistics - they are there and it's time more had a voice at industry events
  • MASkargo: Here to stay and keeping freighters
  • How many supply chains do you really need?
  • Air freight makes a solid start in 2016, says IATA

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Sanmar delivers first VectRA 3000 tractor tug
  • BAE San Diego awarded $28.2 million contract mod
  • Rolls-Royce propulsion for LNG fueled fish food carrier
  • Transocean defers delivery of five jack-ups
  • Bollinger delivers Fast Response Cutter USCGC Donald Horsley
  • V. Group acquires Bibby Ship Management

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Port of Everett calling for bids to move Weyerhaeuser Building
  • U.S. Shipping Corp. earns award for environmental/safety efforts
  • Port of Olympia part of team providing Purple martins new homes
  • Port of Seattle begins program to fund tourism development
  • Coast Guard responds to sinking vessel near Seattle

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Port Services Regulation passes EU Parliament
    Industry poised to continue lobbying efforts as text moves closer to adoption
  • Vafias grabs eight-year-old cape for $10.8m
    C Winner goes to Greek owner after repossession by KDB Capital
  • Transocean delays five rigs at Keppel
    Delivery of jack-up units pushed back by four years
  • Supramax trajectory is firmly up, with rates around six-week highs
    Emerging appearance of prompt tightness and grains exports support owners' sentiment
  • Attica celebrates 'new era' with $33m profit
    Best result for years came despite ongoing challenges
  • Backing the Union
    Lloyd's List talked to Alderman Jeffrey Mountevans, the 688th Lord Mayor of London, at his Mansion House offices, about the perils of a Brexit, the risk of competition from global maritime centres, and training maritime professionals of the future
  • Wave of new legislation to crash down on chemtankers
    Regulation covering cargoes will create extra administrative and cost burdens for shipowners and operators
  • O Shipping IPO where art thou?
    Total returns of shipping IPOs have lagged the broader stock market due to declining oil prices
  • Two Lanhai Shipping panamax bulkers up for sale
    Bid will start on March 24 at a combined floor price of $13.5m
  • Top ILWU official joins protests over USCG stance on box weighing
    Local 13 president Bobby Olvera calls for accurate container certifications as some shipper groups resist new IMO rules
  • ICTSI reports 68% decline in net profits
    Disappointing profit result comes despite 5% climb in global volumes
  • NYK, MTI and JMU to carry out big data research on 14,000 teu boxships
    Data collected will be stored at a centre established by ClassNK
  • Further changes to EU Port Services Regulation ahead
    Opponents fear regulatory creep if legislation passes EU parliament
  • Chevron expects first cargo from Australia's Gorgon LNG project next week
    Chevron is the operator of Australia's Gorgon LNG project, with a 47.3% stake
  • India's VO Chidambaranar Port breaks container throughput record
    Port handled about 5.61m teu of container volumes as of March 6 this year
  • Diana Shipping unit clinches time charter contract with RWE
    Present charter rate lower than previous $8,250 per day rate paid by Clearlake Shipping
  • Port of Salalah inks pact with Iranian port authorities
    Agreement will help grow shipping, trade and business opportunities

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Negative growth on Asia-Europe trade spills into 2016
  • Trucking hits hiring roadblock as US unemployment drops
  • NY-NJ port makes new pitch for truck replacement program
  • Trucking companies in Europe rev up, despite protectionism
  • Acquisition to boost Mobile Air Transport's Canada presence
  • US imports set to plunge in March
  • China clears way for more meat imports from Brazil
  • Slide show: Fastest-growing US export ports
  • Rotterdam profit down as revenue rises and traffic hits all-time high
  • Global air cargo off to strong 2016
  • MSC adds Hazira to India-Africa service
  • Net income, revenue fell as volume rose at ICTSI in 2015
  • Oman inks deal with two Iranian ports
  • Decline in China exports accelerates in February

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Grim sign for peers as Diana downgraded
    Deutsche Bank analyst cuts bulker owner as worse-than-anticipated cash flow may require lender talks.
  • Exmar ends deal with partner on FLNG project
    Caribbean LNG plan officially ends as Exmar looks to place vessel elsewhere.
  • Six arrested over fraud allegations at ARS
    Authorities suspect shipyard officials and former provincial authorities of creating phantom positions at Argentine shipyard.
  • Sobelmar seeks OK to file Belgian bankruptcy
    Already under Chapter 11 protection in Connecticut, bulker owner says it must file in Belgium.
  • Marine Atlantic to fight legal challenge
    Government-controlled ropax owner defends subsidy that maintains public service operation.
  • Aframax rates recover as Ceyhan clears
    Brokers cite more limited supply at Turkish port as helping route recover from lows.
  • India 'facing offshore crew shortage'
    Seafarer union asks for government help to combat lack of workers for oil exploration.
  • DIS plans to boost coverage during 2016
    Marco Fiori says owner plans to reduce spot exposure steadily.
  • Oldendorff sells Eships tanker and LPGC fleet
    Expanding Dubai shipowner Tristar boosts chemical and gas operations with $90m deal for seven ships.
  • Bibby: Need for scale drove sale to V.Group
    Sir Michael Bibby explains when Bibby Ship Management was sold.
  • SM eyes partial SPP yard takeover
    South Korean group is sole bidder for shipbuilder, but may not want all its sites.
  • Boskalis seals new 50km dredging contract
    Dutch owner deploying variety of ships in Abu Dhabi for gas pipeline work.
  • Torm looks to UK on path to US listing
    Danish owner plans to register a company in Britain to help it with New York dual-listing.
  • Clarksons Platou cuts OSV trio to sell
    Analyst Turner Holm downgrades GulfMark, Tidewater and Hornbeck after price recovery this month.
  • CMV adds P&O cruiseship to fleet
    UK-based operator bringing in Australian veteran as its new flagship from 2017.
  • SK Shipping denies tax evasion
    Korean owner says probe by authorities appears to be part of regular audit.
  • V.Group in Bibby Ship Management swoop
    Market leader grows its footprint with acquisition of British rival.
  • Rem Offshore lays up another PSV
    Norwegian owner stacks fifth supply ship in Fosnavag after finishing charter.
  • V.Ships in Bibby Ship Management swoop
    Market leader grows its footprint with acquisition of British rival.
  • Gulf Navigation restructures board
    Middle East tanker owner appoints seven directors and independent chairman after shake-up in January.
  • Brussels pledges demo guidelines as Belgium signs HK rules
    European Commission to publish details for yard applications to European rules, while Belgium becomes the fourth nation to sign Hong Kong convention.
  • Torm eyes growth after strong annual profit
    Products tanker giant sees bottom line boosted by best spot market since 2008.
  • Bigger is better for Seaspan
    US-listed boxship owner pushes up revenue and profit in Q4 as fleet grows.
  • Final bids in for $1.4bn ferry contract
    Scottish government has to decide between Calmac and Serco for eight-year deal.
  • Rafelia 2 operator's licence revoked
    Indonesia bars Darma Bahari Utama from running ferry services after fatal sinking.
  • Car carrier refloated off Colombian port
    Ray-controlled PCTC Platinum Ray runs aground but problem solved within hours.
  • CMA CGM profit dips amid difficult trading conditions
    Jacques Saade-led containership operator expects market-beating cargo volumes again in 2016.
  • CMA CGM nears 5% threshold in Neptune Orient Lines
    French liner giant steps up stock purchases with recent purchase of a block of 700,000 shares.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • GSF: Container carriers must address poor quality of service
  • U.S. restricts exports to China's ZTE Corp.
  • Moody's forecasts sluggish global growth, but no recession
  • Port of Charleston goes solar
  • Seaspan reports strong Q4, full-year financial results
  • Maersk adds new port call in Egypt
  • Austrian Post to sell German logistics subsidiary
  • Senate antitrust subcommittee members voice concerns over CP-NS deal
  • CMA CGM 2015 profits, revenues drop despite increased volumes
  • Ocean carriers enhance Asia-ISC loops
  • Port of Salalah signs MOU with Iranian ports
  • Forth Ports enters land purchase agreement at Tilbury
  • Wärtsilä: Shortcuts led to improper testing of ship engines
  • Drewry: HMM-Hanjin merger a 'very real possibility'
  • Irish Continental Group marine operations report strong 2015 results
  • U.S. initiates import duties on Chinese stainless steel
  • AGRO Merchants develops storage facility at Rotterdam
  • UPS Worldwide Express adds 23 locations to its network
  • GRI Roundup: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
  • Executive Moves: Cargill, International Business Systems and ClassNK
  • U.S. exports continue slide in January
  • Infrastructure, trade take center stage at Democratic presidential debate

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • US Gulf Coast bunker fuel prices highest in months
    US Gulf Coast prices rise as Brent crude reaches highest level since Dec 4, 2015.
  • Oil trading higher on Chinese growth target, US rig count
    A Bollinger Band analysis revealed both NYMEX crude and ICE Brent hovering Monday above their upper limits.

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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
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- 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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