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July 11, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate off 22pc to US$932/TEU, falls 19pc to Med, off 4pc to USWC
  • Shanghai first half container volume slips 0.7pc, but increases 2.2pc in June
  • MOL ups rate to US$1,050/TEU, $1,500/FEU from Asia to Caribbean
  • Moody's sounds warning on Taiwan as its relations harden with China
  • Container imports via US west coast regains lost ground from rival east coast
  • Worldgate Express Lines awarded Secured Trade Partnership cert
  • HK's WM Container Line Limited appoints general agent in Singapore
  • Optimarin expects big share of ballast water treatment market
  • EURONAV opts for fuel saving hull performance system
  • Savannah wins US$44 million federal grant to boost rail capacity, speed
  • European air cargo volume rises 2.8pc in May: ACI report
  • Volaris Airlines installs SmartKargo's air cargo management
  • Virgin proves its worth on pharma shipments without IATA's CEIV

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 10, 2016
  • CKB Group expands its global horizon
  • Shipowners reject proposals for ships to pay for EU ship recycling licences
  • WSS launches canal transit offer & signs Avance Gas neo-Panamax vessels for opening of new Panama Canal
  • APM Terminals facilities seeing smooth transition to new weight rules as VGM certification takes effect
  • Chennai Port discusses ways of improving handling of granite blocks & cobble stones
  • TDWU observes ITF Action Day for Dockers
  • CONCOR & CWCNSL ink agreement on exclusive access to rail-connected terminals
  • National Green Highways Mission organises workshop on 'Green Highways Project - Way Ahead'
  • TeamLease Skills University & JBS Academy commence joint certificate course in Customs Clearance & Int'l Freight Forwarding
  • Essar Projects wins contract to replace Indian Oil pipeline
  • Importance of patents, trademarks & IPR Policy for economic growth highlighted
  • Indian Chamber welcomes Kerala Budget 2016
  • Queues & chaos are the price of trust deficit

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Innovation to the fore
  • Way now paved for Slovak motorway
  • Over 0.6 million sqm build-to suits completed
  • More trains please says Antwerp
  • UK rediscovering its inland waterways
  • Intensifying business relations
  • MSC's COO joins World Shipping Council board
  • Pemco wins P2F conversion contract in China
  • Shifting UK scrap from road to rail
  • New service between New York and Milan
  • DCP enhances directorial landscape
  • Sister plant for Waggonbau Niesky
  • Next generation ships for K Line
  • OMBs oozing confidence
  • Air Partner's "Olympic Express" starts flying to Rio

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 8, 2016
  • Vessel owners reject EC ship recycling fee
  • Kiel opens new forest products terminal
  • Aframax ship orders in 2015 and 2016
  • Triyards' profit falls amid tough market
  • Consultative group formed for South Korea's maritime industry
  • HMM to upsize ships on US East Coast routes following Canal expansion
  • Steep July rate increases start to slide on Asia-Europe trade
  • New India mega-port project hits rocky political waters
  • China Merchants makes second round in bid for Melbourne port
  • Weihai Bank suspends loans to Chinese yard

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 8, 2016
  • 'Crazy' bout of price-cutting to gain marketshare reignites Asia-Europe rates war
  • E-commerce boom drives demand for B737 freighter conversions higher than supply
  • Container lines offering more concessions adds to rates misery on intra-Asia trades
  • Luxembourg: wondrous Cargolux negotiators and ticking time bombs
  • How those China-Europe 'Silk Road' trains first began
  • Air cargo destinations 'cherry pick' as the peak season turns rotten for exporters
  • Panama Canal expansion opens the way for the largest ship to call at NY/NJ

Marine Logweb site
JULY 8, 2016
  • Neopanamax is biggest ship to visit Port of NY and NJ
  • Eastern delivers another Z-Tech escort tug
  • Boskalis to shed 24 vessels, costing 650 jobs
  • Halimar Shipyard delivers 205 ft crew supply boat
  • Hyundai MIPO to build world's largest LNG fueled bulker
  • U.S. publishes Final Rule on Arctic OCS drilling
  • Shipowners fight proposal for EU Ship Recycling License

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 8, 2016
  • Congressional team pleased with plan to allow Alaska Airlines Havana flights
  • Vigor Seattle Shipyard marks delivery of new ATB tug to Harley Marine
  • Georgia Ports Authority nets grant to boost Port of Savannah rail capacity
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport adding new Volaris flight to Guadalajara
  • American Fast Freight buying Global Transportation Services

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 8, 2016
  • Face-saving end of the price signalling case
    What are the repercussions as the European Commission accepts container lines' commitments over price signalling?
  • Brexit: beyond the doom and gloom
    Industry heavyweights call for action on Brexit shipping opportunities despite current uncertainty
  • You cannot buy this kind of accolade
    Lloyd's List Awards are won through merit and only the very best of those nominated will win
  • Irene Daifas elected chairman of Piraeus Marine Club
    Shipowner is first woman president of club in nearly half a century of history
  • London Gateway chief to leave after only three months in charge
    Exclusive: DP World informs customers of the decision by London Gateway's chief executive Cameron Thorpe to leave the company
  • Asia-Europe rates start inevitable decline
    More than half of July 1 GRIs are wiped off in a week
  • Capesize rates held back by limited activity
    Freight rates may pick up next week as weather disruption in China ties up vessels, broker says
  • Lessons in ship finance
    Scorpio Tankers saves 1% or $3m annually in interest costs through timely debt refinancing
  • MSC reports full weighing compliance in France
    Uptake of VGM rules has been higher than expected, says carrier
  • DSME mired in former management scandal
    Shipbuilder's chief executive calls for a "complete break with the past"
  • Triyards posts lower third-quarter profit and focuses on diversification
    Offshore and marine engineering firm's strategy boosts nine-month revenues
  • Russia's Novatek ships first LNG cargo on spot market
    Gas producer from Russia joins growing pool of LNG vessel charterers
  • Keppel wins $89m marine contracts and starts LNG venture with Shell
    Keppel and Shell create a Singapore joint venture for their LNG bunkering business
  • Genco opts for reverse stock split to remain listed
    Move will reduce the number of common shares outstanding to about 7.4m from about 73.5m
  • Star Bulk Carriers maintains Nasdaq listing
    Star Bulk regains compliance with Nasdaq listing rule following one-for-five reverse stock split
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to build world's largest LNG-fuelled bulker
    Posco's high-manganese steel to be used for the 50,000 dwt energy-efficient vessel

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 8, 2016
  • Ship upsizing no guarantee of trans-Pacific capacity glut
  • New competitor in Mexico's Gulf Coast container market
  • Intermodal group launches app targeting port drivers' empty trips
  • Seesawing spot rates a fact of life on the trans-Pacific
  • Indian container traffic rises as port productivity efforts pay off
  • Project aims to make largest ship to call Wilmington port first of many
  • New deep-sea Indian transshipment port faces political opposition
  • Global air cargo growth slows as industry is set for 'disappointing' 2016
  • Asia-Europe spot rates unable to sustain gains

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 8, 2016
  • Atlantic pulls down dirty tanker rates
    VLCCs, suezmaxes and aframaxes all see earnings decline this week.
  • Shipping groups oppose EU demo rules
    Two major trade groups take hard line against proposed fee for shipbreaking.
  • Ship lobbyists seek 'breakxit' from EU
    Two major trade groups take hard line against proposed fee for ship breaking.
  • Delta fights Taleveras suit dismissal bid
    Subsidiary of Greek owner resists second effort by affiliate of Nigerian trading group to end US asset seizure case.
  • Neuberger Berman slashes Teekay Corp stake
    Investment advisory firm brings holding in New York-listed tanker owner down to just 2.06%.
  • Bimco aims for better bunkering deals
    Industry body says it wants to lessen counterparty risk with new terms.
  • Torm nets loan for LR2 newbuilds
    Danish owner bags funding from the Export-Import Bank of China.
  • CS Stealth released from arrest by Geden
    Stealth Maritime chief executive says security posted 'under protest' amid long-running dispute with Turkish owner.
  • Boskalis in 'drastic' cull of 650 staff
    Peter Berdowski says cuts are unavoidable in face of new reality.
  • Capesize scrapping slips below 2015
    Alibra says 64 capes have been scrapped this year.
  • Stolt-Nielsen set to strike with LNG order
    Oslo-listed owner has picked the yard to construct its ships for the Sardinia project.
  • Crew thwart Nigerian pirate attack
    Retreat to citadel saves tanker boarded by gunmen on Friday.
  • CSSC, Fincantieri to build five cruiseships worth $3.74bn
    New joint venture gears up for big newbuilding push to corner Chinese market.
  • Palmali's $120m loan from Socar revealed
    Turkish tanker company has arranged finance from one of its major customers.
  • GLG Partners trims Team Tankers stake
    UK fund lowers holding in Oslo-listed shipowner.
  • Greenship sells modern ultramax
    Jacques de Chateauvieux backed owner understood to be offloading JS Rhone.
  • BW LPG increases charter cover
    Singapore owner sees period deals rise as COA business falls in second quarter.
  • Ocean Gala charter torn up
    Sweden refuses to pay $95,000-per-day fees in row over port permit for vessel to house refugees.
  • Prosafe extends $189m Petrobras charter
    Cypriot owner amends and stretches terms with Brazilian oil company.
  • Another five years for BWO FPSO
    Owner extends charter of unit in Ivory Coast.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 8, 2016
  • SSA Marine becomes investor in planned Canadian container terminal
  • U.S. Customs seaport staffing shortage draws congressional scrutiny
  • SCFI falls back down after last week's jump
  • WLS: Carriers rally to increase capacity for upcoming peak season
  • Special Coverage: API enters fast lane

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 8, 2016
  • Mumbai 380 CST bunker prices hit 11-month high at $287.50/mt on tight supply
  • OPEC crude output jumps to 32.73 mil b/d in Jun, highest since Aug 2008: Platts survey
  • Indian refiners to import Iranian crude on state-owned tankers
  • SHIPPING Q2 -- DRY BULK: Surge in demand supports freight rates
  • SHIPPING Q2 -- TANKERS: Markets underwhelming on demand disruptions, global tonnage migration
  • TENDER DATA: S Korea's Kowepo buys 45,000 mt HSFO for Jul 20-24 delivery
  • Danish Bunker Holding Group's yearly bunkering volume up 31%
    From Nordic waters and South America.
  • USAC HSFO strengthens on buying interest, market illiquidity

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 years
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 annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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