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October 13, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Major shipping lines to raise rates in October and November
  • Empty Hanjin boxes cause space problems at S California ports
  • USWC ports reconsider conventional wisdom that bigger is better
  • China's BRICS trade pact proposal stokes fears of flood of Chinese imports
  • Wilhelmsen unveils a digital, cloud-based, autoboiling water dosing solution
  • Sterling's decline after Brexit drives up UK export truck rates 16pc
  • Indian Register of Shipping opens office in Alang to boost sustainable ship recycling
  • As ships get bigger, tugs and towing gear must also increase in size
  • Auditor: EU maritime spending wasteful, ineffective and 'incoherent'
  • British government says Brexit will broaden nation's global horizons
  • Survival of Boeing 747 depends on Russia's AirBridgeCargo
  • World air cargo up 3.9pc in August, Asia-Pacific up 2.8pc, Europe up 6.6pc
  • Trials of new cold chain cargo facility start at Bengaluru airport

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • ATA Freight, India celebrates 20th anniversary
  • COSCO Shipping a key participant
  • IRClass opens office in Alang
  • Teamleader Logistics gets coveted award for logistics management
  • DP World Mundra achieves new high in operational excellence
  • NMPT donates bus as part of CSR
  • Ease of Doing Business in India - A long way to go
  • Guidelines for launching of prosecution in relation to offences punishable under the Customs Act, 1962

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Consumption increasing
  • Pharmaceuticals forwarder upgrades entire fleet
  • Alliance for LNG services in North America
  • Managing a new global distribution centre
  • New transport facility in the centre of Portugal
  • Doyle to lead customer success at US TMS company
  • Two US aircraft lessors change ownership structure
  • India: Two new railway lines for Odisha
  • New team members to lead Kalmar in the Americas
  • From Silver Green to Silver Sea
  • Tenth B747-8F for Airbridge Cargo Airlines
  • New and qualified supplier
  • Korean Register mourns its leader
  • ICTSI Basra terminal inaugurated
  • Office and warehouse in Miami
  • New export cargo customers facility unveiled in Dubai
  • G&W's railroad to operate terminal near Panama City

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • FMC hits WWL with USD1.5 million bid-rigging fine
  • Hanjin ships on bareboat charters should not be seized, argues law professor
  • JERA to acquire EDF Trading's coal and freight businesses
  • Port terminals face margin pressure due to multiple shipping industry headwinds
  • Seoul amends ports construction statute
  • Mermaid Maritime takes hit on service, charter rates to retain client
  • Swissco units in arbitration with charterer and shipbuilder, stocks remain suspended
  • MOL seals coal shipping contract with Shikoku Electric Power

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Shipping industry could face $35bn write-off, as NYK's impairment loss is likely to trigger review by lines
  • Technology and upfront payments is the way out of shipping's vicious circle, says Maersk
  • Extra ships slow to book via Panama Canal as Suez tries to lure back traffic with rebates
  • FAA proposes fourth hazmat fine against Amazon this year
  • China and UK agree on unlimited number of freighter flights
  • Top of the chain: the best logistics countries
  • 'Talk about corruption if you want to combat it', forwarders advised

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Another probe into misconduct at Kings Point
  • Wight Shipyard wins $7.7 million passenger ferry order
  • New DFDS RO/ROs to set new eco design standards
  • Master Marine delivers Z-drive towboat to Marquette
  • Converting a vessel for a new market in days
  • Fairbanks Morse diesels for new USCG Offshore Patrol Cutter
  • Plans for Saudi mega yard move ahead

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • China's deteriorating fuel demand stands out in product tanker markets
    Spot market focuses on hurricane damage in US amid falling earnings
  • Sovcomflot and Swire continue co-operation despite ending offshore joint venture
    Russian tanker giant attributes move to decision to acquire two PSVs
  • Work starts on $130m Iraqi terminal expansion
    ICTSI-controlled terminal at port of Umm Qasr to have 600 metres quay and 50 hectares yard area
  • 2M plans resumption of transpacific string
    Revised TP1/Maple service to set sail later this month, as MSC quashes suspension reports
  • IMO's low-sulphur cap is potential catalyst for US oil export boom
    Increase in the use of suezmaxes for US crude exports to Asia, according to McQuilling
  • Hanjin collapse highlights vulnerability of supply chains
    Korean line's bankruptcy likely to accelerate ongoing processes of shippers to reduce costs and risk by shortening supply chains
  • MOL orders coal carrier from Imabari Shipbuilding
    Vessel expected to be delivered in first half of 2020
  • Enough about load factors, says Cosco Shipping president
    Price rivalry has led to lower service quality and damaged customer relationships, says Wang Min
  • PSA invests in China's rail container terminals
    Takes 15% stake in inland multimodal facilities
  • Swissco suspends stock trading after halting payment to noteholders
    Offshore provider will form a debt restructuring plan but maintains it can still stay afloat from business operations
  • Hanjin Shipping lays off US employees
    Move not related to court-led receivership, Hanjin says
  • Samsung Heavy Industries wins $220m tanker order
    Deal comprises two 113,000 dwt tankers and two 157,000 dwt tankers
  • MHI mulls fate of cruiseship business after losses
    Committee formed to evaluate viability of continuing with cruiseship projects after AIDA setbacks
  • Newbuild prices expected to fall further in 2017
    Chemical tanker market can overcome excess tonnage in a couple of years, says Aurora Tankers head Kenny Rogers
  • Moody's concerned about German banks' shipping loans risk
    Exposure to industry in midst of downturn is significantly higher than that of their European peers
  • Kalmar clinches terminal tractor order from Gulftainer
    Deliveries scheduled between October and the first quarter of 2017
  • Singapore boosts maritime co-operation with Norway
    Around 10 co-operation agreements were signed between institutions and industries participants from both countries

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Thousands of Hanjin boxes still stranded outside LA-LB port
  • PSA leaps into China's intermodal rail network
  • Savannah channel reopens to commercial traffic
  • Bain Capital invests in load-tracking tech firm FourKites
  • US eases truck driver testing rules for veterans
  • DP World lifts productivity at Mundra terminal
  • New route opens to handle growing China-Russia truck trade
  • New bridge cuts time from Santos to heart of Brazil
  • UPS extends global premium express package service
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Eukor settle US price-fixing case
  • Moody's: Shipping downturn endangers German banks
  • Idle container ship fleet grows in Hanjin aftermath
  • China's export growth to fall, imports to rise, economist forecasts
  • Terminals face margin pressure due to multiple headwinds

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Ultrapetrol chief executive resigns
    Damian Scokin replaced by chairman Ojea Quintana at struggling shipowner.
  • Navios sued over preferred share deal
    Class-action litigation by investor claims exchange offer is 'coercive'.
  • Stretched shipowner scuttled bulker
    Intent to cast away vessel leaves principal of Turkish shipping group exposed to large cargo claims.
  • Algoma sells land for lakers' financing
    Great Lakes-focused bulker owner says property sale will help finance newbuildings.
  • Canada's Algoma swaps land for lakers
    Great Lakes-focused bulker owner says property sale will help finance newbuildings
  • Ruperti strikes deal to end Novoship battle
    Venezuelan businessman reaches full settlement with SCF Group-controlled tanker owner.
  • ICBC: shipping a good way to spend money
    Expanding Chinese lessors win thumbs up from traditional shipping banks, TradeWinds Shipowners Forum in Hong Kong hears.
  • 'No magic solution' to newbuild finance
    But Keystone lawyer Simon Murfitt says there are still options for owners looking to fund new vessels.
  • 3,000 creditors lodge Hanjin Shipping claims
    Collapsed owner reveals list of those seeking to recover cash, with potentially more to come.
  • Wilhelmsen sees significant openings
  • Fish freed as cargoship hits sea farm
    Estonian vessel makes contact with steel cages off Denmark.
  • CSCL plans to sell stock worth $1.79bn
    China Shipping Group will take part in the share issue to increase its stake to 43.25%.
  • Otto Marine buying back $51m notes issue
    Deal is part of offshore owner's delisting from Singapore exchange.
  • Indian bulker under Australian scrutiny
    Local authorities investigate a Chowgule-owned ship over unpaid wages and dire onboard conditions.
  • Swissco cannot pay interest on notes
    Singapore offshore shipping group invites investors to form steering committee as it eyes vessel sales.
  • PSV rates hit £10,000 per day
    Earnings quadrupled in the North Sea after the UK sold out of tonnage.
  • Hanjin Shipping axes 127 US staff
    Korean owner's bankruptcy leads to jobs losses at New Jersey base.
  • CBI to spend $3.8bn on LNG carriers
    Little known investment company has plans to order up to 20 LNG carriers at South Korean yards.
  • Hanjin can't charge for undelivered cargo
    US judge says Korean owner will not be able to seek payment for boxes it could not get to final destination.
  • PGS expects slight dip in profit
    Norwegian survey ship player also says revenue likely down in Q3, but hails strong performance.
  • Globus reveals reverse stock split ratio
    US-listed Greek bulker owner looks to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
  • Samsung Heavy bags Viken tanker foursome
    Korean yard adds to recent LNG orders with deals for aframax and suezmax tonnage.
  • Mermaid rate haircut saves Saudi IRM deal
    Thai-backed offshore contractor retains long-term contract, but at greatly reduced charter rate.
  • Globus Maritime announces reverse stock split ratio
    US-listed Greek bulker owner looks to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
  • Mermaid forced to take haircut to save Saudi IRM deal
    Thai-backed offshore contractor retains long-term contract, but at greatly reduced charter rate.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Containership values plunge even further after Hanjin's bankruptcy filing
    Containership values are plunging and other liner companies could write down the value of their container shipping businesses as Japan's la...
  • Spectre orders 737 freighter conversions
    Spectre Air Capital, an aircraft lease-finance firm, said it has ordered 15 Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 passenger planes to be converted to ...
  • FourKites secures $13m in Series A funding
    Real-time truckload tracking and visibility startup FourKites has secured $13 million in Series A funding, the company said in a statement....
  • New federal rule simplifies CDL process for vets
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Thursday will officially publish a final rule amending its commercial driver's license (...
  • Commentary: 'The Amazon Effect' and Operation New Hope
    American Shipper's IT Editor Eric Johnson gave a presentation at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Roundtable in...
  • Fleet adds credit card payment function to forwarding platform
    The online marketplace for freight forwarding services Fleet this week said it has added a new booking and payment function. The new featu...
  • ITC to update assessment of U.S. import constraints
    The U.S. International Trade Commission has started to update its report on the effects of significant U.S. import restraints, such as tari...
  • Sun Terminals worker killed in truck collision at Port Everglades
    A Sun Terminals employee was killed in truck collision at Port Everglades Monday, according to a statement from the Broward County Sheriff'...
  • ARC welcomes its newest U.S.-flag ro/ro ship
    American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC) welcomed its newest U.S.-flag RoRo ship, the Patriot , to its fleet on Friday during a ceremony at ...
  • Home improvement product maker taps CEVA for distribution services in Italy
    Home improvement product maker Leroy Merlin has tapped CEVA Logistics for warehouse and distribution services in Italy, CEVA said in a stat...
  • Executive Moves: Globe Express Services, BSM and Cargotec
    Globe Express Services has named David Bennett president of the Americas. Bennett, a 30-year industry veteran, had previously held senior ...
  • Port of Tema undergoes $1.5b expansion
    The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) said Tuesday construction commenced on the $1.5 billion expansion project at the Port of Tema...
  • Mallory Alexander expands in South Florida
    Mallory Alexander International Logistics is expanding in Miami, Fla., the company said in a statement. The Memphis, Tenn.-based third-par...
  • BMW expands parts distribution deal with K + N
    The BMW Group is expanding its spare parts transportation and distribution services contract with Kuehne + Nagel, the Swiss-based third-par...
  • Cathay Pacific launches new cargo service to Australia
    Cathay Pacific is launching a new cargo service to Australia starting Nov. 21, subject to governmental approval, the company said in a stat...
  • DOT grants help two non-profits with hazmat training
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has awarded $1 million to two non-pr...
  • FAA hits Amazon with another hazmat penalty
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)has proposed a $78,000 civil penalty against Amazon.com for al...
  • AIIS: U.S. steel exports rise as economy picks up in Canada, Mexico
    The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) said Tuesday the United States exported 812,011 net tons of steel in August, a 10 per...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Oil weakens as OPEC-led effort encounters challenges
    NYMEX November crude settled down 61 cents at $50.18/b. ICE December Brent settled 60 cents lower at $51.81/b.
  • Bunkering resumes in Savannah; Coast Guard opens port on a limited basis
    The port is open to one-way traffic during daylight hours only
  • Russia prepared to freeze crude output, but cut no longer necessary: Putin
    Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the country is prepared to freeze output at current levels in the event of OPEC agreeing a deal to do the same
  • Med-North HSFO spread narrows amid recovery in Med cargoes
    The November Med-North spread was pegged at minus $2.25/mt, up by $0.25/mt on the day.
  • World Fuel Services leads list of Hanjin bunker market creditors
    Hanjin creditors list details claim of $21.7 million by World Fuel Services
  • FEATURE: Oil majors limp out of Q3 as price recovery beckons
    * Focus on breakevens amid poor earnings * Cost cutting, cash flow health seen key * New pain from refining margin slump
  • Bomin Linde to charter world's largest LNG bunker barge
    The company will charter the vessel from shipowner Bernhard Schulte through its joint venture with Lithuania's Klaipedos Nafta from late 2018.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Lloyd's Register exec: LNG bunker market is developing more slowly than expected
    The use of LNG as a marine fuel is now forecast to account for at least 11% of the deepsea vessel fuel mix closer to 2040 rather than 2030 due to the weak global economic climate
  • FUTURES: Oil futures stay rangebound as OPEC talks continue
  • Rebound in freight rates slowing down dry bulk demolition activity
    the rebound in freight rates has pushed down demolition volumes in Q3 to a quarter of what was recorded in Q1
  • OPEC makes progress on freeze agreement, with Russia ready to commit
    Russia's Rosneft and Lukoil agree to be part of the oil production freeze

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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