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BRIEFS
September 14, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to levy multiple east/west, north/south rate hikes October 1
  • AADA hikes China, Hong Kong -Australia rate US$500/TEU October 15
  • Shanghai Aug cargo up 6.5pc to 3.31 million TEU y-o-y, up 1.2pc from July
  • New ICS chairman warns against undermining IMO by setting local eco-rules
  • First half cargo through Black Sea ports up 5.5pc to 1.2 million TEU
  • 'Costly 19th century pilotage rules make Great Lakes uncompetitive'
  • ICTSI plans to focus on ASEAN until Manila decides on expansion policy
  • Europeans fear Hanjin collapse will halt manufacturing supply chains
  • Charleston posts 1.4pc to 1.9 million TEU, breakbulk surpasses target
  • Tel Aviv-Haifa coastal trains shut down over Sabbath repair work row
  • DHL Express opens US$10 million HK package processing warehouse
  • Trigana Air cargo 737 skids off the runway at Wamena Airport in Papua
  • Shippers want bigger say in shaping air cargo regulations, says GSF

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Capt. Anoop Kumar Sharma takes charge as C&MD, SCI
  • ENGIE, Mitsubishi Corporation & NYK Line launch Gas4Sea, a new global brand for LNG bunkering
  • Evergreen responds to disruption caused by Hanjin with new e-commerce & substitute service
  • FFFAI welcomes CBEC Circular on service tax
  • Hanjin Shipping gets some funds to help unload stranded cargo
  • Transworld Group's TW Ship Management appointed exclusive agent of Colombo Dockyard PLC in India
  • Anti-dumping duty on organic chemical from China extended
  • Duty reduced on shrimp imports into US
  • LNG storage facilities planned at Haldia Dock
  • Mundra Port terminal achieves new high in container operations
  • Paradip to be a Smart City
  • Radhakrishnan reviews functioning of Cochin Port Trust
  • DICT achieves record throughput of 6,000 TEUs in Aug. 2016
  • Export control regimes seen playing a critical role in India's growth story

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Australia: progress for Murray Basin rail network
  • Opening: transport platform in Portugal
  • New transport mode unveiled
  • UK retailer to cut logistics workforce
  • Antonov completing AN-132D without Russia
  • ICS: the Big Three for the shipping industry
  • Expansion in US logistics market
  • Evergreen Line steps into the breach
  • US railroad doubling track in New Mexico
  • Durban airport: 25% more international cargo
  • Unicarriers Germany under new management
  • Cosco continues to reshape fleet
  • Latam freight clients sailing to more flexibility
  • Efficiency measures efficacious
  • C.H. Robinson Europe names ops overseer
  • New office near Lille-Lesquin airport

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Safety gaps found in US vessel traffic management
  • Finland opens first LNG import terminal in nationwide network
  • Nantong Tongbao shipyard secures chemical tanker order
  • Vessel orders and deliveries - August 2016
  • No Hanjin boost for charter rates
  • Ocean Yield raises NOK750 million in bond issue
  • Container shipping approaching improved business environment, Hapag CEO says
  • Hanjin Milano drifting outside Melbourne to avoid arrest
  • Effissimo not plotting our takeover, just betting on share price, 'K' Line says
  • SIPG to invest USD2.4 billion to subscribe IPO of a Chinese bank
  • Gwangyang port doing its best to process cargoes amid Hanjin chaos
  • Short-term pain to give way to long-term gain for LNG carrier owners
  • Spread in crude pricing could shift US tanker flows

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Ripple effect of Hanjin sinking will impact on supply chains and globalisation, says Seaspan chief
  • 'Going the extra smile': Brussels Airlines upgrades cargo to first class
  • We must legislate shipping into becoming greener, says Carbon War Room
  • AirBridgeCargo expands network with fifth-freedom designations
  • All aboard for 'One Belt, One Road'? Afghanistan freight train one stop in China's bigger drive
  • Ireland's air freight deals up in the air over Brexit worries

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • VIDEO: NNS places 900 ton CVN 79 superlift in dry dock
  • Cathelco BWTS starts shipboard tests for U.S. Type Approval
  • MAC reports progress with Nautilus mining vessel
  • Vard Electro wins major contract from Cochin Shipyard
  • Norwegian Jewel completes hybrid scrubber system retrofit
  • Shell Alexia 140 completes six month shipboard trial
  • Danish Maritime Days reception will be global gathering

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Three Hanjin ships bound for New York suffer severe schedule delays
    Update: Hanjin Greece heading from Long Beach to Oakland while Hanjin Boston now being handled in LA as other ships remain under arrest or are being rerouted
  • Marco Polo Marine asks for extension on notes maturing next month
    Notes are set to mature in October
  • Is Hanjin's collapse the shock that container shipping needs?
    Industry analyst James Frew argues that Hanjin's failure may influence behaviour of other lines for the better
  • 'Anaemic' refining outlook adds to product tanker uncertainty
    New dynamics reshape a product tanker market whose future is far from certain
  • Slower Chinese teapots intake affects suezmax, aframax demand
    Indonesia-Japan aframax rate down to $9,000/day vs 2016 year-to-date average of $24,000/day
  • Hanjin collapse will mean complex headaches for marine insurance, Marsh warns
    "Considerable concern" over extent of cover, top broker reports
  • Shipbuilding capacity to fall up to 30% in five years
    More shipyard consolidation to come, says Teekay
  • Chinese "teapot" boom to boost port investments and tanker trades
    Independent refineries evolving into new petroleum hub a boost for tonne-mile demand
  • DSME in talks over FPSO delivery delay
    DSME stands a good chance of normalising its businesses, says chief executive Jung
  • Ocean Yield raises $91m from bonds
    Proceeds used to repurchase older bonds and pay back Aker loan
  • September VLCC loading programme ends with a whimper
    Holidays exacerbate an already stagnant spot market for large crude tankers
  • Hanjin Shipping banks $36m loan from group chairman
    But loan from Korean Air Lines could take more time to be issued, say regulatory authorities
  • Ardmore Shipping completes financing for six vessels
    Company also takes delivery of three tankers and sells an older vessel

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • US LTL trucking firms push for fall rate hikes
  • Others could follow Hanjin before container shipping rebound
  • New Orleans latest port to finance cleaner trucks
  • Three lines' trans-Pacific service adds Oakland call
  • Gwangyang port works through Hanjin backlog
  • RoadOne builds denser Northeast US drayage network
  • DB Cargo inks second Asia-Europe rail contract in a month
  • Salalah container traffic soars as mega-ship calls rise
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO: Container shipping set to recover in one to two years
  • Charleston to ramp up investment to handle New Panamax ships
  • India's top port accelerates drive to smooth drayage
  • Market rumors keep 'K' Line takeover talk in the headlines
  • Fear of arrest by shipowner keeps Hanjin ship adrift off Melbourne
  • GLP expands US footprint with $1.1B logistics portfolio takeover

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Tufton targets yield in shipping deals
    Current income remains the mandate from the London-based fund's investors.
  • Bank defections seen as ray of hope
    Lack of debt financing may be just the tonic to bring a recovery across shipping's sagging sectors, stockpicker says.
  • Deutsche Bank's Maher sale set to close
    Port of New York and New Jersey head says purchase by Macquarie to be completed soon.
  • How long will the Big Apple shine?
    New York remains the unchallenged centre for shipping capital, but history may show it shouldn't get too comfortable with that title.
  • IEA throws cold water on tanker demand
    Forecasting outfit trims outlook on 2016 demand; refinery output also slowing.
  • Shipyard strife troubles KEXIM
    South Korean bank sees provisions grow on back of industry difficulties.
  • Shin Nihonkai adds MHI newbuilding
    Japanese ferry company returns to domestic shipbuilder for new ro-pax.
  • Crewman killed in drill on world's biggest cruiseship
    Lifeboat became detached from fifth deck on Royal Caribbean's giant Harmony of the Seas.
  • Samudera calm on Hanjin exposure
  • Hanjin nets $44.6m from chairmen
    Incumbent and former chairs push in personal funds to aid Korean shipowner.
  • Wang: Hanjin a 'huge, huge nuclear bomb'
    Seaspan chief says Hanjin collapse is shipping's Lehman Brothers moment.
  • Canadian ro-pax on sales block
    Laid-up state ferry Sir Robert Bond offered to new owner in auction.
  • Lower rates await owners of Hanjin ships
    Marsh also sees numerous insurance questions arising from the woes of the South Korean company.
  • Jefferies forecasts significant LNG upcycle
    Bank takes up coverage of LNG MLPs with buy ratings on three big names.
  • Seafarer killed by water jet on PSV
    Brazilian crewmember dies from head injuries during test on Astromaritima vessel in Brazil.
  • Putin orders extension of ship subsidies
    Russian president wants continued financial help for domestic operators.
  • Celestyal Cruises plotting new orders
    Piraeus owner targets shipyard slots to update ageing fleet.
  • Panama Canal expects 230 cruiseships
    Major cruise lines are set to use the expanded waterway's new and bigger locks this season.
  • Cochin Shipyard moves on $90m IPO
    Indian shipbuilder to lodge documents with regulator this month.
  • Perisai Petroleum seeks bond maturity extension
    Malaysian oil services provider looking for more time to explore options to manage its liabilities.
  • Subsea 7 teams with Det Norske in Norway
    Oslo-listed owner forming alliance also including Aker Solutions.
  • MPC Capital raises $24m in share sale
    German asset manager completes over-subscribed first part of capital increase.
  • Hanjin Heavy denies ULC order
    South Korean parent of Philippines yard says there has been no new deal for trio of 20,600-teu vessels.
  • Teekay sees shipyard capacity falling 30%
    Consolidation of yards is positive for the long-term health of shipping, says tanker giant.
  • Japanese capesize duo head for new ownership
    Kumiai Senpaku and MOL look to offload modern tonnage on back of rising freight rates.
  • World Fuel Services renews share buyback plan
    US-listed bunker company says move demonstrates its confidence in its long-term prospects.
  • US imports remain strong despite Hanjin collapse
    Retail trade association plays down any impact on major US ports due to bankruptcy.
  • Ocean Yield sells $91m in new debt
    Oslo-listed company refinances debt and gets dry powder with new capital.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Cargo interests to fight against demurrage
    Cargo interests are about to step up their fight against what they consider improper assessment of demurrage fees charged by container term...
  • Longshoremen in France to join labor reform strike Thursday
    French dockworkers with the trade union CGT will join a nationwide strike against a labor reform bill it says violates conventions of the I...
  • SCPA posts record August box volumes
    The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest August container volumes on record with a throughput of 180,153 TEUs durin...
  • Watco subsidiary acquires Utah-based intermodal provider
    Watco Supply Chain Services, LLC has purchased intermodal services provider BCM Logistics, LLC, according to a statement from the company. ...
  • ITC rules on hot-rolled steel import investigation
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on Monday determined that imports of hot-rolled steel from Australia, Brazil, Japan, South Ko...
  • RoadOne expands New England operations via acquisition
    RoadOne IntermodaLogistics looks to expand its operations in southern New England and business with the marine terminals at the Port of New...
  • CBP's Kerlikowske calls for C-TPAT revitalization
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske said a key trade facilitation program is in need of rejuvenation at a ...
  • Commerce finds dumping of Chinese stainless steel imports
    The U.S. Commerce Department has preliminarily determined that China is dumping stainless steel sheet and strip on the U.S. market at less ...
  • DOT awards $25m to states for rail upgrades
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $25 million in grants to improve safety at railroad crossi...
  • MercuryGate integrates LoadPay carrier payment tool
    The transportation management system (TMS) provider MercuryGate said at its user conference in New Orleans Monday that it has integrated a ...
  • FMC's enforcement arm looks into co-loaded cargo
    A counsel for the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)indicated Monday that the association is trying to...
  • FMC's Cordero is not surprised by Hanjin's bankruptcy
    Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Mario Cordero on Monday called for the container shipping industry to be prepared for future lin...
  • Hanjin ordeal highlights importance of visibility
    The first question many shippers and third-party logistics companiesasked themselves when news broke that Hanjin Shipping was filing for ba...
  • Executive Moves: IAPH, ATA and two law firms
    Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Port Director Molly Campbell has been elected as the new vice president of International Associat...
  • Quijano: Panama Canal won't engage in 'price war' with Suez
    The Panama Canal will not raise tolls despite primary competitor the Suez Canal reportedly slashing its fees by more than half, according t...
  • CP CFO resigns, Velani named to interim post
    Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Mark Erceg has resigned from his position, effective Sep...
  • NRF: U.S. container imports steady despite Hanjin bankruptcy
    Import volumes at major container ports in the United States should remain at "near-peak levels" in September despite issues caused by the ...
  • Textainer says it may incur significant costs from Hanjin's bankruptcy
    The container leasing company Textainer said it may incur significant costs from Hanjin filing for bankruptcy, regardless of whether or not...
  • CRST buys Gardner Trucking
    CRST International, a large cross-country trucking company based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa,has acquired Ontario, Calif.-based Gardner Truck...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Crude declines after IEA lowers oil demand growth forecast
    NYMEX October crude settled down $1.39 at $44.90/b. ICE November Brent settled $1.22 lower at $47.10/b.
  • First Finnish LNG terminal starts commercial operation
    The terminal, which has a capacity of 30,000 cu m, is intended for the supply of industrial, maritime and heavy-duty road transport customers
  • Methanex pushes marine fuel cost, availability advantages of methanol
    A dual-fuel engine that can use methanol represents a more cost-effective option than an LNG-powered ship
  • SINGAPORE DATA: AUG VESSEL ARRIVALS FOR BUNKERING FALL 2.97% ON YEAR TO 3,561
    August sales were up 2.7% from July's 4.12 million mt
  • Physical Med-North HSFO spread at 10-week low on weaker Med market
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • IEA HIGHLIGHTS: Oil market rebalancing postponed
  • FUTURES: Crude futures fall on bearish outlook from IEA

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