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December 16, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Five member lines of 'THE Alliance' gets FMC approval on US trades
  • Korea Line plans two Asia-USWC services in April
  • HMM aims to boost profitability and eyes 5pc global market share by 2021
  • Port of Oakland container volumes up 2.3pc in November driven by exports
  • Project to deepen Charleston's harbour gains green light from US Congress
  • Hamina-Kotka port sees January-November box traffic rise 14.6pc
  • Shipping cargo to Europe made easier with GAC's new declaration service
  • FedEx CEO hammers Trump's trade proposals for China, Canada and Mexico
  • HK's SMEs bullish on exports fuelled by e-commerce potential: FedEx
  • Cathay deploys Cargospot software to gain greater air freight efficiency
  • Finnair wet leases Airbus A330 from Iberia for its Miami route
  • Greater air cargo connectivity through digital platforms boosts trade growth
  • Panalpina donates charter flight to transport aid to needy children in Chad

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2016
  • Allcargo Logistics & Avashya Foundation recognised at India Sustainability Leadership Awards, 2016
  • Contract rates see rise on East-West trades
  • ICS urges Myanmar govt to reassess new national cargo collection & release policy
  • India & Bangladesh to further facilitate border trade
  • Cabinet approves replacing Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 with Major Port Trust Authorities Bill, 2016
  • KPT awarded special trophy for AIDS awareness efforts
  • 'The complete picture would roll out only in the second half of January 2017'
  • Cabinet approves protocol amending agreement between India & Tajikistan for avoidance of double taxation
  • Definitive duty proposed on steel products being dumped from China
  • Govt gives go-ahead for agreement between India & Kyrgyzstan on cooperation in agriculture, food industry

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Mediterranean ports reformed
  • Jersey Post prepares for growth on and off island
  • Wtransnet welcomes warm breeze from southern Europe
  • Another departure at Captrain
  • "Paderewski" receives name
  • System Alliance reshuffles territories
  • UK forwarder banking on hybrid lorry
  • Van Amersfoort climbs Broekman ladder
  • BBC's new monthly service
  • Promoting Russia-Azerbaijan rail connection
  • Toll goes tall
  • Sweden's AF acquires Switzerland's Edy Toscano
  • Turkish Airlines to start Cuba and Venezuela service
  • Erfa: 4th railway package - a missed opportunity
  • Goldhofer: Fuchs opts out
  • Alaska Air finalises Virgin America acquisition
  • New Cimex 2 launched by CMA CGM
  • Thailand teams up with Alibaba
  • Restoring north line freight services after earthquake
  • Fourth generation to lead Lamprecht
  • New brand strategy of Gebrüder Weiss and Röhlig
  • Air Tanzania chooses Dreamliner for widebody market entry
  • Samudera goes for Rickmers
  • Horses in safe hands in Milan Malpensa

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2016
  • Trump cabinet shaping up positive for US maritime
  • ECSA attacks European Parliament emissions decision
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine unveils newbuilding plans
  • P&I clubs fear premium cost battles ahead
  • Higher speeds add to tanker and dry bulker capacity
  • Trade bodies come together to revitalise South Korean maritime sector
  • India approves shake-up of public port management
  • KMTC snaps up four Hanjin Panamax box ships in fire sale
  • Chinese shipyard orders fall in November
  • Large Durban port tender to be released this month
  • KPMG backs Fincantieri's bid to privatise VARD

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2016
  • Lufthansa Group buys remaining shares to take full control of Brussels Airlines
  • Shipper customers kick back at 2M Alliance plan to put their cargo on HMM ships
  • Argos strike threat fades as Unite and Wincanton agree back-pay deal for drivers
  • New probe ordered into 'cartel' claims by India's air cargo agents against IATA
  • China's unfinished trade revolution
  • Last-mile logistics could be a choke point early next year
  • David Clark leaves BA for health and safety role at Worldwide Flight Services

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2016
  • Austal gets $7.8 million mod to LCS contract
  • Appeals Court orders acquittals in 2005 barge explosion case
  • Navy looking for own ballast water management system
  • Split Euro Parliament emissions decision threatens shipping
  • Wartsila wins five year dredge tech support contract
  • Next gen SSBNs will be named Columbia Class
  • Car ferry's dining space gets tasty makeover
  • Calculate your cylinder oil consumption and savings

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2016
  • Total joins SEA\LNG group
    French company plans to double its liquefaction capacity by 2020
  • Euroseas buys feeder boxship and issues $1m of shares
    Greece-based operator buys a 1998-built, 1,645 teu vessel for 900,000 common shares
  • LA volumes go from strength to strength
    But traffic in neighbouring Long Beach continues to suffer from the Hanjin fallout
  • Maritime sector included in latest EU emissions trading scheme
    Environment and public health committee passes new ETS version in which maritime CO2 emissions are restricted by allowance system
  • Bourbon appoints ex-BNP Paribas manager as finance chief
    Offshore vessel giant is focusing on cost control
  • Cosco shipyard delays one dry bulker
    Vessel is likely to be an ultramax carrier ordered by Lomar Shipping
  • East-west contract rates on the rise
    Average Asia-Europe and transpacific rates climb 3% in fourth-quarter 2016, and the trend is set to continue with 2017 annual contracts, says Drewry
  • Fred Olsen Energy amends $2bn credit facility amid offshore turmoil
    Move gives Oslo-listed company more time and flexibility
  • Neste to supply Tallink with low-sulphur fuel oil in 2017
    Volumes to be more or less in line with this year
  • Wan Hai buys $19.2m containers from Singamas
    Boxes to meet the company's operating demand
  • HMM makes LA-LB terminal concessions to save 2M deal
    Update: South Korean line remains interested in TTI stake but stays committed to CUT in Los Angeles
  • US interest rate rises could hurt shipowners
  • Outages and cold wave trigger Asian LNG market boom
    Liquefied natural gas vessels' rates top $48,000 per day as Asia pulls in long-haul cargoes from Atlantic Basin
  • Tianhai Investment to dispose of shipping unit
    Shanghai-listed company is transforming itself into a supply chain service provider
  • Chevron axes FPSO contract with HHI
    But no losses incurred as construction had yet to start
  • Samudera picks Rickmers Shipmanagement to manage two bulk vessels
    Rickmers Shipmanagement is a subsidiary of the Rickmers Group
  • US rate hike to impact emerging market economies, says Moody's
    Interest rate could reach 1.5% by end of 2017
  • India approves revamped major ports legislation
  • The Alliance gets approval from US FMC
    Agreement to come into effect on Monday
  • Flat VLGC market offers few Christmas surprises
    Don't expect Santa to spice things up in the coming 10 days
  • Picking up the pieces
    The shipping industry needs salvors, but they have to be paid properly if equipment and expertise are to be maintained

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2016
  • Shippers, truckers would rally for LA-LB night gates if more efficient
  • OOIDA renews challenge to US electronic logging mandate
  • NY-NJ's GCT Bayonne moves forward on near-dock rail link
  • Work resumes at Port of Chennai
  • Project cargo helps offset drop in Great Lakes bulk shipments
  • Truckers challenge US regulators over sleep apnea
  • Contract rates forecast to rise in 2017 for first time since 2010
  • Durban upgrades sought so port can handle larger ships
  • Digitization accelerates in Indian transportation industry

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2016
  • Maersk's 30% rise sends share rating down
    Clarksons Platou Securities analyst cuts outlook to 'neutral' after share price gains narrow upside.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2016
  • Canada's e-manifest rule rolls to forwarders
    Under new rules that went into effect Nov. 7, freight forwarders managing inbound shipments to Canada must now submit electronic house bill...
  • NTSB adds VDR transcript to El Faro public docket
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has added five factual reports to its investigation docket for the El Faro , including the ...
  • Report: HMM withdraws bid for TTI
    South Korean ocean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine(HMM) is backing out of a joint bid with Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) for a controlli...
  • Danmarks Skibskredit: Seaborne trade volumes will see slow growth in the coming years
    Danmarks Skibskredit (Danish Ship Finance) has released a downbeat forecast for the shipping industry in the latest issue of its "Shipping...
  • Hanjin liquidation 'more economical,' accountants say
    Accounting firm Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers told the Korean court overseeing the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping that liquidating the carrie...
  • Executive Moves: PANYNJ, SEKO and WFS
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has named Huntley A. Lawrence as its new director of aviation. A 20-year PANYNJ vet

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2016
  • REFINERY NEWS: Shell to increase production after union actions stop at Pernis, Moerdijk
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • GoodFuels says biofuels may form up to 10% of global marine fuels mix by 2030
    Sustainable marine biofuels offer ship operators a way to reduce a vessels' CO2 emissions by 80-90%.
  • Neste renews contract to sell Tallink low sulfur bunkers
    Neste has been selling the product to Tallink's vessels calling at Finnish ports since 2015.
  • FUTURES 2: Crude stable as investors assess supply levels
  • OPEC sees 2017 call on its crude at 32.6 mil b/d, just above agreed ceiling
    Crude oil output adjustments from non-OPEC producers needed to balance market fundamentals
  • FUTURES: Crude steady as stronger dollar offsets US stock draw

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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