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January 19, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Virginia port volume up 6.5pc in 2015 to a record 2.5 million TEU
  • CMA CGM adds Dunkirk call to EURAF 1 service; reshuffles Asia-Chennai's CIMEX 2E
  • Singapore offers port offers 10pc port fee reduction for containerships
  • Move migrant camp away from Port of Calais, urges Freight Transport Association
  • ICTSI Democratic Republic of the Congo container terminal to open in August
  • Maersk Group increases maternity leave from 10 to 18 weeks worldwide
  • 'Bloated' inventories dampen US freight demand despite record online Christmas sales
  • Dachser changes US operations' name to Dachser USA Air and Sea Logistics
  • Move migrant camp away from Port of Calais, urges Freight Transport Association
  • American Airline takes US$592 million loss because of trapped Venezuelan revenues
  • United Cargo sets up new temp-control facility at Newark airport
  • Air cargo demand in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific falls: IATA
  • Hong Kong statistics department makes public its analyses of air freight

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 18, 2016
  • BBC Chartering opens representative office in London
  • CEVA Logistics creates new ground transportation business line
  • Coastal shipping & IWT will be given a fillip, Nitin Gadkari tells ASSOCHAM conference
  • Hapag-Lloyd improves service between Mediterranean & Black Sea
  • HMM upsizing ACS connecting Chennai with 5,000-TEU vessels
  • MAERSK LINE adds Ningbo call to AC3 service
  • Maersk Line wins 'Container Shipping Line of the Year - Europe Trade Lane' recognition at Gujarat Junction 2016 Awards
  • MSC offers new direct connection to Japan on its Pearl Service
  • Spot rates down again
  • India imports 7.9 pc less palm oil in Dec. on record stockpiles
  • Alba Asia starts commercial operations at Vizag Port's multi-purpose cargo berth
  • Chennai Port starts private container train service to Bengaluru
  • PSA keeps global box throughput steady in 2015
  • Customers can book warehouse space online
  • Exports slide for 13th month, contract by 14.75 pc in Dec. 2015
  • Forex reserves drop further by $1.43 bn to $ 348.93 bn
  • INR hits 28-month low against dollar
  • Krishnapatnam Power Corporation signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh govt to build thermal power projects worth INR 16,680 cr.
  • Lifting of sanctions on Iran to benefit India
  • China imports record 7.82 m bpd of crude a day in Dec. after plunge in prices
  • Eminent speakers & panelists make for an appealing Gujarat Junction 2016 conference in Gandhidham
  • Gujarat Junction 2016-Cargo & Logistics Awards

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Finished vehicle multi-modal terminal now open
  • Sheriff joins Westjet board
  • 35 new electric vehicles go into service
  • Record truck order from UK
  • Speaking out on new standard for leases
  • Forwarders join forces in northern Germany
  • Tam back in Bogota
  • Emerging markets - optimism tinged with caution
  • Three new members for SGKV
  • ICTSI terminal in Congo to open this year
  • New CEO for Asia Pacific region
  • Qatar Airways launches 13th cargo destination in Americas
  • Funds for PKP Cargo's regional expansion
  • From Hong Kong to Frankfurt
  • Scaling new heights in Hong Kong
  • Volume shift on US west coast
  • Bremen: record for logistics and industry properties

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 18, 2016
  • Antwerp closes box traffic gap with Rotterdam
    Leading Belgian port Antwerp closed the gap between it and European leader Rotterdam in the key container traffic sector last year. Its container throughput showed unit growth of 7.5% over the previous year at 9.65 million teu, while containerised tonnage increased 4.6% to 113.29 million tonnes. Rotterdam's...
  • Restoring liquidity crucial to overcome crisis, says Korea Shipowners' Association
    The Korea Shipowners' Association is determined to gather all its members' strength to overcome the liquidity crisis looming over some of the country's shipping companies. Heung-A Shipping CEO Lee Yun Jae, who was unanimously re-appointed as the association's chairman at its annual general meeting on 14...
  • New LNG supply bodes well for trade
    Despite concerns of a downturn in liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand growth from the largest Asian importers, new sources of demand are expected to develop. The increase in the number of importing and exporting countries, coupled with price uncertainty, will continue to amplify the complexity of...
  • Bibby Line Group order highlights growing sophistication of offshore wind farm services
    Bibby Line Group, the Liverpool-based shipping company, has placed an order for an 89 m-long offshore wind farm services vessel with Dutch shipbuilder Damen. The vessel, which will be called Bibby WaveMaster 1, to be built at Damen's shipyard in Romania and enter service in the...
  • Claims up for German marine insurers
    German hull and machinery (H&M) insurers saw claims rebounding last year following few claims in 2014. Latest statistics by the central German claims handling agency Verein Hanseatischer Transportversicherer (VHT) show that losses across all segments, from ocean hull and loss of hire to brown water hull and builders' risk insurance, surged by...
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries to lose USD189 million from Brazil venture
    Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries will book a JPY22.1 billion (USD189 million) in impairment losses from its shipbuilding joint venture in Brazil, joining other shipbuilders who have been hit by the Petrobras corruption scandal. In 2012, in order to enter the Brazilian...
  • Lifting of Iran sanctions could add 0.5M bpd to supply, say analysts
    The full scale entry of Iran to the oil market following the lifting the sanctions against the country by Western countries over the weekend will add up to 0.5M bpd to the supply of crude oil. This in itself is good to the tanker market, but...
  • Moody's maintains China Merchants' rating on Dalian investment
    Moody's said its rating for China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) was unchanged after the announcement of its investment in Dalian Port, but the US credit ratings agency said it was concerned about the port's business prospects. The agency said the announcement that CMHI was purchasing 21.05% of...
  • Container liners push for new China-India services
    Container liners are rushing to introduce new services between China and India, in the hope of capitalising on the industrial growth of India to balance the economic slowdown in China. Four liners, Japan's MOL, Interasia Lines, Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL), and...
  • Busan transhipment hits 10 million mark in 2015
    South Korea's Busan port handled more than 10 million transhipment containers for the first time in its history in 2015, moving the port closer to its goal of becoming the world's second-largest transhipment hub. Busan handled 10.08 million teu of transhipment-related business in 2015, equating to 52% of total container throughput,...
  • LR spot rates to remain soft till month-end
    Spot rates for long range 2 (LR2) tankers are expected to remain weak until the end of January, according to shipbroker Simpson Spence & Young. The shipbroker stated that there are fewer enquiries for the benchmark spot rates of Middle East Gulf (MEG) to Japan route prior to the end of...
  • New wave of shipping restructuring looms
    With rates far below breakeven and no rebound in sight, dry bulk will likely face a wave of restructurings in 2016, reminiscent of widespread debt renegotiations after the financial crisis in 2009-10. However, the restructuring landscape will be dramatically different this time around. On...
  • Experts offer shipping restructuring survival tips
    What steps should owners and lenders take to lessen the pain during the looming wave of restructurings in the dry bulk and offshore services sectors? Advice was offered at a 14 January forum organised by New York Maritime (NYMAR) and in an interview...

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 18, 2016
  • Pressure increases for Bangladesh garment exporters as airport security comes under scrutiny
  • SAL Heavy Lift appoints Jürgen Kuntz as head of Asia desk
  • India overtakes China to become emerging market with the most logistics potential
  • Congestion at Felixstowe pushes Maersk Lavras to London Gateway, boosting Asia-Europe call hopes
  • Expect supply chain costs to rise after a Brexit
  • German government opposes DB privatisation plan for Schenker
  • Iran to buy 114 Airbus jets, but may seek Boeing aircraft post-sanctions

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 18, 2016
  • Kleven gets another live fish carrier order
  • Major pilot boat contract for Maritime Partner
  • Owners get advice on managing U.S. medical costs
  • Eastern delivers reverse tractor tug to Bisso Offsore

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 18, 2016
  • Port of Olympia names Barb Tope acting Environmental Programs boss
  • Port of Vancouver, USA schedules free public tours
  • Astoria Coast Guard air station receives first centennial helicopter
  • Port of Bellingham sets open house to discuss Blair Pier road upgrades
  • FMCSA proposes rule change for checking motor carrier fitness

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 18, 2016
  • VLCC rates rise for first time in a month
    Further spot rate rises on key Middle East to Asia trade expected
  • Port of Antwerp plans fourth Tehran foray
    Belgian port aims to sign MOU as Iran opens for business
  • Port of Hong Kong box lifting down 9.5%
    Government to shape city into an international shipping service hub
  • Sanctions removal paves way for abundant Iranian LNG exports
    Exciting new LNG trade could open once Iran completes its export plant
  • Bibby expands in offshore renewables with Damen order
    Further orders may follow if 'suitably lucrative' work is secured during build period
  • International Group secures nuclear cover for 2016-2017
    Rate reductions across all vessel categories ahead of February renewal, with club retention set to rise from $9m to $10m
  • Antwerp volumes break records in 2015
    Containers throughput boosts port figures, as European Commission opens state aid investigation
  • Maersk Line mulls return to Iran
    Danish line bides its time even though 2M partner and others have already resumed services
  • Norden exits capesize amid fresh index lows
    Company makes loss on sale of last owned capesize
  • CSSC gives Chengxi Shipyard a $61m injection
    Money will be used to help the yard expand into offshore sector
  • OSV operators need to batten down the hatches or face ruin
    In a market where all players will face difficulty this year, Southeast Asian companies should be adjusting balance sheet structure and slashing costs
  • Safe Bulkers has six months to comply with New York listing rules
    Notification has no impact on business operations, dry bulk company says
  • Agritrade Resources confirms Euronav VLCC purchase
    Agritrade looking to expand floating oil storage and ocean freight service business
  • Busan port sees 2015 container throughput grow 4.1%
    Global economic slowdown caused port to miss 2015 throughput target
  • Tanker boost from Iran sanctions relief
    But rates could be hit if West African and Russian supplies are displaced
  • Algoma inks joint venture with Nova Marine for global cement carrier fleet
    Company to take 50% shareholding in Nova Marine's cement carrier fleet
  • Four container lines to jointly launch China-India service
    Companies to operate six vessels on the new direct service route
  • Mercator quits dry bulk as three non-executive directors resign
    Update: Indian company divests dry bulk business operating out of its Singapore unit amid record lows
  • Law and justice
    The treatment of the crew of the Seaman Guard Ohio in India has amounted to an insult to all seafarers
  • A dry month?
    Oh for some festive cheer! Many people in the shipping industry have good reason to wish the new year will be a better one

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 18, 2016
  • XPO looks for more LTL savings in outsourced linehaul
  • Report states automation of marine terminals would cost billions of dollars more than diesel-powered equipment
  • Rail prospects build on Mexico's manufacturing boom
  • Dayton Freight Lines expands into South
  • Panama locks opening now expected in second half
  • DP World terminal at India's biggest port reopens after protest
  • NY-NJ port truckers testing tech that could lead to hourly surcharges
  • North Carolina, New York ports play role in $3.9 billion Tappan Zee project
  • Port of LA: 'Flawless' handling of largest mega-ship to call US shows effort paying off
  • Antwerp narrows Rotterdam's container traffic lead
  • Intra-Asia shippers' options grow with new joint service
  • Cathay posts cargo growth despite capacity overhang
  • Busan handles record transshipment container volume
  • Moody's issues caution on Dalian investment by China Merchants
  • Carriers set service reliability record in 2015, Drewry says
  • Bangladeshi shippers tap hubs to avoid Aussie air freight ban

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 18, 2016
  • Scorpio Tankers buys $13.7m in own shares
    Buyback programme announced in December has nearly $165m to go, tanker owner says.
  • HCI Capital takes control of Konig & Cie
    Tennenbaum and Delos cashing out in deal that forges 220 ship company.
  • China sums show steep fall in new orders
    Official figures reveal Chinese yards saw newbuilding activity sliced almost in half.
  • Cosco eyes Sri Lankan yard
    Chinese shipbuilder teaming with engineering company to study prospects for new plant.
  • Vinalines on the up
    Vietnamese state shipowner's revenue rises 12% over 2015.
  • Bahri profit soars in Q4
    Saudi Arabian owner's earnings boosted by higher tanker rates and Vela merger.
  • Agritrade adds Euronav VLCC to fledgling fleet
    Hong Kong-listed miner looks to add additional cash flow with second tanker purchase.
  • Crew returning home
    Ghanaians receive back wages after being stuck on MSF bulker for six months in France.
  • Erased Iranian sanctions 'positive' for tankers
    Analysts welcome return of Iranian cargoes, with extra shipments likely to outweigh returning tonnage.
  • BG trials new LNG hull
    UK group working on streamlined design for next-generation ships in Brazil.
  • Suez revenue falls
    Overall 2015 figures down, but takings increase since new expanded waterway opened in August.
  • First Yamal LNG Arc7 floated
    Pioneering vessel for SCF Group hits the water at DSME in Korea.
  • Lauritzen linked to sale of handysize bulker
    Danish owner said to have continued asset sales from one of its core sectors.
  • Mercator selling bulker fleet
    Indian group cutting its losses by looking for buyer for Singapore dry cargo subsidiary.
  • Bibby grows renewable arm with Damen deal
    British owner orders on spec at yard in Romania after success of Paris climate talks, executive says.
  • Norden trims forecast as last cape is sold
    Danish owner confirms bulker swap deal with accounting loss pulling down 2015 profit expectations.
  • Iran to boost exports
    Deputy petroleum minister says NITC ready to ship extra 500,000 bpd.
  • China to fund Iran spree
    Iranian minister says bank ready to provide $5bn for development of IRISL and NITC fleets.
  • Iran to open up ports
    Foreign investors encouraged to take part in the development of Iran's facilities.
  • PCC drydocked for repairs
    Car carrier damaged by December's Storm Desmond is undergoing major repairs at UK's A&P Tyne..
  • Saverys steps up to capesize plate
    Bocimar joins capesize bargain hunting as Norden moves closer to exit.
  • Double whammy downs Ezra
    Oil services company sees shares slump on fears of dismal earnings for rest of the year.
  • Pipelayer Jascon 18 released
    Singapore yard to relinquish all claims against vessel after settlement with Russian owners.
  • MPI Offshore wins mast removal deal
    Vroon-backed wind-turbine installation company secures North Sea decommissioning contract.
  • Mixed volumes for PSA
    Singapore-based terminal operator saw growth overseas, but contraction at home in 2015.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 18, 2016
  • Dayton Freight opens service center in Memphis
  • Port of Singapore's cargo throughput drops 1.1% in 2015
  • FMCSA proposed rule aims to ID non-compliant truckers
  • Kerry Siam Seaport undergoes fourth phase of expansion
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
  • U.S. steel exports continue slipping in November
  • Executive Moves: USA Truck, SAL, Cargo 2000 and AWO
  • Report: Vietnam National Shipping Lines to reduce port holdings
  • CSX to develop new intermodal terminal near Raleigh, N.C.
  • Business groups recommend port performance stats for DOT to track

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 18, 2016
  • Japan's Nov bonded bunker fuel sales up 13% on month at 2.65 mil barrels
    Lower prices said to have driven buying interest.
  • Saudi Bahri's Q4 earnings jump on cost savings, low bunker prices
    More than triple Q4 2014 earnings.
  • Chinese firms, Algeria to develop port at Cherchell
    Algerian port to serve North African, European shipments.
  • More emphasis on dealing with solid players post-OW
    The fact Bunker Holding's finance model does not give banks security in its invoices 'makes us a safe partner' says Dan-Bunkering CEO.
  • Sweden sees higher ECA compliance than Norway in 2015
    441 samples tested in Sweden and 204 in Norway, while only Norway has issued fines so far.
  • Tanker, carrier collide in Tokyo Bay
    Oil leak from tanker under control.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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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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