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June 22, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • US$10 billion loss predicted for box shipping for the year: analysts
  • Brazil's Santos box facilities face more draft restrictions squeeze
  • CGM CMA announces US$155 per TEU terminal handling charge in Ghana
  • UKHO to release five new digital charts for new Panama Canal
  • IRISL edges up a notch in Alphaliner's Top 100 ranking
  • S Carolina box traffic forecast to rise 6pc in FY2017
  • Singapore urges US against amending TPP when it gets to US Congress
  • China Trade Week to be held in Nairobi between June 29 and July 1
  • BMW finds Vietnam best Southeast Asian market now and in future
  • New Luxembourg-Shanghai air pharma corridor planned
  • New Istanbul airport to handle 5.5 million tonnes annually
  • Freight lagging behind passenger surge: ACI report

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 21, 2016
  • Hamburg Süd receives award for its Asia-Europe service
  • Key stakeholders discuss cargo opportunities, impediments, incentives at Ministry of Shipping's workshop on coastal shipping & inland waterways
  • Swire Shipping launches new service & upgrades liner network coverage
  • India importing more LNG
  • Peel Ports introduces in-port container weighing at Liverpool
  • Yellow Fever vaccination facility inaugurated at Tuticorin
  • Govt hints at further incentives as May export figures bring some relief
  • Bhavani Foundation donates bus to school in Bantwal Taluk, Karnataka
  • Worked Examples of Segregation

International Transport Journalweb site
  • German and Russian entities team up in rail sector
  • TSB chair inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame
  • Major takeover in intralogistics sector
  • Strategic acquisition doubles net sales
  • Rolling in the deep
  • South African heavylift specialist appoints new MD
  • Solar Impulse heads for Europe, as northern summer begins
  • Shouldering e-commerce logistics
  • UK CAA strengthens European presence
  • French haulier snaps up box transport provider
  • New equipment for PSA
  • Raben swallows rival
  • New owners for rail leasing company in Luxembourg
  • Arcese and Grimaldi combining strengths
  • Waco System appoints Amadrah as Iran member
  • LUG lands JAL Cargo at FRA airport
  • Evergreen continuing to run CCT

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 21, 2016
  • Vessels cascading from Asia-US ramp up ship size on north-south trades
  • Shipping faces high hurdles to public market recovery
  • Chinese ports May throughput remains positive amid sluggish economy

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 21, 2016
  • Expanded Panama Canal greatly increases insurance risk, report
  • Liner exec calls for staff skills drive - "shipping salespeople might as well be Lidl cashiers"
  • ANALYSIS: Enormous logistics costs the logic for Amazon to develop shipping services
  • Brexit: some personal views
  • AAWW to merge Southern Air into Atlas Air, eyes single AOC
  • The top three reasons freight shippers switch containership carriers
  • BIMCO opens Singapore office
  • Air cargo companies vie for pharma business with certified trade lanes

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 21, 2016
  • Chris Deegan named President of Gibbs & Cox
  • Methanol fueled tanker first ship with new CBM
  • Crowley vessels receive Devlin Awards
  • Subchapter M: USCG answers FAQ's
  • Rolls-Royce makes major investment in Rauma thruster facility
  • Jury brings in guilty verdicts in Angelakos pollution case

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 21, 2016
  • Conviction gained in District Court for vessel dumping oily waste at sea
  • ATA truck tonnage index climbs during month of May
  • Vessel completes trial transit through expanded Panama Canal
  • New buoys designate area for Port Moody anchorage program
  • American Waterways Operators pleased with Coast Guard ruling

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 21, 2016
  • Iran's Kharg Island expands to load eight tankers at same time
    Export capacity boost has taken more than two years to complete, boosting tonnage demand
  • OW Bunker blow: US court declines to block vessel arrest
    Setback for shipowners as New York judge rules Cobelfret would not suffer harm over seizure of bulker Piet
  • AXA stalwarts start new French marine cargo outfit
    WeSpecialtylaunch backed by Aquila
  • Supramax rates hold steady buttressed by Atlantic region activity
    Rates in the US Gulf supported by tighter tonnage
  • Banks greenlight BW Offshore's $500m lifeline
    As part of the survival plan, the raising of $100m via a rights issue will be completed in July
  • China threatens to quit Unclos
    Imminent ruling over Beijing's 'nine-dash line' sovereignty claims brings matters to a head
  • Wan Hai ends Naikai Zosen dry spell with order for eight 1,900 teu ships
    Deal worth up to $236m is yard's first newbuilding order in 2016
  • Southeast Asian nations forge action plan on kidnapping and robbery
    Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines reach agreement in principle on maritime and air patrols
  • Swire Shipping to start new Pacific Islands service from July
    Singapore-based Swire Shipping to upgrade network coverage to key Asia Pacific markets
  • Ezra Holdings clinches $300m in new deepwater projects
    Singapore-listed oil and gas offshore services provider says contracts include its largest project win in West Africa
  • Ocean Yield enters container sector with Quantum Pacific mega boxship deal
    Chemical tanker owner to invest $162m for 49.5% stake in six Quantum Pacific mega vessels

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 21, 2016
  • Health of US freight growth hinges on pace of inventory destocking
  • ILA's Daggett, Waterfront Commission trade insults over wildcat strike probe
  • Japanese logistics firms target auto industry with Mexico expansions
  • Trans-Pacific peak-season surcharge postponements point to weak demand
  • Container lines defend skyrocketing South America-Asia spot rates
  • Busiest Indian port touts productivity gains, outlines next steps
  • 'Match-backs' promise shippers savings, efficiency
  • Slide show: 'Big deals' among the JOC Top 100 US Exporters in 2015
  • US surface freight demand climbs, but rates drop
  • UK transport sweats over Brexit vote
  • DP World considers further Kazakhstan investment in Silk Road push
  • New liner alliances promise little gains in reliability, study finds
  • Container lines regain 24/7 access to Liberia's Monrovia port

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 21, 2016
  • No quick return for public equity in shipping
    Speakers at finance event see investors remaining wary of the sector.
  • No return for public equity in shipping
    Speakers at finance event see investors remaining wary of the sector.
  • Burke's many happy returns
    Ridgebury Tankers CEO dissects signature move into VLCCs
  • ECB taking another swing at shipping
    Fresh review of lending to the industry takes shape behind the scenes, report says.
  • Hindustan Shipyard eyes $2.95bn of new orders
    Indian shipbuilder to win defence ministry contract for support ships and other vessels.
  • Shipping confidence rises but remains low
    Survey by Moore Stephens shows owners and brokers are still concerned.
  • Sovcomflot refinances with $750m bond issue
    Russian owner makes light of difficult finance market to repay debt due in 2017.
  • Cosco starting domestic cruise operation
    Chinese state giant taking on Hainan Strait Shipping on routes to Xisha islands.
  • Reach wins contract for OCV
    Restructuring owner secures employment for ship chartered in from Solstad.
  • Garv Prem under the hammer again
    Indian court lines up another attempt to sell Mercator bulker.
  • Swiss cargoship hit by fire
    Crew extinguish engine room blaze on Sabina off Poland.
  • GRM has another nibble of SALT
    Canadian fund builds stake in bulker owner to 17.66% - worth $37m.
  • EC spokesman: Greek tax must adapt
    Ricardo Cardoso tells local media that shipping taxation must comply with EU guidelines.
  • Nordea denies it needs $9.7bn of new capital
    Swedish bank responds to report claiming it has underestimated lending risks.
  • Soechi Lines ponders new $200m loan
    Indonesian tanker owner aims to get fresh cash in 2016 for vessel acquisitions.
  • Suez Canal amends VLCC rates
    Return ballast trip will cost $230,000, Egyptian waterway authority says.
  • KIS downgrades Hanjin and DSME
    Agency cuts credit ratings of restructuring Korean owner and yard group.
  • Wan Hai signs for eight boxships
    Taiwanese line inks first order in six years as it renews fleet with deal worth up to $236m.
  • KIS downgrades HMM, Hanjin and DSME
    Agency cuts credit ratings of restructuring Korean owners and yard group.
  • Banks agree to $500m BWO refinancing
    FPSO group wins consent from lenders to restructure debt as it lines up $100m share issue.
  • Otto Marine appoints financial adviser
    Singapore-listed company set to call extraordinary general meeting to discuss privatization bid.
  • Trio of nations set to take on Abu Sayyaf
    Three Southeast Asian countries to designate shipping corridor in battle against piracy.
  • Swire Shipping set to boost Pacific Island links
    Singapore-based shipowner launching new service and upgrading its liner network coverage.
  • Chinese-owned chemical tanker detained in Singapore
    Admiralty sheriff arrests first vessel in almost one month with detention of elderly clean tanker.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 21, 2016
  • Better latte than never: Nestle to import Cuban coffee to U.S.
  • CP projects 12% drop in Q2 revenues
  • Catapult adds carrier free time information module
  • HMM continues to receive customer support
  • CargoSphere adds another UASC rate integration with Dachser

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 21, 2016
  • Strikes end at French Med oil terminal, refineries: sources
  • First Europe to Asia HSFO VLCC for July fixed: sources
  • Western arbitrage fuel oil barrels to Singapore to sink to record low in July
    Sources said it is unlikely to trigger a huge impact in the Singapore market.
  • ICE Brent settles above $50/b as Brexit fears subside
    Global equities rallied Monday as waning support for the Brexit vote lifted stock markets in Asia, Europe and the US.

›››File
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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ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you
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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