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September 22, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL hikes rate US$500-$550/TEU from Asia to Latin America October 15
  • Hanjin rehabilitation 'realistically impossible', says Seoul Central District Court
  • August LA up 1.6pc to 798,932 TEU, Long Beach off 8.9pc to 641,029 TEU
  • Singapore-flagged 2,200-TEUer spectacularly ablaze in Hong Kong
  • Port of Savannah's August container volume up 5pc to 330,846 TEU
  • Logistics International opens 3,500-TEU container depot near Colombo
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO expects more mergers in wake of Hanjin collapse
  • Correction: WSC did not ask for extension of VGM grace period
  • Act now to attend HKTDC workshop on China's 'Belt and Road' scheme
  • Driverless, autonomous ships to become reality in 15 years: NAVTOR
  • United Parcel Service to set up 3D print shop in Singapore by year's end
  • Manila to focus new Bejing talks on trade, investment and infrastructure
  • DHL opens US$2.2 million 1,353-square metre Jakarta airport facility
  • E-commerce to be handled faster at Amsterdam Schiphol with new system
  • Dubai's Gerry's dnata invests US$18 million in Pakistan air cargo
  • Cargolux to focus attention on San Juan's emerging pharma sector

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • ATA Freight receives John Deere Supplier Innovation Award
  • Cabinet approves enactment of Admiralty (Jurisdiction & Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill, 2016, repeal of five archaic admiralty statutes
  • Hanjin asked to return chartered vessels to owners
  • NEMO & EAX combined service to call at DP World London Gateway from early next year
  • Ajay Bhadoo is new VC & CEO of GMB
  • Major Ports see slightly reduced thermal coal handling in 5 months
  • Major Ports to offer heavy discounts to promote coastal movement of RoRo & other vessels
  • New batch of students join JBS Academy for courses in Customs clearance & international freight forwarding
  • Stalwarts of Indian chemical industry pledge support towards building sustainable supply chain with TfS
  • Govt gives go-ahead to merge General & Railway Budgets, advance Budget presentation

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Argentina opens first cargo transfer centre
  • Emission-free EMUs instead of "dirty" diesels
  • JLL president now assuming CEO role as well
  • Investing in workforce, enhancing offers
  • Cooperation in rail research field
  • Sharing headquarters in Paris
  • Checking sanctions lists for better compliance
  • Supporting logistic start-ups in Singapore
  • AA Cargo starts CEIV certification process
  • EU supports multimodal solutions at port of Savona
  • Gebrüder Weiss now in Izmir
  • Step towards better rail interoperability in Europe
  • Port of Savannah launches mid-American arc project
  • Transcontainer bond placed on Moscow exchange
  • Extended headquarters ceremonially opened
  • Leasing contract for first A380 about to expire
  • Waco wins WWG Consolidators as Pakistan member

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Spill case ruling strengthens OPA 90 compensation scheme
  • IUMI 2016: Current market conditions 'not seen for 30 years'
  • Adani Ports expands global footprint with Queensland terminal deal
  • IUMI 2016: Gaps appearing as hull premiums continue to fall
  • Hanjin Shipping's vessels begin docking in Singapore
  • Navig8's former dry bulk team part of new outfit
  • SW Shipping granted early release from receivership
  • IUMI 2016: Cargo insurers struggling with Hanjin exposure
  • DP World wins contract to handle Asia-Australia consortium cargo
  • Oversupply of offshore vessels to extend beyond 2020
  • Indonesia doubles-down on cargo dwell time reduction
  • Wider Panama Canal will deliver greater benefits, but bigger risks
  • Samkang M&T wins USD400 million contract from ISOICO
  • Chang Myung Shipping sells two Capesize bulkers

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Atlas Air shareholders approve Amazon deal despite fears of pilots and ground crew
  • HMM joining 2M alliance may not be a done deal after all, post-Hanjin
  • Major supply chain revamp pays dividends for Unilever across Europe
  • FedEx lifts outlook after buying TNT Express
  • Comment: reducing tension via logistics collaboration in air cargo airlines
  • With cargo theft on the rise, retailers must focus on protecting their goods
  • Lufthansa, Air China sign agreement for China-Europe routes

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Future USS Zumwalt suffers engineering casualty
  • Foss partners with Seattle Maritime Academy
  • Ten-year old Panamax box ship sold for scrap
  • Quantic is ILS subcontractor on Eastern's OPC contract
  • Danish Maritime Days program announced
  • Bisso Towboat takes delivery of ASD tractor tug
  • Royal Bank of Scotland to wind down shipping business
  • Optimar BWMS approval request first to reach USCG

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Panamax bulker earnings creep back up to three-week high
    With capes soaring, charterers may be thinking about fixing panamax vessels instead
  • Demand doubt is sword of Damocles hanging over LNG shipping
    New cargo supply is arriving in waves, but serious questions arise over demand growth and impact on the global fleet
  • Panama ratifies Hong Kong Convention
    Denmark plans to ratify in spring of 2017, but the treaty still lacks adequate support
  • Cash is king in dry bulk market
    Supply and demand is coming into balance, says Pioneer Marine's Khanna at Marine Money
  • Inglorious end to a celebrated era by Royal Bank of Scotland
    Decision to wind down its portfolio underlines buyers' preference towards distressed loans at deep discounts
  • MSI forecasts more scrapping from ballast water rules
    Regulation could alleviate oversupply as owners scrap vessels rather than install costly equipment
  • ILO pledges to look at vessel abandonment database discrepancy
    Move comes after two dozen reported cases in last six months were found not to be listed
  • Chinese lessors likely to be here to stay
    Shipowners seeking more alternative forms of financing as industry slump persists
  • UK Ship Register pushing for Maritime Growth Study implementation
    UKSR chief reports that changes are in place but improvements are still needed
  • Cargo theft gets violent, IUMI hears
    Costs soar as problem gets bigger, insurers told
  • DP World Southampton continues to expand
    Additional yard space added to support SCT 5 and new container handling equipment on order
  • Businesses urge US commerce department to resolve Hanjin situation
    Shippers facing higher fees to pick up cargo and rising freight charges
  • Cape earnings shoot up to $13,153 per day
    Increased loadings from Brazil support rates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Indonesia's trade growth attracts new logistics investment
  • Hanjin failure highlights shortcomings of US chassis system
  • Houston port says Hanjin to pay remaining terminal charges
  • New terminal lease at Virginia clears way for expansion
  • Avoiding another Hanjin won't be easy
  • Trans-Pacific volatility gives NVOCCs opening to gain market share
  • Russia to regulate stevedore pricing
  • US policy brings automated trucks miles closer to reality
  • Long Beach head of infrastructure to be interim CEO
  • FedEx's Smith sees open road for freight growth in Europe
  • CMA CGM short-sea subsidiaries add container capacity
  • Indonesia seeks to further cut container dwell times

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Jones Act tankers entering period of softness
    More ship supply threatening the highest tanker freight rates in the world.
  • MarAd chief: US a maritime nation at risk
    Outgoing MarAd head warns declining US role in shipping poses broader proble
  • Navig8 says no order at Hyundai Mipo
    Group's chemical arm denies reports it has acted on plan to replace lost STX newbuildings at another South Korean yard.
  • Norton: Star Bulk free to buy tonnage
    President says new bank agreements do not include restrictions on growth.
  • Lack of capital to push shipping consolidation
    Governance and scale, along with better fundamentals, needed to attract investors.
  • Bank talks not buys top Diana agenda
    New York-listed owner not the buyer of SWS capesize with debt discussions taking priority, sources say.
  • Georgiopoulos not worried by wet rates
    Market setting itself up for a 'nice winter' after seasonal decline that was no worse than he expected.
  • Dynacom readies for LNG fuelling
    George Procopiou is preparing about half of his suezmax newbuilding tanker fleet for future gas propulsion.
  • Georgiopoulos unworried by tankers
    Market setting itself up for a 'nice winter' after seasonal decline that was no worse than he expected.
  • Trogir yard wins Croatian tanker cash
    Government awards guarantees worth $25m for vessel being part-built for Arctech in Finland.
  • Zhong An seeks cape sales as rates rise
    Double deal in focus amid expectations of further spot market progress.
  • Korean Air approves funding for Hanjin
    South Korean airline will provide $53.9m to struggling compatriot liner company.
  • Ridgebury and Dynacom ships collide
    A vessel controlled by Greek owner hits an anchored ship off Belgium, causing limited damage.
  • Signal tanker makes it out of Libya
    Greek aframax loads cargo from Ras Lanuf; another tanker on its way in.
  • Cokaliong Shipping snaps up Japanese ro-pax
    Philippines owner adds another ferry to expanding fleet; wants more.
  • Sweden to get Kurdish oil after two-year gap
    An aframax owned by Minerva Marine is on its way to Brofjorden to end Kurdish shipment drought.
  • Arrested Hanjin ship making pit-stop
    Hanjin Vienna heading to Vancouver for supplies and new crew.
  • Saade: 'Small companies are going bust'
    CMA CGM's vice-president is looking at possible opportunities arising from Hanjin's woes.
  • Star Bulk closes $50m share issue
    Bulker owner completes new equity deal as part of restructuring.
  • Grounded boxship 'severely damaged'
    Taiwanese authorities working to prevent further pollution from Chinese vessel forced ashore by typhoon.
  • Hanjin Shipping shares hit record low
    Investors rush to sell out of ailing containership and bulker owner.
  • HMM to fill Hanjin's gaps in Europe
    South Korean owner responds to compatriot's collapse by deploying more vessels.
  • Gate LNG bunker berth opens
    Shell-controlled Gasnor's chartered vessel loads first cargo from Dutch terminal.
  • Prisco liquidation plan approved
    US judge finally okays collapsed tanker owner's scheme to share out cash from SCF fleet sale.
  • Grounded boxship suffered 'severe hull damage'
    Taiwanese authorities working to prevent further pollution from Chinese vessel forced ashore by typhoon.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • NCBFAA expresses general support for FMC's NSA rule amendments
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) said it generally supports the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission...
  • UPS beefs up package delivery, 3D printing capacity
    Integrated logistics company UPS said this week it plans to open a new package center in Compton, Calif., and is expanding its 3D printing ...
  • USDA offers aid to improve overseas agricultural import operations
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Wednesday that it's accepting applications for projects in developing countries that improve...
  • U.S. finds dumping of cut-to-length steel plate imports
    The Commerce Department determined that imports of carbon and alloy cut-to-length steel plates from Brazil, South Africa and Turkey are bei...
  • Cass: North American freight market 'persistently weak'
    The North American freight market remained "persistently weak" in August 2016 despite rebounding slightly from the previous month, accordin...
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index rebounds in August
    Domestic truck tonnage jumped 5.7 percent in August 2016 from the previous month, following a revised decrease of 2.1 percent during July, ...
  • FedEx Q1 FY2017 earnings beat expectations
    FedEx Corp. earnings for first quarter of its fiscal year 2017, which ended Aug. 31, beat consensus analyst expectations, according to the ...
  • Blackstone enters $1.5b deal to buy 46 warehouses
    New York-based private equity firm Blackstone Group LP reached a $1.5 billion deal to purchase a portfolio of logistics centers across the ...
  • Executive Moves: Greenbrier, Transervice and Hoyer
    The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., a railroad transportation equipment manufacturer, has named Jim Cowan president of Greenbrier International...
  • Maersk unveils skipped sailings around Chinese Golden Week
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk Line has announced skipped sailings on various services around Chinese Golden Week in order to match network ca...
  • NCBFAA wants importer identification standardization, but has concerns over regulation
    For years, the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) has been asking for standardization around importer ...
  • Port of Long Beach to name interim CEO
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners is expected to formally install Duane Kenagy as the port's interim chief executive officer Wed...
  • Oakland's busiest marine terminal makes night gates permanent
    The Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT), which handles 70 percent of the Port of Oakland's containerized cargo, decided to make...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Total, Ecoslops to develop Marseilles maritime fuel processing plant
    The MOU says the companies will set up a partnership to conduct a detailed study, with a final investment decision expected in 2017.
  • Oil complex strengthens after US crude, gasoline stocks draw
    NYMEX November crude settled up $1.29 at $45.34/b. ICE November Brent settled up 95 cents at $46.83/b.
  • EIA says residual fuel stocks up slightly from last week
    Domestic stocks ended the week at 40.655 million barrels, a build of just 72,000 barrels from last week. Only the US Gulf Coast and US West Coast had builds of more than 100,000 barrels week on week.
  • Libyan oil output jumps to 360,000 b/d as export from Ras Lanuf resume
    This output rise follows news that NOC lifted force majeure at the 360,000 b/d Es Sider, 220,000 b/d Ras Lanuf and 70,000 b/d Zueitina terminals last week.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • REFINERY NEWS: Partial works at Portugal's Sines: traders
  • S&P sees oil prices recovering to just $55/b by 2019 as industry costs fall
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Titan LNG announces development of first LNG bunkering pontoon
    The Titan LNG Flex-Fueler can supply LNG to inland waterway vessels from a fixed location, but can also be navigated to larger sea-going vessels and safely supply LNG while they load or unload their cargo, it said.
  • CORRECTION: TANKERS: NWE-USAC MR rates rise on Colonial Line 1 outage
  • Libya loads first export cargo from Ras Lanuf after clashes
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 40,000 mt fuel oil for Oct 1-3
  • FUTURES: Crude rises on US draw on stocks, higher Japan imports

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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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