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BRIEFS
June 27, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E surges 26pc to US$680/TEU, up 18pc to Med, off 2.2pc to USWC
  • British truckers brace for brave new world of Brexit independence
  • Hong Kong Shippers' Council protests forwarders' box weigh-in fees
  • Panama Canal inauguration has a special role for CMA CGM vessels
  • Maersk man says 2M plans to shift service from Suez to Panama route
  • Shipping confidence up from 5 to 5.1 in May: Moore Stephens
  • China's trade with Belt and Road countries exceeds US$1 trillion in 2015
  • Hapaq-Lloyd revises French fuel inland haulage surcharges
  • OOCL outlines VGM requirements on its website for customers
  • Catapult brings transparency to ocean carrier free time data
  • OceanMasters transports 300 tonnes of cable from Norway to Dubai
  • UASC uses CargoSphere cloud solution to distribute rates to Dachser Logistics
  • IAG expects no long term material impact from Brexit referendum
  • India gives okay to foreigners buying 100pc of local airlines
  • Boeing signs deal to sell aircraft to Iran Air
  • Jan de Rijk trucks, China Eastern team up in Amsterdam and Prague
  • American Airlines Cargo launches service from LAX to New Zealand
  • FAA fines Amazon again for mishandling dangerous chemical

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 26, 2016
  • CAI releases SOLAS-VGM guidelines for LCL cargoes
  • Jacques Vandermeiren appointed CEO of Antwerp Port Authority
  • MISC Berhad publishes 2015 Sustainability Report
  • New stability analysis tool that puts engineers in control seat launched
  • Søren Skou appointed new CEO of Maersk Group
  • Too soon to start speculating on UK-EU trade procedures, say British freight forwarders
  • Cotton body surprised at rumoured opposition to Pakistani cotton exports to India
  • J. K. Tyres commences export of radials thru' New Mangalore Port
  • Record productivity at Chennai Port's container terminal
  • KASEZ observes International Day of Yoga
  • Ministry of Railways organises interactive seminar with major industries, stakeholders of freight business
  • Special package for textile sector will boost exports, create employment & attract FDI: Fieo President

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Better to cooperate than compete
  • Melotte to keep coffee supplies flowing in Seattle
  • Recognising the role of freight forwarding services
  • Aerospace logistics provider appoints VP Americas
  • Acquisition strengthens market position
  • More "nourishment" for Volga-Dnepr
  • BIC presents 2016 award to UIC general director
  • Canada's railways axe NOx emissions
  • Contargo all ready for VGM Shipping
  • Port of Antwerp names Eddy Bruyninckx successor
  • RBE notes popularity surge
  • Inland ports on the Rhine hold their own in 2015
  • India and Brazil opening up aviation industry
  • New faces steering Maersk and Yang Ming Marine
  • Shouldering SKD and CKD business
  • RWI backs up Drewry
  • New box wagons from old coal hoppers
  • SIA introduces A350 on Jo'burg route

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • NTSB chief says it's time to consider marine autopilots
  • London leads European shipping share recovery
  • It's time for rational and strategic thinking following Brexit victory
  • Behind the headlines: IHS assesses economic and political consequences of Brexit
  • Brexit - the shipping industry reacts
  • Brexit - a look at UK exports and imports
  • Austal takes out billion dollar contracts in newbuildings
  • CSIC completes merger of Dalian and Shanhaiguan shipyards
  • Ports of Auckland fined for safety violation
  • Brexit 'spells more pain for Intra-Europe trade', say German shipping leaders
  • Maersk and HMM silent over takeover talk
  • Japan shipyard orders fall again in May
  • Stock markets down, but Asian shipping industry uncertain of Brexit impact
  • UK-Britannia P&I merger failure will not dull M&A, says S&P
  • London marine insurance market moves quickly to calm policyholder Brexit fears
  • Container rates rise on Asia-Europe ahead of big July increases
  • European shipping shares open sharply lower after Britain votes to leave EU
  • Weak corporate governance haunts public shipping image
  • Jinhui Shipping takes loss of USD4.3 million on bulker sale
  • Port of Antwerp names Jacques Vandermeiren new CEO
  • Maersk to focus on container shipping under new leadership

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • SCFI: container shipping rates recover ahead of the peak season
  • 'Saddened' UK logistics firms await true meaning of Brexit vote and brace for cost rises
  • Russian government reportedly eyeing Volga-Dnepr's AN-124s
  • MIQ Logistics wins five-year French Connection contract
  • FedEx CEO Smith on TNT merger: 'two plus two equals seven'
  • The new Panama Canal: a risky bet
  • Melanie Kreis set to be new Deutsche Post DHL chief financial officer

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • Positive results for The American Club
  • Conrad 's new business unit aimed at LNG market
  • Gladding Hearn books another pilot boat order
  • $2.9 million investment in B.C. shipbuilding training
  • Largest MAN B&W ever powers 19,437 TEU box ship
  • UK Chamber of Shipping comments on Brexit

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • Latest Drewry manning report predicts drop in need for officers
  • Matson taps Stanley Kuriyama for board of directors position
  • Coast Guard vessel traffic unit helps avoid three close calls
  • Port of Everett gearing up for Weyerhaeuser Building move
  • Trade between NAFTA partners drops during month of April

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • Insurance stocks regain some lost ground after morning bloodbath
    Listed Lloyd's carriers surge back after losing 12% in market turmoil
  • Shipping must keep calm and carry on in wake of Brexit uncertainty
    Calls for cool, calm reflection amid fears over long-term instability
  • Brexit pushes passporting rights to top of London market agenda
    Non-UK firms expected to move European headquarters out of London unless measures can be agreed to retain passporting rights
  • Surprise and concern over Skou's dual role at Maersk
    Industry watchers say Maersk Group seemed poorly prepared for Nils Andersen's departure, hence apparent lack of succession planning at Maersk Line
  • Brexit raises questions over Lloyd's Register status in EU
    UK transition out of the EU could affect the way class society gets Recognised Organisation status
  • Brexit: the view from Brussels
    London is out of favour in Brussels, where many questions on the UK's future will be answered
  • Maersk: Brexit to hinder EU and UK growth ambitions
    World's biggest container line and member of the 2M alliance expects a limited immediate impact on the group's businesses in the UK
  • Brexit: The view from the UK
    Where do we go from here? Post-Brexit we can behave more like the global maritime nation of our history
  • Brexit could force banking exit
    Fears raised over effect of possible bank exit on UK insurance, brokerage, legal and accounting services
  • Transpacific rates slide as lines scrap for APL cargo
    Imminent takeover of Singapore line adding to price pressure as rivals hope to lure away customers
  • Cashed-up private investors continue dry bulk bargain hunt
    Private, low-profile investors move in as public firms remain distressed
  • Capesize rates struggle to hold ground as fixtures dry up
    Backhaul rates tumble 28.1% week on week
  • HMM tie-up with 2M could be prelude for takeover
    Shock announcement that Maersk and MSC in talks with South Korean line nevertheless looks like a win-win, says SeaIntelligence chief executive Lars Jensen
  • Brexit: Utterly pathetic, says shipbroker Fulford-Smith
    Top London shipbroker warns of increasing trade protectionism and uncertainty
  • Shipping and ports face Brexit fallout
    HFW partner Anthony Woolich spells out the consequences of the UK leaving the European Union for those doing business in the UK
  • LMA poised to take advantage of Brexit 'opportunities'
    Chief executive David Gittings says members are well placed to steer a course through uncertainties
  • Future of passporting rights key to London's survival as gateway to Europe
    Brexit vote means insurers will be thinking about the best location for their European bases
  • Lloyd's will stay 'at centre' of global insurance market despite Brexit
    Lloyd's chairman says market 'fully equipped' to operate in the new environment
  • UK Chamber calls for cool heads in wake of Brexit
    Government should establish commission to train trade deal negotiators, says trade association
  • Hanjin Shipping to raise $18m via stock disposal but may need more
    Charter arrears add difficulties for the Korean carrier to reach deals in rate renegotiations.
  • Japanese trader expects first VLGC transit on new Panama Canal
    Official inauguration of the expanded Panama Canal will take place on Sunday
  • BIMCO develops new standard agreement for novation of shipping deals
    Until now there has been no such agreement for contracts
  • Latin America to benefit from Panama expansion
    Terminal operators eye up opportunities

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • Port Newark Container Terminal revises SOLAS policy
  • Philadelphia port taps Mexico auto production boom
  • HMM announces 'simplified' SOLAS guidance for US exporters
  • Trusteeship ends for Baltimore ILA local that struck in 2013
  • 2M to shift USEC all-water service from Suez to Panama
  • Bill aims to spur PierPass revamp
  • Russia investigates terminal operators for alleged price-fixing
  • Port of Antwerp names former utilities exec as CEO
  • Shippers bracing for uncertainty after Brexit victory
  • Asia-Europe spot rates up sharply ahead of July 1 GRIs
  • Container shipping to lead the way under Maersk's new CEO

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • New Canal locks little help to tankers
    Report says wider Panama Canal "unlikely to significantly change" energy trade.
  • Brexit to further restrict lending to shipping
    Stifel says bank debt could now become even more difficult to come by after out vote.
  • Greek community digests Brexit vote
    Executives from the traditional shipping country share their thoughts following UK referendum's result.
  • Hanjin Shipping to sell container depot
    Korean owner continues fundraising with disposal of holding in Shandong facility.
  • LR hopes to avoid Brexit fall out
    Leading class society says it will be business as usual but has some concerns
  • Korean banks cut back on lending
    Major lenders said to be spooked by troubles facing shipyard and shipowners.
  • 'Opportunity Friday' from Brexit vote, says HFW
    London's role as a centre for trade and law could be enhanced as policies shift after shock Brexit vote, says lawyer Brian Perrott.
  • Rehder rages at 'petty' UK Brexit vote
    Decision "narrow minded, petty and inward-looking," says Thomas Rehder.
  • Theochari raises City concern after Brexit vote
    Norton Rose Fulbright maritime chief concerned about fallout from referendum.
  • Brexit vote to delay UK shelf
    Lower spending is about the last the thing the UK offshore sector needed.
  • POSH wins second Shell FLNG contract
    Singapore-listed company will deploy one semi-sub accommodation unit off Australia.
  • Drunk bulker captain fined in Denmark
    NSC master found to be under the influence while leaving Hirtshals last year.
  • Silverline tanker on sales block
    Malaysia auctioning off veteran vessel anchored at Pasir Gudang.
  • SGX commits to Baltic, despite Brexit
    Singapore Exchange says it does not expect UK decision to quit the European Union to disrupt its takeover bid.
  • Nautilus fears for members after Brexit vote
    Officer's union concerned that hard won labour reforms are now at risk.
  • Viking moves closer to final deal with banks
    New financing pact lacks only final approval as offshore vessel owner receives second default notice.
  • Soechi Lines sees better growth prospects
    Indonesian owner believes cabotage rules will give it a boost.
  • Volatility beneficial but no commodities panic
    FIS chief John Banaszkiewicz says sterling decline a boost for UK brokers
  • Huxley: bulk faces bigger problems than Brexit
    Wah Kwong boss says Brexit adds to uncertainty, while Arthur Bowring sees hope in UK's regulatory independence.
  • Baltic says its 'business as usual'
    Jeremy Penn stresses need for free trade and open employment rules to ensure global market succeeds, no comment on SGX deal.
  • Jones: Brexit to accelerate UK maritime decline
    BRS boss has a bleak warning for what EU exit could mean for British shipping cluster.
  • Siem reflects on historic Brexit vote
    London-based magnate and Tory supporter says no fast impact on trade and
  • Arrested bulker up for sale
    Singapore high court auctions Chinese ship detained by Bank of Communications.
  • Stocks take a beating as Brexit claims PM
    RBS, Barclays and Lloyds see stock prices plunge as much as 34% following vote to leave; prime minister Cameron to step down.
  • UK Chamber calls for free-trade commission
    Shipping body wants rational thinking for industry after UK votes to leave European Union.
  • Campbell says Brexit 'short-sighted'
    Swire Bulk and Baltic Exchange chairman says decision was taken for 'wrong reasons'
  • Banks take a beating as Brexit claims PM
    RBS, Barclays and Lloyds see stock prices plunge as much as 34% following vote to leave; prime minister Cameron to step down.
  • Moody's shipping outlook turns negative
    Ratings agency says earnings will fall by up to 10% this year.
  • Ever Harvest plans fundraiser to buy ships
    Hong Kong-based owner to spend around half of money raised on additional tonnage.
  • Asian share sell-off follows Brexit decision
    Markets in Asia first to respond to UK's vote against continued membership of European Union.
  • Singapore tycoon builds stake in MMA Offshore
    Offshore veteran said to have been building stake in struggling offshore outfit since April 2015.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • U.S. stock futures tumble after Britain votes to leave EU
  • NAFTA trade decline continues in April
  • SCFI rises 5.6%
  • FRA: UP at fault in Oregon crude oil train derailment
  • Executive Moves: Antwerp Port Authority, Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Matson
  • HCI Capital to change name to Ernst Russ
  • Decision to expand Panama Canal looks 'even better'
  • Crowley to launch new LCL service
  • IMF lowers U.S. economic growth forecast for 2016
  • Mandatory FDA entry filing in ACE goes well so far

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • France's CMA CGM makes Kingston a key hub in wake of widened Panama Canal
    Port connects to US East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean and northern Brazil.
  • FACTBOX: 'Brexit' vote delivers sharp shock to oil markets
  • CHINA DATA: May imports of residual fuel fall 39% on year to 1.9 mil mt
    Of these, fuel imports might be held as bonded stocks, bunker fuel.
  • FEATURE: Expanded Panama Canal boosts opportunities for US-Asia condensate, naphtha flows
    A voyage from Houston to Chiba, Japan, takes about 30 days via the Panama Canal, compared with 47 days via the Suez Canal.
  • Crude futures settle above $50/b as UK voters head to polls
    NYMEX July ULSD settled 1.58 cents higher at $1.5206/gal.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
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
CUSTOMS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
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
INDUSTRY
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
SEAFARERS
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.
TRADE
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
TRANSPORTATION
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.
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SHIPYARDS
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
TRADE
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%
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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)
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
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%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
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
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
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
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
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.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
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.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
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
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
MEETINGS
"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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
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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