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BRIEFS
July 28, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Rivals MSC, CMA CGM tie-up in backing TRAXENS box tracker
  • DP World volume up 2.5pc to 31.4 million TEU in first half
  • Philippines pulls US-backed mention of Hague ruling in ASEAN communique
  • Labour judge tells Horizon Lines to pay sacked informer US$1 million
  • Halifax Q2 boxes up 12.5pc to 120,000 TEU, rising 19.6pc in H1
  • Boston docks its biggest ship yet - 8,530-TEU Xin Mei Zhou
  • Greenhouse gas emissions will not be solved by LNG: researcher
  • Malaysia may introduce Vehicle Entry Permit for foreign cars soon
  • Cargotec quarterly profit up 47.4pc to US$44.3 million as sales fall 4pc
  • KLM joins joint venture between Air France and China Eastern Airlines
  • Air cargo sector comes to aid out-of-season fruit growers
  • Volga-Dnepr acquires 20 Boeing 747-8 Freighters
  • Qantas wins three accolades in SkyTrax World Airline Awards
  • B&H Worldwide selects ACX as agent for Morocco

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 27, 2016
  • Africa Risk Compliance can assist shipping companies operating in West Africa
  • Assessment of Bulk Liquid Cargo
  • It was an enthralling musical experience at the Valli & Sivaswamy Memorial Concert
  • Cochin Shipyard aims at sustaining its momentum
  • JN Port handles four vessels at a time using Mooring Dolphins
  • Sagar Island Major Port to be awarded early next year
  • Sagarmala also focusing on port-rail connectivity projects
  • West coast ports seen benefiting more from Chabahar agreement
  • CONCOR gets vigilance excellence award
  • CONCOR's port side container facility at Krishnapatnam Port inaugurated

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 27, 2016
  • Dry bulk scrapping debate: Red flag vs silver lining
  • US seeks man overboard detection data from cruise lines
  • Hutchison container volumes slide 7% in first half
  • Marine insurers offering maritime bosses Directors & Officers risk
  • Penta-Ocean Construction books work vessel at JMU
  • JBIC to finance LNG carrier construction
  • HHI's USD3 billion management plan feasible, says auditor
  • Tianjin and Tangshang partner in container services
  • Qingdao to lead new East Asia port alliance
  • Judge orders USD99.5 million compensation over Athos I spill

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 27, 2016
  • Amazon can test drones in the UK, but they may cause 'supply chain nightmares'
  • DB Schenker appoints Oliver Seidl as its new chief financial officer
  • Terror attacks, strikes and rising costs giving AF-KLM Cargo a bumpy flight
  • Amerijet gets new owner and new CEO as founder bows out
  • Hanjin's multimillion-dollar charter debts cast a bad light on South Korea, says Seaspan
  • Airbus and Boeing putting pressure on supply chains
  • Iran's big plans for transport corridors and railways

Marine Logweb site
JULY 27, 2016
  • VIDEO: USCG, samaritans, rescue 46 trawler crew members
  • VIDEO: FB Design SAR vessel breaks Monte Carlo-Venice record
  • Court finds in favor of shipowner and DoJ in Athos I case
  • Double ended hybrid ferry features dual AlphaBridge
  • USCG gives guidance on when crew can work on ATB barges
  • GulfMark sees "early signs of encouragement"
  • Hyundai Heavy reports second black ink quarter
  • NASSCO delivers another Kinder Morgan ECO tanker

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 27, 2016
  • $10 million TIGER grant headed to Port of Everett
  • US rail freight traffic slides lower during week
  • Coast Guard Cutter TERRAPIN returns from Alaska deployment
  • Port of Portland project nets TIGER grant funding
  • APL adding new weekly service covering China, Europe, Felixtowe

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 27, 2016
  • Scorpio Bulkers' net loss narrows significantly
    Dry bulk operator takes delivery of a handful of newbuildings
  • Panamax bulker rates plunge in first weekly fall in two months
    Slowing demand in Atlantic and growing tonnage list in Pacific weigh on rates
  • Georgia ports volumes down but 'exceeded expectations'
    Focus has been on building inland terminals to reduce truck traffic and increase rail capacity to the southeast US and beyond
  • Fortescue increases iron ore shipments
    Cash production costs decline for 10th consecutive quarter
  • Diana Containerships axes dividend
    Board opts to preserve cash as owner slumps to second-quarter loss
  • MOL Comfort class society commits to tougher crack arrest plates
    ClassNK announces findings of latest research
  • LR2 rates rebound sharply, up 27% on week
    But MR rates shed another 20% despite support from Mexico-bound longhaul trades
  • Nigerian shipyard Starzs seeking to sell equity stake
    Company looking for partner to help expansion plans
  • HPH Trust reports 31% jump in first-half profits
    One-off gains mask what was a difficult six months for the terminal operator
  • Exit 'fraudulent means and devices'
    Supreme Court reverses nearly 15 years of assumptions about the law of fraudulent insurance claims
  • Hyundai Glovis reports 21% rise in first-half net profit
    International logistics and complete knock down segments are key revenue contributors
  • HHI posts second-quarter net profit
    Restructuring measures starting to bear fruit
  • McDermott and N-KOM yard to pursue offshore projects in Qatar
    Five-year exclusive agreement sets McDermott as primary contractor and N-KOM as fabrication facility
  • ReCAAP concerned over crew abductions off Sabah and Philippines
    Six such incidents reported in March to July period
  • Vessel deliveries boost Bahri's net profit
    Group purchased and took delivery of a number of VLCCs and chemical tankers in 2016
  • Precious Shipping disposes of handysize bulk vessel
    Move is part of company's fleet renewal initiativ

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 27, 2016
  • BNSF's options to jumpstart planned LA-LB terminal running out
  • CN blames intermodal fall on weak demand
  • Betting on demand, Hub to add 2,000 intermodal containers
  • NS intermodal traffic falls on weak global demand, restructured service
  • Linea Peninsular adds weekly Tampa-Mexico route
  • CH Robinson builds volume, capacity, as truck rates plummet
  • Weak Hong Kong drags down Hutchison's first-half container volume
  • Houston imports rise, narrowing dip in volume
  • MSC joins CMA CGM as investor in box-monitoring start-up
  • Rotterdam's container lead over Antwerp still shrinking
  • Air France-KLM cargo stuck in the red
  • Russian truckers, rails fight for market share as container trade rebounds

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 27, 2016
  • Costamare unveils loan amid earnings beat
    New York-listed containership owner to use new financing to fund 11,000-teu newbuilding duo.
  • Gener8 profit surges almost as predicted
    New York tanker owner reports 91% improvement in bottom line; confirms vessel sale.
  • Neo-panamax upsizing gradual, DCIX says
    Symeon Palios-led boxship operator says US ports still need dredging for larger ships.
  • Scorpio Bulkers costs lead to better outlook
    Two analysts lift earnings projections as New York-listed bulker owner tackles expenses.
  • Scorpio Bulkers ruling out new equity raise
    Chief executive Emanuele Lauro says New York-listed bulker owner has what it needs to get through 2018, and beyond with some additional measures.
  • GulfMark sees 'bottom' in offshore market
    Kneen says rates have reached all-in cash costs, but they're far from sustainable.
  • Navibulgar confirms handysize buy
    Modern bulker renamed Sredna Gora after purchase from Chinese owner.
  • Tsakos beats Citgo in $99.5m decision
    Major victory in oil spill battle that has lasted more than a decade.
  • Pareto Securities cuts products pair amid rates revision
    Norwegian finance house downgrades two owners and predicts weaker market for this year and next.
  • Pareto cuts products pair amid rates revision
    Norwegian finance house downgrades two owners and predicts weaker market for this year and next.
  • JMU wins offshore hoist ship contract
    Japanese yard to build wind-farm vessel for Penta-Ocean Construction.
  • DCIX drops dividends after Q2 loss
    Boxship owner "aggressively" preserving cash after Q2 deficit outstrips revenue.
  • Scorpio Bulkers loss less than feared
    New York-listed owner's second quarter red ink not as dark as analysts had forecast.
  • DP World reports growth as it enters Taiwan
    Growing Dubai-based terminal operator signs MoU for the development of Kaohsiung port.
  • Seago charters in Schuldt boxship
    Maersk group line adds German vessel on run from Spain to the UK and Ireland.
  • Benita tow takes a new twist
    Five Oceans Salvage switches line to bow of bulker after stern settled deeper into water.
  • TAS Offshore revenue turns negative
    Order cancellations and price adjustments hit Malaysian shipbuilder in fourth quarter.
  • Jefferies takes down tanker estimates
    Analyst Doug Mavrinac lowers both his crude and products rates view for 2016 and 2017.
  • Euronav snaps up Pappas VLCC pair
    Paddy Rodgers-led owner understood to have bought resales in $188m deal.
  • GulfMark: offshore S&P market on the move
    US owner sees demand for ship sales rising as it offloads three older vessels.
  • Court keeps Aegean officer in US
    Chief engineer not allowed to return to Greece as he awaits trial on pollution charges.
  • Goulandris bulker Amadeus refloated
    Two tugs successfully free Greek panamax in Parana River.
  • Hyundai Heavy spins back to profit
    Korean shipbuilding giant logs strong year-on-year turnaround in its bottom line to beat second quarter forecasts.
  • Hyundai Mipo delays $147m gas carrier trio
    Korean shipbuilder says two LPG ships and one LEG vessel have been pushed back until 30 April, 2018.
  • Yinson sells non-core businesses
    Malaysian offshore player moves ahead with plans to divest itself of non-oil and gas subsidiaries.
  • Veteran ferry finds trading buyer
    Reports that the Moroccan ferry Le Rif was heading to the breakers have proven premature.
  • Benita heads to the breakers
    Salvaged bulk carrier on one-way voyage to Alang.
  • Citgo defeated in $99.5m Athos I decision
    Tsakos comes out victorious in oil spill battle that has lasted more than a decade.
  • McDermott profit up despite vessel charge
    New York-listed offshore construction specialist delivered better-than-expected profit improvement.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 27, 2016
  • Panama Canal Authority remains confident with current procedures
  • CLARIFICATION: Carriers shake up Europe-Mid E/ISC trade
  • China ratifies U.N. intermodal transport convention
  • ZS Fund acquires Amerijet
  • Port of Long Beach sets aside $46m for pollution mitigation
  • Port of Tampa gains new container service
  • FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications
  • Private equity firm purchases St. George Logistics
  • Seaspan reaffirms it will not reduce Hanjin charter rates

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 years
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 annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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