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BRIEFS
September 28, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases China-Gulf rate US$200/TEU from October 15
  • China's exports increase 5.9pc in August while imports rise 10.8pc
  • US west coast ports appear to bounce back after last year's slowdown
  • China to partially lift 13-year ban on US beef imports
  • Sydney's Botany Bay throughput rises 2.4pc in July to 198,012 TEU
  • British government mulls recommissioning Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Tianjin Tianhai seeks bank backing to buy US computer distributor
  • Canadian National faulted for not providing rail cars mandated by Ottawa
  • Tibet Sun trade writer comes out swinging for Donald Trump
  • Kalmar wins order for 12 container handlers from South Carolina
  • Nigeria looks to export Guinness to South Africa to boost dwindling sales
  • Customs foils attempts to smuggle marijuana into Qatar Al-Qahtani
  • IAG, Finnair drop DHL freighters for London-Helsinki bellyhold instead
  • CHAMP Cargosystems to offer CargoXS Cargo Quality centre system

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Shipowners & managers to discuss shipping safety
  • Shipping confidence sees second successive quarterly rise
  • Singapore Exchange to acquire Baltic Exchange
  • Port of Amsterdam aims to reduce carbon footprint
  • Budget merger expected to reduce procedural requirements & shift focus to delivery & good governance
  • Poland beckons Indian dairy & animal husbandry businesses for partnerships in food processing
  • Rupee depreciation seen giving no advantage to exporters
  • MALA 2016 to focus the spotlight on excellence today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Shipping delivers"
  • HGV platooning system about to be tested
  • Indonesia needs more bonded warehouses
  • South Tyrol funding ro-mo
  • Charges against Danish bunker company "a signal"
  • Amazon gets knuckles rapped in UK
  • Swathe of promotions at TIA
  • New blocktrain for hauling auto parts
  • Cooperation for fostering transit via Latvian ports
  • Growing e-commerce in Europe
  • Alaska Air and Virgin America stay patient
  • More rail links between Denmark and Germany
  • The Alliance - to be - or not to be?
  • An Post names successor for retiring CEO
  • China tables plan to prune back logistics costs

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • US weighing costs of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic
  • Renewed unrest in Nigeria threatens Suezmax rebound
  • Maersk Line takes initiative on reefer cargo tracking
  • Nordic American Tankers pulls trigger on share sale
  • Singapore bunker supplier Searights in receivership
  • Gas-fuelled asphalt tanker delivered to Canada
  • Choosing alliances based on financial health will be no simple task for shippers
  • Ocean Yield buys two chemical carriers, charters them to Navig8
  • No current newbuilding plans, says HMM
  • Hanjin ships to be offloaded by end of October
  • Ports struggle to quantify, prepare for impact of climate change
  • Toll spends USD130 million on two ships for Bass Strait trade

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Libya: insecurity and political divisions continue to threaten international shipping
  • DHL gears up as South-east Asian e-commerce market gathers pace
  • Unsexy Flexport scores $65m as software eats shipping
  • FedEx executive moves spark speculation over Fred Smith successor
  • Hyundai workers strike for first time in 12 years, affecting vehicles in US, Middle East and Asia
  • Maersk may target Hanjin and Hyundai in new acquisition plan
  • Container lines going bananas to grab a bit more market share

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Shipyard switch for LNG-fueled bulker duo
  • Tanker brokers count costs of failure to pass on claims
  • Harrison Pye called in to cure WHR headaches
  • Baltic Exchange gets a new CEO and a new owner
  • MacGregor to hold hackathon in Hamburg
  • Kirby to pay $4.9 million in Ship Channel spill settlement
  • Composite construction Water Bus starts trials
  • Nacos Platinum gets a helicopter guidance plug in
  • Fincantieri cruise newbuilds to have Rolls-Royce equipment
  • Kotug Smit tugs tackle Ghent recycling plant fire
  • Business and Growth Minister to keynote Danish Maritime Forum

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • PMA and ILWU agree to meet to talk about talks
    US west coast employers and labour leaders take first tenative steps towards avoiding chaos of 2014/15
  • Kim Fejfer hands over to new APMT boss at critical juncture for container ports
    A new relationship between Maersk Group's container shipping and terminals divisions will dictate the strategy for Morten Englestoft, appointed to top job in recent management reshuffle
  • Product Shipping buys Daiichi product tanker
    Latest disposal by recovering Japanese outfit tempts Oaktree-backed Greek operator
  • Port of Piraeus profits rise amid privatisation and strike
    Litigations dragged post-tax profits down significantly while revenues and costs fell
  • Teekay LNG newbuilding wins 15-year charter to haul Yamal cargoes
    Newbuilding will be delivered in early 2019
  • Hapag-Lloyd reveals digital vision as allure of big ships fades
    German carrier's chief commercial officer says technological innovation can help inspire a cost-effective industry
  • DSME chief in Dubai to negotiate with Sonangol over drillships
    State-owned financial institutions to provide equity investment to ensure drillships are delivered as scheduled
  • Ocean Yield to buy two chemical tankers for $70m
    Deal comes with12-year 'hell and high' bareboat charters to Navig8 Group
  • Five Hanjin ships stuck off coast of China
    Only two of the vessels being held are owned by the South Korean shipping line
  • Agility and Maersk Line sign deal to cut carbon emissions
    Companies are working together to explore innovative, commercially viable ways to reduce carbon footprint
  • Nordic American Tankers keeps its powder dry
    $115m equity offering to replenish equity funds and seek further fleet expansion
  • Shipping industry confidence grows for second straight quarter
    Confidence is at highest level in nine months, says Moore Stephens
  • Mid-October loading dates bring little cheer for VLCCs
    Charterers take older ships at lower levels, keeping rates weak

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Striking Santos dockers accuse terminals of using foreign labor
  • Container lessors detail how to return Hanjin boxes
  • ILWU, PMA to soon consider contract extension
  • Damco names new CEO as Maersk restructures
  • Issue of no-show containers highlights industry's inefficiencies
  • Ports grapple with challenges wrought by climate change
  • Russian court rejects liner appeals in price-fixing case
  • Shippers struggle to gauge financial health of alliance partners

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Kirby hit with civil penalty over spill
    Department of Justice reaches $4.9m settlement with tug owner over casualty involving bulker.
  • Nokta to exit research, enter banking
    Head of Clarksons US operations plans greater focus on investment banking.
  • Wison tests FLNG unit for delivery to Exmar
    Belgium-based energy shipping company now just needs to find charterer for vessel.
  • WTO: Container trade outlook gets weaker
    Forecast for world trade cut this year and next due to slowdowns in China and Brazil
  • OSG's future spinoff to pay parent $100m
    Loan amendment with allows OIN to pay dividend before split and requires $75m principal payment.
  • Pemex hires salvor to right listing Burgos
    After extinguishing fires, crews working to stabilise stricken chemical and products tanker.
  • ITIC urges brokers to move quickly on documents
    Tanker desks need to avoid delay on issues like demurrage claims, insurer warns.
  • Clarksons' Omar Nokta to exit research, enter banking
    Head of Clarksons US operations plans greater focus on investment banking.
  • AHTS rates down as rigs retired
    But it's not all doom and gloom for owners as bad weather and strikes combine in North Sea.
  • Clarksons' Nokta will lead its US operations
    Lead research analyst at Clarksons moves closer to investment banking side.
  • NAT shoots for $126m from share sale
    New York-listed tanker owner prices stock offering with chairman and vice chairman investing $5m.
  • Brightoil records surge in profit from tankers
    Hong Kong VLCC and aframax player rides favourable markets to better annual result.
  • Yamal deal for Teekay LNG newbuilding
    Contract leaves owner with a single open vessel in its orderbook, Evensen says.
  • Chartworld favourite for capesize resale
    Sources place Greek owner in pole position for second cape buy of the year.
  • Rothschild brought in to find ABG buyer
    State Bank of India tasks investment bank with finding new partner for struggling shipbuilder.
  • PSVs edge up despite tonnage glut
    Ostensjo Rederi manages to fix supply ship at higher rate, with 29 other units looking for work.
  • Thoresen in open hatch scrap sale
  • Seoul court sets Hanjin claims deadline
    Receivership proceedings continue, with creditors to register sums owed by 25 October.
  • Korean lines climb on Maersk Line M&A talk
    Jefferies believes both Hanjin and HMM will be targets for Maersk Line.
  • SBIC selling stake in Vietnam's PV Shipyard
    State holding company wants to restructure shipbuilder's capital.
  • DSME seals new headquarters sale
    Korean shipbuilder finds another buyer for office building after previous agreement fell through.
  • Ocean Yield adds two more tankers
    Lars Solbakken-led owner acquires 2013-built pair from Navios and charters them to Navig8 for 12 years.
  • No containership newbuilds to hit China hardest
    Chinese yards have the largest exposure to the boxship market in terms of ships on order, says Affinity.
  • Wisdom Marine gives green light to fundraiser
    Taiwanese shipowner says proceeds from share issue will go towards buying more ships.
  • Sea Trucks seals Mexican accommodation contract
    Construction vessels to be deployed in support of pipeline repair work for 90 day period.
  • Pavilion and ExxonMobil in LNG bunkering drive
    Singapore government-backed gas outfit to establish procedures for truck-to-ship deliveries.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Agility joins Maersk emissions reduction initiative
    Agility Logistics agreed to work with Maersk Line to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 15 percent per container on Agility shipments as part ...
  • Hanjin, HMM stocks rise amid takeover speculation
    The stocks of Hanjin Shipping Co. and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) rose on the South Korea Stock Exchange Tuesday and a researcher at the ...
  • ATAG: Airlines support mandatory carbon offsets
    Airlines are pushing governments to adopt mandatory pollution limits, but may have to settle for a voluntary approach, at least for the tim...
  • Flexport gains $65m for global expansion
    The cloud-based freight forwarder Flexport has raised a Series B round of $65 million to fund its global expansion, bringing its total capi...
  • WTO cuts 2016 global trade forecast
    World trade will grow at slowest pace since financial crisis this year, according to the latest report from the World Trade Organization. ...
  • Port of Boston sets box volume record in August
    The Port of Boston's Paul W. Conley Container Terminal set an all-time monthly record in August with a throughput of 26,334 TEUs, the Massa...
  • Finnair, IAG add cargo capacity between London and Helsinki
    Finnair Cargo and IAG Cargo are adding cargo capacity between Helsinki, Finland and London, United Kingdom under an expanded capacity shari...
  • Executive Moves: FedEx and Jacksonville Port Authority
    FedEx Corp. said T. Michael Glenn , executive vice president of market development and corporate communications, will retire effective Dec....
  • CBP rolls out 'Aqualane' to more U.S. ports
    Ocean carriers that meet eligibility criteria for cargo security can receive privileges for expedited unloading at a half dozen more U.S. p...
  • DHL Global Forwarding to offer emergency air cargo services
    DHL Global Forwarding has launched a new global expedited airfreight service for urgent delivery of spare parts, critical medical supplies,...
  • AAR President: Re-regulation of STB rate review process 'misguided'
    Recent attempts to "re-regulate" the Surface Transportation Board's railroad rate review process are "misguided," according to Edward R. Ha...
  • Watco taps Herzog for PTC implementation
    Short-line railroad operator and holding company Watco Cos. LLC has tapped Herzog Technologies Inc. to assist with implementation of positi...
  • DHL expands European parcel network to Hungary, Slovenia
    Deutsche Post DHL Group is expanding its European parcel delivery network to include Hungary and Slovenia, according to a statement from th...
  • NEWS FLASH: Flexport gains $65m for global expansion
    The cloud-based freight forwarder Flexport has raised a Series B round of $65 million to fund its global expansion, bringing its total capi...
  • Baltic Exchange shareholders approve acquisition by SGX
    The Baltic Exchange reported Monday its shareholders approved of an acquisition by the Singapore Exchange. Based out of St Mary Axe, Londo...
  • Michelin unveils plans for new distribution center in S.C.
    Michelin will build a $270 million automated distribution center in Spartanburg County, S.C. to support distribution of tires for passenger...


The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • San Francisco bunker fuel market expected tighter amid refinery turnaround: sources
    "Chevron typically supplies their San Francisco bunker market from Richmond,"
  • USAC bunker market little affected by planned PBF New Jersey refinery shutdown
    It can have an effect on gasoline and ULSD markets on the Atlantic Coast if they are down for a while.
  • Carnival quarterly bunker fuel bill falls 23.2%, consumption inches higher
    The company's bunker costs fell to $265 million in the three-month period from $345 million in the same period a year earlier
  • Spiralling oil demurrage costs challenge Venezuela's PDVSA
  • Brightoil's bunker sales jump 26% as overall profit sinks
    The company did not give a figure for bunker sales volumes but it sold 17.27 million mt in the year to June 30, 2015, according to its previous annual report. Based on this its 2015/16 sales volume would amount to 21.76 million mt.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Iran oil minister comments put pressure on crude futures
    At 1033 GMT, November ICE Brent crude futures were down 75 cents/b at $46.60/b, while the NYMEX November light sweet crude contract was down 68 cents/b at $45.25/b.
  • Saudi's Falih says optimistic over 'consultation' talks in Algiers
  • Shipping companies eye second-hand dry bulkers; lenders cautious
    Second-hand sales are coming at a time when new building orders are slowing down, and even cancelled.
  • ANALYSIS: Algiers meeting could pave way for higher US crude stocks this fall
    Analysts widely doubt the conditions are ripe for an OPEC-led agreement that could tighten the global oil market balance.

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