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BRIEFS
March 29, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Truckers face queues picking up boxes at Oakland after terminal closes
  • Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port, Kizad biz zone targets Pakistani businessmen
  • Carriers seek to seal contracts now with intermodal included, says UPS
  • The Tanger-Med port drains passing mega ships for transshipments
  • H-Shipping appointed general agent for Heung-A Shipping in Malaysia
  • GLS and DB Schenker begin parcel partnership in Germany
  • CMA CGM signs with GAC Norway to perform agency services in Oslo
  • Shanghai's PACTL airport groundhandler earns CEIV-Pharma certificate
  • Saudia Cargo expects yield pressure to continue in 2016 as belly space grows
  • HAECO Americas gains B757 conversion approval from China's CAAC
  • Finnair and Czech Airlines step up code sharing of flights

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 25, 2016
  • APM Terminals Readies Lázaro Cárdenas TEC2
  • BSM & Optimum announce new joint venture company
  • CMA CGM upgrades Ethiopian services with new intermodal solutions & direct maritime calls in Djibouti
  • Hapag-Lloyd delivers 114 m Euro net profit
  • MSC recognised by General Motors as a 2015 supplier of the year
  • RUSCON container traffic grows despite overall Russian slump
  • Shri Chandra Bulk Cargo Services wins Top CHA award
  • UK Budget 2016 provides surprises for shipping & radical measures for offshore maritime sector
  • Vegetable oil imports up
  • Deliberation on Sagarmala held at Paradip Port
  • Extra vigilance in the port of Antwerp
  • Krishnapatnam Port launches maiden voyage from India to Bangladesh under coastal shipping agreement
  • BCT again wins Textainer's Area Depot of the Year Award
  • Tyre manufacturers bat for natural rubber imports

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 28, 2016
  • More criticism - For and against mega-ships
  • Major success for the industry
  • B-Logistics to manage distribution traffic in Antwerp port
  • Ever more wayside inspection detectors
  • New chairman for Transport System Catapult
  • Kerry tables 2015 results
  • AAL opening up northern BC
  • Ceva doing more for Ford
  • Biscuits for Robin Hood
  • DSV receives supplier of the year award
  • Sultan to reinforce Tiaca board
  • ACCC finally wins case against Air NZ and Garuda
  • New express roads in Poland
  • Scandlines expecting
  • M&G funding construction of large warehouses
  • Ibia and Trident addressing sulphur cap problems

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 25, 2016
  • Lloyd's market highlights marine woes
  • P&I clubs look to London for Iranian reinsurance solution
  • CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering profits fall 76.8% in 2015
  • China Merchants confirms order for 10 VLOCs
  • Cosco International profit down by 6% in 2015

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 25, 2016
  • Keppel FELS delivers two jack-ups to Grupo R
  • Navy Captain gets prison term for Fat Leonard affair role

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2016
  • Washington governor approves supplemental transportation budget
  • Coast Guard Port Captain closes Coos Bay entrance
  • Port of Port Angeles sets online auction of surplus items
  • FMC announces startup of Supply Chain Innovation Team
  • CBP agents nab semi-submersible carrying over 12,800 pounds of cocaine

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 28, 2016
  • China newbuilding orders drop 75% year on year for January-February period
    Global shipping market downturn continues to weigh
  • Wintermar swings to net loss in 2015 on impairment charges
    Company has sought to reduce expenses in light of the dismal business backdrop
  • IRISL ship calls at Antwerp port for first time since sanctions were lifted
    IRISL will dispatch other containerships and break bulk carriers to Antwerp port in mid-April
  • DSME sees narrower losses in restated 2015 results
    Restatements came after external audit was completed
  • Dalian Port Group sees 7% fall in 2015 net profit
    Lower profit attributed to decrease in dry bulk cargoes handled
  • HMM sells Hyundai Pusan New-Port Terminal stake to PSA for $93.9m
    HMM receives three final bids for Hyundai Securities

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 25, 2016
  • Japan government buys control of Yokohama, Kawasaki ports
  • Multipurpose ship operators face sluggish demand, fierce competition
  • Startups, 3PLs improving freight payment efficiency
  • China's Tianjin port link deal eases Nepal's dependence on India

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 25, 2016
  • Oil slick from boxship hits Taiwan coast
    Clean-up crew works to stem flow from stricken container ship.
  • Beibu Gulf boosts panamax fleet to five
    Owner tipped as buyer of bulker from Kambara Kisen of Japan.
  • Tankers pile up at key PDVSA port
    Oil company's own tonnage sits alongside international ships off Venezuela.
  • Capital Product places $500m on shelf
    Evangelos Marinakis-backed MLP will use any cash raised for growth, debt reduction and buybacks.
  • DSME slices record loss in restated accounts
    Seoul-listed shipbuilder says revisions came at the request of auditor.
  • Doubt surrounds $4.7bn deal at Samsung
    Axe falling on Australian project leaves Shell FLNG units with nowhere to go.
  • Bourbon Offshore crew hijacked off Africa rescued
    Nigerian and Russian crew members end month-long ordeal at the hands of Nigerian pirates.
  • Remontowa secures BC Ferries LNG retrofit
    Polish shipyard's track record helped it beat off competition from two other yards for contract.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 25, 2016
  • New home for Hawaii Superferry: Gulf of Maine
  • CMA CGM to route ships on its PEX3 loop around Africa
  • Report: China Shipping reneges on environmental commitment after getting L.A. port subsidy
  • Port of Oakland continues box rebound in February
  • Soo locks commence operations today
  • Ohio senator questions Corps' cut in Cleveland dredge funds
  • SCFI rises for first time in 2016
  • Westman Islands receives first mobile harbor crane
  • AIIS: U.S. steel imports tumble in February
  • project44 offers LTL transit time API
  • Peruvian grapes land at Savannah port for first time
  • ILWU endorses Sen. Bernie Sanders for president
  • CBP opens 6 more import compliance centers
  • Containership splits in two off Keelung
  • Seaspan CEO: U.S. East Coast ports unprepared for larger vessels
  • An academic approach to final mile headaches

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 25, 2016
  • Panama Canal to carry out March 29-30 outage; booking slots to be cut
    The authority said the West Lane of the Gatun Locks will be out of service.
  • Expanded Panama Canal operations to start at end-June: authority
    The announcement of the June 26 start-date was made Wednesday during the inauguration ceremony of the canal's Scale Model Maneuvering Training Facility.
  • NYMEX crude sinks further below $40/b on oversupply, US dollar
    Crude futures have fallen since Wednesday.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
PORTS
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
SHIPPING
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
PORTS
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
MARITIME SERVICES
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
SHIPPING
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
PORTS
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
PORTS
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
PORTS
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
PORTS
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
SHIPPING
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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SHIPYARDS
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
PORTS
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
DEFENCE
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
ENVIRONMENT
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
SHIPPING
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
PORTS
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
SHIPPING
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
MARITIME SERVICES
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
SHIPPING
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
PORTS
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
SHIPPING
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
PORTS
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
JOBS
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
SEAFARERS
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
MOURNING
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
PORTS
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
PORTS
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
PORTS
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
SHIPPING
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
PORTS
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
PORTS
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
MEETINGS
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
MARITIME SERVICES
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
PORTS
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
SHIPPING
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
PORTS
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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