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May 3, 2017
International Transport Journalweb site
  • From Curici to the Black Sea at 160 km/h
  • Latam Cargo first CEIV pharma certified airline in the...
  • New partner, new services
  • Former Maersk man in charge of decarbonisation
  • Takeover to access growing Latin American markets
  • OOCL: volumes strong in Q1
  • US railway now shipping in Texas
  • Found: seafreight order manager Forwarding & Logistics
  • Ethiopian starts Jo'burg - Lome route/offers discounts
  • New shuttles for up to eight departures per hour
  • Noerpel/JAS cooperation takes off
  • Eva Molnar honoured as "Fiata fellow"
  • Mixed financial year for Japan's big three
  • Precision converts fourth Boeing for China Postal
  • UPS names emerging markets president and country manager

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 2, 2017
  • Liner companies remain the greatest danger to container market
  • Seadrill sells three rigs at USD190 million loss
  • India's H-Energy hires FSRU from Engie for LNG import terminal
  • Seoul forms committee to re-investigate Sewol sinking
  • Samsung HI wins USD335 million order for four VLCCs
  • Seoul issues stop-work order on Samsung HI after fatal accident
  • China dry bulk demand looks set to continue, believes Precious Shipping
  • Korea Shipping Corporation buys bulker newbuilding contracts
  • Marco Polo suspends trading as lenders resist restructuring plan
  • Courage Marine could cancel vessel sale to retain HKSE-listing
  • H-Line Shipping scraps Capesize in fleet renewal

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 2, 2017
  • Yields up for carriers as air freight blossoms in March
  • Maersk Line targets 3% growth as next-generation Triple-Es start to arrive
  • UTi buy driving DSV road and sea-air performance ahead of the market
  • Analysis: Asia's box manufacturers need to keep a lid on rising costs
  • NEW PODCAST: Freight rates - is the price you pay right?
  • GAC appoints sales directors for the eastern and western hemispheres
  • Yang Ming shares will trade again on Thursday
  • ILWU offered contract extension at Los Angeles and Long Beach
  • Alitalia to file for administration as turnaround plan fails
  • How to get 3,000lbs of beef jerky from Reno to Seattle

Marine Logweb site
MAY 2, 2017
  • Brownsville ship recycling yard has new owners and new name
  • VIDEO: Somali piracy uptick a result of lowered vigilance
  • Law firms plan class action suits against DryShips
  • The Shearer Group, Inc. adds to its team
  • New Harvey MPSV: Jones Act debate ender
  • New Water Bus wows Damen guests
  • How to make risk assessments more dynamic
  • Vane Brothers adds two newbuilds to fleet
  • Rokke starts giving his money away, orders research ship
  • 20,568 TEU Maersk Madrid makes maiden port call
  • AlphaBridge on Wagenborg newbuild has 46 inch consoles

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 2, 2017
  • Global Ports Holding sets pricing for $200m London IPO
    Turkey-based port operator will use earnings to fund acquisitions of potentially 20 new assets globally
  • Cosco takes a lead in supramax scrapping
    Chinese state giant ploughs ahead with bulker demolition ahead of expiration of Beijing's subsidy scheme
  • DryShips eyes rebuilding revenue as first new bulker arrives
    First newcastlemax goes on one-year charter to Cargill
  • Handysize bulkers begin sharp descent as charterers hold back
    Earnings fall from 2017 high as Atlantic and Pacific trades weaken
  • Liverpool mulls free trade zone
    Liverpool is looking for a pilot area for a post-Brexit free trade zone as port looks to grow America's trade share
  • Is this the tipping point for LNG fuel?
    Shipowners back gas as green solution with cold hard cash
  • VLCC rates to remain choppy, asset prices lower for longer, Euronav chief says
    Paddy Rodgers talks shipping cycles, oil markets and tanker demand from US crude exports
  • DSME faces lawsuit from Korea Post
    National postal service looking to claim back 15% of DSME's corporate bond value
  • Nigeria LNG hits export milestone, but where are new trains?
    Africa's major LNG exporter has yet to push through long-awaited expansion plans
  • Delays and cancellations cripple CSSC Holdings bottom line
    Company suffers recurring net losses of $420m
  • Korea Line inks deals for two gas carriers and four dry bulk vessels
    Bulkers will be used for a long-term coal shipping contract it had sealed earlier
  • Marco Polo Marine suspends shares after hitting restructuring roadblock
    Debt negotiations hit wall, with some creditors demanding immediate debt payment
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    European trade on the up
  • Salvors must adapt to the age of social media and giant ships
    Bigger vessels have led owners' requirements to exceed the capability of salvage companies, says industry veteran Peter Townsend
  • Falling crane at SHI yard leaves six dead
    Updated: 25 workers sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital
  • Fredriksen's Seadrill unloads three rigs to Shelf Drilling
    Move comes as the company prepares to start comprehensive restructuring measures
  • Vard wins order for research expedition vessel
    Ship to enter service by 2020

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 2, 2017
  • US maritime regulators reject merger of Japanese carriers
  • Bayonne Bridge raising to finish months ahead of schedule
  • Trans-Pac contracts bring carriers closer to break-even level
  • More ocean freight at lower rates bites Expeditors' earnings
  • Celadon replaces president, predicts quarterly loss
  • DSV earnings jump on UTi buy
  • Roadrunner gets $540 million infusion, new leadership
  • Rickmers Group loss soars ahead of vital restructuring vote
  • Container lines tap Indian heavy cargo for growth
  • First of 11 record-breaking Maersk ships enters Asia-Europe

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 2, 2017
  • With MPSV delivery, Harvey drops the mic in Jones Act debate
    Offshore vessel owner says its newly-delivered, US-built offshore construction vessel can do the work of its foreign competitors in protected US waters.
  • Cosco boxship is largest through Panama Canal
    Containership squeezes through new locks as part of Asia to US East Coast service.
  • GSL optimistic for small and midsize boxships
    CMA CGM-backed containership owners says subsectors have improved fundamentals for 2017.
  • Fesco earnings delayed amid debt talks
    Moscow-based boxship owner says results will depend on outcome of restructuring.
  • Global Ship Lease posts gain in profit
    New York-listed containership owner reports in-line result as it cuts costs.
  • Celsius taps ABN AMRO for ballast installation cash
    Jeppe Jensen-led owner seeks to install ballast gear as USCG extensions run down.
  • Golar gains ground after FLNG 'milestone'
    Shares moving upwards after umbrella deal moves FLNG project a step closer to final investment decision.
  • Global Ports prices $200m UK IPO
    Turkish group set for market cap of up to $696m through London sale.
  • Cosco Shipping back in the black
    Boxship arm of unified group turns around big loss in first quarter.
  • UK Chamber: 'seablindness' is myth
    Poll shows public recognise shipping as biggest mover of cargo.
  • Dan Sten Olsson reveals $2bn war chest
    Stena AB CEO says money could be used for acquisitions after tanker and ferry group posts reduced profit for 2016.
  • Zvezda Shipyard receives cash injection
    New state Russian plant could bank $143m to pay loan interest.
  • DNB Markets lowers Norden forecasts
    Analysts now believe the Danish shipowner will post a loss for the next two years.
  • Israel Shipyards stake up for grabs
    Sko-Car and Gold Bond in talks to acquire 19% stake in shiprepairer.
  • Singapore Shipping hires new finance chief
    Group financial controller promoted to CFO's chair at SGX-quoted shipowner.
  • Solvtrans orders biggest ever fish carrier
    Oaktree-owned company heading to Havyard for $58m newbuilding.
  • OSM capitalises on offshore upturn
    Shipmanager says it has added more than 200 crew and eight ships this year.
  • Samsung ordered to halt Geoje operations
    Government steps in after six workers killed in crane collapse.
  • Samsung Heavy Industries returns to VLCC market
    New $335m contract will be the yard's first involvement in the sector for over half a decade.
  • Golar confirms Fortuna project milestone
    Tor Olav Troim-backed company says umbrella agreement sets FID on course for mid-2017.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 2, 2017
  • DSV's revenues, profits surge in Q1
    Danish global transport and logistics provider DSV reported a gross profit of DKK 4.2 billion (U.S. $617 million) for the first quarter of ...
  • Gov. Christie unveils date of when 18,000-TEU ships can sail under Bayonne Bridge
    Ultra-large containerships carrying up to 18,000 TEUs will be authorized to pass beneath the Bayonne Bridge between New Jersey and Staten I...
  • Maersk to take delivery of 27 ships within next two years
    Maersk Line is taking delivery of 27 ships over the next two years, which will have a combined capacity amounting to 11 percent of its curr...
  • Daseke to merge with fellow open-deck truck operators
    Addison, Texas-based Daseke, Inc. will merge with fellow open-deck trucking operators The Schilli Cos. and Big Freight Systems Inc., the co...
  • FourKites partners with BluJay Solutions
    Logistics software providers FourKites and BluJay Solutions entered into a formal partnership, bringing together BluJay's transportation ma...
  • Hub Group earnings tumble 42% in Q1 2017
    Hub Group, Inc. saw net income tumble 42.5 percent year-over-year to $10.3 million in the first quarter of 2017, according to the company's...
  • Bulk carriers launch G2 Ocean JV
    Ocean carriers Gearbulk and Grieg Star have completed and launched a new joint venture called G2 Ocean, Grieg Star Chief Executive Officer ...
  • U.S. Class I railway employment growth continues in March
    Class I freight railroads in the United States employed 149,323 workers as of the middle of March 2017, a 2.86 percent decline from 153,723...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 2, 2017
  • Protests at Argentina's YPF continue, hitting upstream output, refining runs
  • BP expects oil prices to remain $50-$55/b in 2017: CFO
  • Oil futures keep sliding as ICE Brent approaches $50/b
  • Norwegian Maritime Authority gearing up for 2020 with range of cleaner fuels
  • FEATURE: Bunker industry uncertain over response to sulfur cap
    Inertia among shipowners looking at how to respond to the IMO's decision remains a concern.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Oil lower on lack of fresh drivers
  • TANKERS: Euronav's grounded VLCC slated to be refloated after 3 weeks on May 4
    "According to the current tentative schedule, the lightening operation will start on May 1, expecting the ship to be relfloated from May 4," Euronav said.
  • Extension of OPEC/non-OPEC production cut deal near certain - analysts
    "The cuts will have to be extended even beyond this year, to the middle or even the end of next year", Fereidun Fesharaki, chairman of consultants FGE said.

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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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