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BRIEFS
April 4, 2017
International Transport Journalweb site
  • One more shuttle - two a week
  • A facility with a future
  • US railroads deeply connected to international trade
  • Loan to support development of fuel efficiency CV
  • Enlarging capacities
  • Upswing for Yuzhny port in Q1
  • Steve Scalise receiving "Port Person" award today
  • American Airlines expands capacity to San Juan
  • Joining aerospace network
  • Biggest Dreamliner takes to the skies
  • Gunn recruited as Gefco VP freight forwarding
  • Cyclone Debbie cripples coal trains in Australia
  • Greenock ocean terminal is ambitious
  • 3 PL company forms new unit
  • Emirates Skycargo ensuring freshness
  • New locomotives extend portfolio
  • John Jergens joins Crane Worldwide
  • Plans for new warehouse in port of Marseille

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • How DryShips is using dilutive stock sales to transform its fleet
  • Norway scuppers reefer shipping and logistics merger
  • Marenave restructuring gets nod from banks
  • Chinese in race for HSH Nordbank privatisation
  • Stellar Daisy broke in half, claims survivor
  • Hyundai HI to spend over USD3 billion on research and development
  • MOL to rethink operations as earnings improve
  • Skies clear in product tanker sector, but prospect of false dawn looms
  • India's Adani eyes new port in Malaysia as extension of Port Klang
  • Singapore, Japan's port sectors strengthen bilateral ties
  • Yangzijiang boosts orderbook by USD318 million in first quarter
  • Baltic Dry Index up despite impact from cyclone Debbie
  • Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding to divide businesses
  • Samsung HI's labour union puts wage talks on hold, to work with management

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • UK rail network revamp guarantees capacity for future freight growth
  • The LongRead: Heathrow, falling in love with cargo again
  • US east coast ports winning the battle to bring in Asian exports
  • Analysis: can Yang Ming raise enough cash in time to prevent it sinking?
  • Whitehall thumbs-up for Trailblazer forwarder group apprenticeships
  • Air cargo growth outpacing trade as upward trend continues
  • The shame of shipowners as Germany tops list for worst scrapping practices
  • Matternet cleared to fly blood samples in delivery drones over Swiss cities

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • VIDEO: SSN 787 successfully completes sea trials
  • ABB teams with Presserv on vessel stacking service
  • Latest Algoma Central Equinox bulker is headed for Canada
  • Oldendorff drives digital revolution with BMT
  • ABS grants GDA approval to HHI LNG fuel tank design
  • Indian dhow hijacked by Somali pirates
  • Shell to supply fuel for first LNG powered Aframaxes
  • TMC compressors picked for newbuild VLCC duo
  • Ecochlor files for BWTS USCG Type Approval
  • Minerva Marine opts for Wartsila for tanker BWMS retrofits
  • Hyundai Heavy extends MAN two-stroke license agreement

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • Seago profits slashed by half
    Maersk Line's shortsea specialist sees profits fall to $75m as rates reach an 'unsustainable level'
  • Cosco Shipping close to inking Walmart transpacific contract terms
    Ocean Alliance members expect improved Asia-US rates this year after record lows in 2016
  • Lloyd's List Americas Awards 2017 finalists announced
    Awards recognising the best in shipping in North, South and Central America to be announced at a gala evening in New York City next month
  • New alliances fail to reassure European shippers as cargo backlog grows
    ESC expresses concern that delays on the backhaul Europe-Asia trades could be a sign of things to come in new alliance era
  • German owners on the brink
    Non-operating owners are running out of options
  • Epic Gas refinances 14 LPG carriers with new $90m facility
    Gas-carrying company now has no refinancing requirements until 2019
  • Bureau Veritas' Donche-Gay promoted
    Mr Donche-Gay will lead the class society's digital-led business transformation
  • Sabine Pass exports 100th cargo of LNG
    Cargoes from US Gulf should soak up tonnage and improve rates for vessels
  • Rates below Frontline's breakeven, but over operating costs
    VLCC volatility in action as earnings at year-to-date lows, down from $50,000 per day in January
  • Brexit boost for UK steel to increase handysize demand
    UK's exit from the EU will increase steel imports which will, in turn, raise demand for geared vessels
  • HHI to invest $3.1bn in R&D
    HHI aims to allocate about 6%-7% of its annual sales to product research in the longer term
  • AET plans LNG fuel option for half its fleet
    Tanker operator's move is the single largest commitment to LNG propulsion by a major shipowner so far
  • KHI to shift merchant shipbuilding to China
    Japanese businesses to suffer 30% cuts in order to focus on gas vessels
  • Singapore and Japan deepen collaboration in port sector
    Areas of co-operation include port planning, port management and technological development in the port sector
  • Shipowner action on sulphur cap still a year off
    Wärtsilä chief expects investment decisions on fuel-switching technology and scrubbers from 2018
  • Yangzijiang clinches 13 shipbuilding orders worth $318m
    The Chinese yard sees recovery signs in secondhand vessel and bulk carrier markets
  • MHI inks initial pact with compatriot yards Imabari and Namura
    The trio are working on a commercial vessel partnership
  • US court dismisses EIG's claims against Sembcorp Marine
    Claims related to alleged Petrobras and Sete Brasil corruption case
  • SGX could start LNG freight index and bunkering contracts
    Exchange has launched its third LNG price index for the Middle East/South Asia region
  • Between the lines: Alliances analysed
    As the new alliances launch their new services, we take a deep dive into their network operations
  • Heady mix for transpacific box trades as shippers brace for alliance confusion
    Ocean carriers and their customers are negotiating rates and volumes just as lines inaugurate new vessel sharing arrangements and union bosses mull an offer from employers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • Politics clouds launch of 'single window' for NAFTA customs data
  • EU-based carriers set for Canadian cabotage relief
  • MOL eyes 2017 profit ahead of merger finish
  • India's Adani Ports seeks to be global operator
  • ELDs signal higher US drayage costs for BCOs ahead
  • Proposed California container fee threatens BCOs' routings
  • Saia, TST Overland form US-Canada LTL trucking alliance
  • Russian highway toll increase lower than expected
  • Productivity gains lift JNPT to record fiscal year

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • Second-hand bulkers continue value surge
    Data from Shipping Intelligence and the Baltic Exchange show significant gains in dry-bulk assets.
  • Bigger fleet, better rates boost Seanergy
    But New York-listed bulker owner still sees fourth quarter loss as financing costs rise.
  • Martel formally takes CEO role at CSL
    Montreal-based bulker owner also names other executives as part of Martel's transition.
  • Investors lash out at Ocean Rig bankruptcy
    Highland Capital takes aim at Economou and DryShips, but Ocean Rig says it's the target of vulture investors.
  • Eagle Bulk confirms sale and closes on loan
    Gary Vogel-led owner sells sixth ship in a year as it closes in on debt to support Greenship fleet deal.
  • Navios starts up South American ore terminal
    Logistics unit of Navios reiterates Vale's commitment to project, but others may use it too.
  • Shell signs LNG deal for SCF tankers
    Major's LNG bunker tanker newbuilding to supply fuel to Sovcomflot's groundbreaking aframaxes.
  • Arctia profit falls in 2016
    Finnish icebreaker owner sees revenue dip in "very mild" winter.
  • DryShips taps Kalani again as $662m spending spree closes
    George Economou-led owner turns to investment partner for more funds after buying 14 ships in quick succession.
  • NAO's chief executive Bjorkli to depart
    Former RS Platou shipbroker to exit New York-listed offshore vessel owner on 'excellent terms'.
  • Norway blocks Eimskip's Nor Lines takeover
    Owner's move for short-sea player would "significantly impede" competition.
  • AET powers new aframaxes with LNG
    Malaysian owner set to equip newbuildings under construction at Samsung with dual fuel engines.
  • SMIC buys chunk of ro-pax group 2Go
    Philippines investor takes 34.5% stake in ferry company.
  • MR tankers pull back
    LRs, aframaxes and suezmaxes also slip but VLCCs regain ground.
  • Howe Robinson hires tanker trio
    Former Brassington Chartering men join brokerage's London tanker desk.
  • Pakistan warns owners on surcharges
    Lines face legal action unless they drop port congestion fee.
  • Winning in pole position on growing bauxite trade
    Singaporean owner's dominance of capesize S&P arena bettered by stranglehold on Chinese bauxite shipments.
  • Costamare newbuilds now all employed
    Five Hanjin Subic vessels have each now found time charters in an improving market.
  • Somali pirates strike again
    Assailants reportedly hijack Indian cargoship off the semi-autonomous region of Puntland.
  • Alassia charged over 2015 bulker spill
    Canada launches case against Greek operator after English Bay incident.
  • PGS utilisation slides in first quarter
    Oslo-listed seismic shipowner sees contract cover drop to 53%.
  • Tsakos tied to products tanker deal
    Greek owner said to have picked off 12-year-old ship at new price low.
  • HNA linked to HSH Nordbank takeover
    Chinese shipowner said to be among more than five bidders for German shipping lender.
  • Petronas to make floating LNG production history
    Malaysian energy company set for landmark event with debut shipment expected to head for South Korea.
  • Ezion banks $70m from Malaysian sales
    Singapore owner offloads 50% stake in subsidiaries to Sea Explorer.
  • Odfjell Drilling semi-sub wins well charter
    Owner says Deepsea Bergen will work on Norwegian shelf in Q2.
  • Dorian LPG explores trip to bond market
    New York-listed VLGC specialist hires banks to set up fundraising effort.
  • HHI spending $3bn on research
    Yard and newly spun-off affiliates up development budget through to 2021.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • HHI to invest $3.1b in R&D by 2021
    Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (HHI) will invest $3.1 billion in research and development (R&D) by 2021, the South Korean shipbuilder s...
  • New research group addresses supply chain blockchain relevancy
    A new research group aimed at helping the supply chain industry better understand the application of blockchain technology has released a n...
  • FMC's Khouri to meet with European, Chinese regulators
    Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Acting Chairman Michael Khouri said he will be in China this month for a third round of joint discussions...
  • Cary Island, Malaysia could gain new 'maritime city'
    Malaysianport operator MMC Port Holdings will partner with Adani Ports and Sime Darby Property under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to...
  • Ethiopian Airlines launched two new freighter routes to Europe
    Ethiopian Airlines has launched two new freighter routes to Europe- one to Milan, Italy on April 2 and one to Zaragoza, Spain on March 28. ...
  • MPA extends port dues rebate for vehicle transshipments
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has extended a program under which automobile carrier operators handling transshipment v...
  • UPS adds Saturday delivery to speed e-commerce operations
    UPS Inc. is adding Saturday pickups and deliveries in an effort to accelerate e-commerce shipping operations, the company said in a stateme...
  • Federal judge dismisses CSX fuel tax lawsuit
    A federal judge has ruled in favor of the state of Alabama in a lawsuit surrounding the state's use of a fuel tax on railroad operators. T...
  • More shipping lines agree to cut terminal handling charges in China
    Seven more container shipping lines, including OOCL and ZIM,have offered to cut terminal handling charges in China, the Xinhua News Agency ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • ANALYSIS: Turkish security concerns to weigh on local bunker fuel demand
    Tourist numbers in 2016 dropped 25% year on year to 31.4 million, data from statistical agency Turkstat showed, and some governments have issued warnings about travel to Turkey in 2017.
  • ANALYSIS: 2020 IMO sulfur cap to push shipowners into distillates pool
    The problem is that estimates of refinery capacity fall well short of projected distillates demand.
  • DRY BULK: Very Large Ore Carrier Stellar Daisy goes missing in Atlantic Ocean
    The vessel with 24 crew on board disappeared after making its last contact on Friday.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude ticks lower on rising US rig count
  • DRYBULK: Spike in movement of dry bulk products on PG-India route in Q1
    Platts has recorded 39 spot orders to move dry bulk cargoes between January and March this year, versus 31 cargoes last year.
  • FUEL FOR THOUGHT: Japan pushing to retain Abu Dhabi oil concessions
    Competition for concessions is expected to be intense.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
INFRASTRUCTURE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
PORTS
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
CUSTOMS
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
PORTS
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
SHIPPING
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
INDUSTRY
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
SEAFARERS
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
TRADE
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
TRANSPORTATION
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
LOGISTICS
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
SHIPPING
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
SHIPPING
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
PORTS
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
SHIPPING
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
PORTS
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
SHIPPING
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
SHIPPING
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
TRADE
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
NEWS
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
SHIPPING
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
SHIPPING
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
PORTS
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
PORTS
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
PORTS
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
PORTS
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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