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BRIEFS
May 4, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings posts US$39m profit in Q1
  • RICS calls on HK government to build new logistic hub
  • NYK declares yearly loss of US$2.39 million
  • 8,238-TEU CMA CGM Otello pioneers first direct Indonesia-US service
  • Hapag's US$90/TEU Europe-West Africa peak season surcharge May 15
  • US trade with Mexico, Canada rises 2.9pc in Feb to US$86.5b
  • More freight rate volatility on horizon amid overcapacity: analyst
  • Yang Ming's new Philippines' subsidiary to enhance customer services
  • China's WUT adopts Navis' software to train nautical officers
  • Air China to start Beijing-Astana and Beijing-Zurich services in June
  • Aeromexico posts US$13.6 million net loss while revenue rises 17.5pc
  • Yusen Logistics to expand Dutch and Belgian cold storage facilities

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 3, 2017
  • CMA CGM sends one ship sailing from China every three hours within OCEAN Alliance
  • Containership fleet seen growing by about 3 pc in 2017
  • Dry bulk shipping outlook seen remaining positive
  • ICS launches 2017 Annual Review
  • London P&I Club reports increased free reserves for 2016/2017
  • New Alliances vs Dangerous Goods Acceptance
  • PPG appoints new member for Northern & Eastern India
  • US FMC rejects agreement between Japanese Big 3 carriers to form joint container shipping entity
  • Iran's port activity booming
  • JNPT brings about a turnaround in congestion on Port access roads
  • Allied ICD holds annual May Day celebration in Durgapur
  • Nittsu Logistics starts own FTWZ in Tamil Nadu
  • Exim Bank launches duty calculator tool on 'EXIM Mitra' portal
  • Pharmaceutical exports being further facilitated

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New IT system to increase efficiency
  • Czech railfreight operator expands fleet
  • From Europe's ships to the ports of this world
  • Combined freshness
  • Significant increase in earnings
  • Modern Logistics now cleared to build up own fleet
  • US railroad invests in automated system
  • Ceva's first quarter results
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings achieves positive Q1/2017
  • Kaczmarczyk takes on COO post at Imperial Transport...
  • Finnair suspends MIA route, SAS announces Stockholm service
  • Shopping in Denmark and Kenya
  • More rail services to Turkey
  • Quiver full of appointments at GAC
  • Dry bulk on a steady upward path, says Drewry
  • Qatar Airways connects islands, lands A350 in Switzerland

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 3, 2017
  • Poll reveals the myth of 'seablindness'
  • Contract coverage prevents DS Norden from exploiting dry bulk recovery
  • Japan lines' container merger referred to US Department of Justice
  • Verhoeven to step down as ECSA secretary-general
  • Quiet week for demolitions
  • Resurgence in China's LNG imports seen
  • STX O&S optimistic about refund guarantees

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 3, 2017
  • Shock for Japanese shipping lines as merger plan is rejected by US FMC
  • Forwarders hit the acquisition trail, with a daily double for Panalpina
  • Analysis: CEVA a more attractive proposition after pivotal refinancing
  • Interview: Avianca will blossom in South America even as air cargo demand wilts
  • Bigger ships threaten Portland's container export prospects
  • Expeditors sees operating income fall, despite surge in volumes
  • Patrick Verhoeven joins International Association of Ports and Harbours to head policy

Marine Logweb site
MAY 3, 2017
  • Jennifer Boykin to be President of Newport News Shipbuilding
  • Environmentalists file suit to block Trump offshore order
  • Bill seeks to boost maritime training at two-year colleges
  • Finnish multipurpose corvette program moves ahead
  • Zinke inks orders implementing Trump offshore plan
  • Dual-fuel engine family gets EPA emissions certification
  • FMC rejects Japanese lines' Tripartite Agreement

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 3, 2017
  • Product tankers to struggle before summer relief
    Atlantic basket MR earnings below $10,000 per day but increasing US refinery runs could eventually offer support
  • Europe must say No to heavy fuel oil in the Arctic
    If spilled in the colder waters of the Arctic, HFO breaks down more slowly and also emits black carbon, which has a greater climate warming effect at higher latitudes
  • Suezmax earnings outlook still strong despite recent correction
    Singapore Maritime Week sees tanker owners vocal about low oil prices and US crude exports
  • Panamax bulkers dive 17% on limited cargoes
    Analysts expect quiet few days due to holidays in many countries
  • Simon Morse eyes organic growth for 'back to basics' ISS
    End-to-end voyage optimisation central to restructured group's focus on core strengths
  • Norton Rose adds to Singapore shipping team
    Two new appointments bolster shipping and offshore oil and gas
  • VLGC earnings up at cash break-even levels for owners amid Middle East buzz
    Freight market benefits from additional cargoes out of the Middle East Gulf, soaking up tonnage and firming up sentiment
  • Norden net profit cut to less than $1m
    Update: Danish owner and operator says strong first quarter demand for dry cargoes unlikely to be maintained through the rest of the year
  • Dubai Maritime City Authority to partner Maersk in training initiative
    Authority intends to position Dubai as a leading maritime scientific centre
  • HHI to list spin-off companies on Korean stock exchange
    Move will help the group bring its debt-to-equity ratio under 100%
  • Patrick Verhoeven jumps ship to IAPH
    Update: ECSA secretary-general hopes to secure shipping's omission from EU ETS before leaving
  • CMES halts trading ahead of China Merchants-Sinotrans integration
    'Major event' prompts Shanghai-listed CMES to mull asset restructuring
  • Samsung Heavy Industries inks deal with BW for four VLCCs
    BW Group confirms $335m order and possible DHT purchase option for the newbuildings
  • Terminals face significant changes under alliance reshuffle
    A 'carrier-centric' approach is necessary to avoid overcapacity
  • FMC bars Japanese lines' pre-merger negotiations
    Companies must merge before acting like merged companies
  • Jeremy Nixon linked to top job at new Japanese line
    There has been no official word from NYK, MOL or K Line about the name of new entity or its chief executive

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 3, 2017
  • Fearing alliance collusion, Congress eyes US supplier protection
  • NY-NJ 'pool of pools' forms but isn't port-wide
  • CEVA expects ocean, air cargo gains to continue through 2017
  • US shippers jump into trucking contract talks
  • Russian rail monopoly lobbies for pricing deregulation
  • Global air cargo growth accelerates
  • Global Ship Lease eyes stronger market as earnings grow
  • JNPT gets final nod to equalize rates for rail-road handling

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 3, 2017
  • Matson's first quarter profit hits the mark
    Earnings are down year-on-year on lower volumes in key Pacific trade lanes and higher costs.
  • Dividends not NAT's only problem
    Hansson faces new dilemna of how to pay for newbuilding programme after lenders shut off the financing tap.
  • US tug operators chary of boxship alliances
    Head of US trade group asks for more oversight of containership mergers.
  • Suezmaxes suffer spot rate 'correction'
    Howe Robinson spot rate estimate loses 14.1% in one day as charterers drive rates lower.
  • US and Kassian ask judge to rule on bulker detention
    Lawyer for the exonerated owner says the US government acted unreasonably in detaining the Electronica in pollution case
  • Gurnee sees MR rebound by fourth quarter
    JP Morgan analyst agrees with Ardmore chief that stage set for recovery this year.
  • NAT hit by covenant and auditing woes
    Herbjorn Hansson obtains bank waivers, but restrictions in place that will limit future dividend payments.
  • ABN Amro eyes loans for 'sustainable shipping'
    Lender will help shipowner clients meet new rules on ballast discharge and sulphur cap.
  • DNB Markets upgrades Dorian LPG stock
    Switch to buy comes amid belief the VLGC market is moving towards another up-cycle.
  • Rumours swirl around Chang Myung capesize
    Sales speculation this week surrounded a capesize bulker in the fleet of South Korean owner Chang Myung Shipping. Some brokers were placing a figure of $31m on the 179,000-dwt C Discovery (built 2010), a price around $1m more than what VesselsValue estimates the ship to be worth. While rumours in the market had connected Greek owner Navios with the vessel, TradeWinds understands this is not the
  • Scorpio Bulkers sales chatter unfounded
    Sources say New York-listed owner is not looking to sell further tonnage after DryShips deal.
  • Latvian Shipping adds Vitol suezmax
    Riga owner takes over management of fourth tanker from parent oil group.
  • Clarksons backs Reach Subsea to prosper
    Broker starts coverage of Norwegian owner at buy due to expansion potential.
  • Ardmore beats first quarter forecasts
    New York-listed owner books smaller then projected loss aided by arrival of newbuildings.
  • Norden expects dry 'hype' to cool down
    Jan Rindbo explains strong first quarter Chinese demand unlikely to be sustained, with knock-on effect on prices.
  • FSL first quarter earnings rise
    Singapore owner boosted by lack of ship-sale losses compared to 2016.
  • Crist wins work on STX France cruiseships
    Polish yard to help French partner to complete two 300-metre vessels.
  • Alliances 'will not help' NAFTA trade
    Freight forwarder iContainers says new tie-ups unlikely to boost competitiveness.
  • Pan-United mulls listing of port business
    Singaporean group plans to separate its port subsidiary and take it public in Hong Kong.
  • InterManager signs up first ship registry
    Shipmanagement association welcomes Marshall Islands as a member.
  • Investors dumping Rickmers Holding bonds
    Price drops further as German boxship owner tries to restructure.
  • Norden back in black for first quarter
    Tankers help Danish shipowner to book a profitable opening to 2017.
  • BW revealed as owner behind VLCCs at SHI
    BW Group has confirmed it has ordered four VLCCs at Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in South Korea in a deal worth almost $335m. A company spokesperson told TradeWinds: "BW Group has contracted four VLCCs at Samsung Heavy Industries with various options attached, including other ship types." BW declined to give further information on its optional vessels. Referencing DHT Holding's March announce
  • Tanker leaks oil after collision
    Tug breaches hull of Antares Naviera ship in Buenos Aires.
  • Seadrill Partners defers quarterly dividend
    US-listed master limited partnership looks to retain cash until Seadrill restructuring effort settled.
  • Swiber CFO hands in resignation
    Leonard Tay leaving restructuring Singapore owner in July.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 3, 2017
  • Panalpina to acquire Kenya-based Air Connection
    Basel, Switzerland-based international freight forwarder Panalpina will acquire the Kenyan forwarder Air Connection, the company said in a ...
  • Air China taps WFS for airfreight handling in Barcelona
    Cargo handling company Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has signed a three-year contract to provide cargo services to Air China in Barcelona...
  • AIIS: U.S. steel imports surge in March
    U.S. steel imports in March 2017 rose 24.7 percent to 3.4 million net tons compared with the previous month and 30.5 percent compared with ...
  • YM Halts service to Iran
    Troubled Taiwanese ocean carrier Yang Ming Marine Transport is halting its container service to Iran. Several larger shipping lines began ...
  • Great Lakes limestone trade down in April
    Shipments of limestone to the Great Lakes decreased 16.3 percent to 1.6 million tons in April 2017 compared with the same period a year ago...
  • FMC rejects Tripartite Agreement of 'Big 3' Japanese carriers
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is rejecting on jurisdictional grounds the "Tripartite Agreement" (FMC Agreement No. 012475), a propo...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 3, 2017
  • Crude futures turn lower after EIA data shows small crude draw
  • US DATA: Crude stock draw falls short of market expectations
  • US DATA: EIA says Gulf Coast ULSD stocks at lowest level of year
  • First fuel oil Suezmax for May fixed on Europe to Asia arbitrage route
  • Bunkering at Gibraltar hit by delays amid high demand: sources
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FEATURE: Piracy spikes shipowners' demand for kidnap and ransom insurance
  • Panama Canal to see daily LNG carrier transits within 4 years, says CEO
    The initial projection was for one LNG ship a week but this had already reached three to four ships, Quijano said.
  • TRADER NOTE: UAE's GAC puts new group sales management structure in place
    New appointments will help sharpen group's commerical focus

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
LOGISTICS
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
CRUISES
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
PORTS
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
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
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Transaction valued at $440 million
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
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
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
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
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
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
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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
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