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December 6, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • French shipping, fuel giants tie up in enormous 10-year supply LNG deal
  • Carrier response differs on ending rate slide in slack season
  • Japan's exports up 14pc to US$2.6 billion, biggest jump since 2008
  • IMO seeks more spending, more rules to counter global warming
  • Biggest to call in Canada, 14,500 TEUer docks at Prince Rupert
  • US port and truck interests divide over Trump's tax reform measures
  • Queen Margethe leads Danish trade mission to Ghana
  • US Coast Guard: Breaking ballast water rules means penalties
  • Suppliers need to prepare for an end to fossil fuels, says ICS
  • TransContainer profit up 102pc to US$39 million as sales rise 37pc
  • New China-Europe route is rich in intermodal transfers
  • Cathay group volumes rise 4.8pc in October to 180,706 tonnes
  • Airport security man arrested at Mumbai airport for fake terror note
  • Vienna Airport expands cargo unit, opens cold storage pharma hub
  • Strikes hit Frankfurt cargo capacity, driving forwarders away
  • Munich airport tops all with 10pc more cargo to 270,000 tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • Bunker suppliers called to prepare for death of fossil fuels in shipping
  • Classification stepping up to the digital challenge: IACS Chairman
  • CMA CGM Group merges subsidiaries MacAndrews & OPDR
  • COSCO tops container liftings in Q3
  • HMM tops schedule reliability in Oct.
  • IMO Secretary-General outlines challenges facing the Organization
  • India's global containerised ex-im trade records highest growth in Q3 2017, says report
  • MOL signs bauxite transport deal with Alufer Mining
  • SCI wins 'Training Award' at SAMEA Awards 2017
  • Somalia signs anti-piracy amendment
  • Marginal rise in coffee exports
  • Philippines delegation visits Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
  • VOC Port contributes to rehabilitation in storm-hit Nagercoil
  • Vice-President calls for strengthening SMEs
  • East Coast Maritime Forum 2017 in Kolkata to deliberate on key issues

International Transport Journalweb site
  • US class I railroad certifies three new sites
  • Irish food for Australia
  • Operational changes in Finland-China Container traffic
  • Another term for Voionmaa at FSA
  • APL joins ICC to prevent transport of fake goods
  • PANYNJ closes deal for JFK refurbishment
  • Hapag-Lloyd and K + N agree to cut CO2
  • Swissport lures communications guru from Lufthansa
  • Bauxite from Africa carried by MOL
  • Air Seychelles sets tonnage record

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • MOL wins preliminary approval for LNG-fuelled bulk carrier
  • Sembcorp Marine poised to win Shell FPU project
  • Samsung HI's stock price tumbles on forecast loss, capital increase
  • Polemis tankers get highest scrap price in India in 2017
  • DSME successfully sues over failed shipyard project

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • New general agency agreement aims to reduce shipping disputes
  • Cargo crime gang truck raid thwarted by Swedish post service sting
  • Analysis: high times for investors in Expeditors, but risks remain
  • This is how China is feeding itself
  • Vietnam to remove tariffs on autoparts from January
  • Judge sides with port truckers in misclassification fight
  • Xeneta strengthens its services with an NVO team

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • Auramarine solution eases ECA fuel changeovers
  • EBDG to design new Miller Boat Line car/passenger ferry
  • Tilted thruster produces 20% more effective thrust
  • Euronav sells its oldest VLCC for FPSO conversion
  • USCG: Don't expect BWMS to be "plug and play"
  • NLRB issues complaint against Pasha Hawaii
  • Bureau Veritas inks deal to class CMA CGM LNG boxships

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • Brussels clears Cosco takeover of OOCL
    The European Commission has approved Cosco's $6.3bn bid to buy OOCL parent company Orient Overseas (International) Ltd
  • Dynagas Partners posts lower third-quarter earnings
    LNG carrier owner had forecast softer third-quarter results owing to temporary factors including drydocking
  • Nigeria LNG aims for more 'flexibilities' in sales
    More destination-free cargoes from the world's fourth ranked exporting nation could increase tonne miles
  • Global shipping outlook for 2018 remains negative, says Fitch
    Lingering overcapacity slated to undermine improvement in market fundamentals
  • Look into the crystal ball - and decide what to do next
    With a broad market recovery and a brighter outlook, owners have a chance to avoid past mistakes in 2018
  • Top 10 Technology leaders 2017
    In the run-up to publishing the annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping on December 15, here...
  • RCL looking to expand in 2018
    Intra-Asia player cites narrower demand and supply gap and low idle fleet percentage as reasons for cheer
  • FMC future in jeopardy under Trump administration
    A Washington insider warns that the Federal Maritime Commission risks drifting into a state of irrelevance
  • Japan's MOL signs five-year bauxite shipping contract with Alufer Mining
    MOL's ocean shipping services will support Alufer's bauxite production scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2018
  • Euronav offloads another elderly VLCC for $45m
    Company expects to reap a $20.3m gain on the transaction
  • Scorpio Bulkers secures loan facility for three ultramax vessels
    Update: Golden Ocean and Tiger Bulk become Scorpio shareholders after recent financing deals, separately
  • Korea's maritime graduates see drop in job opportunities
    Fewer students also wanted to major in maritime-related subjects, study shows
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    New orders remain limited but deliveries push fleet size to record highs
  • ABS creates digital leadership roles
    New senior positions and appointees signal shifting priorities
  • Capesize market sizzles to new heights
    The surge in the capesize sector has boosted the Baltic Dry Index to the highest level in almost four years
  • Australia and UAE climb the IMO ranks
    The two member states made history by gaining spots in IMO Council Category B

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • Miami terminal back to normal after brief driver protest
  • Daseke adds three trucking companies to balance fleet
  • NJ tries again to rein in Waterfront Commission
  • Brexit talks breakdown stokes Europe transport fears
  • ODFL reports double-digit freight gains, rising yield
  • Floating terminal, new port eyed to ease Bangladesh congestion
  • ILA, USMX open talks amid optimism on contract extension
  • JNPT rules out changes to speedy import program

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • Union takes on Pasha for crew quarters
    US labour regulator sets January hearing on complaint about lack of disclosure for newbuildings.
  • Dynagas' earnings fall short on lower revenue
    LNG shipowner saw third-quarter revenue lessen amid lower utilisation and rates partly due to trading on spot market.
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding reborn
    Japanese yard dips into the history books as it takes on a new form.
  • Vroon fixes out VOS Start to MHI Vestas
    Walk-to-work ship to support Borkum Riffgrund II commissioning work.
  • JSW seeks 30 ships in $180m newbuild push
    Indian group wants to charter new vessels for coastal cement and steel business.
  • Havila Shipping lays up PSV
    Norwegian owner's latest move means 79 North Sea supply ships now stacked.
  • Korean Register launches drone surveys
    Classificiation society says new technology for inspections will reduce costs and downtime, and improve safety.
  • Olympic Shipping linked to third VLCC at Hyundai Heavy
    Greek owner said by some to have opted for an extra tanker newbuilding at Korean yard.
  • Three crew missing after cargoship sinks
    Search continuing after Sheng Hai lost off Shandong in storm.
  • Fitch Ratings stays negative on global shipping markets
    Capacity concerns mean ratings agency is not getting carried away with box and bulk upturns.
  • Sembcorp scoops Shell FPU job
    Singapore yard to build hull and topside for US Gulf Vito unit.
  • Tanker master held after Korean smash
    Final two bodies found following capsizing of fishing boat.
  • NCSP Group profit falls
    Russian port company NCSP Group has seen its profit fall back in the opening nine months of the year. It logged a profit of $359.354m in the period, down by more than a quarter from the same stretch of 2016. The slide in the company's bottom line came despite revenue inching up by 1.9% to $661.557m. The company did not offer any commentary to explain the factors influencing its performance.
  • Frederic Barnaud to take helm at Pavilion Energy
    Outgoing Gazprom Marketing & Trading chief to head up emerging Singapore LNG player
  • Shinyo International takes cover on capesize
    Fred Cheng company reported to have fixed out bulker bought last year on short period deal.
  • EIB provides $148m to Wartsila
    European investment bank coughs up cash for eco-engine research.
  • Songa Bulk set to move into the black in coming quarter
    Fourth quarter set to mark the beginning of profitable period, Pareto says.
  • Fujian Shengda makes dry debut
    Chinese company picks local yard for new handysize.
  • Uljanik Plovidba seeks debt refinancing
    Croatian owner's move to include partial rejigging of existing borrowings.
  • HSH Nordbank could go for $237m
    Three bidders vie for German lender in privatisation bidding.
  • Refiners seek VLCC term deals in India
    IOC and Bharat Petroleum switch to long-term tanker charter policy.
  • MOL signs bauxite capesize contract
    Japanese owner to ship cargoes from Guinea for five years.
  • Euronav profits again as it sells another VLCC
    New York-listed owner offloads oldest remaining ship for FPSO conversion - and gain of $20m.
  • China gas imports set for four-fold increase
    Clean air policy has resulted in a surge in demand with much of that being met by shipped in cargoes.
  • Sembcorp Marine close to semi-submersible sale
    After several false dawns Singapore offshore yard may finally sell ex-John Fredriksen rig.
  • Total to supply LNG for CMA CGM giants
    French oil major considering chartering LNG bunkering vessel to deliver fuel to ships in Europe.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • MOL begins 'multi-dimensional analysis' of causes of on-vessel incidents
    Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and a subsidiary, will this month begin using multi-dimensional analysis of the causes ...
  • Old Dominion posts improved operational metrics
    Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) reported operating metric improvements into the fourth quarter of 2017, withan increase in less-than...
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Kuehne + Nagel agree to cut CO2 emissions 17% by 2020
    German container carrier Hapag-Lloyd and Swiss-based transport and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel have reached an agreement to commit the...
  • CMA CGM sells 90% interest in Global Gateway South Terminal
    The CMA CGM Group has completed the sale of a 90 percent equity interest in Global Gateway South Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles, the F...
  • Could clean diesel tech help eliminate drayage related pollution?
    When the adjoining Los Angeles and Long Beach seaports approved an update to their Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) environmental initiative in...
  • U.S. trade deficit rises 8.6% in October
    The U.S. trade deficit totaled $48.7 billion in October, an 8.6 percent uptick from September, as export value remained flat amid rising im...
  • Port of LA looking to attract investors via new purpose-built website
    The Port of Los Angeles has launched a new investor website so that it can better communicate with its invested stakeholders, including cur...
  • Canada strengthens ties with China, but trade deal remains uncertain
    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, agreed to continue e...
  • U.S., Mexico launch border-crossing cargo pilot
    A six-month pilot program that allows the pre-inspection of U.S.-bound cargo in Mexico by U.S. customs officials has launched after six yea...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • Oil futures rebound before release of US inventory data
    NYMEX January crude rose 15 cents Tuesday to $57.62/b ahead of weekly US inventory data expected to show a draw in crude stocks, while NYMEX crack spreads reversed higher after settling multi-month lows Monday.
  • Goldman Sachs raises 2018 Brent oil prices forecast to $62/b
    Goldman Sachs raised Monday its oil price forecasts for 2018 and 2019, citing a more optimistic view on global oil demand growth and the risk that OPEC could overshoot on efforts to rebalance the oil market.
  • PDVSA submits all contracts, senior positions to validation
    All contracts and senior positions in Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA will be reviewed as part of restructuring and the corruption investigation being carried out in the oil industry, oil minister Manuel Quevedo said.
  • Nov NWE HSFO barge volumes highest since Jan ahead of destocking
    Fuel oil barge volumes traded in Northwest Europe for November hit their highest levels since January this year as de-stocking ramped up ahead of the holiday season.
  • Malta bunker premium over benchmark reaches two-month high
    Bunker fuel in Malta strengthened to its highest point in over eight weeks against the regional high sulfur fuel oil cargoes benchmark Monday on good demand.
  • UKC-USGC Panamax rates surge on tight availability, strong interest
    Dirty Panamax vessel rates from the UK-Continent to the US Gulf Coast have surged to their highest level in roughly 10 months on tight vessel availability, rising bunker costs and increased interest for east to west deliveries of fuel oil and crude oil.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: World Bunker Suppliers hires new Fujairah bunker trader
  • Wartsila, GTT ink deal to develop LNG fuel tank, supply systems for marine sector
    Wartsila and GTT will provide shipowners and operators with smart marine solutions.

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