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September 7, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Container volume at top North American ports rises 9.1pc in July
  • UK ports' container volume in 2016 increases 4pc to record 10.2 million TEU
  • 'Incident' injures 11 dockers, forces shutdown of Prince Rupert terminal
  • Hapag-Lloyd hikes US-SA rate, levies security charge on 3 French ports
  • SeaIntel analysts give good marks to carriers on interim results
  • Hamad port opens officially, serves besieged Qatar in breaking blockade
  • Shipping industry is a prime target for growing cyber attacks
  • Mumbai container volume growth makes impressive gains in August
  • Construction begins on DP World Port of Posorja in Ecuador
  • Myanmar seeks port operator to run fast-growing box terminal
  • Startup MPC Container Ships buys six more vessels, raising total fleet to 20
  • United Cargo resumes flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
  • Court won't drop bribery charges against Bangalore airport customs officers
  • DB Schenker to buy Kiwi partner SB Global Logistics

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • "K" Line Group collaborating on Japan's first LNG-fuelled ferry
  • Cosco Shipping & PIL in time charter agreement
  • Denmark takes step to boost tonnage
  • Financial results of container lines in 2017-Q2 show positive signs, says SeaIntel
  • HMM once again ranks high in schedule reliability
  • India & Myanmar ink maritime MoUs
  • Industry collaboration crucial for technological innovation, says MSC CIO
  • Shippers called to adapt contract strategy to changing business environment
  • Swire Shipping boosts connectivity between Asia & Australia
  • Harvey-impacted ports reopen
  • I. Jeyakumar assumes additional charge as Chairman of V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust
  • Kandla Port & Port of Rotterdam to identify areas of cooperation
  • New Hamad Port inaugurated
  • Office of Commissioner of Customs Ns-Ii & Iv Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva
  • India's air cargo traffic up in June
  • Commerce & Industry Minister deliberates on promoting investments, calls for paradigm shift
  • Gas seen becoming largest single source of energy

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Diesel - out, hybrid - in
  • 17% more volume for WFS in North America
  • Mixed double in charge of Copenhagen Malmö Port
  • Cargo Network: 20 years of balancing out goods flows
  • UK to launch truck platooning trials
  • Spanish ports still strong - except for boxes
  • DHL expanding on eastern and western fronts
  • (No) choice in Berlin
  • JV to operate USA - Mexico rail ferry service
  • Kössler to drive Audi logistics
  • Ports of Auckland: investing for further growth
  • Strong growth on Asian routes continues for Finnair
  • Surefreight opens new depot in UK
  • ICTSI subsidiary wins award in Australia
  • First post-quake freight services starting soon
  • Eight of the top 10 carriers now back in the black

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • New IACS chairman sets out five-year plan
  • First-of-its-kind platform aims to speed up marine insurance process
  • Subsea 7 signs contract for reel-laying vessel with Royal IHC
  • COSCO Shipping International transfers 11-year-old bulk carriers
  • Film to highlight dangers of unsafe pilot ladders
  • Triyards' woes deepen, flags potential going concern issue
  • 'K' Line studies construction of LNG-fueled ferry
  • South Korean policy banks in black as shipbuilding industry restructuring nears end
  • COSCO Shipping and PIL sign box ship swap deal
  • STX O&S' cost-cutting led to fatal explosion, says Korea Coast Guard
  • Call sizes grow in double-digits as more mega-ships hit the market
  • Mercator forges ahead with dredging, wins third contract this year
  • Tough to find takers for 'expensive' elderly Capesize

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Carriers push up air freight rates as demand remains strong
  • Becalmed panamax owners need a big hike in charter rates to survive
  • Supermarket shelves full, Qatar Cargo gets back to normal, despite trade blockade
  • Shipping industry begins to see the benefits from using SERVICECON
  • Shippers and forwarders stand to gain with automated payment technology
  • Chinese firms outpace rivals in drone delivery
  • White paper: how to cut costs with automated freight payment systems
  • Whole Foods must digest discounted prices as Amazon takes control

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Kelvin Hughes launches latest ECDIS
  • U.K. unveils new National Shipbuilding Strategy
  • Ritz-Carlton picks ABB solutions for first ultra luxury cruise ship
  • MARAD awards $9.8 million in Small Shipyard Grants
  • Gulf Island awards Gibbs & Cox research vessel design contract
  • Meyer Turku to double investment in production capabilities
  • Eastern cuts steel for first of three Staten Island ferries
  • Gothenburg to get LNG bunkering facility
  • Denmark takes a step towards digitalizing tele-medicine

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Panamax bulker earnings rise back above $10,000 per day on Atlantic grains
    Delays in loading as a result of Hurricane Harvey on the Texas coast turn out shorter than expected
  • Dynagas sees LNG market 'on right path'
    Year's spot fixtures on course to eclipse 2016 activity, says owner
  • US preparing for Category 5 Hurricane Irma
    Further logistics disruptions expected across southern states still clearing up after Hurricane Harvey
  • US Coast Guard closing Caribbean ports as Hurricane Irma approaches
    NuStar Energy shuts St Eustatius oil terminal
  • Korea's bill for Hanjin collapse put at $2.6bn
    Government-backed think tank urges Seoul to consolidate shipping industry
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    The number of vessels in lay-up falls but carriers risk losing equilibrium if they return to the yards
  • Container shipping recovery lifts most global carriers to profit in second quarter
    Only two of the top 12 container lines, HMM and MOL, recorded losses in the second quarter to 30 June
  • Chairman Ørbeck-Nilssen rings the changes at IACS
    Membership criteria set to tighten, but no current members face expulsion under rules revamp
  • Merger accounting loss cripples CSAV bottom line
    First half net loss stood at $201.4m, compared with last year's loss of $60.2m.
  • British Ports Association welcomes Labour shift on Brexit
    Continued customs union membership 'would provide certainty for sector'
  • Seafarer charities form collective fundraising push
    Four charities to share donations from new text message initiative during LISW
  • Global box demand maintains upward trend
    Traffic on course to hit analysts' forecasts of 4%-5% volume growth in 2017
  • NYK seals deal for up to four VLCCs from two Japanese yards
    Japan Marine United and Namura Shipbuilding to construct three vessels with an option for one more
  • Berenberg buys $460m from RBS shipping book
    German bank has purchased more than $1bn in industry debt over past 12 months
  • Chris Shirling-Rooke: Maritime's Marmite man
    Mersey Maritime's chief executive is ruffling a few feathers - and that's just the way he likes it
  • Triyards shares suspended from trading as restructuring sought
    Group currently in talks with two lenders regarding overdue loan instalments
  • Zim Korea appoints new chairman
    Lee Jae-hoon steps up from role as vice-president and head of sales
  • Shipping firms have no excuse for being vulnerable to cyber attacks
    How shipping companies deal with cyber attacks will affect their bottom lines, Global Liner Shipping conference is warned
  • Last Word: Different venue, same refrain on digitalisation
    Shipping could benefit from digitalisation by becoming less of a zero sum game
  • Lack of innovation threatening container shipping
    New technology being touted by carriers was not a disruption in itself, but was merely an enabler, said Damco Asia...
  • Container shipping cryptocurrency initiative bypasses China ban
    Founder of 300cubits says ban on initial coin offerings does not apply to Hong Kong
  • Marine insurance blockchain platform launched
    MS Amlin, Willis Towers Watson and XL Catlin participate in 'ground-breaking' initiative to transact marine insurance
  • Marad awards $10m in grants to make US shipyards more competitive
    Grants of less than $1m each awarded to yards with fewer than 600 production workers
  • Cosco Shipping Lines and PIL ink time charter deals
    Charter deal worth about $18.8m

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Trans-Atlantic carriers stage westbound rate hike
  • US Senate leader presses FMC on detention-demurrage
  • Cosco-PIL partnership grows with dual charter deal
  • Patriot Rail: Merger with port companies provides 'bundled' service
  • Massive Chinese factory closure threatens components
  • Average ship size in port jumps double digits
  • Better productivity lifts growth at major Indian ports

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Irma interrupts cruise and cargo shipping
    Powerful hurricane hitting outer Caribbean islands with US landfall expected by weekend.
  • Apex Bulk Carriers denies sale of last four ships
    US-based owner has not been without bulkers since its formation in 1998.
  • UBS: tanker revenue weakening this quarter
    Analysis of tanker traffic and rate slide suggests revenue likely to fall short of estimates.
  • Seadrill's Chapter 11 filing 'no threat to Fredriksen'
    Analysts united that pending restructuring deal will not damage tycoon's standing with investors.
  • Spot MR tanker rates give up Harvey gains
    UPDATE: Asia looking to supply Americas with clean products as major Texas refineries restarting.
  • Dynagas LNG Partners payout 'safeguarded'
    Distribution expected to remain stable as market waits on next dropdown from pipeline.
  • Orbeck-Nilssen to modernise IACS
    Newly appointed classification boss says he will bring IACS up to date with recent technology trends.
  • Mermaid ties up $12m of deals
    Thai offshore owner seals three new subsea contracts.
  • Norwegian Car Carriers fixes out second newbuilding
    Liberty Global Logistics takes in second new vessel from Oslo-based owner.
  • Maersk teams up on blockchain insurance
    Giant owner working with EY and Microsoft on secure marine platform.
  • Carnival takes a "step into the future"
    Cruise giant undertakes virtual keel-laying of first fully LNG-fuelled newbuilding
  • Dockwise to bring USS Fitzgerald back home
    Boskalis company wins heavy-lift contract for damaged US destroyer off Japan.
  • Evercore tips stocks to close gap on rates
    Jon Chappell positive on fourth quarter with 2018 market balance best in half a decade.
  • Clarksons Platou: most charterers will reject laid-up OSVs
    Industry survey reveals tough stance of oil companies towards long-term idle tonnage.
  • Mercator Lines to be wound up
    Court manager applies to end company's struggle after sale deal falls through.
  • JP Morgan projects rising profit at Clarksons
    Analyst Samuel Bland sees upside to stock and estimates for company with 20% share of global market.
  • CSIC readies restructuring agreement
    Chinese state shipbuilder says major asset deal coming soon.
  • Triyards trying to agree new delivery dates
    Singapore yard also starts talks with banks after receiving demand letters.
  • Fesco seals $875m bond restructuring
    UPDATE: Russian owner to pay $548m to secure standstill deal with holders.
  • NYK behind four VLCC newbuildings in Japan
    Two domestic yards share contracts for quartet as owner looks for tanker fleet renewal.
  • Hanjin Subic workers threaten strike
    Dispute centres on election to recognise union at the Philippines yard.
  • Gulf Marine extends MENA charter
    UAE owner also confirms two deals for offshore vessels in Middle East/North Africa.
  • Subsea 7 orders reel-lay vessel
    Kristian Siem-chaired owner picks Royal IHC yard for $200m-plus newbuilding.
  • K Line to work on Japan's first LNG ferry
    Japanese shipowner hopes to call on 40 years of experience in sector to accelerate project.
  • Triton International looks to raise $175m
    Private equity firm also plans to shed up to $25m worth of shares in container leasing company.
  • StealthGas to benefit from better market in 2018
    Next year will be a good one for Greek LPG player on back of improving rates, says Drewry.
  • Cosco Shipping and PIL seal charter pact
    Deal between Chinese giant and Singapore competitor will involve a total of 12 ships.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • WTO grounds EU's latest Boeing subsidy challenge
    A World Trade Organization Appellate Body rejected a case brought before it by the European Union alleging that the United States provided ...
  • Matson adds new Okinawa call to transpacific loop
    After receiving the needed permits and clearances, Matson has added a weekly service to the Port of Naha, Okinawa, the Hawaii-based ocean c...
  • Sen. Thune, AgTC urge action on 'inequitable' demurrage, detention fees
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) is applauding a letter that U.S. Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Senate Committee on Comme...
  • U.S., Caribbean ports brace for Hurricane Irma
    Ports in the Caribbean and southeastern United States are bracing for Hurricane Irma, as the category 5 storm wreaks havoc on the Virgin Is...
  • Grounded drill ship towed from Corpus Christi
    A grounded drill ship near the Port of Corpus Christi, which was dislodged and pushed into the channel by Hurricane Harvey last week , has ...
  • COSCO, PIL enter into 12-vessel charter agreement
    China's COSCO Shipping Lines Co. and Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) have entered into a12-vesseltime-charter agreement in vi...
  • FEMA unveils FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program recipients
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday announced the recipients of the FY 2017 Por...
  • New rail cargo route links China and Iran
    Yinchuan, China and Tehran, Iran have been linked for the first time via a cargo train that began operations on Tuesday, according to multi...
  • NAFTA trade increases for eighth consecutive month
    The total value of trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Canada and Mexico ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • TransCanada restarts segment of Keystone crude pipeline's southern leg: spokesman
    TransCanada has started up a segment of the southern leg of its 600,000-b/d Keystone crude pipeline system shut due to Hurricane Harvey, spokesman Matthew John said Wednesday.
  • Suncor prepares to start up 194,000-b/d new Canadian oil sands facility: CEO
    Suncor Energy is targeting to produce first oil in the next few weeks from its 194,000 b/d Fort Hills oil sands facility in Alberta, Canada, with 95% of construction work now being completed, CEO Steve Williams said Wednesday.
  • Prompt NYMEX ULSD at two-year high as traders eye storms
    NYMEX October RBOB fell Wednesday for the third straight session, dropping 2.58 cents to $1.6733/gal, as prices continue to fade from last week's rally alongside gasoline supply concerns.
  • Istanbul bunker premium over Novorossiisk hits seven-month high
    The gap between bunker fuel prices at Istanbul and Novorossiisk reached its widest point in over seven months Tuesday amid differing price drivers.
  • Malta bunker prices reach hit multi-month high on strong demand, rising Brent
    Bunker prices at Malta reached their highest point in over eight months Tuesday, supported by rising crude oil prices and strong demand.
  • Rotterdam bunker prices touch near nine-month high on rising Brent, demand
    Bunker fuel prices at Rotterdam hit their highest level in almost nine months Tuesday amid rising crude oil prices and increased buying interest.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Mariisky to start CDU upgrade, capacity increase
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • VPS warns of highly abrasive bunker fuel at Fujairah, Khor Fakkan ports
    Findings were from samples taken from deliveries by two suppliers over August 17-29.
  • ANALYSIS RESEND: Benefits of Russian output cuts emerge as export blend differentials soar
    - In the west, Russian crude differentials vs Brent at multi-year highs - In the east, Russian crude differentials vs Dubai at multi-month highs - Russian crude share in Asia growing

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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