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BRIEFS
March 9, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Port of NY/NJ volume up 8.3pc in January to 517,668 TEU
  • Major carriers cut terminal handling charges in China
  • Cosco Shipping to close shipyards in China
  • Oakland volume up 3.2pc in January to 197,312 TEU
  • Panama Canal's new locks too small for safe passage: report
  • HMM inks consortium deals with two Korean intra-Asia carriers
  • US ports involved in Cuban trade could face state funding cuts
  • Amazon CEO wants moon package delivery starting 2020
  • AAPA posts 4.7pc rise in international air cargo demand
  • DHL deploys biles to deliver cargo in Frankfurt and Utrecht

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 8, 2017
  • ...signs MoU with Korea Shipping Company for fresh funding
  • Encouraging growth recorded by Maritime Cook Islands registry
  • Evergreen receives unprecedented third consecutive LOG-NET E-Commerce award for 2016 at TPM Conference
  • Freight forwarders call for UK Budget to further facilitate freight & logistics sector
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine inks formal contract for 'HMM+K2'
  • New vessel orders at a low
  • NYK selected 'Best Green Shipping Line' by HAROPA for fourth consecutive year
  • The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers & BIMCO start new initiative to give shipping professionals greater access to quality education
  • Soyameal driving oilmeal exports
  • Malaysian investor delegation visits Kandla to explore opportunity in Smart Industrial Port City project
  • Procedure for Scanning of DPD containers
  • T&DW Union celebrates Women's Day
  • Large imports of items like electronics seen running counter to Make in India programme
  • China reduces growth rate
  • Environment Minister launches web portal for obtaining CRZ clearances

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Handling 89,000 vehicles monthly
  • Breaking ground in Utah
  • Green light for TIR in India
  • Schedule your career day at TL Munich
  • Port of Auckland turns lighting green
  • Gebrüder Weiss increases revenue
  • Swiss telematics for Swedish freight wagons
  • Kale Logistics sets up at DWC
  • Kronenberg new at online tyre wholesaler
  • More venture capital for booking platform
  • Court annuls decision to stop UPS' takeover of TNT
  • Nigeria's national rail project gathering speed
  • From Salammbo to Multitrade
  • Unisys and Csiro's Data61 join forces
  • New times for Cleveland Bulk terminal

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 8, 2017
  • Trump's border wall could hit port security funding
  • Boskalis reports EUR563.7 million loss after heavy impairment charge
  • Dredging finally under way at USD1.4 billion Karachi deepsea terminal
  • Bourbon announces EUR911 million debt rescheduling
  • Customers are driving digital developments says Maersk
  • Hutchison Ports signs contract to operate Stockholm Norvik container terminal
  • Cosco Shipping Development and Golar sign deal for LNG carrier
  • Sonangol in talks with five oil majors regarding DSME-built drillships
  • MPA nudges Singapore in the direction of smart technology
  • Korea EXIM CEO pledges support for maritime sector
  • Scrap slowdown worries as demand pushes BDI past 1,000 points
  • Fincantieri's offer for VARD shares 'final'
  • Swiber seeks to postpone creditors' meeting
  • Liners will cut down direct port links in new alliances
  • Korea Line Corporation wins CVC from S-Oil
  • South Korea to develop shipping exchange in Busan
  • Bulker scrapping slumps as container vessel demolitions soar

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 8, 2017
  • Innovative new shipping contract would limit cargo no-shows and rollovers
  • A smoother road ahead for freight as India joins TIR Convention
  • Bullish DP-DHL posts record profits and 'best-ever' quarterly performance
  • Setting up services for Amazon and Q4 pilots' strike impact ATSG results
  • Impairment charges keep GSL floating in red ink for 2016
  • UK Customs 'asleep at the wheel' as illegal Chinese imports avoid VAT
  • Rick Elieson replaces Jim Butler as chief of American Airlines Cargo

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 8, 2017
  • Coast Guard responds to OSV grounding
  • MHI-MME delivers its 30,000th MET turbocharger
  • Rolls-Royce moves ahead on autonomous ship R&D
  • Six new Fast Supply Vessels delivered for Brazil
  • Trump budgeteers seek Coast Guard cuts
  • Hanjin Shipping: From the eye of the storm and back
  • VesselsValue: 2017 to see record OSV deliveries
  • Vigor to close Everett shipyard

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 8, 2017
  • Now is the time to buy product tankers, says Eddie Valentis
    Pyxis poised to grow fleet of four MR2 carriers
  • Star Bulk back on the acquisition trail
    Bulker owner buys two 2013-built kamsarmaxes for $30.3m
  • Bertram Rickmers ready to bail out holding company
    Hamburg owner ready to pump in own cash to avert collapse, says chief executive
  • Oil product demand forecast to top 100m bpd mark in 2019
    IEA brings good news to owners as spot medium range rates firm up
  • Panamax bulker earnings up 20% on South American and Pacific boost
    BDI rises above the 1,000 mark as outlook brightens on China import news
  • Shipping suffering 'worst market for 30 years, maybe longer'
    Shipping market downturn and low interest rates challenge marine insurance sector
  • Authorities order vessel to leave New Zealand waters over biofouling fears
    Panama-flagged vessel must have its hull cleaned before re-entry is allowed
  • DP World wins all UK port calls from The Alliance
    Dubai-based port operator will exclusively serve the Hapag-Lloyd-led alliance's Far East and transatlantic services in the UK
  • Do not rush to install ballast water treatment systems, warn experts
    Not all systems are approved yet for use in US waters
  • MPA plans data and analytics lab to boost Singapore hub status
    Initiatives to aid research and development as well as manpower and productivity
  • Cosco Shipping's leasing unit borrows $217m from associate bank
    Move comes shortly after $187m sale and leaseback deal with Golar LNG
  • Box shipping industry warned of tough choices in year ahead
    Carriers must continue to drive down costs via consolidation, limit fleet growth and maintain freight rates, says Alix Partners
  • Middle East shipping industry calls for government help in financing
    Governments can play a big role in taking the lead in encouraging banks to support the industry
  • Seanergy expects $11.4m gain from early credit facility termination
    Transaction expected to be completed by the second or third quarter of this year
  • Korea Line Corp inks charter deal with S-Oil
    Contract replaces previous Hanjin agreement with the oil company

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 8, 2017
  • US exporters' scramble for containers a warning to importers
  • Carriers urged to drill down on costs and tech amid grim outlook
  • Cross-border shippers confront volatile Mexican fuel costs
  • Deutsche Post DHL posts record earnings
  • EU court annuls 2013 block on UPS bid for TNT
  • JNPT congestion drags down Indian port volumes
  • DP World secures all UK port calls for THE Alliance
  • New alliances will have fewer direct port calls

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 8, 2017
  • TV show takes AIDA ship to task on soot
    Cruiseship emissions come under scrutiny, but owner says tests not reliable.
  • Artemis reverses course on BW LPG stake
    UK-based fund manager buys back into largest VLGC owner after earlier disposal.
  • Global Marine buys Maersk cable layer
    UK outfit buys Maersk Recorder to support telecoms installation business.
  • Coast Guard shipping missions face risks from Trump proposal
    US administration aiming to slash $1.3bn from agency's budget, which experts say could impact shipping safety missions.
  • Pilot says 'slow down' before Carnival prang
    No injuries or pollution reported, but passenger walkway and cars damaged.
  • Pyxis on the prowl as asset values near bottom
    Chief executive says owner is looking for acquisitions and will use capital markets to back tanker buys.
  • Black Sea suezmax rates jump 84% in one day
    Thin tonnage list in eastern Mediterranean sends rates up 33 WorldScale points since Monday.
  • Owners take PDVSA to court over fees
    Liberian companies target cash-strapped Venezuelan major in St Maarten suit.
  • Star Bulk spends $30.3m to end drought
    Greek owner confirms addition of bulkers in first purchase since 2014.
  • Toisa's arrested tanker fixed for spot voyage
    Bankrupt vessel owner touts viability of continuing operations under Chapter 11 filing.
  • SEA\LNG confirms pact with SGMF
    LNG alliance joins forces with gas society targeting the promotion of LNG as shipping fuel.
  • Quintana draws the curtain on US IPO
    Greek bulker owner officially pulls papers relating to a listing effort launched in 2014.
  • Diana Shipping gets pay rise for panamax
    Greek bulker owner charters out 2005-built ship to Transgrain for 11 to 14 months.
  • Ships warned of Houthi mines off Yemen
    US intelligence office says bombs placed near Mokha port by rebel forces.
  • Ezion in talks to take over Swissco rigs
    Troubled Singaporean company is trying to reach a settlement with compatriot partner.
  • Dirty bulker barred for a second time
    Fiji prevents ship from entering its waters for cleaning after New Zealand expulsion.
  • 3 Maj shipyard profit plunges
    Croatian shipbuilder's annual result down 77% despite revenue hike.
  • Sunken ferry repaired and sold off
    Germany's Cassen Eils takes over Wega II after accident last year.
  • Utt steps up to replace Day in Teekay chair
    Long-serving Sean Day to remain director in move that follows departure of Peter Evensen as chief executive.
  • Boskalis hit 'low economic tide' in 2016
    Dutch dredging and offshore company sinks into the red amid tough market conditions.
  • Corsica Linea ferry smashed by wave
    Water damages engine and navigational systems off France after window broken.
  • Lindblad loss grows in fourth quarter
    US cruiseship specialist hit by higher costs as 2016 profit cut.
  • Vigor Industrial shuts down Everett yard
    US shipbuilder ending lease early on Washington facility.
  • Trump's travel ban threatens seafarers
    Crew from six designated countries entering US ports could face problems.
  • DVB loan allowances hit $668m for 2016
    But German bank says shipping markets should not get any worse this year.
  • Captain heading home in magic pipe case
    Aegean Shipping master sentenced to time already served for US oil dumping offences.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2017
  • Port of Long Beach's box volumes sink in February
    Source: trekandshoot/Shutterstock The Port of Long Beach handled 498,311 TEUs in February. The Port of Long Beach saw February box volumes ...
  • Norway to construct world's first ship tunnel
    After a century of deliberation, Norway has given the green light to build the world's first ship tunnel. The 1.7-km tunnel will cost an e...
  • Ports of Stockholm inks deal with Hutchison Ports
    Hutchinson Ports has signed a formal contract with the Ports of Stockholm to operate the new container terminal at Norvik Port. The termin...
  • FMC approves changes in service contract, NSA regulations
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)voted unanimously this week to amend its rules involving service contracts entered into between liner ...
  • Introducing TradeTracker - A new tool to track Washington's stance on trade
    CLICK TO ENLARGE There is a difference between what is being said and what is happening in Washington, and for that matter, in capital citi...
  • Judge grants Maher Terminals, GPA approval to sell Hanjin containers
    Judge John K. Sherwood of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark, N.J. said both Maher Terminals and the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) can for...
  • Port of Baltimore sets record in January
    The Port of Baltimore started 2017 with a record month, the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) said Monday. The mid-Atlantic port handled ...
  • Deutsche Post DHL aims to reduce emissions
    Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to reduce all logistics-related emissions to zero by the year 2050. This endeavor comes in anticipation of th...
  • Seattle Times: BNSF settles federal coal dust suit
    BNSF Railway has reached a settlement agreement with plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit surrounding the transportation of coal and petroleum p...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 8, 2017
  • Malta suspends bunker operations on bad weather: port authority
    "We are currently only providing bunkering in Area 4, no other areas are seeing bunkering," the spokesman said
  • FACTBOX: Heavy Q1 refinery maintenance in Europe, lighter in Russia
  • Piraeus bunker supplies tight on limited product, barges
    Some sources attributed this to limited output from the 180,000 b/d Motor Oil Hellas refinery
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall 3.3% on week to 18.88 million barrels
    Stocks of heavy distillates and residues totaled 9.61 million barrels, a fall of 1.4% week on week.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Iraq expands Kirkuk, plans new 70,000 b/d facility
    New unit will play an important role in covering local demand for refined products, such as kerosene and fuel oil.
  • Libyan militia to hand eastern oil ports over to NOC: reports
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Brazilian crude threatens Oceania, Middle East suppliers' Asian market share
    Prompting Australian and Persian Gulf crude suppliers to slash selling prices.
  • Iraqi Oil Ministry condemns military force at Kirkuk oil facilities
    Rebuts claims that the federal government hasn't followed a bipartisan oil deal with Kirkuk province.
  • Doubts over Libyan oil output grow on fluid security situation
    Exports from Es Sider, Ras Lanuf halted; shipowners refuse to load ships from eastern ports.
  • Malta port hit by bunkering delay on poor weather conditions: sources
    Inclement conditions set to continue.

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