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BRIEFS
November 9, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line back in black, but APMT and Damco lag and drag
  • CMA CGM ups Asia rates to Europe, Africa, South America November 15.
  • CMA CGM first to power its future 22,000-TEUers with LNG engines
  • PIL takes in two 11,800-TEU newbuilds for a China-Long Beach shuttle
  • Cosco on cusp of displacing CMA CGM as No 3 carrier in world league tables
  • Cosco Shipping Ports signs container freight station deal in Abu Dhabi
  • Carrier bulk slot sales to co-loaders said to undermine contract rates
  • Hutchison Ports officially opens new terminal at Saqr, UAE
  • Cosco to build mega container freight station at Khalifa port, UAE
  • Dachser relocates Chennai branch to KRM Plaza to fuel growth
  • Bigger Asia-Europe box ships stoke fears of low freight rates to come
  • Questions remain whether intra-Asia carriers can profit from volume
  • South American recovery evident as fruit export season dawns: Drewry
  • Americans to allow Chinese aviation sales of aircraft and parts in US
  • Sheremetyevo airport cargo volume grows 40pc from January-September
  • Finnair joins JD Travel to tap China's burgeoning overseas market
  • Avolon forecasts 43,000 new aircraft by 2036, doubling world fleet

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • APL enhancing Asia-India Subcontinent services
  • Container tonnage & tax havens
  • MOL using Artificial Intelligence to estimate vessel speed & fuel consumption at sea
  • Engineering exports surge
  • Adani Hazira Container Terminal registers highest monthly throughput
  • DP World's Anil Wats passes away
  • BLR moves to new Corporate Office
  • Coal India launches app to benefit customers lifting coal through road mode
  • Indian businesses urged to take advantage of FEZs in Uzbekistan

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Investing in rail infrastructure improvements
  • Imperial sells chemical service provider Schirm
  • New express services for parcels and full loads
  • Turkish Cargo: certificates and Buckingham signature
  • Berlin heading Imperial's liquid business unit
  • New Bremenports quay inaugurated
  • 4flow opens another office in China
  • Logisticians and operators team up for digitalisation
  • Black and white amid autumn's glowing colours
  • Kalmar's new SVP for global terminal operators
  • 2017 figures rising further for ICTSI
  • Danone Waters develops partnership with Geodis
  • AAT starts cargo handling for 2.5 new clients
  • First heavy haul train from Hungary to Italy
  • CMA CGM banking on alternative fuels
  • Jonathan Clark new AMI CEO

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • Safety database seeks strong incident reporting
  • CMA CGM chooses Chinese engines for LNG-powered giant box ships
  • China approves Maersk's Hamburg Süd deal
  • WWL reports strong 3Q17 profit but remains cautious on outlook
  • DSME still in the black
  • China COSCO Shipping to build logistics park in Egypt
  • SM Line completes maiden blockchain voyage
  • Supramax chartering slows as China tightens coal imports
  • DSME may build a dozen mega container ships for HMM
  • Sinokor scraps Capesize as prices turn

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • A new future for logistics as e-commerce brings the era of the FCL to an end
  • Latest newbuild ULCVs could be even bigger: introducing the Megamax-24
  • Strong demand and rising yields, but Atlas and ATSG both report losses in Q3
  • Expeditors price-push pays off as Q3 results reflect improved margins
  • Incentives to use Miami a bid to attract more cargo after 'tradelanes flatline'
  • How blockchain works and why it matters
  • How to get your supply chain on the front foot amid Brexit
  • A coup for SEKO as Chris Cargill comes in to lead UK development
  • Carole Walker appointed CEO of Hermes Europe

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • LNG carrier to be converted to LNG bunkering vessel for Shell
  • GTT will design cryogenic tanks for LNG fueled CMA CGM box ships
  • Gondan wins contract for powerful icebreaking escort tug
  • Safe Bulkers will install Erma First BWTS fleetwide
  • Jeffboat plans to lay off 278 workers
  • Royal Caribbean to pilot cruise ship fuel cell system
  • Ingalls acquires intelligent Pemamek welding automation systems
  • Latest FORAN build includes major upgrades
  • Carnival and Shell ink North American LNG fuel supply agreement
  • Gibbs & Cox to offer OSD-IMT designs in U.S. market

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • Wilbur Ross sells nearly all Navigator shares
    US Commerce Secretary has reportedly fully divested from Diamond S, having come under fire for holding on to his shipping...
  • Singapore bunkers suppliers face hard choices in a harsher market
    Shipowners expect consolidation to create stronger counterparties as bunkering volumes are growing, but shifting market dynamics are forcing suppliers to...
  • Don't play games with seafarer training
    A worrying move to use virtual reality 'gamification' in training crew cannot replace old-fashioned hands-on experience at sea
  • Has the shipping industry reached an LNG landmark?
    CMA CGM's new LNG-fuelled ships could prove to be a turning point for green energy use in shipping
  • Saudi crown prince is the biggest bear this winter
    The policies of Mohammed bin Salman deal double blows of rising oil prices and reduced cargo supply
  • Six-month recovery time for Maersk after cyber attack
    Normal operations should be resumed in the first quarter of 2018 as Maersk deals with the tail of the devastating...
  • DSME stays profitable in the third quarter
    Shipbuilder posts a $41.9m net profit for the third quarter ended September 30
  • Shell inks bunker barge charter deal with Q-LNG Transport
    Barge will supply fuel to marine clients including Carnival Cruise Line along ports on the southern east coast of the US
  • Dandong default demonstrates why it's still too risky to be a private player in China's port sector
    Asset-heavy industry, which requires massive long-term investment, is perhaps safer in state-owned hands
  • CSSC offers lease financing to Dynagas for two FSRUs
    Dynagas booked the regasification vessels at China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding last year
  • DP World to develop economic zone in Egypt
    Project is part of the Egyptian government's plan to develop the Suez Canal Corridor
  • Daily Briefing
    Don't worry, the container recovery is still coming says Maersk
  • Korea and Japan to hold biannual meetings to bolster their shipbuilding industries
    Topics discussed during the first meeting included vessel oversupply and government-backed subsidies
  • Dry bulk freight rates to improve from second quarter of 2018, says Drewry
    Growing iron ore demand to drive the rate recovery
  • ICTSI nine-month revenues rise 10% amid stronger contributions from terminals
    Total box volumes rise 6% year-on-year to 6.8m teu
  • One-off gains from merger deal boost WWL results
    But seasonal slowdown weighs on ocean operations total income
  • Trump's LNG ambitions could boost long-haul tanker trades
    Washington has been pushing for more US energy exports to narrow its trade deficit
  • Korea's SPP Shipbuilding to undergo financial assessment in search for new owner
    Company to partner Samil Pwc in analysing and documenting its condition
  • Maersk wins regulatory approval from China for Hamburg Süd takeover
    Pending approvals could be received as early as the end of November
  • Bunker supplier Aegean Marine warns of $3.4m-$4.4m loss for third quarter
    Loss attributed to continuing challenging market conditions, which led to decision to exit physical supply business in Singapore

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • Court rules against ILWU in Portland slowdown case
  • ILA, USMX to discuss multiyear contract extension
  • China OKs Maersk acquisition of Hamburg Süd
  • Trans-Atlantic trade growth keeps pace with global trend
  • Cosco closes on $42 million Zeebrugge port deal
  • Indian efforts to cut dwell times at major ports struggle
  • Atlas Air: Strong end to the year will extend into 2018
  • Shipping Corp. of India stuck in the red
  • CBRE: E-commerce's warehousing impact will survive recession
  • JD.com commits to $1.2 billion in meat imports from US

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • China heats up 'teapot' crude import quotas
    Preliminary allotment suggests more upside in Far East tanker demand if refineries use full amount.
  • Navios Containers seals $50m equity raise
    Oslo-listed boxship owner raises cash in private placement to fund acquisitions
  • Pioneer narrows losses as market rises
    Singapore-based bulker owner sees higher revenue while viewing 'optimistic growth prospects' for next quarter.
  • China's coal moves chill supramax rates
    Drop in imports into world's large coal consumer signals China's desire to keep grip on coal markets.
  • Engie and Total reach deal on LNG assets sale
    Agreement will see up to 12 LNG carriers and Gazocean subsidiary switched to energy major
  • Marinakis expects quick, full exoneration from Greek courts
    Greek ship and football club owner dismisses match fixing charges, vacates Olympiakos FC chair until cleared.
  • Carnival signs US cruiseship LNG fuelling deal with Shell
    Newly unveiled bunker barge to supply cruiseship behemoths from 2020
  • Maersk looks beyond cyber-attack as fresh contours of shipping giant emerge
    Vincent Clerc says situation should return to normal next year with global economy supporting market.
  • Jeffboat to lay off 278 staff
    US shipyard says permanent redundancies are response to fall in demand.
  • China signs off on Maersk Line takeover of Hamburg Sud
    Beijing backing comes with certain conditions but looks to be final high hurdle to deal.
  • OSV owners urged to take 'oath of consolidation'
    Clarksons Platou draws on history to reveal blueprint to boost beleaguered sector.
  • Crew to be paid after PSV sold
    Buyer finally found for arrested Malaviya Seven in Aberdeen.
  • Thoresen tipped to connect four with latest supramax
    Brokers connect the Thai owner with the addition of second-hand bulker.
  • Greek owner circulates VLCC for sale
    Move by Andriaki comes after the ship rolled off a profitable time-charter.
  • Officers arrested after MSC master death
    Ukrainians suspected of killing captain and dumping his body in sea off Italy.
  • First Ship Lease sights still on refinancing
    Roger Woods says finance deal a priority as company logs third quarter loss.
  • Big cruiseships banned from Venice
    Italian authorities keeping vessels of more than 100,000 gt away from historic centre.
  • Forbes boots Wilbur Ross from billionaire's list
    Fresh round of headlines follows for businessman as financial magazine hunts missing $2bn.
  • Marinakis to be tried for match-fixing in Greece
    Greek owner amid 28 defendants in football probe, but cleared over far more serious charges.
  • Food tycoon to take over Marco Polo
    David Teo pumping in cash as part of restructuring Singapore OSV owner's $44m share issue.
  • Toei Reefer Line being taken private
    Japanese owner is the subject of $29m management buyout.
  • Shell confirms LNG carrier-to-bunker vessel conversion
    Anthony Veder vessel to be modified as major adds fourth unit to its LNG bunkering stable
  • DSME extends profitable run
    South Korean shipbuilder continues turn around with third profitable quarter in a row.
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen shares spike on 'knockout quarter'
    Stock climbs by over 10% following strong quarterly results from Oslo-listed firm.
  • Wilson makes it back into black
    Oslo-listed mini-bulker owner boosted by higher rates towards end of third quarter.
  • Wilbur Ross sells Diamond S stake
    Commerce department spokesman says US secretary of commerce has 'fully divested' holding.
  • UK supreme court backs German owner in ransom case
    Judges rule cargo owner Mitsui & Co should share costs of pirate negotiations that saved $4.15m after LPG carrier was hijacked in 2009.
  • Samsung Heavy to ride offshore recovery
    Healthy balance sheet and proven execution track record to stand it in good stead against rivals, says Nomura.
  • EIA: US distillate exports on the rise
    But most extra cargoes are travelling shorter distances to markets in South and Central America.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • North American freight market continues strong growth in September
    The North American freight market showed continued strong volumes and stronger pricing in September 2017, with shipments increasing 3.2 per...
  • FMCSA shuts down Georgia trucking company after fatal collision
    A Decatur, Ga.-based freight shipping and trucking company has been ordered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to c...
  • Amazon to open fourth fulfillment center in Maryland
    Amazon.com, Inc. will open its fourth Maryland fulfillment facility in Baltimore's Sparrows Point industrial complex, the e-commerce giant ...
  • Great Lakes iron ore shipments surge in September
    A total of 6.5 million tons or iron ore were shipped on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway in September, an increase of 23.4 percent c...
  • Sensitech: U.S. cargo thefts up in volume, down in value in Q3 2017
    A total of 160 thefts of cargo occurred in the United States during the third quarter of the year, with 57 of the incidents occurring in Ju...
  • Heathrow Airport struggles with increasing cargo congestion, delays
    London's Heathrow Airport has long struggled with cargo congestion and delays, but the industry is now calling for a solution "as a matter ...
  • CBP turns up spotlight on forced labor in supply chains
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection has stepped up its industry outreach to ensure that the country's importers aren't running afoul of leg...
  • PIL's new 11,800-TEU vessels boost capacity on transpacific loop
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) Group on Oct. 26 took delivery of two new 11,800-TEU containerships, both of which are slated to join the...
  • Customs brokers urge Congress to renew GSP before expiration
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is urging Capitol Hill lawmakers to renew a trade preference pr...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • PDVSA in talks with Russian, Chinese companies on $1.1 billion plan to repair Venezuela's refineries
    Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA is negotiating with Russian and Chinese companies to finance $1.1 billion in repairs.
  • New Nigerian fuel import terminal opens off Lagos: OVH Energy
    OVH Energy Tuesday launched a new fuel import terminal offshore Lagos, with capacity to berth medium range tankers that could ease a bottleneck for private importers in discharging products.
  • OPEC Pumps 32.57 mil b/d in Oct, down 90,000 b/d from Sep
    OPEC oil output in October fell 90,000 b/d from the previous month as declines were observed in six member countries, an S&P Global Platts survey of OPEC and oil industry officials and analysts showed Wednesday.
  • EIA says USAC fuel oil stocks at lowest since February 2014
    US Atlantic Coast fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday reached their lowest levels in more than three years, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • NYMEX crack spreads rising on gasoline, distillate draws
    NYMEX product cracks were higher Wednesday after the US Energy Information Administration showed larger-than-expected draws in gasoline and distillates, while crude inventories at Cushing, Oklahoma continued to grow.
  • BP adds bunker barge to Richards Bay operation
    BP has added a new bunkering vessel to its physical supply operation at the South African port of Richards Bay, the company said.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Aegean plans further cost cuts after exiting Singapore physical market
    "We believe there remains further opportunity to cut costs across our network."
  • FUTURES: Crude falls despite risk premium from Saudi tension
  • Kuwait looking at fuel oil imports from 2019 to cope with refinery delays
    Despite spending nearly $30 billion on downstream projects in the last few years, Kuwait will become a major importer of fuel oil from 2019, while it waits for construction of its new 615,000 b/d Al-Zour refinery to be completed, market sources said Wednesday.

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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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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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