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December 12, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco takes top spot for liftings in Q3, overtaking Maersk Line
  • Wan Hai Lines time charters Diana Containerships' 6,494 TEU ship for US$11,000/day
  • LA-LB big data can increase dock productivity with existing assets
  • Greencarrier puts an environmental spin of its LCL service
  • Futurist looks at 50,000-TEUers and says it can be done
  • Halifax deep water Halterm purchases three Konecranes RTGs
  • Four RTGs moved from Nhava Sheva to Mundra for heavy lift jobs
  • Siemens AX4 claims to bring new analytics tools to logistics
  • Works underway at Hong Kong's Causeway Bay typhoon shelter until January 5
  • Helsinki Commission Briefing to focus on rescuing refugees, migrants at sea
  • Air China starts thrice weekly non-stop Shenzhen to Los Angeles service
  • UK forwarder Europa scores big with a 68pc increase in air profits
  • Finnair launches 'Cargo Eye' to monitor, control air freight flows using IoT sensors

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • ... signs MoU for LNG transhipment & marketing project in Kamchatka area
  • APL expands coverage in the Trans-Atlantic with new North Atlantic service
  • British freight forwarding & logistics body welcomes news of progress in Brexit negotiations
  • CMA CGM completes acquisition of MERCOSUL Line & strengthens service offering in South America
  • Indians among officers & engineers honoured at MOL Presidential Awards 2017
  • OOCL introduces Japan Vietnam service to enhance intra-Asia network
  • SCI participates in relief efforts for fishermen affected by cyclone Ockhi
  • Transworld Group celebrates 40th Anniversary
  • CONCOR celebrates Customer Day
  • How to Develop Green Transport in India: Experiences from the Norwegian demonstration project

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Rail car service centre opens in Texas
  • Braille Battery at fault again
  • Logistics and telecommunications snuggle up closer
  • Althusmann for Seaports of Niedersachsen
  • New vans for express carriage of cream slices
  • TRPA and Logistec ink new pact in Canada
  • Fiege shoulders logistics for Palmers
  • Time to say good-bye to Deugro's EVP Hilpert
  • Landmark agreement for port of Mortukea
  • Cold chain solutions for Nigerian farmers
  • IAG Cargo's components make big volume surge
  • CEP sector booming before run-up to Christmas
  • Another first for airfreight forwarder Flexport
  • Intermodal shift enhanced by Port of Antwerp
  • Belgian industry legend dies
  • Locomotives for South Africa's railway facelift

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Europe-Asia backhaul container trade helps to ramp up rates
  • Heavy load cargo growth picking up in Bremen
  • Finland's Supreme Court rules against shipping companies in fairway dues dispute
  • Swedish forestry export rise to help balance trade flows
  • UK shipping greets Brexit divorce deal with cautious optimism
  • Samsung HI CEO resigns after more red ink predicted
  • Vale sells last two Valemax ships to Bocomm Leasing
  • Goseong O&S to be renamed Samkang S&C, to focus on MRO business
  • Seoul to launch USD915 million fund for struggling shipbuilders as job figures highlight downturn
  • Capesize period fixtures firm as spot market rises

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Fewer freighters at Schiphol thanks to lost slots, but air freight volumes improve
  • Size isn't always important, especially when it comes to port connectivity
  • Claims of a threat to subsidies casts a pall over booming Asia-Europe rail
  • Air cargo IT specialist iTran in cooperation deal with HNA Group's logistics arm
  • JD.com reckons cargo aircraft will give wing to logistics
  • World's largest automated container terminal opens in Shanghai
  • Victoria Reynard joins Walker Transport as group sales manager

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Metal Shark ready to build new Damen FCS for U.S. market
  • Study says zero emission vessels need to start entering fleet by 2030
  • Research vessel upgrades include Schottel Pump Jet
  • ShipServ adds to monitoring and analytic tools
  • Ingalls christens National Security Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757)
  • BIMCO Secretary General signs on for five more years

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Trafigura presents optimistic outlook as shipping needs rise
    Commodities trader builds 30 tankers in BoComm-backed newbuilding deals
  • Skuld poaches Simpson from Steamship
    P&I veteran to lead development of North American business
  • Teekay LNG Partners secures $816m for Yamal LNG service
    Marine transport company owns a 50% stake in six LNG carriers
  • Sovcomflot ships first commercial Yamal cargo
    Vladimir Putin highlighted the importance of the project for Arctic trade
  • LNG tanker charter rates breach $80,000-per-day mark
    China's halt of coal-to-gas switch could not stop rally
  • Dabelstein & Passehl to merge with larger German law firm
    Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein to launch on first day of 2018
  • Maersk rating held on review for downgrade at Moody's
    Rating agency cites uncertainty over Total proceeds application and pending deals involving units
  • Daily Briefing
    As the latest edition of Lloyd's List Containers went to press, the great consolidation game is probably about over for 2017...
  • SITC to spend $112m on four 2,700 teu newbuilds
    Deal comes as ordering activities for feeder ships gather momentum
  • Top 10 in marine insurance 2017
    As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series we look at the very best global...
  • China Merchants Port raises upfront investment in Hambantota
    Need for more financing during the early stages of the project spurs payment revision
  • Hyundai Glovis signs 10-year COA with oil company
    Company plans to order a new very large crude carrier for the contract
  • Khalifa to become first Gulf port to handle capesizes
    Emirates Global Aluminium to deploy capesizes to import bauxite ore through Khalifa port
  • Vard appoints financial adviser ahead of bourse exit
    CIMB Bank named to advise the company on the exit offer made by parent Fincantieri
  • Samsung Heavy Industries appoints new president
    Nam Joon-woo replaces Park Dae-young at the top post
  • Antwerp port looks to intermodal transportation to cut road congestion
    Seven projects picked to lower truck trips by up to 250,000 per year
  • Shanghai launches $2.1bn unmanned box terminal
    Designed annual capacity stands at 6.3m teu
  • Seoul imposes new unilateral sanctions on North Korea
    Among 20 sanctioned entities, seven firms are either shipping or trading firms
  • Teekay optimistic on 2018 tanker market
    Slower fleet growth and expected reversal of Opec production cuts to drive rate improvements

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • US ports in no rush to follow Shanghai on automation path
  • Outpacing trans-Atlantic market growth, APL adds service
  • Amid tight labor market, US truckers struggle to add drivers
  • Russia to offer large discount for internet-booked rail cargo
  • Air cargo rates climb higher with no sign of slowing demand
  • Faster imports improve JNPT dwell times
  • Strong Europe-Asia backhaul trade pushes up round-trip rates

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • GRS to open Far East office within two years
    Hamburg-based renewable energy shipbroker is looking to expand into Asian offshore wind market.
  • Azvalor discloses stake in Tsakos Energy
    Spanish asset management firm reveals second tanker-related investment for the year.
  • Atlantic tightness, iron ore drive capes
    Spot charter rates driven to multi-year high of $30,000 per day as iron ore cargoes, European weather drive market.
  • Quark Expeditions to add eco-friendlier ship
    World Explorer will use Rolls Royce diesel-electric engines run by power management system that will lessen emissions by almost 90%.
  • Brokers split on reports of Navios Maritime bulker sale
    Some sources believe group holding company has cashed in one of its oldest assets.
  • Scorpio Tankers sees investor trim stake
    Largest outside shareholder of New York-listed tanker owner lowers stake to level below 2016 holdings.
  • Bondholders take $3m of converted Dof shares
    Norwegian OSV owner issues new stock as investors back company.
  • MPCC adds Harmstorf trio for $32m
    Oslo-listed owner's boxship spree continues with move for German-built vessels.
  • Weather window spurs North Sea OSV rates
    Respite from winter prompts fixing of 50 anchor-handlers and PSVs.
  • MAC misses newbuild payment in China
    Charterer Nautilus in talks over fixing default for mining ship at Fujian Mawei.
  • Crew abandon listing cargoship off Africa
    Two merchant vessels come to aid of 13 seafarers from Turkish vessel.
  • Teekay LNG Partners pens $816m loan
    New York-listed MLP inks financing for six jointly owned Yamal newbuildings.
  • OECD study calls for Indonesian cabotage exemptions
    Report concludes that bringing in foreign mega-ships would lower costs.
  • OPEC cuts rob crude tanker market of seasonal cheer
    Arctic Securities researcher points to turning point in the second half of 2018.
  • First Ship Lease confirms boxship sale
    Singapore-quoted Trust says cash from deal will help repay debt.
  • Vitol builds Latvian Shipping stake to 97%
    Holding in tanker owner boosted through $142m issue of new shares.
  • Subsea 7 wins "substantial" Aker BP deal
    Norwegian owner to carry out tie-back work in Aerfugl gas field.
  • Trafigura to keep fixing as tanker newbuilding tally hits 30
    Trading giant confirms newbuilding options taken as it explains tanker expansion.
  • Keppel O&M scoops $96m of contracts
    Yard group secures hull work and turret mooring jobs in Brazil and Singapore.
  • Quartet quit Braemar-ACM in Singapore
    Tanker brokers to form new shop - Sentosa Shipbrokers
  • Veteran Andriaki VLCC latest in sales spotlight
    Greek owner tipped to be the latest to be cashing in a early 2000s built tanker.
  • Essar Shipping eyes tanker and bulker buys
    Indian owner could acquire VLCC, suezmax, MR and panamax tonnage, boss Ranjit Singh says.
  • Korea tightens monitoring of debt-ridden firms
    Government says efforts will focus on preventing insolvencies and bail-outs.
  • EMAS Offshore reveals revised loss of $535m
    Restructuring Singapore owner accounts for big impairments in 2016.
  • Samsung Heavy CEO quits following losses
    Geoje yard boss Nam Joonou replacing Park Dae-young, who has resigned after shipbuilder forecast fourth year of losses.
  • P&O ferry runs aground in Calais
    Cross-Channel ferry one of several vessels to be impacted as Storm Ana hits Europe.
  • Vale offloads last of 19 owned VLOCs
    Brazilian mining behemoth exits large bulker ownership with final vessel sales.
  • Wilson offloads elderly small bulk carrier
    Norwegian shipowner says it is not worth taking 1980-built ship through drydocking.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Port of Oakland expects record cargo volumes for 2017
    Record cargo volume is expected at the Port of Oakland by the end of 2017 due to improved infrastructure coupled with new supply chain capa...
  • APL to join Europe-North America loop
    APL will join CMA CGM on a transatlantic loop in January. CMA CGM subsidiary APL will join its parent company's RTWPAN container loop in Ja...
  • UPS operations return to 'peak operating plan' after initial cyber week surge
    UPS struggled with cyber week orders, but has since corrected the issue. United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) struggled to handle increased e-c...
  • Customs to test launch electronic payment system for commercial vessel fees
    An 18-month pilot test of the electronic payment of taxes and fees imposed on commercial vessels at four ports of entry is expected to begi...
  • Jumbo inks letter of intent with CMIH for LNG powered offshore construction vessel
    Shipyards group China Merchants Industry Holdings (CMIH) and Netherlands-based maritime heavy lift company Jumbo have signed a letter of in...
  • DSIC, Wärtsilä enter joint project agreement for shuttle tanker development
    Technology group Wärtsilä and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC), a part of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. (CSIC), have signed ...
  • Brexit negotiations reach breakthrough
    Brexit negotiations experienced a breakthrough last week as officials from the United Kingdom and European Union closed the first phase of ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Prompt ICE Brent reaches two-year high after Forties pipeline shut
    ICE February Brent settled $1.29 higher at $64.69/b, the highest level for the prompt contract since June 2015.
  • Bunkering at Gibraltar resumes after suspension: port authority
    Bunkering operations have resumed at Gibraltar after a short suspension.
  • High winds curb crude, bunkering operations at Novorossiisk: sources
    High winds in the Black Sea Monday has caused the Russian port of Novorossiisk to shut down most of its operations.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • IMO-Norad project to boost marine environment protection in ASEAN
    The new four-year project aims to enhance the countries' capacity to implement high priority marine environment conventions.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to amend Asia Supramax coal cargo sizes
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on profit taking, higher US rig count
  • Abu Dhabi's crown prince says Japan partnership important for offshore concession
    This comes as ADNOC looks for partners to co-develop new technologies and co-invest under its new strategy announced in July.
  • Iran proposes budget for year starting March 21 based on crude at $55/b
    Iran had based its budget for the current year at $50/b crude and that of the preceding year, 2016-2017, at $40/b.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the third quarter the port of Koper has handled 287,410 containers (+ 11.8%)
Koper
In the first nine months of 2024, it was 835,506 (+ 2.9%)
New historical record of monthly container traffic in the port of Long Beach
Long Beach / Los Angeles
In October, strong growth in Los Angeles climbing activity.
Italian Port Days initiative obtains EMD certification of the European Union
Rome
The attestation for contributing to the valorisation of sustainability in the Blue Economy with concrete actions
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
Haifa
The fleet transported a record number of containers
In the third quarter, the Viking cruise group's revenues grew by 11.4% percent.
Los Angeles
Increase of 14.3% of turnover generated by ocean cruises
Signed the final agreement on the contract of port workers
Rome
Italian Antitrust initiates an investigation into SAS (MSC group), Moby and Large Navi Fast
Rome
According to the AGCM, competition restrictions may have occurred as a result of the 49% acquisition of Moby's capital by SAS.
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
Brussels
Total greenhouse gases produced would be more than 30% higher than those considered by the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
DFDS and Ekol are rethinking and agreeing on the sale of the Turkish company's international network to the Danish group
Copenhagen / Istanbul
Revised the terms of the deal expired on the first November
Slight downturn in freight traffic in the port of Hamburg in the third quarter
Hamburg
Stable container traffic
The Companies inform
Accelleron initiates partnership with Geislinger to expand service business in the Mediterranean region
Cargotec agrees to the sale of MacGregor to funds managed by Triton
Helsinki
Sale of the value of 480 million that is expected to be completed by the first half of 2025
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Koper increased by 8.3%
Lubiana
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 3.2% percent.
Ok of Ukraine's antitrust enforcement at the entrance of MSC in the capital of HHLA terminalist company
Kiev
The company operates the CTO terminal of the port of Odessa
Inaugurated the new Peruvian port of Chancay operated by China's COSCO Shipping Ports
Lima
Has 1,500 linear metres of docks
More than doubling the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri in the first nine months of 2024
Trieste
The sunshine committed for shipbuilding grew by +154,3 percent.
Established the Ship Recycling Alliance to speed up the recycling of safe and environmentally friendly ships
Copenhagen
The initiative in view of the entry into force on June 26 of the Hong Kong International Convention
Kuehne + Nagel will acquire 51% percent of the capital of American IMC Logistics
Schindellegi / Collierville
US company mainly operates drayage services
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
Hamburg
Increase of 3.8% of containers carried by the fleet. Average value of nils up 22.9%
In the third quarter freight traffic in the port of Genoa decreased by -4.9% percent while in Savona-I went up by 15.7% percent.
Genoa
Decided increase in transshipment containers determined by the Red Sea crisis. Down the cruises
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
Seoul
+116% increase in the value of the average nole per container transported
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
Taipei
Taiwanese company invests 186.8 million to buy new shipping containers
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
Hamburg
In Germany (Eurogate) the increase was 13.6% percent. In Italy (Contship Italy) of 6.8%). Slowing growth at Tanger Med. Damietta terminal will become operational in April
Ok of the Rovigo Tribunal to the Restructuring Plan of Shipbuilding Victory plan
Adria
On the completion of the sale of the company to CNV Srl
Port of Ancona, in 2023, underlines the AdSP-container traffic grew by 5%
Ancona
The Port Authority disputes the data released by the Fedespedi Studies Center
Mr vard will build five support ships in the offshore industry.
Trieste
Designed to accommodate up to 190 people, they will be carried out in Vietnam
Alpe Adria activates new rail service between the port of Trieste and the Malpensa Intermodal terminal in Sacconago
Trieste
Euroseas order in China the construction of two 4,300-teu feeder container
Athens
Quarterly revenue from rentals inj growth of 5.8%
The Analysis of the Fedespea Studies Centre on economic and operational performance of Italian container terminals
Milan
GNV strengthens its business department with two nominees
Genoa
New business manager and new general manager of the company in Spain
On the former Carbonyl of the Port of Genoa, the yards of the foranea dam and the subport tunnel
Genoa
The AdSP Management Committee deliberated it yesterday.
In Genoa, the Graduation Day of the Italian Academy of Mercantile
Genoa
Delivered 50 diplomas at the end of the biennial and three-year formative course
On November 27 in Rome, the public assembly of UNIPORT will be held
Rome
Meeting on the theme "Italian Ports, a network of businesses in the service of the country and of Europe"
Roberto Nappi, founder and director for 40 years of "Corriere Marittimo", has died.
Genoa
His career had begun at the writing of the Telegraph in 1958
New EU sanctions to prohibit the use of ships and ports for the transportation of drones and missiles produced by Iran
Brussels
Masucci confirmed president of Italian Propeller Clubs
Genoa
New mandate for the three years 2024-2027
The seamen of the Galaxy Leader have been hostage for a year
London / Hong Kong
Platten (ICS) : It is unacceptable ; humanity prevails and they are immediately released
MSC will implement a markup of noli for maritime transport from the Far East to the Mediterranean
Geneva
Increases of 25% and 18% for containers from 20 'and 40' direct in the western Mediterranean and Adriatic
Completed the dual-fuel retrofit of a large container ship in Maersk
Copenhagen
He will be able to navigate methanol. Increased the hold capacity
Environmental authorization of the Region to dredging the quays from 19 to 26 of the port of Ancona
Ancona
The intervention will cost a total of 16.5 million euros.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
Intermodal shipments between the port of Trieste and Slovakia are growing
Trieste
In the third quarter the container traffic handled by HHLA dropped by -2%
Hamburg
In Trieste the volumes processed by PLT Italy in the first nine months of 2024 have decreased
In October container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.7%
Hong Kong
In the first ten months of 2024, a decline of -5.2%
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia fell by -11.8%
Cyvitavecchia
The Cruserists increased by 2.7%
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+ 8.1%)
Singapore
In the first ten months of 2024, growth was 6.2% percent.
MSC has completed the acquisition of the majority of logistics company MVN
Geneva / Milan
The Milanese business plans to close 2024 percent with a turnover of 100 million euros.
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
In the summer quarter passenger traffic in the cruise terminals of Global Ports Holding grew by 27.5%
Istanbul
Revenue up 23%
SDC freight forwarder introduced artificial intelligence in the management of customs practices
Venice
Annually the practices followed exceed 15mila units
The sale of the shipping company Santandrea from the Pacorini to Aprile
Trieste
The company was founded in 1989 in Trieste
Port of Gioia Tauro, the memorandum of understanding for security in working environments and port operations
Joy Tauro
Will have a duration of three years
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
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Sudan govt scraps $6bn Red Sea port deal with UAE
(The North Africa Post)
Argentina enfrenta tarifas portuarias hasta 500% más altas que otros países de la región
(Pescare)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Paola Piraccini appointed as Legal Technical Collaborator of Spininvest
Genoa
Joined in magistrate in 1981, he is a retired cassation adviser
The meeting in Rome between the representatives of Italian ports and ports in Florida
Rome
Expect a comparison to find common themes on which to set up a benchmarking task
This year the Cruserists in the port of Ancona have grown by 18.9%
Ancona
25.1% increase in transits and drop by -5.1% of landings and embarkation
Changed Risso constitutes a joint venture in Cagliari
Cagliari / Genoa
Partnership at 50% with Fausto Saba and Riccardo Vargiu
Ok to the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Sea Centre North
Cyvitavecchia
It presents a surplus of more than 2.5 million euros
In Palermo, the first sheet of the new ferry for the Sicilian region was cut off.
Trieste / Palermo
The delivery of the ship is scheduled for 2026
Global Ship Lease's quarterly revenue records show the first decrease since the end of 2018
Athens
The company believes that its container fleet has very good future prospects of employment
DP World signs an agreement to buy Australian Silk Logistics
Dubai / Melbourne
The expected value of the transaction is approximately 115 million
A worker has passed away in the port of Crotone
Joy Tauro
He would suddenly go down to the ground while talking to some colleagues
Torbianelli : well the ok of CIPESS in financing the future Molo VIII of the port of Trieste
Trieste
Of the estimated 315 million euros, 206.9 are expected by the state
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