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BRIEFS
May 15, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 3.5pc to US$961/TEU, off 7.9pc to USWC
  • OOCL launches world's largest containership - 21,413 TEU 'OOCL Hong Kong'
  • World's largest boxships to call at Rotterdam in May and June
  • HMM to acquire Hanjin's terminal in Spain for US$104m
  • SM Line builds up fleet to 17 boxships in 'record time'
  • Hapag-Lloyd Q1 net loss widens to US$68m on high fuel costs and low rates
  • Meratus Line acquires its biggest boxships to date, a pair of 2,474 TEU-ers
  • Norwegian firm plans to build electric-powered boxship to move fertilisers
  • K+N bags deal to manage distribution for Toys'R'Us in north China
  • CN's J J Ruest inducted into Maritime Hall of Fame
  • Emirates and Cargolux to collaborate in Luxembourg market
  • South London's airport sees cargo surge from long-haul routes
  • CargoLogicAir takes delivery of third B747 freighter
  • Yusen Logistics opens pharma gateway in Frankfurt to meet demand

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 14, 2017
  • "K" Line Group reorganising ship management system for more secure services
  • Amelioration of York-Antwerp Rules (YARs) 2016
  • Call for less cash onboard vessels & embracing digital payments
  • Chemicals & vegoils fleet to expand, says analysis
  • OOCL reaches milestone with christening of massive 21,413-TEU vessel
  • Seatech Shipping & Projects celebrating a decade of success
  • Yang Ming's financial & operating performance improves significantly
  • ZIM posts improved EBITDA & handles more container volumes in Q1 2017
  • Multiple steel products hit by anti-dumping duty
  • Air cargo volumes surge in March
  • NHAI Masala Bond launched at London Stock Exchange
  • Forex reserves on a new high
  • Types of 'supply' under gst regime
  • Impressive export growth in the last month of the year-Will it sustain?
  • JBS Academy rolls out handy guidebooks for multitude of subjects in international logistics & trade

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Orientation towards the East
  • Forwarder orders additional 200 semi-trailers
  • Zim betters financial standing in Q1
  • Partial automation for freight train assembly
  • Intermarine expands Americas-Med services
  • Dnata invests in Texas to launch US cargo operations
  • Richardson stepping down as V.Group CEO
  • Professional drivers and high-tech HGVs take to highway
  • New app for carrying out operations digitally
  • Revenue up, earnings down at Hapag-Lloyd
  • Merging air and ocean freight business
  • Port of Antwerp adds links to Central Europe
  • Inception of new independent GSA network
  • New traction for freight transport in Europe

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • US-China trade détente sparks hopes for LNG shipping
  • 'K' Line ship-management arms to merge
  • London marine business grows but threats are emerging
  • Low claims and strong investments lift P&I clubs
  • Fincantieri signs deals for up to 19 cruise ships in Q1
  • Scandinavian chemical carrier owners look to future expansion
  • Hapag-Lloyd avoids operating loss
  • New China FTZs unlikely to boost flagging regions, says senior China economist
  • Pan Ocean's Q1 profit drops 55% to USD27.6 million
  • Global ports support ambitious IMO greenhouse gas strategy
  • Weak demand and rates keep Singapore offshore mired in red ink
  • Farage tells London insurers to 'get over' Brexit
  • Lower first-quarter earnings keep VARD in the red
  • Epic Gas narrows Q1 2017 losses to USD3.4 million on better rates
  • DSME rewrites eight years of financial statements
  • Japanese yards' profits mask shipbuilding losses
  • HMM to buy Hanjin Shipping's Algeciras terminal

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • Losing interest in freight? No, says Air France-KLM, we are investing in it
  • Bigger box ships calling at fewer ports puts serious pressure on hinterland connections
  • Rhenus Logistics unveils ambitious plans for global expansion
  • As rates decline, box carriers announce price hikes - but will they hold?
  • Hapag-Lloyd sails back into the red as rising costs bite
  • Freighter operators flee Brussels over noise fine threat
  • Emirates sees profits slump and cargo revenue decline
  • Jouke Schaap appointed new head of Peel Ports' container operation

Marine Logweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • New test bed boosts Cat's LNG R&D
  • Maryland gives offshore wind a boost
  • U.K. Chamber of Shipping applauds CPB Jones Act U turn
  • TEN reports profitable first quarter
  • Blue Water Shipping wins new Kazakhstan contract
  • Moran's Tregurtha is new AWO Chairman
  • Tidewater to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation mulls large tanker orders
    We are studying but nothing has been decided yet, says CSET president
  • Industry in the dark as Spanish port reforms move forward
    Countdown for Spanish government to sway parliament begins as trade unions warn of future strikes
  • Euroseas trims losses as it hunts further vessel buys
    Greek owner keen on using stock for deals either large or small
  • Investment returns and claims climate boost P&I club results
    Skuld, Britannia, Gard and Steamship all book improved 2016 performances
  • TEN cites high charter cover in profitable quarter
    Solid results achieved despite 'challenging' market but Greek owner expects rates market uplift
  • Global Ports IPO lands £154.5m public offering
    Global Ports Holdings remains majority shareholder as listing launches at £0.74 and unconditional trading begins May 17
  • Triple whammy for box lines as congestion spreads through networks
    Phase-in of new alliances, severe weather and cargo surge combine to worsen delays as ripple effect hits schedules
  • New era beckons as Euronav VLCC is first to load US oil
    Vessel will load crude at Corpus Christi port in 10 days, breaking new ground
  • From hype to reality
    Lloyd's List is set to cut through the digital cloud at Nor-Shipping to establish the real business impacts of the latest wave of technologies
  • V.Group hires former Maersk boss as interim chief
    Clive Richardson to depart after six years with a replacement expected in the fourth quarter
  • Evergreen Marine profit lifts it to top of Taiwan boxship big three
    Company returns to the black with first-quarter $5.6m
  • HHI union and management deadlocked over wage talks
    A year of negotiation covering 78 meetings has still not produced agreement
  • Westports container volumes to peak in second quarter, analyst says
    Volume loss from CMA CGM and UASC in second half will be partly offset by more demand from Cosco, OOCL and Evergreen
  • HMM to sign deal on Monday to acquire Hanjin's Spanish terminal
    Total Terminal International Algeciras to be bought for $104m after regulatory conditions are satisfied
  • Hapag-Lloyd net loss rises in first quarter
    Updated: Haben Jansen 'cautiously optimistic' on 2017 outlook
  • Keppel O&M to build up to four boxships for Pasha Hawaii
    Vessel deliveries expected over the first and third quarters of 2020
  • Cruiseship demand continues to drive Fincantieri's revenue growth
    Shipbuilder has inked agreements for up to 19 vessels so far this year
  • Increased vessel speeds will cap dry bulk freight rates
    Rates to improve over the next 12-18 months, says Pioneer Marine head Pankaj Khanna
  • New Navios container 'growth vehicle' eyes Norwegian OTC listing
    Boxship entity to raise $75m in equity to fund 14-vessel Rickmers Trust fleet and further acquisitions
  • Maersk mulls single bottom line for Transport and Logistics division
    Danish group questions need for separate profit and loss figures for its companies as integration progressess

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • With next-day delivery, Flexe thinks outside the big box
  • Trans-Pac spot rates fall for second straight week
  • 13,000-TEU ships to be new workhorses on Asia-US trades
  • Mammoet expands heavy haul coverage in US Northeast
  • Gothenburg dockworkers to vote on APMT lockout
  • Hapag-Lloyd loss widens on bunker surge, rate dip
  • HHLA profit, traffic jump
  • Hazardous loads banned at India's biggest inland port
  • Economist skeptical new Chinese FTZs will spur intended growth
  • Asia-Europe spot rates slide ahead of May 15 increases

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • Keith Denholm exits Castleton Commodities
    Keith Denholm, Castleton Commodities International's top shipping man, has left, according to an update to his LinkedIn profile. The managing director had spent five years and nine months as head of freight trading at the Connecticut trader, which was previously known as Louis Dreyfus Highbridge Energy. Denholm and a Castleton spokesman could not be immediately reached for comment, and details o
  • DHT Holdings 'firing on all cylinders'
    Executives continue to talk expansion in shareholder letter out of the NAT play book.
  • Pittas sees 'modest' pace of rebound as Euroseas trims loss
    New York-listed bulker and containership owner's chief executive still looking for opportunities for growth.
  • Finance strong as Clarksons makes 'encouraging' start
    Upturn in capital markets activity continues to aid London-listed shipbroking giant.
  • TEN says it will 'hit full throttle' in 2017
    Owner looks forward to final newbuildings after strong first quarter performance.
  • Clarksons: GulfMark should not fear the reaper
    Analyst believes there is plenty of upside when OSV owner emerges from bankruptcy restructuring.
  • Yara set to build first autonomous vessel
    Agriculture company targets reduction of diesel truck haulage with 100% electric feedership.
  • Korea's SK Shipping eyes IPO
    Tanker, bulker and LNGC owner plots listing within five years, report claims.
  • Hapag pays juicy rate for Capital ship
    Evangelos Marinakis has successfully completed the acquisition of five neo-panamax boxships previously in the Hanjin Shipping fleet and has already fixed the first to Hapag-Lloyd at a juicy rate. Market sources say the 9,954-teu Athenian (ex-Hanjin China, built 2011) has been fixed by Hapag-Lloyd for four to six months at $33,000 per day. The deal provides further evidence of the ongoing resurgen
  • Roth returns for more Songa Bulk stock
    Director adds shares worth around $1m in Herman Billung-led bulker asset play.
  • Ancora snaps up Marenave tanker
    Greek owner keeps expanding its fleet through deal with restructuring German company.
  • Banks move in as Tidewater agrees bankruptcy deal
    US offshore giant reaches agreement with creditors to restructure finances and wipe out $1.6bn of debt.
  • Saudis aim to recapture key Yemeni port
    Coalition to launch attack on Houthi rebels in Hodeidah.
  • Global Ports starts trading in London
    Expanding cruise port operator enters new chapter as a listed company and eyes further growth.
  • Fjord1 continues to increase profit
    Norwegian ferry group made $11m in the first quarter.
  • Titagarh bags barge, research ship orders
    Indian yard inks contracts worth $26m.
  • Bulker attack thwarted off Iran
    Evasive moves deter three skiffs and mothership off Bandar-e-Jask.
  • Kyoei Tanker posts drop in earnings
    Japanese VLCC owner weaker in year to 31 March despite a rise in revenue.
  • Namura Shipbuilding falls into the red
    Japanese shipbuilder clocks up full year loss with more to follow in the coming 12 months.
  • Fincantieri on the rise thanks to order frenzy
    Italian shipbuilder pushes up its first-quarter revenue and plans to hire 400 more people in Italy.
  • Hapag focuses on UASC merger as loss widens
    A sharp increase in bunker prices offsets boxship rates recovery for German owner.
  • Marenave plots new fleet as car carrier sold
    German owner continues disposals as it refinances with Offen Group cash.
  • Dof Subsea charts return course to Oslo Stock Exchange
    Almost a decade after being taken private the company is eyeing a new listing.
  • Ezion Holdings falls to $12m loss
    Singapore offshore operator hit by falling revenue in first quarter.
  • K Line merging shipmanagement arms
    Japanese owner bringing together car carrier and bulker operations.
  • Bonheur eyes bond sale as it posts loss
    Fred Olsen holding company to tap Oslo market for fresh funds.
  • Angelicoussis VLCCs secure refund guarantees
    Agreement by DSME's largest creditor ends stand-off that threatened newbuilding order.
  • Expanded fleet helps trim losses at Pioneer
    Pankaj Khanna-led owner says fixtures are now profitable, not just cash flow positive.
  • Vard Holdings slips to first quarter loss
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder hurt by weaker revenues, but insists improvements are on track.
  • Maersk drops heavy fuel oil alternative
    Danish container behemoth says it will stick with low-sulphur fuel to meet IMO 2020 deadline.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • Panama Canal transits up 7% in April
    The Panama Canal in April 2017 saw vessel transits increase 7 percent to 1,016 ships compared with the same 2016 period, according to the l...
  • Executive Moves: Peel Ports, V. Group, AWO, IARW and WFLO
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Peel Ports, V. Group, the American Waterways Operators, the International Association of Refrigerated Wareh...
  • Hapag-Lloyd sinks deeper into the red
    Hapag-Lloyd, Germany's largest container shipping company, recorded a net loss of 62.1 million euros (U.S. $67.9 million) for the first qua...
  • Oakland volumes grow 4% in April
    The Port of Oakland's terminals handled 196,247 TEUs of containerized cargo in April 2017, 4 percent more than in the same 2016 period. Th...
  • Schneider profits drop 20% in Q1
    Schneider National, Inc. reported a profit of $22.6 million in the first quarter that ended March 31, 19.8 percent less than the $28.1 mill...
  • Virginia box volumes up 4.6% in April
    Port of Virginia terminals handled 225,196 TEUs of containerized cargo in April 2017, 4.6 percent more than in the same month a year ago, a...
  • Uber hits speed bump in European Union
    Uber Technolgoies Inc. suffered a legal setback in the European Union in its fight against being regulated as a traditional taxi service. ...
  • Spot rates slip on major trades
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell 3.3 percent since last Friday's reading of 894.43 to a reading o...
  • Amazon sued for 'bullying' carriers, unpaid fees
    Less than truckload (LTL) carrier Central Freight Lines is suing e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. for unfair contract terms and outstanding...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • TANKERS: Baltic-UKC Aframax route hits 8-month low on weak demand
    The Baltic-UKC Aframax route, basis 100,000 mt, was assessed by S&P Global Platts at $4.75/mt on Thursday, the lowest since the route was assessed at $4.59/mt on September 5 last year.
  • ANALYSIS: OPEC contends with data cacophony as it reviews output cut
    - OPEC juggles uncertainty on US output, global demand - Libya, Nigeria recoveries could complicate picture - Cut rollover expected, but winter meeting
  • Gibraltar sees slight bunkering delays amid high demand
    The Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar is seeing small queues for the third day running, amid high levels of demand.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Maintenance works ongoing at Total's Leuna refinery: traders
  • INTERVIEW: India's Adani Bunkering targets 1.5 mil mt of sales in 2018
    Adani plans to charter more bunker barges too.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude steady in Asia amid lack of fresh market cues
  • OPEC admits collective effort still required for market rebalancing
    - Revises up 2017 non-OPEC supply on US, Brazil growth - OPEC produces below 32.5 mil b/d ceiling for first time - Saudi Apr output rises to 9.946 mil b/d - Iraq, UAE remain non-compliant - Analysts expect production cut rollover at May 25 meeting

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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
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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