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BRIEFS
September 18, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 5.3pc to US$769/TEU, rises 7.7pc to USWC
  • CMA CGM back in black, orders nine 22,000-TEUers to be world's biggest
  • OOCL cancels raft of transpacific sailings to cover Golden Week holiday
  • THE Alliance authorised to set up fund to deal with member insolvency
  • Cargo handling gear market said to hit US$89.4 billion in 2024: study
  • TT Club helps with guide on using reefer boxes for non-reefer cargo
  • Despite dockers dispute Port of Valencia keeps volumes positive - barely
  • MCC's Northport joins Sarawak short-sea carriers in mini alliance
  • Euroseas buys 4 feeder box ships from Euromar JV for US$25 million
  • Navya to set up plant in South Australia to make autonomous vehicles
  • TRAC Intermodal on US east and west coasts to meet rising chassis demand
  • New deal as Cargolux traffic now wholly handled by Emirates in Dubai
  • Atlas Air confirms DHL freighter lease to perform round the world delivery
  • Lufthansa, IAG Cargo, Air France KLM, Finnair enjoyed high August demand

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
  • CMA CGM outperforms the market with very strong operating & financial results in Q2 2017
  • Essence of "Both-to-Blame" Clause on the Contractual Obligations
  • India signs deal with JICA to upgrade Alang-Sosiya shipyards
  • SCI becomes first Indian company to reach six million deadweight tonnage
  • Ban lifted on exporting some varieties of pulses
  • India seen importing more edible oil
  • Chennai Customs Brokers' Association elects office-bearers for 2017-19
  • August exports see impressive 10.30 pc rise
  • Congratulations to the finalists & winners
  • MALA 2017 once again brings the fraternity together to salute excellence

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Electric trucks for US deliveries
  • QCS receives AEO certificate and quality award
  • Ten years of service at WDC
  • Flying valuables around the world
  • New guide for handling reefers as NORs
  • More capacity for Oakland
  • Belgian air and sea cargo connection
  • Human Rights at Sea - CEO retiring
  • 30 new locomotives for European operations
  • Duss and Hamburg: just good friends
  • Tri-national test circuit for automated driving
  • XPO's last mile network expanding
  • Daikin hires expert for reefer department
  • Budapest: two conferences and new DHL facility
  • Rastatt - still not back to business as usual
  • Security programme rollout at US ports

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • CMA CGM bumps up profits and confirms mega ship order
  • UK ports remain apprehensive about Brexit impact
  • Norwegian ballast water equipment maker Oceansaver files for bankruptcy
  • MPC Container Ships starts with losses
  • South Korean shipbuilders seek lower steel prices
  • Morocco's Tangier Med plans global reach
  • JKL Partners recoups investment in Pan Ocean
  • Hyundai HI sells another manufacturing subsidiary

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • Rates war or not, ocean volumes and load factors are falling as slack season looms
  • FMC chief Doyle applauds 'innovative' THE Alliance fund to prevent another Hanjin 'debacle'
  • Hi-tech solutions bring some joined-up thinking to air and sea
  • Shipping has 'collective blindness' and must improve its cyber security
  • Analysis: Hapag-Lloyd - a hungry Maersk may be waiting to pounce
  • Hurricanes, ELDs and capacity: perfect storm for haulage capacity crunch and rates boost?

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • CMA CGM confirms order for nine 20,000 TEU box ships
  • Crowley sends 14 Jones Act tankers to Florida ports
  • Great Lakes Dredge and Dock books contracts worth $87.3 million
  • Ferry landings integral part of new NYC Ferry service
  • Koch brings first cargo of ultra-low sulfur diesel into Mexico
  • Carnival, Arisons and Miami Heat pledge $10 million for Irma relief
  • Small screw came loose, big ferry grounded
  • Cat has advanced new propulsion system in the works
  • Pioneering BWMS manufacturer files for bankruptcy

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • ABP chief executive James Cooper to resign
    ABP expects to appoint a successor in 2018
  • Low-sulphur fuel future will have consequences across the industry
    Lloyd's List Business Briefing speakers advise that careful preparation is the best way to mitigate expected risks
  • GasLog Partners buys a third LNG carrier from sponsor
    Another dropdown after the MLP raises cash distribution
  • CMA CGM in landmark order for 22,000 teu ships worth a potential $1.2bn
    The French line confirms order as it outperforms the industry in the second quarter, rounding off a busy few months...
  • TEN stays in profit despite tanker market slide
    Greek owner began 22 new period charters in first half as newbuilding odyssey winds to a close
  • Intra-Asia box rates war predicted
    Regional agreement to raise rates in the coming months could fall flat due to excess capacity, Drewry says
  • World Fuel Services readies industry for critical 2020 decisions
    Crunch time is approaching for many players in shipping to make critical choices for the future of their business in...
  • IMO approves updated guidance for bauxite shipping
    The updated guidance, which is likely to come into force in 2019, should help save lives at sea
  • How much to marry a willing bride?
    Cosco Shipping may have to up its game if PIL is to concede to be its next acquisition target
  • Daily Briefing
    Europe will suffer if it introduces Brexit trade barriers, warns UK trade minister
  • South Korean builders call for lower steel price to rival Chinese
    Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association says the country's steelmakers and shipbuilders must co-operate to survive
  • Flags flying high
    The top 10 to 20 dominant flag states enjoy a comfortable, if not insurmountable, cushion from their smaller counterparts
  • And finally - Last word from London International Shipping Week
    The lighter side of a week ricocheting between London events
  • Kugs das blog
    Life on the inside... the making of a maritime journalist
  • MPC Container Ships posts first half loss
    Oslo-listed group is in an expansion phase, having begun buying its fleet in April this year
  • China offshore wind a multibillion dollar market for shipping
    Beijing's thirst for green energy could bring shipping opportunities in transport, installation and maintenance
  • Will energy shipping come to an end?
    Despite burgeoning headlines about renewable energy and electric vehicles, demand for oil, gas and coal will not disappear in the...
  • Crowley deploys 18 product vessels to resupply hurricane-hit Florida
    Relief vessels will transport 2.75m barrels of gasoline and 500,000 barrels of diesel to major ports in the state
  • Oakland gets $1.8m in government grants for port security upgrades
    Oakland port to pay 25% of the $2.4m total cost of the security projects
  • The Alliance establishes $50m rainy day fund
    Contingency fund to act as first line of defence against insolvency by one of the members
  • Seadrill gets court approval to continue with business operations amid restructuring
    Approval allows company to continue paying its workers, suppliers and vendors as debt restructuring proceeds
  • Vigilance is vital over international sanctions breaches
    Companies must protect themselves from the fallout of any breaches in the wake of the delivery of Siemens' turbines to Moscow-annexed...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • Rail pricing decider in US coastal port fight
  • CMA CGM confirms mega-ship order, swings to profit
  • Port Houston chassis tight post-Harvey
  • Trans-Pac spot rate rises overcome month-long stagnation
  • Amazon's logistics expansion gains momentum
  • India to reform port pricing to spur investment
  • Rhine Alpine shutdown sets back European container rail
  • Asia-Europe spot rate tumbles to 11-month low

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • Greece strengthens class societies after oil spill
    Government boosts role at expense of its own bureaucracy after Agia Zoni II sinking.
  • Norway gets green light on change to tax refund scheme
    Owners operating deepsea vessels flying Norwegian colours now get full reimbursement of tax contributions for Norwegian and European seafarers
  • TEN reports result in line with consensus
    Tanker owner is focusing on the winter ahead as its second quarter performance held no surprises.
  • Two more United Ocean ships set to be sold
    Trustees of the collapsed Japanese owner United Ocean Group are set to sell two more bulkers shortly and the last kamsarmax ship could end up with Oslo-based Songa Bulk. The Tsuneishi built 81,000-dwt Ocean Liberty (built 2015) is set to have offers by next week and could possibly fetch some $24m. Is there a black swan in bulker recovery story? Arne Blystad-led Songa last month bought a siste
  • Sinopec sends first VLCC diesel cargo to Europe
    Chinese chartering giant books CoscoCS newbuilding for groundbreaking trip.
  • Teekay Tankers starts $45m share buyback
    New York-listed tanker owner reveals plans to repurchase Class A shares targeting increased liquidity.
  • GasLog drops down another LNGC for $186m
    GasLog Partners to make ninth acquisition from parent company.
  • Polaris sends VLOC for demolition
    South Korea's Polaris Shipping is selling an elderly former VLCC for demolition. Sources say the 261,000-dwt Stellar Cosmo (built 1992) has been sold for scrap in either India or in Pakistan for $423 per ldt or $17m. Polaris bought the ship as the VLCC Suzuka in March 2007 for $39.5m. The vessel is due for special survey. The company has a number of elderly VLOCs in its fleet, including the
  • Detained PSV to be auctioned off
    Scottish court clears sale of GOL's Malaviya Seven to pay crew wages.
  • Credit-Suisse tips products tanker upturn in 2018
    Slowing supply growth will help push rates up by at least one-fifth next year, analyst believes.
  • Migrants in limbo on DFDS ro-pax
    Tensions rise as group of 12 Africans kept on ship sailing between Turkey and Ukraine.
  • Burgess Marine opens new repair yard
    UK group teams with Portsmouth council for latest facility.
  • MPC Container Ships starts with a loss
    Oslo start-up hit by initial costs as it builds boxship fleet.
  • Boa Offshore seals financial restructuring
    Norwegian owner cuts loss after finalising debt extensions in downturn.
  • Skangas LNG bunker ship makes debut voyage
    Coralius brings fuel from Stavanger to Fredrikstad.
  • Seanergy still sees red despite revenue surge
    US-listed capsize owner says it has also regained compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
  • Bulker banned for underpaying crew
    Australian Maritime Safety Authority says vessel was keeping two sets of wage accounts.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • CMA CGM thrives in Q2 2017
    CMA CGM recorded a net income of $219 million for the second quarter of 2017, compared to a net loss of $129 million for last year's second...
  • Report: E-commerce causing airport infrastructure headaches
    E-commerce has increased cargo volumes to a point where some airports are questioning how to handle all the cargo. A panel at the Airforwa...
  • CWT Commodities U.S. office joins T. Parker Host, becomes Host Logistics
    The full staff of the U.S. office of logistics company CWT Commodities has joined Virginia-based terminal operator T. Parker Host to form H...
  • Australia bans Panama-flagged bulk carrier for underpaying crew
    A Panama-flagged bulk carrier has been barred from entering Australian ports for a year after the vessel was discovered keeping two sets of...
  • Ferreira succeeds Motsick as CEO of Catapult
    Freight rate management software provider Catapult International has named Virgil Ferreira as its new chief executive officer, the company ...
  • Port of Oakland to develop emergency ops center using FEMA grant
    The Port of Oakland will use $1.8 million in newly awarded federal Port Security Grant Program funding to help implement two new port secur...
  • Container yard expansion continues at the Port of Felixstowe
    The construction contract for the next expansion phase at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has been awarded to VolkerFitzpatrick Limited,...
  • New Jersey firm fined $400,000 for export violation
    The State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) this week imposed a $400,000 civil penalty against Barrington, N.J.-bas...
  • Additional firms sanctioned for ties to Iran
    The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday designated 11 more entities and individuals for engaging...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • Asia Aframax rates at four-month high on increase in trading volumes
    The Aframax market in Asia rose to the key Worldscale w100 level for the first time in four months Friday on an increase in trading volumes, sources said.
  • Istanbul bunker prices approach nine-month high amid tight barge availability
    Bunker fuel prices at Istanbul, Turkey, rose to its highest point in almost eight months Friday amid tight access to barges.
  • First Mexico private marine fuel terminal further cracks Pemex monopoly
    Mexico's transportation fuels market took another step towards liberalization as the first private marine terminal in the country, in the Gulf Coast port of Veracruz, has started operations.
  • NYMEX products rally as crude remains on cusp of $50/b
    Refined product futures led the oil complex higher Friday, giving a lift to crude, which has moved toward the upper end of the recent trading range as the demand outlook turns bullish.
  • NWE bunker price highs driven by gains in Brent
  • Malta bunker fuel values surpasses two-year high on strong benchmark
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to publish LNG bunker posting in Vancouver from Oct 2
  • South Korea's Hanyu to expand tanker fleet to 20 by 2025
    It also plans to expand bunker trading in Singapore to include cargo and ex-wharf.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FUTURES: Oil ticks down amid profit-taking
  • Nigeria won't join OPEC cuts until output stabilizes further -- minister
    Nigerian output has grown sharply in the past few months due to relative calm in the Niger Delta, as militants attacks have fallen sharply.
  • ULCC TI Europe enters drydock as Unipec's time charter draws to a close
    The 442,000 dwt and 2002 built, TI Europe is owned by Euronav which says on its website that the vessel was on time charter until August 22, 2017.
  • US Secretary of State Tillerson urges China, Russia to take action against N Korea
    -China meets most of N Korea's oil needs: Tillerson -UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on N Korea Friday

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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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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