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September 19, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong container throughput dips 1.7pc to 1.8m TEU in August
  • HK's high property prices hinder port expansion, official says
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates by US$300/TEU from NE Asia to OZ
  • Overcapacity fears from new ULCVs unfounded, says Alphaliner
  • Much improved charter market, but mega ships pose lasting danger
  • DCT Gdansk receives first direct US military armoured brigade to Poland
  • Beijing starts banning American recyclable scrap imports
  • Yang Ming deploys DNV GL's ECO Insight data monitoring system
  • Flower and perishable logistics conferences to be held in Nairobi
  • K+N unveils new logistics solution for lithium batteries for electric vehicles
  • Qatar Airways Cargo starts freighter services to Pittsburgh
  • DHL Express opens 60,000 square metres of warehousing at Budapest Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • "K" Line continues to be selected as an Index Component Participant of Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index
  • Bengal Tiger Line & Jediv Cargo Management facilitate carriage of over-length project cargo in container
  • Constructive dialogue on more efficient handling of inland container shipping leads to action plan at Rotterdam port
  • Econship launches Econ App at 9th Foundation Day celebration
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 7,700 new reefer containers
  • Khimji Ramdas delivers rig & accessories in Oman
  • SCFI Asia-Northern Europe spot rates down
  • SCI observing 'Swachhta hi Sewa' Abhiyan
  • UK freight forwarders to soon get updated trading conditions
  • US FMC authorises The Alliance to establish contingency fund
  • Procedure to be followed for import under DEEC/EPCG Scheme
  • Exports again rise, but labour-intensive sectors a worry
  • Premier Futsal League 2017 kicks off

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Celebrating 50,000th covered hopper wagon
  • Europa launches money back express service
  • Milestone reached in Kaikoura rail rebuild
  • Milestone in Zim's southern China hub
  • New owner for Greek rail operator
  • Banking on reefer business: Hapag Lloyd
  • Customs and export expert joins North Point
  • Distribution centre opening next month
  • Airbus to the rescue after Irma
  • New shuttle connecting Belgium and Austria
  • CMA CGM on the crest of a wave
  • IFLN establishes new global projects network
  • From CWT Commodities (USA) to Host Logistics
  • Atlas Air flying for DHL
  • Egyptian pedigree horses to Europe again
  • TFG Transfracht inducts Pahnke into management

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • Marine uncertainty threatens insurers' ability to operate
  • Disruption is coming, marine insurers warned
  • Hurricane losses 'potentially a game changer' for marine insurers
  • A look back at London International Shipping Week 2017
  • Technological advances promise cheaper maritime internet
  • Koch books VLCCs for long periods
  • MOL expands wood chip shipping business
  • STX O&S and sub-contractor fined USD60,000 over fatal blast
  • Samsung HI and others face USD33 million penalty for delayed LNG ships
  • Yangzijiang disposes of warehousing subsidiary

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • CMA CGM 'outperforms the industry' as Q2 profits hit $227m
  • XPO Logistics Europe appoints Malcom Wilson as new CEO, while Richard Cawston becomes MD Europe supply chain
  • Intra-Asia air cargo trades set for bumper peak season, says forwarder
  • Vietnam signs up to ratify international TIR haulage convention
  • Florida forwarders begin picking up the pieces, but trucks are in short supply
  • Saudi Arabia to seek bidders for 1,000-mile Red Sea-Gulf railway
  • White paper: how to cut costs with automated freight payment systems
  • Hapag Lloyd orders 7,700 new reefer containers as demand grows
  • MEPs give international flights respite from EU carbon fees until 2021
  • ABP CEO James Cooper announces it's time to step down

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • Hurricane relief efforts demonstrate NSC's capabilities
  • Wärtsilä launches a new tug portfolio
  • Canadian Coast Guard ship gets speeding ticket
  • Eastern awarded OPC Long Lead Time Material contract
  • DP World to buy Dubai Maritime City and Drydocks World
  • SeaOne inks LOI with Sembcorp Marine for large CGL carriers

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • Handysize bulkers see earnings at five-month high
    Grains trade revised up
  • DP World announces dual Dubai maritime acquisitions
    Port operator agrees $450m deal for Maritime World and Drydocks World
  • Say what you mean: Drive to standardise port jargon aims to cut inefficiencies
    The Port of Rotterdam will pilot the use of new global definitions this year
  • ICS and BIMCO call for decarbonisation after 2050
    Shipowners reject binding commitments for emissions reductions
  • London shipping week focuses on mega trends
    Shorter and sharper next time
  • Daily Briefing
    China's offshore wind is now a multibillion dollar shipping market
  • Scorpio Tankers books $33m transaction costs for Navig8 merger
    Product tanker giant slides into second-quarter loss but is poised to redeploy Navig8 ships to in-house pools next month
  • Sembcorp Marine signs letter of intent to build compressed gas liquid carriers
    Vessels will sail on trade routes between the US and South America
  • Last Word: Team Liscr braves the elements for charity
    The Liberian Registry team came seventh in the Oscar Dragon Boat Race, held in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital
  • Polaris to replace converted VLOCs with newbuilds
    Company decides to renew fleet following the loss of Stellar Daisy earlier this year
  • Last year was toughest for shipping since 1990, says Clarksons Research head
    But hopes for world economy underpin recovery perspective
  • Lines battle to keep ocean freight rates buoyant
    Little sign of pre-Golden Week spike in demand as lines prepare for a difficult Q4, but analysts believe a rates...
  • Hapag-Lloyd expands reefer fleet
    UASC merger prompts 7,700 unit order to meet growing demand for refrigerated cargo
  • Ocean Rig gets Cayman court approval to begin debt restructuring
    Company now awaiting US hearing to proceed with debt restructuring plans
  • Teekay Tankers looks to buy back up to $45m in shares
    Company also seeking approval from key stakeholder to carry out share issuance
  • Hyundai Heavy faces tough road ahead despite order increase
    Labour dispute has led to delivery delays and quality issues
  • Korea's national shipping consortium appoints chairman
    Jung Tae-soon, chief executive of Sinokor Merchant Marine, has taken up the post
  • Can Japan three move towards ONE in dry bulk too?
    Trade data sharing move may lead to more barriers coming down between the former intense rivals, which also have similar...
  • JES net profit surges on waiver of payables to units
    Company still seeking a viable business model after recent acquisition plans were scrapped
  • Difficult conditions prevail for cargo market
    Premiums were 6% lower last year, says IUMI cargo committee chairman Nick Derrick
  • Yangzijiang offloads logistics unit as part of cost-cutting measures
    Warehousing company to be offloaded for $76,000
  • Global marine premiums fell 9% in 2016, IUMI told
    Part of the deterioration attributed to a stronger US dollar
  • DP World opts not to renew port contract in Indonesia
    Terminal operator disappointed by renewal terms offered by Indonesian authorities
  • Marine insurance on cusp of digital transformation
    Sector must 'transform business model', says IUMI president Dieter Berg
  • Hurricanes will hurt marine insurers, IUMI head warns
    Big hits expected from Harvey and Irma

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • US container trade growth forecast downgraded
  • US Ex-Im Bank backers urge quick action on nominees
  • India-Bangladesh rail service to cut Chittagong congestion
  • Cosco temporarily diverting cargo away from Prince Rupert
  • Indian ports pursue integrated container-tracking network
  • Limited success shows loss of GRI importance

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • NYSE scrubs NADL listing from big board
    Move comes after John Fredriksen-led parent firm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
  • Scorpio: Harvey helping rebalance markets
    UPDATE: JP Morgan lowers estimates for third quarter based on spot bookings, but hopes for 2018 recovery.
  • IUMI sees more falls in cargo premiums
    Declines come as head of insurance organisations warns of 'shake-up' in marine underwriting.
  • Clarksons Research: OSV sentiment 'fragile'
    Market may have bottomed out, broker says, but 1,800 ships remain in layup.
  • Diana Shipping earns better rate on panamax
    Athens-based shipowner sees year-on-year gain for ship's hire amid improving dry bulk rates.
  • DP World makes double $405m move
    Dubai-based terminal operator acquires 100% of repair yard Drydocks World and Dubai Maritime City.
  • Wolber takes top job at Crystal Cruises
    Disney man replaces Edie Rodriguez, who has a new project lined up.
  • Cocaine found on Danaos ship in Peru
    Greek vessel underway again after bags of drugs discovered by crew at Ilo.
  • Libya intercepts Albanian cargoship
    Coastguard seizes Envi I on suspicion of smuggling construction materials.
  • Scorpio Tankers sees red in second quarter
    Emanuele Lauro-led company reports bigger than expected loss as tough market conditions persist.
  • SeaBird raising $13m in share sale
    Restructured offshore owner wants more cash in the bank.
  • Agia Zoni II clean-up response "disgraceful"
    Authorities and insurer under fire following slick from sunken Greek tanker.
  • DP World pulls out of Indonesia
    Dissatisfied terminal operator decides not to renew the operating contract for Surabaya.
  • South Korean yards tipped for profit miss
    Major shipbuilders weakened by higher costs in third quarter.
  • Sinokor Merchant Marine snaps up VLCC
    South Korean shipowner continues to stalk secondhand markets.
  • Sembcorp clinches order for SeaOne CGL ships
    Singapore yard to build more pioneering vessels for Texas owner.
  • SCI confirms deal for BW VLGC
    Indian owner makes large gas carrier debut with acquisition of BW Vision.
  • Korean yards fighting steel price rise
    Big three shipbuilders in talks with Posco and others over costs.
  • CMA CGM confirms 22,000-teu boxship order
    French liner giant gives greenlight for newbuilds as it reports a return to profit in second quarter.
  • Ezion plans second bondholder meeting
    Singapore offshore vessel operator looks to update bondholders on latest refinancing proposals.
  • Apeejay snaps up panamax bulker
    Indian-based shipowner raids the secondhand market to pick up veteran gearless vessel.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • NASA awards space cargo handling contract to Leidos Innovations
    Leidos Innovations Corp. has won a cargo handling contract from NASA to provide pressurized cargo packing and unpacking for the Internation...
  • DP World will not renew Indonesia terminal contract
    Dubai-based terminal operator DP World has announced it will not renew its operating contract for PT Terminal Petikemas Surabaya (TPS) in I...
  • U.K. releases code of practice for maritime cyber security
    The U.K. is asking vessels to use better practices in maritime cyber security, according to Transport Minister Lord Callanan. The Departme...
  • Cargo demand rises for European airlines in August
    European airlines saw record levels of cargo demand in August, with Europe's largest cargo carrier, Lufthansa, and Finnair seeing the bigge...
  • Union Pacific restructures marketing and sales organization
    Union Pacific is redesigning its marketing and sales organization "to align with evolving customer needs," the Class I railway revealed Fri...
  • Idaho potatoes bound for Japan
    The Japanese government will allow the import of U.S. chipping potatoes from Idaho, marking the end of an 11-year ban on these shipments fr...
  • Celadon divests flatbed division
    Indianapolis-based trucking and logistics company Celadon Group, Inc. has finalized the disposition of substantially all assets associated ...
  • U.S. files asset forfeiture lawsuit against California aluminum producer
    The U.S. Justice Department has filed a complaint against California-based Perfectus Aluminum Inc, alleging the company illegally imported ...
  • Trump nominates full Ex-Im Bank board slate
    President Trump on Sept. 15 announced three more nominations to serve as U.S. Export-Import Bank board members. Along with two previously ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • FUTURES 5: Oil complex mixed as crude struggles to break higher
    NYMEX October crude topped $50/b, but was unable to hold above that mark, settling Monday at $49.91/b, up 2 cents. ICE November Brent fell 14 cents to $55.48/b.
  • Bunker trader OceanConnect expands UK supply operation
    OceanConnect will use the 300 dwt barge Armador II to deliver marine gasoil between Ipswich and Dover
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Iraq's AISSOT makes first delivery of bunker fuel at Basra
    Targets bunker sales volume of 200,000 mt/month across Basra, Khor Al-Zubair and Umm Qasr over the next two years.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: BW Group's Ten, Kristensen swap seats in Singapore, Copenhagen
    The reshuffling comes soon after Kurt Miao in the clean chartering desk in Singapore left to join Zenrock Commodities Trading.
  • Wartsila unveils new eco-friendly, fuel efficient tug designs in Singapore
    "We believe that new tugs will in future rely more and more on battery and hybrid propulsion," the company said.
  • TRADER NOTE: Tom Wolber appointed president & CEO of Crystal Cruises
    Tom Wolber succeeds Edie Rodriguez.
  • FUTURES: Crude stable amid lack of fresh cues
  • Bunker supplier Brightoil launches new online trading platform
    New platform will help reduce bunker fuels costs too, company says.

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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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