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BRIEFS
December 19, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai port's November volume soars 11.8pc, rising 8.2pc in first 11 months
  • CSX boss Hunter Harrison dies at 73 - just days after going on medical leave
  • Maersk Line scraps port call to Shanghai, Shenzhen due to congestion
  • Wilmington port wins permission to complete refrigeration process on dock
  • CMA CGM to offer new insurance for cargo damage and loss
  • APL adds 3 port calls to its India Pakistan-Mediterranean (IPM) express service
  • APL chalks up 150 years to become one of Japan's longest-serving shipping lines
  • eCommerce logistics hub for CEE-China agricultural products opens in Bulgaria
  • UPS ready onslaught during holiday season after cyber week surge
  • Lufthansa Cargo provides extra Xmas Frankfurt-NY flights for Deutsche Post
  • Xeneta expands to provide air cargo rates benchmarking service in 2018

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • "K" Line takes delivery of large VLCC
  • China-Vietnam Express service to be launched
  • Hapag-Lloyd envisages growth in merchant shipping in Mexico for 2018
  • IMO adopts vision & strategic directions
  • OOCL introduces Japan Vietnam service to enhance its intra-Asia network
  • SCFI Asia-N. Europe rates up again
  • THE Alliance looks forward to continued success in 2018
  • The Foundation Det Norske Veritas assumes full ownership of DNV GL
  • Container throughput up at major global ports
  • Containerised cargo has second highest share in Major Ports during April-Nov.
  • Procedure for execution / monitoring of "No Use Bond" in respect of clearance of import FCL containers involving NOC from Participating Government Agencies (PGAs)-Reg
  • Patrik Ziegler appointed Managing Director of GAC North America

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • Slideshow: Top takeaways from Fairplay's EU MRV webinar
  • Brighter future for Swedish registry as new tonnage tax starts to work
  • MSC to convert 11 mega container ships at Beihai Shipbuilding
  • Energy transition specialist Miriam Maes takes chair at port of Rotterdam
  • COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation orders seven tankers from CSSC Guangzhou
  • JERA and EDF set up LNG trading firm
  • HMM may order up to 21 container ships in 2018
  • Hyundai HI aims to be market leader in LNG-powered ships
  • KSmart buys and leases back ships from South Korean owners

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • Asian volumes still switching to Canadian ports from US hubs as fears grow over rates
  • Gateway set to lose Asia-Europe box service as THE Alliance revamps network
  • Blockchain ePODs 'can help eliminate supply chain cashflow bottlenecks'
  • Vancouver port workers rally against controversial border pre-clearance changes
  • Delta Cargo flights hit by power outage at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
  • North American railroad legend Hunter Harrison dies at 73
  • China lavishes aid on Pakistan town, as it builds a deepwater port

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • VIDEO: Ponant orders cruise icebreaker with hybrid LNG dual fuel power
  • Ingalls gets $63 million for initial phase of Fitzgerald repairs
  • Washington State launches Maritime Blue initiative
  • Hyundai Heavy develops designs for larger LNG fueled ships
  • Nexans extends charter of GC Rieber construction vessel
  • Damen and Concordia Group form inland waterways JV
  • One third of ships will fit scrubbers, predicts Foreship
  • How hackers could sink bulk carriers
  • PODCAST: Nautican's Elizabeth Boyd Discusses Propulsion Efficiency

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • CHIRP Maritime Feedback translated into Tagalog
    Programme was established in 2003 to provide an independent confidential reporting system of the type already then in place in...
  • Vale looks to the next generation of VLOCs
    Vale secures second and third generations of VLOCs in a way that can befriend shipping firms while not worsening overcapacity
  • Forties closure hurt aframax demand as suezmax escapes from Nigerian strike
    Update: PENGASSAN halts its planned nationwide strike
  • Jefferies new research guru bets on LNG and product tankers in 2018
    New lead shipping analyst Randy Giveans sees capacity shortages for the first time in 10 years
  • Rickmers rescue on hold until 2018
    Deal was due to be signed off last month
  • Daily Briefing
    The 2017 Lloyd's List Top 100 Most Influential People in Shipping is available online now
  • Cosco Shipping orders seven tankers from GSI
    Deliveries are scheduled between November 2019 and January 2021
  • Money committed to new boxship orders stays subdued
    Clarksons data shows that ordering restraint continues despite contracts for 22,000 teu ships
  • India's coal growth promises opportunities for dry bulk
    Coal consumption to get boost from power sector
  • Tilbury advances port expansion plan
    Port authorities submit development consent order to the Planning Inspectorate to build Tilbury2
  • The Alliance unveils details of services to be launched from April 2018
    The group will roll out 33 services covering the Asia-Europe/Mediterranean, transpacific and transatlantic trades
  • Union ends industrial action at Melbourne port's VICT
    The management has reinstated a worker whose employment had been terminated on grounds of national security clearance
  • Rotterdam to pilot fixed window service for container barges with inland cargoes
    Service allows barge operators to to load or offload a larger volume of containers at Hutchison Ports' Europe Container Terminals...
  • Aframax market to remain challenging, says Gibsons
    Freight rates to remain under pressure in the coming year
  • MSC goes ahead with plans to stretch boxships to expand capacity
    Vessels to be upgraded by a CSIC subsidiary yard to 17,000 teu from 14,000 teu
  • V.Group in deal with Clipper to grow dry bulk vessel management market
    Both companies will operate under separate documents of compliance to meet the specialist needs of tanker and dry bulk clients
  • Newcastle readies for diversification amid future coal woes
    New chairman of Australian port warns that New South Wales' Hunter region and port must invest elsewhere to thrive

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • ELD era begins for US truckers, shippers
  • New York backs upstate inland port
  • Analysis: Infrastructure - post-Brexit UK's critical asset
  • Spotlight now on CSX's Foote to soothe shippers
  • CMA CGM's APL adds west coast India call
  • Cargo tech seen cutting costs, boosting productivity
  • Shippers face post-Lunar New Year changes

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • Experience seekers benefit cruise industry
    Economy and other factors may hurt sector, according to UBS analyst.
  • Vard to build first hybrid cruise icebreaker
    Vessel will be built for French cruise company Ponant.
  • Steensland raises offer price to cement Solvang takeover
    Unity Invest will own 96% stake in Solvang, following completion of offer.
  • NAT sees positive 2018 on back of $600m financial overhaul
    Initiative will make suezmax specialist 'one of the strongest companies' on Wall Street, Hansson tells shareholders.
  • Mavrinac to lead Jefferies investment banking team
    Veteran analyst takes on senior investment banking position with long-term associate stepping up.
  • Forties fracture starting to hit PSVs
    Vessel demand drops as platforms shut down in North Sea.
  • Marnavi heads to China for tanker duo
    Italian owner orders product carrier pair at Wuchang.
  • Norden takes Greek tanker on time charter
    Contract comes at the end of a busy year for the Danish owner's tanker division.
  • Damen and Concordia Group form JV
    Dutch shipbuilders teaming up on inland waterway vessels.
  • SITC heading for 40% profit rise
    Boxship owner has enjoyed strong 2017 so far as volumes rise.
  • Stifel shifts Golar Partners to buy and stays bullish on parent
    MLP raised to buy ahead of Hilli Episeyo dropdown and anticipated contract awards.
  • First Ship Lease in talks to extend $480m loan
    Singapore tanker and boxship owner wants to buy more time to refinance debt.
  • Sinokor VLCC said to be 11th scrapped globally in 2017
    Reported price is the highest seen in the market for such tankers this year, sources say.
  • Thorco Projects moves into Italy and France
    Danish owner's global network strengthened with two new offices.
  • THE Alliance reveals bigger plans for 2018
    ONE, Yang Ming and Hapag-Lloyd to run 250 ships on all east-west trade lanes next year.
  • Viking Supply: outlook gloomy until spring
    Oslo-listed owner sees a highly challenging market next year following bigger Q3 loss.
  • Clarksons sees scrapping at 'elevated levels'
    Shipbroking giant expects strong demolition activity despite 20% year-on-year fall.
  • SS Teo plans to keep PIL "nimble"
    Boxship boss wants to maintain freedom through independence.
  • Shipping backed by most favourable tide in a decade
    Jefferies expects all core markets to see an improvement in 2018.
  • Clipper teams with V Group on bulker management
    Cooperation sees 28 office staff and 1,000 crew added to Dania Ship Management venture formed with Nordic Tankers.
  • GC Rieber stretches Polar King charter
    Construction ship to stay with Nexans until August 2019.
  • Viking Ocean orders two more cruiseships
    Torstein Hagen company back at Fincantieri for ninth and tenth ships in series.
  • Mikaelsen leaves Subsea 7 after 25 years
    Vice president to be replaced by strategy and technology executive Stuart Fitzgerald at Oslo-listed owner.
  • APL looks to widen Middle East presence
    CMA CGM subsidiary is adding new port calls to its India Pakistan-Mediterranean service.
  • Cosco Shipping Energy orders more tankers
    Hong Kong-listed owner adds to newbuilding tally with series of crude and product tankers.
  • Burgess Marine goes into administration
    Difficult trading conditions and unpaid bill for refit project spell the end for UK shipyard group.
  • Newcastle set to reduce coal dependence
    Aussie port to continue move away from commodity exports and target cruise and containers.
  • Brand new handymax bulker grounds in US
    Taiwanese-owned ship said to have taken on water in two forward compartments.
  • Barclays in talks for Seadrill investment
    As John Fredriksen-led drilling company seeks to cement pre-packaged bankruptcy, another alternative track emerges.
  • KNOT Offshore Partners buys tanker from parent
    Drop-down vessel comes with five-year charter.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • SensiGuard SCIC: Cargo theft expected to increase during holiday season
    Losses of cargo due to theft are expected to increase during the 2017 holiday season compared to last year due to many factors, including t...
  • Longtime railroad executive E. Hunter Harrison dies at 73
    Longtime railway executive E. Hunter Harrison died on Saturday at the age of 73. A former president and chief executive officer of Class I...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • SAUDI DATA: October crude exports rise 325,000 b/d on month
    Crude oil exports from Saudi Arabia in October rose 325,000 b/d month on month to 6.874 million b/d, having fallen to six-year lows in September, the latest data from the kingdom showed Monday.
  • Forties outage lifts prospects for US crude exports
    The closure of the Forties pipeline system last week has created fresh export opportunities for US producers in Europe and Asia, which should keep downward pressure on crude inventories.
  • OPEC's alliance triumph to face stiff tests in 2018
    With a renewed output cut agreement in place through the end of 2018 that brings Libya and Nigeria into the fold, OPEC enters the new year brimming with confidence that its market rebalancing efforts will remain on track.
  • Houston Ship Channel closed to all traffic due to fog
    Houston Ship Channel pilots suspended all boardings for both inbound and outbound vessels at 2:08 pm CST (2008 GMT) Monday, a dispatcher said, due to heavy fog.
  • ICE Brent inches higher, putting premium to WTI over $6/b
    ICE February Brent rose 18 cents to $63.41/b Monday as the prolonged closure of the Forties pipeline remains supportive, while NYMEX product crack spreads strengthened after having slipped recently.
  • Trafigura gets creative as trade finance becomes elusive
    A tough financing environment and the pressures of a highly competitive and low-margin business have forced commodity traders to tap new, and often unusual, avenues for raising cash.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude stable on lack of fresh drivers
    ANZ bank in a report early Monday said investor uncertainty was stoked by the series of conflicting issues last Friday.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
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
CUSTOMS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
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
INDUSTRY
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
SEAFARERS
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.
TRADE
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
TRANSPORTATION
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.
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SHIPYARDS
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
TRADE
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%
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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)
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
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%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
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
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
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
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
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.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
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.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
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
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
MEETINGS
"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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
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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