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BRIEFS
December 20, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Shipping Ports volume growth slows down, overseas ports remain strong
  • UK port of Felixstowe handles milestone one millionth TEU by rail
  • US ports need improvements to boost efficiency, competitiveness
  • Port of Houston sees cargo volumes rise 9pc through November to total 35m tonnes
  • November is Adelaide port's busiest month for container traffic in 2017
  • Andhra Pradesh seeks greater investment from South Korea
  • Eight crew members of cargo ship rescued by Indian coast guard
  • Schaefer Systems expands footprint in North American headquarters
  • Cathay group volumes soar 12pc reflecting strength of world air cargo markets
  • SF Express moves ahead with plan to set up air cargo hub in China in a joint venture
  • DHL obtains CEIV certification at six US stations

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Continued support for safe & sustainable ship recycling in Bangladesh
  • HMM finalising strategies for 2018
  • Improved shipping rates & stable near-term industry prospects enhances Hapag-Lloyd's outlook
  • Maersk Trade Finance crosses 100th customer milestone in India
  • Safmarine achieves landmark by shipping 53 commercial buses on flat bed container in a single vessel from Nhava Sheva
  • Study pitches for containerisation & augmenting capacity of existing Indian ports
  • Tokyo Customs recognises NYK's Tokyo Container Terminal
  • 'Infrastructure status to logistics sector will provide impetus to the industry'
  • Mangaluru Customs Commissionerate acknowledged for quality management
  • Nationwide e-way Bill system to bring uniformity across states for seamless inter-state movement of goods
  • Govt takes steps to avoid holding up of solar panels & accessories at ports
  • High global demand drove impressive export growth in Nov., says FIEO
  • India ranked 60th most innovative country on Global Innovation Index 2017
  • Total sugar production estimated to be around 249 lakh MT during 2017-18

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Sediment in the crosshairs - dredging technology focus
  • Politics, fuels and autonomy - the world in 2018 for dredging and port construction
  • MPP/heavy lifter hire rates picking up
  • Dania Ship Management plans to expand to dry cargo
  • Wisdom Marine books two Ultramax bulkers at Kawasaki HI
  • HMM discloses plans for building mega container ships
  • Shipowners prepare for monitoring phase of EU carbon data reporting
  • CJ Logistics to merge with construction affiliate
  • SM Line calls for cooperation with HMM

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • ModusLink pays $476m to acquire US direct mail specialist IWCO
  • Industry observer warns fresh hopes for freighter slots at Schiphol may be premature
  • Upturn in shipping fortunes a bonus for container manufacturers
  • Death of rail CEO Harrison renews health disclosure debate
  • Panalpina expands perishables network with takeover of Adelantex and AD Handling
  • EU members agree reporting rules for truck CO2 emissions
  • Patrik Ziegler moves from Agility to take the reins at GAC North America
  • COO Boris Blanche becomes managing director of the IRU

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Newport News awarded $468 million Columbia class contract
  • VIDEO: Silver Ships gives ALDOT Dive Team boat a new lease on life
  • ABS to class LNG bunkering ATB on order at VT Halter Marine
  • HullWiper cleaning system now available in Suez Canal ports
  • Crowley Maritime names Ketra Anderson VP of SSQE
  • Marcon fixes 3,900 mile tow
  • Senators to Mattis: Block buy best way to add two new carriers
  • Icebreaking tug will be first vessel with Wärtsilä HY hybrid solution

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Brussels endorses amended Malta tonnage tax after five-year probe
    Island has agreed to cure certain breaches of state aid rules to win 10-year endorsement
  • Marmaras acquires CPO Asia from Offen fleet
    Greek owner makes first cape acquisition in about 18 months as broker says further price rises not ruled out
  • Charterers' confidence grows, survey shows
    Shipping confidence at highest in three and a half years, says Moore Stephens
  • Three Hamburg tug operators face $15m cartel fines
    Fairplay, Bugsier and Petersen & Alpers co-operation unlawful, authorities rule
  • Scorpio may delay scrubbers decision beyond 2020
    Executive Cameron Mackey warns regulation and uncertain fuel oil future makes scrubbers a risky venture
  • Eagle Bulk adds to ultramax fleet
    Purchase brings the company's ultramax tally to 12 as it sees solid minor bulks trade into next year
  • Brookes Bell building a centre of expertise
    UK-headquartered expert consultancy is gathering together a team of maritime experts to offer the right person for the right job
  • Maurice Meehan: An environmental champion of passion and ability
    The Carbon War Room's shipping head Maurice Meehan dies suddenly, aged 42
  • Borealis Maritime plans in-house commercial manager for chemtankers
    Borealis Tankers lures senior hires from Atlantis Tankers
  • 'Our industry needs to do more to stop sexual harassment and sexual assault'
    If we want to continue to attract women into the maritime industries, we need to provide a workplace where we...
  • Baltic Exchange takes deckplate approach in switch to TD3C
    London-based exchange opts for trading accuracy rather than historical consistency
  • Daily Briefing
    THE withdrawal of valemax ownership doesn't spell the beginning of the end for Vale's dominance in longhaul dry bulk shipping...
  • Barge congestion continues at key European box ports
    Contargo maintains surcharge on services to and from Rotterdam and Antwerp as waiting times persist of 12-72 hours
  • Top 10 women in shipping 2017
    Our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series -- published this week and available here -- includes many...
  • BDI cannot be both a shipping barometer and effective trading platform
    Proposed omission of handysize segment detracts from goal of using the BDI as a barometer of dry bulk markets, says...
  • Wisdom Marine to order supramax duo at Kawasaki Heavy
    Vessels scheduled for delivery over 2019-2020
  • Korea outlines measures to prevent vessel collisions
    Move comes in response to collision between fishing vessel and coastal tanker off Yeongheung island early on December 3 that...
  • DSME extends delivery for Maran Gas LNG carrier newbuilds
    Orders were for a total of six vessels under two shipbuilding contracts
  • Shanghai tops Drewry's port connectivity index
    Consultancy says port connectivity is as important as size or scale
  • Singamas Container expects a return to profit
    Company cites growing box demand amid the improvement in international shipping volumes as key factor
  • FSL Trust in talks to extend loan maturity
    Trust has applied to the Singapore High Court for a scheme of arrangement regarding its obligations under the loan facility
  • CDB Leasing agrees $514.3m LNG carriers deal with Dynagas
    Vessels are loss-making, but will serve the Yamal project
  • Vard to build $318m electric hybrid cruiseship for Ponant
    Polar Class 2 cruise vessel will have icebreaking capabilities and be powered by liquefied natural gas and batteries
  • Damen signs deal with Concordia to build inland waterway ships
    Joint venture named Concordia Damen Shipbuilding

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Without volume to warrant double shifts, US ports extend gates
  • Maersk pressures forwarders amid market share battle
  • Mississippi River container-barge service set to expand
  • Senate committee rejects Trump nominee to head Ex-Im Bank
  • Korea's SM Line aims to partner with HMM on trans-Pacific
  • Despite actions, Antwerp, Rotterdam congestion persists
  • Maersk expands India customer credit program

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Carnival beats estimates despite lower earnings
    Company takes bullish stance toward full-year 2018 after hurricane hit fourth quarter.
  • Moody's downgrades Eletson on poor market, newbuildings
    Revised rating comes as the agency holds a negative outlook on the tanker sector.
  • Trend Discovery buys chuck of Diana Containerships
    A Delaware venture capitalist company has bought into Diana Containerships. Trend Discovery has snapped up a 38,000 bundle of shares in the shipowner, which is sufficient for a 5.02% stake. Its move comes just a few days after Morgan Stanley reported it held a 5% equity stake in Diana Containerships. Trend Discovery is led by managing partner Brad Hoagland and invests in both public and priv
  • Nautilus calls for crew clarification post-Brexit
    Union wants guarantee UK seafarers will still be able to work on EU-flagged ships.
  • Exmar set for VLGC order after Statoil tender win
    Deal would take the company into direct VLGC ownership.
  • Carbon War Room's Maurice Meehan dies
    Environmental think-tank pays tribute to shipping operations director.
  • Gard maps out the next 100 years
    CEO Roppestad says P&I club must contribute to healthy ecosystems and strong communities to stay the course.
  • Reederei Roth chief confirms bulker sale
    Ship worth $80m at market peak in 2008 has been sold now for $8m.
  • German trio drydocked at Gibdock
    Yard hails more business from operators like Dohle and Ahrenkiel.
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping confirms ultramax purchase
    Owner announces transaction first uncovered by TradeWinds last week.
  • Navigare Capital Partners moves into crude tankers
    Fund adds aframax to product tanker, dry cargo and boxship purchases.
  • Eesti eyes LNG terminal or bunker ship
    Estonian operator wants a piece of the LNG-fuelled vessel market.
  • Triyards seeks more time for audit
    Restructuring Singapore yard asking SGX to extend quarterly results deadline.
  • SolstadFarstad doubles savings target to $95m
    Norwegian owner wants to find more synergies following merger with Deep Sea and Farstad.
  • Borealis starts new tanker management venture
    Borealis Tankers will start with in-house chemical carrier operations from Istanbul, but is targeting third-party owners.
  • OPEC cuts drag Middle East VLCC fixtures to five-year low
    Credit Suisse sums help explain why winter market has failed to fire.
  • Maersk Drilling bags $100m from asset sale
    Cash deal tightens company's focus in the offshore area of the market.
  • Mercator's loss grows in second quarter
    Indian tanker and LPGC owner hit by revenue fall.
  • Shinsung Shipping orders cargoship quartet
    Korean owner goes for fleet renewal at Dayang Offshore in China.
  • Pacific Radiance reveals debt of $519m
    Owner has laid up 36 ships as refinancing talks continue.
  • Kim Heng ties-up ex-Swiber anchor handlers
    Offshore player secures access to Malaysian waters as OSVs secure short term charters.
  • Wisdom Marine heads to Kawasaki for bulkers
    Taiwan owner makes it five ship acquisitions in six months with latest newbuilding order.
  • Pavilion to supply LNG bunkers to PSA Marine
    Green fuel to be used on tug newbuildings due to be delivered to Singapore firm in 2019.
  • Pen Test Partners: Hackers could sink a bulker
    Potential weakness found in hull stress monitoring systems born in pre-internet age.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Rising tide lifts U.S. container port volumes to record levels in 2017
    After several years of tepid global trade growth, the North American port sector is booming. So far in 2017-both the calendar year and fisc...
  • UPS places pre-order for 125 Tesla semis
    UPS Inc. has placed a reservation for 125 of Tesla's new fully-electric Semi tractors, the global package delivery and logistics company an...
  • Senate committee rejects Ex-Im Bank chairman nominee
    The Senate Banking Committee voted this morning to rejectScott Garrett, President Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-I...
  • Port of Tilbury requests consent order for second terminal
    London's Port of Tilbury has submitted an application for a development consent order (DCO) to build a new terminal adjacent to the current...
  • CMPH signs 99-year lease to run struggling Sri Lankan port
    China Merchants Port Holdings has taken over commercial operations at the struggling Port of Hambantota on Sri Lanka's southern coast, rece...
  • East Coast Warehouse adds capacity at Port of NY/NJ
    Elizabeth, N.J.-based East Coast Warehouse & Distribution, a fourth-party logistics provider (4PL) specializing in temperature-controll...
  • Maersk Line launches online platform to combat booking cancellations
    Maersk Line has launched a new online platform for end-to-end freight booking that aims to reduce last-minute booking cancellations, a spok...
  • Panama Canal ups maximum authorized draft for Neopanamax locks
    In the wake of recent rainfall that brought two artificial lakes that link to the Panama Canal to their operating limits, the Panama Canal ...
  • Online furniture retailer to open 319,000-sq.-ft. facility near Jaxport terminals
    Online-only furniture brand Article will double the size of its U.S. distribution space in 2018 by opening a 319,000-square-foot facility n...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • NYMEX January crude goes off the board near Bollinger middle band
    NYMEX January crude settled 30 cents higher Tuesday at $57.46/b on expiry, which was just a few cents above the contract's Bollinger Band midpoint that signifies neutral territory.
  • Corpus Christi port sees crude exports rising to 1.792 mil b/d by 2020: COO
    The Port of Corpus Christi Commission has revised its recent forecast of crude exports for 2020, adding another 704,000 b/d, even as major constraints remain before it can become a leading US energy port, Chief Operating Officer Sean Strawbridge said.
  • Nebraska upholds Keystone XL approval, sparking likely court battle
    Nebraska regulators on Tuesday upheld their decision to allow TransCanada to build the stalled 830,000 b/d Keystone XL crude pipeline, albeit on an alternative route.
  • UK Forties pipeline repairs could take up to three more weeks
    Repairs needed to bring the UK's main crude supply pipeline, Forties, back on stream are making "steady progress" and could take up to three more weeks, pipeline operator Ineos said Tuesday.
  • Saudi Arabia eyes 12% rise in oil revenues for 2018 budget
    Saudi Arabia's budget for 2018 will require a significant increase in oil income to help fund a record $260 billion spending spree, according to a statement Tuesday.
  • Fuel oil flows east from ARA recover in December
    Flows of fuel oil to the East have recovered ground from November with Rotterdam loadings expected to be 900,000 mt for December, up from 300,000 mt which departed from the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp blending and bunker hub in November.
  • Cyprus eyes up LNG-powered future, phasing out gasoil imports
    The Electricity Authority of Cyprus has said it will switch to LNG at its power stations by 2020, with a view to winding down its current reliance on gasoil imports.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Iran's oil minister eyes gasoline self-sufficiency from mid-2018
    Zanganeh said he believed "stabilization" would follow the start up of phase two of the Persian Gulf Star condensates refinery.
  • US bunker player WFS tops Aegean Marine's list of approved debtors
    Glencore Group's Chemoil and Oceanconnect, Hapag-Lloyd AG, Mitsui, Qatargas and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS/ Eukor Car Carriers Inc are among others.
  • One-third of shippers to opt for scrubbers to meet IMO 2020 sulfur cap: Foreship
    Attractive ROI on scrubbers to promote scrubbers uptake.
  • FUTURES: Crude remains stable in Asia, Brent/WTI spread above $6/b

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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