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BRIEFS
April 28, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • APL launches China-Indonesia CS6 loop to extend SE Asian network
  • Too much easy money fuels overcapacity in shipping says DBS CEO
  • Singapore weighs its role in the evolving box shipping sector
  • Port of Halifax vies to secure Nova Scotia mega box terminal
  • China's North Korea traders suffer mounting customs delays
  • IMF regional boss urges China to free up more of its services sector
  • Brian Wu elected new HAFFA chairman as Cliff Sullivan steps down
  • Cargotec Q1 profit off 6.6pc to US$39.7 million as sales slip 4.2pc
  • Armed Somalia pirate attacks flare again, ending five-year hiatus
  • Cargolux 2016 profit falls 88pc to US$5.5 million, sales down 5.9pc
  • Air cargo all-in freight rates increase 7.9pc in March
  • INT, Trans Global Projects, ACE Logistics join WACO System

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 27, 2017
  • EU data protection laws also applicable to shipping
  • Implementation of the new alliances seen key for container shipping in 2017
  • ITIC urges shipbrokers to check internal communications systems
  • Maersk appoints Navneet Kapoor as Head of Global Service Centres
  • Maersk partners with Microsoft to power digital
  • SCI adds largest Suezmax tanker to its fleet
  • Singapore ranked world's top maritime capital for third consecutive time
  • Kandla Port to get a complete makeover under Sagarmala
  • NDR Group inaugurates new Inland Container Depot at Sachana, Ahmedabad
  • Extension of time period for anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of certain casting meant for Wind-operated electricity Generators/Windmills originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Offer stands
  • Finland/Russia: first private cross-border transport
  • Acquisition of LNG/LPG carrier called off
  • Oman Air pruning back regional services
  • Sales on upward trajectory at Swiss subsidiary
  • All coal carrying systems re-open in Queensland
  • Drewry not so confident in LNG vessel recovery
  • POLB promotes engineering executives
  • AAPA reports healthy expansion in March 2017
  • Marginal increase in Q1 net income
  • New weekly Duisburg - Wilhelmshaven box shuttle
  • New horizons for Baltic Exchange?
  • Head and tail winds for Cargolux in 2016
  • Clipper recruits new COO
  • B Logistics renamed Lineas
  • Two executive appointments at Cargologicair

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 27, 2017
  • Frontline turns to Marshall Islands authorities to neutralise DHT poison pill
  • GS Caltex books small products tanker
  • Thun orders four 17,500 dwt product tankers as market seen for gradual recovery
  • Exmar and Vopak call off FSRU deal
  • DSME finally sees profit
  • Crude oil and chemicals ignite Nanjing port's Q1 profit
  • HHI's Q1 profit up 90%, wins VLCCs from Sentek
  • Maersk separates IT and digital divisions to speed up digitalisation
  • Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore inaugurated in Busan
  • Sammok sells two ships as asset values rise
  • HMM in row with PSA over handling fees

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 27, 2017
  • Alliance revamp 'a disaster', bringing chaos to Asia-Europe tradelanes
  • Cargo revenue surge gives Lufthansa Q1 results a welcome lift
  • New Priok container terminal will 'change the face of logistics in Indonesia'
  • CJ Korea Express boosts its global ambitions with buys in India and UAE
  • UPS sees growth in volumes and revenue in Q1
  • Forwarders hit out at airlines putting the squeeze on cool chain ground handlers

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 27, 2017
  • Successful first year for methanol-fueled ships
  • Wilhelmsen inks $400 million deal for Drew Marine tech solutions
  • Horizon delivers towboat with retractable pilot house
  • Gondan launches first SOV to be built in Spain
  • Frontline spat with DHT moves to the Marshall Islands
  • Metal Shark to start build for stock program
  • Hyundai Heavy reports fifth profitable quarter in a row
  • Becker reports continued Asian market successes

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 27, 2017
  • Seaspan 'comfortable' with counterparty Yang Ming
    Containership owner that charters 10,000 teu series to Taiwan line with suspended shares says payments are up to date
  • Capesize bulkers bottom after 12% drop but outlook still soft
    Ballasters on way to North Atlantic
  • Looking for trends in the fog
    If you are trying to make sense of what is happening in shipping, try a US army colonel's advice that news is what you make of it
  • Germany's Oskar Wehr sells half of bulker fleet
    Dry bulk and container owner will be left with just five bulkers following the sale
  • Forwarders optimistic about Asia-Europe growth
    Survey finds 54% expect higher volumes three months from now and 70% expect rise in eastbound ocean freight, following strong month-on-month gains
  • What role for brokers in digitalisation era?
    Brokers have time to add value to their services while online platforms catch up with complex trades
  • Scorpio Tankers falls into the red as poor market takes its toll
    Newbuilding deliveries, low refining margins and lack of arbitrage opportunities combine to drag large listed player down
  • Management needs to be held accountable for vessel incidents
    There should be no compromise on ship safety, says Aurora Tankers chief
  • DP World reports robust first-quarter volume growth
    Box numbers up 5.7% in the first three months of 2017
  • Do not run ships like donkey carts, owners told
    Discipline is the answer to self-inflicted problems in the shipping industry, owners claim
  • China box congestion spreads to other ports
    Liner alliance reshuffle blamed as Qingdao and Ningbo terminals join Shanghai in facing berthing delays and rising yard density
  • Wan Hai in no rush to join containers consolidation
    Vice-chairman Randy Chen says it remains to be seen whether consolidation is worth being involved in
  • Frontline files complaint against DHT in Marshall Islands
    Update: DHT says complaint is 'without merit' like the previous one in New York
  • China to have greater impact on shipping than Brexit and Trump, says Clarksons Research
    One Belt, One Road initiative will be key driver of global trade, says chief
  • Regional solutions best way to fight piracy
    ReCAAP model has proved effective in keeping piracy in Asia in check
  • IMO's low-sulphur cap will boost tanker demand after 2020
    Unlike other segments, tanker trades will benefit from disruptions to fuel supply
  • Lye calls for focus on safety at sea after Stellar Daisy
    Anglo American's shipping head stresses need for action rather than bureaucratic programmes
  • Power-sharing revamped at Seaspan
    New executive committee to steer the company as gradual recovery in charter rates begins
  • Dry bulk best positioned to capitalise on regional opportunities
    Logistics providers in the segment are poised to benefit from an integrated logistics chain, says Rhodium Investments
  • Trump's removal of regulatory hurdles is positive for shipping
    Lower taxes will raise spending on consumer goods, which is beneficial for chemical demand, says Aurora Tankers chief

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 27, 2017
  • Brazilian ports prep for general strike
  • US logistics demand accelerates warehouse absorption
  • Charleston attracts share of US Gulf resin exports
  • Swift, Knight struggle with truckload rates, costs, capacity
  • Lufthansa Cargo back in the black
  • Seaspan delays newbuild deliveries after earnings slide
  • 'Economic momentum' helps ODFL boost revenue, profit
  • Cargolux profit shrinks as volume rises
  • Europe, Americas fuel growth at DP World
  • Maersk Line separates tech divisions to drive digitalization
  • Japanese air cargo poised for more growth

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 27, 2017
  • Chia wants export credits to aid Singapore yard competitiveness
  • Sector under threat from cheap ships and ongoing talent drain
    Dutch offshore heavyweight Coco Vroon says speculative purchasing of laid-up assets by inexperienced operators is a potential issue for the offshore market
  • Offshore unit pulls down Exmar's result
    LNG and LPG shipping units also see operating profit fall from year ago.
  • Wilhelmsen swoops on Drew Marine technical arm in $400m deal
    Group picks up
  • Offshore unit pulls down Exmar's results
    LNG and LPG shipping units also see operating profits fall from year ago.
  • Ethylene ship Gaschem Beluga takes a bow
  • Fredriksen chase offers royal approval for tanker market
    Analyst says 'tanker king's' hot pursuit of DHT a sign of recovery as Euronav boss stresses 'only way is up' for tanker values.
  • DryShips pays off last of its legacy loans
    George Economou-led shipowner completes balance sheet 'transformation'.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2017
  • ODFL's Q1 net income rises 9.1%
    Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) posted a net income of $65.8 million for the first quarter of 2017, a 9.1 percent increase from the corres...
  • Schiphol Airport's growth soars in Q1
    Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport handled a record 420,168 metric tons of cargo during the first quarter of 2017, an increase of 8 percent year-...
  • Port of Brownsville receives first grain shipment in over seven years
    Source: Port of Brownsville West Plains accepted 109 railcars of grain at the Port of Brownsville on Tuesday, marking the U.S. Gulf Coast po...
  • Drewry: Most container carriers will make a profit in 2017
    After losing money in 2016, Drewry is forecasting most container carriers will have small profits in 2017. The London-based shipping resea...
  • White House clears up confusion on NAFTA direction
    President Donald Trump will work to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)with Mexico and Canada rather than withdraw ...
  • Seaspan sees Q1 profits soar after tough 2016
    Hong Kong-based global containership owner and charterer Seaspan Corp. is back in the black in the first quarter of 2017 after a tumultuous...
  • COSCO Ports Q1 profits slip despite increasing volumes
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd. reported profits attributable to equity shareholders of the company of $37.6 million in the first quarter of 2017...
  • FMC reviews 13 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 13 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 27, 2017
  • Consolidation in containers could augur more sustainable freight rates: expert
    "Perhaps the darkest days are past and we await better days. Meantime, my money is on cruise ships," Aw said.
  • INTERVIEW: Germany's Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement eyes LNG marine, offshore projects in Asia
    Potential projects in the North Sea may touch on the offshore sector
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Belgian gas shipper Exmar's planned FSRU sale to Vopak called off
    Exmar did not manage to get the consent of its joint venture partners which are LNG carriers and charterers.
  • Singapore's MPA, PSA Singapore invest $21.5 mil in new port technologies
    The renewed MOU is one of five that MPA signed Thursday with local and international partners at the Singapore Maritime Technology Conference.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti marittimi cinesi è aumentato del +3,2%
Pechino
Le merci con l'estero hanno registrato un rialzo del +6,1%. I container sono cresciuti del +4,9%
Accordo TIL (gruppo MSC) - JNPA per la realizzazione del porto di Vadhvan
Uran
Il nuovo scalo è situato sulla costa occidentale dell'India
Shanghai è il primo porto mondiale a movimentare oltre 50 milioni di container in un anno
Shanghai
SIPG evidenzia il forte incremento di produttività realizzato introducendo una spinta automazione nell'area di Yangshan
Oggi entrano in vigore otto emendamenti alla Convenzione internazionale del Lavoro Marittimo
Ginevra
Yang Ming acquisirà sino a 13 nuove portacontainer da 8.000-15.000 teu
Keelung
Sostituiranno navi da 5.500-6.500 teu dell'età di oltre vent'anni
Carnival registra performance record per il trimestre settembre-novembre
Miami
Nel periodo i ricavi sono aumentati del +10,0%
Uniport apprezza che la riforma portuale avvenga attraverso una legge delega e confida (!) nella volontà del governo di aprire un confronto con gli operatori
Roma
Søren Toft (MSC) è il nuovo presidente del World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice presidente è Randy Chen della Wan Hai Lines
Presentato lo “SHIPS for America Act”, disegno di legge bipartisan per rafforzare l'industria statunitense dello shipping
Washington
Tra le proposte, trasportare sino al 10% delle importazioni dalla Cina su navi di bandiera statunitense, con equipaggio americano e costruite negli USA
Istituita a Gioia Tauro l'impresa portuale per la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo
Gioia Tauro
Ai 50 lavoratori attualmente iscritti nelle liste dell'Agenzia portuale se ne aggiungeranno altri 70
Navantia firma l'accordo per acquisire tutti e quattro i cantieri navali della Harland & Wolff
Londra/Madrid
Impegno alla salvaguardia dei mille posti di lavoro, garantendo la tutela dei diritti e delle condizioni di lavoro
Nel terzo trimestre il traffico delle merci nei porti francesi è diminuito del -7,3%
Parigi
Robusta crescita dei container (+14,0%). Calo delle altre tipologie di carichi
Thomas Kazakos sarà il prossimo segretario generale dell'International Chamber of Shipping
Londra
Subentrerà a giugno a Guy Platten
A tre anni dalla cerimonia inaugurale vengono avviati i lavori di costruzione del nuovo porto senegalese di Ndayane
Dubai
Investimento di 1,2 miliardi di dollari
Fatal accident in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A 52-year-old Culmv worker dies and a colleague is injured. A 24-hour strike has been called
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Greek ports increased by +1.4%
Container Traffic Growth at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded
Lineas and Hupac collaborate on intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Brussels
The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss one will take care of intermodal services
Report highlights progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports
Leghorn
Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total
Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good
Milan
The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek EU authorization
An EU Commission study analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports
Brussels
Particular attention to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports
Busan Port Set to End 2024 with Record Container Traffic of 24.3 Million TEU (+5.0%)
HMM to return to transatlantic routes
Seoul
New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Also inaugurated is an India-Northern Europe line
CMA CGM to use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife
Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at Molo Garibaldi despite the works
The Spice
EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission mandate extended until 28 February 2027
Brussels
Synergies with the Aspides maritime operation will be strengthened
A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the river port of Lyon
CLECAT calls for new transport emissions regulation not to include entire life cycle of vehicles
Brussels
The IRU is instead in favour of the "well-to-wheel" approach
UNCTAD: Mediterranean ports' connection to global containerized shipping network declines
Geneva
General decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste
CMA CGM and AD Ports inaugurate container terminal at Khalifa Port
Abu Dhabi
The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs
Castor Maritime Acquires Control of MPC Capital
Limassol/Hamburg
Investment worth 182.8 million euros
The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at Molo Garibaldi in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
La statunitense FTV Capital presenta un'offerta per acquisire la Windward
Londra
L'azienda londinese sviluppa soluzioni tecnologiche per lo shipping
L'americana Halliburton compra la norvegese Optime Subsea
Notodden
L'azienda europea sviluppa tecnologie per le operazioni subacquee
Grimaldi ha preso in consegna la ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou
Napoli
Il prossimo mese sarà immessa in un nuovo servizio del gruppo tra Cina e Nigeria
Federagenti ha nominato 24 “ambasciatori”
Roma
Sono protagonisti da oltre 60 anni nella professione di agente marittimo
Porti della Spezia e Marina di Carrara, stanziati oltre cinque milioni per la transizione green
La Spezia
Fondi per l'acquisto di mezzi elettrici o a idrogeno
A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti di Genova e Savona-Vado è cresciuto del +4,3%
Genova
Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 registrato un aumento del +1,1%
Nei primi 11 mesi del 2024 il traffico nel porto di Trieste è cresciuto del +6,4% grazie agli oli minerali
Trieste
Nello scalo portuale di Monfalcone registrata una flessione del -8,2%
Sequestrati nel porto di Genova oltre due quintali e mezzo di cocaina
Genova
La droga era all'interno di un contenitore frigo proveniente dall'Ecuador
Manca (Regione Sardegna): disattese le promesse di stanziamento di risorse per l'agenzia Kalport
Cagliari
Chiesto un incontro urgente alla ministra del Lavoro
Rincari degli importi degli diritti portuali nei porti di Bari e Brindisi
Bari
Leone: ci siamo impegnati per adottare misure che non impattassero su traffico e utenza
Sequestrato un ingente quantitativo di cocaina nel porto di Olbia
Sassari
Scoperti 39 chili di stupefacenti occultati in un minivan
Da gennaio Hupac intensificherà i collegamenti intermodali fra Belgio e Italia
Chiasso
Aumenterà anche la frequenza del treno shuttle fra Busto Arsizio e Padova
Porto di Ancona, rilascio della concessione provvisoria allo stabilimento della Fincantieri
Ancona
La nuova concessione avrà una durata di 40 anni
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
A novembre il traffico delle merci nel porto di Barcellona è calato del -3,7%
Barcellona
In crescita la movimentazione di container (+6,3%), ma non il peso dei carichi containerizzati (-6,9%)
Saipem si è aggiudicata un nuovo contratto offshore da Shell in Nigeria
Milano
Per l'azienda italiana ha un valore di circa 900 milioni di dollari
Rixi illustra per sommi capi la riforma portuale
Roma
Creazione di una società a controllo pubblico per gestire gli investimenti e rappresentare il sistema portuale italiano
Accordo tra RFI e RSE per lo studio di un sistema di trasporto merci a levitazione magnetica
Milano
Sicurezza marittima, firmato al MIT un accordo per semplificare le procedure di verifica
Roma
Attività ispettive e di certificazione potranno essere svolte da organismi appositamente accreditati
Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 il traffico delle merci nei porti russi è diminuito del -2,0%
San Pietroburgo
In calo sia le merci secche (-2,1%) che le rinfuse liquide (-2,0%)
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
Two Russian oil tankers crash near Kerch Strait
Fly
One of the 27 sailors of the two crews died
Monthly Container Traffic Declines at Port of Singapore
Singapore
Over 3.3 million TEUs were handled in November (-0.4%)
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
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Conference for the 30th anniversary of WISTA Italy
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow at Palazzo San Giorgio in Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello
Melzo
The special livery commemorates his life and career
EBRD loan for the enhancement of multipurpose terminals at the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar
London
Funds up to 65 million euros
Zero Emission Port Alliance Report on Future Port Electricity Demand
The Hague
The importance of strengthening port electrical infrastructures was highlighted
Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI
Rome
Vice Presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra
Criminal proceedings filed against the heads of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Joy Taurus
The absolute groundlessness of the crime report was recognized
In the July-September quarter, revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%
Hanover
In the entire financial year 2024, the increase in turnover was +28.1%
MSC orders ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry
Dalian
Contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars
RINA to conduct pre-FEED study for carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia
Genoa
Assigned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions
European Network of Maritime Clusters Board of Directors Renewed
Rome
Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta
New step for the establishment of the port company ex art. 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Local Advisory Committee Meeting
PSA Italy chiuderà il 2024 con una crescita del +3% del traffico dei container nei porti di Genova e Venezia
Genova
A novembre è proseguito il trend congiunturale negativo dei ricavi di Evergreen, Yang Ming e WHL
Taipei
InRail has expanded its operating area to include French territory
Genoa
The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues
Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues
Geneva
The increase for the whole of 2024 should be around +2.7%
47% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg
Hamburg
The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045
Methanol delivery from land to a ship was performed for the first time in China
Beijing
79.5 tons of fuel loaded in 2.5 hours
MSC Air Cargo Pilots Sign Contract
Rome
Uiltrasporti gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages
Importance of cold ironing highlighted for emission reduction in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant
In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%
Ravenna
Cruise passengers down by -46.8%
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