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July 3, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco-OOCL deal gets green light from Chinese antitrust agency
  • Cosco takes delivery of third 20,000 TEU box ship
  • Evergreen boosts Asia-East Africa service to meet market demands
  • Wan Hai Lines looks to order four new box ships in second half of 2018
  • SITC orders two more feeder ships from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
  • Transpacific capacity outstrips demand, pulling down freight rates
  • Future of container shipping industry is uncertain: study
  • US DOC downgrades Q1 US GDP estimate again to 2pc growth rate
  • Human error plays a role in cyber security breaches in maritime sector
  • Canadian Eastern port development challenged by lack of coastal strategy
  • DHL eCommerce opens Melbourne distribution hub to drive e-commerce
  • Cathay 'cautiously optimistic' about cargo in second half 2018
  • Upgraded AAT cargo terminal 1 re-opens at HKIA
  • CH Robinson prepares for custom rule changes under Brexit

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 2, 2018
  • Agreement reached on expansion of DP World Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal
  • CMA CGM Group announces extension of its emergency bunker recovery measures
  • Freight forwarders warned not to expect compensation for Felixstowe disruption
  • Ganga Jal Marg Vikas Project to be completed this year before schedule
  • Key issues discussed at CHENSAA's 62nd AGM
  • MSC makes first melon shipments from Spain to Asia using Controlled Atmosphere technology
  • Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics acquires Unitrans
  • Tariffs on Chinese goods seen impacting Southern California ports
  • Oilmeal exports from India drop 8 pc in first two months of this fiscal
  • APM Terminals Pipavav certified as AEO
  • APM Terminals Pipavav hosts trade meet in New Delhi
  • Indirect tax collections increase by 11.9 pc; 1.5 pc increase expected in the non-oil category post GST roll out: Arun Jaitley
  • Shipping Secretary Gopal Krishna highlights salient features of cabotage relaxation at South East CEO Conclave 2018 in Chennai

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 2, 2018
  • Cargo transport via Hyperloop may disrupt ports
  • Dredging behemoth Royal IHC brings its engineering expertise to the Hyperloop project
  • Qingdao port and PetroChina form oil storage JV
  • BoComm Leasing orders another Suezmax at HHI
  • Korea Ocean Business Corporation to launch on 5 July
  • ExxonMobil locks in seven-year deal for Livanos VLCC

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 2, 2018
  • CMA CGM extends emergency bunker surcharge despite fall in fuel price
  • Forwarders will get 'no compensation' for cargo delays at Felixstowe
  • Latest air freight data reveals growth in American markets - 'but at a price'
  • 'Shipping made easy' as Kontainers unveils booking platform for forwarders
  • New Loadstar LongRead: a tough time for project cargo sector
  • Trump risks $294bn trade tariff reprisals, EU warns
  • William Stobart backs former CEO Andrew Tinkler

Marine Logweb site
JULY 2, 2018
  • Ingalls awarded a further $27.4 million for USS Fitzgerald repairs
  • First of four new Damen-designed Young Brothers tugs christened
  • Harvey Gulf emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
  • Matson and Philly Shipyard christen largest containership built in U.S.
  • Danish ferry operator firms up contract for high speed hybrid
  • Sandia hydrogen fueled research vessel design earns DNV GL AiP
  • Alfa Laval develops computer-based crew training for BWMS ops
  • ICS publication endorses IMO's CO2 phase-out strategy
  • New Mariotti Damen partnership gets two-ship LOI from Seabourn

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 2, 2018
  • Lloyd Fonds appoints Sturtzkopf to management board
    Former KG powerhouse seeking to reinvent itself as fund manager
  • Report turns spotlight on 'weak governance' at the IMO
    Transparency International warns current structure risks upending a successful greenhouse gas reduction strategy
  • Freight forwarders won't be compensated for Felixstowe disruption
    Forwarders left to carry the cost of terminal disruption
  • Five risks to check: Container shipping
    Oversupply worries persists with large newbuilding tonnage, while high bunker bills erode earnings of carriers
  • Rate relief for transpacific carriers, but for how long?
    Transpacific carriers were looking for GRIs of up to $1,000 per feu from July 1
  • BIMCO Pedersen says questions remain over the IMO's sulphur cap
    There are many questions and few answers, says BIMCO secretary-general Lars Robert Pedersen
  • Odfjell to sell Rotterdam tank terminal for $155m
    Odfjell Group plans to sell the terminal to Dutch company Koole
  • Gerry Wang condemns 'overly aggressive' IMO deadline
    IMO officials are 'muddleheaded' and 'without common sense', Mr Wang tells a green shipping conference in Shenzhen
  • CSSF extends free membership programme
    Navios signs up to Container Ship Safety Forum
  • Maritime tribute for Saadé funeral
    Saadé laid to rest as CMA CGM ships honour company founder
  • Japan questions Australia's IMO reform push
    Japan fears technical expertise in the IMO may be undermined
  • Daily Briefing
    The dawning of the age of gas? | China to expand ECA to cover all territorial waters | Five risks...
  • CMA CGM extends emergency bunker surcharges
    Continuing rise in the price of bunker fuel behind move to extend surcharge to pass on cost to customers
  • HHI cuts offshore executive roles by a third
    HHI has only won $78m of new orders for offshore projects and industrial plants from January to May this year...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 2, 2018
  • Roadrunner hits LTL road bump en route to recovery
    For a time, Roadrunner was the fastest-growing US trucking outfit, as it acquired more than 25 trucking, intermodal, air express, and logistics operators in a spate of acquisitions starting in 2010, pushing revenue to $2.1 billion in 2017.
  • APM Terminals Pipavav adds Maersk, Cosco, ONE calls
    Above: The inaugural call APM Terminals Pipavav from the Far East service jointly operated by Cosco and Wan Hai.
  • Europe 3PLs: Shippers should expect high trucking rates this year
    A shrinking supply of qualified truck drivers, combined with above-trend European GDP growth, is pushing the continent's truck rates higher, and analysts had words to the wise for shippers for the year ahead. (Above: Trucks travel on a highway in Berlin, Germany.)
  • Brazil strike exposes inadequate rail network, shipper vulnerabilities
    Estimates of the strike's cost to shippers, from beef exporters to white goods importers, range from $5 billion to $15 billion.
  • Look for economies of service, as well as economies of scale
    Having spent the last decade cutting costs to a degree that often disadvantages customers, container carriers have reached a point where they can't slash costs more; even mergers will yield little if any additional value. Thus, carriers have no choice but to begin looking at ways of escaping the vicious cycle of...
  • On shippers' transparent fuel charge request, be careful what you wish for
    The European Shippers' Council (ESC), supported by well-known consultants, is asking ocean carriers for transparent and accurate fuel surcharges, even if a one-size-fits-all solution doesn't exist. A logical argument can be made for that

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 2, 2018
  • Seadrill emerges from chapter 11
    Oslo-listed drillship company will have $2.1bn in cash as a result of the fiscal reset.
  • Americana and World Cup steal limelight
    Triennial show marks first time that event has been held in both the world's largest consumer and producer of gas.
  • Holland America sells Prinsendam
    Carnival brand confirms sale of 835-passenger cruiseship to Phoenix Reisen.
  • ICTSI nodded for larger ships at Guayaquil
    Contecon de Guayaquil (CGSA) can handle 305-metre ships at the Port of Guayaquil.
  • Klaveness orders fifth combination carrier
    Klaveness exercises option at China's Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding.
  • Hellenic Tankers places first VLCC into Navig8 system
    Tanker purchased in May this year adds to Navig8's Greek connection.
  • Spain's Cobas takes 5% equity stake in Exmar
    Disclosure of stake in diversified energy-related group is latest move by Spanish asset manager into shipping.
  • Cocaine found on Enesel boxship
    Peruvian authorities discover 24kg of drugs hidden under cargo deck.
  • Diana re-fixes to Cargill at firmer rate
    New York-listed dry bulk owner sees rate on smaller vessels keep up with gains in capesize market.
  • Vermont UM's last bunker tankers in sealed bid auction
    Four-ship fleet of defunct Singaporean bunker tanker operator could bring in $28m.
  • Portugal introduces new tonnage tax
    Portugal has signed off on a new tonnage tax scheme geared at building its maritime industry. The plan comes as part of a wider ambition to develop its shipping credentials in areas ranging from labour, to infrastructure and maritime suppliers. Robert Lorenz Meyer, President of the European and International Shipowners Association of Portugal, said: "Portugal is playing an active role to furth
  • Siem Offshore gets banks on board for debt deal
    Oslo-listed shipowner says deal will defend against a slow recovery in the market.
  • Surging US exports write next chapter in LNG growth story
    Flexible and increased supplies open up potential new opportunities for shipping
  • Lorenzo Shipping wins $37.4m tax case
    Philippines line triumphs in battle with internal revenue.
  • Further explosions rock fire-ravaged boxship
    SSL Kolkata has developed list and is partially submerged after grounding off India.
  • Marc Benioff buys into Windward
    US cloud computing guru invests in maritime risk analysis company.
  • Top Ships strikes newbuilding leaseback deal with Cargill
    Transaction also secures employment for the tanker and adds fresh counter party to the company's book.
  • Seabourn inks cruise double at new JV yard
    T Mariotti and Damen team up on cruiseship building with fresh order.
  • Lloyd Fonds renews Pinter's deal early
    New CEO gets another two years.
  • Stealth Maritime eyes period deal for former Toisa tanker
    Reports of Petrobras time charter are incorrect, executive says.
  • PSV rates quadruple in North Sea
    Daily earnings hit $29,000 as tonnage supply remains tight.
  • BW Offshore sees Adolo progress and signs extended deal
    BW Offshore expects first oil from the FPSO BW Adolo before the end of this year. The unit left Singapore this weekend and is heading for Gabon where it should arrive in August. It comes as another BW Offshore unit, the FPSO Umuroa, secured a contract extension until the end of 2019 in the Tui field offshore New Zealand.
  • Monjasa too late with claim against GNMTC
    Legal action in Tunisia no defence against time-barring of UK case over Libyan aframax bunker deal, high court rules.
  • BTI pulls plug on $50m EMAS investment
    But other investors express interest in restructuring OSV player.
  • VLCC demolition tally hits 29 in first half of 2018
    Rush of tankers to the breakers contrasts with limited activity in the dry cargo market.
  • NOC declares force majeure as Libyan loadings blocked
    NOC says tankers barred at Es Sider, Ras Lanuf, Hariga and Zuetina by LNA.
  • Kuwait Oil Tanker Co scraps second VLCC in quick succession
    Shipowner reported to have secured around $17m from latest tanker demolition sale.
  • Odfjell inks $155m deal to sell Rotterdam terminal
    Transaction comes with a $100m book loss but will slice debt by $35m and bring further investment in the facility.
  • EDF and Total divest Dunkerque LNG stakes
    Korean consortium and Belgian gas infrastructure company take control at French terminal.
  • Two killed after bulker mooring line snaps
    Seafarer and docker die after accident involving Taiwanese ship in US.
  • Jacques Saade honoured at funeral
    Fleet assembles in Marseille as Lebanese minister bestows highest state distinction.
  • TS Lines doubles up at Kyokuyo
    Taiwanese owner declares options for more feederships in Japan.
  • New VLCCs gobbling up Asian MR cargoes
    Deliveries of large crude carriers are having profound effect on product tanker market, says Gibson.
  • Japan Drilling Co seeks court protection
    Tokyo court issues temporary restraining order to prohibit repayments as firm looks to restructure.
  • Hyundai Heavy cuts third of its offshore executives
    World's largest shipbuilder reacts to competition from Chinese and Singaporean rivals.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 2, 2018
  • CDL examiner gets probation for falsifying tests
    A Mississippi man has been sentenced to three years of probation for falsely certifying some 75 individuals had passed the commercial driver's license exam.
  • Freight forwarders unlikely to get compensation from Felixstowe
    The British International Freight Association (BIFA), which represents more than 1,500 U.K.-registered companies in the logistics and supply chain management sector, warned freight forwarders not to expect compensation from the disruption at the Port of Felixstowe.
  • Global Automakers: No national security justification for restrictions
    Global Automakers, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the EU are among the entities that commented in opposition to any tariffs that could be imposed pursuant to the Commerce Department's Section 232 investigation into imports of automobiles and automotive parts.
  • SSL Kolkata containers falling overboard
    The condition of the SSL Kolkata, evacuated off the coast of India after a fire broke out on board, has deteriorated, and the cargo vessel reportedly has developed a significant list and containers are falling overboard.
  • Canada puts retaliatory tariffs into force
    Canada on Sunday officially entered into force a long list of tariffs on goods produced in the United States in response to the Trump administration's import tariffs on steel and aluminum.
  • Spot container rates may be on upswing
    Container freight rates may be building momentum again after slipping last week, according to two of the primary spot rate indices.
  • Safety deficiencies found at Virgin Islands airports
    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $1,466,775 civil penalty against the Virgin Islands Port Authority for alleged safety violations at two airports.
  • Roadrunner deepens Q1 loss
    Downers Grove, Ill.-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. posted a net loss of $23.6 million for the first quarter of 2018, deeper than the $19.9 million net loss it recorded for last year's first quarter.
  • White House play for broad tariff authority leaked
    The Trump administration has drafted legislative language that would give the president sweeping powers to raise tariffs on goods from countries deemed to impose significantly higher duties and/or nontariff barriers on the same goods

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 2, 2018
  • Oil closes lower on Trump rhetoric, dollar strength
    The oil complex fell Monday as US President Donald Trump ratcheted up pressure on OPEC to boost production
  • European fuel oil, bunker prices hit multi-year highs as crude rises
    The 3.5% fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge market and Rotterdam 380 CST delivered bunker fuel has hit three-and-a-half year highs
  • First Suezmax in a month with bunker fuel headed for West Africa from Canaries
    The first Suezmax laden with bunker fuel has departed the Canary Islands for the West African market in almost a month
  • Asian gasoil structure falls deeper into contango on weak fundamentals
    Demand was poor due to an ongoing fishing ban in China, monsoon season in Southeast Asia and India.
  • Libya's NOC declares force majeure on loadings at Zueitina and Marsa el-Hariga oil terminals
    Daily production losses amount to 850,000 b/d of crude as a result of port closure.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • TRADER NOTE: Crude oil trader Patrick Chevaillier leaves Shell
    Prior to being a crude trader he was an oil market analyst at Shell.
  • Singapore's Vermont UM Bunkering's arrested bunker tankers up for sale
    Interested parties have until July 13 to submit bids to The Sheriff of Singapore.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa Plastics Marine buys 12-month Singapore term bunker fuel
    At around $1.50/mt discount to the Platts Bunkerwire 380 CST bunker fuel assessments, while the LSMGO differential could not be confirmed.
  • Singapore Q3 ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term concludes at MOPS plus $5.50-$6.50/mt
    Buying interest was thin as some chose to hold out for possibly more competitive prices in the spot market.
  • IEA 'stands ready to act' when asked about US' Iran sanctions impact: Sadamori
    Iranian oil buyers have until November 4 to wind down contracts before the US reimposes sanctions.
  • FUEL FOR THOUGHT: In Argentina, gas is an emerging threat for refiners
    Argentina has pipelines to deliver a total of 20 million cu m/d to Brazil, Chile and Uruguay.
  • FUTURES 1: Oil trading lower as Trump renews pressure on OPEC to act
    A loss of more than 1 million b/d by November if buyers comply with sanctions on Iran.
  • Libya may lose 850,000 b/d of oil output from port blockade says NOC
    NOC has not issued a force majeure declaration on Marsa el-Hariga and Zueitina ports, but Ras Lanuf and Es Sider oil terminals.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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