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BRIEFS
August 3, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco pre-cyber attack moves protected network, says LA cyber lawyer
  • Vietnam's Da Nang completes second-stage of Tien Sa port expansion
  • Shanghai shipyard starts building world's biggest box ships
  • Barcelona volume soars 18pc to 651,000 TEU as transshipments leap 42pc
  • Tracy Egoscue is new president of Long Beach Harbour Commission
  • Indonesia's Samudera's box volumes up 12.8pc as revenues rise 7.5pc
  • Panalpina appoints Christian Wurst of CEVA Logistics' new European CE
  • No signs of slowdown in air cargo demand in HK, says Hactl's boss
  • HAFFA talks to HK officials about ICAO's new air cargo security policy
  • Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Gothenburg, Sweden

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • COSCO answers FAQs regarding acquisition of OOIL/OOCL
  • Maersk Line moves record breaking break-bulk cargo from South India to China
  • Second in a series of seven 14,000-TEU class magenta containerships enters ONE fleet
  • Ministry of Shipping organises brainstorming session on promoting transhipment of containers in India
  • NMPT mechanising two of its berths
  • Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations 2018 to be now effective from Nov.
  • FIATA highlights importance of SDG to sector
  • Mahindra Logistics does well in Q1
  • Cabinet approves extension of Concessional Financing Scheme to support Indian entities bidding for strategically important infrastructure projects abroad
  • LIC to acquire controlling stake in IDBI Bank
  • Third GST refund fortnight a success

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • Djibouti government acted illegally in seizing container terminal, says London court
  • CH Robinson eyes job cuts in Fresh division as road unit drives first-half growth
  • Yusen Logistics boosts its e-commerce capability with ILG takeover
  • Scrapping may make a comeback as smaller containerships lose their appeal
  • Analysis: UPS continues to look inward, despite increasing M&A potential
  • WCA's Matthew West to head up EGLN
  • Furious lorry drivers slam 'horror' delays at port of Liverpool
  • Del Monte CEO: Central American port congestion the 'worst ever'
  • How a warehouse fire sparked innovation at Gap

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • Harvey Gulf announces new Board of Directors
  • Damen Verolme Rotterdam to refit Stena Drilling semi
  • Helm Operations partners with ShipTracks
  • Marcon's sales and charters already beating last year's totals
  • DSME delivers 180,000 cu.m LNG carrier featuring two new technologies
  • Port state control crackdown will focus on sulfur and NOx emissions

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • Navios in no rush for scrubbers as dry market heats up
    Angeliki Frangou does not rule out retrofits but says it will pay to wait before making a decision
  • Europe set to import more US soyabeans
    A grain trade consultant expects that European imports from the US will rise to 4m tonnes in the second and...
  • GasLog's second quarter falls short on softer spot rates
    Chief executive Paul Wogan says rates have rebounded since April trough and he sees improved earnings from spot vessels in...
  • Bulker write-off linked to fertiliser cargo
    All 23 crew on board the 2012-built Isle of Man-flagged bulker were evacuated safely
  • Feeder boxships lead newbuild markup
    A surge in investments comes as market talk circulates about Evergreen and Wan Hai pondering orders for more than 30...
  • Firm support for smaller boxship classes
    Despite a slowdown in scrapping, fundamentals support strong valuations
  • Australia to tighten port state inspections on boxships
    More tests on boxship stowage plans following loss of containers from YM Efficiency
  • LNG orderbook worth $22bn
    By the start of June, the 2018 orderbook stood at $6bn, according to Clarksons
  • Inmarsat's maritime unit has another 'solid' first-half performance
    The leading maritime satellite provider recorded a marginal drop in maritime ebitda
  • MSC finances China scrubber retrofit programme
    BNP Paribas and Sinosure to back conversion work at Chinese yards
  • Teekay cuts second-quarter losses as LNG unit outperforms
    New York-listed company expects $110m liquidity boost in next 18 months from a number of tanker financing initiatives
  • Hutchison Ports sees slight dip in half-year box figures
    Healthy volume growth in Europe was unable to boost Hutchison Ports' overall traffic figures, as domestic and Chinese volumes disappointed...
  • Viewpoint: Mind in neutral
    If watchkeepers must be present, they are better engaged with the task of navigating and not relegated to overseeing equipment
  • Daily Briefing
    Cosco says OOCL to remain an independent brand | SC Lowy leads 'largest ever' Italian shipping debt deal | Shipping...
  • Nigerian pirates kidnapped 35 seafarers in the first half
    EOS expects the instability in the Niger Delta to increase in the run-up to Nigeria's 2019 general elections, which could...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • US exporters find new markets but struggle to reach
  • XPO Logistics expects 'big peak' ahead, plans for growth
  • Shrugging off Brexit fears, Unifeeder launches new UK-Europe mainland service
  • Terminal utilization rate to surge as trade outstrips capacity growth
  • Maersk adds heavy-lift projects as part of India expansion

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • Lindblad Expedition returns to black
    New York-listed expedition cruise company records higher revenue amid greater capacity and demand.
  • StealthGas lines up sales of smaller LPGs
    Acceleration of disposals has gone hand in hand with fleet renewal programme
  • Tough competition looms in Equinor VLGC tender
    Several owners in the frame as Norwegian energy group seeks bids for tonnage
  • Greek brokers secure commission after lengthy legal fight
    Buyer's representative ITCM and broker George Moundreas & Co reach out-of-court settlement with seller that covers full commission plus legal expenses
  • Brovig back in black after seven years
  • Norway's Sole Shipping set for more sale-and-leaseback deals
  • Yagerman ditches Aegean for Invesco
    Veteran analyst and finance man will have say in legacy WL Ross & Co funds, including shipping accounts
  • Mexican firm holds large chunk of Seacor Marine Holdings
    US-based offshore services owner stacks $200m in 'shelf filing' and helps existing holders, including Mexican partner, to prepare for investment exit
  • Stena Bulk and Teekay to scrap shuttle tankers
  • Don't bet on cheap HSFO if not enough ships have scrubbers
    High-sulphur bunkers might not be such a good option after 2020, as the number of vessels with exhaust-gas cleaning systems may be too small to make a difference
  • CSBC lands $500m Yang Ming feeder boxship order
    Liner company will pay an extra $2m-plus apiece for up to 14 high-spec vessels
  • Fuel contamination crisis may be a foretaste of 2020 problems
    Trouble caused by bunkers in Houston and Singapore is an indication of what could lie ahead when the new global sulphur limit kicks in. The IMO should listen to shipowners' concerns
  • Casualty probe finds steering gear at fault in triple collision
  • Cruise lines send out 'clear message' over use of cleaner and cheaper LNG
    Significant portion of LNG-powered ships on order are headed to the cruise industry
  • NYK picks up option for second Hyundai vessel
  • Trade is running hot in the ice cold Arctic
    As Russia seeks to make the Northern Sea Route its own, China aims to defend its interests - and the fragile environment faces ever-greater risks
  • Arc4 LNG carrier takes Northern Sea Route
    Yamal project prepares to start up its second production train next week ahead of the delivery of specialised newbuilds designed to serve it
  • Yamal eyes site off Kirkenes for LNG STS
  • BW behind LNG carrier to FSRU conversion job
    Job at Keppel Shipyard will provide a floating regas unit to market by year-end
  • Saipem upbeat as it continues to win new contracts
  • London appeal judges say HNA torture allegations 'irrelevant'
    Unresolved doubts over confessions should not have influenced decision in $68m capesize charter default case
  • Brit Global Specialty axes loss-making yacht insurance lines
    Lloyd's syndicate begins shake-up of marine division as London market gets tough on business plans
  • LNG gains momentum as fuel for cruiseships
    But expedition operators face hurdles adopting the cleaner fuel choice due to a lack of remote bunkering ports
  • Court orders second auction for Vermont UM bunker fleet
  • Chios lands three-year deal for newbuilding
    Greek shipowner has chartered tanker to ST Shipping in a deal with a profit-share element
  • SK Shipping signs up for MR tanker at Hyundai Mipo
    Newbuilding believed to have been ordered against charter from Cargill
  • Baltic gets tipsy on Lloyd's bank account as golf match proves hit
  • Royal Caribbean sees higher profit
    Miami-based cruiseship owner beats Wall Street consensus amid more revenue.
  • Jinhui sells third supramax bulker of the summer
    Oslo and Hong Kong-listed owner ships out third veteran vessel in quick succession.
  • First Ship Lease swings back into black
    Diversified shipowner registers a profit for the second quarter amid positive operating results.
  • CLdN Cobelfret secures funding for Korea newbuilds
    KfW IPEX-Bank supports order at Hyundai Mipo for ro-ro pair as owner pushes ahead with fleet plan
  • Hornbeck flags up liquidity repayment crunch
    Offshore giant says market recovery needed to repay senior notes in full.
  • GasLog positive amid second quarter loss
    Shipowner points to large long-term demand and likely upturn in earnings.
  • Oman Shipping Company celebrates moving VLCC chartering in-house
    Tanker heavyweight tallies up first year of fixtures after pulling ships from pool.
  • Teekay Offshore joins LNG powered aframax club with Samsung pair
    Chief executive toasts important milestone as newbuilding brace confirmed.
  • Teekay Corp thanks FPSOs for rising cash flow
    New York-listed group sees overall upturn in results for the second quarter.
  • Shipowners in $6bn dash for LNG carriers
    Clarksons Research says investment in new tonnage comes amid "strong growth phase" for global LNG trade.
  • Second VLCC purchase rebuilding Zodiac presence
    Eyal Ofer company adds to vessel bought from Wah Kwong last year, while CM Lemos signals further retreat from large tanker sector
  • Teekay Tankers in second sale-and-lease back deal
    Owner expects $110m liquidity boost from 13 tankers sold in transactions since May 2018.
  • Attack highlights threat to Middle East oil shipments
    After Yemeni rebels' assault on VLCC, industry looks at alternatives to using vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait
  • Seaspan beats the street in second quarter
    Company benefited from extra tonnage plus continued positive repricing on panamax fleet.
  • Hornbeck Offshore records $25m loss in second quarter
    US-listed OSV owner remains in the red for second consecutive quarter.
  • K Line car carrier Makassar Highway refloated
    Fuel reported to be leaking from the car carrier but containment operations underway
  • NYK picks up option for second Hyundai vessel
    Japanese shipowner looks set to take delivery from Korean yard in late 2020

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • Fresh Del Monte: Transportation costs spoiled Q2
    Fresh Del Monte Produce said its transportation operations were hit with both a figurative and literal "perfect storm" in the second quarter.
  • Djibouti improperly seized container terminal
    An arbitrator on Thursday found the government of Djibouti improperly seized control of the Doraleh Container Terminal from DP World in February, according to a press release from the government of Dubai.
  • Outlook for global container port demand positive
    The medium-term outlook for global container port demand growth "is positive thanks to strong underlying economic momentum across the world's major economies," says Drewry.
  • Chairish sets up shipping service for home goods
    Chairish, an online marketplace for furniture and home decor, has launched a packing and shipping service for its sellers.
  • Trucking industry logs problems with device mandate
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's electronic logging device mandate appears to be causing problems across the trucking industry, according to data from the OOIDA Foundation.
  • Senate sends CFIUS reform act to president
    The Senate passed and sent legislation to the president for signature on Wednesday that would reform operations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and revamp several areas of export controls.
  • Executive Moves: PINC and Masterpiece
    Chris Sultemeir has been appointed to the board of directors of warehouse drone provider PINC. Masterpiece International has promoted Susan Erfesoglou to vice president of operations.
  • EU still largest U.S. soybean importer
    The European Commission on Wednesday reported that European Union imports of U.S. soybeans in July showed an increase of 283 percent at 360,000 tons compared to the same period last year.
  • XPO nearly triples Q2 earnings
    XPO Logistics increased its net income attributable to common shareholders nearly 189 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2018 to $137.5 million, according to the company's most recent financial statements.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • US senators propose sanctions on Russian oil production investments
    Sanctions would target Russian economic interests should they interfere in future US elections.
  • Handful of shippers profiting from dwindling Iran-Europe oil trade
    High freight rates from the Middle East to Europe propping up profits.
  • TANKERS: Panamaxes cleaning, switching to clean markets ahead of IMO 2020
    Positioning themselves for increased ton mile demand, higher revenues in LR1 sector.
  • Iraqi southern crude exports hit record high in July
    The exports comprised 2.70 million b/d of Basrah Light crude and 843,000 b/d of Basrah Heavy.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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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
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DATABASE
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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
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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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