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April 5, 2018
Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Hamburg Süd & Electrolux get together to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions in ports
  • Positive outlook seen for multipurpose shipping
  • DP World Cochin achieves impressive Q1 2018 growth & highest monthly volume
  • Mumbai Port handles record number of automobiles in 2017-18
  • VCT adds new cranes to existing infrastructure
  • VOC Port's Centralised Truck Parking Plaza has many advantages for the trade
  • Almost 10,000 km of National Highways constructed in 2017-18
  • Digital initiatives for ease of export launched
  • Logistics being given a push at the highest level
  • New multimodal logistics park in Goa to facilitate faster cargo movement to JN Port
  • Trial run of container train service between India & Bangladesh
  • FIEO Regional Chairman applauds CBEC, JNCH & Air Cargo Mumbai for success of fortnightly GST refund drive

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Old Adelaide-Tarcoola rail track made new
  • France may tax foreign trucks in transit
  • Inland shipping doing well in Germany
  • Mourning Mark Whitehead
  • Fiege wins German order
  • Air China extending Houston service to Panama
  • High investment curve at the port of Oakland
  • Port of Kiel set to receive 750 m trains
  • AMI relocates in Melbourne
  • DHL expanding e-commerce fulfilment options
  • Silk Way West returning to Budapest
  • Ekol expanding intermodal transport services
  • New intra-Asian service by APL
  • Ohio airport adds another international carrier
  • Rhenus and partner set up joint venture
  • New sales director at BDP International

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Maersk, Commerzbank stay silent on reported fleet deal
  • 'Significant demand' expected for autonomous ships as new company launched
  • Saudi tanker reportedly attacked off Yemen's Red Sea coast
  • COSCO upbeat on OOCL merger as US authorities weigh deal
  • DSME clinches order for VLCC pair from North American client
  • Hyundai HI seeks voluntary retirements again
  • HMM reportedly eyes 50% stake in Busan terminal
  • Liquidation likely for Sungdong Shipbuilding, analysts say

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • US shippers may recall or divert tariff-hit exports as trade war with China heats up
  • COSCO back in the black, with a little help from its state friends
  • Lufthansa eyes Brussels Airlines' Africa network and will market cargo services
  • IMO slammed for lack of transparency and ingenuous policy-making
  • Chinese merchants get an even better US Post deal than Amazon
  • Ryder acquires e-commerce operator MXD for $120m

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Offshore wind leader Ørsted to open Atlantic City office
  • Gibbs & Cox wins Navy contract for LDP 17 and LX(R) tech support
  • Ingalls awarded a further $56.9 million for Fitzgerald repairs
  • NETSCo's Mueller named Fellow by SNAME
  • Northern California could be home to first U.S. floating wind farm
  • Seven Hapag-Lloyd box ships get a MacGregor Cargo Boost
  • Electrolux to suck up extra cost of burning clean fuel in four ports
  • VIDEO: Wilhelmsen, Kongsberg form autonomous shipping company

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Euroseas charter deals reflect leap in rates for feeder containerships
    Hopes rise at Greek owner as six more ships come up for renewal in the next three months
  • Callimanopulos fleet goes up for sale in Chapter 11 endgame
    Predominantly Chinese-built fleet seems most likely to be carved up among various buyers
  • Brazilian ocean and hinterland logistics critical as 'soya wars' escalate
    Brazilian soyabean logistics have been characterised by delays and high costs, which may hamper a rise in Chinese demand
  • Tariffs targeting agriculture may shake up bulker trades
    China's retaliation against US tariffs highlights how global dry bulk trades could be altered
  • Maritime gender pay reports reveal scale of gap
    All UK companies employing more than 250 people are required by UK law to publish gender pay gap data by...
  • Autonomous shipping newcomer promises nothing fresh
    Kongsberg's chief executive Geir Håøy believes there has been a significant increase in demand for autonomous technology, even from the...
  • Chinese tariffs on US soyabeans may slow dry bulker recovery
    Panamax and handysize dry bulkers will be under strain, says SWS Research
  • Electrolux stumps up for clean fuel trial
    Electronics giant shares costs of low-sulphur fuel trial with Hamburg Süd
  • Wilhelmsen and Kongsberg set up autonomous shipping venture
    The new Norway-based company called Massterly will launch in August 2018
  • Saudi tanker attacked by Yemen rebels
    Threats to merchant shipping around Yemen have been evident for over a year, as fighting between the government backed by...
  • Trade row tariffs' impact on box shipping is negligible, says Cosco
    Affected volume on transpacific trade is not significant, but shippers are taking a wait-and-see attitude in contract negotiation
  • Torm adds three newbuild MR tankers to fleet
    The new ships are to be ready for IMO 2020 sulphur regulations
  • Trade war fears escalate as US releases tariff list on $50bn of Chinese products
    Washington's proposed list targets around 1,300 types of products and follows retaliatory Chinese tariffs
  • Consolidation in the Asian shipping market - is bigger better?
    The shipping industry's extremely cyclical nature makes it particularly prone to the forces behind merger and acquisitions
  • Cyclone Iris threatens coal shipments
    Weather disruptions drives down capesize earnings to 14 months low

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Two-way auto traffic drives South Atlantic port volume
  • Ryder-MXD Group deal shows strength of last-mile demand
  • Montreal terminals plan longer gate hours to address congestion
  • Chittagong sets volume record in March amid easing congestion
  • Yilport eyes Gulfport as entrance to North America terminal market
  • Maersk: India's 2017 trade growth strong, 2018 looks even better

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Team Tankers caps Laurin deal
    Danish chemical tanker owner will acquire outstanding shares held by Laurin Shipping and Anglo-Atlantic Steamship for almost $66m.
  • LPG freight rates lower on China's tariffs
    Physical and derivative markets fall as China's move to tax US LPG puts additional pressure on gas carriers.
  • Korea P&I Club gains 164 vessels
    Inflow of new tonnage welcome after collapse of Hanjin.
  • Venezuela pushes crypto-coin on ships
    Beleaguered country looks to increase liquidity for oil-backed digital currency through new measure.
  • Hoegh LNG stock turns upwards on Carnegie upgrade
    Investors respond to new buy rating on Oslo-listed FSRU specialist.
  • Diana Shipping inks another deal with SwissMarine
    US-listed drybulk vessel owner expects to earn almost $5m off minimum length of latest charter to Glencore-backed freight operator.
  • China tariffs 'further smack' panamax FFAs
    Forward freight markets for panamax bulkers are taking another hit as China targets soybean trade.
  • CMA CGM boxship refloated in Cape Town
    Danaos-owned vessel reportedly struck breakwater while entering port at low tide.
  • Adam Polemis buying VLCC from Mitsui OSK Lines
    Greek owner lines up first VLCC buy in almost a year in deal with Japanese shipowner.
  • Victor Restis OSV company to debut in Oslo
    Golden Energy Offshore looking to expand after debt deal with bondholders.
  • GSD tipped for debut tanker order at Hyundai Mipo
    Turkish owner looks to have added MR exposure to its existing dry bulk standing.
  • Lines bounce back from Hanjin failure with strong 2017
    Leading container operators log largest margin since 2010, Alphaliner says.
  • China's latest tariff in trade war 'awful timing' for dry bulk
    Pareto says move comes at a time of fragile seasonal sentiment and could impact panamax demand.
  • Macquarie, Goldman Sachs buying $2.45bn HES
    Funds acquiring European tank terminals group from Riverstone and Carlyle.
  • Viking Cruises orders two more for $574m
    Torstein Hagen company picks Fincantieri's Vard for "special" cruiseships.
  • Clarksons takes charge of Toisa tanker and bulker fleet sale
    Bankruptcy court approves sale of 20 trading ships and six newbuildings.
  • MPCC raids SITC for latest acquisition
    Oslo-listed owner buys boxship number 65 from Chinese line.
  • Indonesia delays bulker cabotage until 2020
    Controversial plans pushed back after outcry from coal producers and owners.
  • CSAV boosted by Hapag-Lloyd stake
    But CEO Oscar Hasbun says boxship rates have been falling so far this year.
  • UPDATE: Bahri VLCC attacked by Houthis
    Abqaiq was heading to Egypt when Yemeni militia targeted it.
  • Wilhelmsen and Kongsberg venture a first for autonomous shipping
    Formation of Massterly extends Norway's leadership in autonomous vessels arena.
  • Shanghai Salvage team boards Kea Trader
    Chinese salvor mobilises staff and equipment for removal of Lomar boxship.
  • Franbo Lines falls to loss for 2017
    Taiwanese bulker owner hit by one-off costs last year.
  • CoscoCS on track to tie-up OOCL takeover
    Vice chairman Huang Xiaowen says US and Chinese approvals still needed.
  • Qatargas teams up with Thailand on LNG
    Doha-based gas giant to work EGAT on gas procurement, transportation and FSRUs.
  • DSME clinches orders for two more VLCCs
    South Korean shipbuilder takes recent haul of large tanker newbuildings to $440m this week.
  • Queensland looks to have escaped worst of Iris
    Tropical cyclone continues to track along Australia's coastline near commodity ports.
  • South Korean yards face China FPSO threat
    Favourites for $1bn BP contract may have been beaten to the deal by Cosco consortium.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Tanker attacked off Yemen coast
    The White House issued a statement Wednesday expressing concern about an attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen against a tanker transiting the B...
  • Rickenbacker adds ABC Airlines
    Cargo airport Rickenbacker International in Columbus, Ohio, will add AirBridgeCargo (ABC) Airlines to its list of scheduled services. The R...
  • ANA to add Boeing 777 freighters
    ANA Holdings will introduce two new Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet in 2019. The Japanese airline said the planes, valued at $678 millio...
  • China announces retaliation against 'Section 301' tariffs
    China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday announced its intent to impose 25 percent tariffs on 106 items imported from the United States wo...
  • Commentary: NCBFAA supports FMC detention, demurrage investigation
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) works closely with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) o...
  • USTR releases list of Chinese products tabbed for tariffs
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) at about 5:00 p.m. Tuesday released a list proposing duties to cover approximately 1,300...
  • CSX train collides with semi-truck
    A CSX freight train on Monday struck an unoccupied semi-truck in Acworth, Ga. at a rail crossing while the train was en route from Atlanta ...
  • CIO Insight: No free lunch
    There's an oft-repeated mantra in the tech world: if you're getting software for free, you're not getting a product. You are the product. ...
  • Matson to square off with MarAd over APL vessels
    Arguments are scheduled next week in federal court on a challenge Matson Navigation Co. is making to a decision by the U.S. Maritime Admini...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • As Venezuela oil sanctions approach, US Gulf Coast refiners diversify
    US imports of Venezuelan crude have fallen to near historic lows and five Gulf Coast refineries now import nearly every barrel the imperiled South American nation exports here.
  • Crude downside limited by equity turnaround, EIA data
    Crude futures were little changed Wednesday, paring declines late in the session when the Dow Jones Industrial Average turned positive, despite growing trade tension between the US and China.
  • Durban bunkers reach record high as refinery poised to return from maintenance
    Bunker fuel prices at Durban, South Africa, have reached the highest level in almost two years on local refinery maintenance.
  • Saudi oil tanker Abqaiq drops anchor in Red Sea after attack: cFlow
    Saudi VLCC the Abqaiq has dropped anchor in the Red Sea a day after it was attacked by Houthi militants, data from S&P Global Platts trade flow software cFlow showed Wednesday.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Yemen conflict risks spilling over into global oil sector
    Tensions are starting to simmer across Middle East oil and shipping sectors, including a key global shipping lane, after Yemeni Shi'ite Houthi militants launched a failed attack on a Saudi VLCC.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fell 5.5% on week to 16.595 mil barrels
    Total oil product stocks in Fujairah were 16.595 million barrels as of Monday, down 5.5% from a week earlier, as all three product categories fell, according to latest data from the Fujairah Energy Data Committee, or FEDCom.
  • Singapore Apr ex-wharf 500 CST bunker term deals inked at MOPS 380 CST HSFO minus $3/mt
    April term levels for the grade were at a record low.
  • Weak Dubai, strong Won help S Korea slash Mar crude import bill
    "Yes ... the Brent complex has been relatively expensive since the beginning of this year, so it's prudent to trim European crude intake," a source at a refinery said.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts launches Singapore-Australia 35,000 mt clean MR tanker assessment
    Separately, Platts will discontinue the current Singapore-Australia 30,000 mt assessment from January 2, 2019.
  • FUTURES: Crude inches lower on expected US crude stock build
    "Helping support prices were also comments from Russia that it was willing to discuss long-term cooperation with OPEC at the group's ministerial meeting this month," analysts from ANZ said in a note Wednesday.
  • TANKER OUTLOOK Q2: Americas dirty tankers market to continue steady on Far East cargoes
    VLCCs were seen moving crude cargoes to new destinations such as Taiwan in the first quarter of the year, a trend expected to continue through Q2.

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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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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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