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BRIEFS
September 5, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • EU drops price-fixing controls on European sales of Chinese solar panels
  • Rotterdam invests US$87 million in Brazil's Pecem to create logistics hub
  • Study examines if Tacoma port can be deepened to attract mega ships
  • Mega ship that call at Los Angeles helps port to hit air pollution targets
  • APMT drones are making Chilean cargo handling safer and more efficient
  • Evergreen embraces 50th anniversary ready to move 'full steam ahead'
  • Brussels overall cargo rises 13.1pc in first half, but containers slip 2pc
  • Quebec City appoints ex-Prince Rupert boss to run its new box terminal
  • Kalmar to heighten four cranes at GMP Terminal de France, Le Havre
  • Dogs sniff 190 lbs of cocaine from pineapple laden box in Wilmington port
  • Air China profit up 4pc in first half to US$508.5 million sales up 11.9pc
  • Aeroflot first half profit off 23.3pc to US$93.5 million as fuel prices rise
  • Partial data from forwarders can speed US Customs cargo screening

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Clarification regarding Total Movements article
  • Maersk Line steps up on digitisation to enable paperless trade between India & Nepal
  • Teamleader Logistics gets highest 'SME 1' rating from CRISIL
  • Deendayal Port Trust bags Bulk/ Break Bulk Major Port of the Year award at MALA 2018
  • First ship arrives at Penna Cement Terminal at Cochin Port
  • AISATS becomes first air cargo terminal operator in India to introduce advanced RFID-based real-time cargo tracking system at Kempegowda International Airport
  • CONCOR substantially increases free time for loaded & empty containers at its terminals
  • The Investment Corporation of Dubai announces launch of ISS Global Forwarding
  • Congratulations to the winners & finalists
  • Panel discussion on unlocking BIMSTEC potential today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Strengthening European business
  • B&H Worldwide inks pact with Air Baltic
  • Panama Canal - expectations rising
  • Training partners Tiaca and TSA Group
  • Conveying 13 gas turbines across Mexico
  • Converting Sakhalin's railway to broad gauge
  • Ceva operates distribution centre for HAT
  • Foreship creates new management function
  • Port of Melbourne catching up with Sydney and Brisbane
  • AT&T, Softbox, Merck: drone pilot in Puerto Rico
  • Future focus of two ISS in Dubai
  • «Curiosity of the day»
  • New manager for Maria Lanzendorf
  • SF Airlines' second international service ex Shenzhen
  • Noerpel umbrella - a haven for Lebert
  • Estonian rail carrier now on profitable track
  • Eimskip up in Q2

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Underwriters set to ditch costly marine classes, experts warn
  • Intercargo and Isle of Man call for review of fertiliser 'non-hazardous' cargo status
  • Rolls-Royce acquisition presents Kongsberg with an 'ocean of opportunities'
  • Höegh LNG inks USD206 million sale-and-leaseback deal for tenth FSRU
  • Baker Technology executives join CH Offshore in board shakeup
  • Shipping diverted as Typhoon Jebi hits Japan
  • COSCO Wallem wins bid to manage six bulk carriers for CDB Leasing
  • Brazil's sugar exports turn sour
  • TS Lines eyes Hong Kong IPO
  • HMM denies link to Zodiac Maritime box ship orders
  • China strengthens Yangtze River ECA
  • Petrobras paths a fragile turnaround
  • Euronav CEO brands sulphur cap the 'worst' legislation

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Container haulage may be approaching crisis point as peak season looms
  • DSV buys Dutch ecommerce company, while Dubai launches new forwarding firm
  • Air freight rates flutter as global trade starts to cool and tariffs bite
  • Last panamax box ship to sail out of lay-up escapes the scrapping grim reaper
  • 'Port technology the key to unlocking efficiency and smoother supply chains'
  • Johan Ehn appointed GAC managing director in Sweden
  • Three senior appointments at Seko Logistics: CFO, CTO and US VP
  • Hard lessons (thanks, Amazon) breathe new life into retail stores

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Eagle Bulk to retrofit up to 37 ships with scrubbers
  • Consolidated Ship Repair rebrands
  • Virginia Pilots Association opts for Volvo Penta IPS
  • Airbus to equip its RO/RO ships with towing kites
  • DNV GL releases class guideline on autonomous ships
  • Rolls-Royce launches new podded propulsion system
  • Transocean to acquire Ocean Rig for $2.7 billion
  • Thordon adds propeller shaft alignment to service and support offerings
  • Inmarsat and Danelec launch new maritime IoT service
  • Alfa Laval introduces new large UV reactor to PureBallast 3 range

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Langh delivers scrubbers for 12 Norden vessels
    Danish bulker and tanker operator retrofits a dozen ships to ensure 2020 compliance
  • East-west box rates to firm in fourth quarter
    Capacity reductions by container lines on the mainlane front haul will lead to higher box freight rates by year-end
  • Transocean to buy Ocean Rig for $2.7bn
    Transocean shareholders will own about 79% of the combined company while Ocean Rig shareholders will own the rest
  • Japan's LNG imports set to fall
    LNG demand in Japan will decrease to 75m tonnes in 2025 from 84m tonnes in 2014, according to Rystad... Energy
  • MAN to retrofit BW LPG's dual-fuelled VLGCs
    MAN sees great potential with the LPG carrier segment for further retrofits owing to environmental and economic benefits
  • Product tanker hits bridge as typhoon strikes Japan
    Salvage vessels at Kobe-Osaka port reported to have been swept away due to strong winds, says Japanese newspaper
  • Wan Hai close to agreeing major orders
    Taiwanese shipowner and Asian construction yards are still negotiating the prices for the newbuildings
  • Bureau Veritas keeps the faith in LNG
    The leading liquefied natural gas classification society downplays fuel environmental concerns
  • Greek ports strike extended
    Workers say they kept ferry companies afloat during the recession and now that results have improved, they would like a...
  • Intercargo calls for reclassification of ammonium nitrate fertiliser
    The cargo is currently in Group C, meaning there are no hazards while shipping
  • MSC further withdraws from Felixstowe
    MSC pulls IPAK service call to UK's largest container port as problems with new terminal operating system cause continuing delays
  • Daily Briefing
    Freight supply-demand mismatch most apparent on major east-west trades | SMM offers debate and opportunity | Capes soften amid delays...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Maersk: Mexico truck challenges persist after ocean import rush
  • Russia rail aim for Asia imports to South and Central Europe
  • California's emission cuts show path forward for other US ports
  • US Gulf Coast ports prep for Tropical Storm Gordon
  • Container lines lag in providing instant quotes
  • India first-half volume jumped 10 percent, on reforms
  • Chittagong expands more direct port delivery to cut handling time

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Eagle Bulk to install up to 37 scrubbers
    US-listed bulker owner commits to investing in 19 exhaust gas scrubbers at $2m each, may buy 18 more for its fleet of 48 vessels.
  • After China, India shifts to Iranian tankers
    State refiners switch to NITC tankers to continue Iranian oil imports despite US sanctions.
  • Knot Offshore Partners envisions further growth
    Shuttle tanker partnership sees better second-quarter results on higher revenue, partly due to earnings from suezmax shuttle tanker bought in March.
  • Capesize market slowdown seen as 'temporary'
    Analysts believe spot earnings will spring back soon.
  • Diana Shipping re-fixes kamsarmax to Cargill
    Athens-based bulker owner gets higher rate for 82,200-dwt Medusa (built 2010).
  • Perseveranza sues tug owner Marquette over over collision
    Italian tanker and bulker owner sues Marquette Transportation for casualty involving tanker and barge in Houston Ship Channel.
  • Lim calls for 'consensus' on emissions challenge
    The shipping industry cannot succeed in meeting its emissions targets without a consensus, Kitack Lim, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation said today. One quarter of newbuild orderbook fitted with scrubbers Container giant Hapag-Lloyd braces for $1bn fuel bill hike in 2020 Speaking at the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum at the SMM technology trade fair in Hamburg, Lim conce
  • Koncar prepared to step away from Uljanik Group
    Tycoon will exit troubled shipbuilder if another investor found.
  • Pangaea says aluminium collapse cannot be fixed by trade tariffs
    Rhode Island owner with presence also in bauxite trade says any disruption could present opportunities, but US aluminium producers seem to have accepted reality
  • Container giant Hapag-Lloyd braces for $1bn fuel bill hike in 2020
    Liner boss discusses strategy to cope with rising fuel costs as IMO 2020 kicks in.
  • Airbus to fly fuel-saving kite from ro-ro
    European operator buys AirSeas kit to reduce fuel costs by 20%.
  • Peter Gast regatta pulls in big names for special year
    Shipping luminaries were out in force for the Peter Gast regatta with this year's event a celebration of sailing and a tribute to the legendary shipbroker who died this summer. Over 110 boats and more than 1,000 participants took to the water in what was the 36th staging of the event. Organizers report perfect sailing conditions in the Danish South Seas. Shipping heavyweights including Oldendo
  • Transocean to buy Ocean Rig for $2.7bn
    Swiss giant adds George Economou-chaired rig company after taking over Songa Offshore.
  • VIDEO: Storm smashes tanker into airport bridge
    Hinode Shipping vessel dragged anchor as Typhoon Jebi hit Osaka, Japan.
  • Seaspan lines up new $150m revolver
    Boxship owner builds war chest for future acquisitions and investment.
  • Port dispute creates queue of more than 50 bulkers
    Coal carriers in limbo due to row over fees at Australian terminals.
  • Paris MOU bans tanker that skipped repair yard
    Rawan had been due to call in Egypt following Cyprus detention.
  • Demolition market boost as cutting begins in Pakistan
    Scrapping sources confirm Gadani breakers can resume tanker activity.
  • Changjiang Waterway adds dredger newbuild
    Chinese owner picks Shanghai Zhenhua for latest cutter suction ship.
  • Stefanou brothers snap up second capesize bulker and eye more
    Greeks' purchase is the second capesize Japan's NS United has sold in two months
  • Louis Dreyfus secures $116m OSV contract
    French group to install grid for large-scale wind farm off Saint-Nazaire.
  • Singapore on the radar as Polaris Shipping eyes IPO
    World's largest VLOC owner looking to Lion City for possible $250m float.
  • Auctioned GOL Offshore PSV reactivated
    Former Malaviya Seven brought out of layup after 688 days.
  • Boa Offshore to sell anchor-handler duo
    Terms of restructuring mean owner is trying to offload ships operating in Russian market.
  • Hoegh LNG fixes Chinese finance for tenth FSRU
    Norwegian owner taps China Construction Bank for the first time in $206m sale and leaseback deal for Samsung newbuilding.
  • DSME linked to potential drilling rig orders
    Odfjell Drilling said to have discussed newbuilding orders with struggling South Korean yard.
  • Unipec looks to have resumed US crude shipments
    Chinese refiner reportedly charters China VLCC vessel with late September laycan, Baltic fixtures show.
  • Nam Cheong launches renounceable one-for-one rights issue
    Malaysian offshore vessel builder looking to raising fresh capital to fund creditor's cash-out option
  • ITTF to lobby IMO against deadly decline in ship equipment safety
    A revived body of technical experts is warning of a deadly decline in the quality of equipment provided by ship suppliers.
  • BT Investment tightens grip at takeover target CH Offshore
    Singapore company names new chief executive, as acceptance levels for acquisition near 60%.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • NEWS FLASH: House sends Miscellaneous Tariff Bill to Trump for signature
  • Executive Moves: JAXPORT, SEKO, Gebrüder Weiss
  • ILA will vote on contract Thursday
  • USTR, Korea release KORUS amendments
  • 'World trade is cooling off'
  • EU willing to settle trade beef with U.S.
    The European Commission said it's willing to open negotiations with the U.S. to settle a longstanding World Trade Organization dispute over U.S. beef shipments.
  • Port of Mobile closed to vessel traffic
  • DSV buys S&H to boost e-commerce operations
  • Hub Group sells Mode Transportation

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Argentina hikes taxes on exports to shore up sagging finances
  • Petromoc Bunkering opens new Mozambique bunkering service
  • Oil rally slows as tropical storm concerns abate
    NYMEX October crude settled 7 cents higher at $69.87/b Tuesday as Tropical Storm Gordon looked set to avoid key Gulf Coast oil infrastructure.
  • Cosmo Oil has no plans to load Iran crude in October
  • Suppliers offer best endeavor clauses in anticipation of Tropical Storm Gordon: sources
    The Administration Building for the Port of New Orleans will be closed Tuesday, September 4, at 3:00 PM EDT for nonessential workers in preparation for potential weather issues related to Tropical Storm Gordon
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Shell Marine sees major shift in lube oils demand as IMO 2020 nears
    There will be a need for significant volumes of higher BN cylinder oils to be replaced by BN40 or BN70 grades, Brussel said.
  • UAE's GP Global eyes downstream sector, LPG bottling for growth
    GP Global also plans to grow its bunker sales by up to 14% by end of 2019.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Japan's Cosmo halts Sakai, Yokkaichi, Chiba shipments on strong typhoon
    The approach of Typhoon Jebi is expected to disrupt terminal loading.
  • Unipec books two VLCCs for loading US crude despite tariff threat
    The crude may not necessarily be imported into China and could be traded off to other refiners.
  • Iraq southern exports hit new record in August
    Averaging 3.549 million b/d over the last three months.
  • Tuapse Sept fuel oil exports set at 485,000 mt, down 41,000 mt from Aug
    Mediterranean trading has been slim due to ample tonnage in the region.
  • SPECIAL REPORT: Container shipping -- Kinks in the supply chain
    Arguments this year over the sharp rise in bunker prices and who should foot the bill are dealt with in this report.
  • Gazprom Neft H1 sales of marine fuel up 7.5% in Northwest Russia
    The largest rise in sales was at Kaliningrad and Baltisk where sales rose 38%.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
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
CUSTOMS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
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
INDUSTRY
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
SEAFARERS
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.
TRADE
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
TRANSPORTATION
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.
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SHIPYARDS
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
TRADE
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%
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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)
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
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%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
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
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
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
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
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.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
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.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
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
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
MEETINGS
"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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
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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