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BRIEFS
June 7, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • PIL Lines boosts Asia-ECSA service from a fortnightly to weekly service
  • Sealand expanding its service between USWC and Latin America
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority urges more EU investment in infrastructure
  • OOCL strikes gold for its efforts in promoting a cleaner environment
  • Long Beach polled 'Best Green Seaport' in the world
  • UK role in EU transport 'will continue post Brexit'
  • Colombo's Q1 volumes rise 16.2pc, among the world's fastest growing
  • 4 multi-purpose vessels to move containers from Dhaka to Chittagong
  • Finnair links up with Cathay Dragon and extends its network in Asia
  • Hactl provides new Belgian carrier with cargo handling services in HK
  • Tianjin Cargo Airlines making headway towards launch

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Classification seen as more relevant than ever
  • Damco launches digital freight forwarding platform Twill in India
  • HMM selects shipbuilders for eco-friendly mega containerships
  • Report aims at projecting the future for container transport
  • Scrapping of oil tankers seen increasing this year
  • US emerges India's top export destination
  • Chinese firm invests 85 million euros in Zeebrugge Inner Port
  • Construction of Subarnarekha port gets nod
  • Deendayal Port's proposed new fully mechanised facility to make fertiliser cargo handling more efficient
  • DP World Mundra records enhanced productivity with new equipment
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Major Ports begin the fiscal on a positive note in cargo handling
  • Baba Kalyani heads group to study SEZ Policy
  • RBI increases key lending rate; retains GDP growth for 2018-19 at 7.4 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Meyer deploys cleaner, quieter 7 l engine
  • Garbe building for Hermes
  • Industry veteran has 75 candles to blow out
  • Confitarma sets out its requirements
  • 4.2 million vehicles use Channel Tunnel
  • Widerøe goes live on new airfreight management software
  • MD commercial at Delta Cargo from within
  • CMA CGM and PSA combine investments
  • Debate on autonomous vessels continues
  • Train speed and safety rising in Poland
  • New logistics centre at Hong Kong airport
  • Antonov flies in critical automotive components
  • Ex-BP stalwart moves to LOC
  • 15 days by rail from Shijiazhuang to Minsk
  • M&M stakes out bigger claim in Sri Lanka
  • Cold storage facility for pharmaceuticals in Jeddah
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Fairplay's tonnage titans
  • Stena Line and Hitachi Europe in AI partnership
  • Posidonia 2018: US Coast Guard issues warning over BWM extensions
  • Posidonia 2018: Inmarsat to collaborate with Hellenic Space Agency
  • Underwriters told they need to combine modelling expertise
  • Marine insurers raise fears over threats to core global centres
  • Posidonia 2018: Low-sulphur fuels to bring fresh complexities
  • Marubeni books LR2 tanker pair at Onomichi
  • Posidonia 2018: Cracks appear in shipping industry's opposition to scrubbers
  • Scorpio Tankers in sale-and-leaseback deal for six MRs with China's CMB Financial Leasing
  • Posidonia 2018: Shipping heavyweights warn of LNG carriage risks
  • Wilhelmsen, Airbus test shore-to-ship drone delivery in Singapore
  • Keppel O&M builds LNG bunkering vessel for Singapore market
  • HMM and others to receive USD25 million for fleet renewal
  • Pan Ocean orders first container ship newbuildings in eight years

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Panamax daily hire rates hit $16,000 as open tonnage availability dries up
  • Whitehall is 'hanging the UK logistics industry out to dry' on the road to Brexit
  • Freight industry welcomes green light for Heathrow expansion, but the wait goes on
  • China still powers ahead as Asia-Pacific captures more contract logistics
  • Analysis: a long wait, but the next big deal for DSV is in the making
  • UPS workers eye strike action as July contract deadline looms
  • Online shopping boom keeps air freight profit hopes high

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • MARAD starts search for next Kings Point Superintendent
  • 210,000 dwt LNG dual fueled bulker design gets LR Approval in Principle
  • SeaRobotics delivers autonomous unmanned hydrographic vessels
  • KVH Industries announces new cybersecurity initiatives
  • USCG issues its seventh BWMS type approval
  • "Poor safety culture" cited in Baja Ferries' RO/RO fire
  • SunStone inks shipbuilding contract for third expedition cruise ship
  • Keppel O&M to build South East Asia's first LNG bunkering vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Blockchain trumps Brexit for UK maritime service providers
    UK maritime service providers dismiss Brexit concerns and raise blockchain profile
  • Last word: A tale of sorrow and hope
    The Sailors' Society charity is marking its 200th anniversary with events through the year
  • K Line resists calls against senior managers
    Both the top managers are up for re-election on June 21
  • EU commissioner courts Greek owners to push climate change agenda
    Greek shipowners receive charm offensive from EU commissioner for transport Violeta Bulc as she pushes climate change agenda
  • Stellar merger target Phunware launches cryptocurrency
    Investors in maritime-focused Stellar Acquisition III could own up to about 24% of technology start-up Phunware
  • Container shipping: The shape of things to come
    A new report from TT Club and McKinsey warms up the crystal ball to peer into shipping in 2043
  • Wilhelmsen to collaborate with Airbus on drone delivery
    A pilot project will be started in Singapore in the third quarter to deliver things, such as spare parts and...
  • Maran orders second FSRU and another LNG carrier at DSME
    Optimistic Angelicoussis confirms more investment in LNG assets at favourite South Korean yard
  • Time for Posidonia to speak truth to power
    Europe Greece Posidonia
  • Panama Canal can accommodate fast-rising US LNG exports
    There is zero waiting time on the new locks, says the administrator for the Panama Canal Authority
  • Global box trade has solid start to quarter
    CTS data shows global box traffic of approximately 13.8m teu for April, a rise of nearly 6% on 2017
  • Oman Drydock sets sights on shipbuilding
    New chief executive places bet on developing panamax and post-panamax shipbuilding capability with $60m investment
  • Box shipping freight rates fall by half over 20 years
    Inflation-adjusted rates have come down by 50% as fuel costs rise to account for 15% of costs
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Live from Posidonia, Day 3
    On today's podcast we are joined by another special guest - Stephen Gordon, managing director of Clarksons Research Services
  • YM Efficiency allowed to berth at Sydney
    Local clean-up teams are closely monitoring areas that are easily accessible to the general public to remove debris or containers
  • Trump seems set to wreck the dry bulk recovery, but when you're a star, they let you do it
    Maritime association BIMCO openly voices fear of trade war
  • Keppel secures $40m LNG bunkering vessel order
    The vessel is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2020
  • Scorpio sells another six MR tankers to CMB Leasing
    Before CMB Leasing, New York-listed owner has already signed sale-and-leaseback deals with two other Chinese leasing houses for 11 product...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • ILA-USMX reach tentative six-year US East Coast, Gulf Coast agreement
  • US 3PLs expect e-commerce, compliance, trucking to drive strong 2018
  • NVOCCs signing contracts to lock up chassis capacity
  • Damco makes digitalization push in India via Twill
  • Forwarders offer new LCL service to meet rising demand

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Analysts see Opec talks as tanker catalyst
    Potential for more crude on the market would be welcome, but benefits differ among asset classes.
  • Probunkers eyes $343m LNG bunker fleet
    Start-up physical supplier sees wide-ranging market for LNG once the 2020 sulphur limits hit shipping.
  • Martinos goes digital with new platform, pool
    Greek owner launches aframax pool with 'virtual' platform initiative
  • Aegean jumps after fall on $200m scare
    Shares for US-listed bunker supplier gain 62% after plummeting 73% on news of possible multimillion-dollar write-off.
  • Posidonia aframax order for Tsakos Energy
    Despite propensity to caution against new ordering, major Greek group inks 115,000-dwt pair at Daehan.
  • Genco closes $460m credit facility
    Facility, which was 40% oversubscribed, will let the US-listed drybulker owner issue dividends, pursue growth opportunities.
  • Baja, Rina blasted over Caribbean Fantasy fire
    Operator had poor safety culture, while class society failed to meet responsibility.
  • Diana Shipping gets pay raise on capesize
    US-listed bulker owner gets slightly above market rate on second year-long hire to Koch Shipping in two weeks.
  • PDVSA threatens force majeure as tanker queue builds
    Venezuelan major wants cooperation on congestion through ship-to-ship transfer plan.
  • Debt deal cements tie-up between MSC and Messina
    Restructuring of more than $500m debt bonds Italian conro operator to Swiss liner giant
  • Sector's volatility and resilience on display at shipowners' forum
    Those hoping for some illumination on the famous cyclicality of the global shipping markets and the never-say-die attitude of the industry's key players were treated to a live example at the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum at Posidonia. Dry bulk's recovery story has put the market back in focus and John Michael Radziwill's GoodBulk is seeking to tap into the rising tide of rates and sentiment to lis
  • Wrist and Klevenberg to merge
    Ship suppliers backing consolidation in competitive sector.
  • SunStone signs contract for third China cruiseship
    Infinity-class series grows with another expedition newbuild at China Merchants.
  • Jurong Shipyard fined after fatal accident
    Singapore yard to pay $172,000 after worker crushed.
  • Bulker master confirmed dead after fall
    Blue Planet boss Marianthe Patrona pays tribute to senior captain.
  • Kidwell: shipbrokers are safe from platforms for now
    Human skills make shipbrokers secure against digital trading platforms in the near-term believes Braemar boss James Kidwell
  • More management changes at Zim
    Israeli container line promotes sales chief Saar Dotan to VP of shipping.
  • UK minister 'no show' hits Brexit calming bid
    Nusrat Ghani dashes back to London early as London shipping figures insist UK's departure from the EU will have little impact.
  • KNOP profit soars to record level
    Shuttle tanker partnership benefits from drop down of Anna Knutsen from KNOT.
  • Xeneta and DNB team on 'earnings crystal ball'
    Norwegian platform and investment bank cooperate on boxship rate data.
  • Damaged Yang Ming boxship docks in Sydney
    Inspections begin after YM Efficiency lost 83 containers in storm.
  • Lehmann back at Bodewes for cargoship
    German owner inks newbuilding at favourite Dutch shipyard.
  • Yasa Shipping linked to MR order at Mipo
    Turkish group said to have inked a quartet of tankers in Korea.
  • Lloyd Fonds boosts capital with share issue
    German finance house selling 10% of its equity in new fundraiser.
  • VIDEO: halves of Kea Trader forced further apart
    Storms cause list of 18 degrees as Shanghai Salvage moves in new heavy-lift ships for wreck removal.
  • Pan Ocean orders containership duo
    Part of the company's fleet expansion efforts, newbuildings will replaced chartered tonnage
  • MPA hopes PIER71 will drive digital innovation
    Initiative aims to encourage greater collaboration between industry and technology start-ups.
  • Phoenix Petroleum teams with CNOOC for LNG terminal
    Philippine fuel retailer says project would broaden its product portfolio, which already includes LPG.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • NEWS FLASH: ILA, employers reach tentative contract agreement
    The International Longshoremen's Association and the employer group United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached agreement on a tent...
  • Kuehne + Nagel enhancing last-mile visibility
    Kuehne + Nagel announced Wednesday that it had entered into a strategic partnership with Zebraxx to provide innovative last-mile shipment ...
  • CMA CGM taps Shone for onboard AI
    The CMA CGM Group has been working with maritime technology startup Shone since the beginning of 2018 to develop artificial intelligence sy...
  • CEVA teams with IMSW to expand U.S. FTZ offering
    CEVA Global Logistics LLC and IMS Worldwide Inc., a specialist in foreign trade zone management and operation, are teaming up to provide in...
  • Oakland signing new lease with biggest tenant
    The Port of Oakland's Board of Commissioners is scheduled to approve new leases for the two terminals operated by its biggest tenant, SSA T...
  • Australia investigating YM Efficiency incident
    The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has opened an investigation into an incident in which more than 80 containers fell overboard off a Y...
  • Alibaba leads group building Hong Kong logistics hub
    Alibaba Group's logistics arm, Cainiao Network, reportedly is leading a group that will invest $1.5 billion to build a logistics center at ...
  • Port Canaveral cruises ahead with upgrades
    Port Canaveral on Florida's east coast is carrying out multiple projects that will boost cargo and cruise operations. Projects currently i...
  • Heavy-duty truck orders at levels 'never seen before'
    Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 35,200 units in May, the third-highest level ever for the month, according to prelimin...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Oil settles lower as US stocks rise across the board
    Oil futures fell Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration weekly data showed builds in crude, gasoline and distillate stocks.
  • Iraq tanker fleet ships first cargo in almost three decades
    Iraq state-owned tanker fleet has shipped its first crude oil cargo in almost three decades
  • North Korea seen willing to keep energy trading chances alive
    The US-North Korea summit seems very much likely to take place next week after Pyongyang responded to the initial US decision to cancel the meeting in a seemingly conciliatory manner, a strong signal that the hermit republic is willing to keep its chances of gaining freedom to trade in the international energy and commodities markets alive.
  • EU progresses plans to protect firms from US sanctions on Iran
    New rules designed to protect EU firms dealing with Iran from US sanctions related to Iran's nuclear activities have passed a key step, the European Commission said Wednesday.
  • Oil futures lower after EIA data shows US stocks rising
    US Energy Information Administration data released Wednesday showed builds last week in crude, gasoline and distillate stocks, putting further downward pressure on oil futures.
  • Panama's April marine diesel sales rise 16.91% on year
    Marine diesel fuel sales in Panama totaled 37,780 mt in April, up 16.91% from 32,316 mt in the year-ago month, data from the Panama Maritime Authority showed Wednesday.
  • EIA says March residual fuel oil exports to Panama tripled on year
    US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 1,243,000 barrels in March, up from 405,000 barrels a year earlier, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rise 8.2% as light distillates rebound
  • US' Schall Law Firm starts claims investigation against Aegean Marine
    Schall's investigation comes after Aegean said it might need to write off about $200 million as bad debts.
  • UAE's Viking Marine Services bullish on bunker fuel testing, surveying sector
    "Surprisingly, our Singapore volume is growing. Ours is 90% a tanker market," Viking MD said.
  • FUTURES 2: Crude futures strengthen on falling inventory levels
    According to the American Petroleum Institute, US crude stocks were down 2.03 million barrels for the week ended June 1.
  • FueLNG orders first LNG bunkering vessel for Southeast Asia
    This vessel will "enable FueLNG to be the first in Singapore to provide ship-to-ship LNG bunkering services within the Singapore port," Ong said.
  • US crude exports could be a victim of brewing trade war with China
    China, the world's largest net importer has matched well with US crude exports due to current pricing.
  • FUTURES: Crude futures remain stable ahead of OPEC meet
    "Investors are bracing themselves for another large drawdown [in US crude stocks]," ANZ Research analysts said.
  • TANKERS: Scorpio to boost liquidity by $52 mil with six MR tanker sales/leasebacks
    Scorpio has the obligation to purchase each vessel at the expiration of each agreement with the Chinese company.

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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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Arrival ports by:
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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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